AP - A Hollywood partnership between best-selling author Clive Cussler and Denver billionaire Philip Anschutz had the potential to spawn a lucrative action-film franchise such as the "Indiana Jones" series. Instead, the collaboration went sour and led them to a California court room.
Reuters - Sharon Stone may be an international movie star and sex goddess, but she's also "a multi-tasking single mom," as she puts it.
Reuters - Singer-actress Beyonce, star of the movie musical "Dreamgirls," was named this year's "most desirable woman" in an annual reader survey released on Wednesday by the popular lifestyles Web site AskMen.com.
AP - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the last of seven installments of the boy wizard's adventures, will be published July 21, author J.K. Rowling said Thursday.
Reuters - If you're looking to break into the music business, U.S. singer Cyndi Lauper has a suggestion -- take the commercial route.
Reuters - Fallen beauty queen, Miss USA Tara Conner said she had witnessed abuse as a child and that may have driven her into a life of alcohol and drugs -- but she still believed she could be a good role model.
AP - A 21-year-old man freed from custody for a murder he committed at age 11 has apologized to the victim's family, with help from Oprah Winfrey
Reuters - After being hounded by tabloids about her private life, especially her relationship with ex-fiance Jude Law, Sienna Miller wants the focus to be on her acting and burgeoning career.
Gwen Stefani was devastated when she didn't land the lead role in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, but didn't take the rejection personally because she was passed over in favor of good friend Angelina Jolie.

The Wind It Up singer was looking to expand her acting career after her appearance as Jean Harlow in The Aviator and was thrilled to be called in for an audition.


David Hasselhoff has admitted he searches for himself on the internet. The former Baywatch actor - who is one of the most searched for people on the internet - is fully aware of his cult status and loves looking at websites that ridicule him as well as ones that pay homage to his career.


Janet Jackson was brought back to earth during a recent trip to a supermarket with pal Missy Elliott, when she discovered for the first time what shopping carts and credit card machines are.

The superstar reveals her astonishing ignorance of the basics of grocery shopping in a magazine interview.


Kelly Osbourne thinks her mother Sharon has taken her plastic surgery too far. Sharon has had several cosmetic procedures - including a face lift, tummy tuck, neck lift and a boob job - and has regular Botox injections, but her daughter thinks it makes her look odd sometimes.


Supermodel Kate Moss has reportedly dumped Pete Doherty after pictures were published of him allegedly injecting himself with drugs.

An Australian backpacker claims the rocker took drugs in her Thai hostel room just two days after he exchanged vows with Moss in a blessing last month.


Russell Crowe is set to play the Sheriff of Nottingham in a new film version of Robin Hood. Universal Pictures have lined up the Gladiator star for their take on the classic tale, which will portray the traditionally evil Sheriff as a good character. The project has been devised by Sleeper Cell creators Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris.


Kelly Osbourne fears she'll never break free from parents Ozzy and Sharon - because every time she moves out, they sneak her belongings back home.

The 22-year-old has tried to set up home on her own, in a bid to gain more independence, but her parents miss her too much.


Jurassic Park star Sam Neill is serving up a treat to Hong Kong fans - his new boutique red wines.

The 59-year-old actor oversees three vineyards in the Central Otago region of New Zealand's south island under the Two Paddocks label.


Harrison Ford has threatened to quit the new Indiana Jones movie, unless he gets to use a real whip. The 64-year-old actor, who plays the daredevil archaeologist, was told the weapon would have to be computer generated because of new film safety rules. Harrison branded the rule "ridiculous" and said he would pull out of the film if he couldn't wield his whip.


Actress Thandie Newton is fuming after a host of celebrities snubbed her attempts to convince them to go green.

The Crash actress wrote letters to the likes of Madonna, Jack Nicholson, Chris Martin, Robin Williams, Ozzy Osbourne, David Beckham, Michael Jackson and Tom Cruise, to persuade them to swap their gas-guzzling SUV's for more environmentally friendly cars.


Beyonce Knowles has been voted the Most Desirable Woman of 2007. The 25-year-old singer-and-actress topped a poll - which considered beauty, intelligence, humor, charisma and ambition - of the 99 "most alluring" women in the world by a men's website. Top 10 List Below


The Sopranos star Michael Imperioli has found a way to quit smoking - take up martial arts.

The actor, who plays mobster Christopher Moltisanti in the hit TV drama, insists he's healthier than ever, at 40, after becoming a fan of tae kwon do.


Kate Winslet is reluctant to encourage her kids to take up acting - because she has seen first hand how painful and cruel a career it can be.

While Winslet herself has enjoyed a successful career, her thespian father and actress sisters have had to suffer the trials of being an out-of-work actor.


Hugh Grant's socialite girlfriend Jemima Khan has undergone a raunchy makeover, and marked the occasion on Tuesday night by flashing her genitalia on a night out in London.

Khan celebrated her 33rd birthday by slipping into a PVC dress to party with Grant at Mayfair's George Club - but was caught wearing no underwear as she left her limo.


Barbra Streisand has donated $10,000 to a performing arts high school in Minnesota, and her record label has matched the generous offer.

The superstar made the donation to The St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, and her record label bosses at Sony pledged an additional $10,000 worth of audio-visual equipment.


Academy Award nominee Kate Winslet insists she'll be cool and calm on Oscar night - because she's missed out on awards so many times, she knows exactly what to expect.

Winslet's Best Supporting Actress nomination is her fifth nod in 11 years and she has yet to walk away with a statuette.


Pop star Mandy Moore wishes she could skip the courting stages of a relationship because she detests going on dates.

The 22-year-old singer suffered from depression after splitting from Scrubs actor Zach Braff in November, but has recently been seen stepping out with Nicole Richie's ex-fiancé Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein.


British star Sienna Miller was destroyed when she discovered former boyfriend Jude Law cheated on her, because she had naively believed in true love.

The Factory Girl star had to endure a very public scandal in 2005 when her then-fiance admitted he'd had an affair with his children's nanny.


Dame Judi Dench has rubbished reports Casino Royale wasn't censored for release in China - insisting she was asked to re-record a line about the Cold War.

Much has been made of claims the new James Bond movie has escaped censorship in the communist country - where most movies are specially edited to avoid offense.


Former Friends star Jennifer Aniston has slammed reports she's had plastic surgery, insisting she simply had a deviated septum fixed in her nose.

Media reports speculated the 37-year-old star had had a nose job after she was seen leaving the Beverly Hills, California office of plastic surgeon Dr. Raj Kanodia earlier this month.


Michael Buble was only joking when he told reporters he was boycotting the Grammy Awards because his category wasn't part of the televised event.

The 31-year-old told The Canadian Press in an interview on Tuesday it was "bulls--t" that his category was handed out at a dinner before the formal ceremony.


Indian movie star Aishwarya Rai has been hit with a lawsuit after reportedly undergoing a banned ancient Hindu ceremony in which she was spiritually married to a tree.

The former Miss World, who recently confirmed her engagement to Bollywood superstar Abhishek Bachchan, is alleged to have agreed to the ritual to overcome differences in the couple's astrological charts - disparities which traditional Hindus believe have negative consequences on marriage.


Actress Eva Mendes may be an A-list celebrity but she insists she's still an affordable date, despite her high expectations.

The Hitch star, which is reported to be in a long-term relationship with Peruvian director George Gargurevich, admits she is easy on the wallet, but warns it takes a lot more to keep her interested.


American Idol boss Nigel Lythgoe has slammed reports he approached Courtney Love about joining the hit show, insisting she must have been the victim of a prank caller.

The former Hole rocker said on Tuesday she had been contacted by Lythgoe about becoming a judge on the reality talent competition, possibly as a replacement for Paula Abdul.


Troubled country music star Keith Urban will make his first TV appearance since completing treatment for alcoholism on February 10 when he performs on Saturday Night Live.

Oscar nominee Forest Whitaker will guest host the show and introduce the singer, who checked into rehab last October in a bid to battle his alcohol dependency.


Late, great movie icon Marlon Brando is to be honoured by his friends and peers as part of a new two-part documentary to air on TV in America in May.

James Caan, Al Pacino, Martin Scorsese, Angie Dickinson, Edward Norton and Dennis Hopper will join family and friends to reminisce and pay tribute to the On The Waterfront star in Brando.


Oscar winner Diane Keaton was left in shock after accidentally running over her beloved dog, Red.

The Something's Gotta Give star was driving her hybrid car at the time, which runs very quietly and believes her dog didn't hear her coming.


Mandy Moore says she wishes she could skip dating and get right into a relationship because she detests the trial period. The 22-year-old singer suffered from depression after splitting from "Scrubs" actor Zach Braff in November, but she seems to have no problems with dating. Mandy has recently hooked up with Nicole Richie's ex-fiance Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein.
Beyonce Knowles is the most desirable girlfriend in the world, according to a new poll by askmen.com where the star of" Dreamgirls" was voted the number one ideal partner. Based on criteria including "intelligence, humor, charisma and ambition", the site claimed to depict the definitive list of the world's most attractive women.

Describing her as having "all the talent and beauty in the world", as well as a "big heart", AskMen said she was the "perfect woman".
Aging rocker Rod Stewart 62, is being paid $1 million dollars to perform for an hour at a private party. New York billionaire Steve Schwarzman has hired the geezer to sing for him at his 60th birthday bash on February 13 which will be held at Manhattan's historic Park Avenue Armory.

"Rod will be flown in for the night with all expenses paid. He will perform all his old favorites. The set will last an hour," a source told The Sun .
Pop diva Jennifer Lopez recently stunned recording studio staff with an outrageous demand that they change all the light bulbs before she arrived for her recording session. The star sent a three-page list of requests to the Westlake Studios in Los Angeles just two hours before she was due to arrive.

Top of the list was a demand for special dim light bulbs which had to be angled to make the star look "desirable"
Gwen Stefani admits she is vain and works out regularly to stay super slim - even though she thinks the obession with size 0 is a bad thing. "All my life I had to work hard to stay in shape. I've always struggled with it. I was a little chubby when I was younger, and I didn't want to be that person forever," she told Elle magazine.

"I became a swimmer at school - but only because I wanted to be skinnier! I'm extremely vain, I like wearing cute clothes."
While it seemed like an interesting idea at the time, Courtney Love does not have a new job.

The headline making grunge queen reportedly told Us Weekly magazine that she was contemplating joining the "American Idol" judge's line-up after the show's executive producer called her.
Justin Timberlake is quickly becoming the hottest bachelor in Hollywood and he isn't taking himself off the market just yet.

The "My Love" singer, who recently split from Cameron Diaz after a three and a half year romance, has been spotted with a number of beautiful women.
Jennifer Aniston has been in the press recently over two hot topics in Hollywood - girl on girl kissing and plastic surgery.

However, the former "Friends" star says there is little fanfare behind both issues.
Mandy Moore has been linked to many Hollywood bachelors - including Zach Braff, Andy Roddick and most recently DJ AM, but that doesn't mean she enjoys the perils of dating.

The singer and actress told PEOPLE magazine at the Hollywood premiere of her latest film "Because I Said So," co-starring screen legend Diane Keaton, that she prefers to be in a relationship.
Lindsay Lohan mother has had her time talking to the press while her daughter is in rehab, and now it is her fathers turn.

Michael Lohan, who is currently serving time in jail for assault, is no stranger to writing the star letters and giving them to the trusty hands of the media. Since his daughter began rehab, he has taken out his pen again.
Sienna Miller is right, many women have had bad relationships - they just have not had to live theirs out in the media.

The "Factory Girl" star has opened up about the demise of her relationship with Jude Law in the new issue of Life magazine.
Kelly Osbourne admits she thinks her mother Sharon has taken her plastic surgery too far.

Sharon has had several cosmetic procedures - including a face lift, tummy tuck, neck lift and a boob job - and has regular Botox injections, but her daughter thinks it makes her look odd sometimes.
David Hasselhoff has the most fun when he is waxing himself on the internet, wishing his chest was just as smooth in real life.

The Hoff has admitted he searches for himself on the internet and plays games.
Elizabeth Hurley and her fiancé Arun Nayar want to knock everybody out of the water on their big day. The couple have said they are determined to look like a god and goddess on their wedding day.

The model-and-actress, who is renowned for her stunning figure, insists she and Arun want to be in the best health of their life when they walk down the aisle in March.
Gwen Stefani understands the pressures in our society to stay thin and admits she's become part of it.

Gwen recently said she strives to be skinny and works around the clock to maintain her slim figure. The "Wind It Up" singer admits she is vain and only works out to stay thin so she can wear designer clothes.
Regardless of what you believe, somebody's doing great publicity for this movie. Sienna Miller has recently slammed rumors she had real sex with co-star Hayden Christensen during filming of "Factory Girl."
J.Lo needs to get off her high horse and remember where she came from. "Jenny From The Block" ring a bell? Jennifer Lopez recently stunned recording studio staff by demanding they change the light bulbs before she arrived.
Kevin Federline just can't seem to make some friends of his own.

Britney Spears is reportedly furious with estranged husband Kevin Federline for staying in touch with her family's friends.
It seems like Nicole Richie may have joined Brandy and Lane Garrison in having some serious problems with the law. Some people just never learn. Nicole Richie looks set to face a criminal charge for driving under the influence (DUI). The Californian Highway Patrol (CHP) handed over Nicole's DUI case to the Los Angeles District Attorney's office on Wednesday.
If she's ever going to get clean, Lindsay Lohan needs to stop running around everywhere and allow herself some "me" time.

Sources now say Lindsay is growing anxious and craving sex and burgers in rehab.
Prince William thinks he's got the moves but Melanie Griffith's ex-husband shakes it like no other.

Britain's Prince William was out-danced by "Miami Vice" star Don Johnson when they bumped into each other at a London club.
It's been revealed Britain's Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is a huge fan of goats' milk ice cream.

Camilla - the wife of Prince Charles - ordered 18 liters of the tasty treat to be delivered to Highgrove - the royal couple's Gloucestershire estate - after tasting it at an East Yorkshire dairy.
She's had a string of affairs all her life, from bodyguards to butlers to acrobats, but that hasn't stopped Princess Stephanie from crushing on a new potential mate - this time a man in the music industry.

Monaco's Princess Stephanie has confessed she is a huge fan of new pop sensation Mika.
The news was not unexpected. Franken has been calling members of the Minnesota congressional delegation to get their input on a run, and he announced this week that he would be leaving his show on Air America Radio on Feb. 14.
They advised about 300 teenagers on Wednesday to find their niche and show the world their own talent during a discussion at the Clark Atlanta University's Park Street Music & Art Complex.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird Michael Jackson children are usually hiding behind masks ... but not yesterday.MJ's three kiddos; Prince Michael I (pictured here), Paris and Prince Michael II (aka Blanket), were seen without their usual disguises at Circus Circus hotel in Las...
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Music Joss Stone recently canned her mother as her manager, but the 19-year-old may be in over her head by trying to handle her career by herself. A TMZ source tells us that Joss "has been much more flakey lately since her mother was taken out of the...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Brad and Angelina Brad Pitt took a pensive break from helping Angelina Jolie collect items from her late mother's hotel room, and sat on the balcony floor to have a cigarette on Wednesday.Angelina's mother, Marcheline Bertrand, passed away on Saturday after a long...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Celebrity Auctions Who loves gum enough to go digging through a NYC sidewalk garbage can? Even if it is the discarded gum already chewed by the star of one of the most beloved sitcoms ever? That very Seinfeldian scavenger has posted an eBay auction of his masticated...
Filed under: Break-Ups Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe made their first public appearance together, exactly three months after their October 30 split -- which was first reported by TMZ. The estranged couple accompanied daughter Ava to her school play in Brentwood, and...
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paris Hilton "Girls Gone Wild" creator Joe Francis went on Howard Stern yesterday dishing about his sexual conquests -- which he rated both good (Paris Hilton) and bad (Tara Reid). When Stern asked Francis who gave the best oral sex, he responded, "Paris is the...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird Sienna Miller kicked up her heels yesterday -- to let a photog have it!The "Factory Girl" star was headed into a NYC building when she was ambushed by flashes, but instead of her usual smile and duck technique, Miss Miller opted for a camera shove...
Rock legend Eric Clapton threatened to pull out of a concert in New Zealand over the weekend (27-28JAN07), after seeing a bottle of wine bearing his name.The singer, who has battled with alcohol addiction in the past, is reported to have become angry after finding the 2007 Eric Clapton special edition wine on sale in
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan narrowly escaped death this week (begs29JAN07) when he was kicked in the head by a camel on the set of new film EKLEVYA.The 64-year-old actor, who plays a royal guard in the period drama, only survived the potentially deadly blow because his skull was protected by the traditional Rajasthani turban he
Legendary womaniser HUGH HEFNER is finally ready to settle down, insisting he has finally found a girl he can be faithful to.The 80-year-old Playboy icon is ready to abandon his hedonistic ways and plan a new future with the pick of his long term girlfriends - 27-year-old bikini model Holly Madison Hefner’s decision spells bad news
Hollywood actress ANNETTE BENING has appealed to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to increase funding for the arts at a California Arts Council meeting.The AMERICAN BEAUTY star - a longtime Democratic party supporter with husband WARREN BEATTY - told delegates on Tuesday (30JAN07) that she wanted the Republican governor to spend more on improving the arts
Heather Mills is turning to Catholicism to help her overcome the pain of her split from estranged husband SIR PAUL McCARTNEY, according to British media reports.Priest to the stars Father MICHAEL SEED, who is thought to be a religious advisor to British Prime Minister TONY BLAIR, reportedly expressed his desire to convert the former model
THE BOURNE IDENTITY star Matt Damon has laughed off persistent rumours his close friend GEORGE CLOONEY is homosexual.Damon, who stars alongside Clooney in OCEAN’S ELEVEN and its sequels, finds the speculation over the hunk’s sexuality ridiculous, and insists there is no truth behind it - although he can’t resist making a joke at Clooney’s expense.He
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Not everyone thinks Tara Conner should be getting a second chance - and one ex-Miss USA is slamming Tara for dragging the crown through the drug-and-alcohol-soaked mud.Two former Miss USAs told TMZ back in December that Tara shouldn't be...
Filed under: Train Wrecks In her first television interview since leaving rehab, Conner sat with "Today's" Matt Lauer and admitted to abusing alcohol and cocaine, as well as other drugs, and suggested that an abusive childhood may have contributed to her woes.Tara also...
The star sent a three-page list of requests to the Westlake Studios in Los Angeles just two hours before she was due to arrive.Top of the list was a demand for special dim light bulbs which had to be angled to make the star look ‘desirable’.A record executive told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: ‘J.Lo was
The former Hole singer proudly announced she had been contacted by the show’ s executive producer Nigel Lythgoe to join the judging panel on the hit TV show, but he denies making the call.Lythgoe said in a statement: ‘I did not call Courtney Love and am afraid someone may have misrepresented me.‘Courtney Love is a
The Californian Highway Patrol (CHP) handed over Nicole’s DUI case to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office on Wednesday (31.01.07).The decision suggests CHP officials have recommended Nicole faces a criminal charge because the district attorney - rather than the city attorney office - has been asked to review the case.Nicole, 25, was charged with the
The ‘SexyBack’ singer, who split from his girlfriend of four years Cameron Diaz in December, has been spending time with Jessica, but insiders say he is not ready to settle down again.A source told People magazine: ‘It’s all about having fun. He’s trying to have a good time.‘He is in no way looking to be
The movie’s director Peter Webber revealed the theft and is convinced the guilty party is planning on selling them.He said: ‘There’s a character called Dortlich whose head is severed during the course of the movie. It was stolen by someone. There’s also a scene with a body that Hannibal Lecter is working on. It’s a
The ‘Toxic’ singer, who filed for divorce from Kevin in November, can’t believe he is still spending time with her friends, including her brother Brian’s roommate.A source told the New York Post newspaper: ‘He is still really good friends with Brian’s roommate. Brian isn’t the biggest fan of Kevin.’ The 28-year-old aspiring rapper partied with
The ‘Mean Girls’ actress - who checked herself into Los Angeles Wonderland Center rehab clinic last month for alcoholism - has allegedly been sending sexy text messages to Brody Jenner, who has previously dated Nicole Richie and Kristin Cavallari.According to Us Weekly magazine, one text - sent on Saturday night (27.01.07) - said she wanted
Pop star Mandy Moore wishes she could skip the courting stages of a relationship because she detests going on dates.The 22-year-old singer suffered from depression after splitting from SCRUBS actor ZACH BRAFF in November (06), but has recently been seen stepping out with NICOLE RICHIE’s ex-fiance ADAM ‘DJ AM’ GOLDSTEIN.However, dating leaves Moore in a
Indian movie star Aishwarya Rai has been hit with a lawsuit after reportedly undergoing a banned ancient Hindu ceremony in which she was spiritually married to a tree.The former Miss World, who recently (15JAN07) confirmed her engagement to Bollywood superstar ABHISHEK BACHCHAN, is alleged to have agreed to the ritual to overcome differences in the
Julie Andrews was left red-faced in front of a group of children when she failed to spell the 34 letter word she made famous in 1964 movie MARY POPPINS.The 71-year-old was asked to spell ’supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ during a spelling competition in New York on Tuesday (30JAN07) and flushed with embarrassment when she got stuck halfway.An onlooker
Veteran actress Honor Blackman and former supermodel JEMMA KIDD are backing a campaign highlighting domestic abuse - by appearing in a series of shocking photographs looking battered and bruised.The violent images are part of the ACT campaign by UK domestic violence charity Women’s Aid, and also features other British celebrities including actress ANNA FRIEL and
Actress Eva Mendes may be an A-list celebrity but she insists she’s still an affordable date, despite her high expectations.The HITCH star, who is reported to be in a long-term relationship with Peruvian director GEORGE GARGUREVICH, admits she is easy on the wallet, but warns it takes a lot more to keep her interested.She explains,
Pop star Lily Allen wishes she hadn’t been nominated for any Brit awards, because she’s not sure she can cope with the disappointment of losing.The singer is nominated in four categories at the ceremony, which takes place in London later this month (FEB07).She says, "I kind of wish I hadn’t been nominated, because I’ve never
British pop sensation MIKA’s new song Grace Kelly has won the seal of approval from his regal subject’s daughter PRINCESS STEPHANIE OF MONACO.The singer currently tops the UK singles chart with the track, after choosing Kelly as a muse because, "Grace Kelly was a rebel." And Kelly’s youngest daughter approves.Stephanie gushes, "He is very talented
Kelly Osbourne fears she’ll never break free from parents OZZY and SHARON because every time she moves out, they sneak her belongings back home.The 22-year-old has tried to set up home on her own, in a bid to gain more independence, but her parents miss her too much.Osbourne says, "My mum and dad miss me.
Former Atomic Kitten singer NATASHA HAMILTON has got engaged to boyfriend RIAD ERRAJI.The pair dated for nine months before Erraji popped the question - and Hamilton, 24, is thrilled.She says, "We’re madly in love. No other relationships have come near to what Riad and I have got."And he looks like DAVID BECKHAM, so I’m nearly
Actress Thandie Newton is fuming after a host of celebrities snubbed her attempts to convince them to go green.The CRASH actress wrote letters to the likes of MADONNA, JACK NICHOLSON, CHRIS MARTIN, ROBIN WILLIAMS, OZZY OSBOURNE, DAVID BECKHAM, MICHAEL JACKSON and TOM CRUISE, to persuade them to swap their gas-guzzling SUV’s for more environmentally friendly
Actress EMILY WATSON found herself blending into co-star Renee Zellweger on the set of new movie MISS POTTER - because they both had to trade accents.American Zellweger had to perfect an English accent, while Watson had to lose hers and develop American tones for their respective roles in the biopic of children’s author BEATRIX POTTER.Watson
Russell Crowe is set to play a good SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM in an alternative movie version of ROBIN HOOD.Universal Pictures has won a bidding war to take the project to the big screen and Crowe is reportedly already attached to play the Sheriff, who investigates a series of murders, with Robin Hood as prime suspect.The
Supermodel Kate Moss has reportedly dumped PETE DOHERTY after pictures were published of him allegedly injecting himself with drugs.An Australian backpacker claims the rocker took drugs in her Thai hostel room just two days after he exchanged vows with Moss in a blessing last month (JAN07).Moss is reportedly outraged by the story and pictures showing
Kate Winslet is reluctant to encourage her kids to take up acting - because she has seen first hand how painful and cruel a career it can be.While Winslet herself has enjoyed a successful career, her thespian father and actress sisters have had to suffer the trials of being an out-of-work actor.And, although she insists
Academy Award nominee Kate Winslet insists she’ll be cool and calm on Oscar night - because she’s missed out on awards so many times, she knows exactly what to expect.Winslet’s Best Supporting Actress nomination is her fifth nod in 11 years and she has yet to walk away with a statuette.The 31-year-old says, "I have
Reuters - Molly Ivins, the best-selling author and columnist who aimed her razor-sharp barbs at politicians and dubbed President George W. Bush "Shrub," died on Wednesday. She was 62.
Reuters - Singer-actress Beyonce, star of the movie musical "Dreamgirls," was named this year's "most desirable woman" in an annual reader survey released on Wednesday by the popular lifestyles Web site AskMen.com.
Former Saved By The Bell star Dustin Diamond has been "quarantined" from the rest of the cast of US reality series Celebrity Fit Club after fighting with fellow contestants.

Diamond got into a very public row with former American Idol contestant Kimberley Locke, which caused her and 1980s pop singer Tiffany to storm off the set.


Rocker Ville Vallo's planned retreat to leave behind the excesses of The Rock 'n' roll lifestyle and work on his new album went awry, when he was introduced to a group of hard-drinking reindeer herders.


Sienna Miller is fighting with producers of her new film Factory Girl in a desperate attempt to get hold of wardrobe items she wore playing socialite Edie Sedgwick.

The sexy star describes herself as "a child of the 1960s" and was thrilled to play one of the decade's style icons, but she wrapped the film without getting so much as a leotard.


Kevin Federline turned down a $25million divorce settlement from estranged wife Britney Spears, according to reports.

The pop tart made the offer recently on the condition he would not fight for custody of the couple's too young sons.

"Kevin says that Britney offered him $10 million to walk away from their marriage and to relinquish custody of their kids, but he just laughed. Then she came back with $20 million which he turned down too," a source tells 'Star' magazine.
Actress Uma Thurman says she's been considering giving up her career to spend more time with her kids.

The star has two children; eight-year-old Maya and five-year-old Roan.

"I love acting, truly it is the first love of my life. But I am thinking about becoming a stay-at-home mum," Uma revealed recently.

The actress added she has no plans to wed her boyfriend, Andre Balazs, anytime soon.
Although super-skinny herself, Victoria Beckham has banned size zero models from promoting her denim range.

The former Spice Girl wants to send young girls a more positive image and hopes the decision means her clothing line won't be criticised by those who blast her own skeleton-like physique.

"Victoria wants to give out a positive image that you don't have to be ultra skinny to look good. Many of the models on the catwalk make young girls feel insecure about their own bodies," a source close to Victoria revealed.
Hollywood hottie Josh Hartnett has spoken out for the first time about his split from actress Scarlett Johansson

The couple were rumoured to have gone their separate ways in November after two years together, but neither has ed on it until now.

Josh described the split as "really painful" to the 'Mirror' newspaper.

"It was difficult spending so much time apart with all our different commitments and both of us flying all over the world.
Barbra Streisand has donated $10,000 (£5,100) to a performing arts high school in Minnesota, and her record label has matched the generous offer.The superstar made the donation to The St Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, and her record label bosses at Sony pledged an additional $10,000 worth of audio-visual equipment.The school’s executive director, TERRY TOFTE,
Country star Reba McEntire is to end her popular TV sitcom on a high note - as the most-watched comedy on America’s new CW network.The sixth season of REBA will end on 18 February (07) with two back-to-back episodes - and they will be the last ones to air.The show was almost cancelled last year
JACKSON FIVE star Jermaine Jackson is to launch a new campaign against bullying, following his stint on British reality show CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER.Jackson witnessed the alleged racial abuse of pal SHILPA SHETTY while in the Big Brother house - and it determined to use the experience to educate Britain’s youth.A source tells gossip site The
Troubled country music star Keith Urban will make his first TV appearance since completing treatment for alcoholism on 10 February (07) when he performs on satirical show SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in America.Oscar nominee FOREST WHITAKER will guest host the show and introduce the singer, who checked into rehab last October (06) in a bid to
Disgraced GREY’S ANATOMY star Isaiah Washington has received support from an unlikely source as he battles his homophobia demons - lesbian actress TAMMY LYNN MICHAELS.Washington was released from a rehabilitation facility after a week of counselling for his repeated use of the word "faggot" yesterday (31JAN07), and he is reportedly expected back on the set
Late, great movie icon Marlon Brando is to be honoured by his friends and peers as part of a new two-part documentary to air on TV in America in May (07).JAMES CAAN, AL PACINO, MARTIN SCORSESE, ANGIE DICKINSON, EDWARD NORTON and DENNIS HOPPER will join family and friends to reminisce and pay tribute to the
Former HAPPY DAYS hunk SCOTT BAIO knew his romance with a young Pamela Anderson was doomed when she announced she was getting her "beautiful breasts" enhanced.In a new autobiography the actor is shopping around Hollywood publishers, Baio reveals he was stunned when his then-girlfriend told him she was going under the surgeon’s knife in 1989.In
Oscar winner Diane Keaton was left in shock after accidentally running over her beloved dog, RED.The SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE star was driving her hybrid car at the time, which runs very quietly and believes her dog didn’t hear her coming.She explains, "I ran over my dog! I had a Lexus, like a hybrid, and it’s
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan isn’t letting rehab get in the way of her social life and has been regularly sending sexy text messages to potential admirers according to media reports in the US.Lohan, 20, checked into a facility on 18 January (07) to treat her addiction issues and has been using the time to flirt
Britney Spears is so smitten with new beau ISAAC she is considering converting to his Jewish faith.The singer, who was raised as a Southern Baptist, briefly flirted with Kabbalah - an offshoot of Judaism - in 2003 at the suggestion of pal MADONNA.In May 2006, she announced she had stopped studying Kabbalah altogether, saying, "My
KILL BILL star Uma Thurman is racing through a new short film as part of the latest Pirelli tyres campaign.The actress appears to be trying to avoid hitmen who attempt to kill her in the new ad, and she admits she had a great time speeding around in a racy yellow sportscar.She says, "I thought,
Reuters - Miss USA Tara Conner who hung on to her crown last month by agreeing to go into rehab, has admitted she used cocaine and says she has struggled with alcoholism since she was a teenager.
AP - She may have missed out on an Oscar nomination, but Beyonce Knowles is the No. 1 fantasy girlfriend, according to AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2007.
AP - Keith Urban who recently completed his treatment for alcohol abuse, will be the musical guest when Forest Whitaker hosts NBC's "Saturday Night Live" on Feb. 10.
AP - "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe who strips for his new role in London's West End revival of the play "Equus," has ignited a bit of a media firestorm by posing for racy promotional photos for the production.
AP - Miss USA Tara Conner who nearly lost her crown for hard-partying in New York nightclubs, says in the upcoming issue of People magazine that her recent stint in rehab was a wake-up call.
Reuters - Molly Ivins, the best-selling author and columnist who aimed her razor-sharp barbs at politicians and dubbed President George W. Bush "Shrub," died on Wednesday. She was 62.
The Sugababes and Girls Aloud have teamed up to form a super girl group for charity.

They have recorded a cover of Run DMC's classic 'Walk This Way' to raise money for Comic Relief.

The stars wore red noses to launch the charity appeal by the London Eye. Girls Aloud Kimberley Walsh says: "It's a fantastic song and hopefully will raise tons of money for people living in really difficult situations here and in Africa."
LATEST: Toni Braxton is still suing her ex-manager, despite false reports she had dropped the lawsuit.Yesterday (31JAN07) it was claimed the R&B singer had cancelled plans to sue BARRY HANKERSON and label Blackground Records for breach of contract.But the singer’s representatives insist the case is going ahead - it was simply re-filed and will proceed
LATEST: AMERICAN IDOL boss NIGEL LYTHGOE has slammed reports he approached Courtney Love about joining the hit show, insisting she must have been the victim of a prank caller.The former HOLE rocker said on Tuesday (30JAN07) she had been contacted by Lythgoe about becoming a judge on the reality talent competition, possibly as a replacement
LATEST: Michael Buble was only joking when he told reporters he was boycotting the Grammy Awards because his category wasn’t part of the televised event.The 31-year-old told The Canadian Press in an interview on Tuesday (30JAN07) it was "bulls**t" that his category was handed out at a dinner before the formal ceremony.Buble later issued a
Sienna Miller has laughed off claims her sex scenes in FACTORY GIRL with co-star HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN were real - insisting she’s just a good actor.The rumours started after the pair became close during the shoot and were exacerbated on the film’s release, when cinema-goers got to see graphic scenes of the couple cavorting.Director GEORGE HICKENLOOPER
DAME Judi Dench has rubbished reports CASINO ROYALE wasn’t censored for release in China - insisting she was asked to re-record a line about the Cold War.Much has been made of claims the new JAMES BOND movie has escaped censorship in the communist country - where most movies are specially edited to avoid offence.But Dench
British star SIENNA MILLER was destroyed when she discovered former boyfriend Jude Law cheated on her, because she had naively believed in true love.The FACTORY GIRL star had to endure a very public scandal in 2005 when her then-fiance admitted he’d had an affair with his children’s nanny.She tells American publication Life, "What makes me
Former ROSEANNE star Sara Gilbert is pregnant with her second child.The lesbian actress is keeping the identity of the sperm donor secret.Gilbert’s partner, TV writer ALLISON (corr) ADLER, carried the couple’s first child LEVI, who was born in 2004, and the actress decided it was her turn to experience pregnancy.Gilbert, who played DARLENE CONNER in
Actress Amy Locane and her fiance MARK BOVENIZER have welcomed a baby girl.PAIGE CRICKET LOCANE BOVENIZER was born on 23 January (07) in Princeton, New Jersey.Locane, 35, is best known for her role on MELROSE PLACE playing a sexy barmaid during the show’s first season.She has also appeared in the feature films CRY BABY, SCHOOL
Beyonce Knowles has been named the world’s number one fantasy girlfriend in a new Internet poll.The pop superstar beat stunners like JESSICA ALBA and SCARLETT JOHANSSON to claim the top spot in the AskMen.com list to find the Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2007.More than 8.5 million people took part in the global vote.Other
LATEST: Former FRIENDS star Jennifer Aniston has slammed reports she’s had plastic surgery, insisting she simply had a deviated septum fixed in her nose. Media reports speculated the 37-year-old star had had a nose job after she was seen leaving the Beverly Hills, California office of plastic surgeon DR RAJ KANODIA earlier this month (20JAN07).Kanodia
Keith Urban, who recently completed his treatment for alcohol abuse, will be the musical guest when Forest Whitaker hosts NBC's Saturday Night Live on Feb. 10.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Fashion Police Nicolas Cage 43, is horrifyingly addicted to tight black leather, or he's just paying an unwelcome revisit to his biker character from "Ghost Rider."The latest stop on his horrible-haired tour landed him in London, where the "actor" was snapped in...
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird "American Idol's" Paula Abdul is as loopy as any big-time TV personality can hope to be (and still keep her job), but could "Idol" producers be replacing her with the one musical mama who's actually more likely to make an utter idiot of herself on...
Filed under: Movies, Fashion Police, You Might Want to Rethink Terror-tressed Bond girl Eva Green has been having a disastrously hair-raising few months. Forget 007, this is a job for V05!The 26-year-old Gothy gamine has been spotted at various "Casino Royale" premieres around the world sporting ghastly manes...
Filed under: Britney Spears Tired of putting her ladybits on display for the world to see, pop flasher Britney Spears decided to cover herself up. Hallelujah! And darn it.Worried that her thin shirt might allow a pack of flashing photogs to see a little more than she'd prefer,...
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE skipped the after party for his new film BLACK SNAKE MOAN after it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to spend a romantic evening with Jessica Biel The newly-single singer didn’t attend the festivities last Wednesday (24JAN07) in order to spend some quality time with the STEALTH star at a exclusive lodge in nearby
R&B star Mary J BLIGE is still desperately trying to come to terms with the sexual abuse she first suffered as a five-year-old child.The BE WITHOUT YOU singer has often talked publicly about her battles with drug abuse and says her private pain began in childhood.The 36-year-old tells US publication Parade, "When I was five,
Canadian crooner Michael Buble has slammed the producers of the Grammy Awards for not including his category in the televised part of the ceremony.The 31-year-old claims he may not even attend the ceremony next month (FEB07) because he is convinced he is going to lose.He says, "They give away our Best Traditional Pop Award at
Rapper Snoop Dogg is convinced he has become a target for police in California because the authorities hate the fact he helps former felons go straight.The GIN & JUICE hitmaker is fighting a handful of weapons charges following airport arrests last year (06), but insists he’s completely innocent.He feels sure police authorities like to put
LATEST: Troubled GREY’S ANATOMY star Isaiah Washington has been released from a rehabilitation facility after a week of counselling for his repeated use of a homophobic slur.The star, who plays DR PRESTON BURKE on the hit series, is expected to return to the set tomorrow (01FEB07).Washington, who will continue to receive outpatient counselling, caused an
I LOVE LUCY co-creator and writer BOB CARROLL JR died Saturday (27JAN07) in Los Angeles following a brief illness. He was 87.Carroll created the classic sitcom starring Lucille Ball and her then-husband DESI ARNAZ with his longtime writing partner MADELYN PUGH DAVIS and the show’s producer and head writer, JESS OPPENHEIMER, in 1951.Carroll and Davis
THE STROKES star FABRIZIO MORETTI isn’t wasting time finding a new girl in his life, following his split from actress Drew Barrymore - he has reportedly hooked up with KIRSTEN DUNST.The drummer and the MARIE ANTOINETTE star were spotted dining out in Los Angeles over two successive days last weekend (26-27JAN07), and friends insist the
British star Sienna Miller was mortified during the premiere of her film FACTORY GIRL when a graphic sex scene was screened in front of her family. The 25-year-old stars as troubled ANDY WARHOL muse EDIE SEDGWICK in the new film opposite HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN.The movie was screened in New York City this week (begs29JAN067) and Miller’s
Movie star Ralph Fiennes has been moved by a low-key five-day UNICEF mission he undertook, during which he visited AIDS-ravaged villages in rural India.THE ENGLISH PATIENT told journalists in India earlier today (31JAN07) that he will never be able to forget the strength shown by the HIV-infected people he has met in the past week.Fiennes
Bosses at fashion house Burberry think new couple Claire Danes and HUGH DANCY look so good together, they’re trying to sign them up for a new ad campaign.The couple fell in love on the set of new film EVENING and became an item when Danes’ romance with actor BILLY CRUDUP ended late last year (06).Insiders
THE FAST & THE FURIOUS star Jordana Brewster has landed the coveted role of MRS SMITH in the upcoming TV series adaptation of action film MR & MRS SMITH.The sexy star will take over where ANGELINA JOLIE left off when the spy versus spy drama hits TV in America next year (08), according to new
THE SOPRANOS star Michael Imperioli has found a way to quit smoking - take up martial arts.The actor, who plays mobster CHRISTOPHER MOLTISANTI in the hit TV drama, insists he’s healthier than ever, at 40, after becoming a fan of tae kwon do.He says, "I was in terrible physical shape. I smoked a pack (of
BRITNEY SPEARS’ estranged husband Kevin Federline has turned down a $25 million (£12.8 million) divorce settlement offered by the pop star, according to media reports in the US.The former back-up dancer was reportedly looking for a $50 million (£26 million) settlement from the TOXIC singer and the mother of his two children, SEAN PRESTON and
A man who was ordered to stay away from actress Nicole Kidman for three years has been convicted of breaking a glass in a woman’s face.MATTHEW HOOKER faces up to seven years in prison for the December 2005 incident in a San Francisco, California bar.He argued the glass broke accidentally, but prosecutors insisted he pushed