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Oct 13 2010 02:09 PM ET

EW's 40 under 40 box-office superstars: Who surprised you?

40-under-40 Image Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage.comEW’s 40 under 40 list was done strictly by the numbers: We looked at the films in which the under-40 set held starring roles over the course of their careers (animated movies not included), and then ranked those actors by box-office average. Even though we had a pretty clear rubric, there were still some surprises not just in who made the list, but in who didn’t.

Much as I love Bradley Cooper, and much as he radiates “leading man” from every pore of his being, I was surprised to see him at No. 13, topping Angelina Jolie (#28) and Cameron Diaz (#35). When I think of male box-office titans, he’s not the first dude that springs to mind.

On the other side of things, I thought for sure James Franco would be on the list somewhere — until I realized that despite his smoldering ubiquity, Franco’s never been the star of a mega-blockbuster movie. (He’s been pretty busy making arty movies, being on a soap opera, writing a collection of short stories, giving awesome interviews on Fresh Air ….)

Here’s the full list: #40–21 and #20-@1. Who surprises you on the list, PopWatchers? And whom did you think would make it but didn’t?

Oct 13 2010 02:00 PM ET

'I Love You Phillip Morris' movie poster: See it here! (Exclusive)

by Kate Ward

Categories: An EW Exclusive!, Movie Posters

Well, if I were to base my perception of prison on this exclusive poster for Dec. 3′s I Love You Phillip Morris — and not on National Geographic Channel’s Lockdown — I’d say the penitentiary is hardly a place where you have to craft homemade shivs MacGyver-style out of soap, a bed sheet, and a poster of Rita Hayworth when you’re not fearing for your life. Instead, this ad for the movie — about two cellmates who fall in love — makes prison look like a heavenly jaunt in the electrically fenced-in park where you can spend your days gleefully teaching geometry lessons with your body. (And loaf around in loafers all day!) Don’t you just want to use Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor for a cookie mold?

And who else, for whatever reason, is humming Rusted Root’s “Send Me On My Way” while looking at this poster?

Oct 13 2010 01:30 PM ET

Chilean mine rescue: Celebrities tweet their support

by Emily Exton

Categories: Ripped From the Headlines!, Twitter

After 69 harrowing days underground, the 33 Chilean miners who became trapped in a gold and copper mine in Northern Chile on Aug. 5 are finally being rescued. Rescue efforts began last night — and have continued into today — and many have turned on the television to watch the emotional reunions unfold. And Hollywood is pulling for their rescue as well — read on to see how some celebrities have tweeted their support:

Justin Bieber: “Just found out the miners of Chile are being rescued!!! Happy for the families being brought back together. Miracles do happen.”

Michael Caine: “Am waiting in a tv studio to do my last interview, watching the happiest moment I’ve ever seen on tv, Chilean miners rescue 14 out now”

Steve Martin: “Seriously hoping the Chilean miners the best, amidst my joking around.”

Ryan Seacrest: “If ur just waking up, 12 miners have been rescued in Chile, 21 to go. AMAZING work from all involved!” READ FULL STORY »

Oct 13 2010 01:08 PM ET

Stewart and Colbert rallies will be broadcast and streamed live

by Mandi Bierly

Categories: Current Affairs, Politics as Entertainment, Television, The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, Things That Are Awesome!

If you were on the fence about traveling to D.C. on Oct. 30 for Jon Stewart’s Rally to Restore Sanity and Stephen Colbert’s March to Keep Fear Alive, perhaps this will make the decision easier: The events will be streamed online and broadcast live by Comedy Central. A network rep tells EW that the specifics — such as when coverage will begin — are still being ironed out, but as previously announced by Stewart on-air, the actual rallies are set for noon to 3 p.m. ET. Stewart explained on last night’s show that they originally sold the events as rallies for people who are usually too busy to be able to go to rallies. “Well, funny story,” he said, “some very sensible people then said, ‘Uh, I’m too busy to go to your rally.’ Which is a great point.” Watch the clip below.

I think this is a brilliant move by the network, which could get decent ratings on a Saturday afternoon. (It’s a reason for those exhausted busybodies to relax on the sofa, and/or a nice thing to have on in the background as you’re putting the final touches on Halloween costumes). Will this news affect whether you attend the rallies in-person? Poll!

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Oct 13 2010 11:47 AM ET

'Huge' cancellation: Nikki Blonsky talks about the surprise demise of her ABC Family show -- and the importance of plus-size TV

by Jennifer Armstrong

Categories: ShePop, Television

Image Credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic.comLast week’s cancellation of Huge left its dedicated fans reeling and prompted an online outcry of support for ABC Family’s charming teens-at-fat-camp drama. We chatted with star Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray) — who, as angsty troublemaker Will, gave a particularly fearless performance, up to and including a striptease down to her bathing suit — about why the world needs more Huge.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What did this show mean to you?
NIKKI BLONSKY: I was really proud to be playing such a ballsy character like Will, who is not afraid of who she is. That’s what kids need to see instead of the typical stuff that’s on TV. I’m really proud to have the fans that we had, and I’m just honored that they watched the show and that after hearing the horrible news that it’s been canceled, they’re fighting for it with petitions and rallies. I can’t thank them enough. READ FULL STORY »

Oct 13 2010 11:46 AM ET

Bruce Willis (mostly silent) Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

by Mandi Bierly

Categories: Middle-Aged Butt-Kicking, Movies, Shenanigans!, Viral Video!!!

The latest installment of Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis features Red star Bruce Willis who, well, doesn’t say much for the first two and a half minutes because Galifianakis is on a roll. “How many children do you have?… Which is your favorite? Ashton?… Do you get his tweets? Like, you call him, and go, ‘Hey, I got your tweets. Pretty good tweeting today.’” (That may not read funny, but Galifianakis’ delivery can sell even the most obvious of jokes. That’s the real punch line of Between Two Ferns, right?) Watch the chat below. Eventually, Willis does speak (and reminisces about the ’80s, when “women were much cleaner”).

P.S. I would love to see Willis in a reboot of Grumpy Old Men in 15 years. Think of two rival Expendables types whose bodies are now too old and beaten up to kick ass. Willis’ character moves to the same middle-of-nowhere American town that Stallone’s has retired to, and they begin to screw with each other to pass the long winter months. In the end, one of them must save the other from a third retiree (Schwarzenegger cameo!), because he realizes fighting with this guy is the only thing that makes old age bearable. Who’s with me?

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Oct 13 2010 11:31 AM ET

'Jersey Shore': J-Woww begins new career as a professional wrestler?

by Darren Franich

Categories: Celebrity Feuds, Jersey Shore, Ridiculata

Jenni “J-Woww” Farley could be described as the sane housemate on Jersey Shore, if we defined “sane” to mean “has thus far avoided debasing herself with The Situation.” But fame makes you do weird things. So we shouldn’t be too surprised that J-Woww is guest starring as “herself” on this Thursday’s edition of the “wrestling” program TNA iMPACT! (The TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action. Yes!) The video below is just a preview — no fighting, boo! — but you get to see a Snooki-lookalike insult J-Woww’s “very fake dollar-store funbags.” READ FULL STORY »

Oct 13 2010 10:51 AM ET

Kaley Cuoco shares leg-breaking story (says 'Big Bang Theory' won't write in injury)

by Mandi Bierly

Categories: Ooops!, Television, The Big Bang Theory

Despite our best efforts to help The Big Bang Theory producers brainstorm ideas for how to incorporate Kaley Cuoco’s cast, they’ve decided not to write her broken leg into the show. Instead, waitress Penny will become a bartender so she can be shot from the waist up, Cuoco told Ellen DeGeneres yesterday. The decision surprised her, too, she admitted. But we concede it’s the simplest fix.

Cuoco also shared the story of how she broke her leg during a Saturday horse-riding lesson. Watch the interview here. She obviously tells it best, and it involves sound effects. In short, her horse spooked, she fell off, and laughed, because she was totally fine. Only her horse wasn’t done. He tried to leap over her and landed on her left leg. (Cue the crackling she thought was him landing in leaves.) She didn’t feel anything at first. “Then I looked, and I’m like, wow, my foot’s facing me… And I was like, that’s not normal.” She was in shock, and tried to pick it up and it just dangled. The paramedics needed to cut off her boot and “all the bones were sticking out.” At the hospital, the doctor told her she had three options — the first was amputation. In the full interview, embedded below, she says they were worried about infection and told her she might come out of the emergency surgery with only one foot. Instead, they put two giant metal bars in her leg during her two-week hospital stay, which caused her to be written out of two episodes entirely. She says she thinks the horse, “the love of my life,” feels bad and she can’t wait to ride him again. Perhaps Penny’s job change should be permanent, just in case. READ FULL STORY »

Oct 13 2010 10:20 AM ET

'Glee': 'Rocky Horror' promos get you excited (for more than skin)?

by Mandi Bierly

Categories: Glee, Halloween, Heavage, Nudity, PopWatch Dance Party

Confession: Even though I have a signed photo of Anthony Stewart Head as Frank-N-Furter hanging in my office, I’ve never actually seen any incarnation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in its entirety. (I know.) I assume there’s a reason why, according to the promos for Glee‘s Oct. 26 Rocky Horror episode, at least three male cast members need to end up shirtless (and oddly tan), and it’s not just Ryan Murphy working his let’s-put-Mario-Lopez-in-the-shower-on-Nip/Tuck magic. Watch two promos below. Do they look promising? (Go, Emma!) How do they affect your opinion of Glee‘s much-debated theme episodes? For me, it already feels like they’ve worked Rocky Horror into the story more seamlessly than they did Britney Spears… READ FULL STORY »

Oct 13 2010 10:00 AM ET

Today is International Suit Up Day and it will be legen-wait for it-dary!

by Catherine Fuentes

Categories: Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion, Grooming, How I Met Your Mother, Neil Patrick Harris, Television, Things That Are Awesome!

Image Credit: Cliff Lipson/CBSToday we all have How I Met Your Mother to thank for the latest holiday to take the Internet by storm. Fans of HIMYM have borrowed Barney Stinson’s catchphrase — “Suit up!” — and declared Oct. 13 International Suit Up Day. Celebrating this new holiday is simple — all you really need to do is wear a suit anywhere you’re going today. Wear one to work, to school, to your favorite bar (bonus points if you drink at a bar called MacLaren’s), or even on the couch at home all day. (Think of Barney’s suit pajamas!) The websites InternationalSuitUpDay.com and SuitUpDay.com have even offered simple suggestions for those of us who do not own suits — buy a suit (duh) or just watch How I Met Your Mother. Who else plans on rewatching Monday’s instant-classic “Subway Wars” episode?

Not convinced that a suit is the perfect choice of attire for whatever you do today? Watch Barney’s ode to the suit, his fantastic “Nothing Suits Me Like A Suit” musical number from HIMYM, and maybe feel compelled to celebrate today — the right way.

Are you going to be participating in Suit Up Day, PopWatchers? Which other TV holidays or catch phrases would you like to see in reality?