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Any movie fan worth his or her salt should be able to tell you that Swedish man-mountain Dolph Lundgren's break-out performance as an actor was his portrayal of the Russian boxer Ivan Drago in Rocky IV. But, what most people don't know is that Lundgren actually studied to be a chemical engineer until his friendship with singer-actress Grace Jones and a chance encounter with celebrated artist Andy Warhol propelled him into show business. In a recent appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Lundgren discussed his unusual entrée into acting, his latest movie, The Expendables 2, and his new non-scripted Reelz series debuting next spring, Race to the Scene, in which pairs of contestants race to and from actual movie locations as they compete in challenges and stunts inspired by memorable movie moments.
Big stunts, bigger action Coming in Spring 2013
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Today's Hollywood Headlines
Country crooner Randy Travis was arrested for driving under the influence on Tuesday, and the more details that emerge about the story, the odder it gets. Travis was reportedly found naked in the road with his 1998 Pontiac Trans Am damaged and off the road nearby. He also made threats against Texas state troopers who responded to a 911 call from a passerby. These details bring up all sorts of questions. Was he naked when he got in the car? Did he take his clothes off after the assumed car crash? Why does he drive a '98 Trans Am? Hopefully some of these questions will be answered in the coming weeks.
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The September issue is always Vogue's biggest of the year, and this time around the very stylish Lady Gaga is gracing the cover. The Mother Monster tweeted the cover photo and revealed her furry inspiration. According to Gaga, she was "totally channeling fozzibear." Wakka wakka wakka indeed.
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Yet again, Madonna is stirring up controversy on her world tour. This time, Madge angered Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin when she spoke out in support of an all-girl Russian punk group, Pussy Riot, who are presently facing a three-year prison sentence. Madonna said during a Moscow concert that she was praying for the groups freedom, and Rogozin responded via Twitter by calling the singer a "former slut."
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ReelzChannel Celebrity Rundown
Self-proclaimed Nutty Madam Emma Clark is not the only one who is very upset with actress Kristen Stewart for breaking Robert Pattinson's heart. On last night's episode of Conan, Will Ferrell had a bit of a breakdown over the breakup. According to Ferrell, Stewart "just threw it all away" and is a "trampire." Additionally he declared that Conan O'Brien doesn't "even know what they had" and "will never know."
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In other SNL alum news, rumor has it that Jimmy Fallon is in talks to host the Oscars with Lorne Michaels producing. Apparently, ABC, who broadcasts the show, isn't thrilled about the idea of promoting Fallon and his NBC show on their telecast.
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Oprah Winfrey has some big plans for OWN this fall. She has recently tapped LaToya Jackson to star in her own reality show. The cameras will get an inside look at Jackson's life, including her family drama. Winfrey has also lined up stars to appear on upcoming episodes of Oprah's Next Chapter. The celebs featured on the show will include Stephen Colbert, Bette Midler, Jennifer Hudson and Kelsey Grammer.
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Cuba Gooding Jr. will not have charges brought against him for shoving a bartender in New Orleans. The City Attorney dismissed the case against the actor due to the fact that the bartender in question decided not to press charges.
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After ten years of marriage, Stevie Wonder and wife Kai Millard Morris are filing for divorce. The couple have two sons together, and Wonder has reportedly asked for joint custody of the boys.
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We now know what reality show it is that Courtney Stodden will be appearing in. The teenager, along with her 51-year-old husband Doug Hutchinson will appear in VH1's Couples Therapy to receive intense counseling on their relationship. If those two have trouble making it work, what hope is there for the rest of us?
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ReelzChannel Celebrity Rundown
Fan favorite J.R. Martinez pulled an upset over Rob Kardashian, bringing home the Dancing With the Stars mirrorball trophy. Kardashian actually had a slightly higher overall score (130-129) but said, "I'm definitely not sad. I've won in my book."
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Speaking of the Kardashians, Us Weekly is reporting Kris Humphries was the "husband from hell," belittling Kim Kardashian, calling her "stupid" and a "fat ass," and that she had no talent and her fame wouldn't last. Tough to argue with Kris on those last two points.
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In a 60 Minutes interview airing Sunday, Angelina Jolie says she's still a bad girl, but she saves it for husband Brad Pitt. Meanwhile, it's reported Jolie maintains her skeletal figure by sticking to a 600 calorie/day diet that includes protein shakes and small quantities of coconut oil, cereal, almonds, and gummy bears.
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Jimmy Fallon has apologized to presidential candidate Michele Bachmann after his show's house band played Fishbone's 1985 tune "Lyin' Ass B**ch" before she appeared on his show on Monday.
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Howard Stern is raising the price on his potential deal with America's Got Talent. Initial reports on the shock jock's negotiations to replace Piers Morgan put the deal at $15 million per year, but now Stern wants $20 million and the show to move to New York.
Posted 11.23.11 by reelz