Bar Refaeli criticised by fellow catwalk queen over draft-dodgingOctober 4th, 2009 LONDON - Bar Refaeli has been slammed by fellow Israeli supermodel Esti Ginzburg over her decision to dodge compulsory national service. The 24-year-old was previously criticised by a retired general for her reluctance to serve and be drafted into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Tate Murderer Dies In PrisonSeptember 27th, 2009 Actress SHARON TATE's murderer SUSAN ATKINS has died from brain cancer in a California prison, just weeks after she was rejected parole. Atkins, a member of Charles Manson's notorious cult, died at the age of 61 at Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, while serving a life sentence for eight counts of murder.
Firth Triumphs At Venice Film FestivalSeptember 13th, 2009 COLIN FIRTH has been named Best Actor at this year's (09) Venice Film Festival. The Brit star was honoured on Saturday (12Sep09) for his portrayal of a mourning professor in A Single Man.
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.
Phil Spector prison transfer halted for disputed reasonsSeptember 4th, 2009 Phil Spector prison transfer haltedLOS ANGELES — Music producer Phil Spector's transfer to a different prison has been halted, but the prison and Spector's wife are giving different reasons for the reversal. Spector and his wife said Friday that they made special appeals based on his physical ailments to keep him from being moved to Pleasant Valley State Prison.
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.
Madonna dines with Israeli opposition leaderSeptember 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Madonna reportedly dined with Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni during her stay in the country. The Queen of Pop had arrived in the state to perform two concerts in Tel Aviv as part of her 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour.
Phil Spector being moved to different prison to make way for mentally troubled inmatesSeptember 1st, 2009 Phil Spector being moved to different prisonLOS ANGELES — Music legend and convicted murderer Phil Spector, who complained recently about his prison quarters but later said he wanted to stay put, is being moved to make room for inmates requiring outpatient mental health treatment, a corrections spokeswoman said Tuesday. "It's not about Spector.
Israeli star Dudu Topaz, charged with ordering assault of TV executives, found dead in prisonAugust 20th, 2009 Israeli entertainer Dudu Topaz found dead in jailJERUSALEM — Israeli entertainer Dudu Topaz — whose turbulent struggle to deal with his waning stardom enthralled the country — died Thursday after apparently hanging himself in the shower of his jail cell, prison officials said. He was 62. Topaz, one of Israel's most famous television stars, had been in jail for several months since the start of his trial for allegedly hiring thugs to assault top Israeli media executives he blamed for keeping him off the air.
'Survivor' Hatch says he believes his homosexuality is why he went to prison for unpaid taxAugust 18th, 2009 'Survivor' Hatch says imprisoned because he's gayNEWPORT, R.I. — "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch says he believes he was sent to prison because he's gay.
Bar Refaeli launches new ad campaign for RampageAugust 10th, 2009 LONDON - Bar Refaeli set the stage on fire as the model launched a new ad campaign for the fashion chain Rampage. Apart from Rampage, Refaeli has bagged many other lucrative deals after her rivals Gisele Bundchen, Heidi Klum, and Adriana Lima, 28, all got pregnant at the same time, reports the Daily Star.
DiCaprio has new Sports Illustrated swimsuit model in his lifeAugust 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - American actor Leonardo DiCaprio seems to have a type he likes to hang out with, as he was spotted spending time with yet another Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. DiCaprio, 34, had been dating Israeli model Bar Refaeli, who was the cover model of 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, reports the New York Post.
Madonna becomes reporter for Israeli newspaperJuly 30th, 2009 LONDON - Queen of Pop Madonna is said to have become a reporter for Israel's biggest-selling newspaper after she penned an article for it. Madge, 50, who is an avid follower of the Kabbalah faith, has joined the editorial team of Israeli publication Yediot Ahronot for a one-off special piece on her religious beliefs, reports the Daily Express.
Madonna turns journo for Israeli newspaperJuly 29th, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna has turned reporter for Israel's biggest-selling newspaper Yediot Ahronot. The superstar, an avid follower of the Kabbalah faith, has joined the editorial team of the Israeli publication for a one-off special piece on her religious beliefs, reports contactmusic.com.
Ark. governor has 'full faith' in prisons chief despite escapes, abuse claim, lap dancesJune 24th, 2009 Ark. governor has 'full faith' in prisons chiefLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A spokesman says Arkansas Gov.