Archive for February 14th, 2008

Natalie PortmanNatalie Portman says she is sick of picking up scripts in which her character plays a stripper or a prostitute.

The Star Wars star is on the hunt for a good romantic comedy but Hollywood just wants her to play hookers - like she did in Closer.

“I have recently been getting frustrated with the number of roles for strippers or prostitutes I get - or the opposite, the pure one. That dichotomy exists so strongly,” she said. “It’s the virgin/whore thing in evidence to the greatest extent. That’s bothering me.”

Ronson Becomes American

Mark RonsonGrammy Award-winning producer Mark Ronson is celebrating after becoming an American citizen.

The 32-year-old, who was born in the U.K. but spent a lot of time in New York while he was growing up, is pleased he’ll be able to vote in this year’s US presidential election.

Ronson, who won the Best Producer - Non-Classical prize at Sunday’s Grammy ceremony, told People.com: “I actually just got my American citizenship. I wanted to be able to vote in this election - that’s why I got it.”

Mark Ronson

Kravtiz Cancels Tour

Rocker Lenny Kravitz has postponed his forthcoming European tour after checking into hospital with severe bronchitis.

Kravitz was scheduled to begin the tour this week with stops throughout Europe into March - but was forced to axe dates after he was taken to the emergency room at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami, Florida on Monday morning to treat the illness, severe dehydration and fatigue.