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Simpson has flirting fears
Singer Jessica Simpson is so sick of men flirting with her that she walks around looking at the floor to avoid eye contact with them 

Depp enjoys cross-dressing
Actor Johnny Depp enjoyed wearing women's clothing during the filming of Ed Wood, in which he played a real life, cross-dressing movie director

Cruise's men get tough
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise's men seem to be employing goon tactics in business dealings

Stone looking for a father figure
Actress Sharon Stone wants to get more serious about the next man in her life because she wants to find a perfect father figure for her three adopted sons

Oprah doesn't want to be president
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is trying to halt a grassroots campaign to put her in the White House

Audioslave pessimistic over future
Rock band Audioslave fears that they are doing so well that one of their members is bound to leave or die

Frears slams British monarchy
Director Stephen Frears has termed the British monarchy as 'idiotic' but says the queen is good and she holds the royal institution together

Penn says troops must be pulled out of Iraq soon
Oscar winning actor Sean Penn made a rare TV appearance and urged Americans to fight to get their troops back home from Iraq

Cruz plans a break
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz is planning to take a break from movies so that she can plan for a new career behind the camera

Wood begs Richards to play Depp's pirate dad
Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood is so keen to see bandmate Keith Richards in costume as Johnny Depp's pirate dad in the second Pirates of the Caribbean sequel that he is begging him to turn up for rehearsals in full costume

Travolta not gay: attorney
Actor John Travolta's attorney is defending his client against gay rumours after he was photographed kissing another man before flying on board his private jet

Stewart sympathises with McCartney
Singer Rod Stewart is sympathising with Sir Paul McCartney in his divorce battle with his estranged wife Heather Mills

Dixie Chicks find support in Canada
The country band Dixie Chicks is finding some support in Canada for its documentary called Shut Up and Sing

Mirren disappointed with queen's clothes
Actress Helen Mirren was so bothered wearing dowdy clothes for her role as Queen Elizabeth II that she cried in disappointment

Osbourbe snubbed by Cruise
British TV star Sharon Osbourne says she was snubbed by Tom Cruise when she invited him to appear on her chat show

Stewart does not like Madonna's voice
Singer Rod Stewart says Madonna has done well to become a pop superstar but he doesn't think much of her voice

Clooney lectures at UN
Actor George Clooney gave a speech to the United Nations Security Council urging the body to do something about the violence in Sudan

Letoya Luckett felt abandoned
Singer Letoya Luckett was heartbroken after leaving the group Destiny's Child because she felt abandoned by her band mates

Farrell, Foxx keen to make Miami Vice 2
Actors Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx had so much fun making Miami Vice that they are now desperate to act in a sequel

Stone denies conspiracy obsession
Oscar winning director Oliver Stone has rebuffed critics who accuse him of being obsessed with political films

Maines still angry with Bush
Singer Natalie Maines is about to anger US president George Bush's supporters after calling him a dumb f**k in a documentary

Affleck was not expecting Best Actor award
Hollywood star Ben Affleck was certain he would not win the Best Actor at the Venice film Festival and flew back to Los Angeles early

Penn in smoking controversy
Oscar wining actor Sean Penn has caused controversy in Toronto after he flagrantly broke an anti-smoking law by lighting a cigarette at a pres conference in a hotel

Christensen keeps fans guessing about gay rumours
Actor Hayden Christensen is keeping fans guessing about his gay rumours because he finds them entertaining

Williams forced to remove track from album
British singer Robbie Williams is being forced to remove a song from the new album Rudebox just a few weeks before its release

Zach Braff denied entry into studio lot
Zach Braff, the star of hit TV show Scrubs, was refused entry into NBC Universal studio lot because security guards could not recognise him

Rourke almost punched his fan
Actor Mickey Rourke is not the indestructible tough guy he played in Sin City but he is not so sweet and cuddly either

Belfast's Indian caterer bags 10,000-pounds order!
A top New York music mogul was so impressed with the fish curry dished up by an Indian restaurant in Belfast, Ireland, that he placed a 10,000 pound-order for a party being hosted by him in New York

Baldwin says he prays for Cruise
Actor Stephen Baldwin says he regularly prays for Tom Cruise's soul

Weisz wants to appear in 'Mummy 3'
Actress Rachel Weisz says she wants to work in The Mummy 3

Nicholson refuses to wear Red Sox cap
Oscar winner Jack Nicholson, who is an ardent New York Yankees fan, refused to wear a baseball cap sporting the badge of his team's rival for his role in the movie The Departed, which is set in Boston

Fergie says performing saved her from drug addiction
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie has revealed that performing saved her from drug addiction

Kutcher intimidated by Windsor visit
Actor Ashton Kutcher was scared and intimidated when he visited Windsor Castle and broke a champagne glass while posing for an official photo

Macy seeking soccer tips from Pele
Actor William H. Macy is hoping that his fame will help him pick up soccer tips from Brazilian superstar Pele

Combs shares Jagger's ambitions
Rapper Sean Combs says he would be happy to follow the career path of Sir Mick Jagger

Clinton brings 9/11 anniversary to halt
Security and schedule for the 9/11 anniversary had to be halted because of former US President Bill Clinton

Ben Affleck grows up
Actor Ben Affleck thanks the media craze surrounding his relationship with Jennifer Lopez and criticisms of the two movies they made together for helping him grow up

Hanks' dirty secrets unearthed
Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks has been revealed to have harassed and attempted to kill his ex-wife Susan Dillingham

Berkoff searching for new Brando
British film director Steven Berkoff is set to bring the Marlon Brando film On the Waterfront to the London stage and is searching for a new face to play lead role

Prince William wears bikini for party
Prince William appeared in a bikini after dressing up as a Bond girl for a party at his military academy

Britain's Royal Mail to print Beatles' legacy on stamps
The Beatles' top albums are to appear on a set of stamps early next year, said Britain's Royal Mail

Remo wows elite audience in Brazil
Belting out some of his popular hits, Indian rock singer Remo Fernandes wowed a select audience in the Brazilian capital Tuesday night, bringing otherwise protocol-conscious ministers and ambassadors to the floor and making a celebration of India's nascent engagement in the region

Longoria to quit TV after 'Desperate Housewives'
Actress Eva Longoria of the hit TV show Desperate Housewives says she will not star in any other serial when her stint with the show comes to an end

Banks cries as she remembers 9/11
Model Tyra Banks fought back tears when she remembered the US coming together after the atrocities of 9/11 attacks

Barrymore upset over dubbed singing debut
Actress Drew Barrymore was upset when she found out that she was the only major cast member to have her songs dubbed in Woody Allen's film Everyone Says I Love You

'Borat' booed by critics
Sacha Baron Cohen, star of the movie Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan, was booed at the Toronto Film Festival when his movie premiered and a projector broke just 30 minutes into the movie
 

Jude Law still angry over Rock insult
British actor Jude Law is still upset over the embarrassment he had to face at the Oscar ceremony last year at the hands of host Chris Rock who made fun of his relentless screen appearances

Richie sought doctor's advice over daughter's condition
Singer Lionel Richie was so fearful over his daughter Nicole's drastic weight loss that he agreed to take her to the doctors personally and find out the problem

Sean Combs wants music to speak for itself
Rapper Sean Combs has no fears over how his first record in five years will do saying if people are not impressed with his accomplishments by now
there is nothing he can do to change their minds

Mills' former husband speaks out against her
Heather Mills, estranged wife of Sir Paul McCartney, is being criticised by her first husband Alfie Kamal

Barrymore against anti-depressants
Actress Drew Barrymore is refusing to take any anti-depressants because she fears it will change her personality

Hasselhoff was attracted to Princess Diana
Former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff was immediately attracted to Princess Diana when they first met and says she was smitten by him

Groening has no plans to discontinue 'Simpsons'
Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, says the animated show will keep on going for as long as it continues to entertain people

Katie Holmes slams gossipers
Hollywood actress Katie Holmes has hit back at media reports about her elusive baby Suri and her relationship with Tom Cruise

Victoria Beckham envies her husband
Victoria Beckham says she envies her soccer player husband David Beckham because he is better looking and more talented than her

Samantha thrown out of Elton's home
Actress Samantha Morton was thrown out of Sir Elton John's house after she smashed an Alberto Giacometti sculpture, one of the prized possessions of the rock legend

Gervais denies using celebrities as gimmick
British funnyman Ricky Gervais has denied reports that he invited only top stars on his show Extras to improve its TRP ratings

Schwarzenegger apologises for ethnic comment
Hollywood star and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has apologised after calling a Puerto Rican lawmaker very hot

De Palma slams 'simple' TV shows
Director Brian De Palma has slammed movies and TV shows that simplify complex crimes to attract audiences

Stone to make another 9/11 film
Director Oliver Stone says he wants to make another movie about the 9/11 terrorist attacks

Director Nichols drank urine
Acclaimed director Mike Nichols was forced to drink urine during the filming of the movie Regarding Henry

Carlson explains Reeve's injury
Actress Kelly Carlson from the hit show Nip/Tuck has explained how the late Superman actor Christopher Reeve sustained injuries while horse riding

Lee says her band's music saves lives
Amy Lee, the lead singer of rock band Evanescence, says their songs can actually save lives even though the lyrics can be dark and depressing

Nicholson, Freeman team up for new film
Oscar winning actors Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman are to team up for a road trip film called The Bucket list

Comedienne Ellen DeGeneres to host Oscars
American comedienne and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres has been tapped to host the Academy Awards in February, marking her first appearance as the master of ceremonies for the movie awards

Hilton and Madonna become friends
Socialite heiress Paris Hilton, who recently released her first album, has got a fan in Madonna

Shooting 'World Trade Center' was painful for Cage
Shooting for the movie World Trade Center was painful for Oscar winner Nicolas Cage because he had lost a friend on 9/11

Moss' short movie causes website to crash
Supermodel Kate Moss, who seems to be unlucky with her choice in men, is proving that she still can drive men crazy

Will Young confesses his love for Orlando Bloom
Gay pop star Will Young has confessed that he is in love with actor Orlando Bloom

I'm not leaving Hollywood for politics: Affleck
Actor Ben Affleck has rebuffed reports that he is planning to leave Hollywood for a career in politics

Filmmaker Lee slams US history lessons
Controversial filmmaker Spike Lee is upset with US history lessons because they don't acknowledge slavery in America

Rivers slams celebrity snobs
Comedienne Joan Rivers has slammed Hollywood personalities who consider themselves too big to say hello to her

Toronto fest breaks new ground (CURTAINRAISER)
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), now in its 31st year and bigger and brighter than ever before, kicks off with the screening of the Canadian-Danish co-production The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

Lohan hoping to politicize fans
Actress Lindsay Lohan is planning to use her role in the political drama Bobby to encourage her fans to become more political

Carrey and Diaz to act together again
Comic actor Jim Carrey and actress Cameron Diaz are set to act together in a new comedy A Little Game Without Consequence

Critics slam Weisz's film
Actress Rachel Weisz's film, The Fountain, directed by her fiancé Darren Aronofsky, has been slammed by critics

Osbourne stands up for Blair
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is being supported by rock heiress Kelly Osbourne

O'Toole in lead for Oscar
Film legend Peter O'Toole is in the lead to win an Oscar award after he had lost out so many times in the past

Diamond industry concerned about DiCaprio movie
The diamond industry is set to take out a full page ad in the major newspapers in the US to help fight any negative publicity from the upcoming Leonardo DiCaprio movie The Blood Diamond

Eszterhas slams Tyler's 'Showgirls' claim
Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has slammed Liv Tyler's claims that she inspired him to write the movie Showgirls

Oprah's guest helped Queen Latifah quit smoking
Queen Latifah has publicly thanked Oprah Winfrey and her guest for helping her to quit smoking

Beyonce has a ballet nightmare
Singer Beyonce Knowles was left red-faced when secret ballet lessons she took recently made her realise that she wasn't the dancing talent she always hoped she was

Vivien Leigh hailed as Britain's greatest beauty
Late British screen star Vivien Leigh has been voted the most beautiful British woman of all time in a recent poll - beating Kate Moss and Elizabeth Taylor

Lohan's sister to release Christmas album
Actress Lindsay Lohan's kid sister is launching her own pop career with a Christmas album

Simpson struggled with loneliness
Singer-actress Jessica Simpson struggled with loneliness after her divorce from Nick Lachey and confesses that she missed falling asleep in his arms
 

Moss strips for short film
British director Mike Figgis is praising supermodel Kate Moss for her acting abilities in a series of short films for a lingerie brand

Richard Burton did not attack Liz, says brother
Graham Jenkins, brother of the late actor Richard Burton, has slammed Elizabeth Taylor's biographer J Randy Tarborelli over claims that the actor had physically attacked the actress

Penn was offered Joker's role first
Oscar winning actor Sean Penn was the first choice to play Batman's nemesis The Joker

Voldemort voted top villain
Harry Potter baddie Lord Voldemort has been voted the best villain in children's books

O'Donnell slams Oprah for not controlling Cruise
Comedienne Rosie O'Donnell has slammed talk show host Oprah Winfrey for not controlling Tom Cruise when he jumped on the couch to declare his love for Katie Holmes

Mel Gibson's kids are unruly
Craig lands underwear contract
Hatcher reveals 'Desperate Housewives' plot
Simpson considers working in remake
U2 follow Rolling Stones in lowering taxes
Andre giving up on music
Natasha Bedingfield to record 'Rocky' tune
Timberlake humbled by Africa trip
Federline admits marriage troubles with Spears

'Casino Royale's royal world premiere on Nov 14
Farrell gives up his biking dream
Cook offers written apology to save his marriage
Jackson orders snakes restraining order
Dawson's panel-hosting stint at comic-con
Oliver Stone defends 'World Trade Center'
Jolie in talks for 'Sin City' sequel
DiCaprio helps wheelchair bound fans
Bana to act in Henry VIII film
Ghosts spooking Hewitt's TV show
Wilson scared of breakups
Smith slams 'Superman Returns' for not being gay

Farrell shows off his lucky crystals
Harris refused to strip for shower scene
Mills buys home near McCartney
Dornan blames own failings for Knightley split

Film to mark Bruce Lee's 35th death anniversary

Wilson learnt from brother's dating mistakes
Barrymore had to drink whisky to sing
Richie fainted while shopping
Silverstone recalls premonition of 9/11
Leary defends TV rape scene
Moore wears jeans to royal gathering

Timberlake has secret drug binges

London, Singer Justin Timberlake says that nobody will ever see him taking drugs or getting drunk because he does that in the privacy of his own home.
 
Madonna apologises to Australian fans

London, Madonna has apologised to her Australian fans after she dropped the country from her Confession tour so she can take her children to school instead.

  
McCartney plans 'moving-on' party

London, Singer Paul McCartney is supposedly throwing a 'moving-on' party to celebrate his life without estranged wife Heather Mills and thank his friends who stood by him.
 
Williams worried about Madonna tribute

London, Singer Robbie Williams has written a tribute to Madonna but he is afraid that pop queen will think he is stalking her.
 
Minogue encouraged by Eiffel Tower

London, Singer Kylie Minogue managed to remain positive through her battle with breast cancer because her hospital bed overlooked the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Beckhams' party angers neighbours

London, English soccer star David Beckham and wife Victoria upset their neighbours after having a noisy pre-World Cup party all night.

Johnny Depp shifting to island

London, Actor Johnny Depp is shifting to a private desert island in Bahamas to raise his family.

Wilson wants to see a therapist
London, Actor Luke Wilson is sure he needs a psychologist but is afraid they won't take his health insurance and he will have to pay for the sessions himself.( Read full news )
 
Knightley shocked by digital bust enhancement
London, Actress Keira Knightley was shocked when she saw the first posters for her film "King Arthur" because her breasts were digitally enhanced in it. ( Read full news )

Hathaway feared not measuring up to Streep's standards
London, Actress Anne Hathaway was afraid Meryl Streep thought she was too inexperienced to work with her after the Oscar winner constantly talked about other brilliant young actresses she had worked with in the past.( Read full news )
 
Zhang body double demands film credit
New York, Actress Ziyi Zhang's body double, who appeared in a nude scene in the movie "Memoirs Of A Geisha", has asked for her name to appear in the credits of the actress' next movie.( Read full news )
  
Will.I.Am wants to stay away from hip-hop
London, Will.I.Am, frontman of the Black Eyed Peas, is keen to distance his band from hip-hop because he feels it is too "angry" and "negative".( Read full news )
 
Portman to bare all for film role
New York, Actress Natalie Portman will appear totally naked in the film "Goya's Ghosts", a biopic on the Spanish painter Francisco Goya.( Read full news )
 
McCartney's divorce getting uglier
New York, Rock legend Paul McCartney's divorce with Heather Mills is getting uglier.

( Read full news )

Murphy dating Spice Girl

Jolie signs first film after Shiloh's birth

China refuses to release part two of 'Pirates'

Wilson struggled to explain castrating scene to his mum

I'm too hedonistic to be thin, says Taylor

Kylie's miraculous recovery
London, Australian singer Kylie Minogue has termed "a miracle" her return to show business after recovering from cancer. ( Read full news )
 
Lloyd Webber to sell Picasso painting
London, Composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is selling a Picasso painting from his own private collection to raise money for his charitable foundation. ( Read full news )
 
Anderson will never settle in Britain
London, Actress Pamela Anderson says she will never look for love in Britain because she could not handle the intense press intrusion there.( Read full news )
 
How Superman and other heroes save the world
Pune, Superman's spectacular return to celluloid this summer capitalises on mankind's secret desire for larger than life heroes and their world-saving antics.( Read full news )
 
'Superman Returns' Review : Explores human side of hero
Film: "Superman Returns"; Starring: Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Frank Langella, Eva Marie Saint; Director: Bryan Singer. With "Superman Returns", Hollywood seems to have finally got its superhero act together. Directed by Bryan Singer, the film not only continues the tradition of "Batman" and "Spiderman", but takes the genre to a whole new level. ( Read full news )
  
Bono, Geldof criticise Blair over G8 pledges
New York Musicians-turned-campaigners Bono and Bob Geldof have criticised the G8 countries in their failure to keep promises they made over debt aid to Africa.( Read full news )
 
Drunk Depp and Bloom meet prime minister
London, Actor Orlando Bloom and his "Pirates of the Caribbean" co-star Johnny Depp were drunk when they met the prime minister of St. Vincent Island in the Caribbean.( Read full news )
 
Moore terrified of crazy Williams
London, Actress/singer Mandy Moore was surprised by how Robin Williams could be uplifting for the cast of the movie "License to Wed".( Read full news )
 
Cage donates to kids' charity
New York, Oscar winning actor Nicolas Cage has donated $2 million to Amnesty International to help establish a fund which helps child soldiers who have been forced into combat.
( Read full news )

De Niro's charade skills questioned by Streep
London, Oscar winning actor Robert De Niro's acting skills have been scrutinised by actress Meryl Streep who says that he is terrible at charades. ( Read full news )
   

Kelly Clarkson struggled with fame
London, Singer Kelly Clarkson struggled to cope with fame for the first two years after she won American Idol.( Read full news )
  
Johnny Depp's has teething problems
London, Actor Johnny Depp has problems with his gold teeth and they have been a constant pain for him.( Read full news )
  
Paltrow to release music album
Los Angeles, Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly set to release a music album.
( Read full news )
  

Anne Hathaway escapes movie pressure
London, Actress Anne Hathaway is afraid that her new movie "The Devil Wears Prada" might flop and has gotten as far away from Hollywood as possible at the time of its release.
( Read full news )
  
Spears may leave California
New York, Singer Britney Spears is reportedly moving back to Louisiana and has been renovating her mother's house so that she can stay there, as she believes her lifestyle in Malibu is damaging her. ( Read full news )

Goldfrapp to do Bond theme
London, The band Goldfrapp has been asked to do the new Bond theme.( Read full news )
 
Fatherhood 'absolutely sublime': Pitt
London, Actor Brad Pitt says he finds fatherhood "absolutely sublime".His feelings for Shiloh, his first baby with Angelina Jolie, and his adopted kids, says Pitt, are all the same, ( Read full news )
 
Streep says Wintour didn't inspire her
New York, Actress Meryl Streep says she did not base her character Miranda Priestly from the movie "The Devil Wears Prada" on Vogue editor Anna Wintour because she had not heard of her till the movie was screened.( Read full news )
 
Coldplay supports Australia against Italy
London, Lead singer Chris Martin of Coldplay sang in support of Australia during a concert by slamming Italy whom Australia played against in the World Cup.( Read full news )
  
Knightley enjoyed filming with Depp, Bloom
London Actress Keira Knightley was happy when she heard that she would be kissing both Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest".
( Read full news )
 
Victoria Beckham splurges on new hairdo
London, Victoria Beckham, wife of England football captain David, dashed from Germany to London this week to have a 1,500-pound ($2,700) hairdo, so she will look good at Saturday's quarter-final match between England and Portugal.( Read full news )
  

Kitt suggests Berry for biopic
London, Singer-actress Eartha Kitt has suggested that Oscar winning actress Halle Berry star in a biopic.  ( Read full news )

Meryl Streep lonely on movie set
London, Oscar winning actress Meryl Streep alienated herself from other cast mates on the set of the new movie "The Devil Wears Prada" so she could perfect her role. ( Read full news )
 
Take That haunted by Robbie Williams
London, Members of boy band Take That are concerned that they are haunted by former teammate Robbie Williams during their current string of comeback gigs. ( Read full news )
 
Lohan denies affair with Judd
New York, Actress Lindsay Lohan has denied having an affair with rocker Harry Judd, but the latter claims they did. ( Read full news )
 
Hilton feared photographers while filming video
London, Socialite Paris Hilton was afraid photographers would use pictures of her on the beach, while she was filming a video, to spread untrue rumours about her.  ( Read full news )

Collins, Anchor in love nest
New York, Rocker Phil Collins has fallen in love with CBS 2 News anchorwoman Dana Tyler just weeks after splitting from his third wife, Orianne. ( Read full news )
 
Kidman's kids arrive for wedding without Cruise
New York, Nicole Kidman's children Isabella and Connor have arrived in Australia for the actress' wedding to Keith Urban, without their father Tom Cruise.( Read full news )
  
Routh worked at bowling alley waiting for big break
New York, "Superman Returns" star Brandon Routh worked as a bartender at a Hollywood bowling alley till he was cast for the iconic role. ( Read full news )
 
Speculation rife over Kidman wedding
Sydney, If rumours circulating here are to be believed, Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman's wedding with country music star Keith Urban could take place as early as Thursday evening - or on Saturday.( Read full news )
 
Bono, Sting and Cave rework classic tunes of 'Pirates' movie
London, Rockers Bono, Sting and Nick Cave are some of the stars who reworked classic pirates tunes for a new album inspired by the movie "Pirates Of The Caribbean".( Read full news )
  
Lohan forced to leave party
New York, Actress Lindsay Lohan and rapper-cum-businessman Sean Combs seem to be at war.
( Read full news )
 
Stewart forced to bed hookers
London, Movie legend James Stewart was forced to bed hookers to prove that he was not gay.
( Read full news )
 
'Superman Returns' gets good response from critics
New York, Director Bryan Singer's 'Superman Returns' starring Brandon Routh has received rave reviews from critics.( Read full news )
 
Spears and Federline go on separate vacations
New York, Pop singer Britney Spears says her marriage to Kevin Federline is fine but she is spending a lot of time alone.( Read full news )
 
Routh bulked up for 'Superman' movie
London, Actor Brandon Routh had to come up with an altogether new workout method to get in shape for "Superman Returns".( Read full news )
 
Kylie Minogue to be back on stage
Sydney, Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue will be back on stage in her Melbourne hometown in December, concert promoter Michael Gudinski said Thursday. The Australian and Asian leg of her "Showgirl" world tour will be rescheduled now that Minogue has recovered from breast cancer treatment, Gudinski said. ( Read full news )
  

Paltrow helped Madonna heal feud with father
London, Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has brought her close friend Madonna back together with her father Tony Ciccone after pleading her to reunite with him.( Read full news )
 
Vedder reunites with his stepfather
London, Pearl Jam rocker Eddie Vedder has reunited with his estranged stepfather after 20 years for the sake of his siblings. ( Read full news )
 
Madonna cleans up her act for dad
New York, Pop singer Madonna cleaned up her act for her father Tony Ciccone when he attended one of her concerts.( Read full news )
 
Townshend says no to guitar-smashing act
New York, Pete Townshend, legendary guitarist of the rock band The Who, says he will no longer do his famous guitar-smashing act. ( Read full news )
 
Hilton warned off fur by Mills
London, Socialite heiress Paris Hilton has vowed never to wear fur after she was forced to watch a horrific video at Heather Mills' house.( Read full news )
 
Hess got Spanish skills from monks
London, Filmmaker Jared Hess learnt Spanish skills he needed to direct Mexican wrestling film "Nacho Libre" by spending two years in a Mormon missionary in Venezuela. ( Read full news )
 
Wilson almost quit movies
New York, Actor Owen Wilson says his first movie, the critically acclaimed "Bottle Rocket", nearly caused him to leave Hollywood and join the army. ( Read full news )

  
Fox saved character from being killed off
London, Matthew Fox, star of the hit TV show "Lost", impressed producers of the programme so much during his audition that they decided not to kill off his character as originally planned.
( Read full news )

Mayer says he is like Hendrix
London, Singer John Mayer says that he is not taken seriously in the music world because he is too good looking, just like legendary rocker Jimi Hendrix.( Read full news )
 
Blunt intimated by American women
London, Singer James Blunt says he is intimidated by American women because they are taller than the British women he is used to dating.( Read full news )
 
Spears made a spectacle of herself on TV show
New York, Pop singer Britney Spears had a disastrous appearance on the TV show "Dateline" because she did the whole thing on her own.( Read full news )
 
Money doesn't mean anything to me, says Reeves
New York, Actor Keanu Reeves says money means nothing to him and he is far more concerned about maintaining his good health.( Read full news )
 
Vedder fears for his eyelashes
London, Eddie Vedder, lead singer of Pearl Jam, feared he had lost his eyelashes for his art when he agreed to shave them off for the group's new video and they struggled to grow back.
( Read full news )
  
Kevin Spacey inspired by Ken Lay
New York, Two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey got inspired by Ken Lay, convicted former chairman of Enron, for his role in "Superman Returns".( Read full news )
 
Schaffel criticises Jackson's orphanage trip
London, Marc Schaffel, pop star Michael Jackson's former business associate, has slammed him for his continuing associations with the world's troubled kids.( Read full news )
  
Depp denies he ever shunned commercial movie success
London, Actor Johnny Depp says that he never paid attention to remarks from cult movie fans that he sold out by accepting the lead role in "Pirates of the Caribbean".  ( Read full news )

The Da Vinci Code Review
'The Da Vinci Code' lacks in coherence
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service

Film: "The Da Vinci Code"; Cast: Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Jean Reno, Ian McKellan; Director: Ron Howard; Rating: **

Kab clue... aur Kahan? If you have read the book you are still in trouble. But if you haven't read the book, then brother... you are in double trouble.

The evangelical subversions of "The Da Vinci Code" leave you gasping for breath. From its intriguing opening to its cryptic closing, the film leaves audiences largely out of its range of frisson.

Beckham finds it hard to trust people
London, English soccer star David Beckham says he finds it difficult to trust people after being betrayed by his so-called friends. ( Read full news )

Madonna's tour upsets religious leaders
New York, Pop superstar Madonna has once again upset religious leaders when she sang a song while hanging form a giant mirrored cross as video screens showed images of third-world poverty.
( Read full news )

McConaughey offers support to Barry Bonds
London, Actor Matthew McConaughey is supporting controversial baseball player Barry Bonds and has written to his local newspaper urging sports fans to stop bashing him.
( Read full news )

Cheadle worked with real gang leaders in 'Colors'
London, Movie star Don Cheadle had to work with some questionable characters in his breakthrough film "Colors".  ( Read full news )
 
Denton reveals 'Desperate Housewives' secrets
London, Actor James Denton from the hit TV show "Desperate Housewives" thinks that the show has lost its lustre because of too many new faces.  ( Read full news )
 
Beckham's 'Party of the Year' a washout: reports
London, David and Victoria Beckham's 500,000 pound ($940,000) party to mark the forthcoming Football World Cup turned out to be a bit of a washout, according to British tabloids Monday.
( Read full news )

Led Zeppelin, Valery Gergiev bag Polar Music Prize
Stockholm, Legendary British rock group Led Zeppelin and Russian conductor Valery Gergiev Monday received the Polar Music Prize 2006 for their contributions to music.
( Read full news ) 

'Poseidon' a disappointing voyage
Film: "Poseidon"; Cast: Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell, Emma Rossum, Mike Vogel, Mia Maestro, Freddy Rodríguez, Jacinda Barrett, Jimmy Bennett and Richard Dreyfuss; Director: Wolfgang Petersen; Rankings **1/2 "Poseidon" is not "Titanic".  ( Read full news )

Knowles slimmed down to play Diana Ross
New York, Singer Beyonce Knowles stunned fans at the Cannes Film Festival by revealing that she and co-star Jennifer Hudson had to slim down a lot for the movie "Dreamgirls".   ( Read full news )
  
Gibson slams 'Da Vinci Code'
New York, Catholic actor Mel Gibson has slammed "The Da Vinci Code" book and movie saying they attack beliefs that he holds sacred.   ( Read full news )
  
Beckinsale character dropped from 'Underworld 3'
London, Actress Kate Beckinsale's character has been dropped from the third instalment of the "Underworld" series.   ( Read full news )
 
I'm right about anti-depressants, says Cruise
London, Tom Cruise is refusing to back down from his stand against psychiatry and anti-depressants, saying they harm people.   ( Read full news )
 
Bono urges African leaders to check corruption
London, Bono, the lead singer of U2, has warned African leaders that they could lose the goodwill of rich nations if they didn't overcome corruption.   ( Read full news )
 
Maines retracts apology to Bush
New York, Natalie Maines, lead singer of the Dixie Chicks, has taken back the apology she issued to US President George W. Bush in 2003 saying he doesn't deserve any respect for his actions in Iraq.   ( Read full news )
  

Hollywood News

'The Pink Panther' Review
Film: "The Pink Panther"; Cast: Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, Beyoncé Knowles, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer; Director: Shawn Levy; Rating: *** 
Handling humour in films is not an easy job. The first few frames of "The Pink Panther", replete with done to death tricks to elicit laughter, give that impression. Steve Martin, who was at his funny best in "Father Of The Bride" (both part one and two) and "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", initially doesn't look at ease playing an accident-prone, incompetent French Inspector, Jacques Clouseau. The few flaws lead to some unfunny situations. But they don't mar the otherwise hilarious film, which unfolds its comic lustre as it progresses. Martin's character grows on you, making it an enjoyable, entertaining and relaxing experience. Levy has used some interesting physical comedy between Inspector Clouseau and his secretary Nicole (Emily Mortimer), which generates comic sparks and tickles the funny bone. Clouseau's one-liners are hilarious.There are some exceptional humour sequences in this slapstick. For instance, the scene where Clouseau decides to learn the American accent and his teacher makes futile attempts to get him to pronounce "hamburger" the American way.    ( Read full news )

Hollywood news

Robbie Williams performs in spite of illness
London, British pop star Robbie Williams fought a bad case of flu to perform for 20,000 fans in South Africa.  ( Read full news )
  
Hollywood actresses nothing without make up: Collins
London, British actress Joan Collins has slammed Hollywood's leading ladies saying their good looks are all down to thick make up.  ( Read full news )
 
Foxx loves gold diggers
London, Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx loves to date gold-digging women because he respects their ambition.  ( Read full news )
 
Dennis Rodman demands cash for charity pictures
London, Basketball star Dennis Rodman has upset Cosmopolitan magazine bosses by asking for money for a cancer charity photo shoot.  ( Read full news )
 
I was forced into musical career: Federline
London, Kevin Federline, husband of pop diva Britney Spears, says he was forced into a musical career by the US media but has no regrets. ( Read full news )
 
New Chinese film portrays migrant workers with dignity
Beijing, China's much neglected and socially frowned upon migrant workers are the focus of a new Chinese film that portrays them with dignity and respect.  ( Read full news )
  
Zhang Yimou, Spielberg join hands for 2008 Olympics
Beijing, Noted Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou will join hands with Hollywood director Steven Spielberg in designing the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2008 Olympic Games.
The Beijing Organising Committee for the 2008 Olympics (BOCOG) Sunday unveiled a high-profile crew to produce the most eye-catching cultural events.  ( Read full news )
  

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Exhibition in honour of Loren
London, Movie legend Sophia Loren has become the first Italian woman to be honoured at the Victor Emmanuel Monument in Rome.  ( Read full news )
 
Craig happy to make more money
London, British actor Daniel Craig is happy that he got the role of James Bond because he now gets to make more money.  ( Read full news )
 
Foxx's dislike for music moguls
London, Oscar-wining actor and singer Jamie Foxx says music moguls are some of the worst people he has ever met.  ( Read full news )
  
'Psycho' star was addicted to drugs
London, Late "Psycho" star Anthony Perkins was so addicted to drugs that he wore a mask to breathe as much marijuana smoke as possible.  ( Read full news )
  
Paltrow voted most stylish British woman
London, Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has been voted the most stylish British woman in an annul poll.  ( Read full news )
 
Mortimer praises Johansson
London, British actress Emily Mortimer has praised Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson for her ability to cope with life in the public eye.   ( Read full news )
   

I don't look like Mother Teresa: Paris
London, Actress and hotel heiress Paris Hilton has slammed media reports that she will play the role of Mother Teresa in an Indian film saying they "did not look alike". ( Read full news )
 
'Casablanca' tops screenplay list
London, The screenplay for the movie "Casablanca" has topped a list of the best screenplays ever written.The 1942 movie starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman beat out "The Godfather" and "Chinatown".  ( Read full news )
  
Newman changes his mind about racing
London, Movie legend Paul Newman has upset his wife Joanne Woodward after retracting on his word to stop racing cars. ( Read full news )
  
Streisand unhappy with her biography
London, Singer Barbara Streisand read the book "Barbara: The Way She Is" by Christopher Andersen and is not happy with it at all. ( Read full news )
 
Hayek slams racist Hollywood
London, Actress Salma Hayek has slammed Hollywood for its discrimination against Mexican actors.( Read full news )
 
Holmes' passive behaviour stuns interviewer
London, Katie Holmes, the pregnant fiancée of Tom Cruise stunned a magazine journalist when she sat in a "dazed, passive and vacant" manner for a recent interview. ( Read full news )

Phillippe and Witherspoon top style poll
London, Acting couple Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon have topped a new poll to crown Hollywood's Most Stylish Couple.

The top 10 list is: 
1. Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon 
2. Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles 
3. Ryan Gosling and Rachel Mcadams 
4. Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend 
5. Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale 
6. David and Victoria Beckham 
7. Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams 
8. Hilary Duff and Joel Madden 
( Read full news )
 
Union thanks Oprah for survival lessons
London, Actress Gabrielle Union has thanked talk show host Oprah Winfrey for saving her life after she was raped at gunpoint.  ( Read full news )
 
How Bosworth got Lois Lane role
London, Actress Kate Bosworth said she got the part of Lois Lane in the new "Superman" movie only after one of her co-stars begged for her to be in it. ( Read full news )
 
More support for Cruise's silent birth method
London, Elvis Presley's ex-wife Priscilla Presley is supporting Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes plans for a silent birth. ( Read full news )
 
Dolby attacks Federline over sample
London, Eighties pop star Thomas Dolby is setting up for a comeback by attacking Britney Spears' husband Kevin Federline over an illegal sample. ( Read full news )
 
Spielberg plans reality-show for filmmakers
Los Angeles, Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg is now turning to reality television to hunt for new filmmaking talent.
The "Schindler's List" director is teaming up with TV producer Mark Burnett to make the show "On the Lot", entertainment website E!Online reported Thursday. ( Read full news )
  
Dan Brown wins court battle over 'Da Vinci Code'
London, American author Dan Brown did not breach the copyright of an earlier book in his best-selling novel "The Da Vinci Code", a court here ruled Friday. The high court rejected the claims of Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh, who wrote the 1982 book "The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail", and sued Random House, publisher of both books. ( Read full news )
 
Rolling Stones to play in China - but five songs banned
Shanghai, The Rolling Stones are to perform in China for the first time, but five of their songs have been banned by the country's culture ministry, lead singer Mick Jagger said Friday. The ministry requested the band not to perform the songs at their concert in Shanghai
 
O'Donnell wants to fight Campbell
London, US comedian Rosie O'Donnell has challenged Naomi Campbell to a fight, saying the supermodel needs someone to "kick her a**". ( Read full news )
 
'System of a Down' to raise awareness of genocide
London, Serj Tankian and John Dolmayan of rock band 'System Of a Down' are to talk with congressional leaders, to have them end their complicity in Turkey's ongoing denial of the Armenian genocide. ( Read full news )
  
Geena Davis learnt from marriage mistakes
London, Oscar winning actress Geena Davis refuses to look at her first three marriages as failures because she learnt a lot from them. ( Read full news )
 
Kiera Knightley sick of weddings
London, Actress Kiera Knightley says she is sick of getting married so often on screen.
( Read full news )

Dick Tracy battle on hold
London, Actor Warren Beatty's efforts to secure the rights to the "Dick Tracy" comic book character continues to drag on after a US federal court hearing ended without a ruling.
( Read full news )

Michael Parkinson says Meg Ryan fancies him
London, British talk show host Michael Parkinson says his continuing spat with actress Meg Ryan is because of her lust for him. ( Read full news )

Cameron Diaz wins topless photo case
Los Angeles, Actress Cameron Diaz has won her court battle to keep topless photos of her out of the public eye, said media reports.A judge awarded the vivacious actress undisclosed damages from John Rutter, the photographer who took the photos. Last year, Rutter was found guilty of forging her signature on a model release form in an attempt to blackmail her for $3.5 million. The judge has yet to rule on whether he must pay her legal costs as well. Rutter is currently serving three years and eight months in prison on these convictions.

Ford regrets refusing 'Syriana'
London, Actor Harrison Ford is upset at George Clooney winning an Academy Award for his supporting role in "Syriana" because he was originally offered the part. 
 

'Derailed' is a lesson for adulterers
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service 

Film: "Derailed"; Cast: Clive Owen, Jennifer Aniston, Melissa George, Vincent Cassel; Director: Mikael Hafstrom; Rating: **
 
For those who think adultery is fun, here is some warning from Hollywood. Forget "Fatal Attraction" - there's worse in store. As soon as you get comfy in a motel with a lady who looks like Jennifer Aniston - not surprising, since she's played by Aniston - a psycho barges in, rips of all your money, mugs you and rapes the lady. Ouch! And you can't report to the cops because your lovely and devoted wife (Melissa George) would get to know what you've been up to. 
Oh, dear. There's much more horror in store for family man turned adulterer Charles Schine (Clive Owen).  The beauty of the beastly plot is that it always stays a step ahead of us. We just don't know what's in store for poor Charles. One minute the luscious Lucinda Harris (Jennifer Aniston) is un-belting his trousers, the next minute the psycho Philippe LaRoche (Vincent Cassel) was there to play the spoilsport, even as his unsuspecting wife cooks dinner in the next room.   

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Jackie Chan's firefighter dreams fading
London, Martial arts hero Jackie Chan is concerned that he is too old to fulfil his dream of playing a role of a firefighter. Chan recently served as an ambassador for the World Firefighters Games held in Hong Kong, reported contactmusic.com. He has dreamt of playing a firefighter, but admits that he may be forced to serve as a fire chief. He says: "My wish is to bring my heroes to the big screen, and many of them have already appeared in my films. The firefighter is the only one I have yet to put in a film. I have dragged this idea on for so many years, even if I want to make it, now I feel that my age makes me unsuitable.   ( Read full news )

'Syriana', a restless drama of deceit Review
Film: "Syriana"; Cast: George Clooney, Matt Damon, William Hurt, Christopher Plummer and Chris Cooper; Director: Stephen Ghaghan; Rating: ** 1/2

The thing about "Syriana" is that it is a boys' movie, not in the way, say "Ocean's Eleven" or "The Sting" were. The boys here play big games that traverse countries and continents for big bucks. And we are talking in billions.

No wonder first-time director Stephen Gaghan, who wrote the equally dense "Traffic", has cast some of Hollywood's most recognisable faces in crucial rules.  ( Read full news ) 
 

McGregor says he doesn't need box office hits
London, Actor Ewan McGregor has defended his role in the critically mauled "Stay" saying that a film's box office potential is not his primary concern. McGregor seems indifferent to the film's poor performance. The film received a low-profile release in the US following much debate between director Marc Foster and the distributor who believed that the film was too confusing  ( Read full news )

Complete Oscar nominees by category
Los Angeles, The 78th Annual Academy Awards will be presented on March 5 in 24 different categories. Following is the complete list of the nominations for the awards:

Best motion picture of the year: "Brokeback Mountain", "Capote", "Crash", "Good Night, And Good Luck", "Munich"

Achievement in directing: "Brokeback Mountain" - Ang Lee, "Capote" - Bennett Miller, "Crash" - Paul Haggis, "Good Night, And Good Luck" - George Clooney, "Munich" - Steven Spielberg

Performance by an actor in a leading role: Philip Seymour Hoffman - "Capote", Terrence Howard - "Hustle & Flow", Heath Ledger - "Brokeback Mountain", Joaquin Phoenix - "Walk the Line", David Strathairn - "Good Night, And Good Luck"

Performance by an actress in a leading role: Judi Dench - "Mrs. Henderson Presents", Felicity Huffman - "Transamerica", Keira Knightley - "Pride & Prejudice", Charlize Theron - "North Country", Reese Witherspoon - "Walk the Line"

Performance by an actor in a supporting role: George Clooney - "Syriana", Matt Dillon - "Crash", Paul Giamatti - "Cinderella Man", Jake Gyllenhaal - "Brokeback Mountain", William Hurt - "A History Of Violence"

Performance by an actress in a supporting role: Amy Adams - "Junebug", Catherine Keener - "Capote", Frances McDormand - "North Country", Rachel Weisz - "The Constant Gardener", Michelle Williams - "Brokeback Mountain"

Best foreign language film of the year: "Don't Tell" - Italy, "Joyeux Noel" - France, "Paradise Now" - Palestine, "Sophie Scholl - The Final Days" - Germany, "Tsotsi" - South Africa

Best animated feature film of the year: "Howl's Moving Castle", "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride", "Wallace & Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit"

Adapted screenplay: "Brokeback Mountain", "Capote", "The Constant Gardener", "A History of Violence", "Munich"

Original screenplay: "Crash", "Good Night, And Good Luck", "Match Point", "The Squid And The Whale", "Syriana"

Achievement in art direction: "Good Night, And Good Luck", "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", "King Kong", "Memoirs of a Geisha", "Pride & Prejudice"
 
Dramatic low-budget films to dominate Oscars
Los Angeles, Contrary to the usual expensive and lavish productions, the Oscars ceremony this year is expected to be dominated by a string of low-budget dramatic films.

Of the top contenders for the Oscar glory, only "Munich" and "Memoirs of a Geisha" can be considered traditional studio products - a sign of Hollywood's mould-breaking trend this year.

"Munich" is perhaps Steven Spielberg's most independent-minded film ever, filmed on a tight budget with a tough narrative and few special effects. "Geisha", meanwhile, garnered its nominations in relatively minor categories.

That leaves the Oscar gala in Hollywood Feb 5 open for a roster of films that challenges the mainstream comfort zone more than any other selection in recent years.

The powerful gay cowboy story and Oscar frontrunner "Brokeback Mountain", racial drama "Crash" and political period piece "Good Night, and Good Luck" - all of them indicate a thumb down to Hollywood's most expensive and lavish productions like "King Kong", "War of the Worlds" and "The Chronicles of Narnia".

No wonder Hollywood wags are joking they might move the next Oscar ceremony to the Sundance Film Festival - especially since that independent film showcase is fast moving towards the mainstream.

But it's no surprise that Hollywood's artistic community plumbs for the movies that are seen as the best expression of their art.

With low-budget dramatic films dominating the Oscars this season, pundits are hailing edgy movies that are made cheaply as a sure-fire ticket to riches. While that may be true for the select few that get Oscar nominations and statues, research institute Kagan Research finds such independent- calibre dramas generally are a poor economic bet.

"Hollywood talent often makes these films because of a passion for the material," says Wade Holden, analyst with Kagan Research. "But the entire low-budget drama category doesn't have a good track record from an economic perspective."

The figures bear it out. Of all the movies at the forefront of this year's Oscars, only "Brokeback Mountain" has a chance of breaking the $100 million mark at the US box office, a figure seen as the minimum requirement for a hit movie. ( Read full news )

Gallo's moneybag kept Rourke off streets
London, Actor Mickey Rourke says he will forever be indebted to Vincent Gallo because the latter helped him out when he needed the cash very badly.  ( Read full news )
 
Portman courts controversy with new movie
London, Actress Natalie Portman is hoping her new film "V For Vendetta" will provoke controversy and make people re-examine their views on terrorism.  ( Read full news )
 
Reitman defends Katie Holmes
London, Filmmaker Jason Reitman is defending actress Katie Holmes from criticisms concerning her romance with Tom Cruise because he found her delightful to work with while making "Thank You For Smoking".  ( Read full news )
   
Diesel dislikes acting
London, Action hero Vin Diesel says he doesn't enjoy acting and it is just something he does to feel "complete".  ( Read full news )
 
Reitman killed son's acting dreams
London, Movie mogul Ivan Reitman found the perfect way to discourage his son Jason from following his dream of becoming an actor by turning him into a laughing stock in each of his films.
( Read full news )

  
Singer George Michael arrested on drugs charges
London, British pop star George Michael has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs, after London police found him slumped behind the wheel of his car in the centre of the British capital.  ( Read full news )
 

Beckham battling age
London, England soccer star David Beckham is battling age even though he is only 30 years old.

Steve Martin stays private
London, Comedian Steve Martin refuses to speak about his private life to the media because his relationship is too sacred to be handled by the press.
 
Freeman wants to make ultimate Western movie
London, Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is keen on making the ultimate Western movie before he retires.Freeman has played a range of roles from detectives, a convict and a poor black chauffeur. 
 
Morrissey says death is always nearby
London, British rocker Morrissey says he thinks about death all the time and is depressed that he has spent so many years making himself a better person because it is eventually meaningless.
 
Legendary US television actor Knotts dead
Washington, Legendary US television actor Don Knotts, who played the bumbling deputy Barney Fife on "The Andy Griffith Show", has died of lung cancer.

The 81-year-old Knotts died late Friday at UCLA Medical Centre in Los Angeles, his manager announced late Saturday. The slightly built Knotts became a defining icon of US television playing Fife from 1960-65, collecting an astonishing five Emmy awards for the role.

The egotistical, nervous, inept deputy was the show's comic focus, with star Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor becoming the straight man to Knotts. Together, they kept the peace among the indelible small-town characters in the fictional North Carolina town of Mayberry.

The Andy Griffith show continued in syndication for decades and is still aired frequently on cable television.

Griffith, a close friend of Knotts' throughout their careers, was reportedly among his last hospital visitors Friday night.

Knotts starred in a string of film comedies after gaining fame as Barney Fife, including "The Incredible Mr Limpet" in 1964, "The Ghost and Mr Chicken" in 1966 and "The Apple Dumpling Gang" in 1975.

He returned to television in 1979 as a nosy landlord on the bawdy comedy "Three's Company".

Most recently, he voiced the character of Turkey Mayor in the 2005 animated film "Chicken Little".
 
Cinematographer of film about carjacker carjacked
Johannesburg, A crewmember of the Oscar-nominated film "Tsotsi", which deals with the perpetrator of a car hijacking, became the victim of carjacking.

Lance Gewer, the director of photography for the South African film that has already won numerous awards, was with a female companion when the hijacking occurred in the northeastern Johannesburg suburb of Bramley, the Sunday Independent newspaper said.

The two persons were pulled out from a BMW by armed thieves and Gewer spent most of Saturday thinking he would not be able to leave the country Sunday to attend the March 5 Oscar ceremony because his passport and air ticket were in the car, according to the report.

Gewer's friend said she was afraid but said one of the young men who carjacked assured her: "Don't worry I won't kill you."

The unidentified friend said: "I guess I was in shock because at that point I asked (the robber) if he had seen the film 'Tsotsi'. He replied that he had seen it and then said: 'That is why I am so sorry to do this to you. I saw Tsotsi, it's a good film. My heart is sore for you. Please forgive me for doing this'." ( Read full news )
 

Cuba filmed 'Jerry Maguire' scene in car
New York, Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. performed his famous 'Show me the money' scene from the movie "Jerry Maguire" while he was stuck in traffic in Los Angeles. ( Read full news )
 
Williams falls for guitarist
London, British pop star Robbie Williams has supposedly fallen for a female rock guitarist from Courtney Love's band The Chelsea. ( Read full news )
   
Silverstone urges Oprah for aid
New York, Actress Alicia Silverstone is circulating a petition to be sent to Oprah Winfrey appealing for aid for animals. ( Read full news )
 
Hatcher not politically inclined
New York, "Desperate Housewives" star Teri Hatcher was asked several times to appear on the political show "Real Time With Bill Maher" but she turned it down saying she is not politically correct. ( Read full news )
 
Craig will have the last laugh, says Brosnan
London, Actor Pierce Brosnan says new James Bond actor Daniel Craig will have the last laugh despite losing his teeth in a fight scene in the upcoming bond movie "Casino Royale".

( Read full news )

   
MacLaine kept her virtue in Hollywood
London, Movie legend Shirley MacLaine believes she is one of the very few in Hollywood who has not slept with anyone to further her career. ( Read full news )
 
Samuel Jackson's generosity soars
London, Actor Samuel L. Jackson has been hailed the most generous superstar by his "Freedomland" co-star Clarke Peters. ( Read full news )

Spike 50 Cent for thug life boasts
London, Controversial filmmaker Spike Lee has blasted rapper 50 Cent saying the rapper should be ashamed of celebrating his thug life. ( Read full news )

  
Spears plans comeback
London, After turning wife and mother, pop singer Britney Spears is ready to come back as a star.

Clooney to donate Casino profits to Africa
London, Oscar- nominated actor George Clooney is planning to give the profits of his money-making venture - his proposed hotel and casino in Las Vegas - to Africa.

Elton offers counselling to Madonna
London, Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish have been offering marriage counselling to Madonna and Guy Ritchie.
"Elton and I have spoken to Madonna plenty of times lately. She and Guy are close friends of ours. They both need to concentrate on their careers if they want their relationship to work," Furnish was quoted as saying by ananova.com.

Moss is still the best, says Twiggy
London, Sixties model Twiggy has declared that troubled supermodel Kate Moss is the world's one true supermodel.

Ledger unsure about Oscar win
London, Australian actor Heath Ledger is unsure of winning the best actor Oscar because he feels the other nominees are too good.

Cruise, Holmes lovey-dovey Down Under
Sydney, Hollywood glamour couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes defied rumours that their relationship was on the rocks with a great show of affection while cruising on Sydney Harbour.The couple are in Sydney to attend the funeral of Kerry Packer, Australia's richest man, who died on Boxing Day at age 68. ( Read full news )

Batman to take on Osama bin Laden
London, Comic book superhero Batman will dispense with his old enemies the Riddler and the Joker to take on Osama bin Laden in his latest adventure.In "Holy Terror, Batman!", a new graphic novel by Batman writer Frank Miller, the Caped Crusader will take on Al Qaeda when his hometown Gotham City is attacked by terrorists, the Daily Telegraph said in a report.  ( Read full news )
  
Kaiser Chiefs dominate Brit Awards
London, Music group The Kaiser Chiefs have been crowned the Kings of British music after they picked up three Brit Awards - British live act, British group and British rock act.  ( Read full news )
 
Al Gore strikes Hollywood deal
New York, Former US vice president Al Gore has found a new voice after Hollywood studio Paramount Pictures bought the rights to the documentary film "An Inconvenient Truth", which he narrated.  ( Read full news )
 
Miller to petition Blair over paparazzi laws
London, Actress Sienna Miller plans to petition British Prime Minister Tony Blair to change the law to protect celebrities from the paparazzi. ( Read full news )
  
President Bush honours filmmaker George Lucas
New York, Eminent filmmaker George Lucas was recognised by the US President George W. Bush for his achievement in technology.  ( Read full news )
 
Kutcher's company to create first Internet stars
New York, Internet giant AOL has recruited Ashton Kutcher's production company, Katalyst Films, to create virtual characters for their Instant Messaging community.  ( Read full news )
 
Hollywood stars lend support to humanitarian campaigns
Berlin, Renowned Hollywood celebrities are throwing their weight behind humanitarian campaigns around the world through the Cinema for Peace charity gala in Berlin this week.  ( Read full news ) 

Rolling Stones top music earners in US
Los Angeles, Veteran rock band the Rolling Stones were the top-earning musical act in the US in 2005, bringing in $168 million in sales of concert tickets and CD's, according to figures released by Forbes magazine.Irish rockers U2 were second with a total of $150 million, followed by country star Kenny Chesney with $110 million.The magazine reported that the list was dominated by successful touring acts, underlining the high prices that bands with older fans were able to charge for concert tickets, often reaching an average of $100. Total album sales were down some 7 percent in 2005, continuing a downward spiral prompted by Internet file-sharing and increased competition from video games and DVD movies.   ( Read full news )
 
New Bond film plot shocks shooting victim's family
London, The family of a Brazilian man, mistakenly shot dead by British security forces last year, has launched a campaign against the upcoming James Bond film, "Casino Royale".   ( Read full news )
 
Moore gifts a handcuffs painting
London, Actress Julianne Moore gave "Freedomland" co-star Samuel L. Jackson a painting of handcuffs as a gift after the movie was wrapped up.  ( Read full news )
   
Lee gives hope to Taiwanese film industry
London, The numerous Oscar nominations and the box office success of "Brokeback Mountain" is raising hopes in director Ang Lee's native country Taiwan that its ailing movie industry can be saved.   ( Read full news )
 
Ridley Scott to direct 'American Gangster'
London, Ridley Scott, the filmmaker behind great hits like "Gladiator" and "Black Hawk Down", is set to direct Oscar winners Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington in a 1970s crime drama.
  ( Read full news )

  
Madonna's faux pas
New York, Pop superstar Madonna has annoyed some Britons by saying they are "kind of allergic to the idea of god".Newsweek.com reports that others are taking the comment as further evidence that her marriage to Guy Ritchie is in trouble. Madonna denied rumours that she forced her husband to accept Kabbalah and said: "Ritchie studies Kabbalah, but probably not as enthusiastically as I do. He does it in his own way.    ( Read full news )
  
Cinema For Peace to honour 'Good Night...'
London, George Clooney's "Good Night, And Good Luck" is to be honoured as the most valuable movie of the year by the organisation Cinema For Peace.   ( Read full news )

Virgin asks Janet Jackson to lose weight
New York, Pop singer Janet Jackson has been ordered to lose weight by the label Virgin by September or it won't release her album.  ( Read full news )
 
Affleck's 'Superman' movie renamed
London, Ben Affleck's upcoming film on the death of actor George Reeves, who played Superman on TV, has been renamed after the producer of the Superman movies threatened legal action.  ( Read full news )
 
US transport secretary slams Spears
London, US Transport Secretary Norman Mineta has slammed Britney Spears for driving with her infant son on her lap.  ( Read full news )
 
Cruise threatens to sue biographer
New York, Actor Tom Cruise is threatening to sue acclaimed biographer Andrew Morton after discovering that he has hired a gay porn star to reveal more about his private life. ( Read full news )
 
Coldplay's next will be the greatest: Martin
London, Lead singer Chris Martin of Coldplay has claimed that the band's next album will not just be the finest work they have ever done, but also "the best" in history. ( Read full news )
 
Winfrey vows to keep her private life private
London, Chat show host Oprah Winfrey is stunned that her private life is featured in tabloids because she always keeps her relationship behind closed doors.  ( Read full news )

'Casino Royale' starts without Bond girl, villain
London, Producers of "James Bond" are still on the lookout for a Bond girl even though the latest film "Casino Royale" has already begun shooting in Prague. ( Read full news )

Hindu priest didn't recognise Spears
London, The priest at a Hindu temple visited by pop singer Britney Spears admits he didn't recognise her when she first arrived with her four-month-old son Sean Preston to seek spiritual guidance. ( Read full news )
  
Clooney urges Americans to travel more
London, Actor George Clooney is urging fellow Americans to travel more outside their country and experience the complexities of the rest of the world. ( Read full news )
 
Lucas to star as Hitchcock
London, Actor Matt Lucas is to star as Alfred Hitchcock in a movie about the film director.( Read full news )
 
Stone's film has no political agenda
New York, Two-time Oscar winning director Oliver Stone is hitting out at reports that his new film has a political agenda, saying it will focus on American civilians' fight for survival. ( Read full news )
 
Spacey says no to Iraq tour
London, Oscar winning actor Kevin Spacey is not willing to go to Iraq for a tour of his play "The Soldier's Tale" because it is too dangerous. ( Read full news )
 
Filmmakers braver in Bush's second term: Spielberg
London, Steven Spielberg believes politically charged movies are becoming increasingly popular during President George W. Bush's term because filmmakers are eager to distance themselves from his policies. ( Read full news )
 
Lee surprised by silence at 'Brokeback Mountain'
London, Director Ang Lee is shocked by the silence from religious groups following the release of his gay cowboy romance "Brokeback Mountain". ( Read full news )
 
Broadway tickets frenzy for Roberts show
New York, Oscar winning actress Julia Roberts caused a ticket buying frenzy and websites to crash after seats for her Broadway debut in "The Three Days Of Rain" went on sale. ( Read full news )

Crowe and Kidman to act together
New York, Close friends Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman, both Oscar winners, are set to co-star in Baz Luhramann's latest movie in Australia. ( Read full news )

Scarlett groped by TV presenter at Golden Globes
New York, Actress Scarlett Johansson had her breasts groped by a TV journalist at the Golden Globes ceremony. ( Read full news )

Of singing sensations and economic miracles
Beijing, China will issue stamps featuring a 22-year-old woman who has become an overnight singing sensation after winning a music contest that is being billed an "economic miracle" after it raked in some $95 million.The China National Philatelic Corporation (CNPC) says it will issue the stamps this week featuring Li Yuchun, who became a household name in 2005 after she won the "Super Girl" music talent hunt similar to the US show "American Idol".  ( Read full news )
  
Julia Roberts puts 'bling bling' in Broadway cash register
New York, "Pretty Woman" star Julia Roberts hasn't even begun preparing for her Broadway debut in April - and ticket sales are already booming.The Hollywood star, who gave birth last year to twins, will appear in the Richard Greenburg drama, "Three Days of Rain".  ( Read full news )
 
Britney Spears dabbling in Hinduism
New York, Pop singer Britney Spears was raised a Baptist, has studied Kabbalah and is now reportedly trying out Hinduism.  ( Read full news )
 
Lindsay Lohan partying hard
New York, Actress Lindsay Lohan is back to partying hard, less than a week after she was released from a hospital.  ( Read full news )
 

Phoenix loses bet to Phillippe
New York, Actor Joaquin Phoenix had to pay $220 to his friend Ryan Phillippe after he won the best actor award at the Golden Globes because he lost a bet.  ( Read full news )

Hollywood stars swish out for Golden Globes
Los Angeles, With a panoply of stars parading down the red carpet, the 63rd annual Golden Globe Awards kicked off at the Beverly Hills Hilton, sending the Hollywood award season into high gear in the run-up to the Oscars.Stars like Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron, Russell Crowe and Hillary Swank looked relaxed Monday night as they entered the awards show, considered second only to the Oscars in the prestige it commands in the US film industry. ( Read full news )

   
Hunt on for Harry Potter star
London, The producers of the Harry Potter series are giving fans a chance to star in the next movie as the weird wizard Luna Lovegood. the audition for 'Harry potter and the Order of the Phoenix' is open to girls between 13 and 16 years of age. The casting teams have looked all over schools in Britain but are still looking for the perfect Luna ( Read full news )

Britney Spears named worst dressed celebrity
Los Angeles, Pop princess Britney Spears has been named the worst dressed celebrity in the world by a fashion critic, placing her ahead of actress Mary-Kate Olsen and actress-singer Jessica Simpson. ( Read full news )
 

Michael Jackson's hurricane relief song getting ready
Manama (Bahrain), US pop star Michael Jackson is putting the finishing touches to a song to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina.Keisha Cole, Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Babyface and R Kelly are among the singers lending their voices to the song, which will be released by the Bahraini label 2 Seas Records.   ( Read full news )

Witty and smart, 'In Her Shoes' is no chick flick
Film: "In Her Shoes"; Cast: Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, Shirley MacLaine, Mark Feuerstein, Norman Lloyd, Jerry Adler, Brooke Smith, Richard Burgi; Director: Curtis Hanson; Released by 20th Century Fox; Run time: 130 min; Rating ***  ( Read full news )

'Irritating' Cruise now voted 'most annoying'
London, Tom Cruise has been voted the most annoying person of 2005 just a week after he was named the most irritating in a British magazine poll. (1) Tom Cruise (2) Michael Jackson (3) Paris Hilton (4) Britney Spears (5) Osama bin Laden (6) Al Qaeda (7) Phil Mcgraw (8) Ara Reid (9) Kobe Bryant and (10) Jessica Simpson.  ( Read full news )

Johnny Depp: off the deep end
Mumbai, Hollywood actor Johnny Depp was recently declared the most searched name in movies in 2005 by users of the massively popular website ( Read full news )

Daughters say Demi Moore unbelievably stylish
New York, Actress Demi Moore's daughters say their mother is one of the most "unbelievably stylish" women on earth. Rumer, Scout and Tallulah Willis admit Moore is their style icon, ahead of heroines like Sienna Miller and Kirsten Dunst ( Read full news )

Paltrow loves London fashion
London, Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is in love with London fashion because she believes women dress differently according to their zip code.  ( Read full news )
  

Campbell does away with New Year resolutions
London, 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. ( Read full news )

Pitt, Jolie consider moving to France
New York, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are keen to buy a home in France, and have seen a 127-year-old property once owned by legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.

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Bond producers want Naomi Watts
London, The producers of the James Bond film series, bowled over by the performance of Naomi Watts in "King Kong", want her as the lead opposite Daniel Craig in the next movie featuring the exploits of agent 007. ( Read full news )
 
Holmes to wed only after birth
New York, Actress Katie Holmes has slammed rumours that she is keen to wed Tom Cruise before she gives birth to their child.  ( Read full news )
 
Rowe has slim chance against Jackson
New York, Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has filed a suit against him alleging that their two kids have been unlawfully abducted, but doesn't seem to have a good chance of winning the case. ( Read full news )

Schiffer's house robbed
New York, Model Claudia Schiffer's house was burgled in London while she and her two children were sleeping. ( Read full news )
 

'ET' named best family movie
London, Steven Spielberg's hit 1982 movie "ET", which lost out to "Gandhi" for best picture at the Oscars that year, has been voted the best family movie of all time  ( Read full news )

Little Richard says Prince stole his style
London, Rock 'n' Roll legend Little Richard has slammed singer Prince for copying his style. ( Read full news )
 

Johansson calls British press dumb
New York, Actress Scarlett Johansson has called the British press "dumb" after she attended the London premiere of her new movie "Match Point".  ( Read full news )

Simpson might be next Bond girl
London, Singer Jessica Simpson is the latest name on "James Bond" producer's list after both Charlize Theron and Angelina Jolie pulled out of the Bond girl role. ( Read full news )

Gyllenhaal speaks out on Ang Lee's cold behaviour
New York, Actor Jake Gyllenhaal struggled working in Ang Lee's new movie "Brokeback Mountain" because of the director's cold and distant behaviour. ( Read full news )

Even 'King Kong' can't save US box office
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Los Angeles, Dec 20 (DPA) He was the invincible gorilla that was meant to save the US cinema industry from one of its worst years on record. But then "King Kong" hasn't yet managed to get the cash registers ringing. The blockbuster movie about a giant ape who falls in love with a Hollywood actress debuted over the weekend with a less than stellar box office take of $66.2 million. Not peanuts for sure, but far less than the $100 million that many insiders were predicting. ( Read full news ) 

Campbell condemns Miller
London, Supermodel Naomi Campbell has launched a vicious attack on actress Sienna Miller, accusing her of stealing friend Kate Moss's fashion ideas. ( Read full news ) 

King Kong: big time thrills and little moments of care
Film: "King Kong"; Cast: Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Naomi Watts, Andy Serkis, Kyle Chandler, Colin Hanks, Jamie Bell, Evan Parke, Thomas Kretschmann; Director: Peter Jackson; Released by Universal; Run time: 187 min;  ( Read full news ) 

Hilton and Stewart top PETA's worst dressed list
London, Socialites Paris Hilton and Kimberly Stewart have topped a new People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) yearend Worst Dressed poll.  ( Read full news ) 

Polanski breaks off all ties with Hollywood
Hamburg, Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski said he will not direct any more Hollywood movies, Germany's Stern magazine reported in its latest edition published Thursday. ( Read full news ) 

Moss voted style icon of 2005
London, Kate Moss has been voted the style icon of 2005 by Grazia magazine.
The best dressed list is: 
1. Kate Moss
2. Scarlett Johansson
3. Sienna Miller
4. Gwen Stefani
5. Nicole Kidman
6. Angelina Jolie
7. Kirsten Dunst 
8. Jennifer Aniston
9. Keira Knightley
10. Victoria Beckham

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Madonna passionate about everything Japanese
New York, Pop queen Madonna is so passionate about Japan and its delicious cuisine that she takes a Japanese cook with her everywhere she goes. The "Hung Up" hitmaker, whose song "Sorry" from new album "Confessions On A Dancefloor" contains Japanese lyrics, says her love of oriental food had helped her maintain a supple and youthful figure, according to celebrity portal femalefirst. ( Read full news ) 

Lopez, Anthony evacuated from set
New York, Hollywood glamour couple Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony were forced to evacuate from the set of their new movie "El Cantante" after a fire broke out.  ( Read full news ) 

Lopez sends gift to Ben Affleck
New York, Jennifer Lopez has sent her ex-fiance Ben Affleck and his wife Jennifer Garner a gift basket to celebrate the birth of their baby daughter. ( Read full news ) 

Johansson gets to make Napoleon movie
New York, Actress Scarlett Johansson has beaten Al Pacino in a bitter battle to make a film on Napoleon. According to hollywood.com, Pacino was to play the French emperor in "The Monster Of Longwood". This was an adaptation of a Staton Rabin novel about Napoleon's last days and his relationship with a young British girl after he was exiled to the island of St. Helena.The story line was similar to Johansson's "Napoleon And Betsy" in which the actress plays Betsy. ( Read full news ) 

'The Exorcism...' lacks luminous terror
Film: "The Exorcism Of Emily Rose"; Cast: Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Campbell Scott and Jennifer Carpenter; Director: Scott Derrickson; Rating: * 1/2 ( Read full news ) 

Pitt faces tough rules to adopt Jolie's kids
New York, Actor Brad Pitt is facing a slew of legal problems in his efforts to adopt actress Angelina Jolie's two children because he is not yet married to the actress. ( Read full news ) 

King Kong premiers in New York for 8,000 guests
New York, He is back, and New York is besieged with King Kong fever - the newest film incarnation of hairy King Kong.Initial reviews of "King Kong" have already proclaimed the Hollywood blockbuster by director Peter "Lord of the Rings" Jackson to be a modern masterpiece. ( Read full news ) 

Charlize Theron is new Bond girl
London, Oscar-winning South African actress Charlize Theron is to play the new Bond girl in the upcoming remake of a Bond classic, Britain's Daily Mirror reported Monday.The attractive 30-year-old has been offered a lucrative deal to star opposite new Bond actor, Britain's Daniel Craig, in the remake of "Casino Royale", the Mirror reported.  ( Read full news ) 
 
'Cache' wins best-film prize at European Awards
Berlin, "Cache", also known as "Hidden", a movie about the effects of colonialism on a Frenchman's life, scooped the major awards for best film, best director and best male actor at the European Film Awards in Berlin. ( Read full news ) 

Giselle Bundchen to work in Meryl Streep movie
London, Gisele Bundchen, super model and ex-girlfriend of Leonardo DiCaprio, has joined the cast of Meryl Streep's new movie "The Devil Wears Prada". ( Read full news ) 

Bruce Lee's statue vandalised
New York, A life-size bronze statue of Bruce Lee, erected recently in the Bosnian city of Mostar, was vandalised only hours after it was unveiled. ( Read full news ) 

Voight approves of daughter Jolie's choice
New York, Actor Jon Voight has refused to judge his estranged daughter Angelina Jolie over her relationship with Brad Pitt even though he admits that Pitt's ex-wife Jennifer Aniston must be hurt. ( Read full news ) 

  
Berry vows not to marry again
New York, Nov 30 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Halle Berry has vowed never to wed again. ( Read full news ) 

Gere, Richie write AIDS song for Indian show
New York, Actor Richard Gere and singer Lionel Richie have co-written a song to raise awareness about AIDS in India. ( Read full news ) 
 
Woody Allen slams Hollywood studios
New York, Movie legend Woody Allen is about to shoot a third movie in London after slamming Hollywood studios as being intrusive and ignorant. ( Read full news ) 

Radcliffe defends darker tones of latest Potter movie
Sydney, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has defended the darker tones and the mature contents in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", the latest film on the young wizard. ( Read full news ) 

Rod Stewart becomes father again - at 60
London, British rock veteran Rod Stewart has become a father for the seventh time after his fiancee Penny Lancaster gave birth to a baby boy, it was reported Tuesday. ( Read full news ) 

'Phantom Of The Opera' to set record
London, Acclaimed musical "The Phantom Of The Opera" by Andrew Lloyd Webber is set to become the longest-running musical in Broadway's history in January 2006. ( Read full news )  
 
Kate Moss planning to move to US with boyfriend
London,  Troubled supermodel Kate Moss and her controversial rocker boyfriend Pete Doherty are planning to move to the US. ( Read full news )  

  
Judi Dench denounces nudity in films
London, British acting legend Dame Judi Dench says she disagrees with gratuitous nudity in movies and calls for a return to times when taboos were respected.( Read full news )  

Woody Allen says he is not neurotic
London, Legendary Oscar winning director Woody Allen says he is sick of his image as a bumbling neurotic and insists he isn't the same in real life. ( Read full news )  

Dench returns in new Bond movie
London, Dame Judi Dench has confirmed that she will reprise her role of "M" in the new Bond movie.  ( Read full news ) 
 

Hasselhoff covers Madonna's song
London, Actor-turned-singer David Hasselhoff is set to release his album that will include a cover of Madonna's 1980 hit song "La Isla Bonita"  ( Read full news ) 

'Harry Potter' screened in space
New York, "Harry Potter" isn't just entertaining fans on earth. He travelled all the way to International Space Station to cheer up NASA astronaut Commander William McArthur!  ( Read full news )
 
ISKCON leaders appreciate Gere's new film
New York, Leaders of ISKCON have said that "Bee Season" starring Richard Gere and Juliette Binoche is good even though they found a few faults in it. ( Read full news )
 
Law and Miller rift continues
New York, The turbulent relationship between Jude Law and Sienna Miller may be on but their actions suggest otherwise. ( Read full news )
 
Beatty and Reiner fail to beat Schwarzenegger
New York, Actor Warren Beatty and director Rob Reiner have failed to impress voters in a new California poll. ( Read full news )
 
Tom Cruise voted the tackiest star
New York, Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has been named the tackiest star in a US newspaper poll. ( Read full news )

Homes must only be 'quiet' during delivery: Cruise
New York, Tom Cruise has slammed reports that his pregnant fiancée Katie Holmes must give birth in silence in keeping with the practices of Scientology. ( Read full news )
 
Malkovich to play Kubrick conman
London, Actor John Malkovich is set to star as the conman who fooled Britain into thinking he was the reclusive movie director Stanley Kubrick in the early 1990s in a new film. ( Read full news )
 
Flockhart explains her skinniness
London, Calista Flockhart, star of the TV series "Ally McBeal", has gained weight after leaving the show and now explains why she had lost so much weight. ( Read full news )

  
Jewish group demands Jackson apology over anti-Semitic remarks
Los Angeles, A leading Jewish group has demanded an apology from Michael Jackson after an anti-Semitic rant surfaced during the proceedings of a $64 million lawsuit against the controversial star.  ( Read full news )
 

Clinton, Janet Jackson blamed for movie's R rating
New York, Filmmaker Lasse Halstrom is blaming Bill Clinton and Janet Jackson for his new film "Casanova" getting a strict rating by US censors. ( Read full news )

'Harry Potter' to 'Narnia - fantasy rules US box office
Los Angeles, Harry Potter has once again worked his box-office magic in the US and there is plenty more fantasy to come this season for moviegoers. ( Read full news )

Elvis tops rock star extravagances poll
London, Elvis Presley's journey in 1976 to Denver to pick up 22 Fool's Gold sandwiches cost $3,387, and the trip has put him on Maxim magazine's new Dumbest Rock Star Extravagances list. ( Read full news )

Kate Moss' ex-boyfriend into a rehab
London, Pete Doherty, former boyfriend of troubled supermodel Kate Moss, has checked himself into a rehabilitation clinic. ( Read full news )

Minnie Driver slams plastic surgery
London, Actress Minnie Driver has vowed to never undergo plastic surgery to look young because she can spot any star who has had it. ( Read full news )
  
Clooney suffers memory loss
New York, Actor George Clooney recently revealed how he tore his spine while filming an action shot after he added 30 pounds for a film role. ( Read full news )

'Syriana' is not an attack on Bush, says Clooney
New York, George Clooney has slammed reports that his new film is an attack on President George W. Bush. ( Read full news )
 
Yoko Ono says Chapman tapes are macabre
New York, John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has attacked US TV channel NBC for broadcasting an interview with Lennon's killer to mark the 25th anniversary of his murder. ( Read full news )
 
Whoopi had turned down "The Color Purple" role
London, Oscar winning actress Whoopi Goldberg had initially turned down the lead role in the acclaimed movie "The color Purple" because she didn't think she was worthy of the role. ( Read full news )

Damon hates losing weight for movies
London, Actor Matt Damon is hoping he will never have to lose weight for a movie because he hates being the most fussy eater in a restaurant. ( Read full news )

Rocker Bowie teams up with Michael Caine
London, Rocker David Bowie is set to star in a new movie with Oscar winner Michael Caine. ( Read full news )
 

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