FILM/ "MIB III" PHOTOS SURFACE: The 1st photos from the currently shooting sequel "Men In Black III" have emerged. One of the stills shows black-suited Will Smith and Josh Brolin trailed by an outdoorsman in a field. In the 2nd pic, the duo are spotted behind a pair of metal pods. Sony isn’t revealing too many details about the Barry Sonnenfeld-directed film, though it is known to feature a time-travel element, allowing Brolin to play a young Tommy Lee Jones and Alice Eve a young Emma Thompson, as the MIB agents try to save the world in 1969. Several iconic personalities from the time period are reportedly expected to be seen in the movie, paving the way for a series of cameos such as Bill Hader as Andy Warhol.
MUSIC/ DURAN DURAN CANCEL REST OF UK TOUR: Duran Duran have cancelled the remaining dates on their UK tour after singer Simon Le Bon was told to rest his voice while he is treated for ongoing throat problems.The remaining dates, in cities such as Cardiff and Manchester are to be rescheduled. Duran Duran had already postponed gigs in London, Newcastle and Brighton. Le Bon said he had been told "to hold off for about another week". In a statement on the band's offical website, he said: "I know how difficult this has been for all of the fans, as we've been postponing shows with very little notice, in the hope each day that the improvement would have been significant enough for me to sing again without risking any long-term damage. I am now focussing on getting back for Berlin, which is on June 8".
Miami-born hip-hop singer Sean Kingston is in the intensive care unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital a day after he crashed his personal watercraft into a Miami Beach bridge. Kingston, 21, was driving the personal watercraft with a female passenger on board. About 6:00pm, the singer slammed into the Palm Island Bridge, which connects the MacArthur Causeway to Palm and Hibiscus islands. Both he and the passenger were thrown into the water. A passing boater saw the accident and took the pair on board his vessel. “Sean Kingston is now stabilized and has moved from the trauma unit to ICU,’’ said Kingston’s spokesman. “Sean's family thanks everyone for their prayers and support during this time". Scores of nationally known hip-hop artists converged on Miami Beach this weekend for Urban Beach Week. Kingston’s 1st single,
"Beautiful Girls," topped the Billboard charts for 3 weeks in 2007. He recently toured with pop superstar Justin Bieber.
Australian actor Jon Blake has died of pneumonia, aged 52. The star of 1986's "The Lighthorseman," pictured, had his career cut short that same year after a car accident left him paralyzed and with permanent brain damage. Before the accident he had been dubbed "the next Mel Gibson" following his success in movies after cutting his acting teeth on roles in TV soaps including "The Restless Years" and "A Country Practice". Blake's mother looked after her son until she died in 2007. His recently won a legal battle to take care of his father. In a statement to Aussie media, Blake's family extended their thanks to all the carers, volunteers and nurses who have helped look after the actor over the past 25 years.
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