Three songs by trumpeting pioneer Miles Davis have been voted among the all time top ten jazz records.Davis’ SO WHAT came in at number one, with ALL BLUES and BLUE IN GREEN also featuring in the poll by British digital radio station theJazz.Davis came up against tough competition from other legendary artists such as LOUIS
Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst was so depressed by the public reaction to her film MARIE ANTOINETTE, she decided to take a "very long break from movies" after filming SPIDER-MAN 3.The actress, who was critically hailed for her performance in the SOFIA COPPOLA-directed film, hated seeing the project suffer at the box office.Dunst, 24, says, "I
Heath Ledger and MICHELLE WILLIAMS have vowed to let the world know when they finally marry, by flashing their wedding rings at photographers.The pair, parents to one year old daughter MATILDA, are furiously protective of their privacy and refuse to respond to rumours about their impending nuptials.But Ledger insists they’ll make a subtle announcement when
Hollywood film star Kirsten Dunst is a fan of marijuana and believes the world would be a better place if "everyone smoked weed".The SPIDER-MAN 3 star admits to smoking marijuana and trying other drugs.Dunst, 24, says, "I drink moderately, I’ve tried drugs. I do like weed. I have a different outlook on marijuana than America
PARIS HILTON’s attorney has fired off a furious warning to a US internet blogger after he posted a parody of THE SIMPLE LIFE poster on his website poking fun at the socialite and her co-star Nicole Richie GREGORY GABRIEL insists the insinuations are untrue and has demanded the images be removed from MICHAEL K’s Dlisted.com site.According
NAOMI WATTS has broken her silence over her pregnancy with boyfriend LIEV SCHREIBER, declaring she is "glowing" with excitement.Watts’ partner Schreiber confirmed their baby news on US talk show LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIEN in February (07) after fashion house Escada revealed her pregnancy following the Oscars.Watts says, "It is true that I am pregnant.
Screen legend John Travolta occasionally wrestles bouts of jealousy - over TOM HANKS’ career.The SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER hunk confesses some of his biggest career mistakes were turning down roles Hanks subsequently made into hits.But despite his errors of judgment, the 53-year-old is content his other acting projects have made him one of Tinseltown’s greatest stars.He
Shock rocker Marilyn Manson coped with his split from DITA VON TEESE by throwing himself into his music.Burlesque star Von Teese filed for divorce in December 2006, after just a year of marriage.Manson found the split tough - and warns fans his new album will reflect his emotions at the time of the break-up.The 38-year-old
Music producer JONATHAN ‘J.R.’ ROTEM ditched Britney Spears when she was caught on camera wearing no panties, he has revealed.The pair began dating last year (06) after Rotem worked with Britney on her yet-to-be-released next album - but their relationship floundered when she was snapped stepping out of a car and flashing her crotch last
Newlyweds Avril Lavigne and DERYCK WHIBLEY are putting down roots in Los Angeles - they’ve just splashed out $9.5 million (£4.9 million) on a house there.The pop star and her SUM 41 frontman husband have snapped up the three-storey residence in the wealthy neighbourhood of Bel-Air, according to the Los Angeles Times.It boasts eight bedrooms
LATEST: Former US Vice President AL GORE’s forthcoming Live Earth gig will be moved to New York City, according to US reports.Democrat Gore is planning a series of concerts across seven continents to raise awareness of global warming and had signed THE POLICE, KANYE WEST, Faith Hill BON JOVI and the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
Legendary soul singer Stevie Wonder has paid $29,250 (£15,000) for a Grammy Award he won in 1974 after the stolen statue was placed for sale on the auction website eBay.The Best Album accolade, which Wonder received for his LP INNERVISIONS just months after emerging from a car accident-induced coma, was put online by a California
Lifestyle queen Martha Stewart flew to Kazakhstan over the weekend (07-08APR07) to watch her reported boyfriend, software magnate CHARLES SIMONYI, become the world’s fifth space tourist.Simonyi paid a reported $25 million (£12.8 million) to take a 13-day journey to the International Space Station (ISS) with two Russian cosmonauts.Stewart, who is rumoured to be dating the
Jessica Alba was contractually forbidden from making eye contact with the likes of LUKE PERRY and TORI SPELLING while working on the hit series BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 in 1998.The SIN CITY star, who is currently dating film producer CASH WARREN, was shocked by the behaviour of her fellow actors on the set of the American
R&B singer Christina Milian will join former SAVED BY THE BELL star MARIO LOPEZ in a new TV sitcom.Lopez, who recently appeared on US talent show DANCING WITH THE STARS, will star as a slick New York executive in the pilot of EIGHT DAYS A WEEK.GET AWAY singer Milian is set to play a gorgeous
A New York City councilman has endorsed the controversial 9/11 detoxification program co-founded by Tom Cruise by undergoing the procedure himself.HIRAM MONSERRATE, who is hosting a gala fundraising treatment for the treatment later this month (APR07), underwent 30 days of exercise, dietary changes and 2 1/2-to-4 hour stints in a sauna and claims the results
BRITNEY SPEARS’ producer has hit back at persistent reports the singer’s comeback album is destined to be a flop.SEAN GARRETT, who has also worked with BEYONCE KNOWLES, JENNIFER LOPEZ and MARY J. BLIGE, insists the star has put her recent troubles behind her and studio efforts so far have been promising.He says, "It’s really coming
Hollywood director/writer Harold Ramis has advised ROBERT DE NIRO’s future castmates to stand up to the "bullying" actor.Ramis insists the best way to work with the RAGING BULL star is to stay confident and resolute - whatever opposition he throws in the way.He recalls, "(De Niro) tried to intimidate me once, and screamed at me
Hollywood couple Naomi Watts and LIEV SCHREIBER are viewing a speedy Sydney wedding before the year (07) ends, according to US reports.The pair have been dating since May 2005 and are allegedly desperate to tie the knot before welcoming their first child together in December.A pal tells the New York Post, "There’s not enough time
Hollywood actor TOBEY MAGUIRE nearly suffocated on the set of the first SPIDER-MAN movie, at the hand of Kirsten Dunst The SEABISCUIT star, who plays the wall-scaling hero in the upcoming SPIDER-MAN 3 production, reportedly dated co-star Dunst in 2001 while they filmed the first of the comic-inspired series.Maguire, 31, tells American film magazine Parade, "Probably
LATEST: Avril Lavigne has furiously denied blaming pop rival BRITNEY SPEARS’ recent breakdown on a weak character.The SK8ER BOI star was quoted in British newspaper The Sun dismissing Spears’ headline-grabbing spells in rehab and her bizarre hair-shaving episode earlier this year (07) as examples of celebrities who can’t control their fame.She allegedly said, "What’s happened
R&B hunk USHER is set to become the latest celebrity to launch their own scent.The YEAH! singer has signed a deal with Liz Claiborne Cosmetics to launch his own fragrance in September (07).Usher is also planning to sell his own clothing and accessories range.The star will join fellow famous perfumiers Jennifer Lopez KYLIE MINOGUE, HILARY
Rock n’ roll wife PATTI BOYD fell for Eric Clapton after he wrote her a love note.Boyd was in a relationship with BEATLE, GEORGE HARRISON at the time but she was tempted by Clapton after his heartbroken plea.Boyd, who inspired Harrison’s hit SOMETHING and Clapton’s LAYLA, says, "One day, I got a letter in the
British pop singer GARETH GATES insists he could be a movie star like his idols Bruce Willis and ROWAN ATKINSON because they both overcame speech impediments to carve successful film careers.The ANYONE OF US (STUPID MISTAKE) singer, who found fame on TV talent show POP IDOL, has almost lost his stammer after undergoing therapy and
The 1998 Lockerbie bombing, which killed 259 passengers on board a Pan Am flight and 11 townspeople when the plane exploded over the Scottish village, is to be made into a movie.New Zealand director Niki Caro who made WHALE RIDER, will base the movie on KEN DORNSTEIN’s memoirs, which tells the story of Ken exploring
LILY TOMLIN has been accused by DUSTIN HOFFMAN of picking on everyone on the set of I HEART HUCKABEES apart from tough guy actor Mark Wahlberg because she was scared of him.Leaked video footage featuring Tomlin and director DAVID O. RUSSELL on the set of the 2004 movie screaming at one another, hit cyberspace last
Actress Imelda Staunton was stunned to be offered the role as DOLORES UMBRIDGE in the latest HARRY POTTER film, because she had always thought the character was "short" and "ugly".Umbridge is Harry Potter’s first female nemesis and will be seen in the forthcoming blockbuster movie HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, but Oscar
British actor Danny Dyer fantasises about having a threesome with THE X FILES pair GILLIAN ANDERSON and DAVID DUCHOVNY.THE FOOTBALL FACTORY star admits that shooting love scenes with the redhead actress in his new movie STRAIGHTHEADS sparked his desire for the real thing.Dyer, 29, says, "I recently had a bit of Gillian Anderson in a
24 action hero KIEFER SUTHERLAND has finally forgiven actress Julia Roberts for running off days before their wedding in 1991 with his friend JASON PATRIC.The Hollywood hardman was devastated when the PRETTY WOMAN actress left him for Patric, but now sees that it was all the best.He says, "I commend Julia for seeing how young
Heather Mills has been bombarded with TV work offers since winning over the American public after appearing on DANCING WITH THE STARS.The estranged wife of SIR PAUL McCARTNEY has been a hit on the US show and has reportedly been invited to be a stand in host on CNN’s LARRY KING LIVE.A CNN source tells
Troubled singer WHITNEY HOUSTON’s musical comeback hit a stumbling block when her songs were branded boring by R&B singer/songwriter NE-YO.Ne-Yo, who wrote the Beyonce Knowles song IRREPLACEABLE, was asked to give his opinion on eight songs on her new album and wasn’t impressed with what he heard.He says, "They all had the same theme, which
George Michael has slammed suggestions WHAM! will reform, insisting it would make no sense as he and former bandmember ANDREW RIDGELEY have moved on with their lives.The CARELESS WHISPER hitmaker has turned down big money offers to reunite with Ridgeley on stage for the first time since they spit in 1986 because, he believes it
Superstar singer George Michael feared he would never tour again after suffering terrible nightmares for over fifteen years at the thought of playing live.The FASTLOVE hitmaker performed his first concert tour in 15 years last year (06) but he had to overcome a fear of going on the road again after it gave him nightmares.He
Tori Amos is bracing herself for an onslaught of criticism when she releases her new album AMERICAN DOLL POSSE because she appears holding a Bible and bleeding in the cover art.The CRUCIFY singer, a minister’s daughter, knows she’ll become a target for members of the religious right when word of the artwork spreads.She says, "I’ve
Kate Beckinsale regrets being candid about her teenage eating disorder troubles because now she’s always asked about anorexia in interviews.The actress admits she hasn’t even told her own daughter about her teenage troubles and feels "violated" every time her past health problems come up in interviews.She tells Glamour magazine, "The only reason I ever brought
JANET JACKSON fears a photoshoot with country singer Kenny Rogers may be to blame for reports her niece is actually her secret daughter.The NASTY singer has been fighting the rumours that she gave birth to a lovechild for years, and now accepts taking her to a photoshoot with Rogers in 1987 may have sparked the
Violinist JOSHUA BELL has been selected as the first recipient of the coveted Avery Fisher Prize for three years.The classical music star will pick up his honour and $75,000 (£38,460) prize money from actress Glenn Close on Tuesday (10APR07) in New York.Only 18 people have claimed the top classical award, given to those who reach
JANET JACKSON’s mum has started pressuring the singer into settling down and having children with partner Jermaine Dupri The couple have been coy about their marriage and baby plans, and now Jackson family matriarch KATHERINE wants her youngest daughter to get serious about starting a family.The LET’S WAIT A WHILE singer says, "My mother said, ‘Baby,
SCRUBS star John C. McGINLEY wed his yoga teacher fiancee at their home in Malibu, California on Saturday (07APR07).McGinley, who plays bitter doctor PERRY COX in the hit sitcom, proposed to NICOLE KESSLER last summer (06) after dating the blonde for just over two years.Guests at the intimate family-and-friends nuptials included actor JOHN CUSACK, who
Martial arts superstar Jackie Chan has launched a new Chinese TV show project in a bid to find his movie successor.More than 100,000 fans have reportedly signed up to try out for the reality TV show, called THE DISCIPLE, which seeks out new action movie talent.In introducing the new show on Saturday (07APR07), Chan, 53,
Actress ELISABETH SHUE’s foul-mouthed rant in cult movie ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING came back to haunt her when her three-year-old son adopted the line as his personal mantra.The LEAVING Las Vegas star’s dad warned Shue about the impact the line "Don’t f**k with the babysitter" would have on young kids, but she chose to ignore him.She
Internationally-renowned Latino Elvis Presley impersonator ROBERT ‘EL VEZ’ LOPEZ has landed his first movie role in Australia, opposite rocker MANDY KANE.The odd couple will star in new Aussie zombie comedy DEAD COUNTRY.The film follows the efforts of an eclectic band of humans and aliens who bond together to stop the planet from becoming overrun with
LEAVING Las Vegas star ELISABETH SHUE’s new film, GRACIE, is dedicated to her late brother who fell to his death from a tree when he was 27.The actress, who was 24 when her brother WILLIAM died, admits she has never got over the tragedy and the new film, in which she plays the mother of
THE SOPRANOS star Michael Imperioli grew so fond of his rooster co-star in hit play CHICKEN he insisted the bird lived out his days as an adopted pet once the production ended.The fowl, DINO, was picked from a group of plucky birds from an upstate New York farm for the role in the play, which
British movie star Kate Beckinsale refuses to buy into Hollywood’s glamour scene because she’d prefer to be at home bathing her daughter than attending a glitzy party.Motherhood will always come first for the UNDERWORLD star and she admits she has often turned down party invites and snubbed premieres because they interfere with bathtime at home.She
Pop punk Avril Lavigne will add comic book character to her resume this week (10APR07) when she becomes the imaginary friend of a disaffected teenager in a new graphic novel series.The COMPLICATED singer has been recreated as an animated heroine in Del Rey Manga’s new comic book AVRIL LAVIGNE’S MAKE 5 WISHES.The pop star is
Avril Lavigne was deeply hurt when her one-time songwriting partner LAUREN CHRISTIE attacked her studio skills in a bizarre attack.Christie, part of THE MATRIX songwriting team, helped craft hits like SK8TER BOI and I’M WITH YOU for Lavigne, but left the Canadian pop punk devastated when she suggested the singer had little to do but
Anna Nicole SMITH’s diaries are set to go under the hammer again - just weeks after a German businessman paid $500,000 (£256,400) at auction for the journals.The unnamed buyer purchased the diaries and other mementos during an eBay Internet auction and he already thinks he can turn his acquisition into a money spinner by re-selling
Sacked BEATLE PETE BEST has pledged a peace offering to his former bandmate SIR Paul McCartney 40 years after he left the legendary English group.Best, who was a member of the HEY JUDE band from 1960 to 1962 before being replaced by drummer RINGO STARR, says he holds no grudges against his former bandmates.Best, 65,
Lebanese pop singer MIKA is annoyed at questions regarding his sexuality, insisting being a pop star has nothing to do with who they sleep with.The Grace Kelly singer, who refuses to answer questions about his own sexual orientation, claims that legendary pop stars DAVID BOWIE and PRINCE were famed for their "beauty" and not necessarily
Rap mogul SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS is making sure his new-born twins are the queens of bling by buying up all manner of "cute" kiddie diamond accessories.The flamboyant star’s kids, Jesse James and D’LILA STAR, were born in December (06) and the proud dad has already amassed a safe full of elaborate jewellery for them.He says,
MOTLEY CRUE rocker NIKKI SIXX’s new clothing line is to expand and include jewellery and a women’s line.The rocker launched his Royal Underground menswear line last year (06) and it’s already a big hit, so he and partner Kelly Gray are looking for ways to expand their business.Gray, the former chief executive and model for
David Duchovny had to contend with toilet trouble every day on the set of his new movie THE TV SET - because he couldn’t find the loo in his trailer.The X-FILES star convinced himself that the budget was so small that producers could not afford toilet facilities on the set - and tried to plan
Former CHARLIE’S ANGELS star JACLYN SMITH is to host a new US reality TV show that sets out to find America’s next great hair stylist.The contest, called SHEAR GENIUS, features SALLY HERSHBERGER, the hair guru who gave MEG RYAN and Gwyneth Paltrow their signature looks, as a judge.The programme will debut in the US on
English actress Kate Beckinsale is amused by her daughter’s reaction to the Botoxed women in Hollywood, because she compares them to HARRY POTTER baddies.The VAN HELSING beauty lives in Los Angeles with director husband LEN WISEMAN and eight-year-old daughter LILY and is stunned the youngster recognises Botox treatment on the locals.She says, "This is what’s
ANGELINA JOLIE’s relationship with partner Brad Pitt has totally changed her life, according to her brother JAMES HAVEN.Jolie is raising three adopted children MADDOX, ZAHARA MARLEY, and PAX THIEN, and biological daughter SHILOH NOUVEL with the OCEAN’S THIRTEEN star and Haven is convinced his sister has found a partner for life following failed marriages to
John Travolta and his HAIRSPRAY castmates have been turned into plus-size plastic dolls.The lifelike miniatures of the six leading characters in the movie musical will be released to US stores in July (07), just before the film hits cinemas.Travolta is thrilled with his "cute" cross-dressing EDNA TURNBLAD doll, while his movie daughter, newcomer NICOLE BLONSKY,