Archive for July 7th, 2009

The rumored-about movie adaptation of SNL’s “MacGruber” skit is finally materializing. According to THR, Ryan Phillippe and Val Kilmer are in talks to star in the film, based on the SNL skit that features MacGruber (Will Forte) as MacGyver’s son–though he shares his father’s instinct for using household objects to disarm bombs and escape dire... »

The latest Headline Planet celebrity photo update features actresses Megan Fox, Elsa Pataky, Cate Blanchett and others at the Armani Haute-Couture fashion event in Paris. »

WWE.com confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Edge underwent successful surgery for his Achilles tendon tear. The website had not yet revealed anticipated details on Edge’s recovery timeframe and the future of the Unified Tag Championship belts, but it was expected to do so soon. The website also posted pictures of Edge’s surgery process at this... »

Strikeforce confirmed that its anticipated “Carano vs. Cyborg” event will feature a rematch between two former UFC fighters. Now official for the show is a bout between Nick Diaz and Joe Riggs to determine the Strikeforce Welterweight Champion. Diaz has become the promotion’s star with dominant victories over Frank Shamrock and Scott Smith, while... »

UFC confirmed that former “Girls Next Door” star Holly Madison will serve as a guest Octagon girl at UFC 100. “It’s been a dream of mine since becoming a fan of the UFC and watching the incredible athleticism of the fighters, to do the honors of being an Octagon Girl for a night,” said Madison,... »

WWE confirmed reports of Edge’s injury Tuesday, giving a full description of how the Achilles tendon tear occurred at this week’s live event. According to the WWE story, Edge underwent surgery with Dr. James Andrews in Alabama this morning. WWE noted that it plans to have comments from Edge and his doctor later today. As... »

– WWE.com’s live events schedule still hypes “Cyber Sunday” for October 25. The company had announced plans to change “Cyber Sunday” to “Annihilation” earlier this summer; “Unforgiven” was to become “Breaking Point” and “No Mercy” was now “Hell in a Cell.” Neither of the other two new events are listed on WWE’s... »

The latest Headline Planet celebrity photo update includes pictures from the “Gossip Girl” set, shots of “I Love You, Beth Cooper” star Hayden Panettiere outside “David Letterman,” tons of celebrities at “White Party” and more. »

Sources say WWE is now considering a Jeff Hardy hiatus to be inevitable. In the wake of the wrestler’s recent media comments that he still has not signed a contract renewal with WWE, the belief is that Hardy will temporarily step away from the ring later this summer. Booked through at least Night of... »

Jenna Fischer, a past Emmy nominee for her role as Pam on NBC’s “The Office,” is engaged, says People. Fischer and writer boyfriend Lee Kirk got engaged last week–the two, who have been dating since January 2008, first made their relationship public at last year’s Emmys. The actress then referred to him as “my super-cute boyfriend.” Fischer,... »