AFP - A public inquiry into a refusal to allow Donald Trump to build a luxury golf resort in Scotland ended Friday, with the US property tycoon's lawyer saying it would be a "tragedy" if it was not built.
On July 1, Liberation Entertainment released the DVD Shotgun Stories, an emotional tale of revenge and loss from writer-director Jeff Nichols.

Produced by indie film heavyweight David Gordon Green


Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical that has been seen by more than 30 million people in 170 cities and eight languages around the world.


American hitmaker Katy Perry really wants to kiss a girl, just like her U.S. number one single suggests-- and that girl is Scarlett Johansson


Is the world ready for a Paris Hilton reality show? The socialite has come up with an idea for a TV show like "The View" - a ladies round table diss and bitch session, no doubt about the travails of being rich and famous.

Paris would be the moderator and would bring on her famous friends to talk about shopping, paparazzi, shoes, small dogs, and career management. Incredibly, Bravo and Lifetime are apparently interested in this thing.
Serial dater Mandy Moore is fini with the whiny lil ass alt-country rocker named Ryan Adams. The two started dating in December but Adams says he is "allergic" to paparazzi and gives THAT as a partial reason for the split. So he's dumping her? And he's like super super private - which is why he phoned up OK! magazine to give a statement saying they split.

What's-his-name says: "Mandy is one of those genuinely sweet angelic people you wish to meet your whole life. I am grateful for our friendship and how it allowed us both to grow and learn more."
Sad news for star Christina Applegate whose ex-boyfriend, Lee Grivas, was found dead in his Hollywood apartment by a neighbor on July 1st. The National Enquirer reports that the 26-year-old died from an apparent heroin overdose but an official cause of death has not been released by authorities.

The 'Samantha Who?' and 'Married With Children' actress dated the younger man on and off for two years.
Sharon Stone has been offered a free brain scan. Animal rights group PETA are determined to discover why Sharon "demonstrates a lack of empathy" towards animals by wearing fur, and so have written her a letter telling her they would be willing to pay for the scientific scan.

The letter reads: "Scientific studies suggest that the prefrontal regions of the brains of people who lack empathy might be underdeveloped. Here's our offer - would you allow PETA to pay for a scan of the prefrontal region of your brain to determine if and actions that seem to demonstrate a lack of empathy are the result of a physical defect?
Nicole Richie is rumored to be pregnant again.

The 26-year-old star - who already has a five-month-old daughter Harlow with partner Joel Madden - is said to be expecting her second child, after deciding she wanted a companion for her baby.
Matt Damon is worried he may lose his 'Sexiest Man Alive' title.

'The Bourne Ultimatum' star - who was given the honor last year by People magazine - joked the 20 to 30lbs he gained for Steven Soderbergh's upcoming thriller 'The Informant' may disqualify him from the position.
Naomi Campbell is reportedly dating Russian businessman Vladimir Doronin.

The supermodel - who has previously been romantically linked to Formula One racing tycoon Flavio Briatore and P. Diddy - has been spotted cavorting with Vladimir, who is nicknamed the 'Donald Trump of Russia' in his home country.
I know, it sounds like a celebrity orgy, but it's the only way I could get all the current hottest celebrity names in the title. The main story here is the continuing rumors about Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal which now speculates that they may actually be playing "house" on a more permanent basis. It's a bit surprising that no one is able to get confirmation on this but then Reese has always been a bug on privacy. Until there is an actual statement from her or Jake we'll just have to wonder if they are actually living together.
Find out which celebrity is looking to get you and your friends home safely this holiday weekend...

Why use one designated driver when you can have three? The stars of E!'s The Girls Next Door, Holly Madison Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson, are the latest celebs to join Sean "Diddy" Combs and Cîroc vodka in E!'s Drive Safe Campaign that promotes responsible drinking and offers a solution for people who need a safe ride home.
Looks like Mandy Moore had a little battle with the wind in NY the other day, because her dress seems to be having trouble staying on. Unfortunately, she won and we never got a glimpse of her breasts but more importantly, will she win the war? Stay tuned...
Live With Regis & Kelly co-host Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos have talked about the possibility of having a fourth child - and it seems as though they may be trying for that baby - at lunch! The couple were spotted getting romantic between appetizers and the main course in New York City. Hey, busy parents have to find ways to be creative!
Heather Locklear recently requested an in-depth evaluation of her meds and she voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility for anxiety and depression. An onlooker who saw the celebrity mom, said that Locklear was dressed casually in sweats and a tee and although, "even with no makeup she was beautiful," they noted she looked "tired, pale and very skinny."
Move over Ali and Lindsay Lohan ..looks like your bastard sister is out to steal the music spotlight!

Attention seeking-runs in the family!

Michael Lohan's alleged illegitimate daughter, 13 year old Ashley, is reportedly trying to cut a record deal.
It's official: the '90s are back. In case the flannel Louboutin pumps (which we're convinced cross-dressing Kurt Cobain would have worn were he alive today) arriving in stores this month don't make you a believer, the news that Shannen Doherty is in talks to join 90210 (2.0) certainly will. While she hasn't officially signed on yet, shooting for the fall TV show is well underway, with reports coming out that what had formerly been known as Eat Well Café in Los Angeles has been turned into the Peach Pit overnight.
DJ AM is suing New York Daily News for libel and invasion of privacy for an article saying his career is not as hot as when he dated Nicole Richie

According to the Los Angeles Times blog, the celebrity DJ, real name Adam Goldstein, didn't take it lightly when the publication printed an article on June 22 saying that after he broke up with Richie, he didn't have a career anymore.
The Beckhams are set to be immortalized in a song and dance play. A comedy musical based on Victoria and David Beckham is being prepared for the stage.

Entitled "MacBecks," Posh and Becks' story is about to be dramatized in a "wild comedy romp" that will grace Dublin's Olympia theaters next year.
Supermodel Christie Brinkley just wants to let the other woman in her soon-to-be ex-husband's life that she has forgiven her.

The 54-year-old tells reporters after a grueling tax at the witness stand:
Will Smith wears his 'Hancock' costume for his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith in the bedroom.

The Hollywood star has confessed he dons the tight fitting leather outfit - worn by his superhero character in the new film - to please Jada when there is no one else around.
Gwyneth Paltrow broke down in tears after husband Chris Martin sang 'Fix You' during a recent Coldplay concert.

The Oscar-winning actress became very emotional when the song - which Chris wrote for Gwyneth following her father's death in 2002 - was played and couldn't stop crying.
Actress Kyra Sedgwick is so obsessed with her TV role on U.S. series CLOSER she’s inclined to leave her family for months on end.The star, who’s currently filming the fourth season of the hit U.S. crime series, admits her demanding six-month shooting schedule leaves her feeling guilty about relaxing her responsibilities as a mother and
LITTLE BRITAIN star David Walliams is to make his West End debut - the comic has signed to star in a new production of HAROLD PINTER’s NO MAN’S LAND.The star will appear alongside acting veteran Michael Gambon for a four-month run at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London.The production will open on 27 September
Soccer ace David Beckham once suspected R&B producer DAMON DASH was having an affair with his wife VICTORIA - because the pair spent so much time together.Dash was hired to work on Victoria’s second post-Spice Girls solo album in 2002 and the two often worked long hours at the studio while they recorded the hip
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie took a part in action movie WANTED to help her get over her mother’s death.The actress - who is currently awaiting the birth of her twins - felt she was sliding into depression after her mum, Marcheline Bertrand, died of cancer in February last year (07).And Jolie admits that she needed
Teen sensation MILEY CYRUS is determined to be the next MADONNA - citing the pop superstar as her ultimate inspiration.The Hannah Montana singer/actress hopes for a long and successful music career and is convinced she will be able to ape the Holiday hitmaker by constantly changing her image.Cyrus tells America’s People magazine, "Madonna always reinvents
British celebrity couple DAVID and Victoria Beckham have been parodied in a new musical based on their lives.The play, entitled MacBecks, loosely borrows from Shakespeare’s tragedy MacBeth and presents the former Spice Girl as an overly ambitious and ruthless wife.The comedy’s other characters include David Beckham’s former Manchester United soccer manager, Alex Ferguson, and Rebecca
Brad Pitt has turned to his THE MEXICAN co-star JULIA ROBERTS for advice on raising twins.The movie hunk is set to become a father again when partner Angelina Jolie delivers twins in France, and reports suggest he has reached out to the Pretty Woman star for some expert advice.A source tells America’s the Globe, "Brad
The TV icon opens up! To children in the 1970s, she was the star of Saturday morning TV's super series, "Wonder Woman," armed with bullet-repelling bracelets and a lasso of truth. Now, Lynda Carter is sitting down with "The Insider" 30 years later to reminisce about her landmark role, and reveal dark secrets about her past. "The character of Wonder Woman is so friggin' cool," the blue-eyed covergirl says. "I'm going to be 120 and they'll say, 'There's the girl that used to be Wonder Woman.'" With a Miss USA World pageant title under her belt, she seemed to have it all, but Lynda tells us that she hid a surprising secret: She was an alcoholic. "I was so good at hiding it too," she says. "I begged God in heaven to help me figure this out." She sought help at a treatment center near her home in Washington, D.C., and now, the mother of two is almost 10 years sober. Today, Lynda enjoys the sport of rowing and also sings in small clubs. She recently launched a traveling, one-woman cabaret show called "An Intimate Evening with Lynda Carter in which she can be seen performing around the country. But you can still see her in her original red, white and blue corset on the DVD collection of the original "Wonder Woman" TV series, released by Warner Bros. Home Video. Watch tonight's "Insider" and visit Wonderland-site.com for the latest on Lynda!

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Happy Birthday to soul singer/songwriter Bill Withers (1938), Irish actor Stephen Boyd (1931; d. 1977), playwright Neil Simon (1927), Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida (1927), American actress Eva Marie Saint (1924),


Reuters - Baseball star Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees and his wife, Cynthia, have broken up, according to the New York Daily News, amid media speculation that he has been seeing pop star Madonna.
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"The Insider" has the latest... Court has just wrapped in day two of Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook divorce trial. Moments after leaving the courthouse, Christie spoke to the press saying she has forgiven Cook's former mistress Diana Bianchi. "After two days of testimony I can't help but think about Diana Bianchi, and I want her and her family to know I feel really bad for them," she said.  "I feel bad for her and I forgive her.  Today it was really difficult to relive all the horror. I just I feel like it's been a really long day." Meanwhile, Cook did not speak to the media after court. Earlier today, Christie took the stand and became very emotional when testifying about the day she found out about Cook and Bianchi's affair, calling it the day "her world was completely shattered." She said under oath that it was the day she was given an honor at South Hampton High that Bianchi's step-dad approached her and told her about Cook and Bianchi's affair. "I was in complete shock," Christie told the court. "I thought I had the picket fence life." Christie went on to testify how when she and Cook were first married, he was an attentive step-dad to Alexa Ray, her daughter with Billy Joel. But then his attitude changed once their daughter Sailor was born in 1998. She testified he went from being a good guardian to Alexa to her "number one critic," ing on her clothes and becoming discouraging of her piano playing. Christie claimed that at one point Alexa Ray told Cook that she thought he preferred Sailor, to which Peter responded "F*** you!" And when Christie told him to not talk like that, he told her "F*** you too!" On the stand she described in detail seeing the Internet pornography her husband subscribed to. He told her it was the guys in his office who introduced him to it. He also told her he was going through a mid-life crisis and once he called her crying and said he was suicidal and was going to plow his car into a tree. Christie testified he even tried to help him, attempting to find a rehab center for sex addicts. Meanwhile, Christie's good friend Jill Rappaport also took the stand today revealing that she was the one who introduced Christie to Cook. Jill went on to say that she rushed to Christie's side when she found out about the affair. She testified she found Christie lying on the ground almost catatonic and that Christie's knees were covered in blood. She says she thought Christie was dead. Cook also took the stand, where he denied some of the allegations made against him, mainly about Alexa Ray. He also admitted to a cocaine conviction when he was 22. Alexa Ray, Bianchi and Cook all took the stand Wednesday as well. Click here for all of Wednesday's bombshells.

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Christina Applegate says she is "profoundly saddened" by the recent death of her ex-boyfriend, 26-year-old Lee Grivas. "Lee was an incredible human being who was an extremely important and beautiful part of my life," Christina said in a statement to "The Insider." "He is missed beyond words. He touched so many and I feel much sadness for his mother, brother and all of his family and friends." The Los Angeles Coroner's Office confirmed to "The Insider" that the young man was found dead on July 1 at 5:25 p.m. at his home. The cause of death will be released pending the results of toxicology tests.

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Reuters - It's not easy living with having been the muse and lover of any great artist, let alone someone with demigod status like Bob Dylan
AFP - Some of the biggest and richest names in world sport will be at the Beijing Olympics, with the superstar mega-list headed by Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Lionel Messi, Yao Ming, LeBron James and Michael Phelps.
AFP - Australian singer Kylie Minogue became an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) Thursday, receiving the award from heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles at a ceremony in London.
E! Online - Christie Brinkley has been through a lot-and she still has a lot to go through-but she hasn't lost her ability to empathize.
E! Online - Maybe working for Steve-O has made his bodyguard forget that most people don't enjoy the occasional blow to the head.
AP - Will Smith usually plays the hero in his summer blockbusters. But in "Hancock," he drinks, swears, mouths off — and goes to prison.
AP - A foundation created by Steven Spielberg is giving $1 million to the National Museum of American Jewish History.
AP - Jason Priestley says he got a crash course on the Nashville music industry while directing a reality series about the Canadian band the Road Hammers.
AP - A royal butler's collection of letters, cards and photographs, including a thank you note from Princess Diana and requests for gin cocktails from Queen Mother Elizabeth, will be put up for auction Saturday.
AP - Brad Paisley says he got to mark a biggie off his wish list when Andy Griffith agreed to be in the video for his new single, "Waitin' On a Woman."
AP - A tearful Christie Brinkley testified at her divorce trial Thursday that she was devastated by her husband's affair with a teenager and his attempts to find other paramours through pornographic Web sites.
AP - A-Rod and the Material Girl? That's a lot of hits. Reports that Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and Madonna have become close just as their marriages are disintegrating have both the celebrity gossip industry and the sporting world — each a chatty bunch — buzzing with questions about the two "friends."
AP - A former accountant for Rachael Ray TV cooking show has filed a $1 million lawsuit saying he was forced out of his job because he has an eating disorder.
Actor Rainn Wilson has blasted legendary rockers Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin for wearing make-up and women's clothes - branding them too girly.


Pop star Lily Allen has named her forthcoming album Stuck On The Naughty Step - because she constantly feels like a scolded child. The British singer has wrapped up work on her eagerly-awaited second LP,


Rapper Jay-Z is at the center of a bitter lawsuit filed by current and former employees of his New York City nightclub. The music mogul's hip-hop hot spot 40/40 was named in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in a Manhattan court.


Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie have put on a show of unity with a rare public appearance together in New York. The couple enjoyed a romantic meal at an Italian restaurant -


Will Smith was disappointed he missed out on an Oscar for his role in The Pursuit Of Happyness - because he was convinced it was "my time".


Supermodel Heidi Klum has vowed never to go under the knife - because she wants to convince age-obsessed women that growing older is a natural part of life.


MADONNA’s stylish brother has landed a job as supermodel-turned-reality TV queen JANICE DICKINSON’s interior designer.Dickinson has commissioned Christopher Ciccone to design her new sleeping quarters for her U.S. TV series The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency.A source tells Eonline.com, "Janice lives in the house with the models, and she had Chris design her bedroom."Movie & Entertainment
SHAWN ‘JAY-Z’ CARTER has plans to record with OASIS star Noel Gallagher - even though the rocker publicly criticised the rapper’s Glastonbury Festival appearance.Jay-Z became the first rap star to headline the English festival last weekend (28Jun08), and proved detractors like Gallagher wrong by wowing the crowds at the event.The Oasis star was one of
Country star Kenny Chesney is to launch his own satellite radio channel.No Shoes Radio will feature Chesney’s favourite songs, rare recordings and interviews with famous friends when it hits the airwaves on XM Satellite Radio from 26 July (08) to 25 October (08).Shows will also feature full concert broadcasts from the star’s top gigs.He says,
Model Christie Brinkley has forgiven the teenager who broke up her marriage, insisting she feels bad for her.After two days of high drama in her divorce trial, Brinkley held court with reporters in Long Island on Thursday afternoon (03Jul08) telling them she’s keen to make peace with Diana Bianchi and her family.Brinkley learned about her
Former THE BRADY BUNCH star Christopher Knight has been forced to pull out of U.S. reality TV show CELEBRITY CIRCUS after breaking his arm.The actor fell in rehearsals for Wednesday night’s (02Jul08) installment and doctors told him he could no longer take part in the programme.He says, "This has been an incredible journey and I
Model CHRISTIE BRINKLEY fought a barrage of accusations she was "acting" on the witness stand during her emotional testimony in her divorce trial on Thursday (03Jul08).The 54 year old fought back tears as she recalled the pain of learning her husband Peter Cook was cheating on her with an 18 year old in 2006.But Cook’s
HUGH HEFNER’s girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson was left car-less last week (27Jun08) when her sports utility vehicle (SUV) was stolen while she played golf.The model’s Escalade was removed from the car park of a Los Angeles country club.It showed up earlier this week (beg30Jun08) in South Central, Los Angeles minus the vehicle’s state-of-the-art sound system.According to
Beloved U.S. TV icon Ed McMahon has been hit by more financial woes over the non-payment of bills for prescription drugs.The former The Tonight Show sidekick, who is fighting to save his home from repossession, has been slapped with a lawsuit from the bosses of a Beverly Hills pharmacy, who claim they have two years
Lindsay Lohan celebrated her 22nd birthday party with a 1980s-themed prom night party in Hollywood on Wednesday (02Jul08).The Mean Girls star took over Teddy’s at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where Nicole Richie’s former fiance DJ-AM played host.Insiders claim Lohan wore a slip dress for a family dinner before the party and then changed into a
KATE HUDSON and Matthew McConaughey are planning another movie together - a remake of FOUL PLAY.Ironically, Hudson’s mother Goldie Hawn starred in the original 1978 comedy.Hudson and McConaughey have played lovers in Fool’s Gold and How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days.The actress confirms negotiations have started about the new film project but "we
Morgan Freeman is to play former South African leader NELSON MANDELA in a new film about the 1995 Rugby World Cup.Freeman reveals he’s currently trying to master Mandela’s voice and his heavy accent for the movie, which is based on John Carlin’s book Nelson Mandela & The Game That Made a Nation.The 71-year-old actor says,