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Ashlee Simpson To Join the New “Melrose Place”

Well it seems like Ashlee wants to try her hand at acting again. Multiple sources confirm that singer and wanna-be Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has become the latest person to check into “CW’s” newly resurfaced show “Melrose Place.” Simpson-Wentz will play a small-town girl named Violet, a character whose is said to resemble the Southern-belle-turned-actress portrayed on the original “Melrose Place” by Amy Locane. The character also appears sweet and innocent on the surface, but uses that to mask her inner sex kitten. Hmm – wonder if Ashlee can pull that off! Besides her upcoming gig March 18th on “CSI”, this will be her first time behind the acting lens in 7 years since her unimpressive “7th Heaven” days.

Others already cast include Katie Cassidy and Michael Rady, and rumors are circulating that Heather Locklear is in talks to reprise her role as Amanda Woodward. “OC” actress Mischa Barton is also in talks to join the show. Ashlee and Mischa on the same show… Is it me or is this show seemingly lacking in the talent department?

The show is considered a lock to land a spot on The “CW’s” fall schedule, presumably to follow “90210” on Tuesday nights. How long do you think it’ll take husband Pete Wentz to convince producers to cast him as a guest star? Guess my Tuesday nights will still remain free despite the “Melrose Place Has-Beens Variety Hour.”

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Sherlock Holmes Gay in Guy Ritchie’s Film

In Guy Ritchie’s upcoming film, super sleuth “Sherlock Holmes” will be portrayed as a gay man. Who knew? The fictional character famous for wearing his deerstalker hat, puffing on a pipe and solving mysteries with his trusted sidekick, will be shown sharing a bed with his very close friend Dr. Watson, in addition to some man-on-man wrestling.

Per Queerstalker:

“We’re two men who happen to be room-mates, wrestle a lot and share a bed. It’s badass.” says Robert Downey Jr. who plays Holmes.

“Guy wanted to make this about the relationship between Watson and Holmes. They’re both mean and complicated.” adds Jude Law, who plays Dr. Watson.

Last week he was ordered to re-shoot his “unrealistic” Sherlock Holmes movie. The 40-year-old ex husband of Madonna was reportedly left fuming after Warner Brothers head honchos told him several scenes didn’t reach their expectations. Ritchie has been forced to call back cast, including Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law to remake five weeks worth of footage.

I’m just wondering where the Sherlock Holmes lifestyle choice is coming from. I’ve read quite a few Sherlock stories and never once have I picked up on anything like this. If this is done right, this could be really interesting and might even be Oscar-worthy! Hope you don’t let us down Ritchie!

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