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KILL BILL star LUCY LIU admits that director QUENTIN TARANTINO lavished her with praise before offering her a role in his eagerly-awaited new....Read On

THE SOPRANOS star DOMINIC CHIANESE has released his second album today (03JUN03) - at the grand old age of 70. Although Chianese, who plays UNCLE....Read On

KILL BILL siren LUCY LIU was left dangling for days after director QUENTIN TARANTINO forgot to offer her a role in his new movie. The cult....Read On

IGBY GOES DOWN star KIERAN CULKIN has managed to make the transition from child actor to adult star - and it wasn't as difficult as he thought. ....Read On

Funnywoman ROSEANNE BARR is gearing up for a ratings war when her new reality show airs this summer (03) - because she's in direct competition with....Read On

Actor ADRIEN BRODY is desperate for an on-screen romance. The New York native, who scooped the coveted Best Actor OSCAR this year (03) for his....Read On

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER has teamed up with the writers behind his anticipated movie TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES to remake the 1973 futuristic....Read On

Former first lady HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON will discuss her feelings on MONICA LEWINSKY in her first ever no-holds-barred British TV interview next....Read On

JIM CARREY might be able to feign good loving as GOD in new movie BRUCE ALMIGHTY - but he failed to make the earth move for his ex, RENEE....Read On

Former METALLICA star JASON NEWSTED has given up his hellraising days now he has become OZZY OSBOURNE's new guitarist. The rocker reveals all he....Read On

Rocker MEAT LOAF gets annoyed at people who still think of him as portly - because he lost weight years ago. The BAT OUT OF HELL singer is....Read On

Rock legend SIR ELTON JOHN is among hundreds of musicians calling on the EUROPEAN UNION (EU) to cut Value Added Tax (VAT) on CDs. More than....Read On

Rap superstar SEAN 'P DIDDY' COMBS set New York alight yesterday (02JUN03) - after embarking on a 'bling bling' shopping spree. The hip-hop mogul....Read On

MADONNA has picked up a trio of honours in this year's (03) SELF magazine FITTEST OF THE FAMOUS poll - but SHERYL CROW has a better body and FAITH....Read On

The DIXIE CHICKS have postponed yet another show - but this time because of the outbreak of the SARS virus in Toronto. The 12 June (03) show has....Read On

R KELLY has been accused of misleading the judge handling his child pornography case. The singer - who is awaiting trial on 21 child pornography....Read On

LINKIN PARK frontman CHESTER BENNINGTON has been rushed to hospital in Los Angeles suffering severe back and abdominal pains. The IN THE END....Read On

COURTNEY LOVE is such a huge fan of pop princess BRITNEY SPEARS, she wants to give her some of her spare songs. The rock chick has been left with....Read On

Movie star RENEE ZELLWEGER's exercise routine is more for the benefit of her mind than of her body. The actress is one of the fittest stars in....Read On

THE HULK director ANG LEE spent some time playing the green giant himself, so computer animators could get the right ideas for rage and movement....Read On

Fans of author PATRICK O'BRIEN are fuming at the news Hollywood is to change history for the purposes of movie-making in new film THE FAR SIDE OF....Read On

Rising star BRITTANY MURPHY has signed up for two new WARNER BROS movies. The JUST MARRIED sweetheart will take leading roles in MAJOR MOVIE STAR....Read On

COURTNEY LOVE is part of an exclusive Hollywood gang of friends that includes A list stars GWYNETH PALTROW, ANGELINA JOLIE and JENNIFER LOPEZ and....Read On

The stars of new action blockbuster CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE have visited Tokyo to promote the movie. CAMERON DIAZ, LUCY LIU and DREW....Read On

Rocker-turned-actress COURTNEY LOVE is still madly love with former beau, Hollywood star EDWARD NORTON. The pair dated discreetly for four years....Read On

Hollywood couple TOM CRUISE and PENELOPE CRUZ are facing tough times in their relationship, pals say. The gorgeous pair, who first met on set of....Read On

Reclusive singer/songwriter KATE BUSH has reportedly banned a ukelele orchestra from covering her hit WUTHERING HEIGHTS. THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF....Read On

BEYONCE KNOWLES has found a way of staving off snack attacks during the day - her love for Jell-O. The singer is constantly watching her weight....Read On

British popstar DANIEL BEDINGFIELD would die if he drank a whole can of cola - thanks to a dramatic sugar intolerance. The GOTTA GET THROUGH THIS....Read On

The biggest ever exhibition of JIMI HENDRIX memorabilia will go on show in Seattle from 7 June (03). Entitled THE EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT, it....Read On

LATEST: DIXIE CHICKS lead singer NATALIE MAINES has come under fire from country music bigwigs for wearing a controversial T-shirt at last month's....Read On

Pop babe CHRISTINA AGUILERA insists it's difficult for her to find love - because she can't trust people. The DIRRTY vixen, who is widely....Read On

ROLLING STONE singer SIR MICK JAGGER's children appear to be taking after their rocker dad, after angering neighbours with a noisy rooftop party. ....Read On

LATEST: The presiding judge in the lawsuit levelled against MICHAEL JACKSON is considering throwing it out of court. MYUNG-HO LEE, a former....Read On

Up-and-coming star GERARD BUTLER has landed himself in a dilemma most men dream of - a choice between JULIA ROBERTS and ANGELINA JOLIE. The....Read On

Party girl JADE JAGGER has stripped down to her knickers to model for jewellery house GARRAD. The 31-year-old daughter of ROLLING STONE frontman....Read On

Movie legend JACK NICHOLSON has signed up to appear in a whisky commercial for CHIVAS REGAL SCOTCH - but only in Asia. The OSCAR-winner is the....Read On

ROBERT CARLYLE was left depressed after the September 11 (01) terrorist attacks - because he feared they would spell the death of decent acting. ....Read On

Blonde model RACHEL HUNTER is to star in a British version of hit American series SEX AND THE CITY. The New Zealand native - currently divorcing....Read On

Filming on the new HARRY POTTER sequel has been thrown into chaos after relentless wet weather on the Scottish set. Studio bosses are ready to....Read On

THE SOPRANOS star JAMES GANDOLFINI is already in trouble with his new girlfriend - just months after dumping his wife for her. The heavyweight....Read On

SALMA HAYEK's well-recieved biopic FRIDA earned three gongs at this year's (03) IMAGEN AWARDS, which celebrate Hispanics in the entertainment....Read On

Hollywood star BILLY BOB THORNTON celebrated his divorce from screen beauty ANGELINA JOLIE by burning the vials of blood they exchanged when they....Read On

An emotional HARRISON FORD unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday (02JUN03). The 60-year-old INDIANA JONES hero appeared....Read On

The composers of one of ELVIS PRESLEY's greatest hits resented THE KING making their song famous. Elvis scored a number one around the world with....Read On

REM have ditched megahit SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE from their live set - because it's their most embarrassing song. The trio, who are rehearsing for....Read On

EMMA BUNTON is reportedly dating another celebrity hunk - Irish footballing star GEORGE BEST's model son CALUM. The former SPICE GIRL - who is....Read On

Rock legend SIR ELTON JOHN lost his famous composure before his appearance on American TV comedy WILL AND GRACE. The singing superstar recently....Read On

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA singer SARAH BRIGHTMAN is reinventing herself as a dance music star - to get rid of her 'diva' image. Brightman, ex-wife of....Read On

Rapper JAY-Z has gone international with his fledging clothing line ROCAWEAR - by opening up an office in Holland. The urban fashion line, which....Read On

'Lesbian' pop act TATU have suffered another blow - their fan club has closed down. The ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID duo recently cancelled a British....Read On

Welsh singing superstar CHARLOTTE CHURCH is part of a circle of friends that included a young murder victim and her killer boyfriend. When tragic....Read On

ROLLING STONE rocker MICK JAGGER has an unusual request for his hotel suites - that all natural light be blacked out. The PAINT IT BLACK singer....Read On

British pop prince ROBBIE WILLIAMS is set to come face to face with former lover MEL C for the first time since dumping her six years ago. Robbie....Read On

British singer VICTORIA BECKHAM realised the limits of her fame yesterday (2JUN03) when she was snubbed by an annoyed shoe store owner. POSH....Read On

SYLVESTER STALLONE's catty ex JANICE DICKINSON has been hired to tell it like it is on new TV talent show AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL. TYRA BANKS,....Read On

Latin superstar JENNIFER LOPEZ is give fans another odour to marvel at when she launches her second fragrance. The OUT OF SIGHT actress has yet....Read On

Actress CLAIRE DANES is determined to help the declining koala population in her adopted Australia after learning just how the cuddly marsupials....Read On

Basketball superstar-turned-movie hero SHAQUILLE O'NEAL is preparing to graduate as a police officer - but his uniform has had to be custom made. ....Read On

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER has paid tribute to the man who made him look tough in CONAN THE BARBARIAN - by presenting him with a prestigious award. ....Read On

RENEE ZELLWEGER is on the look-out for some real friends - because she fears some of her pals are only interested in her fame. The CHICAGO....Read On

Tennis ace ANNA KOURNIKOVA and pop hunk ENRIQUE IGLESIAS were at the centre of a media storm in the Caribbean last weekend (30MAY-1JUN03) after....Read On

Pop superstar MICHAEL JACKSON has been outed as a huge fan of Mexico's mariachi music. Mexican newspaper EL UNIVERSAL quotes a fan explaining he....Read On

Country star DWIGHT YOAKAM will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday (05JUN03). EARL SCRUGGS and DENNIS HOPPER are....Read On

BRITNEY SPEARS' backing singer KILEY DEAN is going it alone after signing up to record her debut album with MISSY ELLIOT producer TIMBALAND. ....Read On

Sexy singer BEYONCE KNOWLES has spiced up her exercise routine by making key musical decisions on the treadmill. The DESTINY'S CHILD star has....Read On

Raunchy rapper LIL' KIM turned heads last week (ends31MAY03) when she was spotted in New York on a date with funnyman JAMIE KENNEDY. The HOW MANY....Read On

MADONNA's book ENGLISH ROSES is expected to make history - it will hit shelves in 42 languages and more than 100 countries, making it the biggest....Read On

CHRISTINA AGUILERA is convinced her old MICKEY MOUSE CLUB pals JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and BRITNEY SPEARS will rekindle their love - despite their bitter....Read On

MICHAEL JACKSON made a special effort to party at the weekend (31MAY/01JUN03) - so he could convince rap superhero SEAN 'P DIDDY' COMBS to help....Read On

Actress MARY TYLER MOORE's next role will be as an 80-year-old woman - even though she's just 66. In the television film BLESSINGS, which will....Read On

Popular fashion designer TOMMY HILFIGER is branching out into a new realm - movies. Hilfiger has created film division THENTERTAINMENT to produce....Read On

OSCAR winning actor NICOLAS CAGE is once again teaming up with top producer JERRY BRUCKHEIMER for upcoming film NATIONAL TREASURE - making it the....Read On

Actress HEATHER LOCKLEAR has been tipped to save ailing sitcom GOOD MORNING, MIAMI - following the shelving of her own show. The sexy screen....Read On

The fifth instalment in the HARRY POTTER series has big hopes pinned on it - members of the publishing community are hoping it will save America's....Read On

Sharp-tongued VINCENT GALLO has launched a scathing attack on "fat pig" movie critic ROGER EBERT - after the reviewer claimed the indie filmmaker....Read On

A-list hunk BRAD PITT is reportedly in serious talks to design a hotel or bar for his multi-millionaire pal RANDE GERBER - husband of supermodel....Read On

FRIENDS beauty JENNIFER ANISTON is hoping to call a truce with her mum NANCY - seven years after a row tore their relationship apart. Sexy....Read On

Hollywood babe NAOMI WATTS is reportedly furious about a newspaper story alleging she rushed her pet dog to hospital after he ate a bag of....Read On

HOOKAH BROWN - the group formed last year (03) by BLACK CROWES guitarist RICH ROBINSON - has broken up. The band had played a handful of shows....Read On

LISA MARIE PRESLEY will show off what a good sport she is - by lending her support to America's basketball finals. The daughter of ELVIS PRESLEY....Read On

Pop hunk ROBBIE WILLIAMS is to be played by a female fan in his new video. Music student REBECCA DURRANT, 20, is one of three people who landed....Read On

Rehabilitated DEPECHE MODE frontman DAVE GAHAN insists his bandmates are not his friends - but does admit they boast an effective creative....Read On

REM star PETER BUCK blames a bizarre side effect of taking sleeping pills for the mid-air plane drama that landed him in a British jail in 2001. ....Read On

Legendary rockers METALLICA have brought the release date of their new album forward by five days - in a bid to beat internet piracy. Their....Read On

SLIPKNOT bassist PAUL GRAY has been arrested on drug charges - following his involvement in a car accident in Des Moines, Iowa, America on Sunday....Read On

An artwork of KYLIE MINOGUE's famous backside has been pulled from a prestigious London exhibition - following complaints from the sexy singer's....Read On

Controversial rapper EMINEM has been offered $2.25 million (GBP1.5 million)-per-episode to make his own TV show. American TV bosses - desperate....Read On