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Rose McGowan leads a "charmed life," but she's far from your typical A-list star.

The 39-year-old opened up to omg! in a candid interview over a couple glasses of Apothic Rosé wine at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City and dished about everything from redecorating homes to her obsession with pasta and Taco Bell.

No joke: she can recite her Taco Bell take-out order on command – "Taco Fresca and Bean and Cheese Burrito, no onions, add sour cream, two dollars and 46 cents at the window, thank you" – and enjoy a couple glasses of wine on a Friday night, just like the next girl.

  Since we're toasting with wine, you obviously like to drink it, right?
Rosé is actually primarily what I do drink. I’ll drink it all season, so what’s great about this Apothic Rosé, is that it’s cool that they’re calling it after me – just kidding – but it’s a limited edition… so it makes it kind of extra special.

Are you a two-glass wine girl?
I’m a two-glass girl.

After two glasses, there's a chance that one makes bad decisions…
Well, after two glasses, then there’s another decision. If you get to the third glass, then you have a bad decision of getting to the next glass, and then you have a bad, bad day the next day. I get hung over really easily.

Have you ever made a bad decision after drinking wine?
I’ve noticed that my IQ goes down about 10 to 15 points with each glass of wine. So if we go past two, yeah. I think everyone’s kissed somebody that you really regret, right? Then you see them the next day or, for me, get a photo with someone, and you’re like, what was I thinking? Oh my god. That’s definitely [the worst]. I don’t have beer goggles, but you can have wine goggles. I’m not a beer girl.

Why not beer?
It’s not classy. It’s just not. I just feel like it’s not chic.

We're talking about booze, but what about food? Do you ever cook for anyone?
I do. I only know how to make pasta, though, because I grew up in Italy. I probably eat pasta five or six days a week, like usually before I go to bed. And somehow I don’t gain weight.

That’s pretty impressive.
I think growing up in Italy, you just metabolize it differently and you just get used to it. Last night I had a huge bowl of pasta at the hotel and then passed out. I could live on pasta.

Let's talk fashion -- what is chic in your opinion?
I think not caring. I care about things I care about, but I mean, not caring what others think.

Rose McGowan recently became a blonde

You're always switching up your hair color. Which one is your fave?
I probably get the most response when I have really long, pretty, dark hair. I still consider myself, like I have dark hair. It’s tricky, because my boyfriend only likes brunette … In Los Angeles, you’re told that you have to look approachable and palatable, and I realize that I scare all those men anyway. Screw them – I do what I want.

What’s your favorite restaurant right now?
I like Sushi Nozawa, and then I like Jan’s Diner, which is right next to my favorite Taco Bell on Beverly Boulevard by La Cienega. I eat really high-end food and then Taco Bell.

We know you like real estate. Does Ginnifer Goodwin really live in your old house?
Well, actually Rachel Bilson bought it from me. Then Busy Philipps bought it from her. And then Ginnifer lives there now. It’s like only actresses live there. It’s really funny. It's my house that I bought and restored.

Each of you has such a unique sense of style…
Probably. It was funny when I sold it, since it was the first house I totally restored. The night that it closed, I had nightmares that Rachel Bilson went to Pottery Barn and put in purple velvet curtains.

Do you like to buy houses and redecorate them?
I do. I restore 1920s houses primarily. I’ve done four so far.

How would you describe your style?
Well, now my house is from 1961, and it’s all very ‘70s. It’s very Halston. It’s kind of a rebirth. I went through a big breakup and some other stuff, and I just needed a total and complete change. It's kind of like I wanted Palm Springs in L.A., but I wanted it with like a real ‘70s chic French and Italian sensibility, not ‘70s American. The 1970s Italian and French [style] is very money.

Source: Yahoo! omg!

Few weeks delaying could be a big matter as the action-crime film credits few major actors returning from the first film, Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez will return to spice up in Machete Kills. Other major newcomers will also be credited such as, Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen, Sofia Vergara, Vanessa Hudgens, Amber Heard, and more. Also the former Spy Kids actress, Alexa Vega, will also take part in the film. The film also marks the pop singer debut as an actress, Lady GaGa.

Danny Trejo returns to headline the film as ex-Federal agent called Machete, who is recruited by the US government to take down an arm dealer who has plan to launch a weapon into space.

The film continues to be directed and written by Robert Rodriguez.

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Another spin on the classic and truly twisted Edgar Allan Poe tale The Tell Tale Heart will be causing a stir at this year's Cannes Film Market, and we have the trailer and sales art for you right here. Dig it!

From the Press Release:

Darclight Films, the edgy genre-driven label of Arclight Films, announces the acquisition and release of first-look footage of John La Tier’s inspired directorial debut THE TELL TALE HEART starring Rose McGowan (GRINDHOUSE, TVs "CHARMED," JAWBREAKER, SCREAM), Peter Bogdanovich ("THE SOPRANOS," HUMBOLDT COUNTY, FESTIVAL IN CANNES, TVs "THE SIMPSONS") and Patrick John Flueger (FOOTLOOSE, BROTHERS, TVs "THE 4400"). Based on the classic short story of the same name penned by Edgar Allan Poe, America’s first master of horror over 150 years ago, La Tier, who also co-wrote the script, transplants the gloomy Gothic story into vibrant and enchanting modern day New Orleans. Darclight Films will be sharing never-before-seen footage in Cannes.

“We're thrilled to present THE TELL TALE HEART to buyers for the very first time, and Cannes is the perfect place to do so,” said Clay Epstein, VP of Sales and Acquisitions for Arclight Films, who secured the deal. “It's one of Edgar Allan Poe's most well known stories, and only a few others have been translated into as many languages worldwide as THE TELL TALE HEART. The combination of the incredibly talented team of cast and crew that have come together to give new life to a truly classic and horrifying tale and a built-in global audience give the film outstanding commercial viability.”

THE TELL TALE HEART remains true to the original insofar as the story's protagonist is tormented by the still-beating heart of the old vulture-eyed man he murdered and buried beneath the floorboards of his residence. The film grows the tale and expands the character's troubled mindscape to include a hauntingly romantic arc illuminated by McGowan. The filmmakers were adamant about maintaining a fervent connection to the classic and world-renowned tale's literary roots.

“It's arguably the seed of the entire genre,” said La Tier, who was compelled to resurrect Poe's story albeit with a twist. Certainly Poe created a unique and starkly terrifying approach to horror fiction. He placed his readers in the minds of his mad characters and so had a way of leaving his readers feeling insane themselves. “The fear of the characters became the fear of the readers. I wanted to remain true to that while broadening the character's psyche through the introduction of a female element to hint at the possibility of redemption, something entirely missing in Poe's sublime version,” stated La Tier.

Moving the location of THE TELL TALE HEART to New Orleans was a stroke of inspired creativity. “I think the city is definitely a character,” said McGowan. “If there was going to be a city with a heartbeat under its floorboards, New Orleans is it.”

“The director, John La Tier, did a magnificent job of encapsulating the essence of Poe's classic story with a modern surprise while capturing the soul of one of the most unique cities in the world,” according to Executive Producer, Joey Tufaro.

THE TELL TALE HEART was produced by Daniel Zirilli via Popart Film Factory and Leverage Entertainment.

Darclight Films is handling worldwide sales.

Source: Dread Central

Rose McGowan is letting her hairstyle go to her head.

The newly platinum blond actress says her look is giving her a toughness she hadn’t had before. “Part of [going blond] is because I’ve been told [brunettes] look accessible and pleasing to the men in L.A. so as not to scare them. But then I realized I always scare them so f— it — I’m just going to do whatever I want and I’ve always wanted short platinum blond hair so screw it….The men in Hollywood aren’t men men — they’re guys like [whispers] Judd Apatow.”

She says this last part while making a face to suggest that Apatow doesn’t chop his own wood, and adds, “Real men are hard to come by.”

McGowan is so fierce during our recent interview on the Rooftop Terrace at Gramercy Park Hotel, it is hard to believe that the whole point in her talking to me is to promote the limited edition rose wine, Apothic Rose (pronounced like the flower, hence the hiring of McGowan; get it?).

Simply put, she seems like the type of female to slam back some tequila shots while bemoaning the state of Hollywood instead of sipping on wine.

“I only drink Rosé, isn’t that funny?” she says in a way that makes me feel it isn’t contractually obligated. “I like it ghetto style — I usually pop an ice cube in it to chill it and take the sweetness out of it.”

McGowan came to the hotel fresh off of a flight from Australia, where she’s working on a piece for Ridley Scott’s Black Dog Films. “I’m determined to change the demographic of the DGA — the f—ers. All old white men,” she says with a shake of her head.

If you can’t tell by now, McGowan isn’t afraid to let loose on the current battle of the sexes in Hollywood. “It’s all frat guys; they condone sexism. The execs and the agents. They are people who went to law school and it wasn’t sexy enough so they wanted to come have sex with actresses. It’s not like they want to be a part of great film making or anything.”

Considering McGowan’s current stance on the other sex, it’s surprising to learn she has a boyfriend, the performance artist and DJ, Davey Detail (“I’m not a dater,” she says, seriously. “I’m a serial monogamist.”).

But just because she’s in love doesn’t mean she’s going to do what he likes. She points to her hair: “He likes long, dark hair. So I’m like: ‘Suck it!.’”

Source: Metro.us

These days, our knowledge of celebrities too often originates with paparazzi images and snarky quotes by anonymous "insiders." After a while, it's easy to forget that stars are real people. That's why HuffPost Celebrity decided to launch its all-new #nofilter quick-fire question-and-answer series. Because how well do you know someone until they've shared their guiltiest pleasures?

Who knew that Rose McGowan only drank rosé wines? Cheesy as it may sound, the 39-year-old "Once Upon A Time" actress dryly admitted to Huffington Post Celebrity that the pink drink was her sole wine of choice as we caught up with her Wednesday at New York's Gramercy Hotel, where she was promoting a limited edition of Apothic Rose Wine. Sitting cross-legged on a plush couch, McGowan also told us about how she's transitioning from acting to directing, what she does to relax and that time she may or may not have stolen a car.

How did you get involved with Apothic Rose Wine?

Well ironically, I only drink rose wine, for real. I was lucky to become involved with this company, and Apothic Rose is such a cool name, it's very strong. And I love that it's seasonal, so just a special, short-time-only thing. It's like wearing an evening gown and then you have to return it.

How often do you drink wine?

Oh every day, in the morning. [Laughs] Probably three or four times a week. In Los Angeles, you have a great outside area, outside fireplace, so my friends sit around it and actually drink this.

What's been keeping you busy?

I just directed something for Ridley Scott's company, RSA Black Dog; it's his commerical music video division. It's a short film set in 1961. I wanted to explore young women's sexual politics of that era before it turned into the late '60s. That's a tiny moment in time, it's almost as if after Kennedy got shot, all the innocence went away. Also all of those '50s moms telling you what you had to be like, what you had to do. So I wanted to explore that tiny twilight period of the '60s. I also found another feature to direct in the next five or six months. I'm acting of course still, but I look at it more like waitressing. It's going to be my day job.

So you want to make the transition from being in front of the camera to being behind it?

Yeah. And I don't want to be on camera, I don't want to direct myself. I was never trying to be an actor, so I've never had any great desire to be on screen. I know I'm good at what I do, but I could take it or leave it.

How did people react to you after you did "Grindhouse," in which your character has a machine gun as a prosthetic leg?

They come up to you and they're like, "Oh, you grew your leg back!" I deal with that about five times a day.

Have you ever stolen anything?

I stole a wallet at a movie theater once. A woman next to me had left it and it had all her IDs in it, but I didn't give it back to her. It didn't have any money, I think I just needed a wallet at the time. I felt so bad about it that I never stole anything again. I was 14. Oh, I guess I also stole a car, but that's a whole other story.

What's one question you wouldn't ask yourself?

Do you believe in magic?

What do you wear to bed?

Underwear. I'm sorry, but I can't get up and catch a robber in the middle of the night with no panties on.

If you were on death row, what would your last meal be?

Rice pudding. Kozy Shack brand.

How did you get on death row?

Shooting people who kill animals.

What's the first thing you reach for when you need to decompress?

I can't say. [beat] It's legal in California though.

Source: Huffington Post

The actress and Apothic Rose spokeswoman shares her entertaining secrets, how she became a social media sensation, and why kicking ass must be part of her job.

On why she's thrilled to be wearing heels: 

“Today is my first day not wearing a boot. I broke my toes when my boyfriend picked me up to give me a kiss, and he let me go unexpectedly. It's my third boot in four years. Before, I ran into a wall. Another time, I hit a doorframe. Usually I'm moving too quickly. My body's still doing the last thing and I'm onto the next thing. I've shut my head in the car door. It's really embarrassing and it hurts.” 

On her next movie, Rise of the Lonestar Ranger: 

“I've always wanted to be the kick-ass, guy gunslinger, and unfortunately I had to be the saloon lady. But I did get to stab somebody in the leg, so that was cool. At least I got to kick some ass. It's like a prerequisite for me. I have to kick some ass on some level.” 

On what she serves guests: 

“I cook only pastas and cakes, so it's pretty much exclusively carbs if you're coming to my house. I grew up in Italy eating pasta — I probably eat it four to five times a week. I don't like canned sauce, and the key to mine is putting in a balance of red wine and sugar. I also love aglio e ollo, garlic and olive oil, really simple. Pasta and a glass of wine is the best thing ever.” 

On how she drives her friends crazy: 

“At parties, we play a lot of Catch Phrase!, which is really hard. As you continue drinking, it gets harder. I'm really aggressive with games — I'm kind of not that fun to play with. I get super-competitive, and I have my friends going, 'it's just a game. Relax.' I'm the annoying one.” 

On her secret to a great party: 

“Always have wine. Always have social lubrication, my friend."

On her Tumblr's Webby nomination for Best Celebrity/Fan Website: 

“There's no way I'm going to win. It's me up against all these huge companies. I'm David and they're all Goliaths. I've sent out one tweet about it because it seems self-aggrandizing to be like, 'vote for me.' I get embarrassed about that stuff.” 

Source: Redbook

How the hell do you even describe Rose McGowan? She's the girl you want to hang out with, even though you know she's trouble. She's mean and moody and almost certainly carrying a concealed weapon of some sort, but when she likes you, she makes you feel like the only other person in the world. “I guess I always thought of my characters as these little tough things who seemed strong, but if you pushed them, they would crack,” she says. This statement, it seems, describes McGowan herself as much as it does her roles.

Her big break came as a troubled teen on an inadvertent killing spree in Gregg Araki's cult classic, The Doom Generation. Since then, she has suffered death by garage door in Scream, and taught a jock how to go down on a popsicle in Jawbreaker. She was a good witch on Charmed, and an evil queen in Conan the Barbarian. That’s to say nothing of the time she played a stripper with a machine gun leg in the splatter-fest that was Planet Terror.

Ahead of her appearance at the Supanova pop culture convention, we spoke to McGowan about these various iconic roles. We discussed her predilection for playing weirdos and outsiders, and the "trial by fire" that was her first big acting job. Most surprising of all was the revelation that, after two decades in the business, McGowan may be ready to give up acting all together.

Junkee: The characters you play are often dark, and even a little bit evil. What is it that draws you to those sorts of roles?

Rose McGowan: Well, I like things that are funny, actually, and I think I excel at comedy in a lot of ways. When you play evil, you often have the exact same beats as you would play in a comedy. When I’m doing a very over-the-top, evil character, I will often start laughing as soon as the director says 'cut', just laughing at myself.