Celebrity Gossip and Entertainment News 8th January 2009

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Music And Dvds Hit As Video Game Sales Reach Record High

8th January 2009 1:03

Sales of video games in the UK reached an all-time high in 2008, despite concurrent dips in the music and DVD markets.The UK video games market saw a...

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Spears To Release Naughty Song As Her Next Single

8th January 2009 1:26

BRITNEY SPEARS is courting controversy again - the naughtiest track from her new album CIRCUS is to be her next single. In a post on her website,...

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Peeping Tom Ne-yo Catches Jeezy Naked

8th January 2009 1:27

Singer NE-YO's has become a voyeur since moving into an exclusive Atlanta, Georgia neighbourhood, and discovering he lives next door to rapper YOUNG...

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Led Zeppelin Rollercoaster Park Shut Down

8th January 2009 1:27

LED ZEPPELIN's Stairway To Heaven rollercoaster has slipped off the rails after just nine months - the bosses of the ambitious park where the ride is...

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Springsteen Planning Free Obama Show In Washington

8th January 2009 1:27

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN is set to join soul queen ARETHA FRANKLIN in welcoming President-elect BARACK OBAMA to the White House in Washington, D.C. later...

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Biggie's Mother Wants To Speak To Lil' Kim

8th January 2009 1:27

Rap legend NOTORIOUS B.I.G.'s mother wants to meet with the late star's mistress LIL' KIM after realising the pint-sized hitmaker could answer...

news article: Biggie's Mother Wants To Speak To Lil' Kim

Cruise, Wahlberg And Reeves On Razzies Ballot

8th January 2009 1:27

Movie hunks TOM CRUISE, MARK WAHLBERG and KEANU REEVES have been named and shamed on the ballot of this year's (09) initial Golden Raspberry Award...

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Bettany: 'Wife's Weightloss Is Down To Grief'

8th January 2009 1:27

British actor PAUL BETTANY has gone public with a family tragedy in an effort to stop the media commenting on his wife JENNIFER CONNELLY's...

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Cancer Pain Helped Swayze's Acting

8th January 2009 1:27

PATRICK SWAYZE has credited the pain he feels as he battles pancreatic cancer for giving his acting an edge. The movie star confounded experts when...

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Brolin Upset About Crowe Comments

8th January 2009 1:27

JOSH BROLIN has publicly apologised for comments he made about RUSSELL CROWE at the New York Film Critics Awards on Monday night (05Jan09). The Milk...

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The Things They Say 10688

8th January 2009 1:27

"He's got a beautiful voice and he's a great country musician, which not a lot of people realise." Actress JAIME KING still listens to ex-boyfriend...

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Johansson Proposal Thrill

8th January 2009 1:27

SCARLETT JOHANSSON "squealed with delight" when husband RYAN REYNOLDS proposed. The couple married in secret in Reynolds' native Canada in September...

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Fascinating Fact 6605

8th January 2009 1:27

FATAL ATTRACTION star GLENN CLOSE is to be honoured with the 2,378th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Celebrity friends Michael Chiklis, Jobeth...

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Fascinating Fact 6604

8th January 2009 1:27

SANDRA BULLOCK will replace grieving JOHN TRAVOLTA as a presenter at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday (11Jan09). Travolta has pulled out of the...

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Evans Supports Gay Marriage

8th January 2009 1:27

FANTASTIC FOUR star CHRIS EVANS has come out in support of gay marriage - insisting it is "appalling" for homosexuals in America to be denied the...

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Aames Fights Back After Thanksgiving Suicide Attempt

8th January 2009 1:27

Former U.S. sitcom star WILLIE AAMES is battling back after surviving a suicide attempt on Thanksgiving Day (27Nov08). The 46-year-old Charles in...

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Jackson Turns His Back On Meth

8th January 2009 1:27

BAYWATCH star JEREMY JACKSON has vowed never to use methamphetamines again after he was arrested for setting up a home laboratory to 'cook' his drugs...

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The Dark Knight Cleans Up At People's Choice Awards

8th January 2009 4:16

BATMAN sequel THE DARK KNIGHT clutched a handful of prizes to steal the show at the 35th annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday...

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Winehouse's Crowd Pleasing Piano Performance

8th January 2009 7:21

Singer AMY WINEHOUSE thrilled holidaymakers relaxing in a beach-side bar on the Caribbean island of St Lucia - after she set up stage on the venue's...

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Matlock And Gillespie Add To Asheton Tributes

8th January 2009 7:21

SEX PISTOLS guitarist GLEN MATLOCK and PRIMAL SCREAM frontman BOBBY GILLESPIE are the latest rockers to pay tribute to THE STOOGES star RON ASHETON,...

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Allen Lands 19th Screenplay Nomination

8th January 2009 7:21

WOODY ALLEN has claimed his 19th Writers Guild Awards nomination, while COEN BROTHERS ETHAN and JOEL and THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON...

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The Dark Knight Cleans Up At People's Choice Awards

8th January 2009 7:21

BATMAN sequel THE DARK KNIGHT clutched a handful of prizes to steal the show at the 35th annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday...

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Music Patron Freeman Dies

8th January 2009 7:21

Contemporary music patron BETTY FREEMAN has died. She was 87. The champion of the arts and philanthropist passed away on Saturday (03Jan09) after a...

news article: Music Patron Freeman Dies

Rapper Roth Tackles Flight 'Bomber'

8th January 2009 7:21

American rapper ASHER ROTH has been hailed as a hero after reportedly tackling a man claiming to have a bomb on a flight from Atlanta, Georgia to Los...

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Berrabah Involved In Pal's Dui Arrest

8th January 2009 7:21

SUGABABES star AMELLE BERRABAH had a run-in with the law after her pal was arrested for drink driving in London while the pair was enjoying a boozy...

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The Things They Say 10690

8th January 2009 7:21

"We can't do our job as actors without you. Unless you turn on your television... or buy those tickets, all we are are a bunch of emotionally...

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The Things They Say 10689

8th January 2009 7:21

"I'm not supposed to be here right now; this is supposed to be KATE HUDSON... but she's in traffic. She's 40 minutes away, so let's wait... It's no...

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Sanchez Sent Husband-to-be To Dance Lessons

8th January 2009 7:21

WITHOUT A TRACE star ROSELYN SANCHEZ forced her husband-to-be to take extensive dance lessons before they wed late last year (08) - so they could wow...

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Johansson Dreams Of Wild West Role

8th January 2009 7:21

SCARLETT JOHANSSON wants to run a brothel in a western. The actress has one dream movie role she has yet to portray - another trip back in time to...

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Judge To Rule In Watchmen Fight

8th January 2009 7:21

A Los Angeles judge will decide the fate of hotly-anticipated graphic novel adaptation WATCHMEN after movie executives at 20th Century Fox threatened...

news article: Judge To Rule In Watchmen Fight

Griffiths And Jordan Named Panelists For Ledger Scholarship

8th January 2009 7:21

Actress RACHEL GRIFFITHS and moviemaker GREGOR JORDAN are to front a new panel which will decide who benefits from a new HEATH LEDGER scholarship. ...

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The Wrestler To Take On Iron Man

8th January 2009 7:21

MICKEY ROURKE is in negotiations to play the villain in the IRON MAN sequel. The Angel Heart star and Sam Rockwell are both up for bad guy roles in...

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The Things They Say 10692

8th January 2009 7:21

"A couple of years ago I won a great award for singing in a movie and this year I won an award for having a baby throw up on me." WALK THE LINE star...

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The Things They Say 10691

8th January 2009 7:21

"This is a big day for me because it was the day I gave birth to my son, so wherever my baby is - which is hopefully in bed - I love you. Happy...

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Fascinating Fact 6606

8th January 2009 7:21

CHARLIE'S ANGELS director MCG is to remake epic action movie 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA for Disney. The most classic version of the JULES VERNE...

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Led Zeppelin To 'Tour And Record With New Singer'

8th January 2009 9:15

Led Zeppelin are considering touring and recording a new album with a replacement singer for frontman Robert Plant, according to Jimmy Page's...

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The Dark Knight Confirmed As People's Choice

8th January 2009 9:37

The popularity of The Dark Knight has been underlined at the People's Choice awards after it claimed five prizes, including best movie.The Warner...

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Mickey Rourke 'In Iron Man 2 Negotiations'

8th January 2009 9:59

The Wrestler star Mickey Rourke is reportedly in talks to play a villain in the upcoming Iron Man sequel.Director Jon Favreau begins shooting the...

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Woody And Coen Brothers Among Wga Nominees

8th January 2009 10:53

The Coen Brothers and Woody Allen have been recognised for their screenwriting as the nominations for the Writers' Guild of America (WGA) awards were...

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Aerosmith 'Preparing For Next Album'

8th January 2009 11:37

AEROSMITH are gearing up to start work on their 15th studio album, the band have confirmed.The veteran rockers have not released an album of original...

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Frusciante Talks New Album

8th January 2009 11:37

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist John Frusciante has been discussing his forthcoming solo album.Members of the hugely-popular US rock outfit have been...

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Wood Buys Vintage Guitar For Young Love

8th January 2009 12:07

ROLLING STONE RONNIE WOOD has reportedly splashed out on a guitar once played by JIMI HENDRIX for his girlfriend EKATERINA IVANOVA. The rocker, who...

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Fergie And Duhamel's Pre-wedding Bash

8th January 2009 12:07

Lovebirds FERGIE and JOSH DUHAMEL waved goodbye to single life by reportedly throwing a joint bachelor and bachelorette party. The singer - real...

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Allen Attacks Emi's Owners Terra Firma

8th January 2009 12:07

British pop star LILY ALLEN has launched a savage attack on the private equity group which owns her record label - accusing the firm of "killing" the...

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Dupri Dropped As Island Records President?

8th January 2009 12:07

Producer JERMAINE DUPRI has been dropped from his position as President of Island Records Urban Music, according to a new report. The star has...

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Hathaway's Award Season Diary

8th January 2009 12:07

Actress ANNE HATHAWAY is keeping a diary of her awards season experiences - so she can look back in years to come and have clear memories about her...

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Swayze Renewed Vows As Prince Charming

8th January 2009 12:07

PATRICK SWAYZE gave his wife one of the happiest days of her life when they renewed their wedding vows in a fairytale ceremony. The Dirty Dancing...

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College Chiefs Apologise To Spielberg Over Leaflets

8th January 2009 12:07

University bosses in the U.K. were forced to destroy flyers for a creative writing course - after receiving a complaint from legendary filmmaker...

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Lautner Wins Battle To Star In New Moon

8th January 2009 12:07

TWILIGHT star TAYLOR LAUTNER will reprise his role in the hit movie's sequel NEW MOON - after impressing author STEPHENIE MEYER and director CHRIS...

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Case Closed For Travolta's Son

8th January 2009 12:07

A police investigation into the tragic death of JOHN TRAVOLTA's son JETT has officially been closed. Authorities in the Bahamas have called off the...

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Mcgraw Dreading Daughters' Dating Drama

8th January 2009 12:07

Country rocker TIM MCGRAW dreads the day his daughters begin to date - and has warned he will use violence to warn off any unsavoury suitors. The...

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Mercury The Ultimate Rock God

8th January 2009 12:07

QUEEN star FREDDIE MERCURY has been named the Ultimate Rock God in a new poll. The flamboyant frontman, who died of pneumonia induced by HIV in...

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The Things They Say 10694

8th January 2009 12:07

"I believe I'm gonna be going with KATE (WINSLET)... I'm sure he (director husband SAM MENDES) is fine (about that). I've known her for way longer...

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The Things They Say 10693

8th January 2009 12:07

"They send us Christmas cards every year... and, just looking at his beautiful family, I feel so bad that there's one that's now an angel." JOHN...

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Fascinating Fact 6608

8th January 2009 12:07

The DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES will take a trip back in time when the hit show's 100th episode airs in America on 18 January (09) - the plot will take the...

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Fascinating Fact 6607

8th January 2009 12:07

Celebrated photographer CHUCK CLOSE took shots of BRAD PITT with his unflattering Daguerreotype technique for the upcoming cover of W magazine. The...

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Princess Beatrice's Car Stolen

8th January 2009 12:07

British royal PRINCESS BEATRICE has become the victim of thieves, who stole her luxury car while she was shopping. The 20-year-old, the daughter of...

news article: Princess Beatrice's Car Stolen

Winslet Put Kross' Nerves At Ease With Humour

8th January 2009 12:07

Actress KATE WINSLET turned to humour to help calm her young THE READER co-star DAVID KROSS' nerves as they filmed their steamy sex scenes for the...

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Momoa And Bonet Welcome Baby

8th January 2009 12:07

Hollywood couple LISA BONET and JASON MOMOA are celebrating after welcoming a new baby. Former The Cosby Show star Bonet gave birth to son...

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No Gossip For Richie

8th January 2009 12:07

NICOLE RICHIE is not set to transform from Los Angeles princess to New York socialite anytime soon - her representative has denied she will guest...

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Sheen Spied On Frost For Role Research

8th January 2009 12:07

MICHAEL SHEEN was so determined to accurately portray journalist SIR DAVID FROST in new movie FROST/NIXON, he secretly followed him to study his...

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Fascinating Fact 6609

8th January 2009 12:07

Unknown GARRETT HEDLUND is to front Disney's TRON sequel. The young actor, who had a small role in dragon drama ERAGON, reportedly beat Oscar nominee...

Read about Garrett Hedlund news article: Fascinating Fact 6609

Singer Lily Allen Says She Does Not Condone Drug Use

8th January 2009 14:10

Lily Allen has declared she does not condone drug use, after being criticised for suggesting cocaine use can be acceptable for some people.The Smile...

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Zavvi Shuts 22 Stores

8th January 2009 14:21

Zavvi is closing 22 stores across the country with the loss of 178 jobs, administrators have confirmed.Administrators Ernst & Young said the...

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White Lies Come Second In Bbc's Sound Of 2009 List

8th January 2009 15:48

West London trio White Lies have been named in second place in the BBC's Sound of 2009 list, predicting the biggest musical acts of the next...

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Allen: 'I Don't Support Drug-taking'

8th January 2009 16:06

Under-fire LILY ALLEN has backtracked over her controversial comments about drugs - insisting she does not condone substance abuse. The Smile singer...

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Queen Latifah Looking For Duet Partner

8th January 2009 16:06

QUEEN LATIFAH has invited budding singers and musicians to come up with an original song for a duet for her forthcoming album PERSONA. The...

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Rare Sixx Painting Goes Up For Sale

8th January 2009 16:06

Fans of MOTLEY CRUE rocker NIKKI SIXX have the chance to own a rare piece of the star's artwork - one of his abstract paintings has gone under the...

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Kleerup Cleans Up At Swedish Grammys

8th January 2009 16:06

Swedish singer KLEERUP was the big winner at the Scandinavian country's annual Grammis Gala on Wednesday (07Jan09), taking home three awards...

news article: Kleerup Cleans Up At Swedish Grammys

Arnold Paternity Judge Makes Court Proceedings Private

8th January 2009 16:06

The family of late country legend EDDY ARNOLD has won a court motion to seal all records in an ongoing paternity suit. Arnold, dubbed the Tennessee...

news article: Arnold Paternity Judge Makes Court Proceedings Private

U2 Issue Warning Against Bogus Tour

8th January 2009 16:06

Irish rockers U2 have warned fans against buying tickets for a purported summer (09) tour - because any proposed dates are bogus. The Beautiful Day...

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Lohan: 'I Work As Hard As Johansson'

8th January 2009 16:06

LINDSAY LOHAN is annoyed she doesn't win as many film roles as SCARLETT JOHANSSON - because she is convinced she works just as hard as the LOST IN...

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Swayze: 'I Won't Chase Staying Alive'

8th January 2009 16:06

PATRICK SWAYZE is refusing to change his diet and the way he lives in a bid to beat pancreatic cancer - so he can enjoy whatever time he has left. ...

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Garner 'Doing Great' After Birth Of Second Daughter

8th January 2009 16:06

JENNIFER GARNER is "doing great" following the birth of her second daughter with Hollywood star husband BEN AFFLECK, according to her close pal and...

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Swayze Hid Cancer Pain

8th January 2009 16:06

PATRICK SWAYZE's cancer symptoms are so brutal, it took him three hours each morning to get himself fit enough to make the set of his new TV show THE...

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Fascinating Fact 6611

8th January 2009 16:06

Rocker CHRIS ROBINSON has treated his son with ex-wife KATE HUDSON to a pair of Siamese kittens for his fifth birthday. Young RYDER celebrated...

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Fascinating Fact 6610

8th January 2009 16:06

Former VAN HALEN rocker SAMMY HAGAR is taking his Cabo Wabo Radio off air temporarily. The station, which was launched in December 2007, will be "on...

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The Things They Say 10695

8th January 2009 16:06

"I went to (department store) Target... We were shooting in Stamford, Connecticut and there was a Target there, so I would go there and get great...

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Cera + Fassbender Make Bafta's Rising Star Shortlist

8th January 2009 16:06

JUNO star MICHAEL CERA, 300's MICHAEL FASSBENDER and CONTROL's TOBY KEBBELL have made the shortlist for the British Academy of Film and Television...

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Degeneres Wants To Matchmake Hathaway

8th January 2009 16:06

Comedian ELLEN DeGENERES is offering up her matchmaking services to actress ANNE HATHAWAY after her 2008 break-up from convicted fraudster RAFFAELLO...

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Fascinating Fact 6612

8th January 2009 16:07

A portrait of COLIN FIRTH as MR. DARCY - used in the 1995 costume drama PRIDE AND PREJUDICE - is to be auctioned off for charity. The painting, which...

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The Things They Say 10697

8th January 2009 16:07

"LAURENCE FISHBURNE is an amazing actor and a joy to work with, but Billy created a Sherlock Holmes for the 21st century... I already miss him a...

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Hudson Will Elope

8th January 2009 16:07

Actress KATE HUDSON plans to run away and wed in secret next time she ties the knot. The Fool's Gold star married rocker Chris Robinson in 2000 in a...

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No Mckellen Nude Scene For Tv's King Lear

8th January 2009 16:07

SIR IAN MCKELLEN's full frontal nude scene in a stage production of KING LEAR has been cut from a U.S. TV version of the play. MCKellen stars in...

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The Things They Say 10696

8th January 2009 16:07

"It's really sexy to see your loved one through the lens. I went much further (than the cover shot of Angelina Jolie breast-feeding). I didn't show...

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The Things They Say 10698

8th January 2009 16:07

"I've done that... but have always walked away feeling a little crap about it." BRAD PITT hates magazine cover shots that aim to show him as a sex...

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Nbc Back In First Place -- For Now

8th January 2009 18:55

The first week of the new year was dominated by football, with Saturday's NFL Playoff Game between the San Diego Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts...

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Big News Week -- Who Knows Why?

8th January 2009 18:55

Once again, unaccountably it was a big week for the nightly news shows with NBC averaging 9.5 million viewers for NBC Nightly News With Brian...

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Consumer Union Calls For Switchover Delay

8th January 2009 18:55

Consumer Union, the nonprofit group that publishes Consumer Reports , has called for the February 17 date that the switchover from analog to digital...

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Reporting For Abc From Iraq The Bbc

8th January 2009 18:55

Challenged by cutbacks and forced to retrench, ABC News, which no longer maintains a full-time correspondent in Iraq, said Monday that it will now...

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Theme At Ces In Las Vegas Convergence

8th January 2009 19:06

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, numerous manufacturers, including Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Netgear, and Sony, unveiled settop...

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"Packback Journalism" Makes Gains

8th January 2009 19:06

In the latest demonstration of so-called backpack journalism, a TV anchor/reporter for a station covering the Tampa-St. Petersburg area of Florida,...

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The People's Favorite The Dark Knight

8th January 2009 19:06

The Dark Knight may have been passed over by many critics and guild groups for awards recognition -- except in the case of the late Heath Ledger in...

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Time Warner Losses Drag Down Market

8th January 2009 19:06

The stock market was rattled anew on Wednesday as Time Warner said that it will write down some $25 billion in fourth-quarter "impairment charges"...

news article: Time Warner Losses Drag Down Market

Roth Had 'Nothing To Do' With Heroic Plane Actions

8th January 2009 19:06

Rapper ASHER ROTH has laughed off reports he helped to tackle and detain a man who made bomb threat onboard a flight from Atlanta, Georgia on...

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Rock Challenges Judge To Visit Iraq

8th January 2009 19:06

KID ROCK is still fuming about a court ruling banning him from serving a community service sentence entertaining U.S. troops overseas - he's now...

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Fascinating Fact 6613

8th January 2009 19:06

Pop star JESSE MCCARTNEY has teamed up with Southern rapper LUDACRIS for the remix of his new single HOW DO YOU SLEEP?.

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Guitarist Leaves Reverend And The Makers

8th January 2009 19:06

Guitarist TOM JARVIS has quit British rock group REVEREND AND THE MAKERS. Frontman Jon 'The Reverend' MCClure claims the axeman had "had enough" and...

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Zombie Guitar Up For Auction

8th January 2009 19:06

The guitar used by rocker ROB ZOMBIE in the making of his HELLBILLY DELUXE album has gone up for auction online. The singer released his debut solo...

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Lohan Flattered By Williams

8th January 2009 19:06

N.E.R.D. star PHARRELL WILLIAMS has offered to help revive LINDSAY LOHAN's music career by producing her next album. The actress admitted in...

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Kuti Calls Off International Tour

8th January 2009 19:06

Nigerian musician FEMI KUTI has scrapped his entire North American tour after falling sick with an mystery illness. Earlier this week (begs05Jan09),...

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Midler's Vegas Show Failing To Sell

8th January 2009 19:06

Veteran entertainer BETTE MIDLER is struggling to sell tickets for her Las Vegas residency, according to reports. The singer/actress debuted her Sin...

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Ronaldo Escapes Crash Uninjured

8th January 2009 19:06

Portuguese soccer ace CRISTIANO RONALDO has miraculously walked away unscathed after smashing his Ferrari into a barrier in Manchester, England. The...

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Lohan Limits Charity Work Due To Paparazzi Intrusion

8th January 2009 19:06

Actress LINDSAY LOHAN has blasted the media for criticising her whenever she tries to do some good for charity, because the press dismisses her...

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The Things They Say 10699

8th January 2009 19:06

"What a band! No wonder they survived. They're the best band in the world. Who on Earth made that noise?" British actor BILL NIGHY is a big fan of...

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The Things They Say 10701

8th January 2009 19:06

"They're an actor's wet dream." JOSH BROLIN on his NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN directors JOEL and ETHAN COEN.

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One Tree Hill Linked To Real Life Murder

8th January 2009 19:06

Teen TV hit ONE TREE HILL has been dragged into a murder investigation - Florida cops are probing the link between a storyline and a real life...

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Dicaprio Tipped To Play Mobster-doctor In New Movie

8th January 2009 19:06

LEONARDO DiCAPRIO is in line to play a hitman-turned-doctor in a new movie project. Studio bosses are plotting to take Josh Bazell novel Beat the...

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Fascinating Fact 6614

8th January 2009 19:06

Former basketball star DENNIS RODMAN, TLC singer TIONNE 'T-BOZ' WATKINS and comedian TOM GREEN will be joining the likes of former BAYWATCH babe...

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The Things They Say 10700

8th January 2009 19:06

"I bet you I can hang on for a long time. Be around to hassle people for a while. I've pulled off 10 months when most people would have been dead...

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Craig Steps In To Save Bell

8th January 2009 19:06

JAMES BOND star DANIEL CRAIG proved himself a true hero when he used his clout to halt the filming of new movie DEFIANCE - after co-star JAMIE BELL...

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Barr Blasts Israel

8th January 2009 19:06

Jewish comedienne ROSEANNE BARR has condemned Israel's role in the current bloody conflict in the Middle East in a series of rants on her blog and...

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Gosling's Car Window Smashed

8th January 2009 19:06

Actor RYAN GOSLING had to call in the cops on Wednesday (07Jan09) after discovering his car had been targetted by vandals. The Notebook star's...

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The Things They Say 10702

8th January 2009 19:06

"I'm going to be a bad school mum. I hated school, so I can't blame him for not wanting to go." KATE HUDSON admits she doesn't set the best example...

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The Things They Say 10703

8th January 2009 19:06

"I don't think it's very pretty to be really, really, skinny. It's not inspirational at all for me. I'm lucky and I'm this size naturally. I don't...

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Warner Bros. Asks For Quick Decision Of Watchmen

8th January 2009 19:16

Calling the situation "critical," Warner Brothers is asking a federal judge to hold a hearing as early as Monday on whether Fox will be able to block...

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Blockbuster Looking To Partner With Telco

8th January 2009 19:16

While Netflix has been hurriedly making deals with makers of settop PC-to-TV converter boxes to deliver its movies to subscribers on line, rival...

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Tony Martin, 96, Returning To Stage

8th January 2009 19:16

At the age of 96, Tony Martin, who starred in numerous Hollywood musicals in the 1940s and '50s, is returning to live performances, opening tonight...

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Coolio Comes Over All Sensitive With Latoya

8th January 2009 22:02

Coolio was keen to show his sensitive side when discussing previous romances with LaToya Jackson in the Celebrity Big Brother house today.While...

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Phish Reform For Summer Tour

8th January 2009 22:06

Cult rockers PHISH have confirmed plans to reunite and tour by listing a group of summer dates. The band will play pre-tour shows in Virginia in...

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Page Manager: 'Led Zeppelin Are Over'

8th January 2009 22:06

Plans for JIMMY PAGE and JOHN PAUL JONES to hit the road as LED ZEPPELIN in 2009 have been scrapped - because the rockers can't find a singer to...

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The Things They Say 10704

8th January 2009 22:06

"When ELVIS expresses himself vocally, there's a lot of moisture around and sharing a microphone with him can be challenging, and when he sings 'My...

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Graceland In Partymode For Elvis' Birthday

8th January 2009 22:06

ELVIS PRESLEY fans have flocked to the late rocker's former Graceland home for a party to celebrate what would have been his 74th birthday, hosted by...

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Morello Honoured By Iraq War Veteran

8th January 2009 22:06

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and NIGHTWATCHMEN star TOM MORELLO has been declared a soldier for peace by a group of Iraq War veterans. The rocker has...

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Was Gandalf The Grey Gandalf The Gay?

8th January 2009 22:06

SIR IAN MCKELLEN feels sure he has more in common with LORD OF THE RINGS wizard GANDALF than simply playing him on the big screen - he also thinks...

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Ugly Betty Star Ortiz Pregnant

8th January 2009 22:06

UGLY BETTY's pretty sister is pregnant. Actress Ana Ortiz is expecting her first child this summer (09). Last September (08), Ortiz, 37, told...

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Costner Hospitalised After Falling Ill

8th January 2009 22:06

KEVIN COSTNER was treated in a Los Angeles hospital this week (06-07Jan08), after calling emergency services following a fainting spell. The...

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The Things They Say 10705

8th January 2009 22:06

"We stole the haircuts from the SEX PISTOLS and the reggae from THE CLASH, and the best part was that their reggae song was POLICE + THIEVES." THE...

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Costello Abused In His Sleep By Punk Pranksters

8th January 2009 22:06

Punk pranks left ELVIS COSTELLO with a nasty taste in his mouth and his shoes on fire during his heyday as an angry young man. The rocker and his...

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Lady Gaga Slow Dances To The Top Of The U.s. Pop Charts

8th January 2009 22:06

LADY GAGA has made it to the top of the U.S. pop charts after 22 weeks on the countdown. It's the longest trip to number one since Creed's With Arms...

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Hathaway Puts Her Babysitting Skills On The Auction Block

8th January 2009 22:06

ANNE HATHAWAY was tempted to offer herself up as a celebrity babysitter when she was caught out at a recent auction event. The actress admits she...

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Obama To Become Spider-man Star

8th January 2009 22:06

American President-elect BARACK OBAMA is to be honoured in the pages of the latest SPIDER-MAN comic. Obama, a longtime fan of the superhero, will...

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More Recognition For The Dark Knight

8th January 2009 22:06

A day after winning big at the People's Choice Awards in America, THE DARK KNIGHT is now on the Directors Guild of America slate. Christopher Nolan,...

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Cruise Lost For Words About Jett Travolta's Death

8th January 2009 22:06

TOM CRUISE struggled to find words to express his sadness at the death of pal JOHN TRAVOLTA's teenage son JETT, as he sat for an interview on U.S. TV...

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The Things They Say 10706

8th January 2009 22:06

“He’s the reason short Jewish guys are allowed to be leads in the movie... There’s a secret society of guys like us who worship his...

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Fascinating Fact 6615

8th January 2009 22:06

Actor TONY SHALHOUB and his inventor brother DAN have created a new doggie pooper scooper, called the ShiPoopy, which is a disposable, portable potty...

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Bionic Man Launches Hearing Aid

8th January 2009 22:06

TV's SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN has signed up to promote a new rechargeable hearing aid device. The Lee Majors Bionic Rechargeable Hearing Aid has just...

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Licht Is A First-time Dad To New Year Baby

8th January 2009 22:06

Former sitcom child star JEREMY LICHT is a dad for the first time - his wife KIMBERLY WALLIS LICHT gave birth to a baby girl on New Year's Eve...

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