Nicolas Cage’s money trouble just got worse.
Cage, 45, is now being sued by his former business manager Samuel J. Levin .
In October Cage sued Levin for fraud, saying that Mr. Levin led him “down a path toward financial ruin.”
In his countersuit filed on Nov. 12, The Levin said he told Mr. Cage he would need to earn $30 million a year to maintain his life style, and that he warned the actor not to buy castles in England and Bavaria. (Mr. Cage did not heed the advice.).
“[Cage] knows that his losses are entirely and solely the result of his own compulsive, self-destructive spending, which he engaged in against Levin’s advice,” People magazine quoted the complaint as stating.
Levin contends that in 2007 alone the actor purchased three homes worth more than $33 million, 22 cars, 12 pieces of expensive jewelry and 47 pieces of artwork. Within a year, Cage’s tally of homes had reached 15. He also owned an island in the Bahamas, four yachts and a Gulfstream jet.
Levin also claims in the suit that Cage owes him $128,872.98 in unpaid service fees.
Cage has appeared in over 60 movies throughout his career.
Dancing Witch The Stars is now down to the final three as Joanna Krupa and her professional dance partner Derek Hough were eliminated from the competition yesterday.
Krupa, 30, proved she was in it to win with consistently earning high scores throughout the season. Krupa and Hough earned an impressive 81 out of 90 points for their performances on Monday’s episode.
“It’s been such an amazing experience,” Krupa said after learning her fate. “I’ve grown as a person. Thank you for giving me the opportunity.”
“Last night was pretty tough,” Krupa told “Good Morning America” today. “I wasn’t too shocked to find out I was leaving. I was competing against huge names. … I was prepared for it, but I am bummed, I won’t lie. I tried my best.”
Blogs and forums are buzzing today with some fans speculating that perhaps final downfall was just poor song choice. The choice of Leonard Cohen’s very sad “Hallelujah” for the waltz was just a bit odd.
The remaining 3 contestants will hit the dance floor when “Dancing With the Stars” continues next week on ABC in an effort to win the coveted mirrorball trophy.
Krupa told “GMA” she favors Kelly Osbourne for the championship.
“She came in raw with no experience. She deserves a chance to win the title,” Krupa said of the reality TV star. “She’s a doll face. I adore her.”
Heather Locklear’s return to Melrose place
Heather Locklear’s return as Amanda Woodward on Melrose Place has disappointed many fans and critics. Most people feel that the writers failed to capture the essence of the character, and without the right kind of dialog, she didn’t feel like the real Amanda Woodward.
The writers still have plenty of chances to improve their performance, because she is expected to appear in nearly every episode during the rest of the season. It’s not unusual for a writing team to take a little time coming to grips with an unfamiliar character, and since many of the writers on the new Melrose Place didn’t work on the last show, it shouldn’t be surprising that there have been glitches.
Word on the street is that the Amanda Woodward storyline is expected to get a lot more interesting over the next few episodes, and even more classic characters are expected to return before the end of the season. These characters include: Jane Mancini as Josie Bissett, Jo Reynolds as Daphe Zuniga and Michael Mancini as Thomas Calabro.
Jay Leno debuted a new clip from New Moon on his show last night.
In the scene, which had previously only appeared briefly in the trailer, Jacob Black climbs into Bella’s bedroom and the two have a romantic confrontation where Bella touches Jacob’s abs.
The trailer was basically an extended scene of Jacob jumping into Bella’s window, ending with his now-famous line, “Have you ever had a secret you couldn’t tell anyone?”
New Moon stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon, Tyson Houseman and Ashley Greene and is direct red by Chris Weitz
Twilight New Moon open in theaters across the US and Canada Friday.
According to CNN, Nicholas Cage who owes $6-million to the IRS also owed $5.5 in mortgage payments for two homes he owned in New Orleans, as well as $151,730 in real estate taxes to the city.
Both homes have now been lost to foreclosure.
Cage’s New Orleans homes that went on the auction block last week were the supposedly haunted LaLaurie Mansion at 1140 Royal Street in the French Quarter and a home at 2523 Prytania Street in the Garden District. The French Quarter home, appraised at $3.5 million, sold at $2.3 million, while the Garden District property, appraised at $3.3 million, sold for $2.2 million. Movers reportedly removed Cage’s belongings from the homes on Friday, People.com says.
Cage has filed a lawsuit against his former business manager in an effort to recoup some of his loses.
Cage, 45, has appeared in over 60 movies.
Do you remember the original Star Trek? Its amazing story lines and visual effects were well beyond their time. However, as decades passed, it seemed as though the Star Trek franchise was beginning to fade away. Luckily for many, Star Trek recently experienced a rebirth, and not on television, but on the big screen.
Star Trek was one of the most popular movies of 2009, and by far the best in the sci-fi category. For those who missed it, or want to get a whole lot more of it, they can buy it on DVD this week. James T. Kirk and Spock are back and as close to their original form as possible. And the special effects are more realistic that any sci-fi movie has had to offer for years. You will also receive a ton of bonus material, which will also include a free trail game for Xbox 360.
Star Trek grossed over $385 million dollars for a reason. If you want to witness it, whether for the first time or for the seventeenth, the Star Trek DVD with bonus material will be available very soon. You might be able to place an order ahead of time.
Taylor Swift is certainly having a good year so far – from her platinum selling album, to hosting SNL, to her much-deserved wins at the CMA Awards. Now – if she’s interested – she could also appear on The Vampire Diaries.
The show’s director, Kevin Williamson, expressed just how much he wants to put the fangs on this singer…
“I’m desperate to have [Swift] come play a vampire. Wouldn’t she make an amazing Kirsten Dunst circa Interview With the Vampire type? Oh my god, I cannot tell you how hard I’m trying to get her — I would kill to have her on the show!”
It would be interesting to see a country star dating a werewolf by day and turning into a bloodsucker at night.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have designed a fine jewelry collection for Asprey, which goes on sale this week. The line, themed around snakes and called “The Protector,” starts at $525; all proceeds go to support Jolie’s children’s charity.
The Hollywood power couple have created a line of called ‘The Protector’ which includes a series of snakes tangled up into earrings, rings, pendants and even snake goblets. So why snakes you may wonder?
The net proceeds will go to Education Partnership for Children of Conflict co-founded in 2006 by Jolie. Looks like there’s no trouble in this paradise.
WWD says pieces start at $525 US.
The jewelry line is in stores (including one on Madison Avenue) this week.
One of the members of Kings of Leon has taken a queen.
Drummer Nathan Followill got hitched over the weekend.
Nathan married girlfriend, singer/songwriter Jesse Baylin, in the band’s home state of Tennessee.
“I woke up with a married woman in my bed this morning,” Followill, 30, Tweeted on Sunday morning. “Luckily she was mine.”
Scarlett Johannson was among the guests.
Nathan and Jesse met at the Bonaroo music festival in 2006. Don’t worry ladies, there’s still 3 brothers left to fawn over.
Congrats to the happy couple!
Megan Fox has recently been quoted as saying “I’m not a tigress like Angelina Jolie”.
The star has often been compared to Angelina Jolie as she has similar looks but the Transformers star says she is very different.
Fox, 23, says that Angelina seems serious and stoic to her and that she is the opposite.
Megan said that when she does not interviews she tries to be funny, but has found that sometimes in a world of “sound bites” you cannot be.
Megan also says she often has doubts about her skills when it comes to being an actress something Oscar-winner Angelia Jolie does not. She also stated that she hates being compared to the Tomb Raider actress (Jolie). Megan has also been quoted that it’s been a crazy year for her and at times she feels like a sacrificial lamb as she is still learning the ropes of the acting proffesion.
Megan Fox also says she is not chasing fame. She is currently in the film Jonah Hex, which is based on the DC Comics of the same title.