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MARTIN SCORSESE and CLINT EASTWOOD are squaring off once again at the 79th Academy Awards - both legends have picked up Best Director nominations....Read On

STEVEN SEAGAL and ERIKA ELENIAK are set to boost their flagging film fortunes by revisiting hit action movie UNDER SIEGE for a second sequel. ....Read On

SYLVESTER STALLONE has proved he's still a movie heavyweight by battling to the top of the UK box office with fighting film ROCKY BALBOA. The sixth....Read On

Oscar winner-turned-hitmaker JAMIE FOXX is returning to his comedy roots and launching his own urban comedy, entertainment and lifestyle channel on....Read On

Rockers VELVET REVOLVER became "uninspired" working with super-producer RICK RUBIN, accusing him of not giving the band enough attention in the....Read On

JENNIFER GARNER was thrilled to be cut out of the Golden Globe Awards telecast last Monday (15JAN07), because she feared she would fall onstage after....Read On

LATEST: The leader of America's Gay + Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is willing to forgive disgraced GREY'S ANATOMY star ISAIAH....Read On

KELSEY GRAMMER and PATRICIA HEATON are in talks to star as duelling news anchors in a new sitcom. The half-hour show is being created by Grammer's....Read On

Reggae superstar SEAN PAUL is set to launch a one-man campaign to stop youth violence in Jamaica on his new album. The GIMME THE LIGHT singer....Read On

LATEST: Supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL has spoken of her shock at being appointed an ambassador for Rio de Janeiro earlier this week (begs22JAN07) but....Read On

HELEN MIRREN's portrayal of THE QUEEN has turned the British actress into the hottest Oscar favourite ever. Hours after her name was mentioned among....Read On

KEANE frontman TOM CHAPLIN is staying away from the seaside this year (07) after a mystery illness caught surfing nearly scuppered the band's....Read On

Veteran British actor PETER O'TOOLE has laughed off speculation he could be nominated for a rare eighth Academy Award today (23JAN07), insisting, "It....Read On

LATEST: Property mogul DONALD TRUMP could face further questioning in America's federal court after officials in West Palm Beach, Florida, requested....Read On

British pop sensation MIKA is keeping quiet about his sexual orientation, branding rumours of his homosexuality "pointless". The 23-year-old, who's....Read On

LATEST: Model CHRISTIE BRINKLEY and her estranged husband PETER COOK's temporary custody agreement regarding visitation of their two kids has been....Read On

LATEST: An unsigned band from the UK have reached an out of court settlement with Coca-Cola after the company used one of their tracks on a TV....Read On

BEYONCE KNOWLES has lavished praise on Colombian pop sensation SHAKIRA, insisting she is the perfect singer to join her on female empowerment duet....Read On

Former child star TATUM O'NEAL finds nothing wrong with DAKOTA FANNING appearing in a rape scene because the 12-year-old actress is just playing a....Read On

Volatile Scottish cult band THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN are reuniting for the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California. The band, who called it....Read On

Pop star NICK LACHEY harboured a secret crush on BAYWATCH beauty CARMEN ELECTRA at school, hailing the actress "the subject of my boyhood....Read On

Irish rockers U2 have rubbished reports they are to embark on a series of live shows later this year (07), after false advertisements for the dates....Read On

Legendary British venue the Hammersmith Palais is to be destroyed after music fans lost their fight to block demolition plans yesterday (22JAN07). ....Read On

British soul singer CORINNE BAILEY RAE only secured her soundtrack for new movie VENUS when the director's daughter pleaded her case. Rae was....Read On

FALL OUT BOY star PETE WENTZ admits he is envious of British pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS - because the ANGEL singer can lead a so-called "double-life". ....Read On

JOHN LENNON's childhood holidays in Scotland are being officially promoted to attract tourists to the Scottish Highlands. The late BEATLE was making....Read On

Pop star JESSICA SIMPSON has joined boyfriend singer JOHN MAYER for part of his tour in Florida. The 26-year-old arrived in Miami early on Monday....Read On

Tennis star SERENA WILLIAMS is shunning the media's match reports over fears positive press will turn her into an egomaniac. The sports ace avoids....Read On

R+B star ALICIA KEYS recently took her first vacation as an adult - and travelled alone to spend some time getting to know herself. The 25-year-old....Read On

Former 'N SYNC star JC CHASEZ fears fans will read too much into his new single UNTIL YESTERDAY, which follows the story of a guy who discovers his....Read On

LATEST: Best friends COURTENEY COX and JENNIFER ANISTON will share an on-screen kiss in new US drama series DIRT. Earlier this month (JAN07) Cox....Read On

LATEST: British supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL has expressed remorse for attacking her former maid with a mobile phone last March (06). Since pleading....Read On

LATEST: SIDEWAYS writer-director ALEXANDER PAYNE has filed a response to ex-wife SANDRA OH's divorce claim and is asking the court to deny the star....Read On

Veteran actor PETER O'TOOLE has leaped to the defence of pensioners who lust for younger partners, maintaining age should be no barrier to love. The....Read On

Veteran rocker JOHN MELLENCAMP has defended his decision to allow his song OUR COUNTRY be used on an advert for motoring giant Chevrolet. Despite....Read On

LATEST: NAOMI CAMPBELL has quashed reports she has signed up to a witchcraft-like religion - insisting she was only linked to the faith by....Read On

Flame-haired British royal SARAH FERGUSON, DUCHESS OF YORK is putting her aristocratic experiences to good use by co-writing a historical novel. The....Read On

Italian movie legend FRANCO ZEFFIRELLI is recovering after being rushed to hospital suffering from an irregular heartbeat yesterday (22JAN07). ....Read On

Signed photographs of every Oscar-winning actor and actress since the awards began will go under the hammer in London next month (FEB07). Autograph....Read On

ROBERT DE NIRO has come under fire from the US Department Of Labor for having allegedly cheated his restaurant workers out of $328,000 (GBP166,000)....Read On

Bollywood director MIRA NAIR has criticised A-list Bollywood actors for refusing to star in a series of short films designed to spread awareness of....Read On

Country star WYNONNA JUDD and MEATLOAF have become the first celebrities to launch their own Internet search engines. Curious fans, who call up....Read On

"He died at the end. I want him to come back as sort of the (STAR WARS sage) OBI-WAN (KENOBI)." WINONA RYDER hopes CHRISTIAN SLATER'S character comes....Read On

Gospel singer RICKY DILLARD's home was destroyed by fire in the early hours of this morning (23JAN07). Firefighters were called to the house in....Read On

"I've worked every Valentine's Day for the last five years so I'm not very popular. At least this year I'll be singing at the Brits instead of in a....Read On

"I don't know the exact details of what went on, but I certainly wish her all the best. My thoughts go out to all the children who don't get out, and....Read On

"I'm in frighteningly good company. It was very nice of THE QUEEN (DAME HELEN MIRREN) to allow me in for a minute." DAME JUDI DENCH pokes fun at her....Read On

"I've been filling up my time so intensely that it's difficult to sit and ruminate about it - I think it's lucky that I have my mind in a lot of....Read On

Tragic British royal DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES' 1995 interview by MARTIN BASHIR has been voted the most memorable TV interrogation of all time by UK....Read On

ANGELINA JOLIE has been voted the most attractive woman of 2006 by celebrity journal Hello!, with British actor SEAN BEAN being hailed the most....Read On

"One day I put (my cellphone) on the counter, took out a hammer, and smashed it. I don't email, either. I still write letters to people." Actor....Read On

American folk rock singer ANI DiFRANCO has given birth to a babygirl. The singer welcomed PETAH LUCIA at her Buffalo, New York home early Saturday....Read On

Canadian singer NELLY FURTADO is desperate for another child after successfully balancing motherhood with her chart-topping pop career. The MANEATER....Read On

British network Channel 4 has been hit with another reality TV racism row, after a contestant on SHIPWRECKED described black people as "really bad"....Read On

Actress JENNIFER GARNER isn't a girl's girl - she prefers to spend time with the male crew members when she's shooting a movie. The ELEKTRA star,....Read On

Three of country legend JOHNNY CASH's final performances will appear on his sister JOANNE's upcoming gospel album - her 27th release. The prolific....Read On

SIN CITY star JESSICA ALBA has signed on to star in horror thriller THE EYE for TOM CRUISE's production company. The 25-year-old has signed a $4....Read On

HUGH GRANT finds it terribly difficult to relax on film sets - because he always hates his trailer. The FOUR WEDDINGS + A FUNERAL star compares his....Read On

Acclaimed actor PETER O'TOOLE would not change one thing about his hard-drinking past, insisting he does not "regret one drop". The LAWRENCE OF....Read On

British rockers JAMES are set to tour and record new material for the first time in six years. The SIT DOWN hitmakers will play five UK gigs in April....Read On

TORI SPELLING insists her new reality show with husband DEAN MCDERMOTT will be better than NICK LACHEY and JESSICA SIMPSON's MTV show NEWLYWEDS: NICK....Read On

Model CHRISTIE BRINKLEY took time out from her custody battle with cheating husband PETER COOK in Long Island yesterday (22JAN07) to thank fans who....Read On

LATEST: Members of animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) disrupted auditions for JENNIFER LOPEZ's online reality....Read On

Sexy DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star EVA LONGORIA has stripped for a provocative new photoshoot in men's magazine Arena. The actress, who plays seductress....Read On

Opening statements began yesterday (22JAN07) in a non-jury trial involving a lawsuit filed by pop star MICHAEL JACKSON against a charter jet....Read On

The teen pop sensation mentored by HUGH GRANT's character in new film MUSIC + LYRICS was inspired by BRITNEY SPEARS, according to the movie's writer....Read On

Rocker BILLY JOEL will perform the American National Anthem at the Super Bowl next month (FEB07). The PIANO MAN singer will take to the field at....Read On

DON JOHNSON is relishing starring on the West End stage, because it's the first time he has been able to enjoy London sober. The former MIAMI VICE....Read On

Jazz trombonist JIMMY CHEATHAM has died after a long battle with ill health. He was 82. Cheatham died of heart-related problems in La Jolla,....Read On

LATEST: Troubled star ANNA NICOLE SMITH lost another battle in court yesterday (22JAN07), after a judge in the Bahamas threw out a case she had filed....Read On

Royal reality TV star PRINCE LORENZO BORGHESE is single again after splitting up with the girl he picked to be his partner on America's THE....Read On

Movie-maker MARC LAWRENCE is such a homebody he shot his new film MUSIC + LYRICS within a 10-block radius of his New York apartment. The MISS....Read On

Singer/songwriter JAMES MORRISON is so terrified his mum will embarrass him at the Brit Awards, he's refusing to be seated near her. The....Read On

The clothing company founded by BONO and his wife has entered into a business venture with US college students in Florida, who will sell the firm's....Read On

SIR MICHAEL CAINE enjoyed working on his autobiography so much, he's now writing a novel. The double Oscar winner previously wrote a guide to film....Read On

"As much as I've learned, I am still a man so I have some kind of learning disability. And women wouldn't have us any other way." Newly single JUSTIN....Read On

"They are utterly fascinating to me, and I think they deserve to be written about." RUPERT EVERETT on why he chose to discuss pals like MADONNA and....Read On

HUGH GRANT was shocked when he received a letter of support from DREW BARRYMORE after he was arrested in 1995 for picking up prostitute DIVINE BROWN....Read On

BRITNEY SPEARS has sparked outrage once again after shopping for sexy lingerie in West Hollywood with her young son at her side. The TOXIC star, who....Read On

Troubled country star KEITH URBAN has opened his heart about his decision to enter a rehab facility to curb his alcoholism in a moving new video....Read On

Former BAY CITY ROLLERS manager TOM PATON was yesterday (22JAN06) fined GBP20,000 ($38,000) for supplying cannabis to two friends. The ruling brings....Read On

British pop star LILY ALLEN has hit out Brit Awards nominees who are trying to boost their chances of landing a gong with online campaigns. The....Read On

RUPERT GRINT's former best friend has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged sex attack at the HARRY POTTER star's 18th birthday....Read On

Former BOYZONE star STEPHEN GATELY was inspired to join a boy band because of his crush on TAKE THAT frontman GARY BARLOW. Barlow was the creative....Read On

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, QUINCEANERA and TV shows BROTHERS + SISTERS and UGLY BETTY are among the nominees for the 18th annual Gay + Lesbian Alliance....Read On

LATEST: SNOW PATROL's planned performance at the Brit Awards next month (FEB06) has been thrown into doubt after drummer JOHNNY QUINN broke his arm....Read On

Actor NICK CANNON has been hired by WILL SMITH to play late tennis ace ARTHUR ASHE in a new biopic. Smith will produce the project, and BOBBY star....Read On

LATEST: PARIS HILTON has been placed on 36 months probation and ordered to pay fines after pleading no contest to reckless driving yesterday....Read On

British rocker CARL BARAT is struggling with his new found sobriety less than two weeks after giving up alcohol. The DIRTY PRETTY THINGS frontman -....Read On

LATEST: Disgraced GREY'S ANATOMY star ISAIAH WASHINGTON met with leaders of the Gay + Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) yesterday (22JAN07)....Read On

"My wife was so worried that the paparazzi would ruin the wedding party that she kept the details of the wedding secret from everyone - including....Read On

"There's something freeing about going through a divorce. In a way you learn to cherish every moment." CHAD LOWE is philosophical about his split....Read On

Movie star JOHN CUSACK hopes his harrowing new movie will lead to debates about the US troops coming home from Iraq in bodybags. The HIGH FIDELITY....Read On

JESSICA SIMPSON and her ex-husband NICK LACHEY will battle it out in the UK singles chart next week (begs29JAN06), when they simultaneously release....Read On

JOHN CLEESE has given his support to a campaign demanding a statue of his world famous character BASIL FAWLTY to be erected in Torquay, England,....Read On

LOLITA star DOMINIQUE SWAIN is keen to distance herself from a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) anti-fur campaign, which she posed....Read On

LANCE BASS' gay lover REICHEN LEHMKUHL is glad ISAIAH WASHINGTON's "faggot" outburst has turned the public against the actor - because it will....Read On

JESSICA SIMPSON was caught up in the middle of a brawl while she was shopping at the weekend (20-21JAN06), when a security guard charged at....Read On

Country star DALE WATSON conjured up the spirit of his hero JOHNNY CASH on his new album by recording it in the icon's former cabin home. Watson....Read On

"I have a passionate hate for plastic bags." CATE BLANCHETT on her pet hates.....Read On

RACHEL HUNTER refused to visit some rooms in the Los Angeles mansion she once shared with ex-husband ROD STEWART, because she was convinced they were....Read On

Rocker-turned-astronomer BRIAN MAY has slammed the BBC for failing to invest enough money in the forthcoming 50th anniversary edition of star-gazing....Read On

LEONARDO DiCAPRIO's relationship with Israeli model BAR RAFAELI is on the rocks, according to British media reports. THE DEPARTED actor allegedly....Read On

Former heavyweight boxing champion MIKE TYSON yesterday (22JAN06) pleaded not guilty to drug offences and driving under the influence. The....Read On

"I'm hitching a ride on his plane, so it's been very useful." CATE BLANCHETT enjoys the luxury of flying between New Orleans, Louisiana and Hollywood....Read On

Singer/actress ALICIA KEYS loved her intense training regime for the film SMOKIN' ACES so much, she decided to keep working out and train to run a....Read On

Actress LUCY LIU has embraced her maternal side since becoming a godmother, and she's urging other women to do the same. The CHARLIE'S ANGELS star....Read On

Movie star HUGH GRANT has theatre impresario SIR ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER's mother to thank for his new role as a fallen 1980s pop star - because she once....Read On

Fox is trying to breathe new life into the Brad Garrett series 'Til Death, which has languished in the ratings all season and has taken a drubbing....Read On

Despite reports that Sony was refusing to allowing its DVD manufacturing plants to produce porn films in its high-definition Blu-ray format, Vivid....Read On

MPAA chief Dan Glickman is encouraging independent filmmakers to make more films that would earn them an NC-17 rating. According to Daily Variety,....Read On

Despite the addition of numerous critically praised films to the marquees of thousands of theaters, the overall box office plummeted 20 percent....Read On

Meanwhile, the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation, which nominates the worst films of the year the day before the movie academy nominates the best,....Read On