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Paula Abdul Opens Up About Fan Suicide
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:33:20 | Rate news: +0
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul is opening up about the suicide of "American Idol" contestant and alleged stalker Paula Goodspeed. "It was devastating and tragic, and there aren't enough feelings that I can articulate without getting into a whole plethora of things," Abdul tells "Good Morning America." Goodspeed was found dead this past month in a car near Abdul's Los Angeles home. The cause of death was from an apparent drug overdose. "I've got to tell you, luckily for me, I was at Hollywood week for 'American Idol' when it happened. I can't even imagine if I was right there in my home," Paula said. "It's just been a very, very tough three weeks for me ... and for her family and for everyone involved." Abdul and "American Idol" return to television for the season premiere on Jan. 13.

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Jennifer Aniston And Owen Wilson On Love, Family, And Animal Co-stars!
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:32:52 | Rate news: +0
"The Insider" sat down with Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, the stars of the new doggy comedy 'Marley & Me,' and Jennifer opens up about the film's family message and the special atmosphere on set. Jennifer shares with "The Insider" that the movie tells a story about love and family. "Everybody sort of strives to have unconditional love," she says. "And that’s why it's nice to tell the story through Marley’s adventure." According to the actress,  the on-set ambiance had the same comfortable family feeling as the scenes in the movie.  "It felt like a family environment especially with everybody's dogs there," she says. "It was just a great atmosphere." Watch the video to hear more stories from Jennifer and Owen on their experience with their four-legged co-stars. Check out 'Marley & Me,' in theaters Christmas day.

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Streisand, President Bush Share Awkward Smooch (ap)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:31:53 | Rate news: +0
AP - Barbra Streisand got an awkward kiss on the cheek from the president, and yes, she gave him a smooch back.

Australia Gives Ledger Posthumous Best-actor Award (ap)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:31:26 | Rate news: +0
AP - The Australian Film Institute has posthumously given a best-actor award to Heath Ledger for his performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight."

Madonna Wins Privacy Case Against Uk Tabloid (ap)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:30:58 | Rate news: +0
AP - Madonna, always in fighting shape, has won a round against the British press.

Celebrity Birthdays, December 8
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:30:14 | Rate news: +0
Happy Birthday to "Lost" co-stars Ian Somerhalder (1978) and Dominic Monaghan (1976), NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick (1975), New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina (1968), Irish singer Sinead O'Connor (1966), "Desperate Housewife" Teri Hatcher (1964),


Australia Gives Heath Ledger Posthumous Best-actor Award
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:29:36 | Rate news: +0
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian Film Institute has posthumously given a best-actor award to Heath Ledger for his performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight."


Barbra Streisand, President Bush Share Awkward Smooch
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:29:09 | Rate news: +0
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbra Streisand got an awkward kiss on the cheek from the president, and yes, she gave him a smooch back.


'four Christmases' Repeats At No. 1 With $18.2m Take
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:28:42 | Rate news: +1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Movie crowds kept up their holiday spirit as Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn comedy "Four Christmases" rang up $18.2 million to lead the box office


Benicio Del Toro Admires 'che' Thinking, But Not Violence
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:28:15 | Rate news: +0
HAVANA (AP) — Actor Benicio Del Toro says he admires Ernesto Guevara but the revolutionary icon he plays in the recent film biography "Che" would not need to resort


Jamie Foxx: Obamas Need A Pitbull
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:27:38 | Rate news: +0
NEW YORK (AP) — As the quest for the First Dog continues, Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx thinks he's come up with the perfect solution for the President-elect and his family.


Alyssa Milano Says Calif. Stalker Hiked To See Her
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:27:11 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Alyssa Milano has sought a temporary restraining order against a Northern California man who she says hiked miles to try to reach her.


Movie Fans Pick Johnny Depp & Angelina Jolie For Batman Villains
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:26:06 | Rate news: +0
Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie have emerged as the people's favorites to play Batman villains in the follow-up to The Dark Knight.


Fur-loving Kid Rock Wants 'war' With Peta
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:25:38 | Rate news: +0
Kid Rock has hit out at animal rights advocates - insisting their campaigns will never stop him from wearing fur.


Kate Winslet Had Reservations About Stripping For Vanity Fair
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:24:34 | Rate news: +0
Kate Winslet balked at the idea of stripping for a new Vanity Fair photo shoot until she realized photographer Steven Meisel, the man behind the shots in Madonna's "Sex" book,


Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin Land Reality Tv Deal
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:23:57 | Rate news: +1
Beloved TV couple Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin have landed their own reality show.


Chris Klein And Ginnifer Goodwin Call It A Day
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:23:30 | Rate news: +0
American Pie star Chris Klein and actress girlfriend Ginnifer Goodwin have ended their relationship after two years together.


Heidi Montag Blasts Mom For Drug Comments
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:23:03 | Rate news: +0
Reality TV star Heidi Montag has fired back at her mother's suggestions she was "drugged" before marrying The Hills co-star Spencer Pratt at the end of November.


Steve-o Tapped For 'dancing With The Stars'
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:22:36 | Rate news: +0
Jackass star Steve-O has been tapped as the next celebrity to join the cast of hit TV show Dancing With The Stars, according to reports.


Hollywood's Cutest Curls
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:22:08 | Rate news: +0
Ever since the Hollywood debut of Shirley Temple on the big screen, we fell in love those bouncing curls! Some celebrities can even attribute their fame to their memorable curls like Keri Russell on Felicity.


Spotlight On Jon Stewart
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:20:25 | Rate news: +0
If someone said years ago that Jon Stuart Leibowitz would become one of the respected and beloved comedians in the world, he would have been the first person to start laughing.


Fashion Wtf: Milla Jovovich
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:19:47 | Rate news: +0
Resident Evil star Milla Jovovich was originally a model, so weird fashions are forgiveable. But her outfit at the Vogue China red carpet has us baffled.


Suffering Dancing Withdrawal? Check Out What You've Been Missing!
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:19:20 | Rate news: +0
What's that? You've spent the last few months watching Brooke Burke become champion of Dancing With The Stars season 7, and now you have a gaping hole in your Mondays and Tuesdays?


Emma Watson Is All Grown Up - Hot Or Not?
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:18:43 | Rate news: +0
Emma Watson who plays Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, turned 18 this past April. Since then it appears she has been trying to create a more "grown up" image.


The Beckham's Bodyguards In A Paparazzi 'fight'
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:17:40 | Rate news: +0
Victoria and David Beckham were reportedly at the center of a roadside scuffle this weekend when the couple's bodyguards squared up to the paparazzi.


Kate Hudson Insists On Total Honesty In Her Relationships
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:15:32 | Rate news: +0
Kate Hudson insists on total honesty in her relationships. The "Fool's Gold" actress - who was previously married to Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson and has dated cyclist Lance Armstrong and actor Owen Wilson - couldn't be romantically involved with someone who kept secrets.

She said: "Other people can have 'understandings' and not discuss things and turn blind eyes - but I couldn't exist in a relationship that wasn't honest and sacred in that department."

Pamela Anderson Arrives At An Art Fair In A T-shirt And Underwear
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:15:05 | Rate news: +2
Pamela Anderson stunned onlookers when she arrived at a prestigious art fair wearing just a T-shirt and underwear. The 41-year-old star - who has two sons with ex-husband Tommy Lee - seemed unaware of the controversy she was causing at the Art Basel Miami Beach fair, and later posed for photographs bending over paintings with her butt in the air.

An onlooker said: "It was unbelievable. Her outfit was more suited to a party at the Playboy mansion than an important art event."

Lily Allen Won't Rule Out Taking Drugs Again In The Future
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:14:38 | Rate news: +0
Lily Allen might take drugs again in the future. The 23-year-old singer - who previously revealed she tried ecstasy aged 14 - has no intention of reverting back to her old habits, but won't rule out experimenting with illegal substances at another point in her life.

She said: "Drugs are illegal and bad and they ruin people's lives but they are pretty prominent. I have no intention of taking drugs again at the moment."

Scarlett Johansson And Samuel L. Jackson Swap Make-up Tips On Set Of "the Spirit"
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:14:12 | Rate news: +0
Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson swapped make-up tips on the set of "The Spirit." The Hollywood stars shared a trailer while filming the live action comic book adventure and enjoyed "playing around" with their characters' appearances.

Samuel laughed: "Well, we shared a make-up trailer, you know..."

David Beckham "looked A Bit Anxious" Before Leaping Off A Bridge In New Zealand
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:13:44 | Rate news: +0
David Beckham texted wife Victoria before completing a 134ft bungee jump. The soccer star - who has three sons with former Spice Girls star Victoria - "looked a bit anxious" before leaping off a bridge in Auckland, New Zealand, as his Los Angeles Galaxy teammates watched.

A source said: "He looked a bit anxious and I think he was texting Victoria and the kids before he jumped. His friends were all laughing and giving the countdown."

Jennifer Aniston And Owen Wilson On Love, Family
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:22:41 | Rate news: +0
"The Insider" sat down with Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, the stars of the new doggy comedy 'Marley & Me,' and Jennifer opens up about the film's family message and the special atmosphere on set. Jennifer shares with "The Insider" that the movie tells a story about love and family. "Everybody sort of strives to have unconditional love," she says. "And that’s why it's nice to tell the story through Marley’s adventure." According to the actress,  the on-set ambiance had the same comfortable family feeling as the scenes in the movie.  "It felt like a family environment especially with everybody's dogs there," she says. "It was just a great atmosphere." Watch the video to hear more stories from Jennifer and Owen on their experience with their four-legged co-stars. Check out 'Marley & Me,' in theaters Christmas day.

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Eva Mendes Thinks "belonging" To A Man Is Sexy.
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:20:35 | Rate news: +0
Eva Mendes thinks "belonging" to a man is sexy. 'The Spirit' actress - who is in a relationship with producer George Gargurevich - loves the feeling of being looked after by her boyfriends. She said: "The flip side to this strong career woman you see is a woman who loves being her man's woman. It's just sexy to belong to a man. "Of course, we don't belong to anyone but ourselves, but how boring. There's a certain part of me that's like, 'Please take care of me'. It's just a natural thing. But I'm not sure if every woman has it.

Kate Winslet Says Getting Nude For Her New Film Took Her To The "brink"
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:19:30 | Rate news: +0
Kate Winslet says stripping naked in her new movie took her to the "brink." The British beauty - who bares all in post-war drama "The Reader" - found playing a former concentration camp guard in the film physically and emotionally draining.

She said: "It really took me to the brink in many ways. To bring my character Hanna Schmitz to life was an absolutely enormous challenge and a huge responsibility as well, because it's a much-loved piece of German literature. Many people have differing opinions of Hanna Schmitz - they love her, they loathe her."

Lily Allen's Fame Is Ruining Her Sex Life
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:19:04 | Rate news: +0
Lily Allen says fame is ruining her sex life. The 23-year-old singer - who has previously been romantically linked to DJ Seb Chew and Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons - feels that her celebrity status affects her relationships.

She said: "I have had a couple of times when I've got to know someone over a few weeks and we've had a really great time at my London apartment, just watching TV and having sex."

Dita Von Teese Vows Never To Have Sex With Russell Brand
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:18:38 | Rate news: +0
Dita Von Teese has vowed never to have sex with Russell Brand. The burlesque beauty has been pursued by the British comic star since they met in Los Angeles earlier this year, but quickly learned to ignore his calls asking her out.

The 35-year-old brunette said: "I will not be having sex with Russell Brand. I was the subject of one of his calls once, but I didn't answer the phone, thank goodness."

Katie Holmes Sparks Pregnancy Rumors
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:18:11 | Rate news: +0
Katie Holmes is reportedly pregnant. The "Batman Begins" actress - who has a two-year-old daughter, Suri, with husband Tom Cruise - sparked rumors she is expecting again after she was spotted wearing a loose-fitting shirt and long scarf to hide an apparent baby bump.

A source said: "Katie looked glowing and happy and kept placing a protective hand over her stomach. Even though she was trying to keep it covered, you could definitely see the beginnings of a bump."

"x-men" Actor Vinnie Jones Could Spend A Year In Jail Following A Drunken Brawl
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:17:45 | Rate news: +0
Vinnie Jones could spend a year in jail after allegedly punching a man in the face during a bar fight. The "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" star - who took up acting after retiring from soccer - is said to have charged at a fellow drinker following a dispute after a game of pool at Wiley's Tavern, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, last week.

"X-Men: The Last Stand" actor Jones is believed to have hit Juan Barrera in the face after he reportedly insulted his movie career by calling him "that guy from X-Men."

David Duchovny Training For A Triathlon
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:17:18 | Rate news: +0
David Duchovny is training for a triathlon. "The X Files" star - who is a regular competitor in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon - has been getting into shape at renowned fitness expert Robert Pennino's indoor triathlon training class in New York.

The actor missed out on this year's event because he was being treated for sex addiction at a rehabilitation clinic.

Robert De Niro Threatens To Make His Kids Watch His Film "cape Fear" If They Misbehave
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:16:51 | Rate news: +1
Robert De Niro used to threaten to make his 13-year-old twins watch his infamous thriller "Cape Fear" if they were naughty.

The 65-year-old actor - who is father to twins Aaron and Julian and 10-year-old son Elliott with wife Grace Hightower - admits he often used the 1991 thriller, in which he played a convicted rapist, as a bargaining tool.

Gemma Arterton's Rumored Ex-boyfriend Denies Romantic Involvement With Her
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:16:24 | Rate news: +0
Gemma Arterton rumored ex-boyfriend has denied the pair were ever in a relationship. Friends claimed the 22-year-old "Quantum of Solace" star dumped 19-year-old Spanish stuntman Eduardo Munoz last weekend after a six-month romance.

However, Eduardo has insisted he and Gemma - who met on the set of her latest movie "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" - were only ever "just good friends."

Cheryl Cole Wants To Have A Baby
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:15:57 | Rate news: +0
Cheryl Cole says she wants to have a baby. The 25-year-old beauty - who decided to forgive soccer star husband Ashley Cole earlier this year following allegations he cheated on her with three different women - insists she won't let Girls Aloud prevent her from starting a family.

She said: "I am having thoughts about having children. Girls Aloud wouldn't break up if I had a baby, but it would change the dynamics."

Oasis' Noel Gallagher Claims Brother Liam "always Lands On His Feet"
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:15:28 | Rate news: +0
Noel Gallagher claims his brother Liam "always lands on his feet" while he "always lands on his a**e." The Oasis guitarist - who broke three ribs after being pushed over by a fan on stage in September - says his brother is the lucky one, while he bears the brunt of the band's bad fortune.

Speaking about the incident, Noel said: "I'm not jealous of Liam, but I can't understand why someone would get on stage and attack me and not him."

Allen: 'i Don't Need Music'
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:08:31 | Rate news: +0
Lily Allen often considers putting an early end to her career as a pop star because she doesn’t feel as though singing is her passion.The Smile singer, daughter of British actor Keith Allen, was catapulted to fame following the release of her 2006 album All right, Still - but the star has also explored other

Jones' Brawl 'over X-men Remark'
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:07:53 | Rate news: +0
The bar brawl which recently landed Hollywood tough guy Vinnie Jones in trouble with the law was reportedly sparked after a fellow patron recognised him as "that guy from X-MEN".The soccer star-turned-actor was arrested and booked for misdemeanour simple assault last week (ends07Dec08) after finding himself at the centre of a fight in Wiley’s Tavern

Bates Upset Mother Never Lived To See Her Success
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:07:14 | Rate news: +0
Oscar winner Kathy Bates rues the fact her mother never lived to see the actress’ successes - because she made the ultimate sacrifice in giving birth to the MISERY star.Bates has reteamed with her Titanic castmates Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio for new movie Revolutionary Road.And the star admits harrowing scenes in which Winslet’s character

Luna Haunted By Bernal Kiss
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:05:56 | Rate news: +0
Mexican movie star DIEGO LUNA can’t get the memory of kissing pal Gael Garcia BERNAL out of his mind.The actor locked lips with Bernal in hit 2001 movie Y Tu Mama Tambien and never thought the same-sex smooch would have such an impact on him and movie fans.He tells Giant magazine, "It still makes me

Prince Brought The 'fierce' Out In Beyonce
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:04:39 | Rate news: +0
PRINCE brought BEYONCE KNOWLES’ sassy alter-ego SASHA FIERCE to the forefront when the pop diva performed with him at the 2004 Grammy Awards.The Survivor singer’s family and friends insist Beyonce has always taken on a totally different persona when she gets on stage, but it took Prince to make her realise she ‘trances out’ and

Generous George Paid Wyle's Rent
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:04:01 | Rate news: +0
George Clooney will always have a close friend in former E.R. castmate NOAH WYLE - because the MICHAEL CLAYTON star paid his rent when they were first starting out.Wyle admits he blew the money he made on the pilot of medical drama E.R. on a trip to Europe with Clooney and co-star Eriq LaSalle, and

Beckham Takes The Plunge
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:03:23 | Rate news: +1
Soccer ace David Beckham is trying his hand at a new sport - bungee jumping.The dad-of-three was recently touring New Zealand with his Los Angeles Galaxy teammates when he decided to take the plunge into Auckland Harbour Bridge falling 134 feet (41 metres).The grinning and whooping 33-year-old was hoisted back onto the bridge and immediately

Blanchett Upset About Her Namesake
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:02:45 | Rate news: +0
Cate Blanchett fears she might have to change her name - because it’s so similar to a disliked Aussie banker.The Oscar winner admits a recent letter from a fan moved her to tears, because she realised her name isn’t always celebrated in her native Australia.She explains, "It was quite painful to read because their (fans)

Streisand, Freeman And The Who Stars Receive Kennedy Center Honors
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:02:06 | Rate news: +0
BARBRA STREISAND, THE WHO stars PETE TOWNSHEND and ROGER DALTREY and actor Morgan Freeman are the newest recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors for their achievements in performing arts.The prestigious accolade, recognising individuals who have had an impact on American culture, were awarded in Washington, D.C. at the weekend (06/07Dec08).The two-day affair began with a

Allen Defends Troubled Winehouse
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:01:26 | Rate news: +0
Lily Allen has defended AMY WINEHOUSE’s troubled image, insisting there is a "clever and witty" side to the REHAB singer the public fails to see.The Smile singer admits her fellow pop star has used drugs in the past - but remains adamant Winehouse’s battle with substance abuse hasn’t damaged her winning personality.Allen says, "I know

George Clooney's Heart Of Gold
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:15:53 | Rate news: +0
George Clooney stepped up on stage in Berlin Saturday to accept a special award. Gorgeous George was sporting a sophisticated moustache to go along with his classy black tuxedo. The actor received the Golden Heart 2008 at a charity gala in Germany. Clooney will take the award to the Amel Center, a humanitarian help organization working in Sudan.

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Ring In The New Year With Jonas Brothers And Taylor Swift!
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:15:27 | Rate news: +0
Pop music trio Jonas Brothers, and country star Taylor Swift will perform live in Times Square on New Year's Eve during "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve." Check out which other artists will be celebrating  the start of 2009 in NYC! Talk-show host Ryan Seacrest will co-host the celebration, and country music artist Kellie Pickler will act as a correspondent, the Associated Press reports. Fergie will host a Hollywood portion of the program which includes performances by Natasha Bedingfield, Fall Out Boy, Ne-Yo, and Pussycat Dolls. "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" airs at 10 p.m. New Year's Eve on ABC.

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Big Change Announced For 'twilight' Sequel
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:27:24 | Rate news: +0
"The Insider" has confirmed that there will be a major change to the production of the upcoming 'Twilight' sequel, 'New Moon.'   Summit Entertainment and 'Twilight' director Catherine Hardwicke jointly announced to "The Insider" that Hardwicke will not be directing the next installment of the hugely popular 'Twilight' franchise. "I am sorry that due to timing I will not have the opportunity to direct 'New Moon,'" Hardwicke said. "Directing 'Twilight' has been one of the great experiences of my life, and I am grateful to the fans for their passionate support of the film. I wish everyone at Summit the best with the sequel -- it is a great story." "Catherine did an incredible job in helping us to launch the 'Twilight' franchise and we thank her for all of her efforts and we very much hope to work with her on future Summit projects," said Erik Feig, Summit's President of Production. "We as a studio have a mandate to bring the next installment in the franchise to the big screen in a timely fashion so that fans can get more of Edward, Bella and all of the characters that Stephanie Meyer has created. We are able to pursue an aggressive time frame as we have the luxury of only adapting the novels into screenplays as opposed to having to create a storyline from scratch." 'New Moon' is tentatively set for release at the end of 2009 or early 2010.

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Twilight Director Not Returning For Sequel (e! Online)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:26:20 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Catherine Hardwicke delivered the biggest opening weekend ever for a female film director-not to mention Robert Pattinson to the screaming fans-but it doesn't look like she'll be getting the chance to top that record with the next Twilight film.

Kennedy Center Honors Streisand, Freeman, Daltrey (ap)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:25:52 | Rate news: +0
AP - Barbra Streisand is visiting the White House but says she'll play nice. Streisand, a vocal critic of President George W. Bush, was a guest Sunday at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue during one of Washington's few A-list events.

Hollywood And Broadway Giants Take Washington Honors (reuters)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:24:09 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Rock 'n' roll legends, singers and stars of Hollywood and Broadway were saluted on Sunday for their lifetime contributions to American culture with a gala performance attended by President George W. Bush.

Woolard Sought Willie Nelson Inspiration For Biggie Biopic
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:09:47 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood newcomer JAMAL WOOLARD found an unlikely guardian angel as he fought for the lead role in the upcoming NOTORIOUS B.I.G. biopic NOTORIOUS - Willie Nelson The rapper/actor was trying to find an edge over the other hopefuls auditioning for the part, when he read that Biggie, real name Christopher Wallace, was a closet fan of

James Gave Beyonce A Boost
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:09:08 | Rate news: +0
Playing R&B legend ETTA JAMES in new movie CADILLAC RECORDS gave BEYONCE the strength to be a "natural woman".The former Destiny’s Child star admits her portrayal of the troubled singer in the film inspired her new look.She explains, "She gave me a better understanding of who I am. Half of my new album is called

Tyler Dedicates Motorbike Line To His Brother-in-law
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:08:30 | Rate news: +0
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has honoured his brother-in-law by naming his new motorcycle line after the engineer.The rocker announced he’d be changing the name of his Red Wing Motorcycle company at the New England International Auto Show in America last week (03Dec08).The line will now be called Dirico Motorcycles, named after Tyler’s brother-in-law Marc Dirico,

Black Added To Celebrity Apprentice
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:07:13 | Rate news: +0
CLINT BLACK is to follow fellow country star TRACE ADKINS and compete in big business reality TV contest THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE.Adkins lost out to British journalist Piers Morgan in the final of the most recent Apprentice TV stand-off, and now Black is hoping to go one better.He’ll be trying to impress show frontman Donald Trump

Four Christmases Still U.s. Number One
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:06:35 | Rate news: +0
Festive comedy FOUR CHRISTMASES is still the big gift at the U.S. box office after scoring a second week on top.The Warner Bros. comedy, starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn claimed an estimated $18.2 million (£12.1 million) in its second weekend to keep vampire love story Twilight and animated hit Bolt in second and third

Bamber Lands Lead In Law & Order: London
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:05:57 | Rate news: +0
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA star Jamie Bamber has returned to his native Britain to star in the latest LAW & ORDER spin-off.The California-based actor, who was born in London, will front Law & Order: London - the popular detective series’ first international show.Bamber tells the Los Angeles Times, "We’re using stories that were scripts in the original

Rinna & Hamlin Land Reality Deal
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:05:19 | Rate news: +0
Beloved U.S. TV couple Lisa Rinna and HARRY HAMLIN have landed their own reality show.The former Melrose Place darling and her husband will debut their new show in 2009.Reports suggest network bosses at America’s TV Land have only ordered a pilot at this stage.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)

B-movie Star Garland Dead
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:04:41 | Rate news: +0
B-movie star Beverly Garland has died after a lengthy battle with ill health.The actress, who starred in 1950s cult Roger Corman hits including Swamp Women and Not Of This Earth, passed away at her Hollywood Hills home on Friday (05Dec08). She was 82.Garland’s acting career spanned more than 50 years and featured roles in more

Oscar Nominee Foch Dies After Falling Ill At University
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:04:03 | Rate news: +0
Oscar nominee Nina Foch has died in Los Angeles. She was 84.The actress fell ill while teaching at the University of Southern California on Thursday (04Dec08). She died the following day of complications from a long-term blood disorder.Foch had been a teacher at USC for 40 years.Born in Holland in 1924, she started out as

Beyonce Turned To Mum And Grandma-in-law For Wedding Catering
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:03:25 | Rate news: +0
Beyonce Knowles kept her April (08) wedding ceremony top secret by refusing to hire caterers - she relied on mum TINA and husband-to-be JAY-Z’s grandmother to cook up treats for the guests.The singer feared that the more outsiders that were a part of her big day, the more chance there was that details and photos

Jackman Embarrassed At Basketball Game
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:02:46 | Rate news: +0
Hugh Jackman was left red-faced at a recent Los Angeles Lakers basketball game when his bored son spilled a huge packet of candy all over the court.The movie star felt sure the big game would be a memorable experience for young Oscar, but the eight year old couldn’t wait to leave.Jackman gave his son a

Winslet Had Reservations About Stripping For Vanity Fair
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:02:08 | Rate news: +0
Kate Winslet balked at the idea of stripping off for a new Vanity Fair photo shoot - until she realised photographer STEVEN MEISEL, the man behind the shots in MADONNA’s SEX book, would be behind the lens.The actress had no idea she’s be baring all until magazine bosses hit her with the concept on the

Movie Fans Pick Depp And Jolie For Batman Villains
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:01:26 | Rate news: +0
Johnny Depp and ANGELINA JOLIE have emerged as the people’s favourites to play BATMAN villains in the follow-up to THE DARK KNIGHT.Movie fans want to see The Riddler and Harley Quinn in the next Batman film and they want Depp and Jolie to play them, according to a new online survey.Other top picks for the

Lara's Wardrobe Cam: Meet Lara's Daughter!
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:37:15 | Rate news: +0
Lara’s Wardrobe Cam: Webisode 12/08/08 This is our most special Wardrobe Cam yet. In addition to stylist Anya Sarre and “The Insider”'s Lara Spencer debating what Lara should wear on Monday’s “The Insider,” Lara has another judge weighing in -- her own pint-sized 4-year-old daughter Kate! And, though she may be a toddler, Kate already has her mom's fashion sense! Watch as precious blonde beauty Kate helps mommy decide on her TV look -- and, Anya and Lara even break out into a girl fight over one of the possible fashion options for Monday's Show! What should she wear? Post your , and then tune in to Monday's “The Insider” to see Lara's choice! This is one edition of Lara's Wardrobe Cam you don't want to miss!

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Katie Holmes: New York's Finest
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:36:34 | Rate news: +0
Decked out in her winter’s best, a bundled up Katie Holmes was snapped in New York City after a Sunday performance of her Broadway show, "All My Sons." Carrying a chic brown bag and wearing a matching chocolate-toned hat, the beautiful actress stayed warm in a trendy tan trench coat. The actress stepped out Sunday sans famous husband Tom Cruise and adorable tot Suri. "All My Sons" shows are currently running at NYC's Gerald Schoenfeld Theater.                 Photo Courtesy: Picture by: Jackson Lee / Tom Meinelt Splash News

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Jennifer Lopez Puts Bel-air Home Up For Sale
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:36:06 | Rate news: +0
Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony have put their Bel-Air home on the market. The selling price for the 7,357-square-foot French farmhouse-style estate is $8.5 million, according to the Los Angeles Times. The walled and gated villa -- with four bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths -- sits on three-quarters of an acre, with a detached guesthouse, pool and lush gardens. Lopez, who gave birth to fraternal twins last February, told ET earlier this year she was looking forward to having more kids in the future. "I'd love to have more kids. I don't know when, we'll see, you know, that's the same way my first ones happened!"

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Who's The Most Underrated Teen Star? (e! Online)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:35:19 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Can you list the most underrated teen stars of this century, like maybe Leighton Meester, or, uh, Brenda Song

Del Toro Admires 'che' Thinking, But Not Violence (ap)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:34:06 | Rate news: +1
AP - Actor Benicio Del Toro says he admires Ernesto Guevara but the revolutionary icon he plays in the recent film biography "Che" would not need to resort to armed struggle if he were alive today.

'christmases' Repeats At No. 1 With $18.2m Take (ap)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:33:26 | Rate news: +0
AP - Movie crowds kept up their holiday spirit as Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn comedy "Four Christmases" rang up $18.2 million to lead the box office for a second-straight weekend.

Kennedy Center Honors Streisand, Freeman, Daltrey (ap)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:31:43 | Rate news: +0
AP - Barbra Streisand is visiting the White House on Sunday but says she'll play nice. "Art," she says, "transcends politics this weekend."

Actress And Drama Teacher Nina Foch Dies At 84 (ap)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:31:16 | Rate news: +0
AP - Nina Foch the Dutch-born actress who often played cool, calculating women in films, theater and television and was a respected coach of aspiring actors and directors, has died. She was 84.

Hollywood, Broadway Giants Take Washington Honors (reuters)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:30:48 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Rock 'n' roll legends, singers and stars of Hollywood and Broadway were saluted on Sunday for their lifetime contributions to American culture with a gala performance attended by President George W. Bush.

Jamie Foxx: Obamas Need A Pitbull (ap)
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:30:08 | Rate news: +0
AP - As the quest for the first dog continues, Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx thinks he's come up with the perfect solution for the President-elect and his family.

50 Cent Locked Out In London
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:28:44 | Rate news: +0
Rapper 50 Cent was left red faced in London on Friday when he found himself locked out of his Rolls Royce.


Alyssa Milano Files For Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalker
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:28:18 | Rate news: +0
Actress Alyssa Milano has filed for a restraining order against an alleged stalker after he reportedly tried to break into her home on two occasions.


Elisha Cuthbert's Ex Suspended For Six Games Over Comments
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:27:50 | Rate news: +0
Actress Elisha Cuthbert ex-boyfriend Sean Avery has been suspended from North America's premier ice hockey league for six games after making lewd about the former 24 star during a pre-game television interview.


Get Ready For... 'the Cosby Show' Porno
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:26:43 | Rate news: +1
Veteran funnyman Bill Cosby beloved sitcom The Cosby Show has been given an x-rated re-style - it's set to be turned into a porn movie spoof.


Amy Jo Johnson Gives Birth To First Child
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:26:16 | Rate news: +0
TV star Amy Jo Johnson is celebrating after giving birth to her first child. The former Power Rangers star, who also appeared in U.S. series Felicity, welcomed a daughter on Monday.


O.j. Heads For Long, Long, Long Prison Visit
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:25:29 | Rate news: +0
O.J. Simpson was sentenced on Friday to as much as 33 years behind bars for an armed robbery caper over sports memorabilia at the Palace Station Casino in Las Vegas last year. He won't be eligible for parole until he's served at least 9 years.

"The Juice", 61, said in his rambling apology at his sentencing: "I just wanted my personal things. I was stupid. I'm sorry. I didn't know I was doing anything illegal. I thought I was confronting friends. I thought I was retrieving my things. I didn't mean to hurt anybody, and I didn't mean to steal anything."

Madonna Gives Ritchie Cash To Keep Him Close To Kids
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:11:46 | Rate news: +0
MADONNA has reportedly reached a $44.8 million (£32 million) divorce settlement with ex-husband GUY RITCHIE so he can buy homes in London and New York to be close to their three children.The former couple announced their split in October (08) and the ‘quickie’ divorce was settled last month (Nov08) with details of the agreement kept

Fur-loving Kid Rock Wants 'war' With Peta
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:11:08 | Rate news: +0
Kid Rock has hit out at animal rights advocates - insisting their campaigns will never stop him from wearing fur.The All Summer Long hitmaker is known for his love of hunting and frequently wears lavish fur coats during his performances.Reports even suggested his refusal to give up his fur-packed wardrobe was one of the reasons

Ledger's Posthumous Acting Honour At Aussie Prizegiving
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:10:30 | Rate news: +0
Heath Ledger was posthumously honoured by the Australian Film Institute (AFI) on Saturday (06Dec08) when the tragic star was awarded the international prize for best actor for his role as THE JOKER in BATMAN movie THE DARK KNIGHT.The late actor’s family collected the prestigious gong in his honour at Melbourne’s Princess Theater, where guests gave

Fielder-civil Wants Hush Money Over Winehouse Marriage
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:09:51 | Rate news: +0
The husband of troubled singer Amy Winehouse is demanding a $1.46 million (£1 million) pay-off to keep quiet about their marriage.In November (08) Blake Fielder-Civil reportedly vowed to split from the Back to Black hitmaker to help her win her battle against drug addiction.But according to a U.K. tabloid, he has now demanded cash from

Rowdy Fan Ejected From Oasis Show
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:09:13 | Rate news: +1
American OASIS fans are still causing the band problems - one concertgoer had to be physically removed from the British rockers’ Los Angeles show on Thursday night (04Dec08) for arguing with singer Liam Gallagher The band had just started its show at the Staples Center when the rowdy fan was dragged out of the venue by

Lewis Runs To The Top Of U.k. Charts
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:07:56 | Rate news: +0
British singing sensation Leona Lewis has shot to the top spot of the U.K.charts with her cover of SNOW PATROL’s RUN.The former reality contest winner’s new release has become the fastest-selling digital-only track in British history.Lewis knocks Take That’s Greatest Day from the number one position. That track falls to two and Britney Spears’ Womanizer

Luna Names Kid Geronimo
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:06:39 | Rate news: +0
Mexican actor Diego Luna has named his five-month-old baby son GERONIMO.The Open Range star’s new wife Camilla Sodi gave birth to the child on 12 August (08) in Los Angeles.He tells Giant magazine he loves being a dad: "Fatherhood is the best. It’s such a nice feeling to know there’s something much more important in

Gibson Signs Up For Fourth Fast & The Furious Following Walker's Plea
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:06:01 | Rate news: +0
TYRESE GIBSON is racing back to action movie franchise FAST & THE FURIOUS after hearing his former co-star, Paul Walker urge him to sign up for the fourth film in an online video chat.Walker told website HollyScoop.com he wanted Gibson to join himself and Vin Diesel in Fast of the Furious 4 - and the

Von Bulow Dead
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:04:04 | Rate news: +0
MARTHA ‘SUNNY’ VON BULOW, the heiress Glenn Close portrayed in REVERSAL OF FORTUNE, has died after spending almost 28 years in a coma. She was 76.Von Bulow was found unconscious on the floor of her bathroom in her mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, on 21 December, 1980.Her second husband, Claus von Bulow, was convicted and

50 Is Music's Top Earner
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:02:46 | Rate news: +0
50 Cent has beaten off competition from international superstars MADONNA and BEYONCE KNOWLES to top a chart of this year’s biggest earning musical performers.The rapper and entrepreneur brought in an estimated $151 million (£102.7 million) from June 2007 to June 2008, according to U.S. magazine Forbes.British rockers The Police came second on the money list;

Blanchett Thrilled With Star Placement
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:02:07 | Rate news: +0
Actress Cate Blanchett is more than thrilled with the location of her new Hollywood Walk of Fame star - because the modest Aussie feared it would be miles away from the heart of Tinseltown.The Oscar winner unveiled her honour on Friday (05Dec08) and was pleasantly surprised with the company she’ll be keeping on the pavement.She

Hill And Cox Unveil Perfume Plans
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:01:25 | Rate news: +0
Country music star FAITH HILL and former FRIENDS actress Courteney Cox are the latest celebrities to unveil their own perfumes - after signing big money deals with cosmetic giants.Hill has hooked up with Coty to create a signature fragrance that will hit stores at the end of 2009. The singer, who has yet to decide

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