Mcgregor Jetted About To Play Earhart's LoverOctober 19th, 2009 EWAN MCGREGOR was so desperate to work with old pal HILARY SWANK in the new AMELIA EARHART biopic, he jetted between two movie sets at the same time. The Scot feared he'd have to pass on the role of the aviator's lover Gene Vidal because he was shooting I Love You, Phillip Morris with Jim Carrey at the same time.
O'neal Show At Centre Of $5 Million LawsuitOctober 7th, 2009 Basketball legend SHAQUILLE O'NEAL is at the centre of a $5 million (£3.5 million) lawsuit over his SHAQ VS. sports show amid accusations the concept was stolen.
Red Shore Bassist Cleared Of Death ChargesSeptember 29th, 2009 The bass player of heavy metal band THE RED SHORE has been cleared by a jury of causing a fatal 2007 accident which claimed the lives of a bandmate and crewmember. Jamie Hope was alleged to have fallen asleep at the wheel of the group's mini-bus and crashed into a tree, killing lead singer Damien Morris and roadie Andy Milner in December, 2007.
Red Shore Bassist On Trial For Causing Death Of FrontmanSeptember 23rd, 2009 The bass player of heavy metal band THE RED SHORE is on trial for allegedly falling asleep at the wheel and causing a fatal 2007 accident that claimed the lives of a bandmate and crewmember. Lead singer Damien Morris and roadie Andy Milner were killed when the band's mini-bus crashed into a tree.
Swayze Missed Out On Werewolf MovieSeptember 19th, 2009 PATRICK SWAYZE's cancer battle robbed the DIRTY DANCING star of a chance to become a big screen werewolf. The actor, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday (14Sep09), had been approached to star in First Howl as a movie executive suspected of murder, when he
was diagnosed with the disease.
Patrick Swayze missed werewolf movie roleSeptember 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Patrick Swayze missed a chance of becoming werewolf on big screen. The actor, who died of pancreatic cancer on September 14, was approached to star in 'First Howl' as a movie executive suspected of murder, when he was diagnosed with the disease.
Mary Morris Lawrence, among first female AP photographers, dies at 95August 27th, 2009 Early female AP photographer Morris Lawrence diesSAN FRANCISCO — Mary Morris Lawrence, one of the first female photographers at The Associated Press, has died. She was 95. She died Aug.
Mary Morris, among first female Associated Press photographers, dies at 95August 27th, 2009 Morris, among 1st AP female photographers, diesOAKLAND, Calif. — Mary Morris Lawrence, one of The Associated Press' first female photographers, has died.
Mary Morris, among first female AP photographers, dies at 95August 27th, 2009 Mary Morris, early female photographer at AP, diesSAN FRANCISCO — Mary Morris Lawrence, one of the first female photographers at The Associated Press, has died. She was 95. She died Aug.
O'neal Facing Legal Action Over Sports ShowAugust 21st, 2009 Basketball legend SHAQUILLE O'NEAL is facing a court battle over his new SHAQ VS. sports show - an author has accused entertainment bosses of stealing his idea.
Britney's biographer insists she's not dating her agent Jason TrawickJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears' biographer Steve Dennis insists that the singer is not romantically involved with her agent Jason Trawick. Steve, who will soon come out with the book 'Britney: Inside The Dream,' dismissed the rumours after talking to 37-year-old Jason's colleagues at the William Morris Agency in LA.
Correction: Music Downloading storyJuly 7th, 2009 Correction: Music Downloading storyMINNEAPOLIS — In a July 6 story about a Minnesota woman seeking a reduction in damages for illegally sharing copyrighted music, The Associated Press misspelled the surname of the woman's attorney. His name is Kiwi Camara, not Camera.
Robbie Williams 'rolls back years' with chestnut-coloured locksJune 20th, 2009 LONDON - Robbie Williams apparently went in for a makeover, for the singer was spotted flaunting chestnut-coloured locks. The 35-year-old was seen sporting a youthful new look just days after being spotted with grey strands.
Columbia Pictures clinches deal for biopic on Capt. Richard PhillipsJune 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Columbia Pictures has inked a deal with Richard Phillips, the cargo ship captain who was held hostage by Somali pirates for five days in April, to make a film basedon his life. Kevin Spacey, Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti, and Scott Rudin are all said to have signed on the dotted lines to produce the film, which is presently in the early stages of planning.
Stevie Wonder's son arrested on domestic violence chargesJune 4th, 2009 LONDON - Motown legend Stevie Wonder's son was arrested on Monday morning in connection with a domestic violence case. Cops nabbed Keita Morris in Los Angeles, after he allegedly had an argument with an unidentified woman.