Los Angeles, CA (WFN) -- The stakes are being evened out for the next edition of the ABC reality series, "The Bachelor." This time, the 25 chosen bachelorettes will choose from two eligible bachelors. In addition, two of the women will be former contestants looking for a new chance at love. "The Bachelor's" season premiere is September 22.

LOS ANGELES -- Sean Astin is trading his hobbit feet for combat boots in his next role. Astin is lending his voice to "Men Of Valor," a video game set during the Vietnam war that will be released October 26. Astin will play Pat "Mouth" Hodges, a radio man who calls in fire and artillery support.

HOLLYWOOD -- Charlize Theron is following her monster success in "Monster" by starring as animated sci-fi character "Aeon Flux" in an upcoming film. However, insiders are warning Theron not to follow in the steps of fellow Oscar winner Halle Berry, who capitalized on her "Monster's Ball" award by playing comic book character "Catwoman" in this summer's biggest bomb.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Could Patti LaBelle unseat Joan Rivers as the next jewelry queen of TV shopping? The "New Attitude" singer will launch a line of sterling silver baubles August 31 on HSN.

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