Hat-trick Of Aria Awards For Empire Of The Sun

November 7th, 2009 Halloween is on hold for LOST star ELIZABETH MITCHELL's four-year-old son - because mommy was working on a movie as the trick or treaters came calling. The actress, who played kindly Mrs Claus in family film The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, was too busy to organise a Halloween party last weekend (31Oct09), so she has decided to trick her son into thinking the spookiest night of the year hasn't happened yet.

October 28th, 2009 Jay-Z's 'Empire' to be clean for World SeriesNEW YORK — The lyrics to Jay'z "Empire State of Mind" are sometimes as raw as New York, but it looks like the rapper will clean up that language when he performs his city anthem at the World Series. A source close to the rapper who requested anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak on the matter says Jay-Z won't utter curses or other raw language included in his hit, which has been blasted by the New York Yankees during their playoff run.

October 26th, 2009 more imagesBradley Cooper, 13th Annual Hollywood Film Festival Awards Gala Ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel - ArrivalsBeverly Hills.

October 24th, 2009 Kiwi musician LADYHAWKE has prompted a diplomatic dispute between Australia and her native New Zealand - after she was nominated for a string of ARIA Awards. Critics in Australia are upset the star, real name Pip Brown, has picked up a string of nods for this year's (09) Australian Record Industry Association Awards - because eligible candidates must have lived in the country for more than six months.

October 18th, 2009 New York's Empire State Building is to be lit 'tie-dye' on Monday night (19Oct09) to honour the GRATEFUL DEAD. The colour scheme will represent the group’s iconic imagery and psychedelic influences.

October 14th, 2009 Country star TIM MCGRAW is a chili dog cheat - he's found a "trick" to avoid the long line at his favourite Los Angeles fast food hang-out. The singer can't stand waiting for treats at Hollywood hotdog hotspot Pink's - and has found a way to cut the queue.

September 19th, 2009 more imagesGuest 2009 ALMA Awards - Arrivals at Royce Hall, UCLA.

September 17th, 2009 Comedy Central revives comedy awards showNEW YORK — Comedy Central says it is reviving the defunct American Comedy Awards. The awards show took place for 15 years, the last time in 2001 and televised by Comedy Central.

September 14th, 2009 JAY-Z was a late arrival at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sunday (13Sep09) because he had to jet across the Atlantic to be there after joining pal CHRIS MARTIN for a COLDPLAY gig in Britain on Saturday (12Sep09). Fresh from his star-studded 9/11 tribute gig at the Big Apple's Madison Square Garden on Friday night (11Sep09), the rap superstar jumped on a plane bound for Manchester, England to make a surprise appearance at a Coldplay concert.

September 14th, 2009 Rapper LIL MAMA was so inspired by JAY-Z and ALICIA KEYS' finale performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (13Sep09) she bounded onstage to "celebrate" a job well done. The diminutive star rushed the stage unexpectedly towards the end of the superstars' rendition of Empire State of Mind - Jay-Z's ode to his native New York and found herself performing next to the shocked rap star, who attempted to shoo her away.

September 12th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte was left red-faced after suffering a wardrobe malfunction during a performance in her native Australia. The host of So You Think You Can Dance Australia was wearing a tight dress while at ACP magazines launch of the three-day festival Magazines Go Live at the Royal Hall of Industries in Sydney.

August 15th, 2009 Artful bodies Body art enthusiasts from around the world recently descended on Auckland to join in the festivities at the 2009 New Zealand Body Art Awards. The extravaganza showcases creative talent from around the world incorporating young people, graduates and professionals who all work within the diverse art form.

June 23rd, 2009 Cheap Trick finds fountain of youth on 'Latest' CDCheap Trick "The Latest" (self-released) Maybe it's Red Bull, or maybe they just took a dip in that pool from the movie "Cocoon," but Cheap Trick has got its youthful energy and exuberance back again. That's no small feat for the Rockford rockers, whose biggest success came while Jimmy Carter was in office, and who haven't hit it this hard since 1982's "One On One" album.

June 18th, 2009 Emmy Awards move over for MTV Video Music AwardsLOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards are being postponed by a week to avoid bumping into MTV's Video Music Awards on September 13. CBS and the Television Academy said Wednesday that the 61st Primetime Emmys would be presented Sept.

June 18th, 2009 Sonny Rollins, Maria Schneider win at jazz awardsNEW YORK — Jazz legend Sonny Rollins is still collecting trophies. He was one of the big winners at this year's Jazz Awards.