Beyonce Knowle is set to play famed blues singer Etta James in new movie 'Cadillac Records'.

Forgetful janitor wakes up alongside a dead body and becomes involved in dirty deeds with the FBI and CIA in what thinks it's a falling-down funny film ... which it isn't.

The American Music Awards spread things around, with country star Tim McGraw, alternative rockers Green Day, soul stars Destiny’s Child and hip-hop chart toppers Black Eyed Peas each winning two awards.

Based on the l950s TV comedy series starring Jackie Gleason and Art Carney we have here a not-too-original and only mildly amusing funfest.

The all-black re-make of the classic Jackie Gleason TV series The Honeymooners, shot in Ireland, has bombed at the Stateside Box Office with a dismal opening week-end take of just $5m.

Travolta, who in real life is actually a charming bloke, seems destined to search and search again for another Get Shorty role.

So much for the maternity leave. Julia Roberts is getting the nannies organised to let her out of the house to make her first film since the birth of her twins in November, but she has some time yet to get her figure back.

Something for the weekend, sir? Yes, this terrific film, a clever examination of African-American society, as seen during one day in a Chicago barbershop; full of wonderful characters.

Earth, Wind & Fire received a lifetime achievement award and boxer Muhammad Ali was honoured with a humanitarian award at the second annual BET awards.