Film festival: Roman Polanski taken into Swiss custody on 1978 US arrest warrantSeptember 30th, 2009 Festival says director Polanski in Swiss custodyZURICH — Director Roman Polanski has been taken into custody by Swiss police on a 31-year-old U.S. arrest warrant, organizers of the Zurich Film Festival said Sunday.
Police raid actress Meera's houses to arrest herSeptember 5th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - It has emerged that the police have raided two houses and workplaces of actress Meera with the hope of arresting her after a Lahore resident lodged a theft case against her and four family members. According to Geo news, Meera and her family members have gone into hiding to escape arrest, after Ateeq-ur-Rehman lodged the case against them, reports the News.
MJ inquiry could take monthsAugust 27th, 2009 LONDON - Officials probing Michael Jackson's death have reportedly said that it could take months before an arrest could be made in the case. Jackson's personal physician Conrad Murray and other doctors are being investigated by police over their role in the star's death, which is being treated as homicide.
Diane Kruger was never tempted to take drugsAugust 22nd, 2009 LONDON - German model-turned-actress Diane Kruger has never been tempted to take drugs because she says she is not interested in doing anything "crazy". The actress was studying to become a ballerina but she moved to Paris in her late teens to embark on a modelling career after a knee injury ended her dance dreams, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Diane Kruger engaged?August 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - German beauty Diane Kruger has kicked off rumours that she may get married to boyfriend Joshua Jackson after a diamond band was spotted on her ring finger. Kruger was attending a special screening of her new movie Inglourious Basterds at New York's Museum of Jewish Heritage when she was spotted with the rock, reports Contactmusic.
Jay Leno escapes union's wrath over monologues used during writers strikeAugust 13th, 2009 Leno escapes guild's wrath over monologuesLOS ANGELES — Jay Leno has dodged disciplinary action after being accused of breaking union rules last year. On Tuesday, the Writers Guild of America, West sent an e-mail to members listing those found guilty of breaking ranks during a 100-day writers strike that ended in February of last year.
Diane Kruger loved being tortured by Brad Pitt August 11th, 2009 LONDON - It looks like actress Dianne Kruger loved being tortured by Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming bloody war film 'Inglourious Basterds.' The German actress didn't get an opportunity to get intimate with her co-star on-screen, but admits being tortured by Pitt on screen is the next best thing to a sex scene with the actor. "I did get tortured by him which I guess is the next best thing when it comes to someone like Brad Pitt," the Sun quoted Diane as saying.
I won't ever marry again: Diane KrugerAugust 2nd, 2009 LONDON - German model-turned-actress Diane Kruger is reluctant to tie the knot again after her marriage to actor Guillaume Canet ended in divorce. Finding the separation traumatic, she has revealed that she even wouldn't consider tying the knot with her current boyfriend Joshua Jackson until they are 60, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Diane Kruger vows not to marry again until she's 60August 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - German actress Diane Kruger has made a vow to never marry again until she reaches the age of 60. Kruger, 33, who had been married to French actor Guillaume Canet, and divorced in 2006, is reluctant to tie the knot with her current beau Joshua Jackson, reports the China Daily.
Harry Potter actor escapes jail term for growing cannabis in bedroomJuly 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter actor Jamie Waylett has escaped jail term for growing cannabis in his bedroom. City of Westminster Magistrates Court has sentenced him to 120 hours of unpaid community work, reports the Daily Express.
Madonna's ex-flame accused of arranging phony arrestJuly 20th, 2009 NEW YORK - Madonna's former boyfriend Chris Paciello has been accused of arranging a phony arrest. Paciello, who allegedly participated in the 1993 robbery and murder of a Staten Island woman, was said to have sent police after former business partner Sandy Sachs on a false drunk driving charge.
Police: 'Burn Notice' actor Jeffrey Donovan arrested in Miami Beach on suspicion of DUIJuly 20th, 2009 Police: Jeffrey Donovan arrested, suspected of DUIMIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Miami Beach police say they arrested "Burn Notice" star Jeffrey Donovan on suspicion of drunken driving.
Heavy security for Jackson's funeralJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson fans who try to enter the venue of the King of Pop's funeral in Los Angeles Tuesday without a ticket will be dealt with strictly, police said Monday. Officials have warned fans to stay away from the star's memorial service as they can face a hard response from police if found without a ticket, reports contactmusic.com.
Police arrest Warrant's lead singer Jani Lane on suspicion of drunken drivingJune 19th, 2009 Warrant lead singer Jani Lane arrestedLOS ANGELES — Police say they have arrested the lead singer of Warrant on suspicion of drunken driving. Records show Jani (JAY'-nee) Lane was arrested late Wednesday in the San Fernando Valley.
Pete Doherty arrested second time in a weekJune 11th, 2009 LONDON - English musician Pete Doherty has again been arrested in less than a week, this time on suspicion of drunken driving and drug possession. The Babyshambles frontman, who was recently arrested at an airport in Switzerland after he was suspected of taking drugs in an aircraft toilet, played a solo show in Gloucester, south west England, Wednesday night and was held 30 minutes after the gig, reports mirror.co.uk.