Jack Black is grateful

Who wouldn't be.

May 11, 2011 at 2:03PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
In this April 14, 2011 photo, actors Angelina Jolie, right, and Jack Black, from the upcoming film "Kung Fu Panda 2", pose for a portrait in Glendale, Calif. The film is due in U.S. theaters on May 26. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
(AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Here's the sort of story that floats over the wires all the time - little puffy things about a movie or some stars, churned out by the thousands to raise awareness about the latest project. In case you were unaware of the existence of Kung Fu Panda 2, it's coming out soon, so reporters are allowed into the presence of the stars, with the understanding that they will write nice fragrant things, and people will have goodwill towards the stars, see the movie, and everyone will be happy. Or so I hear. Anyway, here's the latest from free-wheelin' wild-man Jack Black. Yes, it's a slow morning. No, I don't care that Lohan is entering some sort of plea deal. Anyway:

Preggers? When did that become American slang?

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