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26.02.2009 22:20


Tattoo artist and fanatic KAT VON D has vowed never to have her chest inked - because she doesn't want to give the opposite sex any reason to stare....Read On


26.02.2009 22:20


Former MELROSE PLACE star LISA RINNA is stripping off for an upcoming Playboy cover - at the age of 45.
The actress will shed her clothes for the
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26.02.2009 22:20


KATE HUDSON has fuelled rumours her romance with OWEN WILSON is back on after the couple was spotted enjoying a low-key break in France.
The
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26.02.2009 22:20


A union grievance committee investigating JEREMY PIVEN's sudden departure from Broadway play SPEED-THE-PLOW has gone into arbitration after failing....Read On


26.02.2009 22:20


Irish actor JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS has reportedly checked into rehab in a bid to kick his drink demons once and for all.
According to website
....Read On


26.02.2009 22:20


LADY GAGA has replaced JAMES MORRISON and NELLY FURTADO at the top of the European singles chart - her song POKER FACE is the new number one.
The
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26.02.2009 22:20


Burlesque star DITA VON TEESE is to launch a music career after signing a record deal.
The sultry striptease artist has already admitted to
....Read On


26.02.2009 22:20


Singer TAYLOR SWIFT has lavished praise on NICOLE KIDMAN and KEITH URBAN - calling them the "most down to earth couple in country music".
Swift
....Read On


26.02.2009 22:20


NINE INCH NAILS frontman TRENT REZNOR has confirmed he has been recording with newly reformed rockers JANE'S ADDICTION.
The original Jane's
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26.02.2009 22:20


JERMAINE JACKSON is seeking sole custody of his two children with ex-wife ALEJANDRA amid allegations of abuse.
The former Jackson 5 star received
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26.02.2009 19:46


Irish actor JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS has reportedly checked into rehab in a bid to kick his drink demons once and for all.
According to website
....Read On


26.02.2009 19:10


British soccer ace DAVID BECKHAM has moved into GEORGE CLOONEY's luxury Italian villa.
The Los Angeles Galaxy star is calling the Lake Como
....Read On


26.02.2009 19:10


Actress/TV presenter ROSIE O'DONNELL has urged more Americans to become foster parents - because programmes to protect neglected children are in....Read On


26.02.2009 19:10


CHRIS NOTH has been tangled in a pair of lawsuits filed by his ex-girlfriend, supermodel/actress BEVERLY JOHNSON, and her former lover, who wants the....Read On


26.02.2009 19:10


Fashion mogul TOMMY HILFIGER is overjoyed to learn his second wife DEE OCLEPPO is expecting the couple's first child.
Reports Hilfiger was to
....Read On


26.02.2009 19:10


Actor MATT DILLON has been offered a plea deal in relation to his December (08) arrest for speeding.
The Crash star was pulled over by state
....Read On


26.02.2009 19:10


DUSTIN HOFFMAN fought back tears as he accepted his honorary commander title from the French government on Thursday (26Feb09) in recognition of his....Read On


26.02.2009 19:10


Singer PAULA ABDUL is looking for love - so she can settle down and start a family before it's too late.
Abdul has been single since splitting
....Read On


26.02.2009 19:10


Rocker JOHN MAYER is teaming up with Fender Guitars to produce two replicas of his favourite axe.
The Daughters hitmaker admits he's been working
....Read On


26.02.2009 19:10


Rap mogul PERCY MILLER has launched a mentoring programme to help raise awareness among youths about the importance of education.
The star,
....Read On


26.02.2009 19:10


JOHN LENNON's widow YOKO ONO will be honoured for her contributions to the art world at this year's (09) prestigious Venice Biennale event in....Read On


26.02.2009 19:10


Embattled rapper DMX has blasted allegations he attacked a prison officer while behind bars in Arizona, insisting the rumours are an attempt to....Read On


26/02/2009 19:08:35


Blockbuster is now testing a new pricing plan aimed at challenging the $1.00 rental fee charged by kiosk operators like Redbox, Home Media Magazine....Read On


26/02/2009 19:08:34


Online ticket sellers Fandango indicated Wednesday that sales for Disney's Jonas Brothers The 3-D Concert Experience, set to open in many locations....Read On


26/02/2009 19:08:33


Winners of the annual Razzies awards often see DVD rentals and sales climb following the presentations, Britain's Guardian newspaper reported today....Read On


26/02/2009 18:57:35


The Screen Actors Guild has found itself embroiled in yet another brouhaha following a report that its new national executive director David White....Read On


26/02/2009 18:57:34


The American Medical Association Alliance, a unit of the AMA, has told the New York Times that it plans to dispatch a complaint to Warner Brothers....Read On


26/02/2009 18:57:34


QVC, the cable and online shopping channel, saw its sales plummet during the holiday season and, as a result, it finished the quarter off 12 percent....Read On


26/02/2009 18:57:33


Jay Leno was called on the carpet by the Writers Guild of America West Wednesday as he union looked into claims that Leno violated strike rules last....Read On


26/02/2009 18:47:43


Fox News Channel and MSNBC showed a significant ratings jump in February over a year ago, according to figures released Wednesday by Nielsen Media....Read On


26/02/2009 18:47:42


David Rehr, president of the National Association of Broadcasters, has thanked President Obama for reiterating his opposition to calls by fellow....Read On


26/02/2009 18:47:42


President Obama's address to the Congress on the economy Tuesday night drew even more viewers than his primetime press conference two weeks ago. Some....Read On


26/02/2009 18:47:33


Wednesday night's edition of American Idol -- a "performance" night that was delayed because of President Obama's address to Congress on Tuesday --....Read On


26.02.2009 16:16


British soap star and EASTENDERS actress WENDY RICHARD has lost her battle with cancer. She was 65.
Richard, best known for her long-running role
....Read On


26.02.2009 16:16


SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE stars DEV PATEL and FREIDA PINTO have denied their onscreen chemistry has blossomed into a real life romance - insisting they are....Read On


26.02.2009 16:15


KATIE HOLMES had a novel way of winning over the cast and crew on her latest movie - she bought them all cookies.
The former Dawson's Creek star
....Read On


26.02.2009 16:15


HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL star ZAC EFRON will be honoured as the ShoWest breakthrough performer of the year at the annual cinema owners' convention in Las....Read On


26.02.2009 16:15


AMERICAN IDOL's new judge KARA DIOGUARDI has been left "hurt" by PAULA ABDUL's comments about having a fourth panelist join the TV show - after the....Read On


26.02.2009 16:15


Acting legend WARREN BEATTY is reportedly set to help LINDSAY LOHAN revive her flagging Hollywood career - by offering her a part in his new....Read On


26.02.2009 16:15


Actress GWYNETH PALTROW has dismissed criticism of her health and lifestyle website, insisting the media is only against the project because she's....Read On


26.02.2009 16:15


British rapper DIZZEE RASCAL was stunned when he was named a winner at the Shockwaves NME Awards on Wednesday (25Feb09) - because he didn't realise....Read On


26.02.2009 16:15


Rockers NINE INCH NAILS were left facing an angry crowd at a gig in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday (24Feb09) night - after a power cut forced them to....Read On


26.02.2009 16:15


Revamped disco group the VILLAGE PEOPLE have been granted permission by a California judge to continue performing as they fight a lawsuit brought....Read On


26.02.2009 16:15


New York-based rockers MGMT are to continue legal action against French President NICOLAS SARKOZY - accusing the politician of using one of their....Read On


26.02.2009 16:15


Singing superstar WHITNEY HOUSTON has issued a stark warning to RIHANNA, urging her not to reconcile with CHRIS BROWN following an alleged fight....Read On


26.02.2009 16:15


SHERYL CROW, DIONNE WARWICK and WILL.I.AM have urged the U.S. Congress to pass a new law forcing radio stations to pay artists for every song they....Read On


26/02/2009 14:28:21


The final film in the Harry Potter series is to be released in 2011, it has been confirmed.Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II will be....Read On


26/02/2009 14:17:20


Pete Doherty has claimed he will be able to convince ex-bandmate Carl Barat to reform the Libertines eventually.The Can't Stand Me Now band split in....Read On


26/02/2009 13:44:21


Actress Wendy Richard has died aged 65 after breast cancer spread through her body.The former EastEnders and Are You Being Served? star battled....Read On


26/02/2009 12:27:29


Fan favourite SAMUEL L JACKSON has been signed up for a ten-movie deal with Marvel.He has been confirmed as the actor who will be playing Nick Fury,....Read On


26/02/2009 12:27:21


A remake of classic ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER sci-fi movie TOTAL RECALL is planned.Columbia Pictures will be working on the project with Neal Moritz'....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


British actress BRENDA BLETHYN opened a new library in her hometown - then paid a fine for a book she borrowed 50 years ago.
The Oscar-nominated
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26.02.2009 12:06


KATE BOSWORTH is set to step behind the camera - the actress has landed a producer role on a new movie project.
The Superman Returns star is
....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


BEN STILLER's impersonation of JOAQUIN PHOENIX at the Oscars was a last minute addition to the show - because the TROPIC THUNDER star refused to....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


Beloved U.S. funnyman JERRY SEINFELD is returning to TV after 11 years - as a marriage counsellor.
The comic, who wrote and starred in
....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


The child stars of Oscar-winning movie SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE returned to their native India on Thursday (26Feb09) with a police escort - because of the....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


Veteran actor LORD RICHARD ATTENBOROUGH is still recovering in hospital after suffering a knock to the head in December (08).
The 85-year-old
....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


Hollywood legend CLINT EASTWOOD laments the loss of old-fashioned humour in today's society - insisting he should be able to tell harmless jokes....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


A Hollywood adaptation of Shakespearean tragedy KING LEAR has been cancelled after reportedly falling victim to the current global economic....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


SAMUEL L. JACKSON is set to become a comic book icon - he has reportedly signed to play superspy NICK FURY in an unprecedented nine-movie deal with....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


Scottish DJ CALVIN HARRIS has been forced to re-edit his new music video - after broadcasting authorities ordered him to omit scenes featuring him....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


The battle has begun over the merger of music industry giants Live Nation and Ticketmaster - with officials at both companies facing a committee....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


JENNIFER LOPEZ and husband MARC ANTHONY are suing a British pram company for $5 million (£3.47 million) for allegedly using the couple's image to....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


Rapper T.I. hopes his friend CHRIS BROWN will eventually make peace with his girlfriend RIHANNA after an alleged fight between the pair earlier this....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


Irish rockers U2 have come under fire from protesters who accuse the band of depriving the country of millions of dollars in tax revenue by allegedly....Read On


26.02.2009 12:06


CHRIS BROWN's day in court over his alleged fight with girlfriend RIHANNA could be postponed while police gather more evidence, according to the Los....Read On


26/02/2009 11:01:21


Oscar winner Morgan Freeman is being sued by the woman who was his passenger when he crashed his car in Mississippi last year.The Dark Knight star....Read On


26/02/2009 10:50:22


Samuel L Jackson has joined the growing cast of superhero sequel Iron Man 2 as spy Nick Fury, it has been confirmed.The Pulp Fiction star made a....Read On


26/02/2009 10:29:20


Cate Blanchett has been cast as Maid Marian in Sir Ridley Scott's upcoming Robin Hood film.The as-yet-untitled movie - originally called Nottingham -....Read On


26/02/2009 9:56:20


Mancunian group Oasis have been named the best British band at the Shockwaves NME awards.The Dig Out Your Soul stars led the way at this year's....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT has turned to exercise to help mend her broken heart after splitting from fiance ROSS MCCALL.
The actress, who turned 30 at
....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


A visit to her father's grave gave BARBRA STREISAND the courage to direct 1983 movie YENTL.
In the newly-released Yentl DVD package, the
....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


Oscar-winning SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE director DANNY BOYLE is set to receive further recognition - he is tipped to be made a freeman of his hometown in....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE star DEV PATEL is set to imitate his on-screen character - by making an appearance on the real-life version of TV quiz show WHO....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


CHRIS ISAAK tried to coax troubled actor BRAD RENFRO into rehab shortly before the tortured star died from a drug overdose at the beginning of....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


Screen legend CLINT EASTWOOD received a special Cannes Film Festival lifetime achievement honour on Wednesday (25Feb09).
The Dirty Harry star was
....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


BRITNEY SPEARS' ex, KEVIN FEDERLINE, is hoping to give fellow dads a cash break as he launches a new kids clothing line that won't cost a....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


Bosses at animal rights group PETA have applauded LILY ALLEN for turning her back on fur - and making it clear she'll never wear real animal....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


Rapper T.I. is looking to MARTHA STEWART for advice as he prepares to spend time behind bars.
The hitmaker, real name Clifford Harris, has
....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


JOHN MAYER and AMERICAN IDOL winner JORDIN SPARKS are to duet at an upcoming benefit concert.
The duo will headline One Splendid Evening, a
....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


Blues legend TAJ MAHAL is to be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
Mahal, real name Henry St. Clair Fredericks, has been selected along with
....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


British rockers BLUR reunited for their first show in almost a decade at the NME Awards in London on Wednesday (25Feb09).
In December (08), the
....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


AMY WINEHOUSE is reportedly set to return to the U.K. from her Caribbean hideaway in a bid to save her marriage to estranged husband BLAKE....Read On


26.02.2009 07:11


Soul man STEVIE WONDER was honoured with America's highest award for pop music by President BARACK OBAMA on Wednesday (25Feb09).
The Superstition
....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


Actress SHANNEN DOHERTY is crossing the divide from showbiz to the media - she has landed a job as art director of a glossy magazine.
The former
....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


Aussie actress CATE BLANCHETT is to play MAID MARIAN opposite RUSSELL CROWE's ROBIN HOOD in a new movie about the Medieval hero.
The Curious Case
....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


LINDSAY LOHAN and her DJ girlfriend SAMANTHA RONSON have made good on their promise to reschedule a cancelled St. Valentine's Day gig after illness....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


Actress KATE WALSH has opened up for the first time about the breakdown of her 15-month marriage, insisting she wishes "nothing but the best" for her....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


SEAN PENN has blasted the anti-gay protesters who ruined his Oscars on Sunday (22Feb09), insisting it's time they grew up and stopped hurting....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


Actress MALINDA WILLIAMS has fuelled reports her NAILED co-star JAKE GYLLENHAAL is set to marry girlfriend REESE WITHERSPOON after confessing she....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


CLAY AIKEN's baby son may hold the key to his musical future - the tot's uncle is a revered superproducer who has worked with WHITNEY HOUSTON,....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


Late jazz legend DUKE ELLINGTON has made history as the first African American to have his image featured on a circulating U.S. coin.
Officials
....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


Singer JEWEL's bid for dancing glory as a contestant on the upcoming season of U.S. TV show DANCING WITH THE STARS has taken a hit - she has suffered....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


Pop superstar MARIAH CAREY isn't letting the economic crunch wreck her spending sprees - she bought over $200,000 (£142,800) worth of chairs, sofas....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


PYLON founder RANDALL BEWLEY is in intensive care in Athens, Georgia after suffering a heart attack.
The guitarist and new wave cult figure
....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


Former SOUL FOR REAL singer BRIAN DALYRIMPLE is wanted by Georgia police over allegations of identity theft.
The Nineties R&B star is reportedly
....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


Rap superstar 50 CENT has been forced to delay the release of his upcoming album BEFORE I SELF DESTRUCT - because superproducer DR. DRE is too busy....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


Rapper DMX is causing trouble behind bars after allegedly attacking a prison officer.
The rap star, real name Earl Simmons, is serving time for
....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


BRITNEY SPEARS' stylist has testified against the singer's former manager, SAM LUFTI, in court, revealing he spent three weeks over Christmas (08)....Read On


26.02.2009 01:26


MGMT, MUSE, KINGS OF LEON and OASIS were among the winners at the Shockwaves NME Awards in London on Wednesday night (25Feb09).
Brooklyn, New
....Read On





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