VH1 is known for music programming and reality television; however, that will soon change as the network makes its bold, first attempt at a scripted film,”Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story.” The long awaited film will take viewers on a ride from the group members’ beginnings, to their meteoric rise to the top of the music charts in the 1990s and beyond.

Hip-hop artist and television personality Lil Mama will have the honor of portraying the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez. Lil Mama emerged onto the scene in 2007 with her infectious hit single “Lip Gloss” from her “VYP: Voice of the Young People” album. The song attained a Gold certification from the RIAA in 2008, while the album went on to sell 19, 000 copies in its first week and 66,000 copies thereafter. Lil Mama then began serving as a judge on MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew“ in 2008 at the age of 19. This will be her first film.

Keke Palmer has been chosen to portray Rozunda “Chili” Thomas. Unlike Lil Mama, Palmer is not new to the film industry. The 19-year-old has appeared in films alongside Laurence Fishburne (‘Akeelah and the Bee’), Tyler Perry (‘Madea’s Family Reunion’), Ice Cube (‘The Longshots’) and Dolly Parton (‘Joyful Noise’), among others. Of her new role, Palmer tells the Daily News, “I’m excited to be a part of this amazing project portraying one of the members of such an iconic group that inspired my passion for music.”

Drew Sidora will round out the cast as Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins. Sidora’s most notable roles are as Lucy Avila in ‘Step Up’, alongside Channing Tatum, and as herself on “The Game”, a television series. When the news first broke of her involvement in the biopic, Sidora took to her twitter account to thank her fans and share a few encouraging words. “Be sure to always believe in yourself. Never give up! Stay optimistic and persistent and amazing things will come into play!”

Though some TLC fans have expressed doubts that the ladies will be able to pull off their portrayals, VH1’s Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Production is confident that the project will be a success. “With this cast, we are thrilled with the talent assembled both in front of and behind the cameras,” he said. “TLC are truly music pioneers and this movie is a fantastic way to expand our scripted push by combining our audience’s passion for music with their love of story. We know our viewers will be eager to go beyond the headlines and into the surprisingly personal, never before told stories of these groundbreaking women.”

TLC’s surviving members, Thomas and Watkins, will serve as the film’s executive producers.

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Gwyneth Paltrow admitted it wasn’t easy to make her marriage work. The actress even said she might not be together for good with the Coldplay singer Chris Martin.

Despite this, she confirmed that Coldplay singer was a great father for their children Apple and Moses. The two stars married in California in December 2003. In their seven years of marriage, the actress and the lead singer used to split their time between homes in North London and New York.

There always have been rumours and claims in U.S newspapers and magazines that their marriage was permanently under strain. Finally and without hesitation, Gwyneth Paltrow admitted in an interview with Elle magazine the pressure of her marriage.

“Sometimes it’s hard being with someone for a long time. We go through periods that aren’t all rosy. I always say, life is long and you never know what’s going to happen,” Paltrow said.

Despite her statements, the winner of the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the 1999 film Shakespeare in Love, says the couple have no intention of separating. She said if one day they decide to end the marriage it would be friendly because they have too much respect for each other.

“If, God forbid, we were ever not to be together, I respect him so much as the father of my children. He’s such a good dad,” Paltrow  said.

Paltrow thinks that you can never be relaxed or think that you have everything done with marriage. The couple is brought together by music. The lead singer of Coldplay isn’t the only one with musical talent.

This year Gwyneth made her first spot performing at Grammy Awards, with the help of some of her famous co-stars. She also made an appearance at Glee, CMA Awards and on Saturday Night Live, where she kept being breathtaking. Coldplay is one of the most powerful musical groups, and Paltrow is very proud of her husband’s band.

“He’s a musical genius. It’s like living with Picasso,” she said. Martin “makes music for his fans, and he doesn’t want people to conjure a lame famous couple when they’re getting into his music.” Paltrow is a woman with many talents. The actress has taken on the role of the GOPP guru. She has launched different websites since 2008.

She launched Goop.com where she gives different tips and tricks to her fans, including workout routines they want to know.  She believes her online newsletters are a good way to guide any who is looking for health regimens.

“It’s so much easier to sit home and criticize other people,” she said. “What I love is inspiring people. People come up to me and say, ‘I want to have two kids and wear a bathing suit and not feel terrible about myself. I see how hard you work, and it makes me feel like I can do that too.”

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Emma Watson and Johnny Simmons may be the perfect match. Watson and Simmons are co-stars in the upcoming film, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”.

People magazine said that Watson was seen with his supposed lover dining together and sharing kisses before entering the restaurant. Despite sources in media and press confirm the two stars are romantically involved, Emma Watson insisted that every rumour is untrue.

“This is completely untrue and we have no idea where these rumours have stemmed from,” Watson said according to Celebuzz. Harry Potter’s star also affirmed she just had a good friendship with her co-worker.

The entire buzz came up since they were seen hiking together in the Pennsylvannia countryside.  Rumours began to increase while they were filming the movie “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Stephen Chbosky.

Sources on the website hollywoodlife.com stated that both co-stars were actually in love, and they have reported unnamed sources saying that Emma Watson and Johnny Simmons “have really fallen for one another and both aren’t dating anyone else.”

Furthermore, the same sources on hollywoodlife.com affirmed Emma was thinking of moving to Los Angeles. Press began to create stories about Watson’s relationship after she claimed her non-existent love life in an interview with the Sunday Times:

“I say to my friends, “Why hasn’t X called me? Why doesn’t anyone ever pursue me?They’re like, probably because they’re intimidated,” Watson said.

In another interview with Vogue magazine, Watson said she used to share love advice with Daniel Radcliff, her co-star in Harry Potter. “It must be the fame wall. It must be the circus that goes around me. Me, as a person, I find it hard to believe I would be intimidating,” Watson said.

It seems Watson has finally found a man “who isn’t terrified of her.” Johnny Simons and Emma Watson were spotted embracing in Los Angeles. Now there is no doubt the co-stars are involved as they were locked together in a romantic moment outside a restaurant in Santa Monica. More sources confirmed Johnny spent the night with Emma at the upmarket house in Santa Monica where she has been staying with friends.

A source said: “-‘they might have denied it before but they don’t seem to be trying to hide it now.”’-

Another friend of Watson’s said “Emma loves how down-to-earth and normal Johnny is. He’s very charming and sweet.”’-

Simmons has a past that is difficult to forget. He was arrested at 19 years old in May 2006 for going 80 mph in a 65 mph zone. Two days after that he was arrested again for being in a possession of alcohol below the legal age of 21. He received a lot of criticism when he played a drug addict in The Greatest.Despite this, a witness told The Daily Mail:

-“They were all over each other, kissing and hugging. It was very sweet to see. She looked utterly besotted. A girl recognised her and approached her.”-

-“Emma was polite and acknowledged her, but she just wanted to be with Johnny and was clearly under his spell. They’re obviously head-over-heels in love.”-

In spite of the rumours saying that Watson was thinking to move to Los Angeles, Harry Potter’s actress recently announced she will attend Oxford University this autumn in an exchange year from her studies at Brown University in the US.

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