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Quaid to play Syracuse football coach
HOLLYWOOD ... Dennis Quaid’s next will be “The Express,” a true story about football great Ernie Davis, who broke football barriers in the ‘60s as the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy. Dennis will play the coach who stands by Davis on every score. At this writing, the role of Davis has yet to be cast. As to Quaid’s private life these days, it’s pretty much just that -- private. However, we do know that he has been in several relationships since his divorce from Meg Ryan, and has a son, Jack, born in 1992. Dennis also has a brother, the character actor Randy Quaid.
George Clooney is once again “The Sexiest Man Alive.” Now the push is on for an Oscar nomination for his work in “The Good German.” Clooney says his next movie is going to be a screwball comedy, and he plans to have lots of fun. He definitely doesn’t want to stay in a serious, somber mode forever. Meanwhile, it’s the same old same old, with everyone speculating about who will be the next lucky lady in Gorgeous George’s private life. As I’ve said before, if I were 20 years younger, he would still be running!
Julie Andrews received the 13th annual Screen Actor’s Guild Life Achievement Award, and indeed she deserves it. Singer, actress, songwriter, author, wife and all-around wonderful lady. ... And to Grace H. of Chicago: Yes, Julie has had several facial tucks. And why not? Everyone these days wants to look younger than springtime.
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Hard to believe that it has been 30 years since Sylvester Stallone brought Rocky Balboa to the big screen. Now he’s back with an aging Balboa, who decides to get in the ring one last time. Congrats, Sly! Keep those fists flying and the public will keep buying Rocky Balboa. back, looked simply stunning at the “Charlotte’s Web” screening and party. Hugging young Dakota Fanning, the two posed for pictures and then enjoyed the barnyardthemed bash, complete with a petting zoo. As far as I could tell, Julia’s twins, Hazel and Phinn, were not aboard. Next Rita G. of Tampa, Fla.: Yes, Julia and brother Eric have settled their differences, for now, anyway. And no, there is no rivalry between Dakota and young Emma Roberts, who plays Nancy Drew. ***
(c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc.
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