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Jake of All Trades

Jake Gyllenhaal is in love and using his new lease on life to expand his empire (or at least pad his wallet). Life & Style is reporting that the actor is developing a new organic restaurant venture with celebrity chef Chris Fischer. According to the magazine, Gyllenhaal’s first passion has always been food and his actress sister Maggie professes that her sibling is “one of the best chefs ever.” Apparently, the 27-year-old Hollywood hottie made a promise to friends that he would open a restaurant if his acting career didn’t take off by the time he was 30. As it … Continue reading →

Big Screen Tribute to Heath Ledger Planned

When “The Dark Knight” makes its debut on the big screen next month all eyes will be on the movie’s star the late Heath Ledger… and on his family who plans to be front and center at the film’s premiere. According to new reports, the premiere of Ledger’s final complete film, in which he stars as Batman’s nemesis, The Joker, will be dedicated to the actor and his family just acknowledged that they will be the special guests at the event. New York newspapers are reporting that Ledger’s parents and sisters will make the trip from their native Australia to … Continue reading →

Star Updates: Brokeback the Musical and Leno Rescues McMahon

BROKEBACK THE MUSICAL Hey, if they can do it for “Little House on the Prairie” then why not “Brokeback Mountain?” The love story portrayed on the big screen will soon be revived and sung in one of the nation’s largest theaters thanks to the New York City Opera. The group just commissioned Charles Wuorinen to compose the music for the opera, which will be based on the Academy Award-winning film. Much like the popular movie, which starred Jake Gyllenhaal and the late Heath Ledger, the opera will follow the 20-year love affair of two cowboys who share a secret romance … Continue reading →