The last time director Julie Taymor tackled Shakespeare on film, the result was the dark and poignant Titus. Now, after a pair of period films (the biopic Frida and Beatles musical Across the Universe) and high-profile work on Broadway (The Lion King and the Spider-Man musical), Taymor returns to Shakespeare with The Tempest.

From the very beginning, the film is undeniably Taymor-made. Unorthodox editing and striking visuals show up early and often, giving the story a modern feel in juxtaposition to the language. Adding to that modern feel is the casting of Helen Mirren in the Prospero role, changing the gender (and the name to “Prospera”). Mirren plays the part well, and is the cast member with ...

Newlywed Russell Brand was in high spirits this afternoon when he met Prince Charles, Prince of Wales at the 2010 Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. As for the Mrs.? Well, Katy perfomed a free concert this afternoon for the launch of Windows Phone 7 at the Roseland Ballroom in New York. At the end of her performance, she ecstatically yelled about how complete she feels. Oh, to be (crazy) in love.

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Twi-hards were stoked last night when The Twilight Saga: New Moon won Film of the Year at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards and Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson won best female and male performer trophies as well as the best kiss award (after the always awkward Stewart tripped on her way to the stage and attempted an almost-kissing-tease-the-audience skit with Rob).

And, we were stoked last night when we stepped into Katy Perry’s MTV Movie Awards "California Girls" After Party at a Minx Society favorite Las Palmas in Hollywood. Despite the odd appearance made by the cast of Jersey Shore (which, we will admit, gave us a laugh or two), other guests included newly blonde ...

Russell Brand at Victoria’s Secret’s 15th Anniversary of the Swim catalogue bash at Trousdale last night. ...

Katy Perry and Russell Brand leaving Winterland’s Pre Grammy Bash. ...

Russell Brand & Katy Perry shopping for furniture on Beverly. ...

The Art of Elysium Gala, held in Beverly Hills on Saturday night, celebrated the positive impact that art and creativity can have on children’s lives.  The Art of Elysium is a non-profit organization, founded in 1997 by Jennifer Howell, which encourages actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children who [...] ...

Comedian Russell Brand has purchased this Los Angeles lovenest for $3.52 million. After spending the holidays together in his native city London, Russell has decided to relocate to Los Angeles permanently so he can get serious with “I Kissed A Girl” hitmaker, girlfriend Katy Perry. We’ll keep you updated! ...

Russell Brand takes Katy Perry home after an evening at the Lyceum Theatre watching the stage production of The Lion King. ...

[Image via WENN.] Russell Brand (arriving at LAX last night). Make sure you get a copy of his memoir, My Booky Wook, for yourself and a friend. We promise you will love it. Brand provides a first-hand, very vivid, very scandalous account of his life. Who knows, some find it disturbing, others (like us) find it downright [...] ...