Jade Goody receives posthumous "inspiration" awardOctober 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Reality star Jade Goody has been honoured with a posthumous "inspiration" award for her battle with cancer. The former Big Brother contestant was chosen for the Inspirational Determination Award at the Inspiration Awards for Women in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Gilliam Influenced By Ledger After DeathSeptember 3rd, 2009 TERRY GILLIAM considered giving HEATH LEDGER a posthumous directing credit on THE IMAGINARIUM OF DR PARNASSUS - because the late star influenced the movie from beyond the grave. Ledger was shooting scenes for the film before his untimely death from a prescription drug overdose in January 2008.
MJ killed by Demerol shot given by aide as personal doctor sleptAugust 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson reported suffered a heart attack after an aide injected him with a shot of powerful painkiller Demerol, while the star's personal doctor was sleeping. Dr. Conrad Murray was said to have previously admitted to police that he administered surgical anaesthetic Propofol to the King of Pop that same day.
MJ honoured for humanitarian efforts at Save the World AwardsJuly 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson was honoured with a posthumous prize at the Save the World Awards in Austria on Friday evening, in recognition of his humanitarian efforts. Stars attending the event paid tribute to the late 'Thriller' hitmaker.
Sony to release film of Jackson's final daysJuly 20th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Sony is to release a movie based on more than 80 hours of footage filmed during Michael Jackson's final days as he was rehearsing for his comeback concerts in London, trade paper Variety reported Monday. Sony is expected to pay over $50 million for the rights to the footage, which was offered by concert promoter AEG to Hollywood film studios over the weekend.
Nude Anna Friel sizzles Vanity Fair coverJuly 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - Anna Friel has gone topless for a savvy magazine photoshoot. The 33-year-old 'Pushing Diaries' star appears in the nude on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine with a voluminous coiffure, jewellery and a strategically placed elbow hiding her assets.
Jackman, Rogen, Hathaway, Oscar-winning filmmaker Boyle among 134 invitees to AcademyJune 30th, 2009 Jackman, Rogen, Hathaway among Oscar inviteesLOS ANGELES — Hugh Jackman, Seth Rogen, Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway and Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle have been invited into the exclusive Hollywood club that votes on the Academy Awards. Others among the 134 people asked to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences include recent acting nominees Taraji P.
Michael Jackson's hits becoming posthumous toppers on Brit chartsJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - While the sudden death of Michael Jackson has left many fans heartbroken, his records have re-entered all charts at top positions in Britain. The moonwalking superstar has a posthumous chart-topper with album Number Ones.
Scarlett Johansson tipped for 'Bride of Frankenstein' remakeJune 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - If sources are to be believed, Scarlett Johansson is being considered for the lead role in 'The Bride of Frankenstein' remake. The project, based on the 1935 horror classic, will be directed by Neil Burger, reports the China Daily.
Anna Friel wants to play Wonder WomanJune 11th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Anna Friel has revealed that she wants to play Wonder Woman on the big screen. A host of A-list ladies, including Megan Fox, Eliza Dushku and even Beyonce Knowles, have been tipped to take over from 1970s TV's Wonder Woman Lynda Carter in Joss Whedon's big screen remake.
Susan Boyle 'checks out of rehab'June 5th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has left the Priory clinic following her "emotional breakdown", it has emerged. The 48-year-old, who was runner-up on last week's BGT final, has reportedly now gone into hiding with a friend.
Susan Boyle 'happier' after Priory stintJune 5th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has left rehab following "emotional breakdown" and is "much happier", her brother said. The Scottish songbird was admitted to the London clinic after last week's final of the TV contest, which saw her losing the title to dance group Diversity.
Kerry Katona 'banned' from This Morning comeback interviewMay 25th, 2009 LONDON - TV presenter Philip Scholfielsd has reportedly got Kerry Katona banned from a comeback interview on his Morning show, for he is still annoyed with her declaration that he did not handle her last appearance on the show properly. Philip is said to be livid that Kerry complained about the way he handled her shambolic last appearance on his show, when she appeared drunk but blamed prescription drugs.
Now a fourth 'Hannibal' filmMay 17th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood legend Sir Anthony Hopkins is teaming up with director Ridley Scott again to bring infamous villain Hannibal Lecter back on the big screen in a fourth installment of the film. The actor will reprise his role as a cannibalistic serial killer for the fourth time in a second sequel to the 1991 hit film 'The Silence of the Lambs', for which he won a Best Actor Oscar, reports Hollywood.com.
Timothy Dalton turns baddie for Doctor WhoMay 15th, 2009 LONDON - Former 007 Timothy Dalton is set to play a baddie in one of David Tennant's final episodes of Doctor Who. The actor has already flown down to UK for filming.
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