Abbey Clancy steals attention at London bash with strapless black dressOctober 10th, 2009 LONDON - English footballer Peter Crouch's girlfriend Abbey Clancy wowed guests with her stunning strapless black dress and towering pins at a charity ball in London. The catwalk model was seen shaking a leg with John Terry's wife Toni Poole at the Claridges bash.
'Moulin Rouge' director Baz Luhrmann wields judges' paddle on 'Dancing With the Stars'September 30th, 2009 Baz Luhrmann wields judges' paddle on 'Dancing'LOS ANGELES — The man who made "Moulin Rouge" is lending his expertise to "Dancing With the Stars."
Baz Luhrmann is serving as a guest judge on the hit ABC dance show on Monday and Tuesday as head judge Len Goodman takes a week off. The 47-year-old Australian filmmaker wrote and directed "Strictly Ballroom" in 1992, which launched his film career.
Toni Collette bags Top Actress EmmySeptember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Toni Collette took home an Emmy after winning the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category. The Aussie actress was credited for her performance as Tara Gregson in Showtime's original series 'United States of Tara'.
Mary J. Blige denies she'll replace Paula Abdul in 'American Idol'September 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Mary J. Blige has dismissed rumours that she will replace Paula Abdul as a permanent judge on American Idol.
Soon, Michael Jackson-based talent showAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - The BBC is reportedly planning a talent show to find a dancer who can master Michael Jackson's moves. According to sources, bosses will kick off a national search for Britain's best moonwalker and body-popper later this year.
Paula Abdul heading Down Under for 'Australian Idol'?August 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rumours are abuzz that former American Idol judge Paula Abdul is in discussions either to host or judge Australian Idol, Australia's version of the TV talent contest. The rumours came in the wake of the firing of one of the Australian Idol 's judges, Kyle Sandilands, who, on his radio show, had strapped a 14-year-old girl to a lie detector and quizzed her about her sex life, reports Contactmusic.
Katy Perry can't even boil water!August 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Katy Perry has joked that she has been so spoilt that she does not even know hot to boil water. The singer, who was at the Intercontinental Sydney to promote her new 2009 tour, said she would be far from displaying any culinary skills on MasterChef's next series.
Paula Abdul may judge 'So You Think You Can Dance'August 10th, 2009 LONDON - Paula Abdul may appear as judge in the talent show 'So You Think You Can Dance' after her exit from 'American Idol'. She reportedly met Nigel Lythgoe, the producer of the dance show, recently.
Paula Abdul receiving "many wonderful" job offersAugust 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop singer Paula Abdul, who has just stepped down from her role as an 'American Idol' co-judge, has revealed that she has been receiving "many wonderful" job offers. Abdul, 47, who announced on August 4 that she was leaving the show after eight seasons, is not worried about the fact that she is currently out of a job.
Paula Abdul offered to judge 'So You Think You Can Dance' contestantsJuly 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - After 'American Idol', Paula Abdul has been offered to be a judge on another TV talent contest - 'So You Think You Can Dance'. Abdul's seat on the judging panel of the singing competition has not been confirmed yet, as her manager, David Sonenberg, told the Los Angeles Times that "it does not appear" that she will be returning to Idol in 2010.
Katie Holmes launches dance scholarshipJuly 8th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Katie Holmes has teamed up with director Adam Shankman and reality TV producer Nigel Lythgoe to launch a dance scholarship fund. Holmes, who is set to appear on Lythgoe's US show So You Think You Can Dance July 23, has joined forces with the pair and Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba to set up the Dizzy Feet Foundation, reported femalefirst.co.uk
The scholarship organization will give underprivileged youngsters the opportunity to take part in dance programs and win grants to enrol in accredited dance studios.
Susan Boyle 'signs U2's financial wizard to manage career'June 7th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent runner-up Susan Boyle has reportedly roped in U2's financial wizard to manage her career. The 48-year-old and her family allegedly signed legendary showbiz guru Ossie Kilkenny, who turned the Irish rock band into multi-millionaires.
Suriname judge releases Vegas impersonator accused in phony Toni Braxton showJune 6th, 2009 Toni Braxton impersonator released in SurinamePARAMARIBO, Suriname — A judge in Suriname on Friday released a Las Vegas entertainer accused of posing as Toni Braxton at a concert where she was pelted with trash and booed offstage. Trina Johnson-Finn, who had spent three months in jail, said she would be present at her sentencing Tuesday.
Joke of the day: Prabhu Deva bowled over by Bhaichungs dancing skillMay 20th, 2009 MUMBAI - Dancing sensation Prabhu Deva went ga-ga over football star Bhaichung Bhutia's performance when he appeared as a guest judge on Sony TV's reality TV show 'Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa'. 'I'm thrilled to see Bhaichung dance like this.
Lawyer: Suriname promoter confesses to planning phony Toni Braxton concertMay 8th, 2009 Lawyer: Suriname promoter admits Braxton scamPARAMARIBO, Suriname — A concert promoter accused of trying to pass off a Las Vegas-based entertainer as six-time Grammy winner Toni Braxton has confessed to arranging the scheme in Suriname, his attorney said Thursday. The promoter, Angel Ventura, told a judge he scammed people into paying up to $53 thinking they would hear the famous singer at a much-hyped show in this poor South American country more than two months ago, defense lawyer Lamure Latour told The Associated Press.
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