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Manhattan Or Sydney? It's All Family, Says Billy Crystal (reuters)
Reuters - Ask U.S. comedian Billy Crystal what his hit play "700 Sundays," a one man show about his life as a young Jewish boy in Manhattan, has in common with life in sunbaked Australia and his answer is simple -- family.
Whedon Exits "wonder Woman" Pic (reuters)
Reuters - Joss Whedon who had been developing a big-screen adaptation of DC Comics superhero Wonder Woman for Warner Bros. Pictures and Silver Pictures, parted ways with the studio and production company on the project.
Actor Claims Self-defense After Arrest (ap)
AP - Ryan O'Neal says his weekend arrest came after he fired a gun in self-defense to prevent his son from whacking him with a fireplace poker.
Simpson Says Lachey's Dating Was Painful (ap)
AP - Jessica Simpson says she was stung when ex-husband Nick Lachey jumped back into dating after their high-profile breakup.
Check Out Hilary Duff's New Single, "with Love," From Her Upcoming Album
Hilary Duff has released the single "With Love" from her new album "Dignity"-- out April 3! Hilary will visit MTVs TRL on February 8 to premiere the video for "With Love." If you live in the NY area and can make it to the taping of TRL that day, Hilary will be choosing her favorite sign from the fans outside to meet and sign her autograph.
Ryan Phillippe: 'this Is The Most Difficult Time In My Life'
Ryan Phillippe is struggling to get over his split from Reese Witherspoon, finding their separation the "most difficult" period of his life. Phillippe married Witherspoon in 1999 and they have two children together - seven-year-old Ava and three-year-old Deacon - but they split in October amidst rumors Phillippe's partying and flirting destroyed their relationship.Hugh Grant Only Dances While Drunk
Hugh Grant forced a crew member to smuggle him alcohol on to the set of new movie Music & Lyrics, so he could loosen up enough to dance on camera. The 46-year-old claims he has no rhythm and froze on the spot when he first stepped onset for dancing scenes.Walt Disney Studios, Robert Zemeckis & Others Form New Film Company
The multi award-winning team of Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke and Steve Starkey join forces with The Walt Disney Studios to set-up a new performance capture film company, it was jointly announced by Dick Cook, chairman, The Walt Disney Studios and producer/director Robert Zemeckis.Ryan Phillippe Breaks His Silence About His Breakup With Reese
Ryan Phillippe tells TV's Extra in an interview that even three months after his split from wife Reese Witherspoon "This is the most difficult time in my life."He also defends himself against rumors that he caused the breakup of the marriage by stepping out with actress Abbie Cornish - as well as allegations of partying. "I'm not a perfect person," he says. "But I'm not guilty of a lot of things I have been accused of. My priority is and always has been the health and safety of my family."
Justin Timberlake Confesses He Was High During Punk'd Prank
Justin Timberlake has confessed he was high on cannabis when he was Punk'd by Aston Kutcher in 2003.The 'SexyBack' singer was tricked into thinking his possessions were being taken away by tax authorities on the prank show.
When asked whether he was high during the prank, he laughed: "Incredibly. Yeah, that was a trippy experience. That was why I was completely glassy-eyed.
Johnny Knoxville's Wife Is Now Jackass-free
Jackass star Johnny Knoxville and his wife Melanie are parting ways according to a report in this week's Us magazine. Though they have separated, there's no talk of divorce - yet.The couple have been married since 1995 but rumors of infidelity have hurt the relationship. While filming "The Dukes of Hazzard", there was gossip that he was having an affair with co-star Jessica Simpson, although both parties have denied it.
Britain's Monarch Won't Watch Oscar-nominated "the Queen"
The Queen will simply not take one look at "The Queen."Britain's Queen Elizabeth refuses to watch "The Queen," friends of the royal have claimed.
Cameron Diaz Wants To Be Big And Voluptuous
Actress Cameron Diaz might have the perfect body-type by Hollywood's standards, but what she really wants to be, is a "big, voluptuous woman".The "Pretty Woman" recently revealed that she was tired of her athletic frame, and would want to swap her figure with a bit more rounder one.And, the...This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
Porn Channels Are Allen's Stress Busters
British pop star Lily Allen likes to unwind by tuning into porn channels while touring the world.The singer revealed that she watches porn on TV wherever she is travelling because "the language of love is universal". But she confessed that she doesn't enjoy "sick and twisted" Japanese blue...This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
Kylie Minogue, Actor Olivier Martinez Split After 4 Years
Minogue recently resumed performing after treatment for breast cancer diagnosed in 2005. In November, the 38-year-old singer told Elle magazine that her boyfriend, Olivier Martinez, had been an "incredible" support during her illness.
Brad -- New Bike, Same Problems
Filed under: Brad and Angelina After his old motorcycle crapped out on him the other night, Brad Pitt did what any multi-million dollar superstar would do; he got a new one.Despite the blazing new wheels, Pitt wasn't quick enough to escape the paparazzi crush waiting for him...
Lindsay In The Danger Zone
Filed under: Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan Rehab-hopping Lindsay Lohan threw herself back into the hornet's nest over the weekend -- by popping into the Hollywood bar scene.TMZ spies didn't see her drink, but she tempted fate by keeping company with premiere party pal, Paris Hilton.The...
Jessica Saves Friend From Dui
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Jessica Simpson Jessica Simpson's newest job: Designated driver.A brunette-tressed and tanned Jess caused a paparazzi fishbowl frenzy as she and her buddies left Hollywood hotspot Hyde, with Simpson announcing she was "the responsible one" of the evening. After...
O'neal: Griffin Attacked Me With A Fireplace Poker
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Celebrity Feuds Ryan O'Neal says that it was his son Griffin who instigated the incident that led to Ryan's arrest on suspicion of assault early Saturday morning, as first reported by TMZ. In a statement to TMZ issued by O'Neal's rep, Ryan accuses Griffin of "wildly...
"super" Stars Invade Miami Beach
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Bodies Miami Beach was awash in celebs over the weekend. While some tried to go incognito, others took to the sand in grand style with a large entourage. Kid Rock opted for overalls and a white purse ... to create a Miami Glam Hillbilly look.Check out which...
The One With The New Nose
Filed under: Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston premiered her new short film at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival yesterday. It was the first public event for Aniston since she underwent rhinoplasty to fix a deviated septum The flick, "Room 10," marks Aniston's...
Super Bowled Over Fashions
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Fashion Police, You Might Want to Rethink Although Miami's torrential downpours plagued this year's Super Bowl, the field wasn't the only thing that was all wet!From Oksana Baiul to Prince, check out which celebs should have been tackled for their fashion foibles.RelatedArticle ...
Chris Tucker Channels Jacko
Filed under: Movies, Wacky and Weird Chris Tucker was caught doing his best Michael Jackson impression while shooting scenes for "Rush Hour 3" in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday.While shooting continues today, the squeaky-voiced funnyman gets to enjoy the beautiful L.A. weather, while...
Brit's Jumbo Bodyguard Picks Fight
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Britney Spears A helpless Britney Spears could only watch in open-mouthed horror as her enormous bodyguard worsened a hostile situation by taunting paparazzi outside a Midtown NYC office building.As Brit's behemouth protector escorted the pop queen into a building,...
Hollywood Scriptwriter Joss Whedon Has Quit The Upcoming Wonder Woman Movie, Throwing The Project Into Disarray.
Joss, the creator of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Angel’, claims his decision is due to creative differences.On his website, whedonesque.com, he wrote: ‘I had a take on the film that, well, nobody liked.’ The writer was producing a feature-length ‘Wonder Woman’ for Warner Bros.Pictures and Silver Pictures but always thought the process would be
Justin Timberlake Will Host Nickelodeon's 20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards In March.
The ‘SexyBack’ singer - who is nominated for the best male singer award - admits he is thrilled to be fronting the ceremony, which will be held on March at the University of California.Justin said: ‘I’m revving up to have an even bigger blast than usual, while honouring kids’ opinions. The ceremony taps into the
Eva Longoria Was Shocked When London Department Store Harrods Sent Her A Bill For Clothes And Accessories She Took Home After Opening Their January Sale.
The ‘Desperate Housewives’ actress had been under the impression she could have the $19,000 worth of designer goods from the world famous shop for free.A source said: ‘Eva was paid $100,000 for her personal appearance at Harrods, and after she’d opened the sale she went round the store and did a lot of shopping for
Paris Hilton Has Had Website Parisexposed.com Closed Down.
A Los Angeles judge granted a temporary court order on Friday (02.02.07) ordering the site - which allowed subscribers to view a selection of Paris’ home videos, personal diaries and bank records for a fee of $39.97 - to be shut down.Paris’ lawyer, Howard Weitzman, said: ‘The judge issued the temporary shut down because the
The Distillers Split
American rockers THE DISTILLERS have split after nine years and three studio albums together.The band lost momentum after bassist RYAN SINN and drummer ANDY GRANELLI left in 2003 and have failed to release a record since.There is some consolation for fans - frontwoman Brody Dalle and guitarist TONY BRADLEY have already formed a new band,
Miller: 'i'm Ready For Love Again'
British actress Sienna Miller has finally put her painful break-up from JUDE LAW behind her and she’s looking for love. The FACTORY GIRL star’s on/off two-year relationship with the COLD MOUNTAIN actor ended in November (06), but she insists she’s now strong enough to take on a new man.She reveals, "I’m ready to fall in
Grant's 'disturbing' Novel
British actor Hugh Grant is writing a novel so "disturbing", his socialite girlfriend JEMIMA KHAN can’t stand to read it. Khan convinced the NOTTING HILL star to write the novel because she wants him to fulfil his ambition to be an author, but her plan backfired when she fled the room after reading a few
Phillippe: 'i'm Going Through The Hardest Time Of My Life'
Actor Ryan Phillippe is struggling to get over his split from REESE WITHERSPOON, finding their separation the "most difficult" period of his life. Phillippe married Witherspoon in 1999 and they have two children together seven-year-old AVA and three-year-old DEACON - but they split in October (06) amidst rumours Phillippe’s partying and flirting destroyed their relationship.The
Grant: 'i Needed Alcohol To Dance'
British actor Hugh Grant forced a crew member to smuggle him alcohol on to the set of new movie MUSIC & LYRICS, so he could loosen up enough to dance on camera.The 46-year-old claims he has no rhythm and froze on the spot when he first stepped onset for dancing scenes.Grant - who plays a
Scorsese Wins Top Directors Guild Award (reuters)
Reuters - Master movie maker Martin Scorsese took a major step toward winning his first Oscar on Saturday when he was named the Directors Guild of America's best film director for 2007 for his thriller "The Departed."
Madonna & Husband Sign Love Pact
Madonna and Guy Ritchie have reportedly signed a love pact after visiting therapist Tricia Barnes over the New Year to save their marriage. The pop queen and her director husband, who married in December 2000, have reportedly pledged to spend as much time as possible with Madonna's 10-year-old daughter Lourdes, their six-year-old son Rocco and their 17-month-old adopted son David.Justin Timberlake Will Host Kids' Choice Awards In March
Pop star Justin Timberlake is to host Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards next month in Los Angeles. The hitmaker - who is nominated in the Best Male Singer category along with Chris Brown and Sean Paul - was chosen to head the show after doing a successful job at the MTV Europe Music Awards in November.Jennifer Lopez Is Unsure About Adopting
Jennifer Lopez is desperate to become a mother and is praying for a child this year - but is weary about adopting. The star - who is step-mother to husband Marc Anthony's three children, Arianna, 12, Cristian, five, and Ryan, three - recently expressed her desire to have a baby of her own The Ellen DeGeneres Show.Ryan O'neal Is Arrested For Threatening Son With Gun
Actor Ryan O'Neal was arrested at his Malibu, California, home and booked on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and negligent discharge of a firearm after a fight with his son Griffin on Saturday night. Sheriff's deputies and paramedics responded to a call at 12:30 a.m. regarding a suspected battery and say that O'Neal, 65, fired at least one gunshot during the altercation.Britney Spears Thinks Being Single Is 'awesome'
Britney Spears stepped out to support friend Kimora Lee Simmons at her fashion show Friday in New York City where she told reporters her newly single status was "awesome." Spears filed for divorce from husband Kevin Federline in November and has recently been romantically linked with actor and model Isaac Cohen.Andy Dick Bothers Ivanka Trump & Is Forcibly Removed From 'jimmy Kimmel Live'
Comedian Andy Dick was forcibly removed by security during an appearance on talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live last Friday night, after repeatedly touching guest Ivanka Trump without her permission. Trump, the daughter of real estate mogul Donald Trump, was attempting to promote her reality show The Apprentice, when Dick kept interrupting her with rude .Horror Flick 'the Messengers' Reigns At Box Office
Horror film The Messengers, about a city family moving into a creepy haunted house in the country, debuted in the top spot at the U.S. box office, taking in $14.5 million. The mother-daughter comedy Because I Said So, starring Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore took second place with $13 million.Sienna Miller To Star In 'barbarella' Remake?
British actress Sienna Miller next film could be out of this world - she is tipped to star in the remake of cult sci-fi classic Barbarella. Legendary film producer Dino De Laurentiis is remaking the 1968 classic, which starred Jane Fonda as the bikini clad heroine, and wants the actress for the lead role.Ken Watanabe Was Thrilled To Land 'letters From Iwo Jima' Role
Japanese star Ken Watanabe was stunned when he was offered the lead role in Clint Eastwood's latest movie because he assumed the main parts in the Hollywood epic would be filled with American actors. When the actor heard Eastwood was looking for actors for Letters From Iwo Jima, he assumed the only part he would get would be a supporting character in the movie.Eddie Van Halen Calls Reunion With David Lee Roth 'pure Magic'
Eddie Van Halen is reveling in his reunion with original Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth, describing their recent rehearsals as "pure magic." Roth will take to the stage with founding band members Eddie and Alex Van Halen, as well as Eddie's bassist son Wolfgang, when the group hits the road later this year.Penelope Cruz Helps Olivier Martinez Get Over Break Up
French actor Olivier Martinez was comforted by Penelope Cruz in Los Angeles on Saturday, just 12 hours after splitting from pop star Kylie Minogue. The star was pictured embracing the Oscar nominee at L.A.'s Chateau Marmont Hotel - the place where he met and fell for the singer four years ago.Filmmaker Is Annoyed By Plans For 'lost Boys' Sequel
Director Joel Schumacher has criticized Warner Bros Pictures for deciding to make a direct-to-DVD sequel to his 1987 vampire flick The Lost Boys. The veteran filmmaker has been trying to convince the studio to make an all-female spin-off for years, but he insists the straight sequel will be a disaster because all the characters from the original movie are either dead or too old to appear in a second movie.Acting Makes Gwyneth Paltrow A More Interesting Mother
Gwyneth Paltrow decided to return to acting to become a more interesting mom to her children. The star has taken a break from Hollywood since giving birth to her second child Moses last year, but she was tempted away from domestic bliss by an offer to appear with Robert Downey Jr. in forthcoming comic book adaptation Iron Man.Being Second Choice Is Ok By Matt Damon
Matt Damon has no problem with accepting roles other stars have turned down, because it's the only way to get ahead in Hollywood. The 36-year-old has learned to put a bruised ego aside and insists that making it onto a list of potential stars is an achievement in itself.Insomnia Helps Pete Wentz Write Music
Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz believes the key to his band's success is his lack of sleep - insisting his insomnia has perfected his songwriting skills. The bass player and lyricist of The Rock band, who reached number two in the British music charts yesterday with "This Aint A Scene It's An Arms Race," believes the band would never have been as successful if he didn't suffer from the condition.Ll Cool J To Host The Naacp Image Awards
LL Cool J is set to host "The 38th NAACP Image Awards," which will air live on Friday, March 2 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, announced Vicangelo Bulluck, executive producer of the telecast.Nbc Premieres 'the Black Donnellys' & 'andy Barker, Pi' This March
NBC's new mid-season drama "The Black Donnellys" will premiere on Monday, March 5 (10-11 p.m. ET) -- following the hit drama Heroes (9-10 p.m. ET) – while the new comedy "Andy Barker, P.I.," starring Andy Richter will debut on Thursday, March 15 (9:30-10 p.m. ET).Natasha Bedingfield Won't Pose In A Bikini
British pop star Natasha Bedingfield refuses to strip off for men's magazines because she doesn't want to be famous for her looks. The singer has received a number of lucrative offers to bare all, but she always turns them down to safeguard her songwriting credibility.K-fed Apologises Over Fast Food Ad
Kevin Federline has apologised for his new TV commercial which features him working in a fast food restaurant.The ad has been criticised for mocking "the 12.8 million Americans who work in the restaurant industry", but K-Fed, the estranged husband of Britney Spears, says the ad makes fun of himself and no-one else.
Mariah: 'why's Eminem So Obsessed With Me?'
Songstress Mariah Carey says she just doesn't understand why Eminem is so obsessed with her."Something is clearly askew with him and I'm not quite sure what it is," Mariah tells Playboy magazine.
The R&B singer and rapper have been feuding since last year after she denied dating him.
J.lo Honoured By Amnesty International For Mexico Murder Movie
Jennifer Lopez will receive a humanitarian award for producing and starring in a movie examining the murders of hundreds of women in a Mexican border town, Amnesty International has announced.The singer/actress will be honoured with the Artists for Amnesty award on February 14 at the Berlin Film Festival, at which the movie - 'Bordertown' - will debut. She will be presented with the award by Nobel Peace Prize winner Jose Ramos-Horta.
In 'Bordertown', Jennifer plays a journalist investigating the serial killings of women in Juarez, Mexico.
Olivier Dumps Kylie Minogue Over The Phone
Pop star Kylie Minogue was reportedly dumped by Olivier Martinez during a phone call last Friday. Then, just hours after ending his 4-year relationship with Kylie, the 41-year-old French actor was reportedly spotted canoodling with Penelope Cruz.An insider tells the Daily Mirror, "Does Olivier really have to rub Kylie's nose in it? He is being so brazen about it all. This will devastate her. Kylie is a very sensitive woman who loved him with all her heart but he looks like he doesn't have a care in the world."
Mary J Blige's Husband Transformed Her Suicidal Life
The Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J Blige says meeting her husband gave her the strength to turn her suicidal life around.Mary met Kendu, a talent manager and producer, through rapper/actress Queen Latifah. Mary confesses: "We met when I hated men."
The 'Be Without You' singer says her life was in pieces after years of addiction and abuse when she met Kendu Isaacs, who encouraged to get help for her problems.
Kylie Minogue And Boyfriend Break Up
It seems like Kylie Minogue had enough of walking in a cloud of suspicion with her boyfriend.It's official: Kylie and Olivier Martinez have split amid rumors he had been unfaithful.
'80s Band Wham! Reportedly Set To Reform
It seems like 2007 has been the year for '80s bands to reunite.Sources say that George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley are going to reform Wham!.
Singer Fergie Denies Pregnancy Rumors
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie has slammed rumors she is pregnant.The 31-year-old star, who is dating "Las Vegas" actor Josh Duhamel is fed up of hearing gossip about her getting married and insists she has no plans to start a family.
Beyonce's Dancers Forced To Pay Their Rehearsal Travel Expenses
Apparently, Beyonce has turned into "Miss Diva" thinking she can boss everybody around and have them kiss her toes.Beyonce has reportedly forced her backing dancers to pay for their own flights to attend rehearsals.
Tori Gives Away Hundreds Worth Of Goodies At Baby Shower
Tori Spelling loves spoiling her friends, but the star insists they have fake, plumped up lips like her.Tori recently gave guests at her baby shower a cosmetic lip injection set in their goody bags.
Paris Plays Peek-a-boo With Porn King
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Paris Hilton eyes have seen the glory of a porn legend - Ron Jeremy's enormous glory, that is.Rumors were rampant several years ago that Paris and pal Bijou Phillips had played a game of "I'll show you mine if you show me yours" with Jeremy,...
You Gotta See This! Dick Removed
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird Another night, another Dick-headed escapade for Andy.The very public Dick had to be forcibly removed for bad behavior once again, this time on the set of "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Andy was the first guest on the show, and it seemed like he might have hit...
Martinez Gets Over Break-up With Cruz
LATEST: French actor OLIVIER MARTINEZ was comforted by Penelope Cruz in Los Angeles on Saturday (03FEB07), just 12 hours after splitting from pop star KYLIE MINOGUE.The TAKING LIVES star was pictured embracing the Oscar nominee at LA’s Chateau Marmont Hotel - the place where he met and fell for the SPINNING AROUND singer four years
Schumacher Lashes Out At Lost Boys Sequel
Director Joel Schumacher has criticised Warner Bros Pictures for deciding to make a direct-to-DVD sequel to his 1987 vampire flick THE LOST BOYS.The veteran film-maker has been trying to convince the studio to make an all-female spin-off for years, but he insists the straight sequel will be a disaster because all the characters from the
Conner: 'i Still Crave Alcohol And Drugs'
LATEST: Reigning Miss USA Tara Conner is still tempted by the drugs and alcohol which once ruled her life, but she now has the strength to beat her cravings.The 21-year-old beauty queen was nearly stripped of her title in December (06) after stories of her hard-partying lifestyle made headlines, but after a 28-day spell in
Paltrow Went Back To Work To Be A Better Mum
Gwyneth Paltrow decided to return to acting to become a more interesting mum to her children. The SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE star has taken a break from Hollywood since giving birth to her second child MOSES last year (06), but she was tempted away from domestic bliss by an offer to appear with ROBERT DOWNEY JR
Damon Happy Being Second Choice
Hollywood actor Matt Damon has no problem with accepting roles other stars have turned down, because it’s the only way to get ahead in Hollywood. The 36-year-old has learned to put a bruised ego aside and insists that making it onto a list of potential stars is an achievement in itself. The BOURNE SUPREMACY actor
Black Eyed Peas Singer Fergie Has Slammed Rumours She Is Pregnant.
The 31-year-old star, who is dating ‘Las Vegas’ actor Josh Duhamel is fed up of hearing gossip about her getting married and insists she has no plans to start a family.Fergie cleared the air after heroically saving a drowning child from a swimming pool just hours before she performed at Miami’s MarketAmerica pre-Super Bowl party.A
George Michael And Andrew Ridgeley Are To Reform Wham!.
The 80s pop duo, whose hits include ‘Club Tropicana’ and ‘I’m Your Man’, are reportedly planning to fly out to the US this summer to start recording tracks for a new album, with the possibility of a tour later.George made his wishes for a reunion known last year, and asked Andrew to join him on
Dave Navarro Was Seen Enjoying A Topless Table Dance With This Year's Ms Maxim - Tami Donaldson.
The rocker, the estranged husband of Carmen Electra has been partying hard with Donaldson - who has been named Ms Maxim by the US edition of the magazine.A source who saw the couple at New York’s Marquee club told the New York Post newspaper: ‘They were snuggling the whole night. Except when Donaldson hiked up
Tori Spelling Gave Guests At Her Baby Shower A Cosmetic Lip Injection Set In Their Goody Bags.
The former ‘Beverly Hills 90210′ actress and her husband Dean McDermott gave guests an exclusive gift bag produced by The Silver Spoon, which included a Too Faced Lip Injection, a $600 pearl bracelet and an InphantElefant baby blanket.The blue-themed party - held at West Hollywood’s Elixir Tonic and Tea bar on Saturday (03.02.07) - was
Alanis Morissette Has Split From Her Fiancé.
The ‘Jagged Little Pill’ singer and her ‘Smokin’ Aces’ actor fiancé Ryan Reynolds, who were together for five years and got engaged in 2004, announced their split in a joint statement from their representatives Dvora Vener and Meredith O’Sullivan.The statement said: ‘Ryan Reynolds and Alanis Morissette have mutually decided to end their engagement. They remain
Martin Scorsese Has Won The Directors Guild Of America's (dga) Top Directorial Award For His Movie 'the Departed'.
The legendary filmmaker collected the prestigious accolade for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for his Boston gangster movie at the 59th DGA annual ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday (03.02.07).Remarkably this is the first time Scorsese has triumphed in this category, despite being nominated six times.Discussing his award, he said: ‘I can’t believe this.
Heather Mills Has Been Dumped By Animal Rights Group Peta - At The Request Of Sir Paul Mccartney's Daughter Mary.
Heather, the estranged wife of Paul, was dropped by PETA after 37-year-old photographer Mary threatened to quit.A source said: ‘Mary was keen to take photographs for PETA, which she has done in the past, but wanted reassurances that Heather no longer represented the group.’ PETA bowed to her request, and Mary will continue to work
Ben Affleck's New Film 'smokin' Aces' Made Him Quit Smoking.
The actor plays chain-smoking bondsman Jack Dupree in the new action film and admits the amount of cigarettes he had to puff on for the role have put him off nicotine for good.He told People magazine: ‘The whole week that I shot, I smoked, like, five packs a day. By the time the movie was
Britney Spears Says It's 'awesome' Being Single.
The ‘Toxic’ singer filed for divorce from estranged husband Kevin Federline last November and insists she is enjoying being on her own.Speaking at a New York fashion show last week, she said: ‘It’s awesome! I’m loving it.’ Since splitting from Kevin, Britney - who has two sons, 16-month-old Sean Preston and four-month-old Jayden James, with
Kylie Minogue And Olivier Martinez Have Split Amid Rumours He Had Been Unfaithful.
Olivier, who has been linked to a series of other women throughout the couple’s four-year relationship, was seen embracing actress Penelope Cruz just hours after the split was announced.Olivier, 41, hugged and kissed Penelope, 32, at Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont Hotel on Saturday (03.02.07) - the same hotel where he fell in love with Kylie.A
Shields Tries On "lipstick" For Nbc (reuters)
Reuters - Brooke Shields has been tapped to star in NBC's one-hour pilot "Lipstick Jungle," based on Candace Bushnell's novel about three rich, power-hungry professional women in New York.
Manhattan Or Sydney? Its All Family, Says Billy Crystal (reuters)
Reuters - Ask U.S. comedian Billy Crystal what his hit play "700 Sundays," a one man show about his life as a young Jewish boy in Manhattan, has in common with life in sunbaked Australia and his answer is simple -- family.
"smokin' Aces" Makes Affleck A Non-smoker
Gone are the days of "Bennifer" for Ben Affleck who now enjoys a quieter life with his wife and daughter. However, he is not completely leaving the Hollywood limelight. The Oscar winning star has two anticipated movies to promote this year, plus a directing debut, and is enjoying his time back on center stage.
Ryan O'neal Arrested Over "family Dispute"
Ryan O'Neal has been released on $50,000 bail after a fight with his son that involved a firearm. O'Neal has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon and negligent discharge of a firearm after he fired a shot during an argument with his 42-year-old son Griffin.
Morissette And Reynolds Split For Good
Alanis Morissette may have one hand in her pocket but it is no longer wearing an engagement ring. Representatives for Morissette and her on/off fiance Ryan Reynolds have confirmed that the stars have officially ended their romance.
Holmes Wants More Children With Cruise
Katie Holmes is enjoying her new role as a wife and mother. The former "Dawson's Creek" star, who has yet to work on a film set since marrying Hollywood star Tom Cruise, has revealed she felt more feminine after giving birth to daughter Suri.
Timberlake Gets Emotional After Talking To Diaz
He may have spent the past few weeks cuddling up to Scarlet Johansson and Jessica Biel, but according to reports, Cameron Diaz is still Justin Timberlake's most adored.The "My Love" singer reportedly talked to his recent ex-girlfriend before performing a concert in Montreal on his birthday.
Hilton Still Exposed But Not On Net
A judge has unexposed Paris Hilton The Los Angeles Federal Judge has temporarily shut down parishiltonexpossed.com - the controversial website that allows web users to pay $30.97 to view a collection of videos, nude photographs, love letters and diary entries written by the socialite.
Tori Prepares For Motherhood With Baby Shower
While baby showers are usually reserved for just female friends of the mommy-to-be, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott welcomed both genders to their pre-baby party, ensuring their unborn son was surrounded by men. Spelling, who is due in April, revealed to PEOPLE she plans to name her first born after her late father, Aaron.
Phillipe Is Not As Bad As Made Out To Be
When Ryan Phillipe and Reese Witherspoon separated, most sympathy was immediately reserved for the Oscar winner. However, her former husband and father of her two children says that he is not the bad guy when it comes to their marriage breakdown.
Spears Loves Single Life
During her two year marriage, Britney Spears praised life as a wife and a mother. Now, three months after filing for divorce, the pop star says she is enjoying her life as a single mother. The pop princess, who has been dating model Isaac Cohen, said "It's awesome," when asked by PEOPLE if she is enjoying life after K-Fed.
Mariah Not A Fan Of Eminem's
Mariah Carey and Eminen would have made an explosive couple, but they didn't need to go that far to create some fireworks. After a rumored fling was leaked to the press, Carey denied having a tryst with the bad-boy rapper, which didn't impress Eminem.
Beyonce Hated Slimming Down For "dreamgirls"
Beyonce hasn't always liked the way she looks, especially when she lost weight for her mega movie role.Beyonce insists she looked like a "cotton bud" in "Dreamgirls."
Katie Loves Calling Tom Her "husband"
The most talked about wedding of 2006 may be over, but Katie Holmes love for her hubbie is stronger than ever.Katie recently revealed it was love at first sight when she met Tom Cruise.
Fawcett Is Cancer-free
No more tears of sadness for Farrah Fawcett only tears of joy. After undergoing radiation therapy for cancer, the '60s icon has revealed she has come out of her grueling battle on the other side cancer-free.
Richard Angered By Question Over Sexuality
British pop star SIR Cliff Richard stormed out of an interview in the Middle East after a reporter questioned his sexuality.The DEVIL WOMAN hitmaker was interviewed last week (begs29JAN07) for the Emirates Today newspaper in Dubai.But the query over his sexual preferences angered the 66-year-old so much, he walked out of the session.A spokesman for
Starr Splits With Band
Former THE BEATLES drummer Ringo Starr has quit his band THE ROUNDHEADS.The WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE hitmaker formed the band in 1998 with guitarist pal MARK HUDSON, but has decided his time in the group has run its course.He says, "I’ve parted company with The Roundheads. That’s all over. Change is a
Sahara Author Sued Over 'book Profit Lies'
LATEST: The producer of the film adaptation of SAHARA blames the movie’s failure on author CLIVE CUSSLER and alleged ‘lies’ he told about how many of his books were actually sold.Crusader Entertainment boss PHILIP ANSCHUTZ is embroiled in a bitter court battle over the book’s 2005 movie adaptation, which starred PENELOPE CRUZ and Matthew McConaughey
Miller To Star As Barbarella?
British actress SIENNA MILLER’s next film could be out of this world - she is tipped to star in the remake of cult sci-fi classic BARBARELLA.Legendary film producer DINO DE LAURENTIIS is remaking the 1968 classic, which starred Jane Fonda as the bikini clad heroine, and wants the LAYER CAKE beauty for the lead role.A
Watanabe Stunned At Eastwood Film Role
Japanese star Ken Watanabe was stunned when he was offered the lead role in CLINT EASTWOOD’s latest movie, because he assumed the main parts in the Hollywood epic would be filled with American actors.When THE LAST SAMURAI actor heard Eastwood was looking for actors for LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA, he assumed the only part he
Dance Struggles With Toupee
British actor Charles Dance struggled to play a younger version of himself in his new role, because he couldn’t cope with the wig he had to wear.The flame-haired thespian had to shed the years in new TV drama FALLEN ANGEL and, while he was okay filming the steamy sex scenes in the show, he found
Kevin Federline Apologizes For Super Bowl Ad
Britney Spears' estranged husband Kevin Federline has issued an apology to anyone who is offended by his upcoming Super Bowl ad where he stars as a fast-food worker. Federline was slammed by members of the US National Restaurant Association last week, who claimed the ad was insulting to fast-food workers.
Web Site Barred From Releasing Paris Hilton's Private Info
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against a Web site peddling personal pictures, videos, diaries, and other items that heiress Paris Hilton once kept at a storage facility.
Ferguson Named Mother Of The Year By American Cancer Society
Sarah Ferguson the Duchess of York, becomes the American Cancer Society's Mother of the Year this week. Ferguson, 47, is the mother of two teenage girls.
A Month Of Honours For Morricone
Celebrated movie composer Ennio Morricone will have no problems remembering February, 2007 for the rest of his life - as well as receiving an Oscar honour, the world’s biggest music names are paying tribute to him on record.The music legend, who is famous for stirring film scores like THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY
Dick Forcibly Removed From Us Talk Show
Comedian Andy Dick was forcibly removed by security during an appearance on US talk show JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE last Friday night (02FEB07), after repeatedly touching guest IVANKA TRUMP without her permission.Trump, the daughter of real estate mogul DONALD TRUMP, was attempting to promote her reality show THE APPRENTICE, when Dick kept interrupting her with rude
Actor Tige Andrews Dies
Stage, screen and TV veteran actor TIGE ANDREWS, best-known for his role as CAPT GREER on TV’s THE MOD SQUAD, died at his home in Encino, California, on 27 January (07). He was 86.Andrews appeared on THE Phil Silvers SHOW, GUNSMOKE, MARCUS WELBY, MD, KOJAK and MURDER, SHE WROTE. He also played KRAS on STAR
Wings Of Desire Actress Dommartin Dies
French actress Solveig Dommartin who starred as MARION, the lonely trapeze artist in WIM WENDERS’ WINGS OF DESIRE, died on 11 January (07) of a heart attack. She was 45.The Paris-born star acted with the Compagnie Timothee Laine and Theater Labor Warschau legit trouple and also worked as an assistant for influential film director JACQUES
The Messengers Claims Top Spot At Us Box Office
Horror film THE MESSENGERS, about a city family moving into a creepy haunted house in the country, debuted in the top spot at the US box office, taking in $14.5 million (£7.4 million).The mother-daughter comedy BECAUSE I SAID SO, starring DIANE KEATON and Mandy Moore took second place with $13 million (£6.7 million). Last week’s
Spears Loves Being Single
Britney Spears stepped out to support friend KIMORA LEE SIMMONS at her fashion show Friday (02FEB07) in New York City where she told reporters her newly single status was "awesome." Spears filed for divorce from husband KEVIN FEDERLINE in November (06) and has recently been romantically linked with actor and model ISAAC COHEN.When asked by
Judge Shuts Down Paris Hilton Website
LATEST: A Los Angeles federal judge ordered the ParisExposed.com web site to be temporarily shut down last Friday (02FEB07).The site, which launched on 23 January (07), allowed visitors to view Hilton’s financial information, personal diaries, home videos and medical records for a fee.According to Hilton’s lawyer, HOWARD WEITZMAN, the judge ordered the temporary shut-down "because
Ryan O'neal Arrested For Assaulting Son (reuters)
Reuters - Actor Ryan O'Neal was arrested and accused of assaulting his adult son with a handgun during a fight at the actor's Malibu home, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said on Sunday.
Ryan O'neal Accused Of Assaulting Son (ap)
AP - Authorities have accused Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O'Neal of assaulting his adult son at the actor's home over the weekend.
Super Bowl Parties Showcase Flesh, Flash (ap)
AP - Nick Lachey strolled right through the lobby, new girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo on his arm, an entourage of about a dozen in tow and a few paparazzi out front.
David Spade Confirms He's No Longer Dating Heather Locklear
Comedian David Spade has confirmed he is no longer dating former Melrose Place star Heather Locklear The pair were regularly seen together after Locklear filed for divorce from Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora last year.
They were spotted at the final concert of U2's Vertigo tour in Honolulu, Hawaii in December, but Spade says they have gone their separate ways.
Jennifer Lopez To Receive Artists For Amnesty Award
Jennifer Lopez is set to receive the Artists for Amnesty award at the Berlin Film Festival for producing and starring in Bordertown, a film examining the murders of hundreds of women in a Mexican town. The If You Had My Love singer will receive her award on February 14 from Nobel Peace Prize winner Jose Ramos-Horta.
Daniel Radcliffe Defends Naked Stage Role
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has defended his decision to appear nude on the London stage, insisting his role in a revival of Peter Shaffer's 1973 play Equus would be "rubbish" if he didn't bare all.Pop Star Lily Allen Has A Porn Habit
British pop star Lily Allen likes to unwind after a hard day's touring by tuning into the local porn channel. The Smile singer reveals she watches porn on TV wherever she is in the world because "the language of love is universal", but she admits she isn't a fan of "sick and twisted" Japanese blue movies.
Dash: 'helen Mirren Is Super Cute'
Hip hop mogul DAMON DASH is harbouring a crush on British actress DAME Helen Mirren The 35-year-old has been blown away by the Oscar nominee’s red carpet glamour during Hollywood awards season this year (07).He gushes, "Helen is one sexy woman! She is super, super cute. I tell you, she’s just lucky I’m married." (NCL/WNSMI/MEH) WENN
Miller Moving To La?
British actress Sienna Miller is rumoured to be plotting a move to Los Angeles after making friends with Hollywood stars JOSH HARTNETT and LINDSAY LOHAN.The 25-year-old has wowed the US with her role as tragic ANDY WARHOL muse EDIE SEDGWICK in new movie FACTORY GIRL, and she wants to take advantage of her new popularity
The Queen Will Never Watch The Queen
British monarch Queen Elizabeth II will never watch Oscar nominated movie THE QUEEN because she doesn’t want to watch someone else depict her on screen.The 80-year-old isn’t keen to relive what is arguably the most painful week of her 55-year reign, the period after DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES’ tragic death in August 1997 - which
Lopez Desperate To For Family But Unsure Of Adoption
Jennifer Lopez is desperate to become a mother and is praying for a child this year (07) - but is weary about adopting.The star - who is step-mother to husband MARC ANTHONY’s three children, ARIANNA, 12, CRISTIAN, five, and RYAN, three - recently (02FEB07) expressed her desire to have a baby of her own on
Mcgregor's Anti-ageing Secret
Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has found the secret to staying young - shaving his entire body.The MOULIN ROUGE star - who is reportedly being lined up to play late NIRVANA frontman KURT COBAIN in a forthcoming movie - turns 36 this year (MAR07), but has discovered a surefire way of keeping his youthful looks.He says,
Friel Regrets Missed Soccer Star Meeting
British actress Anna Friel regrets not hanging out with world class soccer players while filming her latest movie GOAL! 2 - but was too busy getting to grips with motherhood.The former UK soap star appears in the second installment of the $100 million (£50.8 million) sports trilogy, which charts the rise to fame of a
Madonna And Ritchie 'make Love Pact'
MADONNA and GUY RITCHIE have reportedly signed a love pact after visiting therapist TRICIA BARNES over the New Year (07) to save their marriage.The pop queen and her director husband, who married in December 2000, have reportedly pledged to spend as much time as possible with Madonna’s 10-year-old daughter LOURDES, their six-year-old son ROCCO and
O'meara Contemplated Suicide Over 'cruel' Big Brother
FORMER S CLUB 7 singer JO O’MEARA contemplated suicide after her stint on CELEBRITY Big Brother - and has called for the "cruel" British reality show to be axed.The REACH FOR THE STAR singer admits she thought of taking her own life but was "too wimpish to go through with it." The pop star was
Walliams 'give Me A Call Kylie'
British comedian DAVID WALLIAMS has offered his support to heartbroken pop star Kylie Minogue and hopes she will seek comfort in his arms.The SPINNING AROUND beauty split up from long term boyfriend OLIVIER MARTINEZ last week (02FEB07), and ladies man lothario Walliams is desperate for the singer to give him a call.The LITTLE BRITAIN star
Mika Stays On Top Of Uk Music Chart
Eccentric pop star MIKA tops the British singles chart for the third week in a row with his debut single Grace Kelly The pop sensation beat off strong competition from guitar stars FALL OUT BOY’s THIS AIN’T A SCENE IT’S AN ARMS RACE and BLOC PARTY’s THE PRAYER, who charted second and fourth respectively.JUST JACK’s STARZ
Bond Star Craig Picks Up Best Actor
JAMES BOND star Daniel Craig picked up best actor for CASINO ROYALE at last night’s (04FEB07) 34th annual Evening Standard British Film Awards - but DAME HELEN MIRREN lost out on the best actress award.Mirren, who is an overwhelming favourite to pick up the Best Actress Oscar for THE QUEEN at this month’s US ceremony
Ferguson Wins Mother Of The Year Award
Former British royal Sarah Ferguson has become the American Cancer Society’s Mother of the Year.The DUCHESS OF YORK says cancer prevention can only begin by being a good role model, and insists her relationship with princesses BEATRICE and EUGENIE is the thing she is most proud of."They see that I go running, I get on
Miller 'i Prefer Housework Than A Man'
Actress Sienna Miller has no desire to find a new man, insisting she would rather spend her free time decorating her house.Miller, who is wowing critics with her latest film FACTORY GIRL, split up with actor JUDE LAW last year (06) but reveals she has no time for a new love.She explains, "The past year
Williams Launches Swing Show In Las Vegas
ROBBIE WILLIAMS has made good on his recent promise to leave Britain for a while - he is reportedly launching a live swing show in Las Vegas this year (AUG07).Williams’ spectacular showcase gig will be based on his best selling covers album SWING WHEN YOU’RE WINNING - according to British newspaper The Sun.After the ANGEL
Timberlake To Host Kids' Choice Awards
Pop star Justin Timberlake is to host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards next month (MAR07) in Los Angeles.The MY LOVE hitmaker - who is nominated in the Best Male Singer category along with CHRIS BROWN and SEAN PAUL - was chosen to head the show after doing a successful job at the MTV Europe Music Awards
Bedingfield: 'i Won't Pose In My Bikini For Magazine Photos'
British pop star Natasha Bedingfield refuses to strip off for men’s magazines because she doesn’t want to be famous for her looks.The THESE WORDS singer has received a number of lucrative offers to bare all, but she always turns them down to safeguard her songwriting credibility. She says, "I won’t ever do lads’ mags or
Sgt Pepper Photographer: 'hitler Is On Album Cover'
SIR PETER BLAKE has revealed ADOLF HITLER is featured on his iconic cover shot for the BEATLES’ SGT PEPPER album.JOHN LENNON’s request to place Hitler on the cover alongside famous faces like BOB DYLAN and MARLON BRANDO was believed to have been vetoed on grounds of taste, but Blake insists Hitler is there - albeit
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