Red Carpet News: Blige on the Big Screen

Mary J. Blige will star as legendary singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone in "Nina." The Cynthia Mort picture which should begin production this fall, will center on Simone's relationship with her assistant, Clifton Henderson.

Red Carpet News: Perry in New Comedy

EW.com announced that ABC has picked up a few new comedies for fall. "Mr. Sunshine" is one of the network's newly acquired sitcoms, which is about a man who owns a sports arena. Matthew Perry will star.

Red Carpet News: Abigail's All Grown Up

Abigail Breslin attended yesterday's "Jonathan Adler for 7 For All Mankind Launch Party" in New York City. Breslin, who has grown up onscreen in films like "Little Miss Sunshine" and "My Sister's Keeper" looks comfortable and confident.

Red Carpet News: Kate for Almay

Kate Hudson is the new face of Almay. The actress signed a multi-year deal with Revlon, Almay's parent company, to serve as the line's Global Brand Ambassador. "Almay is known for its fresh, effortless approach to beauty," Kate said in an official press release. "At the end of the day we all want to have fun and feel beautiful -- that's what Almay is all about." In addition to appearing in print, online and TV ads, Kate will also represent the brand's ongoing philanthropic efforts. According to People.com, starting on May 13th, Kate will take part in the Almay Rainforest Concert in New York City. The concert benefits The Rainforest Foundation, founded by Sting and Trudie Styler, to support and protect the world's rainforests.

Red Carpet News: Emmy Race is On

Daytime Emmys nominations were announced and Ellen, Rachael Ray, and Kelly and Regis are all up for their shows. Ellen was not nominated for best talk show host, however, only because she pulled her name from the running, having already won that award four times. The Daytime Emmys will air on CBS on June 27th. For more on the Daytime Emmys and for a complete list of nominations, click here.

Red Carpet News: Real Steel

Evangeline Lilly of "Lost" and Anthony Mackie of "The Hurt Locker" have joined the cast of "Real Steel," a science fiction film about robot boxers. Hugh Jackman stars as a former boxer who trains a robot for a boxing championship. Directed by Shawn Levy, the movie is scheduled to be released November of next year.

Red Carpet News: Jessica and Forbidden Love

Jessica Biel is set to play Anna Tessieri Giro, the muse to composer Antonio Vivaldi. Luke Evans will star as "Vivaldi" who was supposedly inspired by Giro to write "The Four Seasons." Patricia Riggen will direct the story of forbidden romance.

Red Carpet News: Pitt to Produce

Variety.com reports that Brad Pitt's production company Plan B and Darren Aronofsky's Protozoa Pictures will co-produce an adventure thriller based on the nonfiction book "The Tiger" by John Vaillant.

Red Carpet News: Oprah to Produce

Variety.com reports that Oprah Winfrey will serve as executive producer (alongside Alan Ball, Kate Forte and Peter Macoissi) for HBO, creating a movie based on the book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks."

Red Carpet News: Tyra Inks Deal

Tyra Banks has signed a three-book deal with Delacorte Press. The model/mogul can add "author" to her list of credits.

Red Carpet News: Teri Gets Hatched

Teri Hatcher celebrated the launch of her new Website yesterday, GetHatched.com, which is part of the Disney Family Web portal. The site's tagline is "A chick's guide to life." Check it out!