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Lindsay Lohan To Appear On Season Finale Of 'ugly Betty' (ap)
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:13:25 | Rate news: +0
AP - Lindsay Lohan will make a guest appearance on the season finale of ABC's "Ugly Betty."

France Gives Top Cultural Honour To Kylie Minogue (afp)
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:11:58 | Rate news: +1
AFP - France on Monday awarded Kylie Minogue its highest cultural honour in a Paris ceremony at which the country's culture minister praised the Australian singer for her battle against breast cancer.

Kylie Minogue Gets French Cultural Honor (reuters)
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:11:23 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue received one of France's top cultural awards on Monday, the day before her world tour kicked off in Paris.

Maturing Henin Sets Sights On Leisurely Retirement (reuters)
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:10:53 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - World number one Justine Henin said on Monday she had set her sights on a future of leisurely travel and adult education as a way of making all the sacrifices required of her seem worthwhile.

Tom Hanks Announces Support For Obama's Presidential Bid (ap)
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:10:16 | Rate news: +0
AP - Tom Hanks is supporting presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Marvel Turns 'iron Man' Into Gold With $100m-plus Debut
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:06:49 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - ''Iron Man'' was pure gold at the box office. The Marvel Comics adaptation, starring Robert Downey Jr. as the guy in the metal suit, hauled in $100.7 million during its opening weekend


Country Star Gretchen Wilson, At 34, Finishes High School
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:06:02 | Rate news: +0
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country music singer Gretchen Wilson has a mantel full of awards in her Lebanon home.


'speed Racer' Star Christian Oliver Talks About Playing Snake Oiler, His Off Screen Work & More
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:04:41 | Rate news: +1
He may be viewed as a fresh face, but Christian Oliver is more than qualified to become Hollywood's next "It" boy. The German native has quite an impressive resume to back the title


'csi' Star Embarrassed By Arrest
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:04:08 | Rate news: +0
CSI star Gary Dourdan is "embarrassed" by his recent arrest for alleged drug possession. The actor was apprehended by police after he was found asleep


Jessica Simpson Wants Daisy Duke Body Back
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:03:40 | Rate news: +0
Curvy Jessica Simpson wants to get back into Dukes Of Hazzard bikini shape again, and so she's using film stills and photos to encourage her.


Tom Petty Refuses To Pay $480 Vomit Bill
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:03:12 | Rate news: +0
Tom Petty is always wary of returning to fabled Los Angeles venue the Troubadour because he still hasn't paid a $480 bill he owes bosses from the 1970s.


Sick Avril Lavigne Scraps Six Shows
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:02:41 | Rate news: +0
Avril Lavigne has canceled another six dates of her North American tour because acute laryngitis has robbed her of her voice.


Michelle Ryan Rejects Playboy's Offer
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:02:12 | Rate news: +0
Bionic Woman star Michelle Ryan has refused to shed her clothes for a racy photo shoot with Playboy magazine.


Robert Downey Jr. Is Star Struck By Steven Spielberg
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:00:58 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. was left speechless after meeting his idol, legendary director Steven Spielberg The actor was in between takes for his forthcoming movie The Soloist, where he plays an inquisitive journalist, when the Jurassic Park filmmaker dropped by for a chat.


Tom Hanks Goes Public With Barack Obama Support
Mon, 05 May 2008 19:00:28 | Rate news: +0
Tom Hanks has offered his support to presidential hopeful Barack Obama in the form of an endorsement video on his MySpace page.


Erosion In Young Audience Shows Cracks In 'idol' Future
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:59:47 | Rate news: +0
NEW YORK (AP) - The fevered response to the latest loopy Paula Abdul episode, where she judged a phantom performance,


Simon Cowell Gets Royal Parking Privilege?
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:59:06 | Rate news: +0
Music mogul Simon Cowell has been awarded a privilege only usually awarded to members of the British royal family and eminent politicians - he can now park his car wherever he likes.


Neil Diamond Wants Hall Of Fame Tribute
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:58:35 | Rate news: +0
Veteran crooner Neil Diamond is desperate to land a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame - because he thinks he has 'paid his dues' to the music industry.


Sarah Jessica Parker: 'i Can't Do My Own Hair'
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:57:23 | Rate news: +0
Sex And The City: The Movie star Sarah Jessica Parker claims her groomed on-screen image is a facade - because she can't even style her own hair. The 43-year-old, who plays fashionista Carrie Bradshaw in the forthcoming film, insists her public appearance is down to an array of make-up artists and hairdressers.


Saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair To Release 'stars' On May 6
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:53:52 | Rate news: +0
Mindi Abair saxophonist/vocalist/composer is set to release her first Peak Records (a division of Concord Music Group) CD titled Stars on May 6, bursting on to the pop scene as one of an exciting new generation of crossover artists.


Fall Out Boy, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Angels & Airwaves Make The Scene With Rock Band
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:52:53 | Rate news: +0
Harmonix and MTV Games announced today the latest additions to The Rock Band™ downloadable content catalog: a "Scene Pack" featuring Fall Out Boy, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Angels & Airwaves.


Gary Dourdan Plans To Teach Others About The Dangers Of Drugs
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:52:11 | Rate news: +0
Shamed CSI: Crime Scene Investigation star Gary Dourdan is planning a series of events to "get the word out that you don't need a bunch of nasty chemicals to have a good time"


Seth Macfarlane Strikes $100 Million Deal With Fox
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:51:25 | Rate news: +0
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane has signed a $100 million deal with 20th Century Fox, in a move which will make him the highest-paid writer-producer in television.


Ashton Kutcher Gives Up On 'punking' Co-stars
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:50:51 | Rate news: +0
Ashton Kutcher has given up "punking" his co-stars; because he is scared it will cost him future acting roles. Kutcher produced and starred in hit 2003 MTV series Punk'd, playing gags on the likes of Justin Timberlake and Frankie Muniz.


Shia Labeouf Injured By Cate Blanchett's Sword
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:50:22 | Rate news: +0
Actor Shia LaBeouf sustained a painful groin injury on the set of Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, when a sword fight with Cate Blanchett went drastically wrong.


Music Review: Another Rick Rubin Production Flatters Neil Diamond
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:49:36 | Rate news: +0
Neil Diamond ''Home Before Dark'' (Columbia) While producer Rick Rubin coaxed some fine songs out of Neil Diamond on their first collaboration, 2005's ''12 Songs,'' you could feel the fear of a singer told to stand alone with his guitar in front of a recording microphone for the first time in many years.


Tom Cruise Regrets He Ever Messed With Brooke Shields
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:47:49 | Rate news: +0
Tom Cruise admits he's said a few things the last few years he wishes he could take back, especially his 2006 slam on the idea that depressed new mothers are helped by taking medication for postpartum depression.

The Scientologist - who likely observed a few truths after wife Katie Holmes gave birth to daughter Siri - was publicly denouncing by Brooke Shields after he criticized her book about her own battle with the after-birth baby blues.

Peaches Geldof Finally Does Something To Be Famous For
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:47:13 | Rate news: +0
Peaches Geldof, the wildchild daughter of British musician Sir Bob Geldof could be in legal trouble after cops in London obtained video of her allegedly buying cocaine from Amy Winehouse's drug dealers.

The cops are planning to "question" Peaches, 19, after seeing footage of her buying $4500 worth of coke and putting in a future order: "I'm going to need Valium tomorrow after this".

'iron Man' Is A New High For Robert Downey Jr.
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:46:33 | Rate news: +0
Since Robert Downey Jr. kicked drugs he is now proving that he's one of the greatest actors of his generation. Donning the metal suit, his blockbuster hit 'Iron Man' hauled in $100.7 million over opening weekend. The film also scored overseas with $96.7 million in 57 countries since it opened last Wednesday, putting its worldwide total at $201 million. Downey just rocks as Tony Stark and casting him was a brilliant idea.

Shanna Moakler Stands By Second Nanny In Rob Lowe's Case
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:44:42 | Rate news: +0
Reality TV actress Shanna Moakler is speaking out in defense of the second nanny who accuses Rob Lowe and his wife Sheryl of sexual harassment.

Moakler claims that Laura Boyce, the second nanny who recently came forward with sexual accusations against the couple, had been her friend and her nanny and can vouch for her truthfulness.

Zach Braff Calls For Help On Directing Music Videos From Fans
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:44:04 | Rate news: +0
Zach Braff is calling for help on directing a music video. The "Scrubs" star is calling everyone who can lip synch to help him direct singer pal Jay Clifford's next music video.

Braff has created a Web site [www.jaycliffordmusicvideo.com] for fans to download Clifford's "Know When To Walk Away" song and film themselves performing it. The actor wants to include the best submissions into the video.

Oprah Winfrey And Tom Cruise Share Some Nice Moments Together In Telluride
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:43:36 | Rate news: +0
Oprah Winfrey's trip to actor Tom Cruise house aired Friday, as the first part of the talk-show host's two-day interview with Cruise. On Monday, Tom will meet Oprah, and lots of special guests, in her studio to celebrate his 25 years in show business.

Oprah began the interview by driving through the snow covered hills to the home Tom shares with wife Katie Holmes, and his children, in Telluride. As Oprah's car pulled up to the house, Tom and Katie came out to welcome Oprah who was astounded at the beauty of the scenery.

"csi" Star Gary Dourdan Embarrassed About Arrest
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:43:06 | Rate news: +0
"CSI" star Gary Dourdan is speaking out about his recent arrest. The star was arrested in Palm Springs last week when police discovered him asleep in his car, which was parked on the wrong side of the road.

Dourdan was arrested when luggage in the car was found to allegedly contain drugs, although Dourdan is standing behind the fact that the luggage was not his. He was, however, found in possession of suspected cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and prescription pills, police say. He posted $5,000 bail and was released.

Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Take Daughter Zahara On A Helicopter Ride
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:42:37 | Rate news: +0
While the Pitt-Jolie clan is holed up in France in a historic villa, they are taking advantage of the history of the area, enjoying themselves and doing some sight seeing. On Saturday, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie took daughter Zahara on a helicopter ride around France.

According to People.com, the couple, who are staying in St Jean Cap Ferrat at a villa owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, appear to be house hunting. They reportedly looked at four different properties.

Britney Spears Attends Baby Shower For Sister Jamie Lynn
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:41:53 | Rate news: +3
Other than the sheriff's deputies posted at the gate and the paparazzi circling in helicopters above, it was your typical baby shower Saturday for soon-to-be-mom Jamie Lynn Spears. Big sister Britney Spears and about 30 other ladies, attended the shower.

The baby shower was an intimate, all-ladies affair on Saturday at the family's Serenity mansion for 17-year-old Jamie Lynn. The baby shower was catered, and in addition to big sis Britney also included was Jamie Lynn's mom , Lynne Spears, and her fiancé Casey Aldridge's mom.

And Now Amy Winehouse Lacks The Ability To Work
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:26:21 | Rate news: +0
We knew that Amy Winehouse didn't have brains for all that crap she has been into of late and here comes a revelation that could really sound the nervous bugle for her, ultimately meaning that she lacks sense to do anything in life.

Denise Rodman Arrested For Assaulting A Woman
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:25:47 | Rate news: +0
Things aren't quite happy for the former husband of Carmen Electra as he already lost her long time back and plus he is now a former basketballer living on grand savings and nothing more.

Brit Fetes Jamie Lynn's Baby; K-fed Golfs With Babes
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:24:18 | Rate news: -1
Surrounded by pink and blue balloons and with big sister Britney Spears by her side, teen mom-to-be Jamie Lynn Spears celebrated her baby shower in Kentwood, La., on Saturday. The 17-year-old is expecting a girl sometime this summer.

Friends and family gathered at mom Lynne's home, known as "Serenity," where Britney and her father, Jamie, are staying. E! News has learned that mom and dad did all the cooking for the alcohol-free affair, which included fried chicken and chili.

Avril Lavigne Can't Sing...for Now
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:23:04 | Rate news: +1
In news that will undoubtedly hearten Hilary Duff, rival Avril Lavigne has been rendered speechless after coming down with acute laryngitis. The illness has forced the Canadian punky popster to scrap six additional shows on her North American tour, bringing the grand total of nixed dates to eight.

Jennifer Aniston Bikini Pictures
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:22:34 | Rate news: +2
It must be nice to work in film because it seems like every time Jennifer Aniston isn’t on the set of Marley & Me, she’s sunbathing in a bikini. We get it Jen, you look good but it’s time to step it up a notch and lose the swimsuit already. I need a little more from you to make this post less boring. And writing about your romance with John Mayer won’t help.

Stars Come Out For Kentucky Derby
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:21:18 | Rate news: +0
Celebrities of all types came out to party on Kentucky Derby eve, putting the spotlight on Louisville the night before the world's best known horse race.

"I come for the food. I come for the parties. I come to meet people from all over, from sports to politics to Hollywood," said model-actress Molly Sims from Murray, Ky. "The Derby is more than just a race."

Amy Winehouse Won't Record 'bond' Theme
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:20:31 | Rate news: +0
Producer Mark Ronson says he and Amy Winehouse have abandoned recording the theme to the latest James Bond film because the singer is not ready to work.

Ronson says the singer is "not ready to record any music." He produced much of Winehouse's Grammy-winning "Back to Black." He made the in an interview with Sky News on Friday.

America Ferrera Is Not Engaged
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:20:01 | Rate news: +0
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera has laughed off reports she is engaged to longtime beau Ryan Piers Williams. The star - who plays the hit show's lead character Betty - was at the center of online speculation suggesting she was set to wed her filmmaker boyfriend after she was spotted sporting a shining diamond ring on her engagement finger on the set of the ABC show earlier this week.

Sally Field & Rosie O'donnell Defend Miley Cyrus
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:19:32 | Rate news: +0
Sally Field and Rosie O'Donnell have become the latest stars to defend Miley Cyrus over the Vanity Fair photo controversy, calling the provocative pictures of the pop star "beautiful."

The "embarrassed" pop sensation has apologised to her fans for the scandal surrounding a series of new shots for June's glossy, in which she appears naked.

Brit Brings In The Po-po For Sis' Shower
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:18:26 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started It was pretty much just like any other baby shower: a bunch of women, gifts, catered eats -- oh, and sheriff's deputies posted at the gate.That's how Jamie Lynn Spears got showered Saturday in Kentwood, reports People, which also says there...

Cruise Puts Crazy On Hold For Cancer Victim
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:17:05 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Tom and Katie The manic antics surrounding Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were suddenly subdued when the mother of a two-year-old cancer victim ambushed them for support outside their New York hotel.Tom was anything but glib while listening to the woman's story.See...

Spears' Baby Shower: Hush Puppies And Healing
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:16:17 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Baby Watch, Britney Spears, Hot Mamas Jamie Lynn Spears' baby shower -- which included Britney, Mama Lynne and about 30 other family member and friends -- was also a time for healing. Break out your trust quilts!A source close to the fam tells us the day's festivities included an apology...

Brit Will Personally Try And Please The Court
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:15:47 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Britney Spears TMZ has learned Britney Spears will appear in court tomorrow to personally make her plea for more face time with her kids.Right now Brit has limited supervised visitation. Britney and her lawyer will argue she should have significantly more time with...

Ratner's Central Park Woes
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:13:35 | Rate news: +0
Director Brett Ratner ran into trouble when producing his contribution for forthcoming movie NEW YORK, I LOVE YOU - because authorities in the city enforced strict rules about filming in the famous Central Park.The film is made up of six-minute segments, all telling different stories about New York and filmed by different directors - including

Ritchie Triumphs At Tv Logies
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:12:51 | Rate news: +1
Australian star Kate Ritchie has triumphed at the 50th TV week Logie Awards in Australia.The Home And Away star was awarded the Gold Logie for most popular personality for the second year in a row, and also landed the gong for most popular actress.Bindi Irwin - daughter of tragic Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin - was

Madonna Scores U.k. Chart Double
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:12:04 | Rate news: +0
MADONNA has scored a U.K. chart double - 4 Minutes remains atop the singles chart, while her 11th studio release HARD CANDY has debuted at number one on the albums chart.It is the fourth time in her career she has occupied the summits of both charts simultaneously - this time with her 13th number one

Parker Laments New York's Decline
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:11:18 | Rate news: +0
SEX AND THE CITY star Sarah Jessica PARKER is sad to see New York lose its individuality - insisting many areas have been stripped of their everyday charm and replaced by swanky bars and restaurants.The actress - who first moved to the city in 1976 - is convinced that so many people are desperate to

50 Cent Signs Memorabilia Deal
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:10:32 | Rate news: +0
Hip-hop star 50 Cent is set to add to his burgeoning business empire after signing a deal to endorse branded memorabilia.The rapper, real name Curtis Jackson, is reported to have signed a deal with Steiner Sports, which will cover the clothes he wears in concert, autograph signings, movies and other 50-branded goods, reports the New

Nine Inch Nails Unleash New Album For Free Online
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:09:49 | Rate news: +0
Rockers NINE INCH NAILS have released their brand new studio album THE SLIP online, allowing fans to download the new LP completely free of charge.The 10-track record has been made available on the band’s official website, with frontman Trent Reznor describing the move as a special treat for their supportive fans.Writing on the site, Reznor

Love Admitted To Hospital
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:09:03 | Rate news: +0
Rocker Courtney Love has been admitted to hospital in Los Angeles after complaining of chest pains.The star checked into L.A.’s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at 3am on Friday (02May08), fearing she was suffering from throat condition laryngitis.Love’s representatives confirm she was seen by doctors and diagnosed with strep throat - a severe sore throat and swelling

Wilson Graduates From High School At 34
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:08:16 | Rate news: +0
Country music star Gretchen Wilson has finally gained her high school diploma at the age of 34.The Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter dropped out of school in her native Tennessee during ninth grade (age 14-15), but has now passed her General Educational Development diploma after taking the exam in April (08).Wilson will don a cap and gown

Parton Took Advantage Of Her Sexuality
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:07:33 | Rate news: +0
Country star Dolly Parton was fully aware of her effect on men from a young age - and has unashamedly used her sexuality to her advantage throughout her career.The singer insists she never slept with anyone to unfairly advance her music career, but admits to flaunting her body in a bid to get her own

Sinitta's Feud With Neighbours
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:06:45 | Rate news: +0
Eighties pop star SINITTA has won a feud against her London neighbours, after she was accused of defacing the street they live on by placing air conditioning units outside her home.The singer, who is a former girlfriend of music mogul Simon Cowell installed the units without obtaining planning permission from the local council, and her

Mailer's Mistress Opens Up About Their Sex Life
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:05:53 | Rate news: +0
LATEST: Late author NORMAN MAILER enjoyed sexual roleplay, according to his former mistress Carole Mallory The couple dated from 1983 to 1992 during Mailer’s marriage to his sixth wife Norris Church.Their sex life was exposed last month (Apr08) when Harvard University bought a stack of love letters the pair wrote to one another.Now former model Mallory

Family Guy Creator Strikes $100 Million Deal With Fox
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:05:05 | Rate news: +0
FAMILY GUY creator Seth MacFarlane has signed a $100 million (£50 million) deal with 20th Century Fox, in a move which will make him the highest-paid writer-producer in television.The agreement will see MacFarlane stay at the company until 2012, covering his work on cartoon Family Guy and his two other animated series with Fox American

Labeouf Injured By Blanchett Sword Fight
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:04:23 | Rate news: +0
Actor SHIA LaBEOUF sustained a painful groin injury on the set of INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL, when a sword fight with Cate Blanchett went drastically wrong.The Australian actress plays a villain in the forthcoming adventure sequel alongside LaBeouf and the pair’s characters end up slugging it out in a fencing

Diaz Remembers Late Father During Tv Interview
Mon, 05 May 2008 18:01:29 | Rate news: +0
Cameron Diaz fought back tears during a U.S. TV interview on Monday (05May08) as she paid tribute to her late father.Diaz made her first public appearance following the death of her father, Emilio Diaz, at the Los Angeles premiere of her new film What Happens In Vegas on Thursday (01May08) and continued to promote the

Barbara Walters Puts Life On Display With Book `audition' (ap)
Mon, 05 May 2008 13:19:56 | Rate news: +0
AP - No one doubts she's hard-driving. But she has never learned to drive, Barbara Walters reveals in her new memoir, "Audition."

"family Guy" Creator Seals Megadeal (reuters)
Mon, 05 May 2008 13:19:10 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - From wunderkind to TV mogul: After 2 1/2 years of negotiations, "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane has inked a new overall deal with 20th Century Fox TV that would make him the highest-paid writer-producer working in television.

Hilary Duff Goes For A Mature Role In "war Inc."
Mon, 05 May 2008 13:16:42 | Rate news: +2
Hilary Duff has abandoned her squeaky clean image in the new film "War Inc."

The former "Lizzie Maguire" star is hoping her role as an outrageous Middle Eastern pop star Yonica Babyyeah in the movie will let her be recognized as an adult.

Kanye West Explains Walkout On Houston Concert
Mon, 05 May 2008 13:16:13 | Rate news: +0
Kanye West certainly loves Houston despite walking out from his show on Friday. In a blog entry entitled "HOUSTON I LOVE YOU," he explains why he decided to ditch the show.

The superstar rapper was playing a concert at the Woodlands Pavilion when the side screens at the venue failed to work. He reportedly shouted, "Turn the f***** screens off" before completely stopping the show and stormed off.

Kanye West Lashes At Ew For B- Rating
Mon, 05 May 2008 13:15:41 | Rate news: +0
Superstar rapper Kanye West has lashed out at Entertainment Weekly for giving his "Glow in the Dark" tour a "B+" rating.

West blogs about EW's rating Friday entitled "Entertainment Weekly's Not Invited!" saying:

Jimi Hendrix Estate Says Sex Video Bogus (afp)
Mon, 05 May 2008 11:24:48 | Rate news: +0
AFP - An amateur sex video purporting to feature legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix and two women is bogus, managers of the late rock-star's estate said in a statement Friday.

Cowell Gets Royal Parking Privilege?
Mon, 05 May 2008 11:07:40 | Rate news: +0
Music mogul Simon Cowell has been awarded a privilege only usually awarded to members of the British royal family and eminent politicians - he can now park his car wherever he likes.The Britain’s Got Talent Judge is reported to have insisted on having a parking space for his £200,000 Rolls Royce outside every theatre holding

Cole Breaks Silence On Heartbreak
Mon, 05 May 2008 11:06:56 | Rate news: +0
GIRLS ALOUD star Cheryl Cole has spoken for the first time about her marriage break-down - insisting she felt like she was "cracking up".The star is married to English soccer ace Ashley Cole but the couple has recently been rocked by claims of the sportsman’s alleged infidelities - and the singer had until now remained

Diamond Wants Hall Of Fame Accolade
Mon, 05 May 2008 11:05:31 | Rate news: +0
Veteran crooner Neil Diamond is desperate to land a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame - because he thinks he has ‘paid his dues’ to the music industry.The Sweet Caroline singer is keen to be awarded the prestigious recognition which Madonna was inducted into in New York in March (08) - because

Ryan Rejects Playboy Offer
Mon, 05 May 2008 11:04:10 | Rate news: +1
BIONIC WOMAN star Michelle Ryan has refused to shed her clothes for a racy photo shoot with Playboy magazine.The British actress - who’s U.S. TV remake of the cult 1970s programme has just been axed - turned down the lucrative offer because bosses wanted her to pose as her character from the series, Jaime Sommers.

Downey Jr. Is Star Struck By Spielberg
Mon, 05 May 2008 11:03:29 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood star ROBERT DOWNEY JR. was left speechless after meeting his idol, legendry director Steven Spielberg The actor was in between takes for his forthcoming movie The Soloist, where he plays an inquisitive journalist, when the Jurassic Park filmmaker dropped by for a chat.But despite waiting 25 years to meet his hero Downey Jr couldn’t manage

Paltrow: 'i Want More Kids'
Mon, 05 May 2008 11:02:49 | Rate news: +0
American actress Gwyneth Paltrow wants more children with her husband rocker CHRIS MARTIN.The 35-year-old loves being a mum to her daughter Apple, four, and one-year-old Moses - but she claims she wants to add another kid to her growing brood.She says, "They’re (Moses and Apple) very sweet. It’s nice to have one of each and

Kutcher Bombarded With Gifts From Women
Mon, 05 May 2008 11:02:09 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood heartthrob Ashton Kutcher was bombarded with love tokens from hundreds of girls when he first started dating actress DEMI MOORE - leaving the actress less than impressed.The Dude, Where’s My Car? funnyman, who started his relationship with the 45-year-old in 2003, hated the amount of attention their blossoming romance attracted.But when the pair began

Parker: 'i Can't Do My Own Hair'
Mon, 05 May 2008 11:01:26 | Rate news: +0
SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE star Sarah Jessica PARKER claims her groomed on-screen image is a facade - because she can’t even style her own hair.The 43-year-old, who plays fashionista Carrie Bradshaw in the forthcoming film, insists her public appearance is down to an array of make-up artists and hairdressers.She claims she can only

Diddy Finally Made A Star
Mon, 05 May 2008 09:23:16 | Rate news: +0
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the cockiest of them all?  Oh, that's right, it's P. Diddy.  The musical titan received his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week.  And he's already calling himself the black Bruce Willis   Because that's something to aspire to.  Dotspotter user nicolerichtea has all the details:    After several years of acting the fool like a male diva,  finally gets the confirmation he was hoping for by being granted a the 2,362nd star on the Hollywood Walk of fame.   ..and ain’t he loving it.   As can be expected Diddy’s ceremony turned out to be quite the show. Jamie Foxx introduced Diddy to the crowd...

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Celebrity Birthdays, May 5
Mon, 05 May 2008 09:17:12 | Rate news: +0
Happy Birthday to singer Chris Brown (1989), "Boy Meets World" actress Danielle Fishel (1981), British R&B singer Craig David (1981), "Family Ties" actress Tina Yothers (1973), British actor Richard E. Grant (1957), "Lord of the Rings" actor John Rhys-Davies (1944), "The Pink Panther" actor Roger Rees (1944), "Monty Python" actor Michael Palin (1943),


America Ferrera
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:30:47 | Rate news: +0
She may be best known for being "ugly", but America Ferrera is one of our favorite actresses these days.  Not only is she actually pretty and way talented, America is also one of those rare Hollywood stars who's totally down to earth. America, who at 24 years old is already a major star, first became famous for her roles in movies like "Real Women Have Curves" and "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants".  As the title character on her TV show "Ugly Betty", America has won multiple Golden Globe awards, SAG awards, and even an Emmy.  In addition to her busy work schedule, the Los Angeles native is also a college student, majoring in...

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Guest Spots
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:30:19 | Rate news: +0
What's a pop tart to do when her career is heading south?  If the latest celebrity trend is any indicator, it's all about showing up on the small screen. Just take Britney Spears, for example.  The divorced mama is so washed up she's even paler than those acid fade cutoffs she wears.  The solution?  A guest role on the comedy TV show "How I Met Your Mother".  The stunt pulled major viewers and BritBrit's back in the lineup for future episodes.  (Of course, we all know how co-star Neil Patrick Harris feels about that.) Lindsay Lohan agent must've been taking notes, too.  LiLo is guesting on the season finale of "Ugly Betty" and is...

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"i Do Not Have A Sex Tape Of Lauren Conrad"
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:29:28 | Rate news: +1
It's a matter of he said, she said.  But it looks like Lauren Conrad of The Hills has got another person in her corner over the whole sex tape rumor.  Her ex-boyfriend (and supposed co-star) Jason Wahler is trying to clear the air after Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag insisted the tape was 100% fact.  Dotspotter user hcarroll has the full story:    Jason Wahler is speaking out against Spencer Pratt's recent claims on national TV that a Lauren Conrad sex tape exists. "I do not have a sex tape of Lauren Conrad and one does not exist," Wahler tells Usmagazine.com in a statement. "Spencer Pratt is lying again to get attention.  "Lauren is my...

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Ringo Starr: 'the Beatles Were Soldiers That Never Signed Up'
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:10:10 | Rate news: +0
The world has the end of mandatory national service in Britain to thank for the BEATLES, according to Ringo Starr The drummer insists the U.K.’s pop and rock explosion in the 1960s all happened because teenagers no longer had to join the Army.Starr explains, "We were the first generation that didn’t go into the army. I

Lewis Thrilled She Couldn't See The Stars
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:09:29 | Rate news: +1
Pop sensation Leona Lewis was grateful for her poor eyesight when she performed at music mogul CLIVE DAVIS’ pre-Grammy Awards party in February (08) - because she couldn’t see the heavyweights in front of her.The Bleeding Love hitmaker admits she suffers from chronic stagefright before shows - and would have freaked out if she could

Snapper Strikes Out At Baseball Game After Harassing Aniston
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:08:06 | Rate news: +1
An over-eager photographer was escorted from Saturday’s (03May08) Florida Marlins baseball game for getting too close to Jennifer Aniston The unnamed snapper had to be warned by officials to keep his distance when the nervous former Friends star, who was shooting a scene for her new movie Marley & Me during the game, told police she

Dourdan Plans To Teach Others About The Dangers Of Drugs
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:07:25 | Rate news: +0
LATEST: Shamed CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION star Gary Dourdan is planning a series of events to "get the word out that you don’t need a bunch of nasty chemicals to have a good time" in the wake of his drug possession arrest last week (28Apr08).The actor was apprehended by police in Palm Springs, California after

Kentucky Derby Runner-up Euthanised In Front Of Montag & Pratt
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:06:45 | Rate news: -1
Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and SPENCER PRATT were among the celebrities left heartbroken and stunned at the end of the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday (03May08) when a horse was euthanised in front of them.Filly Eight Belles had to be put down after she collapsed on the Churchill Downs track.The horse

Macpherson Sells Up
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:06:06 | Rate news: +3
Supermodel Elle Macpherson has put her London home on the market.The Aussie stunner has been living in the seven-storey Notting Hill mansion since splitting from her partner Arpad Busson in 2006.MacPherson put the property, which features a pool and a ballroom, on the market last week (ends02May08) and insiders claim she’s now planning to return

De La Hoya Fights For Star Fans
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:05:24 | Rate news: +4
Singing boxer OSCAR DE LA HOYA is back in contention for a major fight honour after defeating STEVIE FORBES in an unanimous decision at the end of a 12-round contest in Carson, California on Saturday (03May08).More than 27,000 boxing fans crammed into the Home Depot Center, where David Beckham plays his soccer for the L.A.

Rossellini Plays Midwife To Guide Dog
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:04:56 | Rate news: +0
Actress Isabella Rossellini is celebrating after a Labrador she has nursed labour gave birth to nine puppies.The Blue Velvet star’s guide dog guest went into labour on Friday (02May08) and the actress was left speechless when, one by one, the babies were born.She says, "She (mother) is yellow but all the puppies are black." The

Hanks Goes Public With Obama Support
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:03:35 | Rate news: +0
Tom Hanks has offered his support to U.S. presidential hopeful BARACK OBAMA in the form of an endorsement video on his MySpace.com page.The Saving Private Ryan star joins celebrities like Jessica Alba, Will Smith and Oprah Winfrey in going public with his hopes of getting Obama in the White House.In his homemade video, double Oscar

Holmes & Cruise Hit Broadway
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:02:57 | Rate news: +0
KATIE HOLMES fuelled reports she’s heading to Broadway for a new stage role after she and husband Tom Cruise were spotted at the theatre in New York on Saturday night (03May08).The couple attended The Country Girl at the Bernard B Jacobs Theatre after dining with Jerry Seinfeld’s wife Jessica in the Big Apple.Holmes has been

Sick Lavigne Scraps Six Shows
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:02:12 | Rate news: +1
LATEST: Avril Lavigne has scrapped another six dates of her North American tour, because acute laryngitis has robbed her of her voice.The pop star cancelled dates in Anaheim and San Diego, California and Phoenix, Arizona last week (ends02May08) as she battle throat problems.While sound checking for the billed Anaheim show on Saturday night (03May08), Lavigne

Vedder & Penn Join Protest Film
Mon, 05 May 2008 07:01:31 | Rate news: +0
PEARL JAM frontman EDDIE VEDDER, JACKSON BROWNE and Sean Penn are to star in a new documentary that highlights celebrity activism.Vedder and Penn performed as part of a song and spoken word concert in Malibu, California on Thursday night (01May08), and their efforts were filmed for new movie The People Speak.Vedder performed Phil Ochs’ folk

Avril Lavigne Can't Sing...for Now (e! Online)
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:40:09 | Rate news: +1
E! Online - The Best Damn Tour? Fans are going to have reserve judgment.

Lindsay Lohan To Appear On Season Finale Of 'ugly Betty' (ap)
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:38:49 | Rate news: +0
AP - Lindsay Lohan will make a guest appearance on the season finale of ABC's "Ugly Betty."

Country Star Gretchen Wilson, At 34, Finishes High School (ap)
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:37:43 | Rate news: +0
AP - Country music singer Gretchen Wilson has a mantel full of awards in her Lebanon home.

America Ferrera Is Not Engaged
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:35:26 | Rate news: +0
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera has laughed off reports she is engaged to longtime beau Ryan Piers Williams. The star - who plays the hit show's lead character Betty


Kate Hudson's Stalker Arrested
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:34:17 | Rate news: +0
Security around Kate Hudson latest movie Bride Wars is on high-alert after a man allegedly expressed an "unhealthy interest" in the actress, according to reports.


Lindsay Lohan Set For 'ugly Betty'
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:33:45 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan is set to make a guest appearance on hit TV series Ugly Betty. Rumors surrounding the star's role in the show emerged last week and suggested she had signed up to eight episodes of the program--


Ashton Kutcher Denies Marriage Was Media Stunt
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:33:14 | Rate news: +0
American actor Ashton Kutcher has hit out at critics who called his relationship with actress Demi Moore a publicity stunt to boost his career. The star remembers the media backlash when he started dating Moore - 15-years his senior - in 2003,


Harrison Ford Flying High In Contract Demands
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:32:45 | Rate news: +0
Harrison Ford is such a big fan of flying, he demands the risky hobby is accounted for in all his movie contracts. The Indiana Jones star credits earning his pilot's license for changing his life and won't give up his flying ambitions for anything - including shooting scenes on location.


50 Cent Meets Nelson Mandela
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:31:32 | Rate news: +0
Rap star 50 Cent has enjoyed an intimate chat with former South African president Nelson Mandela in his Johannesburg home.


Notes & Quotes: Gwyneth's Kids, Ricky Martin's Island And More
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:31:03 | Rate news: -1
"Barnum and Bailey has a clown school that you have to go through to get into the circus. I put the form in and I was too young and I didn't get accepted." Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey once had high hopes of becoming a circus performer.


Robert Plant Snubbed Oasis
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:30:22 | Rate news: +0
British rocker Robert Plant was unimpressed when Oasis star Liam Gallagher visited his dressing room unannounced - and sent him on his way.


Brangelina Is Fly
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:13:19 | Rate news: +0
Brad and Angelina turned up in Monaco yesterday, after a helicopter ride with baby Zahara. He's Mr. Prep, and Angie's lookin' like one of Marilyn Manson's chicks.The beautiful people!See Also Zahara and Ange -- Girl's Day Out Brad and...

Shauna Sand: To Hell With Court Orders!
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:12:36 | Rate news: +6
Filed under: Train Wrecks The Lucite stripper shoe queen, Shauna Sand reunited with her soon-to-be ex-hubby outside of Villa last night, where she played coy about their pending divorce. She did admit to the two still being lovers. Apparently that restraining order he filed...

Britney: Wicker, We Hardly Knew Her!
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:11:54 | Rate news: +0
Look at the old lady holding court! Wait, it's .. Britney Spears had the best seat in the outhouse at Jamie Lynn's baby shower. She took over the wicker rocking chair, smoked a cigarette and chatted about the first time she was about to pop out her...

"a.i." Top Four Drown In A Sea Of Snappers
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:11:13 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: American Idol Say goodbye to small town obscurity! For now, at least. The final four "A.I." contestants -- David Cook, David Archuleta, Syesha Mercado and Jason Castro -- were greeted in Las Vegas yesterday by a pap/fan crush only Brangelina and Britney have...

Petty Refuses To Pay $480 Vomit Bill
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:09:17 | Rate news: +0
Tom Petty is always wary of returning to fabled Los Angeles venue the Troubadour because he still hasn’t paid a $480 (£240) bill he owes bosses from the 1970’s.Back at the intimate Santa Monica Boulevard music mecca for a six-night stint with his reunited first band Mudcrutch last week (ends02May08), Petty revealed he once threw

Chesney In Shock After Foot Injury
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:08:34 | Rate news: +4
LATEST: Country star Kenny Chesney has little recollection of the concert he performed in South Carolina with a mangled foot on Saturday - because he was operating on shock and adrenalin.He shattered tendons in his foot after a mechanics accident onstage - but insisted the show must go on - until the pain was too

Cowell's Ego Not An Act
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:07:50 | Rate news: +0
A British TV presenter has branded Simon Cowell self-obsessed, insisting his vanity is genuine and not an act for the TV cameras. Stephen Mulhern - who presents Britain’s Got More Talent, a spin-off of Cowell’s Britain’s Got Talent series - has laid bare his behind-the-scenes secrets, insisting the 48-year-old’s conceit continues even after the cameras

Silverman: 'i Won't Marry Kimmel'
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:07:07 | Rate news: +0
Comedienne Sarah Silverman has vowed never to marry her longtime boyfriend JIMMY KIMMEL - because their relationship is perfect as it is.The 27-year-old has been romantically involved with Kimmel, host of U.S. TV talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live, since 2002 - but she insists she has no plans to wed any time soon.She tells People.com,

Osbourne Demands More Money For X Factor Job
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:06:24 | Rate news: +0
Sharon Osbourne will only take part in the next series of talent competition THE X FACTOR if her salary is doubled, according to reports.The rock matriarch, a judge on the British reality programme since it began in 2004, has turned down TV bosses’ offer of $1.5 million (£750,000) and is said to be demanding a

Roache Adopts India As His Home
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:05:44 | Rate news: +0
British actor Linus Roache has found a spiritual home in India because the country reminds him of his late mother.The Batman Begins star was 16 when his mother, actress Anna Cropper, pulled him out of school to join her on the set of TV mini-series Jewel In The Crown in India - and the magical

Monaghan Gets A Big Wedding After All
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:05:04 | Rate news: +0
Actress Michelle Monaghan got a taste of the chaos behind a big wedding when she ‘married’ for a second time on the set of romantic comedy MADE OF HONOR.The Mission: Impossible 3 star wed Peter White in 2005 in a very small affair in his native Australia.And so her big movie wedding was a real

Mccartney And Starr To Reunite?
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:04:22 | Rate news: +1
BEATLES fans have been sent into a frenzy over rumours SIR Paul McCartney and RINGO STARR are set to reunite on stage in an historic performance.To celebrate the city being named 2008’s Capital of Culture, the Fab Four’s hometown of Liverpool, England is hosting the Sound City music festival, where McCartney is set to take

Madonna Fans Pilfer Promotional Cut-outs
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:03:42 | Rate news: +0
Promotional life-size cardboard cut-outs of MADONNA have sparked a thieving spree across Hong Kong by fans of the star, according to reports.The 1.6 metre-high two dimensional replicas of the singer advertising her 11th studio album Hard Candy, which was released last week (begs28Apr08), have gone missing from record stores in the country.Ten of the 30

Simpson Wants Daisy Duke Body Back
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:03:00 | Rate news: +0
Curvy Jessica Simpson wants to get back into DUKES OF HAZZARD bikini shape again - and so she’s using film stills and photos to encourage her.The pop star insists it was "gutsy" of her to play sexy Daisy Duke in the 2005 film - because so much of her body was on show for all

Dylan's Freewheelin' Girlfriend Releases Memoirs
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:02:17 | Rate news: +0
The girl who appeared on the cover of BOB DYLAN’s THE FREEWHEELIN’ Bob Dylan album is penning a book about her romance with the rocker.Suze Rotolo huddles up to Dylan as the pair wander through the wintry streets of 1963 Greenwich Village, New York in the famous cover shot.And, after years of keeping her identity

Luketic Went To Lopez Wedding In Shorts
Mon, 05 May 2008 03:01:30 | Rate news: +0
Director ROBERT LUKETIC was left red-faced after turning up to JENNIFER LOPEZ’s wedding in casual shorts and flip-flops.In an effort to keep the event unpublicised, Lopez told guests invited to her 2004 nuptials to singer Marc Anthony the event was an "afternoon party".And the manoeuvre worked - as filmmaker Luketic, who directed Lopez in Monster-in-Law,

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