Charlize in Paris; Urban joins Grand Ole Opry

By Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY

Posted April 11, 2012

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Charlize Theron poses prior to the screening of the trailer of 'Prometheu's by director Ridley Scott in Paris on Wednesday. (Credit: By Francois Mori, AP)

Namaste.

Charlize Theron walked the red carpet in Paris Tuesday night to help promote Prometheus, the sci-fi movie from Ridley Scott opening in June. In London on Tuesday, Scott expressed frustration at the MPAA's seemingly random approach to ratings, reports IndieWire.com, saying he wanted Prometheus to get a rating "that allows it to make as much money as possible. I know the importance of that. When a big film fails, it's disastrous for all of us." But he also blasted some of the "films this year that have got PG-13 ratings-aait's absolutely (effing) ludicrous. So MPAA, get your house in order."

And in other news:

Keith Urban was invited Tuesday night to join the Grand Ole Opry. The induction will take place Saturday. ... Is Madonna's new album a massive commercial failure? ... Deborah Norville says the morning show wars are not just about "chicks" duking it out. ... New Reese Witherspoonbaby bump photos are out. ... George Clooney is hosting an Obama fundraiser. Ticket price: $40,000. ... Jessica Simpson's former love, Dallas QB Tony Romo, and his wife have welcomed a baby boy. ... Jay Lenoembarrassed Josh Hutcherson Tuesday night, showing The Hunger Games star's opening pitch fail in Cleveland. ... Did you hear that one of life's great mysteries may have been solved? The Simpsons live in Springfield, Ore. ...