Emma Thompson says she writes her own rolesOctober 22nd, 2009 LONDON - British actress Emma Thompson has confessed she prefers writing her own roles than fall into the mould of ageist typecasting. The 50-year-old, who penned the much acclaimed screenplay for 2005 film 'Nanny McPhee' and starred as the protagonist, said turning to pen and paper prevented her from being cast as another stereotypical old actress.
How to make a marriage work successfully, by Emma ThompsonOctober 15th, 2009 LONDON - Brit actress Emma Thompson has given out tips on how one can make a marriage work successfully. Thompson, 50, who divorced Kenneth Branagh in 1995 and later married Greg Wise, doled out tips on how to keep the relationship going.
Emma Watson's 'magical romance' at universitySeptember 10th, 2009 LONDON - Emma Watson appeared to have a magical time with her boyfriend on the steps of her campus at Brown University, US. The 'Harry Potter' actress reportedly looked spellbound by beau Jay Barrymore as the two were spotted holding hands.
Emma Watson excited to be at Brown universitySeptember 10th, 2009 LONDON - Emma Watson has revealed her excitement as she makes the smooth transition from being an actress to a student at a university in the US. The 'Harry Potter' star, who plays Hermione Granger in the hit wizard series, recently arrived at Brown University, Rhode Island.
Emma Watson to play princessJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - After playing a witch in the Harry Potter series, British actress Emma Watson will be seen as a princess in a musical in which she teams up with rocker Marilyn Manson. The 19-year-old has been offered a part in a Goth-inspired reworking of glass slipper fairytale "Cinderella".
I'm not quiting acting: Emma WatsonJuly 13th, 2009 LONDON - "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson has dismissed reports suggesting she plans to turn her back on acting after her stint as Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" films end in 2010. The 19-year-old has enrolled herself at US' prestigious Columbia University but says that she plans to take on film roles during breaks from university, reported femalefirst.co.uk.
BB contestant Sree Dasari says 'racist' Marcus should be out of the showJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - After being recently evicted, Big Brother contestant Sree Dasari has said that Marcus Akin, who is believed to have racially abused him, should also be thrown out of the reality show. "I don't think Marcus should have stayed when I have been evicted.
Radcliffe snubs university for actingJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe won't be following his co-star Emma Watson from the wizard franchise to university as he insists he gets enough education from acting. Watson is making a move to the US this autumn to pursue a degree in liberal arts, but 19-year-old Radcliffe has passed up the chance to attend college for now insisting his acting coaches give him all the education he needs, reports imdb.com.
Emma Watson's beau moves into her 3 million homeJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter star Emma Watson's banker boyfriend Jay Barrymore has reportedly moved into her new North London pad. The 19-year-old, who plays who plays Hermione Granger, has bought a 3- million-pound townhouse, according to sources.
Emma Watson 'to study at Columbia University under assumed name'June 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Harry Porter star Emma Watson has enrolled herself at America's Columbia University, registering under her middle name of Charlotte, it has emerged. "I just want to keep my college choice private for as long as I can.
Emma Watson wants anonymity in collegeJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson has reportedly enrolled in a university under an assumed name to keep her college choice confidential. The 19-year-old star has registered for a course under her middle name Charlotte, as Charlotte E.
Fun time for Spears with sons at London zooJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears, who is in London for her Circus tour, took a day off to take her sons to the zoo. The singer enjoyed her visit with sons Sean Preston (3) and Jayden James (2) with ex-husband Kevin Federline, reported thesun.co.uk
Spears has hired Federline as a nanny for their sons and is paying him $5,000 per week for baby sitting.
Emma Thompson blasts UK's Victorian principles for working mumsJune 7th, 2009 LONDON - Emma Thompson feels working mothers in Britain often suffer from Victorian aged British attitudes. The British actress, who is mum to daughter Gaia, nine, and informally adopted Rwandan son Tindyebwa Agaba, 21, said the country offers little to those juggling between their family and career.
Funerals are more cheerful than weddings, says Emma ThompsonMay 25th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson, whose forthcoming film 'Last Chance Harvey' centres on a riotous wedding day, has more fun attending funerals. The 50-year-old actress, who married her second husband/actor Greg Wise in 2003, says that weddings are miserable.
Fathers of daughters more likely to become left wingMay 25th, 2009 LONDON - Fathers of daughters are more politically inclined towards Left-wing because girls are more socially conscious, say researchers. Economists claim that they have found a link between the number of daughters and sons in a household and their father's political views.
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