Cyrus Slams Early Starts On TourOctober 5th, 2009 MILEY CYRUS has blasted tour organisers for pushing her too hard as she prepares to return to the stage after a bout of illness. The Hannah Montana star axed three shows last week (begs28Sep09) after falling ill with a severe throat infection.
Tarantino Prepares To Kill Bill AgainOctober 3rd, 2009 QUENTIN TARANTINO has thrilled fans by announcing a third instalment of his KILL BILL series is due in 2014. The filmmaker's hit movies Kill Bill: Vol.
Despite MTV flap, Kanye West tops nominees for the BET Hip-Hop Awards with 9 nodsSeptember 17th, 2009 Kanye West gets 9 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominationsATLANTA — Kanye West might still be under fire for his controversial act on MTV, but the ranting rapper could be looking at plenty of praise from BET next month. West has received nine nominations for the fourth annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, which will be televised Oct.
Gore Vidal, Dave Eggers to receive honorary National Book AwardsSeptember 15th, 2009 Vidal, Eggers to receive honorary awardsNEW YORK — Congratulations, Gore Vidal. The author, playwright and political commentator will receive an honorary National Book Award medal this fall for "Distinguished Contribution to American Letters." Vidal, who turns 84 next month, is known for such best sellers as "Burr" and "Lincoln," and for the play "The Best Man."
Award organizers also announced Tuesday that Dave Eggers, 39, will be presented the "Literarian Award" for community service.
Jonas 'brand Jokes Are A Compliment'September 2nd, 2009 NICK JONAS can't wait to hear what racy comedian RUSSELL BRAND has in store for him and his brothers at this year's (09) MTV Video Music Awards, after the Brit poked fun at the JONAS BROTHERS throughout last year's show. Brand took over hosting duties for the 2008 awards ceremony and repeatedly poked fun at the pop trio for taking a vow of abstinence and wearing purity rings to demonstrate their Christian beliefs.
Comedian Bill Cosby lends name, encouragement to help boost Detroit schools enrollmentSeptember 1st, 2009 Comic Bill Cosby lends support to Detroit schoolsDETROIT — Bill Cosby had heard about the tough-as-nails, uncompromising man tackling fraud and improving education throughout the Detroit's public schools, and wanted to help. So the 72-year-old actor, comedian and activist decided to loan the district his celebrity as Detroit tries to hold off plummeting enrollment amid a fiscal crisis that a few weeks ago spurred suggestions of a possible bankruptcy.
Bill Cosby to Pa. lawmakers: Cuts in public schools could mean failure in life for kidsAugust 19th, 2009 Bill Cosby urges 'no more cuts' for Pa. schoolsHARRISBURG, Pa.
MCADAMS SLAMS PUBLIC INTEREST IN NUDE SCENESAugust 13th, 2009 Hollywood actress RACHEL MCADAMS is baffled by the overwhelming interest in movie nude scenes - insisting public pressure makes actors "nervous" about stripping off on screen. The Notebook star is convinced getting naked for a role should be considered a part of the job, but admits many stars try their best to avoid baring all over fears the shots will end up on the internet.
MILLER DELAYS NEW YORK MOVEAugust 3rd, 2009 British actress SIENNA MILLER has left her New York move to the last minute as she prepares for her Broadway debut - insisting she's too "fussy" to leave her country home for a rental in the U.S. The Factory Girl star will take her bow on the New York City stage this September (09) in an updated version of the August Strindberg classic After Miss Julie.
Taylor Swift wins video of the year at Country Music Television awardsJune 17th, 2009 Taylor Swift wins video of the year at CMT awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift opened the Country Music Television awards with a skit about living out her dreams.
Sugarland, Zac Brown Band, Kid Rock early winners at Country Music Television video awardsJune 17th, 2009 Sugarland, Zac Brown Band early CMT award winnersNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift opened Tuesday's Country Music Television awards with a skit about living out her dreams.
Taylor Swift wins CMT's Video of the Year award for 'Love Story'June 17th, 2009 Taylor Swift wins CMT Video of YearNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift won video of the year at the Country Music Television awards for "Love Story," an elaborate production that features period costumes as it echoes the story of Romeo and Juliet.
Country star Taylor Swift's opener for CMT Awards sounds dreamy; Def Leppard, T-Pain on billJune 16th, 2009 Taylor Swift's CMT opener sounds simply dreamyNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift's top-secret CMT Music Awards opener promises to be nothing but a dream.
Comedian Bill Engvall says he's 'really nervous' about hosting CMT awardsJune 15th, 2009 Bill Engvall 'nervous' about hosting CMT awardsLOS ANGELES — Bill Engvall is a comedian, a sitcom star and a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. So, hosting this week's CMT awards should be a piece of cake.
Microsoft's Bill Gates and wife, Melinda, get honorary degree from UK's Cambridge UniversityJune 12th, 2009 UK's Cambridge awards Bill Gates honorary degreeLONDON — Billionaire Bill Gates has picked up an honorary degree from Britain's Cambridge University. The university bestowed degrees on both the Microsoft founder and his wife, Melinda, on Friday.