AP - A lawyer for J.K. Rowling said Monday a U.S. publisher wants to scoop the author's plans to publish her own "Harry Potter" encyclopedia.
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Actress Cate Blanchett has given birth to her third child, a spokesman said Monday. Blanchett, 38, delivered son Ignatius Martin Upton on Sunday in Sydney, said Tim McKeough, media relations manager at the Sydney Theater Company, where Blanchett and her playwright husband are co-artistic directors.


Madonna has hit out at the current generation of pampered pop and rock stars, insisting they are too "bourgeois" to follow in her footsteps. The singer claims she has achieved longevity because her career was forged out of the ashes of the punk movement of the 1970s.


Tycoon Donald Trump has lashed out at comedienne Rosie O'Donnell again - insisting she is a "very abusive person". The Apprentice creator and millionaire businessman hit out at The View star after the tabloid The Globe reported she was bullying her children in an abusive manner.


Sally Field insists she hasn't given up on love - but suitors have a tough job of wooing her. The 61-year-old Oscar winner has been divorced twice but she's still open to marrying for a third time.


Time could be running out for the title character in "Eli Stone." With the date of his possibly fatal operation rapidly approaching, one might think that Eli (Jonny Lee Miller) would be a little preoccupied and thus not able to carry on with his normal, world-saving duties. Luckily for the citizens of San Francisco, that is not the case. For no sooner does Eli leave the doctor's office then he gets hit with a fairly terrifying vision.


NEW YORK (AP) - Stephen Colbert bid for the presidency may have fallen short, but he's still determined to influence the race. On Monday, ''The Colbert Report'' begins a week of broadcasts in Philadelphia, where the all-important Democratic Pennsylvania primary is looming. Colbert hopes the relocation will return him to center stage in the election.


Culminated from Sarah McLachlan illustrious recording career, the Rarities, B-Sides And Other Stuff, Volume 2 collection contains Sarah McLachlan material never before available before on one CD.


Bret Michaels was overjoyed to find himself partying with his rock hero David Lee Roth when he first moved to Los Angeles - until someone told him he was actually hanging out with an impersonator.


Actress Emily Mortimer researched her new character for David Mamet's Redbelt by studying with a rape counselor. The Pink Panther star plays a rape victim in the new film and decided to get into the mind of her character by learning all about the psyche of those who have been sexually violated.


Actress Brittany Snow has made a student's dreams come true - by giving the broke teenager her homecoming dress to wear at her high school prom. The 22-year-old missed her own prom because she was filming the TV drama American Dreams, but she did manage to go to her high school homecoming in a blue dress she designed herself, and which was made by the show's seamstress.


Veteran rocker Keith Richards had a fight on his hands when he wanted to date his now-wife Patti Hansen - because he had to prove himself to her religious family. The Rolling Stones frontman had to take on the former model's devout Christian brothers before they would welcome him into their family.


Ashton Kutcher poked fun at his marriage to Demi Moore during his spot as guest host of Saturday Night Live this weekend with a little help from Cameron Diaz.


Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle star John Cho is to be a dad for the first time - his actress wife Kerri Higuchi is pregnant. The couple know they are expecting a boy, due later this year.


Benjamin McKenzie hated performing motorcycle stunts on the set of new movie 88 Minutes, fearing he would accidentally killing his co-star Al Pacino


Uma Thurman is still haunted by her "nightmare" split from Ethan Hawke and the media circus it attracted, claiming journalists still grill her about the divorce four years on.


NEW YORK (AP) - A lawyer for J.K. Rowling said Monday a U.S. publisher wants to scoop the author's plans to publish her own ''Harry Potter'' encyclopedia. Lawyer Dale Cendali told a Manhattan judge that RDR Books copied ''the life work of the history-making author.''


Rocker Bono wants to spend a staggering $237.2 million turning the hotel he owns in his native Dublin, Ireland, into a spectacular city resort. The U2 frontman and bandmate The Edge bought the 156 year old Clarence Hotel in 1992.


Kiss rocker Paul Stanley has changed his mind about quitting the band - he now wants "a couple of other members" to leave instead. The 56-year-old singer - alongside Gene Simmons, the only founding member still performing with Kiss - recently claimed he would walk away after the group's recent farewell tour and urged bandmates to continue without him.


Diminutive Star Wars actor Kenny Baker is feeling "a lot better" after he was admitted to the hospital with chest problems, reports his son. The three-foot, eight-inch star - who has appeared as lovable droid R2-D2 in all six films in the franchise - fell ill after vacationing in the U.S. and checked into the hospital on Wednesday in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England.


Singer-turned-actress Norah Jones was overwhelmed after sharing love scenes with Jude Law in her movie debut My Blueberry Nights - because the on screen couple had to kiss over 90 times. Jones, 29, and the Alfie star lock lips twice in the film - and the first of their embraces took three days to film.


Amy Winehouse new album is unlikely to be released this year as scheduled. The "Rehab" hitmaker has canceled plans to begin the recording of her third album, much to the dismay of her label bosses.

Island Records, the 24-year-old's label, had organized for a trip to the Bahamas to start her new record with producer Saleem Remi. However, Winehouse had backed out at the last minute.
Courtney Love was banned from a flight for smoking.

The former Hole singer lit up a cigarette in a Virgin Airways first-class lounge as she and daughter Frances Bean waited for their plane to London. But as a result, bosses at the unnamed airport decided she couldn't get on the aircraft and the pair had to wait for another flight.
Cate Blanchett has given birth to her third child. The "Babel" actress and her playwright husband Andrew Upton welcome son Ignatius Martin Upton in their native Australia Sunday.

Ignatius weighed in at 7.9 lbs. He joins big brothers Dashiell John, born December 3, 2001, and Roman Robert, born April 23, 2004.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale don't want to know the sex of their baby.

The happy couple, who already have a 22-month-old son Kingston, will only learn the gender of their second child when Gwen gives birth this summer, but are already thinking about unisex names.
Gwyneth Paltrow hosted a Mexican dinner party for her two-year-old son's birthday.

The 'Shakespeare In Love' actress invited Moses' closest friends to the sophisticated New York bash on Tuesday.
Another relapse for troubled Amy Winehouse The Grammy Award-winning singer had reportedly snorted cocaine at a party with Sir Bob Geldolf's daughter nearby.

Winehouse, 24, apparently sneaked off to a bathroom to snort the drugs, with 17-year-old Pixie Geldolf in the next-door room.
Beyonce Knowles proudly showed off her wedding ring on Tuesday night.

The 'Crazy In Love' singer - who tied the knot with Jay-Z last Friday - sported a huge diamond on her ring finger as she watched her new husband perform at Atlanta's Phillips Arena.
Britney Spears buys back Kevin Federline with a $150,000 watch. The pop star reportedly bought her ex-husband the expensive timepiece to win him back.

Spears, 26, had filed for divorce from the former back up dancer in November 2006. They are currently embroiled in a custody battle over their two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
It's the beginning of a Full House for actress Jodie Sweetin The former "Full House" child-star gave birth to a baby girl Saturday, and named her Zoie.

Sweetin, 26, delivered the baby via C-section and little Zoie weighed in at 8 pounds 7 ounces. A rep for the actress said Sweetin and her husband are thrilled and in love with the baby.
Ivana Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump was married for the fourth time this weekend at Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate belonging to The Donald. Ivana said her "I Do's" in front of 500 guests, including former husband Donald and her children.

Ivana, 59, married Rossano Rubicondi, 35, an Italian model-actor she has dated for six years. The ceremony was conducted by Judge Maryanne Trump Barry, The Donald's sister. Ivana and Donald's sons, Donald Jr., 30, and Eric, 24, gave the bride away while daughter Ivanka, 26, served as her mother's maid of honor. Guests included actor George Hamilton and Kathy and Rick Hilton.
John Travolta took his daughter and 26 of her friends to watch 'The Little Mermaid'.

The Hollywood star treated his eight-year-old daughter Ella and her gaggle of pals to a day out to see a stage version of the hit Disney film at Manhattan's Lunt-Fontanne Theater on Saturday.
Jennifer Aniston and Orlando Bloom are attracted to each other like "heat-seeking missiles".

The Hollywood stars, who first sparked romance rumors after holidaying at a Mexican resort together last year, reportedly couldn't hide their feelings at a charity event in Los Angeles' restaurant Beso last month.
Kate Hudson has no problem being digitally enhanced in magazine shoots.

The actress couldn't care less if parts of her body are modified or airbrushed to make her appear more beautiful.
John Cho star of "Harold and Kumar," and his wife, actress Kerri Higuchi, are expecting a baby. Cho said the couple is very excited and added that they are having a boy.

It will be the first child for the couple. Cho told People.com, "I am really excited, and scared."
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AFP - Hollywood star Cate Blanchett has given birth to a son, a spokesman for the Australian actress said Monday.
Reuters - Oscar-winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett has given birth to her third child in Sydney, a spokesman said on Monday.
AFP - Hollywood star Cate Blanchett has given birth to a son, a spokesman for the Australian actress said Monday.
Britney's getting ready to come back ya'll! Get the Cheeto sandwiches ready (that's 2 pieces of white bread smothered with a ton of mayonnaise and filled with a layer of Cheetos) , because Brit's ready to stage a (supposedly) dignified comeback. No more dancing on MTV looking bewildered with her stomach sagging. This time Brit's gonna do it right ya'll. I'm just gonna ya'll as much as I can throughout this article, so be warned. Britney Spears former manager Larry Rudolph has fuelled speculation he has reunited with the troubled star by announcing she is set to make a triumphant comeback. The pop star dismissed Rudolph after he joined forces with her parents and staged an intervention to get Spears to enter rehab at the beginning of last year (07). But according to New York gossip column PageSix, the music svengali has now re-entered Spears' camp, meeting with the singer four times over the past few weeks and reporting "huge improvements in her".
Simon Cowell is close to losing his partner Terri Seymour, according to a report today.

The music mogul has been dating Seymour for five years, but his refusal to settle down with the former model and TV host has finally taken its toll on the relationship.

"It really is make or break time," a source close to Terri told The People. "She loves Simon but he's the most stubborn man in the world to live with. He's always travelling the globe due to his work commitments and they are hardly ever in the same place at the same time.

"Terri's 33 now and really wants kids but Simon isn't interested. Every time she raises the question he changes the subject. Yes she has a great life and wants for nothing but Terri is a simple girl at heart who just wants to be a mum and settle down. No amount of money or fame can ever compensate for that."

Cowell and Seymour have always been open about their different attitudes towards marriage and having children. While Simon has ruled the prospect out on a number of occasions, Terri has said: "I would definitely love to have a baby in the future, definitely."
Pamela Anderson, Ben Affleck and ''Heroes'' actress Hayden Panettiere are heading to the White House.

The trio are among a host of celebrities on the star-studded guest list for the White House Press Correspondents Association Dinner.

Also invited are "Desperate Housewives" actress Marcia Cross, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton and "The Hills" star Lauren Conrad.

Scottish comic Craig Ferguson will host the evening.

The annual dinner started in 1920 and is now a highlight of the US President's social calendar.

US Vice President Dick Cheney has already confirmed he will be at the star-studded bash on April 26, however, it is not yet known whether current leader George W. Bush will be present.
And baby makes five for Cate Blanchett and her writer-director husband, Andrew Upton.

Their third child, son Ignatius Martin, was born Sunday at a Sydney hospital, according to Australian magazine WHO. Just two days earlier Blanchett had attended her younger sister's university graduation.

The couple, who are based in Australia, already have two sons: Dashiell John, 5, and Roman Robert, 3.

In November, when she confirmed her pregnancy, Blanchett, 38, was informed of rumors that she was carrying a boy, prompting her to respond: "You know more than me. It's early days yet. It's due in April."
Jodie Sweetin house just got a little fuller!

The former child star gave birth to a little girl on Saturday, April 12. Zoie is the first child for Jodie and her husband of nine months, Cody Herpin, 30.

Jodie had a due date of April 6, she told Celebrity Baby Blog - which, coincidentally, is the birthday of Full House co-star Candace Cameron Bure - and told OK! last month that she was definitely counting down the days until motherhood.

"The countdown is on!" she said. "I think I'm ready. It's weird. I don't think you're ever fully prepared to be a parent, but I'm excited for sure."

Now that Zoie has arrived, don't expect Jodie to give her a sibling anytime soon. The 26-year-old added that she would like to return to work - as soon as she gets back in shape!
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, or ASCAP held their 25th Annual Pop Music Awards recently at Hollywood's Kodak Theater. Celebrities like Fergie who took home her Song of the Year award for Big Girls Don't Cry, an honor she shared with Gwen Stefani's The Sweet Escape.

Pop Celebrity Justin Timberlake picked up awards for his songs "My Love" and "Until the End of Time", while music legend Lionel Richie got the Golden Note Award for his longevity in the industry. Lionel Richie was escorted to the ASCAP awards by his daughter Nicole.
Keira Knightley obviously wants to keep her actor boyfriend Rupert Friend somewhere she can keep a close eye on him.

After becoming concerned that he was getting too close to a glamorous co-star, the Atonement actress has told friends she and Rupert are planning to buy a £2million home together in London's Notting Hill.

The news comes after the couple have been going through a bit of a wobble. Friends say they have been arguing about Rupert's workload and how little time they spend together.
MADONNA doesn't see herself as a style icon - because her family mock her scruffy style of dressing.

The Material Girl star admits fashion isn't high on her agenda, and feels comfortable in less-restrictive clothing, but faces a barrage of criticism from husband Guy Ritchie and daughter Lourdes.

And the 11-year-old is so embarrassed by her mum's tatty gym-wear, she is left-red faced when the 50-year-old singer turns up at the school gates.

She says, "I'm happy to muck around in a pair of drawstring pants and wellies. But my daughter (Lourdes) gets angry because I go to school wearing my tracksuit.

"She says, 'Can't you just wear normal clothes?' I think she wants me to be a yummy mummy but that's not me. Guy will sometimes laugh at what I wear too."
Last night Hollyscoop caught up with Jon Voight at the 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' Los Angeles movie premiere where we talked to him about his estranged daughter Angelina Jolie and her pregnancy.

When asked if Jolie is having twins Jon laughed and said, "You think I'm gonna tell anything? You think I'm gonna be in that spot? I don't know nothing about it."

We asked Jon if he's been in contact with Angelina during her recent pregnancy, to which he replied, "Well I don't want to say too much about it, but I'm pretty sure you know, we'll get together soon."

He went on to say that Angie and Brad are really excited about the pregnancy and how it's such a special time in their lives. Angelina and her dad may not have reconciled completely but he hinted that they are working on their relationship, and that it's all baby steps at this point.
We've got to hand it to some celebs.  They're suckers for love, even when you'd think they'd learn their lesson.   Take for example, Ivana Trump   The 59 year old blond ex-wife of The Donald just jumped into marriage for the fourth time, marrying 35 year old model/actor Rossano Rubicondi.  With three failed marriages under her belt and 24 years between them, will this really be the union that finally lasts?  We're betting the Vegas odds on this one aren't so great.   But, hope seems to spring eternal for lots of celebrities.  Pam Anderson, for instance has gone down the aisle (or the boat ramp, depending on the nuptials) three times, with all of her...

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First the Spice Girls reunion tour, now this? It seems like everything Victoria Beckham touches these days is turning to stone. The last failed project on her resume? Her denim line "DVB." Let's look to Dotspotter star user, aleblanc, to get the scoop...   Victoria Beckham’s DVB denim range has been dumped by a string of US fashion stores after poor sales and complaints about a lack of promotional work. Top outlets Fred Segal and Kitson have dropped Beckham’s range — including $200 jeans — as the former ‘Spice Girl’ embarks on a career as a fashion designer. When she launched the range, Victoria said, “I want everything to...

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Celebrities and compassion rarely intermingle unless cameras are rolling and the good deed is broadcast worldwide. Unless, of course, the celebrity at hand is Johnny Depp I mean really, as if we weren't in love enough with the unconventional actor...   Dotspotter user, Jensen69, has the heartwarming story...   Johnny Depp is one my favorite actors and a charitable human being to boot. The star of Pirates of the Caribbean personally recorded a voice message for a coma victim. Sophie Wilkinson, a 17-year-old from Southampton, England, was in a car crash that nearly cost her her life. She survived, however, has since been in a coma.   At the request of her parents, Johnny...

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AFP - Hollywood star Cate Blanchett has given birth to a son, a spokesman for the Australian actress said Monday.
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Reuters - Danny DeVito will woo Kristen Bell in his own inimitable style in Disney's romantic comedy "When in Rome."
Reuters - Britney Spears triggered a minor accident on a freeway in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley on Saturday evening, but no one was injured and no tickets issued, a California Highway Patrol official said.
AP - Actress Cate Blanchett has given birth to her third child, a spokesman said Monday.
Reuters - Oscar-winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett has given birth to her third child in Sydney, a spokesman said on Monday.
E! Online - No harm, but a bit of a foul just the same.
AP - Author J.K. Rowling is eager to tell a judge this week that one of her biggest fans is in fantasyland if he believes a "Harry Potter" encyclopedia he plans to publish does not violate her copyrights.
AP - When Philip Glass has a musical idea, he repeats it. And repeats it. And repeats it.
AFP - Pop diva Britney Spears was involved in a minor traffic accident on a Los Angeles freeway but there were no injuries in the three-car incident, police said Sunday.
Reuters - Britney Spears triggered a minor accident on a freeway in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley on Saturday evening, but no one was injured and no tickets issued, a California Highway Patrol official said.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) _ Matchbox Twenty has canceled a performance at a large rodeo event out of concern for the animals.

Lead singer Rob Thomas confirmed that the band is pulling out of its July 18 show


Hollywood stars Matt Damon and Thandie Newton have called on the world's governments to unit and bring an end to the bloody conflict in Sudan. As part of the fifth anniversary protests over the continuing conflict, Damon destroyed a dollhouse and child's drawings to symbolize the shattering of young lives in the region.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Britney Spears motoring misfortunes continue.

The pop star was involved in a minor traffic accident late Saturday, but no one was injured and no vehicles were damaged, authorities said.


Jon Voight has hailed his estranged daughter Angelina Jolie a hero for her work with disadvantaged children. The 69-year-old actor spoke out after Jolie this week called on the international community to do more to ensure the education of Iraqi children is made a priority.


Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has earned a massive $26 million in one year. The 18-year-old has $8 million in cash in the bank, has investments of $14 million and is owed $4 million in outstanding payments.


Actress Kate Hudson refuses to sit through the movies she has starred in - because she can't bear to watch herself on the silver screen. Hudson, 28, happily poses for photographs on the red carpet at the premieres of her films - but is frequently absent from the theater when the lights go down.


Hollywood hunk Gerard Butler has denied rumors he is dating Cameron Diaz. The 300 star was rumoured to be dating Diaz after the couple was spotted out together at a number of Los Angeles nightspots.


British funnyman Graham Norton has condemned actor Kevin Spacey for accusing broadcaster the BBC of unfairly promoting West End musicals. The 21 star - who now runs London's Old Vic Theatre - criticized the BBC last month for airing reality TV show talent contests, insisting they put people off going to the theater.


British singer Lily Allen denies reports she was ejected from a London nightclub with Razorlight star Johnny Borrell for using the men's toilets. The "Smile" hitmaker and Borrell were reportedly thrown out of the trendy Dolce nightclub on Wednesday after Allen was caught using the men's room.


Pop superstar Madonna was upset when her husband Guy Ritchie chose to lose weight through a cookie diet - because it put him off sex. The "Like a Virgin" star admits her husband didn't lose any weight through the unconventional diet - and, thankfully, now has his sexual appetite back.


Lindsay Lohan mother, Dina, has slammed reports her daughter will bare all in new movie Florence. It was reported Lohan had signed up for the low-budget film and would be paid just $75,000 for her portrayal as a sex-addicted waitress. But Lohan's mother is adamant "she is not" planning on going nude in the film.


How this for jock blocking? Tom Arnold was spitting game with hot blonde at Foxtail, when some curbside sock seller dropped the ultimate no-no -- he brought up Tom's biggest ex.And that was after sock guy offered to put one on his junk for Tom's...
Filed under: Britney Spears Nurse! Brit Brit was the driving force in a minor three-car ax Saturday night -- but cops say she was dead sober when it happened.According to the CHP collision report, the popwreck drove her 2008 Mercedes into the back 2006 Nissan as she drove on the...
CHP officers claim it wasn't the Brit-wreck that convinced them to perform a field sobriety test after her accident -- it was the timing of Brit's wreck.At first, it sounded a little suspicious that officers questioned Britney Spears sobriety --...
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Britney Spears Minutes before Britney Spears caused a three car crash on an Saturday night, she was driving the same way most women in L.A. do -- putting on her makeup behind the wheel! TMZ spoke with the guy she hit, who says before the accident, he was admiring...
Filed under: Hot Vegas It's officially thong season in Las Vegas, and when you're famous and have nothing lese nothing else to do -- might as well enjoy the festivities. Our pals at SpyOnVegas.com caught Joey Fatone suited up in his best pink ensemble, hunging out with...