Kingsley Honoured At European Film FestivalNovember 10th, 2009 Oscar winner SIR BEN KINGSLEY has been feted for his long-running career at the 2009 European Film Festival in Seville, Spain. The British actor, 65, was presented with the prestigious Giraldillo de Oro, a golden replica of the city's Seville tower, on Monday (09Nov09).
Security vehicle to accompany Ben Kingsley in GoaNovember 10th, 2009 PANAJI - A specially designated police escort vehicle, a personal security guard and a quick reaction team (QRT) will shadow Ben Kingsley when the acclaimed actor lands in Goa later this month as guest of honour for the 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), officials said Tuesday. Kingsley is one of the first film stars to confirm his attendance at the IFFI inauguration ceremony, Superintendent of Police Tony Fernandes told IANS.
Britney Spears takes kids to watch Shrek: The MusicalAugust 29th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears recently took her kids to watch Shrek: The Musical in New York. The 'Womanizer' hitmaker was snapped holding son Jayden Jameson on her way to the theatre.
Common takesAugust 29th, 2009 Common takes his daughter Omoye Assata Lynn shopping in Hollywood..
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Madonna Not In Training For Morocco MarathonAugust 27th, 2009 MADONNA has ruled out a gruelling desert challenge in Morocco - her publicist has denied reports she'll be taking part in 2010's Marathon des Sables. Tabloid reports suggested the pop superstar was in training for the six-day run through the Sahara Desert, dubbed the toughest race on earth, but her longtime aide Liz Rosenberg insists the story is just another false piece of gossip.
Lady Gaga takes bulletproof piano on tourAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - 'The Streets' star Mike Skinner has revealed that Lady Gaga takes very heavy stage equipment when she is on tour, and that her piano is bulletproof. The British rapper said that his backstage trailer at UK's V Festival was opposite the Just Dance hitmaker's.
Paramount Pictures movies Scorsese's 'Shutter Island' from October to FebruaryAugust 22nd, 2009 Paramount bumps 'Shutter Island' to FebruaryLOS ANGELES — Paramount Pictures has moved Martin Scorsese's "Shutter Island" from an October release date to February, which takes it out of awards consideration for this year. Studio chairman and chief executive officer Brad Grey said Friday that the scheduling shift from Oct.
PRODUCER SWANSON DIESAugust 5th, 2009 Hollywood producer TED SWANSON has died from congestive heart failure, aged 72. Swanson, who worked on a string of classic films including Rocky and Caddyshack, passed away on 23 July (09).
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.
Greta Scacchi bemused it takes a celeb to get Government's attentionJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Italian born actress Greta Scacchi, who posed naked with a cod as part of a campaign to save the world's fish stocks, has said that it takes a celebrity to get the Government to take notice of a cause. Scacchi, 49, was left bemused to have been invited to talks at the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs with Huw Irranca-Davies, the Environment Minister, as the Marine Bill makes its way through Parliament.
Emma Watson to take three-year break from actingJune 27th, 2009 LONDON - Emma Watson has hinted that she will stop acting for a period of three years after her stint in the final Harry Porter film is over. "I want to forget about hair and makeup, sometimes on a publicity tour I can't remember what time it is, what country I'm in." The Telegraph quoted her in an interview with The Times.
Correction: Netflix's Nemesis storyJune 25th, 2009 Correction: Netflix's Nemesis storyBELLEVUE, Wash. — In a June 20 story about Redbox, The Associated Press erroneously reported the amount Coinstar Inc.
Correction: Barrel Monster-Art storyJune 19th, 2009 Correction: Barrel Monster-Art storyRALEIGH, N.C. — In a June 16 story about a North Carolina college student accused of stealing traffic barrels to make a sculpture, The Associated Press misreported the name of the company that owns the barrels.
Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal talk about joint summer tour; portion of proceeds to go to charityJune 10th, 2009 Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal talk about tourCHICAGO — Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal are planning a hot summer together. Even though they've known each other for decades, they will tour as a double bill for the first time beginning Aug.
Janiva Magness wins entertainer of the year honors at 2009 Blues Music AwardsMay 9th, 2009 Janiva Magness wins top honor at Blues AwardsMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The soulful singer Janiva Magness won entertainer of the year at the 2009 Blues Music Awards in Memphis.
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