Minnelli's Emotion Over Mother MedleyOctober 5th, 2009 LIZA MINNELLI stunned a star-studded audience by breaking down mid-performance during a show last week (begs28Sep09). The Cabaret star was belting out a medley originally arranged for her mother, Judy Garland, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas when she became "too emotional" to continue.
Simpson Sleep Deprived In UgandaOctober 5th, 2009 Pop star/actress JESSICA SIMPSON suffered sleepless nights while shooting her new reality TV show THE PRICE OF BEAUTY in Uganda - because huge spiders and crazy dreams kept her awake. The singer has been travelling around the world checking out beauty regimes and glamour culture in different countries and she admits the time she spent in Uganda was tough.
Scarlett Johansson's wedding was surprise for her tooSeptember 30th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson, who wed actor Ryan Reynolds in a surprise ceremony in September last year, says it wasn't planned and came as a surprise for her as well. "I never really thought about getting married - it just kind of happened, people.co.uk quoted Johansson as saying.
Writer Gelbart Dead At 81September 11th, 2009 Comedy writer LARRY GELBART, who co-created M*A*S*H and co-wrote Dustin Hoffman movie Tootsie, has died, aged 81. Gelbart got his big break writing jokes for comedians Sid Caesar and Danny Thomas and became a staff member on The Red Buttons Show in the early 1950s.
Andrew Lloyd Webber to audition dogs for The Wizard of Oz's Toto on TV!September 11th, 2009 LONDON - English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is set to audition dogs to look for the perfect canine to star as Toto in his new West End production of 'The Wizard of Oz'. Lloyd-Webber has confirmed he will audition dogs through the new BBC1 talent search programme.
Hudson To Headline Wizard Of Oz ConcertSeptember 10th, 2009 New mum JENNIFER HUDSON is to headline a free concert to launch the newly-remastered WIZARD OF OZ movie in New York's Central Park. The Oscar-winner will be one of several singers performing classic songs from the 1939 Judy Garland film.
Scarlett Johansson's strict mum banned her from going out during childhoodAugust 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scarlett Johansson has said that she was banned from partying and dating boys by her overprotective mom. The actress revealed that her mom Melanie Sloan was very strict with her.
Dakota Fanning to star in The Wizard Of Oz sequel?August 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON -Dakota Fanning may play the lead in a sequel to The Wizard Of Oz,it has emerged. According to reports, the 15-year-old is being tipped to take the lead in a follow-up to the classic 1939 movie that shot Judy Garland to fame, reports Contactmusic.
Katie Holmes found Judy Garland dancing tribute 'really fun'July 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Katie Holmes has said she is "very excited" about her singing and dancing tribute to Judy Garland. "The Dawson's Creek" star is set to perform on the 100th episode of the US version of talent show So you Think You Can Dance.
Johansson's hubby wants to adopt a childJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, who is married to Scarlett Johansson, is all set to give a home to a disadvantaged child. "My oldest brother is adopted and I have every intention of adopting.
Katie Holmes set to launch dance scholarshipJuly 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Katie Holmes has joined hands with 'Airspray' director Adam Shankman and reality TV guru Nigel Lythgoe to set up a dance scholarship fund. The Hollywood actress is set to appear on Lythgoe's U.S.
Katie Holmes to pay tribute to Judy Garland on 'So You Think You Can Dance'July 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Katie Holmes will pay tribute to Judy Garland on the 100th episode of hit U.S. talent show 'So You Think You Can Dance' by performing.
Katie Holmes to perform Garland tribute on 'So You Think You Can Dance'July 2nd, 2009 Holmes to perform on 'So You Think You Can Dance'NEW YORK — So Katie Holmes thinks she can dance — and in few weeks, she'll display her moves before a discriminating audience. Nigel (NY'-juhl) Lythgoe (LIHTH'-goh), who is the producer of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance," confirms the 30-year-old actress will perform for the reality contest's 100th episode, airing July 23.
Anne Hathaway says she's insane to be playing Judy GarlandJune 10th, 2009 LONDON - American actress Anne Hathaway has revealed that she must have been insane to agree to play the role of iconic singer Judy Garland, as she is not sure she has the talent to do the part justice. Hathaway, 26, is terrified about playing the role of the late star in a big screen adaptation of biographer Gerald Clarke's 2001 book 'Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland'.
Lennon was nearly beaten up by magician Tommy Cooper, says bookMay 22nd, 2009 LONDON - A new book has revealed that late Beatles member John Lennon was nearly beaten up by 6ft 4in magician Tommy Cooper, after he made an insulting remark about the latter's wife Gwen. The incident is reported to have happened at a showbiz soiree hosted by Beatles manager Brian Epstein in August 1964, and in front of guests Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Judy Garland, Dusty Springfield, Jane Asher, Cilla Black, Alma Cogan, Tommy Steele and Lionel Bart.
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