Sony Pictures Acquires Steve Jobs Movie

A biopic about the late Apple mogul, Steve Jobs, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer earlier this week, is in the works. Sony Pictures has acquired the rights to Jobs' only authorized biography by Walter Isaacson, the former CNN chairman and Time Magazine managing editor.

Mark Gordon (Saving Private Ryan) will produce along with Management 360, the same studio that produced Oscar-nominated The Social Network.

JOHNNY DEPP to play DR. SEUSS

Illumination Entertainment and Infinitum Nihil are teaming up to develop a live-action biopic about the classic children's writer and illustrator, Dr. Seuss (aka Theodor Geisel). Johnny Depp will produce the project and potentially star as the artist.

The role of Dr. Seuss would fit the A-Lister perfectly, seeing as the chameleon actor has already portrayed eccentric real-life artists such as Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie (Finding Neverland) and Hunter S. Thompson (The Rum Diary), as well as a list of odd and colourful characters like Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and The Mad Hatter (Alice in Wonderland).

The untitled Dr. Seuss biopic will be distributed by Universal Pictures, who has previously produced other Seuss films, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Cat in the Hat.

AARON ECKHART to portray Frankenstein

Aaron Eckhart (Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight) has been cast as Adam Frankenstein in I, Frankenstein. The movie is written and is to be directed by Stuart Beattie (Tomorrow, When the War Began) and is an adaption of a graphic novel by Kevin Grevioux.

I, Frankenstein is a modern-day epic: Frankenstein’s creature, Adam, has survived to present day due to a genetic quirk in his creation. Making his way to a dark, gothic metropolis, he finds himself caught in an all-out, centuries old war between two immortal clans.

I, Frankenstein is scheduled for a theatrical release in early 2013.

J. Cole performs on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

J. Cole's Cole World: The Sideline Story topped the Billboard 200 this week, debuting at #1, and to celebrate his success, Cole made his network TV debut on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to perform his single, "Work Out" and title track, "Cole World".

My Week With Marilyn Trailer

The first trailer for My Week With Marilyn has been released online thanks to Yahoo! Movies.

Michelle Williams has the lead role as Marilyn Monroe, starring alongside a Kenneth Branagh, Dominic Cooper, Emma Watson, Judy Dench and Eddie Redmayne.

The movie is based around the events that took place during the four-months that the famous Blond was in England to film "The Prince and the Showgirl".

My Week with Marilyn opens in NZ cinemas on January 5, 2012.

Willow Smith brings heat on "Fireball"

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10-year-old Willow Smith has released her third single, "Fireball" featuring Nicki Minaj. The track is all about being the life of the party with Willow singing, "I’m the fireball of this party". I don't know about you, but I need to score myself an invite to this party!

In the song, Nicki reminds the young star that she has a role model to look up to, rapping, "Put you under my wing, I'm the top boss".

Willow set the music industry on fire when she released her debut track, "Whip My Hair", performing at awards and appearing on talk shows. All three of her singles will be featured on her upcoming album. Producer, Ryan "Jukebox" Jackson recently revealed, "Willow just isn’t a pop star, she isn’t just an urban artist; she’s very international. A lot of her music has a very big influence of everything from rock to pop to hip-hop."

Listen to the hot new track below!

Mariah Carey confirms Justin Bieber duet

Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber have collaborated on a version of Mariah's 1994 classic, "All I Want For Christmas".

The Grammy-winning diva confirmed in a video (posted below) on Bieber's twitter page that she had recorded with the 17-year-old for his upcoming Christmas album, Under The Mistletoe.

Justin seemed excited about the recording, telling his fans on twitter that he was singing with a "living legend" and "one of the greatest voices ever one of the greatest songs of christmas ever".

Carey joins Usher, Taylor Swift, Boys II Men, Busta Rhymes, Sean Kingston and The Band Perry as Justin's featured guests on the holiday album, with more artists still to be announced.

The "Baby" hitmaker is set to drop Under The Mistletoe on November 1, with the album's first single, "Mistletoe" on October 18. $1 of every album sold will be donated to charity.

Katy Perry films "The One That Got Away" music video

Katy Perry has started shooting her music video for her new single, "The One That Got Away". The singer was snapped on-set in California wearing a white wig, conservative black dress and old age makeup. Far from the Katy Perry we're used to seeing!

It is believed that the music video will feature a flashback story, with an older Perry looking back on her lost love with regret.

"The One That Got Away" is Perry's sixth single from her 2010 album Teenage Dream. If the song makes it to #1, she will become the first artist in history to have six number one singles from an album.

Rihanna's new album name revealed

Only a year after the release of Loud, Rihanna's sixth studio album will drop next month.

The title of the new album, which was kept a mystery until being unlocked on the singer's official Facebook page, will be called Talk The Talk and already the lead single, "We Found Love" featuring Calvin Harris (released in September) is storming up the charts (currently #2 in NZ).

During the filming of the lead single's music video in Northern Ireland, the singer offended the farmer of the land she was using for the shoot, who thought her "state of undress" was "inappropriate."

The music video is set to be released soon. "I really can't stop thinking about this video we just shot! EASILY the BEST video I've done thus far!" she tweeted.

Jason Statham gets "Fast and Furious"?

Jason Statham is rumoured to be joining Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the The Fast and the Furious movie franchise.

Universal Pictures are reportedly looking for a new face for the sixth and seventh films, which will take place in Europe, and are reportedly in talks with the "Transporter" star about joining the two forthcoming films.

Justin Lin will direct, for the fourth consecutive time. Fast 6 is still currently in the pre-production phase, but is scheduled to hit cinemas in 2013.

Lady Gaga movie in the works

Paws up, Little Monsters! American network, Lifetime are reportedly developing a television movie based on the life of Lady Gaga, titled Fame Monster: The Lady Gaga Story.

The story will cover the "Bad Romance" artist from 16 to 22 years old and is set to be filmed in Toronto. Screenwriter, Norman Snider ("Casino Jack") has already written the script for the film based on Maureen Callahan's 2010 book, Poker Face: The Rise and Rise of Lady Gaga, with Ilene Kahn Power producing.

A casting call has already been sent out for an actress to play Stefani Germanotta (Gaga), with the following description:

"[STEFANI GERMANOTTA (LADY GAGA)] is a bright rebellious Catholic school girl who dreams of fame. The story covers her from age 16 to 22. When we first meet her she is a dark haired, offbeat, very talented and intensely ambitious teen. She comes from a Italian/American well off, close knit, Upper West Side NYC family. She never felt she ‘fit in’ with her fellow students in high school and was disappointed when her college experience at NYU didn’t meet her expectations. So, with her parent’s reluctant permission at 19, she drops out and moves downtown to the Lower East Side where the artists are. Independent and strong willed, Stefani learns she must be something more than a talented young girl and to really stand out, she must change. The story covers the ups and downs of her amazing rise and eventually to her transformation to Lady Gaga. We are seeking an actress who can physically resemble Lady Gaga and who can believably span ages 16 to 22. Singing is preferred but not required."

JOHNNY DEPP covers Vanity Fair

With his arms crossed, one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors, Johnny Depp, graces the cover of the November 2011 issue of Vanity Fair. In the magazine, the 48-year-old actor discusses his career, his new film, "The Rum Diary" and makes a surprising revelation that is sure to create some controversy.

On photo shoots: “You just feel like you’re being raped somehow. Raped. The whole thing. It feels like a kind of weird—just weird, man…. Whenever you have a photo shoot or something like that, it’s like—you just feel dumb. It’s just so stupid.”

On taking as many projects as he can: "Basically, if they’re going to pay me the stupid money right now, I’m going to take it. I have to. I mean, it’s not for me. Do you know what I mean? At this point, it’s for my kids. It’s ridiculous, yeah, yeah. But ultimately is it for me? No. No. It’s for the kids."

Adele records James Bond theme

British Pop sensation, Adele, has finished penning the next James Bond theme, according to reports.

After conquering the world with her second album, 21, the 23-year-old Brit is ready to start recording the title track for the upcoming Bond film, Bond 23. The singer joins a long list of artists who have recorded for the iconic movie franchise, including Madonna, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Chris Cornell and more.

Adele will team up with producer Paul Epworth, who has also worked with Florence and the Machine, and Cee Lo Green.

A source has said: "Adele is the obvious choice to record the next Bond theme. The last few songs for the spy movies have hardly set the charts alight. After her success this year film-makers know the song is almost guaranteed to be a huge hit."

Bond 23, directed by Sam Mendes ("American Beauty" and "Revolutionary Road"), stars Daniel Craig, who will reprise his role of James Bond. The film is expected to be released later next year.

Drake makes headlines with "Headlines"

Drake is making headlines again with his suitably titled track "Headlines", the lead single off his sophomore album Take Care.

The video was filmed in his hometown of Toronto, Canada and shows Drake roaming around the city and some of it's most iconic landmarks, like the Toronto Rogers Center, before toasting to his success with his team over a lavish dinner. The video also reflects the ups and downs of fame, and replays clips of the rapper riding up and down an elevator.

Admitting "Headlines" isn't the best off the album, Drake told Billboard's The Juice, "it's really just the song for this moment."

"I always try to put forth a song with a message. A lot of people pick their single by what's the strongest song. I don't really do that. I like to make sure that the content is very relevant to right now," he said, "I want people to party to it but at the same time the fans, the people that care about my career, the people that follow me, will hear a message in it."

Check out the music video above and be sure to pick up Take Care when it drops on Drake's 25th birthday, October 24.

J. Cole: Cole World: The Sideline Story Album Review

J. Cole's name was on everybody's lips when he became the first signee of Jay-Z's Roc Nation label in 2009. After releasing a series of independent mixtapes, the rapper finally released his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story last week (27 September).

Cole World: The Sideline Story is an album that captures and holds your attention from start to finish. Cole proves he's an above average rapper, whose debut album could easily be compared to Kanye West's, as he delivers bold punch lines ("I blow brains, Cobain") and tackles everything from career struggles to unplanned pregnancies.

"It's your time," Jay-Z says to him on the song "Mr. Nice Watch", and it's clear Cole's making the most of it.

Overall Rating: 3/5

Recommended Tracks: Sideline Story, Rise and Shine, Work Out, Who Dat

Kristen Stewart: "I feel like a woman."

Kristen Stewart graces the November cover of British GQ in a retro black bikini, with hair styled in old Hollywood waves and bright-red lipstick, while lounging by a pool.

"I looked like a boy for a long time," she told GQ. "Now I feel like a woman."

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn hits New Zealand theaters on Thursday, 17 November.