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Colin Firth Asked To Be A Burger King
Colin Firth has been invited to design a burger.The 'King's Speech' actor has been asked by fast food chain Burger King to create his own culinary treat if he picks up the Academy Award for...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 February 2011
Scarlett Johansson To Present At The Oscars
SCARLETT JOHANSSON has been added to the list of presenters at this year's 83rd Academy Awards.SCARLETT JOHANSSON will present an award at this week's OSCARS, according to the Los Angeles Times.Johansson and the British comedian...
By WENN on 22 February 2011
Nicole Kidman Wants To Add To Family
Nicole Kidman wants more children.The 43-year-old actress - who announced the birth of her and husband Keith Urban's second daughter Faith Margaret, who was born via gestational carrier in December - says being a mother...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 February 2011
Diane Kruger Likes To Dress Herself
Diane Kruger only uses a stylist for big events.The stunning actress insists she normally doesn't get any help when it comes to her clothes but does work with someone during the awards season and when...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 February 2011
Bond Composer John Barry Dies
John Barry has died of a heart attack.The iconic British composer, best known for scoring 11 films in the 'James Bond' movie series - including 'From Russia With Love', 'Goldfinger' and 'You Only Live Twice'...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 January 2011
John Hawkes Is The Surprise Oscar Nominee For 2011
John Hawkes, the 51-year-old American actor whose previous roles have included appearances on 'Psych', 'Monk' and 'Without a Trace', has been nominated for the 'Best Supporting Actor' award at this year's Academy Awards. Hawkes' was...
By Lew Irwin on 25 January 2011
James Franco Made Sex Tape At 19
James Franco made his own sex tape when he was 19.The '127 Hours' actor - who is to host this year's Oscars ceremony alongside Anne Hathaway - says appearing in a raunchy home movie made...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 January 2011
Blue Valentine Song Sparks Search For Singer
A song made famous in Ryan Gosling's new movie 'Blue Valentine' is the subject of an international search for who sang it. Nobody has discovered the talent behind the song - believed to be named...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 January 2011
Nicole Kidman New Movie Inspired By Personal Tragedy
NICOLE KIDMAN's new movie 'Rabbit Hole' about a grieving married couple is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and director JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL has been speaking about how the film was partly...
By WENN on 20 December 2010
Hilary Swank Attracted To 'Underdog' Roles
Hilary Swank loves playing "underdogs".The 36-year-old actress - who won Academy Awards for her role as a transgendered teenager in 'Boys Don't Cry' and a troubled female boxer in 'Million Dollar Baby' - is attracted...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 December 2010
Chris Martin Up For Songwriting Oscar
Coldplay singer Chris Martin is nominated in the Best Song category for next year's Oscars.The singer wrote the track 'Me And Tennessee' which has been nominated for one of the prestigious film industry awards after...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 December 2010
Movie Reviews The Black Swan
Opening in limited release, Darren Aronofsky's ballet-themed The Black Swan , is receiving a standing ovation from critics. Indeed Lou Lumenick of the New York Post applauds three times -- that's how many times he...
By Lew Irwin on 03 December 2010
Anne Hathaway Has Oscars Nerves
Anne Hathaway feels intimidated about hosting the Oscars.The 'Love and Other Drugs' actress is co-hosting next year's 83rd Annual Academy Awards with James Franco and admits she is nervous about the ceremony as very few...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 November 2010
Cory Monteith Embarrassed By Elton John Meeting
Cory Monteith pretended to be a waiter when he met Sir Elton John.The 'Glee' star was taken by his co-star Lea Michele took him to meet the singer at his Academy Awards party but felt...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 November 2010
Giada De Laurentiis Legendary Grandfather Dino Dies Aged 91
GIADA DE LAURENTIIS' legendary grandfather DINO DE LAURENTIIS has died aged 91. The Hollywood producer, most famous for working on the 1976 movie 'King Kong', passed away in Los Angeles where he lived with his...
By WENN on 11 November 2010
Del Toro 'Too Slow' For Johansson Elevator Tryst
BENICIO DEL TORO has responded to reports of a raunchy tryst with SCARLETT JOHANSSON in a hotel elevator, insisting he isn't fast enough to get naked in the eight-storey Chateau Marmont Hotel. Last year...
By WENN on 06 June 2005
Martin Laughs Off Davis Romance Reports
Funnyman STEVE MARTIN has laughed off reports he is dating former SEX AND THE CITY star KRISTIN DAVIS. In February (05) British newspapers reported Martin and Davis attended a pre-OSCARS party and were so...
By WENN on 30 May 2005
Rock Turns To Psychiatrist To Perfect Comedy
Funnyman CHRIS ROCK fine tunes his comedy routines by visiting a psychiatrist once a week. The OSCARS host admits he's been a regular at his shrink's office for the past two years, and he's...
By WENN on 24 May 2005
Bjork: 'I've Always Been A Fashion Victim'
Wacky singer BJORK has been a fashion victim since childhood - she started borrowing her grandfather's clothes when she was just eight. The Icelandic star hit headlines when she wore a bizarre swan outfit...
By WENN on 24 March 2005
Vera Drake Sweeps London Critics' Circle Film Awards
Controversial movie VERA DRAKE swept the boards at last night's (09FEB05) LONDON CRITICS' CIRCLE FILM AWARDS - with honours bestowed upon actress IMELDA STAUNTON and director MIKE LEIGH. The drama, about an illegal abortionist...
By WENN on 10 February 2005
Bacon Hurt By Oscar Snub
KEVIN BACON feels his career has failed to gain the kind of "recognition" he deserves - especially when it comes to the ACADEMY AWARDS. The 46-year-old actor felt disheartened when his performance in 1996's...
By WENN on 28 January 2005
Bjork's Oscar Swan Dress Was A Joke
Singer BJORK insists the infamous swan dress she wore to the OSCARS in 2001 was meant as a joke. The Icelandic star, whose track I'VE SEEN IT ALL from movie DANCER IN THE DARK...
By WENN on 24 August 2004
Benet's Other Woman Speaks Out
The woman at the centre of HALLE BERRY's marriage meltdown has spoken out for the first time about her affair with ERIC BENET, insisting the stars' union was doomed from day one. Singer JULIA...
By WENN on 06 August 2004
Brando '$20 Million In Debt' According To Book
Screen legend MARLON BRANDO owes nearly $20 million (GBP11 million) and has hidden his two ACADEMY AWARDS from debt-collectors - according to a new book about the actor. BRANDO IN TWILIGHT by PATRICIA RUIZ...
By WENN on 29 June 2004
Culkin's 14-Year-old Bite Scar From Pesci
Former child star MACAULAY CULKIN bears a 14-year-old scar on one of his fingers - after JOE PESCI bit him while they shot hit movie HOME ALONE. More: Macauley Skin is the kazooist in a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 May 2004
Shrek 2 Sets Record
Animated sequel SHREK 2 has taken more than $11.8 million (GBP6.7 million) on its first day of release, smashing American box office records. The film now boasts the biggest midweek opening to date for...
By WENN on 21 May 2004
Kaufman: I've Never Written A Script While High
Wacky screenwriter CHARLIE KAUFMAN has slammed suggestions he writes his mindbending scripts while high on drugs. The ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND writer is famed for his highly-original work, which is so bizarre...
By WENN on 20 May 2004
Murray Upset At Oscar Result
Actor BILL MURRAY shocked guests at Sunday night's (29FEB04) ACADEMY AWARDS - when he refused to clap as rival nominee SEAN PENN was named Best Actor. The LOST IN TRANSLATION star looked annoyed...
By WENN on 02 March 2004
Nicholson: Astaire Got Me Into Sunglasses
Movie legend JACK NICHOLSON credits the late FRED ASTAIRE with helping him cultivate his 'sunglasses with everything' look. The ABOUT SCHMIDT star was chatting with the TOP HAT actor at a 1970s ACADEMY AWARDS...
By WENN on 19 November 2003
Cooper Makes The Most Of Massage Gift
Movie star CHRIS COOPER made sure he was as relaxed as possible for the OSCARS by treating his wife MARIANNE and himself to a free spa session. The ADAPTATION star was a presenter at...
By WENN on 30 July 2003
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