AFP - Yolanda King, the eldest child of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, has died, family friends said on Wednesday.
AFP - Phil Spector's defense lawyers are poised to grill a chauffeur here Wednesday who testified at the music producer's murder trial that his boss had confessed to killing a B-movie actress.
Reuters - A New York photographer has filed a lawsuit against actress Lindsay Lohan that claims she ran into him with her mother's BMW, his lawyer said on Wednesday.
Melanie Brown has moved on from her split with Eddie Murphy and found love with a Hollywood filmmaker. The former Spice Girl is dating Thank You For Smoking producer Stephen Belafonte, and according to friends the singer is "very happy."


Gene Wilder will turn his back on his retirement from acting if offered a part he can't refuse. The Academy Award-nominated funnyman hasn't starred in a movie since 1991 comedy Another You. He made a brief acting comeback five years ago to appear in two episodes of comedy Will & Grace - which won him an Emmy Award - but recently revealed he had quit acting for good.


Lindsay Lohan mother Dina has hit back at reports her daughter is an out-of-control party girl, insisting Lindsay is simply "misunderstood". The actress, who completed a month-long stay in rehab to battle her drink demons earlier this year, is frequently criticized for her wild lifestyle - particularly after photographs showing the star allegedly snorting cocaine in a hotel toilet emerged last month.


Hollywood hardman Kiefer Sutherland action show 24 has been commissioned for two more seasons. The actor - who plays agent Jack Bauer in the series, which is currently airing its sixth season - has signed a deal with Fox to keep the Emmy-winning thriller going until 2009.


Mischa Barton has signed up to appear alongside Rupert Everett in the new "St. Trinian's" movie. The 21-year-old, who shot to fame in American teen drama The O.C., will return to the classroom playing J.J. French in the new comedy about the antics of students at an all-girl's boarding school.


Steve McQueen widow Barbara has no regrets about auctioning off the movie star's belongings - because she "deserved" the money she made from it. The Bullitt actor's wife decided to sell his possessions, including his 1929 Harley motorcycle, clothing and toys, at auction in 2006.


Martin Luther King Jr.'s actress daughter Yolanda has died in Santa Monica, California. The eldest of the late civil rights leader's four children passed away yesterday, although the cause of death is still unknown. Yolanda King, 51, was a prominent activist in her own right, and starred in films such as 2000's "Odessa" and 1996's Ghosts of Mississippi.


Classic British crime film The Long Good Friday is getting a Hollywood makeover in Miami under the direction of Resident Evil moviemaker Paul W. S. Anderson. The 1980 original starred Bob Hoskins as a London gangster whose criminal empire comes under attack from a wave of mysterious bombings.


"My greatest competition is, well, me...I'm the Ali of today. I'm the Marvin Gaye of today. I'm the Bob Marley of today. I'm the Martin Luther King, or all the other greats that have come before us. And a lot of people are starting to realize that now." R&B superstar R. Kelly displays his modesty.


* Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan's cell phone rings to the tune of fiancé Michael Bolton hit When a Man Loves a Woman.

* Rocker Ozzy Osbourne will open his 2007 World Tour by performing two songs at World Wrestling Entertainment's Friday Night Smackdown on Friday.


Actress Jessica Biel fears she isn't taken seriously by Hollywood studios, because she is too "hot". The sexy star - who recently topped a magazine poll of the Sexiest Women in the World - claims her good looks have held her back.


Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is "humbled" Hollywood producers are making a movie based on his life. The boxer - who became the youngest heavyweight champion when he won the title aged 20 in 1986 - has contributed more than 30 hours of interviews for the project. Tyson says, "I will, to the best of my abilities, give a truthful account of myself."


Shock rocker Marilyn Manson has branded the vigils held in the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre "manufactured". The singer, whose controversial music was held partially responsible by some for the Columbine shootings in April 1999, is confused by the public outpouring of grief in the wake of the tragedy, insisting it's pointless to "waste emotions" on the incident that left 33 people dead last month.


Tim McGraw stunned guests at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas last night with an emotional tribute to the families of dead soldiers. The country star donned all black to perform I'm Already Home towards the end of the event, and there wasn't a dry eye in the house when the darkened stage was lit up at the close of his song to reveal a group of grieving U.S. soldiers' families.


Justin Timberlake's romance with Jessica Biel is getting so serious the actress flew into the U.K. to see the pop superstar on his European tour. The couple was spotted out in Manchester, England, on Saturday holding hands and sharing intimate kisses while on a dinner date at high street restaurant chain Nandos.


Marilyn Manson's estranged wife Dita Von Teese is disgusted at reports she only wed the shock rocker for his money - insisting she "didn't make a dime" from the marriage. The burlesque dancer filed for divorce from Manson at Christmas - 12 months after the couple married - citing his "inappropriate relationship" with another woman as her reason for the split. The musician has since confessed his love for teen actress Evan Rachel Wood.


The splashy headlines today are that Minnie Driver faces heartache - "heartache!" again now that "her fiancé", TV magician Criss Angel, was seen snuggling with Cameron Diaz recently in Vegas.

Yet, Minnie and Angel haven't been seen together in months - so this all sounds more like a way for Cameron to get back at a very happy Justin Timberlake, who has found love with Jessica Biel, than the Charlie's Angel stealing the Mindfreak from Minnie.
There may not have been too much love on the set of "Grey's Anatomy" in the past year, but love is certainly abound in Kate Walsh life.

Actress Kate has announced she is engaged to her beau, studio executive Alex Young. The star of ABC's "Grey's" says the big moment happened recently and that she couldn't be happier about tying the knot.
Christina Aguilera sexy act apparently didn't faze China's cultural officials, who told the Rolling Stones not to sing some of their racier hits and canceled a performance by Jay-Z after deeming the rapper's lyrics "vulgar."
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Paris Hilton With a scaly, slithery creature in his grip, a hissssterical half-naked snake handler let loose in front of Paris Hilton yesterday -- and then demanded $20 million in return!The jail-bound blonde mounted her bicycle and peddled along the Venice Beach...
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paparazzi Photo, Justin Timberlake Justin Timberlake was spotted entering his hotel in the UK with the eminently badonky Jessica Biel It's been rumored that Justin's over there working on Madonna's next CD -- while Jessica is working on ... Justin?The two were spotted on this hotel...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Oprah WTF?! Either Oprah Winfrey is rockin' a sixth toe or that's one mighty corn!Miss Winfrey attended the Howard U. graduation ceremony in Washington D.C., picking up an honorary Doctorate of Humanities. O, the humanity!It seems that Oprah has it all; a...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video Ty Pennington the latest member of the Tinseltown DUI club, was caught leaving his hotel in New York yesterday with a lovely lady. The usually talkative home makeover maven was tight lipped to paparazzi questions regarding his recent charges, but he...
Filed under: Z-Gadgets Maybe he missed the spotlight, maybe he missed the free stuff, but rehabbed Jesse Metcalf is officially back in the party scene. Someone needs to pick up Paris' slack!After a wild weekend in Miami and the Bahamas, the former "Desperate Housewives"...
Filed under: Features They've been through thick and thin together -- figuratively and literally. Alfonso Ribeiro has been seen in the crowd of "Dancing With the Stars" supporting his pal, Joey Fatone. But the chums go back a long time. Maybe Joey can bust out the Carlton...
Filed under: The View Paris Hilton mother Kathy took to the airwaves -- speaking through the oracle that is Barbara Walters on this morning's "The View" -- urging "young people who look up" to Paris to "learn" from her DUI arrest and impending imprisonment.Babwa,...
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors Demi Moore should avoid loose-fitting clothing -- she's just asking for pregnancy rumors!The slim-bodied cougar bride of Kutcher went out with hubby and Penelope Cruz in New York last night, wearing a not-so-form-fitting blue dress and tent-like...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice TMZ has learned that Ike Turner, ex-husband of Tina Turner was arrested and locked up late last night on drug-related charges in Los Angeles.LAPD officers clocked Ike (real name is Izear Luster Turner) at 80 mph in his 2002 Mercedes S-50 on the 405...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Brad and Angelina While Angelina Jolie was out bringing home the bacon, Hollywood hunk turned suburban soccer dad Brad Pitt brought home kiddies Zahara and Pax from school in Prague on Tuesday. Daddy day care!Pitt has been quite the stay-at-home dad -- and a fixture...
Filed under: Train Wrecks A stop at the MAC counter and some much needed rest does a Chyna good.TMZ spotted former WWE star-turned-Hyde-reject Joanie Laurer aka Chyna Doll, at the "Stoli Hotel" last night -- and girl looked good ... well, for her. Some makeup, a little...
Filed under: Hot Vegas Once the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were over last night, you'd think country rocker John Rich would hit up a cowboy bar and knock back a few beers with pals like Tim McGraw or Brooks & Dunn. Or...... he could order up bottles of...
Filed under: Britney Spears TMZ caught up with the freshly rehabbed Britney Spears twice inside Hollywood nightclubs in the past week. Is it potentially "toxic" for the recovering train wreck to be hanging out in the L.A. club scene?This past Thursday Ms. Spears hit up hotspot...
Tim McGraw stunned guests at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas last night (15May07) with an emotional tribute to the families of dead soldiers.The country star donned all black to perform I’m Already Home towards the end of the event, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house when the darkened
Martin Luther KING’s actress daughter YOLANDA has died in Santa Monica, California.The eldest of the late civil rights leader’s four children passed away yesterday (15May07), although the cause of death is still unknown.Yolanda King, 51, was a prominent activist in her own right, and starred in films such as 2000’s Odessa and 1996’s Ghosts of
Classic British crime film THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY is getting a Hollywood makeover in Miami under the direction of Resident Evil moviemaker PAUL W. S. ANDERSON.The 1980 original starred Bob Hoskins as a London gangster whose criminal empire comes under attack from a wave of mysterious bombings.But production company Handmade Films says the new movie
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is "humbled" Hollywood producers are making a movie based on his life.The boxer - who became the youngest heavyweight champion when he won the title aged 20 in 1986 - has contributed more than 30 hours of interviews for the project.Tyson says, "I will, to the best of my abilities,
Actress Jessica Biel fears she isn’t taken seriously by Hollywood studios, because she is too "hot".The sexy star - who recently topped a magazine poll of the Sexiest Women in the World - claims her good looks have held her back.But Biel - currently dating pop star Justin Timberlake - hopes the five films she
Reuters - Singer Norah Jones took a leap of faith when she agreed to star in Chinese director Wong Kar Wai's latest movie "My Blueberry Nights."
Sandra Bullock thrilled a class of high school students in New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday, by making a speech at their graduation. Bullock and her TV mechanic husband Jesse James joined the 191 students at Warren Easton High School.


Angelina Jolie and the woman she plays in her hard-hitting new movie A Mighty Heart became fast friends after arranging a playdate with their kids. The actress plays murdered journalist Daniel Pearl's wife Mariane in the film and only landed the deal after befriending the grieving widow.


British pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor has slammed music download site iTunes for jeopardizing the chart position of her new single. The singer is devastated by an error which has seen track Me And My Imagination absent from the Apple-run service, despite the song being released in the UK last week.


Boyband McFly have jumped straight in at the top of the UK singles chart with Baby's Coming Back, knocking superstar duo Beyonce Knowles and Shakira down to number two. Knowles and Shakira had spent three weeks at number one with Beautiful Liar.


Mick Jagger has dismissed reports he is to wed his girlfriend L'wren Scott, after the stylist was seen flaunting a sparkling ring on her engagement finger at a recent New York fashion event. Last night a spokesman for the British rocker insisted the couple have no plans to get married, despite a friend of Jagger suggesting otherwise.


Hollywood beauty Cameron Diaz has launched a scathing attack on people who assume she is successful only because of her good looks. The Charlie's Angels star isn't impressed by belittling her Tinseltown success and doesn't understand why people should discriminate against her just because she is more beautiful than most.


CANNES, France (AP) - The Cannes Film Festival celebrated its 60th anniversary Wednesday with an opening movie that blends an indie sensibility and a glittering cast: Wong Kar-wai's road trip tale starring Jude Law Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz and Norah Jones, in her acting debut.


Paul McCartney will reportedly snub 40th anniversary celebrations for The Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - to promote his new solo album instead. The music legend would rather promote Memory Almost Full than appear on TV and radio to mark the anniversary of the famous album's release on June 1, according to industry insiders.


Angelina Jolie says lover Brad Pitt spoils their daughter Zahara.

The actress, who has four children with Brad, insists she disciplines their two daughters - Zahara and Shiloh - while Brad lays down the law for the boys - Maddox and Pax Thien.
Mel B is dating a Hollywood film producer.

The former Spice Girl - who was devastated when ex-lover Eddie Murphy dumped her while she was pregnant with what Mel claims is his baby - is enjoying a new romance with "Thank You For Not Smoking" producer Stephen Belafonte.
R. Kelly has pronounced himself the greatest black man of his generation.

The "I Believe I Can Fly" singer claims he is as iconic and talented in hisfield as a host of important black figures, including boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher marriage is allegedly under pressure because of their failure to have a baby.

The 44-year-old actress already has three daughters with ex-husband Bruce Willis, but she and 29-year-old Ashton are eager to have a child of their own.
Paris Hilton sought comfort from her looming jail sentence in the arms of her ex-boyfriend Stavros Niarchos.

The socialite and the Greek shipping heir - who have dated on and off for several years - met up at Los Angeles nightclub Teddy's on Saturday night.
Anna Nicole Smith's private diary has been made public - revealing her most private thoughts on sex, men, motherhood and her mother. Excerpts from the late Playboy Playmate's journal have been released detailing Anna Nicole personal thoughts on her life from 1991 to 1992.

The star, who died of an accidental drug overdose at age 39 in February, had written - "Don't Read!! Personall - on the cover.
Lindsay Lohan has spoken about her new lover Calum Best for the first time.

The 20-year-old actress, who spent the weekend in the Bahamas with the model, says she is happy with Calum and the getaway was just what she needed.
Sarah Jessica Parker took her four-year-old son James to his first celebrity party last night.

The actress took James to a star-studded New York party, celebrating the opening of a new Serge Normant at John Frieda salon - where he got his first taste of the city's glamorous celebrity circuit.
Justin Timberlake needs to "bring his b***s back," according to "The Departed" actress Sallie Toussaint.

The 33-year-old former Miss USA - who has been romantically linked to Monaco's Prince Albert - says the "SexyBack" singer is definitely not man enough for her, branding him "Timberwuss."
Sophia Loren has promised to perform a strip tease for Napoli soccer team if they are promoted.

The 72-year-old screen legend is so eager for her team to be promoted to Italian soccer's top flight she has given them a sexy incentive.
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is enjoying a vacation without Britain's Prince Charles - amid reports that the couple argued over the use of their private jet. The prince allegedly decided to remain at home since he believed using their private jet to fly to Greece would make a mockery of his efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

The duchess - who recently had hysterectomy - reportedly told her husband she needed to use the jet, rather than board a chartered flight, due to her recent health problems.
Things have gotten so toxic between Britney Spears and her mom Lynne, that according to published reports, Brit wouldn't even visit her mother in the hospital -- on Mother's Day, no less.The bewigged Brit, report the National Enquirer and Star (via...
KENNY CHESNEY was awarded the top prize at last night’s (15May07) Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas taking home the Entertainer of the Year honour for the third consecutive time.The singer paid tribute to his fellow musicians George Strait and Keith Whitley as he accepted the award.He said, "When I first started playing
SIR Mick Jagger has dismissed reports he is to wed his girlfriend L’WREN SCOTT, after the stylist was seen flaunting a sparkling ring on her engagement finger at a recent (May07) New York fashion event.Last night (15May07) a spokesman for the British rocker insisted the couple have no plans to get married, despite a friend
Rapper EVE has dismissed claims she is romantically involved with married actor Sean Penn insisting they are just friends.Suspicion was aroused when Penn made a late night visit to the hip hop star after her arrest for Driving Under the Influence last month (Apr07).He even reportedly offered to bail Eve out with $30,000 (£15,000) of
Reality TV chef GORDON RAMSAY’s life is set to be turned into a movie.Film rights of the fiery cook’s autobiography Humble Pie has been sold - and Ramsay already has an idea of who he would like to take on the lead role.He says, "It would be a tough part. Russell Crowe is a favourite
GREY’S ANATOMY star Kate Walsh is engaged to boyfriend ALEX YOUNG after a whirlwind romance.Young, the Co-President of Production at movie giants 20th Century Fox, proposed to the actress, 39, last week (ends11May07) in San Francisco, California, presenting her with a Neil Lane Jubilee-cut diamond ring.Walsh gushes, "He’s the most amazing man I ever met."
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt spoils his adopted daughter ZAHARA, according to girlfriend ANGELINA JOLIE.The Tomb Raider beauty insists Zahara - who was adopted by the actress from Ethiopia in 2005 - has it easy with Pitt as he refuses to discipline the two-year-old.She says, "It’s not intentional but Zahara can pretty much get anything she
SIR Paul McCartney will reportedly snub 40th anniversary celebrations for THE BEATLES’ album SGT PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND - to promote his new solo album instead.The music legend would rather promote Memory Almost Full than appear on TV and radio to mark the anniversary of the famous album’s release on 1 June (07), according
Punk legend MICK JONES has defended rock badboy PETE DOHERTY, insisting his former THE CLASH bandmate JOE STRUMMER loved the troubled rocker’s music.Doherty is criticised for making more headlines for his drug addictions and relationship with supermodel Kate Moss than his music.But Jones, who produced The Libertines 2002 debut album Up the Bracket, sent his
Melanie Brown has moved on from her split with EDDIE MURPHY and found love with a Hollywood filmmaker.The former Spice Girl is dating Thank You For Smoking producer Stephen Belafonte, and according to friends the singer is "very happy".According to British newspaper The Sun, Brown has told friends, "He’s been looking after me. I’m very
A host of Hollywood stars including ANGELINA JOLIE, BRAD PITT, JULIA ROBERTS and GEORGE CLOONEY are descending on the south of France this week (begs14May07), for the start of the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.Actress Lindsay Lohan and directors Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorcese are also due to attend the French festival, which opened today (16May07).Steven
Troubled singer Britney Spears caused a traffic jam after she stopped by the roadside to changer her son’s diaper.The Toxic star made an impromptu stop at a Malibu, California roadside on Sunday (13May07) to change her eight-month-old son Jayden James’ nappy - and paparazzi descended on the car causing road chaos.It’s not the first time
Christina Aguilera has been given permission to perform a concert in China following previous concerns she was "too sexy".Officials in the capital Beijing wanted to ban the singer - famous for her sexy costumes - from performing her "racy" act to the country’s fans, but she has finally been given government approval to go-ahead with
Pop star Avril Lavigne has peeled off to pose topless on the cover of a US men’s magazine.The singer’s modesty is only covered by a quote from the star, reading "hell yeah, I’m hot" and pictures inside Blender’s June edition show the 22-year-old covered only by an open leather jacket, short skirt and fishnet stockings.The
AP - "Don't Read!! Personall," warns the diary's inside cover. But its author, Anna Nicole Smith, has no hold in death on the remnants of her life.
Not one to keep her private life private, Eva Longoria has made sure the world is aware that she is having sex.

A rumor was circulating that Eva was holding out to her wedding day, and making fiance Tony Parker wait until after the play-offs, but the "Desperate Housewife" assures everyone that it is not true - she is having sex.
Before Britney Spears went to rehab, her nightclub antics were shocking. She paraded around in stripper outfits, forgot to wear underwear and allegedly threw up after one particularly hard night.

Since her rehab stay, however, Britney's all-night party has stopped and she has turned her focus to work, dancing and recording the weeks away. However, over the Mother's Day weekend, the single mother-of-two enjoyed some time back at Teddy's nightclub. The fallen pop star even reverted back to her old ways... but this time she was wearing underwear.
Dina Lohan already has drinking, clubbing and partying in common with her 20-year-old daughter and now is seems that they have the same taste in men.

The mother and manager of Lindsay Lohan is reportedly smitten with the actress's new boyfriend, Calum Best, but is willing to step down and allow her daughter to have him. In fact, Dina is such a fan of British playboy Calum that she is urging newly rehabilitated Lindsay to marry him.
Kelly Clarkson is turning out to be a more outspoken "American Idol."

The singer has admitted that she struggled to get her latest album made, because of record company executives trying to choose her music for her. However, the strong-minded pop star insisted on making an album her way or no way.
Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds may be getting closer to publicly announcing their romance.

The secret star lovers have been enjoying dates everywhere from New York to Austin, Texas, and have now brought their romance to Hollywood. The actors were spotted at the Troubadour in West Hollywood watching a Damnwells' show.
Since breaking up with Justin Timberlake, Cameron Diaz has become one of the hottest bachelorettes in Hollywood.

In just a matter of months, the star has been linked to a long list of actors and models. But her latest romantic interest is another music man, Criss Angel.
Jessica Simpson better start reading the newspaper because her boyfriend is getting political.

Grammy Award-winning singer John Mayer has been talking to presidential possibility John Edwards about getting the young vote.
Lindsay Lohan may be one of the most photographed girls in the world, but does that make her the hottest?

The 20-year-old starlet, more famous for her wild partying and controversial behavior than her film career, beat some very obvious choices and came in at number one on Maxim magazine's annual "Hot 100" list.
Petra Nemcova is a supermodel - but one who has questionable taste in men.

While the Czech Republic lovely beauty could probably have any man she chooses, she has made another questionable choices for a new leading man.
Beyonce feels sexiest with bare feet and messy hair.

The "Dreamgirls" star - who has dated rapper Jay Z for five years - says women who are not overtly sexual are the most attractive.
Larry Birkhead is back to his home away from home - the court room.

The father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby, Dannielynn Hope, has filed a petition in probate court to be named the sole guardian of Dannielynn's estate - currently worth around $710,000, according to her late mothers will.
Phil Spector stepped out of his mansion with a gun in his hand at 5 a.m. four years ago and said, "I think I killed somebody," a chauffeur testified Tuesday in the record producer's trial on charges of murdering an actress. It was the first time that Adriano De Souza gave his account in public, though he has told the story to police and grand jurors.
The public now can discover that she was delighted by rough sex, ecstatic over the prospect of plastic surgery for her breasts, and fearful of a jealous boyfriend. She was careless with spelling, punctuation, and, too often, with her own well-being.
Producer Jermaine Dupri loves hitting the studio with NELLY, because when they get together it’s "always a party".Dupri has produced some of the rapper’s biggest hits, including Dilemma and Grillz, and insists every studio session is a laugh because Nelly is so laid back.He tells MTV, "Me and Nelly in the studio is barely work.
British pop star Sophie Ellis BEXTOR has slammed music download site iTunes for jeopardising the chart position of her new single.The singer is devastated by an error which has seen track Me And My Imagination absent from the Apple-run service, despite the song being released in the UK last week (ends11May07).And Ellis Bextor hopes the
British pop star MIKA is having trouble coping with the demands of fame - he has been forced to sacrifice his private life.The Grace Kelly star insists he has to concentrate on his music-making skills instead of finding time to enjoy his celebrity status He says, "It’s sad but I just don’t have a private
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne will open his 2007 World Tour by performing two songs at World Wrestling Entertainment’s Friday Night Smackdown on Friday (18May07).Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)
SIR Anthony Hopkins values his long list of hobbies over his acting career and brands himself "a beach bum".The Silence Of The Lambs star moved to America in the 1970s, and insists he’s happy filling his days with creative pursuits.He says, "I drifted to the US 30 years ago and stayed. I’m a beach bum."I
Actor Zach Braff has branded his forthcoming presenting stint on long-running US show Saturday Night Live "a dream come true".The Scrubs star admits he’s a life-long fan of the hit show - even sneaking a TV into his bed in his youth to catch the series - and can’t wait to anchor SNL this Saturday
MADONNA is hoping to personally raise funds to help combat climate change - she has penned a new track for the Live Earth gigs on 7 July (07).The Material Girl has teamed up with hip-hop star Pharrell Williams on song Hey You, and will perform the song at Wembley stadium, England.According to British newspaper The
LATEST: Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has apologised for bringing banned growth hormone Jintropin into Australia.The Rocky actor was detained at Sydney airport by customs officials in February (07). They seized his luggage and later raided his hotel room and private jet in search of the substance.In a letter read yesterday (15May07) to Sydney’s Downing Centre
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER’s wife MARIA SHRIVER has vowed never to return to TV news reporting after the media handling of Anna Nicole SMITH’s death.Shriver, who was an anchor for NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC in the past, left the US network in 2004 to avoid any ‘conflict of interest’ with her husband in office as
Supermodel HELENA CHRISTENSEN and pop superstar Kylie Minogue have become the best of friends after bonding over their past relationships with the late MICHAEL HUTCHENCE.The pair slammed reports they fell out over the INXS singer, and now share a fond embrace whenever they see each other.Christensen says, "Whenever we see each other, we have a
Hollywood beauty Cameron Diaz has launched a scathing attack on people who assume she is successful only because of her good looks.The Charlie’s Angels star isn’t impressed by belittling her Tinseltown success and doesn’t understand why people should discriminate against her just because she is more beautiful than most.She says, "Hollywood is a funny
Screen veteran Sophia Loren is so keen to see her soccer team succeed this season, she’s promised fans she will perform a striptease.The 72-year-old Italian siren is desperate for Napoli to be promoted from the Serie B soccer league to Serie A, and has promised the special treat if the team manages to triumph.She says,
AP - Las Vegas (AP) — Former Hootie and the Blowfish front man Darius Rucker is hoping to reinvent himself as a country dude.
AP - Kenny Chesney collected his third consecutive entertainer of the year trophy Tuesday as the Academy of Country Music also paid tribute to a youngster and some oldsters.
AP - A jury determined Tuesday that adventure author Clive Cussler breached his contract and ordered him to pay $5 million to the production company that turned his novel "Sahara" into a box-office flop.
Reuters - Maria Shriver said on Tuesday that she was about to return to work in TV news earlier this year but changed her mind after seeing the widespread tabloid-style coverage of the death of B-movie actress Anna Nicole Smith.
AP - Phil Spector stepped out of his mansion with a gun in his hand at 5 a.m. four years ago and said, "I think I killed somebody," a chauffeur testified Tuesday in the record producer's trial on charges of murdering an actress.
Moviemaker James Toback is to turn boxer Mike Tyson life story into a heavy hitting new documentary after spending over 30 hours filming the fighter's and anecdotes. The When Will I Be Loved director's interview footage will be edited down into a film, called simply Tyson, which will trace the boxer's self-destruction.


David Faustino who played Bud Bundy on the TV series Married with Children, was arrested on marijuana and disorderly intoxication charges.
Angelina Jolie and the woman she plays in her hard-hitting new movie A MIGHTY HEART became fast friends after arranging a playdate with their kids.The actress plays murdered journalist Daniel Pearl’s wife Mariane in the film and only landed the deal after befriending the grieving widow.Pearl admits she knew she and Jolie were kindred spirits
Actress Sandra Bullock thrilled a class of high school students in New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday (14May07), by making a speech at their graduation.Bullock and her TV mechanic husband Jesse James joined the 191 students at Warren Easton High School.The Speed actress donated over $100,000 (£50,000) to the academic establishment after it suffered heavy damage
CAMERON DIAZ was left a little red faced on US TV yesterday (15May07) when her loose-fitting top slipped down and left her right breast exposed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.Quick-thinking cameramen shot Diaz from the side until show host DeGeneres alerted her guest to the wardrobe malfunction.The actress, dressed in a beige suit, laughed off
Rocker MARILYN MANSON has refused to confirm or deny reports he is actually making love to his teenage girlfriend Evan Rachel WOOD in the video to his new single Heart-Shaped Glasses.Manson split from his wife Dita Von Teese at the end of last year (06), reportedly because of his relationship with the 19-year-old actress.The first
PRINCE, KRS-ONE and OUTKAST star Andre 3000 have teamed up with civil rights activist Dr Cornel West for a new album project to promote hip-hop.The trio will join the likes of Talib Kweli, Killer Mike and the late Gerald Levert on Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations, the brainchild of learned West and his brother
LATEST: Author Clive Cussler has been ordered to pay $5 million (£2.5 million) to the production company reponsible for the movie adaptation of his book SAHARA.The novelist mounted a legal case in 2004 against production company Crusader Entertainment, claiming the company had breached its contract, which stated Cussler was allowed "absolute approval" over the film’s
Hollywood socialite Kim Kardashian has signed up to offer POSH SPICE VICTORIA BECKHAM advice on Los Angeles life in the pilot of the Brit’s new US reality series.The boutique owner and party girl, a former best pal of Paris Hilton, admits she was thrilled to be personally asked to take part in the show by
Gene Wilder will turn his back on his retirement from acting if offered a part he can’t refuse.The Academy Award-nominated funnyman hasn’t starred in a movie since 1991 comedy Another You. He made a brief acting comeback five years ago to appear in two episodes of comedy Will & Grace - which won him an
Lindsay Lohan has become the surprising choice to top Maxim magazine’s annual Hot 100 list.The 20-year-old actress/singer, who was recently photographed snorting cocaine in a hotel toilet - just two months after completing a rehab stint beat Jessica Alba to the top of the publication’s eighth annual lovely ladies list.Maxim Editor-in-Chief Jimmy Jellinek explains the
MARILYN MANSON made sure his girlfriend Evan Rachel WOOD became the highest paid actress in music video history for her sex scenes with him in new promo Heart-Shaped Glasses.Manson, who split from his wife Dita Von Teese last December (06), reportedly as a result of his relationship with Wood, was determined the 19-year-old should be
BRITNEY SPEARS’ pop showcase is hitting the road again - in Florida.After playing three shows in California and one in Las Vegas earlier this month (May07), the pop superstar is taking her lip-syncing, 15-minute hits show to Orlando and Miami.Spears will perform at the House of Blues in Orlando on Saturday night (19May07) and at
Actress Eva Longoria has dismissed media reports she has sworn off sex with her basketball player fiance Tony Parker - insisting any remarks she made on a TV show were taken too seriously.Earlier this month (May07), the star jokingly told US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel that she and Parker had agreed on a "no-sex"
Reuters - Shock jocks "Opie & Anthony" were suspended on Tuesday from their satellite radio show for 30 days after remarks by a guest who said he fantasized about sex with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and first lady Laura Bush.
Reuters - Actress Lindsay Lohan has topped Maxim magazine's list of the 100 hottest women in the world -- while her late-night party friends, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton failed to make the cut.
AFP - The former chauffeur of Phil Spector told a Los Angeles court Tuesday how the legendary music producer confessed to killing a B-movie actress at his home four years ago.
AFP - Buckingham Palace will put on an exhibition recreating the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, to commemorate their 60th wedding anniversary later this year, the palace revealed on Tuesday.
AFP - The former chauffeur of Phil Spector told a Los Angeles court Tuesday how the legendary music producer confessed to killing a B-movie actress at his home four years ago.
AP - Kelly Clarkson says the media is exaggerating reports that she and music mogul Clive Davis clashed over her upcoming CD, "My December."
AP - George Strait who came into Tuesday's annual Academy of Country Music Awards show with a leading eight nominations, claimed the first award of the night, winning song of the year for "Give It Away." Carrie Underwood, the 2005 "American Idol: winner, followed soon after with a win for album of the year for her debut CD "Some Hearts." She came into the competition with five nominations.
Filed under: Britney Spears Preparing for 15 minutes of lip-synching takes a lot of practice, y'all!Britney Spears was back at the dance studio Tuesday afternoon with son Sean Preston in her arms. TMZ has spotted Brit at the Millennium Dance Studio several times over the past...
Comedian Mike Myers was flabbergasted when he attended a post-Oscars party hosted by SIR ELTON JOHN, and discovered the singer’s boyfriend was his childhood friend DAVID FURNISH.Myers, who grew up with Furnish in Canada, was enjoying himself at John’s star-studded Hollywood bash a few years ago, when he spotted a man who he thought looked
Former BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and ANGEL star David Boreanaz is set to bring comic book hero The Sub-Mariner to life on the big screen, according to internet reports.The actor recently auditioned for the lead role in the comic book adaptation, according to website SuperheroHype.com.The Sub-Mariner, which will follow the adventures of a temperamental mer-man,
Moviemaker James Toback is to turn boxer MIKE TYSON’s life story into a heavy hitting new documentary after spending over 30 hours filming the fighter’s and anecdotes.The When Will I Be Loved director’s interview footage will be edited down into a film, called simply Tyson, which will trace the boxer’s self-destruction.Toback admits he felt
DIRTY DANCING star Patrick Swayze is heading back in time to recount the 1928 murder trial of Austrian photographer PHILLIPE HALLSMAN.The actor will star as Halsman’s lawyer in the film, titled Jump.The story revolves around court transcripts, which were sealed for 75 years, and follows Halsman’s flight to America after he was wrongfully convicted amid
Susan Sarandon and EVA AMURRI are to play mother and daughter on the big screen again in a new romantic comedy.The real-life mother and daughter, who teamed up in The Banger Sisters, will play family again in Middle of Nowhere.In the film, Sarandon will play an unbalanced mum who spends her eldest daughter’s college fund
Pop superstar MADONNA has confirmed she will make her directorial debut with a short film.The Material Girl, following in the footsteps of her filmmaker husband Guy Ritchie, is to begin shooting low-budget comedy Filth And Wisdom in London this month (May07).The movie is based in her own life experiences.She says, "I am happy to confirm
Actress Cameron Diaz enjoyed a night out in Las Vegas with magician CRISS ANGEL yesterday (14May07), prompting speculation the pair are dating.Diaz, who announced her split with her longterm boyfriend Justin Timberlake in January (07), and Angel had dinner together before watching The Beatles tribute LOVE at the Cirque Du Soleil.An onlooker tells website People.com,
Mary J. BLIGE is set for another major honour at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) 20th Anniversary Rhythm & Soul Music Awards next month (25Jun07).The R&B queen will be presented with the ASCAP Voice of Music Award during the invitation-only event in Los Angeles, which will also honour ASCAP’s top songwriters
MARILYN MANSON’s estranged wife sought help for the shock rocker as he spiralled into a drug-fuelled depression - in a desperate attempt to save their marriage.Burlesque dancer Dita Von TEESE, who filed for divorce from Manson at Christmas (Dec06) claims life with the rocker had become tough as he started to hang out with people
Funnyman Tim Allen is set to shock his fanbase after signing on to star in a martial arts movie.The 53-year-old, best known for films including The Santa Clause, Toy Story and Christmas With The Kranks, will play a Jiu-jitsu master in Redbelt.Allen will star alongside Emily Mortimer and Joe Mantegna in the movie, which is
Eva Longoria is making sure her French wedding in July (07) features a sweet treat from California - the cake will be flown in for the nuptials.Longoria and her fiance, basketball player Tony Parker, have reportedly commissioned celebrity dessert creator Sam Godfrey to design the perfect wedding cake for the reception.And the couple are even
AP - Lindsay Lohan and her mother have been sued by a freelance photographer who claims the "Georgia Rule" actress hit him with a car in the West Village.
AP - XM Satellite Radio suspended shock jocks Opie and Anthony for 30 days Tuesday, one week after they aired crude sex about Condoleezza Rice, Laura Bush and Queen Elizabeth II and one day after they made light of the incident in their broadcast.
AP - Kelly Clarkson says the media is exaggerating reports that she and music mogul Clive Davis clashed over her upcoming CD, "My December."
AP - Paris Hilton is "emotionally distraught and traumatized" over her 45-day jail sentence and isn't capable of testifying in a civil lawsuit against her, the socialite-reality TV star's psychiatrist said.
Actor Antonio Banderas is disappointed after being overlooked for a role in the upcoming Sin City sequel, by his mentor Robert Rodriguez. The Spanish hunk was reported to have been asked to star in a follow-up of the graphic novel adaptation - but he is still holding out for a call from Rodriguez.


(limited) Owen, Luke, and Andrew Wilson combine their fraternal filmmaking talents to tell the character-driven tale of a small-time con man who gets a fortuitous shot at redemption while working in a run down retirement community. Wendell Baker (Luke Wilson) is a con man whose large heart betrays his criminal mind. Continue Summary

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Actress Cameron Diaz enjoyed a night out in Las Vegas with magician Criss Angel yesterday, prompting speculation the pair are dating. Diaz, who announced her split with her long-term boyfriend Justin Timberlake in January, and Angel had dinner together before watching The Beatles tribute LOVE at the Cirque Du Soleil.


Pop superstar Madonna has confirmed she will make her directorial debut with a short film. The Material Girl, following in the footsteps of her filmmaker husband Guy Ritchie, is to begin shooting low-budget comedy Filth And Wisdom in London this month.


Comedian Mike Myers was flabbergasted when he attended a post-Oscars party hosted by Elton John, and discovered the singer's boyfriend was his childhood friend David Furnish. Myers, who grew up with Furnish in Canada, was enjoying himself at John's star-studded Hollywood bash a few years ago, when he spotted a man who he thought looked just like Furnish.


DreamWorks' beloved (and lucrative) green ogre harkens back to the silver screen for a tertiary installment in the highly anticipated Shrek the Third, which reunites the cast members from the first two episodes: Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona, Antonio Banderas as Puss 'n' Boots, Julie Andrews as Queen Li... Continue Summary

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Former Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel star David Boreanaz is set to bring comic book hero The Sub-Mariner to life on the big screen, according to internet reports. The actor recently auditioned for the lead role in the comic book adaptation, according to website SuperheroHype.com.


Marilyn Manson estranged wife sought help for the shock rocker as he spiralled into a drug-fuelled depression - in a desperate attempt to save their marriage. Burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese, who filed for divorce from Manson at Christmas claims life with the rocker had become tough as he started to hang out with people who allowed him to revel in his hedonism.


Eva Longoria is making sure her French wedding in July features a sweet treat from California - the cake will be flown in for the nuptials. Longoria and her fiancé, basketball player Tony Parker, have reportedly commissioned celebrity dessert creator Sam Godfrey to design the perfect wedding cake for the reception.


Mary J. Blige is set for another major honor at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) 20th Anniversary Rhythm & Soul Music Awards next month. The R&B queen will be presented with the ASCAP Voice of Music Award during the invitation-only event in Los Angeles, which will also honor ASCAP's top songwriters and publishers of 2006.


Lindsay Lohan and her mom are being sued by a photographer who claims he was hit by the actress' car.

The photographer, Giovanni Arnold, claims to have suffered "severe and permanent personal injuries" when he was hit by Lohan's BMW on March 13.

Arnold is seeking unspecified damaged to compensate for his "pain and suffering and his lost wages" from the "negligent, careless and reckless" Lohans.
Paris Hilton psychiatrist has said the socialite is so "distraught and traumatized" over her 45 day jail sentence that she needs time to recover from the shock before she can testify in a civil lawsuit against her.

Dr. Charles Sophy has been speaking to Hilton for the last eight months including several times since the reality star's May 4 hearing for violating the terms of her probation in a drink-driving case.

Now Hilton has to testify in a civil case filed against her by actress/ heiress Zeta Graff.
For the first time in who-knows-how-long, Britney Spears has been spotted with her youngest son, Jayden James, in public. Exclusive pictures of the little tot were snapped up by X17Online, who featured the grainy photos of Jayden in what appears to be a pair of blue jeans and a light blue shirt on their website.

The pictures show a striking resemblance between the eight-month-old and his big brother, Sean Preston. Both seem to have the same facial features and dark brown eyes.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff is reportedly considering a proposal to allow Paris to serve her time at the controversial 'Tent City' facility in Phoenix, where all inmates have to wear pink underwear as part of their prison uniform.Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio claims that he's spoken to...

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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Lindsay Lohan How does Lindsay Lohan keep up with her busy schedule of travel and partying? Must be the Red Bull!LiLo was snapped stepping out of the Ritz-Carlton in Midtown Manhattan yesterday -- rockin' a can of the Bull -- but minus her most recent fashion...
Filed under: Star Catcher Here's the secret to getting "Brothers & Sisters" uber-hunk Rob Lowe excited -- be a TMZ cameraman!The former Brat Packer was spotted outside Waverly Inn & Garden in New York last night, where he was genuinely elated to have a run-in with our photog,...
Filed under: Music Rapper Master P is taking a stand and pledging to clean up the image and lyrics of hip-hop music by forming a record label "with 100% clean lyrics." What the heck?!In the wake of Don Imus' on-air racist debacle, everyone from Rev. Al Sharpton to...
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan has snagged a "Trading Spaces" alum to design her new NYC condo ... don't worry, it's not Frank!Sources tell TMZ that LiLo met today with Doug Wilson -- who now hosts TLC's "Moving Up" -- to go over the decorating plans for her swanky...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Rapperista Eve says that there's no funny business between herself and married actor Sean Penn even though he showed up in the middle of the night to "see how Eve was doing" when she got popped for DUI late last month.Hip-hop authority SOHH.com...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Fashion Police, Fashion Seafaring fashion designer John Galliano posed with two treasures, Penelope Cruz and Charlize Theron at his Christian Dior Cruise Fashion Show on Monday in New York. Ahoy, mateys!Hidden inside a gorgeous Cruz and Theron LBD sandwich, one almost...
Late crooner BOBBY DARIN was honoured with a dedication on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars yesterday (14May07), to celebrate what would have been his 71st birthday.Darin, famed for hits like Dream Lover and Mack the Knife, died in December 1973 from complications after heart surgery. He was just 37-years-old.At the unveiling ceremony on Monday,
Pop superstar PINK took time out from her Australian tour to visit fans at a children’s hospital in Sydney.The singer - real name Alecia Moore - met youngsters who are too sick to attend one of her seven concerts this month (May07).Her visit to the Children’s Hospital at Randwick coincided with the country’s Mother’s Day
Rapper NELLY is branching out of hip-hop and collaborating with Bruce Springsteen - if he can convince the Streets of Philadelphia star to join him in the studio.The Hot In Herre hitmaker is reportedly keen on the idea of working with Springsteen, after his Over and Over duet with country star Tim McGraw became a
Turkey is to host a music concert as part of the Live Earth series of gigs this summer, according to media reports.Istanbul will play host to a variety of local and international stars on 7 July (07), although the official line-up has yet to be announced.The news comes shortly after event organiser Al Gore announced
Actress Denise Richards and rocker RICHIE SAMBORA have split after a year-long romance.The Wild Things beauty, 36, and Bon Jovi guitarist, 47, started dating in April 2006, just months after filing for divorce from their respective spouses, Charlie Sheen and Heather Locklear.At the time, the romance caused huge controversy because Richards had been close friends
Former MARRIED… WITH CHILDREN star David Faustino has been arrested in Florida on suspicion of drug possession and disorderly intoxication.The 33-year-old actor, who played Bundy son Bud on the 1990s comedy, was arrested in New Smyrna Beach in the early hours of Saturday morning (12May07) after police found him arguing in the street with his
Hollywood star Gene Wilder hopes the next US president is a Democrat, so millions of Americans can benefit from the stem cell surgery that saved his life.The actor underwent a non-embryonic stem cell transplant in 2000 after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Although that treatment was available to him in the US, under George W.
Golden Globe winner RACHEL GRIFFITHS has refuted claims of a rift with her Muriel’s Wedding co-star Toni Collette It was rumoured the pair were at loggerheads after Collette and husband Dave Galafassi reportedly refused to have their photo taken with Griffiths and spouse Andrew Taylor at an exhibition last week (ends11May07).But Griffiths denies a rift, claiming
Actress Leah Remini is shocked she has never been awarded for her role in TV sitcom KING OF QUEENS during its nine year stint.The star admits she would have loved an Emmy or Golden Globe to mark her time playing Carrie Heffernan.She says, "I’m not one of those people who goes, ‘Oh, I’m glad we
Salma Hayek has signed a deal to produce a series of new shows following her success as executive producer on UGLY BETTY.US television network ABC has struck a deal with Hayek and producing partner Jose Tamez to work on new projects for the studio through their company, Ventanarosa Productions, according to the Hollywood Reporter.It is
BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD’s dad Ron Howard was so overwhelmed at the birth of his first grandchild he lost his filmmaking skills.The director wanted to film the birth of Theodore in February (07) but was so "freaked out" he could only film his daughter’s feet.Dallas Howard says, "He’s this amazing filmmaker, you would think his composition
Actor Antonio Banderas is disappointed after being overlooked for a role in the upcoming SIN CITY sequel, by his mentor ROBERT RODRIGUEZ.The Spanish hunk was reported to have been asked to star in a follow-up of the graphic novel adaptation - but he is still holding out for a call from Rodriguez.Banderas says, "I would
Pop superstar BRITNEY SPEARS has snubbed the chance to vent her anger over her failed marriage to Kevin Federline on her forthcoming album, because she has other methods of dealing with her emotions.The Toxic singer has been in the studio working on her comeback record with producer Nate ‘Danja’ Hills - Timbaland’s protege - and
MARILYN MANSON’s estranged wife Dita Von TEESE suffered most when their one-year marriage collapsed, because she didn’t understand him, the rocker insists.The burlesque dancer filed for divorce last December (06), just 12 months after marrying Manson.The Antichrist Superstar hitmaker - now dating actress EVAN RACHEL WOOD says, "I think that somebody’s always going to suffer
LATEST: Troubled actor David Hasselhoff has recovered from the embarrassment of his leaked drunken video to see the funny side of his mistakes - wishing he’d used cutlery to eat the burger.Video footage shot by Hasselhoff’s 15-year-old daughter Taylor was leaked to the press earlier this month (May07), showing the former Baywatch star hurling expletives