Beyonce stretches herself as actress, plays singer in new Clint Eastwood movie.

Mr. Eastwood is currently in the midst of directing a biopic of J. Edgar Hoover, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, but he's already lining up his next project; a remake (of a remake, of a remake) of A Star Is Born.  The oft-told tale revolves around a rising female star, a fading male star, love, and, one presumes, tears.  The female star, as you may have guessed, will be played by Miss Beyonce Knowles, and a male star has yet to be announced.  Call me crazy, but how about DiCaprio?  Or will Scorsese be expecting him home after Clint's done with him?

Full disclosure:  Despite my prodigious film knowledge, I've yet to see any version of A Star Is Born, which has previously been directed by heavyweights William Wellman, George Cukor, and Frank Pierson.  Beyonce's role has been previously filled by Janet Gaynor, Judy Garland, and Barbara Streisand.  It's unknown at this time what type of music will be featured;  Eastwood is a big jazz and blues aficionado, so it may be in that world, or it could be R&B.  Time will tell.

Via Entertainment Weekly

And thanks to friend and confidant, Jersey Shore's Nick Fries for the heads-up!