Michael Madsen Says The Oscars Are Too "Boring"

I chatted to Michael Madsen last night at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

Most of us will be glued to the TV this Sunday for the Oscars but Hollywood A-lister Michael Madsen has admitted he won't be tuning in to watch the Academy Awards this weekend.

The movie star was in Dublin this week attending the screening of Resevoir Dogs for the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival and said that he thinks the show has gone down the drain.

I chatted with the talented actor on the red carpet and he revealed that he isn't a fan of the Oscars anymore. When asked if he had any favourites for this weekend's awards he said:

"I'm just glad I'm not there. I just think the Oscars have got kind of boring. I like Meryl Streep in that Margaret Thatcher movie (Iron Lady), that was a hands down winner but I think the Oscars have lost it. Maybe it's the times we live in, but I just like independent films and there's not many of them being made because it's so hard to get financing for these things."

Michael enjoyed dinner with Al Pacino last night

Meanwhile Michael spoke about his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house with our very own Georgia Salpa. The actor said he is so glad to be out of the reality series.

 "I'm so glad Big Brother is over with. It was kind of a mind-altering experience. I'm not sorry that I did it but I'm glad it's over. It was all about trying to get people to lose their minds but it didn't work with me.

 "You have to remember it's all edited. They look for a story line with each person and they cut it that way, but that's not necessarily how it went."

Michael is best know for his role as Mr Blonde in Resevoir Dogs

The successful star also admitted he had no idea what Georgia was up to and said he hasn't spoken to any of his celebrity housemates.

But Michael says he would consider doing another reality show but he's in no rush to get himself back on another series.

"I don't know it would depend on what it was. I know more about it now than I did, it's such a crazy thing to do though, you really have to have yourself together to be on a show like that and not turn into a nut, I'm definitely glad I'm over with it."

After attending the festival last night Michael then headed to Michelin star restaurant Chapter One where he met up with acting legend Al Pacino. The pair have remained close since they filmed Donnie Brasco back in 1997.

Celebrity Big Brother Star Pulls Out Of The Series!

Talk about last second changes!

Channel 5 were apparently in panic mode today after one of their biggest Celebs decided not to enter the Big Brother house!

The reality series is set to launch on Channel 5 tomorrow night. However, sources claim that one of the biggest names set to be filmed 23/7 has done a u-turn and cancelled their contract.

A source revealed everyone is shocked:

"No-one saw this coming. The star that has quit was well up for Big Brother because of what it would do for their career. Now they have walked out. It's a big shock and has caused a massive headache for everyone."

The new Big Brother House

Producers have now been forced to return to their "wishlist" in order to replace the mystery star.An insider added that staff are franticly trying to find a replacement:

"It was a bolt out of the blue. This star was really on board and very excited about going into the house. Then all of a sudden they had a change of heart. They have missed out on a golden telly opportunity."

Among the famous faces tipped to enter the house tomorrow is Pamela Anderson, Kerry Katona, JEDWARD and The Only Way Is Essex star Amy Childs.

Well at least the insider said a "star" has quit, meaning Jedward are still in! Pity we won't be able to watch the show in Ireland.

Jedward Getting 1 Million To Appear On Celebrity Big Brother!!

Is there anything that these guys can't do?

Dublin twins John and Edward Grimes, aka Jedward, are set to pocket £500,000 each to appear on this year's Celebrity Big Brother. The show that made stars like Chantelle Houghton famous, is set to be revived by Channel 5 this summer.

After being axed from the X Factor the 19-year-old brothers have become multi-millionaires, while the shows winner, Joe McEldry has lost his recording contract and has moved back into his parents house! OUCH!!

A source revealed that the singing duo are over the moon with the new deal: "The lads can’t believe their luck – a cool half a million each."

And apparently Channel 5 bosses have a “wishlist” of stars that they want for the comeback show. The list includes: Charlie Sheen, Imogen Thomas, Wayne Rooney, call girl Helen Wood and former Harrods boss Mohamed Fayed.

Imogen Thomas and Ireland's own Top Model Georgia Salpa may be on the show!

I think they are dreaming there, with dropping names like Sheen and Rooney, that would never happen. But sources have already been saying that Imogen will take the job, and I've been hearing whispers myself that Ireland's own Top Model Georgia Salpa may have been offered a spot. Throw Calum Best in there, and now it gets interesting! So three Irish stars may be on this summers show!

Jedward have gained some extra fans since representing Ireland in this years Eurovison Contest, and caused some controversy when John apparently snogged German singer Lena.

Their most recent single 'Lipstick' shot up the charts all over Europe, and now it looks like their names will be on everyone's lips once again!

Do you think this will be a good move for them? Remember what happened to Jade Goody when she went back on the show, her career was ruined!