By Joseph Martinez -

Mickey Rourke, whose film career was revitalized thanks to Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" in 2008, had his hand and footprints immortalized on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.

He's the 254th celebrity honoree to be given a spot at the courtyard of the Chinese Theatre, an honor that dates back to 1927 when film star Norma Talmadge accidentally stepped into wet concrete. Variations of this honored tradition are imprints of the eye glasses of Harold Lloyd, the cigar of Groucho Marx, the magic wands of Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, the legs of Betty Grable, the fist of John Wayne, the knees of Al Jolson, the ice skating blades of Sonja Henie, and the noses of Jimmy Durante and Bob Hope.

During the ceremony Eric Roberts and filmmaker Jon Favreau were on-hand for the event and spoke highly of Rourke. Afterwards, Mickey Rourke gave plenty of thanks to his boxing friends, the many people who helped him maintain the film career he's had over the years, and his dearly loved grandmother who first properly introduced him to the world of film.

Up next, Rourke can be seen in the visually-stunning 3D epic adventure "Immortals", starring Henry Cavill, Luke Evans, Kellan Lutz, Isabel Lucas, Freida Pinto, Stephen Dorff, and John Hurt. Directed by Tarsem Singh, written by Charles Parlapanides and Vlas Parlapanides and produced by Gianni Nunnari, Mark Canton and Relativity’s CEO RyanKavanaugh, Immortals tells the story of the ruthless King Hyperion (Rourke), who leads his bloodthirsty army on a murderous rampage across Greece to find a deadly weapon that will destroy humanity. A mortal chosen by Zeus named Theseus (Cavill) must lead the fight against Hyperion and his evil army with the fate of mankind and the Gods at Stake. The film will be released by Relativity Media on November 11, 2011. (photos: © 2011 Joe Martinez / Picturelux)

Mickey Rourke Trivia per IMDB:

• Became a professional boxer in 1991 but retired in 1995.
• Is a motorcycle enthusiast.
• Walked off the set of Luck of the Draw (2000) when the producers refused to let him include his pet chihuahua in the movie
• As an amateur boxer, put together a knockout streak of 12 straight.
• Was great friends with Bullet (1996) co-star and rapper Tupac Shakur.
• Has admitted in interviews that he only did Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991) for the money.
• Kim Basinger once called him "The Human Ashtray"

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Kitty Softpaws (AKA Salma Hayek) has been hitting the worldwide promotional trail over the past few weeks -  and Sunday, October 23, 2011, Salma stepped out for the red carpet premiere of “Puss in Boots” in Westwood, CA.

The Oscar-nominated, 45-year-old actress, who was joined on the red carpet by her four year old daughter, Valentina and fellow cast mates Antonio Banderas, Zach Galifianakis, Constance Marie, Amy Sedaris and Billy Bob Thornton, greeted the fans lining the entrance at Regency's Village Theatre wearing a Bottega Veneta dress, Alexander McQueen clutch, Guiseppe Zanotti shoes, Bottega Veneta ring, and Sydney Evan earrings.

Along with the cast members, additional attendees included Travis Barker, Vivica A. Fox, Bella Thorne and Madeline Carroll among others.(photos: © 2011 Joe Martinez / Picturelux)

About the film:

Long before he even met Shrek, the notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots becomes a
hero when he sets off on an adventure with the tough and street smart Kitty Softpaws and the
mastermind Humpty Dumpty to save his town. This is the true story of The Cat, The Myth, The
Legend…The Boots. The film is set for release on Friday October 28, 2011

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At the 25th Annual American Cinematheque tribute to Robert Downey Jr. friday night, Downey  praised his friend Mel Gibson and said he should be forgiven.

Robert Downey Jr., star of "Iron Man", accepted the American Cinematheque Award in Beverly Hills on October 14, 2011 for ...making a significant contribution to the art of the moving picture" and the actor used his time on stage to ask Hollywood to forgive Mel Gibson, 55.

"Unless you are without sin and if you are, you are in the wrong f---king industry you should forgive him and let him work again," Downey said after Gibson presented him with the award before a packed ballroom at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

During the presentation ceremony, Gibson talked about being warned about hiring Downey for "Air America" in 1990 because of Downey's troubled private life. Downey has always credited Gibson for being the first person who gave him a job during some of his years battling substance abuse.

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Julianne Hough, the former Dancing With The Stars regular, walked the red carpet like a Hollywood Veteran, Monday Night, October 3, 2011, to celebrate her first big movie role in "Footloose."

The remake revisits the small town of Bomont where dancing is banned, until a rebellious teen from out of town rolls in and shakes things up. While Kenny Wormland fills Kevin Bacon's 1984 role as Ren McCormack, Julianne Hough plays Ariel Moore, originally played by Lori Singer.

Hough, heated things up with wearing an ultra-chic, red organza top with a gathered neckline and long, sheer sleeves, and red high-waisted shorts, all by Tibi. The dancer and actress kept it simple and classy, opting to only accessorize with nude pumps, gold earrings and a large gold ring.

Other Celebrity attendees included Andie Macdowell, Victoria Justice, Ashley Tisdale and Seth Green among others. (Photos © 2011 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)

About the Film:

Writer/Director Craig Brewer (“Hustle & Flow,” “Black Snake Moan”) delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film, “Footloose.” Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out and Bomont’s local councilmen and the beloved Reverend Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid) responded by implementing ordinances that prohibit loud music and dancing. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister’s troubled daughter Ariel (Julianne Hough) in the process. "Footloose" is in theaters October 14, 2011

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the late Buddy Holly with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Buddy Holly would have been 75 years old had he not lost his life in a tragic plane crash on February 3, 1959.

Holly left a legacy of music for which he was honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony, held in front of the Capitol Records building at 1750 N. Vine Street, was attended by his widow Maria Elena Santiago, Phil Everly of the Everly brothers (close friends of Holly’s and played many shows together), Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon  (were inspired by Holly from the moment they formed their duo, and made Holly’s “True Love Ways” a worldwide hit), and actor Gary Busey, (played Holly in "The Buddy Holly Story." in 1978 and was later nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal).

In only 18 months, from when Buddy Holly and the Crickets hit the charts with their first release, “That’ll Be The Day,” to when he died in a tragic plane crash, Holly topped the charts with more than 27 Top 40 hits worldwide, with “That’ll Be The Day” going to No. 1. Even after his death, Holly went to No. 1 with “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore.” From rock to country to R&B, Holly’s songs have charted consistently for more than 50 years, a true testament to his music and his influence that continues to this day. Brian Wilson said it simply:  “Buddy Holly is unique…his music matters because it is timeless.”

Holly died on February 3, 1959, often referred to as “the day the music died.” But even in his short time, Buddy Holly changed the sound and look of rock 'n' roll forever, leaving a permanent standard that continues to influence artists all over the world.    


Buddy Holly Trivia per TV.com:

• Even though Buddy Holly is recognized as a legend in music, he never won a Grammy.
• Holly's hit, "Peggy Sue," was originally given the title of "Cindy Lou." However, Holly's drummer, Jerry Allison, asked Holly to rename it to Peggy Sue, in honor of his girlfriend and future wife, Peggy Sue Gerron.
• The Beatles got the idea of the name of their band from the name of Holly's band, The Crickets
• Buddy Holly died on February 3, 1959, in a plane crash, along with Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper.
• Don McLean's 1971 hit "American Pie" was inspired by and makes reference to the tragic plane crash which claimed Buddy’s life.
• In 1986, he was among the first group of stars to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame upon its formation.
• Buddy Holly married Maria Elena Santiago August 15, 1958.
• The music group The Hollies were named in honor of Buddy Holly.
• In the movie The Searchers John Wayne’s character repeatedly says, “That’ll Be the Day”. This phrase influenced Buddy to write the hit song of the same name.
• Teenagers Paul McCartney and John Lennon saw Buddy and the Crickets play in Liverpool in March of 1958 and often cited Holly as a primary influence on their music.
• Although his last name is legally “Holley” an early record contract had his name misspelled “Holly” and he continued to use this spelling throughout his career.

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