AFP - British author Salman Rushdie is to divorce his fourth wife Padma Lakshmi his literary agent said Monday, adding that she had asked for the split.
Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann hopes his new movie Australia will match the Lord Of The Rings' success in boosting tourism for the country. The Oscar-winning director hopes his film - starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman - will have a similar impact on Australia's tourism industry as the Lord Of The Rings had on New Zealand - the scene of the trilogy's spectacular setting.


British royal Prince Harry has dismissed reports he's bitter the Spice Girls reunion didn't happen in time for his Concert for Diana. The girl group's November 1997 gig in South Africa marked the first time Harry, then 13, appeared in public since his mom's funeral in 1997 - and he's made no secret of his admiration for the group since.


Nineties pop siblings Hanson played a secret gig in Hollywood on Friday. Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson wowed the crowds at the intimate 200-capacity Hotel Cafe as they showcased new songs from their upcoming fourth album.


The son of late John Lennon has blasted the current state of the music scene, insisting "rock and roll is dead". Singer Sean Lennon is adamant the popular musical genre has lost its relevance in modern-day music, but admits he is happy to follow in the footsteps of his famous father - and isn't out to be a "pioneer".


Germany's Finance Ministry has banned Tom Cruise from filming his forthcoming movie at the Bendlerblock memorial site, despite pleas from the studio the location is "crucial" to the film. Cruise is playing World War II hero Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg - who lead an unsuccessful plot to assassinate Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler - in new film Valkyrie.


Pamela Anderson celebrated her 40th birthday with a pink-themed party in Las Vegas on Saturday. The former Baywatch babe toasted her fifth decade at the Planet Hollywood Resort following her performance as assistant to illusionist Hans Klok.


British actor Jamie Bell is hoping his role as a creepy voyeur in the upcoming film Hallem Foe will finally help to shake off his 'Ballet Boy' tag. The 21-year-old shot to stardom as working class boy-turned-dancer Billy Elliot in the 2000 film of the same name.


(limited theaters) Sam Rockwell and Vera Farmiga star in director George Ratliff's uncomfortable psychological thriller Joshua, as Brad and Abby Cairn, an affluent young stockbroker and his wife, raising children in New York City. Their firstborn, the nine-year-old Joshua (Jacob Kogan) is a frighteningly intelligent child... Continue Summary

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TVGuide.com reports exclusively that even though Dana Delany turned down the role of Bree on Desperate Housewives three times before the primetime soap became a hit, she may finally make an appearance on the show.


(limited theaters Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog returns to direct his first feature since 2001's Invincible with this dramatic action film inspired by his own 1997 documentary Little Dieter Needs to Fly and detailing the escape efforts of a German-American pilot who was taken as a prisoner-of-war after being shot down over Laos during the Vietnam War. When U.S. fighter pilot Dieter Dengler (Christian Bale) escaped death after being shot down... Continue Summary

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Cate Blanchett has blasted mothers who allow their children to have plastic surgery in an attempt to mimic their Hollywood idols. The actress admits she is relieved she is mother to two sons because girls are under so much pressure to be body perfect.


Singer Michael Buble has played down rumors he is set to marry his actress girlfriend Emily Blunt. Buble says he and The Devil Wears Prada star laughed at recent news reports suggesting the pair were engaged. He says, "We had a good laugh about that one."


Actor John Travolta relished playing a woman in upcoming movie Hairspray - because he was groped by his cast mates. The Saturday Night Fever star plays super-sized woman Edna Turnblad in the latest adaptation of the infamous musical - and Travolta admits it was one of his favorite roles because he could behave like "a slut".


Mary-Louise Parker was offended by film critics who assumed she would play Brad Pitt's mother in an forthcoming movie - as she is a year younger than her male co-star.


An engaged young couple finds their lifetime of happiness unexpectedly compromised by a pushy minister who insists they successfully complete his comprehensive marriage-prep course before exchanging wedding vows in a matrimonial comedy starring John Krasinski, Mandy Moore, and Robin Williams Continue Summary

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When Cameron Diaz fell under the spell of Criss Angel, the magic man neglected to tell her he was married -- and had been for five years. Now the Mind Freak's wife, Joanne Sarantakos, has come forward and named Cameron as his lover in the divorce papers, which she filled a month after Angel denied having a relationship with Cam.
On Friday night, she found herself sharing the Carnegie Hall stage with many old friends for a concert called Nancy Wilson Swinging 70th Birthday Party," a highlight of this year's JVC Jazz Festival.
Filed under: Kids, Hot Mamas MILF alert! -- Liv Tyler is one hot mama. Sporting a short black skirt and matching knee high boots, Liv celebrated her 30th birthday in NYC yesterday with musician hubby, Royston Langdon, and their adorable two-and-a-half-year-old son, Milo. TMZ...
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paparazzi Photo, Britney Spears Pop mess Britney Spears popped up all over town this weekend, doing what celebuwrecks do -- buyin' dogs and eatin' sushi!On Saturday, leaving her brassiere back at the shack, the pantyflasher donned a vomitacious headband/weave-tamer, a pink cotton...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Paris Hilton There were no bars of any sort during Paris' weekend in Hawaii -- and the only straps attached to the heiress were the ones holding together her skimpy two-piece. She wants to be alone!Oddly, it seems the ex-con really has become comfortable with...
Filed under: TV, Rosie O'Donnell Not only did Rosie O'Donnell come on down and meet with CBS execs to discuss taking over Bob Barker's orthopedic slippers, TMZ has learned she actually had to audition for the job and even filmed a "Price Is Right" test show. Do you know who I...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Kids, Hot Mamas She's got her hands full now! With new babe Henry strapped to her chest, and twins in tow, Julia Roberts took a paparazzi-friendly stroll through L.A. this weekend. With sun-protected two-year-olds, Hazel (left) and Phinnaeus (right), Julia took her...
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird Bai Ling not necessarily known in the US for her acting talent, has a book in the works titled, "My Life as a Crazy Movie Star." At least she got the "crazy" part right! How Ling, whose only major roles stateside include a one-episode stint on...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird Tracy Morgan slipped into this vintage flapper dress, Paris Hilton-sized pumps and the celeb accessory of the moment, a SCRAM alcohol monitoring device. Thirty-Rockin'! Seen here in Beverly Hills with wife of twenty-two years (yeah, we didn't know...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Paris Hilton Paris Hilton is certainly enjoying her time in Maui -- and was spotted on a carefree shopping spree over the weekend. Cameras snapped the socialite strolling solo around Hawaii -- save for a bodyguard -- where she worked a crowd gathered near her...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Nick Lachey TMZ has learned that a lawyer for Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo is trying to keep photos of the couple having sex out of the weekly magazines and off the Internet.Racy photos of the hot couple were published in this week's Life & Style magazine,...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Lindsay Lohan Every girl is entitled to a day of shopping with their friends -- even if she is in rehab! Lindsay Lohan took a little vacay from Promises on Saturday to hit up trendy boutique Planet Blue in Malibu. Lindsay -- perhaps looking to pick herself up a...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo A groggy Adam Sandler walked out of his Beverly Hills pad in next to nothing this weekend ... Saturday Night lived! Sandler was seen cleaning out the trunk of his car ... in his trunks! Dangler management! RelatedLinks "The Showbiz Show's"...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video Normally, parents don't like to watch their kids get into a car crash. Hulk Hogan is not a normal parent. The Hulkster was on hand at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. on Saturday as son Nick raced in a NOPI event. The proud papa cheered as...
Filed under: Hot Mamas "Hairspray" diva Queen Latifah and a galpal helped celebrate good friend and fellow, er, rapper Missy Elliott's 36th birthday in the Hamptons on Saturday. Nothing like getting your groove on during a girl's night out. Holla!...
Filed under: Hook-Ups Rebeca Gayheart fell in love with hubby Eric Dane all over again -- and felt him up -- during their recent romantic Italian rendezvous.The "Grey's Anatomy" star and his wife Rebecca chartered a yacht and went diving during their vacation in Porto...
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan Happy Birthday! It's official. If Linds wants to drink, she can drink. She's 21 and legal! TMZ salutes the coming of age of the rehabbed hottie, 21 today, with this photo gallery chronicling her evolution. From her first red carpet appearance to her...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice The personal physician of wrestler Chris Benoit turned himself in on Monday to face a single federal drug charge involving improperly prescribing painkillers and other drugs. Dr. Phil Astin had his office raided last week in connection with the...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Britney Spears Celebrity Feuds Britney Spears sure looks like a trainwreck these days, but, at least according to Brit, it's her mother that needs help.Cameras snapped the Britster after chowing down at Shu Sushi in Beverly Hills yesterday, where she dissed Mama Spears on the way...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Paris Hilton Lift weights and get sweaty? No thanks, says Paris! During a recent training session at Crunch Fitness, TMZ spies caught Paris leaving the heavy lifting -- to her trainer.Paris appeared to be doing the some grueling leg lifts, but it was her trainer...
The ‘Desperate Housewives’ actor, who split from the Girls Aloud star shortly after he was seen holding hands with another girl earlier this year, is desperate to rekindle his romance with Nadine.Jesse told Britain’s Sunday Mirror newspaper: "I have to persuade Nadine that I didn’t cheat on her. I was always faithful and I never
Singing legend Diana Ross is a difficult and demanding boss who fires staff on a whim, according to a new biography.Author J Randy Taraborrelli claims Ross sacked her entire staff when unflattering stories appeared in the press and also blacklisted a number of former assistants she had fired.In Diana Ross - due for release in
The son of late BEATLE John Lennon has blasted the current state of the music scene, insisting "rock and roll is dead".Singer Sean Lennon is adamant the popular musical genre has lost its relevance in modern-day music, but admits he is happy to follow in the footsteps of his famous father - and isn’t out
Actress Whoopi Goldberg was so determined to get her hands on the new Apple iPhone, she queued outside with thousands of gadget fans at Friday’s (29Jun07) unveiling.The Ghost actress was spotted buying the iPhone at the Apple store in Soho, New York after a host of celebrities including Mandy Moore and Nick Cannon struggled to
Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann hopes his new movie Australia will match the LORD OF THE RINGS’ success in boosting tourism for the country.The Oscar-winning director hopes his film - starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman - will have a similar impact on Australia’s tourism industry as the Lord Of The Rings had on New Zealand -
LOST star Josh Holloway has vowed to cut his hair as soon as his contract on the hit show expires - because he is sick of having long locks.The actor admits he is forced to keep his dishevelled do for his character James ‘Sawyer’ Ford, and can’t wait to have the chop when the series
Actress Beau Garrett was delighted when an enterprising fan donated his copy of the latest HARRY POTTER book to her - and left his phone number on the opening page.The Blue Crush star was taken aback when the admirer relinquished his copy of Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince in summer 2005, and was
LATEST: Germany’s Finance Ministry has banned Tom Cruise from filming his forthcoming movie at the Bendlerblock memorial site, despite pleas from the studio the location is "crucial" to the film.Cruise is playing World War II hero Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg - who lead an unsuccessful plot to assassinate Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler - in new
Victoria Beckham has angered a British fashion designer by wearing one of his designs in public without permission.Christopher Kane admits Beckham asked to borrow one of the items from his new collection, but he refused because he did not think her figure was right for his designs.But the former Spice Girl found a way around
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake has disappointed fans by pulling out of an intimate concert on the Irish leg of his world tour, blaming "technical difficulties" for the cancellation.The SexyBack hitmaker planned to perform two shows in one night in Dublin, Ireland, but was forced to axe one of the gigs on Saturday (30Jun07), reports Irish
THE BLACK EYED PEAS star FERGIE snubbed pal Justin Timberlake to appear at Sunday’s (01Jul07) Concert For Diana.The singer had been due to appear with the SexyBack star at a gig in Dublin, Ireland on Sunday as part of his world tour, but pulled out to appear at the tribute concert at London’s Wembley Stadium
Pamela Anderson celebrated her 40th birthday with a pink-themed party in Las Vegas on Saturday (30Jun07).The former Baywatch babe toasted her fifth decade at the Planet Hollywood Resort following her performance as assistant to illusionist Hans Klok.Klok - who is rumoured to be dating Anderson - presented the actress with a rare edition of a
AP - LONDON (AP) — Waving their arms in the air and dancing with 70,000 fans at London's Wembley Stadium, princes William and Harry celebrated the life of their mother, Princess Diana on what would have been her 46th birthday Sunday at a concert they organized.
Reuters - Makers of a movie about a failed plot to kill Adolf Hitler will not be allowed to use a German memorial site but this is unrelated to the fact that star Tom Cruise is a Scientologist, the Finance Ministry said on Monday.
Reuters - Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, talk show host Oprah Winfrey and ex-U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan are best suited to champion work to fight climate change, a 47-nation opinion poll said on Monday.
Reuters - British author Salman Rushdie and his wife Padma Lakshmi host of the television show "Top Chef," are getting divorced, just two weeks after he was awarded a British knighthood, his spokeswoman said on Monday.
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) - Sally Field likes golf. She really, really likes golf.Instead of merely watching the U.S. Women's Open from the gallery, the Academy Award-winning actress tried playing, taking her first lesson on a practice hole at Pine Needles with renowned teacher and former LPGA star Peggy Kirk Bell.

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Britney may be on the road to self-destruction again but her family is behind her.

The fallen pop star, who has had a messy year in and out of rehab and nightclubs, has been hitting up the L.A. party scene once again. During the daylight, the "Crazy" singer was also spotted serving her mother with papers believed to be a restraining order.
Lindsay Lohan may be out of rehab but the drama surrounding the actress remains.

Lohan, who celebrates her 21st birthday on July 2, was released from Promises rehab facility over the weekend and was spotted socializing almost immediately. Like the last time Lindsay left rehab, she went straight to a party - this time for Versace heir Allegra Beck.
Rob Stewart's new marital bliss may be interrupted by his daughter Kimberly.

The 27-year-old socialite - who is friends with Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan - is continuing to make a name for herself as a professional girlfriend.
Some James Bond fans may be shaken and stirred to find out that Daniel Craig will leave the franchise.

The reluctant sexy spy has hinted that he will not play 007 for a long time. While former Bond's such as Pierce Brosnan and Sean Connery saved the world numerous times, Daniel doesn't want to stay long enough to be typecast.
Kate Moss is too old to wear lingerie - well, in public at least.

The English supermodel has been dropped as the face of Agent Provocateur lingerie and replaced by an as-yet-unnamed younger model.
When Kate Walsh was on "Grey's Anatomy" her professional life was soaring yet her private life suffered.

Now that she has moved on to her own spin-off show, "Private Practice", her personal life is on the up and her work has stilted.
Britney Spears plans to snub her family's Fourth of July barbecue. The 'Toxic' singer's mother Lynne has invited her daughter to the family's Independence Day celebrations at their home in Kentwood, Louisiana, later this week in a bid to try and heal their rift.

However, when asked if she would be leaving Los Angeles to attend the gathering, Britney told People magazine: "I don't know. I like it here."
Jesse Metcalfe has flown to the UK to win back ex-lover Nadine Coyle. The 'Desperate Housewives' actor, who split from the Girls Aloud star shortly after he was seen holding hands with another girl earlier this year, is desperate to rekindle his romance with Nadine.

Jesse told Britain's Sunday Mirror newspaper: "I have to persuade Nadine that I didn't cheat on her. I was always faithful and I never cheated. Those girls that I was photographed with meant nothing to me. I would never betray Nadine."
Kelly Osbourne has moved in with her new boyfriend. The TV star, and the daughter of rocker Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, has embarked on a whirlwind romance with Jarrod Gorbel, lead singer of New York indie band The Honorary Title.

Although the pair has only been dating for two months, Kelly has moved into Jarrod's New York home.
Michael Jackson has decided to leave Las Vegas, it has been reported. The 'Beat It' singer had reportedly been planning a spectacular resident live show at a major hotel in the city to stage his comeback, but has now dropped out of the proposed project with no explanation.

Las Vegas entrepreneur Jack Wishna told the Las Vegas Review Journal newspaper: "I had Jackson on the telephone when he was in Ireland and he was very excited about working in Las Vegas."
Penelope Cruz allegedly had a panic attack on a plane which delayed a flight by almost two hours.

The 'Volver' actress was on a Continental flight traveling from Newark to Barcelona, Spain, when she "freaked out and refused to fly", a fellow passenger told the Huffington Post newspaper.
Pete Doherty cheated on fiance Kate Moss last week, it has been reported. The Babyshambles rocker allegedly spent the night with a South African brunette called Lindy last week.

Pete met Lindy at London's Crystal nightclub and the pair were seen "kissing and cuddling" as they drank champagne, before leaving together at 2am.
Bruce Willis got so carried away making love he smashed furniture, his former lover has claimed.

Actress Nadia Bjorlin says her lovemaking sessions with the 'Die Hard' star were so frenzied they often broke expensive ornaments in his Malibu mansion.
Harry Potter star Emma Watson has reportedly become a diva. The 16-year-old - who plays Hermione Granger in the hit films - has started complaining about her work and arguing with the film bosses.

Emma is said to have confronted the director of 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix', David Yates, and asked him whether she was contractually obliged to do so many takes.
'Transformers' star Josh Duhamel wishes he could transform into an airplane so he could fly to wherever his girlfriend Fergie is.

The 34-year-old actor - who plays Captain Lennox in the new blockbuster based on the 80s robot cartoon series - has been dating Stacy 'Fergie' Ferguson for almost three years, but admits the amount of time they spend apart takes its toll on his heart.
Katie Holmes is desperate to land a role in the film version of musical 'Nine'. The 28-year-old actress reportedly auditioned for the movie's director Rob Marshall by performing a song and dance routine in his office.

Demi Moore is also said to have auditioned, while Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones are also being linked to the project -about a film director who is heading towards a nervous breakdown. Marshall has directed both Renee and Catherine before in the Oscar-winning 'Chicago'.
'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint has bought an ice cream van as his first car.

The 18-year-old actor - who plays Ron Weasley in the hit films and also starred in 'Driving Lessons' with Julie Walters - thinks his unusual vehicle is "cool".
Hilary Duff used to destroy her sister Haylie's underwear.

The 'Stranger' singer has revealed she fought constantly with her older sister - who is now launching her own music and acting career - and would often play cruel tricks on her.
Paris Hilton is selling her Hollywood Hills home in a bid to lead a quieter life.

The hotel heiress, who recently served 23 days in a California county jail for driving with a suspended license, is reportedly planning to leave Hollywood to escape the wild party scene.
Victoria Beckham has devised a strict diet and exercise regime for the Spice Girls to help get them in shape for their upcoming world tour.

Victoria is keen for her bandmates - Emma Bunton, Mel C, Geri Halliwell and Mel B - to look their very best when they take to the stage in December, and has allegedly told the girls they should follow her healthy eating plan to shift any excess pounds.
Natalie Portman was one of many celebrities that participated in the naming of 23 highly endangered baby mountain gorillas in a Rwandan wildlife park on June 30.

The baby gorillas were not removed from their natural habitat. For that reason children wearing costumes were representing the babies at the ceremony.
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Britney Spears may just have told her mom Lynne to stay away from the grandkids, as TMZ reported last week, but Lynne is still begging her to come home for the Fourth of July. Brit's response? Whatever. The Britmom told People Sunday that she is...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Paris Hilton With Paris Hilton off the mainland, photogs went wild for her sister Nicky last night -- and she was not too happy about it.TMZ cameras spotted Nicky outside Il Sole on Sunday, where cameras surrounded her and bombarded her with questions about her...
LATEST: BRITNEY SPEARS’ mother LYNNE is hopeful the pair will reconcile soon and insists "everything is going to be fine" between the pair.The Toxic star and her mum’s relationship has been strained since the singer entered rehab earlier this year (07). Britney is believed to be angry at her family and former manager Larry Rudolph
LATEST: Police investigating the alleged assault on rapper Foxy Brown have named the key suspect.Police claim Brown - real name Inga Marchand - was mugged by four thieves on 23 June (07), losing $500 (£250), credit cards and a Louis Vuitton bag.Brown denied the incident at the time, but has since admitted to having her
Nineties pop siblings HANSON played a secret gig in Hollywood on Friday (29Jun07).Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson wowed the crowds at the intimate 200-capacity Hotel Cafe as they showcased new songs from their upcoming fourth album.The band, who had been on the bill under the alias Sacred Fools, also played a number of covers including
Rapper Kanye West is being lined up to guest edit American men’s magazine Complex - and has already chosen his cover girl.The hip-hop star has picked singer Cassie - who appeared alongside him in his video for Stronger - to pose for the front cover of the August/September edition of the magazine, reports MTV.com.West will
GERI HALLIWELL bought her SPICE GIRL bandmates rings to thank them for letting her rejoin the group.The singer, aka Ginger Spice, quit the girl group at the height of their fame in May 1998 and went on to enjoy four U.K. number one hit singles as a solo artist.The remaining four Spice Girls kept recording
SUM 41 singer Deryck Whibley has accepted he’ll never meet the father who left home before he was born.The Canadian rocker has written a song about his absentee parent, to acknowledge he has given up looking for him.He says, "I’ve never met my father before, he was gone before I was born. It wasn’t something
Director Michael Moore has defended his decision to take sick 9/11 rescue workers to Cuba because he wanted to prove Al Qaeda detainees were receiving better healthcare.In his new documentary Sicko, Moore chronicles the struggles of everyday Americans as they attempt to get adequate healthcare and sparked controversy by accompanying a group of sick 9/11
Actress Michelle Pfeiffer has hailed fashion designer GIORGIO ARMANI as her "soulmate" - insisting he is the only one who understands her "schizophrenic personality".The Hollywood beauty met Armani while filming the 1983 hit Scarface and was stunned to hear he wanted to dress her.She explains, "I didn’t know people in the movie industry did such
Film director Wes Craven loves to dream up gruesome ways of killing off characters in his horror movies.The Scream filmmaker says he gets a buzz from thinking about new methods of murder which he can use in his films.He says, "I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t taken pleasure in dreaming up ways to
Oscar winner Sally Field has a new sporting hobby - she has become obsessed with golf.The Forrest Gump actress has recently taken up the pastime after taking her first lesson with former golfing star Peggy Kirk Bell.She says, "I would go to all these locations and think … why don’t I play golf? People walk
Former teen idol Corey Feldman has hailed his son as the inspiration he needed to battle depression.The Lost Boys star, who has struggled with the condition for years, has a two-year-old son Zen with wife Susie and insists he is loving life as a doting dad.He says, "Whereas I used to get depressed or neurotic
Michael Jackson family is reportedly so worried about his health that they've contacted his lawyer to explore ways of forcing him to get treatment.  We could make some remark here about cows and barn doors, but what would be the point? The Spice Girls only just reunited, and already there's friction between them.  Much of the tension reportedly stems from various girls' diva-like behavior and spotlight-hogging.  Also, Ginger is jealous that Posh's boobs have their...  [Read full story on Dotspotter]
British pop star WILL YOUNG kept his appearance at Sunday’s (01Jul07) Concert for Diana a secret for fear his parents would get too excited about the royal engagement.The singer took to the stage after veteran crooner Sir Tom Jones but he had neglected to tell his family he was a part of the star-studded London
LATEST: Director OLIVER STONE’s bid to make a biopic of about Iran’s President MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD has met with the statesman’s stern disapproval.The maverick moviemaker, who has chronicled the lives of Richard Nixon, Jim Morrison and Alexander The Great on the big screen, has requested official support from Iran’s Cultural Heritage & Tourism Organisation.However, Ahmadinejad himself
British actress BILLIE PIPER’s ex-husband is set to tie the knot again - to his golfing girlfriend NATASHA SHISHMANIAN.Radio and TV personality Chris Evans officially divorced Piper in May (07), three years after they parted amicably in 2004.The 41-year-old is expected to wed his new sports journalist partner, 28, in August (07).Movie & Entertainment News
Supermodel Heidi Klum was saved from developing an eating disorder by her fondness for muffins.The German beauty admits the pressures to stay thin during her catwalk career were intense - but her sweet tooth staved off a skeletal frame.She says, "I was never a skinny, skinny type - the more I tried, the worse it
LILY ALLEN has a secret celebrity admirer - DURAN DURAN star John Taylor is infatuated with her.The pair both performed at Sunday’s (01Jul07) Concert for Diana in London, and Taylor, 47, made a point of checking the Smile singer, 22, out as she sang on stage.The bassist’s bandmate Roger Taylor says, "John loves Lily Allen.
THE WHO star PETE TOWNSHEND’s penchant for the younger lady is diminishing he’s in lust with DAME Shirley Bassey The rocker, 62, is currently dating RACHEL FULLER who, at 33, is nearly 30 years his junior.However, he confesses his head has been turned temporarily by Bassey, 70, after watching her perform at last month’s (May07) Glastonbury
AP - LONDON (AP) — Waving their arms in the air and dancing with 70,000 fans at London's Wembley Stadium, princes William and Harry celebrated the life of their mother, Princess Diana on what would have been her 46th birthday Sunday at a concert they organized.
Rapper/producer Pharrell Williams called for the British to "stand up for peace" during his Concert For Diana performance on Sunday (01Jul07) after witnessing the chaos following the weekend’s (29-30Jun07) bomb threats and blasts.Williams, the first foreign act to take to the stage at the Wembley Stadium memorial concert, took a moment at the beginning of
British royal PRINCE HARRY has dismissed reports he’s bitter the SPICE GIRLS’ reunion didn’t happen in time for his Concert for Diana.The girl group’s November 1997 gig in South Africa marked the first time Harry, then 13, appeared in public since his mum’s funeral in 1997 - and he’s made no secret of his admiration
Actress Natalie Portman fought back tears of joy when she helped name a baby gorilla in Rwanda on Saturday (30Jun07).The STAR WARS star joined a string of celebrities and U.S. conservationist Jack Hanna for the ceremony in a wildlife park, where 23 newborn mountain gorillas born in the wild were named.Portman named her ape Ahazaza,
Moviemaker Oliver Stone has petitioned Iranian officials in a bid to make a biopic about President MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD.The maverick director, who has chronicled the lives of Richard Nixon, Jim Morrison and Alexander The Great on the big screen, has requested official support from Iran’s Cultural Heritage & Tourism Organisation.Iranian filmmaker Ali Reza Jajjadpour and Ahmadinejad
Former THAT 70′S SHOW star DANNY MASTERSON has sparked rumours of a romance with actress/socialite Bijou Phillips after buying a Hollywood Hills home together.The couple has spent an estimated $3 million (£1.5 million) on a five-bedroom Mediterranean-style property.Phillips and Masterson have been regulars on the Hollywood party scene for years. They’re currently starring in actor
Tony nominee Ethan Hawke feared his new nine-hour theatre marathon THE COAST OF UTOPIA was doomed when co-star RICHARD EASTON suffered a heart attack onstage during a preview.The actor was in the middle of a scene with Easton, who plays Hawke’s father in the play, when the theatre veteran fell to the floor during only
Comic book superhero CAPTAIN AMERICA is to be laid to rest in a new Marvel comic released in America this week (05Jul07).After 66 years of battling villains like Adolf Hitler, Marvel bosses decided it was time to kill off the colourful patriot.The new comic will feature images of the character’s funeral at Arlington National Cemetery
Christian Bale was attacked by angry red ants when a stunt on the set of his new film RESCUE DAWN went too far.The Batman Begins star agreed to hang upside down with his face buried in an ants’ nest for a torture scene in the film, in which he plays a real-life prisoner of war.But
KATIE HOLMES and Demi Moore are vying for roles in CHICAGO director ROB MARSHALL’s new movie musical, according to the New York Post.The two leading ladies both took part in auditions for Marshall’s Nine production last week (ends29Jun07).Marshall is also said to be keen on reteaming with his Chicago stars Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones
DAVID BECKHAM fans had a shock on Friday night (29Jun07) when SIR Ben Kingsley pretended to be the soccer star’s new coach.The Oscar winner stunned late-night TV viewers in America when he appeared in a skit on Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson’s The Late Late Show pretending to be in charge of Beckham’s new team, Los
A cooking rat beat Bruce Willis to the top of the U.S. box office, but the action man is still celebrating after his latest DIE HARD adventure raked in a cool $48.2 million (£24.1 million) in just four days.Pixar animated movie Ratatouille, which opened a day later than Live Free & Die Hard, was the
JAMES BOND Daniel Craig earned his acting union card by playing Mr. Marmite in a Reading, England supermarket - and he’s still a big fan of the British yeast extract spread.The actor reveals he used to wear a "Marmite jumper" and surprise shoppers with his over-the-top upbeat take on the tangy black paste at the
LATEST: DAVID HASSELHOFF’s ex-wife has been accused of intimidation by the victim of her alleged hit-and-run in January (07).On Friday morning (29Jun07), Los Angeles County Superior Court demanded Pamela Bach turn herself in to authorities so she can face a misdemeanour charge of colliding with a car in North Hollywood and then fleeing the scene.And
Barbra Streisand made peace with her German fans in Berlin on Saturday night (30Jun07) after overcoming resentment about the Holocaust.The Jewish diva performed her first show in Germany at the Waldbuehne, where a sell-out crowd turned out to see the singer belt out her hits.Streisand was overcome with emotion at the end of the concert,
According to Gabby Babble: Did Tommy Lee hookup with Kimberly Stewart??? I wonder what daddy Rod Stewart would say about the 17 years age difference between his daughter Kimberly and Tommy. But then, he can't say much, because there is a 26 years age difference between him and his wife Penny Lancaster. And what the hell is the top that Kimberly wearing? It looks like Tommy will have to work hard to get that off her. Source  [Read full story on Dotspotter]
Legally Blonde actress Reese Witherspoon and Brokeback hunk Jake Gyllenhaal have called it quits. Reports say Reese simply didn't have time for Jake, and decided to end it with him. Jake apparently isn't crying in his beer though - rumor has it he's got a crush on Jessica Simpson, and paps in L.A. have already been told to be on the look-out for the new couple. Rocker Tommy Lee hasn't lost his appetite for young blonds. The tattooed Pam Anderson ex was seen leaving the opening of...  [Read full story on Dotspotter]
Soccer superstar David Beckham and American football hero Reggie Bush have swapped sports for a new Adidas campaign. Beckham tried on Bush's New Orleans Saints helmet and jersey while Bush showed off his soccer skills for the sporting showdown, which took place recently in Madrid, Spain - where England star Beckham recently ended his stint with champions Real Madrid.


Britney Spears estranged husband Kevin Federline is reportedly refusing to sign their divorce papers while the troubled singer continues to party. Spears embarked on several months of hard partying following her November split from the aspiring rapper, during which she was photographed without underwear, hit a photographer's car with an umbrella and shaved her head.


Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss is diversifying, airing her Dirty Laundry in Nevada as she makes plans for a legal brothel for women.
Theatre impresario SIR Andrew Lloyd WEBBER has paid tribute to the late DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES by putting on a special medley with songs from famed musicals including JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CATS and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.The Concert For Diana - which celebrated what would have been Diana’s 46th birthday - also saw acts including
Rapper Kanye West broke the ‘no swearing’ policy at the Concert For Diana on Sunday (01Jul07), when he performed his hit single TOUCH THE SKY.The hip-hop star dedicated the song to Diana but accidentally let slip during performance, breaking the unspoken rule which most artists - including rapper Pharrell Williams - had noted out of
Former British pop singer TINA BARRET has ruled out following the Spice Girls’ example and staging a reunion with her defunct group S Club 7.The Reach For The Stars hitmakers split in 2003 after five years together, but Barret fears continued strained tensions would make a comeback tour almost impossible.The 30-year-old says, "We haven’t spoken
Hollywood actress Renee Zellweger was forced to ditch her glamorous red carpet style this weekend (30Jun-01Jul07) when her luggage was lost in an airline mishap.The star was posed sheepishly in jeans and a T-shirt to open the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic, after losing her gown in transit from the U.S.An
CRASH star Jennifer Esposito is beginning to think twice about commuting to movie locations from Los Angeles after a nightmare nine-hour return from Santa Fe, New Mexico this week (beg25Jun07).The actress had to fly back from the set of her latest film to make a series of TV appearances in Hollywood - and had no
Actor Christian Bale bumped into the son of the character he plays in new film RESCUE DAWN in a Los Angeles health food store.The Batman Begins star was shopping for snacks late one night at a Whole Foods supermarket when Rolf Dengler, the son of real life prisoner of war Dieter Dengler, approached him in
Spanish actor Javier Bardem has urged peers hoping to work with movie mogul MILOS FORMAN to fast before filming starts - because the legendary director loves to feast with his cast.The Before Night Falls star admits he piled on the pounds while playing a monk in Forman’s new film Goya’s Ghosts - and he’s glad
British actor Jamie Bell is hoping his role as a creepy voyeur in the upcoming film HALLEM FOE will finally help to shake off his ‘Ballet Boy’ tag.The 21-year-old shot to stardom as working class boy-turned-dancer Billy Elliot in the 2000 film of the same name.Despite appreciating the critical acclaim he garnered, Bell’s glad his
SIR Elton John marked the end of the Concert For Diana with a rousing four-song set, paying tribute to the late Princess of Wales on Sunday (01Jul07).The Rocket Man singer closed the star-studded six-hour gig at London’s Wembley Stadium with songs including Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting) and Tiny Dancer - but he didn’t perform
SIR Elton John was left in tears after reminiscing with British royals PRINCE WILLIAM and PRINCE HARRY about their late mother Diana, Princess of Wales.The Rocket Man star - who opened and closed the Concert For Diana on Sunday (01Jul07) - enjoyed a close friendship with the late princess, and is glad the princes have
LATEST: TOM CRUISE’s latest movie will go ahead, despite attempts to ban filming on German military sites because of his controversial beliefs.The celebrity Scientologist is set to begin shooting Valkyrie in Germany this summer (07). In the film he plays Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, leader of an unsuccessful plot to kill Adolf Hitler during World
AP - Waving their arms in the air with 70,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, princes William and Harry celebrated the life of their mother, Princess Diana on what would have been her 46th birthday Sunday at a concert they organized.
A 28-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to stalking Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington Former laboratory worker Devon Townsend admitted she had used government computers at her former workplace Sandia National Laboratories' technology and manufacturing group to access the rocker's email account from January to November 2006.


Filmmaker Michael Moore is confused by critics who label him "controversial", because he doesn't see why people are upset with his documentary making. Moore has made a name for himself with hard-hitting documentaries like 2002's Bowling For Columbine, 2004's Fahrenheit 9/11 and his latest film, Sicko, which follows a group of sick 9/11 rescue workers seeking free medical care in Cuba.


Filed under: Star Catcher David Hasselhoff let his chest hair run wild and free out front of Hyde. And that's not all..Last night Hollywood was out in full force - "Fantastic" force -- for Chris Evan's birthday party. The "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer"...
British royal PRINCE HARRY remembered his embattled pals fighting in Iraq as the London concert dedicated to the memory of his mother got underway on a sombre note on Sunday (01Jul07).Harry joined brother Prince William onstage at Wembley Stadium in front of an estimated crowd of 70,000 after Elton John kicked off the Concert For
PRINCESS DIANA’s best friend, ROSA MONCKTON, has praised the tragic royal’s sons for organising a concert to honour their mum.Monckton was among the special guests invited to the Concert For Diana at London’s Wembley Stadium (01Jul07), where acts like Elton John Duran Duran and Joss Stone were slated to honour the late princess.Speaking before the