Spanish actress Penelope Cruz waves to photographers as she leaves after a press conference to promote her latest film "Bandidas" in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006. The Western movie set in Mexico opened Aug. 4 in Spain.
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz takes part in a press conference to promote her latest film "Bandidas" in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006. The movie also stars Salma Hayek, Dwight Yoakum and Sam Shepard.
Actress Penelope Cruz clutches a toy bear as she meets with fans before the UK premiere of her film "Volver" at the Mayfair Curzon cinema in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006. The movie won two prizes at this year's Cannes Film Festival, one for its screenplay and one for its ensemble cast of women.
Australian actress Cate Blanchett walks the red carpet at the UK premiere of the film "Volver" at the Mayfair Curzon cinema in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006. Blanchett was among the celebrity guests at the premiere.
Actress Penelope Cruz signs autographs for fans as she leaves the UK premiere of the film "Volver" at the Mayfair Curzon cinema in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006. The Spanish-language movie won't come to the U.S. until November.
Actress Penelope Cruz poses for photographers at the UK premiere of her film "Volver" at the Mayfair Curzon cinema in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006. The movie looks at death and its effect on three generations of women.
Actress Penelope Cruz and director Pedro Almodovar arrive for the UK premiere of their film "Volver" at the Mayfair Curzon cinema in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006.
Australian actress Cate Blanchett arrives for the UK premiere of the film "Volver" at the Mayfair Curzon cinema in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006. Celebrity guests at the premiere included Blanchett, Thandie Newton and Sophie Okonedo.
' Half Nelson ' Debuts
Director Ryan Fleck left, poses with stars and the writer of his movie "Half Nelson" at Think Films' premiere at New York's Tribeca Cinemas on Aug. 2, 2006. From left are Fleck, actors Anthony Mackie, Shareeka Epps and Ryan Gosling and writer Anna Boden.
Musician Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler, attend the Think Films premiere of "Half Nelson" at Tribeca Cinemas on Aug. 2, 2006, in New York. The movie about a high school teacher with a drug habit opens Aug. 11.
Actor Ryan Gosling is photographed at the premiere of his latest movie "Half Nelson" at Tribeca Cinemas in New York on Aug. 2, 2006. The Canadian-born actor gained fame opposite Rachel McAdams in 2004's "The Notebook."
Actress Shareeka Epps attends the Think Films premiere of "Half Nelson" at Tribeca Cinemas in New York on Aug. 2, 2006. She is one of the stars of the movie.
Actor Ryan Gosling escorts his siter, Mandi Gosling, to the premiere of his latest movie, Think Films' "Half Nelson" at Tribeca Cinemas in New York on Aug. 2, 2006.
On MTV
MTV VJ Vanessa Minnillo talks with singer Jesse McCartney as he appears on MTV's "Total Request Live" show at MTV Times Square Studios Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, in New York.
Actor and singer Jesse McCartney appears on MTV's "Total Request Live" show at MTV Times Square Studios Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, in New York. His new album "Right Where You Want Me," debuts Sept. 19.
Celebrity Sports Fan
Film actor and director Richard Dreyfuss laughs during the seventh inning stretch of the baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006.
Richard Dreyfuss chats during the seventh inning stretch of the baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006. The Indians won, 6-3.
Promoting 'Talladega Nights'
Actor Will Farrell appears as his character Ricky Bobby from his new film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," as he is interviewed by talk show host Larry King during a taping of CNN's "Larry King Live," July 27, 2006, in Los Angeles. The interview is scheduled for telecast Friday, Aug. 4, when the movie opens in theaters.
Actor John C. Reilly appears as his character Cal Naughton, Jr., from his new film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" as he is interviewed by talk show host Larry King July 27, 2006, in Los Angeles. The movie opens Aug. 4.
Actors Will Farrell, right, and John C. Reilly, stars of "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," demonstrate their "shake and bake" handshake while being interviewed by talk show host Larry King during a taping of the CNN program "Larry King Live" July 27, 2006.