Alicia Keys and UK and Global Female Celebrity News 30 July 08

Main Headline: Alicia Keys

Finally it looks like the Bond Theme song for “Quantum of Solace” now officially has a star lined up to sing it. It will be a duet and a first for a Bond Theme, featuring Alicia Keys and Raconteurs frontman Jack White. Quite a few names were considered for this prestigious position including initially Amy Winehouse then Beyonce, Leona Lewis and Duffy.

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Alicia Keys and Jack White record first ever Bond duet
Music news: Alicia Keys and the White Stripes’ Jack White have recorded the theme song to new Bond film, it has been announced. Source Metro.co.uk

White and Keys sing new Bond theme
The Press Association
White Stripes frontman Jack White and soul singer Alicia Keys have recorded the next Bond theme tune - Another Way To Die. Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Grace Jones …

The best Bond theme tune ever?
guardian.co.uk, UK Quantum of Solace may be the worst James Bond title ever (as one blogger succinctly put it, “that title just s**** all over the place”), but could the …

Jack White & Alicia Keys Bond Theme
MTV UK, UK
The White Stripes and Raconteurs frontman Jack White has recorded the theme to the new Bond film with Alicia Keys! The unexpected duet comes after …

Alicia Keys - No One (Live)

Birthdays Today: Hilary Swank

Hilary Ann Swank (born July 30, 1974) is an American actress. Her Hollywood film career began with a small part in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) and then a major part in The Next Karate Kid (1994), where she played Julie Pierce, the first female protégé of the sensei Mr. Miyagi. She has become known for her two Academy Award-winning performances: first as Brandon Teena, a transgender man in the movie Boys Don’t Cry, and a struggling waitress-turned-boxer, Maggie Fitzgerald, in Million Dollar Baby.

Swank starred in The Reaping, a horror film released on April 5, 2007, in which she plays a debunker of religious phenomena. Swank convinced the producers to move the film’s setting from New England to the Deep South, and the movie was being filmed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, when Hurricane Katrina struck. Swank also appeared in the romantic comedy PS, I Love You alongside Gerard Butler, an actor for whom she has much praise. It was released at the end of 2007.

Swank received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, January 8, 2007. Hers was the 2,325th star presented.

Variety (magazine) online reported in February 2008, that Swank would be portraying Amelia Earhart, and be co-executive producer for a biopic titled Amelia. Filming occurred in the summer of 2008 in a number of international locations. Swank is also attached to star in the Hollywood remake version of Intimate Strangers.

Photo courtesy FemaleStars.com

More Hilary Swank Biography at Wikipedia

The Reaping Trailer at You Tube

Global Female Celebrity News

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Kate Hudson’s Lance split
Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong have reportedly broken up. The ‘Fool’s Gold’ actress and the cycling champion - who started dating in mid-May - mutually decided to end their relationship, it has been claimed. Source Boston.com

Report: Kate Hudson & Lance Armstrong Split
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Just three months after Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong began dating, they have split. The actress and cyclist ended their short-lived relationship over the weekend during the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Summit in Columbus, Ohio, Us Weekly reports. Source OMG/yahoo

Sexy Carla tops fashion stakes
Carla Bruni has been named one of the worlds most stylish people but her French president husband has been booted out of the top ten. Source Metro.co.uk

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Coleen makes her Virgin demands Wayne Rooneys new missus, Coleen, has reportedly been barking out the diva demands ahead of her visit to one of this summers biggest music festivals. Source Metro.co.uk

Is Rhys over Sienna as he shows off Kim?
Rhys Ifans seems to have recovered from his heart ache over former lover Sienna Miller by stepping out publically for the first time with new love link Kimberkey Stewart. Source Metro.co.uk

Pete Doherty pines for Moss
Pete Doherty is not over Kate Moss. The Babyshambles singer claims he has not been in a relationship since splitting from the supermodel a year ago. Source Boston.com

Best Dressed Couple Angelina and Brad
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been named 2008’s Best Dressed Couple. The pair topped fashion bible Vanity Fair’s annual poll for the second year in a row, and beat off stiff competition from David and Victoria Beckham and Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. Source Boston.com

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Fergie ‘thrilled’ to play a prostitute in `Nine’
Fergie is excited about adding the role of a prostitute to her acting portfolio. The Grammy-winning singer has been cast as Saraghina in “Nine,” a big-screen adaptation of the Tony-winning musical. She will perform the saucy song “Be Italian” with Guido, played by Daniel Day-Lewis. Source Boston.com

Mitch Winehouse defends Amy
Amy Winehouse’s father has denied she took a deliberate drugs overdose. The ‘Rehab’ singer was rushed to London’s University College Hospital on Monday (28.07.08) after she suffered convulsions, and Mitch claims she fell ill after taking a double dose of prescription medication. Source Boston.com

My bizarre night in the disturbing world of Amy Winehouse - Daily Mail
By Claire Hoffman Amy Winehouse was this week rushed to hospital after overdosing on medication meant to help her beat drugs. The singer had suffered multiple fits after taking the pills on Monday night.

More Amy Winehouse news updated 24/7 at the NEW BETA Amy Winehouse at FJ Girls

Duffy: downloading music illegally is ‘amazing’ - guardian.co.uk
Virgin Media MusicDuffy: downloading music illegally is ‘amazing’guardian.co.uk - 8 hours agoDuffy may not be working on the new James Bond film, but at this rate she may still have an assassin after her. And that assassin will have been hired by her record company.

Britney Spears photo by Rafaah_Zegers

Reality queen Britney Spears
Britney Spears is rumoured to be filming a new reality TV show. The ‘Piece of Me’ singer - who filmed ‘Britney and Kevin: Chaotic’ with her ex-husband Kevin Federline in 2005 - has reportedly ordered her entourage to carry professional video cameras with them at all times to capture her antics on film. Source Boston.com

Trial wife Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer are planning a “trial marriage”. The couple - who have been dating for three months - are said to be keen to test the strength of their relationship, and think John moving into Jennifer’s house is the perfect first step. Source Boston.com

Madonna’s manager book
Madonna’s manager is writing a book about her. Guy Oseary is following in the footsteps of Madonna’s brother Christopher Ciccone by documenting the singer’s life in a 224-page book, entitled ‘Madonna: Confessions’, containing exclusive photographs from her 2006 world tour. Source Boston.com

Madonna hits back over weight loss claims
Madonna has hit back at claims her health is suffering amid a storm of bad publicity, insisting her visible weight loss is caused by hard work and intensive dance routines. Source Metro.co.uk

Katherine Heigl Not Talking Kids … Yet
Husband Josh Kelley says the newlyweds are “pretty busy” with their careers. Source People.com

Is it such a bad thing to speak your mind?
AP - When Katherine Heigl opens her mouth, people listen. They don’t always like what they hear. Source AP/OMG-Yahoo

Aubrey O’Day Denies Dating Broadway Co-star Ashley Parker Angel
“There has never been a romantic relationship at all,” the Danity Kane singer tells Us. Source OMG/Yahoo

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Miley Cyrus Reigns ‘Tween Queen Of The Charts
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Vanity Fair photo shoot uproars and YouTube spats with fellow Disney pals can’t keep Miley Cyrus from the top of the charts. The ‘tween sensation will land in the coveted top spot with the debut of her latest album, “Breakout,” according to Billboard. Source OMG/Yahoo

Miley Cyrus: Already Looking at Colleges
The teen who has the No. 1 album this week says she wants to study fashion in London. Source OMG/Yahoo

FIRST LOOK: Christina Aguilera Wishes Macy’s Happy Birthday
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Christina Aguilera is helping wish Macy’s a happy birthday, with her new striking ad.As Macy’s celebrates turning 150 this October, it has enlisted some star power to help spread the word.Stars including Christina Aguilera, Donald Trump, Martha Stewart, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein all posted for famed Rolling Stone photographer Mark Seliger for a series of commemorative photos to mark the occasion. Source OMG/Yahoo

Taylor Swift Talks of Diplomas and Dating
Yes, she did graduate (”really cool”), but no, she’s not dating a Jonas Brother! Source people.com