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Gay Marriage in Vermont

The Vermont state legislature has just legalized gay marriage and overturned the veto by their Governor. Vermont joins Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Iowa in allowing same-sex marriage. Full story here.

Down the Rabbit Hole for Eckhart

Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight) is in talks to join Nicole Kidman in the film version of the Broadway play "Rabbit Hole." The play tells the story of a married couple who lose their four-year-old son in a car accident and the redemptive journey they undertake to regain their happiness.

Iowa Moves Towards Gay Marriage

The Iowa Supreme Court has struck down a state law that bans same-sex marriage. Iowa is now the third state in the nation, along with Massachusetts and Connecticut, to allow same-sex marriage. Full story here.

Definitely a step in the right direction!

Madonna Denied

Madonna's petition to adopt a four-year-old girl in Malawi has been rejected by a local judge. The pop star adopted her 3-year-old son, David Banda, from Malawi a few years back. CNN has more on the story.

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Big Names Head to Inception

The Dark Knight director Chris Nolan's next film, Inception, is getting some big names added to the cast. Oscar winner Marion Cotillard (pictured above), Cillian Murphy, and Ellen Page are joining Leonard DiCaprio in the film. The film is scheduled for release in July 2010.

Fox and Rourke Go Angelic

Megan Fox (Transformers) will play an angel opposite Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke in the film "Passion Plays." Rourke will play a down-on-his-heels trumpet player and Fox will play an angel in 1950s Los Angeles. Rourke finds redemption in Fox after he attempts to save her from a gangster.

G-20 Pledges $1 Trillion

World leaders including President Barack Obama, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy agree to pump $1 trillion into world economy to shorten recession. Full story here.

Basterds at Cannes

Quentin Tarantino's new film "Ingloorious Basterds" starring Brad Pitt will compete in France's Cannes Film Festival. The film tells the story of a band of Jewish-American soldiers whose mission is to take down a group of Nazis. US audiences can see the film for themselves August 21st.

Gaga 2 For 2

Lady Gaga's second single "Poker Face" is the number 1 song in the country sitting comfortably on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This is Gaga's second single overall and her second number 1 hit after "Just Dance".

Who doesn't love this song?

Project Runway Deal

Bravo/NBC and the Weinstein Company have reached a deal to move Project Runway to Lifetime. The Heidi Klum hosted show has already shot its next season. No word on a premiere date.

Britney Wants Out

E! News is saying Britney Spears wants out of her father's , Jamie Spears, control. The singer is currently on her Circus tour.

Taye and Idina Expecting

Private Practice star Taye Diggs and Tony-award winning actress Idina Menzel (Wicked) are expecting their first child. The couple met while starring in RENT on Broadway and married in 2003.

Protests at G-20

Thousands of protesters are causing a stir in London as world leaders gather for the G-20 Summit. President Obama is in attendance. CNN has the full story here.

Carell Gets Dumped

The Office star Steve Carell has signed on to star in Dumped. The comedy will show Carell looking for love after an abrupt divorce.

Arnett, Shannon Join Hex

Will Arnett and Michael Shannon are joining the cast of Jonah Hex. They join Josh Brolin, John Malkovich, and Megan Fox. Jonah Hex tells the story of a DC Comics "superhero" who is a bounty hunter and wants to raise an army of the undead to liberate the South.

Darkness on Guiding Light

After 72 years on the air and with over 15,000 episodes, CBS has cancelled it's long running daytime soap opera Guiding Light. The show will end September 18th.