Mel Gibson leak case: Accused cop to face no chargesOctober 10th, 2009 LONDON - The Los Angeles police officer accused of leaking information in Mel Gibson's drink-driving arrest in 2006 will not face charges. Deputy Sheriff James Mee was suspected of leaking reports of the actor's anti-Semitism comments to the arresting Jewish policeman.
Gibson's Arresting Officer In The Clear Over Media LeakOctober 8th, 2009 Prosecutors investigating media leaks following MEL GIBSON's 2006 drink driving arrest have declined to file criminal charges against the cop who allegedly tipped website TMZ.com off about anti-Semitic remarks the actor made to the arresting officer. Phone records show two calls were made from Sheriff's Deputy James Mee's home to TMZ.com on the day of Gibson's arrest, but they couldn't determine who made the calls or who leaked portions of the cop's report.
'Inglourious Basterds' - drama takes centrestage, not action (IANS Film Review; Rating:**1/2)October 2nd, 2009 Film: "Inglourious Basterds"; Director: Quentin Tarantino; Cast: Brad Pitt, Mlanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Daniel Brhl, Diane Kruger, Jacky Ido; Rating: **1/2
Everything that comes out of Hollywood need not be always perfect. Even if the filmmaker at the helm of affairs is none other than Quentin Tarantino, an institution in himself, one can't get extraordinary results in each of his outings.
Madonna joins Israeli PM for Jewish Sabbath celebrationsSeptember 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Madonna reportedly joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family to celebrate the Jewish Sabbath. The Queen of Pop, who arrived in the country for two concerts as part of her 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour, purportedly witnessed the traditional Friday evening ritual with the leader.
Jewish mysticism has transformed Madge: Kabbalah Center's co-founderSeptember 5th, 2009 JERUSALEM - Madonna has been transformed completely due to the influence of Jewish mysticism Kabbalah, claims co-founder of the worldwide Kabbalah Center. Karen Berg alleged the Queen of Pop has emerged as a new being after undergoing spiritual transformation.
Davis Is Still An Oxfam ActivistSeptember 3rd, 2009 KRISTIN DAVIS is still an ambassador for Oxfam International - despite a series of rumours which suggested she had been dropped by the charity for promoting a Middle Eastern beauty line. Last month (Aug09) the Sex & The City star was hit by reports she had been dismissed from her role with the organisation.
Madonna tags Israel as world's energy capitalSeptember 2nd, 2009 JERUSALEM - Madonna tagged Israel as the "energy capital of the world" as she won hearts of 50,000 fans with her performance in Tel Aviv. The Queen of Pop, who last took to the Israeli stage in 1993, arrived in the country for two concerts as part of her 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour.
Facts Of The Day (Christina Applegate)August 28th, 2009 JAKE GYLLENHAAL and CHRISTINA APPLEGATE are part of an all-star line up due to appear in a new SESAME STREET-style production which aims to teach Jewish-American children about Jewish culture. SHALOM SESAME will be a 12-part series and is due to air in the U.S.
Hindu & Jewish Leaders Applaud Madonna For Roma CommentsAugust 28th, 2009 Hindus and Jews have come out in support of MADONNA after she was booed and jeered by thousands of fans at a show in Romania on Wednesday night (26Aug09) when she protested the treatment of Roma gypsies in the country onstage. The pop superstar was playing to a sell-out crowd of 60,000 in Bucharest as part of her ongoing Sticky & Sweet world tour when she paused to address issues of discrimination in eastern Europe, urging fans to fight prejudice against the travellers.
Posh marks 10th wedding anniversary with Jewish tattooAugust 11th, 2009 LONDON - Victoria Beckham has a tattoo on the lower part of her wrist, which she reportedly got inked to celebrate her 10th wedding anniversary with hubby David Beckham. The etching is apparently, a Hebrew message, which goes "together forever, eternally," reports the Sun.
Kruger nearly lost Inglourious Basterds role for being 'too American'August 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - German actress Diane Kruger has revealed that she nearly lost her role in 'Inglourious Basterds', for director Quentin Tarantino thought she was "too American". The National Treasure actress said the filmmaker thought the star was not German enough to be a part of the Nazi vengeance drama.
KRUGER TURNED NASTY FOR BASTERDS ROLEAugust 3rd, 2009 German actress DIANE KRUGER almost missed out on her role in Nazi vengeance drama INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS - because director QUENTIN TARANTINO was convinced she was American. Kruger plays a movie star in the new war movie, but Tarantino initially skipped over her bid to be a part of the film - because he felt she wasn't German enough, and he wanted his actors to be authentic.
Brooke Shields to make Hollywood comeback with 'Furry Vengeance'July 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Brooke Shields has finally managed to grab a major role in a film after nearly ten years, according to reports. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the beauty will star as Brendan Fraser's wife in comedy 'Furry Vengeance', which follows a real estate developer and his troubles with a family of raccoons.
Britney flip-flops on her Christian faith by sporting Jewish symbol in ParisJuly 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - Reports questioning Britney Spears' "changing" faith have emerged once again, after the singer was spotted sporting a Jewish symbol while sightseeing Paris. The pop princess was taking time out from her hectic Circus tour, when she visited the Eiffel Tower with her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
Madge 'to introduce Mercy to Kabbalah with Wailing Wall Jerusalem visit'June 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Madonna is reportedly planning a holiday trip to Jerusalem to introduce her newly adopted daughter Mercy James to the Jewish mysticism Kabbalah. The singer is allegedly looking to show the Wailing Wall to adopted son David Banda and his new sister on the latter's first holiday.