Joe Perry thanks his 'good genes' for long careerOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is grateful to his "good genes" and believes his Portuguese heritage is responsible for his long innings in showbiz. The 60-year-old rocker is still going strong and has revealed that the band has planned another tour after a "breather" in 2010.
Elizabeth Taylor to repair heart with surgeryOctober 7th, 2009 LONDON - Elizabeth Taylor is set to undergo a pioneering surgery to repair a "leaky" valve. The 77-year-old legendary actress, who suffered heart failure five years ago, asked fans for their prayers on her Twitter page.
Elizabeth Taylor to undergo heart surgeryOctober 7th, 2009 LONDON - Legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor is to undergo a heart surgery soon. The Oscar-winning actress, who will be admitted to a Los Angeles hospital for the surgery, has asked her legions of fans to pray for her, reported femalefirst.co.uk.
Swayze didn't want mum to know about his cancerOctober 1st, 2009 LONDON - Late Hollywood star Patrick Swayze tried to keep the news of his cancer under wraps before his mum, fearing the revelation would complicate her situation before she underwent an eye surgery. The actor revealed this and more about his struggle with cancer in a memoir and audio book, titled The Time of My Life, months before his demise on September 14 this year.
Michael Jackson compared his face to that of a lizardSeptember 28th, 2009 LONDON - Late pop singer Michael Jackson was repulsed by his own appearance and used to compare himself to a lizard. In taped chats with his confidante Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Jackson explained why he covered his face in public and hinted about his motives for undergoing extensive plastic surgery, reported contactmusic.com.
Catherine Zeta Jones, hubby Michael Douglas to celebrate quiet B'daySeptember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Catherine Zeta Jones is planning to celebrate a quiet 40th birthday with hubby Michael Douglas, who is turning 65 the same day. The 'Entrapment' star will be turning 40 on Friday, September 25.
No more romantic leads for Michael DouglasSeptember 13th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Michael Douglas has said that he no longer gets offers to play romantic-lead in movies. "No love-interest stuff for me now," the Telegraph quoted him as saying.
Cameron Douglas 'accused of drug-dealing'August 7th, 2009 LONDON - A criminal complaint filed by US prosecutors has alleged that Michael Douglas' son Cameron supplied methamphetamine to drug addicts receiving tens of thousands of dollars as payment, it has emerged. The complaint says the cash was sometimes sent by FedEx to the 30-year-old at a California hotel, The Daily Express reports.
Michael Douglas' son arrestedAugust 4th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star Michael Douglas' son Cameron has been arrested for the possession of methamphetamine, an addictive drug, with intent to distribute. The 31-year-old was taken into custody by federal authorities in New York Monday, reported contactmusic.com.
No cosmetic surgery for Miley CyrusJuly 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Teen superstar Miley Cyrus' protective father has banned her from going under the knife to alter her looks. The 16-year-old Hannah Montana star reveals that her father Billy Ray has laid down strict ground rules about altering her looks in any shape or form in the future, reported imdb.com.
Douglas credits 'Wall Street' Oscar to Oliver StoneJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star Michael Douglas has credited director Oliver Stone for inspiring his Oscar-winning performance in the 1987 movie "Wall Street". Stone constantly questioned Douglas' acting ability and even accused him of taking drugs, while the pair shot the film and the actor later realised the director was pushing him for his Oscar gong for his role as greedy bank boss Gordon Gekko, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Michael Douglas conferred Lifetime Achievement AwardJune 14th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star Michael Douglas was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Film Institute in a star-studded ceremony in California. The "Fatal Attraction" actor was presented with the prize by veteran actor Jack Nicholson at Sony Studios in Culver City, California, June 11, reported contactmusic.com.
Catherine Zeta-Jones pays tribute to hubby Michael DouglasJune 13th, 2009 LONDON - Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones paid tribute to her husband Michael Douglas by reprising her role as Velma Kelly in 'Chicago', after he received the annual AFI Lifetime Achievement Award. Douglas, 64, who has starred in films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Fatal Attraction and Wall Street, received his lifetime achievement award from actor Jack Nicholson, reports the Sun.
Michael Douglas' father attempted to stop him from actingMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star Michael Douglas has revealed he was told by his veteran actor father Kirk that he'd never make it as an actor, because the latter didn't want him to experience the "rejection" of Hollywood. The legendary actor was shocked when Michael initially decided to try out drama as a youngster despite his claims to study and become a lawyer, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Douglas still gets hailed for making 'greed good' with Wall Street roleMay 26th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Douglas has revealed that bankers still run up to him, hailing his character Gordon Gekko in the film Wall Street. The actor bagged a best actor Oscar for playing the character in the 1987 movie which features Charlie Sheen as a young stockbroker desperate to succeed a wealthy but unscrupulous corporate raider, played by Douglas, whom he idolizes.
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