In our all-new Hollywood.tv video, Tori Spelling gets a surprise when she arrives at her car.. The hot mama, looking svelte after having her second baby in June, handles the situation with grace, plucking a parking ticket off the windshield of her SUV with a smile.

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Webisode 12/31/08   The calendar may say December, but in sunny Los Angeles, Lara Spencer will by stylin' on "The Insider" set in spring berry colors! Will she wear a raspberry colored Shoshanna sheath dress or a pomegranate cocktail dress with flower ornamentation? Help Lara decide which one to wear on today's show. Then, log back on to TheInsider.com to steal Lara's style for a whole lot less!

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Former basketball pro Charles Barkley was taken into custody on Wednesday in Arizona, police tell "The Insider." Barkley was arrested in Scottsdale at 1:27 a.m. after he allegedly failed to stop his 2005 Infiniti at a stop sign. The police officer who stopped him allegedly smelled "intoxicating liquor," and then administered field sobriety tests. Police tell "The Insider" that the officer established probable cause and arrested Barkley for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor -- a misdemeanor. Barkley's car was towed and he was taken to a police station, where a blood test was administered, and he was cited and released. Police tell "The Insider" that the basketball great was "cooperative and respectful during the entire incident."

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From Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest to Carson Daily, we want to know who you'll be watching this New Years Eve! How will you watch the ball drop? Tell us how you're spending your NYE below -- and your may be read on-air during "The Insider" on TV tonight!

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AP - Why not share a shot with Paris Hilton or boogie down with Pete Wentz to ring in 2009? This year, any regular Joe with dough (and no reason to sweat the economy) could party like — and with — a rock star, movie star or reality TV star on New Year's Eve.
AP - The half brother of comedian Dane Cook was in a Massachusetts court after he was accused of embezzling millions from the entertainer.
Reuters - Hollywood actor Matt Dillon was arrested and charged with driving at an excessive speed after police clocked him traveling at 106 miles per hour on a Vermont interstate highway.
Jennifer Hudson estranged brother-in-law has been indicted on three counts of first-degree murder and one count of home invasion.


Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have dismissed reports they are on the verge of divorce just two months after renewing their wedding vows - insisting the reports have "no merit."


The city of Los Angeles and its airport police force are facing legal action from a decoy they allegedly ordered to help protect Britney Spears' sister Jamie Lynn


Kevin Bacon has been named among the celebrities who fell victim to the $50 billion fraud scandal rocking America's Wall Street. Former NASDAQ chairman Bernard Madoff was arrested


Basketball icon-turned-political hopeful Charles Barkley has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.


David Duchovny sex addiction scandal has been named the year's most surprising by readers of weekly magazine Parade.


Balthazar Getty publicists are acting fast to dispel reports the actor is set to quit hit show Brothers & Sisters over his romance with Sienna Miller. Set insiders


Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the British New Year Honors list.


Twilight star Robert Pattinson reportedly blew his top at a comedy club in Los Angeles - when a funnyman performed a routine about Heath Ledger


Dashing Aussie actor Simon Baker is about to go public with his biggest plans for 2009 - he's hoping to become an American citizen.


LOS ANGELES (AP) — Why not share a shot with Paris Hilton or boogie down with Pete Wentz to ring in 2009? This year, any regular Joe with dough (and no reason to sweat the economy)


OSLO, Norway (AP) — British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse has been summoned to appear in a Norwegian court on Jan. 12 in her appeal against a fine in a drugs possession case,


Dirty Sexy Money star Blair Underwood has confirmed the struggling show is set to be axed - despite network executives refusing to admit it's been canceled.


Dane Cook half-brother Darryl McCauley is due in court on suspicion of embezzling million of dollars from the U.S. comedian.


NEWBURY, Vt. (AP) - Vermont State Police say actor Matt Dillon has been cited for speeding on an interstate highway.


Filed under: Talk Sports Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of DUI early this morning in Arizona.Barkley was arrested by the Gilbert Police Department at a DUI checkpoint and had his blood tested on scene by a mobile DUI task force.He was released a short time later...

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Did he do that? Charles Barkley was hangin' with a celebrity party posse before he was popped for DUI in Arizona early this morning -- and were told one of the guys in his crew was Jaleel White -- aka Steve Urkel!Barkley spent Tuesday evening at a...

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The Governator has admitted to smokin' a little weed back in the day -- and last night, Sylvester Stallone blamed Arnold for giving him a case of the munchies ... just not how you'd think.See Also Arnold: I Hit the Bong with Chong...

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Apparently, nobody got Sir Charles a towel before they made him smile for an Arizona cop cam this morning....See Also Charles Barkley Popped for DUI Barkley's Party Pal -- Steve Urkel!!!...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Tori Spelling Tori Spelling's 15 minutes came to an end in Bev Hills yesterday, but the meter maid who gave her the parking ticket -- his clock is just beginning. See Also Spelling Sells Her Smaller Home...

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Katie Holmes holds her adorable daughter Suri while greeting fans at the Schoenfeld Theater in New York. Suri, dressed in white to match her mom, watches closely as Katie signs autographs after a performance of her Broadway show "All my Sons." Proud husband and father Tom Cruise smiles happily while watching his two favorite girls.

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Rock legend Jackson Browne's son, Ethan Browne still remembers his Kiss on Hollywood Actress Angelina Jolie lips. He revealed that he can never forget Angelina Jolie luscious lips that he got to kiss while filming a scene for the 1995 film 'Hackers'.
During her stay in St. Lucia for some relaxing time, Amy Winehouse has reportedly become "extremely close" to a male worker in the resort. "He seems to be really easy going and funny, which Amy loves," a source told The Sun about her mystery man, who played Santa at her hotel.
With 2009 just around the corner, Kim Kardashian has recently revealed her New Year's resolution. Not too much different than anyone else, the reality TV starlet said she wants to stay in shape.
You seem to have quietly signed a Pakistani actor called Imran Abbas for 'Heera Mandi'.

So quietly that even I don't know about it. I haven't signed anyone called Imran Abbas. I'm not making 'Heera Mandi' right now. It may happen much later. I'm now directing another film with Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai I'm very excited about the film, and so are they.
Ever since being elected as Miss Universe 1996, the scandals keep chasing Alicia. During her reign she suffered weight problems and, in order to keep the title, she was forced by Donald Trump to diet and exercise.
MEMO to Brad Pitt: What's up with the porkpie hat and the slacker pants, fella? Are you a movie star or do you work in a record store?

Note to the former Mrs. Guy Ritchie: time to send the shtick in to the star shop for new brake pads and another one of those trademark reinventions. Eat a cookie while you're at it, Madge. Lose the leotard.
Reportedly spending lots of cash during a shopping trip in Australia with her sister Nicky Hilton as well as her new BFF Britney Flickinger, Paris Hilton gets harsh critics from social workers in the country. She is rumored to spend $140 per minute in Melbourne's upmarket boutiques.
Actor Kevin Bacon has been named among the celebrities who fell victim to the $50 billion (£35 billion) fraud scandal rocking America’s Wall Street.Former NASDAQ chairman Bernard Madoff was arrested on 8 December (08) on charges of securities fraud after allegedly ciphering billions of dollars from his clients in a scam which collapsed after people
BALTHAZAR GETTY’s publicists are acting fast to dispel reports the actor is set to quit hit show BROTHERS & SISTERS over his romance with Sienna Miller Set insiders told website CrazyDaysandNights.com that the actor was on his way out of the show after losing friends over the way he cheated on his wife Rosetta.The sources revealed
DAVID DUCHOVNY’s sex addiction scandal has been named the year’s most surprising by readers of American weekly magazine Parade.More than 30 per cent of voters selected the star’s confession and subsequent rehab stint ahead of the outcome of the O.J. Simpson heist trial and Batman Christian Bale’s domestic abuse arrest in London as 2008’s Most
Revered Hong Kong funnyman/filmmaker Stephen Chow has quit as the director of comic book movie adaptation THE GREEN HORNET.Chow’s role as the Hornet’s sidekick Kato is now in doubt.The Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle star reveals he wants to concentrate his efforts on making a new comedy about a superhero, starring Jack Black.Chow says,
BATMAN sequel THE DARK KNIGHT has topped the 2008 Best Film list on influential movie news website Moviehole.net’s end-of-year review.The film, starring Heath Ledger and Christian Bale has beaten The Brothers Bloom and Transsiberian to the top spot on the annual list, with Frost/Nixon and Stop-Loss rounding out the top five.Meanwhile, in a related list,
Anne Hathaway fears she’ll never be able to top her brother’s wedding when she eventually exchanges vows - because his same-sex nuptials was a blinding success Hathaway’s brother Mike and his boyfriend Josh wed in New York two years ago (06), and she still can’t get the happy occasion out of her mind.She tells the
Terence Stamp owes an astrologer for his distinctive voice because he would never have taken vocal and breathing lessons if she hadn’t told him he was destined to become a great speaker.The British star admits he spoke very badly as a child and feared he’d never become a fine-voiced actor.But that all changed when director
Jennifer Lopez and MARC ANTHONY have dismissed reports they are on the verge of divorce just two months after renewing their wedding vows - insisting the reports have "no merit".The couple, who share 10-month-old twins Max and Emme, sparked reports they were on the verge of a split when photos surfaced of the pair without
Katie Holmes holds her adorable daughter Suri while greeting fans at the Schoenfeld Theater in New York.   Suri, dressed in white to match her mom, watches closely as Katie signs autographs after a performance of her Broadway show "All my Sons." Proud husband and father Tom Cruise smiles happily while watching his two favorite girls.

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Reuters - A prominent Wall Street economist, Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon and his wife are the latest people to have lost money on investments connected to accused swindler Bernard Madoff, according to media reports.
AFP - American socialite Paris Hilton has declared herself a saviour who shops for the greater good in tight economic times.
Happy Birthday to New Kid Joey McIntyre (1972), Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian (1963), Wonderland star Val Kilmer (1959), stage and screen actress Bebe Neuwirth (1958), rocker George Thorogood (1951),


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TMZ has learned the L.A. Airport Police and the City of Los Angeles may end up getting sued over a bungled attempt to protect Britney Spears' sister, Jamie Lynn Last September 11, when Jamie Lynn flew to Los Angeles, LAX cops tried to divert the...

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Hot "Hills" couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt may not be legally married after eloping to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in November, but on New Year's Day they'll be there to help make it official for four lucky couples -- live on MTV! On MTV's "Engaged & Underage: The Bridal Bowl," four couples ranging in age from 19-22 years old will be married live in front of a national audience at the network's Times Square studio in New York City. The four-hour special will begin at 1 p.m. EST, with a different couple walking down the aisle each hour. Heidi and Spencer will host the show alongside MTV News correspondents Tim Kash and Kim Stoltz. The controversial "Hills" couple were set to make it official themselves at a Beverly Hills courthouse on the Dec. 22 finale of their reality show, but Spencer announced that he wanted to wait and give Heidi the lavish wedding she's always dreamed of.

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Reuters - A prominent Wall Street economist, Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon and his wife are the latest people to have lost money on investments connected to accused swindler Bernard Madoff, according to media reports.
William Balfour, the man charged with the murders of Jennifer Hudson mother, brother and nephew, was indicted Tuesday. "The Insider" has the details. "The Insider" has learned that Balfour, 27, has been indicted on three counts of first-degree murder and one count of home invasion. He is set to be arraigned on January 20, when he will make a formal plea and a trial judge will be assigned. Balfour is the estranged husband of Academy Award winning actress/singer Jennifer Hudson sister, Julia. Prosecutors believe Balfour was upset with Julia because he believed she was dating other men, says the Chicago Sun Times. The bodies of Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, 57, and brother Jason Hudson, 29, were found shot to death last October in Donerson's South Side Chicago home -- and the body of Hudson's 7-year-old nephew Julian was found three days later in an SUV.

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Jessica Simpson hurried to the side of her Dallas Cowboys boyfriend Tony Romo after learning of his collapse following Sunday's game loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. The singer took a red-eye flight to see the quarterback, not arriving till 5 a.m. Monday morning, a source tells People magazine. According to Dallas Morning News, Romo collapsed in the locker room showers after torn cartilage popped out of place twice during the game and again afterward.

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AFP - Actor Woody Harrelson has married long-time girlfriend Laura Louie in Hawaii, reports said Tuesday.
Reuters - Time will not destroy "The Terminator" the way actor turned politician Arnold Schwarzenegger mangled everything he encountered when he starred in the 1984 action movie.
AP - On recent New Year's Eves in South Beach, booking Lindsay Lohan and R&B singer John Legend as the entertainment would have caused a ticket stampede almost regardless the cost.
AP - A murder indictment was issued Tuesday against the man charged with killing the mother, brother and nephew of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson
Reuters - Rock singer Robert Plant fantasy author Terry Pratchett and Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton were all honored by Britain's Queen Elizabeth on Wednesday.
AP - Woody Harrelson and his longtime love have officially wed.
50 Cent reality TV show 50 Cent: The Money And The Power has been scrapped by MTV after a string of poor ratings.


Actress Eva Longoria Parker has laughed off persistent rumors of tensions on the Desperate Housewives set, insisting the cast are all "dear friends" to her.


Pregnant pop star Melanie Chisholm will shun a home birth - because she is terrified something will go wrong.


Cate Blanchett is reluctant to have plastic surgery - because her husband of 11 years has vowed to divorce her if she goes under the knife.


Blue-eyed, steel-faced Daniel Craig became a household name starring as James Bond. Now the 40-year-old actor plays a WWII soldier in the new film Defiance.


SANTAQUIN, Utah (AP) — Gary Coleman who makes it no secret that he likes his privacy and wants to be left alone, chose to settle in small-town Utah — far away from the paparazzi


Since Angelina Jolie last two pregnancies were so complicated, doctors have advised her to wait a long time before getting pregnant again - or avoid pregnancy completely, according to OK! magazine.


Is Angelina Jolie being warned not to conceive again? According to a source who spoke with OK! magazine, the mother of six has been advised by doctors to avoid getting pregnant since her two prior deliveries had complications.

"Her previous pregnancies ended with emergency Caesarian sections," an insider tells OK!. "She's been told that, at the least, she should not get pregnant for a year after her last deliver, and it would be safer if she did not get pregnant again - Ever."
Britney Spears spent Christmas with Bollywood dance instructor Sandip Soparrkar. The 27-year-old singer - who has two sons, three-year-old Sean Preston, and two-year-old Jayden James, with ex-husband Kevin Federline - sparked rumors there is more to her relationship with Sandip after spending the festive holiday with him in his home country of India.

A source said: "It's early days yet but their romance is going from strength to strength. Britney and Sandip tried to keep their trip to India a secret as they are determined to have a relationship just like any other couple."
Eva Longoria says she is the "gardener" in her marriage. The "Desperate Housewives" actress, who is married to basketball star Tony Parker, describes her husband as a "flower" she looks after.

She explained: "I'm the gardener, I definitely nurture. Tony is the flower. But there are times when Tony takes care of me in an emotional sense. But I love to take care of him. I'm really a very 50s housewife."
Beyonce Knowles hates going to parties. The 27-year-old singer - who is married to Jay-Z - admits she dislikes attending social gatherings because she always feels like the other guests are spying on her.

She said: "I don't really go out much. If I wasn't a celebrity then I don't know how I would feel, but it's not that much fun for me - it feels like I'm in a cage and everyone is watching."
Woody Harrelson got married on Sunday. The "Kingpin" actor, who has been with partner Laura Louie for 20 years, finally tied the knot in a romantic ceremony on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

Woody's representative confirmed the marriage, saying: Woody Harrelson and Laura Louie were officially married on the island of Maui. The ceremony was attended by family and friends."
Vanessa Paradis is "amused" when people praise her fashion sense. The 36-year-old singer - who has been dating actor Johnny Depp for 10 years - insists she makes little effort when it comes to getting dressed yet is frequently praised for her sense of style.

She said: "It amuses me when I'm described as 'chic.' I just like putting outfits together without much thought and seeing what the outcome is."
Christina Aguilera has "a newfound respect" for her body after giving birth. The "Dirrty" singer - who welcomed son Max Liron, her first child with husband Jordan Bratman, into the world in January - was amazed at how much the female anatomy could endure during labor.

She said: "I really have a newfound respect for the female body after going through this process. I still have a way to go with losing the weight but I will start working out and boxing soon, but I'm not going to go crazy about it."
Scarlett Johansson was "happy" she kept her marriage to Ryan Reynolds a secret. "The Spirit" star - who wed actor Ryan in a low-profile ceremony in September - is thrilled she managed to tie the knot away from the public spotlight.

She told the Los Angeles Times newspaper: "It was my mission to have a moment of privacy, to do something for myself. I was happy with the results of that."
Filed under: Jessica Alba A heated confrontation almost came down to blows last night when Jessica Alba husband got in a paparazzo's face and started smackin' around his camera.It all started outside of Bardot, when the pap knocked into the Albas' ride -- that's when Cash...

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Stylist to the similarly anorexic-looking-stars Rachel Zoe proved she eats by leaving a restaurant and claiming she had an actual dinner.FYI -- nobody actually saw her eat the alleged food in question....

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird Hugh Jackman wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, is relieved people are now openly talking about a "secret" about her hubby she's always known -- no, not that one.See Also Hugh Jackman: Big Star? Ugly Face ......

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice

The quasi-famous mattress store owner accused of trying to bed his former employee is worried that the lawsuit will forever damage his relationship -- with Scott Baio Neil Leeds -- the guy who screams "I won't be beat!" in the TV commercials --...

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Tonight on TMZ TV -- Jessica Alba husband defends the honor of his car, Hugh Jackman's wife comes clean about sleeping with the sexiest man alive, and God only knows who gave all these stars enough cold sores to last a lifetime.Check your local...

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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Hot Bodies

Bombed? James Bombed?Daniel Craig was shaken, stirred and drenched in his own funk while partying at a club in St. Barts on Sunday.See Also Daniel Craig Gets Layed...

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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Jennifer Aniston, Holidaze, Hot Bodies, George Clooney Forget Times Square, Cabo San Lucas is the place to be this New Year's. Everyone from Cindy Crawford and Kid Rock to Jennifer Aniston and George Clooney has headed down to Mexico to ring in 2009. Slap on some sunscreen and check out the UVA-list...

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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Nicole Richie Hot Mamas

It's amazing what two years, a DUI, 82 minutes in jail and a baby can do for a gal.Motherhood -- and eating -- definitely agree with Nicole Richie See Also Nicole Richie: In Cold Blood She's In, She's Out...

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Filed under: Kids David Spade was quick on the draw when we asked about that awesome $100k donation he just made to an AZ police department -- but when we asked about his 4-month-old daughter with Playmate Jillian Grace, he wasn't as confident with his answer.

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Here's alleged 53-year-old blonde bombshell Donatella Versace (left) -- and 74-year-old bronzed hunk Giorgio Armani (right) in all their bikini glory....

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Talk about keeping it in the family -- sources tell TMZ Dane Cook brother (who was also his business manager) has been arrested for allegedly stealing millions from the comedian.Darryl McCauley -- who was in charge of Cook's financial affairs since...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole Smith

The famous "Seinfeld" line, "Not that there's anything wrong with that" is forever part of the pop culture lexicon. And if Rita Cosby has her way, it will be a legal defense, too. Cosby claimed in her questionable Anna Nicole Smith book that Larry...

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Pregnant pop star Melanie Chisholm will shun a home birth - because she is terrified something will go wrong.The former Spice Girls singer is expecting her first child by partner Thomas Starr in February (09) and admits the pregnancy is taking its toll - robbing her of sleep and forcing her to stop wearing her
KERI RUSSELL was hand picked to star in BEDTIME STORIES by Adam Sandler because he wanted a family-friendly film his young daughter could watch.The actress impressed Sandler’s wife Jackie with her performance in Waitress and was offered a part in the Disney movie, which also stars Courtney Cox.And Russell accepted the role - because she
Actress Eva Longoria PARKER loves being a wife - but has to work hard on her marriage to make it stronger.The Desperate Housewives star wed basketball player Tony Parker last summer (07) and the pair can often find themselves apart because of busy workloads but the actress doesn’t let that get in the way of
Cate Blanchett is reluctant to have plastic surgery - because her husband of 11 years has vowed to divorce her if she goes under the knife.The 39-year-old mum-of-three admits she’s feeling her age after giving birth to son Ignatius in April (08).But she insists she wouldn’t trade her union with her writer/director husband Andrew Upton
Cate Blanchett shuns the Hollywood lifestyle - because her friends and family are so far removed from the whirlwind of fame that surrounds her.The Lord Of The Rings actress married playwright and screenwriter Andrew Upton in 1997 and the couple has three sons together.And it is her stable family life Blanchett credits with her down-to-earth
Britney Spears has dominated headlines this year (08) - and now she has been named the celebrity with the most column inches.The Womanizer hitmaker has turned her life around after a series of breakdowns and has won the support of the public - and the press - for her comeback.The singer was the most written
Actress Eva Longoria PARKER has laughed off persistent rumours of tensions on the DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES set, insisting the cast are all "dear friends" to her.The show has long been dogged with reports of fighting between the stars, who include Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross, Nicollette Sheridan and Felicity Huffman.But Longoria Parker has dismissed the rumours, because
Actress Mischa Barton is embracing Eastern culture as she films a new movie in India - and has even learnt to play the sitar.The O.C. star will appear alongside Martin Sheen in forthcoming movie Bhopal: Prayer for Rain, based upon a real-life industrial disaster.And she is ingratiating herself with locals during filming - by experiencing
50 CENT’s reality TV show 50 CENT: THE MONEY AND THE POWER has been scrapped by MTV after a string of poor ratings.The show followed the rapper’s attempts to discover the next hip-hop mogul among 14 wannabes, with the winner receiving a $100,000 (£68,000) investment from 50 Cent to start their own business venture.But since
Actor Zac Efron has been voted the coolest male celebrity of 2008 by users of a teenage social networking site.Coming in behind the High School Musical star were musicians Joe Jonas and Justin Timberlake in second and third places respectively.Rounding out the top five were England footballer Theo Walcott and Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner.Girls
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson is happy she managed to keep her wedding to RYAN REYNOLDS private - because she wanted to do something for herself.The 24-year-old wed Reynolds in his native Canada in September (08) and has remained tight-lipped about the nuptials ever since.The pair had been dating for a year prior to the ceremony
BLUR star ALEX JAMES is convinced troubled singer Amy Winehouse will be dead within two years - and would be "surprised" if she lives any longer.The bassist is worried for the Back to Black hitmaker and British musician Pete Doherty, who have both had much publicised battles with drugs.And James insists he doesn’t expect the
Rapper Kanye West is planning a quiet New Year’s Eve - he will spend the night at home for the first time in five years.The Stronger hitmaker has had a busy 12 months, performing almost 100 concerts, and plans to take it easy as the clock strikes twelve on December 31 (08).He writes on his