New York, Nov 20 - Hollywood veteran Dustin Hoffman may not feature in "Little Fockers", the third instalment of the "Meet the Parents" franchise.

Hoffman and Barbra Streisand played Bernie and Roz Focker in "Meet the Fockers", a sequel to "Meet the Parents". According to ew. com, there has been strife between Hoffman and the studio over the length of the part, the scheduling of the days on set and other difficulties.

Washington, November 19 : Rachel McAdams has dismissed rumors that she will star in the next Spiderman flick.

Online reports had suggested that she would play comic book villainess Black Cat in the movie.

"That’s a total rumour, I have to say,” Contactmusic quoted her as telling Entertainment Weekly.

She added: “I was hanging out in Toronto the other day and someone came up to me and said, ‘I just heard you’re doing Spider-Man 4.‘ And I said, ‘Really? No one told me!’ It’s not true.”

Washington, November 19 : Will Ferrell has ranked first in the Forbes magazine’s most overpaid actors list.

The ‘Elf’ star apparently earns one dollar for every 3.29 dollars his films make.

Seemingly, Ferrell’s film ‘Land of the Lost’, which grossed 65 million dollars worldwide after a 100-million-dollar price tag, helped him move to the top spot.

Meanwhile, Tom Cruise was positioned sixth in the list.

He apparently earns one dollar for every 7.18 dollars his movies collect, reports Us magazine.

Washington, Nov 19 : Robert Pattinson had not realised the sway he and his words held on his audience until the Twilight hunk jokingly told a fan to strip – and she obliged him.

Pattinson made the revelation on Ellen DeGeneres’ show.

He recalled that the incident took place "after a period of signing 500 signatures."

Washington, November 19 : Rapper Lil Wayne has welcomed two children this year, according to reports.

The Grammy-award winning star was said to have recently welcomed a son with R&B singer Nivea just two months after actress Lauren London gave birth to little Lennox Samuel Ari in September this year.

According to Allhiphop. com, the 27-year-old, born as Dwayne Carter, Jr, reportedly was not present at the time of the birth of his fourth child due to prior engagement, reports Contactmusic.

Lil Wayne has a daughter, Reginae, with ex-wife Antonia Carter. His second child, Dwayne III, was born to an unidentified woman last year. (ANI)

Washington, November 19 : Hollywood actor Robert De Niro is planning a new career: gangster rapper.

The 66-year-old planned professional change after becoming good friends with hip-hop star 50 Cent on the set of ''Righteous Kill'' last year.

The Oscar-winning star contemplated the idea of recording a track with the singer.

"We had some good conversations. As for any future collaborations or rapping, you never know," Contactmusic quoted him as saying.

The father-of-five further revealed he never thought of what to do if his acting failed to hit the mark.

Washington, November 19 : Robin Williams has reportedly fallen in love months after he underwent open-heart surgery.

The comedian, who parted ways from second wife Marsha last year, was said to have found love with graphic designer Susan Schneider.

According to the National Enquirer, the 58-year-old was struck by cupid after Schneider, 45, nursed him back to health following his operation to replace an aortic valve, reports Contactmusic.

The pair purportedly met shortly before the Mrs. Doubtfire actor was admitted to hospital.

Washington, Nov 9 : ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ director Danny Boyle has decided to withhold the trust fund set up for the movie''s child stars after reports emerged that they are not attending school regularly.

The Oscar winner had set up the Jai Ho Trust for Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, 11, and Rubina Ali, 10, after their starring roles helped the film set box office records worldwide and scoop eight Academy Awards.

Washington, November 19 : American socialite Nicole Richie has landed in hospital after complaining of feeling badly for days.

The actress was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for pneumonia.

The 28-year-old’s rep assured fans that the star was "doing well," after dismissing reports she was suffering from the swine flu last week, reports People magazine.

Richie previously posted updates on Twitter page saying she had been battling illness.

Washington, November 19 : Janet Jackson has revealed that she often felt her brother Michael was in denial about his drug addiction.

The 43-year-old singer said she tried to help the late star with the problem but was turned away.

"You can''t make ''em drink the water," Fox News quoted her as telling ABC News in an interview.

When quizzed if the King of Pop was in denial, she replied, "Possibly."

Washington, Nov 19 : Sharon Osbourne has finally learnt how to send messages via her cell phone.

The rock matriarch discovered the art of texting after her daughter Kelly insisted she learn so they could keep in touch.

Sharon shares a close bond her singer daughter and they speak to each other several times a day.

However, with Kelly currently participating on U. S. reality show ‘Dancing With The Stars’ and Sharon working in London, they''re finding it hard to talk on a regular basis - so the Osbourne mum has finally learnt how to text.

Washington, November 18 : Janet Jackson has slammed reports that she has reconciled with her former beau Jermaine Dupri.

The singer referred to Dupri as her "ex" during a new radio interview, saying he was now on her list of past boyfriends.

"I''m not the type of girl that stays in touch with your ex like that," Us magazine quoted her as telling Atlanta''s The Bert Show.

But the 43-year-old added: "Jermaine is one of my best friends. I love him to death. We''re still connected. We''re still good friends. We still talk."

Washington, November 18 : Christina Aguilera is reportedly inviting fans to join in her bash New Year bash in Las Vegas – for a price.

The singer will allegedly play the role of the hostess at the 31 December (09) party at Tao Las Vegas.

The star was apparently throwing open the entry for fans with tickets costing 150 dollars.

The tickets to the lavish party purportedly include entry into the club, food and an open bar. (ANI)

Washington, November 18 : Britain''s Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle has revealed she was beaten and bullied while growing up over her learning disabilities.

The Scottish songbird, who shot to international fame earlier this year after performing a jaw-dropping rendition of audition song "I Dreamed a Dream" on the talent show, revisited her childhood days.

Washington, Nov 18 : Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz has refused to confirm or deny engagement to actor beau Javier Bardem.

The Oscar winning star sparked engagement rumours, after she was spotted sporting a sapphire-and-diamond sparkler on her ring finger at the October premiere of Broken Embraces.

But when asked by talk show host David Letterman to confirm, the 35-year-old star refused to comment.

"I don''t feel comfortable talking about my private life in public," People magazine quoted her as saying.

Washington, Nov 18 : Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle insists that her post-breakdown rehab stint was necessary.

The Scottish singer checked herself into the Priory Hospital in London a day after she finished second on Britain''s Got Talent in May (09) - because she was exhausted after suffering from insomnia.

Although she spent three days in the rehab facility, Boyle told Britain''s OK! magazine that she’s happy with the decision to seek professional help.

Washington, Nov 18 : Canadian singer Avril Lavigne is reportedly dating actor Wilmer Valderrama.

Valderrama has previously been involved in relationship with Ashlee Simpson, Mandy Moore and Lindsay Lohan.

According to US reports, a month after filing for divorce from rocker Deryck Whibley, the 25-year-old was spotted with actor Valderrama''s arms in recent weeks.

One insider tells Life & Style magazine the couple also enjoyed a romantic night out at Nobu in West Hollywood on October 29.

Washington, Nov 18 : Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson has been roped in to play the lead role in a new film ‘Winnie’, which is about the former wife of South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela.

The film will be directed by Darrell J. Roodt and the production will begin on May 30 in the South African locations of Johannesburg, Capt Town, and the Transkei and Robben Island where Nelson spent 18 of his 27 years in prison.

The script is based on the Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob biography “Winnie Mandela: A Life.”

Washington, Nov 17 : After making a name for herself in the music industry, Lady Gaga has now set her sights on a big-screen musical adventure.

Contactmusic quoted a source as saying: "She sees acting as a natural progression in her career.

"One idea she has is for a rock opera which would be a huge, big budget movie made to her own very unique ideas. But she is also keen on straight dramatic roles.

"She has the drive and confidence to make it big as an actress. It''s just a matter of finding time when she is not committed to her first love - music."

Washington, Nov 17 : After boobs, Amy Winehouse has turned her attention to her ''witch-like'' nose, it has emerged.

In order to have breasts boosted from a 32B to a 32D, the ''Rehab'' singer recently splashed out 35,000 pounds, and is now planning more surgery to improve her appearance further, reports Contactmusic.

A source told Britain''s The Sun newspaper: “Everyone tells her there''s nothing wrong with her nose. But Amy does nothing by halves.

“Now she''s beaten drugs, plastic surgery must not become her next obsession.