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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.

Natasha Richardson Injured

British Tony Award winning actress Natasha Richardson was injured in a ski accident in Montreal this past weekend. Varying reports are saying that Richardson's injuries were severe and that she is now brain dead. The Green Room cannot confirm these reports at this time. Richardson is the wife of actor Liam Neeson and daughter of Oscar winner Vanessa Redgrave.

Our prayers are with her.

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Senator Clinton Suspends Campaign and Endorses Obama

Senator Hillary Clinton officially suspended her campaign today at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. In front of thousands of her supporters, Clinton thanked everyone in the room and threw her complete support behind Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee for President. Her endorsement emphasized the necessity to work as hard as possible to ensure Obama's victory in November. Her speech urged her supporters to not feel discouraged, but to come together as Democrats to beat Republican John McCain in the general election. For more on the story, click here.

On a personal note, and as an Obama supporter, I would just like to thank Senator Clinton for her tenacity throughout the campaign and willingness to unite the party for a Democratic victory in November. I have always liked Senator Clinton and have had the highest respect for her. She has made history throughout her campaign, setting precedents for women all over the country. I congratulate her on a hard fought race for the nomination and thank her for her support.

Although there may be discouragement and bitterness present in many of her supporters, it is necessary to understand that we are all Democrats and MUST come together to win in November. This election is too important to throw away to the Republicans and, in light of Senator Clinton's speech, we must work together to provide a better future for our country.

Private Meeting

Last night, Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton met privately for the first time since Obama had clinched the nomination for the Democratic Party.

Sources say both had decided on the time earlier in the week, but did not disclose the location. Much of the media believed it to be at the Clinton's home, but it was revealed that it actually took place at Senator Diane Feinstein's home in Whitehaven.

A joint statement was provided by both campaigns to the press:

Senator Clinton and Senator Obama met tonight and had a productive discussion about the important work that needs to be done to succeed in November.

There is little information as to what was said during their private meeting, but it seems both are looking forward to uniting the party for the general election. For more click here.

Senator Clinton plans to concede the race and endorse Barack Obama on Saturday in front of supporters at an event in Washington, DC.