Perry defends choice of Kardashian in show

Tyler Perry is defending his controversial decision to cast reality television star Kim Kardashian in an upcoming film about marriage.

The announcement earlier this month that Kardashian will have a role in “The Marriage Counselor” came shortly before she ended her 72-day marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries, creating a buzz on social media sites.

Perry says he wanted a younger cast, which Kardashian rounds out, to help attract younger viewers.

In a statement on his website, he says he thinks “it would be very responsible of her to be a part of this film” and good for young people who see her as a role model to “see her in a film that is about what happens in life when you make the wrong choices.”

Stone serves troops

Sharon Stone is taking on two very different roles: one in a Linda Lovelace biopic, and another online to welcome returning troops.

The 53-year-old actress says she will play former porn star Lovelace’s mother in “Lovelace.”

But before filming starts, the “Basic Instinct” star has another mission: She’s taking her first steps into the world of social media with a Facebook page that welcomes returning military personnel home from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

She says her page will serve as a community bulletin board where people can not only thank the troops for their service, but offer them jobs, discounts, a helping hand and a warm welcome.

Stone said she is planning to hold contests for veterans to attend movie premieres and other Hollywood events, “and I’m hoping that other celebrities will do the same.”