Variety says director Robert Luketic is rounding up his cast for Fox’s Dallas, the updated take on the classic ’80s series.

Luketic has offered his Monster-in-Law star Jennifer Lopez the part of Sue Ellen Ewing, Luke Wilson is negotiating to play Bobby Ewing, John Travolta has an offer to star as J.R. Ewing and Shirley MacLaine is down for the part of Miss Ellie Ewing.

While no deals are yet in place for these actors - Wilson is in negotiations - most of the pacts are likely to happen. And if that package does come to fruition, production is likely to commence in October after Travolta has finished up a starring role in New Line Cinema’s big screen version of Broadway hit Hairspray.

Robert Harling and Sacha Gervasi wrote drafts of the script.

“Control Myself” moves up on next week’s Billboard Hot 100 to position #89, up four spots from last week’s debut. Slow growth in airplay and lack of a digital download are probably the reason the song is charting low.

Argentinean director Alejandro Chomski (”Hoy y Mañana“) has been tapped to direct “Reggaeton,” which is being co-produced by Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions. According to Variety, the movie is expected first out of the gate in what is shaping up to be a bumper crop of films based on the bilingual hip-hop/Latin/reggae hybrid style of music. It is slated to begin filming in New York and Puerto Rico in the spring.

Source: mtv.com

Here are some more new Spring and Summer styles for JLo by Jennifer Lopez shoes from Zappos online shoe store.

Alexus (Bronze Leather)	Averill (Camel Suede)	Averill (Black Suede)
Averill (Green Suede)	Mariela (Bronze Leather)	Mariela (Silver Leather)
Mariela (Gold Leather)	Mariela (Black Leather)	Marta (Fuschia Suede)
Marta (Camel Suede)	Marta (Green Suede)	Marta (Black Patent)
Steph (White Patent)	Steph (Fuschia Patent)	Steph (Black Patent)
Steph (Yellow Patent)	Janette (Purple Multi)	Janette (Yellow Multi)
Shirley (Camel Patent)	Shirley (Black Patent)

Designer VALENTINO was left as red-faced as the Oscars red carpet on Sunday (05MAR06) when the three superstars he boasted would be wearing his gowns, chose other outfits. Valentino issued a press release to the media the day before the Academy Awards, claiming KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, JENNIFER LOPEZ and UMA THURMAN would hit the red carpet wearing his dresses - but the three lovely ladies opted for Vera Wang, vintage and Versace, respectively.

Source: Contact Music

Late WUTHERING HEIGHTS star MERLE OBERON has sent celebrity psychic KENNY KINGSTON a message for JENNIFER LOPEZ from beyond the grave - ‘Play me and win an Oscar’. The Hollywood medium claims he was contacted by Oberon while he was watching the Academy Awards telecast on Sunday (05MAR06) and she insisted he put the word around Tinseltown that Lopez should play her in a biopic. Kingston says, “Merle Oberon was stunned by Jennifer at the Oscars - Jennifer was wearing an identical gown to the one she wore to the Academy Awards when she was nominated for Best Actress back in 1935. Isn’t that ironic? “Merle is a big fan and she thinks Jennifer has got the perfect exotic look to play her in a biopic. She’s convinced the role will earn Jennifer her first Oscar.” Oberon was born and grew up in India. She died, aged 68, of a massive stroke in 1979. She was known as QUEENIE THOMPSON until 1939 when her then-husband, ALEXANDER KORDA persuaded her to change her name. The actress overcame a car crash in London in 1937, which left her with severe facial scars.

Source: Contact Music

Latino star MARC ANTHONY is convinced his wife JENNIFER LOPEZ’s acting talents are so exceptional, she is rocketing towards a serious stage career. Anthony, who is working with Lopez on new movie EL CANTANTE, believes it is only a matter of time until the screen star gets the recognition she deserves. He says, “There is no question we will see Jennifer up on that stage someday. No one more than me knows what she is capable of doing. She is in the middle of a couple projects right now that could set her up for recognition.”

Source: Contact Music

Jennifer Lopez was not nominated for any awards Sunday night, but the star who stole the spotlight when she presented in one of the hottest gowns of the evening still had fun at the show.

“I always love the acceptance speeches,” Lopez said. “You know, when everybody gets really emotional and thanks their mom and dad and their husbands, and their inspiration and their music. I’m a sucker for that stuff.”

Lopez chose a vintage green gown for the evening, but the actress who won best dressed in her eyes was fellow presenter Uma Thurman who wore a cap-sleeved, chiffon-skirted cream dress.

“Gorgeous when she walked out — oh!” Lopez said. “She’s just so statuesque, that beautiful dress, it was perfect for her skin tone.”
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Several small clips from the red carpet at yesterday’s awards ceremony.

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Jennifer Lopez reportedly paid $25,000 at a vintage shop for the dress she donned at last night’s Oscars. The vintage green dress was designed by Jean Dessès. She wore jewelry by Fred Leighton and Lily et Cie.

When asked if he and Jennifer Lopez had a big party night planned after the Oscars last night, Marc Anthony joked, “Whatever she [Jennifer] has planned; I don’t know! You know how that goes!”

Nope, we’re not asleep yet! Here’s a three and a half minute interview with Jennifer following the 78th Academy Awards, where she discusses her dress amongst other things.

Jennifer Post-Show Interview on E! - DivX/3:28/29.2MB

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“Control Myself” will quietly debut on Billboard’s Hot 100 next week at a disappointing #93. Songs debuting above #93 include Nick Lachey’s “What’s Left Of Me” (#89), 50 Cent and Olivia’s “Best Friend” (#72), Madonna’s “Sorry” (#70), and Prince’s “Black Sweat” (#60).

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, United States (UPI) — Jennifer Lopez was added Tuesday to the growing list of presenters for the 78th Academy Awards at Hollywood`s Kodak Theatre.

The star of ‘Monster-in-Law’ and ‘An Unfinished Life’ recently finished shooting ‘Bordertown’ and will be seen next in ‘El Cantante.’

Previously announced presenters include Hilary Swank, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman, Jessica Alba, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock.

Also scheduled to present awards during the March 5 gala are Keanu Reeves, Will Ferrell, Queen Latifah, Clint Eastwood, Terrence Howard, Meryl Streep, Will Smith, Steve Carell, Nicole Kidman, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, Uma Thurman, Charlize Theron, Naomi Watts, Lily Tomlin, Reese Witherspoon and George Clooney.

The Academy Awards will be broadcast live on ABC.