Celebrity Circuit

Actor Tom Hanks arrives at the European premiere of his film "Charlie Wilson's War," holding the scarf of English Premier League soccer team Aston Villa, in London, Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008. Hanks stated in a TV interview that he "just loves the name Aston Villa."

Actor Tom Hanks signs autographs as he arrives at the European premiere of his film "Charlie Wilson's War," wearing the scarf of English Premier League soccer team, Aston Villa, in London, Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008.

Actor Tom Hanks crouches down to sign the red carpet as he arrives at the European premiere of his film "Charlie Wilson's War'" in London, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.

"The People Speak"

Author Howard Zinn, second from right, takes part in a panel discussion about an upcoming mini-series entitled "The People Speak," Jan. 9, 2008, at Emerson College in Boston, along with, from left, writer Anthony Arnove and actors Josh Brolin and Viggo Mortensen. Production of the series, which is an adaptation of the book by Howard Zinn, began in Boston on Jan. 8 and will continue throughout the spring.

Actress Marisa Tomei takes part in a panel discussion about an upcoming mini-series entitled "The People Speak," Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at Emerson College in Boston.

Actor Viggo Mortensen, right, talks with author Howard Zinn before the start of a panel discussion about an upcoming mini-series entitled "The People Speak", Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at Emerson College in Boston. Production of the series, which is an adaptation of the book by Zinn, began in Boston on Jan. 8 and will continue throughout the spring.

On Location

Film director Syndrome, left, directs singers Chingy, second from right, and Ludacris, far right, during the filming of a new music video on location in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008.

Singers Chingy and Ludacris perform during the filming of a new music video for "Gimmie Dat" on location in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008.

Good 'Ol Garth

Country music singer Garth Brooks speaks during a news conference at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008. The news conference was held to announce that Brooks will participate in the upcoming NASCAR day, an event to raise money for children through various charitable organizations.

Still Striking

Writer, comedian and actress Tina Fey walks the picket line with members of the Writers Guild of America as they picket in front of Viacom headquarters in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.

Emmy Award winning writer and producer Alan Zweibel, left, joins actors Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler with striking members of the Writers Guild of American picketing in front of Viacom headquarters in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.

Oscar Preps

An Oscar statuette goes through a polishing stage during its manufacture, Jan. 8, 2008, at R.S. Owens & Company in Chicago. The two month writers strike has disrupted the start of awards show season, forcing the cancellation of the Golden Globes ceremony and possibly jeopardizing the Academy Awards scheduled Feb. 24. Oscar broadcast producer Gil Cates has vowed there will be a televised show, one way or another.

In Mumbai

Madonna, left, waves to photographers after visiting a store in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008. The singer has been in India with her family since Dec. 31.

Bond Girl

Actress Gemma Arterton attends the British film premiere of "St Trinian's" in London Dec. 10, 2007. Arterton and Olga Kurylenko will co-star in the latest installment of the "007" franchise opposite Daniel Craig, Columbia Pictures said Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. Arterton, whose screen credits include the British comedy "St. Trinian's," will portray MI6 Agent Fields. The film is slated for release Nov. 7.

Special Screening

Actress Linda Cardellini poses on the press line at a special screening and panel discussion of the CBS miniseries "Comanche Moon" in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008.

Actor Val Kilmer poses on the press line at a special screening and panel discussion of the CBS miniseries "Comanche Moon" in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008.

Actor Steve Zahn poses on the press line at a special screening and panel discussion of the CBS miniseries "Comanche Moon" in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008.

On MTV

Actors Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton make an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live at MTV Studios, Tuesday Jan. 8, 2008 in New York. Murray and Burton are promoting the return of their television series "One Tree Hill" on the CW Network.

Actor Chad Michael Murray is greeted by enthusiastic fans during an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" at MTV Studios, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008 in New York.