After a somewhat tepid pilot episode, "Dollhouse" comes back with a lot more clarity, character, and strong action sequences. In the pilot the viewers were introduced to Echo (Eliza Dushku),


Pop sensation Lady Gaga has refused an offer to pose naked for Playboy. The Dance hitmaker, known for her revealing stage outfits, often performs and hits the town in just corsets and stockings.


England soccer ace David Beckham has become the unwitting star of a Chinese television commercial - where he appears to promote a range of Viagra-style impotence capsules.


Tyler Perry new comedy movie Madea Goes To Jail has shot to the top of the box office chart, with huge opening weekend takings of $41.1 million.


Ben Stiller shocked the star studded Oscars audience, by impersonating Joaquin Phoenix when he stepped onstage to present the Best Cinematography award.


Music mogul Simon Cowell is planning to do the world an "invaluable service" - by having his body frozen after his death so he can be brought back to life in the future.


Mickey Rourke paid tribute to his dead dog Loki at the Oscars by wearing a small photo of the Chihuahua on a pendant around his neck.


Heath Ledger father, mother and sister brought the star studded Oscars crowd to their feet and reduced many to tears as they accepted the late actor's Best Supporting Actor Oscar.


WASHINGTON (AP) — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is no stranger to athletic competition — or to steroids. And the former champion bodybuilder says there's no place for drugs


LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Myers' "The Love Guru" has found some disciples among Razzies voters who pick Hollywood's lowest achievements.


Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm has given birth to her first child.


NEW YORK (AP) — It's been decades, but Jane Fonda still can't shake her "Hanoi Jane" image from the Vietnam War.


MADRID (AP) — Spain gushed with pride Monday over Penelope Cruz Oscar for best supporting actress.


Actress Diane Kruger has blasted reports she has undergone plastic surgery after she was spotted at New York Fashion Week with bruises under both eyes.


Actress Anne Hathaway has vowed to stay away from drugs - after a wild night at college convinced her illegal substances would swiftly sabotage her career.


Slumdog Millionaire won Best Picture last night in an eight Oscar haul at the 81st annual Academy Awards as Bollywood ruled Hollywood for the evening.

The rags-to-riches story was heavily favored to win the top award and it didn't disappoint. Another easy pick was the Best Supporting Actor statue which went to the late Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight, an award which was tearfully accepted by three family members.
David and Victoria Beckham are planning to renew their wedding vows. The soccer player and the former Spice Girl have told friends they want to celebrate their 10th anniversary in July with a lavish commitment ceremony.

The couple might even reuse the golden thrones they sat on during their wedding in 1999.
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She's got a hubby, but the only man on Kate Winslet mind last night was a 13.5in, 8.5lb dude named Oscar.See Also Kate Winslet: Titanic Beauty...

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While out in Beverly Hills this weekend, Oprah Winfrey showed off one of her favorite things ... frozen yogurt.But fear not, the Big O worked off the calories by actually walking amongst other pedestrians.See Also Oprah: I Got Dragged into...

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Here's partially reassembled actor Mickey Rourke at the Oscars (left) -- and melting legendary film producer Robert Evans at the Vanity Fair party last night (right).Neither has won an Oscar for Best Makeup.We're just sayin'.See Also Lucinda...

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"What's better than winning an Oscar?" asked Joel Madden, Good Charlotte frontman and boyfriend to Nicole Richie The answer? Baby number two for the celebrity couple. According to the rocker, Baby Harlow "is going to be a big sister."

In an entry on Good Charlotte's official blog, Madden revealed the news, saying "I am so happy to tell everyone that Harlow is going to be a big sister! God has truly blessed my family. Hope you're all feeling as good as I am right now."
Ricky Gervais wants to adopt an adult. The British comic star - who has been with his partner Jane Fallon for 25 years - has joked he wants to open his home up to someone who can pay their own way.

He quipped to the Sunday Times Magazine: "Children give you nothing back. Spongers! I said we could adopt, but I wanted to adopt a 30-year-old lawyer who's already paying rent."
Rupert Everett says "dysfunctional" actors are more interesting. The openly-gay British star believes is it beneficial for an actor's art if they have struggled with drugs, alcohol or their sexuality.

He said: "You should be able to go off and have a breakdown or be a heroin addict, whatever it is, your particular problem of choice. That's what makes you an interesting actor, anyway. We're more interesting if we are dysfunctional."
Guy Ritchie is turning Sherlock Holmes gay.

The director's new movie - based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous super-sleuth - sees Holmes engage in a homoerotic relationship with his sidekick Dr. Watson.

Robert Downey Jr. - who plays the crime-busting detective opposite Jude Law's Doctor Watson - said: "We're two men who happen to be room-mates, wrestle a lot and share a bed. It's bada**."
Noel Gallagher says his brother Liam is like the "blackest winter ever." The Oasis rocker believes he is far more optimistic than his sibling bandmate, and claims Liam - who he has repeatedly clashed with over the years - often has a gloomy effect on people.

When asked what season he is most like, Noel said: "I am eternally spring. But my brother Liam is like the blackest winter ever."
The 'Just Dance' star insists there is no limit to her ambition and will not to stop working until she is more successful than her idol.

She said: "I want to be around for 25 years. I admire Madonna and Courtney Love and the way they reinvent themselves and kick a*s. I want to do that and be even bigger."
La Barra si sdegna per la mancata consegna della statuetta della categoria "Migliori effetti speciali" all'italica Sophia Loren

Per rifarsi dallo smacco pare che verrà esposta durante il G8 alla Maddalena, tra i due Bronzi di Riace.
Anne Hathaway dress is a piece of jewelry and both her and Evan Rachel Wood are totally pulling off ivory dresses on pale skin-tones, while the amazing Meryl Streep deserved a better dress (and / or color).
Singer/Actress Miley Cyrus says she is bothered by people who think there is something wrong with the bond between her and her father, singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley is know for being very close to her Dad and having a strong and secure father/daughter relationship with him, but the media have frowned upon this in recent times?!
Kings of Leon won double at the Brit Awards this year and have knocked Lily Allen off the top of the album charts.

Their debut album 'Only By The Night', which won the group the best international album prize at Wednesday's ceremony, last topped the charts in autumn and has hovered in the top 10 ever since.
"The Insider" was at the London West Hollywood Hotel on Saturday for the Miramax Oscar party, and spoke to the stars of 'Doubt' who shared their excitement and anticipation for the Academy Awards. "It's been a lot of fun I'm glad the weekend is here," Amy Adams says. "It's always fun when we get to this point and get to attend these great parties and have a good time." "The Insider" also spoke with Viola Davis, and former "Dancing With The Stars" contestant John Ratzenberger who shared his thoughts on the show's upcoming season. Watch the video for more from the Miramax Oscar party.

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Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer were the golden couple in Hollywood on Sunday night. The 'He's Just Not That Into You' star and her musical beau spent Sunday evening at the 81st annual Academy Awards. Jen, stunning in a sparkling Valentino dress cozies up to John in a chic tuxedo, as the two pose for the photogs at the Oscars. The couple looked carefree and playful as they enjoyed their night out in Hollywood.

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Happy Birthday to "War of the Worlds" star Dakota Fanning (1994), British singer/keyboardist Howard Jones (1955), "Home Improvement" mom Patricia Richardson (1951), musician Johnny Winter (1944),


Mickey Rourke paid tribute to his dead dog LOKI at the Oscars by wearing a small photo of the Chihuahua on a pendant around his neck.The little pet died last week (ends20Feb09), and the Oscar nominee called her, "The love of my life," whenever he was asked about the necklace on the red carpet.He said,
Actor/director Tyler Perry always had faith he would find success - despite experiencing homelessness and hunger when starting out.The Madea Goes To Jail filmmaker was forced to sleep in his car when starting out as a playwright in Atlanta in 1992.But Perry doesn’t regret the humiliating experience - as he always believed better times were
Music mogul Simon Cowell is planning to do the world an "invaluable service" - by having his body frozen after his death so he can be brought back to life in the future.The reality TV judge told guests at a private dinner hosted by Britain’s Prime Minister Gordon Brown that he planned to have his
Academy Awards host Hugh Jackman brought Broadway glamour to the Oscars on Sunday (22Feb09) night, opening the show with a song-and-dance routine to pay tribute to the movies nominated for Best Feature.With a ‘home made’ changing backdrop, the Australian star performed lively homages to Slumdog Millionaire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Reader, The
Ben Stiller shocked the starstudded Oscars audience, by impersonating JOAQUIN PHOENIX when he stepped onstage to present the Best Cinematography award.Mocking Phoenix’ recent string of bizarre public appearances, since the Gladiator star ‘quit acting’, Stiller wore a scruffy fake beard and wandered aimlessly around the stage as co-presenter Natalie Portman introduced the nominees.And the crowd
Actress Sienna Miller has hit out at the beauty obsessed culture in Los Angeles - insisting she will never resort to surgery to enhance her looks.The British star is shocked by the lengths some women go to to stay looking young - and is determined to grow old gracefully.Miller says, "I found myself thinking, ‘I’m
Beyonce Knowles made a surprise appearance at the Oscars, to join host HUGH JACKMAN for a spectacular medley of showtunes.The pop superstar dazzled onstage at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre wearing a top hat and red sequined leotard and gloves.Knowles and Jackman whizzed through renditions of Top Hat, White Tie And Tails; You’re The One That I
Heath Ledger won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his turn as the Joker in ‘The Dark Knight,’ and the late star’s family gave an emotional acceptance speech on his behalf. “I have to say this is ever so humbling,” Heath’s father Kim Ledger said. He thanked Batman director Christopher Nolan for “allowing Heath the creative license to develop and explore this crazy Joker character.” “Heath was such a compassionate and generous soul," mother Sally Bell said. "We have been truly overwhelmed by the honor and respect bestowed upon him with this award." Heath’s sister Kate added that she wished he could be present to savor the achievement.

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Jennifer Aniston joined her ex-husband Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the 81st Academy Awards. Jennifer presented the animation Oscars alongside Jack Black while cameras cut to Brad and Angelina's reaction to the presentation. Keep checking "The Insider" for more Oscar news!

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Teen sensation Miley Cyrus shows her modeling skills to "The Insider"'s Cojo and Samantha Harris at the Oscars-- the young actress also speaks fondly about her 'Bolt' costar John Travolta who recently sent her a letter. The always glamorous couple Heidi Klum and Seal stop by to talk to "The Insider" correspondents! Heidi shows off her eye-catching jewelry to Cojo. Oscar nominee and 'The Wrestler' actress Marisa Tomei also sparkles on the red carpet in her stunning gown -- she talks to Samantha about maneuvering the dress on Oscar night! Keep checking "The Insider" for more Oscar excitement!

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The rags-to-riches Mumbai drama 'Slumdog Millionaire' took the top prize at the 81st annual Academy Awards, with Sean Penn and Kate Winslet earning the top acting awards during a creatively revamped show at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood Sunday night. CLICK HERE for the complete list of winners! Beating out 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' 'Frost/Nixon,' 'Milk' and 'The Reader' for Best Picture, 'Slumdog' was also awarded Best Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Original Song, Original Score, Sound Editing, Film Editing and Best Director. Upon receiving his Oscar, director Danny Boyle jumped up and down "in the spirit of Tigger" for his children, a promise he made to them years ago, and singled out the people of Mumbai, saying, "all of you who helped us make the film, and all of those who didn't, you dwarf this guy (Oscar)." Winning the top honor of the night and surrounded by his overjoyed cast, producer Christian Colson said, "Together we've been on an extraordinary journey. …What we had was a script that inspired mad love for everyone who read it." In a race almost too close to call, Sean Penn won enough votes to be elected Best Actor over fellow nominees Mickey Rourke, Frank Langella, Brad Pitt and Richard Jenkins for his performance as slain gay rights activist/politician Harvey Milk. "I did not expect this and I want it to be very clear that I know how hard I make it to appreciate me often, but I am touched," joked Penn, who singled out director Gus Van Sant and acknowledged his fellow nominees, especially Rourke, who "rises again, and he is my brother." Two-time Oscar winner Penn (who won the Best Actor statuette in 2003 for 'Mystic River') also pointed out "the signs of hatred as our cars drove in tonight" and declared the "great shame" for those who voted against gay marriage with Proposition 8, proclaiming, "We've got to have equal rights for everyone." The Best Actor award was collectively presented by former winners Robert De Niro, Ben Kingsley, Anthony Hopkins, Adrien Brody and Michael Douglas. A shocked Kate Winslet was named Best Actress over fellow nominees Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie, Melissa Leo and Meryl Streep for her naked and challenging performance as accused war criminal Hannah Schmitz in 'The Reader.' "I'd be lying if I said I haven't made a version of this speech before," she told the audience. "I was probably eight years old standing in front of a mirror, and this [Oscar] was a shampoo bottle. Well, it's not a shampoo bottle now!" Kate went on to dedicate her award to late 'Reader' producers Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack, and added, "I think we all can't believe we're in a category with Meryl Streep at all!" The honor was presented by Sophia Loren, Shirley MacLaine, Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry and last year's Best Actress winner Marion Cotillard. Best Supporting Actress, the first category of the night, was awarded to Penelope Cruz for her fiery performance in 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona.' "Has anybody ever fainted here, because I'm going to be the first one," joked Cruz, who acknowledged director Woody Allen "for trusting me with this beautiful character" as well as her fellow nominees (Amy Adams, Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson and Marisa Tomei) and frequent film collaborator Pedro Almodovar, who helped launch her career. Recalling watching the Oscars on TV from her hometown in Spain while growing up, she concluded, "I always felt this ceremony was a moment of unity for the world, because art has always been our universal language." Penelope's honor was delivered by five previous Best Supporting Actress winners -- Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Marie Saint, Goldie Hawn, Angelica Huston and last year's winner, Tilda Swinton -- who took the stage "to welcome a new member to the group." In an emotional highlight of the show, the Best Supporting Actor award went posthumously to Heath Ledger for his incredible, indelible performance as The Joker in 'The Dark Knight' -- besting fellow nominees Josh Brolin, Robert Downey Jr., Philip Seymour Hoffman and Michael Shannon. Picking up the statuette on Heath's behalf were his father Kim, mother Sally and sister Kate, who said, "We proudly accept this award on behalf of your beautiful [daughter] Matilda." "This is ever so humbling," added Kim, thanking Warner Brothers and director Chris Nolan "for allowing Heath the creative license to develop and explore this crazy Joker character." Heath is only the second actor in Oscar history to win a posthumous acting award, next to 'Network' star Peter Finch in 1977. The award was presented by previous Best Supporting Actor winners Christopher Walken, Kevin Kline, Cuba Gooding Jr., Joel Grey and Alan Arkin. Other key awards of the evening went to 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' (Best Art Direction, Makeup and Visual Effects), 'Milk' (Best Original Screenplay), 'The Duchess' (Best Costume Design), 'The Dark Knight' (Best Sound Editing), 'Man on Wire' (Best Documentary Feature), 'Departures' (Best Foreign Language Film, Japan) and 'WALL-E' (Best Animated Feature). Freshman host Hugh Jackman stepped through the lush, sparkling Swarovski Crystal curtain at the Kodak Theatre with his best effort to evoke the Golden Age of Hollywood, even breaking out a top hat and tails at one point. Out of the gate, the "Australian who played an Australian in a movie called 'Australia'" cracked wise with some of the A-list stars in the audience, including Brad and Angelina and Meryl Streep, who, he mused, with a career total of 15 nominations, must be using steroids. Jackman then acknowledged the current recession with a song-and-dance number about the year's top movies, using folksy "homemade" cardboard décor. Anne Hathaway even got into the act to sing a romantic -- and comical -- 'Frost/Nixon' duet. The rest of the evening's entertainment and kudo delivery moved swiftly, marked by a creative infusion of presenters taking the audience "through the steps" of the filmmaking process: pre-production, production and post-production. Highlights included Steve Martin and Tina Fey "writing" their own entrance to deliver the Best Screenplay awards -- with Martin telling Fey not to "fall in love" with him; Ben Stiller appearing in a heavy beard and dark glasses, a la Joaquin Phoenix, saying, "I just want to retire from being the funny guy"; Seth Rogen and James Franco reprising their 'Pineapple Express' characters, cracking up over the year's films on their couch; Jackman performing a classic song-and-dance number with Beyonce, 'High School Musical' stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, 'Mamma Mia!' beauty Amanda Seyfried and more, proclaiming, "The musical is back!"; and a touching tribute to screen comedy legend Jerry Lewis, who received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, saying, "This award touches my heart and the very depth of my soul." Stars who passed away this past year were remembered fondly in memoriam with Queen Latifah crooning the sentimental standard "I'll Be Seeing You": Roy Scheider, Charlton Heston, Richard Widmark, Isaac Hayes, Ricardo Montalban, Cyd Charisse, Van Johnson, writer Michael Crichton, creature effects wiz Stan Winston, Bernie Mac and Paul Newman. Other glam presenters of the night included Reese Witherspoon, Will Smith, Robert Pattinson; Jack Black, Jennifer Aniston, Natalie Portman, Liam Neeson, Daniel Craig, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Maher, Alicia Keys, Eddie Murphy, Jessica Biel and Steven Spielberg. Watch "The Insider" for all the incredible highlights of Oscar night, onstage, backstage and on the red carpet!

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Reuters - British filmmaker Danny Boyle on Sunday won the Academy Award for directing "Slumdog Millionaire," the acclaimed rags-to-riches tale set in the slums of Mumbai.
AP - Gratitude was the emotion of the Oscar day for first-time supporting actress nominees Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis, who agreed it really was enough just to be nominated.
AP - Jerry Lewis whose success as a philanthropist relied on his ability to endure round-the-clock telethons, accepted his humanitarian award Sunday with a moment of graceful brevity.
AP - "Slumdog Millionaire" took the best-picture Academy Award and seven other Oscars on Sunday, including director for Danny Boyle whose ghetto-to-glory story paralleled the film's unlikely rise to Hollywood's summit.
AP - We may not have even noticed, but Amanda Seyfried did when she briefly caught her heel in a stocking during that elaborate song-and-dance number she did with Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and other young stars at Sunday's Oscars.
Reuters - Sean Penn took home the Oscar for best actor on Sunday for his portrayal of slain San Francisco gay rights activist Harvey Milk in the movie "Milk" and used his win to defend the right of same-sex couples to wed.
Reuters - Kate Winslet won her first Oscar on Sunday for her portrayal of a German woman with a secret Nazi past in the romantic drama "The Reader."
Reuters - Australia's Heath Ledger who died last year, won the best supporting actor Oscar on Sunday for his maniacal performance as The Joker in Batman movie "The Dark Knight," the hot favorite for the award.
Reuters - Penelope Cruz became the first Spanish-born actress to win an Oscar by taking the best supporting actress award on Sunday for her role as tempestuous artist Maria Elena in Woody Allen's romantic comedy "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
Reuters - Hugh Jackman the first non-comedian to host the Oscars in more than two decades, opened the Academy Awards telecast on Sunday with a musical tribute spoofing this year's crop of film nominees.
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Al Pacino was delighted he missed out on an Oscar in 1974 for cop drama SERPICO, because he was so drugged and drunk at the ceremony he would never have made it onstage.The star secured his second nomination for his role as honest cop Frank Serpico, but he missed out on the Best Actor prize
Mel Gibson begged firefighters to save his two Oscars when a wildfire threatened to torch his California home.The actor lives in sun-kissed Malibu, a dry area regularly affected by blazes.And when one particular fire came close to his sprawling estate, Gibson’s first concern was the statuettes he won for Braveheart.He says, "When the house was
SOPRANOS star James Gandolfini landed a role in a new Broadway play after "begging" producers to cast him.The multiple Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor fell in love with God of Carnage during a performance in London, and approached producers backstage with a copy of his resume.He confesses, "I enquired as to whether they were
Burlesque star Dita Von TEESE is eyeing a new career - she wants to swap her raunchy act for a Hollywood movie role.Von Teese has made a name for herself as a sultry striptease artist - but dreams of writing and acting in her own film.She says, "By the Oscars in two years’ time, I
SUGARLAND singer Jennifer Nettles dreams of quitting her music career, starting a family and moving to Spain.The 34-year-old has been single since she divorced first husband Todd Van Sickle back in April 2007.But she still dreams of a happy family life, preferably in a Mediterranean climate.Nettles tells Us Weekly magazine, "I have a fantasy dream
Rocker JOSH KELLEY dreads hitting the road to tour - because he misses his actress wife Katherine Heigl during his treks.The romantic singer-songwriter often feels lonely performing in different cities and pines for Grey’s Anatomy star Heigl, who he married in December 2007.He says, "I’m home a lot, making music and being a husband, which
Fans of Eighties rockers TALKING HEADS are in for a treat - the band’s record label is preparing an album of never-released songs.The group broke devotees’ hearts when they split in 1991 and feuding among bandmates means a reunion is unlikely to ever happen.But frontman David Byrne reveals fans will get the chance to hear
Angelina Jolie will be making sure she’s seated and settled before the Oscars get underway - after almost getting locked out of the ceremony the year she won gold.The actress found herself outside the prizegiving desperately trying to get in just before her name was called as a winner for Gia.She explains, "I was locked
Elizabeth Mitchell has vowed never to throw away a shirt she found in the trash as a struggling actress - because the old garment landed her the role as ANGELINA JOLIE’s lesbian lover in GIA.The Lost star shared a bed with Hollywood beauty Jolie in the 1998 TV movie, based on the life of top
TV style guru TIM GUNN is desperate to take Meryl Streep shopping - to help the past Oscar winner and 2009 Best Actress nominee dress for success.The Project Runway mentor and chief creative officer at Liz Claiborne Inc. insists Streep should take her fashion choices more seriously - because she has a great body.Gunn, who
British pop star Lily Allen has held off rivals at the top of the U.K. singles chart for a fourth consecutive week, with hit tune THE FEAR.The London-born singer beat off fierce competition from Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon, who took second and third place respectively with Just Dance and Use Somebody.British dance legends
Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed he will appear in SYLVESTER STALLONE’s next movie THE EXPENDABLES - but insists it will just be a cameo.Reports last week suggested the California Governor would be making his big screen comeback in the film - his first starring role since he was sworn into office in 2003.The news prompted outrage
The best and brightest of Hollywood walked the red carpet at tonight's Oscars, and "The Insider" is bringing you there to see Oscar's finest fashions! Watch our video to see what everyone from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, to Anne Hathaway, to Beyonce wore to the Academy Awards.

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AFP - Mickey Rourke arrived at the Oscars here Sunday with a special red carpet date -- the memory of his beloved pet Chihuahua who died last week.
AP - Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrived at the Oscars on Sunday as Hollywood's golden couple, and they looked classically glamorous in black and white.
Reuters - Rags-to-riches romance "Slumdog Millionaire" won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay Sunday and Penelope Cruz was named best supporting actress for her role as a painter in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" as the world's top film honors got under way.
AP - Not every star who arrives at the Oscars strolls along the red carpet out front to the applause of thousands of star-struck fans. Some like to sneak in the back.
AP - Penelope Cruz won the supporting-actress Academy Award on Sunday for the Spanish romance "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," while the blockbuster robot romance "WALL-E" made off with the prize for feature-length animation.
Slumdog Millionaire actors Dev Patel and Freida Pinto have fueled speculation they are dating - by shopping for jewelery together on Valentine's Day.


Mickey Rourke added to his award season haul and stole the show at the 2009 Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday with a hilarious and rambling acceptance speech.


Jessica Simpson has received words of encouragement from her idol Dolly Parton after she was recently mocked by the press for her fuller figure and stage blunders.


Perhaps the least hyped, most yawn-inducing Academy Awards ceremony in history is upon us -- we aren't going to sugarcoat it, folks. Could they at least move the Best Supporting Actor award until last? At least build some kind of suspense for casual viewers? Is it too late to call Jon Stewart The good news: at 8:30 PM EST our own Mike Ryan will be live blogging the entire thing.


Insufferable cow Naomi Watts thinks the world's economic crisis is too bad so sad - for everybody else, but she thinks actors should be paid like the old days. She whines at the unfairness of it all, that entertainers are getting a little less because of the whole pesky recession thingy.

She says, "I'm doing a movie now where it's the least I've been paid in about ten years."
Finally, Jessica Alba has been recognized for something - although this probably isn't what she was hoping for. The Fantastic Four actress got the most votes as the Worst Latino Actress of 2008.

Latina.com's second annual 'Lazzie Awards' dishonored the actress with two awards: one collective award for her entire range of performances for "everything she was in last year" and one in particular for the megaflop 'The Love Guru.'
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So in the category of "don't trust the flacks who shovel b.s. about their clients".... contrary to the lies we got a few days back that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has not committed to doing a movie with Sylvester Stallone ... Ahnold himself says...

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Filed under: Movies, Baby Watch, Kids, Celebritoyz, Heath Ledger Michelle Williams and Matilda Ledger arrived at LAX, along with Michelle's new BF Spike Jonze. We're guessin' by evening's end, Matilda will have a new toy.See Also Ledger's Dad -- Thinking About an Oscar Speech Heath Ledger Life Insurance...

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Noun: Kelsey Grammer; Adjective: Dramatic; Associated Verb: Respond; Associated Verb: Fail; Associated Verb: Run.See Also Kelsey Shows His Wife the Paddle Grammer Drops the Hammer Over Palin...

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It's a really, really big night for Lisa Rinna See Also Wait ... We Thought They Fired Joan Rivers! Joan & Melissa Replaced by Dancing Fembot...

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The first limo hasn't even arrived yet -- and Joey Fatone is already accusing his TV Guide co-host Lisa Rinna of pounding down a few too many champagne cocktails. This is gonna be fun....

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Filed under: Awards/Awards Shows Ryan Seacrest just interviewed the kids from "Slumdog Millionaire." It might have gone a little better if he prepped himself on their names first ... and knew they didn't all speak English....

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It was a war of words and sounds, as the six adorable "Slumdog Millionaire" kids battled each other to get some air time with Lisa Rinna hair and lips....

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One minute after fashion expert Randolph Duke said that Amy Adams "looked like a Christmas tree," ABC reporter George Pennacchio told her that Duke "couldn't stop raving" about how she looked. They got it right the first time....

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Beyonce and Mickey were just a couple of the stars who felt the wrath of our TMZ Deputies. Click here to see who else got spanked!...

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Filed under: We're Just Sayin' Tilda Swinton at the Oscars (left) and Hermey the Dentist Elf from "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (right).One of them was molded from clay.We're just sayin' ...See Also Tilda Swinton Is Some Kind of Wonderful...

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Filed under: Awards/Awards Shows Alicia Keys arrives to the Oscars sporting her brand new $9.99 Slauson Swap Meet wig. No word if she splurged on a bulletproof model!...

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Brangelina totally snubbed Ryan Seacrest at the Golden Globes -- today, only one of 'em did.Ryan got 13 seconds with Brad. Maybe next time he'll get a full 30....

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Mickey Rourke added to his award season haul and stole the show at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday (21Feb09) with a hilarious and rambling acceptance speech.A starstudded crowd at the Santa Monica, California ceremony gave the 56-year-old actor a standing ovation when he stepped onstage to collect the Best Male prize for his role
Mike Myers was shamed as the "worst actor in Hollywood" at the 2009 Golden Raspberries, a spoof movie awards ceremony.The comedian’s film The Love Guru dominated the 29th annual event, taking home Razzies for worst picture, screenplay and actor on Saturday (21Feb09) - a day before the Academy Awards celebrates Tinseltown’s finest.Paris Hilton scored a
Mickey Rourke paid a bizarre tribute to actor pal ERIC ROBERTS at the Independent Spirit Awards - urging film makers to give him a chance and cast him in movies.After taking to the stage to collect the Best Male prize for his role in the Wrestler, Rourke addressed Roberts in the crowd.Referring to his own
The ex-fiance of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE star Freida Pinto blames the hit movie for wrecking their romance - insisting the actress is "infatuated" with co-star DEV PATEL.Rohan Antao proposed to Pinto just days after she won the role of Latika in the Oscar-nominated film.But he alleges movie bosses insisted Pinto keep the engagement under wraps -
SIR PAUL McCARTNEY’s ex-wife Heather Mills has opted to shun attorneys and represent herself as she goes head to head with a former nanny in court.The ex-model will present her defence case in a hearing over Sara Trumble’s constructive dismissal and sexual discrimination claims later this year (09).Trumble alleges she was expected to work as
Jessica Simpson has received words of encouragement from her idol DOLLY PARTON after she was recently mocked by the press for her fuller figure and stage blunders.Simpson attracted criticism when she was pictured looking notably curvier on-stage at a concert last month (Jan09).The pop star made headlines again days later when she broke down onstage
The inaugural scholarship established in late actor HEATH LEDGER’s name has been awarded to Australian performer OLIVER ACKLAND.The $10,000 (£7,000) fund, established by Ledger’s ex-fiancee Michelle Williams and friends following his death last year (08), was given to Ackland at a party for Australian Oscar nominees at Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont Hotel on Friday (20Feb09).Ackland was
Australian pop star Natalie Imbruglia has sparked speculation of a fledgling romance with British royal PRINCE HARRY - after she was reportedly overheard calling the young heir "sexy and charming".The pair has been friends since Imbruglia’s divorce from rocker Daniel Johns last year (08).Now sources tell Britain’s Mail on Sunday both were giggling and talking
BRITNEY SPEARS’ father JAMIE has officially been summoned to court after his daughter’s former manager had a lawsuit hand-delivered to him.Sam Lutfi is holding the singer’s parents Jamie and Lynne Spears responsible for damaging his reputation by allegedly leaking false information about his conduct to the press.In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles court, Lutfi
COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN was drafted in to help rocker David Byrne write his new album, after the former TALKING HEADS star was struck with writer’s block.The Scottish-born star teamed up with producer Brian Eno to create 2008 album Everything That Happens Will Happen Today.But Byrne confesses he laboured over several tracks, prompting Eno -
England soccer ace David Beckham has become the unwitting star of a Chinese television commercial - where he appears to promote a range of Viagra-style impotence capsules.A dubbed voice accompanies some old interview footage of the star in the unlicensed ad, made possible because of relaxed image rights in the Asian country.In a jokey reference
Ashton Kutcher is intrigued by the ‘leaked’ list of supposed Oscar winners - and is planning to use it to gamble on the big event.The ‘winners-list’ appeared online over the weekend (21-22Feb09), claiming Mickey Rourke, Kate Winslet, Heath Ledger and Amy Adams will lift the top acting prizes at the awards ceremony on Sunday night
GOOD CHARLOTTE star JOEL MADDEN is celebrating after learning his partner Nicole Richie is pregnant with the couple’s second child.Madden and Richie, who welcomed daughter Harlow Winter Kate in January 2008, are preparing to become parents for the second time, the rocker confirmed on his band’s official website on Saturday (21Feb09).And the singer insists he
Movie star Javier Bardem will miss his girlfriend PENELOPE CRUZ’s big night at the Oscars on Sunday (22Feb09) - due to work commitments in Europe.As a winner last year (08), the Spanish star was expected to be among the presenters at the 2009 Academy Awards, where his actress partner and Vicky Cristina Barcelona co-star is