Jaden And Willow Smith Join Aids Awareness CampaignOctober 7th, 2009 WILL and JADA PINKETT SMITH's actor children JADEN and WILLOW have become youth ambassadors to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Jaden, 11, and Willow, eight, are working with toy manufacturer Hasbro's Project Zambi, a global cause aimed at helping the 15 million kids who've been orphaned by the disease in the poverty-stricken continent.
Danger Mouse Forms New Act With The Shins' MercerSeptember 29th, 2009 GNARLS BARKLEY star BRIAN 'DANGER MOUSE' BURTON has formed a new band with THE SHINS frontman JAMES MERCER. The duo are working on new material under the name Broken Bells and plan to release a debut album early next year (10).
Spielberg's Lincoln Biopic Still On TrackSeptember 15th, 2009 Director STEVEN SPIELBERG will go head to head with ROBERT REDFORD when they each produce movie biopics about ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Hollywood veteran Redford is working on Lincoln drama The Conspirator and recently revealed James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn had joined the cast.
Arctic Monkeys Struck By LightningSeptember 8th, 2009 British rockers the ARCTIC MONKEYS lived up to the name of their new single last month (Aug09) - they were CRYING LIGHTNING when their tour bus was struck during a storm in Germany. The band had been playing a string of shows across Europe but their tour came to a sudden halt when their vehicle was hit by a bolt of lightning just outside of Hanover, Germany.
Brad Pitt visits urban development project in SpainSeptember 1st, 2009 OVIEDO - US actor Brad Pitt, who has created a foundation to promote rebuilding in hurricane-wracked New Orleans, has visited the northern Spanish town of Aviles to study the possibility of taking part in an urban development project there. Pitt, who Monday toured the works of the Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Center, said he was "enthusiastic" about the innovative Island of Innovation project and showed special interest in "everything that has to do with sustainability".
Monkeys Insist On PrivacySeptember 1st, 2009 British band the ARCTIC MONKEYS kept themselves apart from fellow rockers at last weekend's (29-30Aug09) Reading Festival in the U.K. - they demanded a separate area to hang out in.
Monkeys Party In The DarkAugust 28th, 2009 The ARCTIC MONKEYS' delight at their London comeback show was short-lived - the power failed during their afterparty. The British rockers played a hotly-anticipated show at the British capital's Brixton O2 Academy on Wednesday night (26Aug09), and later held a bash with celebrity guests including Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia.
Kidman makes reality show debut on Project RunwayAugust 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Nicole Kidman is all set to debut on reality TV with a cameo role in the fashion series Project Runway: All-Star Challenge. The 42-year-old star, famous for her graceful red carpet style, will put up a design contest for eight contestants in a spin-off from the original Project Runway, with all the participants having appeared on the original U.S.
Sinatra's daughter unhappy with father's biopicAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - Frank Sinatra's daughter Tina has reportedly clashed with veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese's portrayal of the legendary actor-singer in an upcoming biopic. The "Raging Bull" director is currently working on a movie adaption of the "Strangers in the Night" crooner's colourful life, with Tina Sinatra on the project as an executive producer.
Daughter 'unhappy' With Scorsese's Sinatra MovieAugust 18th, 2009 FRANK SINATRA's daughter TINA has reportedly clashed with MARTIN SCORSESE over the director's portrayal of her famous father in his upcoming biopic. The Raging Bull director is currently working on a movie adaption of the My Way crooner's colourful life, with Tina Sinatra signing on to the project as an executive producer.
Steven Spielberg's next project is big-screen adaptation of 'Harvey'August 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Steven Spielberg is all set to direct his next film, and it will be an adaptation of the Mary Chase Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Harvey'. It is the first screenplay by the best-selling novelist Jonathan Tropper, and its film adaptation will be done as a co-production between 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks.
Ashley Tisdale breaks out of 'High School' mode with new CD 'Guilty Pleasure,' shows new sideJuly 30th, 2009 Ashley Tisdale breaks out of 'High School' modeNEW YORK — Although Ashley Tisdale recently turned 24, in some people's eyes, she's still that scheming, platinum-blond teen diva from the outrageously popular Disney musical trilogy "High School Musical."
She's trying her best to change that. To that end, she recently traded in her light tresses for a return to her dark brown roots, and her new album, "Guilty Pleasure," reveals a sexy side of the singer: The cover features her in a tight black skirt and semi-revealing top, and her inspirations for the album's music include the rock group My Chemical Romance.
Audrey Tautou wanted to study monkeysJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - French actress Audrey Tautou has revealed she wanted to be a zoologist and study monkeys when she was growing up. "The Da Vinci Code" star admits acting was never her ambition until she reached her late teens and started to enjoy socialising, reports imdb.com.
Country singer Josh Turner announces the birth of his second sonJuly 1st, 2009 Josh Turner announces birth of his second sonNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Josh Turner and his wife, Jennifer, are the parents of a second son.
Timberlake to work in Ritchie's next projectJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Justin Timberlake has promised to work in British film director Guy Ritchie's next project. The two made the deal at the Punch Bowl in Mayfair over a drink after Ritchie told Timberlake about his future project.