| Jessica Alba, Dane Cook raise $260,000 for charity with screening of 'Good Luck Chuck'
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A charity found its good-luck charms in Jessica Alba and Dane Cook, who attended a screening of their new comedy, "Good Luck Chuck," at a Knoxville theater. Fans paid $75 to see the actors and attend the screening, which raised $260,000 for Variety of Eastern Tennessee, a charity benefiting children with disabilities. Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam proclaimed "Jessica Alba and Dane Cook Day" on Tuesday, and Regal Entertainment Group CEO Mike Campbell unveiled commemorative tiles to be placed at the Walk of Fame at Regal's Pinnacle 18 theater. .
Jessica Alba takes comedic turn in latest film
LOS ANGELES -- In her latest movie, Jessica Alba falls into a penguin pond, stabs Dane Cook with a dental tool and accidentally tears off her skirt by closing it in a car door.Alba plays Cam, a clumsy penguin-keeper who captures Cook's heart in “Good Luck Chuck," in theaters Friday.The role represents a departure for Alba, who gained fame as an action star — first on TV's “Dark Angel," then in films such as “Fantastic Four" and “Sin City."The 26-year-old actress, whose current crop of projects includes a horror film and a romantic comedy with Mike Myers, talked with The Associated Press about her dream career, her love of science and what it's like to be one of the world's sexiest women.AP: What drew you to the role in “Good Luck Chuck"?Alba: I loved that the girl in this film, more than any other film than I had read, certainly in this genre, was doing all the physical comedy.
Jessica Alba, Cash Warren seen shopping for baby shoes
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren have been seen shopping for baby shoes. The couple - who broke up briefly in July - have sparked rumors they are planning to start a family after browsing in the children's department of a Malibu store on Sunday. A source told gossip website TMZ.com, "They seemed really happy to be back together as they shopped. .
Good Luck Chuck' a bit of a let down
Life for Chuck has always been average working with his own dental practice. However, commitment issues and a hex that was put on him by a girl from his childhood can make life much more difficult. "Good Luck Chuck" directed by Mark Helfrich and starring Jessica Alba ("Fantastic Four"), Dane Cook ("Employee of the Month," Comedian) and Dan Fogler ("Balls of Fury") is a funny comedy with some interesting content choices. Chuck (Cook) is an all around good guy, but feels that the three significant words "I love you" shouldn't be thrown around, which leads to a world of problems with his relationships. Cam (Alba) is a women working for Aqua World in the penguin habitat putting on shows and answering questions for on looking visitors at the park. She has a great, lively personality, but tends to be incredibly clumsy.
Alba spotted shopping for baby stuf
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren have been seen shopping for baby shoes. The couple — who broke up briefly in July — have sparked rumours they are planning to start a family after browsing in the children's department of a Malibu store.
A source revealed, “They seemed really happy to be back together as they shopped. Jessica was picking out shirts for Cash and holding them up against him.
Then they started sneaking a peek at a pair of very fashionable looking baby shoes." The Sin City actress — who reportedly called time on their two-and-a-half year romance during an emotional telephone conversation in July — apparently dumped Cash after getting tired of waiting for him to propose. .
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