Jarvis Cocker has volunteered to write a future UK entry for the Eurovision Song Contest - but refuses to go up against MORRISSEY, who is in talks to pen his own song for the competition.Former PULP frontman Cocker, who recently released his debut solo album, is interested in helping his home country win the critically-panned
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE rocker GERARD WAY grew up close to actress Christina Ricci and confesses he used to stalk her when he was a teenager.Way - who has been described as a lookalike of the Hollywood star frequently crossed paths with Ricci. And the 29-year-old still has a crush on the her. He says, "She
AP - Each year, wealthy Austrian businessman Richard Lugner invites a celebrity to be his guest at Vienna's exclusive Opera Ball.
Troubled country star Keith Urban is planning to make his first public appearance next month, after battling his alcohol problems in rehab in Chicago, Illinois. The singer, who has spent the past two months in rehab facilities after confessing he'd relapsed as an alcoholic, has decided his life as a recluse is nearing an end and he's planning to face his fans again.


Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have moved their family to New Orleans, Louisiana, to escape the constant media attention they are subjected to in Hollywood. Pitt is currently filming "The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button" in Louisiana and the celebrity couple have recently purchased a home in the city's historic French Quarter.


Salma Hayek has persuaded best pal Penelope Cruz to guest on an upcoming episode of her Golden Globe-winning TV comedy Ugly Betty. Hayek, who appears on the show as a vampish magazine writer, has been trying to find Cruz the right role since the show started last year.


Jim Caviezel, who starred in Mel Gibson Passion Of The Christ, will reprise the role of Jesus in a star-studded audio edition of The Bible. The 25-hour edition of "The World Of Promise: New Testament Audio Bible" will be released in October on 20 CDs.


Country star Keith Urban has been officially released from the rehabilitation facility in California, where he was being treated for alcohol addiction. The singer and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, were spotted out on Monday night at a private Golden Globes after-party in Los Angeles, hosted by members of talent agency CAA.


Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl has slammed co-star Isaiah Washington for using a homophobic slur at the Golden Globes on Monday night. The actor tried to set the record straight regarding reports in October he got into a scuffle with Patrick Dempsey after Washington allegedly used a homophobic slur toward their co-star T.R. Knight.


Hollywood heartthrob Antonio Banderas insists there is such a thing as love at first sight - and points to his marriage with Melanie Griffith as proof. The Spanish hunk first spied the American actress at the 1988 Oscar ceremony - and the star knew even then that they would eventually wed.


Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal slaughtered seven chickens while shooting new movie Babel. Director Alejandro Gonzalez says his countryman Bernal has the Mexican talent for slaying chickens swiftly and painlessly, likening the star's killing technique to that of restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken.


Rapper Jay-Z is the latest celebrity designer to be accused of using dog fur in their clothing lines, even though his product is advertised as fake fur. The Humane Society of the United States launched an investigation into one of the jackets manufactured for the rapper's Rocawear clothing line, and discovered it contains real fur from a raccoon dog.


Shanna Moakler has slammed reports she is reconciling with estranged husband, former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, and insists the pair are only spending time together to benefit their children. The former couple were spotted at Disneyland in Anaheim, California holding hands on Saturday and were seen again the next day cuddling at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.


A Bahamas Coroner will conduct a formal inquest into the death of reality star Anna Nicole Smith's son who died under mysterious circumstances in Nassau last year. Daniel Smith, 20, died last September from a lethal combination of methadone and multiple antidepressants.


Celebrity couples Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony and Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher joined Posh Spice Victoria Beckham at the glitzy party Prince threw after the Golden Globe Awards on Monday night.


Maggie Gyllenhaal insists her life has changed dramatically since the paparazzi became obsessed with her when she was pregnant last year. The star says the intense media attention has forced her and fiancé Peter Saarsgard to alter their low-key lifestyle.


Spanish-language movie hits Pan's Labyrinth and Volver will compete for Oscar gold at the Academy Awards next month, but Clint Eastwood Golden Globe winner Letters From Iwo Jima will miss out. Nine films from 61 hopefuls were selected as nominees for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 79th Oscars.


24 star Regina King and her husband Ian Alexander are divorcing after splitting up last year. The actress filed for divorce in November, citing "irreconcilable differences," and tells the new issue of urban magazine Sister 2 Sister that she isn't ruling out a future marriage, but accepts "it's not an easy thing."


Victoria Beckham has reportedly told Michael Jackson to beat it - after the pop legend wanted the former Spice Girl to buy his Neverland ranch as part of her high profile move to America. But the star's lavish home is at least three hours drive from Beckham's husband David's new soccer club LA Galaxy - so they decided to look elsewhere - reports The Sun.


Scottish actor Ewan McGregor is reportedly being lined up to play late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. Cobain's widow Courtney Love has acquired the rights to Charles Cross' celebrated biography on her late husband and McGregor - who has already played a punk star in glam rock movie Velvet Goldmine - is believed to be Love's number-one choice to play the troubled singer.


Goodfellas star Paul Sorvino pulled a gun on his daughter's ex-boyfriend after he made threats on her life. The heavyweight actor's daughter Amanda - sister of actress Mira - was granted a protection-from-abuse order against Daniel Snee, 21 after he allegedly threatened to kill her.


Cameron Diaz will move back in with her parents as she gets over her split with Justin Timberlake - according to British newspaper reports. The couple split at the start of the year, and actress has decided she needs some home comforts while she gets over the break up.


Rock legend Elton John will celebrate his 60th birthday on March 25 with a spectacular concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden. The two-hour show will be filmed for a TV special, which will also include behind-the-scenes footage of the star's private birthday party the night before.


A lonely stretch of highway leads to a date with terror in this thriller. Jim Halsey (Zachary Knighton) and Grace Andrews (Sophia Bush) are a young couple in the midst of a long-distance road trip when, during a rainstorm, they take pity on a hitchhiker, John Ryder) (Sean Bean), and give him a lift. Jim and Grace soon come to regret their benevolence when Ryder reveals himself as a violent madman determined to see them dead. Continue Summary

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Michael J. Fox is taking his embryonic stem-cell research campaign straight to the top - he'll be attending President George W. Bush's State of the Union address next week. The actor, a staunch supporter of the controversial research since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 15 years ago, will be a guest of Rhode Island Republican Jim Langevin, who shares his views.


Martin Scorsese latest movie The Departed has reportedly been rejected by censors in China because one scene references a Chinese plot to purchase military equipment. Scorsese won the Best Director Golden Globe for the crime film on Monday, but it now looks unlikely the movie will secure a release in China.


Golden Globe winner Helen Mirren finds Madonna's controversial 1992 "Sex" book inspirational - and admits she holds the star's outspoken sexual views in high regard. Sixty-one-year-old Mirren, whose reputation for stripping off in films often obscured her acting ability, insists she hated having to play a certain type of "sexy female" in the past - but admires Madonna's "fantastic" and unique grasp of her sexual self.


Victoria Beckham aka Posh Spice, may injure herself lifting a credit card constantly with those boney little birdlike arms. She's just dropped a cool $100,000 Becks while shopping for home furnishings.

So while footballer hubby David Beckham is chillin in Spain - sitting on the bench watching his team Real Madrid play - Spendy Spice is already in LA checking out schools, homes and shopping for bean bag chairs for when the family moves to California this summer.
A mother's love always helps heal a broken heart. Cameron Diaz is moving back in with her mother, to get over her break-up from Justin Timberlake.
When going through a time of despair, it's probably best to let it all out - and that's precisely what Paul McCartney intends to do.

Paul's new album will reportedly focus on his split from Heather Mills.
Being the tight-knit brothers that they are, it would only make sense that the Zimmermans move in together.

It has been announced that Bob Dylan has bought a $2.8 million Scottish mansion with his partner in crime. The music legend and his brother, David Zimmerman, have purchased Aultmore House, an Edwardian highland hideaway, together.
Michael Jackson wants his Neverland ranch to become the Beckham place to be.

Michael is reportedly desperate for Victoria and David Beckham to buy his Neverland ranch.
This Scottish actor has starred in movie musicals and animated films, but can he play an iconic rocker?

Sources say Ewan McGregor is being lined up to play Kurt Cobain in a movie about the late rock legend's life.
Apparently, Jamie Foxx thinks he's the man and has the authority to tell you what you can and cannot do.

Jamie recently said only black people can use the word n****r.
Hilary Swank may have been a huge hit at the Oscars, but it seems like the Golden Globes just aren't that interested in her.

Hilary was turned away from the Golden Globe Awards ceremony on Monday night because security guards failed to recognize her.
They may no longer be lovers, but that doesn't mean they can't be civil with each other.

Britain's Prince Andrew enjoyed an intimate dinner with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson on Monday night.
Who knew Queen Elizabeth would ever have any kind of interaction with a sex shop owner? Queen Elizabeth has ended her feud with the boss of highstreet sex shop by inviting her to an official dinner.
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started The fat guy who played Borat's naked wrestling partner wasn't even invited to the Golden Globes, but ended up being the butt of the best joke of the night - literally.Actor Ken Davitian, as FOX News reports, wasn't invited to Monday night's...
‘The Holiday’ actress has moved out of the Los Angeles home she shared with the ‘SexyBack’ singer and is staying with her parents Billie and Emilio just a short drive away in Long Beach.A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: "The split with Justin is totally amicable so there’s no rush "But they don’t want
The former ‘Friends’ star has reportedly been considering adoption for some time and has instructed her lawyers to approach several different adoption agencies in Los Angeles on her behalf after splitting from boyfriend Vince Vaughn late last year.A source told Britain’s Grazia magazine: "Jen has thrown herself into adopting and wants it to happen straight
The ‘Déjà Vu’ star did not even make the top ten of the last annual Harris Poll, but this week he beat old favourite Hanks to become number one for 2006.However, ‘The Da Vinci Code’ actor only fell to second place.Despite not appearing in a live action film since 2004, Julia Roberts - who voiced
The former England captain agreed a staggering £128 million deal to join the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer club last week and the revered designer is convinced it is because the sports star wants to make it big in Hollywood.Armani said: ""If the reports are true, then he has done the right thing.And I think he
A string of high-profile music stars including SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS, Mariah Carey and SHAWN ‘JAY-Z’ CARTER could be hauled before a US court to testify on behalf of their jeweller.Jeweller to the stars JACOB ARABOV is accused of accepting cash for jewellery from the members of the Black Mafia Family (BMF) - a Detroit-based drug
Canadian musician Jeff Healey has assured fans he is still "indestructible" after surviving major surgery last week (ends12JAN07) to remove tumours from both of his lungs.The HIDEAWAY star has already undergone three cancer-related operations in his lifetime - one on his eyes during childhood, and two on his left leg in the last 18 months
MARTIN SCORSESE’s latest movie THE DEPARTED has reportedly been rejected by censors in China because one scene references a Chinese plot to purchase military equipment.Scorsese won the Best Director Golden Globe for the crime film on Monday (15JAN07), but it now looks unlikely the movie, which has an all-star cast including JACK NICHOLSON, Leonardo DiCaprio
Celebrity couple DAVID and Victoria Beckham have reportedly splashed out a staggering $97,500 (£50,000) in a Los Angeles boutique on soccer-themed decor for their three sons.The couple and their young children - BROOKLYN, ROMEO and CRUZ - are moving to the US city later this year (07) when sports star David transfers his soccer skills
British actor Rik Mayall has apologised to theatre-goers after he forgot his lines during a performance of THE NEW STATESMAN, forcing the show to be abandoned.The DROP DEAD FRED star, who plays ALAN B’STARD in the stage adaptation of the 1980s television series, repeatedly stumbled over his lines at last night’s (16JAN07) production, and even
SIR Paul McCartney is planning to lay bare his feelings about his bitter divorce battle with HEATHER MILLS on his next studio album.The former BEATLE split from his second wife Mills in May last year (06) after four years of marriage, and began divorce proceedings in July (06).Now the 64-year-old is set to reveal all
Golden Globe winner DAME HELEN MIRREN finds MADONNA’s controversial 1992 SEX book inspirational - and admits she holds the star’s outspoken sexual views in high regard.Sixty-one-year-old Mirren, whose reputation for stripping off in films often obscured her acting ability, insists she hated having to play a certain type of "sexy female" in the past -
Rock legend SIR Elton John will celebrate his 60th birthday on 25 March (07) with a spectacular concert at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.The two-hour show will be filmed for a TV special, which will also include behind the scenes footage of the star’s private birthday party the night before.It will also mark the
Academy Award winner CATE BLANCHETT’s credibility as a style icon has been questioned by her own husband, who has likened the BABEL star to Hollywood veteran Burt Reynolds Dressed in grey, checked trousers by designer ALEXANDER McQUEEN and a matching waistcoat over a light blue shirt, her writer partner ANDREW UPTON compared Blanchett’s look to that
Victoria Beckham has reportedly told MICHAEL JACKSON to beat it - after the pop legend wanted the former SPICE GIRL to buy his Neverland ranch as part of her high profile move to America.But the THRILLER star’s lavish home is at least three hours drive from Beckham’s husband DAVID’s new soccer club LA Galaxy -
"Fun" must have a different meaning in Paula Abdul world because a more fitting word for the stars recent behavior would be "bizarre."

The "American Idol" host has spent a week long press tour for the reality show appearing on television as a giggling, spaced out and incoherent representative for a show that prides itself on finding "talent."
QUEEN guitarist BRIAN MAY can’t wait to showcase the band’s new tunes from the forthcoming album - because he’s tired of playing the same songs over and over again.The new-look QUEEN are in the studio recording the band’s first album since late frontman Freddie Mercury died in 1991. Former FREE singer PAUL RODGERS has had
When her modeling career ends, Naomi Campbell may have a chance at becoming a successful shot-putter after she finally admitted that she has good aim when it comes to throwing objects.

The supermodel pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge that came from throwing a mobile phone at her then-assistant over a pair of missing jeans.
Few could accuse Sienna Miller of having bad taste in men when it comes to the looks department.

After a seemingly endless on/off relationship with former fiancé Jude Law, Sienna Miller is now being linked to Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio
LATEST: Scottish actor EWAN McGREGOR is reportedly being lined up to play late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain Cobain’s widow COURTNEY LOVE has acquired the rights to CHARLES CROSS’ celebrated biography on her late husband and McGregor - who has already played a punk star in glam rock movie VELVET GOLDMINE - is believed to be Love’s
Michael Jackson has settled another lawsuit, this time one with a pharmacy.

A court case was filed against the former "King Of Pop" on January 10 after the company was owed money.
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Keith Urban has been released from rehab and is planning to get straight back to work.

The Australian country music star entered a Nashville rehabilitation center in October to be treated for alcoholism.
TV presenter DAVE BERRY’s new role of persuading viewers to send clips of themselves playing their idols hasn’t found favour with her popstar girlfriend Heidi Range - she thinks he is putting her out of a job.However, Berry reckons the SUGABABES beauty has nothing to worry about - as the contestants on the show HOMEMADE
It seems that football fans will not be enticed by the "train wreck" that is Britney Spears

The pop star, who has endorsed products such as Pepsi and Sketchers back when she was famous for singing and not for her exposed crotch, has been turned down by the NFL to appear in promotional commercials.
French actor OLIVIER MARTINEZ’s brush with death 10 years ago helped him support his pop star girlfriend Kylie Minogue through her cancer ordeal.The SWAT star had a terrifying motorcycle accident - and there were fears the hunky French actor would never walk again. However, the 41-year-old proved doctors wrong, and it gave him a new
Eva Mendes wants to make sure she pleases movie fans - even if that means enhancing her chest size.

Eva made her breasts bigger for her role in the new comic book movie "Ghost Rider."
Their relationship may not have lasted that long, but Brittany Murphy still thinks the world of him.

Brittany recently said her ex-lover Eminem is a "wonderful human being."
GOODFELLAS star Paul Sorvino pulled a gun on his daughter’s ex-boyfriend after he made threats on her life.The heavyweight actor’s daughter AMANDA - sister of actress MIRA - was granted a protection-from-abuse order against DANIEL SNEE, 21 after he allegedly threatened to kill her.Amanda, 36, told a Monroe County judge: "He got in my father’s
According to one fashion extraordinaire, David Beckham may have different aspirations other than soccer as he makes his way to Hollywood.

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has claimed David is moving to the U.S. so he can become an actor.
It seems like Jennifer Aniston is hoping to become a new mommy to a child right here in her native land.

It has been claimed that Jennifer Aniston is set to adopt a baby.
British pin-up Keeley Hazell is set to don the famous red swimsuit in the forthcoming BAYWATCH movie after wowing film producers.The 20 year old model was scouted by film producers after she appeared in the latest US edition of Playboy as Babe Of The Month.She says, "They said some really flattering things, which was nice,
British star Sean Bean is shunning Hollywood glamour for his next acting project - narrating a medical training video for a British hospital.The LORD OF THE RINGS actor will provide voice over duties on a new medical DVD for patients who are preparing for hip and knee replacement surgery at Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital.The Sheffield-born
British comedy creator Ricky Gervais wants to produce a US version of his TV show EXTRAS, and emulate the success of the trans-Atlantic incarnation of THE OFFICE.And multi-award winning Gervais has already decided who he’d like to play the lead if Extras was made stateside.He says, "I want STEVE CARELL to star in that one
Cameron Diaz will move back in with her parents as she gets over her split with JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - according to British newspaper reports.The couple split at the start of the year (07), and THE MASK beauty has decided she needs some home comforts while she gets over the break up.A close friend of the
AP - "Goodfellas" actor Paul Sorvino pulled a gun on his daughter's ex-boyfriend after the man pounded on her hotel door and made threats, the daughter testified Tuesday.
Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl was not pleased with fellow castmate Isaiah Washington's after the Golden Globe Awards.
Celebrity couples Tom Cruise and KATIE HOLMES, JENNIFER LOPEZ and MARC ANTHONY and DEMI MOORE and ASHTON KUTCHER joined POSH SPICE VICTORIA BECKHAM at the glitzy party PRINCE threw after the Golden Globe Awards on Monday night (15JAN07).The quirky pop superstar, who claimed the Best Song prize for his HAPPY FEET tune THE SONG OF
Heidi Klum cursed the brand new red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards on Monday (15JAN07) because the bottom of her white designed gown was covered with red lint and fluff by the time the German model got to the ceremony. Klum, who joined husband SEAL on the red carpet, was far from impressed with
LATEST: Australian singer Kylie Minogue is set to return to the stage after being forced to cancel several shows earlier this week due to illness.Last Saturday (13JAN07), the 38-year-old struggled to complete a concert in Manchester, England and walked off the stage after 45 minutes, citing the flu.Doctors ordered her "not to perform in the
AP - Jury selection will begin in March in the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector who's charged with killing actress Lana Clarkson in his suburban mansion, a judge said Tuesday.
LATEST: A California judge has ordered jury selection to begin on 19 March (07) in the murder trial of rock producer Phil Spector - who is accused of killing an actress in his Los Angeles-area home.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge LARRY PAUL FIDLER said on Tuesday (16JAN07) that some 300 potential jurors summoned for the
LATEST: Shanna Moakler has slammed reports she is reconciling with estranged husband, former BLINK 182 drummer TRAVIS BARKER, and insists the pair are only spending time together to benefit their children.The former couple were spotted at Disneyland in Anaheim, California holding hands on Saturday (13JAN07) and were seen again the next day (14) cuddling at
LATEST: A Bahamas Coroner will conduct a formal inquest into the death of reality star Anna Nicole SMITH’s son who died under mysterious circumstances in Nassau last year (06).DANIEL SMITH, 20, died last September from a lethal combination of methadone and multiple antidepressants. According to celebrity website TMZ.com, one of the witnesses will testify that
Maggie Gyllenhaal insist her life has changed dramatically since the paparazzi became obsessed with her when she was pregnant last year (06).The SECRETARY star says the intense media attention has forced her and fiance PETER SAARSGARD to alter their low-key lifestyle.She explains, "I used to be left alone, but with my pregnancy it changed, with
Playboy boss HUGH HEFNER was among the first people to congratulate Pamela Anderson after she split from husband KID ROCK last year (06).The media mogul sent the former BAYWATCH babe an advance copy of the January 2007 Playboy, which featured a retrospective of the blonde actress and model, and included a note of support.Anderson reveals,
MISS CONGENIALITY 2: ARMED & FABULOUS star Regina King and her husband IAN ALEXANDER are divorcing after splitting up last year (06).The actress filed for divorce in November (06), citing "irreconcilable differences," and tells the new issue of urban magazine Sister 2 Sister that she isn’t ruling out a future marriage, but accepts "it’s not
Funnyman Steve Martin is set to return to the big screen as bumbling French cop INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU - thanks to top comedy screenwriters LOWELL GANZ and BABALOO MANDEL.The acclaimed writers behind hits like FEVER PITCH and ROBOTS are reworking a sequel script after landing the enviable reputation as Hollywood’s "leading comedy script doctors," according to
ROBERT REDFORD’s daughter AMY is following in her father’s footsteps by directing her first movie.The budding filmmaker will shoot THE GUITAR with British actress SAFFRON BURROWS and Paz de LA HUERTA.In the film, Burrows’ character, MELODY WILDER, is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given two months to live, fired from her job and abandoned by
Reuters - Ewan McGregor and Richard Griffiths have joined the voice cast of "Jackboots on Whitehall," a low-budget British spoof that uses action figures to imagine what would have happened if the Germans had won the Battle of Britain.
AP - "Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl was not pleased with fellow castmate Isaiah Washington's following Monday's Golden Globe Awards.
Reuters - Country singer Keith Urban has ended a three-month stint in rehab for alcohol addiction, and his publicist said he is planning a world tour to promote his new album.
LATEST: Country star Keith Urban has been officially released from the rehabilitation facility in California, where he was being treated for alcohol addiction.The singer and his wife, actress NICOLE KIDMAN, were spotted out on Monday night (15JAN07) at a private Golden Globes after-party in Los Angeles, hosted by members of talent agency CAA.Urban’s representative confirms
GIRLS ALOUD singer Nadine Coyle confronted a gang of drugs dealers who were planning to use her house to sell cocaine worth £2 million ($3.9 million) - a British court heard yesterday (16JAN07).Estate agents mistakenly gave the gang the key to The BIOLOGY singer’s rented North London flat two weeks before the pop star was
PEACHES GELDOF has launched a blistering attack on Victoria Beckham - calling the former SPICE GIRL’s fashion sense "embarrassing." Peaches - daughter of SIR BOB GELDOF - insists the WANNABE star tries too hard to fit in with the fashion world and is far "too skinny." She says, "She (BECKHAM) dresses really badly - it’s
British TV presenter DAVE BERRY is making sure his future wedding to pop star girlfriend Heidi Range will be a day to remember - he wants the SCISSOR SISTERS and THE MUPPETS to play at the ceremony.Despite no date been set, BERRY has the big day with the SUGABABE star all planned out - and
Sid Vicious MARVIN GAYE and cult writer HUNTER S THOMPSON’s final hours are to be scrutinised in a macabre new US TV series.America’s Biography Channel will debut THE FINAL 24 series, beginning this week (18JAN07).The first celebrity featured is SEX PISTOLS star Vicious.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)
Nick Lachey and Eva Mendes have been named Fun Fearless Male and Female of the Year by Cosmopolitan magazine. The stars grace a double cover in the magazine's February issue.
GREY’S ANATOMY star Katherine Heigl has slammed co-star ISAIAH WASHINGTON for using a homophobic slur at the Golden Globes on Monday night (15JAN07).The actor tried to set the record straight regarding reports in October (06) he got into a scuffle with PATRICK DEMPSEY after Washington allegedly used a homophobic slur toward their co-star TR KNIGHT.After
Eddie Murphy insists the hardest part about playing fictional soul legend JAMES ‘THUNDER’ EARLY in DREAMGIRLS was learning how to dance properly.The DADDY DAY CARE star won a best supporting actor Golden Globe Award Monday night (15JAN07) and said he watched old JAMES BROWN videos to learn some moves.The star regularly used to parody Brown
Filed under: American Idol Diana Ross told David Letterman that she is going to be on "American Idol" this season. During a taping of "The Late Show" this afternoon, the legendary singer told Dave, "I'm going to do the 'American Idol,' a mentor. And then I'll leave from there...
British funnyman Ricky Gervais blames his sensitive nature for making him too soft on wannabe actors - and wishes he could be as blunt as AMERICAN IDOL judge SIMON COWELL.The EXTRAS star is desperate to give honest opinions to potential stars but struggles to dash their dreams.He says, "You can see hundreds of people who
Hollywood heart-throb Antonio Banderas insists there is such a thing as love at first sight - and points to his marriage with MELANIE GRIFFITH as proof.The Spanish hunk first spied the American actress at the 1988 Oscar ceremony - and the DESPERADO star knew even then that they would eventually wed.And when the pair met
Mexican actor Gael Garcia BERNAL slaughtered seven chickens while shooting new movie BABEL.Director ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ says his countryman Bernal has the Mexican talent for slaying chickens swiftly and painlessly, likening the MOTORCYCLE DIARIES star’s killing technique to that of restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken. He recalls, "We were rehearsing the way Gael would kill the
AP - Bob Hope was always a tough act to follow. George Lopez is holding his own, so far. Firing off jokes that likely would have had even Hope guffawing, the actor named his ideal golfing partners.
AP - A formal inquiry into the death of Anna Nicole Smith's 20-year-old son has been scheduled for March 27 in the Bahamas, the chief magistrate said Tuesday.
AP - David Beckham was belittled by Real Madrid's president Tuesday as a Hollywood movie-star hopeful spurned by most of the world's top soccer teams.
Reuters - The Bahamas on Tuesday set March 27 as the date for the long-awaited inquest into the sudden death of Daniel Smith, the 20-year-old son of former Playboy Playmate and oil heiress Anna Nicole Smith.
AP - The Donald trumped Rosie when his star was unveiled Tuesday on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Donald Trump producer and host of NBC reality show "The Apprentice," has been waging a war of words with Rosie O'Donnell, moderator of ABC's "The View." O'Donnell doesn't have a star.
LATEST: AMERICAN IDOL judge Paula Abdul insists she behaved strangely during a series of TV appearances last week (ends12JAN06) due to audio difficulties during the live interviews.The 44-year-old was promoting the upcoming season of the reality competition on a local Seattle, Washington TV station when she appeared to slur her words, sway in her seat
AP - Keith Urban has completed his treatment for alcohol abuse and will ease back onto the stage with a short run of club shows in the United Kingdom and Germany in April, his spokesman said Tuesday.
Music legend Diana Ross hasn’t seen the hit film DREAMGIRLS, even though it was inspired by her 1960s supergroup THE SUPREMES.The film picked up the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture (Musical/Comedy) last night (15JAN07), but the soul star admits she hasn’t had time to sit down and watch it.She explains, "I haven’t seen it.
Troubled country star Keith Urban is planning to make his first public appearance next month (FEB07), after battling his alcohol problems in rehab in Chicago, Illinois.The singer, who has spent the past two months in rehab facilities after confessing he’d relapsed as an alcoholic, has decided his life as a recluse is nearing an end
One of the houses Victoria Beckham is considering making her home when she and husband DAVID start life in Los Angeles this summer (07) once belonged to soul star LIONEL RICHIE.The British pop star-turned-socialite was spotted revisiting the $15 million (£7.7 million) home in the Hollywood Hills over the weekend (14JAN07) after flying in from
"I was wrongly prescribed Ritalin when I was younger. I didn't need it, but I did have a bit of a focus problem, and it's just like speed. That was not a good day at school." Singer Josh Groban


LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE star Toni Collette is putting her Hollywood career on hold in a bid to become a pop star.The Australian actress jetted into Los Angeles this week (beg15JAN07) to attend the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, and she’ll also be searching for a record deal while she’s in town.The actress-turned-singer has already enjoyed a
In news that's no surprise to fans, Rob and Amber Mariano, TV's most successful reality couple, will return for another around-the-world trip in "The Amazing Race: All-Stars" which will begins February 18.

Among fan favorites and villians who will be returning are Team Guido, cousins Charla and Mirna, and the fab duo of Ozwald and Danilo.
Filed under: Awards/Awards Shows The nominees should be there. Their significant others should be there. Presenters, past winners, movie and TV legends; they can be there too. But some people just have no business being at the Golden Globes. From former MTV VJs to washed-up reality...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole Smith The Coroner in the Bahamas will conduct a formal inquest into the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son. TMZ has learned one of the witnesses will testify that Howard K. Stern gave Anna's son one of the drugs that killed him.The inquest will be held on...
Salma Hayek has persuaded best pal PENELOPE CRUZ to guest on an upcoming episode of her Golden Globe-winning TV comedy UGLY BETTY.Hayek, who appears on the show as a vampish magazine writer, has been trying to find Cruz the right role since the show started last year (06).The actress, who is also a producer of
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Nicole Richie Nicole Richie dumped her brown hair for a shade more stereotypically suited to her wrong-way driving. The miniscule celeb slipped into a West Hollywood salon on Monday to blonde up her locks -- perhaps she needed a new look for a Golden Globes party...
DAME Helen Mirren has played Queens ELIZABETH I and ELIZABETH II on screen, but insists she doesn’t have a royal air about her.The 61-year-old won Golden Globe Awards on Monday night (15JAN07) for her performances in ELIZABETH I and THE QUEEN, but claims she is down to earth despite her aristocratic title. She explains, "I’m
Filed under: The Biz He had 99 problems, now Jay-Z has one more.A jacket from Jigga's clothing line, Rocawear, allegedly has dog fur in its collar, even though it's advertised as having fake fur. According to an investigation by The Humane Society of the United States,...
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Brad and Angelina, Awards/Awards Shows After making her way through the Golden Globes red carpet in a huff, Angelina Jolie managed to lighten up and enjoy a kiss with her lover Brad Pitt. Lucky b***h!While the supercouple didn't show too many signs of affection throughout the telecast,...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Britney Spears Although you won't be seeing Britney's face during the Super Bowl halftime show, her soon to be ex-husband Kevin Federline is set to star in his own commercial. Nationwide Insurance has hired Federline to star in one of their ads, set to run during...
Filed under: TV, Wacky and Weird, American Idol In one of her more or less coherent moments, Paula Abdul defended her wacky appearance on a Seattle morning show last week.A calm and collected Abdul told Ellen DeGeneres that there were "two cities in my ear...I'm answering Birmingham answers but...
JIM CAVIEZEL, who starred in MEL GIBSON’s PASSION OF THE CHRIST, will reprise the role of JESUS in a star-studded audio edition of THE BIBLE.The 25-hour edition of THE WORLD OF PROMISE: NEW TESTAMENT AUDIO BIBLE will be released in October (07) on 20 CDs.The cast will also include RICHARD DREYFUSS as MOSES, Marisa Tomei
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star Eva Longoria was so desperate to get hold of a TV presenter’s bow-tie at the Golden Globe Awards last night (15JAN07), she offered to buy it from him.Former SAVED BY THE BELL star MARIO LOPEZ was making his debut as a presenter for news show EXTRA when Longoria challenged him about his
ANGELINA JOLIE and Brad Pitt have moved their family to New Orleans, Louisiana to escape the constant media attention they are subjected to in Hollywood.Pitt is currently filming THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON in Louisiana and the celebrity couple have recently purchased a home in the city’s historic French Quarter. Jolie confirms the movie