AP - NEW YORK (AP) — Barack Obama's critics say it's what you don't know about him that matters. With a little help from talk-show host David Letterman the senator is opening up.
AP - Uma Thurman hands shook slightly and her lips quivered as she told a jury about the bizarre card she received from her accused stalker.
AP - When Julie Andrews was 14, her mother took her to a party at the home of a man in a nearby town. At her mother's bidding, the girl sang a song for the guests and sat down for a talk with the host, who was "tall and fleshly handsome."
AP - Former U.S. Sen. Edward Brooke declined to Friday about whether he had an affair with Barbara Walters in the 1970s.
AP - Nick Cannon is cast as Mariah Carey's lover in her new video — but has the superstar diva given the young actor a considerably bigger role in real life?
AFP - US actress and activist Mia Farrow Friday accused sponsors of the Beijing Olympics of bowing to "greed and fear" in failing to pressure China on its role in the conflict in Darfur.
AP - Tom Cruise says his infamous couch-jumping incident on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" was a moment he isn't sure he'd take back.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A former nanny for Rob Lowe took part in a dramatic, tear-filled press conference Thursday regarding her lawsuit that accuses the actor's wife of sexual harassment.


Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's 15-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina has been hospitalized after attempting suicide, according to a shocking National Enquirer report.


NEW YORK (AP) - Nick Cannon is cast as Mariah Carey lover in her new video - but has the superstar diva given the young actor a considerably bigger role in real life?


Former teen star Donny Osmond has taken aim at pop sensation Miley Cyrus over the Hannah Montana star's controversial new Vanity Fair magazine spread, insisting the youngster will regret her provocative topless photo.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - For starters, Paula Abdul isn't going anywhere. ''Why would we get rid of Paula?'' wonders Cecile Frot-Coutaz matter-of-factly, when questioned about possibly nixing the wacky ''American Idol'' judge now infamous for - among other things - critiquing both of Jason Castro's songs after he'd sung only one.


CHICAGO (AP) - Tom Cruise didn't jump on Oprah Winfrey's couch this time. The actor was in Chicago on Thursday to tape an episode of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show,'' a tribute to his showbiz career that took off 25 years ago when he danced in his underwear in ''Risky Business.''


Smallville star Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) is leaving the show to start the next chapter in his life and career.


ATLANTA (AP) - Dwyane Wade has finally spoken up about his alleged romance with Star Jones: ''Star is an unbelievable woman. We have a great, great relationship. As friends.''


NEW YORK (AP) - Uma Thurman hands shook slightly and her lips quivered as she told a jury about the bizarre card she received from her accused stalker. It bore a drawing of an open grave, a headstone and a man standing on the edge of a razor blade.


The British government has launched a new bid in order to prevent rapper Snoop Dogg from entering the country - after a judge overturned two previous attempts to ban him from the U.K. The star - real name Calvin Broadus Jr. - was prohibited from entering Britain after he was involved in a brawl at Heathrow Airport in April 2006.


Pop star Avril Lavigne has apologized to fans for canceling a concert in San Diego, California after she was struck down with laryngitis. The Sk8ter Boi hit-maker, whose U.S. tour has been plagued by poor ticket sales, called in sick ahead of the show at Cox Arena on Wednesday evening.


Lindsay Lohan "close friend" Samantha Ronson has filed a lawsuit against her former attorneys, after the firm sued her for unpaid legal fees.


Pop superstar Michael Jackson has dropped a lawsuit against an accounting firm he accused of making deals and hiring people without his permission.


Jewelry bosses at Jacob & Co have confirmed they designed the $2.5 million ring actor/rapper Nick Cannon gave to his bride Mariah Carey


British pop star Leona Lewis is back on top of the U.S. pop charts for the third time. Her "Bleeding Love" hit just won't go away, despite twice losing the top spot to Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body" and Lil Wayne's "Lollipop."


Actor Matthew Modine shocked TV viewers on Tuesday when he used the "N" word during a political debate. The star appeared on The Bill O'Reilly Show to talk about his work promoting liberalism.


Super model Naomi Campbell learned to play softball for her cameo role in the TV show Ugly Betty. The catwalk queen plays "a loony who loves to shop and can't find a man" in the upcoming second series finale which will be aired on May 22nd.


Alicia Keys is looking for a new back-up singer in cyberspace. The hitmaker is asking wannabes to "audition" to be a part of her touring group via her MySpace website.


NEW YORK (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Edward Brooke declined to Friday about whether he had an affair with Barbara Walters in the 1970s.


Marilyn Manson brand of absinthe is so potent his own girlfriend avoids drinking it at all costs.


Rob Lowe wife Sheryl has blasted the family's former nanny who has charged her with sexual harassment, calling the action "deeply offensive."


Hollywood actress Katie Holmes hates the constant media attacks on her marriage to Tom Cruise - insisting it is not fake. The Dawson's Creek star has been the center of media attacks since she wed Cruise in 2005 and had baby Suri a year later.


Actress Hayden Panettiere is hoping to shake off her 'child star' tag now she has reached her 18th birthday. The Heroes star hates being dubbed a "Hollywood baby" in magazine articles - because she now considers herself to be an adult.


Sarah Jessica Parker has ruled out ever undergoing cosmetic surgery to preserve her good looks. The 43-year-old actress is determined to grow old gracefully and vows never to succumb to the popular Hollywood trend of wrinkle-smoothing Botox injections.


Bond girl Gemma Arterton was forced to learn how to milk a cow for her latest role in a BBC TV series. The 22-year-old - who appears in forthcoming 007 picture Quantum of Solace - plays the title role in an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's famous novel Tess of the D'Ubervilles.


Mariah Carey and actor/rapper Nick Cannon ran off to one of her homes in the Bahamas and got married yesterday! The shocking, quickie, secret ceremony had very few friends and family in attendance. The over/under odds on this thing lasting will be about two or three months - slightly longer than the couple dated - which was all of one month.
Pop tart Britney Spears blew about $61 million since her troubling head shaving incident in February 2007, according to In Touch Weekly who ran the numbers by an L.A. accountant. That figure includes the $50 million she could have banked had she gone on tour when her album 'Blackout' dropped.
Simon Cowell first kiss was at the bottom of his garden. Tara McDonald-Smith left the music mogul flustered after talking to him via telephone on hit TV show 'American Idol' on Wednesday, claiming she was the first girl to canoodle with the music mogul when he was just nine.

She told People magazine: "He'd taken me to the bottom of his garden. It was very cute and it was very memorable. We were just kids. We didn't know what we were doing!"
The Zutons want to work with Amy Winehouse but are wary of her wild side.

The British band say they would like to collaborate with the troubled singer - who recorded a version of their hit track 'Valerie' with super producer Mark Ronson - but fear they couldn't keep up with her on a night out.
Kim Cattrall will date any man as long as he can drive. The actress, who reprises her role as man-eater Samantha Jones in the big screen adaptation of 'Sex and the City' this month, says a car is more important to her than age.

She said: "I'm limitless as far as age is concerned - as long as he has a driver's license. I don't want to pick him up!"
Billy Bob Thornton's 14-year-old son is reportedly being questioned by police about his relationship with an older woman.

William Thornton is rumored to be under investigation by Los Angeles police about a possible sexual relationship with a 22-year-old woman. According to gossip website TMZ.com, the lid was lifted on the relationship by the woman's jealous ex-boyfriend, who reported them to police.
Kate Middleton girlfriend of Britain's Prince William, enjoyed a night out with a lookalike of her beau.

Kate, 26, was snapped climbing into a taxi with the man, who was the spitting image of the future king.
Filed under: Talk Sports, The Rich Life Retired baseball star Jose Canseco 7,300 square foot $2.5 million Encino, California mansion has been foreclosed on. Maybe he should get a place with Latrell Sprewell.In an interview this week, Canseco blamed his financial woes on a couple of...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Instead of hanging out with Lindsay Lohan all the time, Samantha Ronson may want to get more face time with her lawyers.Last night when we asked her about a lawsuit she filed yesterday -- against her former law firm for allegedly trying to bleed her...
Shannon Elizabeth should throw another hissy fit -- because Bruno Tonioli should have been voted off this week.The "DWTS" judge just couldn't let the contestants get all the attention, and decided to hop up on the judge's table during a break for an...
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Sound Bytes, Talk Sports Hot country mess Mindy McCready called in to Nashville's 107.5 The River radio station to talk about her alleged affair with Roger Clemens and how not crazy she is.She's a family person, y'all!See Also McCready: Let Me Watch My F**ked Up...
Scottish actor Alan Cumming has blamed the media for making gay actors too scared to come out.The X-Men star insists the press’ portrayal of homosexuality as a controversial lifestyle is making many performers hide their sexual orientation - but insists the public don’t care.Cumming - who married his partner Grant Shaffer in a civil ceremony
THE ENGLISH PATIENT star Kristin Scott THOMAS found an unlikely saviour in the form of astrology - which she claims helped rid her of her demons.The actress used to have severe emotional problems and suffered from crippling self-esteem - but a trip to an astrologist turned her life around.Scott Thomas paid $268 (£134) for the
Actor James Gandolfini is to star in the big screen version of BBC sitcom THE THICK OF IT.The Sopranos tough guy has signed on to play the lead role in the film, which has been renamed In The Loop.The satirical British TV show originally starred disgraced actor Chris Langham, who was jailed last year (07)
Australian pop star Kylie Minogue has been awarded one of France’s top cultural awards for her "contribution to the enrichment of French culture".The Spinning Around star will receive the Chevalier dans L’ordre des Arts et Lettres from the French government at a ceremony in Paris on 5 May (08), the day before her world tour,
R&B star USHER has blasted stars who strike million-dollar deals for exclusive baby pictures - insisting he would never use his child to make money.The singer was rumoured to have attempted to sell pictures of his five-month-old son with wife Tameka Foster, Usher Raymond V.But Usher is adamant he would never follow in the footsteps
Jack Nicholson has been named Hollywood’s top hellraiser in a poll of British film fans.Nicholson, 71, won over 24 per cent of the votes, outmatching former drug abuser and Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. in a survey of more than 1,300 people by LoveFilm.com.Braveheart star and convicted drunk driver Mel Gibson came third, while
British rocker Robert Plant was unimpressed when OASIS star LIAM GALLAGHER visited his dressing room unannounced - and sent him on his way.The Live Forever hitmaker made a surprise visit to Plant’s dressing room as he took a break from a Led Zeppelin gig last year (07).But as Gallagher handed Plant a series of compliments,
Actor Michael Rosenbaum is set to leave the cast of SMALLVILLE at the end of the U.S. TV series’ current season.Rosenbaum, who plays Superman’s arch enemy Lex Luthor, has been with the show since it began in 2001 - but has decided to pursue other projects.In a joint statement, the show’s executive producers Darren Swimmer,
Hollywood actress Katie Holmes hates the constant media attacks on her marriage to TOM CRUISE - insisting it is not fake.The Dawson’s Creek star has been the centre of media attacks since she wed Cruise in 2005 and had baby Suri a year later (06).But she has hit back at the press for printing lies
BOND girl Gemma Arterton was forced to learn how to milk a cow for her latest role in a BBC TV series.The 22-year-old - who appears in forthcoming 007 picture Quantum of Solace plays the title role in an adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s famous novel Tess of the D’Ubervilles.And to play the legendary milkmaid, the
Actress Hayden Panettiere is hoping to shake off her ‘child star’ tag now she has reached her 18th birthday.The Heroes star hates being dubbed a "Hollywood baby" in magazine articles because she now considers herself to be an adult.She says, "I don’t know if they can call me a child star any more. I’m an
Rap star 50 Cent has enjoyed an intimate chat with former South African president NELSON MANDELA in his Johannesburg home.The star, real name Curtis Jackson, is currently touring South Africa and Tanzania with G-Unit, and was lucky enough to be granted a meeting with the revered former politician at his armed security-surrounded home earlier this
Sarah Jessica PARKER has ruled out ever undergoing cosmetic surgery to preserve her good looks.The 43-year-old actress is determined to grow old gracefully and vows never to succumb to the popular Hollywood trend of wrinkle-smoothing Botox injections.She tells Britain’s Eve magazine, "I believe in ageing gracefully - and of course, buying as many anti-ageing creams
AFP - Actress Uma Thurman has taken the stand in New York in the trial of a man accused of stalking her, recounting how he had sent threatening emails to her parents, the New York Post reported online.
AP - Dwyane Wade has finally spoken up about his alleged romance with Star Jones: "Star is an unbelievable woman. We have a great, great relationship. As friends."
AP - A former nanny for Rob Lowe took part in a dramatic, tear-filled press conference Thursday regarding her lawsuit that accuses the actor's wife of sexual harassment.
Tom Cruise sat again at Oprah Winfrey's couch of her syndicated show but no antics or terrifying movements were done by the actor during its taping Thursday.

Based on by audience members collated by newsday.com, Cruise's demeanor during the shoot was noticeably subdued.
From the looks of it Lindsay Lohan appears to be creeping back to her old ways of partying and overindulging.

The picture above was supposedly taken about 2 weeks ago in New York and shows Lindsay asleep in a car during the wee hours.
On Wednesday night's "American Idol," during the phone-in portion of the show, Simon Cowell found himself blushing when the girl he shared his first kiss with ? Tara Miller - called up.

"I did, didn't IS" Tara laughed of bringing rose to Simon's cheeks. "It was pretty good."
Maggie Gyllenhaal the actress that took over Katie Holmes's Rachel Dawes character in "The Dark Knight", is going to get another replacing role. This time, the two-time Golden Globe-nominated actress will step in for Toni Collette in the developed Sam Mendes' project, "Farlanders".
It seems that Alicia Keys is still short of backups to support her on tour. The fact occurs as the singer plans to reinforce her tour line-up by adding a backup singer to join her. To select the backup singer Alicia will do an audition for female singers in the age around 21-30 years-old. The applicant must submit a video, which length is about 30 seconds or more, of themselves singing acapella. They must send the video to the R 'n' B singer's MySpace page until May 5. A source stated that two main conditions to get the job is that the contestants must be physically fit and able to dance.
Trying to wash away remembrance of the controversial Vanity Fair photo shoot, Miley Cyrus posed with Disney characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Thursday (May 1).

The Hannah Montana star was in town to promote the "Disney Channel Games," which is a made-for-television, Olympic-style competition slated to air on the Disney Channel this summer.
Looking a little bit beat up herself, tough girl Amy Smart was busy wreaking havoc on a mullet headed man while filming scenes on the Los Angeles set of "Crank 2: High Voltage" on Thursday (May 1).

And while we're not sure whether or not any nudity's planned for the theatrical release, Amy's wild flailing led to a brief "Oops" moment after her shoulder straps fell out of place.
Wearing a cute navy sundress, Lauren Conrad was spotted passing through LAX airport, getting ready to take off on a flight alongside good friend Lauren Bosworth.

After getting pointed in the right direction by an airport employee, The Hills duo shared a laugh as they removed their jewelry while passing through security and on through the terminal - headed for a girl's weekend in Miami.
Keeping herself busy in the Big Apple, Natalie Portman was spotted directing her short movie for the upcoming anthology film "New York, I Love You" on Tuesday (April 29).

"New York, I Love You" is comprised of 12 short tales from different directors and is currently shooting across New York City's five boroughs.
The music video for The Pussycat Dolls' lead singer Nicole Scherzinger cover of Duran Duran's "Rio" has just been premiered on April 30. The video sees Nicole in a pink dress singing the tune on a stage in front of a full packed crowd.

The single was actually made for ads promotion of a new Carress' body wash product in Brazil, the Carress Brazilian Exotic Oil Infusions. Before having its radio release in early May, the song has already been made available for tuning and downloads on the brand's official website on April 8.
LATEST: Pop star Avril Lavigne has apologised to fans for cancelling a concert in San Diego, California after she was struck down with laryngitis.The Sk8ter Boi hitmaker, whose U.S. tour has been plagued by poor ticket sales, called in sick ahead of the show at Cox Arena on Wednesday evening (30Apr08).Fans were left fuming, insisting
SEX & THE CITY star and fashionista Sarah Jessica PARKER has proved she doesn’t need an expensive dress to look good - stepping out a recent premiere wearing a $9 (£4.50) frock.The actress signed up to promote U.S. fashion chain Steve & Barry last year (07), launching her own Bitten label which is sold in
Super model Naomi Campbell learned to play softball for her cameo role in U.S.TV show UGLY BETTY.The catwalk queen plays "a loony who loves to shop and can’t find a man" in the upcoming second series finale which will be aired in the U.S. on 22 May (08).Campbell will be seen taking part in a
Pop superstar Michael Jackson has dropped a lawsuit against an accounting firm he accused of making deals and hiring people without his permission.The Thriller hitmaker filed papers against Bernstein, Fox, Whitman, Goldman and Sloan in December 2006 alleging negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.The lawsuit accused the firm of late tax payments on his behalf,
Reuters - Mia Wasikowska is joining "Amelia," the Amelia Earhart biopic starring Hilary Swank Wasikowska ("In Treatment") will play Elinor, a young fan of Earhart's. Mira Nair is directing for Fox Searchlight.
LATEST: British actress/model Kelly Brook has moved out of BILLY ZANE’s Los Angeles home after the couple ended their relationship in March (08).Brook was due to marry the actor later this year (08) but broke off the engagement, after a four-year romance.The star was photographed carrying boxes of her personal belongings into a removal van
LATEST: Chilean soap star Cristian de LA FUENTE is facing legal action from a woman accusing the actor of tampering with her car, just days after he was sued for running over a man in California.De La Fuente - who is currently taking a break from Dancing With The Stars following an injury - is
Simon Cowell was left embarrassed after the girl he shared his first kiss with called in during a live phone-in on hit U.S. show AMERICAN IDOL.The music mogul enjoyed an embrace with Tara McDonald-Smith as a child and was shocked when she called in to the programme to speak to him.McDonald-Smith, now 46, grew up
Fashion designer NICOLE FARHI has been robbed at knifepoint outside her London home.The 61-year-old, whose designs are a favourite of stars including Colin Firth and Coldplay singer Chris Martin, was attacked by two men as she returned home on Wednesday (30Apr08) night.The suspects are believed to be responsible for a spate of incidents in the
LATEST: The British government has launched a new bid in order to prevent rapper Snoop Dogg from entering the country - after a judge overturned two previous attempts to ban him from the U.K.The star - real name Calvin Broadus Jr. - was prohibited from entering Britain after he was involved in a brawl at
The Lowe family has seen its share of recent drama. The troubles started when Rob Lowe was accused of sexual harassment and misconduct by former nanny, Jessica Gibson. Now another past Lowe family nanny is accusing Sheryl Berkoff, Lowe's wife, of similar charges. The truth should eventually out itself but until then, I can't imagine what Rob and Sheryl's 2 children must be going through. Dotspotter star user, hcarroll, has more…     Rob Lowe wife Sheryl is slamming another nanny's claim that she sexually harassed her. In a suit filed Wednesday, Laura Boyce, the second nanny to file counter-claims against the Lowes in the past month, alleges that Sheryl walked around naked...

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Lori Loughlin will be a way bigger MILF than Carol Potter (aka Cindy Walsh) ever was in the upcoming 90210 series. That's right, Aunt Becky is slated to star in the remake of the 90's uber-hit TV series Beverly Hills 90210. Dotspotter community member, winsol2000, has the story…   Lori Loughlin has been tapped to play “the mom role” on the CW’s upcoming 90210 update. She joins a growing cast that includes Runaway’s Dustin Milligan and Nip/Tuck’s AnnaLynne McCord   Assuming CW doesn’t veer too far from Rob Thomas’ original vision — his pilot script is currently undergoing a rewrite by What About Brian’s Gabe Sachs and Jeff...

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And the trend continues…Next couple in line for the altar? None other than Drew Barrymore and Justin Long. What happened to just being "a couple?" These days, it seems all celeb love birds are either engaged or married. Dotspotter Star Blogger, nyzombie, has the scoop…   Hot couple Drew Barrymore and Justin Long are planning to marry in the Caribbean later this year, according to spies who overheard them plotting the ceremony over a recent lunch date.   The pair recently topped of a poll of Hollywood love-birds reportedly chatted about an intimate affair, involving close friends and family members only.   An eavesdropper tells the National Enquirer that...

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Hybrid cars, yoga, going green, getting pregnant…Hollywood always has been full of fads. Apparently now pregnancy is the new black as celebrity after celebrity adds "doing it" to their "to-do" lists. Following in the footsteps of Nicole, Jamie Lynn and J-Lo, Beyonce Knowles is the newest celeb to join this not-so exclusive list. Dotspotter community member, anythinghollywd, has the details…   Beyonce is pregnant! Move over Angelina Jolie and Ashlee Simpson because Beyonce Knowles is going to be adding her name onto the celebrity mommy list. Looks like the celebrity baby boom that started last year is far from over.   Hollyscoop has learned...

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Reuters - CMT is getting in the wrestling ring with Hulk Hogan The country music cable network has ordered eight episodes of the competition series Hulk Hogan Celebrity Championship Wrestling" for a fall debut.
AFP - Despite a glittering acting career that has brought worldwide fame, Mia Farrow said Friday the campaign to end violence in troubled Darfur had been the "most important endeavour" of her life.
Happy Birthday to "Summerland" actress Kay Panabaker (1990), singer Brooke Hogan (1988), NASCAR driver Kyle Busch (1985), English football star David Beckham (1975), WWE star Dwayne The Rock Johnson (1972), Italian designer Donatella Versace (1955), "Bowfinger" actress Christine Baranski (1952),


Reuters - A former nanny for actor Rob Lowe has countersued the couple, claiming she was sexually harassed while working for them in 2007 in a case filled with sordid accusations and a claim of extortion.
Robert De Niro is expanding his business empire with a new chain of Japanese-themed hotels. It will be the latest of his Nobu ventures, and follows a string of Japanese restaurants around the world - a partnership with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Richie Notar.


Mindy McCready mother has confirmed reports her daughter had an affair with baseball ace Roger Clemens, insisting the pair were an "off and on" couple. Earlier this week, the sportsman denied having an inappropriate relationship with McCready - who was reportedly under the age of consent when it began - while the country singer admitted to a ten-year romance.


The Supremes star Mary Wilson was left devastated when Welsh crooner Tom Jones ended their steamy affair - and returned to his wife. The singer admits to a two-year affair with the musician during his marriage to wife Linda.


Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lindsay Lohan DJ Samantha Ronson, Lindsay Lohan BFF, is suing the law firm she hired to sue Perez Hilton.TMZ obtained a copy of the suit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court. Ronson hired the defendant, the law firm of David & Gilbert, after Hilton...
Former teen star Donny Osmond has taken aim at pop sensation MILEY CYRUS over the HANNAH MONTANA star’s controversial new Vanity Fair magazine spread, insisting the youngster will regret her provocative topless photo.Cyrus sparked outrage at the beginning of the week (beg28Apr08) when the first images from her Annie Leibovitz shoot appeared online.One shot in
LATEST: Ice hockey ace SEAN AVERY is expected to spend a week in hospital after lacerating his spleen during a playoff game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night (29Apr08).Avery’s publicist has played down reports the sports star, who has dated Rachel Hunter and Elisha Cuthbert was found unconscious and rushed to hospital, insisting the
Celebrated U.S. newswoman and broadcaster BABARA WALTERS has stunned America by confessing she enjoyed a lengthy affair with a married senator in the 1970s.In a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey which will air on TV in America next week (beg05May08), Walters revealed she romanced Republican Edward Brooke - the first African-American to be popularly elected
SEX & THE CITY heart-throb Chris Noth credits his partner TARA WILSON for saving their baby boy after she was told the child wouldn’t live.The actor reveals Wilson was alone in Canada when she discovered she was pregnant with the couple’s first child - and was told by concerned doctors to expect the worst.Noth explains,
Legendary actor Sidney Poitier only starred in movies his father would approve of, even long after his dad died.The Oscar winner stuck true to the family values his parents instilled in him, even when it meant persuading movie bosses to alter a scene in 1967 film In the Heat of the Night - so when
LATEST: Mariah Carey wed actor/rapper NICK CANNON at her home in the Bahamas, according to the latest reports swirling around the couple’s shock marriage.Carey and Cannon staged a spontaneous marriage ceremony earlier this week (beg28Apr08) after dating for just a month.New York gossip columnist Paula Froelich, who broke the wedding story, claims Carey refused to
Alicia Keys is looking for a new back-up singer in cyberspace.The No One hitmaker is asking wannabes to ‘audition’ to be a part of her touring group via her MySpace.com website.But hopefuls, aged between 21 and 30, have to act quick - the internet audition ends on Monday (05May08).Keys wants singers to submit a 30-second
MARILYN MANSON’s brand of absinthe is so potent his own girlfriend avoids drinking it at all costs.Actress Evan Rachel Wood celebrated her 20th birthday (07Sep07) with the shock rocker by taking shots of Manson’s personal brand called Mansinthe - his own version of the beverage which was banned in the U.S. until last year (07).She
Uma Thurman took the stand and faced her accused stalker in Manhattan State Supreme Court on Thursday (01May08), calling her experiences with JACK JORDAN a "nightmare".The actress, who stood trembling on the witness stand, admitted she was "freaked out" when the accused allegedly delivered a card bearing a picture of an open grave and a
Whitney Houston and BOBBY BROWN’s 15-year-old daughter BOBBI KRISTINA has been hospitalised after attempting suicide, according to a shocking National Enquirer report.The tabloid claims the teenager was admitted to an Atlanta, Georgia psychiatric ward on 18 February (08) after suffering a breakdown.The incident occurred shortly before her 15th birthday (04Mar08), when Bobbi Kristina was staying
AP - Will Ferrell, Jennifer Aniston and Ellen Page are among those lending their celebrity status to a new campaign focusing attention on Myanmar's military-run government.
AP - Bill Cosby told several hundred people at a conference of community associations Thursday to stand up and confront the ills facing black Americans.
Reuters - A former nanny for actor Rob Lowe has countersued the couple, claiming she was sexually harassed while working for them in 2007 in a case filled with sordid accusations and a claim of extortion.
AP - After three decades of keeping mum, Barbara Walters now says she had a past affair with married U.S. Senator Edward Brooke, whom she remembers as "exciting" and "brilliant."
Reuters - Pop star Michael Jackson has dropped a lawsuit against an accounting firm he had accused of making deals and hiring people without his permission, according to court papers obtained on Thursday.
AP - A former nanny for Rob Lowe took part in a dramatic, tear-filled press conference Thursday regarding her lawsuit that accuses the actor's wife of sexual harassment.
Reuters - Top-selling recording artist Mariah Carey and popular rap singer and actor Nick Cannon married this week in the Bahamas, according to several media reports.
AP - CHICAGO (AP) — Tom Cruise didn't jump on Oprah Winfrey's couch this time.
Mariah Carey has married Nick Cannon in a secret ceremony, according to a number of Spanish-speaking websites. The singer has been dating Cannon since he teamed up with her in a new video - and the couple have dodged rumors they recently became engaged after Carey was spotted wearing a diamond on her wedding finger.


Benji Madden wants to marry girlfriend Paris Hilton insisting their relationship is genuine - and the socialite is "wife material". The Good Charlotte rocker is desperate to prove critics of their relationship wrong, and claims he fell in love with Hilton long before they even got together earlier this year.


Rolling Stones star Keith Richards has ridiculed fellow British rocker David Bowie for his love of attention-seeking. Richards, 64, admits he is "not a huge fan" of Bowie because he would rather pose than perform, reports GigWise.com.


Gay actor Neil Patrick Harris once dated Ben Stiller actress wife Christine Taylor. Harris revealed the heterosexual relationship during an interview with radio host Howard Stern.


Aging lothario Jack Nicholson is desperate to have one last sexual fling before he dies - despite already bedding more that 2,000 women. The 71-year-old added the feat to a list of things he hopes to achieve following his role in upcoming movie The Bucket List.


Actress Megan Fox has reportedly been banned from a supermarket in her hometown - after she was caught shoplifting there as a child. The National Enquirer claims 21-year-old Fox was caught stealing make-up from a Florida branch of the Wal-Mart during her rebellious teenage years.


The Lowes just can't find good help these days. Another nanny has filed a nasty lawsuit against someone in the Rob Lowe house. This one isn't against the actor, it's against his wife Sheryl Berkoff. Ex-nanny Laura Boyce has hired celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred to sue the pants off Sheryl. Oh wait, that's the problem -- Boyce claims Sheryl is a pervert and walks around the house naked all the time.
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen earned more than $35 million last year, making her the top-earning model in the business. The beauty topped the list of Forbes.com's 2008 World's Top-Earning Models.

According to Forbes.com, Bundchen, 27, ended her long-standing agreement with Victoria's Secret in 2007, but still has around 20 contracts that keeps the money rolling in. She has appeared in ads for Disney, Nivea and Aquascutum.
If singer Madonna sounded groggy on Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show Thursday morning, it was probably because she was sporting a hangover. She told Seacrest that she and Justin Timberlake had hit the town the night before.

After a free concert in Manhattan on Wednesday, Madonna and Timberlake hit the town. Madonna, 49, said they decided they work too hard and needed to have some fun. Madonna told Seacrest that her usual work ethic is "work hard, and work so hard there's no time to play."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Rob Lowe TMZ has obtained a copy of the cross-complaint filed by one of Rob Lowe former nannies, and it's interesting for what's inside and what isn't.Laura Boyce is suing Rob and Sheryl Lowe for, among other things, sexual harassment -- though she makes no...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Dancing with the Stars TMZ has learned Cristian de la Fuente is being sued by a man who claims the injured hoofer ran him over after throwing a hissy fit at a Beverly Hills Porsche dealership.According to the suit, which will be filed later this morning in L.A. County...
Filed under: Rob Lowe The press conference was an all-out Laura Boyce sobfest -- where Gloria Allred explained that Laura filed the lawsuit after the Lowes filed suit against her. At one point, Gloria covered Laura's mouth to keep her quiet -- and they wanted nothing to...
Filed under: Mariah Carey TMZ has obtained several tips from the Bahamas -- where Mariah, Nick Cannon and several other celebs have arrived on the island and preparations for a significant event are underway -- a wedding, perhaps? People on the small island of Windermere,...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Nurse! He may not have dropped the c-word like big sis Jane, but Peter Fonda did flip the bird to paps. Papa Henry would be so proud!The 68-year-old sat by the Central Park reservoir on Wednexday -- watching a scene from "Gossip Girl" film.XOXO, Easy...
Filed under: Dancing with the Stars Shannon Elizabeth doesn't think it was her fans or the judges that got her booted off -- but instead blamed her ousting on a "bigger force." And we know what it might be.We're told the support staff at "DWTS" (think makeup and wardrobe) couldn't...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Uma Thurman took the stand in New York today and made it very clear that her stalker was more than just your run of the mill creep.TMZ was there as she told the jury -- angrily, at times -- that Jack Jordan made her fear for her life when he showed...
Here's a sweet piece of video from a shrine in Maharashtra, India, where they toss freakin' babies off a 50-foot tower for good luck.Britney, eat your heart out....
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Dancing with the Stars Cristian de la Fuente better call his lawyer -- because he had no idea he was even being sued!A man filed a lawsuit today claiming Cristian had a car dealership meltdown and ran him over, but Cristian didn't know about the suit -- then told us his...
Filed under: TV Tonight on TMZ TV... Rob Lowe accuser has penis on the brain. Our camera guy had some serious balls to ask Seal the dreaded question. And L.C. ... Jesus, dumber than dirt.Check local listings....
Filed under: TV, Beauty, 'Memba Them?! Prior to Eric Bana and Ed Norton taking on the part of Dr. Banner on film, Lou Ferrigno played "The Incredible Hulk" on the '70s TV series. Guess what he looks like now!...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Wacky and Weird The Parents Television Council got pissed at the soap's racy "OMFG" ad campaign -- and now we kinda get why.Spotted: The cast of the show getting completely surrounded by a group of tweenage girls ... not exactly the best audience for threesomes,...
Filed under: Dancing with the Stars A TMZ fan snapped this photo of Derek Hough and Shannon Elizabeth in the streets of New York today....
Filed under: Dancing with the Stars Bad things come in threes if your Cristian de la Fuente. Example A. Example B. And now C ...Another lawsuit has surfaced involving "DWTS" Fuente -- this time, a lady name Jasmaine Chatman is claiming the dancer "tampered with (her) vehicle" in early...
Top celebrities ANGELINA JOLIE, Brad Pitt and MILEY CYRUS have joined U.S.PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH and the DALAI LAMA on The World’s 100 Most Influential People list.U.S. magazine Time has published its fifth annual list of what it believes is the world’s most influential people from a range of categories including leaders, thinkers, artists and
ROLLING STONES star KEITH RICHARDS has ridiculed fellow British rocker David Bowie for his love of attention-seeking.Richards, 64, admits he is "not a huge fan" of Bowie because he would rather pose than perform, reports GigWise.com.He says, "It’s all pose. It’s all f**king posing. It’s nothing to do with music. He knows it too."Movie &
MARIAH CAREY has married Nick Cannon in a secret ceremony, according to a number of Spanish-speaking websites.The singer has been dating Cannon since he teamed up with her in a new video - and the couple have dodged rumours they recently became engaged after Carey was spotted wearing a diamond on her wedding finger.According to
Gay actor Neil Patrick HARRIS once dated BEN STILLER’s actress wife CHRISTINE TAYLOR.Harris revealed the heterosexual relationship during an interview with radio host Howard Stern.He claimed the romance helped him acknowledge his sexuality.Harris said, "She’s the coolest, nicest chick ever. She’s an absolute catch, and I thought, ‘If I’m not going to feel the super
BENJI MADDEN wants to marry girlfriend Paris Hilton insisting their relationship is genuine - and the socialite is "wife material".The Good Charlotte rocker is desperate to prove critics of their relationship wrong, and claims he fell in love with Hilton long before they even got together earlier this year (07).He tells an interviewer on Sirius
British actor DANNY DYER has launched a scathing attack on Orlando Bloom insisting the TROY star doesn’t deserve the praise awarded him.The Football Factory star admits he is bitter by Bloom’s success and criticises his acting ability.And Dyer - who often hits the headlines in the U.K. for poking fun at other British actors like
David Hasselhoff is romancing a former contestant on his hit U.S. reality TV show AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, according to reports.The 55-year-old actor fell for 29-year-old singer/harpist Corina Brouder after he saw her compete on the show in 2006 while finalizing a bitter divorce from his second wife.A source tells the National Enquirer, "Corina (Brouder) was
The members of feuding rock act MOTLEY CRUE have settled their differences after a series of legal spats and reported quits and firings in 2007.Bassist Nikki Sixx insists getting his bandmates together in the studio to work on a new album helped to end the bickering, which started when three of the four-piece sued drummer
LATEST: Jewellery bosses at Jacob & Co have confirmed they designed the $2.5 million (GBP1.25 million) ring actor/rapper NICK CANNON gave to his bride-to-be Mariah Carey Denying reports the 17-carat platinum and pink diamond engagement ring was the same one Cannon gave to former fiancee Selita Ebanks last year (07), a company spokesman reveals the bauble
British pop star Leona Lewis is back on top of the U.S. pop charts for the third time.Her Bleeding Love hit just won’t go away, despite twice losing the top spot to Mariah Carey’s Touch My Body and Lil Wayne’s Lollipop.Last week’s number one, Lollipop, drops to two, while ailing Jordin Sparks’ No Air stays
Actor Matthew Modine shocked TV viewers on Tuesday (29Apr08) when he used the N-word during a political debate.The Full Metal Jacket star appeared on America’s The Bill O’Reilly Show to talk about his work promoting liberalism.Modine used the term after being asked his opinion of Revd. Jeremiah Wright U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama’s former pastor
A non-denominational U.S. religious group has crafted a special new prayer for cancer victim Patrick Swayze Just a week after it was revealed the Ghost star has put all of his real estate into a living trust - as he continues to battle pancreatic cancer elders at the Hollywood Prayer Network have created a special prayer
Embattled young stars MILEY CYRUS and Lindsay Lohan will be able to talk about their troubles when they both appear at the KIIS FM Wango Tango concert in California next week (10May08).Cyrus will perform at the day-long pop and hip-hop festival, along with The Jonas Brothers, Cisco Adler’s new act Shwayze, Snoop Dogg and Danity
IRON MAN - but only during the end credits.Director Jon Favreau, who also has a cameo in the new Marvel Comics movie, added a short clip of Jackson, as Fury, chatting with Iron Man Robert Downey Jr at the every end of the film.The clip didn’t feature in early press and audience screenings of the
Heidi Klum served up a sweet treat for pal VICTORIA BECKHAM’s recent 34th birthday - a year’s supply of the former SPICE GIRLS star’s favourite cupcakes.A cupcake from Los Angeles’ famous Sprinkles store will be delivered to Beckham’s Beverly Hills home every Friday for a year.A source tells America’s In Touch, "It will cost Heidi