Dushku Bans Hunting TalksOctober 8th, 2009 Actress ELIZA DUSHKU has banned herself from talking about her love of hunting elk - after animal activists compared the star to a serial killer. Dushku came under fire earlier this year (09) from bosses at People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), after revealing she loves stalking prey with a bow and arrow.
Italian Animal Rights Group Call For Director's Arrest Over Bull Slaughter SceneOctober 4th, 2009 Italy's entry for the Best Foreign Film prize at the 2010 Oscars is at the centre of a new animal cruelty controversy. Officials at the country's National Association for Animal Protection (ENPA) are calling for censors to pull Giuseppe Tornatore's film Baaria from cinemas over a gruesome bull slaughter scene.
Depp Saved Love's LifeSeptember 29th, 2009 JOHNNY DEPP once saved COURTNEY LOVE's life - he resuscitated the singer when she was close to dying. The former Hole frontwoman has endured a number of troubles over the years, including a lengthy battle with drugs.
Giraffe in movies, Toys R Us commercials dies unexpectedly at Boston zooSeptember 15th, 2009 Giraffe in Toys R Us ads, films dies at Boston zooBOSTON — A giraffe that starred in a series of TV commercials for Toys R Us and appeared in Jim Carrey's movie "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" has died at a Boston zoo. American Humane, an animal welfare group that oversees animal treatment on movie sets, said Tweet the giraffe died Friday at the Franklin Park Zoo where producers are filming the Kevin James movie "The Zookeeper."
The 18-year-old giraffe didn't belong to the zoo and had no known health problems.
So much for dry wit: Cowell says Beatles quip was just that and he's a fan of the Fab 4September 11th, 2009 Cowell says Beatles quip was just that; he's a fanLOS ANGELES — The Beatles once got in trouble over a flip comment about Jesus. Now Simon Cowell has ruffled feathers with a quip about the Beatles.
Cowell Would Have Turned Down The BeatlesSeptember 10th, 2009 Music mogul SIMON COWELL would have rejected the BEATLES if they had appeared as wannabes on one of his TV talent shows. Cowell is a judge on a string of programmes including American Idol and Britain's The X Factor and is known for his scathing remarks and his Mr Nasty reputation.
Oliver Slammed For Castrating BullSeptember 9th, 2009 Celebrity chef JAMIE OLIVER has been slammed by animal rights groups for castrating a bull during an upcoming TV show. The Brit will be seen pinning down the animal during a to-be aired episode of his new six-part series, Jamie's American Road Trip, which debuted last week (ends04Sep09).
Blair's Blaze Fears Over Dog SanctuarySeptember 2nd, 2009 Actress LINDA BLAIR is terrified the wildfires sweeping California could hit her dog charity - she's pleading for help if she has to evacuate the kennels. The Exorcist star runs a sanctuary in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, which reportedly receives $150,000 (£100,000) annually from music mogul Simon Cowell to care for abused and neglected pets.
Jacko's pal Bubbles the chimp not to attend his funeralJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's old friend Bubbles the chimp will not be attending his funeral. The ape will be kept 3,000 miles away when Jackson is laid to rest in California, and it will spend the day listening to "calming flute music" at the animal sanctuary in Wauchula, Florida, where it presently lives.
Michael Jackson's chimp pal Bubbles 'set to become film star'June 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's chimpanzee pal Bubbles is set to become the subject of a Hollywood movie and book, according to his owner. The ape was a constant companion to the singer but had to be given up in 2003 when he became too aggressive.
Animal rights groups say larger elephant displays invite more captivity, not better conditionsJune 18th, 2009 Animal activists decry expanded elephant displaysSAN DIEGO, Calif. — Seven lumbering elephants — four of them newcomers — are the star attractions in the San Diego Zoo's biggest, most costly expansion in its 90-plus years.
Cowell splurges 400,000 pounds on third Rolls RoyceMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell has bought his third Rolls Royce for 400,000 pounds. Cowell, worth 100 million pounds, purchased the car as a gift for himself to celebrate the success of his reality show Britain's Got Talent, reports thesun.co.uk.
Simon Cowell tells Oprah Winfrey he thinks Adam Lambert will be next American IdolMay 12th, 2009 Simon Cowell says Adam Lambert will win 'Idol'CHICAGO — "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular singing competition show. Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on Monday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that his money is on Lambert because the contestant is fearless, unique and "he's got swagger."
Winfrey also featured Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on "Britain's Got Talent." Boyle told Winfrey she's "loving every second" of her newfound fame.
Simon Cowell tells Oprah Winfrey he thinks Adam Lambert will be next American IdolMay 12th, 2009 Simon Cowell: Adam Lambert will win 'Idol'CHICAGO — "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular singing competition show. Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on Monday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that his money is on Lambert because the contestant is fearless, unique and "he's got swagger."
Winfrey also featured Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on "Britain's Got Talent." Boyle told Winfrey she's "loving every second" of her newfound fame.
'American Idol' finalists channel their inner rock stars; some shine, some stumble.May 6th, 2009 'American Idol' finalists channel inner rock starsNEW YORK — The "American Idol" finalists channeled their inner rock stars Tuesday. The result? Some shone.
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