AP - In the trendy heart of Argentina's Italian community, Francis Ford Coppola says he has been set free.
Reuters - Work on Heath Ledger last film, suspended due to his death by accidental overdose in January, has resumed after three Hollywood stars agreed to play his character, director Terry Gilliam said on Monday.
Reuters - British author J.K. Rowling revived her bid on Monday to ban the further publication of a long-lens photograph of her son after the initial privacy claim was thrown out by a London court last year.
AFP - The Argentine wife of movie star Matt Damon Luciana Bozan, is expecting the couple's second child, People magazine said Monday.
Patricia Arquette questioned how open-minded she was when her transgender brother Alexis first announced he was going to become a woman. The star admits she felt "a loss" when Alexis - born Robert Arquette - told her of his transition plans.


Pre-historic adventure movie 10,000 B.C. has roared its way to the top of the box office chart with weekend takings of $35.73 million. Director Roland Emmerich's epic film beat out competition from Martin Lawrence comedy College Road Trip to land the number one spot.


Britney Spears has requested Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) protection after receiving a string of death threats from an alleged stalker. The Toxic hit-maker called on the agency after she was reportedly sent a number of letters, including one on how to make a bomb.


The head of the Church of Scientology is desperate to land British soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria as celebrity followers of the religion, a former Scientologist has claimed.


Rocker Bob Geldof has been accused of attacking a fan mid-concert, leaving the man with a broken nose. The former Boomtown Rats' former backing singer Zara H. Phillips claims the singer defended her after she was once abused by an admirer.


Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards has stopped studying the Bible - because he finds it "boring". The legendary guitarist began reading the religious tome after a string of near-death experiences, including a fall from a coconut tree.


Monday, March 10


Canterbury's Law (FOX, 8 p.m.) - Julianna Margulies (ER), she of the perfectly sculpted eyebrows and keeper of Doug Ross' heart, stars as a hard-edged lawyer in this show from producer Denis Leary


High School Musical star Zac Efron has been forced to hire a bodyguard after he was mobbed by teenage fans on the Isle Of Man.


Hollywood star George Clooney has told an American magazine he has undergone cosmetic surgery - to unwrinkle his testicles.


After the disappointing shortness of Miguel Sandoval appearance on last week's "Medium," the show decided to make it up to the fans by having a Devalos-heavy episode. Not only was Devalos a major character -- and a driving force for Allison -- but Sandoval also directed the new episode "Aftertaste."


Atonement emerged victorious at London's Empire Awards on Sunday, taking home three prizes including Best British Film. The drama also netted its stars James McAvoy and Keira Knightley the trophies for Best Actor and Best Actress respectively at U.K. movie magazine Empire's annual awards ceremony.


Two loyal Michael Jackson fans are hoping to save the star from bankruptcy by purchasing his Neverland Ranch. British followers Liam Collins, 29, and David Bone, 26, have launched a bid to buy the multi-million dollar property in Santa Barbara County, California.


Actress Kate Beckinsale is pleased she married an American - because she likes poking fun at his accent. The Pearl Harbor star snubbed British men to marry director Len Wiseman in 2004, because she enjoys ridiculing U.S culture.


The father of late actor Heath Ledger has vowed to make sure the star's young daughter Matilda and ex-fiancee Michelle Williams are financially "taken care of" after they were left out of his will.


Pop superstar Madonna has infuriated the biological father of her adopted Malawian son David Banda by insisting the child would be dead if she hadn't rescued him.


Miley Cyrus recently sent Barbara Walters a golden toilet bowl as a quirky gift. The toilet at the Cyrus home overflowed after one of Walters' crew members used it during an interview taped for the TV host's Oscar night special last month.


Lindsay Lohan has been given a boost as she embarks on another crack at pop stardom - R&B star Ne-Yo has agreed to join her in the studio. The actress is working on a comeback dance album for legendary soul label Motown, and she has revealed she's getting some major help.


Rapper Q-Tip has recruited U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama to lay down vocals on a politically motivated track for his latest LP.


Veteran action movie star Chuck Norris is helping to inspire U.S. troops in Iraq - after soldiers erected a shrine to the tough guy in their base.


Patrick Swayze has pulled out of his new movie Fired Up! as he battles pancreatic cancer. The Dirty Dancing star was last week revealed to be suffering from the deadly disease and undergoing chemotherapy treatment.


Buffy The Vampire Slayer actress Eliza Dushku has found love with Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, according to reports. The pair has been dating in secret for weeks after hooking up in Los Angeles.


Comedienne Kathy Griffin jetted from Los Angeles to New York at the weekend to marry two die-hard fans. Brian Anstey and Elka Shapiro asked the flame-haired funny woman to officiate at their wedding, because they bonded over a mutual love of her comedy act.


Hollywood star Robert De Niro has reportedly pulled out of forthcoming film New Orleans - only to be replaced by his Heat co-star Val Kilmer.


The father of late actor Heath Ledger has vowed to make sure the star's daughter Matilda, 2, and ex-fiancee actress Michelle Williams are financially "taken care of", after they were left out of the actor's will. Ledger, 28, died in New York in January after a drug overdose. He had written a will in 2003 but had not updated it after his daughter was born.
In sensational gossip hitting the tubes today, an ex-Scientologist has come out to say that Tom Cruise and cult leader David Miscavige set up a fake movie audition in which Katie Holmes was the only actress invited. The real purpose of the taping was for Tom to meet and select a potential bride.

But it turns out, Kate was only 4th on Tom's "wish list" - ahead of her were Jennifer Garner, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba - in that order.
Gloomy and annoying Keira Knightley 22, lacks the cool factor of other British actresses such as Kate Beckinsale and Kate Winslet but holds herself in high regard - so much so that she is venturing into music to further bother us all.

The pouty actress has recorded several songs for the soundtrack to her upcoming movie, 'The Edge of Love'. She admits she can't sing but found she can make sounds that aren't "too disagreeable."
Josh Holloway who plays hunky con man Sawyer on 'Lost', recently told Time magazine that he was like THISCLOSE to giving up his dreams of being a big Hollywood star and going off somewhere to sell real estate. Luckily, he landed his big break on the popular TV show.

Yet even with being a regular on Lost, he thinks his performances on the show are sometime wobbly: "...I suck at it sometimes because I get confused."
Sarah Jessica Parker has revealed her 'Sex and the City' character has "fundamentally changed" in the new movie.

The 42-year-old actress - who plays sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw in the hit TV show - says the character is drastically different because 'Sex and the City: The Movie' picks up a few years after where the show left off.
Victoria Beckham refuses to go to the gym - because she can''t wear high heels.

The Spice Girl -- who lives in Los Angeles with her soccer star husband David and their three sons -- has become a member of her local sports center but doesn't like the idea of donning unflattering sneakers.
Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan two of the most popular and most controversial celebrity teens are said to be collaborating in a new film, entitled "When Good Girls Go Bad."

The two actresses have reportedly made the film's director, Ian Shroder put up his own insurance.
Rumors of George Clooney engagement with his girlfriend Sarah Larson has hit the mills again.

Last December, the couple's engagement hit the news, when the two were spotted at various events and seemed almost inseparable. This time around, rumors have escalated saying that the star of "Michael Clayton" is busy planning a summer wedding near his Lake Como hideaway.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice The Game is out of jail after serving just eight days out of a possible 60, TMZ has just learned.The rapper -- real name Jayceon Taylor -- walked out of Twin Towers Correctional Facility, according to his lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley, after serving...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV Last Tuesday, Heather Locklear seemed happy as a clam when she left Mr. Chow with BF Jack Wagner. So what happened in between Tuesday and alarming someone enough to call 911, worrying that she might try and kill herself on Saturday?Emergency response...
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan No idea how she's making money these days, but Lindsay Lohan blew through a line of stores this weekend on one major, pap-filled shopping spree.Lindsay's last movie, "I Know Who Killed Me," grossed $7.2 mil, so Lindsay clearly didn't get it in the...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Mamas Leopard print and pregnant are two words you hate to hear when describing a woman. That is unless the woman referred to is Gwen Stefani Meow!See Also Pregnant Gwen Keeps Mum Gwen: Real Housewife of Orange County Gwen: My Family is...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Tom and Katie, Becks and Posh When it comes to riding in style, TomKat rules over the Becks.The Scientolocouple dined at Madeo with Vicky B last night -- and while the Cruises were completely hidden in a Presidential like SUV, Posh was in plain sight.See Also Cruz Beckham...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears TMZ is inside the L.A. County Courthouse as Kevin Federline, his attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan and two bodyguards are sitting in the courtroom waiting for today's hearing to begin.Kevin and Jamie are quite civilized, sitting in front of each other...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Hot Bodies Patricia Heaton celebrated her recent 50th birthday -- by removing her belly button?!Looking like the long lost mother of "Kyle XY," Patty -- who does have some itty-bitty remnant of a belly button left -- vacationed in Hawaii this weekend and went...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears Gillian's Alerts In a stunning development, Britney Spears and Bill Shakespeare have something in common -- they both want to kill all the lawyers.The custody case is back in court this morning, and Brit's lawyer will make a frontal attack on the lawyers on both...
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paparazzi Photo, TV "Grey's Anatomy" star T.R. Knight, 34, went for a lover's stroll with his San Francisco State freshman boyfriend Mark Cornelsen -- and his dogs -- in L.A. on Sunday.On a related note, Katherine Heigl was nowhere in sight.See Also T.R. Knight =...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky and Weird Courtney Love admits she's "nuerotic" [sic] but in no way bipolar, as TMZ first reported.Good luck deciphering it, but on her blog this morning Courtney writes: "God people are batshit. And im not the one who is. and i hear now i am "Bi Polar"...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Maybe Matt Dillon should have been considered for the "Mission Impossible" spy role instead of Tom Cruise -- because he's gone undercover!The normally serious and always depressed-looking actor was spotted at a Coffee Bean by a TMZ staffer over the...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Mel B's hubby ran interference for the Spice Girl outside Hyde -- dutifully keeping her from flashing her Britney.While we may give him a lotta crap for being a fake Belafonte, that right there is the sign of a real gentleman.See Also Victoria...
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds Brooke Hogan just went nuclear on the ex-friend Christiane who allegedly had a fling with her dad (you know, Hulk Hogan), telling her to keep her pie hole shut about the alleged dalliance.In a new MySpace blog post, Brooke fires back at Christiane's...
Rapper Q-TIP has recruited U.S. presidential hopeful BARACK OBAMA to lay down vocals on a politically motivated track for his latest LP.The Breathe And Stop star, who uses Democrat Obama’s inspirational voice over hip-hop music on his new album The Renaissance, has also collaborated with soul singer Norah Jones and controversial filmmaker Spike on the
Legendary hip-hop group the JUICE CREW are set to reunite for the first time in more than a decade at an Atlanta, Georgia music festival later this month (Mar08).The New York rap pioneers will make history at the A3C Hip Hop Festival when Big Daddy Kane, Marley Marl, Biz Markie MC Shan, Craig G and
Scottish singer KT Tunstall has launched a scathing attack on fellow celebrities who are obsessed with the trappings of fame.The Suddenly I See hitmaker is sick of certain stars moaning about being hounded by the paparazzi - even after they tip-off photographers themselves to ensure press coverage.The Grammy nominated 32-year-old says, "I can’t believe how
LUST, CAUTION star Tang Wei has been banned from appearing in the Chinese media over her performance in the controversial movie, according to reports.Wei is the face of skincare brand Ponds in her home country, in a deal thought to be worth six million yuan ($907,000/£453,500). However, China’s State Administration of Radio Film and Television
Veteran action movie star Chuck Norris is helping to inspire U.S. troops in Iraq - after soldiers erected a shrine to the tough guy in their base.The actor has been immortalised by the army serving in Baghdad, which has a cardboard dedication to Norris at their helicopter base, emblazoned with Chuck Norris ‘facts’ in celebration
British actress Tilda Swinton has slammed the HARRY POTTER franchise - for promoting English boarding schools.The Oscar-winning actress has slammed creator J.K. Rowling’s use of a boarding school in her fantasy tales, claiming the happy lives of Hogwarts’ students give child fans an unrealistic view of private education.The Michael Clayton star attended the West Heath
JUMPER star Rachel Bilson is desperate to be a housewife - and would sacrifice her Hollywood career for motherhood.The actress - who is rumoured to be dating her Jumper co-star Hayden Christensen - is keen to start a family, but wants to travel the world first.The 26-year-old says, "I’ve always been maternal. I want to
LATEST: Heather Locklear is "fine" following a hoax suicide attempt alert at her California home on Saturday night (08Mar08), according to her representative.Ventura County Fire Department sent two paramedic units to the actress’ Thousand Oaks home after receiving a 911 call, which didn’t originate from Locklear’s property, only to quickly realise there was no suicide
Reuters - Hollywood action star Chuck Norris known for his martial arts prowess and tough-guy image, has become a cult figure among the U.S. military in Iraq and an unlikely hero for some in Iraq's security forces.
Reuters - Singer Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley is suing Britain's Daily Mail newspaper for an article alleging she was "piling on the pounds" and which forced her to announce that she was pregnant.
David Beckham is the new face of Sharpie permanent markers.

In a change from his usual glamorous advertising deals - which include contracts with Emporio Armani underwear, Police sunglasses and Motorola - the soccer star will be the global ambassador for the pens, which are widely regarded as the best autograph marker for celebrities. He will be appearing in a marketing campaign premiering in the U.S. this month.
Elizabeth Hurley is quitting acting for her son. The ex-girlfriend of Hugh Grant insists that she is giving up doing films because she can't be a mother and actress at the same time.

The 42-year-old model-turned-actress says she's doing the sacrifice for her 5-year-old son Damian Charles. She says, "Filming is very hard with a child, and I found I wasn't able to be a good mom and do movies."
Eric Bana loves being surrounded by women.

'The Other Boleyn Girl' actor - who is married to Rebecca Gleeson - says being "outnumbered" by his female friends and family has led to him having a better understanding of the opposite sex.
Colin Farrell would love to get "f***ed up" on drugs.

The Irish actor - who is currently recovering from drug and alcohol addictions - admits he longs to experiment with prescription drug OxyContin and have a wild weekend.
Amy Winehouse latest party trick is snorting vodka.

The troubled singer - who checked out of a London rehab clinic last month - shocked onlookers when she nasally inhaled the potent spirit through a straw while partying with friends including Kelly Osbourne, Mark Ronson and Kimberly Stewart at London's Bungalow 8 club on Wednesday.
George Clooney has unwrinkled balls. The "Ocean's 13" star has joked that he had his balls unwrinkled to be more attractive.

The 46-year-old actor denied getting cosmetic surgery on his eyes but "revealed" he had his testicles ironed for aesthetic purposes.
Kate Moss had been devastated when she learned her personal assistant is leaving. The 34-year-old supermodel was distraught when her PA Fiona Young, who she described as her "rock," resigned.

Young is leaving at the end of the month to have a baby. She has reportedly told Moss that she may not return.
Cheryl Cole has demanded her cheating soccer star husband buys her a new home -- because she fears he slept with other women in their marital bed.

The Girls Aloud beauty -- who was left devastated by claims Chelsea and England player Ashley had cheated on her with three different women -- has decided to give their marriage one last chance but can't bring herself to move back into their Surrey mansion.
Beyoncé Knowles has fueled rumors she is engaged to long-term boyfriend Jay-Z.

The 'Crazy in Love' singer - who has been dating record executive and rapper Jay-Z since 2002 - was with her beau at New York's Butter nightclub when fans spotted her wearing the diamond sparkler on her ring finger.
Britney Spears has reportedly been receiving disturbing letters and packages from a stalker.

The troubled singer is said to have been so concerned by the mail, which included a letter detailing how to make bombs and another containing "threatening language and weird gibberish", she has handed all correspondence over to the FBI.
Lisa Marie Presley is pregnant.

The 40-year-old star - the daughter of late music legend Elvis Presley - is due to give birth to her third child this autumn.
Madonna is marrying Guy Ritchie again. The singer superstar reportedly wants to renew her wedding vows with the film director to show him she loves him.

An insider reveals, "The simple truth is that Madonna wants to have the ceremony to make it very clear to Guy, once again, that she loves him and that he's not just an entry on her list of priorities, he's actually on top of that list."
Lily Allen visits male friends wearing just sexy underwear and a mac.

The 'Smile' singer - who recently split from Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons - loves the look on her pals' faces when they see her standing outside their home in skimpy lingerie.
Kelly Rowland had a secret boob job last year.

The former Destiny's Child singer underwent the cosmetic procedure last October because she wanted to boost her modest bust.
Matt Damon is going to be a second-time dad. The "Bourne Ultimatum" star has revealed his wife Luciana Barroso is pregnant again.

The 37-year-old "sexiest man alive's" rep confirms to US magazine the news. She says, "They couldn't be happier. They're so excited!"
Matthew McConaughey wants to name his unborn son after his favorite beer.

The 'Fool's Gold' star - who is expecting his first baby with girlfriend Camila Alves - is planning to pay tribute to his beloved alcoholic beverage, just like his brother.
Catherine Zeta-Jones uses a $125 lotion to stop her from looking old.

The Oscar-winning actress, 38, couldn't live without Elizabeth Arden's Prevage anti-ageing cream as it keeps her looking youthful.
Patrick Swayze "will be resilient" in his battle against pancreatic cancer, says his former co-star Lea Thompson.

The actress - who starred alongside Patrick in the 1984 action film 'Red Dawn' - thinks the 55-year-old will beat the disease despite it having a survival rate of less than five percent.
Patricia Arquette admits feeling a sense of "loss" when younger brother Alexis announced his plans to become a woman. The "Medium" star had questioned her open-mindedness when she doubted her brother's transgender plans.

The 39-year-old actress says, "I had all the questions [for him] at first: 'Do you love yourself? Is it something that you want to change about the way you look?' I get concerned when anybody I love wants to do any change to the way they look - where's this coming from and why?"
Jamie Spears has asked Justin Timberlake to perform with his daughter. Britney's dad is set to bring her life back the way it was when he reportedly begged her ex-boyfriend to perform with her in concerts.

Jamie, who is currently the conservator of the pop star's estate, allegedly contacted the "SexyBack" singer to "jumpstart" his daughter's career. Timberlake refused because he doesn't want girlfriend Jessica Biel to get jealous.
Patrick Swayze has pulled out of his new film.

The 'Dirty Dancing' actor - whose representative confirmed earlier this week he is battling pancreatic cancer - had previously decided to honor all work commitments, but producers of romantic comedy 'Fired Up!' have now confirmed he has quit the shoot.
Victoria Beckham swears to return to her land of birth. Posh Spice says she and footballer husband David will return to Britain in 2012 after his LA Galaxy contract expires.

A source reveals, "They are coming and London will be home for Victoria, Davod, and their sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz."
Zac Efron desperately wants to escape his fans. The "High School Musical" star has reportedly asked for a private tent on the set of his new film to hide from his adoring fans.

The heart throb is currently shooting his new film "17 Again" co-starring Matthew Perry in Los Angeles. Reports say that since the movie requires shooting in a high school campus, he had asked the producers a place to hide.
Will Smith is to host a concert celebrating Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday this summer.

The Hollywood actor and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith have agreed to front the star-studded event in London's Hyde Park on June 27 after being asked by the iconic former South African leader.
After three proposals, Sienna Miller has finally agreed to marry Rhys Ifans. The English actress reportedly said yes to the Welsh's actor's marriage proposal after his third attempt.

The 39-year-old "Notting Hill" actor, who has been dating "The Factory Girl" actress since last year, had proposed for her hand in August. Miller apparently turned him down. That was his first attempt.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Reports surfaced over the weekend that Courtney Love went to the LAPD to report she's the victim of a massive identity theft. But sources tell TMZ Courtney is simply (and possibly medically) delusional. According to The Sun, Courtney claimed the...
The stage production of hit movie HAIRSPRAY has won four Laurence Olivier Awards at a ceremony in London.The West End hit was named best new musical while stars Michael Ball, Leanne Jones and Tracie Bennett all won awards for their roles.Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber was honoured for his achievements in theatre and was also recognised
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL star Zac Efron has been forced to hire a bodyguard after he was mobbed by teenage fans on the Isle Of Man.The 20-year-old is currently filming new movie Me And Orson Welles in the capital city of Douglas - but is being distracted by a number of raucous fans.A 24-hour security detail
Veteran actor Paul Newman has donated $20,000 (£10,000) to a British cancer hospital which is treating a relative.The Cool Hand Luke star, 83, pledged the cash to Swansea’s Singleton Hospital’s breast cancer unit after they treated his daughter’s sister-in-law.He has also donated a further $20,000 to a cancer support charity in her hometown.Movie & Entertainment
SPICE GIRLS Emma Bunton was almost ejected from a London nightclub after flouting the U.K. smoking ban.The 32-year-old star was enjoying a night out with friends at the British capital’s trendy Cafe de Paris when she was asked to leave by staff for lighting up a cigarette.A club spokesman says, "Security asked Emma to leave
Two loyal Michael Jackson fans are hoping to save the star from bankruptcy by purchasing his Neverland Ranch.British followers Liam Collins, 29, and David Bone, 26, have launched a bid to buy the multi-million dollar property in Santa Barbara County, California.The Thriller hitmaker could lose the estate unless he pays off a $24 million (£12
Britney Spears has requested Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) protection after receiving a string of death threats from an alleged stalker.The Toxic hitmaker called on the agency after she was reportedly sent a number of letters, including one on how to make a bomb.The 26-year-old has also received several packages containing notes on the Middle
Actress Kate Beckinsale is pleased she married a native American - because she likes poking fun at his accent.The Pearl Harbour star snubbed British men to marry director Len Wiseman in 2004, because she enjoys ridiculing U.S culture.And the 34-year-old admits she and daughter Lily, nine, enjoy force-feeding Wiseman British delicacy Marmite.She says, "I don’t
ROLLING STONES rocker Keith Richards has stopped studying the Bible - because he finds it "boring".The legendary guitarist began reading the religious tome after a string of near-death experiences, including a fall from a coconut tree.But Richards has given up on his quest to complete the book, because it is dull.He says, "I read it
Hollywood star George Clooney has told an American magazine he has undergone cosmetic surgery - to unwrinkle his testicles.The Ocean’s Eleven star denied reports he had surgery to remove lines from his face, but jokingly teased journalists at Esquire magazine with a story about another type of procedure.He says, "I did get my balls done
AFP - Heath Ledger infant daughter will not be shut out of her famous father's fortune, the late film star's father pledged Monday, as a bitter family row erupted over the actor's will.
AFP - David Beckham move to Major League Soccer may have been good for his wallet but it has apparently not helped his popularity in Asia.
Happy Birthday to "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood (1983), Czech supermodel Eva Herzigova (1973), NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth (1972), singer Edie Brickell (1966), football player Rod Woodson (1965), "A Different World" star Jasmine Guy (1964), Swedish singer Neneh Cherry (1963),


Rocker Bob Geldof has been accused of attacking a fan mid-concert, leaving the man with a broken nose.The former Boomtown Rats’ former backing singer Zara H. Phillips claims the singer defended her after she was once abused by an admirer.In her new book, Phillips claims Geldof kicked the fan so hard, the star broke his
Paris Hilton out on the town with a monk?  Sure it was a publicity stunt, but how far from the truth is it when A-list celebrities start looking for their own personal Jesus? It all started with Richard Gere.  The silver haired actor became besties with His Holiness the Dalai Lama back in the 80s.  From there, we've seen other celebs flock to religion to find themselves and balance the craziness that is the Hollywood scene. Scientology, of course, has numerous celebrity observants – from Tom Cruise, to Beck, Juliette Lewis, and John Travolta.  But other religions, like Kabbalah with devotees like Madonna and Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher (who have since cooled...

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She's a drop out, a recovering alcoholic, and has one of the best sets of pipes on a singer today.  Amy Winehouse move over.  Cat Power is here to steal your thunder. Cat Power (a.k.a. Chan Marshall, because really – who's named "Cat"?) has been rocking the indie rock/folk/blues scene for years.  But recent successes both in front of the mike and beyond it have propelled Chan into true stardom. Chan's got a string of successful albums including her latest release "Jukebox" with her group The Dirty Delta Blues Band.  She's also scheduled to play at this year's Bonnaroo Music Festival in Tennessee, not far from her southern roots in Atlanta,...

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How adorable are Matt Damon and his wife Luciana? There are no contrived PDA's, no publicity stunts, no incessant break-up rumors. How normal of them! Dotspotter user Jebbica fills us in on the refreshingly low-key couple's exciting news!   Bourne Identity and Ocean’s Eleven actor Matt Damon and his wife Luciana have announced they are expecting and adding to their family.   The actor and wife Luciana are expecting another baby, his rep Jennifer Allen tells PEOPLE exclusively.   “They couldn’t be happier,” says Allen. “They’re so excited!”…   This is the third child for the family: Daughter Isabella was born in June 2006,...

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We can't decide if we feel terribly for Heather Locklear about this (poor girl--one must endure so much in the limelight) or if we’re impressed by her publicist spinning a real incident into a "fake" one... Here's what Dotspotter user celebritymound thinks....Then tell us what you think!    Emergency services responded to a hoax “suicide attempt” alert at Heather Locklear’s house in California on Saturday night, according to a report. Ventura County Fire Department sent two paramedic units to the actress’ Thousand Oaks home after receiving a 911 call, which didn’t originate from Locklear’s property, only to quickly realise there...

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AP - After being surrounded by the dramatic heavyweight stars of the Oscars, Jon Stewart will play host again, this time amid a bevy of comedians.
Fallen star Tom Sizemore is hoping to stage a major comeback after battling a series of legal and drug problems - with a new TV drama. The Black Hawk Down star has been offered the chance to bounce back after a career-threatening jail spell as the star of a groundbreaking new action/adventure internet and TV series called The Acquirer.


Hollywood star Tom Cruise marriage to Katie Holmes was set up by the Church of Scientology after a series of fake casting calls for actresses including Jennifer Garner and Jessica Alba failed to deliver a suitable wife, according to sensational new claims by a former Scientologist.


Pussycat Dolls singer Carmit Bachar has confirmed she's left the girl group. Bachar was the only original member of the Los Angeles-based burlesque dance troupe from which the band was formed.


Heather Locklear rep issued the following statement to TMZ about this weekend's 911 call at her home:"[I] spoke with Heather and she is fine. She never requested medical assistance and did not place a 911 call. Nor did anyone from her house call...
Patricia Arquette questioned how open-minded she was when her transgender brother ALEXIS first announced he was going to become a woman.The True Romance star admits she felt "a loss" when Alexis - born Robert Arquette - told her of his transition plans.And the actress was surprised to discover she wasn’t as broad-minded as she’d previously
Pre-historic adventure movie 10,000 B.C. has roared its way to the top of the U.S. box office chart with weekend (07-09Mar08) takings of $35.73 million (£17.87 million).Director Roland Emmerich’s epic film beat out competition from Martin Lawrence comedy College Road Trip to land the number one spot.College Road Trip is at two with $14 million
The head of the Church of Scientology is desperate to land British soccer star David Beckham and his wife VICTORIA as celebrity followers of the religion, a former Scientologist has claimed.Ex-Scientologist Marc Headley, who used to produce promotional films for the controversial religion, claims leader David Miscavige is so intent on using Hollywood actor and
Actress Tori Spelling almost filed for bankruptcy after notching up hundreds of thousands of dollars on her credit cards.The Beverly Hills, 90210 blames being the daughter of late billionaire Aaron for her wayward spending habits when she was growing up.Spelling admits she was too proud to ask her father, who died in 2006, for money,
British pop star Robbie Williams is nursing a broken heart after his actress girlfriend NATASSIA SCARLET MALTHE reportedly dumped him earlier this month (Mar08).The couple has been dating since last year (07) but Norwegian beauty Malthe has allegedly put an end to the relationship because of her hectic work schedule.A close pal of Malthe tells
George Clooney is grateful his angry encounter with actor FABIO in a Los Angeles restaurant didn’t result in a fight, because he’s convinced the Italian would have beaten him up.The pair exchanged angry words at eatery Madeo in November (07) - Fabio claims he was forced to take action when a female dining companion complained
E! Online - Before Heath Ledger scaled the heights of Brokeback Mountain, he was looking out for the folks back home.
E! Online - Matt Damon has both a new Bourne and a newborn in the works.
AFP - Hand in hand on a stroll through a Washington park the day after her triple primary victory, Hillary and Bill Clinton confirmed this week their inseparability -- even though Bill's support for his wife's presidential quest hasn't always been a help to her.
AFP - The United Nations' anti-drugs chief attacked celebrities like singer Amy Winehouse and supermodel Kate Moss saying they fuel problems in Africa by allegedly taking drugs in an interview Sunday.
AP - Avril Lavigne known for her pairing of frilly dresses and combat boots, will bring her style to the juniors department at Kohl's department stores.
Courtney Love is fuming after identity thieves used her late husband Kurt Cobain's social security number to buy a $3.2 million property. The Nirvana rocker committed suicide in 1994 but still managed to purchase a New Jersey home last year - much to Love's surprise.


Lindsay Lohan has landed a dream role opposite her heroine Ann-Margret in a new Jack Black comedy. The actress insists she can't say much about the project, but she simply can't keep quiet about the prospect of working with the Tommy star, who she has emulated for years.


Soul newcomer Adele wants to form a pop supergroup - with her former schoolmates Amy Winehouse Katie Melua, Lily Allen and Kate Nash. The 19-year-old Brit is convinced the quintet, who are all graduates of the U.K.'s BRIT school for performing arts - could conquer the music industry as one.


British singer Robbie Williams would dump his pop career to become an alien investigator, according to a new interview. The "Angels" singer was being interviewed by soul singer Joss Stone for a British radio show - and even tried to enlist the 20-year-old's help in his search for extra terrestrials.


Matt Damon is to become a father for the second time. The star and wife Luciana will welcome the new addition to their family later this year.


Filed under: Paris Hilton Hot Vegas Breathtaking. Vibrant. Electric. A few words to describe the unavoidable beacon of love that shot forth from Paris Hilton and Benji Madden at LAX in Las Vegas last night.Ok, seriously -- it's like they haven't even met before....
Filed under: TV Another Big Brother contestant has gone and shot off his mouth -- and this time we're in N-word territory.Matt was spouting off last night about another contestant on Showtime's Big Brother After Dark," when he unleashed this gem: "You don't know...
TMZ has learned the Ventura County Fire Department and two paramedics units were sent to the home of Heather Locklear yesterday after getting a "suicide attempt" call. Sources say the person they responded to was Heather Locklear -- however...
Emergency responders tell TMZ the 911 call that triggered the response to Heather Locklear house last night was made by someone who feared Heather would try and kill herself. Sources tell us when responders arrived, Heather was fine, completely...
OASIS star Noel Gallagher has picked up a dangerous new obsession with firearms.The rocker went shooting during a recent visit to Los Angeles, where he’s recording the new Oasis album, and now he’s planning to start a gun collection at his English country retreat.Pal Tom Meighan, who fronts fellow British act Kasabian, says, "Noel sent
British actress Julie Andrews has revealed for the first time how her world was shattered when she learned she was conceived as the result of her mother’s affair with a family friend.The Sound Of Music star, 72, breaks her 58-year silence to describe the moment her mum Barbara told her the heartbreaking news in forthcoming
The sequel to the TV show John Ritter was shooting when he died is to be turned into a movie.As Ritter’s widow Amy Yasbeck fights an ongoing wrongful death legal battle with doctors she claims misdiagnosed her husband in 2003, studio bosses are planning to turn writer W. Bruce Cameron’s 8 Simple Rules For Dating
Actress Julianna Margulies credits her dentist with landing her the lead role in new U.S. TV drama CANTERBURY’S LAW.The former E.R. star was visiting her New York dentist when she spotted Denis Leary in the waiting room and introduced herself to the actor.And just one week later, Leary - who is an executive producer on
British actress Kate Beckinsale was so shocked the first time she saw an opossum she dragged her daughter out of bed to stare back at the wide-eyed "monster".Beckinsale had no idea what an opossum was before she moved to Los Angeles a few years ago.And as the Underworld star watched the nocturnal creature intently studying
JOHNNY DEPP’s pop star girlfriend Vanessa Paradis scooped double honours at the Victoires De La Musique in her native France on Saturday (08Mar08).Paradis’ Divinidylle was named Best Pop Album, while the singer also took home the title of Best French Female Artist at the awards ceremony - the French equivalent of the U.K.’s Brit Awards.And
Johnny Depp has his sights set on playing eccentric artist SALVADOR DALI - and he’s staging open auditions for screenwriters.The Pirates Of The Caribbean star is set to play the late surrealist icon in Dali, but he’s yet to find a script he really likes.So, according to the Sydney Daily Telegraph newspaper in Australia, he
PAMELA ANDERSON’s soon-to-be ex-husband Rick Salomon has landed a role in CAMERON DIAZ’s new movie MY SISTER’S KEEPER.While Anderson is seeking an annulment to end her brief marriage to the poker player, Salomon is using his notoriety to land film roles.As well as marrying the Baywatch babe, Salomon also starred in the One Night In
Actress Sarah Jessica PARKER narrowly escaped a soaking after a giant wave crashed onto the riverside set of a photoshoot for Vogue magazine.The 42-year-old and her Sex And The City co-star Chris Noth were sitting in a tiny boat in New York’s East River on Saturday (08Mar08) for a shoot with iconic photographer Annie Leibovitz
Hollywood actor Matt Damon is to become a father for the second time.The Bourne Ultimatum star and wife Luciana will welcome the new addition to their family later this year (08).Damon’s spokesman Jennifer Allen tells People.com, "They couldn’t be happier.They’re so excited!" The couple announced the news after attending the Empire Film Awards in London
Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio is pregnant with her first child.The 26-year-old Brazilian beauty is expecting to give birth to boyfriend Jamie Mazur’s baby later this year (08).Victoria’s Secret model Ambrosio writes on her website: "I would like to announce some really great news! My boyfriend Jamie and I were surprised in the beginning of the year