Troubled star Charlie Sheen says he can't wait to see Ashton Kutcher take over his leading man spot on sitcom Two and a Half Men.
The 45-year-old actor, who was fired from the programme earlier this year following a dispute with producers, is convinced that his successor can make the show great, Daily Express reported.
"Ashton looks like a movie star, (he's got) great comedic timing, tons of charm; He's just got the package for keeping this thing moving forward... It's a different show," Sheen said.
The show will make its comeback on television in September.
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore have thrown a party for the cast and crew of Two and a Half Men.
The 33-year-old actor - who has replaced Charlie Sheen in the sitcom following him being fired from his role as Charlie Harper earlier this year - and his 48-year-old wife pleased everyone by holding the bash in the back room of West Hollywood club Troubadour after Ashton's first day of shooting wrapped on Friday (05.08.11).
The Punk'd star is also said to have won over his workmates with his positive attitude.
A source told UsMagazine.com: "Ashton and Demi were both cute together and friendly with everyone. Everybody is loving Ashton on the set. He's really coming off like a cool low maintenance guy, and with everything that went down with Charlie everyone is breathing a sigh of relief.
"He jokes with the crew, has no tantrums, he comes in well studied in his lines - it's such a nice change. So far there have been no issues and everyone is really happy with how it's working out. Nobody is missing Charlie right now."
Ashton will play a broken hearted internet billionaire named Walden Schmidt who will buy Charlie Harper's luxurious beachfront condominium after a number of buyers - including a selection of celebrity guest stars - view the property.
The first episode will open with Charlie's funeral.
Charlie Sheen is planning to throw a viewing party to watch his character's exit from hit sitcom Two And A Half Men when the episode is broadcast next month (Sep11).
The troubled actor was fired from the show earlier this year (11) and he will be replaced by Ashton Kutcher when the new season hits the small screen in September (11).
TV bosses have reportedly killed off his character Charlie Harper and plan to acknowledge his exit by staging a funeral in the first episode of the new series, with cameo appearances from John Stamos and Jenny MCCarthy, who played one of Sheen's onscreen girlfriends.
Sheen has now revealed he is looking forward to watching the episode when it is broadcast and will be hosting a viewing party at his home cinema.
He tells Tmz, "I will be watching my fake funeral, attended by my fake ex-girlfriends, from my very, very real movie theatre, with my very real hotties in tow."
The new season of Two and a Half Men kicks off on 19 September (11).
We saw the questionable, half-naked photo of Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones alongside new Two and a Half Men castmember Ashton Kutcher, but that wasn't enough.
We wanted to really know just how well Kutcher would fit into the natural order among the Men.
Well, here's a good start: Kutcher taking Sheen's place in the show's trademark crooning-before-a-curtain shot.
Looks like actor Ashton Kutcher is ready to break boundaries with Two and a Half Men, which once......
Ashton Kutcher's n*de poster for popular sit-com Two and a Half Men has failed to create the buzz it was expected to. It features a possibly n*de Kutcher along with other n*de co-stars Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones and the critics are not amused.
"Hands up right now: Which red-blooded American women out there never ever want to see Jon Cryer naked? How about his young Two and a Half Men costar, Angus T. Jones?" writes TL Stanley in AdWeek. "No. I repeat, NO."
"The human body is a beautiful thing, and it should be noted that often times Ashton Kutcher's human body is a very beautiful thing," writes Richard Lawson on Gawker. "But that does not mean I want to see him standing next to the naked cadavers of Angus T. Beefburger (or whatever) and Jon Cryer. ... I just do not like CBS doing a terrible gross poster for its terrible gross show."
There is one thing, at least, to be happy about: That this campaign started after, not before, Charlie Sheen left the show. "We do NOT need to see Charlie Sheen naked … even if it's only implied," writes Perez Hilton.
But not everyone is disgusted: "Jones sure doesn't look that little anymore. Does he even qualify as a 'Half' anymore?" writes Sheri Reed on The Stir. But don't worry, she's not lusting after the nearly-18-year-old child star, she just thinks it's "adorable" how grown-up he looks.
Hollywood hell raiser Charlie Sheen is set to star in a rap video. Sheen, 45, who was axed from Two and a Half Men earlier this year due to his erratic behaviour and turbulent personal life, was subsequently replaced by Ashton Kutcher.
The actor is said to be planning a TV comeback in a show based on Jack Nicholson's 2003 movie Anger Management and has returned to acting with a role in a video for his rapper pals Simon Rex and Brother Marquis, reported Daily Star online.
Sheen, who portrays the role of a grouchy fast food restaurant manager, will be seen chastising the pair as a restaurant manager in the promo for Steak and Mashed Potatoes.
Christopher Ashton Kutcher born February 7, 1978, best known asAshton Kutcher, is an American actor, producer, former fashion model and comedian, best known for his portrayal of Michael Kelso in the Fox sitcom That '70s Show. He also created, produced and hosted Punk'd, and played lead roles in the Hollywood films Dude, Where's My Car?, Just Married, The Butterfly Effect, The Guardian, and What Happens in Vegas. He is also the producer and co-creator of the supernatural TV show Room 401 and the reality TVshow Beauty and the Geek. Ashton Kutcher was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Larry Kutcher, a factory worker, and Diane (née Finnegan), a Procter & Gamble employee. He is of part Irish Ancestryon his mother's side. Ashton Kutcherwas raised in aConservative Roman Catholic family, with an older sister, Tausha, and a fraternal twin, Michael, who had a heart transplant when the brothers were young children. Ashton Kutcher attended Washington High School in Cedar Rapids for his freshman year before his family moved to Homestead, Iowa, where he attended Clear Creek Amana High School. In a 2010 interview on Late Night with David Letterman, Ashton Kutcher claimed to be an all-state linebacker who averaged 15 tackles per game in high school. According to a former coach, however, Ashton Kutcher played sparingly as a wide receiver on a team that won only two games in his entire high school football career. Ashton Kutcheralso appeared in school plays.
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Ashton Kutcher's brother suffering from cardiomyopathy caused his home life to become increasingly stressful. He has stated that "I didn't want to come home and find more bad news about my brother" and "kept myself so busy that I didn't allow myself to feel". Ashton Kutcher admitted that during adolescence, he contemplated committing suicide. At thirteen, he attempted to jump from a Cedar Rapids hospital balcony, with his father intervening in the incident. Ashton Kutcher's home life worsened as his parents divorced when he was sixteen. During his senior year, he broke into his high school at midnight with his cousin in an attempt to steal money; he was arrested leaving the scene. Ashton Kutcher was convicted of third-degree burglary and sentenced to three years' probation and 180 hours of community service.Ashton Kutcher stated that although the experience "straightened him out", he lost his girlfriend and anticipated college Scholarships, and he was ostracized at school and in his community.
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Ashton Kutcher enrolled at the University of Iowa in August 1996, where his planned major was biochemical engineering, motivated by the desire to find a cure for his brother's heart ailment. At college, Ashton Kutcher was kicked out of his apartment for being too "noisy" and "wild". Ashton Kutcher stated, "I thought I knew everything but I didn't have a clue. I was partying, and I woke up many mornings not knowing what I had done the night before. I played way too hard. I am amazed I am not dead." To Earn Money for his tuition, Ashton Kutcher worked as a college summer hire in the cereal department for the General Mills plant in Cedar Rapids, and sometimes donated blood for money.
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During his time at UI he was approached by a scout at a bar called "The Airliner" in Iowa City and was recruited to enter the "Fresh Faces of Iowa" modeling competition. After placing first, he dropped out of college and won a trip to New York City to the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Convention. Following his stay in New York City, Ashton Kutcher returned to Cedar Rapids before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
Christopher Ashton Kutcher born February 7, 1978, best known asAshton Kutcher, is an American actor, producer, former fashion model and comedian, best known for his portrayal of Michael Kelso in the Fox sitcom That '70s Show. He also created, produced and hosted Punk'd, and played lead roles in the Hollywood films Dude, Where's My Car?, Just Married, The Butterfly Effect, The Guardian, and What Happens in Vegas. He is also the producer and co-creator of the supernatural TV show Room 401 and the reality TVshow Beauty and the Geek. Ashton Kutcher was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Larry Kutcher, a factory worker, and Diane (née Finnegan), a Procter & Gamble employee. He is of part Irish Ancestryon his mother's side. Ashton Kutcherwas raised in a Conservative Roman Catholic family, with an older sister, Tausha, and a fraternal twin, Michael, who had a heart transplant when the brothers were young children. Ashton Kutcher attended Washington High School in Cedar Rapids for his freshman year before his family moved to Homestead, Iowa, where he attended Clear Creek Amana High School. In a 2010 interview on Late Night with David Letterman, Ashton Kutcher claimed to be an all-state linebacker who averaged 15 tackles per game in high school. According to a former coach, however, Ashton Kutcher played sparingly as a wide receiver on a team that won only two games in his entire high school football career. Ashton Kutcheralso appeared in school plays.
Ashton Kutcher Wallpapers
Ashton Kutcher's brother suffering from cardiomyopathy caused his home life to become increasingly stressful. He has stated that "I didn't want to come home and find more bad news about my brother" and "kept myself so busy that I didn't allow myself to feel". Ashton Kutcher admitted that during adolescence, he contemplated committing suicide. At thirteen, he attempted to jump from a Cedar Rapids hospital balcony, with his father intervening in the incident. Ashton Kutcher's home life worsened as his parents divorced when he was sixteen. During his senior year, he broke into his high school at midnight with his cousin in an attempt to steal money; he was arrested leaving the scene. Ashton Kutcher was convicted of third-degree burglary and sentenced to three years' probation and 180 hours of community service.Ashton Kutcher stated that although the experience "straightened him out", he lost his girlfriend and anticipated college Scholarships, and he was ostracized at school and in his community.
Ashton Kutcher Wallpapers
Ashton Kutcher enrolled at the University of Iowa in August 1996, where his planned major was biochemical engineering, motivated by the desire to find a cure for his brother's heart ailment. At college, Ashton Kutcher was kicked out of his apartment for being too "noisy" and "wild". Ashton Kutcher stated, "I thought I knew everything but I didn't have a clue. I was partying, and I woke up many mornings not knowing what I had done the night before. I played way too hard. I am amazed I am not dead." To Earn Money for his tuition, Ashton Kutcher worked as a college summer hire in the cereal department for the General Mills plant in Cedar Rapids, and sometimes donated blood for money.
Ashton Kutcher Wallpapers
During his time at UI he was approached by a scout at a bar called "The Airliner" in Iowa City and was recruited to enter the "Fresh Faces of Iowa" modeling competition. After placing first, he dropped out of college and won a trip to New York City to the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Convention. Following his stay in New York City, Ashton Kutcher returned to Cedar Rapids before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
Before they were rich and famous, many notable public figures were just regular college students. Though some celebrities skipped or never finished college others pursued degrees and studied subjects that may surprise you.
Forest Whitaker
If Forest Whitaker wasn’t an award-winning actor, he would probably be performing this classic art form which he studied at the home of the Trojans.
Jennifer Garner
In her years at a small liberal arts university, Jennifer Garner studied a challenging subject before switching her major to drama. Unlike her famous husband, who majored in this subject, Garner completed her bachelor’s degree.
Michael Jordan
There’s more to "His Airness" than swishes and slam dunks. In addition to his basketball credentials, Jordan has a degree from a high-ranking public university.
Weird Al
Long before the king of musical parodies rapped "White and Nerdy" he was learning a more structured skill at this California university.
Aston Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher has a new steady gig , but if things don’t work out he may want to finish what he started at the University of Iowa before dropping out to pursue modeling.
The troubled actor was fired from the sitcom and replaced by Ashton Kutcher after feuding with creator Chuck Lorre and bosses have reportedly decided to use the final scenes he shot as bad boy Charlie Harper - which see him and his stalker Rose leaving for the airport to catch a flight to the French capital - to explain his character's absence when the show returns.
Sources close to the production told gossip website TMZ there are no plans to kill Harper off in a plane crash but instead it will be revealed he has decided to relocate to Paris.
After landing a role in the sitcom - where he will work with co-stars Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones - Ashton claimed he felt like he had "won the lottery".
He said: "I've never probably in my 13 years in show business received more phone calls and emails from people congratulating me on this job.
"You'd almost think I won the lottery or something, which I kind of did. I've got the best job in showbusiness, and I am ecstatic about that."
Charlie Sheen, who initially mocked Ashton Kutcher about replacing him on 'Two and a Half Men,' has now congratulated the former 'That ''70s Show' star on winning the role.
"#Winning Congrats to the cast & crew ... CBS & WB ...! My best to @aplusk!! The show must go on ... You got the right guy! c" News.com.au quoted Sheen as tweeting on Friday.
Kutcher also responded complimenting the former star of the US hit show.
"Thank[s] man. Always been a fan, always will be! BTW you were ''born big''," the 'Dude' star replied.
Kutcher is expected to join the CBS sitcom's ninth season as a new character alongside co-stars Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones and others.
Just when Charlie thought he ended the show "Two & A Half Men" for good, Warner Brothers made the announcement this Friday and guess who's replacing Mr. Tiger Blood himself?
Yup, and Charlie already has something to say about it.
"Kutcher is a sweetheart and a brilliant comedic performer ... Oh wait, so am I!!"
Charlie continues, taking a shot at the show, saying, "Enjoy the show America. Enjoy seeing a 2.0 in the demo every Monday, WB." Essentially, Charlie is saying the age group that supported him is going to tune out.
Charlie adds,
"Enjoy planet Chuck, Ashton. There is no air, laughter, loyalty, or love there."
Of course, Charlie is referring to his nemesis, "Men" creator and Executive Producer Chuck Lorre.
Ashton Kutcher paid a little homage to Charlie Sheen in the official, just-released "Two and a Half Men" press release, saying,
"I can't replace Charlie Sheen but I'm going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of people."
Sounds like things could possibly get interesting with Ashton on the show now. What a curve ball!
In case you forgot, check out these links below to refresh your memory of how Charlie's madness unfolded...
As TMZ first reported, Ashton threatened legal war last week -- claiming Vivid Entertainment was exploiting his good name to peddle Brittney Jones' sex tape ... and he'd unleash hell on them if they continued to associate him with it.
Ashton Kutcher's legal threats didn't scare the XXX company planning to release a sex tape featuring a woman who claims she slept with the actor -- in fact, the porn co. is totally blowing him off.
Now, Vivid Entertainment fired off their own letter -- claiming it ain't their fault if Ashton's reputation takes a beating over his alleged relationship with Brittney Jones ... because they didn't start that rumor ... in fact, it's old news.
In the letter, Vivid denies any wrongdoing whatsoever -- calling Ashton's legal chest-puffing completely "without merit."
As news of Brittany Murphy’s death reached media outlets, many of Brittany’s coworkers, friends and fans took to Twitter to mourn the young star and remember her warmly. Alicia Silverstone, Brittany’s costar in Clueless, spoke to People Magazine about Brittany, saying “I always felt connected to her as we shared a very special experience in our lives together. I feel love in my heart for her – and hope she is at peace. This is truly sad.”
Alicia also said that though they “didn’t stay in close touch over the years” she was still “so saddened to hear this news. I loved working with Brittany. She was so talented, so warm, and so sweet.” Others chimed in on Twitter:
Following Sunday’s shocking death of actress Brittany Murphy at age 32, her friends and admirers in Hollywood are sharing their grief and memories on Twitter and elsewhere.
Brittany's Ex, Ashton Kutcher said:
"2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine," Ashton wrote on his Twitter page. "My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon."
Ashton, whose romance with Murphy blossomed on the set of the comedy Just Married, added a special note to Brit herself, which really mad me tear...
"See you on the other side kid," he wrote in a separate post.
Other celebs also said their peace...
Lindsay Lohan:“My deepest condolences go out to all of Brittany Murphy’s loved ones& may she rest in peace….She was a great talent w/a beautiful soul xo”
Kim Kardashian:
“I am in shock that [Brittany] Murphy has died! Clueless is my all time favorite movie. My prayers go out to her family & husband”
Khloe Kardashian: “OMG!!!! This is horrible news when anyone passes. I’m so sorry for her family. Send prayers out please!”
Jessica Simpson:“Brittany Murphy was an incredible ray of Light to so many people. Her smile was contagious. My prayers are with her family and loved ones.”
Russel Simmons: “I met Brittany murphy before her star rose its tough to find peace in fame. I wish her peace and happiness in her next lifetime”
Alyssa Milano:“[Brittany] and I did a USO Tour together in 2003. [Love] She was a sweet soul, with a lot of talent and heart.”
Hilary Duff:“RIP Brittany Murphy forever in our hearts”
Fred Durst: “What a sweet human being. My prayers are with her friends and family.”
Film critic Roger Ebert: “She had a genuine quality.”
Jeff Bowler, who produced the just-released film Across the Hall co-starring Murphy, tells UsMagazine.com: “It’s truly a tragedy what happened. She was a great person with a huge heart.”
It's pretty clear that Brittany was loved and respected by many in the Hollywood community, and it’s nice to such respectful tributes to her life and work. [As I said previously, I was and still am a big fan of hers and watch the movies she was in because of her! She is also a young women close to my age and it's just heart breaking]
Meanwhile, others haven’t been so kind or respectful.Perez Hilton’s initial report on Brittany’s death read...
“People just don’t typically die at 32 of natural causes!!!!!!! Absolutely devastating. Especially because this comes as no surprise! We, and those who knew Brittany personally, saw this coming. That does not make this any less horrible.”
Many news agencies are going through their archival footage of Brittany, and it’s pretty much established that her last public appearance was for the opening of Tt Collection’s Pop-Up shop in Los Angeles. Many outlets described her appearance at the time as “emaciated” or “bony.”
In her last appearance/ interview, Brittany shared concerns about her frail frame.
"I am a bit thinner now than what I would like to be," Murphy, 32, admitted to Fox News' just 2 ½ weeks before her death on Sunday.
For years there has been rumors of her having an eating disorder and drug problems that she denied. She was quick to credit her workout routine...
"I was a ballerina for a long time...I still take ballet lessons now - what it does to your body is incredible."
She also said she wanted to have a baby in the new year, saying “As far as having a New Year’s resolution, I’d love to have a child next year. But that’s kind of a large one!” She also described herself as “very blessed to have a really great loving husband. … I spend more time with my family than anyone else in the world.”
[Really sad....]
Unfortunately, Brit appears to be quite thin in the video; her eyes also seem dilated. And while she's articulate, something just seems to be... off. It's kind of hard to explain—and not entirely appropriate to speculate in more than a general sense—so we'll let you watch and decide for yourself.
