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27/02/2009 19:07:39


At The Pirate Bay trial in Stockholm, Sweden, a professor of IT law at Gothenburg University, testifying for the defense, maintained that TPB is not....Read On


27/02/2009 19:07:34


Ang Lee, a two-time winner of the Venice Film Festival's top Golden Lion award, will himself head up the jury that will decide this year's winner,....Read On


27.02.2009 19:05


Award-winning science fiction writer PHILIP JOSE FARMER has died, aged 91.
Farmer passed away on Wednesday (25Feb09) "peacefully in his sleep,"
....Read On


27.02.2009 19:05


Model and one-time reality TV contestant SARAH WELCH is suing the producers of a 2007 Hollywood fashion show after falling through a hole in the....Read On


27.02.2009 19:05


Actress KIRSTEN VANGSNESS is to wed her longtime girlfriend MELANIE GOLDSTEIN.
The star, known for her role on U.S. TV drama Criminal Minds, is
....Read On


27.02.2009 19:05


JIM CARREY and JAKE GYLLENHAAL will star in their first movie musical in a big screen adaptation of Broadway's DAMN YANKEES.
The show tells the
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27.02.2009 19:05


Beloved U.S. TV personality ED MCMAHON is fighting for his life in hospital after he was admitted to the facility almost a month ago suffering from....Read On


27.02.2009 19:05


Oscar winner KATE WINSLET has brushed off criticism of her recent Academy Award acceptance speech after failing to pay tribute to movie producer....Read On


27.02.2009 19:05


LINDSAY LOHAN and her girlfriend SAMANTHA RONSON have fuelled rumours they are set to wed - by visiting a London synagogue famous for its liberal....Read On


27.02.2009 19:05


OASIS rocker NOEL GALLAGHER has slammed the current music charts - insisting some of today's most popular artists are too "painful" to watch.
The
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27.02.2009 19:05


British pop star LILY ALLEN has thrown her future music career into doubt - by refusing to confirm plans for a third album.
The Smile hitmaker
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27.02.2009 19:05


Irish rockers U2 have long feared the band's music career would end in a row over frontman BONO's tireless political campaigning.
The singer has
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27.02.2009 19:05


British rocker MORRISSEY has cancelled the opening dates of his world tour due to illness.
The former Smiths frontman was due to begin a string
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27.02.2009 19:05


AXL ROSE has slammed his former GUNS N' ROSES bandmate SLASH, branding him a "cancer better removed".
The rocker, the only remaining member of
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27/02/2009 18:57:40


Clearly, Jonas Brothers The 3D Concert is not going to attract many grownups, if the reaction of adult critics is any indication. Associated Press....Read On


27/02/2009 18:57:38


The Jonas Brothers are expected to reign supreme at the box office over the weekend with their Jonas Brothers The 3D Concert . Box-office observers....Read On


27/02/2009 18:57:34


The U.S. Census Bureau, promoting the Famous First Facts area of its website at www.census.gov, has observed that today (Friday) marks the 68th....Read On


27/02/2009 18:57:33


Fox has picked up The Simpsons for an additional two seasons, which will make the animated series the longest-running scripted show in the history of....Read On


27/02/2009 18:46:42


Witch Hunt, a documentary produced by two news producers at KNTV, the NBC-owned station covering the San Francisco bay area from San Jose, is being....Read On


27/02/2009 18:46:41


Although the FCC has permitted a third of all U.S. television stations to make the transition to digital -- and even more are expected to do so in....Read On


27/02/2009 18:46:38


Tiger Woods's return to the links following his eight-month hiatus due to knee surgery proved to be a mixed blessing for both Woods himself and the....Read On


27/02/2009 18:46:33


American Idol , whose ratings often drop when it airs on Thursdays (it did so this week because of President Obama's address to Congress on Tuesday),....Read On


27.02.2009 16:16


Modern dancer/choreographer PEARL LANG has died, aged 87.
Lang, who took over a string of roles from dance pioneer Martha Graham, passed away on
....Read On


27.02.2009 16:16


A rare copy of the comic book which introduced SUPERMAN to the world is expected to sell for up to $400,000 (£282,685) at an upcoming....Read On


27.02.2009 16:16


Hollywood actress JULIA ROBERTS turned down an invitation to the Oscars - so she could spend the night at home with her children.
The former Best
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27.02.2009 16:16


American basketball star and sports broadcaster NORM VAN LIER has been found dead at his home in Chicago, Illinois, aged 61.
Firefighters went to
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27.02.2009 16:16


Actor RICK SHRODER is caught up in a legal battle with a California woman who is accusing him of stealing $7,000 (£4,965)-worth of workman's....Read On


27.02.2009 16:16


Actress SALMA HAYEK skipped her honeymoon with new husband FRANCOIS-HENRI PINAULT - flying straight back from her Paris, France nuptials to shoot TV....Read On


27.02.2009 16:16


LINDSAY LOHAN is reportedly keen to collaborate with her rocker pal BRYAN ADAMS after spending time with the musician at his London home.
The
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27.02.2009 16:16


Singer JEWEL has brushed off reports she's pulled out of U.S. reality TV competition DANCING WITH THE STARS to nurse her recent knee injury.
The
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27.02.2009 16:16


Rockers U2 have defended their decision to keep the majority of their wealth out of their native Ireland's tax system - insisting they are "hurt" by....Read On


27.02.2009 16:16


BLACK EYED PEAS star TABOO has promised fans the band is not planning to retire any time soon - even though their forthcoming album is entitled THE....Read On


27.02.2009 16:16


U2 frontman BONO has been forced to apologise after insulting CHRIS MARTIN during a live radio broadcast.
The Irish rocker called the Coldplay
....Read On


27.02.2009 16:16


A note written by JOHN LENNON complaining about the lack of security at the New York apartment where he was eventually shot dead is selling for....Read On


27/02/2009 15:11:20


The global success of Slumdog Millionaire has had a real-life impact, with a surge in enquiries sponsoring Indian children, it has been....Read On


27/02/2009 13:00:20


Britney Spears' ex-manager Sam Lutfi scared the pop singer, her hairdresser has told a Los Angeles court.Lutfi - along with Britney's ex-boyfriend....Read On


27/02/2009 12:39:20


British legends Massive Attack and electronica greats Kraftwerk are to headline this year's Bestival, it has been announced.The Unfinished Sympathy....Read On


27.02.2009 12:10


HAIRSPRAY star BRITTANY SNOW is reportedly set to star in an upcoming GOSSIP GIRL spin-off.
The 22-year-old actress is said to be in talks with
....Read On


27.02.2009 12:10


SCOOBY-DOO star FREDDIE PRINZE JR. has quit his job working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
The actor, an avid wrestling fan, joined the
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27.02.2009 12:10


ALIAS actress RACHEL NICHOLS has split from producer husband SCOTT STUBER - after just seven months of marriage.
Nichols wed Universal Studio
....Read On


27.02.2009 12:10


BAZ LUHRMANN's World War II epic AUSTRALIA has become the the country's second highest grossing film of all time - despite the picture receiving a....Read On


27.02.2009 12:10


Actor GEORGE CLOONEY has denied loaning his Italian villa to British soccer ace DAVID BECKHAM, following reports the sportsman had moved in to the....Read On


27.02.2009 12:10


Hollywood actress JODIE FOSTER found herself caught up in a reality TV programme when she was recently stopped for a driving offence in Los....Read On


27.02.2009 12:10


KISS frontman PAUL STANLEY is convinced the veteran rockers will never "grow tired" of playing the same old songs - because it would be....Read On


27.02.2009 12:10


Embattled rapper CHRIS BROWN is reportedly set to be dropped from the marketing campaign of his new movie - following his alleged fight with ex....Read On


27.02.2009 12:10


Rapper T.I. will have to raise his child support payments to the mother of his two children - after a judge increased the monthly installments for a....Read On


27.02.2009 12:10


Rapper BOW WOW insists his pal CHRIS BROWN should be allowed to move on and continue his music career following his alleged fight with girlfriend....Read On


27.02.2009 12:10


PYLON founder RANDALL BEWLEY has died. He was 53.
The guitarist and new wave cult figure suffered a heart attack while driving near his home in
....Read On


27/02/2009 11:44:21


A remake of a classic musical will be fronted by JIM CARREY and JAKE GYLLENHAAL.New Line has signed up the stars for a modern version of musical DAMN....Read On


27/02/2009 11:33:20


Seminal band JANE'S ADDICTION is to release a large box set including a number of their rare recordings.A CABINET OF CURIOSITIES will also contain a....Read On


27/02/2009 11:00:20


Animated series The Simpsons is to become the longest-running prime-time show in US TV history after two more seasons were announced.Currently in its....Read On


27/02/2009 10:27:21


Rock band Faith No More have announced they are to reunite for a tour later this year.The Epic stars last played together in Lisbon, Portugal in....Read On


27/02/2009 9:54:21


The recently reformed Blur are likely to play a headlining set at this year's Glastonbury festival, according to organiser Michael Eavis.Bruce....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


ROBIN WILLIAMS is taking his one-man-show to Broadway.
The Mrs. Doubtfire star is to perform his solo show Weapons of Self-Destruction at the New
....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


Movie heartthrob ANTONIO BANDERAS has joined the star-studded cast in legendary filmmaker WOODY ALLEN's next picture.
The Legend of Zorro star
....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


ANNE HATHAWAY has learned to love her pale skin - after a tanning experience went horribly wrong.
The Devil Wears Prada star is renowned for her
....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


Classic children's movie THE NEVERENDING STORY is set for a remake.
The 1984 fantasy, based on the German book of the same name, was directed by
....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


ISLA FISHER is convinced her fiance SACHA BARON COHEN is the perfect dad - because the comedian already has their young daughter in....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


DAME HELEN MIRREN is determined to perfect her role as a Jewish secret agent in forthcoming movie THE DEBT - the British actress has reportedly been....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


ROBERT DOWNEY JR. shed the pounds to play the title role in upcoming movie SHERLOCK HOLMES - on the advice of COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN.
The
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27.02.2009 07:35


Supermodel GISELE BUNDCHEN has married her American football star partner TOM BRADY, according to U.S. reports.
The pair wed in Santa Monica,
....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


THE ROOTS frontman BLACK THOUGHT will make his acting debut in forthcoming movie EXPLICIT ILLS.
The rapper, real name Tariq Trotter, will join a
....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS refuses to discuss his personal life in interviews after an obsessive fan used information he'd revealed....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


Veteran HEART rockers ANN and NANCY WILSON are to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award from a prestigious songwriters' group.
The
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27.02.2009 07:35


PETE DOHERTY has announced plans to reform THE LIBERTINES after patching up his differences with ex bandmate CARL BARAT.
The band split
....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


FLEETWOOD MAC's stars have given up all hope of bringing CHRISTINE MCVIE back to the band - because the singer refuses to leave England.
Stevie
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27.02.2009 07:35


Rap mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS has agreed to pay $40,000 (£28,000) in child support a month to ex-wife KIMORA LEE SIMMONS, according to court papers filed....Read On


27.02.2009 07:35


RIHANNA is reluctant to press charges over her alleged beating at the hands of ex boyfriend CHRIS BROWN, according to U.S. reports.
Brown was
....Read On


27.02.2009 04:45


Supermodel GISELE BUNDCHEN has married her American football star partner TOM BRADY, according to U.S. reports.
The pair wed in Santa Monica,
....Read On


27.02.2009 04:40


Supermodel GISELE BUNDCHEN has married her American football star partner TOM BRADY, according to U.S. reports.
The pair wed in Santa Monica,
....Read On


27.02.2009 01:46


Funnyman MIKE MYERS has been offered the chance to redeem himself by the religious leaders who boycotted his flop film THE LOVE GURU.
Hindu
....Read On


27.02.2009 01:46


BRAD PITT has a reason to smile despite losing out on the Best Actor Oscar on Sunday (22Feb09) - he's been sent a solid dark chocolate bust in his....Read On


27.02.2009 01:46


U.S. reality TV hunk JASON WAHLER has called off his engagement to KATJA DECKER SADOWSKI.
The 22-year-old, who previously dated The Hills co-star
....Read On


27.02.2009 01:46


Actor/director TYLER PERRY wants to kill off his popular character MADEA - because it takes too much effort to transform himself into the....Read On


27.02.2009 01:46


Jailed American football star MICHAEL VICK has reportedly been approved for release to home confinement.
The former Atlanta Falcons quarterback,
....Read On


27.02.2009 01:46


Hollywood couple WILL SMITH and JADA PINKETT SMITH have a new fan in U.S. First Lady MICHELLE OBAMA - because the couple has such a "strong....Read On


27.02.2009 01:46


Rapper TWISTA has signed to record label EMI.
The hip-hop star left Atlantic Records in 2007 and launched his own label, Get Money Gang
....Read On


27.02.2009 01:46


Famed photographer MARIO TESTINO got physical to create the iconic image of MADONNA on her RAY OF LIGHT record cover - he kicked her into....Read On


27.02.2009 01:46


NICK CANNON has won over producers as the new host of U.S. TV show AMERICA'S GOT TALENT - by enlisting his wife MARIAH CAREY to make a guest....Read On


27.02.2009 01:46


Rap superstar LIL WAYNE is reportedly facing an uphill struggle to have his experimental rock album released on Universal Records, because label....Read On


27.02.2009 01:46


R&B singer CHRIS BROWN's career has taken another knock - CIARA has reportedly scrapped plans for a duet with the troubled star following his alleged....Read On


27/02/2009 0:26:21


U2's 1991 hit single One has been voted their greatest ever song in a new survey.The Irish band's 12th studio album No Line on the Horizon is....Read On





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