AFP - A US newscaster refused to lead her program with a story about Paris Hilton arguing she was fed up with media attention given to the controversial Hollywood socialite.
AFP - As the rain threatened to wash away Saturday's play at Wimbledon, Andy Roddick had more reason than most to pray for better weather.
Reuters - Actress Natalie Portman and other celebrities descended on a Rwandan wildlife park on Saturday to name 23 baby mountain gorillas and help efforts to conserve the highly endangered species.
Amateur stuntman Rod Kimble (Andy Samberg) has a problem – his step-father Frank (Ian McShane) is a jerk. Frank picks on Rod, tosses him around like a rag doll in their weekly sparring sessions, and definitely doesn't respect him, much less his stunts.


Paul McCartney turned his latest magazine photospread into a true family affair - the then-and-now snapshots were taken by his late wife Linda and daughter Mary.


Kevin Costner is to produce and finance a new animated internet series with a view to turning the project into a movie he'll direct. The Postman star will also voice a character in The Explorers Club, which will appear in 12 four-minute bursts online this Christmas.


Actor Steve Zahn lost 40 pounds on the set of new movie Rescue Dawn - eating nothing but raw vegetables, fruits and fish. The Joy Ride star plays a prisoner of war opposite Christian Bale in the harrowing new film and knew he had to lose weight for the role, but left it until he arrived on set in Thailand to start losing the pounds. And he did it very quickly thanks to a strict diet and daily runs.


The fondest Beatles memories came flooding back for Paul McCartney as he wrote tracks for his new album - because he composed songs on John Lennon's old stool at the same old upright piano he played Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band hits on.


Don Cheadle received no help from Miles Davis' family while researching his role as the jazz man - because no one had any recollections about the music icon's secret life.


Michael Caine, Kirsten Dunst and Judi Dench were among the stars who helped Elton John raise a staggering $12.2 million for charity at the singer's latest celebrity bash.


Britney Spears shelved pop comeback has been given a boost by producer Sean Garret, who insists the Toxic singer's next single is "out of control." A week after her publicist revealed record executives had pushed Spears' comeback album back to 2008 - prompting reports early studio work was no good - Garrett, who has just completed sessions with Spears, insists the singer has created another pop masterpiece.


Mandy Moore had a couple of very special guests when she showcased tracks from her new album in Los Angeles on Thursday - her ex-boyfriends.


The newly reunited Spice Girls are set to perform a one-off live show for guests like Elton John and Robbie Williams, with a host of other celebrities beamed in via satellite from countries across the globe.


Director Michael Moore found making his new documentary Sicko one of the hardest movies to make - because some of the castmembers died before filming on the project wrapped.


Paris Hilton is reportedly set to pass on her business tips to budding entrepreneurs, after an educational institute offered her $1 million for the privilege.


Burlesque star Dita Von Teese is reportedly planning to release a book of erotic dance tips and sex advice especially for women. The estranged wife of shock rocker Marilyn Manson will pen the guide to the art of sexy stripping and fetish dancing - but is determined to keep any lewdness to a minimum.


The Hilton family is bracing itself for another controversy - Paris' step-great-grandmother Zsa Zsa Gabor's legal row with her daughter turned into a screaming match in Los Angeles on Friday.


Actress Liv Tyler is fighting a trash war with her neighbors - because they keep dumping their rubbish outside her home. The new mum has been cited for garbage violations in New York but insists she's not to blame.


Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Criss Angel's wife, Joanne Sarantakos, filed for divorce yesterday in a Long Island court. She claims that their 15-year marriage, which Angel insisted was kept secret to boost his image to women, was destroyed by his freaky fame and his recent...
Filed under: Hot Mamas Katie Price, better known as Jordan in the UK, gave birth to her first daughter yesterday. The baby was born in a private London hospital and weighed in at 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Katie and her husband Peter Andre are the stars of the E! reality show...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Bullish British songstress Lily Allen is a true Taurus. As per her star sign, Allen is mostly calm, but can easily become enraged, self-indulgent, resentful and inflexible. Thankfully, Lily's learned to buck up and "Smile," even when times are tough...
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paris Hilton Sound Bytes Now that Paris is out of the pokey, what's the fake Paris to do? Well get an iPhone, of course! Natalie Reid waltzed past the waiting masses to get her very own iPhone yesterday and taunted TMZ cameramen with a sneak peak at her coveted new toy. She...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice The woman who claims that David Hasselhoff's ex-wife crashed into her car and sped off says Pamela Bach tried to "intimidate" her with an uninvited house call after she pressed charges in January.In an exclusive conversation with TMZ, 26-year-old...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky and Weird, Paris Hilton Last week lady blog Jezebel had Paris Hilton jail-time note examined by expert handwriting analyst Sheila Kurtz. According to Kurtz, Paris' scrawl style reveals a, uh, troubled soul. ""Rarely do we see an independent adult write with such...
The newly reunited Spice Girls are set to perform a one-off live show for guests like SIR ELTON JOHN and ROBBIE WILLIAMS, with a host of other celebrities beamed in via satellite from countries across the globe.The British pop group announced dates for their worldwide tour on Thursday (29Jun07) and they are said to be
Welsh singer Tom Jones will belt out his own version of an ARCTIC MONKEY’s track at the Princess Diana Memorial Concert this Sunday (01Jul07).The veteran crooner is so impressed with the British rockers that he has chosen to perform a personalised rendition of their hit song I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor.He says,
Director Michael Moore found making his new documentary SICKO one of the hardest movies to make - because some of the castmembers died before filming on the project wrapped.Sicko chronicles the struggles of everyday Americans as they attempt to get adequate healthcare, and Moore sparked controversy in the film by accompanying a group of sick
LATEST: The father of Chris Benoit has broken his silence over the wrestler’s death, insisting he "cannot understand" why his son would murder his family and then commit suicide.Detectives believe 40-year-old former World Heavyweight Champion asphyxiated his wife Nancy and seven-year-old son Daniel last Friday (22Jun07) and Saturday (23Jun07) respectively, before hanging himself on Sunday
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
Burlesque star Dita Von TEESE is reportedly planning to release a book of erotic dance tips and sex advice especially for women. The estranged wife of shock rocker Marilyn Manson will pen the guide to the art of sexy stripping and fetish dancing - but is determined to keep any lewdness to a minimum. A
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
BRITNEY SPEARS’ shelved pop comeback has been given a boost by producer SEAN GARRETT, who insists the Toxic singer’s next single is "out of control." A week after her publicist revealed record executives had pushed Spears’ comeback album back to 2008 - prompting reports early studio work was no good Garrett, who has just completed
SIR MICHAEL CAINE, KIRSTEN DUNST and DAME JUDI DENCH were among the stars who helped SIR Elton John raise a staggering £6.1 million ($12.2 million) for charity at the singer’s latest celebrity bash.The Rocket Man star and his partner David Furnish threw their annual White Tie and Tiara Ball at their Berkshire, England, home on
Paris Hilton is reportedly set to pass on her business tips to budding entrepreneurs, after an educational institute offered her $1 million (£500,000) for the privilege.The Simple Life star - who was released from a California jail on Tuesday (26Jun07) after serving 23-days behind bars for violating her probation - has set up several business
Britney Spears continues to be off her rocker. In her latest wacky move, she stormed onto the set of her sister's TV show and handed her mother a mysterious note. Some have guessed the note was related to the restraining order Britney is seeking, which would keep Lynne from seeing Britney's kids. It's official - Britney is now the Queen of all White-Trash. Nicole Richie has reportedly been shopping for a wedding dress. You know how most brides worry about being too fat on their...  [Read full story on Dotspotter]
Paris Hilton fresh out of jail, is keen to shed her party-girl image. That means a more subdued look. On her big release night, Paris sported a green jacket and jeans - a thousand miles from the whimsical, sometimes wacky attire she used to don when she was frivolous. The new Paris is serious yet casual - she's not about outrageous glamor anymore, but still wants to look her best. For her Larry King appearance Paris dolled it up a bit, but remained modest. She wore an off-white BCBG dress...  [Read full story on Dotspotter]
From Bricks and Stones:   Vanessa Minnillo is pictured in nude photos that have been posted online. The ex-MTV deejay bares it all full frontal under the Mexican sun and her beau Nick Lachey was snapped by photographers in the buff as well. “If people thought she was goody-goody this will prove she’s not,” a pal told the magazine Life & Style Weekly. The publish censored pictures in this week’s magazine. Source  [Read full story on Dotspotter]
According to What I Missed, Hilary Duff performed at "The Today Show" this morning in New York City. Check out the video of Hilary performing "Stranger" below... It seems like with every post Hilary continues to look cuter and cuter! Can't wait for the next post featuring Miss Duff! [source]  [Read full story on Dotspotter]
Filed under: Celebs Caught on Tape After her interview with Larry King Paris gave a quick shout-out to TMZ. Holla!...
Filed under: Hot Bodies By popular demand, TMZ brings you not one, but 14 scrumptious hot hunks from the steamiest act in Las Vegas Yes, it's the blokes from Thunder From Down Under -- in all their pectoral glory in this flesh-filled gallery.Thanks to Adam Steck, CEO of...
AP - Vivica A. Fox called a state patrol officer a "racist white cop" during her drunken driving arrest and repeatedly failed sobriety tests, according to an official report.
Mandy Moore had a couple of very special guests when she showcased tracks from her new album in Los Angeles on Thursday (28Jun07) - her ex-boyfriends.Both Wilmer Valderrama and Adam `DJ AM’ Goldstein were spotted in the crowd at the Roxy, where stars like Emmy Rossum and Sophia Bush cheered the pop star/actress on.Movie &
Extreme sports supercouple LAIRD HAMILTON and Gabrielle Reece are expecting their second child.Former professional volleyball champion Reece announced the good news during a TV interview on Friday (29Jun07). She’s three months pregnant.Reece and surf legend Hamilton already have a daughter, Viola, who is three.The couple wed in November 1997.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World
DON CHEADLE received no help from MILES DAVIS’ family while researching his role as the jazz man - because no one had any recollections about the music icon’s secret life.The Hotel Rwanda star felt sure recollections from Davis’ family members would help him master the essence of the legend but Cheadle discovered he knew more
Actor Steve Zahn lost 40 pounds (18.1 kilograms) on the set of new movie RESCUE DAWN - eating nothing but raw vegetables, fruits and fish.The Joy Ride star plays a prisoner of war opposite Christian Bale in the harrowing new film and knew he had to lose weight for the role, but left it until
Spanish actor Javier Bardem was so impressed with the portrait of him created for new movie GOYA’S GHOST he’s determined to claim it as his own.The movie star plays a monk posing for a portrait by Francisco de Goya during the Spanish Inquisition - and his image was used for a copy of one of
The fondest Beatles memories came flooding back for Paul McCartney as he wrote tracks for his new album - because he composed songs on JOHN LENNON’s old stool at the same old upright piano he played SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND hits on.McCartney realised he was sitting at his father’s old piano, which he
Catherine Zeta-Jones left pal GEORGE CLOONEY stunned when she took the movie star up on his offer to spend time at his Italian retreat on the banks of Lake Como.Clooney invited the Welsh actress to vacation at his palatial European pad and couldn’t believe it when she actually called him.She says, "I called him a
SIR Paul McCartney turned his latest magazine photospread into a true family affair - the then-and-now snapshots were taken by his late wife LINDA and daughter MARY.The new Interview spread features rare archive shots of the former Beatle, taken by his late wife, while daughter Mary captured the 65-year-old as he is today.In the accompanying
Kevin Costner is to produce and finance a new animated Internet series with a view to turning the project into a movie he’ll direct.The Dances With Wolves star will also voice a character in The Explorers Club, which will appear in 12 four-minute bursts online this Christmas (07).The project follows the adventures of a group
Actress Liv Tyler is fighting a trash war with her neighbours - because they keep dumping their rubbish outside her home.The new mum has been cited for garbage violations in New York but insists she’s not to blame.She explains, "Other people come and put their garbage in front of my house."I keep getting these fines,
AP - First kisses can be tricky. Even for Harry Potter. Daniel Radcliffe the star of the Harry Potter series, said Friday while in Tokyo for the premiere of the latest installment that it took a few takes to get over the nerves of getting the young wizard through his first on-screen kiss.
AP - Kyra Sedgwick and Jon Cryer will announce the top nominees for the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards on July 19.
June 26, 2007 (Burbank, CA) - Warner Bros. Records will release the original soundtrack to DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures' live-action robot fantasy film TRANSFORMERS on July 3rd, the same day the Michael Bay-directed movie hits theaters nationwide.


Aussie actor Julian McMahon Fantastic Four stunt double is called Justin Sain. The movie star says, "He legally changed it... This guy is out of control."


Snoop Dogg and Lil' Wayne are two of the premiere names in hip hop today, so its no wonder they teamed up with the number 1 Hip Hop Documentary series "Blockstar" as they give an inside look into their lives as block stars.


AP - Where has Enrique Iglesias been hiding these last few years?
AP - A woman charged with assaulting and robbing Foxy Brown was released from jail after the rapper failed to appear before a grand jury to testify against her.
AFP - Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe may be a wizard at kissing but the teen sensation revealed Friday that he is still a gentleman when it comes to locking lips.
Actor/director Gary Oldman is developing a movie about the world's first conjoined twins Chang and Eng. The movie will be based on a fictionalized biography of the pair who were born in Siam (now Thailand) and traveled the world as a curiosity.


Rachel Griffiths made an embarrassing u-turn when she agreed to star in new TV show Brothers And Sisters after vowing never to appear on the small screen again. The actress made the promise after starring in Six Feet Under, but was blown away when presented with the new program's script.


Veteran rocker Rod Stewart was forced to pull out of a the Silver Clef music awards in London after injuring his leg on-stage. The newly-wed was due to attend the ceremony at the Regent's Park Hilton in London to collect its inaugural Icon award on Friday.


British rocker Noel Gallagher was inspired to form Oasis with his brother Liam after watching a performance by The Smiths as a youngster. The Wonderwall hit maker says he was so impressed by The Smiths front man Johnny Marr's performance on British music chart program Top Of The Pops he formed his own band in 1991.


David Hasselhoff ex-wife has been ordered to turn herself in to authorities over a hit-and-run mix up in January. Pamela Bach, who recently lost custody of her teenage daughters to Hasselhoff, was reportedly not booked in properly when she was arrested in January after colliding with a car in North Hollywood and then fleeing the scene.


Penelope Cruz, Will Ferrell, Jessica Biel and Tobey Maguire are among the Hollywood stars who have filmed environmentally friendly public service announcements, which will air during next weekend's Live Earth marathon. The movie stars will trade green tips during the PSAs, in which they each contribute something they do on a daily basis to help the environment.


Kenneth Branagh is to reunite with his Wild Wild West co-star Kevin Kline for another William Shakespeare movie adaptation. Kline has joined Bryce Dallas Howard, Janet McTeer and Alfred Molina as part of the cast of actor/director Branagh's reworking of As You Like It.


NEW YORK (AP) - Where has Enrique Iglesias been hiding these last few years? The Latin heartthrob, who saw his star rise earlier this decade with the crossover success of such songs as ''Hero'' and ''Escape,'' all but disappeared from the spotlight except for tabloid speculation about his romantic relationship with tennis pinup Anna Kournikova.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kyra Sedgwick and Jon Cryer will announce the top nominees for the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards on July 19. The actors will join Dick Askin, chairman of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, for the pre-dawn announcement at the academy's Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in suburban North Hollywood.


Veronica Mars fans take note! Jason Dohring is back this fall in the new CBS drama “Moonlight.” From Joel Silver and the creators of “Angel” and “Beauty and the Beast,” the series is about Mick St. John, a Los Angeles private investigator (Alex O’Loughlin) whose clients don't know his dark secret – he’s a vampire.


Gary Oldman fooled the world into believing he is as crazy as the characters he plays on screen. The Brit is famous for playing a corrupt cop in Leon, an evil drug dealer in True Romance and John F. Kennedy's assassin Lee Harvey Oswald in JFK - and he claims he has been typecast by movie bosses convinced he is just like the character he plays.


Filed under: Wacky and Weird Corey Haim and Corey Feldman are back -- but not necessarily better than ever. TMZ spotted the "Lost Boys" at the Madden NFL '08 party at Les Deux last night, and while we're happy they're still alive, the guys aren't looking exactly chipper....
Filed under: Star Catcher Nobody loves Pink Taco more than the devilish Tommy Lee You've seen the tape, right?TMZ cameras caught the bad boy rocker throwing up the demon horns as he rolled out of the grand opening of Pink Taco restaurant in Century City last night with...
Filed under: You Might Want to Rethink Twenty-three years after Vince Neil drove drunk and had an accident that killed his passenger, Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley of Hanoi Rocks, he has launched a new line of tequila called Tres Rios. Motley Crude!After the 1984 accident, the Motley Crue...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears Britney Spears feels totally betrayed by her mom, her soon-to-be ex husband, her former manager and Promises, the rehab facility she called home for nearly a month. In short, she claims she never had a drug or alcohol problem but was railroaded into...
US parents have been using the services of baby-naming consultants to help them decide what to call their child.Walker and Reyes of Las Vegas are a couple who offer "name consultations and workshops" at a rate of $50 a time to help parents choose what to call their baby.Their services were last year employed by