Damon Writes About Clean Water WoesOctober 9th, 2009 MATT DAMON has poured his heart out about his travels to the poorest parts of the world in a new essay for U.S. magazine Parade.
Kerry Katona's car-crazy hubby "to sell automobiles"October 6th, 2009 LONDON - Kerry Katona's ex-cabbie hubby Mark Croft will now be selling cars, it has emerged. Croft and Katona have lived in extravagance, way beyond their means - the car-crazy Croft indulged himself with a fleet of sports cars - and thrown away almost 3million pounds in four years, but it seems Katona has now persuaded him to do something worthwhile.
Simpson-wentz Plans More MusicSeptember 28th, 2009 Pop star/actress ASHLEE SIMPSON-WENTZ is refusing to rule out a return to music, insisting she's just waiting for the inspiration to make another album. The 24 year old has put her singing ambitions on hold as she raises Bronx Mowgli, her son with Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, and films her role for TV drama Melrose Place - but she insists she isn't quite ready to hang up her microphone for good.
Hatcher Rakes In Charity Cash With Garage SaleSeptember 27th, 2009 TERI HATCHER put a Hollywood spin on the humble garage sale - raising $20,000 (£13,300) by auctioning off a range of top prizes at her home. The Desperate Housewives star held the sale in the garden of her property in Studio City, California to raise cash for children's charities in Los Angeles.
Humorist Garrison Keillor to host 1st 'Prairie Home Companion' broadcast since Sept. 7 strokeSeptember 26th, 2009 Keillor hosts 1st 'Prairie Home' since strokeST. PAUL, Minn. — Humorist Garrison Keillor hosted his first broadcast of "A Prairie Home Companion" since suffering a minor stroke nearly three weeks ago.
Father of late Tim Russert dies in NY at 85; 'Big Russ' was subject of 2004 best-sellerSeptember 25th, 2009 Father of the late Tim Russert dies in NY at 85BUFFALO, N.Y. — The father of the late "Meet the Press" moderator Tim Russert has died in Buffalo, N.Y.
Damon Unveils Haiti Water InitiativeSeptember 24th, 2009 MATT DAMON is using his star status to help provide clean water to thousands of people living in poverty-stricken Haiti. The Bourne Supremacy star created non-profit company Water.org earlier this year (09) when he merged his H2O Africa charity with WaterPartners International.
A very pregnant Heidi Klum keeps LA firefighters on their toes at the Emmy AwardsSeptember 20th, 2009 Pregnant Heidi Klum turns heads at Emmy red carpetLOS ANGELES — The firefighters working the red carpet at the 61st annual Emmy Awards were worried that at least one reality TV star might be going home Sunday with more than just a trophy. "Hey, did you see Heidi Klum? She's like 8 months pregnant.
Cage To 'auction' Bel Air HomeSeptember 13th, 2009 Designer CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER's plans to buy NICOLAS CAGE's Bel Air mansion in Los Angeles have reportedly fallen through - the actor is auctioning off the home which
once belonged to TOM JONES and DEAN MARTIN. Sources suggested Cage had sold the 'Pink Palace' to the man behind the Ed Hardy clothing line for just over $14 million (£9.3 million), but now reports suggest the Con
Air star has decided to sell his home as part of a sealed bid sale.
Heigl To Adopt Korean BabySeptember 10th, 2009 KATHERINE HEIGL is planning to become Hollywood's latest adopting mum - the KNOCKED UP star has filed
papers and plans to take in a little Korean girl, according to U.S. reports
The actress, who was recently granted a leave of absence from hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy, started
the adoption process more than six months ago with husband Josh Kelley, according to RadarOnline.com.
Keillor Suffers A StrokeSeptember 10th, 2009 Beloved U.S. radio personality GARRISON KEILLOR is recovering in hospital after suffering a minor stroke.
Oprah Winfrey to launch season with Black Eyed Peas, taping show on Chicago's Michigan AvenueSeptember 8th, 2009 Winfrey to kick off season with Black Eyed PeasCHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey is taking over the Magnificent Mile. The talk show host will tape an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Tuesday afternoon on a three-block stretch of Michigan Avenue near the Chicago River.
After 6-year absence, Ruben Blades returns to music scene new album in tribute to CubaAugust 18th, 2009 Ruben Blades releases new CD after 6-year absencePANAMA CITY — Famed salsa musician Ruben Blades has released a new album after a six-year absence from the music scene. The 61-year-old Grammy winner from Panama says the CD, "Songs of Underdevelopment," is a tribute to Cuba, his mother's homeland.
MJ's neighbours oppose plans to convert Neverland into tourist spotJuly 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Neighbours of Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch are opposing plans to turn the King of Pop's former home into a tourist attraction. The residents in the rural Santa Ynez Valley area of Santa Barbara, California, have formed a group called Never! in a bid to prevent the property from being turned into a noisy, crowded commercial venture.
Men spend nearly three-and-a-half-yrs of their lives tinkering in garage or shedJune 10th, 2009 LONDON - A new study has confirmed what many women already knew: men really are wed to their sheds. According to a poll of 2,000 men, men aged between 30 and 76 spend a total of nearly three-and-a-half years tinkering in their garage or shed.