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Broadway Actor Nelson Reilly Dies (reuters)
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:39:33 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Comic actor Charles Nelson Reilly, a lauded Broadway performer and campy game show guest in the 1970s and 1980s, has died in Los Angeles, a representative for the actor said on Monday.

Csi, L.a. Style: Music Man, Dead Actress (ap)
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:38:59 | Rate news: +0
AP - The Phil Spector murder trial is going "CSI."

'pirates Of The Caribbean' Sails To $112.5 Million Debut, Misses Box-office Record
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:35:21 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Box-office treasure is a little harder to come by on the new voyage of ''Pirates of the Caribbean.'' The third installment in the Walt Disney Co. franchise, ''Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End,'' hauled in $112.5 million from Friday to Sunday, well below last summer's $135.6 million opening weekend for its predecessor, ''Dead Man's Chest.''


Barbra Streisand Scraps Rome Concert, Organizers Cite Production Delays
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:34:40 | Rate news: +0
ROME (AP) - Barbra Streisand canceled her concert in Rome next month - a move that followed protests by Italian consumer groups angered by what they said were excessively high ticket prices.


Charles Nelson Reilly, Tony-winning Comic Actor, Dies At 76
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:34:13 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Charles Nelson Reilly, the Tony Award winner who later became known for his ribald appearances on the ''Tonight Show'' and various game shows, has died. He was 76.


Unpacking Begins For Jackson Family Memorabilia Auction
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:33:43 | Rate news: +0
Las Vegas (AP) - Workers pulled glittery suits and platinum records out of cardboard boxes Sunday ahead of what's being called the largest auction of Jackson family memorabilia ever.


Former 'beverly Hillbillies' Star Buys Land For Nevada Casino
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:33:03 | Rate news: +1
MINDEN, Nev. (AP) - Max Baer Jr., who as Jethro in the 1960s sitcom ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' lived off his uncle Jed's oil riches, is hoping to strike it rich in the gambling market.


Harrowing, Low-budget Romanian Film About Illegal Abortion Wins Cannes' Top Prize
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:31:43 | Rate news: +0
CANNES, France (AP) - A harrowing film about illegal abortion in Communist-era Romania beat 21 movies by well-known directors such as Quentin Tarantino Ethan and Joel Coen, and Wong Kar-wai to win the Cannes Film Festival's top prize Sunday.


Robbie Williams And Former Partner Reunite
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:31:12 | Rate news: +0
Robbie Williams and estranged songwriting partner Guy Chambers are to reunite as the singer plans his musical comeback. The pair fell out after Williams signed a $60 million song deal with EMI records in 2002, but have now put their differences behind them to record some new tracks.


Fascinating Facts
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:30:43 | Rate news: +0
50 Cent is to show off his classical skills in a new TV ad for energy drink Vitamin Water. The rapper will be seen relieving a symphony orchestra conductor of his duties, and leading musicians through a rendition of his breakthrough hit In Da Club.


Bruce Springsteen Gave Up Song Rights For Soccer Film
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:30:16 | Rate news: +0
Bruce Springsteen allowed the filmmakers of family soccer film Gracie to use his tune Growing Up for a pivotal scene - because he's a secret fan of the sport. Director Davis Guggenheim, a lifelong Springsteen fan, approached the rocker with a view to using the song in the film, which is set in The Boss' native New Jersey.


Kirsten Dunst To Make Directorial Debut
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:29:47 | Rate news: +0
Kirsten Dunst has signed a deal to step behind the camera and direct her first movie. The star will make a short film based on a ghost story sent to a women's magazine by a reader.


Charlie Sheen Backs Out Of 9/11 Conspiracy Film
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:29:01 | Rate news: +0
Charlie Sheen is having second thoughts about being involved in the 9/11 conspiracy documentary "Loose Change," which argues that the World Trade Center attack in 2001 was an inside job by the feds. Though Sheen initially told "Extra" that the film was "a story about the truth, and the truth needs to be exposed." Oops, now he says he's "having second thoughts" about the nutjob film.

Lindsay Needs New Booze Sponsor For Her Birthday Bash
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:28:30 | Rate news: +0
Troubled actress and AA attendee Lindsay Lohan has lost her Svedka Vodka sponsor for her 21st birthday bash scheduled for Las Vegas on July 2 following the underaged drinker's arrest this weekend for DUI - and possibly a few other charges including possession after investigators found what they believe is cocaine at the scene.

Lilo -- Pole Patrol
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:10:15 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan Hot Bodies Lindsay Lohan sure knows how to work a pole... and not the telephone variety.Little Miss LiLo probably isn't going to be working at Scores, but after taking a look at the video blog for her new flick, "I Know Who Killed Me," it's clear she has...

Jaslene: I Was Abused
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:08:22 | Rate news: +0
Dealing with Tyra and the rest of the ANTM panel was nothing compared to what "America's Next Top Model" winner Jaslene Gozalez had to go through in a past abusive relationship. The Janice Dickinson look-a-like revealed to Seventeen magazine that an...

Jacko's Personal Stasho -- Of Total Weirdness
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:07:37 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Michael Jackson That auction of some of Michael Jackson personal stuff is finally going off next week -- and TMZ has obtained exclusive photos of some of the loony loot.Bid, if you dare, on a microphone that Michael used when performing with the Jackson 5 in the...

Ashley Judd's Hubby Wins Indy 500
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:07:07 | Rate news: +1
Ashley Judd took time off from freaking out moviegoers with her new film "Bug" to cheer on racecar driving hubby Dario Franchitti as he took first place in this year's Indianapolis 500. Franchitti beat out dozens of other riders to take the win in a...

Jagger Immortalised In Poetry
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:03:51 | Rate news: +0
LATEST: SIR Mick Jagger has become the unlikely inspiration for poetry - penned by his ex-wife JERRY HALL.The former supermodel, whose nine year marriage to the rocker was annulled in 1999, makes her debut as a poet at a literary festival in England this summer (07).However, Hall published her first poem called Icon about the

Osbourne: 'black Sabbath Ended Flower Power Era'
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:03:09 | Rate news: +0
Ozzy Osbourne has taken credit for ending the "flower power" era of music with his rock act BLACK SABBATH.The group formed in the 1960s and enjoyed a string of hits with songs like Paranoid and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, becoming one of the most successful hard rock groups of all time.And frontman Osbourne is proud his

U.s. Game Show Star Reilly Dies
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:01:49 | Rate news: +0
Award winning actor and U.S. game show regular Charles Nelson REILLY has died in Los Angeles. He was 76.Reilly, known for his flamboyant dress sense and candid acknowledgement of his homosexuality, began acting in New York, taking classes alongside future screen icon Steve McQueen.He went on to win a Tony Award for his 1962 Broadway

Irwin: 'american Slang Ruining Australian Phrases'
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:01:10 | Rate news: +0
TERRI IRWIN has warned U.S. terminology and culture is swallowing up traditional Aussie phrases.The widow of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin was born in America but moved Down Under when she married the Australian TV personality in 1992.Now the environmentalist is campaigning to preserve classic Australian slang like crikey, g’day and strewth - as used frequently

Schreiber: 'i Can Make Bush Cool'
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:00:32 | Rate news: +0
U.S. President GEORGE W. BUSH is receiving style tips from an unlikely source actor Liev Schreiber believes he can help make the statesman "cooler".The Omen star fears Bush’s current look is too fierce for the voting public, but a simple makeover could almost certainly boost his appeal.He says, "I think he’s working the alpha-male thing

Hallmark Channel To Air M*a*s*h Bash '07: Klinger Edition Today
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:37:48 | Rate news: +0
A full day of M*A*S*H episodes featuring the antics of the craziest sane man ever to serve in the 4077 will air Monday, May 28. Jamie Farr hosts the Memorial Day marathon showcasing 20 episodes of his iconic character.


Ewan Mcgregor Hits The Road For "long Way Down"
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:34:44 | Rate news: +0
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are on the road again on their next motorcycle adventure, which they are calling "Long Way Down." It's following up their successful 2004 round-the-world tour which was depicted in the film "Long Way Round".

"Long Way Round changed us all - it boned us together and made our dreams come true - and it's not often something like that happens," Ewan said. "So to be given another opportunity to do something like this is amazing."

Mischa Mixes Drugs And Alcohol And Ends Up In Hospital
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:33:57 | Rate news: +0
With many of Hollywood's starlets in drug scandals, it doesn't come as a surprise that Mischa Barton has joined the gang.

However, the former "The O.C" star is still much more innocent than the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. While the stunning star had to be rushed to the hospital, it was after an adverse reaction to prescription medication.

Enrique "escapes" From Relationship With Anna
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:33:29 | Rate news: +0
Maybe Enrique Iglesias has been around his father's marriages too much, since he seems genuinely scared of it.

The Spanish music star has confirmed that he has ended his long-term relationship with tennis star Anna Kournikova just weeks after he said he had no plans to marry her.

Heather Mills Has One Regret
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:33:02 | Rate news: +0
Heather Mills thinks she may have made a mistake.

The estranged wife of Paul McCartney is reportedly regretting leaving the musician and would settle for a quiet family life over a big alimony check.

Kylie Mingoue's Friendship Is "dahm-ed"
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:32:36 | Rate news: +0
Kylie Minogue has claimed innocence over her 'friendship' with Mexican filmmaker Alexander Dahm.

However, things have turned messy in the unusual love-triangle with Alexander moving out of the home he shares with his pregnant wife. Kylie's 'friend' is now living with his mother after returning from a vacation with the Australian singer to an unhappy wife.

Lindsay's Dad Wants To Help Her
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:32:07 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan is on a fast downward spiral and her father is worried.

The 20-year-old has recently been caught drinking alcohol straight out of the bottle, stumbling from clubs at early hours of the morning and reportedly doing drugs in a bathroom. However, the actress spent time in rehab earlier in the year supposedly to overcome all those problems.

Rosie Riffs On Lilo
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:14:39 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started No more "View" means no more talking about celebrity scandals, and Rosie O'Donnell couldn't be happier. Writing in her blog this weekend, Rosie expressed relief at not having to cover Lindsay Lohan's weekend DUI arrest around coffee and Danishes with...

Lilo's Dad: Arrest Could Be A Blessing
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:13:59 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Michael Lohan is using Lindsay's weekend car crash and DUI arrest as an opportunity to once again encourage the starlet to get in touch with him. Daddy Lohan recently did time for driving under the influence, and didn't waste the opportunity to reach...

Bindi -- Croc Hunter In Training
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:13:20 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Kids A smiley Bindi Irwin, 8, has taken over the the family business.The precocious daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin and wife Terri announced the upcoming "Bindi: Jungle Girl" series that will continue her father's work, saying, "The best...

Philly Cop Sues Over "real World" Fight
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:12:40 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Patrick Cavalieri is suing the City of Philadelphia and Brian Copeland for violations of his civil and constitutional rights, stemming from a fight that occurred outside the Real World house in 2004. Cavalieri and Copeland got into a fight outside...

Kathy Griffin Dishes On Rosie
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:12:01 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds The straw that broke Rosie O'Donnell's "View" back? According to Rosie pal Kathy Griffin O'Donnell grew incensed when "View" producers chose to sensationalize the recent on-air fight between she and co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck with a split screen...

Steven Tyler To Quit Aerosmith?
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:10:07 | Rate news: +0
Steven Tyler is considering quitting rock legends AEROSMITH, because of the way he is treated by other bandmembers, according to reports.Tyler has been the band’s frontman since they formed in 1970 - but a source has told the New York Post the 59-year-old has fallen out with bandmates Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford and

Vicious Was Innocent
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:09:22 | Rate news: +3
A former friend of late SEX PISTOL SID VICIOUS has accused the New York Police of wrongly accusing the punk rocker of murdering his girlfriend Nancy Spungen The bassist was arrested over the fatal stabbing of Spungen in New York’s Chelsea Hotel in 1978 - but the 21-year-old star died of heroin overdose the night he

Rihanna Keeps Top Spot In U.k. Charts
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:08:54 | Rate news: +0
R&B star RIHANNA remains in the top spot in the U.K. charts for the second week running.The singer made chart history last week when her track Umbrella - featuring Jay-Z - secured top spot in the charts on download sales alone.Maroon 5 remain at number two with Makes Me Wonder and Beyonce & Shakira keep

Gallagher's Space Gift To Noel
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:08:16 | Rate news: +0
British rocker Liam Gallagher has reportedly treated his brother NOEL to a £107,000 ($214,000) trip to space for his 40th birthday.The Oasis stars were celebrating the guitarist’s birthday at London nightclub Kitts this weekend (26-27May07), when Liam presented his elder sibling with the extravagant gift.But the Wonderwall hitmaker will have to wait until 2012 to

Lohan Loses Vodka Sponsors For 21st Birthday
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:06:17 | Rate news: +0
LATEST: Vodka company Svedka has reportedly pulled out as sponsors of LINDSAY LOHAN’s 21st birthday party in Las Vegas this summer (07).The Mean Girls actress, who has attended Alcoholics Anonymous in the past, had teamed up with the drinks company for her glitzy two-day bash on 2 July, but it appears Svedka has had second

Cowell Apologises To Walsh
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:05:40 | Rate news: +0
Music mogul Simon Cowell last night (27May07) apologised to LOUIS WALSH for sacking him from hit British talent show THE X FACTOR.The American Idol judge made the "grovelling apology" to his former co-judge during the taping of This is Your Life, a show celebrating Cowell’s life.Walsh vowed never to work with Cowell again after he

Glover Receives Film Honour
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:05:02 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood actor Danny Glover has been honoured at the Bollywood Movie Awards 2007 in Long Island, New York.The Dreamgirls star was commended for his Outstanding Contribution to Global Entertainment at the awards ceremony in the Nassau Coliseum.Film director Mira Nair received the Pride of India Award and Asha Parekh, who served as the chairperson of

Michael Lohan: 'lindsay And Her Mother Need Rehab'
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:03:43 | Rate news: +0
LATEST: LINDSAY LOHAN’s father blames his ex-wife DINA for his troubled daughter’s wild behaviour, and claims both mother and daughter need to check into rehab Michael Lohan has spoken out after the Mean Girls actress was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after crashing her Mercedes convertible in Beverly Hills on Saturday night (26/May07). Police

Knightley To Play Princess Diana?
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:03:04 | Rate news: +0
Actress KEIRA KNIGHTLEY is being lined up to play DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES in a movie based on the late British royal’s life.A controversial book, Diana and the Paparazzi, is at the centre of a bidding war at this year’s Cannes Film Festival in France.Film producer Quentin Reynolds, who is bidding for the rights, hopes

Knightley Fears Telephone Issues Will Cost Her A Great Love
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:02:24 | Rate news: +0
Keira Knightley fears she’ll never have a "great romance" because she won’t be able to make a long-distance relationship last.The Pirates of The Caribbean star, who is currently dating actor Rupert Friend, admits she falls in love easily but worries that her job as an actress will scupper any meaningful relationship - because she’ll always

Jackman Planning Family Australian Outback Adventure
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:01:45 | Rate news: +0
Hugh Jackman is planning to ‘rough it’ on a family vacation this summer (07) when he takes his family backpacking in the Australian outback.The actor, who is currently shooting on location in his native Australia with fellow Aussie Nicole Kidman, is taking off for three-and-a-half months when filming has wrapped.And he’s taking his wife Deborra-Lee

Beckham: 'i've Never Paid For A Haircut'
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:01:07 | Rate news: +0
Soccer star David Beckham has laughed off claims he spends a fortune maintaining his iconic hairstyles - insisting a friend cuts his locks for free.The LA-bound star is famed for his ever-changing look and has a following of fans around the world who copy his haircuts.But Beckham reveals, "My friend does my haircuts. That’s one

Elton Thanks Scissor Sisters
Mon, 28 May 2007 16:00:28 | Rate news: +0
Music legend SIR Elton John has hailed his Ivor Novello Award as one of his greatest victories - claiming he owes the success to his ‘proteges’ the Scissor Sisters.The Rocket Man hitmaker picked up the PRS Most Performed Work prize for his contribution to Scissor Sisters’ hit single I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ at a

Eva Mendes Needed A Drink To Do Sex Scene
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:13:46 | Rate news: +0
Actress and supermodel Eva Mendes needed a cocktail to get over her nervousness before shooting a steamy nude sex scene with actor Joaquin Phoenix.The Cuban American, who undressed for the first for a scene in 'We Own the Night', insisted that she normally would not drink while performing her...

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Game Show Panelist Charles Nelson Reilly Dies At 76
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:12:22 | Rate news: +0
Charles Nelson Reilly, the Tony Award winner who later became known for his ribald appearances on the Tonight Show and various game shows, has died. He was 76.

Barbra Streisand Scraps Rome Concert
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:11:55 | Rate news: +0
ROME — Barbra Streisand canceled her concert in Rome next month — a move that followed protests by Italian consumer groups angered by what they said were excessively high ticket prices.

Clooney Bags On Brangelina
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:10:08 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Brad and Angelina George Clooney thinks Angelina Jolie is a "horrible" and "ugly" person.While promoting "Oceans 13" in Cannes with co-star Matt Damon, the two started to rip on Brangelina, saying "Brad has had it tough" between being "hobbled with children" and "that...

Sinatra Car Sells For £5,700
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:08:12 | Rate news: +0
A car owned by Frank Sinatra has sold for a mere £5,700 ($11,400) at a British auction yesterday (27May07).The Chrysler Le Baron was the last car owned and driven by the former Rat Pack star, which the late crooner bought in 1985.But the amount the Chrysler sold for at the auction at Brands Hatch in

Fonda 'overwhelmed' By Lifetime Achievement Award
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:07:34 | Rate news: +0
Veteran actress Jane Fonda was shocked and "overwhelmed" to received a special lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival last night (27May07).The Academy Award-winning actress, famed for her roles in movies like Barbarella, Coming Home and 1971’s Klute, was presented with the prestigious award at the French film event, by festival chief Gilles Jacob.Accepting

Monaghan Angry At Lost Axe
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:06:13 | Rate news: +1
Actor Dominic Monaghan is furious his character has been killed off in the hit castaway show LOST, insisting the show’s creators could have chosen other, less likeable personalities to axe from the plot.Monaghan plays rocker Charlie Pace on the popular TV programme and meets his untimely death as he attempts to save other islanders.He fumes,

Hines Clears Up Reports She's Dating Farina
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:05:34 | Rate news: +0
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM star CHERYL HINES has cleared up reports she’s dating actor DENNIS FARINA, revealing the SAVING PRIVATE RYAN star took a Las Vegas joke too far.The actress was enjoying a night out with her pal after a day off from shooting new movie Waitress when Farina started introducing her to everyone as his

Ono: 'mills Is Incredible'
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:05:07 | Rate news: +0
Yoko Ono has hailed HEATHER MILLS as a "heroine" for winning over the the U.S.public with her stint on hit TV contest, Dancing With The Stars.The widow of late Beatle John Lennon praised Mills for the way she handled the public attention and branded her appearance on the American show "incredible".She says, "That was incredible.

Lohan In Heated Argument Moments Before Crash
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:04:27 | Rate news: +0
LATEST: Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan was chasing her friend DJ SAMANTHA RONSON after a heated argument when she crashed her car in Beverly Hills this weekend (26May07), according to reports.The Mean Girls actress lost control of her Mercedes convertible at around 5.30am on Saturday, hitting a curb and trees, and was taken to Century City

Burton Bringing Manson/von Teese Relationship To The Big Screen?
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:03:46 | Rate news: +0
Director Tim Burton is so fascinated by MARILYN MANSON’s relationship with his estranged wife DITA VON TEESE, he is planning to turn the failed marriage into a movie.Burton is reportedly in talks with the shock rocker to document his life with burlesque dancer Von Teese and bring it to the big screen.He says, "I’m fascinated

'ill' Jackson Cuts Short Birthday Appearance
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:03:01 | Rate news: +0
Michael Jackson cut short his $10 million (£5 million) appearance at the birthday party of a Brunei royal this weekend (26May07), because he was ill.The Thriller hitmaker was paid to be the guest of honour at Prince Azim’s 25th birthday celebrations in an English country estate on Saturday, but the singer left the party early

Jolie Puts Kids First
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:02:22 | Rate news: +0
ANGELINA JOLIE will always put her children before her efforts to save the world and fight for humanitarian causes - because that’s what her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand would have wanted.The actress admits memories of her own upbringing often make her stop and consider her four kids before taking on huge projects.Jolie says, "She would

Barton Rushed To Hospital
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:01:55 | Rate news: +0
Actress Mischa Barton was rushed to hospital last night (27May07), after suffering a bad reaction to medication.The former O.C. star had been enjoying herself at a friend’s Memorial Day barbecue in Los Angeles, but began feeling ill after having a few cocktails, reports TMZ.com.She was taken to a local hospital before doctors sent her home

Iglesias And Kournikova Split
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:01:16 | Rate news: +0
Latin pop hunk Enrique Iglesias has split from his longterm girlfriend ANNA KOURNIKOVA, after five years together.The Hero singer recently revealed he had no intention of marrying the former tennis star, but his reluctance to settle down and start a family appears to have driven the couple apart.He says, "We’ve split. I’m single now and

Costner: 'i'm A Great Dad'
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:00:33 | Rate news: +0
Kevin Costner is confident he’s a great dad - because his three daughters have moved in together.The movie star, who has just welcomed a baby son into the world, insists he’ll have no problems being a dad all over again and he feels the fact that his grown-up daughters all get along is proof he

Former beverly Hillbillies Star Buys Land For Nevada Casino
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:14:55 | Rate news: +0
Max Baer Jr., who as Jethro in the 1960s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies lived off his uncle Jed's oil riches, is hoping to strike it rich in the gambling market.

Charles Nelson Reilly, Tony-winning Comic Actor
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:13:51 | Rate news: +0
BC-Obit-Reilly,0436 Charles Nelson Reilly, Tony-winning comic actor, dies at 76

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Mischa Barton Hospitalized
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:12:13 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird TMZ has learned that actress Mischa Barton was rushed to the hospital this evening after suffering an adverse reaction to medication.Sources tell TMZ that the former "OC" star was at a friend's Memorial Day BBQ enjoying a few holiday cocktails when...

Lloyd Webber Wants Brightman Back In Phantom Follow-up
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:11:22 | Rate news: +0
LATEST: SIR Andrew Lloyd WEBBER is hoping to persuade his ex-wife SARAH BRIGHTMAN to return to the stage role that helped turn her into a superstar.The musical impresario is interested in Brightman reprising her role as Christine in his upcoming Phantom of the Opera sequel.Lord Lloyd-Webber is working on the stage production with writer Frederick

Spacey Wins Big In Vegas, Thanks To Card Counters
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:09:25 | Rate news: +0
KEVIN SPACEY turned a working trip to Las Vegas into a money spinner thanks to a group of clever gamblers he’s working with on a new movie.The Usual Suspects star is producing a new film, 21, which is adapted from the real-life confessions of a group of cardcounting U.S. students, who were caught cheating in

Pirates Fails To Claim Box Office Treasure, Comes In Fifth
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:08:58 | Rate news: +0
New PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN sequel, AT WORLD’S END, appears to have fallen short of reclaiming its place in the U.S. box office record books - but Johnny Depp and his crew are still celebrating.The second sequel has scored an estimated $112.5 million (£56.25 million) in its opening weekend, although official figures won’t be released

Pirates Director Wanted An Unwashed Cast
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:07:39 | Rate news: +0
The cast of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN sequel AT WORLD’S END were encouraged not to wash or brush their teeth during the making of the movie - because director Gore Verbinski wanted them all to look and smell filthy.The moviemaker admits he spent months perfecting bad-teeth dentures for his scurvy actors and actresses, but still

Bonham-carter Owes Pregnant Actress For Her Potter Pick
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:06:57 | Rate news: +1
HELENA BONHAM-CARTER has actress HELEN McCRORY to thank for her chance to join the HARRY POTTER cast after she fell pregnant and have to give up the chance of playing BELLATRIX LESTRANGE in new film HARRY POTTER & THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX.McCrory was initially cast as Lestrange in the movie, and Bonham-Carter can’t thank

Romantic Wilson Learned Polish For Proposal
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:06:17 | Rate news: +0
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA star Patrick Wilson asked his future mother-in-law to help him with his Polish, so he could propose in his girlfriend’s native tongue.The romantic actor stunned his partner, actress Dagmar Dominczyk, when he asked her to wed him in Polish.He says, "I felt she should hear it (proposal) in her native

Spider-man Villain Confesses To Mirren Crush
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:05:39 | Rate news: +0
SPIDER-MAN 3 baddie THOMAS HADEN CHURCH has owned up to a crush on Oscar winner DAME Helen Mirren The Sideways star admits he has long been an admirer of the British actress and he believes she’s getting sexier as she gets older.Haden Church says, "As I get older, I find myself admiring older women who have

Bledel Forms All-girl Soccer Squad
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:05:01 | Rate news: -1
Actress Alexis Bledel has founded a new amateur all-girl soccer team in Los Angeles in an effort to stay in shape.The Sin City star is the brains behind The Hustlers, a team made up of wannabe Mia Hamms, celebrities and filmmakers.Bledel says, "I have not been a particularly athletic person but my trainer was saying,

Oprah Regular Ling Weds At Train Station
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:04:23 | Rate news: +1
OPRAH correspondent and National Geographic Channel host Lisa Ling wed doctor PAUL SONG on Saturday (26May07) in a ceremony at Los Angeles’ Union Station.The bride wore a red Vera Vivienne Tam gown.Guests included actresses Kelly Hu and new mum Diane Farr.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)

Costner Forgives Madonna After Concert Apology
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:03:05 | Rate news: +0
KEVIN COSTNER has forgiven MADONNA for poking fun at him in her TRUTH OR DARE backstage documentary, after she took time to publicly apologise to him during a Los Angeles concert.Madonna feigned sticking her finger down her throat to be sick after she was filmed meeting Costner after a show - an action the actor

Schwarzenegger Turns Terminator With Tough New Gang Initiative
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:02:21 | Rate news: +0
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has recalled his tough TERMINATOR character in a bid to crack down on gang violence in the state.The former movie star has proposed a new no-tolerance programme aimed at gang members in San Bernardino, which includes tagging and tracking criminals in the same way the state keeps an eye on sex

Spider-man Maguire Rebelled Against Fit Fast With Sugar Fix
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:01:44 | Rate news: +0
SPIDER-MAN Tobey Maguire had to recondition his body after shooting the first sequel to the comic book superhero franchise after giving up his strict fitness regime and diving for doughnuts.The actor spent years counting calories and training relentlessly to get into shape to play Peter Parker’s heroic alter-ego, but admits he cracked when Spider-Man 2

Barkin Fears For Johansson's Looks
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:01:04 | Rate news: +1
Sexy Ellen Barkin fears for SCARLETT JOHANSSON’s looks because she doesn’t think the pretty LOST IN TRANSLATION star will age well.The Sea of Love star, 53, has embraced growing old gracefully and insists she’ll never go under the knife to look younger, and she muses whether today’s movie pin-ups will follow her example no matter

Alba Saves Up To Send Relatives To College
Mon, 28 May 2007 08:00:26 | Rate news: +0
Movie star Jessica Alba has offered to pay all her female cousins’ college fees - because she’s sick of coming across uneducated Latinas.The sexy star has put aside cash to cover her relatives’ further education dreams.She says, "Seeing all these girls who are uneducated - it’s not fair. They deserve just as much of a

Lindsay Lohan Busted With Dui And Drugs Inside Her Car
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:23:56 | Rate news: +0
It seems like the rumors about Lindsay Lohan carrying vodka in her water bottle must have been true after all. The out-of-control starlet was arrested on Saturday morning after her car crashed into a curb and shrub on Sunset Boulevard.

As if the accident weren't bad enough, LinLo was cited for DUI and police officers later found cocaine inside her 2005 Mercedes. And did I also mention the fact that she's still under the legal drinking age and that she couldn't help but make matters worse by running from the scene of the crime?

Osbourne Astounded By Sharon's Love Of Screwball Drunk
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:07:26 | Rate news: +0
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne is astounded his wife SHARON is still with him, because he spent so many years as a "screwball drunk".The Black Sabbath star, 58, admits he is shocked his wife stood by him while he was drinking heavily and taking drugs earlier on in his career.He says, "I was drunk every f**king day,

Manic Street Preachers Split Over Arcade Fire
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:06:47 | Rate news: +0
MANIC STREET PREACHERS guitarist James Dean BRADFIELD has heaped praise on fellow rockers ARCADE FIRE - much to the disapproval of his bandmates.Bradfield reveals he and bassist Nicky Wire often argue over the musical talents of the Canadian group, which he compares to Bruce Springsteen’s backing band.Wire tells London’s Time Out magazine, "They just remind

Bedingfield Found America 'hard Work'
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:06:08 | Rate news: +0
Pop superstar Natasha Bedingfield found breaking into the American market "hard work" - but brands the experience "humbling".The British singer was forced to "slum it" when she first toured the country in 2004, and recalls having to play small garden parties without a microphone to promote her single These Words.She says, "The limit was the

Lloyd Webber Signs Up Forsyth For Opera Sequel
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:04:52 | Rate news: +0
Music impresario SIR Andrew Lloyd WEBBER has enlisted the help of spy writer FREDERICK FORSYTH to write a sequel to his hit musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.The pair will work together on The Phantom Of Manhattan, set 20 years after the original.Lord Lloyd-Webber says, "It’s taken me ten years to decide to do this

Brook Almost Drowned On Set Of New Movie
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:04:13 | Rate news: +2
British actress Kelly Brook almost drowned while filming scenes for her latest movie FISHTALES, after hitting her head on a rock.The Smallville star plays Neried in the film, a feisty mermaid who falls in love with an Oxford-professor, played by her real-life fiance Billy Zane.But while shooting one scene off the Greek island of Spetses,

Banks Single Because She's 'not Sexy'
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:03:35 | Rate news: +0
Supermodel Tyra Banks believes she is still single because she doesn’t know how to be sexy with a man.The former catwalk star and talk show host has modelled for fashion houses including Tommy Hilfiger and Victoria’s Secret, but she still has trouble finding a man, because she loses her confidence when she’s on a date.She

Anderson's Boyfriend Moves In
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:02:57 | Rate news: +2
GILLIAN ANDERSON’s new boyfriend is moving into her £3 million ($6 million) West London house - six months after the actress gave birth to their first son, Oscar.The former X-Files star has been through two unsuccessful marriages and split from her husband, documentary maker Julian Ozanne last year (06) after 16 months of marriage.But now

Bridges Back Into Surfing Thanks To Penguin Movie
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:02:20 | Rate news: +0
THE BIG LEBOWSKI star Jeff Bridges has ventured back into the ocean after his role as a penguin in Surf’s Up helped him to overcome his water fears.The 57-year-old actor voices the character of The Big Z in the new animated movie and admits the film has reawakened his passion for surfing after quitting the

Barton Obsessed With Russia
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:01:42 | Rate news: +0
Actress Mischa Barton is becoming so obsessed with Russia while she prepares to film her next movie in the country, she’s teaching herself how to speak the language.The O.C. star will be flying to St Petersburg next month (Jun07) to film the currently unnamed project, and is readying herself for the role, she’s driving her

Pitt & Clooney Joke About Thelma & Louise Role
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:01:04 | Rate news: +0
Brad Pitt beat pal and OCEAN’S TWELVE castmate GEORGE CLOONEY to the role of the sexy drifter in hit ‘chick flick’ THELMA & LOUISE.Both stars, then struggling actors, were up for the role in the 1991 movie and the two friends admit they often laugh about the fact.Clooney jokes, "I’m less angry than I was."

Alba 'unattractive' In New Movie
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:00:25 | Rate news: +0
Movie star Jessica Alba is so desperate to shed her sexy image, she’s gone to extreme lengths to hide her beauty in new horror movie The Eye.In The Eye, the actress plays a woman who receives an eye transplant allowing her to see into the supernatural world.And Alba is grateful for the role, as she

No Substitute For Working With Lennon, Mccartney Tells Interviewer (afp)
Mon, 28 May 2007 00:17:46 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney said in an interview Sunday that working alongside stars such as Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder was "a disappointment" after working with John Lennon.

Jessica Alba Regrets 'into The Blue'
Mon, 28 May 2007 00:17:02 | Rate news: +0
Movie star Jessica Alba regrets starring in 2005 thriller Into The Blue, insisting it "wasn't the greatest experience in the world". The Sin City beauty spent most of the movie in a bikini playing Sam, the girlfriend of Paul Walker's scuba-diver character Jared.


Mike Myers Kicked Out Of Yoga Class For Farting Fun
Mon, 28 May 2007 00:16:35 | Rate news: +0
Shrek star Mike Myers was kicked out of his favorite Los Angeles yoga class because he couldn't contain himself when a mat neighbor kept farting. The funnyman admits he couldn't concentrate and every time his gassy pal let rip, he started giggling.


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