LADY GAGA MAKES ACTING DEBUT IN "MACHETE KILLS" AS LADY CHAMELEÓN

Official Artwork for Machete Kills

Director Robert Rodriguez might only have had lukewarm success with 2010's Machete, but he's giving it another go with Machete Kills.  This Sequel from 20th Century Fox, sees Machete (Danny Trejo) on a mission to track down an Arms Dealer looking to launch a weapon into Space.

Although its Cast already is pretty exciting with Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Mel Gibson, Jessica Alba, Vanessa Hudgens and Charlie Sheen cast, Rodriguez dropped the biggest Surprise of all today that none other than Lady Gaga will be playing La Chameleón in the Action Flick.  Rodriguez says on Twitter, "I just finished working with @LadyGaga on @MacheteKills, she kicked SO MUCH ASS! Holy Smokes. Blown away!".  

No confirmation yet on release date, but our interest has just been piqued. The Film is expected to get a 2013 release.

 (Photo credit: 20th Century Fox)

FIRST PREVIEW OF NBC'S "THE PLAYBOY CLUB"

Still from The Playboy Club

As mentioned earlier, LeAnn Rimes spent her weekend in New York City celebrating her Husband Eddie Cibrian’s new TV series, The Playboy Club. Rimes enjoyed a weekend break from filming TV Movie Reel Love taking place north of Toronto in Lefroy, to enjoy some relaxation and Pastries.

Rimes confirms to me directly on Twitter what she had for Brunch, “Almond Cake, Carrot Bread and Apple Crumble” on Sunday morning before later in the day enjoying a Dinner at The Waverly Inn where she ran into Diane Lane.

And just one day after all of this, surfaces this first-ever clip from the series Pilot which sees Maureen (Amber Heard) trying to cover up the murder of a Chicago Mobster with her Lawyer, Nick (Cibrian).

Watch the Clip in full below:

AMBER HEARD, JENNA DEWAN, LAURA BENATI & NATURI NAUGHTON IN NBC'S "PLAYBOY" SERIES

Amber Heard at TIFF 2009

You've in all likelihood seen her in many Movies already, but this will be the role that makes her a Star.  24 year-old Amber Heard is confirmed almost for NBC's upcoming Playboy series in the role Maureen, who works at the Playboy Club as a new-hire.  Heard's Résumé actually is quite impressive having starred in  hits like Pineapple Express, Zombieland, Friday Night Lights and North Country as a young Charlize Theron.  Her next Film in theatres this Friday, Drive Angry 3-D, has her opposite Nicolas Cage.

The lead role of Carol-Lynne played by Laura Benati whose best known work so far has been on the series Eli Stone. Benati's character is said to be approaching her last days as a Playboy Bunny on the series and her standing is threatened by some of the newer Girls. Carol-Lynne will be involved with a Chicago Mobster.

Naturi Naughton also stars and you  might remember her from moderate successes like Lottery Ticket, Fame (2009) and a brief turn on AMC's Mad Men (an inspiration for this new Series) also as a Playboy Bunny.

WILLIAM FICHTNER IN TORONTO FOR "DRIVE ANGRY 3-D" | AUTOGRAPH GIVEAWAY

William Fichtner & Mr. Will-W.

Long Island-turned-Los Angeles native William Fichtner is known primarily as a Character Actor. His high forehead and menacing grin are one-part Clint Eastwood, one-part Christopher Walken, granting him a natural birthright to many a Tough Guy role.  Perusing his lofty Resume, one could perhaps question why it is that Fichtner isn't more of a Household name.  Crash, Heat, Black Hawk Down, The Dark Knight, The Chumscrubber, Armageddon, Prison Break, Entourage - all noteworthy and all showcasing some of Fichtner's fine work.

The Actor arrived in Toronto midday, gearing-up for a round of Press tomorrow for his latest Film, Drive Angry 3-D distributed here by Maple Pictures.  The Action/Fantasy directed by Horror Specialist Patrick Lussier (Dracula 2000, My Bloody Valentine) pits him in villainous role of mind-controlling The Accountant, versus Milton, played by Oscar winner Nicolas Cage.  The Film centers around Milton, escapes Hell to avenge the killing of his Daughter and also the kidnapping of his Granddaughter.  Sexy Amber Heard plays Cage's Sidekick, Piper.

Catching Fichtner on his way out to Dinner with a Colleague who he joked was Texting him aggressively, I was fortunate enough to spend a quick moment with him to tell him how fantastic his body of work is.   I commented that I've heard nothing but positive buzz about his unforgiving performance in Drive Angry 3-D and humbly he accepted the praise.  Fichtner was wonderful enough to pose for a quick Photo and signed a 5x7 (seen below) for you to have, Mavenati!  So tell me, which one of you wants it most?