From the Hollywood Reporter comes some casting news about season 3 of “The Tudors”:

Joss Stone is joining ‘The Tudors’
British soul singer to play Anne of Cleves
By Nellie Andreeva
Aug 5, 2008, 12:00 AM ET

In her first major acting gig, British soul and R&B singer Joss Stone is joining the cast of Showtime’s drama “The Tudors” for its upcoming third season.

Stone will play Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of Henry VIII (Rhys Meyers).

A daughter of a German nobleman, Anne was betrothed to Henry in a marriage treaty between the Cleves Court and the king’s chancellor after Henry was shown a portrait of her.

Upon Anne’s arrival to England, Henry was disappointed in her looks and soon found a legal way to have the marriage annulled.

According to Showtime, the upcoming season of the racy royal drama will follow the king as he weds third queen Jane Seymour (Anita Briem) and then Anne of Cleves.

Added 5 more images from the set of season three of “The Tudors”. These are of Jonathan while on a break from the set at Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin the other day.

Also added a new article from the BBC to the Press archive. Season two of “The Tudors” begins airing on BBC Two in the UK tonight.

From the Daily Mail comes our first glimpse of Jonathan as Henry VIII in season three of “The Tudors”. The two new images show Jonathan arriving on set in costume to film a scene at Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin.

Just in time for Jonathan’s birthday yesterday, The Daily Mail published an excellent interview with Jonathan and a stunning photo shoot that you must check out!

From the Vancouver Sun comes details about the future of “The Tudors”. Robert Greenblatt, entertainment president of Showtime says the series will likely last 4 seasons total. Currently, “The Tudors” is filming it’s 3rd season in Dublin. This would leave one final season to film next summer.

More details and possible spoilers after the jump.
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The Primetime Emmy Award nominations were announced today. “The Tudors” only received 2 nominations for Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series and Outstanding Costumes For A Series. Funny they were nominated for Outstanding Casting but no actors were recognized for their work on the series. Sadly, even Peter O’Toole got snubbed. What a shame!

Added 27 new images to the Gallery from various old and more recent events. Jonathan has been busy. He attended the 10th Annual White Tie & Tiara Ball to benefit Elton John’s Aids Foundation and was recently in Paris for Fashion Week to support friend and designer John Galliano.

• John Galliano Menswear fashion show (+1)
• 10th Annual White Tie & Tiara Ball (+2)
• Raisa Gorbachev Foundation party (+7)
• “Superheroes” Met Costume Institute Gala (+2)
• Not Another Burns’ Night charity dinner (+2)
• Hill of Tara protest (+13)

A new Irish comedy titled “A Film With Me in It” premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival yesterday. It features a cameo by Jonathan! Director Neil Jordan also makes a cameo appearance. The sypnosis:

A dissolute scriptwriter and a struggling actor accidentally become embroiled in a seemingly inescapable web of murder and lies. Desperately trying to take control of their situation, Dylan Moran and Mark Doherty shine as the two helpless victims of fate. With Keith Allen providing a hilarious turn as their gruff landlord, this blackly comic thriller is a joy that keeps you laughing and guessing right up until the last minute.

Sources: 59walnut56, Variety, Edinburgh Film Festival, Screen Daily

For the first time, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the top 10 finalists for Best Drama and Best Comedy series. In previous years, lists would leak based on insider information and speculation. This year, the Academy has officially released the list.

“The Tudors” has made it to the top 10 list for Best Drama series for the first time. It was widely known that it did not make the top 10 list last year. This weekend, the top 10 list will be whittled down to just 5 nominees after each episode is viewed by special judges (their rankings are combined with the popular votes already received).

The full list of Emmy nominations will be announced the morning of July 17. Here’s the list of 10 finalists:

TOP 10 DRAMA SERIES FINALISTS
“Boston Legal” (”The Court Supreme”)
“Damages” (Pilot)
“Dexter” (”The Dark Defender”)
“Friday Night Lights” (”Leave No One Behind”)
“Grey’s Anatomy” (”Freedom, Parts 1 and 2″)
“House” (”Frozen”)
“Lost” (”The Constant”)
“Mad Men” (Pilot, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”)
“The Tudors” (#205)
“The Wire” (Series finale, “30″)

Sources: Gold Derby, RTÉ

The 2008 Teen Choice Awards nominees were announced today and “August Rush” received a nod for Choice Movie: Drama. It’s up against “21″, “Into the Wild”, “Step Up 2: The Streets” and “Stop-Loss”. Keri Russell was also nominated for Choice Movie Actress: Drama for her role in “August Rush”. You can vote online at TeenChoiceAwards.com.