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A fan of men's magazine PLAYBOY has paid $77,675 (GBP45,690) to attend an invitation-only New Year's Eve bash at HUGH HEFNER's mansion. The party....Read On

British writer/director RICHARD CURTIS' GOLDEN GLOBE nod was a surreal experience for him - because he was watching his girlfriend stuff cabbage....Read On

UMA THURMAN's GOLDEN GLOBE nomination yesterday (18DEC03) was the only high point in an otherwise miserable day. The actress had to fight a fever....Read On

Twin teen actresses MARY-KATE and ASHLEY OLSEN are celebrating after being accepted into America's prestigious NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. NYU has....Read On

JENNIFER CONNELLY is hoping someone kind takes her in this Christmas (25DEC03) - because she and PAUL BETTANY have forgotten to make plans. The....Read On

Actors LIAM NEESON and DAVID THEWLIS will join ORLANDO BLOOM in RIDLEY SCOTT's latest movie. The British director has signed up the top names for....Read On

GOLDEN GLOBE nominee BEN KINGSLEY has continued his fascination with all things Iranian by remarrying his third wife ALEXANDRA CHRISTMAN in a....Read On

BILL MURRAY and SCARLETT JOHANSSON won't forget this week in a hurry - their movie LOST IN TRANSLATION has overtaken THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE....Read On

NICOLE KIDMAN is having a huge problem preparing for her upcoming film version of BEWITCHED - she can't twitch her nose like original star....Read On

MACY GRAY is planning an acting onslaught in 2004 with a string of movie roles. The singer will kick off the new year as soul queen CARLA THOMAS....Read On

TOM PETTY is to lend his voice to two characters in an upcoming episode of cartoon series KING OF THE HILL. Petty is slated to be the voice of....Read On

HARRY CONNICK JR. is to star in a new movie musical, which he will also score and produce. The singer and actor will play an isolated man who....Read On

Rockers JANE'S ADDICTION have cancelled their New Year American tour, claiming they're too exhausted to play live. The group, which features....Read On

Pop star VICTORIA BECKHAM refuses to sit back and live off husband DAVID's multi-million pound pay packet - because she's a woman with ambition. ....Read On

MICHAEL JACKSON's attorney is taking increased security measures, after finding a bomb planted on his private property. Attorney MARK GERAGOS,....Read On

Sexy singer BRITNEY SPEARS struggles to comprehend why her name's been immortalised on Hollywood Boulevard - because the legendary pavement belongs....Read On

Frontman JUSTIN HAWKINS of supergroup THE DARKNESS is to deliver an alternative Christmas message to Britain on music channel MTV. The rocker....Read On

LATEST: MICHAEL JACKSON's planned trip to Britain is now shrouded in mystery, after reports the troubled pop superstar is not travelling after....Read On

Actor JACK BLACK was thrilled to hear of his GOLDEN GLOBE nomination for Best Comic Actor - and decided to start celebrating with some cold sake. ....Read On

MICHAEL DOUGLAS's ex-wife DIANDRA is expecting twins through a surrogate mother - despite being estranged from her fiance ZACHARY HAMPTON BACON....Read On

BEN AFFLECK and JENNIFER LOPEZ appear to be sticking to their vow to keep their relationship out of the limelight - J.LO has stayed away from the....Read On

LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING has smashed American box office records for first day takings on a Wednesday. The final installment of....Read On

The third installment in the HARRY POTTER movie series will be shown on large-scale IMAX screens when it is released next summer (4JUN04). HARRY....Read On

Movie star JUDE LAW's new film has been renamed SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, according to British movie site EMPIRE ONLINE. Originally....Read On

Horror novelist STEPHEN KING has left hospital and is now recovering at home after a battle with pneumonia. The SALEM'S LOT scribe underwent....Read On

Popular children's book THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE is to be made into a big-screen movie, filmed in New Zealand. The CS LEWIS novel....Read On

Hollywood actress CHARLIZE THERON was caught in the middle of an ugly brawl between a photographer and a mystery friend after the premiere of her....Read On

POPE JOHN PAUL II has praised MEL GIBSON's controversial movie THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST - and believes it truly depicts events surrounding JESUS....Read On

Legendary rockers THE WHO have been confirmed as a headline act at next year's (04) legendary ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL - over 30 years after....Read On

VICTORIA BECKHAM has slated celebrities who moan about press intrusion - insisting the majority encourage media attention. The former SPICE GIRL....Read On

Fans of troubled rocker COURTNEY LOVE are excitedly rushing onto the singer's website - to listen to a track from her eagerly awaited solo album. ....Read On

LATEST: Rock family THE OSBOURNES will thrill fans with the Christmas edition of their MTV reality show - by including appearances from BRITNEY....Read On

VICTORIA BECKHAM has slammed reports she leads an "extravagant" lifestyle with husband DAVID - claiming the soccer star is the flashiest member of....Read On

Rockers THE DARKNESS have slammed the tune that's rivalling their bid for the British Christmas number one single, labelling it "not very....Read On

BRITNEY SPEARS' mother has praised the pop princess' fans for the enthusiastic support she received while launching her latest album, because it's....Read On

MICHAEL JACKSON is vowing to vigorously fight charges of child sex abuse "with every fibre of his soul". Yesterday (18DEC03) the THRILLER singer....Read On

A ROLLS-ROYCE belonging to late actor RICHARD HARRIS has been sold by his ex-wife ELIZABETH - after spending 25 years in a New York garage. The....Read On

Veteran film director WILLIAM FRIEDKIN has launched a blistering attack on EASY RIDERS AND RAGING BULLS writer PETER BISKIND - labelling his....Read On

LORD OF THE RINGS star SEAN ASTIN is happy co-star ORLANDO BLOOM gets all the female attention - because it would drive him mad. The GOONIES....Read On

Director MATTHEW VAUGHAN didn't hesitate to cast JUDE LAW's new girlfriend SIENNA MILLER in his latest movie project - after being bowled over by....Read On

Hollywood beauty GWYNETH PALTROW is such an admirer of the female body, she's crammed her London apartment with pictures of naked women. The....Read On

OSCAR-winning actress NICOLE KIDMAN is begging British playwrights DAVID HARE and PATRICK MARBER to write a new play for her. Hare penned the....Read On

Movie goddess HALLE BERRY was happy to make the first move to snare new man STEVE JONES, according to the British TV presenter himself. Jones -....Read On

New couple JUDE LAW and SIENNA MILLER kept guests at a plush London hotel awake last weekend, after embarking on a night of loud sex and noisy....Read On

Hollywood superstar NICOLE KIDMAN's next project will be in stark contrast to current epic film COLD MOUNTAIN - she is to record a radio play for....Read On

Actress JULIA ROBERTS is desperate for husband DANNY MODER to overcome his fear of the paparazzi - so he can walk her down the red carpet at next....Read On

Singing superstar MARIAH CAREY may be renowned for her diva ways - but even she has been spotted recycling outfits. The HONEY singer has worn one....Read On

ROLLING STONES rocker KEITH RICHARDS has unveiled the inspiration behind his songwriting - the sky. The PAINT IT BLACK legend is convinced the....Read On

Kind hearted singer RONAN KEATING is planning to raise more money for cancer sufferers, by embarking on another gruelling trek. In February (03),....Read On

BLUE star ANTONY COSTA found even his pop star status couldn't help him, when bouncers refused to let him jump the queue to get into London....Read On

Soul diva ALICIA KEYS has slammed contestants on the hugely successful POP IDOL format - accusing them of only being interested in music to get....Read On

Welsh rockers the STEREOPHONICS were desperate to sign up to appear at next year's (04) ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL - because it's the only British....Read On

Singer VICTORIA BECKHAM is desperate for more children with soccer star husband DAVID - and hopes being pregnant again will give her a curvier....Read On

Opera babe CHARLOTTE CHURCH left hordes of fans in her native Wales devastated yesterday (18DEC03) by failing to turn up to a charity event for....Read On

British pop trio THE SUGABABES will record the theme tune to the next JAMES BOND movie, according to reports in their native London. The sexy....Read On

Troubled pop superstar MICHAEL JACKSON should be banned from the UK, according to a senior British politician. MP MARK TAMI asked Home Secretary....Read On

British actor PAUL BETTANY is proving to be an annoyance to his wife JENNIFER CONNELLY - because he composes a new song about every single one of....Read On

Daredevil actress NEVE CAMPBELL tested her love of scuba diving this summer (03) when she went swimming with sharks off the coast of Tahiti. The....Read On

POSSESSION star AARON ECKHART is a big cheat - and he hopes his mother never finds out. The movie star was homeschooled in Australia during his....Read On

Actor ELIJAH WOOD has a shocking secret - he still hasn't read THE LORD OF THE RINGS. While his castmates all studied the JRR TOLKIEN masterpiece....Read On

ROB LOWE has been dealt a devastating blow as he tries to save his flop TV drama LYON'S DEN - his mother has lost her battle with cancer. The....Read On

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER is getting a taste of just how tough the post of California Governor is - he has been forced to declare a fiscal emergency in....Read On

SIEGFRIED + ROY star SIEGFRIED FISCHBACHER has prompted speculation about his relationship with stage partner ROY HORN after admitting they're....Read On

DANNY DEVITO has offered his support to OZZY OSBOURNE's former doctor, who is being charged with malpractice for prescribing a mountain of pills to....Read On

Former RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE star TOM MORELLO and SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN are offering striking grocery workers in California a little....Read On

Rock matriarch SHARON OSBOURNE has a man-made belly button, which is the finishing touch to a course of plastic surgery she's undergone. The wife....Read On

British glam rockers THE DARKNESS look set to score the Christmas number one in their native country - thanks to their mum. Devoted SANDY HAWKINS....Read On

BLUR frontman DAMON ALBARN has been named as one of the judging panel for the SAATCHI GALLERY ART AWARD. The TENDER singer - who is also the....Read On

Rocker MEAT LOAF has launched a blistering attack on British POP IDOL finalist MICHELLE McMANUS - after the Scottish singer labelled him....Read On

MICHAEL JACKSON has reportedly called in officials from religious group the Nation of Islam to help him fight his legal troubles. Brother....Read On

EMINEM has long held a secret which is set to be unleashed to his fans around the world - he was a budding artist before becoming a hip-hop....Read On

LATEST: MICHAEL JACKSON has been charged with seven counts of child molestation and two counts of "administering an intoxicating agent for the....Read On

TOM HANKS will feature in a documentary about Oakland, California's past sporting superstars - because he used to be a vendor at OAKLAND COLISEUM. ....Read On

WARREN BEATTY has written a final farewell to his acting heroine KATHERINE HEPBURN, urging wannabe biographers to let the screen icon rest in....Read On

New JULIA ROBERTS film MONA LISA SMILE had to undergo a drastic rework after director MIKE NEWELL handed in his finished edit - to make it more....Read On

Movie hunk BEN AFFLECK is already dreading Christmas (25DEC03) - because he's yet to do any shopping for the festive day. The GOOD WILL HUNTING....Read On

The cast of LORD OF THE RINGS have topped ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY magazine's revered Entertainers of The Year list after starting the year (03) as the....Read On

Movie hero JOHN TRAVOLTA has made a personal bid to get to the moon - by offering his services to President GEORGE W BUSH. The daredevil actor....Read On

Hollywood star CATHERINE ZETA-JONES is breathing a sigh of relief after hearing a planned unauthorised biography of her has been shelved. The....Read On

COLIN FARRELL is taking his role in ALEXANDER very seriously - even refusing to change his wacky hairstyle for nights out. The hunky Irish star....Read On

An investigation into the tragic death of PRINCESS DIANA will finally go ahead on British soil - six years after the accident that killed her. ....Read On

Late QUEEN singer FREDDIE MERCURY will live again in New York next year (04) - in a new musical. The rocker will be the subject of a new theatre....Read On

BRITNEY SPEARS' kid sister JAMIE LYNN has landed her own sitcom deal with kids' TV network NICKELODEON. A day after BEYONCE KNOWLES' sister....Read On

Country singer GARY STEWART was found dead at his home in Fort Pierce, Kentucky, on Tuesday (16DEC03) - from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot....Read On

Country legend KENNY ROGERS is set to become a dad of twins - at 65. The COWARD OF THE COUNTY hitmaker's pretty 37-year-old wife WANDA, who is an....Read On

BLUE singer ANTHONY COSTA has dealt another blow to his pregnant ex-fiance LUCY BOLSTER - he's refusing to spend Christmas with her. The GUILTY....Read On

OASIS star NOEL GALLAGHER is preparing to hang up his guitar for good - because he's getting too old for rock'n'roll. The one-time wildman admits....Read On

Rocker SIR BOB GELDOF is using the Christmas period to campaign for fathers who are kept away from their children. The devoted dad is famously....Read On

Hip hop duo OUTKAST are celebrating Christmas in style at the top of the American singles chart - their two new tracks are number one and two. ....Read On

ELTON JOHN will perform on the WORLD IDOL finale on New Year's Day (01JAN04). The rocker missed out on judging an AMERICAN IDOL final earlier....Read On

Rapper 50 CENT was landed with a hefty fine when he refused to shift a fleet of illegally parked vehicles. The hip-hop heavy was taping a recent....Read On

Terrified teen diva CHARLOTTE CHURCH has fled to a secret location after her ex-boyfriend threatened her life. The VOICE OF AN ANGEL singer, who....Read On