'Da Vinci Code' publisher Stephen Rubin changes jobs, will head Henry Holt and CompanyOctober 27th, 2009 'Da Vinci Code' publisher changes jobsNEW YORK — Dan Brown's former publisher has a new job. Stephen Rubin, who resigned last month from Random House Inc., will be the president and publisher of Henry Holt and Company, where authors include Man Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel and National Book Award finalist Greg Grandin.
Springfield Doesn't Want Fans Upset With Naked ScenesOctober 23rd, 2009 Pop veteran RICK SPRINGFIELD fears his more conservative fans will be shocked when he bares all on upcoming episodes of controversial U.S. drama CALIFORNICATION.
Leona Lewis calls off promotional tour after punching incidentOctober 16th, 2009 LONDON - R 'n' B singer Leona Lewis has cancelled a promotional tour after she was punched in the head at a recent book signing. Lewis, 24, who was left distraught after the incident, pulled out of a trip to Germany as she admitted the attack was a "horrible shock".
Cyrus Raps About Quitting TwitterOctober 11th, 2009 HANNAH MONTANA star MILEY CYRUS has made a rap video to explain her abrupt decision to quit Twitter.com. Upset fans have been pleading with Cyrus to log onto the social networking site since Wednesday (07Oct09), when the teen singer/actress deleted her account.
Lowe Won't Laugh On SetOctober 7th, 2009 Working with funnyman RICKY GERVAIS in new comedy THE INVENTION OF LYING was "frustrating" for professional ROB LOWE - because the Brit kept ruining scenes by giggling through them. The former The West Wing star insists his director and co-star couldn't keep a straight face for some comic moments.
Littrell Struck Down With Swine FluOctober 5th, 2009 Sick BACKSTREET BOYS star BRIAN LITTRELL has taken to the Internet to apologise to fans for missing an autograph signing due to swine flu. The singer has contracted the virus known as H1N1, and his fellow bandmates have been screened for the illness.
Combs Turned Down Devil Because He Didn't Want To Upset Vogue BossSeptember 30th, 2009 SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS turned down a part in hit film THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA because he didn't want to upset Vogue magazine editor ANNA WINTOUR. The film subtly takes aim at the fashion queen and Diddy feared his involvement in the hit Meryl Streep movie would turn Wintour against him.
Jackman And Craig Fans Upset New YorkersSeptember 29th, 2009 HUGH JACKMAN and DANIEL CRAIG's new play A STEADY RAIN is causing chaos on Broadway, because the screaming fans the stars attract are disturbing their New York neighbours. The actors are attracting hordes of devotees to their nightly stage performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, and their making so much noise, they can be heard in other surrounding theatres.
Moore's Ghost Tribute To SwayzeSeptember 14th, 2009 DEMI MOORE has paid a touching tribute to late actor PATRICK SWAYZE - using words from their 1990 movie GHOST. The Dirty Dancing star passed away on Monday (14Sept09) in Los Angeles after losing his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Nimoy & Shatner Thrill Star Trek Fans At Atlanta ConventionSeptember 5th, 2009 LEONARD NIMOY poked fun at STAR TREK pal WILLIAM SHATNER during a rare and much-anticipated meeting of the two sci-fi icons at an Atlanta, Georgia convention on Friday (04Sep09). Organisers of the Dragon-Con event couldn't believe it when the original Captain Kirk and Mr.
Nixon Fans Try To Storm Sex SetSeptember 3rd, 2009 Filming for the SEX AND THE CITY sequel had to be halted on Wednesday (02Sep09) after hysterical fans tried to overpower security to get closer to CYNTHIA NIXON. The actress, as well as leading lady Sarah Jessica Parker and her onscreen husband, played by Chris Noth, hit New York earlier this week (begs31Aug09) to film scenes for the second instalment of the hit movie.
Gossip Girl Fans Upset New YorkersAugust 28th, 2009 LEIGHTON MEESTER, PENN BADGLEY and HILARY DUFF are causing more controversy on the set of hit U.S. TV drama GOSSIP GIRL - New York residents have complained their neighbourhood has been taken over by crazed fans.
M.i.a. Upset About Beastie Boys Festival ReplacementAugust 25th, 2009 New mum M.I.A. is upset she'll no longer be supporting the BEASTIE BOYS at the upcoming Outside Lands festival in San Francisco, California and regrets she can't pull out of the show.
Katie Price battling swine flu?August 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Kate Price a.k.a Jordan may be inflicted with swine flu. The hottie was supposed to attend a public event to sign copies of her new book Sapphire in Bournemouth, before she had a fever.
Fergie's 'arrogance' frustrates will.i.amJune 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Black Eyed Peas rapper will.i.am is reportedly getting frustrated at singer Fergie's "arrogance". He was furious with his bandmate after a recent show in California, and is worried there is no future for the band unless she changes her ways.