| You are here: Home Index » News » Sat, 13 Jan 2007 | Please log in or Register here |
Celebrity news
News for date on Sat, 13 Jan 2007
Dafoe And Bernal To Judge At Berlin Film Festival
Actors WILLEM DAFOE and Gael Garcia BERNAL will be part of the jury at this year’s (07) Berlin International Film Festival.The two film stars, along with jury president PAUL SCHRADER, German actor MARIO ADORF, Palestinian actress HIAM ABBASS, film producer NANSUN SHI from Hong Kong and Danish film editor MOLLY MALENE STENSGAARD, will decide who
Dempsey Strikes A Pose As A Proud Papa
Proud papa-to-be Patrick Dempsey has been dubbed ‘The Sexiest Dad Alive’ after posing for touching photographs with his pregnant wife.The GREY’S ANATOMY star and his wife JILLIAN, who is expecting twins this month (JAN07), struck a pose for America’s Life magazine.For the cover shot, taken by photographer MATT JONES in October (06), hunky Dempsey put
Depp To Play Poisoned Ex-spy?
Johnny Depp is rumoured to be starring in a new movie about poisoned ex-KGB spy ALEXANDER LITVINENKO, after Warner Bros bought the film rights to a book on his murder.Depp’s production company Infinitum Nihil is to make the movie for Warner Bros, sparking rumours Depp himself will take the lead role.British police are still investigating
Madonna In Car Chase Ordeal
Pop superstar MADONNA was forced to phone for police help after two cars allegedly tried to ram her off the road on New York City’s Fifth Avenue.Thursday’s (11JAN07) street scare saw the singer’s driver call cops over fears their pursuers had evil designs on the star.A source tells British newspaper the Daily Star, "Madonna’s driver
Breslin, Mirren Shine At Afi Awards (ap)
AP - Abigail Breslin and her stuffed Curious George doll had lunch with the likes of Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood and Spike Lee at the American Film Institute's annual awards ceremony.
Aguilera To Launch Own Perfume
Christina Aguilera is to follow in the footsteps of fellow pop princesses BRITNEY SPEARS and KYLIE MINOGUE by launching her own perfume.The DIRRTY singer is teaming up with Procter and Gamble Prestige Products to create her own signature scent, which is expected to hit stores later this year (07).She says, "I love trying new things
Independents Want Long Island Lohan To Consider Political Future
Politicians in upstate New York are trying to persuade Lindsay Lohan to run for public office in 2009.Officials at the New York State Independence Party have let it be known that they’d like Long Island Lohan to consider a future in politics.Party leader FRANK MORANO is deadly serious about his offer to the party girl
Madonna's Holiday Fears
Workaholic MATERIAL GIRL MADONNA once sang about a HOLIDAY, but she’s terrified to take one.The pop superstar admits she has a panic attack whenever husband GUY RITCHIE suggests they take a family vacation, which is why a New Year’s getaway in the Indian Ocean was a real landmark moment for her.She says, "We actually celebrated
Beckham Calls On Cruise For Hollywood Advice
Soccer superstar DAVID BECKHAM turned to pal Tom Cruise to make sure he’d made the right decision to sign up for life in Hollywood.The English sports hero stunned fans on Thursday (11JAN07) when he announced he’d signed a five-year $250 million (£128 million) contract to play for America’s Major League Soccer team the LA Galaxy.And
Spears Hands $300 To Homeless Man
Britney Spears made sure one homeless Los Angeles man had a happy New Year this week (10JAN07) - she handed him $300 (£154).The pop superstar made a special trip to her bank to get the cash for the beggar, who was stunned when she handed over the windfall as he approached her car.An eye witness
Affleck To Sell Lopez's Bentley Gift
BEN AFFLECK is selling the $300,000 (£154,000) Bentley his ex-fiancee Jennifer Lopez bought him as a gift.The movie star is shopping around the motor to private collectors to avoid the publicity of a big auction, according to America’s In Touch magazine.Sources say Affleck plans to donate the proceeds from the sale to a children’s hospital
Purefoy Insists Penis Wasn't Enhanced
British actor James Purefoy has laughed off reports his manhood was digitally enhanced for a full frontal nude scene in gritty TV series ROME.The VANITY FAIR star, who plays Roman leader MARK ANTONY in the epic drama, bared all for a bathing scene in the first series - where he was towelled down by a
Braxton Sues Former Personal Manager
Grammy Award winner Toni Braxton is taking her former personal manager to court, claiming he owes her at least $10 million (£5.2 million) for deceptively convincing her to switch record labels.Braxton filed suit in US District Court in Manhattan yesterday (12JAN07) accusing BARRY HANKERSON of profitting from her jump from Arista Records to his own
Slurring Abdul Cancels Interviews
Singer-turned-AMERICAN IDOL judge Paula Abdul called off all her interviews yesterday (12JAN07) after clips of an earlier TV appearance appeared to show her drunk.The video - in which Abdul slurs and bizarrely gesticulates - emerged on online file sharing site YouTube on Thursday (11JAN07), prompting speculation alcohol or medication were to blame.She subsequently abandoned media
Jackson Pharmacy Suit 'settled'
LATEST: Pop superstar Michael Jackson has amicably settled a dispute with the bosses of a Los Angeles drugstore who claimed the singer was behind on his pill bills.The owners of famous Beverly Hills outlet Mickey Fine Pharmacy sued Jackson on Wednesday (10JAN07) for reneging on an oral bill-paying agreement, insisting he owed over $100,000 (£51,300)
Weller Rejects Royal Honour
British rocker PAUL WELLER turned down the chance to be made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by QUEEN ELIZABETH II in her New Year Honours list.The 48-year-old received a letter offering him the prestigious accolade but rejected it, following the lead of veteran rocker David Bowie who also snubbed the honour in the
Spiteri Mourns Heart Condition Teenager
TEXAS singer Sharleen Spiteri has spoken of her grief at hearing a teenage friend with a rare heart problem has died of the condition.SARAH AMATO passed away yesterday (12JAN07) aged 19 after a 10-year battle with her illness.She was hailed an inspiration when Spiteri and actor EWAN McGREGOR met her while fundraising for a children’s
Tyson Indicted On Drug And Driving Charges
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been formally charged in Arizona with felony drug offences and driving under the influence.The 40-year-old has been indicted on felony possession of narcotics, felony possession of drug paraphernalia and two misdemeanour counts of driving under the influence of drugs after police found three bags of cocaine in his
Campbell Sacks Manager
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has reportedly ditched her manager of 15 years in a bid to distance herself from her troubled past.The 36-year-old has dispensed with the services of CAROLE WHITE and she’s plotting a spectacular comeback in 2007.Campbell’s last 12 months were marred by claims she beat and racially abused her former maid and threw
Benedict's Brother Maintains Silence On Patricide
The brother of former A-TEAM star Dirk Benedict is refusing to relive the moment he shot his father dead in the press.The family’s troubled past has been dredged up by British newspapers this weekend (13-14JAN07) after Dirk became a contestant on hit reality show CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER earlier this month (JAN07).But despite his smiling persona
Grisham Faces Court Appearance For Emotional Distress
Author John Grisham must appear in court to answer allegations he deliberately caused a woman emotional problems, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled yesterday (12JAN07).The court reinstated KATHARINE ALMY’s lawsuit against THE FIRM writer and a couple he knows, teacher ALAN SWANSON and his wife DONNA, after Almy alleged they caused her severe mental distress by
Jackson Sued By Drugstore To The Stars
Michael Jackson is being sued by the bosses of a Los Angeles pharmacy, who claim the pop superstar is behind on his pill bills.The owners of famous Beverly Hills drugstore Mickey Fine Pharmacy claim they had an oral bill-paying agreement with Jackson, but the King of Pop still owes them over $100,000 (£51,300).The pharmacists allege
Sammy Hagar Fears The Worst About Hall Of Fame Performance
Former Van Halen star Sammy Hagar fears the group's newly announced induction to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame could be a big problem if he and his warring bandmates can't decide what to perform. The singer replaced David Lee Roth in The Rock group, and insists both frontmen should get the chance to perform - even though they've both fallen out with band leader Eddie Van Halen.Hagar Fears The Worst About Van Halen's Hall Of Fame Honour
Former VAN HALEN star SAMMY HAGAR fears the group’s newly announced induction to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame could be a big problem if he and his warring bandmates can’t decide what to perform.The WHY CAN’T THIS BE LOVE singer replaced DAVID LEE ROTH in The Rock group, and insists both frontmen should
Macy Gray Upsets Barbados Police
R&B star Macy Gray found herself in trouble with the authorities in Barbados after swearing during a show there on Wednesday. The raspy-voiced singer was reportedly almost arrested for uttering "mother-" onstage at the Barbados Jazz Festival because public profanity is against the law there.Britney Spears Gives $300 To Homeless Man
Britney Spears made sure one homeless Los Angeles man had a happy New Year this week - she handed him $300. The pop superstar made a special trip to her bank to get the cash for the beggar, who was stunned when she handed over the windfall as he approached her car.Foul-mouthed Gray Upsets Police
R&B star Macy Gray found herself in trouble with the authorities in Barbados after swearing during a show there on Wednesday (10JAN07).The raspy-voiced I TRY singer was reportedly almost arrested for uttering "motherf**ker" onstage at the Barbados Jazz Festival, because public profanity is against the law there.After realising her mistake, the foul-mouthed singer apologised to
Jaclyn Smith To Host Bravo's 'shear Genius'
Award-winning actress, designer and entrepreneur Jaclyn Smith has been named host of Bravo's newest reality competition series "Shear Genius." Famed celebrity hairstylist Sally Hershberger will join the star as a lead judge on the series, which puts the spotlight on the client-driven, high-end competitive world of hairstyling.Timberlake & Diaz Kept Separate At Golden Globes
Organisers of Monday’s (15JAN07) Golden Globe Awards have readjusted the seating at the Beverly Hilton event - so former couple JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and Cameron Diaz won’t be sitting together.Globe bosses felt it would be prudent to change their seating plan so the split pair, who are both presenting at the glitzy ceremony, didn’t feel uncomfortable.PHILIP
Madonna Isn't Fond Of Taking Vacations
Workaholic Madonna once sang about a holiday, but she's terrified to take one. The pop superstar admits she has a panic attack whenever husband Guy Ritchie suggests they take a family vacation, which is why a New Year's getaway in the Indian Ocean was a real landmark moment for her.Lucy Lawless Sells Out Rock Show
Fans of Xena: Warrior Princess have given the beloved TV show's star Lucy Lawless rock career a surprise boost after selling out one of her first concerts.Alan Cumming Gets A 'glitch' & Winds Up In Sci Fi's Oz
SCI FI Channel has cast Tony winner Alan Cumming in its upcoming six-hour miniseries "Tin Man" (working title) from RHI Entertainment. The wildly re-imagined sci-fi fantasy take on Frank Baum's classic book, "The Wizard of Oz," is slated to begin production in Vancouver this spring for a December premiere.Danes Falls For Co-star Dancy?
Actress Claire Danes isn’t wasting time when it comes to her love life - a month after splitting from BILLY CRUDUP she’s found a new man in British hunk HUGH DANCY.Danes and ALMOST FAMOUS star Crudup split just before Christmas (06) after a three-year romance and now sources claim Danes has fallen for her EVENING
Farrow Plans Another Life-risking Darfur Trip
Movie star and humanitarian Mia Farrow is planning another trip to war-torn Sudan after risking her life there to take harrowing photographs of the victims of genocide last year (06).The actress has visited the area with aid workers, who have since lost their lives in the conflict, three times, but she insists she can’t just
Tara Reid Realises Dolphin Dream In Australia
Actress Tara Reid has realised one of her greatest dreams after swimming with dolphins Down Under.The AMERICAN PIE star got the chance to get up close and personal with porpoises GEMMA and NILA at Sydney, Australia’s Sea World earlier this week (ends12JAN07), and describes the experience as "one of the most magical moments of my
Sacked Beauty Queen Lands Las Vegas Madhouse Job
The disgraced beauty queen DONALD TRUMP sacked after saucy photos of her and pals appeared on the internet has landed a new job in Las Vegas Former Miss Nevada KATIE REES has been hired to host the opening night of outrageous showman JEFF BEACHER’s new MADHOUSE revue at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in March
This Week's Biggest Losers 1/13/07
Filed under: The Z List After a week during which both Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore saw their longstanding relationships officially come to an end, fellow angel Lucy Liu might not want to check her text messages for a while. And then there's the Zone, where we find that...
Love Hewitt's Pooch On Prozac
Jennifer Love HEWITT has put her King Charles spaniel on antidepressant Prozac after discovering she suffers from anxiety attacks.The dog-loving star started to worry about little CHARLI when she started behaving strangely, and took her to the vet.She says, "She started doing this weird, like, intense licking thing, where she would, like, lick the air…
Stone Beat Young Co-star For Real In Violent Film Scene
Sharon Stone was so committed to playing a real-life murder victim’s mother in new movie ALPHA DOG she beat her co-star until his nose bled.The actress plays a character based on the mother of murdered teen NICHOLAS MARKOWITZ, and felt she owed it to the woman and the memory of her tragic son to attack
O'toole Picks His Fights Carefully
Acting great PETER O’TOOLE has to pick his fights carefully these days, because the 74-year-old still thinks he’s a hellraising brawler.The Irish actor made a name for himself as a wildman in his youth when he used to party and fight alongside fellow rogues Richard Harris and RICHARD BURTON, and still gets the occasional urge
Depp To Make Film About Poisoned Ex-spy (ap)
AP - Johnny Depp is making a film about a former Russian spy whose poisoning death in London has touched off an international mystery, the trade magazine Variety reported.
Flab-ulous!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird Some might say Rosie O'Donnell is three times the woman Keira Knightley is. Literally. While most Hollywood stars are watching their waists, some aren't letting anything go to waste, and we're guessing they couldn't care less. Check out our gallery...
Jennifer Lopez's 'dancelife' Debuts Jan. 15 On Mtv
From sound stage to center stage, see what it takes to make it as a professional dancer when MTV premieres the new music reality series, "DanceLife" on Monday, Jan. 15, at 10:30 PM (ET/PT). The 8-episode series which featured and is executive produced by Jennifer Lopez follows the lives of six dancers trying to achieve their dreams and break into the grueling and unforgiving world of professional dance.Lifetime Orders 'state Of Mind,' Starring Lili Taylor
Lifetime Television has ordered production of "State of Mind," a quirky and comedic new drama series starring Lili Taylor as a brilliant, take-charge therapist whose personal problems rival those of her eclectic and offbeat patients. "State of Mind" joins the previously announced "Army Wives" as the second new drama to be ordered for 2007.Memorable Celebrity Quotes
"At first he kissed like a camel - like camel tongue! Oh, it was terrible! Then Demi Moore got ahold of him and must have taught him something." Cybill Shepherd on her former Moonlighting co-star Bruce Willis' improved kissing skills.Mary Mccormack To Star In Usa Drama 'in Plain Sight'
USA Network has announced its first new original series for 2007, "In Plain Sight," starring Mary McCormack A weekly one-hour light drama, "In Plain Sight" was picked up as a pilot with 11 additional episodes ordered. Production on the series is slated to begin in the summer for a launch in the fourth quarter this year or first-quarter 2008.Kirstie Alley To Star In, Produce Lifetime Movie "and She Was"
Kirstie Alley will star in and executive produce the upcoming Lifetime Original Movie "And She Was," a satiric comedy about a middle-aged screenwriter who learns she is all washed up in Hollywood because she is considered too old. She enlists the help of her 20-something nephew who passes himself off as the writer of her scripts. But when he falls in love with a studio executive, her plan to reveal that she is, in fact, the talented wordsmith, is jeopardized.Drugstore Owner Sues Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is being sued by the bosses of a Los Angeles pharmacy, who claim the pop superstar is behind on his pill bills. The owners of famous Beverly Hills drugstore Mickey Fine Pharmacy claim they had an oral bill-paying agreement with Jackson, but the King of Pop still owes them over $100,000.Penelope Cruz And Salma Hayek Are Sisters, Not Lovers!
Vanilla Sky star Penelope Cruz has quashed rumours of her being in a gay relationship with best pal Salma Hayek insisting they bond as sisters, and not lesbian lovers.The two have been close friends for 6 years and photos had surfaced recently that suggested that they were perhaps more than just...This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
Flabulous!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird Some might say Rosie O'Donnell is three times the woman Keira Knightley is. Literally. While most Hollywood stars are watching their waists, some aren't letting anything go to waste, and we're guessing they couldn't care less. Check out our gallery...
Cameron's Butt Is So Cute, I Can't Take: Eva Mendes
Eva Mendes has revealed that is she was a guy, she would have asked her friend Cameron Diaz to marry her. The 32 year old, sexy actress has said that the Charlie's Angels star has got the cutest, tightest butt."If I were a guy I'd ask Cameron to marry me. Her butt is so cute I can't take it," TMZ...This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
One And Done?
Filed under: TV, I Just Gotta Know! What happened to that innocent, quiet girl from MTV's "8th & Ocean?" --EvelynEvelyn, people might not remember her name, but they'll sure remember her face. Britt, the innocent, naive model on the show, has continued with modeling and actually...
Miss Nevada To Be Queen
Filed under: Hot Vegas Katie Rees, stripped of her Miss Nevada USA title by the Miss Universe organization after racy photos surfaced on the web, will soon have a new title: Miss JET Las Vegas The dethroned Miss Rees is being given a hero's welcome in Las Vegas Says Rees,...
James Brown's Family Plans Museum In Sc (ap)
AP - The children of late soul singer James Brown are planning to turn his home into a Graceland-like museum and build a mausoleum on the site for his body, an attorney for Brown said Friday.
Jackson Resolves Lawsuit With Pharmacy Over $101,900 Bill
Michael Jackson has amicably resolved a lawsuit filed by a Beverly Hills pharmacy that claimed the singer owed more than $100,000 for prescription drugs during the past two years, his spokeswoman said Friday.
Spokeswoman: Jackson Resolved Bill Suit (ap)
AP - Michael Jackson has amicably resolved a lawsuit filed by a Beverly Hills pharmacy that claimed the singer owed more than $100,000 for prescription drugs during the past two years, his spokeswoman said Friday.
Pharmacy Sues Michael Jackson Over Bill (ap)
AP - A Beverly Hills pharmacy has sued Michael Jackson claiming the singer owes more than $100,000 for prescription drugs during the past two years.
Toni Braxton Sues Her Former Manager (ap)
AP - Toni Braxton sued her former personal manager Friday, saying he owes her at least $10 million for maneuvering to have her abandon a long, lucrative relationship with her record company and jump to his own record label.
Jacko Sued For Not Paying For His Meds
Filed under: Celebrity Justice TMZ has learned that a Beverly Hills pharmacy claims Michael Jackson ran up a $100,000 tab for prescription meds, but never paid. TMZ has obtained the lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, by drugstore to the stars Mickey...
Courtney Love Plans Kurt Cobain Biopic
Courtney Love has acquired the rights to Charles Cross' celebrated biography on her late husband Kurt Cobain, "Heavier Than Heaven," and plans to turn it into a movie. Love is now reportedly in talks with a number of top Hollywood studios with a view to immortalizing the Nirvana frontman's life on the big screen.Justin Timberlake: 'sometimes Love Isn't So Easy'
Justin Timberlake has started speaking out about the break-up of his romance with Cameron Diaz - but he isn't saying very much. During the first concert of his 36-date FutureSex/LoveShow tour on Monday, the singer revealed, "Sometimes love isn't so easy," and now he reveals his hectic work schedule is helping him nurse the pain.Beckham Agreed Los Angeles Move After Advice From Cruise (reuters)
Reuters - Former England captain David Beckham sought the advice of his actor friend Tom Cruise before agreeing his big-money move from Real Madrid to Los Angeles Galaxy worth $1 million a week over five years.
Britney Spears Buys Chihuahua For Sons
Britney Spears has added to her family after buying a $3,200 puppy gift for baby sons Sean Preston and Jayden James. The pop superstar, who is in the middle of divorce proceedings with estranged husband Kevin Federline, picked up a pup at pet store Pets of Bel Air during a shopping trip in Los Angeles on Wednesday.Mr. Spock Surprises College President (ap)
AP - Wright State University President Kim Goldenberg received a surprise at his retirement bash, a visit from Mr. Spock of "Star Trek," aka actor Leonard Nimoy
Steve Martin To Write Autobiography
Comedian/novelist Steve Martin is telling the story of his life in a new autobiography. The funnyman, who got serious to star in the acclaimed movie adaptation of his novel "Shopgirl," has been commissioned to pen "Born Standing Up" for publishing house Simon & Schuster.Love Plans Cobain Biopic
Courtney Love has acquired the rights to CHARLES CROSS’ celebrated biography on her late husband KURT COBAIN, HEAVIER THAN HEAVEN, and plans to turn it into a movie.Love is now reportedly in talks with a number of top Hollywood studios with a view to immortalising the NIRVANA frontman’s life on the big screen.In a posting
Cybill Shepherd Explores Lesbianism On 'l Word'
Cybill Shepherd jumped at the chance to play a lesbian on TV drama The L Word because it allowed her to live out her secret yearning to bed a woman. The star is receiving rave reviews for portraying lesbian Phyllis Kroll on the show and admits the role was a bit of a dream come true.Two Preteens Perform With Tenacious D (ap)
AP - Jack Black turned his "The School of Rock" role into reality when he plucked two preteen musicians from obscurity and asked them to perform with his rock band. Black played a teacher who turns his class into a rock band in the 2003 comedy, directed by Richard Linklater.
George Clooney Premieres Personal Darfur Film
George Clooney premiered his hard-hitting documentary about life in war-torn Sudan in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday and shared with political guests his fears that the genocide there would get worse before it gets better.Timberlake Opens Up A Little About Diaz Split
LATEST: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE has started speaking out about the break-up of his romance with Cameron Diaz - but he isn’t saying very much.During the first concert of his 36-date FutureSex/LoveShow tour on Monday (08JAN07), the singer revealed, "Sometimes love isn’t so easy," and now he reveals his hectic work schedule is helping him nurse the
Sayer Quits Big Brother Over Underpants
Veteran pop star LEO SAYER has sensationally walked out of UK reality show CELEBRITY Big Brother because producers would not give him clean underpants.The singer announced to housemates he was quitting the programme’s London compound earlier today (12JAN07), before forcing his way through one of the walls with a broom.He told his new showbiz friends
Bravo Will Make Paula Abdul Docu-series (ap)
AP - Straight up, Bravo says it's making a TV series about the life of Paula Abdul "Hey Paula," set to debut sometime later this year, will follow Abdul, 44, as she films a new season of Fox's "American Idol," works on "Bratz: The Movie" and develops her own perfume and cosmetics line.
Casey Kasem's "long Distance Dedications" Are Spotlight Feature On New Cd
Legendary DJ and radio personality Casey Kasem will release a new CD featuring 20 of the most popular songs from his signature radio feature The Long Distance Dedications on January 23. The disc, Casey Kasem Presents: The Long Distance Dedications spans multiple genres and includes some of the biggest names in music:Carrie Scores Country Music Record With 5 Million Sales
AMERICAN IDOL winner Carrie Underwood has scored yet another music record by landing the fastest quintuple-platinum certification ever for a debut album by a female country artist.The JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL singer’s hit album SOME HEARTS raced past the five million mark in America earlier this month (JAN07).The album spent a total of 20 weeks
John O'hurley Stars In 'spamalot'
1969 is remembered as the year that man walked on the moon; Elvis Presley took up residency in Las Vegas; and Monty Python's Flying Circus first aired on BBC television. 2007 will go down in the history books as the year that the inspired lunacy of Monty Python came to The Grail Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with the smash hit show Monty Python's "Spamalot."Farrow Pulls Pension Fund After Learning Of Links To Darfur Genocide
Mia Farrow has pulled her retirement fund from investment firm Fidelity after discovering the company has ties with Chinese oil giants which are allegedly funding the genocide in Darfur.The movie star spent last summer (06) in war-torn Sudan and Chad, photographing refugees and victims of the civil strife for a new book she hopes will
Fergie Pokes Fun At Duchess Of Pork Tag In New Tv Ad
Sarah Ferguson the DUCHESS OF YORK, is poking fun at her portly past in a new US WeightWatchers TV campaign.The slimmed down socialite, who lost 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms), on the diet programme 10 years ago has since become a spokeswoman for WeightWatchers.And now she’s appearing in a new TV ad, joking about her hefty
Bravo To Make A Reality Series About Paula Abdul's Life
Besides showing the frenzy of life in Hollywood, Hey Paula will offer "an intimate glimpse at the real woman behind the headlines."
Martin Pens Autobiography
Comedian/novelist Steve Martin is telling the story of his life in a new autobiography.The funnyman, who got serious to star in the acclaimed movie adaptation of his novel SHOPGIRL, has been commissioned to pen BORN STANDING UP for publishing house Simon & Schuster.Martin insists he won’t be dishing the dirt on past romances and personal
Jack Black Asks 2 Kids On Street To Open For Tenacious D
The 37-year-old actor-musician was touring New Zealand's South Island with his two-man band, Tenacious D, when he spotted the boys performing for money in central Christchurch on Monday.
Frears To Reign At Cannes
THE QUEEN director Stephen Frears will reign over the 60th annual Cannes Film Festival in France in May (07) after being named this year’s Jury President.Last year’s (06) president, director WONG KAR WAI, will return to the event for competition - his new movie, MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS, which stars singer NORAH JONES, will premiere at
Ohio Names Children Of Men & The Departed Top Films
CLIVE OWEN’s new drama CHILDREN OF MEN and THE DEPARTED were the big winners at the fifth annual Central Ohio Film Critics Association awards, announced last night (11JAN07).Children of Men beat The Departed to this year’s big Best Film prize, but MARTIN SCORSESE’s gritty drama picked up the most honours.The Leonardo DiCaprio and JACK NICHOLSON
Start Spreading The News -- Ronaldo To Ny?
Filed under: Becks and Posh In the wake of Beckham joining the Los Angeles Galaxy, sources inside Major League Soccer tell TMZ that, among other players, Brazilian soccer superstar Ronaldo could be the next player joining Becks in America.As TMZ reported yesterday, Beckham is...
Cybill Plays Out Lesbian Dreams On Tv Show
Actress Cybill Shepherd jumped at the chance to play a lesbian on TV drama THE L WORD because it allowed her to live out her secret yearning to bed a woman.The former MOONLIGHTING star is receiving rave reviews for portraying lesbian PHYLLIS KROLL on the show and admits the role was a bit of a
Becks Reaches Out And Touches Tom
Filed under: Tom and Katie, Becks and Posh David Beckham got a little support from pocket pal Tom Cruise. At a presser today, the soccer stud said he phoned his wee BFF the other night to ask for advice about the paparazzi. "He's a very wise man and a very good friend of mine," said Beckham...
Clooney Premieres Personal Darfur Film
George Clooney premiered his hard-hitting documentary about life in war-torn Sudan in Washington, DC on Wednesday (10JAN07) and shared with political guests his fears that the genocide there would get worse before it gets better.The film star and his politician father NICK visited Darfur and Chad last summer (06) to capture video footage of the
Hollywood: Curse Of The Best Friend
Filed under: Break-Ups Friendship in Hollywood is quite extreme. People like Paris Hilton change BFFs more often then most people change underwear... then again, some of her friends don't wear it.Our friends at InTouch Weekly put together a list of Tinseltown pals whose...
Madonna Joins Beyonce On Oscars' Chopping Block
MADONNA’s new 3D movie ARTHUR & THE INVISIBLES has been disqualified from competing for an Oscar - because it isn’t animated enough.Oscars officials claim the film, which also features the voices of FREDDIE HIGHMORE, MIA FARROW and JIMMY FALLON, includes a disproportionate percentage of live action, and have ruled it ineligible for a Best Animated
Leo Likes Free Stuff, In A Big Way
Leonardo DiCaprio will take your free stuff, but don't you dare ask for a photo in return!The incident went down at a Golden Globes gift suite on Thursday. At 5:15 PM, Leo entered the suite at the Friars Club in Beverly Hills, which was packed with...
It's Puppy Love All Over Again For Britney
Britney Spears has added to her family after buying a $3,200 (£1,640) puppy gift for baby sons SEAN PRESTON and JAYDEN JAMES.The pop superstar, who is in the middle of divorce proceedings with estranged husband KEVIN FEDERLINE, picked up a pup at pet store Pets of Bel Air during a shopping trip in Los Angeles
Hey Steven, Put That Away!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird How does one politely describe rocker Steven Tyler checking in on Lil' Stevie while on a beach in Maui? Perhaps one makes use of the Aerosmith album title "Honkin' on Bobo"? Yeah, you get the idea.Or, should we make a pun out one of their hit songs,...
Stallone: 'fame Is Like A Drug'
Sylvester Stallone has warned young actors not to get too caught up with the idea of fame, warning celebrity can as addictive as it is destructive.The ROCKY star, 60 - who has been married three times and has five children blames his turbulent personal life on his rapid rise through Hollywood.He says, "Success and fame
Hefner Invites Beckhams To Mansion
Playboy boss HUGH HEFNER has invited British soccer star David Beckham to join him and his bunnies at the infamous Playboy mansion in a bid to welcome him to Hollywood.Beckham announced yesterday (11JAN07) he is leaving Spanish club Read Madrid at the end of the current season for a five year contract with California side
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||


