Reuters - After years as a cult filmmaker specializing in all things tasteless and weird, John Waters has edged closer to the mainstream with two recent projects -- a children's film and starring role in a TV drama.
Reuters - CBS has given a late pilot pickup to "I'm in Hell," a comedy starring Jason Biggs
Reuters - Daytime television host Regis Philbin was cracking jokes with nurses a day after heart surgery, co-host Kelly Ripa told the "Live with Regis and Kelly" audience on Thursday.
AFP - Caustic television talent show judge Simon Cowell whose have reduced many an "American Idol" entrant to tears, says he deserves to be paid more than American rock legend Bruce Springsteen.
The remarkable Elton John celebrates his 60th birthday on March 25 with his 60th concert at Madison Square Garden. Two days later, Elton celebrates a first--his first full-length, over 75 minutes-long U.S. single-disc greatest hits album to be originally issued on CD. Newly compiled and digitally mastered, Rocket Man - Number Ones (Island/UMe),


More than three decades since the publishing of its first issue, Relix Magazine has secured its place in rock and roll history as its 32-year archive enters into the vaults at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland.


Heather Mills opened up to "Access Hollywood" about what's driving her to participate in "Dancing with the Stars" and how she plans to overcome the challenges of her disability.


Regis Philbin underwent a successful triple heart bypass operation on Wednesday morning. The talk show host, 75, told viewers of his morning show Live! With Regis And Kelly on Monday he would be having the surgery after feeling shortness of breath and chest pains in recent weeks.


Oprah Winfrey has denied allegations her newly-founded school in South Africa is too strict - insisting it provides students with a "safe" and "structured" environment to learn in. The media mogul set up the $40 million Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa in January in the small town of Henley-on-Klip, south of Johannesburg, with the aim to give 152 girls from deprived backgrounds a high quality education.


Grey's Anatomy actor Isaiah Washington has donated $25,000 to a computer animation project that aims to detail the plight of Africans in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. The project - directed by Professors Joseph Opala and Gary Chatelain of Virginia's James Madison University - focuses on an 18th century British slave castle on Bunce Island in the Republic of Sierra Leone, from where African captives were taken to North America.


Paul McCartney's estranged wife Heather Mills could face legal action for trespassing after entering an English farm to highlight alleged animal cruelty.

The former model paid a late night visit to the farm in Somerset earlier this month as part of a campaign for vegetarian group Viva!.


Halle Berry has dismissed reports she was a battered woman, insisting her physical battles with men were one-time situations. The actress has previously admitted she had experienced violence in past relationships, but insists the first time her exes raised their hands to her was also the last time.


Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant are among the latest batch of celebrities to be warned they may have contracted liver disease Hepatitis A. The stars have been alerted of the threat in the form of a letter from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.


British soul star Joss Stone has shown her gratitude to everyone who helped her with her new album - in a 7,000-word essay.


Angelina Jolie has confirmed Vietnamese press reports she has adopted a young boy from the country. The actress and her eldest child Maddox - who she adopted from Cambodia in 2002 - arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday to complete the paperwork to adopt three-and-half-year-old Pax Thien today.


Former Witchblade actress Yancy Butler has been charged with driving under the influence after crashing her car in Connecticut. The 36-year-old, who won a Saturn award for her portrayal of Detective Sara 'Pez' Pezzini in the cult TV show, smashed her Saab 900 vehicle into a wire guardrail in Sharon.


Feminist activist and playwright Eve Ensler is horrified by Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan penchant for going out without underwear, insisting they are pandering to male attention.

Ensler, who wrote the worldwide hit play The Vagina Monologues, is concerned for the young stars, who have both sought treatment in rehab recently.


"But there are huge powers, I don't have that powerful system that he has," she said. "There are huge powers that create these things for reasons of their own."
Filed under: Britney Spears Britney Spears has gone to the web in search of fan support during her recovery.On her official website britneyspears.com, the pop star asks fans to "send your thoughts and inspiration" through an email. Concerned fans are pouring in the support from...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Jessica Simpson Back from her Roman holiday, a visibly pissed off Jessica Simpson had some terse words for swarming photographers on Wednesday. var config = new Array(); config["videoId"] = 626926774; config["videoRef"] = null; config["lineupId"] = null;...
Filed under: Baby Watch, Celebrity Feuds, Celebrity Checkout, Tori Spelling Style Insider With their blood feud apparently water under the "90210" bridge, frosted Candy Spelling has already begun showering Tori Spelling son Liam with gifts!Grandma Candy plunked down over $1700 for her new grandson at West Hollywood baby emporium Petit...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Wacky and Weird Legendary screen siren Gina Lollobrigida went all Naomi Campbell on a photographer yesterday, with a smack and some smack-talk. La dolce vita? Not for this cameraman! var config = new Array(); config["videoId"] = 647737956; config["videoRef"] =...
Filed under: Movies, Lindsay Lohan The final product of Lindsay Lohan movie-set meltdown is finally here ... well, at least the trailer is.Today, the trailer for Lohan's new flick, "Georgia Rule," dropped over at Moviefone, but the real story is the string of mishaps that went down...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video For once in her life, Star Jones had absolutely nothing to say. Newly-revamped Court TV talk show host-to-be Starzilla was accosted by a fan/stalker/provocateur just outside of Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. As she tried to ignore his verbal...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole Smith TMZ has learned the computer that has created renewed interest in the Anna Nicole Smith case contains e-mails from Smith to her doctors -- e-mails about drugs.We're told the Bahamian police and Seminole cops met this week and discussed the contents...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Fashion Police, You Might Want to Rethink While walking her pooch in New York on Wednesday, Mischa Barton revealed why it's her fashion sense that needs to be put on a tight leash!Dressed to the Ca-nines in a Grimace-purple, Mrs. Roper maternity muumuu, unfortunate black shorts with matching...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo Perky "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere stopped into trendy Fred Segal boutique yesterday to pick up a coffee. The blonde bombshell-in-training was decked out in a cute, low-cut t-shirt, sexy ripped jeans, and a pair of sandals.Hayden had her hair...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole Smith Prince Frederic Von Anhalt, one of the men claiming to be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby, is royally pissed over a few choice words that Bill O'Reilly used to describe him on air, and now he wants $10 million to ease his pain.In a lawsuit...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole Smith TMZ has obtained an air waybill describing two powerful prescription drugs that were sent to Anna's Bahamas mailing address when she was eight months pregnant.The name of the doctor on the waybill is Maurice Levy, who practices internal medicine in...
Rap mogul SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS snubbed the Oscars ceremony to party with SIR Elton John The hard-partying businessman, who recently announced a 22-date tour with former rival SNOOP DOGG, said he preferred to revel with the ROCKET MAN than attend the lengthy Academy Awards at Hollywood’s Kodak Theater.Combs, 37, says, "Partying is what I do best,
Former WITCHBLADE actress Yancy Butler has been charged with driving under the influence after crashing her car in Connecticut.The 36-year-old, who won a Saturn award for her portrayal of Detective SARA ‘PEZ’ PEZZINI in the cult TV show, smashed her Saab 900 vehicle into a wire guard rail in Sharon.On Tuesday (13MAR07), she was charged
LATEST: US TV veteran Regis Philbin underwent a successful triple heart bypass operation on Wednesday morning (14MAR07).The talk show host, 75, told viewers of his morning show LIVE! WITH REGIS AND KELLY on Monday (12MAR07) he would be having the surgery after feeling shortness of breath and chest pains in recent weeks.Philbin has taken five
Oprah Winfrey has denied allegations her newly-founded school in South Africa is too strict - insisting it provides students with a "safe" and "structured" environment to learn in.The media mogul set up the $40 million (£20.4 million) Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa in January (07) in the small town of Henley-on-Klip,
GREY’S ANATOMY actor Isaiah Washington has donated $25,000 (£12,820) to a computer animation project that aims to detail the plight of Africans in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.The project - directed by Professors JOSEPH OPALA and GARY CHATELAIN of Virginia’s James Madison University - focuses on an 18th century British slave castle on Bunce Island in
British actor EDWARD FOX has blasted casting directors on the latest JAMES BOND movie CASINO ROYALE, because he thinks new 007 Daniel Craig is "utterly wrong" for the part.THE DAY OF THE JACKAL star, 68, is disgusted by Craig’s appearance, and claims a blond spy would never have been approved by Bond creator IAN FLEMING.He
Veteran actress Angela Lansbury has hit out at the "fast food films" of Hollywood, insisting today’s young screen stars won’t be remembered in years to come.The MURDER, SHE WROTE star, 81, is appalled at the quality of acting she has seen of late, and believes many of Tinseltown’s newer talents will not experience the career
LATEST: Angelina Jolie has confirmed Vietnamese press reports she has adopted a young boy from the country.The actress and her eldest child MADDOX - who she adopted from Cambodia in 2002 - arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday (14MAR07) to complete the paperwork to adopt three-and-half-year-old PAX THIEN today (15MAR07).The actress, five-year-old Maddox
SIR PAUL McCARTNEY’s estranged wife Heather Mills has hit out at the one-sided media coverage surrounding her divorce battle with the former BEATLE, insisting the press are out to "destroy" her reputation.The former model - who previously (07MAR07) accused several British newspapers of "misreporting" the divorce - is convinced there is a media campaign to
Drew Barrymore and HUGH GRANT are among the latest batch of celebrities to be warned they may have contracted liver disease Hepatitis A.The stars have been alerted of the threat in the form of a letter from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.The warning comes after health officials were alerted to a sick
British soul star Joss Stone has shown her gratitude to everyone who helped her with her new album - in a 7,000-word essay.The 19-year-old released her third LP INTRODUCING Joss Stone this week (12MAR07), but instead of listing the credits in her album sleeve as is traditional, she directed fans to her website where they
Oscar winner Halle Berry has dismissed reports she was a battered woman, insisting her physical battles with men were one-offs.The MONSTER’S BALL beauty has previously admitted she had experienced violence in past relationships, but insists the first time her exes raised their hands to her, was also the last time.She tells Reader’s Digest magazine, "I’m
SIR PAUL McCARTNEY’s estranged wife Heather Mills could face legal action for trespassing after entering an English farm to highlight alleged animal cruelty.The former model paid a late night visit to the farm in Somerset earlier this month (MAR07) as part of a campaign for vegetarian group Viva!.But after learning of the illegal trip, owner
Feminist activist and playwright EVE ENSLER is horrified by Britney Spears and LINDSAY LOHAN’s penchant for going out without underwear, insisting they are pandering to male attention.Ensler, who wrote the worldwide hit play THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, is concerned for the young stars, who have both sought treatment in rehab recently.She tells the New York Daily
Hip-hop star Snoop Dogg loves visiting England, because it means he can watch his favourite soccer team Manchester United in action.The rapper is currently touring Europe with his pal SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS, meaning he has plenty of opportunities to catch the Premiership team’s games during their current season.He tells MTV, "Everybody knows I don’t like
Reuters - Angelina Jolie adopted her fourth child on Thursday, a Vietnamese boy from a Ho Chi Minh City orphanage.
Reuters - John Mayer has tapped Ben Folds as the primary opener for his Continuum summer tour, which kicks off June 1 in Ridgefield, Wash.
Reuters - British police have warned Heather Mills McCartney, the estranged wife of former Beatle Paul, about using the emergency phone number 999 too often.
AFP - Paul McCartney's estranged wife Heather Mills insisted Thursday she still loves the former Beatles legend, despite divorce proceedings which have threatened to turn ugly in recent months.
Anne Hathaway has lavished praise on British actress Kate Winslet for her "greatness." Hathaway admits she was reduced to tears by an interview with the star because Winslet's success reminded Hathaway she still has a long way to go as an actress.


Justin Timberlake has poured out his feelings to Britney Spears in a heartfelt letter sent to the pop star in rehab, according to news reports. A week after Spears' ex called Promises rehab facility in Malibu, California to offer his support to the troubled Toxic singer, he has now put his thoughts on paper.


Former Dharma & Greg in-laws Jenna Elfman and Susan Sullivan will play mother and daughter from the Walkers lifelong nemesis family, in special guest starring roles in the episode entitled "Game Night" (airing April 15), on ABC's hit freshman drama series, Brothers & Sisters.


American Idol judge Paula Adbul insists she is "great friends" with Simon Cowell despite their fiery onscreen relationship.

But the 44-year-old singer-turned-talent adjudicator admits she tries to avoid the star when he's being overly facetious.


Rocker Dave Navarro has reportedly found love with Nip/Tuck star Kelly Carlson just weeks after his divorce from Carmen Electra was finalized. Navarro, 39, and Carlson, 31, have recently been photographed enjoying each other's company around Los Angeles.


Justin Timberlake hits number one with "What Goes Around ... Comes Around" on the U.S. and European radio charts simultaneously. The multi-talented musician continues his winning streak with his third consecutive number-one hit from his critically- acclaimed album FutureSex/LoveSounds both domestically and abroad.


Gwen Stefani has been forced to live in a hotel - because there's not enough room at her London home for her wardrobe and entourage.

The Hollaback Girl singer insists it's easier to lodge in a hotel suite than trying to coordinate her stylist, personal trainer and nanny to nine-month-old son Kingston from the house she shares with husband Gavin Rossdale in the British capital.


Paul McCartney is to blame for his lengthy divorce battle with Heather Mills, according to his estranged wife.

Former model Mills, 39, claims she would be happy with a speedy split, but McCartney's refusal to agree to her demands is making the divorce battle even longer.


Pop star Justin Timberlake was so shy as a child his mother Lynn used to tease him about his nervous demeanor.

Timberlake, who recently tried his hand at acting in the Nick Cassavetes film Alpha Dog, claims that performing brought him out of his shell.


Angelina Jolie and her son Maddox arrived in Ho Chi Minh City airport late on Wednesday night and went to the Tam Binh Orphanage on Thursday where Jolie adopted a Vietnamese orphan. The 3-year-old's original name was Pham Quang Sang but Angelina and partner, Brad Pitt have chosen the name, Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt for the newest addition to their family.
In the past month, speculation into Anna Nicole death has ranged anywhere from a high fever to homicide, and now it seems like it's back to homicide again - or at least that's part of the "Chinese whispers" being uttered on the streets.

Just when we thought Anna would be granted some peace after her recent burial, it was then revealed that her autopsy results were being delayed due to new, additional evidence that was presented to medical examiner Dr. Joshua Perper.
Halle Berry may have transformed herself into a beautiful swan, but at one time in her life she felt like the ugly duckling on the streets.

Halle has revealed she lived in a homeless shelter when she first left home.
Instead of spending time in rehab to self-reflect on her recent out-of-control behavior, Britney Spears is getting romantically involved with yet another man - the third since her split from K-Fed in November.

Britney's alleged new boyfriend Jason Filyaw says he is in "love."
From dating an actor to a musician, Drew Barrymore has mingled with every kind of person in the entertainment industry. Now, she's got her eyes set on a director.

Drew was recently seen kissing director Spike Jonze.
Jennifer Aniston is looking to start anew - and part of that means getting away from all the hustle and bustle in Los Angeles and moving to another 'happening' city.

Jen reportedly wants to quit Hollywood and move back to New York City.
Reese Witherspoon is looking better than ever and it's all thanks to the new clothes in her closet.

Reese says she has had a fashion makeover following her split from Ryan Phillippe.
Hurray for little Maddox! He now has a little brother he can play ball with and show the tricks of the trade.

It's official: Angelina Jolie has adopted a three-year-old Vietnamese boy.
Heather Mills may have crossed the line with this one.

The 39-year-old could be charged with trespassing after breaking into a pig farm to highlight animal cruelty.
Elton John threw an elaborate '40s-themed fancy dress party on Tuesday to celebrate his impending 60th birthday.

The flamboyant singer - who shared the night with photographer friend Sam Taylor Wood who celebrated her 40th birthday - arrived at London's Shoreditch Town Hall dressed as a World War II military officer.
He's considered one of the most good-looking men in the world, and that was enough for a gangsta-type fella to make Brad Pitt get his hands off his woman.

Brad once romanced a Scottish woman, but was scared off by her gangster boyfriend.
Winner of the "X Factor" Leona Lewis will sing for Britain's Prince Charles Thursday night. The London singer will perform at the U.K. finals of the Prince's Trust RBS 'Celebrate Success' awards at London's Barbican Center.

Leona, 21 - who won the ITV talent contest in 2006 - was said to be "thrilled" to have been asked to sing at such a prestigious event.
British soap opera "EastEnders" star Barbara Windsor has a crush on Britain's Prince Charles

The veteran actress fell for the 58-year-old royal after meeting him at a Clarence House reception to celebrate old people's charity Age Concern yesterday on Wednesday.
Von Anhalt, who is married to Zsa Zsa Gabor, filed the defamation suit seeking at least $10 million in damages Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Karsan pleaded guilty on Feb. 16 to attempted grand larceny, admitting he told Ono she had to pay him "more than $3,000" to stop his plan.
TAKE THAT star MARK OWEN believes his former bandmate Robbie Williams should retire from pop and just enjoy life, because the music industry has taken its toll on the singer.Williams, 33, completed a stay in a rehab clinic in Arizona earlier this month (MAR07) to tackle his addictions to caffeine and prescription medicine.But Owen knows
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been warned to wear sensible clothing when she mops floors at New York’s Department Of Sanitation from Monday (19MAR07).The British beauty was ordered to undertake five days community service by a Manhattan judge earlier this year (JAN07) after she threw a phone at her maid ANA SCOLAVINO.And sanitation boss ALBERT DURRELL
SIR PAUL McCARTNEY’s estranged wife Heather Mills alleges photographers shoved her around when she was seven months pregnant with the couple’s daughter BEATRICE.The anti-landmine campaigner believes she is being vilified by the media and claims she is treated in a disgusting manner by the paparazzi.Mills says on one occasion in August 2003 - shortly before
SIR Paul McCartney is to blame for his lengthy divorce battle with HEATHER MILLS, according to his estranged wife.Former model Mills, 39, claims she would be happy with a speedy split, but McCartney’s refusal to agree to her demands is making the divorce battle even longer.The couple split in May (06) after just under four
The feisty singer – who assaulted a cloakroom attendant in a London nightclub – has warned her soccer star husband Ashley Cole that if he cheats on her he will be "dead".Cheryl told Top of the Pops magazine: "If anyone cheated on me they’d be dead! "I’ve been cheated on in the past. And when
The ‘Wind It Up’ singer, who has a nine-month-old son Kingston with rocker husband Gavin Rossdale, has a house in London but is staying in a hotel while promoting her new album.Gwen told Britain’s Hello magazine: "It’s just so much easier to have all my clothes and my stylist next to me. Plus my nanny,
The ‘SexyBack’ singer – who dated Britney for four years after they met on Disney’s ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ – has been left frustrated by fans constantly begging him to support Britney while she is in rehab.A source told National Enquirer magazine: "Justin was coming out of his agent’s office when a woman approached him.
The former ‘Friends’ star is hoping she will find love when she returns home, and is also keen to tread the boards on Broadway.A source told Us Weekly magazine: ‘She feels she needs a boost in her life and she can meet all kinds of people there. And she can meet men. She’s revisiting the
The ‘Toxic’ singer reportedly fell for rocker Jason at her Alcoholic Anonymous meetings, and Jason has revealed they are "growing close".Jason told gossip website TMZ: "I love her, I support her 100 per cent and we are close. We have been growing very close since our special relationship began." While Jason refused to confirm or
The actress travelled to the Tam Binh orphanage, on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, to collect Pax Thien earlier today (15.03.07).Staff and children gathered to welcome Angelina and her adopted Cambodian son Maddox, five, as they arrived in a Toyota minivan with dark windows.Nguyen Van Trung, director of the orphanage, said: ‘This morning
Drew, who split from Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti in January, was caught canoodling with Spike during dinner at Santa Monica’s Ivy at the Shore restaurant on Tuesday (13.03.07).A source told website X17 online: "They were all over each other during their date." Spike, 37, who directed ‘Being John Malkovich’ starring Drew’s close friend Cameron Diaz,
The 26-year-old singer says she is no longer the innocent girl who broke onto the music scene with hit single ‘Genie in a Bottle’ in 1999.She told Nylon magazine: ‘I’m not the same person who released ‘Genie in a Bottle’ and then ‘Dirrty’.‘I have this overconfidence with my sexuality because I feel empowered by it,
Visitors to the attraction in London’s Hyde Park were shocked and disappointed to see the algae-like goo ruining the effect of the £5.3 million granite feature.A spokesman for the fountain claimed the slime was not algae, but stray leaves. The memorial - erected in tribute to Princess Diana who died tragically in a Paris car
The London singer will perform at the UK finals of the Prince’s Trust RBS ‘Celebrate Success’ awards at London’s Barbican Centre.Leona, 21 - who won the ITV talent contest in 2006 - was said to be ‘thrilled’ to have been asked to sing at such a prestigious event.The awards honour young people who have changed
The 25-year-old royal will appear on Horse & Country TV and answer questions sent in by viewers.Fans can submit their questions at the website, www.horseandcountry.tv The interview is due to be aired in two weeks time.Zara - the daughter of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips - was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2006
The veteran actress fell for the 58-year-old royal after meeting him at a Clarence House reception to celebrate old people’s charity Age Concern yesterday (14.03.07).Barbara, 69, told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: ‘He’s so attractive. He’s got lots of sex appeal and a great sense of humour. He’s the only royal I’ve got a photo of
Reuters - "Veronica Mars" star Kristen Bell has been cast as the title character in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," a comedy described by the filmmakers as a "romantic disaster movie."
Reuters - Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ray Liotta are answering the call for "Hero Wanted."
Reuters - David Duchovny is returning to series television in a comedy for Showtime.
Reuters - CBS has given a late pilot pickup to "I'm in Hell," a comedy starring Jason Biggs
Reuters - Actress Angelina Jolie adopted her fourth child on Thursday, a Vietnamese boy from a Ho Chi Minh City orphanage.
AFP - Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are not the first stars to give a foreign child an extraordinary new start in life, but adoption has often proved a difficult experience for both parents and children.
Reuters - John Mayer has tapped Ben Folds as the primary opener for his Continuum summer tour, which kicks off June 1 in Ridgefield, Wash.
Reuters - Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan will return to his provocative, dark Hitchcockian style with "The Happening," a thriller about a natural calamity that threatens to wipe out humanity.
AFP - Paul McCartney's estranged wife Heather Mills said on Thursday that securing a divorce deal from the former Beatles legend was like "getting blood out of a stone".
AFP - She is a Hollywood idol, he is a three-year-old boy abandoned after birth, but their lives joined Thursday when Angelina Jolie adopted the tearful Vietnamese into the family she has formed with Brad Pitt.
Pop superstar Christina Aguilera is not appearing on CSI: New York, as previously reported. There were rumors in January that the singer was confirmed as a guest star on the series, but those rumors were false, according to a CBS representative.


SCI FI's new adrenaline-fueled actioner "Painkiller Jane," starring Kristanna Loken will debut on Friday, April 13 at 10pm ET/PT, following the highly anticipated mid-season returns of Stargate SG-1 (8pm) and Stargate Atlantis (9pm).


Angelina Jolie is set to arrive in Vietnam tonight to complete the adoption process for a three-and-a-half year old boy. The star will attend an adoption ceremony with officials in Ho Chi Minh City tomorrow morning before meeting with members of the American consulate who will decide if the child should be issued a passport.


Nicole Kidman has laughed off reports she is set to cameo in hit TV drama Nip/Tuck. The actress is rumored to be a huge fan of the cosmetic surgery show and reportedly asked the program's creator Ryan Murphy for a small part.


Prison Break star Wentworth Miller is a hit behind bars because signed photos of the hunk can be used as prized trade offs. The 34-year-old admits he receives a lot of fanmail from real-life criminals, who hope Miller will reply with an autographed picture they can swap in jail for restricted goods.


Actor Don Johnson still regrets some of the movie scripts he turned down during his 1980s heyday - including the leading role in The Untouchables, which made Kevin Costner a superstar. Johnson has never become as successful on the big screen as he was in TV smash Miami Vice, and he attributes this to some poor decisions he made.


Filmmakers Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez will be honored with the Directors of the Year title at annual ShoWest film industry convention in Las Vegas tomorrow night. The duo, who each directed half of upcoming horror Grindhouse, will be presented with the award at the closing ceremony of the five-day festival.


Animal-loving actress Pamela Anderson has sent fashion designer pal Tommy Hilfiger a bouquet of flowers after learning he had banned fur from his collections. Anderson, 39, introduced Hilfiger to Dan Mathews, vice-president of People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA), at her August wedding to Kid Rock in St. Tropez in the south of France.


Hollywood beauty Scarlett Johansson is reportedly in talks to star in a New York City production of South Pacific. The Nanny Diaries star is one of the actresses being considered for the role of US Navy nurse Nellie Forbush in a revival of the musical at the Lincoln Center, which is scheduled to open in January 2008.


Jennifer Lopez was unimpressed by a magazine interview with her ex-boyfriend Sean 'Diddy' Combs' current partner Kim Porter, declaring the former model's criticisms of her were "not necessary".

Former model Porter dated the hip-hop mogul from 1994 and they had a son Christian together in 1997. However, Combs left her to date his musical protégée Lopez in 1999.


Canadian singer Avril Lavigne defends spitting on photographers outside a Hollywood nightclub because they are "scum".

The 22-year-old was leaving Hollywood hotspot Hyde when she was bombarded by a pack of paparazzi and she lashed out.


"The Wiggles are big, man. I can't even get in touch with The Wiggles. I figured I could call them up, get my daughter to meet them." Mark Wahlberg learns fame won't get you an audience with children's supergroup The Wiggles.


* Paris Hilton sister Nicky will launch her new clothing line at Fashion Week Miami later this month. The four-day Florida style event will also feature the debut of Jennifer Lopez's new fashion label Justsweet.


Former Beverly Hills, 90210 star Tori Spelling reconciled with her mother Candy just before giving birth to a baby boy yesterday.

The two had a troubled relationship that became even more estranged after the death of media mogul Aaron Spelling last June.


Angelina Jolie and her son Maddox arrived in Vietnam today ahead of the actress' formal adoption of a three-and-a-half-year-old boy tomorrow.

The 31-year-old and Cambodian-born Maddox, five; flew from New Orleans, Louisiana, to southern Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City airport late on Wednesday night.


Jennifer Aniston is considering leaving her Malibu, California beach house and moving back to her native New York City.

The former Friends star has been spending more time in New York and has been shopping around for real estate.


Executives at Hollywood film studio New Line are desperately trying to sign Brokeback Mountain star Jake Gyllenhaal as Captain Marvel in Shazam!

The studio is looking to bid on a big franchise along the lines of Batman and Superman and think the movie, which is based on the DC comic, is the perfect project.


Anna Nicole Smith's physician pal Khristine Eroshevich is haunted by the memory of her last chat with the tragic model, because she begged her friend not to leave her alone.

Eroshevich, who was in Florida with a vacationing Smith, admits she was with the star in the days leading up to her death and recalls her final conversation with her friend.


Scarlett Johansson has reteamed with director Woody Allen for their third film together following Match Point and Scoop.

The Lost In Translation star will appear in Allen's upcoming and as-yet untitled project set to shoot in Spain this summer.


Anne Hathaway let Brokeback Mountain co-star Jake Gyllenhaal fondle her boobs for real on the set of the Oscar-winning movie, to make the scene as realistic as possible.

But the actress has hinted she had to tell the actor off for trying to make their kissing scenes "a little too realistic".


"I'd get really, really large breasts, really big knockers, and then I'd wear, like, one of those little triangle bikinis and then go to the beach all the time." Sandra Bullock jokes about her plastic surgery dreams.


Angelina Jolie has arrived in Vietnam to pick up her new son.

The actress and her eldest child, Maddox, arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on March 14 and were quickly driven away from the international airport.
He is well groomed, single and never linked to a Hollywood starlet - so therefore, gay rumors have been circulating about Ryan Seacrest for quite some time.

Now his "American Idol" co-star, Simon Cowell, has fueled the rumors by urging the host to "come out."
Jessica Simpson added some romance to her relationship by going to one of the most romantic cities in the world - Rome.

Simpson and her boyfriend, John Mayer, took a "Roman Holiday" together and held hands around the streets of the city.
Tori Spelling baby has arrived and already the rift between the star and her mother seems to have faded.

Tori and Candy Spelling have been in a battle since TV producer Aaron passed away in 2006.
First L.A. home buyers Victoria and David Beckham have reportedly found their perfect place of residence.

The English stars, who are relocating to the City of Angels after David signed a lucrative deal with the Galaxy soccer team, are "smitten" with Meg Ryan house.
Jessica Simpson carries her puppy around in a Louis Vuitton carrier bag, caring for a baby can't be much harder, right?

According to the New York Post's Cindy Adams, the singer and actress is feeling maternal and believes she is ready to become a mother because she has mastered caring for her dog.
Lindsay Lohan relationship with the paparazzi has long been checkered, but it has hit a new low after the actress hit one photographer with her car.

No stranger to car accidents, Lohan allegedly reversed her car and hit a photographer.
Fergie is officially living The Rock and roll lifestyle after she was reportedly denied air travel because she was too drunk.

The Black Eyed Peas singer attempted to board a Virgin Atlantic flight with band mates Will.I.Am, Apl.de.ap and Taboo over the weekend, but was turned away at the boarding gate because she was intoxicated.
The world doesn't want to see just pretty faces, according to model Rachel Hunter

The New Zealand born swimwear model, who was once married to rocker Rod Stewart, is worried for aspiring models because of Hollywood's invasion of the fashion industry.
Lindsay Lohan father is doing what he does best - reaching out to his daughter via the media.

Rather than reacquaint himself with Lindsay privately, the former inmate has been talking about her to every reporter who will listen.
Michael Lohan has a few wacky ideas up his sleeve, which include doing a few reality shows where he's mixing and mingling with young starlets who have no desire to be "saved" and chatting it up with prostitutes.

LinLo's father wants her and Paris Hilton to star in a new reality show.
Motherhood has been wonderful to Gwen Stefani who is constantly seen smiling from ear to ear with her adorable tot, and now the singer is ready for round two!

Gwen says she wants another baby once she's finished her next tour.
Who would have thought that Sandra Bullock would marry a tattooed motorcycle guy with three kids of his own? But somehow it's worked out for Sandy and she couldn't be happier with the life she has now.

Sandra says she loves being a stepmother.
After she receives the child, Jolie will meet with U.S. consular officials, who must review the adoption before a passport can be issued for the boy.
Michael Lohan was released from a New York state prison after serving almost two years for driving while intoxicated and other charges.
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Angelina Jolie today adopted a 3-year-old boy she picked up at an orphanage in southern Vietnam earlier in the day, greeting him with a kiss and a hug.
Filed under: Features Before she was a "Mean Girl," Rachel McAdams was just a short-haired third grader in St. Thomas, Ontario. A loyal TMZ reader sent us her third grade class photo with her classmate, Miss McAdams. While we certainly couldn't recognize her from the...
Filed under: Baby Watch, Anna Nicole Smith Larry Birkhead went on a shopping spree to decorate 6-month-old Dannielynn's nursery yesterday.After leaving court, Larry had lunch at The Ivy on Robertson Blvd., but instead of hitting up the celebrity retail haunt Kitson, located up the street from...
Filed under: Celebrity Auctions He's snappily dressed and always ready with a snappy comeback, oh that Ryan Seacrest Now you can give that smiling smarm a thumping from your middle finger!Yes, it's the Ryan Seacrest Bobble Head, in all its highlighted, plucked, polished, polyresin...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Music British soul singer Amy Winehouse brought her intoxicating brand of "Bride of Frankenstein" beehive chic stateside on Tuesday.While the toothy 23-year-old is already a sensation across the pond, Winehouse just made her first U.S. television...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo Will Ferrell took a break from shooting his new movie to show his son, Magnus, how to play soccer, but from the looks of it, Will needs a soccer lesson, too!Ferrell is no stranger to sports movies: he's filming a basketball movie ("Semi-Pro"), has a...
Filed under: American Idol Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest got into a sparring match on "American Idol" last night -- skewering each other with sexuality innuendo on the live broadcast.Moments before a performance by front-runner Melinda Doolittle in her four-inch heels,...
Filed under: The View, Rosie O'Donnell It's the latest cranial-dance craze sweeping the nation -- The Trump-Over! First, you tilt your head to one side and flop your hair thataway. Then, grab your locks and toss them, imperiously, the other way across your scalp. The whole time, purse...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Beyonce Knowles Think you can make a better music video than Beyonce? If so, then YouTube has the contest for you!Fans of Ms. Knowles have until April 3 to create or recreate a Beyonce video, using any track from her album "B'Day." One lucky wannaB will win a pair...
Filed under: TV Donald Trump and Vince McMahon might be getting henchmen to do their bidding in their upcoming Bald Battle, but they couldn't resist mixing it up as a little appetizer. If last night was any indication, Vince better get his trimming shears sharpened...
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird, Celebrity Feuds Taking a page from the Ann Coulter Handbook, alleged humorist and "A Prairie Home Companion" radio host Garrison Keillor has made some queer about homosexuals and gay parents. In an article titled "Stating the Obvious" in salon.com, the...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Baby Watch, Brad and Angelina, Hot Mamas UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie was photographed with son Maddox, 5, on their arrival at Ho Chi Minh City. It's been reported that Jolie and companion Brad Pitt will be adopting a Vietnam-born boy to join their international brood. Their other...
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Music Not only did Chaka Khan skip a meet and greet with recent co-Grammy winners Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder last night in Washington -- only to have a date with the Marlboro Man, she also dissed Rev. Jesse Jackson (behind his back) because he got in...
Filed under: Britney Spears Britney Spears' newest rumored boyflavor of the month, Jason Filyaw, admits that he and Brit have been "growing very close" since their "special" relationship began, and even used the L-word to descibe his feelings for her.In an exclusive interview...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole Smith Florida police have looped-in homicide prosecutors in the death Anna Nicole Smith, according to the Miami Herald.The newspaper reports that officials have confirmed the meeting but wouldn't elaborate.The paper claims Seminole cops aren't the only...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music Stevie Wonder has been sued by a man who claims he was fired from Stevie's Los Angeles radio station after questioning an alleged sexual harassment incident involving the music legend.TMZ obtained the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Drew Barrymore Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant just had a hepatitis scare. They, along with other stars, including T.R. Knight, Jimmy Fallon and Adam Brody, attended a party following a movie premiere last month -- a party catered by Wolfgang Puck's...
Filed under: Anna Nicole Smith TMZ has learned the new evidence in the Anna Nicole Smith mystery that triggered a police investigation centers around a computer.We're told cops in the Seminole P.D. have been working with Bahamian police in evaluating evidence on a computer that...
Newly-single actress Reese Witherspoon is thrilled she has become a style icon since separating from husband RYAN PHILLIPPE last year (06).The LEGALLY BLONDE star says her dramatic debut at the Golden Globe Awards in January (07), in a sleek yellow dress and new hairstyle, was a chic-coming out party.She tells American Harper’s Bazaar magazine, "I
Will Smith and his family are set to save a fortune on toilet paper after fitting their Los Angeles home with the latest Japanese restroom gadget.The movie star reveals his new "toy" affords him a hands-free toilet experience, and cleans him up afterwards.He says, "They’ve installed these toilets from Japan. They’re paper free.Wherever you sit
Oscar winner Halle Berry was forced to seek refuge in a homeless shelter when she was a struggling actress - because her mother refused to send her money.The stunning CATWOMAN star moved to Chicago, Illinois when she was 21 in the hope of becoming an actress but she quickly ran out of cash.And her mum
DURAN DURAN were forced to scrap their new album after the departure of guitarist ANDY TAYLOR.Taylor walked out midway through the US leg of the British band’s world tour in October (06), just as Duran Duran were in the studio working with Justin Timberlake and producer TIMBALAND.Keyboard player NICK RHODES admits the split was difficult,
AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ADBUL insists she is "great friends" with Simon Cowell despite their fiery onscreen relationship.But the 44-year-old singer-turned-talent adjudicator admits she tries to avoid the star when he’s being overly facetious.She says, "Simon and I actually get along great. We have cultivated a fun relationship. He’s actually become a really good friend."
Gwen Stefani has been forced to live in a hotel - because there’s not enough room at her London home for her wardrobe and entourage.The HOLLABACK GIRL singer insists it’s easier to lodge in a hotel suite than trying to coordinate her stylist, personal trainer and nanny to nine-month-old son KINGSTON from the house she
LATEST: GIRLS ALOUD star Cheryl Cole withdrew from her role as judge on TV talent search BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT last month (FEB07) because she "isn’t qualified" to pass judgement on fame-seeking wannabes.The LOVE MACHINE singer, who found fame on British reality TV show POPSTARS: THE RIVALS, admits she would be too nice to the contestants
SIR BOB GELDOF’s daughter PEACHES wants to follow in the footsteps of tragic 1960s icon Edie Sedgwick - by becoming a muse.Sedgwick, who battled drug and alcohol addiction before dying aged 28, was credited as ANDY WARHOL’s source of inspiration.But Geldof admits she wants to emulate Sedgwick’s status as a muse and plans to participate
Hollywood star Steven Seagal is set to launch a charity to help provide underprivileged youngsters in Britain with guitars.The actor, who began playing the guitar aged five, is currently touring the UK with his blues band THUNDERBOX.Seagal has one of the world’s most important blues guitar collections, including instruments that once belonged to JIMI HENDRIX,
Filmmaker FRANCO ZEFFIRELLI has expressed his concern for the well-being of veteran British actress DAME Elizabeth Taylor The star celebrated her 75th birthday at a lavish ceremony in Las Vegas last month (FEB07), but the ROMEO AND JULIET director admits the frail screen legend’s ill health puts a strain on their long-term friendship.He says, "Poor Liz.
The daughter of screen legend MARLENE DIETRICH has slammed Gwyneth Paltrow for accepting the role of her mother in a forthcoming movie - insisting the star is "too thin".MARIA RIVA believes the SLIDING DOORS star is a bad choice for the part because of her svelte shape, and is adamant skinny actresses wouldn’t have succeeded
Actress Scarlett Johansson has heaped praise on her mother for helping boost her career through her extensive knowledge of film.The LOST IN TRANSLATION star believes she wouldn’t have enjoyed success in Hollywood without her mother MELANIE’s appetite for movie-viewing.She says, "My mother has seen every single movie ever made, ever."She helps me with every movie.
LATEST: Angelina Jolie has completed the adoption of a three-and-a-half-year-old boy in Vietnam.The 31-year-old actress took PHAM QUANG SANG from Tam Binh orphanage during an emotional 30 minute visit.NGUYEN VAN TRUNG, director of the orphanage, says, "They tried to make friends with the Vietnamese boy, who cried when he saw them because, for him, they
ANNE HATHAWAY has lavished praise on British actress Kate Winslet for her "greatness".THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA star Hathaway admits she was reduced to tears by an interview with the TITANIC star - because Winslet’s success reminded Hathaway she still has a long way to go as an actress.She says, "People say I appear controlled but
LATEST: A former chauffeur who attempted to blackmail Yoko Ono will be allowed to leave the US voluntarily rather than be deported, according to a ruling yesterday (14MAR07).Turkish-born KORAL KARSAN can now return to his native land without further legal proceedings, under an order signed by Judge ALAN VOMACKA in New York.Karsan must leave America
Veteran UK actress BARBARA WINDSOR has enjoyed a long-time crush on British royal Prince Charles The 69-year-old CARRY ON star admits she keeps a picture of the "sexy" heir to the throne in her house.She says, "He’s so attractive. He’s got lot of sex appeal and a great sense of humour."He’s the only royal I’ve got