Ambulance driver, former Bahamas senator plead not guilty in Travolta extortion caseApril 29th, 2009 2 Bahamians plead not guilty in Travolta caseNASSAU, Bahamas — An ambulance driver and a former senator have pleaded not guilty to charges that they tried to extort $25 million from actor John Travolta following the death of his teenage son in the Bahamas. Former Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater remains free on $50,000 bail as does Tarino Lightbourne.
Suspects in Travolta extortion trial plead not guiltyApril 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The two suspects accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from John Travolta have pleaded not guilty in court. Ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne and ex Bahamas senator Pleasant Bridgewater were alleged to have teamed up in a 25-million-dollar plot to extort money from Travolta and his wife over information related to their 16-year-old son Jett's death.
Tom Cruise pulls out of 'The 28th Amendment'April 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has pulled out of political thriller 'The 28th Amendment', because its plot is too similar to another upcoming flick 'Motorcade'. The 'Vanilla Sky' actor was reportedly signed up for the flick about a U.S.
Grieving Travolta 'seeks privacy in Tahiti'April 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - John Travolta, who lost his 16-year-old son Jett in January, reportedly jetted alone to Tahiti for the weekend. The 'Grease' actor allegedly piloted his private 707 to stay at the plush Intercontinental Tahiti resort in a deluxe room with breathtaking views.
John Travolta seeks solitude in TahitiApril 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor John Travolta, who lost his 16-year-old son Jett in January, took a solo trip to Tahiti where he stayed over the weekend. Travolta, 55, flew in from Australia on April 18 in his private 707.
Paul Newman was an alcoholic and womaniser, claims biographyApril 20th, 2009 LONDON - A new biography of late Hollywood legend Paul Newman claims that the Oscar winner was a womaniser and an alcoholic. The Dailymail online reports, the new book 'Paul Newman: A Life', written by Shawn Levy, portrays the late actor as a functioning alcoholic and also reportedly describes how Newman, wearing a bottle opener on a chain around his neck, put away 'beer after beer after beer, a case or more a day,' followed by Scotch.
Paul Newman was an alcoholic and womaniser, claims biographyApril 20th, 2009 LONDON - A new biography of late Hollywood legend Paul Newman claims that the Oscar winner was a womaniser and an alcoholic. The Dailymail online reports, the new book 'Paul Newman: A Life', written by Shawn Levy, portrays the late actor as a functioning alcoholic and also reportedly describes how Newman, wearing a bottle opener on a chain around his neck, put away 'beer after beer after beer, a case or more a day,' followed by Scotch.
Travolta flies to Fiji, first outing since son's deathApril 17th, 2009 LONDON - John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston last week flew to Fiji and Australia, the first time they left their home in Florida since their son's death in January. Travolta's 16-year-old son, Jett, died at the family's vacation home in the Bahamas and since then the couple have gotten out.
Travoltas launch kids fund in memory of deceased sonFebruary 24th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood couple John Travolta and Kelly Preston have launched a charity in memory of their dead son, Jett. The family has set up the Jett Travolta Foundation on their website to 'assist and provide relief' to kids with physical, medical, emotional and educational needs, reports thesun.co.uk.
Cruise forgets to pay billJanuary 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Superstar Tom Cruise forgot to pay a barman at the Dorchester Hotel in London after having drinks. Mirror.co.uk reports that the barman was left not knowing what to do when Cruise was dragged off by his publicist.
Leave Travolta alone: Newton-johnJanuary 19th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor John Travolta's 'Grease' co-star Olivia Newton-john has urged the media to leave the actor alone as he grieves the death of his son. The actress-singer has been in touch with the devastated star in the recent days, and now she is keen to keep the press away from Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston, reported imdb.com
'I think it's time to leave people alone when they are grieving and just send him a lot of love.
Cruise celebrated low-key Christmas with familyJanuary 9th, 2009 LONDON - Superstar Tom Cruise celebrated a low-key Christmas with his three children in the wake of the global economic crisis. According to contactmusic.com, Cruise spent his holidays with his wife actress Katie Holmes and children in Los Angeles.
Actor John Travolta flies back to Florida with son's ashesJanuary 6th, 2009 NEW YORK - Hollywood actor John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston were preparing for a Scientology funeral for their 16-year-old son Jett, who died Friday after suffering a seizure while on a holiday in the Bahamas. The couple flew on their private jet to their Florida home, with the ashes of their teenage son.
Kate Hudson offers condolences to TravoltaJanuary 5th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Kate Hudson took time out of promoting her latest film to offer her condolences to actor John Travolta and Kelly Preston after the tragic death of their teenaged son Jett. The star was walking the red carpet at the New York premiere of her latest movie 'Bride Wars' with Anne Hathaway Monday, when she approached reporters to offer a message of support to the grieving parents, reports contactmusic.com.
John Travolta's 16-year-old son diesJanuary 2nd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The 16-year-old son of Hollywood star John Travolta died Friday while the family was vacation in the Bahamas. Jett Travolta, the son of John and his wife Kelly Preston, was found unconscious on the bathroom of the family's suite at the Old Bahama Bay Resort Friday morning, according to a police statement published by celebrity website TMZ.