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Steve Carell and Keira Knightley cope with the apocalypse in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.

The movie, opening in June, explores what various people do in the three weeks before an asteroid is set to strike Earth and kill everyone.

It’s a comedy – really!

The film also features Connie Britton, Patton Oswalt and Adam Brody.

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The Sun claims Hollywood’s new favorite leading man Michael Fassbender “was asked to leave the afterparty of his own film, A Dangerous Method,” in London on Tuesday night.

How come?

A so-called “source” for the paper says, ”He was grabbing his co-stars and waltzing around the room with them. He lit a cigarette indoors and that was the point it had gone too far.”

Adds the alleged witness, ”Michael was politely asked to leave. He was in good spirits but it was becoming a bit of a handful for the other guests.”

The Sun notes, “His co-stars Keira Knightley and Viggo Mortensen looked a bit uncomfortable with his antics.”

Really?

Not. At. All.

Despite the fact that Fassbender did rely on the help of a friend to make his way out of the bash, he was in no way asked to leave.

A rep for Fassbender, who was actually at the party, tells Gossip Cop the story is “incorrect.”

And GQ editor Olivia Cole, whose magazine hosted the bash, blasted the rumor on Twitter, calling the tale ”complete fiction.”

Cole added, “We were glad he was there and no one was asked to leave early, but hey, feel free to just make it up #thatsnotjournalismitscreativewriting.”

Oh, snap!

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It’s been one of the more popular themes in tabloid journalism over the last couple of years: If Robert Pattinson is anywhere near another woman in a professional context, it’s (allegedly) reason for Kristen Stewart to worry.

If an adult female works in Hollywood and her career intersects (or is even rumored to intersect) with Pattinson’s… it’s instant (100% bogus) scandal!

At various points in the past it’s been Keira Knightley, and don’t forget the supposed “threat” once posed by Reese Witherspoon!

There were rumors about Uma Thurman and also Emilie de Ravin.

Romantic challenges could come from unexpected people like Caitlin Cronenberg, or even Pattinson’s agent.

Basically, as long as Pattinson makes movies, tabloids will make scandals.

The newest one involves Breaking Dawn co-star Ashley Greene, who’s been promoting the film with Pattinson – and allegedly “getting close” to him, too.

Star magazine’s so-called “insider” says that with Stewart off filming her own movie, “Ashley is making moves on Rob.”

“They have been on romantic dates, just the two of them. Ashley is forward – she made it known that she wants something more than a friendship,” claims this Star source.

The same insider for the mag relates, “Kristen has warned Rob to keep his distance from Ashley and is furious with him for not obeying.”

Uh-huh.

Unfortunately, Pattinson is unable to “keep his distance” from Greene because they are working.

They are pushing Breaking Dawn in foreign markets together.

That is what actors do.

They are not sharing romantic meals, they are not getting too “close,” and Stewart is not panicking about any kind of hookup.

Sources close to all parties tell Gossip Cop the Greene-Pattinson rumors are more of the same nonsense that’s dogged both stars as their fame has grown.

The tabloid declares, “With friends like Ashley Greene, Kristen Stewart doesn’t need enemies.”

And with Star printing stories like these, the world doesn’t need The Onion.

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Keira Knightley and Jude Law will star in the new film adaptation of Anna Karenina, Focus Features announced today.

Knightley will play the title role in Leo Tolstoy‘s epic love story, with Law as her callous husband Alexei Karenin.

Aaron Johnson (The Illusionist, Kick-Ass), will star as Anna’s lover Count Vronsky.

Shakespeare in Love writer Tom Stoppard has penned the script, which will be directed by Joe Wright.

The movie is set to begin shooting in the U.K. and Russia this month, and is scheduled for a 2012 release.

What do you think of the casting choices?

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The 68th Venice Film Festival has brought some of the biggest stars in the world to Italy this week for red carpet premieres of their upcoming movies.

George Clooney, Madonna, Keira Knightley, Evan Rachel Wood, Matt Damon, Diane Kruger, Kate Winslet, Marisa Tomei and Gwyneth Paltrow are just some of the celebs who have gotten glam in the last couple of days.

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Now this isn’t the kind of movie trailer you see everyday.

Keira Knightley stars as a mental patient, Michael Fassbender as legendary psychiatrist Carl Jung and Viggo Mortensen as Sigmund Freud in a period drama that includes Black Swan‘s Vincent Cassel and spanking.

Directed by David Cronenberg, A Dangerous Method will be in theaters soon.

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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart grace the pages of Famous magazine again, which must mean it’s time for Famous to “grace” readers with yet another bogus story about the couple.

According to the tab, “sources on the set” of Breaking Dawn and “several international news outlets” are reporting that Pattinson and Stewart are finished.

And what, exactly, is the centerpiece of this breathless exposé about the couple (supposedly) splitting?

Why, it’s the same phony claim about Stewart skipping the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas that Gossip Cop debunked when the Daily Mirror floated it last week.

Again: Pattinson attended the ceremony in order to present with his Water for Elephants costar Reese Witherspoon.

Stewart was never supposed to go.

In any case, Famous insists these latest developments cap “an already tumultuous year” for Pattinson and Stewart.

The tabloid brings up the couple “secretly getting engaged” over Christmas (which Famous made up) and Stewart’s alleged jealousy over Pattinson potentially “getting cosy” with Cosmopolis costar Keira Knightley – even though Knightley is no longer attached to the movie.

“It’s beginning to look as if the pressure has got too much,” a so-called “friend” tells Famous. “They’ve learnt to cope with the spotlight that fame puts on their relationship but they’re struggling with the everyday issues.

Right.

And how much faith does Famous have in its own argument?

Um, not a whole lot.

The magazine pulls a classic “cover its behind” move by squeezing into the very end of the article the statement, “While things are looking bleak at the moment, nothing is set in stone and those close to the on-again/off-again couple remain quietly confident they’ll reconcile.”

Gossip Cop is “quietly confident” that Famous will continue to have no idea what’s actually going on with Pattinson and Stewart.

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This week, Life & Style spun the story wheel and landed on “Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Headed For a Split,” so the writers were forced to come up with a slew of bogus arguments to back it.

The results aren’t pretty.

According to the magazine, Pattinson and Stewart are “rarely seen in public together and never affectionate,” and their diverging careers and “increasingly incompatible personalities” mean they’re “on their last legs as a couple.”

But that’s not all!

There’s also the matter of Keira Knightley, who may possibly star with Pattinson in Cosmopolis. That prospect is “terrifying” for Stewart, because she was wooed by Pattinson when they made Twilight together, and “history seems destined – or doomed – to repeat itself with Keira.”

“The idea of [Pattinson and Knightley] getting intimate, even if it’s scripted, drives Kristen wild,” a so-called “pal” explains to Life & Style.

For good measure, the magazine reminds everyone of Pattinson’s alleged past flings with co-stars Nikki Reed (not true) and Emilie de Ravin (not true).

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How desperate is Life & Style to prove that Knightley poses a threat to Robsten?

The tabloid refers to reports in Famous magazine that Pattinson and Knightley “have been spending time together bonding.”

That’s interesting. Because just a month ago, that same tab claimed Pattinson and Stewart were engaged!

Even Life & Style isn’t convinced that a split is inevitable because of the supposed Keira Knightley “hurdle,” so the mag keeps wandering, looking for evidence of trouble for Pattinson and Stewart.

“They’re very young and going their separate ways in terms of careers,” argues the magazine’s source. “While Kristen may be on the cover of Vogue, she’s still very much an indie star or supporting-role actress. Meanwhile, Rob is moving at lightning speed.”

Seriously?

Stewart, who’s been offered the role of Snow White and finds herself rumored for other enormous starring roles is too much of a “supporting actress” for Pattinson?

But Life & Style isn’t done.

The tabloid returns to the old narrative about Stewart being a party pooper sourpuss, who “refuse(s) to smile on the red carpet and complains about being unable to go to the mall anymore,” leading Pattinson to question whether the couple is really “compatible.”

Yes, it’s Pattinson’s painful separation from malls that is making him reconsider Stewart.

Pattinson passed over for Kids’ Choice Awards!

Monitoring Life & Style‘s attempts to break up Stewart and Pattinson is like watching someone dance the “hokey pokey.”

They put gossip in, they pull logic out, they do a few spins – but the story flops all about.

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Marion Cotillard has dropped out of Cosmopolis.

The actress recently announced that she’s pregnant with her first child.

Multiple reports have suggested that Keira Knightley could be Cotillard’s replacement in Cosmopolis.

A rep for Knightley would not confirm to Gossip Cop whether she’s involved.

The movie, based on a novel by Don DeLillo, follows a young financial whiz named Eric Packer as he journeys across a major city by limo during one tumultuous day.

It’s being adapted for the screen by David Cronenberg.

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Keira Knightley and Rupert Friend have reportedly split after five years.

According to multiple outlets, work and distance contributed to the couple’s breakup.

Their romance began after Knightley and Friend made Pride & Prejudice together in 2005.

Knightley burst onto the scene with Bend It Like Beckham before becoming a superstar with the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

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Keira Knightley‘s $2 million London home was burglarized last week while she was in Rome promoting her upcoming film Last Night, co-starring Sam Worthington.

Police in Westminster, London confirm to Gossip Cop that her home was broken into sometime “between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on October 26.”

Stolen were two laptops, containing much of her personal information.

As of now, the police do not have any suspects.

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In today’s lineup, Robin Williams picks a hairy role, Colin Farrell might be the new Ah-nuld, and Michael Lohan gets ambushed.

1. Robin Williams will make his Broadway debut (as an actor) in the role of a tiger. (NY Times)

2. Colin Farrell is reportedly the top choice to take the lead in a remake of Total Recall. (THR)

3. T.I. gets sued for not attending a “Welcome Back Party” held in his honor. (Reuters)

4. Keira Knightley and Elisabeth Moss are doing live theater together. (Variety)

5. Michael Lohan claims he was attacked outside of his home. (TMZ)

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The list of actresses reportedly vying for the title role of hacker Lisbeth Salander in an American version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo looks like a Who’s Who of Young Hollywood.

The movie will be the first installment in a trilogy based on Stieg Larsson‘s bestselling “Millennium” series.

Among the supposed contenders are Oscar nominees (Carey Mulligan and Anne Hathaway), major film trilogy veterans (Natalie Portman and Keira Knightley), best buds from Juno (Ellen Page and Olivia Thirlby), the star of 2010′s biggest film (Mia Wasikowska), the co-star of this weekend’s biggest film (Scarlett Johansson), and a girl with some book-to-film adaptation success (Kristen Stewart).

Not too shabby.

So the question is: Who do you think should get the role?

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Keira Knightley will reportedly testify against the man alleged to have stalked her.

Last month, Marek Daniluk was arrested outside the Comedy Theatre in London, where the actress was performing in “The Misanthrope,” and charged on suspicion of harassment.

Daniluk is accused of “conduct that amounted to the harassment of Keira Knightley,” whom he is said to have sent undesired gifts and letters.

Now lawyers representing Daniluk, who maintains his innocence, are insisting the actress give evidence at the trial, scheduled to begin in June.

Gossip Cop will have updates as the case develops.

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A man was arrested outside the Comedy Theatre in London, where Keira Knightley is performing in “The Misanthrope,” and charged with suspicion of harassment.

Marek Daniluk was picked up outside the theatre two days ago, and will stand trial June 4.

Knightley, best known for the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, has previously claimed she was harassed by alleged stalkers.

Gossip Cop will update when more information becomes available.

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“By George, she’s got it!” reads the headline of an article that reported, “Keira Knightley beats Scarlett Johansson to be My Fair Lady.”

According to a story in the Telegraph, which was picked up by numerous outlets, Keira Knightley has been tapped — over Scarlett Johansson — to play the part of Eliza Doolittle in a re-make of the 1964 film “My Fair Lady,” which had starred Audrey Hepburn.

The casting of Knightley comes as a big surprise – perhaps to Knightley as well. Her agent’s office told Gossip Cop that it was “not true” that she was chosen and, in fact, knew nothing about the production.

The misguided Telegraph story noted that Knightley had “begun singing lessons” to prepare for the part, but in actuality, the lessons were for her upcoming stage debut in a London production of the play, “The Misanthrope.” 

With a little bit of luck, she could sign on, but as of now she is absolutely not attached to the film.

That same article mentioned Daniel Craig “as a possible Professor Henry Higgins,” but his rep said he wasn’t slated to do the re-make either. 

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