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Mickey Rourke Reveals Details On Abusive Childhood & The Friends Who Saved Him

With an Oscar nomination on his resume and a plum role in the upcoming “Iron Man 2,” life is looking up for Mickey Rourke – but the actor hasn’t forgotten about the rocky road he’s traveled to get here.

Khloe & Lamar’s Wild Wedding Weekend Continues 

Khloe Kardashian and NBA star fiance Lamar Odom are making their wedding weekend one to remember.

The couple, who are set to tie the knot on Sunday, were spotted at celeb hotspot Playhouse Hollywood on Friday night, toasting with tequila and dancing.

Mickey Rourke: Sports Helped My Career Comeback

Mickey Rourke blames himself for being out of spotlight for over a decade but says his early interest in sports gave him a spirit that allowed him to pick himself up.

Eliza Dushku: ‘I Eat What I Kill’

As the “Active” Echo on FOX’s “Dollhouse,” Eliza Dushku is thrown into different harrowing situations each week, ones that require both skill and strength to get out of. And in real life, the actress is almost as tough as her imprintable character, having once taken down an hefty four-legged animal.

Comic-Con: ‘Iron Man 2’ Scenes Revealed, ‘True Blood’ Launching Beverage 

It was another action-packed Saturday at the San Diego Comic-Con, as “Iron Man 2” stars Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle and Sam Rockwell, along with director Jon Favreau, took to Hall H to showcase their super-sequel.

Jon Favreau Excited To Bring ‘Iron Man 2’ To Comic-Con

“Iron Man 2” director Jon Favreau told Access Hollywood shooting on the next installment of his exoskeleton super hero series has wrapped and he’s pumped to attend this weekend’s Comic-Con in San Diego.

First Look: Mickey Rourke As Whiplash In ‘Iron Man 2’

Paramount has released the first peek at Mickey Rourke as Whiplash, and he’s geared up to wreak havoc for Tony Stark in “Iron Man 2”

The actor is seen sporting a partial exoskeleton with a power pack on his chest reminiscent of Iron Man’s own.

Jennifer Aniston Tops Pet-Friendly Poll

Jennifer Aniston was voted the most trustworthy possible pet-sitter in a poll on AOL’s Paw Nation.

The “Marley & Me” star won 70% of the vote from animal lovers, who also voted on a number of categories including favorite celebrity animal. (Lassie, narrowly beating out Snoopy)

ROLL CALL: Brad Pitt’s Secret To Freshening Up On The Go: Baby Wipes

Plus, Lady GaGa wants to join forces with The Jonas Brothers. Shawn Johnson’s “Dancing With the Stars” trophy needs some glue! And Evan Rachel Wood spotted getting cozy with Shane West!

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Mickey Rourke To Get Gangster In ‘Mona Lisa’ 

Mickey Rourke will star in a remake of the 1986 gangster film, “Mona Lisa,” Variety reported.

The “Wrestler” actor will play an ex-con who serves as chauffeur for a high-class escort, a role Eva Green is reportedly in talks for.

ROLL CALL: ‘Iron Man 2’ Director: ‘Rourke Does Not Disappoint’

Plus, who did Zac Efron call when Kate Winslet was unavailable for his viral video?

Why does Nikki Blonsky think she can relate to “American Idol’s” Adam Lambert?

And, will “Twilight’s” Kristen Stewart sing in the upcoming Joan Jett movie?

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Robert Downey Jr. Suits Up As ‘Iron Man 2’ Starts Filming

Robert Downey Jr. is officially back in the superhero business.

Production started Wednesday on “Iron Man 2,” the sequel to his 2008 blockbuster about the Marvel Comics character.