Winehouse, Blake get lovey-dovey on FacebookOctober 1st, 2009 LONDON - Amy Winehouse has fuelled rumours of a reunion with ex-hubby Blake Fielder-Civil after both went public with love messages on Facebook. The Sun quoted Winehouse as writing on the social-networking site: "I found a picture of you three boys in our old bathroom - I fink you'll remember it.
Asda drops Katie Price from breast cancer campaignSeptember 26th, 2009 LONDON - Asda has dropped Katie Price from a breast cancer awareness campaign after she angered cancer victims by moaning on a reality show. The hottie had posed for a lingerie photo shoot to mark the 12th anniversary of the store's Tickled Pink campaign.
Justin Timberlake to play Facebook founder?September 24th, 2009 LONDON - Popstar Justin Timberlake has reportedly been roped in to play founder of social networking site Facebook in a new movie. According to Daily Variety, 'SexyBack' singer will be playing the role of Facebook founding president Sean Parker.
Clooney not a Facebook, MySpace fanSeptember 16th, 2009 MELBOURNE - American actor George Clooney has revealed that he would rather have a rectal examination on live TV than join Facebook or MySpace. Clooney, 48, who is not a fan of the social networking sites, says that he prefers the medical intrusion to creating his own page.
Tim McGraw's message to fans: don't be abusive to women at my concertsAugust 28th, 2009 Tim McGraw won't put up with abuse at concertsWASHINGTON — Tim McGraw isn't looking for trouble at his concerts, but there are certain things he just won't ignore. McGraw has thrown out disruptive fans from at least two of his concerts in the past year and a half, and videophone clips of the incidents went viral on the Internet.
Britney Spears to sell gifts through FacebookAugust 14th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears will now make money from her online fan base as she has launched a range of online gifts through the social networking website Facebook. Spears, who has more than two million fans on her Facebook page, has endorsed a collection of digital presents which users can send to each other, reported femalefirst.co.uk.
Facebook use entraps students in a vicious cycle of jealousyAugust 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - College students who spend most of their time on Facebook are more likely to feel jealous toward their romantic partners, which later traps them into a vicious cycle of envy, according to a study. Such a tendency leads students to spend more time on Facebook as they search for additional information that will further fuel their jealousy, in an escalating cycle that may become addictive.
Arquette stays in box above Madison Square Garden for 2 days to raise hunger awarenessJuly 14th, 2009 Arquette stays in NYC box for US hungryNEW YORK — Actor David Arquette is raising awareness about hunger by spending some time inside a Plexiglas box atop New York City's Madison Square Garden marquee. The star of the "Scream" movie franchise hopes to raise $250,000 for Feeding America on Tuesday and Wednesday.
US analyst shows class divisions between Facebook, MySpace usersJuly 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - A social analyst in the US has come up with evidence of class divisions between the users of networking websites like Facebook and MySpace. Danah Boyd, who works with Microsoft Research New England, reckons that most Facebook users are white and wealthy, while MySpace users are uneducated and obnoxious.
David Fincher to direct 'Facebook: The Movie'?June 25th, 2009 LONDON - 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' director David Fincher is in talks to helm Facebook: The Movie, according to reports. The Columbia Pictures film will focus on Mark Zuckerberg, who launched the social networking site in 2004 after creating it as a tool for Harvard university students.
Vanessa Williams spearheads Dress for Success campaign to help disadvantaged womenJune 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Vanessa Williams is spearheading the 'Botox Cosmetic: Express Success' charitable education campaign to benefit Dress for Success. Dress for Success is an organization that helps disadvantaged women succeed in the corporate world by providing them with professional attire and career support.
Cannes shocker 'Antichrist' to be released uncut in UKJune 13th, 2009 LONDON - The uncut version of Cannes Film Festival's most controversial film 'Antichrist' is set for release in Britain. The film directed by Lars von Trier will be released with an 18 certificate - rated by the BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) with a warning it contains "strong real sex, bloody violence and self-mutilation".
Following Facebook campaign, actor James Franco pulls out of UCLA commencement speechJune 6th, 2009 Actor James Franco pulls out of UCLA grad speechLOS ANGELES — Actor James Franco says he has dropped a plan to give a commencement speech at the University of California, Los Angeles, a move that may have been prompted by pressure from students. Franco issued a statement saying he canceled his June 12 appearance because of conflicts with preproduction demands for his next film.
'Naked' Katie Green becomes face of beauty campaignMay 24th, 2009 LONDON - Katie Green is celebrating being named the new face of a beauty campaign by stripping off. The model had to quit her job with Wonderbra after being told to lose two stone, but was signed by Ultimo just a few days later.
Hugh Jackman to launch 'Wolverine' in Mexico after swine flu delayMay 9th, 2009 Hugh Jackman to launch 'Wolverine' in MexicoNEW YORK — Hugh Jackman has been cleared to visit Mexico. Film distributor 20th Century Fox says the actor will help launch "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" in Mexico City on May 26.
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