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Campbell does away with New Year resolutions
Indo-Asian News Service

London, Jan 1 (IANS) British supermodel Naomi Campbell has vowed not to make any resolutions this New Year because she is disheartened by her inability to stick to them.

According to contactmusic.com, Campbell has instead opted out to relax and spend more time with her dogs. And she started by lavishing luxury gifts on her pets this Christmas. 

She says: "Well I'm not making any resolutions because you only break them. I'm just looking forward to spoiling my dogs Luna and Venus in Africa, and Dolce in London. I got them gifts from Harrods this year. They're gorgeous."
 
Johnny Depp tops star search on film website
Indo-Asian News Service

London, Jan 1 (IANS) Oscar nominated actor Johnny Depp was the most searched name in movies this year by users of the Internet film site imdb.com.

According to contactmusic.com, Depp was the most searched person on a site, which receives close to 30 million visitors a month. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt came in second due to their high-profile relationship. 

The newcomers on the list this year were Rachel McAdams and Jessica Alba. 

The managing director of imdb.com Keith Simanton says: "The starmeter reflects actual public interest in an individual celebrity. This list captures a snapshot in time of just how much attention these stars attracted. 

"It's also interesting to see who tumbled out of the top 25 this year - a list that includes Jennifer Garner, who was on maternity leave for a good portion of the year; Vigo Mortensen, who needed more than a "History Of Violence" to keep his standing of No 23 last year; and Halle Berry, whose "Catwoman" turn last year kept her in the spotlight at No 19 but who is at No 63 this year."
  
Radiohead beat themselves to top poll
Indo-Asian News Service

London, Jan 1 (IANS) The highly acclaimed rock band Radiohead have released two of the best albums of all time, according to a new poll by the British magazine Q.

According to contactmusic.com, Radiohead's albums "Ok Computer" was voted the greatest album ever followed by the band's earlier release "The Bends". The band, fronted by singer Thom Yorke, has a total of three on the all time list with their 2001 release "Kid A" also placed high.

The top 10 are as follows: 1. Radiohead - "Ok Computer"; 2. Radiohead - "The Bends" ; 3. Nirvana - "Nevermind"; 4. The Beatles - "Revolver"; 5. Oasis - "Definitely Maybe" ; 6. The Stone Roses - "The Stone Roses" ; 7. R.E.M. - "Automatic For The People" ; 8. Oasis - "(What's the story) Morning Glory"? ; 9. U2 - "Achtung Baby" ; 10. Radiohead - "Kid A". 
 
 
'Kings and Queen' voted best foreign film on the web
Indo-Asian News Service

London, Jan 1 (IANS) The French movie "Kings and Queen" has been named the best foreign film on the site IndieWire's annual poll.

According to contactmusic.com, the film directed by Arnaud Desplechin beat out Wong Karwai's film "2046" for the top spot. 

The German director Michael Haneke was voted the best director for his movie "Cache (Hidden)". The actors Bruno Ganz (Downfall) and Roamin Duris (The Beat My Heart Skipped) tied for best actor and Emmanuell Devos was best actress.

The director Desplechin also picked up the honour for best screenplay for "Kings and Queen."
 
Christian group upset by new TV drama
Indo-Asian News Service

London, Jan 1 (IANS) A leading American Christian group has slammed a new TV show in which a priest character talks to Jesus Christ regularly.

According to contactmusic.com, the group is outraged by the new NBC show "The Book Of Daniel" which stars Aiden Quinn as a troubled Episcopal priest. The group claims they have over 400,000 protest e-mails to NBC. They are trying to force advertisers to pull out their support for the show.

The group is also upset with the character's addiction to painkillers, his alcoholic wife, a drug dealing daughter and his gay son. 

A spokesperson says: "It seems they made every decision they could to alienate us." 

In response to this, the channel NBC said: "We're confident that once audiences view this quality drama themselves, they'll appreciate this thought-provoking examination of one American family."
 
Black confesses sex cult past
Indo-Asian News Service

London, Jan 1 (IANS) Comic actor Jack Black has revealed he grew up in a weird sex cult after his parents tried to save their marriage by becoming its members.

According to contactmusic.com, Black told GQ magazine that he experienced naturist Family Synergy gatherings when he was a child, where everyone was encouraged to bare all in front of each other. He said his home life was deeply affected by the cult sessions because his parents shared their bed with another woman.

He says: "My parents met this other woman who ended up coming and living with us. In the same bed. They were trying to make it work... It was a meltdown. She ended up leaving because she knew that I was crazy for her and was not into the weird unhealthiness of it."
 
Basinger's mom supports Baldwin in custody battle
Indo-Asian News Service

New York, Jan 1 (IANS) Actor Alec Baldwin might have lost the custody battle over daughter Ireland with his ex-wife Kim Basinger but Kim's mother is on his side.

According to pagesix.com, Kim's mother Ann Basinger said: "My heart is sad for Ireland. She's the one that's suffering the most. All this is killing her." 

As for Baldwin, she said: "I think Alec is wonderful. We've always been good friends and still are." 

Ann also added that she is not close to Kim anymore. She said: "She's a daughter and I love her, but I hate what she's doing. She has to turn herself loose from this hatred some time."

Baldwin took Basinger to court two months ago because he claimed she violated custody arrangements and was turning their daughter into a spy.