Reuters - Hollywood actors regularly earn millions of dollars per movie, but are they worth it?
AFP - Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has entered an alcohol rehabilitation center for the third time this year following her arrest last month for drink-driving, a report said Monday.
Harry Potter actress Emma Watson 17, was spotted cosying up to her rugby playing boyfriend Tom Ducker this weekend in the French Riviera. The two were seen enjoying lobster and champagne at the luxury Chateau de la Chevre d'Or in Eze, near Nice. While they looked like lovebirds to everyone else, Ducker's dad gives them the "just friends" label.
The body of caretaker Jacob Adams, 40, has been discovered at a property owned by actor Ving Rhames Authorities say the man was mauled to death by Rhames' four guard dogs - three massive bull mastiffs and a large English Bulldog. The victim was found lying on the front yard of the Brentwood home with bite marks covering his body.
Is Reese Witherspoon ready to take the cheating Ryan Phillippe back? The beautiful couple, who separated last October amid reports he had an affair with Aussie actress Abbie Cornish, have recently been hanging out with each other. "They met for lunch this week at the Votre Sante health-food restaurant," says a source. "And they're going on runs together around the Brentwood Country Club."
Madonna's adoption of a Malawian child has been hit with even more problems after a social worker assigned to the case was refused permission to travel to the UK.

Malawi official Penstone Kilembe was due to monitor baby David's progress during two trips to the superstar's home in London. But the Malawian Government has stopped the visits, which Kilembe says may cause Madonna's adoption to "crumble".
Marilyn Manson has been accused of stealing millions of dollars from his band to buy human skeletons and masks made of human skin.

Manson's former keyboard player Stephen Bier - whose stage name was Madonna Wayne Gacy - is suing the shock rocker for allegedly not honoring an partnership agreement Manson and the other band members signed in 1993 to share profits.
P Diddy has reportedly invited Sienna Miller for a "romantic" break on his yacht.

The hip-hop star, who split from long-term love Kim Porter last month, is allegedly planning to impress Sienna with a series of extravagant gestures when they meet on the Spanish party island of Ibiza later this week.
Robbie Williams is "seriously considering" reuniting with Take That.

The 'Rudebox' singer met with ex-bandmates Mark Owen and Gary Barlow to discuss the possibility of him rejoining the group over dinner at Los Angeles' Chateau Marmont Hotel.
Britney Spears spent $30,000 of her own money on her new music video.

Sources claim the 25-year-old singer funded the promo for comeback single 'Get Back' because she was going against the wishes and advice of her label, Jive Records.
Paris Hilton wants to become a "real estate mogul." The hotel heiress - who has tried acting, singing, and fashion designing - wants to branch out and buy her own chain of shops and restaurants.

Paris, 26, said: "I definitely want to get more into real estate."
Brett Ratner first oral sex experience was with a man he thought was a woman.

The 'Rush Hour 3' director included a scene in the new movie which features a girl taking off her wig leading to Chris Tucker's character losing his temper and accusing her of being a man.
Sarah Jessica Parker was obsessed with husband Matthew Broderick before they ever met.

The couple first crossed paths when Matthew directed Sarah's brother in a play, but she had already been admiring him from afar.
Climate change is obviously affecting Australians all over the globe and Hollywood definitely isn't far behind.

Oscar-winning Hollywood star Cate Blanchett was in Brisbane on Monday to encourage Queenslanders to become aware of the issues around climate change. She visited the drought-ravaged Lake Samsonvale, north of Brisbane.
One person who has had many ups and downs with fame is Jennifer Lopez so she is a good person to give advice to the younger starlets of Hollywood.

With Young Hollywood's A-list going in and out of rehab and jail, J.Lo has spoken out about how hard life in the public eye can be.
Jack Nicholson has been in the press recently for his partying in St Tropez. But now a dark cloud has been put over his summer.

A new unofficial biography has been released about the Oscar winner and it claims that he has a hidden handicapped son.
There was a time when Eddie Murphy claimed that he was not the father of Melanie Brown's baby. The actor even made the statement on television.

However, while the former Spice Girl and the rest of the world remember that time, Eddie must have forgotten. Because the "Shrek" star insists that he has always acknowledged his responsibility as a father.
Paris Hilton is reportedly dating actress Mischa Barton's ex, Cisco Adler.

 

The socialite had a series of dates with Adler, who was earlier dumped by Barton after his nude pics appeared on ParisExposed.com.

 

And it seems The O.C. actress has no issues with her ex dating Hilton, for Barton, who earlier dated oil scion Brandon Davis, a close pal of The Simple Life star, is tired of 'immature' guys in her life.

 

"I'd like someone who's mature. God, I can't take another immature person," the Sun quoted Barton, as saying.

 

Earlier, the actress was shocked to see Adler's bare-all pics on the site, which put out a few video clips obtained from the hotel heiress' belongings from a storage locker.

However, Adler had said that Barton wasn't amused by the news, and that it was more difficult for her than for him in many ways.

"Mischa wasn't too excited, to say the least I think it was actually worse for her than for me in some ways," the Sun quoted Adler, as saying.

29 year-old Cisco, who is the lead singer of rock band Whitestarr, had added that he would be more cautious about his sexcapades.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo Scary Spice (aka Mel B) celebrated her baby daddy Eddie Murphy public acknowledgment of their daughter, Angel, by slapping on a new weave and scooting on down to Miami for a champagne party with her new dude, Stephen Belafonte. Day-Oh!After a very...
Filed under: Hook-Ups David Hasselhoff was spotted giving mouth-to-mouth (and maybe a little tongue) to a blonde babe at the beach yesterday. TMZ cameras were outside the Polaroid Beach House in Malibu on Sunday, where the Hoff spent the day with his daughter and...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Brad and Angelina On their way to sainthood, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are going to be recognized by the Australian government ... with their very own postage stamp. Lick that!The Sydney Morning Herald reports that supermom of the world, along with hunky partner...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Beauty, Britney Spears Without flashing her goods, going on an umbrella wielding tirade or driving her career into the ground, Mena Suvari has emulated popwreck Britney Spears -- by completely shaving off her blond locks! American Beauty?!The 28-year-old "American Pie"...
Filed under: Music, Baby Watch Anthony Kiedis barely legal girlfriend looks ready to pop!TMZ spotted the 44-year-old Red Hot Chili Pepper "singer" out with his decades younger and incredibly pregnant girlfriend, 21-year-old model Heather Christie. This will be the couple's first...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Bodies Have the three bike-eteers, Matt, Lance and Jake, recruited Tobey Maguire as their newest, er, member?! Tour de pants?!Although the 32-year-old webslinger was spotted without his "Spider-Man" uniform, Maguire was still stuffed into a skintight...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Need a spritz of supermodel? Waifish wastrel Kate Moss already has a clothing collaboration with Brit retail giant Top Shop, and now she's inked for stink! Moss just signed a deal with Coty Beauty to create her own signature scent, Kate by Kate Moss ...
Filed under: Tom and Katie She's not yet 16 months old, but Suri is already giving Hollywood's bad girls a run for their panties.Cameras spotted the Scientolotot on a candy run with her dad in Germany over the weekend, when suddenly, Suri pulled a Paris -- revealing her diaper...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Lindsay Lohan Anyone can cash in on Lindsay's runaway trainwreck woes these days. This weekend, a plane flying over Malibu pulled a banner that read, "Hey Lindsay Get Boosted Not Busted!" So who's trying to boost their sales with Lohan as the butt of their ad? At...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Bodies, Hot Mamas The Spice Girls reunion tour doesn't start until December, but there's a part of Geri Halliwell that's already rockin' -- her abs!Ginger showed off her taut tummy in a white bikini, while jet skiing in St. Tropez on Saturday. Spice up your life!Today...
Filed under: Hot Bodies How the hell did this chick get cut from being a Pussycat Doll?!Known as Melissa S. on The CW reality show "The Search for the Next Doll," the tight-bodied hottie was caught leaving a lingerie party at the Playboy Mansion in this asstronomically sexy...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird When TMZ spotted David Hasselhoff in a t-shirt with his own mug on it, we just thought he was an ass. Turns out, he was an ass wearing a t-shirt with his picture on it -- that he sells on his website! Now that's marketing! There is a whole line of...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird R-Rated R&B romeo Ray J was spotted leaving Stage 20 in Los Angeles, hand-in-hand with Queen Bee Lil' Kim -- who was grinning from ear to ear. If you've seen the sex tape, you know why! There's a new and surgically improved Kim on his arm now! Also...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice She hit and ran outside of court, while facing a hit and run charge inside -- will Pamela Bach ever learn?TMZ was in L.A. County Superior Court just moments ago, when a judge gave David Hasselhoff's ex-wife until Friday to get herself booked related...
Bruce Willis kisses "like a big old camel" - according to his former co-star CYBILL SHEPHERD.The actress, who appeared alongside the star in U.S TV series Moonlighting, concedes the Die Hard actor wasn’t particularly proficient at puckering up until he began dating his now ex-wife Demi Moore in 1987.She says, "When we started out, he
Gwen Stefani confesses she is obsessed with her looks and staying fit - because she was a fat child.The singer regained her svelte figure soon after giving birth to baby Kingston in May 2006, and admits maintaining her looks is a full time job.Stefani says, "I’m super neurotic about diet and I’m super vain. I
Gwen Stefani has hit out at claims she has launched a fragrance to cash in on her celebrity - insisting she was driven by inspiration.The perfume, L., is an offshoot of the singer’s fashion range Love.Angel.Music.Baby. (L.A.M.B).She says, "I would never have done a fragrance as a celebrity. Just to do one for the sake
Anne Hathaway dressed up as legendary hellraiser KEITH RICHARDS for a Halloween party last year (06), only to discover the ROLLING STONE’s daughter was at the same bash.The Brokeback Mountain star was surprised when Theodora Richards approached her and asked if she had come as late Sex Pistol Sid Vicious.She says, "I didn’t do that
Veteran hellraiser Keith Richards has been forced to quit cocaine, because he can’t mix it with the drug doctors have prescribed him after he fell out of a tree last year (06).The 63-year-old Rolling Stone, a former heroin addict and longtime party animal, suffered a head injury when he slipped out of a palm tree
Courteney Cox and her husband DAVID ARQUETTE have sold their Malibu, California mansion for close to their $33.5 million (£17.5 million) asking price.The couple, who paid $10.2 million (£5.1 million) for the luxury property six years ago (01), has sold it to the owners of baseball team L.A. Dodgers, Frank and Jamie McCourt.Former Friends star
ROLLING STONE Keith Richards insists he’ll never stop drinking - because he has outlived a number of doctors who warned him about his constant partying.The Brown Sugar guitarist, who was once addicted to heroin for 10 years, claims decades of hard-partying have taught him to know his limits.He says, "They keep telling me to stop
Troubled pop star BRITNEY SPEARS has infuriated SPICE GIRL Victoria Beckham by snubbing her at a Los Angeles restaurant, according to reports.The pair bumped into each other at celebrity hang-out Chateau Marmont last Tuesday (31Jul07) but despite Beckham’s best efforts to introduce herself, Spear allegedly walked off without a word.A source tells British newspaper The
Socialite Nicole Richie cites boredom and having "so much, so fast" as the reasons she became a drug addict.The 26-year-old, who is four months pregnant with rocker boyfriend Joel Madden’s child, insists her wild partying, drug-taking days are behind her and now all she wants to be is a responsible mother.Richie, a former heroin addict,
Supermodel Kate Moss has confirmed she is developing her own perfume for a beauty products manufacturer.The 33-year-old, who recently turned designer for British clothing chain Top Shop, has teamed up with Coty Beauty to bring out her own fragrance.She says, "It’s something I’ve thought about for a long time. When I put it on I
Actress PAMELA ANDERSON has confirmed she is romantically involved with Las Vegas illusionist HANS KLOK.The Baywatch star, whose divorce from second husband Kid Rock was finalised earlier this year (07), is currently performing as Dutchman Klok’s assistant in his Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino show, The Beauty Of Magic.And the pair are working up some
An alleged associate of 50 Cent has been arrested on weapons charges after he was mugged for a $100,000 (£50,000) diamond chain on Friday (03Aug07).Dwayne McKenzie, 26, claims he is an employee of the G-Unit rapper - real name Curtis Jackson - and lives at 50’s Farmington, Hartford, mansion in Connecticut.He was taken into police
Lindsay Lohan has reportedly given the paparazzi the slip by checking into a rehab clinic in Utah, after reports surfaced claiming she was hiding out in New York with her mother.On Monday (06Aug07), Lohan’s father Michael confirmed the actress was in Long Island, New York with mum Dina - taking time out following her arrest
Pop star NATASHA BEDINGFIELD wants British funnyman Ricky Gervais to show her the comical dance he performs in comedy series THE OFFICE, so she can teach the routine to JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE.The Unwritten hitmaker, who recently supported Timberlake on the European leg of his FutureSex/LoveShow world tour, thinks it would be hilarious for the singer to
Supermodel Kate Moss is confident her daughter LILA GRACE will follow in her footsteps and become a model.Moss claims her five-year-old child has inherited her love of fashion - but insists Lila won’t be allowed to hit the catwalk until she finishes her education.She says, "Lila can’t be a model until she’s at least 21.
Actress Denise Richards is "disgusted" with ex-husband CHARLIE SHEEN’s plans to take her to court over parental rights of their two children, insisting he is simply acting out of spite.The Platoon star wants more relaxed visitation rights with his daughters Sam, three, and two-year-old Lola, as he is currently only allowed to spend time with
NEW YORK (AP) - Anne Hathaway has plenty to say about men - straight, gay or celibate. The 24-year-old actress, who plays writer Jane Austen in the movie ''Becoming Jane,'' told Newsweek for its latest issue, now on newsstands, that she and her boyfriend, real estate developer Raffaello Follieri, ''worship each other.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - More than a few people in town wondered what was up when Robert Plant was spotted in recent months at the Grand Ole Opry and at the popular bluegrass club The Station Inn.


Lauren Bacall has vowed to haunt her children if they ever allow a film of her life to be made.

The 82-year-old Hollywood star, who has been making films since the 40s, is still working and would hate to have a posthumous biopic made about her.
U2 guitarist The Edge is proud of his penis.

The rocker - real name David Howell Evans - wasn't jealous when his bandmate Adam Clayton was chosen to show his member for the cover of 'Achtung Baby,' because he is confident in his own appendage.
Lindsay Lohan has inspired a new porn film with her recent bad behavior.

The troubled actress - who was arrested for a DUI, possession of cocaine and driving on a suspended license last month - is the subject of new adult movie 'Lindsay HoHand: Get Out Of My F***ing Way.'
It has been repeatedly reported that Nicole Kidman is pregnant. However, Star Magazine has now repeated that Kidman, and husband Keith Urban are now planning to adopt.

Kidman and Urban have said several times they definitely want to have children.
British pop singer Lily Allen tour representative and spokesman denied the singer allegedly kicked a photographer at Melbourne airport on Wednesday night. Allen is currently in Australia on a tour and performed Thursday to a sold-out crowd in Melbourne.

A pictorial agency released an email with photographs on Thursday in which the freelance paparazzo claimed to have been kicked by Allen.
Tyler Atkins is trying desperately to become a professional celebrity boyfriend.

The Australian surfer/t-shirt designer/Hanger-on has moved on from Paris Hilton because...well, she probably dumped him.
The location of Lindsay Lohan is a mystery. Is she in rehab or back in the arms of her mother?

For once, Dina Lohan has chosen not to release a statement and detail Lindsay's current state. However, the stage mother has simply told the New York Post newspaper, "She's doing well."
The man who recently announced he would run for Gold Coast mayor - Warwick Capper - has sold his own porn movie to a Melbourne distributor.

News Limited newspapers have reported the 44-year-old former footballer, who played for the Sydney Swans, has made his own porn movie with 25-year-old girlfriend Kristy. The self-proclaimed sex-icon has said it he has fulfilled what is every man's fantasy - to star in a porn movie.
Back home in Australia to film for the upcoming Hollywood flick "Australia," Nicole Kidman made an appearance at a fundraiser for The White Ribbon Foundation on Thursday.

Seen in a champagne satin and tulle number, Kidman attended the dinner with her father Anthony Kidman. She is a goodwill ambassador for The White Ribbon Foundation, which is supported by the United Nations Development Fund for Woman (UNIFEM).
Amy Winehouse is set to design her own range of denims.

The 'Rehab' singer is being courted by several top fashion houses, including Calvin Klein, to create a clothing line for them based on her own unique style.
Charlie Sheen is set to take ex-wife Denise Richards to court over the custody arrangements for their children.

The 'Hot Shots!' actor wants the right to visit his daughters Sam, three, and Lola, two, without supervision, but Richards is refusing.
David Beckham is in trouble with his new boss for eating junk food. The soccer superstar has been seen scoffing burgers and guzzling down calorie-laden coffees since arriving in the US to start his contract with Los Angeles Galaxy.

David, who is currently sidelined with an ankle injury, admits his new manager Frank Yallop has been less than impressed with his dietary habits.
Gwyneth Paltrow uses snake venom to preserve her youthful looks, it has been claimed.

The Oscar-winning actress swears by an anti-wrinkle skin cream made from serpent poison to keep her skin looking young and vibrant.
Kate Moss has banned her daughter from modeling until she turns 21.

The catwalk queen is happy for Lila Grace - her four-year-old daughter with ex-lover Jefferson Hack - to follow in her footsteps but doesn't want her to miss out on being a teenager.
Madonna's permanent adoption of David Banda has hit problems after Malawian officials cancelled their visit to Britain.

Malawi's Minister of Women and Child Development, Kate Kainja, has reportedly banned Penstone Kilembe from visiting the pop superstar and her husband Guy Ritchie to assess their suitability to adopt the two-year-old.
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Lindsay Lohan Let's Get This Party Started, Justin Timberlake Despite reports that trainwreckarific Lindsay Lohan returned to mother Dina's Long Island home to recover from her recent DUI arrest drama, a rep for LiLo claims that she never made it back to her big orange mama's house. Instead, a rep tells Us...
Filed under: Jessica Alba Jessica Alba's got some fantastic friends, who went to great lengths to keep her from being photographed on Sunset Blvd. last night. With Alba's reported ex Cash Warren nowhere to be seen, Jess and a few of her Euro-trashed buddies made a pilgrimage...
British girl group SUGABABES have dismissed rumours they’re ditching band member Amelle Berrabah because of controversy surrounding her boyfriend.Earlier this year (07), Freddie Fuller was arrested following accusations of rape by Berrabah’s sister Samiya - a charge he strongly denies.And Berrabah’s bandmates are sticking by him, despite reports her career in the trio was in
Veteran actor Jack Nicholson has dismissed claims made in a new book that he has an illegitimate handicapped son and that he’s done everything in his power to keep the news a secret.Author Dennis McDouglas makes the accusations in his forthcoming unauthorised Nicholson biography Five Easy Decades.The writer claims the Oscar winner has more than
LATEST: Director Ridley Scott has played down reports he plans on making a sequel to his cult 1982 movie BLADE RUNNER.Last week (ends03Aug07), the 69-year-old filmmaker promised to consider all Blade Runner sequel script submissions from budding screenwriters.However, Scott admits he is unlikely to ever film a follow-up, although he has nothing against a sequel
Australian actress Abbie Cornish has dismissed reports she has been cast as a Bond girl opposite DANIEL CRAIG in the next 007 film.The 24-year-old beauty insists she has no idea where the speculation linking her to the Casino Royale follow-up began.Cornish’s agent Belinda Maxwell says, "No, I can tell you that that information is not
Director JUDD APATOW was shocked when he shared an apartment with his friend Adam Sandler - because the superstar comic was desperate to see his penis.The Knocked Up filmmaker, 39, and Sandler, 40, lived together in their early 20s and Apatow refused to show his flatmate his manhood.But Sandler was persistent.Apatow says, "When we first
THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM has spied its way to the top of the U.S. box-office chart, knocking animated contender THE SIMPSONS down to number two.The Matt Damon sequel thrilled American audiences to net $70.2 million (£35.1 million) in its opening weekend, while The Simpsons took in $25.6 million (£12.8 million).Comedy Underdog debuts at three with $12
Late BEATLE George Harrison was left "shell-shocked" by the band’s worldwide fame, his widow OLIVIA reveals.The guitarist suffered immense stress as the band were propelled to superstardom in the 1960s, and spent the rest of his life travelling the globe with his second wife to find a tranquil haven away from his celebrity, she claims.Olivia,
U.S. singer/songwriter/producer LEE HAZLEWOOD has died. He was 78.The music mogul passed away on Saturday (04Aug07) in Las Vegas Hazlewood found fame penning Nancy Sinatra’s hit 1966 record These Boots Are Made for Walkin’, and later duetted with her on a string of songs including Some Velvet Morning and Sugar Town. Despite rumours of a romantic
Dixie Chicks star NATALIE MAINES’ husband is still furious at the violent public backlash following the singer’s anti-war in 2003.Maines prompted a barrage of death threats when she told a London crowd at one of the group’s gigs, "Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all.We do not want this (Iraq)
British pop star JAMELIA has made a good impression on Kazakhstan’s president after she was asked to perform at his private party.Although her compatriot Sacha Baron COHEN infuriated government officials in the country with his bumbling fictional Kazakh ambassador BORAT SAGDIYEV, Jamelia is a big hit there, and was personally invited by President Nursultan Nazarbayev
Hit U.S. TV show 24 is going green as producers promise environmentally-friendly measures on set to help curb climate change.Among the new initiatives promised are an end to diesel generators in the studio and hybrid vehicles to transport crew.The issue of global warming will also be incorporated into upcoming plots Kiefer Sutherland who plays agent Jack
British funnyman Ricky Gervais has been accused of setting extortionate ticket prices for his 90-minute one-man show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Entry to The Office star’s Fame show, scheduled to take place at Edinburgh Castle later this month (Aug07), costs £37.50 ($75) - four times the price commanded by other leading acts at the Scottish
LATEST: Soccer star-turned-movie tough guy Vinnie Jones has laughed off reports he’ll be hooking up with former rival DAVID BECKHAM when he joins him in Los Angeles.The former Welsh international is moving to the U.S. city later this year (07), just months after England ace Beckham arrived with his family (Jul07).But Jones is confident they’ll
Reuters - In the 18 weeks since Ticketmaster acquired a majority stake in echomusic, the direct-to-fan Web platform has made a number of significant moves -- not the least of which is bringing country legend Dolly Parton into the digital world with her first official Web site.
Reuters - U.S. actress Mia Farrow has offered her freedom in exchange for that of a respected Darfur rebel figure, virtually imprisoned for more than 13 months, in a letter to Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir.
Eddie Murphy exes are hooking up and no doubt exchanging notes. The Spice Girl and Eddie Murphy other ex Nicole Mitchell, who divorced Eddie in 2006, shared a friendly lunch at Ivy restaurant on Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Things are turning sour for Angelina Jolie and boyfriend Brad Pitt as two seem to be going on their own ways. The couple living together with their adopted children and a biological daughter, Shiloh is now looking for their own abodes. Brad has...
Rumors are flying that Reese Witherspoon and her ex-husband Ryan Phillipe are trying to work out their problems and possibly get back together. Because Ryan is jealous of Reese’s career and because he cheated on her, I really hope these rumors aren’t true. I kinda liked thinking that Reese was with Jake Gyllenhaal, but I guess that fizzled out. The two, who have two children together,  were together for 6 years before they separated. Page Six is saying this: “They met for lunch this week at the Votre Sante health-food restaurant, a regular Brentwood haunt for Reese on San Vicente. And they’re going on runs together around the Brentwood Country Club. Both are...

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Lindsay Lohan fell off the map after her DUI arrest, but now it's been revealed that she's holed up at her mom's house on Long Island.  Wherever Lindsay wants to go is fine - as long as someone else drives her. Nicole Richie says she started doing drugs as a teenager because she was bored.  Nicole doesn't even know what bored is.  She should try listening to herself - she'd be back on dope in a heartbeat. Eddie Murphy and Mel B. are going at it like mad dogs. First Mel accused Eddie of neglecting his responsibilities to their daughter, then Eddie shot back by claiming he's paid child support, and that Mel was lying when she said the baby was planned....

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Reuters - In the 18 weeks since Ticketmaster acquired a majority stake in echomusic, the direct-to-fan Web platform has made a number of significant moves -- not the least of which is bringing country legend Dolly Parton into the digital world with her first official Web site.
Jenna Fischer is ready to start shooting the new season of The Office, almost three months after she fractured her back in four places. The 33-year-old injured herself when she fell down a flight of stairs at New York club Buddakan on May 15.


Anthony Hopkins will unveil a statue of late comedian Tommy Cooper in his home town of Caerphilly, Wales later this year. The veteran movie star is patron of the Tommy Cooper Society - which raised $80,000 to pay for the bronze effigy of the deceased television star.


Director Woody Allen is set to unveil his latest film Cassandra's Dream to North America at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.


Ewan McGregor has finished his 15,000 mile motorcycle journey from Scotland to South Africa. The Trainspotting star and his actor pal Charley Boorman began the road trip at John O'Groats in Scotland in May, and reached their final destination of Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday.


The widow of late actor John Ritter is still battling doctors for failing to diagnose a congenital heart defect which she believes led to her husband's death. The star's wife Amy Yasbeck filed a lawsuit against doctors at the Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, California, claiming her husband was misdiagnosed twice.


Irish pop star Brian McFadden has appealed for full custody of his children from ex-wife Kerry Katona, because he is worried about their welfare.


AP - Four presidential candidates are lined up to visit Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" over the next three weeks as Comedy Central's satirical news review ramps up its "Indecision 2008" coverage.
AFP - Madonna's plans to adopt a Malawian boy have suffered a hitch with Malawian authorities preventing a social worker from visiting the pop star's London home for an assessment, a weekly said Sunday.
R&B heart-throb Usher wed his pregnant fiancee Tameka Foster in his native Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, according to U.S. reports. American magazine People reports 28-year-old Usher, real name Usher Raymond married the stylist, 37, at the office of the singer's lawyer in Atlanta.


Pamela Anderson has consigned her acting career to the history books - because she prefers her new job as a magician's assistant.


Former Dawson's Creek star Joshua Jackson was left to entertain the German parents of girlfriend Diane Kruger during a recent trip - despite neither of them speaking a word of English.


A day after Eddie Murphy confirmed his paternity of Melanie Brown's baby in a statement, the former Spice Girl has fired back at the comedian, complaining that he isn't fulfilling his parental duties.


Russell Crowe has come under fire from a rugby rival - for telling players at the team he co-owns that he loves them. Former South Sydney rugby league club players like tough guy John Sattler were stunned when they watched the actor hugging players and "sharing the love" in a new Australian TV documentary.


Pop superstar Kylie Minogue was reduced to tears during an emotional party celebrating 20 years since her first hit single The Loco-motion on Friday. The singer - who was joined by friends and family at the London bash - became bleary-eyed when manager Terry Blamey hailed her as "sexy and strong."


British pop star Robbie Williams is feeling depressed after suffering a broken rib in a recent boxing match - because the injury means he is unable to play soccer for the next three months.


Kate Moss pals have claimed the supermodel is a new woman after "waking up after the nightmare" of Pete Doherty.

 

Moss is said to have got serious about her health and looks for the first time in her life as her support network of friends and family ensure she doesn't go back to troubled rocker Doherty following their split in June.

 

"Pete's like a drug to her. It's as if she's addicted to him and even though she knows he's bad news, she can't help being drawn to him," a source close to Kate tells the Mail.

"Now she's finally kicked him out, she's come to her senses and realised her life is a mess. It's like she's woken up after a nightmare. So she's on a campaign to sort herself out and get healthy - and everyone is clubbing together to make sure it succeeds.

"That's unheard of for Kate. She always did whatever she wanted, whenever she wanted and still looked amazing. But something fundamental has changed."

Meanwhile it seems little has changed for Pete. The Mail reports him holed up in his London flat smoking cocaine, telling his assembled cronies that he is no longer addicted to drugs.
Britney Spears has been putting her troubles behind her in typical fashion ? she's been out partying with a new man.

 

The pop star was spotted out in a Beverly Hills nightclub in the early hours with a 'mystery man'.

 

However, the fun stopped early the following morning when Britney dashed to Beverly Hills Small Animal Hospital after her new puppy suffered a health scare.

 

Oh no!

However, assistant Alli Sims told following paparazzi the dog had "just a check-up. She is okay".

Phew! We can all relax again.
Filed under: Paris Hilton Yesterday Paris Hilton hung out with friends at the Beachbody House in Malibu, chatting with her posse of blonde buddies and mingling amongst celebuspawn and friends. Later that night, Paris hit up a party at the Playboy Mansion. Proving that charity...
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Lindsay Lohan Reckless driving from Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie, has sparked a new interest in safety among some. Michelangelo Pinto of the Ferrari Driving School in New York told Chris Yandek of TheSportsInterview.com that LiLo's alleged driving...