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October 29, 2001 - Thanks Karolina. Gisele Bundchen talked to the London Times where she addressed rumors that she was soon to marry Leonardo DiCaprio. Gisele said, "I’ve a lot of learning and living to be done before I get married, so many adventures to live through. But then I would love to have children - one boy and two girls."

October 24, 2001 - Variety reports Leonardo DiCaprio has been cast to play Alexander the Great in an upcoming Martin Scorsese movie, Alexander. No production date for the film has been set.

October 23, 2001 - Leonardo DiCaprio came out with Robert DeNiro at the Concert for New York Saturday to introduce a clip by director Martin Scorsese. Both wore black police caps in support of police and firefighters onhand at the show.

October 22, 2001 - Leo DiCaprio tells Cindy Adams at the Concert for New York, "It's an unbelievable heroism that we're undergoing. I have a long-term connection to New York. I was conceived here."

October 19, 2001 - E! Online's Ted Casablanca reports Leo DiCaprio was spotted waiting for an outdoor table at the Newsroom Cafe, without Gisele, rather 3 other guys.

October 19, 2001 - Leo DiCaprio is pissed at reports he's unhappy with Gangs of New York, rather he feels the opposite. Leo's spokesman states, "Leonardo DiCaprio says that the experience of working on the film has been the highlight of his career. He has never ever believed in a project more strongly than this one. Neither he nor his representative has ever sought to renegotiate his contract. And whomever is alleging that statement is lying."

October 16, 2001 - Liz Smith reports Leonardo DiCaprio has softened for his fans as the star was approached by a teenage girl while having lunch on Larchmont in L.A. wanting an autograph. Leo said "Not right now," but later came to the girl's table signed his name, kissed the girl on the cheek and apologized, saying, "I just hate to be bothered when I'm eating."

October 15, 2001 - Leo DiCaprio is one of many film stars set to appear on the United We Stand What More Can I Give show on October 21 in Washington D.C.

October 15, 2001 - Leonardo DiCaprio is pictured with President Clinton on page 18 of this week's US Weekly as part of their appearance at the American Oceans Campaign which honored Clinton.

October 9, 2001 - MSNBC's Jeannette Walls reports Leonardo DiCaprio is trying to renegotiate his Gangs of New York deal to get a lump sum instead of percent of profits, according to a source. Another told her, "Leo isn’t playing by the rules. He made the film and signed the contract, now he shouldn’t be out there badmouthing it." Read more.

October 9, 2001 - Reel.com's Jeffrey Wells reports Miramax's claim for pushing back Gangs of New York because of the terror attacks, according to a source, is "just an excuse they're using." Read more.

October 7, 2001 - Star magazine reports Gisele Bundchen is sick of Leo DiCaprio spending so much time on the phone with Kate Winslet, as she's gone to cry on Leo's shoulder following her split with Jim Threapleton. Gisele is convinced Kate has a crush on Leo and is letting him know to toe the line.

October 6, 2001 - The New York Daily News reports Leo DiCaprio commenting on New York saying, ""I love the rhythm, the throb, the night life, the characters. New York's the most exciting city in the whole world. That's it. Period. End of discussion."

October 5, 2001 - Variety reports it is vitually certain that Gangs of New York won't be released nationwide until 2002, but may be released the last week of 2001 on a limited basis for Oscar consideration. Read more.

October 4, 2001 - Leonardo DiCaprio and Sylvester Stallone were among the celebrities gathered to honor former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday at a star-studded Los Angeles gala sponsored by American Oceans Campaign. Check out photos and more here.

October 1, 2001 - The New York Post reports  Leonardo Di Caprio commissioned a bronze bust of himself from artist Kenneth Kendall, but still hasn't picked up the artwork even though it has been finished for a year.

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