Archive for February, 2010

David Spade: ‘Shoe bomber Richard Reid looked like a textbook terrorist’


American comedian David Spade caused controversy on a US chat show when he claimed shoe bomber Richard Reid looked like a “textbook terrorist”.

Spade, 36, implied that airport security should have instantly picked Reid out as a potential human bomb because of his “Hallowe’en costume” clothes.

“I remember when I saw the shoe bomber, he looked like [...]

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Johnny Depp: ‘My kids have helped curb my crazy lifestyle’


Alice In Wonderland star Johnny Depp has credited his children for helping him curb his crazy lifestyle.
The 46-year-old actor has been with partner Vanessa Paradis for 13 years and they have two young children together – Lily-Rose, 10, and Jack, seven.
He said to UK newspaper Daily Mirror: “Luckily, I went down the rabbit hole early [...]

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Ashley Cole is reportedly blaming his mother-in-law for the breakdown of his marriage to wife Cheryl Cole


Ashley Cole is reportedly blaming his mother-in-law for the breakdown of his marriage to wife Cheryl.
Cheryl, 26, recently announced that she is splitting with the footballer after three-and-a-half-years of marriage following allegations that he had cheated on her.
However, Ashley, 29, is reportedly putting their split down to Cheryl’s mum Joan moving in with them two [...]

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Michael Lohan claims Lindsay still has prescription drug problem


Amid reports that Lindsay Lohan is moving to the UK, her father Michael has come out to say she still has a problem with prescription drugs.
Lindsay recently said her dad’s public campaign against her alleged drug use was the beginning of her life turning upside down. But Michael, who claimed to be taking a tough [...]

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Simon Cowell’s ex in ‘awkward’ embrace with his new girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy on live TV


Simon Cowell’s ex Terri Seymour hugged his new girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy in an ‘awkward’ embrace when she had to interview the American Idol star.
Seymour, 36, had to interview her ex-boyfriend, who she was with for six years until they split in 2008, on live TV for US station Extra about his love life.
A source told [...]

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PETA to put up ‘cheeky’ Tiger Woods billboard


A huge billboard is set to be put up close to Tiger Wood’s home in Windermere, Florida – poking fun at his recent sex scandal.
PETA – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals – is planning to unveil what it calls a ‘cheeky spay-and-neuter’ billboard.
It will feature a photo of Woods with this text: “Too [...]

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Johnny Depp campaigns for convicted murderers


Johnny Depp is campaigning for the release of three men who were convicted of murdering young boys in a satanic ritual.
Depp, promoting his new movie Alice in Wonderland, is reportedly due to use a high-profile TV interview to call for the reopening of the case of the so-called West Memphis Three.
Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley [...]

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Evander Holyfield turns to Dr Phil to help save his marriage


Boxing legend Evander Holyfield is getting some extra coaching to save his marriage by reaching out to TV psychologist Dr Phil.
The ring champion’s wife Candi reportedly requested a protective order against him earlier this month, after accusing him of hitting her in the face, back and head. She said the attack came after she complained [...]

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Sacha Baron Cohen was first choice as Oscars host


Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen was the first choice as the Oscars host this year, it has been revealed.
The 37-year-old funnyman actor, best known for his roles as Borat and Bruno, was the first choice of producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic.
The pair later came to the decision that Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will [...]

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J.K. Rowling saddened by fresh plagiarism claim


The British author of the smash hit Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling, says he is saddened by the emergence of another plagiarism claim against her.
The name of the once-welfare-supported single mother was added as a defendant to a court case involving the estate of Adrian Jacobs, which claims she stole from his 1987 book The [...]

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Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright dating Twilight’s Jamie Campbell Bower


Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright has revealed she is dating Twilight hunk Jamie Campbell Bower.
The 19-year-old plays the role of Ginny Weasley in the hit wizard movie series.
She has now confessed she is in a relationship with Campbell Bower, 21, who appears in the final Harry Potter flick and also stars in Twilight sequel New [...]

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Megan Fox: ‘On-screen kissing is gross’


Transformers star Megan Fox has said she finds on-screen kissing “f***ing gross”.
The 23-year-old beauty, who is dating actor Brian Austin Green, admitted that she isn’t a fan of puckering up for a love scene.
She said: “It’s f**king gross! It’s a super-intimate thing to do, touching mouths. I have to really enjoy someone’s personality, not just [...]

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Johnny Depp narrates feature film about The Doors


A film about the Doors that is narrated by Johnny Depp will be released in the US in April.
UPI reports When You’re Strange, directed by Tom DiCillo, is a documentary that tells the story of the 1960s rock band through use of archival film footage.
Producer Dick Wolf said: “They say if you remember the ’60s [...]

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Gordon Ramsay hints venture with Beckhams


Gordon Ramsay will open a new restaurant in London’s Belgravia – and may “one day” open another with the Beckhams.
Ramsay, whose international operations have taken some downsizing during the financial crisis, will open the doors on Petrus on March 29.
Bloomberg reports the restaurant is an offshoot of the former Marcus Wareing restaurant and located within [...]

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Kim Basinger’s dad hits out at claims she was to blame for Alec Baldwin drama


Kim Basinger’s dad has hit out at claims his daughter was to blame for her ex-husband Alec Baldwin’s late-night hospital drama.

Don Basinger said she has no interest in the 30 Rock star’s life.
“She couldn’t care less what Alec Baldwin does or doesn’t do,” the 86-year-old told a US newspaper.
Baldwin is said to have been overheard [...]

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Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly lined up for movie role


Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly being lined up for a role in a Hollywood movie.
Ronaldo, 25, who plays for Spanish football club Real Madrid is said to have had a number of offers for a film role.
According to UK newspaper the Daily Star, he said: “I have had several offers. It’s a part of my life [...]

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Angelina Jolie’s trip to Haiti is not about adopting another child


Angelina Jolie has said her trip to Haiti is not about adopting another child.
The 34-year-old star has three adopted children and three biological children with partner Brad Pitt.
There were recent reports that the Salt star was planning to adopt a child from Haiti after recently visiting the disaster-stricken country.
She said: “I’m always open to children [...]

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Leonardo DiCaprio has ‘ultimate trust’ in co-star Kate Winslet


Leonardo DiCaprio said he has the ‘ultimate trust’ in his co-star Kate Winslet.
DiCaprio, 35, has appeared with Winslet, 34, in two movies – Titanic, and the 2008 flick Revolutionary Road.
In Revolutionary Road, the pair had to film a naked scene in front of the film’s director and Winslet’s husband, Sam Mendes.
Talking about that scene, Leo [...]

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Stars of Roman Polanski film extol his artistic genius


The stars of Roman Polanski’s new movie, Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan, praised his artistic genius while avoiding the question of his alleged crimes.
“His energy is ferocious, he rules the set, keeps everyone on their toes. He has an alchemy with the camera … He’s a taskmaster. You have to know your onions,” Brosnan said.
The [...]

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Alec Baldwin rushed to hospital after becoming ‘unresponsive’


30 Rock star Alec Baldwin was reportedly rushed to hospital after becoming ‘unresponsive’.
The 51-year-old actor was taken to a hospital in New York after a 911 call was made from his home in Manhattan by a caller, thought to be his teenage daughter Ireland, according to WNBC News.
According to Today in New York, Baldwin had [...]

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