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Patti Smith Writing Songs For Next Album (reuters)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:50:37 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Patti Smith is eyeballing a new album sooner rather than later. In the wake of her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in March and the release of her covers album, "Twelve," in April, Smith says "it's time for me to make a record" -- this time of her own material.

Jenna Elfman Gives Birth To A Son In La (ap)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:49:26 | Rate news: +1
AP - Jenna Elfman has welcomed her first child, a son named Story Elias.

Daniel Baldwin Says Many Stars Go To Rehab For Insurance Reasons
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:48:04 | Rate news: +0
Recovering drug addict Daniel Baldwin has accused Hollywood's troubled youngsters of using rehabs to simply boost their insurance potential.


Black & White To Play Paul Mccartney & Elvis
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:47:23 | Rate news: +0
Jack Black is the odd choice to play Paul McCartney in a new rockumentary about a country rocker who never existed. The White Stripes star Jack White will play Elvis Presley in the odd project, "Walk Hard," which stars John C. Reilly as a Johnny Cash contemporary.


Tattoo Honors Megan Fox's Dead Ex
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:46:23 | Rate news: +0
Megan Fox has a tattooed dedication to her late ex. The actress impressed tragic Chris Melik's family when she put her Hollywood career on hold to fly back to Florida for her former boyfriend's funeral in 2004 - and she has since etched a permanent reminder of the sports star on her skin.


Charlie Sheen's Marriage Tips
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:45:50 | Rate news: +0
Actor Charlie Sheen has discovered the secret to a successful marriage - to have a sense of humor. The Platoon star - who divorced the mother of his two daughters, Denise Richards, in November - is set to wed 29-year-old real estate investor Brooke Mueller, and insists he has learned from his past matrimonial mistakes.


Angelina Jolie Learns Old English
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:45:22 | Rate news: +0
Angelina Jolie took lessons in Old English for her role as a water demon in the film adaptation of the 12th century epic poem Beowulf. The screen siren reportedly enlisted a voice tutor to teach her the difficult Anglo-Saxon dialect - an early form of today's English language - in a bid to perfect her role.


Jon Cryer Paid Police To Keep His Wedding Party On The Road
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:44:53 | Rate news: +0
Two And A Half Men star Jon Cryer had to hand over $40 to Mexican police on his wedding day recently - to keep his family and friends out of jail. The actor, who wed TV news reporter Lisa Joyner on June 16, panicked when cops pulled over a bus full of relatives on their way to the wedding reception.


Frank Zappa Receives A German Honor
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:44:18 | Rate news: +0
U.S. rock legend Frank Zappa has been posthumously honored in Berlin, Germany - with a street named after him. The Marzahn district in the country's capital unveiled the Frank Zappa Strasse - formerly known as Street 13 - in memory of the late musician before hosting a tribute concert on Saturday.


Winona Ryder Is Still Looking For Her Soulmate
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:43:39 | Rate news: +0
Winona Ryder is still on the look for Mr. Right because she's desperate to settle down and start a family. The 35-year-old actress, who has dated Matt Damon, Johnny Depp and rocker Dave Pirner, admits she thought she would be married with a child by the time she turned 30 - but she's still hunting for her soulmate.


Gretchen Mol Fears Motherhood Will End Her Movie Career
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:43:09 | Rate news: +0
Gretchen Mol fears she won't be able to return to making movies after the birth of her first child in September. The star is expecting director Todd Williams' child in a little over a month and admits she can't ever imagine putting her acting career over motherhood.


Dave Matthews Was Thrilled To Meet Jane Goodall
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:42:38 | Rate news: +0
Conservationist Jane Goodall rescued rocker Dave Matthews Live Earth experience after he had a nightmare onstage. The rocker performed at the New Jersey leg of Live Earth and had one of his worst shows ever - but all that turned around when he was introduced to one of his heroes.


Paris Hilton Is Selling Her Mansion
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:41:14 | Rate news: +0
Socialite Paris Hilton is selling her $4 million Hollywood mansion in a bid to gain more privacy from the paparazzi. The troubled heiress plans to purchase a more secluded spot where she can escape the prying eyes of the press.


Broadcaster Tom Snyder, Newsman And Late Night Talk Show Host, Dies At 71
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:39:52 | Rate news: +0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tom Snyder, whose smoke-filled interviews were a staple of late night television and an inspiration for Dan Aykroyd on ''Saturday Night Live,'' has died after a struggle with leukemia. He was 71.


Notable Quotables
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:39:12 | Rate news: +0
"They need a bloody good smacking and I'd kick 'em up the bum...I feel sorry for our guys that are in Iraq; I do not feel sorry for those little spoiled b---... If I see anymore of them out at night with all that bloody hair sewn in their heads, skirts up here, no knickers on... Lock 'em all up, throw away the key." Sharon Osbourne has no time for Hollywood's crime-breaking "It" girls.


Jessica Alba's Relationship Was Ruined By Marriage Differences, Say Pals
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:38:23 | Rate news: +0
Jessica Alba split with Cash Warren because he was terrified of commitment, according to the pair's pals. The actress reportedly ended her two-year relationship with the production assistant last week, after months denying the romance was on the rocks.


Kelly Osbourne To Star In 'chicago'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:37:39 | Rate news: +0
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly has confirmed she will take to the London stage in hit musical Chicago. The singer-turned-actress, 22, will play Mama Morton in the West End version of the show - a role made famous by Queen Latifah in the movie adaptation when she was a more mature 32 years old.


'ugly Betty' Star Says Victoria Beckham Is 'cool'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:37:07 | Rate news: +0
Ugly Betty star Eric Mabius has leaped to the defense of maligned style queen Victoria Beckham urging the media to "leave her alone." The Spice Girl provoked a barrage of press abuse when her reality TV show "Victoria Beckham: Coming To America" aired earlier this month.


Celebrity Snippets
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:36:38 | Rate news: +0
Ozzy Osbourne stuntman son Jack is to star in an upcoming documentary about a charity car rally from London to Mongolia. The Mongol Rally started last weekend, and Osbourne is among the drivers on the 10,000-mile trek through seven mountain ranges and three deserts.


Paris Hilton Cut Out Of $60 Million Inheritance?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:34:03 | Rate news: +0
Conrad Hilton, the billionaire great-grandfather of socialite Paris Hilton is apparently fed up with her party ways and has cut her out of his will. "He was, and is, extremely embarrassed by how the Hilton name has been sullied by Paris," says Jerry Oppenheimer, author of "House Of Hilton". "He doesn't want to leave unearned wealth to his family."

Johnny Depp To Resurrect Goth Vampire Pic "dark Shadows"
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:33:34 | Rate news: +0
Johnny Depp seems ready to sink his teeth in another ecentric role - that of the over-the-top goth vampire Barnabas Collins in "Dark Shadows". The 1960s supernaturual soap opera featured vampires, ghosts, warlocks, werewolves, wierd little kids, kinky love, eery music, time travel, dark mansions, sea and fog, campy dialogue and Victorian costumes. With Johnny wearing the fangs - this is gonna be great!

Hayden Hot For Coffee
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:31:08 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Hot Bodies The countdown continues -- just 23 days until hottie Hayden Panettiere turns 18!! Woo-hoo!! The cheerleader of so many fantasies, was snapped at a Starbucks in Malibu -- yes, she's old enough to drink coffee! And besides, her mom was with her. The...

Taye Plays Vegas -- Without Wife!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:30:26 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Hot Vegas The ladies love Taye Diggs and despite the fact that he's married -- Taye Diggs definitely loves the ladies.Our pals at SpyOnVegas.com caught the "Private Practice" doc doing a little smooth operating of his own -- on several extremely hot chicks at...

Britney In A Burka?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:29:42 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird, Britney Spears Who is that masked woman behind the wheel?! That's the one and lonely Britney, y'all, who is tryin' on her new Taliban look! Spears was spotted driving around L.A. on Sunday night. Britz -- yeah, yeah -- but who's that hottie paparazzi in a hoody...

Smooth-e Does Lindsay Lohan
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:29:14 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Lindsay Lohan Not that way! Our boy Eric Schwartz just released his latest mock video. This week's target, Lindsay Lohan and her second DUI. Appropriately titled, "Career Suicide." I know who killed her career -- her!Now boys and girls, this is what NOT to do when...

Liz Taylor Goes Hip-hop
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:28:27 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Fashion They say a fashion trend is officially dead when your grandmother adopts the look. Perhaps hip-hop is finally dead ... but not 75-year-old Liz Taylor Yo!The original train wreck and bling blinger, Dame Elizabeth Taylor, was seen lumbering down the...

Say Cheese: Paris Makes Music
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:27:48 | Rate news: +1
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Paris Hilton With her puppy in hand, a pair of size 11 flats and a smile as genuine as her appearance on "Larry King Live," Paris Hilton was snapped leaving a recording studio on Sunday. Lord have earplugs!Despite the fact that her debut album tanked, the...

Faith: Hands Off My Man's Balls!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:26:04 | Rate news: +1
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Faith Hill would prefer it if you left her husband's nether regions alone! Our buds at Just Jared have video from her Soul2Soul tour stop in Lafayette, LA on Saturday night, one fan got a little grabby with Faith's better half, Tim McGraw -- and...

Jaime Pressly: My Name Is Sit-ups!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:23:52 | Rate news: +2
Filed under: Hot Bodies, Hot Mamas It's been just two months since Jaime Pressly gave birth to her son, Dezi, but the new mom has already shed all her baby weight! Betch! How'd she do that?!Jaime and fiance Eric Cubiche celebrated her 30th birthday -- and the return of her old body --...

Ding. Lizzie Grubman Is Done -- Well Done!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:21:48 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Beauty Do you prefer your A-list publicists char-broiled, fried or extra-crispy? The terror alert has been raised to orange!Platinum-blond uber-flack Lizzie Grubman arrived to a Dave Matthews show in the Hamptons on Saturday -- looking like the lead in a...

Paris Hilton -- Best Singer In Hollywood?!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:20:21 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Paris Hilton It's tough for an ex-con to find work, but Paris Hilton got herself a job! She's singing in a full-fledged movie musical! Is the world taking crazy pills?Ms. Hilton has been cast in "Repo! The Genetic Opera," a futuristic thriller about the last...

Lilo Climbs Celeb Death List
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:19:03 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird, Lindsay Lohan Here's one Hollywood A-list no one wants to be on! A morbidly delicious website called Ghoulpool.us lets users bet on when they believe celebrities will die -- and win cash prizes if they're right. Dead right! Participants choose 25 celebs they think...

Aaron Carter's Crappy Day
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:18:05 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paparazzi Video Paparazzi caught pimply Aaron Carter with a new pup sniffing around outside of Petco yesterday. After the pooch pinched a loaf, Carter was too busy -- revealing that he's been offered money to do interviews on Lohan -- to pick up after his dog. Dude,...

Britney & K-fed Officially Kaput
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:17:16 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears Britney Spears and Kevin Federline will officially divorce today.Just minutes ago, Spears' lawyer, Laura Wasser, and K-Fed's mouthpiece, Mark Vincent Kaplan, walked into court -- final papers in hand -- to get a Los Angeles County Superior Court...

Gore Goes Guilty
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:16:43 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Al Gore III pleaded guilty Monday to possessing marijuana and other drugs, but a judge told the former Veep's son he can withdraw that plea and have the charges dropped if he successfully completes a drug diversion program. What a bargain!Cops say...

Britain's Peter Phillips Is Set To Be Queen Elizabeth's First Granchild To Get Married.
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:15:10 | Rate news: +0
Peter - the son of Princess Anne and her ex-husband Mark Phillips - is planning to wed his girlfriend of four years, Montreal-born Autumn Kelly, in 2008.The couple met at the Canadian Grand Prix when Peter, 29, was a sponsorship manger for the Williams Formula 1 team.The smitten pair soon moved into together and they

Britain's Princess Eugenie Has Been Accused Of Joining A Racist Group On Social Networking Site Facebook.
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:12:24 | Rate news: +1
The 17-year-old princess - the daughter of Sarah Ferguson and her ex-husband Prince Andrew - sparked outrage by signed up to the group entitled ‘Tassilo is a Spearchucker’, described as ‘for all those who believe Tassilo Bismarck is a black’.Tassilo Bismarck, 18, is white and a descendant of the 19th century German chancellor, Otto von

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-marit Has Told How Princess Martha Louise Healed Her With Her 'warm Hands'.
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:11:55 | Rate news: +0
Princess Martha, who claims to be able to talk to angels, allegedly used her talents to treat and cure her sister-in law’s pelvic inflammation.Norway’s Aftenposten newspaper reports that in an official biography written by author Erik Fosnes Hansen six years ago, Princess Mette-Marit said: ‘It may sound strange, but she has a completely special warmth

Fallen Stars Resort To Selling Autographs For Cash
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:06:26 | Rate news: +0
Former members of British pop bands FIVE, ANOTHER LEVEL, STEPS and S Club 7 are so cash-strapped they’re selling their autographs at inflated prices.Bradley Macintosh of S Club 7, Lisa Scott Lee of Steps, and Another Level’s Dane Bowers were among the fallen stars who teamed up for a celebrity meet-and-greet with former fans in

Gibson Sells Malibu Mansion
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:03:31 | Rate news: +0
Actor Mel Gibson has sold his Malibu mansion for a staggering $30 million (£15 million), according to local reports.The Californian mansion has a mere six bedrooms, but boasts a private terrace on the beach, along with a gym, a swimming pool and a wine cellar.Gibson made a $6 million (£3 million) profit on the Mediterranean-style

Mabius Defends Beckham
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:02:49 | Rate news: +0
UGLY BETTY star ERIC MABIUS has leaped to the defence of maligned style queen Victoria Beckham urging the media to "leave her alone".The Spice Girl provoked a barrage of press abuse when her reality TV show Victoria Beckham: Coming To America aired in the U.S. and U.K. earlier this month (Jul07).The show, which documented her

Kelly Osbourne To Star In Chicago
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:01:29 | Rate news: +0
LATEST: OZZY OSBOURNE’s daughter KELLY has confirmed she will take to the London stage in hit musical CHICAGO.The singer-turned-actress, 22, will play Mama Morton in the West End version of the show - a role made famous by Queen Latifah in the movie adaptation when she was a more mature 32 years old.Kelly says, "It’s

Alba's Relationship Ruined By Marriage Differences, Say Pals
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:00:44 | Rate news: +1
Jessica Alba split with CASH WARREN because he was terrified of commitment, according to the pair’s pals.The actress reportedly ended her two-year relationship with the production assistant last week (begs22Jul07), after months denying the romance was on the rocks.Now friends reveal the break-up was relatively amicable, but prompted by differences in the couple’s long-term aspirations.One

Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman Dies At 89 (ap)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:45:36 | Rate news: +0
AP - Swedish director Ingmar Bergman an iconoclastic filmmaker widely regarded as one of the great masters of modern cinema, died Monday, the president of his foundation said. He was 89.

Swedish Film Icon Ingmar Bergman Dies At 89 (reuters)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:45:08 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Legendary Swedish film director Ingmar Bergman who influenced a generation of film-makers with his often stark works on themes of mortality and sexual torment, died on Monday at the age of 89.

Swedish Director Ingmar Bergman, Regarded As One Of Great Masters Of Modern Cinema, Dies At 89
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:43:10 | Rate news: +0
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) - Swedish director Ingmar Bergman an iconoclastic filmmaker widely regarded as one of the great masters of modern cinema, died Monday, the president of his foundation said. He was 89.


Nicolas Cage And His 16-year-old Son Unveil Their Comic Book At Entertainment Expo
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:42:33 | Rate news: +0
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Nicolas Cage loves comic books so much, he created one of his own. The actor and his 16-year-old son, Weston, took their new comic book, ''Voodoo Child,'' to the pop culture expo Comic-Con on Sunday.


Tommy Lee & Kimberly Stewart Are 'just Friends'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:39:21 | Rate news: +0
Rod Stewart's socialite daughter Kimberly has laughed off reports she is dating bad boy rocker Tommy Lee Rumors first surfaced the couple were dating after Pamela Anderson's ex reportedly attempted to woo Kimberly by flying a helicopter to her Los Angeles mansion.


Christina Aguilera Cancels Two Australian Dates Over An Illness
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:38:45 | Rate news: +0
Doctors have ordered Christina Aguilera to cancel her world tour after falling ill during a concert in Australia. The Fighter star, who is rumored to be pregnant with husband Jordan Bratman's baby, suffered breathing difficulties at a gig in Melbourne on Friday as part of her Back To Basics tour.


Jessica Simpson Turned Down Porn Star Role
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:37:22 | Rate news: +0
Jessica Simpson turned down the chance to win her first Oscar because the film role she was favored for was too risqué. The busty pop star/actress' manager father Joe has revealed his daughter was offered the role of a porn star in an upcoming film, and was told the movie could be her big chance to take home a Best Actress Academy Award.


David Beckham Turns Down 'simpsons' Cameo
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:36:53 | Rate news: +0
England soccer ace David Beckham has turned down an appearance on The Simpsons - because the creators made fun of an alleged affair. The sports star was rumored to have cheated on wife Victoria with his personal assistant Rebecca Loos following his move to Spanish soccer club Real Madrid in 2004.


Is Eddie Murphy Engaged?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:35:34 | Rate news: +0
Eddie Murphy has fueled speculation he is planning to wed girlfriend Tracey Edmonds by presenting her with an engagement ring. The actor has allegedly given his film producer partner - who he has been dating since last year - a yellow diamond Cartier sparkler.


Lindsay Lohan's Co-star Tells Family To 'step Up'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:35:02 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan I Know Who Killed Me co-star has urged the troubled actress' family and friends to "step up" and get her the help she needs. Lohan has gone into hiding following her second drink driving arrest in two months, and though her mother Dina insists her daughter is "safe," actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon is convinced those close to the star should be doing more.


Joe Pesci To Wed Angie Everhart
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:33:51 | Rate news: +0
Joe Pesci and Sylvester Stallone's ex Angie Everhart have become Hollywood's oddest couple after becoming engaged in Atlantic City, New Jersey.


Paris Hilton Is Making A Musical
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:33:18 | Rate news: +0
Paris Hilton is hatching secret plans to become a musical marvel in a new song-and-dance movie. The socialite, actress and singer admits she's in rehearsals for an unnamed project.


Ozzy Osbourne's Brief Health Scare
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:32:46 | Rate news: +0
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne is back on tour after a brief health scare at the weekend. The Black Sabbath star, 58, was treated at a Denver, Colorado hospital for "a minor outpatient procedure" on Saturday night.


Lucy Davis: 'american Accents Are Impossible'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:31:38 | Rate news: +0
The Office star Lucy Davis finds it impossible to master an American accent - and insists she's missed out on acting roles because of her speech impediment. The actress, who plays Dawn in the British version of the Ricky Gervais series, has appeared in U.S. TV series Ugly Betty and Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip - but admits she's hopeless when it comes to imitating her co-stars.


Winona Ryder's Parents Refused To Let Her Wed Johnny Depp
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:30:16 | Rate news: +0
Winona Ryder would have wed ex-boyfriend Johnny Depp if her parents hadn't put an end to wedding talk. In a new interview with Vogue magazine, the actress and her father, Michael Horowitz, discuss the star's romance with Depp.


Editor Of Disputed Frey Memoir Calls Winfrey's Denunciation Of Author 'fiercely Bad Manners'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:29:43 | Rate news: +0
DALLAS (AP) - The editor and publisher of James Frey's disputed memoir, ''A Million Little Pieces,'' hasn't had her last word yet on Oprah Winfrey nationally televised pillorying of the author.


Scarlett Johansson Picked To Play Jenna Jameson
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:29:08 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood beauty Scarlett Johansson has landed the lead role in the x-rated biopic of the world's biggest porn star. The 22-year-old was personally picked by Jenna Jameson to chart her transformation from ballet dancer to stripper, before making it big in the adult film industry.


Matt Damon Is Too Old To Play Captain Kirk
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:28:36 | Rate news: +0
Matt Damon dreams of playing Captain James T. Kirk in moviemaker J.J. Abrams' new film have been dashed because the director thinks he's too old. Damon admits he called the Mission: Impossible 3 director when he heard he'd be taking charge of "Star Trek XI" and begged to play Kirk.


Lindsay Lohan To Continue With Pole Dancing Classes
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:28:02 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan is to continue with the "erotic yoga" pole dancing classes she took to prepare for her new film role as a stripper because the sessions have made her a better dancer.


Catherine Zeta-jones 'worked Undercover'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:27:27 | Rate news: +0
Catherine Zeta-Jones took a job in a New York restaurant to prepare for her latest movie role - and went unnoticed. The actress worked undercover as a waitress in the city's Flamma restaurant to prepare for a role in upcoming romantic comedy No Reservations - but refused to reveal her real identity to customers.


Goran Visnjic's Alleged Mistress Is Disgusted By Wife's Nasty Messages
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:25:12 | Rate news: +0
The Croatian woman claiming to be the mother of E.R. star Goran Visnjic lovechild has revealed nasty phone messages from the actor's wife sent her to the hospital.


A Cavalcade Of Stars Plead To Save Theatre Company
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:24:27 | Rate news: +0
Judi Dench,Maggie Smith, Emma Thompson and Jeremy Irons are among a host of British stars who have joined forces to save one of the U.K's oldest theatres from closure.


Shia's Scary Encounter
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:22:50 | Rate news: +0
Shia LaBeouf watched his skin bubble as he was burned in a botched stunt in 'Transformers.'

The actor - who is currently filming the new Indiana Jones movie with Harrison Ford - refused to do some of his stunts after he was burned during one action sequence.

Gary Oldman Says Harry Potter Role Made Him A 'cool Dad'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:21:36 | Rate news: +1
Gary Oldman claims playing Sirius Black in the Harry Potter movies has made him a "cool dad."

The critically acclaimed actor - who has reprised his role as Harry's godfather for the fourth movie in the adventure series 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' - says his two children think he is incredibly hip for starring in the last three movies of the successful franchise.

Rachel Stevens Reveals Her Girl Crush On Cameron Diaz
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:21:01 | Rate news: +0
Rachel Stevens lusts after Cameron Diaz

The former S Club 7 singer shares the same Los Angeles gym as the 'Shrek the Third' actress and admits she can't take her eyes off her.

Eddie Murphy And Girlfriend Engaged
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:20:35 | Rate news: +0
Eddie Murphy and his girlfriend Tracey Edmonds are engaged to be married. The 'Shrek' star proposed last Wednesday with a "massive" Cartier yellow diamond engagement ring.

Edmonds proudly showed off the ring at lunch with friends the next day at the W Hotel in Westwood, California.

Pregnant Christina Told To Slow Down After Collapsing Backstage
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:19:15 | Rate news: +0
Christina Aguilera was ordered to cancel two of her world tour dates after collapsing backstage.

The 'Dirrty' singer, who is reported to be four months pregnant, suffered breathing difficulties during a performance in Melbourne, Australia, last Friday.

The Spice Girls To Receive The Versace Treatment
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:18:43 | Rate news: +0
The Spice Girls have asked Donatella Versace to design their outfits for their comeback tour.

The Italian designer has already started working on her exclusive creations for the band - Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Emma Bunton, Mel C and Geri Halliwell - who kick off their world tour in December.

Jude Law And Cameron Diaz An Item?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:17:28 | Rate news: +0
Jude Law has flown to the US to be with alleged new love Cameron Diaz. The British actor, who played Cameron's lover in festive comedy 'The Holiday', is set to spend a romantic week with the stunning actress.

A source is quoted as saying: "Jude is going to take her on a series of romantic dates this week."

Nic Cage Buys Himself A British Castle
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:16:56 | Rate news: +0
Nicolas Cage has spent nearly $10 million on a British castle.

The 'Ghost Rider' star intends to move into Midford Castle, which is located near Bath, with his wife Alice Lim and 21-month-old son Kal-El this September after his bid of $9.5 million was officially accepted.

Funny Man Steve Martin No Longer Single
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:16:18 | Rate news: +0
Steve Martin has married fiance Anne Stringfield in a surprise ceremony. The 'Father of the Bride' actor tied the knot with the former New Yorker journalist at his Los Angeles home.

Guests at the wedding - who included Tom Hanks, Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy - were not informed of the nuptials and had instead been told they would be attending an intimate dinner party.

Paris Hilton Cast In New Opera
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:15:04 | Rate news: +0
Paris Hilton first attempt at singing was in some way a horror. The next time she exercises her vocal cords in public, she is going much more literal.

The heiress/socialite/actress/singer/former convict has been cast as one of the leads in a gothic opera, "Repo! The Genetic Opera." Paris has been cast to sing and dance her way around 2056 and a plague that has destroyed the human race.

Johnny Depp's Next Big Screen Role
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:14:35 | Rate news: +0
Johnny Depp is to reprise his role as eccentric late journalist Hunter S. Thompson in a new movie.

Depp starred as close friend Thompson in the movie of his first novel 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' in 1998. In 2000, independent production company Shooting Gallery - which has since shut-down - and SPi Films bought the rights to his autobiographical novel 'The Rum Diary', and the same year announced plans to make the movie with Depp and Nick Nolte starring.

Owen Wilson Spotted With A Mystery Blonde
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:14:05 | Rate news: +0
Owen Wilson has been spotted canoodling with a mystery blonde.

The 'Wedding Crashers' star - who recently split from girlfriend Kate Hudson - was seen getting intimate with the young beauty at the opening of new Los Angeles club Opera on Thursday.

Britney Spears' "crazy" Behavior Becoming Public Knowledge
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:13:34 | Rate news: +0
There may not be much happening behind Britney Spears eyes but there is plenty going on behind the scenes.

OK! magazine has already given insight into the crumbling world of the former princess of pop and now her former assistant is going to join in on the party and paint an ugly picture of the world according to Britney.

Jessica Alba's Not Attracted To Sex Scenes
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:12:05 | Rate news: +0
Jessica Alba male fans might be upset, for the actress is not interested in steaming the lens with her bare all shots or sex scenes.

 

The 26-year-old insisted that she was more fascinated by 'innocent' roles.

 

"I'm attracted to roles that are more innocent," the Sun quoted Alba, as saying.

 

"I haven't done a sex scene and I've never done nudity," she said.

 

The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer star also admitted that she's more than a bit clumsy.

 

"The other day I closed a door on my head. I know I usually play co-ordinated people, but I'm not one, she added.

Christopher Walken In "the Chicken Hunter"
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:10:08 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird He sings, he dances ... he cooks? Damn right he does! And Christopher Walken is going out of his way to make sure you respect his culinary skills!A homemade video of His Royal Cowbellness whipping together a mouthwatering baked chicken dish was...

Fletch Lives!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:09:21 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Star Catcher Legendary SNL-er Chevy Chase soaked up the spotlight outside of Koi last night. He noted that while the attention never gets old, "I do."
Samantha Ronson hung out in front of Hyde, talkin' about her DJ career and her Myspace profile. Sam's very...

Whose Is Bigger?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:08:37 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Pay Dirt Size matters in Hollywood -- and there's no better way to measure than by square footage!We're pairing up two sets of celebs -- Tobey Maguire vs. Leo DiCaprio and Paris Hilton vs. Ellen DeGeneres -- to see who is packing the serious acreage....

A Week In The Thirty Mile Zone 7/22 - 7/28
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:07:55 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan drove off with this week's headlines ... eclipsing the welcome party for Posh and Becks, and Britney's visit to Crazytown. Dannielynn gave Larry kisses, while future couch-jumper Suri revealed her fangs, and Claire Danes revealed her...

Brit's Breakdown, Part Two
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:07:10 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird, Let's Get This Party Started Pop catastrophe Britney Spears is a non-stop tornado of trouble. After walking off the set of her disastrous OK! magazine photo shoot two weeks ago, Brit-Brit continued her busted breakdown while filming a new music video. Sources told the Daily News...

Eddie Murphy Pops The Question
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:06:26 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Hook-Ups "Dreamgirls" star Eddie Murphy proved that girlfriend Tracey Edmonds is his favorite girl of all, by presenting her with a ginormous yellow diamond engagement ring this past week.The ring was massive, but don't expect a blowout wedding. Murphy's...

Paris At Work And Play
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:05:49 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paris Hilton It's hard out here for an ex-con socialite! Paris Hilton spent her day shooting a music video at LaChappelle Studios, before deciding all that hard work deserved a little reward. Time for a vacation!Later that day, the blonde whatever-she-is was back...

Lindsay's Movie Melts Down
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:04:23 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Lindsay Lohan Could Lindsay Lohan week get any worse? The trainwreckin' LiLo's new movie, "I Know Who Killed Me," was released on Friday and has been panned by virtually every critic around!RottenTomatoes.com compiled dozens of the film's reviews. What are they...

Joe Simpson Keeps Jess' Clothes On
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:03:43 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Jessica Simpson Creepy stage dad Joe Simpson made skin crawl this past week when he discussed pop tartlet daughter Jessica's pending film choices. "The last script that came to us was for Jessica to be a porn star. We were promised we would win an Oscar with that,"...

Britney's Mom - The New Dina-lo?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:02:57 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started With her daughter in full meltdown mode, where was Britney Spears mom on Saturday night? Why, throwin' it down in the VIP at PURE nightclub at Caesars in Las Vegas -- the same place Brit had to be carried out of on New Year's. Yee-haw!Lynne Spears,...

Jb To Jt: Don't Touch Me In Public!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:02:15 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Wacky and Weird, Justin Timberlake Shhhh ... Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are dating -- but they still don't want anyone to know. When are we finally going to see some PDA, dammit!?JT and JB were spotted coming out of Parc together last night, and though everyone from L.A. to...

Matt Gets Really Really Really High
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:01:33 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Matthew McConaughey Hot Bodies McConaughey's got ups, son!The shirt-a-phobic stud struck the classic Air Jordan pose during a game of Frisbee in Malibu this weekend -- anyone smell a Nike deal in the works?This guy just loves to get lifted!...

Britney On The Fringe
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:00:24 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Britney Spears The train wreck is back in town! Wearing a splashy Great Gatsby inspired fringed frock, Britney Spears ditched Vegas and hit up Winston's in LA this weekend. The Britster entered the Hollywood club Saturday night with a new, unknown female companion...

Depp Toasts Hunter S. Thompson With "rum Diary" (reuters)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:29:54 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Johnny Depp is moving closer to bringing Hunter S. Thompson's autobiographical novel "The Rum Diary" to the big screen, seven years after the project was first announced.

Arthouse Film Legend Bergman Dies Aged 89 (afp)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:28:03 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Legendary arthouse film director Ingmar Bergman died Monday aged 89 at his home on the Swedish island of Faaro, his sister Eva told the TT news agency.

Swedish Director Bergman Dead: Swedish Theatre (reuters)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:27:21 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Legendary Swedish director Ingmar Bergman has died at the age of 89, an official at Sweden's Royal Dramatic Theatre said on Monday.

Swedish Director Ingmar Bergman Dies (ap)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:26:47 | Rate news: +0
AP - Swedish director Ingmar Bergman an iconoclastic filmmaker widely regarded as one of the great masters of modern cinema, died Monday, local media reported. He was 89.

Victoria Beckham In A Bra Is Pointless
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:19:09 | Rate news: +0
Well this is a disappointment: Victoria Beckham is wearing a bra. There's absolutely no need for one. I mean, her torpedo-like breasts do not budge and her razor sharp nipples are able to penetrate through multi-layers of clothing. So basically Victora is pretending to cover up even though it's impossible! To me that's just not sexy! Lose the bra will ya!....

Just In! Rachel Bilson Shops At Target!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:18:38 | Rate news: +0
Rachel Bilson must have fallen on hard times. Here she is shopping at Target! Not even I would step inside there. Let's just hope it's for accessories like toilet paper and paper towels and not clothing. However, judging by the dress she has on, it just might be. Poor thing! Rachel, I love you and I'm always here for you. I won't let Hollywood spit you out.....

Britney's Las Vegas Brawl!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:18:07 | Rate news: +0
Troubles always hover around Brit! There is no end to her troubles; they just follow her like a shadow. Few days before troubled singer had a disastrous interview with Ok! Magazine and now pop princess is once again involved in more hassle after one...

Nichole Richie Sentenced To Jail
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:17:27 | Rate news: +0
Nichole Richie finally landed into jail just one month after her pal Paris Hilton walked away from the jail. Richie pleaded guilty to DUI and was slapped Friday with four days in jail, a fine of $2,048, and orders to attend drug and alcohol rehab....

Bono And Cruz Getting Cozier!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:16:58 | Rate news: +0
Hey, what's this? Bono and Cruz caught holding hands and that too many times! What's going between married Bono and gorgeous Penelope Cruz Are they romantically involved? U2 front man Bono and Cruz happily held each other's hands and displayed in...

Hillary Duff's New Beau Is Pro Hockey Player!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:16:29 | Rate news: +0
The 19-year-old pop star Hillary Duff has bagged herself a new man and has completely forgotten her former love Joel Madden Teen pop star is now dating Mike Comrie, a professional hockey player who plays for the Islanders.

The Edmonton native,...

Jen Splits From Former Essex Brickie Beau
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:15:57 | Rate news: +1
It seems that Jennifer Aniston is very unlucky in love. The 'Former Friends' star has dumped her British boyfriend Paul Sculfor. Jen and the former bricklaying model's romance ended before they were even started. It is rumored that the couple's two...

Rumer Willis Escapes Arrest On Drug Charges
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:15:26 | Rate news: +0
Rumer Willis had a narrow escape from being arrested on charges of possessing illegal drugs. The incident happened when the star was found with three men in the same room of the La Quinta hotel during a marijuana drug bust.

Daughter of Striptease...

Naomi Watts Becomes Mom Of A Baby Boy
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:14:57 | Rate news: +0
The Mulholland Dr. actress, Naomi Watts has become a mom of a baby boy. The baby happens to be the first for the Australian actress with actor Liev Schreiber whom she is dating since 2005. The couple is delighted and both the mom and the baby are...

Natalie Portman: It Wasn't Me But The Body Double In Stripping Of Goya's Ghost
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:14:02 | Rate news: +0
I just happened to watch few scenes of Goya's Ghost last weekend and was mesmerized watching Natalie Portman stripping. The pole dancer of 'Closer' plays the muse of painter Francisco Goya and is shown stripping for a scene in the film, Goya's...

Actress Jodie Sweetin Weds Best Friend, Cody Herpin
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:13:34 | Rate news: +1
When actress Jodie Sweetin had met Cody Herpin she did not have even the slightest idea that her best pal would one-day turn out to be her better half. The couple exchanged vows at the Little Church of the West on the Vegas Strip in the presence of...

Just In! Kimberly Stewart's Sister Ruby Is Hot!
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:13:02 | Rate news: +1
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Just In! Kimberly Stewart Sister Ruby Is Hot!

If you needed a reason to like Kimberly Stewart I've finally found one. She has a hot sister and her name is Ruby. I didn't know it was even possible for the Stewart gene pool to produce such a beautiful specimen but today I was proved wrong. I mean, between Kim and her brother Sean, who would have thought? Anyway, let's hope this new discovery puts an end to what little celebrity Kim has and gives it all to Ruby. A new Hollywood Tuna sweetheart .....

Rachel Stevens Fhm Magazine Pictures
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:12:31 | Rate news: +0
The weekend is finally here and what better way to start it off than with UK's hottie Rachel Stevens You guys probably remember her as the only reason to watch the teen show S Club 7. Unfortunately, Rachel is still relatively unknown here in the US but I'm sure that after seeing these new FHM Magazine pictures, that will soon change. Enjoy......

Lofgren Teams Up With Cussler For Liquor Record
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:09:55 | Rate news: +0
Rocker NILS LOFGREN has teamed up with best-selling author Clive Cussler to pen a new song about "great old liquors." The guitar great put music to Cussler’s lyrics with a view to creating a "corny country song," but he’s more than proud with the finished product, Whatever Happened to Muscatel? Lofgren tells Billboard.com, "We wrote

Barlow Desperate To Perform At Gerrard Wedding
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:08:06 | Rate news: +4
TAKE THAT star GARY BARLOW was prepared to hand out flowers at the wedding of England soccer ace STEVEN GERRARD - in exchange for a season ticket to the sports star’s games.The musician was rumoured to have performed at the nuptials of the Liverpool Football Club star and model Alex Curran last month (Jun07), but

Stars Plead To Save Theatre Company
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:06:32 | Rate news: +1
DAME JUDI DENCH, DAME MAGGIE SMITH, Emma Thompson and JEREMY IRONS are among a host of British stars who have joined forces to save one of the U.K’s oldest theatres from closure.Over 120 prestigious actors and actresses have agreed to lend their names to a petition which objects to the closure of the Bristol Old

British Royal Phillips To Wed
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:05:47 | Rate news: +0
British royal PETER PHILLIPS has proposed to partner AUTUMN KELLY.The 29-year-old - who is 10th in line to the throne - will be the first grandchild of monarch Queen Elizabeth II to wed.The couple share a home in Gloucestershire, England, on Phillips’ mother, Princess Anne’s estate. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said a date had

Davis: 'american Accents Are Impossible'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:04:57 | Rate news: +0
THE OFFICE star Lucy Davis finds it impossible to master an American accent and insists she’s missed out on acting roles because of her speech impediment.The actress, who plays Dawn in the British version of the Ricky Gervais series, has appeared in U.S. TV series Ugly Betty and Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip -

Zeta-jones Goes Undercover
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:04:01 | Rate news: +0
Catherine Zeta-Jones took a job in a New York restaurant to prepare for her latest movie role - and went unnoticed.The actress worked undercover as a waitress in the city’s Flamma restaurant to prepare for a role in upcoming romantic comedy No Reservations - but refused to reveal her real identity to customers. Waitress Ilona

Aguilera Cancels Two Australian Dates Over Illness
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:03:10 | Rate news: +0
Doctors have ordered Christina Aguilera to cancel her world tour after falling ill during a concert in Australia.The Fighter star, who is rumoured to be pregnant with husband Jordan Bratman’s baby, suffered breathing difficulties at a gig in Melbourne on Friday (27Jul07) as part of her Back To Basics tour.Aguilera was forced to shorten her

Beckham Turns Down Simpsons Cameo Over Affair Jibe
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:02:23 | Rate news: +0
England soccer ace David Beckham has turned down an appearance on THE SIMPSONS - because the creators made fun of an alleged affair.The sports star was rumoured to have cheated on wife Victoria with his personal assistant Rebecca Loos following his move to Spanish soccer club Real Madrid in 2004.The affair was mocked by the

Murphy And Edmonds To Wed
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:01:32 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood star Eddie Murphy will marry girlfriend TRACEY EDMONDS, according to a representative for the couple.Murphy’s spokesperson confirmed reports he proposed to his film producer partner with a yellow diamond Cartier sparkler last week.The actor’s representative tells People.com, "Tracey and Eddie were engaged last Wednesday. "Tracey and Eddie are both very much in love and

Lohan 'convicted Since Teen Years'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:00:39 | Rate news: +0
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan has been breaking road and motoring laws since she was a teenager.The Mean Girls actress - who was arrested for DUI for the second time in two months last week (ends29Jul07) - was given her first ticket for committing a motoring offence by speeding aged 17.A past letter from a driving

Goss Uk: Britney' Pole Dance
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:21:22 | Rate news: +0
These pictures were taken on the set for Britney's new music video for Give Me More. Apparently the shoot which took place in LA was a disaster for the troubled star. A source told News of the World, "She was completely uncooperative..." The news comes just days after Britney had a terrible interview with OK! magazine, when a dress worth more than £3,000 was ruined. The source added, "She had a problem with the extras being about when she did the pole dance. She was shy or embarrassed or something and she really started struggling with the whole thing. You could see she was getting a bit wobbly but no one expected her to throw a complete fit. It was a total...

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Gabby Babble: Jessica's Not Into Porn
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:20:51 | Rate news: +0
Joe Simpson, papa to Jessica and Ashley Simpson discussed Jessica's pending work on film. He told People magazine: "The last script that came to us was for Jessica to be a porn star. We were promised we would win an Oscar with that. I was like, 'Eh, we'll just buy a [statue of a] little man and keep our clothes on'." I'm surprised he doesn't want Jessica to show off her double D's on film. Source

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Breakups & Hookups: Kate, Brit & Jess
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:20:11 | Rate news: +0
Pete Doherty has found a replacement for Kate Moss - his old girlfriend Nadine Ruddy.  This could prove an irksome development to Moss who once became so jealous of Ruddy that she told Pete he wasn't allowed to speak to her.  Moss reportedly misses Pete badly, but is determined to get over him. Britney Spears was seen out clubbing with a mystery man.  This is Britney, so it could just be some random hitchhiker she picked up - or maybe she's finally found someone to get serious about?  Hope the dude knows what he's in for. Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, aka Hollywood's Most Boring Couple, havecalled it quits.  Jessica apparently called Cash and told him...

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Hot Spot: Monday's Buzz
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:19:42 | Rate news: +0
KISS frontman Paul Stanley got a scare when his heart-rate elevated to 190 in the middle of a sound-check.  Thankfully he was okay.  Any time an 80-year-old man has heart troubles, you have to worry. Kelly Osbourne is set to play Momma Morton in a London production of the musical Chicago.  Now if we could just get Sharon as Velma, Jack as Billy Flynn and Ozzy as Roxie, we might be on to something... Jessica Simpson's father/manager Joe says he has turned down an offer for Jessica to play a porn star in a movie.  The film probably would've required Jessica to take her shirt off, and as we all know, only Joe is allowed to see her naked boobs. Paris Hilton has once again...

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Catalans Help Pay For Woody Allen "love Letter" (reuters)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:18:43 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - The people of Catalonia are lining the Ramblas thoroughfare in capital Barcelona to catch a glimpse of a blonde starlet and a man in a green fishing hat shouting "action!"

Ozzy Osbourne Treated In Denver Hospital (reuters)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:17:26 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Ozzy Osbourne was treated at a Denver hospital for "a minor outpatient procedure" over the weekend before flying to the next stop on his latest tour, his management company said on Sunday.

Mel Gibson Sells Malibu Mansion For 30 Million Dollars (afp)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:16:14 | Rate news: +0
AFP - It only has six bedrooms but it comes with a sterling view of the Pacific -- and so actor-producer Mel Gibson has sold his Malibu beachside mansion for nearly 30 million dollars, local press reported Sunday.

Jackson Reconciles With Kruger
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:12:43 | Rate news: +2
Former DAWSON’S CREEK star JOSHUA JACKSON has reportedly reconciled with his ex, German actress Diane Kruger The couple split at the beginning of 2007 but America’s Star magazine reports Troy star Kruger and Jackson are giving their romance a second chance.Kruger divorced her husband of five years, Guillaume Canet, in December (06).Movie & Entertainment News provided

Damp England Helps Wek's Skin Problem
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:11:51 | Rate news: +0
Catwalk star Alek Wek has Britain’s damp weather to thank for helping cure her of skin problem psoriasis.The supermodel reveals she was born with "scaly skin" but noticed an immediate change in her appearance after leaving her native Sudan for a new life in London as a teenager.She tells Vogue magazine, "In the beginning, the

Cryer Paid Police To Keep His Wedding Party On The Road
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:11:05 | Rate news: +0
PRETTY IN PINK star Jon Cryer had to hand over $40 (GBP20) to Mexican police on his wedding day recently - to keep his family and friends out of jail.The actor, who wed TV news reporter Lisa Joyner on 16 June (07), panicked when cops pulled over a bus full of relatives on their way

Ormond's Eye-rolling Trick Makes People Feel Sick
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:10:24 | Rate news: +1
LEGENDS OF THE FALL star Julia Ormond won her first acting role by rolling her eyes and making people feel nauseous.The British actress recalls auditioning for a cottage cheese commercial as a child - and found her talent for rolling her eyes in different directions came in handy.She tells OK! magazine, "I had to hold

Pesci To Wed Everhart
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:08:54 | Rate news: +1
GOODFELLAS star Joe Pesci and SYLVESTER STALLONE’s ex ANGIE EVERHART have become Hollywood’s oddest couple after becoming engaged in Atlantic City, New Jersey.Tough guy Pesci, 64, proposed to leggy model/actress Everhart, 37, during a weekend getaway - after deciding the couple’s seven-year-old friendship should move up to the next level.Insiders claim the couple is now

Murphy And Edmonds Engaged?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:08:09 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood star Eddie Murphy has fuelled speculation he is planning to wed girlfriend TRACEY EDMONDS by presenting her with an engagement ring.The Beverly Hills Cop star has allegedly given his film producer partner who he has been dating since last year (06) - a yellow diamond Cartier sparkler.The pair were rumoured to have split earlier

Lohan Co-star Tells Family To 'step Up'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:07:29 | Rate news: +0
LINDSAY LOHAN’s I KNOW WHO KILLED ME co-star has urged the troubled actress’ family and friends to "step up" and get her the help she needs.Lohan has gone into hiding following her second drink driving arrest in two months, and though her mother Dina insists the Mean Girls star is "safe," actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon is

Hilton Making A Musical?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:06:46 | Rate news: +0
Paris Hilton is hatching secret plans to become a musical marvel in a new song-and-dance movie.The socialite, actress and singer admits she’s in rehearsals for an unnamed project.She says, "I’ve been rehearsing every day, seven hours a day. We’re just in the studio. We’re doing dance and singing. We go shoot next month in Toronto…It’s

Ryder's Parents Refused To Let Her Wed Depp
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:04:41 | Rate news: +0
WINONA RYDER would have wed ex-boyfriend Johnny Depp if her parents hadn’t put an end to wedding talk.In a new interview with Vogue magazine, the actress and her father, Michael Horowitz, discuss the Heathers star’s romance with Depp.And, although the family loved their daughter’s Edward Scissorhands co-star, they disapproved of the couple’s wedding plans.In the

Simpson Offered Porn Star Role
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:04:01 | Rate news: +0
Jessica Simpson turned down the chance to win her first Oscar - because the film role she was favoured for was too risque.The busty pop star/actress’ manager father Joe has revealed his daughter was offered the role of a porn star in an upcoming film, and told the movie could be her big chance to

Anderson Ditches Tv For Magic Shows
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:02:39 | Rate news: +0
Pamela Anderson is giving up her television work - because she prefers her new job as a magician’s assistant.The former Baywatch babe has been starring alongside illusionist Hans Klok at his Las Vegas magic show - and she’ s considering making it a permanent job.She says, "I’m definitely staying until December, but then who knows.

Lohan's Legal Woes Get Even Worse
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:01:59 | Rate news: +0
LATEST: The man whose foot Lindsay Lohan drove over as she left a party in pursuit of a former assistant is threatening to sue the actress.Ronnie Blake was one of three partygoers who was inside a white GMC SUV when the intoxicated Mean Girls star allegedly commandeered the vehicle to chase Tarin Grahame through the

Lohan's Mum Lands Court Child Support Settlement
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:01:19 | Rate news: +0
LINDSAY LOHAN’s mother DINA had something to smile about on Friday (27Jul07) in the middle of her daughter’s new legal battle - she won a child support battle with her estranged husband, the actress’ father MICHAEL Dina Lohan was forced to leave her embattled daughter in a "safe" place as she headed off to New York

Lohan To Continue With Pole Dancing Classes
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:00:33 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan is to continue with the "erotic yoga" pole dancing classes she took to prepare for her new film role as a stripper - because the sessions have made her a better dancer.The troubled actress plays a risque dancer in new movie I Know Who Killed Me and took up stripper classes to get

'colbert Report' To Get Best-of Dvd (ap)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:18:07 | Rate news: +0
AP - Stephen Colbert legacy has been preserved in self-portraits, a Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor and an Ontario Hockey League mascot named Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle. Now, the satirist is getting a DVD.

Catalans Help Pay For Woody Allen "love Letter" (reuters)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:17:37 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - The people of Catalonia are lining the Ramblas thoroughfare in capital Barcelona to catch a glimpse of a blonde starlet and a man in a green fishing hat shouting "action!"

Britney Spears Goes From One Disaster To Another
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:14:54 | Rate news: +0
2007 hasn't been a very good year for fallen pop princess Britney Spears

After having shaved her head, fallen out with her manager, mother, and close friends, Britney seems to be going through a mental breakdown due to her impending divorce from ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Daddy Simpson Can't Keep His Thoughts To Himself
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:14:26 | Rate news: +0
In the running for world's creepiest dad, Jessica Simpson father and manager Joe Simpson has a problem keeping his awkward thoughts to himself. It was not too long ago when he ed about the size of his daughter's chest and now he's opened his mouth once again on how he prefers to keep his daughter's clothes on.

Simpson recently discussed Jessica's pending film choices, stating, "The last script that came to us was for Jessica to be a porn star. We were promised we would win an Oscar with that," he told People.

Lindsay's New Film Trashed By Movie Critics
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:13:58 | Rate news: +0
It didn't help that actress and trainwreck Lindsay Lohan wasn't there to promote her new film, "I Know Who Killed Me," and now it is being literally trashed by every movie critic in the business. Most critics are saying the film itself should have been killed before it was even released.

One observer says, "The film wasn't pre-screened for critics for a very obvious reason," reports Dlisted, because "it's a piece of trash!"

Is She Or Isn't She? Nicole Richie To Reveal All In Tv Interview
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:13:30 | Rate news: +0
She was just sentenced to four days in jail, and now socialite and Hollywood troublemaker Nicole Richie is to set the record straight about her private life in an upcoming televised interview.

The 'Simple Life' star and BBF to heiress Paris Hilton, is scheduled to address her rumors and perhaps confirm her pregnancy with a sit-down interview with Diane Sawyer.

Zappa Receives German Honour
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:11:08 | Rate news: +0
U.S. rock legend Frank Zappa has been posthumously honoured in Berlin, Germany - with a street named after him.The Marzahn district in the country’s capital unveiled the Frank Zappa Strasse - formerly known as Street 13 - in memory of the late musician before hosting a tribute concert on Saturday (28Jul07).Zappa, who died of cancer

Ditto Slams Music Industry Bosses For Elliott Weight Loss
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:10:29 | Rate news: +0
THE GOSSIP frontwoman BETH DITTO has launched a scathing attack on music industry bosses for ‘forcing’ plus-size female stars such as rapper Missy Elliott to slim down.The singer believes the hip-hop superstar, who lost 71 pounds (32.2 kilograms) five years ago (02), was put under pressure to shed the weight to "be more successful" -

Amerie Wants Beckham For Movie
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:09:50 | Rate news: +0
R&B singer AMERIE is writing a movie script - and wants English soccer ace David Beckham to play the male lead opposite her.The 1 Thing beauty is confident the film would be a great excuse to befriend the star’s wife Victoria, whom she has admired since she shot to fame with the Spice Girls in

Sheen's Marriage Tips
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:08:27 | Rate news: +0
Actor Charlie Sheen has discovered the secret to a successful marriage - to have a sense of humour. The Platoon star - who divorced the mother of his two daughters, Denise Richards, in November (06) - is set to wed 29-year-old real estate investor Brooke Mueller, and insists he has learned from his past matrimonial

Law Dating Diaz?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:07:47 | Rate news: +0
Jude Law has fuelled reports he is dating actress CAMERON DIAZ after reportedly flying to America to hook up with the pretty blonde.Diaz is alleged to have fallen for the charms of the British star while the pair were filming romantic comedy The Holiday together in 2006.A source tells U.K. newspaper The News Of The

Beckham To Open La Boutique?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:07:07 | Rate news: +0
SPICE GIRL Victoria Beckham is hoping to open a designer clothes store in her new hometown of Los Angeles, according to reports.The 33-year-old singer has enlisted the help of celebrity pals Katie Holmes and Eva Longoria in setting up the shop on the city’s trendy Melrose Avenue, selling items from her dVb range of jeans,

Damon: 'i'm Too Old For Movies'
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:06:25 | Rate news: +0
Actor Matt Damon blames his age for forcing movie makers to extend filming for THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM - after he took so long shooting fight scenes.The star found filming action routines so exhausting, movie bosses were forced to extend the movie schedule by two days at an extra cost of £300,000 ($600,000).He says, "The fighting

Hilton Selling Mansion
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:05:45 | Rate news: +0
Socialite Paris Hilton is selling her £2 million ($4 million) Hollywood mansion in a bid to gain more privacy from the paparazzi.The troubled heiress plans to purchase a more secluded spot where she can escape the prying eyes of the press.Media interest in Hilton is at an all-time high after the socialite served 23 days

Kimberly Stewart Lends Support To Hilton And Lohan
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:05:07 | Rate news: +1
ROD STEWART’s daughter KIMBERLY has offered her support to PARIS HILTON following her recent jail stint.The rocker’s offspring has been in constant contact with the troubled star since she was released from California’s Century Regional Detention Center last month (Jun07) after being jailed for violating her probation from a 2006 drink driving arrest.She says, "I

Beckham Continues To Learn Spanish
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:04:27 | Rate news: +0
British soccer superstar David Beckham is determined to master the Spanish language - despite ditching his former home town of Madrid, Spain, for a new life in Los Angeles.The former England captain, who played for Spanish side Real Madrid before relocating to the U.S. earlier this month (Jul07), has hired a tutor and snapped up

Longoria Heads Back To Work
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:03:46 | Rate news: +0
Newlywed actress Eva Longoria has returned to the DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES set eleven days after her fairytale wedding.Longoria, who married French basketball ace Tony Parker at the 17th century Chateau of Vaux le Vicomte in Paris on 7 July (07), arrived at the Universal Studios fresh from her honeymoon in the Caribbean Island of Turks and

De Niro To Play Chinese Dictator?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:03:06 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood actor Robert De NIRO is set to produce and star in a movie about the life of Chinese dictator CHAIRMAN MAO.The Godfather star is reportedly behind plans for a new biopic, Chasing the Dragon, which will document the late Communist leader’s rise to power in the 1940s.A source tells British newspaper The Daily Express,

Jolie Learns Old English
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:02:25 | Rate news: +0
Actress Angelina Jolie took lessons in Old English for her role as a water demon in the film adaptation of the 12th century epic poem BEOWULF.The screen siren reportedly enlisted a voice tutor to teach her the difficult Anglo-Saxon dialect - an early form of today’s English language - in a bid to perfect her

Beckham Tv Show Criticised In U.s.
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:01:46 | Rate news: +0
SPICE GIRL VICTORIA BECKHAM’s reality TV show has been hit with scathing reviews in America.The programme, Victoria Beckham: Coming to America, documents her move to Los Angeles as soccer star husband David joins L.A Galaxy.But the show, which aired in the U.S on Monday (16Jul07), has been the subject of heavy criticism.The New York Post

Longoria Takes Husband To Work
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:01:07 | Rate news: +0
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star Eva Longoria misses new husband TONY PARKER so much when she’s at work he now accompanies her on set.The newlywed feels much happier with her French basketball ace husband by her side at all times, as she hates being parted from her spouse.She says, "I hate being separated from him, so I’ve

Richie To Pay For Her Own Jail Time
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:27 | Rate news: +0
LATEST: Nicole Richie will face the ultimate indignation when she serves four days in prison later this summer (07) - she’ll have to pay for her time behind bars out of her own pocket.The socialite/actress pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour for driving under the influence of drugs in Los Angeles on Friday (27Jul07), and was

Steve Martin Stuns Guests With Surprise Wedding (reuters)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:15:27 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - From father of the bride to groom, actor Steve Martin married for the second time in front of 75 guests who thought they had been invited to his home for a party, media reports said on Sunday.

Actress Mckellar: Smarts, Looks Add Up (ap)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:14:57 | Rate news: +2
AP - Danica McKellar has a message for girls: Cute and smart is better than cute and dumb.

John Wayne Gets Statue At Cowboy Museum (ap)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:14:18 | Rate news: +0
AP - John Wayne has been honored on the 100th anniversary of the year of his birth with a larger-than-life bronze statue at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

Britney Spears To Buy Ray Liotta's Former Estate?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:12:48 | Rate news: +0
Britney Spears has her sights set on buying actor Ray Liotta’s former home in Pacific Palisades, California. Local realtors have confirmed the troubled pop superstar has visited the six bedroom estate, which is on the market for $6.5 million.


Jennifer Aniston Buys New Home In New York?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:12:20 | Rate news: +0
Jennifer Aniston has fueled speculation she's about to announce a big Broadway project - by buying a new New York home. The actress, who recently confessed she was tiring of life in Los Angeles, has bought a new Manhattan apartment, according to magazine Life & Style.


Lindsay Lohan's Mother Lands Child Support Settlement
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:11:51 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan’s mother Dina had something to smile about on Friday in the middle of her daughter's new legal battle - she won a child support battle with her estranged husband, the actress' father Michael.


Lindsay Lohan's Dad Gives Jail Time Warning
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:09:41 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan estranged father Michael has warned jail time could spell bad news for his troubled daughter.

 

The actress is facing possible jail time after being arrested for the latest in a series of drinking whilst intoxicated incidents, but Michael Lohan says the maximum his daughter should get is only a couple of days behind bars.

 

"I think the first 24 - 48 hours of any jail time is good enough to serve a person. It's a very, very trying process," he tells Access Hollywood.

Did The Paparazzi Commit Battery On Britney Spears's Son?
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:09:11 | Rate news: +0
That is what the singer claims.

  Britney Spears alleges that her son was hit Thursday night during a Las Vegas brawl between her bodyguard and a photographer at the Wynn Hotel and Casino.

 

Spears told the police that one of her sons, who is not being named, was assaulted during an altercation between the photographer and her security.

 

Police did not charge the photographer with any crime, but the bodyguard involved in the fight, Julio Camera, was charged with misdemeanor battery.

Spears then filed a crime report saying that a second photographer had hit her son and her bodyguard in an earlier clash, according to Yahoo Splash news.

The two incidents are currently under investigation by law enforcement.

Spears had flowed with her two sons, along with her brother, to Las Vegas on Wednesday. The trip irked her ex-husband Kevin Federline, who did not know about the trip. According to California law, a parent is not allowed to take a child out of the state without written permission from the other or by obtaining a court order.

Joe Simpson Keeps Jess' Clothes On
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:07:41 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Jessica Simpson Creepy stage dad Joe Simpson made skin crawl this past week when he discussed pop tartlet daughter Jessica's pending film choices. "The last script that came to us was for Jessica to be a porn star. We were promised we would win an Oscar with that,"...

Spears Interested In Liotta Estate
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:06:30 | Rate news: +0
Britney Spears has her sights set on buying actor RAY LIOTTA’s former home in Pacific Palisades, California.Local realtors have confirmed the troubled pop superstar has visited the six bedroom estate, which is on the market for $6.5 million (£3.25 million).An insider claims Spears asked the seller to close the property’s open house recently to allow

Cage Buys 14th Home
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:05:45 | Rate news: +0
Movie star Nicolas Cage has purchased a £5 million ($10 million) countryside mansion in Bath, England - making him the owner of 14 properties worldwide.The actor was attracted to the 18th century Midford Castle for its ideal getaway from the "madness" of Hollywood, reports British newspaper The Sunday Times.The Ghost Rider star’s real estate history

Stone Pushes Morrison In America
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:05:01 | Rate news: +0
Soul singer Joss Stone is helping fellow Brit JAMES MORRISON crack America, by begging US audiences to buy his album.Stone claims she is the Please hitmaker’s biggest fan, and is desperate for him to share her Stateside success.She says, "His voice is f***ing gorgeous. I love it so much. I sing his song Wonderful World

Spears Upsets Humane Society
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:04:18 | Rate news: +0
Britney Spears has come under fire from an animal rights group in Los Angeles after choosing to buy a new $3,000 (GBP1,500) dog from a pet store.The Humane Society U.S. officials claim the pop superstar should have spent more time picking her pet.Spokeswoman Stephanie Shain tells U.S. TV news show Entertainment Tonight, "Choosing a dog

Jackson Sued By Law Firm
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:03:36 | Rate news: +0
Superstar Michael Jackson has been ordered to pay $256,000 (£128,000) in overdue fees to a California law firm, according to court papers filed in Los Angeles.The Thriller hitmaker has been ordered by Torrance Superior Court to pay the fees to law firm of Ayscough and Marar after failing to compensate for their services following his

Stewart Tops U.s. Tour List
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:02:57 | Rate news: +0
Rod Stewart has topped Pollstar’s mid-year Top 100 North American Tours chart after grossing $48.1 million (GBP24 million) in ticket sales.The crooner beat Justin Timberlake and reunited rock trio The Police, who claimed the number two and three spots respectively.Experts expect The Police to top the Pollstar year-end chart.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World

Stewart Denies Tommy Lee Romance
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:02:17 | Rate news: +0
ROD STEWART’s socialite daughter KIMBERLY has laughed off reports she is dating bad boy American rocker Tommy Lee Rumours first surfaced the couple were dating after Pamela Anderson’s ex reportedly attempted to woo Kimberly by flying a helicopter the her Los Angeles mansion.But Stewart insists they are just friends.She says, "I don’t have a boyfriend at

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