Defensive Douglas in Denial, U.S. Denies U93 Actor, and a Dog of a Foxx

1. The Iraqi actor Lewis Alsamari of the 9/11 film United 93 has been denied a visa to the United States for the movie's premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. Alsamari has always had trouble with obtaining visas because, as he believes, he is an Iraqi citizen (currently applying for British citizenship) who served in the army (which he felt "forced" into and deserted). Perhaps his portrayal in the movie was just too damn convincing... hmmm... if the U.S. doesn't know how to give left-handed compliments, I don't know who can. (The Times)

2. Jamie Foxx has apparently garnered, or furthered, his reputation as a dog while promoting his Unpredictable album in London. In addition to leaving clubs with "model-types," he has been requiring the front of the stage be filled with females only and has been accompanied with a flock of women into his VIP area, which is stocked with Cristal and four double velvet and rose petalled beds. When Foxx was questioned about this, his minder replied, "What goes on in the boudoir, stays in the boudoir." I know he wants to appear decadent and hedonistic, but isn't a "minder" a nanny? (TMZ)

3. Yesterday's Sunday's Times asked, "Is global warming now a reality?" Sometimes, I just really hate the New York Times...

4. Michael Douglas is now recording all his press interviews because of his recent debacle with a GQ printed interview, of which he disputes some snarky quotes on Brangelina. The quotes were not recorded but yet, he has decided not to sue GQ because he does not want to bring more attention to the dispute. However, deciding to publicize loudly the fact that he will record all his interviews doesn't bring any attention to this matter at all? (MSNBC)