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News outlets all over the world featured reports on Wednesday about the eBay auction sale of two cowboy shirts worn by Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback....Read On

Adult film star JENNA JAMESON will star in the first original animated mobile phone TV series - SAMURAI LOVE GOD - for US TV network Comedy Central.....Read On

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star MARCIA CROSS has been crowned the hairstyle queen of Hollywood in a new magazine poll. The editors of American....Read On

"I wet myself through a garden, eating tomatoes and things like that to become one with the snail." Actor WILLIAM H MACY on researching his role as....Read On

Retired supermodel TYRA BANKS has turned investigator to find out what men really get up to at strip clubs. The former catwalk stunner donned....Read On

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION star MARG HELGENBERGER is wracked with guilt because the show has taught criminals how to cover their tracks while....Read On

Movie producer DAVID SACHS found a novel way of persuading movie veteran ROBERT DUVALL to star in low-budget new indie film THANK YOU FOR SMOKING -....Read On

British actor JAMES PUREFOY walked out in his role in V FOR VENDETTA after struggling to wear a mask for the entire film. The A KNIGHT'S TALE....Read On

CAPOTE star PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN is being haunted by a drunken bet he made with friends - that he would bark his acceptance speech if he ever won....Read On

LATEST: Actor BRAD RENFRO returned to a Los Angeles courtroom today (23FEB06), where he pleaded guilty to attempted drug possession. Renfro was....Read On

Prostitution charges against former JAMES BOND director LEE TAMAHORI have been dropped after the movie-maker pleaded no contest to criminal trespass....Read On

"I've written 3,000 songs, but probably only three good ones." Singer and song-writer DOLLY PARTON is modest about her accomplishments.....Read On

MARIAH CAREY has launched her own jewellery and accessory line. The new products, all under the singer's Glamorized moniker, will be sold....Read On

AMERICAN PIE hitmaker DON McLEAN put his finance degree to good use when he started having hits - he trademarked his name, pop song lyrics, 'Bye,....Read On

Country music legend DOLLY PARTON is thrilled she looks so good for her age and she gives all the credit to her doctors. The I WILL ALWAYS LOVE....Read On

Pop star ASHLEE SIMPSON was attacked by a bar of soap when she swore in front of her parents as a teenager. The PIECES OF ME singer, 21, tries to....Read On

Slimmed-down jazz legend PATTI AUSTIN will be showing off her new look at the post-Oscars Governor's Ball. The singer, who recently shed half her....Read On

BEYONCE KNOWLES is refusing to budge at the top of the US singles chart, scoring a fifth successive week at number one with her PINK PANTHER theme....Read On

LATEST: Nine former fans of AMERICAN IDOL star CLAY AIKEN are forging ahead with threats to sue his record label bosses for false advertising. The....Read On

Grammy-winning star BILLY JOEL and his drummer LIBERTY DeVITTO have split after thirty years performing together - because DeVitto accused Joel of....Read On

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has expressed sympathy for Daniel Craig, the current Bond, who reportedly had two teeth knocked out during a....Read On

News outlets all over the world featured reports on Wednesday about the eBay auction sale of two cowboy shirts worn by Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback....Read On

A Duke University study has concluded that many movie critics, faced with a huge number of films that that they are required to watch, often avoid....Read On

A Vancouver company has launched a website where consumers can compare prices of DVDs offered by various business and individual sellers. In an....Read On

U.S. officials are keeping a low profile regarding the Turkish movie The Valley of the Wolves: Iraq, even as the film continues to attract....Read On

The FCC will ban from the airwaves "a common expletive for excrement" and issue some 40 indecency rulings during upcoming sessions, Bloomberg News....Read On

After first denying that it planned to create a new network to fill the programming holes created at stations that lost their affiliation with UPN....Read On

Professional wrestling, which in the early days of television, was invariably included in the program line-ups of virtually every local TV station....Read On

Audiences in the U.S. for the Winter Olympics may have turned out to be significantly smaller for the Turin Olympics than for any previous Olympics....Read On

Once again Fox's American Idol won an overwhelming victory over NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics Wednesday night. The talent contest averaged....Read On

NBC could thank the Winter Olympics for bringing it victory at last in the weekly Nielsen ratings contest. The last time it won came in August....Read On

"I wanted to do something that wasn't just like, 'I'm a celebrity! I like puppies.'" CLOSER star NATALIE PORTMAN on choosing to work with women's....Read On

HOUSE actor HUGH LAURIE was amazed to be cast as sexy medic DR GREGORY HOUSE in the TV series, because he resembled terrorist OSAMA BIN LADEN in his....Read On

"I had this high-pitched voice, and then, when I was nine, I started talking like this all of a sudden. My mom was, like, 'What the hell is that?....Read On

Grey-haired funnyman STEVE MARTIN has vowed to never dye his hair again, because his haircolour determines his film reviews. The SHOPGIRL star....Read On

"What's Sharon like? The thing that springs to mind with her is the C-word. That's C for charisma, in case you're thinking of another word."....Read On

Director STEVEN SODERBERGH is confident his upcoming biopic on Argentine revolutionary ERNESTO 'CHE' GUEVARA will be better than the 1969 original. ....Read On

Comic actor STEVE MARTIN was determined not to copy PETER SELLERS' portrayal of INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU in PINK PANTHER, because he didn't want audiences....Read On

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star FELICITY HUFFMAN was so shocked by her Emmy win in September (05), she became physically ill. The blonde actress was....Read On

Film-maker KEVIN SMITH has lavished praised on ANG LEE's cowboy romance BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, hailing HEATH LEDGER a "genius". The CLERKS director....Read On

Director MICHAEL CATON-JONES and SHARON STONE struggled to keep the peace on set of BASIC INSTINCT 2: RISK ADDICTION - because the saucy actress....Read On

Former JAMES BOND star PIERCE BROSNAN remains convinced the bisexual scenes in his new movie THE MATADOR should stay cut - despite the outstanding....Read On

Curvy actress PAMELA ANDERSON has launched a scathing attack on the Australian media after receiving unfavourable reports during her recent visit. ....Read On

Hollywood actress ELLEN BARKIN reportedly received $20 million (GBP11.7 million) in her quickie divorce from billionaire RON PERELMAN. The Revlon....Read On

"I'm a butt man all the way, but don't get me wrong, t**ties are great." Dirty south rapper NELLY doesn't discriminate when it comes to female....Read On

Rapper NELLY insists HALLE BERRY and JENNIFER LOPEZ are the sexiest women alive. The HOT IN HERRE hitmaker obeys his father's lesson that all....Read On

Classic 1980s romance DIRTY DANCING is being turned into a stage musical to hit London's West End this October (06). The show will follow the path....Read On

Late GRATEFUL DEAD guitarist JERRY GARCIA has been honoured with a selection of herbal teas named after him. The first shipment of J Garcia....Read On

English rocker IAN BROWN has warned troubled singer PETE DOHERTY's his burgeoning career will collapse if he doesn't quit drugs soon. The former....Read On

Singer MORRISSEY has abandoned America for good, dubbing the US a "naive country". The morose former SMITHS star has lived in Los Angeles for....Read On

Italian opera legend LUCIANO PAVAROTTI has slammed rumours he has had surgery on his stomach after being seen struggling to wade out of the water on....Read On

MICHAEL JACKSON's lawyer THOMAS MESEREAU JNR will no longer represent the troubled singer after he withdrew his name from two impending lawsuits. ....Read On

"The goatee was all home-grown. I did it for the part, but the wife didn't like it." PIERCE BROSNAN admits his facial hair for his role in THE....Read On

Rocker-turned-screenwriter NICK CAVE was so impressed with British actor RAY WINSTONE on the set of THE PROPOSITION, he's created another role for....Read On

Hollywood star NICOLAS CAGE is hunting for a home in the English countryside.....Read On

"It staggers my wife." HOUSE star HUGH LAURIE insists his spouse is amazed by his sex symbol status.....Read On

British funnyman RICKY GERVAIS's sitcom EXTRAS will go head-to-head with the US version of his first comedy THE OFFICE at this year's (06) Rose D'Or....Read On

Antipodean stars RUSSELL CROWE and NICOLE KIDMAN are set to realise their dream and co-star in a homegrown movie, according to movie-maker BAZ....Read On

Actor PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN refuses to use his recent Academy Award nomination as a doorway to superstardom - because he sees mainstream cinema as....Read On

NATALIE PORTMAN has rekindled her romance with Mexican actor GAEL GARCIA BERNAL after a nine-month split. The couple enjoyed some quality time....Read On

GAVIN HOOD's multi-award nominated film TSOTSI has been given the Best Feature jury prize at the 14th annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival....Read On

Academy Award-winning actor SIR BEN KINGSLEY has vowed to give financial help to the victims of last year's (05) Pakistan earthquake. The....Read On

FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND frontman MATT DAVIES has beaten laryngitis and the rockers have rescheduled dates for their UK tour. The STREETCAR stars....Read On

BAY CITY ROLLERS frontman LES McKEOWN disappointed fans attending his comeback concert on Saturday (18FEB06) after he arrived 90 minutes late and....Read On

Rocker RYAN ADAMS is terrified about hitting the road again just months after recovering from horrific arm injuries. Adams endured months of agony....Read On

IAN BROWN has accused the Brit Awards of honouring commercially successful acts over talented musicians, after losing out on an award to pop....Read On

Rockers REM and singer/songwriter RUFUS WAINWRIGHT are set to perform at a charity anti-war concert in New York City next month (20MAR06). The....Read On

English rocker IAN BROWN has vowed never to perform in Israel, because he doesn't agree with the government's regime. The former STONE ROSES....Read On

Pop superstar MADONNA will swap the flamboyant shows she is famed for in favour of more intimate club venues, when she promotes new album....Read On

Singer MORRISSEY was quizzed by the FBI and British intelligence after speaking out against the American and British governments. The Brit is a....Read On

WHITNEY HOUSTON's husband BOBBY BROWN has been branded a shameless lothario by actress TAMALA JONES - who claims the singer/actor recently tried to....Read On

"I met ADRIENNE naked. It's not my place, at this point, to put clothes on her." THE BRADY BUNCH star CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT has no problems with his....Read On

"I think there's quite a bit more to see. There are a lot of strategically placed arms. I think it's hilarious." Actress KEIRA KNIGHTLEY isn't....Read On

Actress CHLOE SEVIGNY is trying chocolate therapy in a bid to stay faithful to her boyfriend. The BOYS DON'T CRY star is so determined not to....Read On

CRASH star TERRENCE HOWARD loves science and has a degree in chemical engineering.....Read On

HOUSE star HUGH LAURIE is embarrassed by his nude scenes in the hit US TV series, because his ageing bottom resembles "buns of yoghurt". The....Read On

British actor BILL NIGHY fears award ceremonies, because he was a hopeless underachiever at school. The SHAUN OF THE DEAD star, who is the proud....Read On

Actress NICOLLETTE SHERIDAN publicly declared her passion for boyfriend MICHAEL BOLTON during a Valentines Day (14FEB06) performance alongside the....Read On

Rocker-turned-screenwriter NICK CAVE was forced to rework part of his new Australian western movie after viewing THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST. The....Read On

PULP FICTION star SAMUEL L JACKSON was so amused by the title of new movie SNAKES ON A PLANE, he signed up without reading the script. The movie....Read On

MY NAME IS EARL star JAIME PRESSLY mistook her co-star JASON LEE's chicken pox symptoms as a bad case of nerves at last month's (16JAN06) Golden....Read On

Actor SAMUEL L JACKSON married his wife LaTANYA RICHARDSON after she planned the entire ceremony without his knowledge - or his consent. The PULP....Read On

LATEST: Academy Award-winning actor JOE PESCI will not be charged over an alleged violent altercation with a fan last month (22JAN06), according to....Read On

"If you ever get sad, hug a tree. It has healing powers." JOSS STONE is a hippie at heart.....Read On

US album chart topper JAHEIM's grandfather, VICTOR HOAGLAND, sang with the DRIFTERS.....Read On

Rapper NELLY has stripped off to relaunch his Apple Bottom Jeans clothing line - his racy new ads see him and a sexy model enjoy a topless embrace. ....Read On

WILSON PHILLIPS star CARNIE WILSON has enlisted family members to ensure her latest album is a success - duetting with her father and singing songs....Read On

The BANGLES star SUSANNA HOFFS and cult singer/songwriter MATTHEW SWEET have teamed up to become the new SONNY and CHER with a new duets album. ....Read On

Singer/actress LINDSAY LOHAN is furious at the media's insistence on labelling her a "teen queen", insisting she also has a devoted adult....Read On

AEROSMITH frontman STEVEN TYLER has blasted reports funk legend SLY STONE is using drugs again, insisting the FAMILY AFFAIR singer is "sharp" and....Read On

US rockers the KILLERS are being sued by their former manager for $16 million (GBP9.1 million) for an alleged breach of contract. The MR....Read On

WHOOPI GOLDBERG uses her 1991 Best Supporting Actress Oscar as an ice breaker at parties - she insists guests pick up the statuette, which sits on....Read On

Veteran actor MORGAN FREEMAN is set to receive the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Spencer Tracy Award for Lifetime Achievement in....Read On

"To me, INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU is HAMLET for comedians." STEVE MARTIN thinks PETER SELLERS' goofy French detective is a role all comics should play.....Read On

Spanish-speaking fans of the HARRY POTTER series of books will be able to catch up with his latest adventures when the Spanish version of HARRY....Read On

"He has a genuine enthusiasm for almost anything - for life. I sometimes see it and go, 'Wow, that's impressive.'" Oscar favourite PHILIP SEYMOUR....Read On

Chilling thriller DE BATTRE MON COEUR S'EST ARRETE was named Best Film at France's Lumiere Awards on Tuesday night (21FEB06). ROMAIN DURIS picked....Read On

LATEST: Longtime gay activist TOM GREGORY was thrilled when he placed the winning bid of $101,100 (GBP59,000) for two cowboy shirts featured in the....Read On

Three-time Wimbledon tennis champion BORIS BECKER won 1.2 million euros ($1.4 million/GBP820,000) in damages from a German newspaper on Tuesday....Read On

Movie star LINDSAY LOHAN has a new man in her life - Olympic gold medalist SHAUN WHITE. The couple shared an intimate night together at New York....Read On

Actress NICOLE KIDMAN and country star KEITH URBAN have sent out invitations for their wedding, which will reportedly take place next month....Read On

Three paparazzi who photographed DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES and DODI FAYED on the night of their death (31AUG97) were ordered to pay damages of one....Read On

LISA MARIE PRESLEY's recent wedding reception in Kyoto, Japan, was a Far Eastern culinary treat - the 12-course meal enjoyed by guests featured rice....Read On

Funk legend JAMES BROWN performed in mainland China for the first time yesterday night (22FEB06) when his Asian tour touched down in Shanghai. The....Read On

BECK has signed up to score NAPOLEON DYNAMITE director JARED HESS' new film project NACHO LIBRE, which stars JACK BLACK as a priest-turned-Mexican....Read On

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS are convinced their upcoming album is their best work ever, because they solved their personal differences during the....Read On

Indie icons ARCTIC MONKEYS have sensationally declared they will not appear on any more TV shows. The four-piece, whose album WHATEVER PEOPLE SAY....Read On

JACK OSBOURNE is laughing off claims he's romancing model KATE MOSS, insisting he's only trying to be a good friend to someone in need. Osbourne....Read On

Rapper LIL JON will release his fourth album after settling a long-running dispute with his record company. The WHO U WIT? star had accused TVT....Read On

Rock heavyweights GUNS N' ROSES are heading to Europe in June (06) - they will headline England's Download Festival and put on a stadium show in....Read On