Angelina Jolie Picks Bosnian Actress For Lead Role In Her Directorial Debut

Angelina Jolie has chosen young Bosnian actress Zana Marjanovic for the lead role in her directorial debut — a wartime love story between a Bosnian woman and a Serbian man.

Marjanovic told the Associated Press on Thursday that the screenplay was “fabulous” and she could not wait to start shooting with such a “great actress and humanist” like Jolie.

The 27-year-old actress said she was on her way to Hungary to prepare for the film shoot beginning later this year and take place both in Hungary and Bosnia.

Jolie has visited Bosnia twice this year — as UNHCR good will ambassador and to scout for her movie — and had promised she would cast only actors from the region. Marjanovic became known after her prominent role in award winning “Snow” by Bosnian director Aida Begic.

Heidi Montag ‘Excited’ To Leave ‘The Hills,’ Prepping ‘3-D Beach Comedy’

Heidi Montag’s reality show may be entering its final season, but “The Hills” star told Access Hollywood she’s ready for her next career move – movie star.

“I’m so excited ‘The Hills’ is finally over and I can now become a full time motion picture actress,” Heidi said in a statement to Access.

She added that her time on “The Hills” would be great preparation for her next move.

“There is no better training [for an actor] than being in front of the cameras 24-7,” she said.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Heidi will have a role in “Just Go With It” alongside Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, and she said filming the part — as well as a new Funnyordie.com video — has given her a new direction.

“After working with Oscar-winner Ron Howard on a short film project and then working for days with the comedic genius director Dennis Dugan and his team of brilliant comedy visionaries at Happy Madison on ‘Just Go With It’ starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, I have been able to truly find what makes me the happiest in life,” she said.

Heidi said she’s looking forward to “getting to truly show the world my creative ability… while playing… different characters,” including one in a script she penned herself.

“I am making the first 3-D beach comedy about a shark that attacks a small beach town and I save the day with my 3-D boobs,” Heidi, who had a breast augmentation procedure among her 10 plastic surgeries in November 2009, told Access on Thursday. “I’ve even written a role for Dolly Parton to play the town mayor!”

The star released her debut album, “Superficial,” earlier this year, but now, she seems set on the movies.

Simon Cowell To Receive International Emmy Award

Simon Cowell will receive the 2010 International Emmy Founders Award for his work in television.

The 50-year-old recording executive and TV personality is a judge on Fox network’s “American Idol.” He’s also known for the “Got Talent” and “X Factor” franchises.

International Academy President Bruce Paisner says Cowell “has built an international empire and in so doing has changed the face of television around the world.”

Cowell will receive the award at a New York gala on Nov. 22. He said in a statement Thursday that he’s “delighted,” and has been “very lucky to be able to make shows that I love.”

Access Star Sightings: March 12 – 18, 2010

Friday, March 12, in LA — Kiefer Sutherland graciously taking photos and talking with fans who ran up to him after they spotted him having a cigarette outside Katsuya Hollywood.

Saturday, March 13, in LA – “90210’s” Jessica Lowndes hosting the MOD: Matters On Design event presented by bebe at the Grove, an event which saw O.C. “Housewife” Gretchen Rossi in attendance.

And in Las Vegas – “America’s Best Dance Crew” judge JC Chasez hanging at LAVO with “Desperate Housewives” pal Shawn Pyfrom before heading to TAO to hear house DJ Erick Morillo behind the decks.

Sunday, March 14, in NY – Richard Gere, wife Carrie Lowell and “The Good Wife’s” Julianna Marguiles in a JFK airport lounge.

And in LA – Larry David in a Gilligan style hat pulled low while on the 17th hole of a local golf course… Billy Bush on the same golf course on the 4th hole… “True Blood” true life couple Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer locking arms and donning shades as they stepped out at the Santa Monica Pier with Moyer’s daughter, Lilac.

And in Las Vegas – “Gossip Girl” cutie Chace Crawford dining at TAO on Peking Duck, Wasabi Filet and Pad Thai with pals and following the night out up with a VIP table at LAVO.

Monday, March 15, in LA — Mischa Barton rocking a hippie frock and munching on French fries at O Burger in West Hollywood with two agent types… “Glee’s” Jane Lynch grabbing a quick dinner with a friend inside the Urth Cafe on Melrose.

And in NY – Rufus Wainwright performing as part of the Rose Bar Sessions at the Gramercy Park Hotel to a crowd that included Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, “Gossip Girl’s” Penn Badgley and Susan Sarandon

Tuesday, March 16, in London – A jeans-wearing Kate Moss attending the launch of Stella McCartney’s latest collection for GapKids.

And in LA – Kristen Bell attending the ShopBop Spring Trends Dinner at the Chateau Marmont… Jason Bateman and former “Queer Eye For The Straight Guy” star Jai Rodriguez shopping (separately) at Trader Joe’s on Sunset and Crescent Heights.

Wednesday, March 17, in LA – Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson dining at Drai’s Hollywood at the W Hotel after “American Idol”… And later that night, Jamie Foxx and Terrell Owens dancing on tables at Drai’s grand opening.

Thursday, March 18, in LA – Samarie Armstrong sipping champagne at a fashion event at Live on Sunset… Kendra Wilkinson dodging the paparazzi at LAX… “Community’s” Amy Poehler stepping out at the Viceroy Santa Monica to support the Worldwide Orphans Foundation’s benefit reception… Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor hitting the red carpet at the ArcLight for the premiere of his first dramatic role in nearly a decade in “Greenberg”… Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Seth Rogen, Chris Pine and Shenae Grimes at the 18th annual A Night At Sardi’s Fundraiser & Awards Dinner at The Beverly Hilton… Rihanna partying and dancing to DJ Vice at Playhouse Hollywood in celebration of pal Aaron Davis’ birthday

And in Las Vegas – Billy Bush helping Katherine Heigl with a wardrobe malfunction as she accepted the ShoWest Award for Female Star of the Year

And in Austin, TX — Bill Murray rocking out at the Beauty Bar to some indie bands playing the South by Southwest music festival, while across town Woody Harrelson and friends looked for him… Estelle at the Billboard Bungalo watching newcomers JoiStaRR… Paul Dano at Frank smoking a cigarette.

Heidi Montag Talks Playing A Plastic Surgery Power Couple In ‘Just Go With It’

Heidi Montag has revealed her role in “Just Go With It,” Adam Sandler’s 2011-due comedy, will find her playing one half of a plastic surgery-driven power couple.

“Kevin Nealon is my husband,” Heidi told Jay Leno during Friday’s “Tonight Show” of her on-screen love interest, played by the former “Saturday Night Live” funnyman. “And he’s had more surgery than I have in the movie, so we kept playing around with who has more injections.”

In fact, Kevin recently Tweeted a photo of his “Just Go With It” look, showing the “Weeds” star with an almost unrecognizable face.

Heidi told Jay that she acquired the part in the film, which also stars Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman and Sports Illustrated cover star Brooklyn Decker, through a phone call.

“They just called me and they said, ‘We’d love to have you,’” she said.

“The Hills” star, who recently recorded a public service announcement about paying for plastic surgery with plastic on FunnyOrDie.com — a clip directed by Oscar winner Ron Howard — revealed she actually hasn’t had to try out for any of the parts she has secured thus far.

“That God I haven’t had to audition yet,” she said.

When Jay asked if she could handle rejection, Heidi, who underwent 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day in late 2009, joked that being turned down for a role could lead her to going under the knife again.

“I don’t know. I might have to get more surgery if they rejected me,” she said. “No, I’m just kidding.”

But Heidi told Jay she has reached a good plastic surgery stopping point – for now.

“I’ve reached the point. I think I’m good for a while. I’m surgery’d out,” she said.

As for working with Ron on that FunnyOrDie clip, Heidi said it’s made her want to re-do some of the movies he is famous for.

“Actually, I’m the biggest fan of Ron Howard. ‘Splash’ is one my favorite[s]. I’m telling him I want to do the remake…I wanna be the mermaid,” she said, referring to the role that helped make a young Daryl Hannah a household name back in 1984 . “I think I could play her pretty well, you know. So I think I wanna do that. And, ‘Willow.’ And I loved ‘Willow.’”

‘Sex And The City 2’ Cast Reunite In Vegas, Share Movie Secrets

Sex and The City 2” stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis reunited in Las Vegas on Thursday where they accepted their ShoWest Ensemble Award for the upcoming film and its first installment, but one of their numbers was noticeably missing

“We are not complete,” Sarah Jessica told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush, who hosted the ShoWest ceremony and presented the ladies with the award, referring to the absence of Kim Cattrall, who is currently in London where she starring on the stage in “Private Lives.” “She’ll be back soon… She’ll be in New York City where she belongs.”

And in just a few months, on May 27, the Fab Four will be back where they belong – on the big screen. But filming the movie was incredible, according to SJP.

“I want to tell you this was an unusual experience, this was a once in a lifetime laborious, incredible, complicated, thrilling, intense experience,” Sarah Jessica said.

It appears one of the reasons it was so exciting was the movie’s multi-international team.

“There were times that our crew was made up of people from the U.K., Americans, South Africans, North Africans…” she said.

“Moroccan,” Kristin chimed in.

“Scots, well, that’s part of the U.K. and a couple of Irish… but it was incredible… it was a team,” SJP added.

“French!” Kristin laughed.

But beyond its international flavor, as fans already know from the photos that have surfaced, “SATC2” features a blast to the past – showing off the girls in the ‘80s, when they first met.

“They had a lot of fun,” Kristin said of her co-stars. “I was so boring in the ‘80s flashback. It was sad.”

And Cynthia, who plays lawyer Miranda Hobbes, had a laugh describing her own flashback outfit.

“Once they put that wig on me and the bad business suit… and the Reeboks and the socks and the really bad gold jewelry…” Cynthia chimed in.

And the girls reminisced about the absent Kim’s ‘80s flashback.

“Kim is like, way out there,” Kristin said.

“CBGB,” SJP said referring to the former NYC club. “She’s a bartender.”

“Shhh!” Kristin added. “I can’t say… the lawyers will show up immediately and boy, I don’t know what will happen.”

Lady Gaga Fires Back In NY Court At Music Producer

Lady Gaga is firing back at a music producer who claims he launched her career and is suing her for $30.5 million.

Her lawyer said in a court filing made public Friday the agreement at the heart of the suit was “unlawful.”

Song writer and music producer Rob Fusari filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Manhattan against the Grammy Award-winning performer. He said his protege and former girlfriend, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, ditched him as her career soared.

The lawsuit said they co-wrote songs such as “Paparazzi” and “Beautiful, Dirty, Rich.” Fusari also said he came up with her stage name and helped get her record deal.

According to the lawsuit, Lady Gaga and Fusari’s relationship turned romantic and then became a business partnership in May 2006, when they created a joint venture called Team Love Child LLC to promote her career. Fusari’s share was 20 percent.

But Lady Gaga lawyer Charles Ortner wrote in his response that the arrangement was “structured in such a way as to mask its true purpose — to provide to the defendants unlawful compensation for their services as unlicensed employment agents.”

Ortner wrote that Fusari and his company violated statutes that prohibited them from “acting as employment agents without a license and charging Lady Gaga an unlawful fee for their purported services.”

Fusari’s lawyer, Robert S. Meloni, called the claim “ludicrous” in an e-mail to The Associated Press.

“Fusari is a PARTNER in the Team Love LLC with Gag and her father (through their company Mermaid),” Meloni wrote. “Rob was no more of an ‘agent’ for her than she is a Roman Catholic nun.”

Ortner did not immediately respond to a phone message left at his office and an e-mail.

Lady Gaga won two Grammys in January: best dance recording, for “Poker Face,” and best electronic/dance album, for “The Fame.”