New York - Legendary British rockers The Police will cap their reunion tour with a final concert this summer in New York. Announcing the final gig, frontman Sting, guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland also pledged to make a lasting contribution to New York by donating 1 million dollars to a city programme that aims to plant 1 million trees by 2017.
"We have a long history here," Sting said. "We wanted to leave a gift with our last performance that would keep on giving year after year, decade after decade - the gift of trees does do that."
The Police split up in 1984, but reunited for an anniversary tour last year. They said details about the date, venue and tickets for the final show will be released soon. Proceeds will benefit public television.
"We kicked off our very first American tour at CBGB's in 1978, and this summer, 30 years later, our journey will come full circle as we play our final show here in New York City," the group said in a statement.
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Ellen Page to play Jane Eyre
Los Angeles - Oscar nominated Canadian newcomer Ellen Page is set to play one of English literature's most famous characters, the eponymous heroine of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, Variety reported Wednesday.
The movie featuring the Juno star will be made in conjunction with the BBC and is scheduled to start filming in the autumn.
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Star's line up for Queen of the South
Los Angeles - The English adaptation of the Spanish bestseller Queen of the South (La reina del sur) has attracted Eva Mendes, Josh Hartnett and Ben Kingsley, according to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday.
Based on a book by Spanish author-journalist Arturo Perez Reverte the story tracks a Mexican woman who escapes to Spain after her drug- runner boyfriend is murdered. Teresa becomes the reigning drug smuggler in Spain, bent on avenging her lover.
The female-driven action movie is set to shoot in Mexico and Spain starting September.
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CSI star Gary Dourdan charged with drug crimes
Los Angeles - CSI star Gary Dourdan was charged Wednesday with felony drug possession following his April 28 arrest in Palm Springs, prosecutors said.
Three felony charges were filed for possession of heroin, cocaine and ecstasy. Dourdan's arraignment is set for May 28.
"If convicted, Dourdan faces a probation term and could be required to complete a drug treatment program," said Michael Jeandron, a representative for the Riverside County district attorney. "If he completes it, the charges will be dismissed."
In a statement, Dourdan, 41, said, "Obviously I am embarrassed to find myself in this situation, and I am profoundly grateful to everyone for their support."
