Steel's Aide Faces Prison Over Fraud ChargeSeptember 29th, 2009 Popular novelist DANIELLE STEEL was swindled out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by her personal assistant, a court in San Francisco, California has heard. The bestselling author, whose books have sold 550 million copies worldwide, was left out of pocket after her former aide Kristy Watts fleeced her for $400,000 (£266,000).
Watts Is Still Rolling With The StonesSeptember 3rd, 2009 ROLLING STONES drummer CHARLIE WATTS has moved swiftly to dismiss rumours he's plotting to end his rock 'n' roll career and quit the band after 46 years. A report about Watts' alleged departure on Australian website Undercover.com sent fans into a frenzy on Wednesday (02Sep09).
Naomi Watts to star in 'The Birds' remakeAugust 10th, 2009 LONDON - Naomi Watts is set to star in the remake of Alfred Hitchcock's suspense classic 'The Birds' from 1963. Watts is to take the lead role, played by Tippi Hedren in the original.
KEYS, HATHAWAY AND CRUZ ARE VANITY FAIR'S BEST DRESSEDAugust 5th, 2009 R&B beauty ALICIA KEYS, ANNE HATHAWAY and PENELOPE CRUZ have been praised by top fashion publication Vanity Fair after earning mentions on its 2009 International Best-Dressed List. The stunning stars are placed alongside their male counterparts Brad Pitt, Daniel Craig and U.S.
Naomi Campbell goes topless for Dolce n Gabana adJuly 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Stunner Naomi Campbell has gone topless for a new Dolce and Gabbana fragrance ad. The 39-year-old catwalk queen bared all to promote the latest perfume from D and G, with just hands covering her modesty, reports the Sun.
George Lucas tops Forbes' Hollywood earners listJuly 17th, 2009 LONDON - Star Wars creator George Lucas is Hollywood's Highest-Paid Man, according to business website Forbes.com. The director has topped a poll by Forbes.com after making 170 million dollars in the past year.
Carmen Electra comes out tops in models vs. actresses Bikini OlympicsJuly 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - American glamour model/actress Carmen Electra has come out tops at the models vs. actresses Bikini Olympics.
Schreiber turns down role to be with dogJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber turned down a role to a West End show as he did not want to be away from his dog. Schreiber was asked to take the lead role in a play "Glengarry Glen Ross" but he passed it on because he wanted to be with his dog in New York.
Madonna is world's top earning musicianJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna has been named the world's highest-earning musician by the Forbes magazine as she made 73 million pounds in the past year. The "Frozen" singer topped the slot courtesy her sold-out Sticky and Sweet world tour and lucrative endorsement deals, reports contactmusic.com.
Madonna tops Forbes' World's Highest Earning Musicians listJune 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Madonna has pipped Celine Dion and Beyonce Knowles to top the world's highest earning musicians list. According to America's Forbes magazine, the Queen of Pop earned a staggering 110 million dollars from June 2008 to June 2009 due to her Sticky and Sweet world tour.
Harrison Ford top earning Hollywood actorJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - Harrison Ford has become the top earning Hollywood actor over the past 12 months by raking in more than 43.3 million pounds. The veteran actor earned his huge pay cheque for his "Indiana Jones" comeback role in The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, reported the sun.co.uk.
Angelina Jolie named world's most powerful celebrityJune 4th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has been named the world's most powerful celebrity by Forbes magazine. The actress has beaten talk show host Oprah Winfrey to the top spot on the magazine's 2009 Celebrity 100 list, reported contactmusic.com.
Gisele Bundchen named world's wealthiest modelMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is the highest-earning model in the world, according to a list compiled by Forbes.com. The model has topped the list for the third year running after making $25 million from June 2008 to June 2009, reports contactmusic.com.
Nicole Kidman walks out of Freida Pinto-starrerMay 13th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star Nicole Kidman has reportedly walked out of Woody Allen's untitled project, which also features Indian actress Freida Pinto in a pivotal role. Kidman, who recently shot with 'Slumdog Millionaire' child star Rubina Ali for a commercial, has left the project due to reasons yet unknown, reports people.com.
Brangelina are Most Powerful Celebrity Couple on the PlanetMay 9th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are the most powerful celebrity couple on the planet, according to a new study. The Hollywood's star pair scored a perfect 30 on 30 on a test that used a formula to work out how much stronger they are together than they would be individually.