UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 01.17.08

Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds' marriage ends.

Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds are calling it quits just two weeks after their wedding. In a joint statement the pair tell People magazine they've decided to "forego a legal ceremony." The actor and film executive had a wedding ceremony near Bora Bora New Years Day, but because it was not in the U.S., it wasn't official. Edmonds and Murphy say they've now decided just to stay friends.

Jenna Bush is reportedly planning a spring wedding. Sources tell People magazine the President's daughter will marry Henry Hager on May 10. One source says the ceremony will take place at President Bush's Crawford, Texas Ranch. She's apparently already picked her bridesmaids. Bush and Hager were engaged last August.

The cast of "Mad Money" rang in the opening bell at the NASDAQ yesterday. Katie Holmes, Queen Latifah, and Diane Keaton were all in New York for the special occasion. It's all part of the promotion for their new film. "Mad Money" is about 3 federal reserve employees trying to steal money. It also stars Ted Danson and Adam Rothenberg. The movie hits theaters tomorrow.

"Atonement" is getting high praise from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. It grabbed 14 BAFTA nominations including best film, best lead actress for Keira Kightley and best actor for James McAvoy. The film's director Joe Wright and screenwriter Christopher Hampton also earned nods. The awards will be announced at a ceremony in London on February 10.

Stars are preparing for the release of a new sci-fi thriller. Lizzy Caplan and Jessica Lucas attended the LA premiere of their new film "Cloverfield" last night. Actress Lindsay Lohan also stepped out into the spotlight for the special screening. The movie is about a monster attack taking place in New York. "Cloverfield" is heading to theaters tomorrow.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 12.20.07

Josh Groban's new holiday album is the top selling release of the year. "Noel" beat out "High School Musical" for top sales in 2007. The Christmas CD has led Billboard's top 200 album chart for 4 weeks in a row. That's the first holiday CD to take the top spot for so long. This week, Alicia Key's "As I am" followed behind in second. And in third is the Eagles' "Long Road Out of Eden."

British singer Lily Allen is going to be a mom for the first time. She and boyfriend Chemical Brothers' band member Ed Simons are reportedly expecting. There's no word on when the baby is due. Allen and Simons first started dating in September. The singer's rep says they're thrilled wiith the news.

One magazine is reportedly paying big bucks for pictures of Jamie Lynn Spears' baby. TMZ.com says OK! Magazine is forking over a million dollars for the photos of her newborn. The 16-year-old actress and her mom confirmed her pregnancy to OK!. She's apparently 12 weeks along with her longtime boyfriend Casey Aldridge.

Queen Latifah is signing on to be a spokeswoman for Jenny Craig. The singer and actress is reportedly the most recent addition to the celebrity endorsements for the weight loss company. Valerie Bertinelli and Kirstie Allie are also part of the ad campaign. A spokesman for Jenny Craig says Queen Latifah will begin the program in January.

Denzel Washington's new film "The Great Debaters" is making its way to the big screen. The movie, starring and directed by Washington premiered in New York last night. The film's other stars like Forest Whitaker and Jurnee Smolett were there as well. Young star Denzel Whitaker was at the event as well. The drama, about a college debate team, hits most theaters December 25.