AFP - Bollywood megastar Aishwarya Rai has been summoned to explain an "obscene" kissing scene, Indian officials said Saturday, just days after a similar row engulfed Hollywood's Richard Gere.
AFP - The ashes of "Star Trek" star James Doohan were boldly sent into outer space Saturday when a rocket blasted off from this remote launchpad in the New Mexico desert.
Reuters - Actor James Doohan who played the starship Enterprise's chief engineer Scotty on "Star Trek," finally made it to space on Saturday as a rocket with some of his ashes was launched in New Mexico.
Veteran director John Carpenter has defended violence in movies, arguing there is no need for the government to regulate what can be watched at the cinema. The filmmaker was speaking on Thursday at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.


Jessica Biel is convinced she could take care of herself in a physical confrontation, thanks to the training she's received on action movies. The 25-year-old admits she is in such great shape she feels "unstoppable."


Richard Gere has apologized for any offense he may have caused by publicly kissing Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. Gere and Shetty were speaking at an HIV/AIDS awareness event in New Delhi earlier this month, when the Pretty Woman actor swept the beauty into his arms and kissed her several times.


Anna Nicole Smith’s former boyfriend Larry Birkhead has succeeded in getting a new birth certificate for his daughter that features him as the legal and biological father. Seven-month-old Dannielynn's previous surname was Stern - she is now officially known as Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead.


Charges that actor Daniel Baldwin unlawfully took a car and received stolen property have been dropped. The 46-year-old was arrested in Santa Monica, California in November for driving a sport-utility vehicle that was reported stolen in Orange County.


Lindsay Lohan insists the only reason she goes to nightclubs so much is because being an actress is "lonely." The 20-year-old, who is frequently photographed leaving clubs in the early hours, parties because she wants companionship.


Actor Cary Elwes’ photographer wife Lisa Marie has given birth to a baby girl called Dominique. The couple welcomed their daughter, who weighed seven pounds and two ounces, into the world at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, reports People.com.


Anna Nicole Smith’s ex-boyfriend Larry Birkhead is tempted to lead an anonymous life with his baby daughter Dannielynn, despite being inundated with media job offers. Birkhead was this week given permission to leave the Bahamas and return home to the US with Dannielynn.


Veteran star Jane Fonda is left "disturbed" each time she visits Hollywood because of how many young people have had plastic surgery there. Fonda admits she is the last person who should lecture on cosmetic surgery, having gone under the knife herself.


British star Natasha Bedingfield is the latest celebrity to succumb to a Hollywood diet.The Unwritten hitmaker, who has become a huge hit Stateside, went on the popular Zone diet in a bid to keep herself in shape.She says, I had the same personal trainer as Cindy Crawford and Calista Flockhart. It’s the most popstar thing
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is set to open a chain of curry restaurants throughout Britain.The flagship store will open in central London, where the 31-year-old star is rumoured to be buying a house.The star’s agent says, "Work is moving very swiftly and final details are being drawn up."Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment
Scottish funnyman Billy Connolly has rubbished reports that he supports the British National Party.The Mrs Brown star has slammed claims that he is a supporter of their far-right policies, insisting he "detested" their beliefs.Party member Deryk Smith previously claimed Connolly "endorsed" the political group’s politics.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)
Actress Julia Stiles was inspired to write and direct her new short movie RAVING after being accosted by a tearful stranger on the streets of her native New York.Stiles’ film is being screened at the city’s TriBeCa Film Festival, which began earlier this week (begs23Apr07).She says, "I was walking down the street, and this girl
British actor Jonny Lee MILLER became a fitness freak while training to play cyclist Graeme Obree in new film THE FLYING SCOTSMAN - because he didn’t want to look foolish in a skin suit.The Trainspotting star admits he has always taken care of his health but nothing could prepare him for the regime of a
LATEST: Beyonce Knowles insists there was a "misunderstanding" over her album bonus track I’m Kissing You, which has been withdrawn from sale in a copyright dispute.English singer Des’ree and co-writer Timothy Atack filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in New York District Court against Knowles last week (18Apr07), claiming the former Destiny’s Child singer did not
Actress Nicole Kidman will star in a remake of 1950s classic HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE.The Oscar-winning actress - who has already starred in remakes of Bewitched and The Stepford Wives - will play Marilyn Monroe’s role in the movie, which tells the story of three women’s quest for eligible millionaire husbands.Movie & Entertainment News
DAVID and Victoria Beckham have threatened legal action after a pair of professional lookalikes scrounged a sports car, jewellery and VIP restaurant bookings by posing as the couple.Andy Harmer and Camilla Shadbolt, who accepted a $17,550 (£9,000) pearl necklace and test drove a $585,000 (£300,000) Lamborghini, were being filmed for Sky One television show The
British celebrity couple DAVID and Victoria Beckham have finally bought a luxury mansion in Los Angeles.The soccer star and his wife paid a whopping $20 million (£10 million) for the six-bedroom property in Beverly Hills.The celebrity pair shunned the bigger mansions, favouring the relatively smaller home for their family of five.A source says, "It’s a
Hollywood beauty Drew Barrymore would rather date a happy person than a physically beautiful one.The Charlie’s Angels star, who has this week (begs23Apr07) topped US magazine People’s first 100-strong Most Beautiful list, insists happiness is a powerful aphrodisiac.She tells the publication, "I just think happiness is what makes you pretty.Period. Happy people are beautiful. They
LATEST: PRINCE WILLIAM’s ex-girlfriend KATE MIDDLETON has blamed the young Royal’s father Prince Charles for the couple’s break-up.The normally tight-lipped brunette, who works at UK fashion chain Jigsaw, blurted the reason for the split to worried work colleagues, saying, "It’s because of his daddy." It is thought Charles advised his son to ditch his girlfriend
AFP - Dozens of fans prepared to bid farewell Saturday to "Star Trek" star James Doohan whose ashes are to be blasted into space on a private rocket.
"I don't worry about ageing - it's ridiculous. I'm 22. What's to worry about? It's coming and there's nothing we can do about it except live a healthy lifestyle and drink a lot of water." Scarlett Johansson shrugs off the prospect of getting older.


A naked and outstretched Paris Hilton autopsy sculpture will now warn teens about the dangers of underage drinking.A public service announcement featuring a tiara-wearing and provocatively posed yet dead Paris Hilton has been created by Capla Kesting Fine Art to caution teenagers about the...

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Filed under: The Z List Sheryl Crow insists she was only joking when she wrote on her website that we should each limit ourselves to one square of toilet paper per restroom visit. But at week's end, these folks were still squarely stuck on the hot seat!Luke Wilson: This...
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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird Hey dude, what's that smell?!Sniff on into our gallery of puffin' celebs -- it's smokin' hot!Did you get off on it? Want some more? Light up our "Bad Boys" and "Bad Girls" galleries! ...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, American Idol TMZ has obtained video that aired Friday on QVC, and it seems that "Idol" judge Paula Abdul was having a little trouble expressing herself. Tongue-tied? Abdul was attempting to promote her jewelry line, and seemed quite confused as to what the hell...
AP - New shipments of a Beyonce album released earlier this month will not include a remake of the song "I'm Kissing You" until a dispute about legal clearances are resolved, the pop star's management company said Friday.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice TMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed against sexy tv star Jennifer Love Hewitt. The suit, filed today in a Los Angeles County Superior Court, claims Hewitt owes her former management company for brokering the seven-year deal for her hit show "The Ghost...
THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN performed their first gig in nine years on Thursday (26Apr07) - although reports actress Scarlett Johansson was to duet with the cult rockers proved unfounded.The British band played the Glass House venue in Pomona, California, in what was billed as a warm-up concert for tonight’s (28Apr07) appearance at the Coachella
This week’s (begs23Apr07) AMERICAN IDOL two-night charity spectacular has now raised more than $60 million (GBP30 million), with money continuing to pour in.The star-studded live Idol Gives Back special featured Madonna, Bono, Sacha Baron Cohen, Keira Knightley and Hugh Grant, and performances from Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Gwen Stefani, Annie Lennox and past Idol winners
Charges that actor Daniel Baldwin unlawfully took a car and received stolen property have been dropped.The 46-year-old was arrested in Santa Monica, California in November (06) for driving a sports utility vehicle (SUV) that was reported stolen in Orange County.Baldwin maintained his innocence on all charges and claimed he borrowed the vehicle from a friend.Local
Actor CARY ELWES’ photographer wife Lisa Marie has given birth to a baby girl called Dominique.The couple welcomed their daughter, who weighed seven pounds and two ounces, into the world at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday (24Apr07) night, reports People.com.Elwes and Marie met in 1991; they wed in 2000.Movie & Entertainment
Veteran star Jane Fonda is left "disturbed" each time she visits Hollywood, because of how many young people have had plastic surgery there.Fonda admits she is the last person who should lecture on cosmetic surgery, having gone under the knife herself.She says, "I have had plastic surgery in the past but I don’t want to
Veteran director John Carpenter has defended violence in movies, arguing there is no need for the US government to regulate what can be watched at the cinema.The Halloween filmmaker was speaking on Thursday (26Apr07) at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.He said, "Real life causes this, fake life does not cause it. The
Jessica Biel keeps her distance from the Hollywood celebrity party scene, mainly because she rarely has time to enjoy late nights out.The Illusionist actress has no interest in being photographed rolling out of nightclubs drunk.Biel says, "I’m not really about that. I’ll sometimes go out for a dance and a drink, but I don’t get
Actress Jessica Biel is convinced she could take care of herself in a physical confrontation, thanks to the training she’s received on action movies.The 25-year-old admits she is in such great shape she feels "unstoppable".She says, "If somebody were to mess with me, I’d feel very confident after all the training that I’ve had. I’d
Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan insists the only reason she goes to nightclubs so much is because being an actress is "lonely".The 20-year-old, who is frequently photographed leaving clubs in the early hours, parties because she wants companionship.She says, "Though it’s hard in LA not to go out, it gets lonely. Being an actress is lonely,
Singer/socialite Paris Hilton has inspired an anti-drink-driving public service announcement in the US.In January (07), Hilton was sentenced to 36 months probation, alcohol education and $1,500 (£769) in fines after she pleaded no contest to alcohol-related reckless driving stemming from a September (06) arrest.Now artist Daniel Edwards has unveiled a life-size clay sculpture of a
LATEST: Hollywood actor Richard Gere has apologised for any offence he may have caused by publicly kissing Bollywood actress SHILPA SHETTY.Gere and Shetty were speaking at an HIV/AIDS awareness event in New Delhi earlier this month (15Apr07), when the Pretty Woman actor swept the beauty into his arms and kissed her several times.Public displays of
LATEST: Anna Nicole SMITH’s former boyfriend LARRY BIRKHEAD has succeeded in getting a new birth certificate for his daughter that features him as the legal and biological father.Seven-month-old Dannielynn’s previous surname was Stern - she is now officially known as Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead.Her late mother’s companion Howard K. Stern’s name had appeared on the
Anna Nicole SMITH’s ex-boyfriend LARRY BIRKHEAD is tempted to lead an anonymous life with his baby daughter Dannielynn, despite being inundated with media job offers.Birkhead was this week (begs23Apr07) given permission to leave the Bahamas and return home to the US with Dannielynn.But Birkhead isn’t sure he’s liking his time in the spotlight.He says, "A
E! Online - Just as Alec Baldwin is being hung out to dry, Daniel Baldwin is off the hook. 
AP - Pamela Anderson will replace Carmen Electra as special guest star in Hans Klok's new show, "The Beauty of Magic," at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
Reuters - A new documentary about Marlon Brando shows he still mesmerizes fans who remember his range and raw emotion during a stunning career that saw him evolve from sex symbol to political activist to obese recluse.
Reuters - After 30 years with Warners-owned Word Records, Christian music pioneer Amy Grant has left the roster, signing a deal with EMI Christian Music Group's Sparrow label that will include her catalog as well as new music.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice TMZ has learned that "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan has copped a plea that will keep him out of jail, but he'll have to wear a high-tech ankle bracelet to make sure he stays off the booze.Moments ago in a Los Angeles Superior County Court, a judge...
Veteran rocker RINGO STARR’s memory isn’t what it used to be - he can’t remember playing on the debut album by his former Beatle bandmate George Harrison Drummer Starr actually performed on most of the classic 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass.He tells US magazine Rolling Stone, "I played on All Things Must Pass -
Late rocker Kurt Cobain once left an early morning answer phone message for IGGY POP suggesting the pair hit the studio together - only to prove impossible for Pop to contact back.Pop - real name James Osterburg - did his best to return the Nirvana frontman’s call, but never did manage to get in touch
Ten thousand extra tickets for the DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES memorial in London sold out in minutes yesterday (26Apr07).The additional seats were snapped up almost instantly by fans wanting to watch acts including Sir Elton John and Rod Stewart at the Wembley Stadium event on 1 July (07).As previously reported, Prince Charles will not join
Reformed wildman ROBERT DOWNEY JR’s drug and alcohol-abusing past helped him land the role of a crime fighter in new comic book adaptation IRON MAN.Director Jon Favreau wanted a star who has had to battle considerable personal demons for the role of Tony Stark - and Downey Jr’s past, which included a year in prison
Directors WERNER HERZOG and Richard Linklater are to be honoured at the 25th Munich Film Festival in Germany in June (07).German native Herzog will present the first-ever complete retrospective of his 52 movies, including documentaries and short films, to date.US filmmaker Linklater, whose 1990 debut Slacker premiered at the festival, will host a run-through of
Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland is wary of ever having to work with an orangutan again, after nearly being killed during the making of movie 1969.Sutherland was shooting a scene in the 1988 film with his co-star and friend Robert Downey Jr when things got a little out of hand.He recalls, "We were doing a scene
LATEST: A judge has thrown out an appeal by Anna Nicole SMITH’s estranged mother VIRGIE ARTHUR to prevent her baby granddaughter from leaving her home in the Bahamas.Arthur had hoped to stop baby Dannielynn’s father Larry Birkhead from leaving the islands to return to the US with his daughter.But at the Court Of Appeals in
LATEST: Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin has hit out at the tabloid media, accusing the industry of deliberately ruining people’s lives.The Departed star has divided public opinion after a voicemail he left for his daughter Ireland, in which he verbally chastises the 11-year-old and calls his ex-wife Basinger "a thoughtless pain in the ass", was leaked
Reuters - A new documentary about Marlon Brando shows he still mesmerizes fans who remember his range and raw emotion during a stunning career that saw him evolve from sex symbol to political activist to obese recluse.
Campaigning rocker Bob Geldof is to overtake the editor-in-chief's job at German newspaper Bild - for one day. The musician and Live 8 organizer, who is an avid campaigner against poverty in Africa, will create a special G8 summit issue of the tabloid at the end of May.


Kiefer Sutherland is wary of ever having to work with an orangutan again, after nearly being killed during the making of movie 1969. Sutherland was shooting a scene in the 1988 film with his co-star and friend Robert Downey Jr. when things got a little out of hand.


Reformed wildman Robert Downey Jr.'s drug and alcohol-abusing past helped him land the role of a crime fighter in new comic book adaptation Iron Man. Director Jon Favreau wanted a star who has had to battle considerable personal demons for the role of Tony Stark - and Downey Jr.'s past, which included a year in prison on substance abuse charges and several visits to rehab, was perfect.


Late rocker Kurt Cobain once left an early morning answer phone message for Iggy Pop suggesting the pair hit the studio together - only to prove impossible for Pop to contact back.


Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin has hit out at the tabloid media, accusing the industry of deliberately ruining people's lives. The Departed star has divided public opinion after a voicemail he left for his daughter Ireland, in which he verbally chastises the 11-year-old and calls his ex-wife Basinger "a thoughtless pain in the ass", was leaked on the internet last week.


Directors Werner Herzog and Richard Linklater are to be honored at the 25th Munich Film Festival in Germany in June. German native Herzog will present the first-ever complete retrospective of his 52 movies, including documentaries and short films, to date.


A judge has thrown out an appeal by Anna Nicole Smith's estranged mother Virgie Arthur to prevent her baby granddaughter from leaving her home in the Bahamas. Arthur had hoped to stop baby Dannielynn's father Larry Birkhead from leaving the islands to return to the US with his daughter.


Veteran rocker Ringo Starr's memory isn't what it used to be - he can't remember playing on the debut album by his former Beatle bandmate George Harrison Drummer Starr actually performed on most of the classic 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass.


EMI CMG Label Group's Sparrow label announced today that they have signed a world-wide, long term deal with Amy Grant which will include Grant's extensive 30 year catalog of recordings, which has sold more than 30 million units, as well as new catalog products. EMI will also have the option of working with Grant to issue new recordings in the future.


A woman who authorities say is obsessed with Sandra Bullock was arrested after she allegedly tried to run over the actress' husband in a confrontation outside the couple's home.
Filed under: Star Catcher, Nicole Richie Nicole Richie was spotted at the gym yesterday -- with her celebrity trainer muscling away photogs for the tiny starlet.TMZ caught buffer-upper Teddy Bass picking off the paparazzi while escorting Richie to her workout, the camo-panted militant...
Rosario Dawson was looking mighty fine outside the after-party at club Home for her new film, "Descent." She took the time to show some love for our cameras, and for a fan who runs her website. Also kibbitzing for TMZ, sexy hunk co-star Marcus...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video He may be "Spider-Man," but Tobey Maguire did his best impression of the Hulk when he smacked a camera out of the hand of a fan who got too close. Tobey smash!insertBCSinglePlayer(823547852); Maguire was headed back to his hotel in Paris when the...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Paris Hilton Viewing Paris Hilton naked body could save lives!An interactive anti-drunk driving Public Service Announcement titled Paris Hilton Autopsy," created by artist Daniel Edwards, features a life-size clay sculpture of a naked, tiara-clad Paris Hilton ...
Filed under: Anna Nicole Smith A new birth certifcate has been issued for the 7-month-old daughter of Anna Nicole Smith. The certificate, obtained by Access Hollywood, lists the little girl's new moniker as Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead -- not Stern. It's about freakin'...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice TMZ has learned that Daniel Baldwin is officially in the clear over allegations that he stole a car in November. In an exclusive statement to TMZ, Orange County D.A. spokesperson Farrah Emami said: "After following up on statements provided to us by...