Tax Trouble For Troyer

November 6th, 2009 Former GOLDEN GIRLS star RUE MCCLANAHAN has cancelled an event in her honour next week (14Nov09) after she was hospitalised suffering from a cardiac illness. The 75-year-old actress, best-known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on the hit series, was scheduled to appear at Golden: A Gala Tribute to Rue McClanahan at San Francisco, California's Castro Theatre.

November 6th, 2009 LONDON - Austin Powers star Verne "Mini-Me" Troyer's ex-girlfriend has got a restraining order against him over "safety fears". The former beauty queen received the judgment on her favor to stop the actor from coming close to her, reports the Daily Star.

November 6th, 2009 VERNE TROYER has hit back at allegations he harassed his ex-girlfriend with abusive phone calls, after she was granted a temporary restraining order against the actor. Yvette Monet told a judge that the Austin Powers star had been bombarding her with abusive phone calls, leaving her "awful messages" branding her a hooker.

November 5th, 2009 VERNE TROYER's former girlfriend has been granted a temporary restraining order against the actor over fears the star could order his heavies to kill her. Yvette Monet told a judge that her Mini-Me ex had been bombarding her with abusive phonecalls, leaving her "awful messages" branding her a hooker.

October 14th, 2009 ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER's wife MARIA SHRIVER is in trouble after she was photographed chatting on a cellphone while driving. TMZ.com snappers caught the Governor's wife offguard and the shot of Shriver breaking the law was posted online.

October 7th, 2009 Verne Troyer outside the Whisky Mist Bar in Mayfair. London, England - 06.10.09***Not Available for use in the Evening Standard, London Lite, or London Paper.

October 1st, 2009 Pint-sized star VERNE TROYER found it easy leading a horse and cart around the streets of London for new film THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS - because of his Amish childhood. The actor plays Percy in the fantasy movie about a travelling theatre troupe, and took on leadership duties when it came to directing the animals during filming in the U.K.

September 30th, 2009 VERNE TROYER was so moved by the plight of a sick dog on British TV on Tuesday (29Sep09), he offered to pay the pup's operation costs to whoever adopts her. The Austin Powers star appeared on the Paul O'Grady show and took part in an appeal to rehome sick dogs.

September 28th, 2009 VERNE TROYER is convinced the death of HEATH LEDGER was "almost meant to be" - because the impact his tragic passing had on THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS improved the final cut of the movie. Ledger was shooting scenes for the film before his death from a prescription drug overdose in January 2008, and Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell were drafted in by director Terry Gilliam to carry on the project.

September 28th, 2009 Actor VERNE TROYER is writing his autobiography. The 40-year-old pint-sized star has lived a colourful life, starting his acting career as a stunt double for a nine-month-old baby before moving onto the hugely successful Austin Powers film franchise.

September 28th, 2009 Actor VERNE TROYER is urging his AUSTIN POWERS co-star MIKE MYERS to speed up the writing process for a fourth spy film - because he can't wait to reprise his role as MINI ME. Myers announced he was working on another movie after the phenomenal success of the first three instalments garnered more than $676 million (£450 million) at the worldwide box office.

September 10th, 2009 SETH ROGEN's superhero movie THE GREEN HORNET is facing another setback - the film is without a villain after NICOLAS CAGE scrapped plans to appear in the blockbuster. Cage was in talks to take on the role of the Hornet's arch-enemy Mr X, but has walked away from the project following a disagreement with studio bosses over his deal, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

August 29th, 2009 CHRIS BROWN's post-sentencing celebration this week has landed a Los Angeles nightclub in trouble - because he was partying underage. The R&B star shocked fans on Tuesday (25Aug09) when he was snapped dancing in Hollywood club Guys & Dolls, just hours after he was handed a five year probation order, six months hard community labour and ordered to stay away from Rihanna, who he was convicted of assaulting.

August 15th, 2009 LONDON - American actress Evan Rachel Wood's agents are said to be desperate to win back a number of film roles she had turned down to work on stalled Broadway musical 'Spider-Man'. Wood, 21, had been due to take part in the new production early next year, but rumours rife that the stage show is in trouble, and that work has been suspended as producers at Hello Entertainment battle financial problems.

August 7th, 2009 ASHTON KUTCHER has infuriated movie bosses by taking pictures on a film set - with executives fearing he will post the images online for his millions of fans. The actor wandered onto a set during a visit to a Hollywood studio on Monday (03Aug09) and decided to document it on his digital camera.