New York, NY (WFN) -- What's the best performance of a bad ass? According to "Maxim" magazine, it's Al Pacino's performance of Tony Montana in the 1983 film, "Scarface." Other great movie badasses include Sarah Connor, Linda Hamilton's character in "The Terminator," and Bruce Lee in "Enter The Dragon."

LONDON -- It's not easy being Blaine. The British tabloid, "The Sun," reports that magician David Blaine is on the verge of quitting his 40-day isolation in a box suspended over the Thames River in London because he's having breathing problems and palpitations.

LOS ANGELES -- "Maverick" star James Garner is joining "8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter" to help the show make a transition after the death of star John Ritter. According to the "Hollywood Reporter," Garner will play the father of Katey Sagal's character, who helps the family get over the death of its patriarch.

LOS ANGELES -- "Clothes Off Our Back," an auction of clothes the stars wore to this year's Emmy awards has just closed, bringing in $113,000 for charity. The highest-seller was Jennifer Aniston's vintage Halston gown, which went for $20,000. Also selling for big bucks: Courtney Cox Arquette's Carolina Herrera gown ($5,101) and Jennifer Garner's dress by Narciso Rodriguez ($4,275).

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