The latest celebrity news including Keanu Reeves topping the box office and
Hugh Jackman's new gig.

Keanu Reeves, an actor known for his offbeat movie choices, added another
unlikely box office hit to his collection with "The Day the Earth Stood
Still," a chart-topping remake of a 1951 sci-fi movie. The film, largely
ridiculed by critics, sold an estimated 31 million dollars (USD) worth of
tickets in the United States and Canada over the weekend. It was also the top
pick internationally, raking in another 39 million dollars (USD) from 90
markets.

After two weeks at No. 1 in North America, the holiday comedy "Four
Christmases" slipped to No. 2 with 13 million. The holiday comedy stars
Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon. The vampire romance "Twilight"
came in at No. 3. While the canine cartoon "Bolt" rounded out the
top four.

Australian actor Hugh Jackman was named as host of February's Oscars in a
departure from the tradition of picking U.S. comedians on Hollywood's most
prestigious night. The star of the romantic epic "Australia," has
hosted Broadway's Tony awards three times.

A judge has sentenced a man to two years in jail for offering to supply
drugs to troubled singer Amy Winehouse. He's the same guy who sold photos to a
newspaper showing Winehouse doing drugs.

John Russell for Reuters.