The prince attended the show honouring the princess’ remarkable life, which was cut short 25 years ago, during an official visit to Japan this week.‘High Society’ actress Grace became one of the glamour-era’s most iconic names before marrying Monaco’s Prince Rainier III in 1956 in a true-life fairytale. The silver-screen sweetheart passed away aged 52
The queen was due to meet with more than 50 Commonwealth leaders in the capital of Kampala in November, but government officials are now concerned about the monarch’s security due to violent unrest in the city.The country has been in the grip of unstable upheaval since a disputed presidential election last year.A source from the
Photographer Ian Whittaker claims the ‘Music and Lyrics’ star kicked him before hurling the beans at him on Tuesday (24.04.07).London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed today (26.04.07) a 46-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault and has now been released on bail.Grant’s lawyers confirmed an incident is now under investigation.The ‘Love Actually’ star voluntarily handed himself in
The late Anna Nicole Smith’s former lover Larry Birkhead has won approval to travel with their daughter to the US. Birkhead was granted freedom to leave the Bahamas with seven-month-old Dannielynn by a Nassau court on Wednesday (25.04.07).Dannielynn has remained in the Bahamas under the care of Howard K. Stern - Anna Nicole’s lover and
Archbishop Raymond Burke has resigned as chairman of the board for the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation after they insisted Crow perform at a St Louis benefit concert on Saturday (28.04.07).He said: ‘It’s very painful for me. But I have to answer to God for the responsibility I have as archbishop.‘A Catholic institution featuring a performer
The ‘Spider-Man 3′ star, who is currently touring the world promoting the comic book blockbuster, insists on a long list of pricey demands for each destination.A source told the New York Post newspaper: "Tobey travels with an entourage of 10, including his fiancée, Jennifer Meyer, their daughter, Ruby, and a personal chef who cooks him
A host of stars took to the stage for ‘Idol Gives Back’, including ‘The King’ who appeared as hologram, to raise money for impoverished children in the US and Africa. Adding to the theme of generosity, none of the contestants were kicked off the show this week. ‘American Idol’ presenter Ryan Seacrest said: "All your
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Pryor widow has settled a lawsuit accusing Universal Music Group of selling 11 of the comedian's recordings without authorization, a court clerk confirmed Wednesday.
AP - What Roger Ebert couldn't say Wednesday night at the opening of his Overlooked Film Festival, his smile said for him.
AFP - Former child star and "Charlie's Angels" actress Drew Barrymore has been named top of People magazine's annual "Most Beautiful" list.
AFP - Snoop Dogg has been barred from Australia because he is not "the sort of bloke we want in this country", the immigration minister said Thursday.
AP - The sixth annual Tribeca Film Festival opened Wednesday night at a gala hosted by former Vice President Al Gore as the festival expanded its social mission with a slate of global warming-themed films.
Reuters - Snoop Dogg has been barred from entering Australia after failing a character test, Australia's government said on Thursday.
AFP - Bollywood bride Aishwarya Rai will live with her in-laws and adopt her husband's family name, her movie icon father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan said in an interview published Thursday.
Reuters - Hugh Grant has been arrested and questioned by police after a photographer accused the actor of attacking him with a tub of baked beans.
AFP - US rapper and hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg has been barred entry into Australia because he is not "the sort of bloke we want in this country", the immigration minister said Thursday.
AP - Police who found a dead actress in Phil Spector mansion "had murder on their mind" and did not consider other possible explanations for her death, a defense lawyer said.
Reuters - An Indian court ordered the arrest of Hollywood star Richard Gere on Thursday for kissing Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty at an AIDS campaign event this month saying it was an obscene act committed in public.
AFP - British actor Hugh Grant has been arrested for assault after allegedly hurling a container of baked beans at a photographer, according to an online report Thursday.
AP - Regis Philbin returned to his syndicated daytime talk show Thursday, about six weeks after having triple heart bypass surgery.
AP - A court issued arrest warrants for Hollywood actor Richard Gere and Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty on Thursday, saying their kiss at a public function "transgressed all limits of vulgarity," media reports said.
AP - Hugh Grant has been arrested for allegedly throwing a container of baked beans at a photographer, London police said.
AP - Kanye West, Rod Stewart and Lily Allen have been added to the lineup of artists for a summer concert in memory of Princess Diana
AFP - An Indian judge ordered the arrest of Hollywood star Richard Gere and Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty on Thursday over a hug and kiss at an AIDS awareness event.
Enrique Iglesias has a strained relationship with his father Julio, but he'll always respect the crooner. The singer admits he rarely sees his dad and they once went four years without speaking to each other after a family fight - but he'll always hold the singer in high regard.


Pop stars Lily Allen and Natasha Bedingfield have reportedly signed up to perform at the memorial concert for British royal Diana, Princess Of Wales which takes place in London on July 1st . The latest acts to join the line-up, Allen and Bedingfield will provide some relief to organizers of the gig, who were recently said to have been struggling to secure more high profile artists after losing superstars Madonna and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to this year's Live Earth charity concert.


Soul legend Chaka Khan is hoping to give her comeback a Beyonce boost - she's releasing her new album on the label run by the pop superstar's dad. The singer's new Classikhan project will be released on Mathew Knowles' Music World Master Series.


Hip-hop star Pharrell Williams is so desperate to turn his flop 2006 album into a hit he has asked pal ?uestlove to help him remix the project. The star tells Rolling Stone magazine Williams literally begged for his help after realizing In My Mind was destined for record shop bargain bins.


Amy Winehouse has sparked fears over her health after she was seen out in Hollywood this week sporting a very slender frame. The photos showing the soul singer with dangerously skinny legs were published in British newspapers this morning.


The daughter at the centre of Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin's nasty custody battle is desperate for the family fight to end, according to her uncle. Ireland Baldwin, 11, hit the headlines last week when an angry recorded telephone message left for her by her father was leaked to the media.


Anna Nicole Smith's baby daughter Dannielynn almost suffered the same fate as her tragic mother when she was over-medicated to aid her colic. The child's nanny, Nadine Alexie, has spoken out about Smith's desperate efforts to quieten her suffering baby on a Bahamas TV show.


Friends of Penelope Cruz and Ben Kingsley have acted quickly to play down romance reports after the two European stars were spotted holding hands between takes on their new movie. The odd couple raised eyebrows when they appeared to be more than just friends and co-stars on the set of new film Elegy in Canada.


Former Beatle Ringo Starr has branded Sting "really boring", after the Police singer failed to impress with their performance at this year's Grammy Awards. The awards ceremony was the first time the Every Breath You Take singer had taken to the stage with his former bandmates since their split in 1984.


Donny Osmond is set to return to Broadway hit Beauty & The Beast for just one night. The pop icon wowed theater audiences as villainous Gaston in the musical and he'll return to the role for the final performance of the production on July 29th.


Celine Dion made TV history in America last night when she performed live with Elvis Presley Technology enabled the Canadian to appear to sing alongside Presley on stage at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood during the American Idol 'Idol Gives Back' charity special.


Emmy-nominated daytime host Rachael Ray is embarking on a mission close to her heart. Ray announced the launch of The Yum-o! Organization, a non profit charity that empowers kids and their families to improve their relationship with food and cooking.


Troubled actor Alec Baldwin has had his request to leave TV show 30 Rock denied, because despite recent criticism over a leaked telephone rant, he is still "an important part" of the program.


Hugh Grant is facing charges of assault after the British actor physically abused a photographer outside his London home on Tuesday, before snarling, "I hope your kids die of f**king cancer". The incident took place on Tuesday morning, when the Music and Lyrics star lashed out at paparazzo Ian Whittaker for taking his picture.


After kicking off one of the hottest concerts of 2006-2007, Walt Disney Records will release High School Musical: The Concert CD + DVD on May 1. Filmed in Houston at the start of the sold-out 42-city arena tour, this two-disc set features every song from the quadruple-platinum High School Musical movie soundtrack -- the #1 best-selling album of 2006 -- plus bonus tracks performed live in concert.


John Travolta high-flying passions have been slammed by residents of tiny Owl's Head, Maine - because his thunderous Gulfstream jet leaves them jarred as it flies overhead. The movie star regularly uses nearby Knox County Regional Airport because it's close to a home he owns - and locals are upset he doesn't abide by rules to cut down on noise pollution.


Supermodel Kate Moss and her rocker boyfriend Pete Doherty have been blamed for encouraging kids to smoke by making the habit "look cool". Anti-smoking charity Ash hit out at the couple who are often photographed smoking cigarettes or carrying packets.


The comedian-actor Will Ferrell and his Swedish wife, Viveca Paulin-Ferrell, are deeply involved in the Swedish School of Los Angeles and in recognition and appreciation of their efforts, they have been bestowed "The 2007 Viking Prize."


Theatre impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber threatened to sue ex-wife Sarah Brightman after she revealed to the media he was well-endowed. The soprano, who was married to Lloyd-Webber for six years, reveals she faced legal action when she ed on the musical legend's manhood on British talk show So Graham Norton.


Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner used to mimic the cocky stage presence of rocker Liam Gallagher - because he was scared of performing in front of a live audience. The young singer was frightened of the band's leap to fame following the release of their hit single I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor in late 2005 so would put on "a front" for fans.


Ellen DeGeneres the co-host of American Idol's TV charity special was so touched by the images of poverty-stricken Africans she saw in footage shot for last night's show, she personally pledged $100,000 to charity. The comedienne-turned-chat show host was presenting performances by stars like Annie Lennox, Gwen Stefani, Josh Groban and Rascal Flatts live from Los Angeles' Disney Concert Hall when she was overcome by emotion.


Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl wants to party with singer Madonna when they appear at the UK leg of the Live Earth concert in July. The rocker will be playing alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bloc Party and the Beastie Boys at Wembley Stadium this summer to help raise awareness of climate change around the globe.


Actor Jeff Goldblum wasn't worried when he encountered immigration problems entering Israel, because he knew he could call on the country's consul general to give him a helping hand. The Independence Day star encountered trouble when he was told there was a problem with his passport, meaning he wouldn't be able to travel from America to Israel.


The Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan was not prepared for the band's success because she had a sheltered upbringing. The singer says she was not mentally prepared for fame and describes attention the Irish rock band attracted was like a "big slap in the head".


Controversial talk show host Rosie O'Donnell is leaving "The View" in June. The official word is that there was no wiggle room in contract negotiations... which means, in other words, .. she was fired.

Rosie said: "This has been an amazing experience, and one I wouldn't have traded for the world. Working with Barbara, Joy and Elisabeth has been one of the highlights of my career, but my needs for the future just didn't dovetail with what ABC was able to offer me."
Actor Hugh Grant has been arrested and questioned by police after a photographer was allegedly attacked outside the actor's west London home. Photographer Ian Whittaker told the Daily Star that Grant, 46, abused and kicked him on Tuesday before hurling a tub of baked beans on him.
Joe Simpson seems to be up for a challenge.

The father and manager of Jessica and Ashlee is reportedly meeting with Britney Spears about the possibility of working with her on her comeback.
Kirsten Dunst is drawing a line down the middle of creative people - ones she will date and ones she won't.

The "Spiderman 3" star believes she will never date another actor again, despite her previous routine of hooking up with actors such as Jake Gyllenhaal.
Snoop Dogg is in the dog house.

The rapper has been denied entry into Australia, becoming the second country in the world Snoop is not welcome in.
It is never the "Simple Life" for Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, especially where their friendship is concerned.

The two stars have not been seen holding hands, shopping, partying, giggling - or whatever it is that they do - for some time now.
The latest celebrity paternity case, between Melanie Brown and Eddie Murphy is continuing to escalate.

While Angel Iris Murphy Brown is only weeks old, her famous mother, former Spice Girl Mel B, continues to insist that Eddie is the father. But it is not just Eddie's paternity that is being questioned. The singer is also raising an eyebrow to his latest relationship with TV producer Tracey Edmonds.
Alec Baldwin is not going to win 'father of the year' but to his brother William he is OK.

Since Alec's image-destroying phone call to his daughter, Ireland, when he called her a "rude, thoughtless little pig," many have come out to slaughter the star.
Jennifer Aniston is set to become the face of a luxury brand of water.

The former "Friends" star is reportedly close to signing a deal with Glaceau - the producers of 'smartwater' - to endorse the "electrolyte enhanced" water drink in their next advertising campaign.
Legendary music producer Phil Spector confessed to his chauffeur he had "killed somebody," a court was told on Wednesday.

On the first day of Spector's murder trial over the shooting of actress Lana Clarkson in February 2003, the court heard the defendant had told driver Adriano DeSouza "I think I killed somebody" shortly after DeSouza heard a gunshot from inside Spector's mansion.
Hugh Grant is no stranger to getting in trouble with the law - or for getting very frisky with a prostitute in the past. This time around the actor is behind bars for letting his anger out by using a can of beans as his powerful venting weapon.

It has been confirmed that the actor was arrested on Wednesday after he threw a can of beans at a paparazzi. Grant was upset over who-knows-what and lashed out at the "innocent" photographer who was trying to take a snapshot of him. However, photographer Ian Whittaker kept his cool until the actor allegedly told him he hoped his daughter died of cancer.
Vince Vaughn spent the night with Jennifer Aniston over the weekend, it has been claimed.

"The Wedding Crashers" star - who split from the former "Friends" actress in December - drove to her Hollywood Hills mansion on Saturday in his blue Pontiac Firebird convertible and stayed the night.
Drew Barrymore believes her happiness makes her beautiful.

The actress, who graces the front cover of People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful issue, insists her fun-loving attitude to life is what makes her "pretty."
Lindsay Lohan "made out" with her female DJ best friend in front of Japanese clubbers, it has been reported.

The "Mean Girls" star is said to have enjoyed a passionate lesbian embrace with Samantha Ronson in a Tokyo nightclub.
Britney Spears is allegedly planning to lift the lid on exes Justin Timberlake and Kevin Federline in a tell-all book.

The "Toxic" singer is said to be "hurt and angry" about her failed relationships and is now set to exorcise her demons by naming the people "who did me wrong" in a sizzling autobiography.
Justin Timberlake fans have been told they can "touch" but not "grab" the singer.

The singer's security team reportedly laid down the strict instructions to people in the front row of his "FutureSex/LoveSounds" tour.
An unnamed recording company executive from Dallas has paid $59,750 for two diaries written by Anna Nicole Smith in the early 1990s.
More than four years after an actress was shot to death at Phil Spector hilltop castle, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday that at times the music producer is "sinister and deadly."
Rosie O'Donnell stormy tenure on The View will be a short one. The opinionated host was unable to agree on a contract with ABC, and she'll leave the show in June.
Filed under: Star Catcher Poor little Greasy Bear ... someone's been sitting in his car! Yes, it's tough when a valet has delivered the wrong Rolls-Royce -- and when it's the worst part of your day. Just ask Brandon "Greasy Bear" Davis.TMZ spotted the oily heir outside The...
Filed under: Baby Watch, Celebrity Feuds Scary Spice has "no doubt" that her newborn dreamgirl, Angel Iris, is Eddie Murphy baby! Melanie B. tells OK! magazine that she has no problem with the "Daddy Day Care" star taking a DNA test -- and wants him to "step up to the plate and be...
Filed under: Paris Hilton Paris was up in the gym, just workin' on her fitness, when a paparazzo asked about buddy Joe Francis -- the "Girls Gone Wild" mogul who was sent to jail last week. Hilton's was unable to because her mouth was sucking on a power smoothie,...
Filed under: Baby Watch, Britney Spears Not since Suri has there been a baby mystery of these proportions. We here at TMZ got to thinkin' ... just where has Britney's son Jayden James been? He was born September 12, 2006, and he's really never been seen in public -- except for this shot of...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo Leggy "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee strutted out of a rehearsal studio in Burbank yesterday in a tight black tank, short shorts and platform heels. Idolicious!While it's rumored that she was rehearsing with an African children's choir...
Filed under: The View, Alec Baldwin Embattled actor Alec Baldwin just left the studios of "The View," after apparently taping a segment with Rosie & Co., which is set to air on Friday. TMZ's cameras were right there to catch Alec on his way out as he tried to cover his face with his...
Filed under: Celebrity Auctions Did you always want a Farrah Fawcett feathered wingback hairdo? Perhaps you have one now. Need practice? Get your flip-away practice with Farrah's Glamour Center, now available in this angelic eBay auction. The seller claims the "box is in good...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice In his opening statement in the Phil Spector case, prosecutor Alan Jackson told the jury that actress Lana Clarkson initially thought Spector was a woman! The B movie actress only found out Spector was a man when she confronted him about not being on...
Filed under: The View, Alec Baldwin TMZ has confirmed Alec Baldwin pre-taped "The View" today for a Friday airing, and it was an emotional scene.Someone present recounts that Baldwin "was very heartfelt, apologetic and emotional." We're told the audience applauded multiple times as...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Kristin Cavallari is running out of reality TV shows to star in, but has found another outlet for her talent -- online reality "docudramas."TMZ has obtained some bizarre footage showing the "Laguna Beach" babe undergoing LASIK eye surgery -- which...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole Smith Larry Birkhead can leave the Bahamas with Dannielynn, at least for now. A judge has just cleared the path for Birkhead to go to United States with one string -- he must return with Dannielynn for the full custody hearing in June.Sources tell TMZ that...
Filed under: TV, Alec Baldwin We're really serious. Alec Baldwin is the solution to the soon-to-be vacancy at "The View."Think about it. Rosie O'Donnell revived the show because she was bigger than life, opinionated, unpredictable, volatile, funny and smart. In other words, she's...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Kevin Federline is good at something besides making babies -- he can bounce up and down! Hmm, maybe that's where he got the practice. As part of a promotion for Axe Body Spray, K-Fed and a bevy of beautiful women played around inside a giant...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Britney Spears Everyone and their photographer is on Britney's tail!While driving her convertible in Malibu on Tuesday, Britney was followed by eight of her closest pap pals -- nine if you include the one who actually took the pic. Just another day in...
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Rosie O'Donnell's exit from "The View" had nothing to do with contract terms and everything to do with Rosie wanting to kick Barbara Walters off the show Babwa created, according to reports this morning.Yesterday, Rosie claimed that her departure was...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Hugh Grant has reportedly been arrested in London over an allegation that he assaulted a photographer with a family-sized tub of baked beans, among other things, as documented in these photos that TMZ showed you yesterday.The actor, according to...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky and Weird Hard time couldn't have been that bad for just-busted rapper Eve -- TMZ has learned that she got an early morning celebrity visit from Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn Talk about special treatment!Penn arrived shortly after the rapper-actress was...
The 21-year-old singer has signed up for the tribute to the late Princess Diana at London’s new Wembley Stadium on July 1.Sir Elton John is set to host the special night, which will include performances from Joss Stone, Pharrell Williams, Rod Stewart, Bryan Ferry and Duran Duran - who were one of Diana’s favourite bands.It
The ‘Mean Girls’ star is said to have enjoyed a passionate lesbian embrace with Samantha Ronson in a Tokyo nightclub.An insider told America’s Star magazine: "They just started making out right there like they didn’t care who saw them."Everyone knows they are more than just friends. They are lovers. Maybe because they were across the
Theatre impresario SIR Andrew Lloyd WEBBER threatened to sue ex-wife SARAH BRIGHTMAN after she revealed to the media he was well-endowed.The soprano, who was married to Lord Lloyd-Webber for six years, reveals she faced legal action when she ed on the musical legend’s manhood on British chat show So Graham Norton.She says, "Well endowed? I
ARCTIC MONKEYS frontman ALEX TURNER used to mimic the cocky stage presence of rocker Liam Gallagher - because he was scared of performing in front of a live audience.The young singer was frightened of the band’s leap to fame following the release of their hit single I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor in
Movie icon Julie Christie finds acting "stressful", but was forced to take on the role in AWAY FROM HER because she feared being poor.The Doctor Zhivago actress was reluctant to take on the part of an Alzheimer’s sufferer in the new film, but finally agreed to the role because she needed the money.She says, "I
Actress Jessica Alba is the sexiest woman in the world, according to a new poll.The Sin City star beat EVA LONGORIA, ANGELINA JOLIE and SCARLETT JOHANSSON to the top spot.Keira Knightley dropped out of the top ten after being crowned the winner last year (06) in the vote by British men’s magazine, FHM.The top ten
Harry Potter writer J.K. ROWLING has donated a signed copy of the first edition of her novel HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE to a charity auction.British actor David Tennant has offered the auction a personal script from hit series Doctor Who.The auction at London’s Cafe de Paris tonight (26Apr07) will raise money for single
Supermodel Kate Moss and her rocker boyfriend PETE DOHERTY have been blamed for encouraging kids to smoke by making the habit "look cool".Anti-smoking charity Ash hit out at the couple who are often photographed smoking cigarettes or carrying packets.A spokesperson for the charity says, "Kids still see smoking as cool and that is down to
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey spent a whopping $341 (£175) on anti-wrinkle creams during a New York shopping trip.But the American Beauty star will not be using the luxury beauty products himself because he made the purchase for friends.He says, "I was buying a bunch of products for the girls in production… I was buying, but
FOO FIGHTERS frontman DAVE GROHL wants to party with singer MADONNA when they appear at the UK leg of the Live Earth concert in July (07).The rocker will be playing alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bloc Party and the Beastie Boys at Wembley Stadium this summer to help raise awareness of climate change around
Hugh Grant has been arrested and questioned by police after allegedly attacking a paparazzo and snarling "I hope your kids die of f**king cancer".The incident took place on Tuesday (24Apr07) morning, when the Love Actually star lashed out at photographer Ian Whittaker for taking his picture in west London.He is alleged to have hurled a
Hollywood actor Tobey Maguire insists on taking his own personal chef and entourage on tour to promote the new Spider-Man movie.The star also requests his fiancee Jennifer Meyer and daughter Ruby accompany him as well giving movie bosses a lengthy list of specific requests to keep him happy.A source tells PageSix: "Two cases of the
British pop star Amelle Berrabah has hit out at former SUGABABE MUTYA BUENA, after claiming the singer was "copying" her look.Berrabah was furious when she heard Buena criticising her replacement in the pop trio, branding the Real Girl’s hateful "out of order".She says, "I was really upset when I heard (Buena) said I was
SPIDER-MAN director Sam Raimi has raised doubts over his involvement in a fourth installment of the web-slinging superhero, because he is "exhausted." The film’s stars, Tobey Maguire and Kirstin Dunst, have both recently (Apr07) voiced their interest in making another Spider-Man movie, but only if the show’s main cast and crew are all on board.And
Directing siblings the WACHOWSKI brothers are determined to make a children’s movie so their nieces and nephews can finally get to see their work.Andy and Larry Wachowski are best known for action blockbusters like The Matrix and V For Vendetta, as well as lesbian con movie Bound.But The Wachowski Brothers are now planning a change
Award-winning actor Warren Beatty dislikes making movies so much, he has likened it to "vomiting".The Bonnie and Clyde star - who has only made six movies in the last 25 years - has previously turned down leading roles in films like Superman and The Godfather, as well as Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 movie Kill Bill, because
ER star Goran Visnjic has warned actors who portray medics on screen not to get too caught up in their roles, because they don’t really know how to practice medicine.Visnjic, who has played Dr Luka Kovac in the American TV drama for the last 12 years, thinks actors can sometimes blur the line between fantasy
Former BEATLE Ringo Starr has branded STING "really boring", after the Police singer failed to impress with his performance at this year’s (07) Grammy Awards.The awards ceremony was the first time the Every Breath You Take singer had taken to the stage with his former bandmates since their split in 1984.But the iconic performance wasn’t
Christina Ricci credits her starring role in movie BLACK SNAKE MOAN for turning her life around - because she now knows how to truly value her acting talents.And the star, 27, wanted the part of traumatised nymphomaniac Rae in Black Snake Moan so badly, she had to convince film makers to even grant her an
Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst was made to wear a padded bra for her role as SPIDER-MAN’s love interest Mary Jane in the comic trilogy, because her own assets weren’t up to scratch.But the action beauty wasn’t angered by the request, because she understands the sex symbol status her character needs to be portrayed as.She says,
American rapper Snoop Dogg has been denied entry into Australia following his recent drug and gun convictions, because he "isn’t the sort of bloke" government officials want in the country Snoop Dogg - real name CALVIN BROADUS - encountered similar problems last month (Mar07) when he was refused a visa to enter the UK by the
Troubled actor Alec Baldwin has had his request to leave US TV show 30 Rock denied, because despite recent criticism over a leaked telephone rant, he is still "an important part" of the programme.Baldwin has been attacked by family groups after calling his 11-year-old daughter Ireland a "rude, thoughtless little pig" during a recorded telephone
Jennifer Aniston is set to become the face of a luxury brand of water. The former ‘Friends’ star is reportedly close to signing a deal with Glaceau - the producers of ’smartwater’ - to endorse the ‘electrolyte enhanced’ water drink in their next advertising campaign. A source told Us Weekly magazine: ‘Jen has a clean
The ‘Spider-Man 3′ actress, who dated ‘Brokeback Mountain’ star Jake Gyllenhaal off and on for nearly two years, says actors make bad boyfriends.Kirsten told Jane magazine: ‘I don’t ever want to date another actor again. This quote is probably going to come back in my face, but I know someone who has a great saying,
Joe Simpson, who manages both his daughters Jessica and Ashlee, is considering helping Britney following her wild partying and spell in rehab.Joe, a former Baptist minister, even attempted to meet Britney last weekend in a bid to convince her to hire him.A source told the New York Daily News newspaper: ‘While some might fear a
The guitarist, with the help of mathematician and composer Lawrence Ball and software engineer David Snowdon, has created a computer system called ‘The Method’ which allows users to make unique pieces of music created by inputting personal information, sounds and a rhythm.Users will ’sit’ for the software in the same way a person would pose
Anna Nicole SMITH’s ex-boyfriend LARRY BIRKHEAD has been given the all-clear to leave the Bahamas with his baby daughter Dannielynn.A judge has greenlighted the photographer’s plans to return home to Burbank, California with the baby - as long as Birkhead agrees to return for a full custody hearing in June (07).But TMZ.com claims Smith’s estranged
ALEC BALDWIN’s brother WILLIAM has angrily defended the shamed star, asking all those criticising the actor for attacking his daughter in a leaked answer machine message to understand the problems of being a distant dad.The older Baldwin has been attacked by family groups after calling his 11-year-old daughter Ireland a "rude, thoughtless little pig" during
Celebrity amputee Heather Mills is set to take her dancing partner on the road with her after winning her critics over on US TV show Dancing With The Stars.The former model and partner Jonathan Roberts were voted off the show on Tuesday (24Apr07) after competing successfully for six weeks - but she insists their relationship
The daughter at the centre of Kim Basinger and ALEC BALDWIN’s nasty custody battle is desperate for the family fight to end, according to her uncle.Ireland Baldwin, 11, hit the headlines last week (ends20Apr07) when an angry recorded telephone message left for her by her father was leaked to the media.The actor called his daughter
Amy Winehouse has sparked fears over her health after she was seen out in Hollywood this week (begs23Apr07) sporting a very slender frame.The photos showing the soul singer with dangerously skinny legs were published in British newspapers this morning (26Apr07).The Rehab star recently (21Apr07) announced her engagement to boyfriend Blake Fielder-Civil after a whirlwind one-month
CELINE DION made TV history in America last night (25Apr07) when she performed live with Elvis Presley Technology enabled the Canadian to appear to sing alongside Presley onstage at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood during the American Idol ‘Idol Gives Back’ charity special.The late rocker appeared in hologram form for the breathtaking duet of If I
Donny Osmond is set to return to Broadway hit Beauty & The Beast for just one night.The pop icon wowed theatre audiences as villainous Gaston in the musical and he’ll return to the role for the final performance of the production on 29 July (07).The Disney musical celebrated its 13th Anniversary last week (18Apr07).Osmond previously
Actor Shia LaBeouf insists he will never turn to drugs after watching his father battle with heroin addiction during his childhood.As a youngster, the 20-year-old star didn’t have a close relationship with his father Jeffrey LaBeouf, but now he claims his troubled dad taught him some valuable life lessons.He says, "I’m sure there was a
Ellen DeGeneres the co-host of American Idol’s TV charity special was so touched by the images of poverty-stricken Africans she saw in footage shot for last night’s (25Apr07) show, she personally pledged $100,000 (£50,000) to charity.The comedienne-turned-chat show host was presenting performances by stars like Annie Lennox, Gwen Stefani, Josh Groban and Rascal Flatts live
Actor Jeff Goldblum wasn’t worried when he encountered immigration problems entering Israel, because he knew he could call on the country’s consul general to give him a helping hand.The Independence Day star encountered trouble when he was told there was a problem with his passport, meaning he wouldn’t be able to travel from America to
Hugh Grant is facing charges of assault after the British actor physically abused a photographer outside his London home on Tuesday (24Apr07), before snarling, "I hope your kids die of f**king cancer".The incident took place on Tuesday morning, when the Music And Lyrics star lashed out at paparazzo Ian Whittaker for taking his picture. Grant
Pop stars LILY ALLEN and Natasha Bedingfield have reportedly signed up to perform at the memorial concert for British royal DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES which takes place in London on 1 July (07).The latest acts to join the line-up, Allen and Bedingfield will provide some relief to organisers of the gig, who were recently (23Apr07)
The PHIL SPECTOR murder trial has begun in Los Angeles Superior Court, more than four years after actress Lana Clarkson was found fatally shot at the music producer’s California mansion.The famed music producer arrived at court this morning (25Apr07) surrounded by bodyguards and was greeted by a media frenzy.Police say Spector, who is charged with
PAPA ROACH drummer Dave Buckner has been forced to pull out of the group’s current tour, citing "personal reasons".The rockers have drafted in a temporary drummer, who will replace Buckner starting tonight (25Apr07) at a show in Florida.Buckner is expected to rejoin the tour at a later stage.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment
Singer Sheryl Crow hosted a star-studded fundraiser benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in New York last night (24Apr07) - and refused to let a malfunctioning microphone get the better of her.Breast cancer survivor Crow was joined by stars including Sir Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, Rosario Dawson and Elizabeth Berkley at the annual Hot Pink
Former THE SMITHS star JOHNNY MARR and country trio the Dixie Chicks have given CROWDED HOUSE’s comeback a boost by collaborating with the reformed rockers on their new album.Marr, the current guitarist for cult US indie act Modest Mouse, contributes to two tracks on the album, Time On Earth - Crowded House’s first release in
ALICE IN CHAINS have joined QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, GRETCHEN WILSON and KEANE among the acts who’ll pay tribute to the 2007 VH1 Rock Honors artists in Las Vegas next month (12May07).Ozzy Osbourne, Genesis, ZZ Top and Heart will be feted at the event, while presenters will include Billy Bob Thornton and Robin Williams The
US lifestyle queen Martha Stewart has confirmed she is dating software mogul CHARLES SIMONYI.Stewart flew to Kazakhstan earlier this month (Apr07) to watch the billionaire Microsoft developer 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.She
Movie mogul George Lucas is reteaming with his Star Wars star MARK HAMILL to provide the voices for an upcoming episode of animated show Robot Chicken.Lucas and Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy, are taking part in a show that honours the 30th anniversary of the first movie in the
STAR WARS icon Carrie Fisher and movie moguls GARRY MARSHALL and BRETT RATNER will serve as judges on STEVEN SPIELBERG’s new reality TV contest ON THE LOT.The trio will join director Jon Avnet as the four people responsible for dismissing wannabe filmmakers who fail to impress on the upcoming show.The much-anticipated new show will debut
MADONNA has been added to AMERICAN IDOL’s charity spectacular tonight (25Apr07) after recording a videotaped message urging TV viewers to be more invested in current affairs in Africa.The star-studded live Idol Gives Back special, which will be co-hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, will also feature Bono, Borat, Keira Knightley and Hugh Grant, and performances from Celine
Tom Hanks and STEVEN SPIELBERG are going back to war as the producers of a new US cable TV mini-series about the World War Two battles between America and Japan.The movie star pals, who joined forces for Saving Private Ryan and acclaimed mini-series Band of Brothers, will revisit the second world war again in The
Drew Barrymore has topped People magazine’s first 100-strong Most Beautiful list, scoring the cover shot for the new issue.The Charlie’s Angels star is among a clutch of natural beauties who agreed to pose for the weekly magazine without make-up.Jessica Simpson, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Biel also left the lipstick and foundation at home for
Avril Lavigne is back on top of the US album charts after debuting her third release, The Best Damn Thing, at number one on the Billboard 200.The album sold 286,000 copies in it’s first week on release - almost 100,000 more than Nine Inch Nails’ new release, Year Zero, which debuts at two on the
Veteran rocker Iggy Pop poked fun at his Stooges bandmate RON ASHETON on US TV last night (24Apr07) - by revealing his phone number to fans.Pop, real name JAMES OSTERBURG, told chat show host Jimmy Kimmel the home number of his guitarist and childhood pal as a prank.He said, "That’s the guy who’s still lived
John Travolta is set to make his next movie OLD DOGS a family affair - by leashing in his wife and daughter for key roles.The Pulp Fiction star will play opposite Robin Williams in the comedy, about two business partners who become guardians to seven-year-old twins.Travolta’s wife Kelly Preston and their daughter Ella will play
Hollywood star Kirsten Dunst has ruled out ever dating an actor again.The 24-year-old, who is currently romantically involved with Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell, has previously been in a relationship with actor Jake Gyllenhaal.She tells Jane magazine, "I don’t ever want to date another actor again. This quote is probably going to come back in my