Jojo Whilden/ Lionsgate Lionsgate has been sued by a consulting firm that alleges it is owed money for services provided to help its slate of films garner Academy Award nominations. The work is said to have resulted in an Oscar nod for Nicole Kidman in the best actress category for Rabbit Hole , and the firm says it is entitled to $61,500 plus interest. PHOTOS: 2011 Oscars Red Carpet The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court earlier this month by CBB Consulting, which says it was contracted in August 2010 to provide logistical services in advance of awards season. Per the agreement, CBB was to get $12,000 per month from August until the Academy Awards telecast in late February. The agreement provided a right to terminate with five days written notice. On November 1 2010, Lionsgate allegedly informed CBB of its intention to terminate. According to the complaint, the explanation given was "financial reasons." (At the time, the studio was battling investor Carl Icahn ...

It seems every other week one celeb is facing off another in a battle to win the most fashionable title in Hollywood but even in the most gruesome fashion fight, some still don't win. In the case of Gwyneth Paltrow vs. Nicole Kidman, two stars who showed off a one-shoulder Stella McCartney dress one week apart, neither one really won that battle. Did you see that dress ? Yuck. Maybe that's just not our style but we've seen these ladies looking much cuter in other ensembles. So sad for Gwyn and Nicole but we have a few other ladies in mind when it comes to the most fashion friendly celebs this past year. Let us know if these babes made your list too. Jennifer Aniston Jen hasn't really hit any home runs at the box office lately but lucky for her she's one Hollywood A-lister who knows how to wear a dress. Earlier this month she flashed her gams and cleavage at the Glamour awards in a low-cut Versace dress in her signature color ! of black . Her fabulous dress made u...

Mike Mills. Last night at the Gotham Independent Film Awards, the jury (which included Natalie Portman and Nicole Kidman)stunned observers by handingthe Best Feature award to the soulful Ewan McGregorChristopher Plummer dramedy Beginners in a tie with Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life, and no one was more surprised than Beginners director Mike Mills. "Really, just that Nicole Kidman, Natalie Portman and ... who else was it? There was another person that saw the film Im still at the point where Im, like, Oh my God, fucking Nicole Kidman saw my movie !" he laughed to us. "You know, uh, so I really wasnt prepared for this. I was really happy to be nominated, I didnt know how to ... I dont understand this part of it, but its really, obviously, its great." How did the filmmaker (who is married to fellow director-artist Miranda July) intend to celebrate his win? "Im going to call my wife. And hug her through the phone somehow," he said.

Nicole Kidman has settled into life in Nashville, Tennessee, and couldnt be happier. The Oscar-winning actress moved to her adopted hometown with country rocker husband Keith Urban after they married in 2006. They are now raising their two girls there; Sunday, three, and Faith, 11 months. Us Magazine reports that the red head is perfectly content with a slower pace of life and being away from the glare of Hollywood where she lived with husband Tom Cruise before their divorce in 2001. They are so normal down here, a neighbourhood source said. Hes a really good guy. She introduces herself to people and its like, We know youre Nicole Kidman. Nicole and Keith have been married for five years, and although they have had their ups and downs, they appear to be happier than ever and the singer raves about life with his fellow Australian. Nic is just a phenomenal mother, Keith said recently. An extremely pure spirit. Keith is set to undergo surgery at the end of this month to have a polyp on hi...

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Can too much success be a bad thing? In the case of the critical acclaim received by the 2010 film " Rabbit Hole ," perhaps so. Lionsgate Films was slapped with a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court this week by a consulting firm that claims it wasn't compensated for helping to secure "Rabbit Hole" star Nicole Kidman an Oscar nomination . According to plaintiffs GBB Consulting , the company was retained by Lionsgate in August 2010 to provide "logistical services in support of Liongate's 2010 slate of theatrical releases with the goal and purpose of obtaining awards, including but not limited to Academy Awards." The suit claims that it was to receive $12,000 a month through the end of February 2011, plus $5,000 for each major Academy Award nomination in the major categories, and $2,500 for any guild-related award nomination . However, according to GBB, Lionsgate terminated the agreement in November 2010 for "fi...

Nicole Kidman has settled into life in Nashville, Tennessee, and couldnt be happier. The Oscar-winning actress moved to her adopted hometown with country rocker husband Keith Urban after they married in 2006. They are now raising their two girls there; Sunday, three, and Faith, 11 months. Us Magazine reports that the red head is perfectly content with a slower pace of life and being away from the glare of Hollywood where she lived with husband Tom Cruise before their divorce in 2001. They are so normal down here, a neighbourhood source said. Hes a really good guy. She introduces herself to people and its like, We know youre Nicole Kidman. Nicole and Keith have been married for five years, and although they have had their ups and downs, they appear to be happier than ever and the singer raves about life with his fellow Australian. Nic is just a phenomenal mother, Keith said recently. An extremely pure spirit. Keith is set to undergo surgery at the end of this month to have a polyp on hi...

In terms of similarities, Gwyneth Paltrow has proven she can sing country and Nicole Kidman is married to one of country music's biggest stars. Now the two award-winning actresses have another thing in common: an eye for Stella McCartney's latest patterned dresses. PHOTOS: See what the stars wore at the 2011 CMAs Kidman, 44, joined her husband Keith Urban at the 2011 BMI Country Music Awards in Nashville November 9, clad in the designer's red, one-sleeve, floor-length column dress. PHOTOS: How Nicole Kidman's face has changed over the years A little over a week later on November 17, Paltrow, 39, showed some skin in a much shorter blue version straight off McCartney's Spring 2012 runway, which sh! e wore t o Coach's 70th Anniversary party in Beijing, China. PHOTOS: Gwyneth Paltrow through the years Both stars opted to wear their long hair down in a pin-straight style around their shoulders. Tell Us : Who do you think wore it best? Get more Us! Follow us on T...

Gwyneth Paltrow. Gwyneth Paltrow wore a shorter, blue version of the same Stella McCartney dress Nicole Kidman wore earlier this month to Coachs 70th anniversary party in Beijing, China. She added a pair of black strappy heels and carried a black clutch. Is the bold print less distracting on Gwyneth's shorter dress? Does the neckline still bother you?

Members-only shopping destination Rue La La has teamed up with celebrity moms Courtney Cox and Nicole Kidman to curate online boutiques for the fashion site. The boutiques will feature the actresses' most coveted style items for moms and kids. Judging by each of their styles, theres bound to be some interesting finds. All of the proceeds from Coxs and Kidmans curated sales go to charities of their choice. Coxs casual California style is apparent in her picks (comfy and durable jeans from Joes for the kids and a vintage Chanel bag for Mom). Cox has chosen Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation , an organization that does research to determine causes and cures for epidermolysis bullosa -- a rare genetic disorder characterized by blister formations after minor trauma to the skin. Cox became aware of the disease after her managers nephew was born with the condition. Her sale starts this evening at 5 p.m. PST. Kidmans sale is set to happen sometime in the next month and will...

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Members-only shopping destination Rue La La has teamed up with celebrity moms Courtney Cox and Nicole Kidman to curate online boutiques for the fashion site. The boutiques will feature the actresses' most coveted style items for moms and kids. Judging by each of their styles, theres bound to be some interesting finds. All of the proceeds from Coxs and Kidmans curated sales go to charities of their choice. Coxs casual California style is apparent in her picks (comfy and durable jeans from Joes for the kids and a vintage Chanel bag for Mom). Cox has chosen Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation , an organization that does research to determine causes and cures for epidermolysis bullosa -- a rare genetic disorder characterized by blister formations after minor trauma to the skin. Cox became aware of the disease after her managers nephew was born with the condition. Her sale starts this evening at 5 p.m. PST. Kidmans sale is set to happen sometime in the next month and will...

It was a chilly day in Los Angeles today, with winter temperatures creeping in early. And Nicole Kidman covered up from the cold by sporting a knitted wool scarf and trendy trilby hat. The 44-year-old Australian actress chatted on the phone and smiled as she prepared to jet out of Los Angeles with her husband Keith Urban. Trendy trilby: Nicole Kidman covered up from the cold by sporting a knitted wool scarf and chic hat as she jetted out of Los Angeles today She paired the look with a printed dress and olive green coat. The look was almost a hark-back to her Australian heritage, with it's earthy tones, and her her hat was reminiscent of the one she wore in the Baz Luhrmann directed historical romance, Australia. Keith however, looked somewhat withdrawn as he walked through the terminal with his wife. Downcast: Nicole's husband Keith however, looked somewhat withdrawn as he walked through the terminal with his wife The 44-year-old New Zealand-born singer will undergo throat surg...

Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban attend the 2011 BMI Country Awards on Tuesday (November 8) in Nashville, Tenn. Renowned songwriter Radney Foster recently shared that he credits the 44-year-old Aussie actress for making Keith ’s 2010 song, “I’m In,” a hit. “ Keith is a huge fan of [the 1999 album See What You Want to See ] and ['I'm In'] came on the iPod when he was driving through the desert with Nicole Kidman ,” Radney recalled . “She said, ‘Honey, that’s a really sexy song.’ And he said, ‘Yeah, it is.’ And she said, ‘Baby, you ought to think about doing that song on your next record.’ So he did, and apparently we owe Nicole flowers,” he added. FYI: Nicole is wearing a Stella McCartney dress with Fred Leighton jewels and L’Wren Scott shoes.

Nicole Kidman Reuters Buzz is, it’s just a matter of Rs five crore that could get Hollywood hottie Nicole Kidman to dance to Bollywood’s tunes. According to sources, Nicole has finally green-lighted a proposal to do an item number in a Bollywood flick, but has asked for a huge appearance fee. Sources say that if filmmaker Rumi Jaffrey manages to give her the price that she’s asking, then she could well be the first Hollywood star to do an item number in an Indian film. Till now, it’s only been international popstars like Kylie Minogue and Tata Young who made appearances in Hindi films on their own songs. “This item number was envisaged for the film Gali Gali Mein Chor Hain , which is being directed by Rumi Jaffrey, for which they wanted a Hollywood star. Nicole Kidman was contacted through her agents, and she immediately gave the nod. But she has quoted a hefty price, which is slightly higher than what Kylie had quoted for the number, Chiggy Wiggy that she sang in Blue ,” says a source...

Nicole Kidman attends the 45th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Getty Images North America) more pics » Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman attended the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville looking the very picture of glamour. From her sparkling beaded dress to her vintage diamond choker she was dazzling. And as if her silvery ensemble wasn't enough, she added a spectacular pair of false lashes to brighten her brilliant blue eyes. To recreate Nicole's ultra flirty and feminine look, begin by using minimal makeup in neutral colors. Line eyes with a gunmetal gray or black eye pencil and smudge slightly to diffuse any harsh lines. Next, give a product like Urban Decay Urban Lashes a try. The 'Luxe' pair are partial lashes with a long flare shape, perfect for fluttering. Add a few dots of lash glue along the lash strips, gently place along the upper lash lines and hold for a few seconds. Finish with a few coats of black mascar...

Members-only shopping destination Rue La La has teamed up with celebrity moms Courtney Cox and Nicole Kidman to curate online boutiques for the fashion site. The boutiques will feature the actresses' most coveted style items for moms and kids. Judging by each of their styles, there’s bound to be some interesting finds. All of the proceeds from Cox’s and Kidman’s curated sales go to charities of their choice. Cox’s casual California style is apparent in her picks (comfy and durable jeans from Joe’s for the kids and a vintage Chanel bag for Mom). Cox has chosen Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation , an organization that does research to determine causes and cures for epidermolysis bullosa -- a rare genetic disorder characterized by blister formations after minor trauma to the skin. Cox became aware of the disease after her manager’s nephew was born with the condition. Her sale starts this evening at 5 p.m. PST. Kidman’s sale is set to happen sometime in the next month ...

I'm pretty sure the majority of the entertainment and media world lives by the phrase "fake it till you make it." However, unless you have the resources (or a good plastic surgeon ) to fake whatever it is you need to be faking, it can be nearly impossible to pull off. Case in point: Kim Kardashian still has more money than most and no acting talent to speak of. Considering she's already started filming The Marriage Counselor -- which is bound to be Tyler Perry 's latest debacle of a movie -- this could be a problem. However, if there's one thing the Kardashians know what to do, it's delegate! Kim has hired acting coach Susan Batson , who has worked with heavy hitters like Nicole Kidman , Tom Cruise , and Liv Tyler . In fact, it was Batson's coaching that led Nicole to her Oscar for her phenomenal performance in The Hours . Something tells me Kim won't be playing Virginia Woolf anytime soon, but hey, maybe this can lead to a guest stint on Grey...

Members-only shopping destination Rue La La has teamed up with celebrity moms Courtney Cox and Nicole Kidman to curate online boutiques for the fashion site. The boutiques will feature the actresses' most coveted style items for moms and kids. Judging by each of their styles, theres bound to be some interesting finds. All of the proceeds from Coxs and Kidmans curated sales go to charities of their choice. Coxs casual California style is apparent in her picks (comfy and durable jeans from Joes for the kids and a vintage Chanel bag for Mom). Cox has chosen Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation , an organization that does research to determine causes and cures for epidermolysis bullosa -- a rare genetic disorder characterized by blister formations after minor trauma to the skin. Cox became aware of the disease after her managers nephew was born with the condition. Her sale starts this evening at 5 p.m. PST. Kidmans sale is set to happen sometime in the next month and will...

ATLANTA Kim Kardashian has hired the acting coach that Nicole Kidman thanked when accepting her Best Actress Oscar for "The Hours." To help her nail her role in the upcoming Tyler Perry film "The Marriage Counselor," Kardashian turned to Susan Batson, the acting coach who has worked with Oscar winners Juliette Binoche, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Connelly as well as with Tom Cruise and Jennifer Lopez. HOT SHOTS: Kim Kardashian According to Life & Style magazine, Kardashian decided to hire Batson to help her play her part in the Perry movie while parsing her emotions in the wake of filing for divorce from Kris Humphries. "Kim had been confident about the movie, but with recent events she has been worried that the stress of her real life would show through," a source told the magazine. "So that's what Susan was there for." Batson must think Kardashian has potential. In a New York Magazine interview, Batson said that she does not take on every ...

Kim Kardashian has hired the acting coach Nicole Kidman thanked when accepting her Best Actress Oscar for "The Hours." To help her nail her role in the upcoming Tyler Perry film "The Marriage Counselor," Kardashian turned to Susan Batson, the acting coach who has worked with Oscar winners Juliette Binoche, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Connelly as well as with Tom Cruise and Jennifer Lopez. According to Life & Style magazine, Kardashian decided to hire Batson to help her play her part in the Perry movie while parsing her emotions in the wake of filing for divorce from Kris Humphries. WireImage Kim Kardashian "Kim had been confident about the movie, but with recent events she has been worried that the stress of her real life would show through," a source told the magazine. "So that's what Susan was there for." Batson must think Kardashian has potential. In a New York Magazine interview, Batson said that she does not take on every client. ...