Taylor Swift offered role in 'Les Miserables'

Many critics weren’t too pleased with Taylor Swift’s performance in Valentine’s Day, but she’s sure to redeem herself with her new role in the upcoming film adaption of Les Misérables .

Le High Valley Live reported the country cutie was offered the role of Eponine, whose parents will be played by Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen. Yes, Borat is in Les Misérables.

And reports are suggesting Swift is also on board with the casting decision. As she should be because other huge stars like Glee’s Lea Michele, Evan Rachel Wood and Scarlett Johansson were being considered for the role.

E! Online reported Mama Mia’s Amanda Seyfried is in the final stages of negotiations to play Cosette, whose mother, Fantine, will be played by Anne Hathaway. Don’t really see how Anne, 29, is old enough to play Amanda’s, 26, mother, but guess we’ll have to watch the film first before we judge.

Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and My Week With Marilyn’s Eddie Redmayne will also star in the film.

Aside from acting in the film of a million stars, Swift’s acting credentials also include a guest appearance on one episode of CSI.

We all know the girl can sing, but does she have the acting chops to do the role justice?

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Will Lady Gaga outdo freaky meat dress at MTV awards?

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"The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards" -- We don't recall how many Moonmen trophies Lady Gaga nabbed last year, but we sure do remember that she showed up in a freaky meat dress. Yeah, this awards show is like that. We dig the VMAs more for their outrageous moments (the Britney-Madonna kiss; Kanye's West's dissing of Taylor Swift, etc.) than their nods to artistic achievement. The live acts aren't bad, either, as this year's roster of performers at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles includes the aforementioned Gaga, the red-hot Adele, Lil Wayne, Bruno Mars and Chris Brown. On a more somber note, legendary crooner Tony Bennett is scheduled to introduce a tribute to the late Amy Winehouse. 10 p.m. today, MTV and VH1.

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* The summer finale of "Leverage" finds Nate (Timothy Hutton) and the team in Dubai, where an international chess tournament is being held. But will they be pawns in Sterling's (Mark Sheppard) plans to steal a nuclear reactor calibration weight? 7 p.m. today, TNT.

* Another strange case presents itself on "The Glades" when the body of an Ernest Hemingway look-alike is found with a bullet hole in his head during an ocean cruise. Let's hope the script is penned with a distinctive economy of words and understatement. 11 p.m. today, A&E.

* On "Top Gear," our intrepid hosts race $500 clunkers along the Pacific Coast Highway to see which ones perform the best. At least the scenery will be worth the hassle. 11 p.m. today, History Channel.

* Will "Basketball Wives LA" be a ratings slam dunk -- or a brutal brick shot? This spin-off follows a group of NBA players' spouses, girlfriends and exes as they live the glam life in Los Angeles, home to the Lakers and Clippers. 9 p.m. Monday, VH1.

* Say it isn't' so! The summer finale of "Pretty Little Liars" is upon us already? We can't wait to see what other devious doings "A" has planned for the girls. 9 p.m. Tuesday, ABC Family.

* On "Auction Kings," a Cadillac once owned by Elvis Presley arrives at Gallery 63. Then the rock 'n' roll theme continues as the crew also obtains an authentic flag-themed guitar signed by Bruce Springsteen. 10 p.m. Tuesday, Discovery.

* As "Rescue Me" nears the end of the show's distinguished run, it's wedding day for Colleen and Black Shawn (Natalie Distler, Larenz Tate). Oh, you just know it's not going to go off without a hitch -- or two, or three. 11 p.m. Wednesday, FX.

* "Nick News With Linda Ellerbee" presents a special installment in "What Happened? The Story of September 11, 2001." The veteran newswoman explains the terrorist attacks for children who weren't born yet, or were too young to understand. Also included: Misconceptions about the attacks. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nickelodeon.

* Everything is, indeed, bigger in Texas -- even the aquariums. On "Tanked," they put the finishing touches on a 57,000-gallon monstrosity at a Dallas mega church. Apparently it will house more than guppies. 7 p.m. Friday, Animal Planet.

* The college football season has just begun and we already have a marquee matchup on the menu as Oregon clashes with LSU. The game between highly ranked teams that had just three losses between them last year is being played in Arlington, Texas. 6 p.m. Saturday, KTVX Channel 4.

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