Will Farrell is filmed as he speaks during a press junket promoting his new film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" before practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series USG Sheetrock 400 on July 7, 2006, at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill.
Will Farrell speaks during a press junket promoting his new film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" before practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series USG Sheetrock 400 on July 7, 2006, at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. The comedy hits theaters Aug. 4.
Actors Leslie Bibb and Michael Clarke Duncan, co-stars of the movie "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," speak to the media before the start of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series USG Sheetrock 400 on July 9, 2006, at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill.
Actor John C. Reilly speaks during a press junket promoting his new film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" before practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series USG Sheetrock 400 on July 7, 2006, Joliet, Ill. Reilly plays Will Ferrell's loyal partner in the NASCAR movie.
Will Ferrell, right, who plays NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby, listens to cast member John C. Reilly during a news conference Sunday, July 9, 2006, at ChicagoLand Speedway in Joliet, Ill., to promote their movie "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
Leslie Bibb who plays Carley Bobby in the upcoming movie "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," laughs at a news conference Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill.
John C. Reilly, who plays Cal Naughton in the upcoming movie "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," smiles at a news conference Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill.
Will Ferrell, left, and co-star Leslie Bibb answer questions at a news conference Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., to promote their movie "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." Ferrell plays NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby and Bibb plays Carley Bobby in the film directed by Adam McKay.
Will Ferrell, second from left, who plays NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby, poses with cast members John C. Reilly, left, Michael Clarke Duncan, right, and Leslie Bibb during a news conference Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., to promote their movie "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
Celebrity All Stars
Actor Dean Cain, left, playing shortstop for the American League team in the Celebrity Legends Game, greets former New York Mets player and hall-of-famer Gary Carter as he rounds second base after hitting a three-run homer in the third inning as part of the All-Star Game festivities in Pittsburgh on Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Actor-director Rob Reiner signs autographs after the All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Comedienne and actress Sarah Silverman, playing left field for the American League team in the Celebrity Legends Game, throws the ball back in after making a catch on a fly ball by her boyfriend, Jimmy Kimmel, as part of the All-Star Game festivities in Pittsburgh on Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Hall of Fame shortstop Chicago Cubs Ernie Banks, left, talks with actor Dean Cain during the All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Television personality Leeann Tweeden takes the field during the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at PNC Park on July 9, 2006, in Pittsburgh.
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel warms up before the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at PNC Park on July 9, 2006, in Pittsburgh.
Celebrity Basketball
Singer Usher, left, and rapper Snoop Dogg play at the Midsummer Night's Dream Celebrity Basketball Game at the Staples Center on July 9, 2006, in Los Angeles.
Singer Usher plays during the Midsummer Night's Dream Celebrity Basketball Game at the Staples Center on July 9, 2006, in Los Angeles. The game was part of the 21st annual charity weekend event that also included included a poker tournament, a fashion show and an NBA-sanctioned game that had participants from more than 20 NBA teams.
Singer Brandy looks like she's ready to play in the Midsummer Night's Dream Celebrity Basketball Game at the Staples Center on July 9, 2006, in Los Angeles.
Singer/coach Nick Cannon calls out plays at the Midsummer Night's Dream Celebrity Basketball Game at the Staples Center on July 9, 2006, in Los Angeles.
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush, left, and former NBA star Magic Johnson pose together at the Midsummer Night's Dream Celebrity Basketball Game at the Staples Center on July 9, 2006, in Los Angeles. The charity event was started 21 years ago by Johnson, who this year turned its leadership over to NBA players Baron Davis and Paul Pierce.