GWYNETH PALTROW TO HOST "SNL" A THIRD TIME



Gwyneth Paltrow at TIFF 2005

Somebody needs to give Gwyneth Paltrow's Agent a raise because the Actress/Singer/Tastemaker is front and center again suddenly. With Country Strong hitting theatres this Friday, Paltrow will also be filling hosting duties on the Saturday, January 15, 2011 episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live. Musical Guest for the evening will be Cee Lo, whose most recent hit Fuck You, she covered recently on Glee in cleaned-up form. I suppose we can expect a musical collaboration that night too?

This coming appearance actually will be Paltrow's third time hosting the show. She hosted for the first time back in 1999 alongside the Barenaked Ladies and again in 2001 with Mandy Moore's now-husband Ryan Adams. She also appeared twice uncredited on episodes back in 2000 with then-boyfriend Ben Affleck and again with Tom Green hosting.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

DISNEY'S TANGLED 3-D REVIEW

Still from Tangled 3-D

With the distinction of being their 50th Animated Feature, Disney's Tangled 3-D from Directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard, is a re-imagination of the classic Fairytale Rapunzel by The Brothers Grimm. Enhanced with some modern sensibilities and some intricately detailed-CGI, Children and Adults have something exciting to be excited about.

Gifted with long, magically healing locks, baby Princess Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) is kidnapped and raised in a life of solitude by Mother Gothel (Donna Murphy), whose youthful looks are dependent solely on the powers which radiate from her hair. Devilishly handsome Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi) is a Thief who happens to steal the Tiara which rightfully belongs to Rapunzel. He betrays the Stabbington Brothers (Ron Perlman), escaping with their coveted find and as a result, Flynn is a wanted man. As fate would have it though, coincidentally he finds safety in Rapunzel's Tower while fleeing from the Stabbington Brothers.

Mother Gothel and Rapunzel are experiencing strains in their Mother-Daughter relationship. Approaching her 18th birthday, Rapunzel feels repressed by her Mother's oppressive ways, not being allowed to go out and see the World. Her only dream is to be able to witness the Festival of Floating Lanterns, an annual event held by her birth parents in hopes of one day being brought back together with their daughter; Rapunzel however, is oblivious to the true meaning of the Festival but does find it odd that it is held every year on her Birthday.

After realizing that she will never be granted her greatest wish of being emancipated, Rapunzel sends Mother Gothel on the task of locating Sea Shells to be made into Paint as her Birthday Gift, as this is one of the few things she is allowed to enjoy in life. This buys Rapunzel some time to coax Flynn whom she imprisons secretly with her hair, persuading him to take her to see the Festival while her Mother is away. As both Flynn and Rapunzel spend time with one another, their attraction grows stronger despite their v. different values. Will Rapunzel be able to escape the wrath of evil Mother Gothel, who is unbudging in keeping her all to herself? Will Flynn avoid being captured for his crimes and are his feelings for Rapunzel true or does he have ulterior motives? And most of all, will Rapunzel ever be able to break free and live life on her own terms, reuniting with her true parents?

MANDY MOORE IN TORONTO TO PROMOTE DISNEY'S "TANGLED 3-D"

Mandy Moore in Toronto
for Tangled 3-D

Here in town to promote Disney's 50th ever animated feature film Tangled 3-D, Mandy Moore arrived yesterday from Florida to do a round of Press today in Toronto. Stop-offs scheduled include appearances on CHUM-FM's Morning Show and BT on CityTV with the lovely Dina Pugliese.

Moore was spotted Downtown on Victoria St., stopping quickly to say "hi" to fans and signing a couple autographs. In a bit of a rush, she apologized for not being able to spend more time and thanked Fans for waiting in the cold.

The 26 year-old Singer, Songwriter, Model and Actress has been quiet of late, last having released an album in 2009 via Sony Music titled Amanda Leigh. She also had a brief stint on ABC series Grey's Anatomy earlier this year. It was also announced recently that the tall and slender Moore will be starring opposite Twilight's Kellan Lutz in upcoming feature First Love, Then Marriage.

Disney's Tangled 3-D appears to be garnering some strong reviews with Variety's Justin Chang and The Hollywood Reporter's Todd McCarthy both praising it. Moore voices kidnapped Princess Rapunzel, who meets a thief named Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi); he helps her escape evil Mother Gothel (Donna Murphy). The film opens in theatres next Wednesday, November 24, 2010.

I will be reviewing the Film first thing Saturday morning. Check back for a review this weekend!

Enjoy some "Moore" pics below: