Cameron Diaz to host ‘SNL’ with Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson
Hollywood beauty Cameron Diaz will host ‘Saturday Night Live’ a week after Woody Harrelson.
The gig came on the heels of her role as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’, which hits theaters on December 19, reported Ace Showbiz. This would be the 42-year-old actress’ fourth time leading the variety show after hosting in 1998, 2002 and 2005. She also appeared occasionally including the time she introduced then-boyfriend Justin Timberlake as a musical performer in 2006. Diaz’s turn as host is scheduled on November 22 with Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson teaming up as musical guests. Mars and Ronson collaborated in the latter’s hit ‘Uptown Funk’. Mars had hosted the show previously. Harrelson is hosting November 15 episode to promote ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1’ which hits theaters across on November 21. (PTI)
‘I don’t care about the fame’
Jessica Chastain says she has little desire to participate in the fame game. The 37-year-old actress, who skyrocketed to fame and critical acclaim in the last few years, said her motivation comes from the craft, not the recognition, reported Us magazine. “I’m a shadow whisperer, I hide in the shadows. I tend to avoid places where I might get photographed… I just don’t think of myself as a movie star — I’m an actress,” she said. Chastain’s private life has affected her dating process, as she chooses not to date other celebrities. “It just puts a magnifying glass on you. If you want to be really famous, then date another famous person. But the fame is not the part of my life that I am excited about.” Chastain, who is currently dating Italian fashion executive Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, said she is not attracted to the bright lights of male stars. “I think you have to date someone who understands some aspects of the film industry. (PTI)
Bale quits Steve Jobs biopic?
Hollywood star Christian Bale has reportedly opted out of the new untitled Steve Jobs biopic as he felt the role was not right for him. Scriptwriter Aaron Sorkin had confirmed that Bale, 40, was attached to play Jobs in the film to be directed by Danny Boyle, reported Ace Showbiz. “We needed the best actor on the board in a certain range and that’s Christian Bale,” he had said, adding Bale did not have to audition to get the part. However, the actor apparently felt the role was not right for him and decided to exit before the movie begins shooting this winter. It’s rather abrupt because Boyle was scheduled to meet the cast this week to talk about the movie. It is yet clear whether Bale’s withdrawal will affect the rest of the casting. Seth Rogen is still in talks to play the role of Steve Wozniak but a deal is yet struck. Leonardo DiCaprio was the first actor eyed for the role of Jobs but he quit earlier this year due to scheduling conflict. (PTI)
Sharon Osbourne battling depression
TV host Sharon Osbourne has revealed that she has been struggling with depression and taking medication for 16 years. The Talk’ host made the confession to her shocked co-stars on the CBS panel show while the group discussed comedian Wayne Brady’s admission that he has struggled with the disorder, reported Contactmusic. The 62-year-old star revealed she too was battling depression Her co-host Aisha Tyler, responded, “You never talked about that!” Osbourne replied, “Nobody ever asked!” She added of her struggle, “Some days are better than others, and some days you feel like you just want to pull the sheets over your head and just stay in that bed and not do a damn thing – except rot.” (PTI)