Sherlock Holmes is Guy Ritchie’s action-packed, quick-witted, Christmas gift to America. The critics are already buzzin’ about Robert Downey, Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as his brawny sidekick Watson. With an A-list cast, Ritchie’s adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Boyle’s tale brings intense fight sequences starring a bulky Downey, Jr., and steamy romance, courtesy of Rachel McAdams as Holmes’ lover. To get you in the holiday-movie-going spirit, we’re bringing you never-before-seen footage from the much-anticipated mystery. Watch our brand new, exclusive trailer above.

Sherlock Holmes hits theaters December 25th.   

Proving yet again that she is anything but a mean girl in real life, Rachel McAdams had a total moment of fluster last week on the set of the Today Show. McAdams, who was on the show to promote The Time Traveler’s Wife, had a teenage crush on fellow guest Antonio Sabato Jr. Sabato was there to talk up his latest project, the VH1 reality show “My Antonio.” A flustered Rachel apparently got swoon-y over the “General Hospital” star.  A source said, “Rachel was blushing and told Antonio she had the biggest crush on him in high school.”  Sabato, Jr. reportedly was so flattered that he later sent McAdams flowers.

We’re sure a real love connection would be unlikely, but this would be a great beginning to a romantic comedy, a really meta one where they star as themselves and Al Roker plays matchmaker.

Check out all of the VH1 Blog’s coverage of “My Antonio,” and watch full episodes of the show right here on VH1.com. [Photos: GettyImages]

[Wait for It is our regular roundup of things to look forward to in
pop culture. The future, it turns out, isn't really that futuristic.]

Movies

Rachel McAdams has signed on for a role in the Iraq war drama The Return. It’s about time Rachel chose a potentially heavy-hitting project: she’s got major ground to cover if she wants to live up to her reputation as the "next Julia Roberts."  The Return will concern three injured soldiers who are faced with harsh realities upon returning to the U.S. As exciting as Rachel’s involvement is, it doesn’t really hold a candle to co-star Michael Pena’s plotline, which is set to involve post-war impotence. That is what you call drama on top of drama. [Hollywood Reporter/Reuters]

Music

Hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz has fashioned a career out of outfitting others with his work, and it seems only appropriate that his upcoming album, One Man Band, will be a multi-guest affair. The disc, which is set to drop May 15, will feature the likes of Kanye West, Just Blaze (both on production) and Coldplay, whose contribution, "Part of the Plan," may be brought to the small screen with a video helmed by Crash director Paul Haggis. All that sounds great, but one question: why does a producer need to enlist other producers for his album? Getting lazy there, Swizz? [Billboard.com]