Crowe on chemistry with ‘Nottingham’ co-star Blanchett: It’s an interesting gig

September 21st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Russell Crowe failed to get a VIP ticket to Cate Blanchett's highly successful play, A Streetcar Named Desire. According to the Daily Telegraph, some theatregoers told Confidential they spotted the Oscar-winning actor and his singer wife Danielle Spencer sitting in row J.

September 4th, 2009 LONDON - Infuriated by an Australian journalist's comments on his fitness regime and unhealthy habits, Hollywood actor Russell Crowe not only challenged the journo to a cycling duel but also defeated her. The star was infuriated when Sydney's Daily Telegraph published an article headlined - "Smokes and fatty foods the fitness regime for Rusty" - after he was spotted puffing cigarettes and eating fast food during a bike ride, reports imdb.com.

September 3rd, 2009 Russell Crowe challenges columnist to bike duel SYDNEY — An Australian newspaper mocked Russell Crowe for smoking and shoveling down a fatty meal during a recent bike ride, so the notoriously salty actor set out to prove he is still in gladiator shape — by challenging the paper's gossip columnist to a duel by bicycle. Crowe, who has been photographed looking slimmer in recent months, was apparently none too pleased by a column published in Sydney's The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday entitled "Smokes and fatty foods the fitness regime for Rusty." The paper mocked Crowe after he was photographed pausing during a recent bike ride with his personal trainer to puff on a cigarette and chow down on three tacos and a soft drink.

September 3rd, 2009 Australian theatre bosses have assured fans CATE BLANCHETT is "just fine" after she was left with a bloody head injury during a performance on Wednesday (01Sep09). The Oscar winner was starring in The Sydney Theatre's A Streetcar Named Desire when a prop radio held by co-star Joel Edgerton fell on Blanchett's head.

September 2nd, 2009 Cate Blanchett suffers head wound on stageSYDNEY — Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett suffered a bleeding head wound when she was hit by a prop on stage Wednesday during a Sydney theater performance. The performance of Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" was canceled but the 40-year-old Australian actress will return to the stage for Thursday's show, Sydney Theater Company spokesman Tim McKeough said.

September 2nd, 2009 Cate Blanchett gets a head wound on stageSYDNEY — Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett got a head wound when she was hit by a prop on stage Wednesday during a Sydney theater performance. The performance of Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" was canceled, but the 40-year-old Australian actress will return to the stage for Thursday's show, Sydney Theater Company spokesman Tim McKeough said.

August 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Russell Crowe has lashed out at reports claiming he was recently banned from his local England pub. The actor, who is presently filming "Robin Hood" in Windlesham, Surrey in south-east England, was reported to have faced the ban over his alleged rowdy behaviour after the local tavern keeper told him it was closing time.

August 3rd, 2009 Actor RUSSELL CROWE has shot down reports he has been banned from his local pub in England, dismissing suggestions he and the landlord have fallen out. The Gladiator star is currently shooting Robin Hood in Windlesham, Surrey in south-east England and has been enjoying drinks at The Brickmakers pub - just miles from the set.

July 28th, 2009 LONDON - Russell Crowe reportedly made a charity stop during the filming of his latest project "Robin Hood". The Hollywood heartthrob was said to have stunned those present at a Cancer Research shop in Sunningdale, Berks with a huge cash donation.

July 20th, 2009 NEW YORK - Russell Crowe, who is currently shooting for a new 'Robinhood' movie, showed his benevolent nature by giving 5,000 pounds to a crew member after her car went up in flames. According to the Mirror, Denise Yarde, a boom mike operator was on the way to work in London when her car caught fire.

July 14th, 2009 LONDON - 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' star Danny Huston has reportedly bagged a role in Ridley's Scott's new movie, based on the Robin Hood story. The actor is said to appear alongside Hollywood biggies Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett in the film, the BBC reports.

July 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sienna Miller believes that Cate Blanchett, who has replaced her in Ridley Scott's epic Robin Hood, will make a "better" Maid Marian than her. The actress, who was due to star alongside Russell Crowe in the upcoming big-budget drama, said that there were no hard feelings against 40-year-old Cate, who she said was "more suitable" for the role, reports the China Daily.

June 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Russell Crowe showed off his generous side when he left behind a 600 pounds tip during a recent trip to a small bar in South Wales. He also gave a pleasant surprise to the people present by playing several songs on his guitar with his friends.

June 27th, 2009 LONDON - English actress Sienna Miller is said to have sent her ex-boyfriend Rhys Ifans a congratulatory message for landing a part in new movie 'Nottingham'. Miller, 27, who had been set to play Maid Marian in the Robin Hood remake, but was shortly replaced by actress Cate Blanchett before filming began, also praised him for his achievements since they broke up.

June 18th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Aussie actor Russell Crowe will be honoured with a star at Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Oscar winner, along with 28 other entertainers, will be honoured by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 2010.