Hilary Duff named youth ambassador in Colombian Capital Bogota

October 9th, 2009 "I've found myself trying to negotiate with the paparazzi. I'll go up to them and say, 'This is not appropriate right now, so give me your phone number, and I'll call you when it is more appropriate...' I hate it.

October 8th, 2009 LONDON - It has emerged that singer Lady Gaga is set to make an appearance on ITV2 drama Gossip Girl. Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, will be appearing as herself in the New York show, reports the Sun.

October 8th, 2009 LONDON - Joining the league of qualified celebrity pilots like John Travolta, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, Hollywood actress Hilary Swank is taking flying lessons for a pilot's license. Unlike the other stars, who fly for pleasure, Swank is learning to fly for her upcoming film role as famed aviator Amelia Earhart in the film titled "Amelia", reports contactmusic.com.

October 7th, 2009 Author HILARY MANTEL's hit novel WOLF HALL has been named the 2009 Man Booker Prize winner. The historic story, which revolves around the court of King Henry VIII’s chief minister Thomas Cromwell, was the clear favourite to land the literary honour.

September 10th, 2009 Double Oscar winner Hilary Swank was not ready to love again soon when her marriage with long time hubby Chad Lowe broke down. But she surprised herself, as while in the process of divorcing Chad she met John Campisi in May 2006 and he managed to weave his magic, good and proper.

September 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Hilary Swank has accorded finding love again to the breakdown of her marriage. The 'Million Dollar Baby' star, who announced her split with Chad Lowe in 2006, had turned to her agent John Campisi for comfort.

September 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Oscar-winner Hilary Swank loves her acting job because it brings her in touch with inspiring people. The 'Million Dollar Baby' actress revealed she loves being part of showbiz since she gets the chance to work with her idols.

September 8th, 2009 New York City police have stepped in to protect the cast of hit U.S. TV drama GOSSIP GIRL - after fans sparked security fears by storming the set at the weekend (begs05Sep09).

September 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hilary Swank has said that there was no initial "spark" between her and new beau John Campisi because both of them were nursing a broken heart at the time, and their romance was completely "unexpected". Hilary was in the process of divorcing Chad Lowe when she started working with John in May 2006.

September 4th, 2009 Disney singer/actress SELENA GOMEZ has been appointed an ambassador of the United Nations Children's Fund. The teenage star joined forces with UNICEF last year (08), speaking out on issues such as children's rights, and now she has been rewarded for her efforts - officials have made her an official representative of the charitable cause.

September 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Hilary Swank has urged people to support a new scheme to rehouse unwanted pets. The 'Million Dollar Baby' star became an ambassador for the Home 4 the IAMS Holidays Pet Adoption Campaign, which helps animals in shelters find new owners.

August 28th, 2009 TV bosses have moved swiftly to deny reports actress HILARY DUFF has held up production on GOSSIP GIRL with a number of demands. The 21 year old is currently in New York City filming episodes as a guest star on the hit TV teen drama, in which she plays a movie star who enrols in a university with Vanessa, played by Jessica Szohr.

August 28th, 2009 LEIGHTON MEESTER, PENN BADGLEY and HILARY DUFF are causing more controversy on the set of hit U.S. TV drama GOSSIP GIRL - New York residents have complained their neighbourhood has been taken over by crazed fans.

July 3rd, 2009 CW's 'Gossip Girl' recruits Hilary DuffNEW YORK — Hilary Duff is joining the cast of "Gossip Girl" — but not on a regular basis. The CW series' spokeswoman, Melissa Burton, says the 21-year-old singer and actress will guest-star next season as "a movie star looking for a typical college experience." Duff's character, named Olivia Burke, enrolls at New York University and becomes roommates with "Gossip Girl" hipster Vanessa, portrayed by Jessica Szohr (ZOR).

July 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - American actress Hilary Duff is all set to join the cast of 'Gossip Girl' on the Upper East Side this fall, it has emerged. According to Entertainment Weekly, the actress-singer-designer will be joining the rich and fabulous on the fourth season of the show, reports the New York Daily News.