Wildlife of Madagascar @ Bronx Zoo, NY

“Madagascar is the naturalist's promised land…There you meet bizarre and marvelous forms at every step.” -- Philippe de Commerson, French Explorer (1771)


We are completely 100% for saving wildlife! So we want you to help us by promoting the newest exhibit at the Bronx Zoo right up the coast from us! Tell everyone about it! The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) opened up a spectacular exhibit at The Bronx Zoo featuring the wildlife of Madagascar. The new exhibit offers guests a breathtaking view of the world’s fourth largest island off Africa’s eastern coast and home to an amazing array of unique animals and plants. The exhibit features a wealth of wildlife diversity found in this island nation, sometimes called “the eighth continent.”

You can find cute and cuddly animal videos at the Wildlife Conservation Society's YouTube channel here. It's well worth poking around there, the animal videos are awesome!

The Official 2008 Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge Champs Announced

Hey, Star Wars fans! You may remember the post from a week or two ago with the Star Wars spoof commercial. People really liked it! Well, The Official 2008 Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge champions were announced in grand fashion at Comic-Con. They razzled, they dazzled and now they're at Atom.com for your viewing pleasure, and coming soon to Spike TV!

These short films really came out great and the directors and production teams have a lot to be proud of. For starters, check out Padme, the George Lucas Selects Award winner.

Or take a look at Star Wars Grindhouse: Don’t Go in the Endor Woods, 2008 Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge 'Best Parody' Award, we learn a little more about the Ewoks. Remember, these are meant to be funny and off-beat!

“FLY ME TO THE MOON” in theatres August 15th!

In this groundbreaking 3-D animated adventure, three young flies set off on a courageous mission to become the first insects on the moon by hitching a ride on the historic Apollo 11 space flight. Based on the actual transcripts and the original blueprints from NASA, the film’s stunning visuals and meticulous attention to detail introduce a whole new generation to the awe-inspiring achievements of the space program’s most momentous mission.

The year is 1969 and like everyone else in the world, Nat (Trevor Gagnon) and his pals IQ (Philip Daniel Bolden) and Scooter (David Gore) are abuzz over the upcoming launch of the first manned mission to the moon. Inspired by his Grandpa’s (Christopher Lloyd) oft-told tale of hiding aboard Amelia Earhart’s plane during her famed solo cross-Atlantic flight, Nat hatches a secret plan for the three young flies to stow away on the Apollo 11 rocket. The hard part is keeping the plan secret from his mom, Mrs. McFly (Kelly Ripa)! When a N.A.S.A. Ground Control official catches sight of the three winged stowaways, he instructs the astronauts to store them in a test tube for later study. But after an electrical short causes the ship’s engine to malfunction, the three intrepid insects manage to escape from their glass mini-brig just in time to discover the wiring problem and fix it.

After a difficult lunar landing, Nat tags along with Neil Armstrong on his legendary moon walk. Although the flies face a few more close calls, the mission appears to be a success. At least until Grandpa’s old flame Nadia (Nicolette Sheridan) arrives from Russia to warn him that her government, angry over losing the space race, has dispatched fly-spy Yegor (Tim Curry) to Cape Canaveral to sabotage the computer flight plans. With the Apollo hurtling toward Earth, it falls to Nat’s family to save the mission—and the trio of brave flies—from disaster.

Check out the official movie site here! Check out the trailer below!

World's Most Expensive Cities

Mercer's Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2008 is used to help multinational companies determine living costs for their expatriate employees, who usually demand a relatively high quality of life. Mercer surveyed 253 cities across six continents and measured the relative cost of over 200 items in each place. They came up with a list of the top five most expensive cities in the world, it may surprise you (NYC isn't on the list!):

5. Seoul, South Korea

4. Oslo, Norway

3. London, England

2. Toyko, Japan

1. Moscow, Russia

Win An All Expenses Paid Gal's Weekend!

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Ali Lohan's New Music Video

A music video for Ali Lohan’s first single ‘All The Way Around’ has just been released. You can watch the video for the hit song over at E! online. The new video follows Ali around as she records the song at the Maloof Music recording studios at The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas.

Also be sure to check out Ali's new MySpace Page!

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Brendan Fraser Rides Mummy Ride

We blogged last week about actor Brendan Fraser making an appearance at Universal Studios and riding his movie's ride! Well, here's a picture from Brendan's rollercoaster ride on The Mummy, what a good sport! It makes for our PCM Picture of The Day!

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor epic adventure opens in theatres nationwide on August 1. Hey, that's tomorrow, people!

New Music: Emmy Rossum!

You may best know Emmy Rossum from her role in Phantom of the Opera, but she's got quite an amazing album out, too. We'd really recommend it, her music and voice are completely amazing. She's totally buzzworthy and we wanted to share her new music video for her single, "Falling," with our readers.

You Go, Britney!

She's totally going to come back, we know it! Britney Spears was spotted poolside in Cabo San Lucas. She was enjoying a relaxing weekend with a few friends and working on her tan, too! She was even talking with Palms Resort and Casino owner George Maloof at some point during her day.

Her body is looking great and what a cute bathing suit. Do we agree? Is Britney hot or not?

Bad Mood Batman

With all the talk about his arrest and assault charges on his family, Christian Bale wasn't looking too happy when he was spotted back home in California. He's back home in America after a promotional tour around the world for The Dark Knight.

Yesterday, Bale was spotted out to lunch with his wife, Sibi, and her parents at a local neighborhood restaurant in Brentwood, California. Poor, Batman, things are going to well for him right now personally. However, financially, with the success of The Dark Knight, we're sure he's making bank!

Kicking Butt!

Actor Rhys Ifans hates the paparazzi, he lost his patience and went all kung fu on the photogs! Ifans is the recent ex-boyfriend of British actress, Sienna Miller. He was apparently dumped by her earlier this summer.

The actor, best known for his role in “Notting Hill” was out with Kim Stewart, the daughter of Rod Stewart, at the Bungalow Eight night club when he lost his temper and gave them a good kicking!

Austin Powers 4 In The Works

Yeaaa, Baby, Yeaa! Mike Meyers has reportedly started writing a script for Austin Powers 4.

There's no deal in place yet but New Line is apparently really waiting for a script and getting something in the works for another installment of the film. The flick will be an homage to Meyers' father, says an insider, "It's very personal with a father and son theme loosely based on his own life."

Meyers has previously said that the fourth movie will focus on villain Dr. Evil. What do we think about Austin Powers #4? I definitely thought the movies were funny - it's been so long though, do we think people will still be into it?

Who's This Celebrity?

Christina Aguilera doesn't really look like herself with a head of newly crimped hair at a photo shoot in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old singer was among a host of stars including Donald Trump, Martha Stewart, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein to appear in a campaign to commemorate the Macy’s 150th birthday.

Tying Too Hard?

Jessica Simpson appears on the cover of the September issue of Elle magazine and opens up about her rollercoaster of a love life. It hits news stands on August 11th. She's wearing her proper country gear - a plaid shirt, she's really pushing for this country transition, huh?

On the period immediately following her 2005 split from ex-husband Nick Lachey: “I was going through a lot of pain. I didn’t try anything to change my life other than dating different types of guys and conforming to their worlds. I thought I had to be artsier, more intellectual.”

On her ex-beau, musician John Mayer: “John believed in the Jessica Simpson that’s within. He cherished our love. He helped make me the woman I am today. John is going to be an amazing man for someone, but I know that I was supposed to be with someone else.”

On her relationship with Tony Romo: “Most of the guys I dated were captivated by my heart, but they had different ways of trying to get to me. Tony understands me. He appreciates my talent. He’s the first person I’ve spiritually connected with. It’s the cutest thing, he’ll say, Jessica, 75% of the comments about your new single are favorable.”

Ashley Parker Angel and Aubrey O-Day Are Not A Couple!

A few weeks after calling off his engagement to model Tiffany Lynn, Ashley Parker Angel was tied up in rumors that he was dating his new Hairspray co-star Ashley Parker Angel. That didn't take long!

Aubrey O'Day is slamming the In Touch report that she's “hooking up” with Parker Angel. "The story is completely false," O'Day, 24, tells Usmagazine.com.

"I am having a great time with my co-star on stage and there has never been a romantic relationship at all."

As for Ashley's broken relationship with his son's mother, Tiffany, his rep says, "The two remain close friends as they raise their two-year old son Lyric together."

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

If this wasn't a Disney Movie... we would be asking, Are you Serious??
Ok you tell us how you feel about this one..

Every Season to be Hills Last

Entertainment Weekly will give us an in depth look at TV's most scripted (and fantastic) reality show in an upcoming EW article They Shoot, Lauren Scores. But when will the show call it quits? Lauren Conrad says that every season she thinks it's the last, but creator Adam DiVello says he would love to see the show go til LC marries.

We can imagine having your life taped can be pretty exhausting. Lauren says "there are times when I’ve been filming where I wake up in the middle of the night and I think I’m being filmed" -- notice EW cover.

The article gives readers a taste of what it's like while filming on scene and at home with the girls.

Oh and just for fun, Heidi and Spencer refused to comment for the article after hearing that Lauren was on the cover. No wonder everyone hates them.

Read more at http://www.ew.com/

Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams Back Together

It was a Hollywood fairytale for Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. Two young actors meet on the set of the romance picture they're filming, and they themselves fall in love.

But wait, this is Hollywood - town of Machiavellian back-stabbers, so of course it was no surprise when the two split over a year ago.

Now there are rumors that the former flame has gotten a new spark, and the two may be back together.

McAdams was spotted at Gosling's DJing gig at Hollywood's Green Room being more than just a friendly supporter.

An onlooker commented: “At first we thought Rachel was just there to support him as a friend but when he finished, they got very close and cosy then left together.”

Could this be a new page in the pair's notebook?

Amisha Patel has moved to new juhu

Amisha Patel has moved from her big four-bedroom apartment in Juhu to a smaller two-bedroom apartment nearby. Sources close to her reveal that after her split with Vikram Bhatt and her parents, the actress was feeling too lonely in the big house and decided to move to a smaller place.

The actress has rented her big apartment bought the smaller one adds our source. Amisha has her new man Kanav Puri dropping in frequently to make her feel comfortable too.
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Ranbir Kapoor at the Filmfare launch

The hottest new star, Ranbir Kapoor, launched the latest issue of famous fashion and lifestyle magazine Filmfare at Vie Lounge. The issue has Ranbir on the cover page.

At the launch of the cover, the stunningly looking Kapoor son spoke about good friend Deepika Padukone and also about his upcoming release “Bachna Ae Haseeno” starring Ranbir, Deepika, Bipasha Basu and Misnissha Lamba. So graceful and perfect did he look at the occasion that many a hearts definitely skipped a beat there.
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Celina Jaitley as a stripper!

If you are of a notion that Celina Jaitley has displayed all of it on the big screen, just hold on for this! The latest one is that miss Jaitley is going to strip down to her underwear for her upcoming flick ‘King Con’. Yes, she is playing the role of a stripper in the movie and will of course do what the role demands of her.

This film by Tigmanshu Dhulia is expected to release by 2009 and also stars Govinda and lovely Rimi Sen. Celina has confirmed the news and says that she is in fact looking forward to do the role. According to her, she has been in her best shape in recent time and quite fit to perform pole dance in the movie. However, she considers it very hard to carry your body weight on the pole while dancing.
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Young couple hot kissing pictures

Ranbir Kissing Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone in Airport hot pictures.

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M.I.A's "Paper Planes" Gets High on iTunes.

M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes,” off her latest, Kala, jumps to #1 on iTunes electronic song chart and #18 on the iTunes singles chart after appearing in the trailer for ’ “Pineapple Express.” The movie stars Seth Rogan and James Franco and is out on Columbia Pictures August 6.

Previously landing at #73, “Paper Planes” sudden move to the Top15 is huge gain – do the math it’s like 5 times higher, or up like 125%. Artistically, Rhianna has been giving the song the stadium treatment, covering “Paper Planes” in the Glow in the Dark tour with Kanye West. To top it off KROQ has just added “Paper Planes” to their New Music Rotation.

Kala was voted #1 Album of the Year by numerous publications (including both Rolling Stone and Blender). Looks like M.I.A.’s chart numbers are suddenly synching with the critics ratings.

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Pitt, Jolie Used In Vitro for Twins

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie wanted kids, and they wanted them fast.

The couple already holds the land speed record for celebrity family expansion. And now we know their secret.

A well placed Pitt-Jolie source confirms suspicions that the couple used in vitro fertilization to conceive their newborn twins Knox and Vivienne.

"They both desperately wanted more babies soon," the source said.

Jolie used the procedure, which costs about $12,000 a pop, so "she wouldn't have to deal with the stress of trying to get pregnant," the source said. "She could just knock it out."

Jolie has openly stated that she wants more kids while her and Pitt are still young enough to cope with raising them.

"If we're going to have 10 kids, we'd like to raise them while we're young," the actress told British Elle last year.

Katy Perry vs. Miley Cyrus

Dude, we are seriously losing interest in Miley Cyrus and the stupid high school drama queen that she is becoming lately. First, her YouTube video ragging on other Disney tween stars and now her lack of sense of humor with Katy Perry, 23.

Katy Perry joked in a recent interview that she was hoping to do her own version of the infamous Madonna lesbian kiss with Miley Cyrus at the upcoming Teen Choice Awards.

"Maybe we'll have another Britney-Madonna moment on stage," Perry joked. "How hilarious would that be? Although I don't think it would help her career. However, it would definitely help mine!"

Miley then came back and told E!, "No thanks. She sang on my record. So I think she's kind of getting back at me, because she was doing harmonies and backgrounds."

She said that?!?! Perry had worked with Cyrus on her new album, Breakout. When Katy Perry was told about what Miley said, she told PerezHilton.com, "6 weeks in a row at number one." Good for her, we are totally Team Katy on this one! The 2008 Teen Choice Awards will air August 4th on Fox. Guess we'll have to watch it to find out if the kiss ever goes down!

Perry's song, I Kissed A Girl is the #1 song in America yet again - for the 6th straight week - Miley's newest single 7 Things is already dropping at radio. Who does this 15 year-old girl think she is? We think Miley needs to lighten up, what are your thoughts? Team Miley or Team Katy? Be honest!

Plinko Is Accidently Rigged!

Problems and drama with the games over at the Price is Right! According to TMZ, the Plinko board had been rigged in order to film a commercial spot, so that the chip would fall into the $10,000 slot. The problem? No one remembered to "unrig" the board for the actual game show!

A female contestant made it up to the stage from Contestant's Row and was delighted to find out that her pricing game was to be Plinko. She was certainly even more delighted when her first two chips landed in the $10,000 spot! After a third chip brought her winnings to $30,000, producers realized what the problem was and halted the game. They restarted it and gave the contestant her chips back, and she ended up winning a measly $3,000 on the Plinko board.

But, out of the goodness of their hearts (and the wish to avoid a lawsuit), execs at The Price is Right decided to award the contestant her total winnings, $33,000. That was definitely the right thing to do.

Princeton Review Names Top Party Schools

The Princeton Review has released its yearly list of the top party schools in the country. The test prep company has released the results of its pseudo-scientific survey of 120,000 students at schools around the country, which asked questions about the amount of drug and alcohol use on campus, as well as the schools' attempts to combat binge drinking.

The result: The University of Florida in Gainesville seems to be the top place to go if you want to spend four years in college and remember none of it. They were awarded #1 party school nationwide. Here is the rest of the list.


1. University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
2. University of Mississippi, Lafayette, Miss.
3. Penn State University, University Park, Pa.
4. West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va.
5. Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
6. Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Va.
7. University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.
8. University of Texas, Austin, Texas.
9. University of California-Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Calif.
10. Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla.
11. University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H.
12. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
13. University of Colorado, Boulder, Co.
14. Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind.
15. Tulane University, New Orleans, La.
16. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Ill.
17. Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz.
18. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn.
19. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
20. Loyola University-New Orleans, New Orleans, La.

James Bond Theme Duet

The newest James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, will have a brand-new theme song c/o Alicia Keys and the White Stripes' Jack White. (The soundtrack will be released by J Records on Oct. 28.)

The new track, "Another Way to Die," written by White, will be the first duet in Bond history. The movie hits theaters on November 7th.



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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince — Teaser Trailer!

It's here! It's here! We are so excited for the release of the next Harry Potter movie and we've got your trailer preview here, check it out! Every one of those movies has been successful, people just love it. Check out this exclusive first look below or with these links to view the trailer in three glorious HD sizes (Quicktime required): 480, 720 and 1080.



The Young Voldemort you'll see in the trailer is played by Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, the 10-year-old nephew of Ralph Fiennes, who has played Lord Voldemort throughout most of the film franchise.


The new Harry Potter film opens on Friday, November 21. Get excited, people!

Shia LaBeouf Update: Not At Fault For Crash

Shia LaBeouf was found not at fault for his early morning crash in Los Angeles, despite being cited for a DUI. LaBeouf, 22, was arrested after the collision around 3 a.m. Sunday. He had been at West Hollywood's Troubadour club before the crash. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Sgt. Scott Wolf tells Us the actor "showed outward signs of intoxication."

“The other car ran a red light and, if not already, they will be cited,” said Sheriff Steve Whitemore. “They will now be listed as Party One on the report, indicating they were at fault.”

Yesterday, Shia’s mom Shayna indicated that Shia was “fine” when she went to visit him at the hospital. LaBeouf was cited with a misdemeanor DUI and no changes will be made to that, Whitmore adds.

His Transformers co-star, Isabel Lucas, 23, was a passenger in his truck when the accident occurred. She was not seriously injured, but LaBeouf's rep said the the actor is "currently recovering from extensive hand surgery with plans to return to work on the set of Transformers 2 within one month."

LaBeouf opened up about his struggles with alcohol in September's Details. He had said. "I don't know how to have one drink." We feel terrible over his issues but we don't want him to ruin a career that could be really successful! Get help, Shia!

John Mayer Teams Up With TMZ

John Mayer teamed up with TMZ.com to hit the streets of NYC to spoof his fame and interact with tourists. Mayer played along with people on the streets and sang his songs in an attempt to get recognized. Surprisingly, not too many people bothered him while he was being followed by cameras. It looks like Mayer may be going with the, "if you can't beat em', join em,'" mentality. The video is great though, very entertaining. Check it out!

Jay-Z Finally Wearing Wedding Ring

Rapper and mogul Jay-Z donned his wedding ring in NYC Wednesday! The rapper, 38, was spotted wearing the jewelry while leaving his Tribeca apartment. He hasn't been seen ever publicly wearing the ring before. Jay-Z and Beyonce wed over three months ago in New York City.

Famous guests included Destiny's Child singers Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams as well as Gwyneth Paltrow and hubby Chris Martin. Jay-Z wearing his ring makes for our PCM Pic of The Day, so romantic!

Shark Takes Nibble Out Of Ryan Seacrest (How Fitting! Because It's Shark Week!)

Ryan Seacrest was taking a swim in the Pacific Ocean in Mexico on Sunday when he was bitten by a shark, he said on his KIIS-FM radio show Monday.

The "American Idol" host said he was "about eight feet out" when he felt something swim by him. Oh my gosh, I would completely freak out in the water!

"I thought it was a stick," he said. "I wasn't sure what had happened." Then, he said, "I saw it swim! He took a bite, and he left." Seacrest, 33, said the shark's tooth "wasn't a great thing to find. It was like finding a splinter!" Although he said he was "in pain," the "American Idol" host wasn't hurt too badly, but said he "needed to take an Advil."

Asked by his radio co-host if anyone else was bitten, Seacrest said: "No, just me, of course! There were like 1,000 people in the ocean, and I get bit by the shark!" HaHa, he doesn't have the best luck, I suppose. He's got so much money, he can go out and buy a shark if he wanted.

John Kerry: Party Animal?

Looking to be reelected for a fifth term in November, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) decided to reach the younger voters - with Bud light.

The senator, 64, was seen with some beer drinking college students. The students were reported to be sophomores and juniors, making them most likely under the legal drinking age. Was the senator getting his party on?

When rumors arose that he was partying with co-eds, his office issued this statement:

"Sen. Kerry and two friends left dinner at the Straight Warf restaurant on Nantucket and walked down the dock. A large group recognized Senator Kerry and asked if they could have a picture taken. The group came off the boat and onto the dock, took a couple of photos with Senator Kerry and his friends, and then Sen. Kerry and his two friends immediately walked away. End of story."

Who do you believe on this one? Judging by his eyes Kerry may have had a bit too much to drink, but his beer pong game will be off with such a rigid stance.

Splitsville: Population Lance and Kate

Yet another celebrity couple is calling it quits. Three months after they got together, Lance Armstrong and Kate Hudson announced that they are ending their relationship.

A source said the two have not been any hostility between the two.

“There was no drama or ugliness – They just decided to end things. There is no hatred, just sadness.”

Priyanka, Mugdha and Kangana attend 'Fashion' launch party

Madhur Bhandarkar’s new film in series of controversial movies ‘Fashion’ is set to be released in November and had its first promo and launch party attended by lead actress in movie displaying role of models are Priyanka Chopra, Mugdha Godse and Kangana Ranaut. This is the debut movie of the real life model Mughha Godse and interesting only for this Priyanka Chopra had to shed her extra weight.

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Genelia got a surprise from Big B

Genelia D’Souza is on cloud nine these days. The newcomer is overwhelmed at the response and praise she has received for her performance and beauty in her first hit film. The best compliment was the one which she received from Big B himself which she got through a card and bouquet from him. “I was taken by surprise when I saw a beautiful bouquet waiting for me at home. It was from Mr Bachchan, with a best wishes card attached to it. He was also there at the premiere of Jaane Tu… and wished me good luck. It is a great feeling to get such encouraging compliments from a person of his stature,” says Genelia.

She is also being offered a number of endorsements from advertising companies, which want her to be the face of their products - thanks to her fresh looks. Contrary to the buzz that Genelia is asking for an exorbitant price, Genelia says, “I am still a newcomer and not in a position to quote a heavy price.”
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Another PCM celebrity run-in!

PCM's Kristyn was recording the pop culture headlines at local Delaware radio station 93.7 WSTW, when the studio got a visit from songstress Keri Hilson. Keri's song "Energy" is on the verge of blowing up the charts, and she is best known for her collaboration with super-producer Timbaland on the track "The Way I Are" ! "Energy" is the first single off her upcoming album due in stores September 23rd. I asked Keri if she had any plans for the next single and she said "there are definitely some things in the works and ideas are swirling around". It will definitely be produced by Timbaland. I also found out that Keri does have some touring planned to support the new album, so be on the look-out for her to hit the road with Robin Thicke next month.

Bennigan's Chain Closes Nationwide

Company owned Bennigan's Restaurants are closing down nationwide. Independently owned franchises will remain open.

Bennigan's spokeswoman Leah Templeton said Bennigan's and Steak and Ale restaurants – both of which are owned by Plano, Texas-based Metromedia Restaurant Group – have filed for bankruptcy, along with the holding company S&A Restaurant Corp.

Not all stores bearing the Bennigan's name have filed for bankruptcy, Templeton said. Independently owned franchise locations are not named as debtors in the bankruptcy claim and are not affected.

Sources say that restaurant manager's were suddenly notified at midnight of the closing and told not to open the next day.

The Bennigan's website has not made any indication of the closing, still advertising the Jameson barbecue menu and other specials.

A Crash From The Past

This Fall you will definitely notice a commonality between the season's trends, they're all depressing. H&M, Banana Republic, and Gap are featuring distinct trends and styles of the Great Depression. Pieces like pencil skirts, vintage dresses, conductor caps, and that depression color, gray, will reflect that urban poverty look aka the "newsboy". The boyish look consists of pin strips, baggy pants, vests, and a cap and can probably been seen in pieces of many looks this season.

It seems as though both fashion and the economy are on rotation. So it's not surprising when the economy hits the low now, like it did in the 30s, fashion will instinctively follow suit.

Universal Studios Hosts Horror Film Contest

“Where Nightmares Come Alive” is the theme for Universal Studios Hollywood’s first Halloween short film competition, a virtual film festival timed to coincide with the launch of the annual Halloween Horror Nights event that will invade the Entertainment Capital of L.A. for 13 nights this October.

Prospective filmmakers are invited to submit 90 seconds to three minute film shorts on DVD that support the theme, “Where Nightmares Come Alive.” Selected films will be judged by a panel of horror industry professionals including director Eli Roth (Hostel, Cabin Fever) and actor Bill Moseley (Repo! The Genetic Opera, The Devil’s Rejects) as well as Universal Studios Hollywood executives. Criteria will be suspense, relevance to theme and overall “chill” factor. The top 10 shorts will be posted online from September 10 – 22 for public voting. Additional information on rules and regulations is available online at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com/Nightmares. All entries must be received by September 3, 2008.

The winning “Where Nightmares Come Alive” film will be announced on September 25th and the filmmaker(s) will enjoy a screening at Halloween Horror Nights “Eyegore Awards” ceremony in front of celebrities, studio executives and media, tickets to the event and a $1,000.00 cash prize. The “Eyegore Awards” salute actors, directors, writers and musicians for their significant contributions to the horror and sci-fi genre. Past recipients have included: Janet Leigh, Roger Corman, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Clive Barker, Patricia Arquette, Jennifer Tilly, Stephen Sommers, Joss Whedon, Karen Black, Corey Feldman and Shawnee Smith.

This year’s “Halloween Horror Nights” kicks off on Friday, October 3rd and will breath life into the horror classics "A Nightmare on Elm Street," "Friday the 13th" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” It will redefine the “Terror Tram” as guests navigate an interactive environment within the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and a haunted backlot amid the Psycho House, Bates Motel and “War of the Worlds” film set.

PCM Fashion Police: Kim Kardashian

When it comes to celebrity feuds, we're totally on Kim's side. But when it comes to her latest fashion choice, she can forget it.

Kim Kardashian was attending McDonald's 40th Birthday of The BigMac Party and wasn't leaving much to the imagination. We're disappointed, Kim. What are your thoughts on her outfit? Appropriate for a McDonald's party?

PCM Picture Of The Day!

Johnny Depp has a hot and cold relationship with the paparazzi. Sometimes he deals with the flashing cameras in his face and other times, he will tell you what's on his mind. Upon arriving in Nice today, Johnny Depp greeted photogs with a warm French hello.

He didn't seem to want to deal with the pesky photogs in France. It makes for our PCM Pic of the Day! Enjoy, peeps!

'The Hulk' Premieres in Japan

"The Incredible Hulk” has been out in the U.S. for a little while now, but the Japanese got their first look at the comic book movie earlier today (July 29) at the big Tokyo premiere. They even had a green carpet at the premiere, how fitting!

Liv Tyler and Ed Norton were there to promote the flick, Liv Tyler wins the award for the classiest actress to me! She looked great in a strapless black floral print dress teamed with a pair of strappy black heels. So cute!

The movie hasn't done that well here in The States, it certainly hasn't had the effect that The Dark Knight is having at the box office. We're sure The Hulk fans are satisfied with it, though.

McGrath Out! Lopez In!

Mario Lopez, 34, who's served as a correspondent for the syndicated entertainment newsmagazine and co-hosted its weekend edition since January 2007, will take over from co-hosts Mark McGrath and Dayna Devon, the producers of "Extra" announced Monday.

Senior executive producer Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey says, "[Mario Lopez] has established himself as a highly engaging, likeable and sought-after host and personality."

Mark McGrath is OUT of Extra. And Mario Lopez is really blowing up these days. The rocker turned celeb news show host is going back to focusing on his band, Sugar Ray, who is set to release a new album.

When the show returns for its 15th season next month, co-host Dayna Devon, who's been with the show since 1999, is also getting a a demotion- she will remain on as "a special correspondent." She'll basically be Lopez's back-up. Sucks for her!

Pitt and Jolie Pick Godfather

The Pitt-Jolies have yet to reveal the twins to the world, but they wasted no time in revealing who their godfather will be. Here's a hint... it'll be a "beautiful day" when the twins are christened.

That's right, Irish rocker and fellow philanthropist Bono has been chosen to be the godfather of the couple's newborns.

Bollywood new young couple were spotted with each other for the second time

Shahid Kapoor and Sania Mirza were spotted spending quality time with each other for the second time, ruling out happenstance. So was it coincidence or is there budding romance?

Crossover romances between sports and Bollywood celebrities appear to be in vogue. After Deepika Padukone and Yuvraj Singh we now have reports of Shahid Kapoor and Sania Mirza warming up to each other.When Shahid was first linked to Sania, after the two were spotted together at Bangalore’s Windsor Sheraton, the news was received with due circumspection.

Ironically it was Vidya Balan who was most delighted by the spotting because while the hapless girl has been shouting herself hoarse claiming she is single and ’very much’ ready to mingle but tabloids continued to insist she and Shahid Kapoor were an item.

The initial Shahid and Sania spotting failed to create a buzz, perhaps because a lot of skeptics attributed it to happenstance.Shahid and Sania were spotted together for a second time on Sunday at a suburban five-star hotel in Mumbai.

After his opening gig at the Star Gold’s Idea Sabsey Favorite Kaun 2008 awards, Sunday, December 23, 2007, Taj Lands End, Shahid headed straight for his rendezvous with Sania. "Shahid and Sania very much looked like a couple. They were completely engrossed in each other, and were oblivious of what was happening around them," an eyewitness told Mumbai Mirror. A close friend of Shahid confirmed what the eyewitness had to say.

"Yes, Shahid did spend time with Sania on Sunday. They have been bonding very well with each other," the friend said. We are betting that Vidya Balan will now sleep even better than she has been sleeping after the first Shahid - Sania spotting. What we are worried about is that any Bollywood hunk who gets linked to Vidya soon moves on to a steady relationship with another girl. It happened with Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham and now Shahid Kapoor.
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