Rumors are swirling about casting the lead in Paramount's upcoming "The First Avenger: Captain America," and director Joe Johnston has said that an announcement is expected in the upcoming weeks.

But on Friday, one candidate, Mike Vogel, confirmed that he was in the running.

Although he didn't say much, Vogel told HitFix that he was, "trying not to jinx (it)," the possibility of stepping into the role of Steve Rogers. He also stated briefly that it was a "great opportunity."

Gatorade has dropped Tiger Woods as a spokesman, according to The New York Times.

Tiger Woods: "I felt I was entitled"

The sports drink company made the announcement Friday, one week after Woods offered a public apology for extramarital affairs and said he was uncertain when he would return to golfing.

"We no longer see a role for Tiger in our marketing efforts and have ended our relationship," Gatorade said in a statement. "However, our partnership with the Tiger Woods Foundation will continue. We wish him all the best."

A producer of The Hurt Locker has apologized for sending e-mails urging Academy Award voters to cast a ballot for his film rather than "a $500 million film" — meaning the other leading best-picture contender, Avatar.

The e-mails sent by Nicolas Chartier, one of the four producers nominated for best-picture nominee The Hurt Locker, violated the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences rule against sending mailings that "attempt to promote any film or achievement by casting a negative light on a competing film or achievement," academy spokeswoman Leslie Unger told The Associated Press. The academy is considering taking action against Chartier.

In one of the e-mails, Chartier encouraged voters to rank The Hurt Locker No. 1 and Avatar at No. 10 in the preferential ballot, which contains 10 films this year. After the academy alerted the film's distributor, Summit Pictures, Chartier apologized.

"My naivet, ignorance of the rules and plain stupidity as a first-time nominee is not an excuse for this behavior and I strongly regret it," Chartier said in an e-mail obtained by the AP. "Being nominated for anacademy Awardis the ultimate honor and I should have taken the time to read the rules."

Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert will appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show Tuesday, marking Ebert's first TV appearance since he lost the ability to speak.

Ebert, who lost his voice and part of his jawbone in a battle with thyroid cancer, will participate in the interview with the aid of text-to-speech computer technology. Ebert and Winfrey are longtime friends, and even briefly dated in the 1980s, which Ebert has documented on his website.

Chynna Phillips has returned home after a stint in rehab for anxiety, according to People.

Chynna Phillips checks into rehab for anxiety

"After successfully completing her inpatient treatment for anxiety, Chynna Phillips has happily returned home to celebrate her daughter's 10th birthday with her family and friends" Phillips' rep told the magazine. "She's happy to be home with her family. It was a positive experience for her. She's doing really well. She is in great spirits."

Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son, Michael Blosil, committed suicide Friday night. The LAPD confirmed to Access Hollywood that a body fitting the description of her son was indeed was indeed pronounced dead.

Several online reports corraborate that the death occurred when Michael jumped from his downtown LA apartment building.

Marie's rep issued the following statement.

"My family and I are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear Michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time."

The most controversial couple from the recent history of ABC's "The Bachelor" finally married on Saturday, and they did so in the pouring rain, ABC sources confirm to Access Hollywood.


Jason Mesnick, who famously ditched runner up Melissa Rycroft (who was not present at the wedding) in the show's reunion finale, married his true love, Molly Malaney, in a rain-drenched ceremony in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
Their wedding was taped by ABC and will be broadcast live in primetime on March 8.

Selena Gomez walked the red carpet wearing an elegant all-white dress, which made her appear as if she had just descended from the heavens, just to appear at the event.