Sting, wife want to 'open up opera'September 30th, 2009 LONDON - Sting wants to popularise opera among his fans and hopes to attract more admires with his latest release, Twin Spirits, where he and wife Trudie Styler narrate the story of composer Robert Schumann. The Twin Spirits is a live theatrical performance featuring Sting and Styler reading the love letters between Schumann and his wife Clara.
Sting joins Prince Charles in sending out rainforest SOSSeptember 30th, 2009 LONDON - Brit musician Gordon Sumner, a.k.a. Sting, has recorded a new version of his classic hit 'Message in a Bottle' to join Prince Charles in sending out an SOS to help save the world's rainforests.
Sharon Osbourne wants daughter's wedding to be "biggest f***ing thing since sliced bread"September 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Kelly Osbourne has revealed her mum Sharon wants her to a have a grand wedding with model fiancé Luke Worrall, although she wants a small intimate ceremony. Contactmusic quoted the 24-year-old Kelly as telling More magazine: "I will let my mum plan it all because she wants to do stuff like that and I really don't care.
Drummer Bobby Graham dies at 69September 15th, 2009 LONDON - UK's great drummer Bobby Graham has died of stomach cancer at the age of 69. The percussionist had played on more than 15,000 records, which saw him working with stars like The Animals, Dusty Springfield and Tom Jones.
Robert Pattinson, Kirsten Stewart "totally smitten"September 9th, 2009 LONDON - Twilight co-stars Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart have become real-life lovers and are "totally smitten", it has emerged. Although both the stars refuse to confirm their relationship, pals reveal a different story altogether.
Noel Gallagher calls brother Liam 'f***ing moron'August 31st, 2009 LONDON - Noel Gallagher has slammed his brother Liam for his new fashion venture, and called him "f***ing moron", after splitting from the band Oasis. "They say never work with children and animals.
MJ's doctor denies leaving star to make phone callsAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - The lawyer representing Michael Jackson's personal physician Conrad Murray has denied that the medic left the star to make phone calls after giving him powerful anaesthetic Propofol. Ed Chernoff sough to clarify allegations partially made after the emergence of a court affidavit in Houston, Texas.
Stewart rubbishes pregnancy rumoursAugust 15th, 2009 LONDON - Twilight star Kristen Stewart was shocked by a wave of tabloid rumours that claimed the star was pregnant. The stunner admitted to being baffled after many US tabloids claimed she was pregnant with her co-star Robert Pattinson's baby - because the two aren't even dating.
Fawcett friend Alana Stewart to publish diaryJuly 13th, 2009 Fawcett friend to publish diaryNEW YORK — One of Farrah Fawcett's closest friends, Alana Stewart, is publishing a diary she kept as the actress battled cancer and then died last month. Publisher William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins, says "My Journey With Farrah" will be released in August.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 12-18July 9th, 2009 Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 12-18Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 12-18:
July 12: Pianist Van Cliburn is 75. Actor-comedian Bill Cosby is 72.
Orlando Bloom's mum sells off his belongingsJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom's mother is auctioning off her son's clothes, slippers and a wet suit, in a bid to clear out his room before she moves house. Sonia Copeland-Bloom will also be selling off costumes worn by 'The Lords of the Ring' star during the filming of the trilogy.
Dave Stewart to perform with Bruni-Sarkozy on Nelson Mandela Day tributeJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - English musician Dave Stewart is set to team up with French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy for a duet at the upcoming Nelson Mandela Day tribute in New York. Stewart had also organised the first Nelson Mandela concert in South Africa and will now be among the big name performers at the latest birthday tribute on July 18 in New York.
Patrick Stewart delighted with new Star TrekJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - Brit actor Patrick Stewart, who acted as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', has revealed that he is delighted with the new Star Trek. Stewart, 68, has even praised American actor Chris Pine, 28, who played the young Captain Kirk in the new movie.
Rod Stewart, Suggs urge musicians to busk for charityMay 26th, 2009 LONDON - Rod Stewart and Madness frontman Suggs have urged fellow musicians to take to the streets and start busking to help raise funds for charity. The duo is initiating "Busking Cancer", a "concert" to encourage artists across Britain to perform in public and gather money from audience to help Cancer Research UK.
NYC police: Actor Kiefer Sutherland to turn himself in for questioning on head-butt claimMay 9th, 2009 NYC cops to question Sutherland on head-butt claimNEW YORK — Police in New York City say Kiefer Sutherland is expected to turn himself in for questioning about a fashion designer's claim that the actor head-butted him at a nightclub. The star of Fox television's "24" could be charged with misdemeanor assault in the incident early Tuesday.