AP - A newspaper published two photographs on its front page Monday showing Anna Nicole Smith lying in bed fully clothed in a romantic embrace with the Bahamian immigration minister, who approved her application for permanent residency.
Reuters - Country music outcasts The Dixie Chicks who jeopardized their career by criticizing President Bush, won all five Grammy Awards for which they were nominated on Sunday, including the coveted album of the year.
AP - It's a dramatic shift, when funny men turn serious. Even Eddie Murphy the latest of Hollywood's top comic performers to try, has had some laughs over his own transformation, which could bring him an Academy Award.
Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio are among the Hollywood stars reminiscing about their first cinema experiences in a series of new film interviews shot by Gwyneth Paltrow's moviemaker brother Jake.


Britney Spears ex-boyfriend Isaac Cohen tried desperately to free the singer from her low self-esteem.

Unhappy with her figure, Spears would spend hours worrying she was "too fat", ignoring Cohen's reassurance she was "gorgeous".


Mark Wahlberg is taking his time when it comes to marrying his longtime on-off girlfriend because he doesn't want to follow his parents into the divorce courts. The star and model Rhea Durham, the mother of Wahlberg's two children, both come from broken homes and would prefer to steer clear of marriage until they're both positive it will be a lasting union.


Michael Madsen grew so tired of his cell phone he smashed it with a sledgehammer. The actor was inspired to get rid of his modern communication devices by pal Quentin Tarantino, who can only be reached by making a personal call to his Hollywood home. And so one day he displayed his hatred for technology by taking a hammer to his mobile.


Charlize Theron loved shooting new hip hop documentary "East Of Havana" in Cuba because no one knew who she was. The South African actress produced the new movie, about three wannabe Cuban rappers, and fell in love with Havana because no one knew she was a huge celebrity.


U2, Oasis, Robbie Williams, Coldplay and Kylie Minogue are among the acts expected to wow crowds at the world's biggest ever concert to help save the planet. Former US vice president Al Gore invited some of the world's most influential media figures to a top secret London meeting last Friday to plan the record-breaking gig.


Troubled star Lindsay Lohan is "amazing", "great" and "happy" four weeks into her stint in a Los Angeles rehab, according to her mother Dina. Lohan checked into the Wonderland Center on January 18 in a bid to "take care of my personal health."


Paris Hilton demanded a staggering $500,000 to appear as a guest on Charlotte Church's British talk show. The singer was stunned by the 25-year-old's diva behavior and turned her down flat.


Gwen Stefani baby son Kingston has landed his own tour bus, thanks to TV chat show host Ellen Degeneres.

Ellen presented the singer with a mini-tour bus, complete with a baby bed and playthings, when Stefani was a guest on her show last week to promote her upcoming US tour.


Robert Downey Jr.'s friends still expect the former drug addict to relapse, five years after he claims he last took drugs. The actor, 41, admits he still needs help, and relies on a huge support network.


Dozy actress Heather Graham loves to sleep and can easily snooze for 11 or 12 hours every day. The star admits sleep is one of her favorite pastimes, but she worries she's too fond of closing her eyes and taking a nap.


Kate Winslet is hauling a British magazine into court over claims she visited a U.S. 'diet doctor' to slim down. The curvy star - an outspoken opponent of Hollywood's growing trend for extreme thinness - is furious Grazia magazine ran a story claiming she was taking desperate measures to shed weight by visiting a Chinese Healing Institute in Santa Monica, California.


Gangster movie The Departed and road comedy Little Miss Sunshine walked away with the top prizes at the Writers Guild Of America Awards in Los Angeles last night. William Monahan won the Best Adapted Screenplay award for "The Departed," while Michael Arndt collected Best Original Screenplay for "Little Miss Sunshine."


Former teen soprano Charlotte Church has blasted her own TV talk show, admitting the first season was "unprofessional" and "not quite right".

The star admits she struggled to cope exchanging music for a career in television, fronting self-titled chat show The Charlotte Church Show. But Church insists her television skills are improving.


The Dixie Chicks were the big winners at the Grammy Awards, scooping five awards. The country band fought off stiff competition from the likes of Justin Timberlake, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Mary J. Blige to win the prizes for album, song and record of the year as well as best country album and best group country performance. Full Winners List Below!


Pop superstar Christina Aguilera has become the ideal housewife since marrying marketing whizz-kid Jordan Bratman - she's forever hosting parties.

Aguilera reveals she can organize and throw a party at a moment's notice and always goes out of her way to be the perfect hostess.


The Queen and its star Helen Mirren were the big winners at Saturday's Orange British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), winning the Best Film and Best Actress awards. Elsewhere, Forest Whitaker won the Best Actor prize for Last King Of Scotland, Little Miss Sunshine star Alan Arkin won Best Supporting Actor and Jennifer Hudson won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Dreamgirls.


Pop star Ashlee Simpson has lost her dream job as Meryl Streep's on-screen daughter because of her hectic recording schedule. The singer was hoping to land a part opposite Streep in the movie adaptation of hit ABBA musical "Mamma Mia!," but had to abandon plans because she is "too busy."


Pop superstar, actor and clothing designer Justin Timberlake can add TV mogul to his impressive resume after signing a new partnership deal with communication giant Verizon to launch JT TV. The new network will feature movies, music and fashion programming.


Penelope Cruz has slammed rumors she is dating French actor Olivier Martinez. The pair were spotted last week in an embrace at LA's Chateau Marmont Hotel just 12 hours after his split from pop star Kylie Minogue - but the Volver star insists she was only offering Martinez a shoulder to cry on, as the couple have been firm friends for many years.


British actor Ralph Fiennes is at the center of an airplane sex scandal after allegedly following a flight attendant into a toilet. The Schindlers List star was on a long-haul journey from Australia to India late last month when he reportedly "became amorous" with 38-year-old Qantas stewardess Lisa Robertson.


Actor Dennis Haysbert found playing former South African President Nelson Mandela in Goodbye Bafana so traumatic he cried every night during the movie's shoot. Haysbert, best known as US President David Palmer in TV hit 24, plays Mandela during the 20-year period the leader spent in jail.


Scarlett Johansson has denied reports she is dating pop star Justin Timberlake. The actress has been linked with the singer after she appeared in the video for his new single "What Goes Around... Comes Around," but she insists the pair are just good friends.


Naomi Watts has lavished praise on Hollywood for giving more roles to middle-aged actresses. The 38-year-old star isn't worried about losing out on challenging parts as she gets older, because 39-year-old Nicole Kidman and 37-year-old Cate Blanchett are still at the top of their profession as they approach 40.


James McAvoy has added to speculation he is to play iconic character Scotty in the new Star Trek movie. The star hasn't been approached to play the role "in so many words", but he refuses to rule out the possibility of appearing in the latest installment of the popular sci-fi series, which will be a prequel to the 1960s TV series and will be written by Lost creator J.J. Abrams.


It appears that Anna Nicole Smith subsisted on a deadly diet of Methadone, Slim Fast shakes, and about 10 other drugs. TMZ.com obtained an exclusive photo of the contents of the fridge in the room of the late SlimFast chugging Playmate - who was being paid as a spokeswoman for Trim Spa.
As if we haven't heard (and seen) enough about the private life of Britney Spears her latest fling, model Isaac Cohen, is dishing the dirt on her, revealing that the singer is incredibly insecure and that having sex takes her mind off her troubles.

"She loves sex and is incredibly adventurous. She was totally happy when we were locked in each other's arms. But once the sex stopped Britney was like a little girl lost, unable to cope."
Tara Reid was furious when former lover Joe Francis - who recently told the world she was terrible in bed - tried to talk to her at a Grammys party.

The 'American Pie' actress previously dated Francis, the creator of adult DVD film series 'Girls Gone Wild', and when he saw her at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party at the Beverly Hills Hilton on Saturday night he approached her.
Sienna Miller lost her virginity at 16. The 25-year-old actress had her first sexual experience in her bedroom, because her mother insisted she experimented with her boyfriend under her roof.

She said: "I had my first serious boyfriend when I was 16 and my mother made sure I brought him home.
Penelope Cruz says she has been a 'rock' for Olivier Martinez, in the wake of his split from Kylie Minogue.

The actress - who was seen with Olivier just hours after the relationship ended - has spoken for the first time about her friendship with the actor.
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Paparazzi Photo, Britney Spears Britney Spears had one helluva wild weekend in NYC , but Saturday night's vomitfest could be the topper.Brit started her weekend in high gear by showing up at club Tenjune at midnight Saturday and partied until 3:30 AM -- but the excitement came...
Supermodel Kate has reportedly sent aides to search the wilds of rural Scotland for a secluded spot where she and Pete can escape.A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: ‘Kate is getting frustrated with Pete, but she cannot leave him. She feels let down by his constant broken promises but is torn because she absolutely
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach wrote to the ‘Toxic’ singer warning her to amend her ways for the sake of her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.Rabbi Boteach said: ‘Allow me to share with you a teaching of the ancient Rabbis.‘Once you become a parent, Britney, life gets really serious.‘We can all pretend that life is
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed the ‘Pursuit Of Happyness’ actor used to have a crush on Beyoncé Knowles, but she doesn’t mind because she admires other men too.She told Tango magazine: ‘For me it used to be The Rock, you know the former wrestler. For Will, it was Salma Hayek and then Beyoncé for
Lily - the daughter of musician Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen - says her parents were so involved in their own lives when she was growing up, they never paid much attention to her.She said: ‘I probably did lack the tender loving care that most kids get if their mum’s at home all
Jennifer is happy for her bosom to be the centre of attention because it diverts attention away from her less impressive body parts.She said: ‘It makes me laugh. There are a hundred other parts that I feel completely insecure about and would rather no one talked about. So if they focus on those, it’s fine
The ‘Little Children’ star - who was the last to arrive on the red carpet - was scheduled to present the first award of the evening, but after recognising a young boy in a wheelchair she stopped to talk to him.Smiling Kate said: ‘Hello, I remember you. How are you? Do you remember me? That’s
The former ‘Friends’ star - who recently split from Vince Vaughn - was allegedly seen kissing an unknown ‘dark-haired young man’ at a Sting concert in California.A source told the National Enquirer magazine: ‘Jennifer looked gorgeous in a beautiful gold dress. She was joined by a dark-haired young man, wearing a black leather jacket and
British pop star LILY ALLEN has hit out at her Brit Awards rival Corinne Bailey RAE, insisting the PUT YOUR RECORDS ON star is "a bit boring".Allen will compete against Bailey Rae for the British Female Solo Artist gong at the London awards ceremony on Wednesday (14FEB07).But Allen fears she has no chance of winning
Singer-turned-TV presenter Charlotte Church has hit out at veteran British chat show host MICHAEL PARKINSON for asking her about her sex life.The 20-year-old knows from her own experience that television hosts are encouraged to ask provocative questions, but she was taken aback when 71-year-old Parkinson enquired about her personal life.Church says, "I know how uncomfortable
British pop star Lily Allen blames not receiving "tender loving care" as a child for her outspoken nature, The SMILE singer had to amuse herself while her actor father KEITH ALLEN and film producer mother ALISON OWEN were focused on their careers, but insists their absence boosted her emotional maturity.She says, "I probably did lack
Naomi Watts has lavished praise on Hollywood for giving more roles to middle-aged actresses.The 38-year-old KING KONG star isn’t worried about losing out on challenging parts as she gets older, because 39-year-old NICOLE KIDMAN and 37-year-old CATE BLANCHETT are still at the top of their profession as they approach 40.She says, "As I’ve gotten older,
Actress Sharon Stone found playing a depressed woman in new movie WHEN A MAN FALLS IN THE FOREST "a watershed experience", because it challenged the way she thinks about clinical depression.The 48-year-old plays a middle-aged lady who takes up shoplifting as a result of feeling isolated.Speaking at the Berlin Film Festival today (12FEB07), Stone said,
Actor James McAvoy has added to speculation he is to play iconic character SCOTTY in the new STAR TREK movie.THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND star hasn’t been approached to play the role "in so many words", but he refuses to rule out the possibility of appearing in the latest installment of the popular sci-fi series,
HARRY POTTER star Daniel Radcliffe was once confronted by a female fan wearing just a towel in an American hotel - when he was 11 years old.The 17-year-old admits he was unsure how to react at such a young age, but is now wishing more females would show their admiration in the same way.He says,
Hip-hop producer TIMBALAND was left amazed recently - when he phoned MADONNA to ask if she would like to collaborate, only to find out the pop superstar wanted to ask him the same question.Timbaland has become one of the most sought after technicians in pop after working with artists including JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, NELLY FURTADO and
Nelly Furtado has ended CHRISTINA AGUILERA’s brief reign at the top of the European singles chart, after her ALL GOOD THINGS (COME TO AN END) climbed to number one.Aguilera’s HURT drops to number three after one week at number one, while ERIC PRYDZ VS PINK FLOYD are at number two with PROPER EDUCATION.GOMONT-KAMINI are at
Scarlett Johansson has rubbished reports she is dating pop star JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE.The LOST IN TRANSLATION actress has been linked with the singer after she appeared in the video for his new single WHAT GOES AROUND… COMES AROUND, but she insists the pair are just good friends.She says, "We have a lot of friends in common,
They hooked up only weeks following her split from K-Fed, but Isaac Cohen says his relationship with Britney Spears failed because she had not moved on from her husband.

Cohen, a small-time model and actor, began dating the former pop princess in December and says the father of Spears' sons was still a presence in her L.A mansion.
Justin Timberlake better work on his British accent and acquire a love of cups of tea and scones because rumored love-interest Scarlet Johansson says she wants an English lad.

The stunning star, who has been spotted on numerous occasions with newly single JT, has revealed that she is interested in men across the pond.
Singing hasn't worked as a long term career for Victoria Beckham and if fashion designing fails to ignite interest she can always fall back on her talent as a celebrity stylist.

The world's most famous soccer mom has been busy dressing Jennifer Lopez. Yes, one of the most fashionable stars in the world has taken advice from Beckham, the lover of fake nails, hair and real fur.
Howard K. Stern has had an emotional reunion with his alleged daughter, Dannielynn Hope.

The lawyer and lover of Anna Nicole Smith flew to the Bahamas on Saturday, followed by an "Entertainment Tonight" film crew, to be reunited with the five month old baby girl.
John Mayer isn't giving away any information about Jessica Simpson - well, not to English speakers.

Appearing solo at the Grammy Awards, Simpson's boyfriend was happy to talk about his music and nominations with E! News host Ryan Seacrest, but turned up his usual wit when asked about his new better half.
If Isaac Cohen had walked the pre-Grammy's party red carpet, Britney Spears would have reason to believe the ex-boyfriend gods were against her.

In an awkward meeting, Justin Timberlake and Kevin Federline - sans Spears and Cohen - met in front of the press at the Avalon in Hollywood.
Despite what may be happening behind closed doors, Kylie Minogue is determine to make her split with Olivier Martinez appear amicable to her fans.

The pop princess, who sparkled at the opening of her London costume exhibit, has posted an open letter to her supports on her official website, defending her former boyfriend.
Ralph Fiennes may have to choose a different mode of transport in the future after he disrupted a flight and flight attendants career while leaving Australia.

The English actor, who split from his actress girlfriend, Francesca Annis, in 2006, has been accused of being involved in an in-flight romp with an Aussie stewardess.
Scarlett Johansson has addressed the constant speculation that she is Justin Timberlake's rebound girl.

After breaking up with Josh Hartnett and Cameron Diaz respectively, the cute duo has been labeled the next "it" couple in Hollywood.
She has been spotted shopping at Dior and hitting Los Angeles nightclubs since shipping herself off to rehab, but that doesn't mean Lindsay Lohan treatment isn't working.

According to her mother and manager, Dina Lohan, the actress is feeling much better since facing her demons.
Diane Keaton has confessed she loves kissing Jack Nicholson

The couple starred together in 'Something's Gotta Give' and though Diane claims Jack invented their real life fling to boost box office takings, she admits she does love him.
David Arquette loved watching wife Courteney Cox film a lesbian kiss with Jennifer Aniston.

The 'Scream' star has said he hates watching his wife film sex scenes with other men but made sure he had a front row seat when she kissed her former 'Friends' co-star for the season finale of her new TV show 'Dirt'.
Britney Spears has been sent an open letter from a Rabbi branding her a bad mother.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach wrote to the 'Toxic' singer warning her to amend her ways for the sake of her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
Anna Nicole Smith's dead husband, billionaire J. Howard Marshall, could be her daughter Dannielynn's father, it has been claimed. Anna Nicole sister, Donna Hogan, says the former Playboy Playmate froze the 89-year-old's sperm and may have used it to get pregnant.
Daniel Radcliffe is to become the richest teenager in Britain in July - when he gains access to his $39 million fortune.

The 'Harry Potter' star will get his hands on the massive sum - amassed from his film roles and merchandising - when he turns 18 on July 23.
Pamela Anderson turned down Julian Macdonald's personal invitation to his London Fashion Week show because of her anti-fur beliefs.

The former 'Baywatch' actress declined the Welsh fashion designer's invite and offer to create her a bespoke outfit, because he uses animal pelts in his collections.
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Despite being attached to Anna Nicole Smith's hip for years, Howard K. Stern didn't reap much regard from her in the days before her death.According to a New York boxing promoter cited by the New York Daily News, Smith dissed Stern at a boxing match...
OASIS star Noel Gallagher is thrilled the central London street used for one of his band’s album covers has made it onto an official tourist list of British rock landmarks.However, the 39-year-old is surprised the Berwick Street location on Oasis’ 1995 LP (WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY? was feted - because he hates the iconic
Former teen soprano Charlotte Church is desperate to be thinner, but concedes she’s just too lazy get into shape.The curvy 20-year-old recently had a gym built at her Cardiff, Wales home for her rugby ace boyfriend GAVIN HENSON. However, she’s too busy watching daytime TV shows to ever use it.She admits, "I would love to
MARTIN SCORSESE’s gangster movie THE DEPARTED and road comedy LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE walked away with the top prizes at the Writers Guild Of America Awards in Los Angeles last night (11FEB07) William Monahan won the Best Adapted Screenplay award for The Departed, while MICHAEL ARNDT collected Best Original Screenplay for Little Miss Sunshine.Best Documentary Screenplay went
LATEST: Actor Michael Sheen has become the latest star to plead with Burberry over the fashion house’s decision to move its Welsh factory to China.THE QUEEN star has joined the campaign to stop the closure of Burberry’s Treorchy, South Wales factory, which currently employs over 300 people.He says, "At a point where Burberry are making
Actor Dennis Haysbert found playing former South African President NELSON MANDELA in GOODBYE BAFANA so traumatic he cried every night during the movie’s shoot.Haysbert, best known as US President DAVID PALMER in TV hit 24, plays Mandela during the 20-year period the leader spent in jail.And Haysbert was surprised by how "daunting" and emotional he
Actress Kate Winslet is hauling a British magazine into court over claims she visited a US ‘diet doctor’ to slim down.The curvy TITANIC star - an outspoken opponent of Hollywood’s growing trend for extreme thinness - is furious Grazia magazine ran a story claiming she was taking desperate measures to shed weight by visiting a
Rehab does not seem to be the place to fall in love for Kate Moss and Pete Doherty.

The on-off couple, who have been both been attending rehabilitation to different degrees, are reportedly over once again.
While the cause of Anna Nicole Smith's sudden death remains a mystery, a friend of the models has revealed that she was in a "terrible state."

A source close to Smith, who had a rough few months which included the death of her son coinciding with the birth of her daughter and multiple pending court cases, reveals the star called in a hysterical state just days before she died.
Charlotte Church turned her back on US fame and fortune, because she couldn’t handle the hard work.The 20-year-old became an instant worldwide sensation as a young opera star, sang for former US President BILL CLINTON and POPE JOHN PAUL II and sold millions of album. But she insists her health and happiness are more important
Charlotte Church will never star in another movie, confessing she was "s**t" in 2003 comedy I’LL BE THERE.The soprano made her acting debut alongside comedian CRAIG FERGUSON in the film, but was bitterly disappointed with her performance and has vowed never to try her hand at acting again.Church says, "I enjoyed the experience but I
HARRY POTTER star Daniel Radcliffe loves being the centre of attention when it comes to women - and doesn’t care if potential suitors are only interested in his celebrity status.The actor, who is set to gain access to a reported $39 million (£20 million) fortune when he turns 18 this year, admits he delights in
Veteran British actor Leslie Phillips is desperate to land a role as a JAMES BOND villain.The 82-year-old is enjoying a career resurgence thanks to his role in movie VENUS, which earned him a BAFTA nomination.And he reveals he still has a few ambitions to live out.Philips says, "I’d love to be in a Bond film.
Dozy actress Heather Graham loves to sleep and can easily snooze for 11 or 12 hours every day.The BOOGIE NIGHTS star admits sleep is one of her favourite pastimes, but she worries she’s too fond of closing her eyes and taking a nap.She says, "People think I sleep way too much. I’ll go to bed
HARRISON FORD, PIERCE BROSNAN and Kristin Davis are among the celebrities revealing secret pasta recipes for a new downloadable cookbook.The stars have offered up their Italian culinary delights and family recipes, from SEX & THE CITY star Davis’ Spaghetti and Meatballs, Ford’s Spaghetti with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Brosnan’s Vegetarian Primavera.Cooking fans who want to
Paris Hilton demanded a staggering $500,000 (£250,000) to appear as a guest on CHARLOTTE CHURCH’s British talk show.The singer was stunned by the 25-year-old’s diva behaviour and turned her down flat.Church says, "Before the first series, Paris Hilton tried to demand £250,000 to come on the show. I certainly don’t agree with what Paris Hilton
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan is "amazing", "great" and "happy" four weeks into her stint in a Los Angeles rehab, according to her mother DINA.Lohan checked into the Wonderland Center on 18 January (07) in a bid to "take care of my personal health".Dina says it’s having a positive affect on the actress. She tells People
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mary J. Blige may have set an awards-show record to go with the armful of Grammys she won Sunday: most people thanked in a single acceptance speech.
AP - BERLIN (AP) — Clint Eastwood says he found that U.S. veterans of the 1945 fighting on Iwo Jima were curious to know about the Japanese side of the story — chronicled in his Oscar-nominated "Letters From Iwo Jima."
Reuters - The Dixie Chicks who stirred up a hornet's nest with a jibe at President Bush, won all five Grammys for which they were nominated on Sunday, including the coveted album of the year.
AP - Anna Nicole Smith's 5-month-old daughter and the baby's purported father have reclaimed the Bahamas mansion where they lived before the former Playboy Playmate died last week, Smith's lawyer said.
Reuters - "American Idol" champion Carrie Underwood Grammy victories on Sunday underscored the growing impact of the hit TV talent search on U.S. pop culture.
AP - The Dixie Chicks completed a defiant comeback on Sunday night, capturing five Grammy awards after being shunned by the country music establishment over the group's anti-Bush leading up to the Iraq invasion.
Kevin Federline has found love again after splitting from Britney Spears - with a stunning blonde called Angie.

The rapper arrived at a Maxim magazine party in Miami, Florida last week in his Rolls-Royce with his date and spent the night holding her hand and kissing her.

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Rapper Lil Jon has launched a campaign to get his $100,000 14-inch Crunk Ain't Dead necklace in the Guinness Book Of World Records as the world's biggest diamond pendant.

Woody Allen has a book due out this July. The collection of essays entitled Mere Anarchy comes 25 years after the moviemaker's last published release.

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Robert De NIRO wants his Cold War movie THE GOOD SHEPHERD to be the first of a trilogy of films about the conflict.The actor/director claims the movie has turned him into a Cold War fanatic, after first becoming interested in the rivalry between the US and Soviet Union as a child.De Niro says, "I’m fascinated
Jim Carrey is considering getting more tattoos - after discovering girlfriend JENNY McCARTHY has an extreme body art fetish.The role of FINGERLING, the actor’s alter-ego in new thriller NUMBER 23, called for Carrey to be heavily tattooed - with the star growing quite fond of his fake ink, especially when he realised his partner found
Actress THANDIE NEWTON offered up her filthy thoughts to one-time co-star Tupac Shakur when she asked about the penis tattooed on the rapper’s arm.The British star was working with Shakur on 1997 film GRIDLOCK’D when she asked him about his many tattoos.She recalls, "Because I’m not a typical homegirl, one of the first things I
Mark Wahlberg is taking his time when it comes to marrying his longtime on-off girlfriend - because he doesn’t want to follow his parents into the divorce courts.THE DEPARTED star and model RHEA DURHAM, the mother of Wahlberg’s two children, both come from broken homes and would prefer to steer clear of marriage until they’re
RESERVOIR DOGS tough guy Michael Madsen grew so tired of his cellphone he smashed it with a sledgehammer.The actor was inspired to get rid of his modern communication devices by pal QUENTIN TARANTINO, who can only be reached by making a personal call to his Hollywood home. And so one day he displayed his hatred
Oscar winner Charlize Theron loved shooting new hip hop documentary EAST OF HAVANA in Cuba - because no one knew who she was.The South African actress produced the new movie, about three wannabe Cuban rappers, and fell in love with Havana because no one knew she was a huge celebrity.Theron says, "In Cuba, they don’t
Viacom boss SUMNER REDSTONE has offered an olive branch to Tom Cruise - despite dumping the actor from his Paramount-branded studios six months ago (AUG06).Cruise was sacked from the company after concerns were raised about his outspoken beliefs and sofa-jumping antics on THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW last year (06), but Redstone admits he would be
Pop superstar Christina Aguilera has become the ideal housewife since marrying marketing whizz-kid JORDAN BRATMAN - she’s forever hosting parties.The GENIE IN A BOTTLE singer reveals she can organise and throw a party at a moment’s notice and always goes out of her way to be the perfect hostess.But with Valentine’s Day (14FEB07) just around
Brad Pitt and LEONARDO DiCAPRIO are among the Hollywood stars reminiscing about their first cinema experiences in a series of new film interviews shot by GWYNETH PALTROW’s moviemaker brother JAKE.In THE FIRST ONES, sponsored by the New York Times, Pitt recalls viewing BUTCH CASSIDY & THE SUNDANCE KID, while TITANIC star DiCaprio "cried for, like,
The Dixie Chicks stunned America at the Grammy Awards last night (11FEB07) by claiming five big prizes, including Album of The Year, Record of The Year and Song of The Year.Just four years after the trio was ostracised for making anti-President GEORGE W. BUSH onstage during a London concert, they were celebrated for hit
Justin Timberlake was forced to sit out of red carpet interviews at the Grammy Awards last night (11FEB07) - because he wanted to save his voice for a ceremony performance.The CRY ME A RIVER singer was scheduled to introduce the premiere of his new video, WHAT COMES AROUND, on the red carpet as part of
Stevie Wonder fought back tears as he accepted the Grammy Awards telecast’s first award at the Staples Center in Los Angeles yesterday (11FEB07) - as he remembered his late mother.The soul superstar claimed the night’s Best Pop Collaboration With Vocal for his revamped duet with TONY BENNETT on FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE and struggled
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS turned the air blue on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles last night when they forgot an interview was going live to US homes.The group was being interviewed by E! NEWS host Ryan Seacrest when frontman ANTHONY KIEDIS sprayed Silly String all over the broadcaster.In an attempt
Songwriter Burt Bacharach used the Grammy Awards last night (11FEB07) to tout for business - with singer SEAL.The two previous Best Song award winners handed the 2007 prize to DIXIE CHICKS, but not before the composer pitched his services to Seal.Bold Bacharach held up proceedings during the ceremony, asking Seal, "Maybe we can write a
Reuters - Rock 'n' roll pioneer Ike Turner, whose musical achievements were largely overshadowed by the notoriety he received after his former wife and recording partner Tina Turner said he had abused her, won his first Grammy Award since 1972 on Sunday.
Reuters - Royalty reigned at the British film awards on Sunday, with "The Queen" clinching best film and Helen Mirren best actress for her portrayal of the monarch, while "The Last King of Scotland" scooped three awards.
AP - Max Bialystock, the spark plug that drives "The Producers," is a New Yorker first — and then he's Jewish, according to Mel Brooks the man who created the rapscallion who uses money from little old ladies to finance what he thinks will be a flop Broadway musical.
AP - Anna Nicole Smith's 5-month-old daughter and the baby's purported father have reclaimed the Bahamas mansion where they lived before the former Playboy Playmate died last week, her lawyer said.
AP - The Grammys kicked off with a retro feel on Sunday as the recently reunited Police opened the show with their classic "Roxanne," Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder beat out huge new songs like "Promiscuous" and "Crazy" with a remake and the veteran Red Hot Chili Peppers nabbed three trophies to emerge the early leader.
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mary J. Blige may have set an awards-show record to go with the armful of Grammys she won Sunday: most people thanked in a single acceptance speech.
AP - In the Grammy Awards collaboration between Corinne Bailey Rae, John Legend and John Mayer you could almost see a struggling music industry beg: "please don't give up on us."
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — For John Mayer the language of love might be Japanese.
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lionel Richie summed up the appeal of the swag suite at the Grammy Awards pretty succinctly as he strode through: "Free! Free, free, free!"
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson was wearing his record producer hat at Sunday's Grammys, but he took a moment to defend the TV talent show, which has come under fire this season for seemingly amping up the personal level of criticism.
Reuters - Former "American Idol" champion Carrie Underwood was named best new artist at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, further enhancing the star-making power of the smash hit TV talent show.
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Lewis Black won the Grammy for best comedy album on Sunday, but he thought the musical winners were more deserving.
Photojournalist Larry Birkhead's attorney fears Anna Nicole Smith's partner Howard K. Stern will switch babies in a desperate attempt to win the paternity battle over the model/actress' daughter.

Lawyer Debra Opri lost her bid to obtain DNA from the corpse of Smith yesterday and was accused of being "disrespectful" by attorneys representing Stern and Smith.


The Grammy Awards got off to an early start last night when iconic rockers The Doors, folk singer Joan Baez and The Grateful Dead picked up prizes for lifetime achievement.

Opera singer Maria Callas saxophonist Ornette Coleman and soul band Booker T. And The MG's


John Legend and British pop sensation Corinne Bailey Rae will follow up their Grammy Awards collaboration on Sunday night by hitting the road together.

The pair have announced plans to tour North American this spring, beginning with a show in Irvine, California on April 3.


Valentine's Day is approaching and it's time to pucker up [for the camera]! The buzz is Gray Matters has the sexiest, steamiest screen kiss we've seen in years. Think you can beat it?

If you think you have the best kiss – better than the one between Gray (Heather Graham) and Charlie (Bridget Moynahan) in Gray Matters – then prove it and enter the Show Us Your Best Kiss


Hot Fuzz is the action-packed new comedy from the makers of the hit movie Shaun of the Dead. With the same razor-sharp combination of humor and attention to detail they used to breathe new life into the undead, Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright have set their sights on action movies for their next uniquely funny vision.


British actor Hugh Grant claims he had to send back his Bentley GT Continental sports car, because it gave him "bollock pain".


"She's in a really good space right now," Dina Lohan said of Lindsay at the Child magazine fall 2007 fashion show in New York City.
JAMES BOND movie CASINO ROYALE failed to live up to hype at the BAFTAs, winning just one of the nine awards it was nominated for.Despite nods in the Best British Film category and for star Daniel Craig in the Best Actor category, the latest installment in the superspy franchise had to settle for Best Sound.But
PAMELA ANDERSON has retracted a statement she recently made to US magazine Black Book which claimed she is "sleeping with" ex-husband Tommy Lee In the article, which appears in the March 2007 issue of the glossy publication, the busty blonde jokes about her intimate moments with her ex but wasn’t laughing when she saw a preview
Anna Nicole SMITH’s partner/attorney HOWARD K. STERN returned to the Bahamas in tears on Saturday (10FEB07) to hug the baby who will grow up without a mother.Stern was holidaying with Smith in Florida when she died in mysterious circumstances on Thursday (08FEB07).The grief-stricken lawyer flew back to the Bahamas, where he has been living with
The RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, Justin Timberlake and GNARLS BARKLEY were big winners at last night’s (11FEB07) Grammy Awards before the prizegiving ceremony started.The Red Hot Chili Peppers claimed three of the 95 awards announced before the show got underway at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.The rock veterans claimed Best Rock Performance By A
Beloved entertainer Paul Anka is bringing SAMMY DAVIS JR back from the dead for a duet on his new album.The DIANA singer wrote I AM NOT ANYONE for the crooner in 1973 and has now remastered the recording and added his voice to it.The duet will appear on Anka’s new album MY WAY - SWINGS
GWEN STEFANI’s baby son KINGSTON has landed his own tourbus, thanks to US TV chat show host Ellen DeGeneres Ellen presented the singer with a mini-tourbus, complete with a baby bed and playthings, when Stefani was a guest on her show last week (09FEB07) to promote her upcoming US tour.The HOLLABACK GIRL singer was thrilled with
Fun-loving TENACIOUS D stars Jack Black and KYLE GASS took part in a wacky contest to touch Los Angeles shoppers’ heads during an appearance on US chat show JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on Friday (09FEB07).The rockers were handcuffed to each other and hit Hollywood Boulevard attempting to beat the show record of 43 heads in one
Romantic singer/songwriter JOSH KELLEY had the perfect place in mind when it came to proposing marriage to GREY’S ANATOMY star Katherine Heigl - the video location where the two met.Kelley got down on bended knee in the Venice Beach, California bungalow used in the promo for ONLY YOU, which featured Heigl as his love interest.But
DAME Helen Mirren shocked viewers watching live TV coverage of stars arriving at the BAFTAs, by swearing on the red carpet.Mirren’s foul-mouthed tirade was captured during a broadcast for UK TV station Sky News before the ceremony began - despite a reporters’ pleas for her not to use foul language.The journalist warned Mirren Sky News
Clint Eastwood is tipping MARTIN SCORSESE to fulfil his Academy Award ambitions this year (07) and beat him to the Best Director prize.Eastwood is up against Scorsese for the award, two years after his MILLION DOLLAR BABY beat Scorsese’s THE AVIATOR.The movie hardman thinks Scorsese, nominated for THE DEPARTED, leads the race, ahead of Eastwood’s
LATEST: Penelope Cruz has slammed rumours she is dating French actor OLIVIER MARTINEZ.The pair were spotted last week (ends09FEB07) in an embrace at LA’s Chateau Marmont Hotel just 12 hours after his split from pop star KYLIE MINOGUE - but the VOLVER star insists she was only offering Martinez a shoulder to cry on, as
Oscar winner SIR Ben Kingsley poured praise on Nazi hunter SIMON WIESENTHAL at the Berlin Film Festival yesterday (11FEB07) at a premiere of a documentary about the Holocaust survivor.Kingsley, who appears in the film, I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU: THE LIFE & LEGACY OF SIMON WIESENTHAL, told reporters he has nothing but respect for the
PAN’S LABYRINTH director Guillermo del TORO is developing a new movie about fictional apeman TARZAN’s upbringing.The celebrated Mexican moviemaker says he has always felt cheated by Tarzan films because they never focus on the jungle hero’s childhood.He says, "The idea is to try to do a version unlike any other, in the sense that Tarzan’s
Cillian Murphy has triumphed at the Irish Film and Television Awards, winning the award for Best Actor.The star scooped the accolade for at the ceremony in Dublin, Ireland on Friday (09FEB07) for his role in BREAKFAST ON PLUTO, with director NEIL JORDAN named Best Director and awarded Best Script with co-writer PAT McCABE.KEN LOACH’s THE
Anna Nicole SMITH bought a yacht and christened it The Cracker in the weeks before her death.The actress/model’s last big purchase was a Carver sport yacht she fell in love with during a trip to Reel Deal Yachts in Miami Beach, Florida.NED BRUCK, the general manager of the boat firm, tells America’s People magazine, "She
Oscar nominee Forest Whitaker showed off his singing skills when he guest hosted US satirical show SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE at the weekend (10FEB07).THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND star performed ELTON JOHN’s DON’T LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME in a skit about an over-eager singing waiter and he opened his hosting stint with a
BRITNEY SPEARS’ ex-boyfriend ISAAC COHEN tried desperately to free the singer from her low self-esteem.Unhappy with her figure, Spears would spend hours worrying she was "too fat", ignoring Cohen’s reassurance she was "gorgeous". He tells British newspaper News Of The World, "Like any woman who has had two children she worried about her figure."As far
Reuters - Royalty reigned at the British film awards on Sunday, with "The Queen" clinching best film and Helen Mirren best actress for her portrayal of the monarch, while "The Last King of Scotland" scooped three awards.
AP - Movie fans couldn't pass up three Eddie Murphys for the price of one. Murphy's comedy "Norbit," in which he plays three wildly different roles, opened as the top weekend movie with $33.7 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Hollywood actor Billy Zane and his model fiancee Kelly Brook are facing a court battle over $48,750 worth of pot plants and garden ornaments.

Titanic star Zane and Brook bought their $1.8 million home from US author Rick McBride last year and moved into the Kent, England property in December.


Oscar nominee Dame Helen Mirren has been invited for tea at Buckingham Palace in London with Queen Elizabeth II.

Mirren has garnered several awards for her portrayal of the British monarch in The Queen, and is nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards later this month.


Music mogul and reality show judge Simon Cowell has been accused of planting a British pop star who was once signed to his record company in the second round of American Idol.

Former Take That backing singer Tom Lowe has made it through to the TV singing contest's Hollywood stage after wowing the judges in Seattle, but he stunned Cowell at the end of his audition by saying, "I was at BMG Records in London at the same time that you were there."


Photojournalist Larry Birkhead's attorney fears Anna Nicole Smith's partner Howard K. Stern will switch babies in a desperate attempt to win the paternity battle over the model/actress' daughter.

Lawyer Debra Opri lost her bid to obtain DNA from the corpse of Smith yesterday and was accused of being "disrespectful" by attorneys representing Stern and Smith.


Britney Spears has been spotted out and about with several men after her split from hubby Kevin Federline, but it seems that the gender she's really interested in on a physical level, is her own.Federline or K-Fed's rap music producer pal Omar 'iceman' Sharif, has opened up about Spears' wild...

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THE QUEEN and its star DAME Helen Mirren were the big winners at tonight’s (11FEB07) Orange British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), winning the Best Film and Best Actress awards.Elsewhere, FOREST WHITAKER won the Best Actor prize for LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE star ALAN ARKIN won Best Supporting Actor and JENNIFER HUDSON won