Brad Pitt is pulling out of Universal's new movie State of Play...the actor reportedly didn't like the script for the political thriller which also stars Edward Norton and Rachel McAdams. The studio is now looking at Russell Crowe to fill the starring role .

The Spice Girls are denying reports that they cancelled a planned concert in Buenos Aires because of higher demand for the shows in the U-S and Britain. A spokesperson says the show will go on in an unspecified South American city sometime in February.

George Clooney is donating 25-thousand dollars to the Actor's Fund help those struggling financially because of the writer's strike. Clooney is urging others to follow his lead saying "he hopes that people who can afford it will take responsibility and help out."

Daniel Craig is back in training for his second bout as super spy James Bond. The 39 year old impressed audiences with his acting and physique in Casino Royale . He promises that when he takes off his shirt in the next movie he will look like he could kill someone.