Minogue Set For Vegas ResidencyOctober 9th, 2009 KYLIE MINOGUE is set to follow in the footsteps of DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY and CELINE DION by staging a Las Vegas residency. The Aussie pop star has been thrilling fans in the U.S.
Casino Bosses Go After Francis' AssetsOctober 5th, 2009 Bosses at a Las Vegas casino have been granted the right to obtain JOE FRANCIS' assets after he failed to pay back his gambling debts. The Girls Gone Wild creator was ordered to pay off a $2 million (£1.3 million) debt to Las Vegas mogul Sam Wynn's casino resort, Wynn Las Vegas, which has ballooned to $2,942,272 (£1,961,515) with interest and legal fees.
Polanski 'agreed To Participate' In Ratner's DocumentarySeptember 29th, 2009 ROMAN POLANSKI has "agreed to participate" in BRETT RATNER's forthcoming sequel to a controversial documentary about the ROSEMARY'S BABY director. Ratner announced on Sunday (27Sep09) he will be producing a sequel to Marina Zenovich's 2008 documentary, Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired - about the moviemaker's refusal to return to the U.S.
Wayne Newton returns to Las Vegas Strip for limited run at Tropicana hotel-casinoSeptember 23rd, 2009 Wayne Newton back for short run at Tropicana VegasLAS VEGAS — Singer Wayne Newton plans to come back to the Las Vegas Strip to celebrate a 50-year career. Officials for the Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino said that the 67-year-old "Danke Schoen" crooner plans start a limited run next month.
Unseen Jackson Interview Aired On The Day After His BurialSeptember 6th, 2009 An unseen MICHAEL JACKSON interview, in which the King of Pop talks about his love for JAMES BROWN and THE BEE GEES, has been aired in America. News show Access Hollywood showed the black and white footage of Jackson being interviewed by moviemaker pal Brett Ratner on Friday (04Sep09) - a day after the late pop star was laid to rest in Glendale, California.
Abdul Set For Vegas Revue?August 28th, 2009 Former AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL has reportedly stepped up talks to bring a revue-style stage show to Sin City. The former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader was rumoured last year (08) to be in negotiations with executives at several Las Vegas casinos to headline a cheer-themed stage show in late 2009.
Fame Director Tackles Blade Runner Territory With RatnerAugust 26th, 2009 Choreographer-turned-director KEVIN TANCHAROEN is teaming up with young movie mogul BRETT RATNER to create a new fantasy sci-fi world for the big screen. Ratner will produce the FAME director's new movie Arcana, which Tancharoen reveals will have a Blade Runner feel to it.
Brett Ratner calls Robert Pattinson superhero materialAugust 15th, 2009 LONDON - 'Twilight' star Robert Pattinson may soon portray a superhero in filmmaker Brett Ratner's movie adaptation of graphic novel 'Youngblood'. Ratner admits that he considers Pattinson to be a potential contender for a leading role in the film, about a sanctioned team of government superheroes.
RATNER 'PATTINSON IS SUPERHERO MATERIAL'August 14th, 2009 TWILIGHT star ROBERT PATTINSON has been tipped to swap his vampire fangs for a superhero cape in producer/director BRETT RATNER's upcoming movie adaptation of graphic novel YOUNGBLOOD. Ratner is still working on the script for the big screen version of Rob Liefeld's comic, about a sanctioned team of government superheroes, but he admits British hunk Pattinson would be perfect to sink his teeth into one of the leading roles.
Comedian Ben Stein loses NY Times business column after pitching for credit monitoring companyAugust 8th, 2009 Ben Stein loses NY Times column over endorsementNEW YORK — Monotone TV personality Ben Stein has been stripped of his Sunday New York Times business column because of his work as a pitchman for a credit monitoring company. New York Times spokeswoman Catherine Mathis released a statement Friday that said the newspaper decided it would not be appropriate for Stein to pitch for FreeScore.com while writing his column.
Cameron Diaz to marry fan?July 28th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz agreed to marry an unknown fan at the Comic-Con 2009 convention in San Diego, California. The "What Happens in Vegas" actress was given the unexpected proposal when answering questions from fans at the convention.
'Rush Hour' director to make movie for Reliance's Big EntertainmentJuly 6th, 2009 MUMBAI - Hollywood filmmaker Brett Ratner, who has made films like "Rush Hour" and "X-Men: The Last Stand", has tied up with Reliance's Big Entertainment to bring cinematic material from all over the world to India. He has now acquired a French graphic novel on behalf of the production house to be made into a film.
Magician Lance Burton to stay 6 more years on Vegas Strip, plans July return after foot injuryJuly 1st, 2009 Magician Burton to stay in Vegas 6 more yearsLAS VEGAS — Magician Lance Burton is staying on the Las Vegas Strip for another six years. Burton and the Monte Carlo hotel-casino said Tuesday that they have agreed to a new contract that will keep him as the resort's headliner through 2015.
The showgirl goes on: Bette Midler marks 100-show milestone in Las VegasJune 8th, 2009 Bette Midler marks her 100th show in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Bette Midler has staged the 100th performance of "The Showgirl Must Go On" in Las Vegas. Midler's performance on Sunday kicked off a four-week run at the Caesars Palace Colosseum.
Magician Lance Burton cancels performances at Las Vegas casino after breaking foot onstageMay 11th, 2009 Vegas magician Burton cancels shows after injuryLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas magician Lance Burton is canceling his performances at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino through June 2 after he broke his right foot onstage last week. Burton publicist Wayne Bernath said Friday that Burton expects to have surgery on Monday.