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Academy Restricts Oscar Campaigns
In an effort to level the playing field between big-budget studios and no-budget independent producers during the period when members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences vote for their Oscar choices, the...
By Lew Irwin on 22 September 2011
Eddie Murphy Confirmed As Oscar Host
Eddie Murphy has been confirmed as the host of the 84th annual ACADEMY-awards which will take place in February 2012.The veteran comedian will host the ceremony alone following unpopular shows hosted by James Franco and...
By Lew Irwin on 07 September 2011
Al Pacino Admits Directing Is His Greatest Love
Al Pacino has admitted that his true love in Hollywood is found behind the camera rather than in front of it.Speaking to UK newspaper The Telegraph the legendary actor said "Once I started, the magic...
By Lew Irwin on 05 September 2011
Eddie Murphy To Host 2012 Oscars
Eddie Murphy is in talks to host the 84th Academy Awards in February 2012 according to deadline.com.The comedian is the first choice for OSCAR producer Brett Ratner who will discuss Murphy as a potential presenter...
By Lew Irwin on 05 September 2011
Jon Stewart To Celebrate Nirvana 20th Anniversary
Jon Stewart, the American comedian and television host, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's seminal album 'Nevermind' by hosting a Q&A session with the band's surviving members, reports the Associated Press.The Comedy Central star...
By WENN on 25 August 2011
Ridley Scott To Direct Blade Runner 2
Ridley Scott, the acclaimed Oscar-winning filmmaker, has signed on to direct and produce a new instalment of his ground-breaking 1982 sci-fi thriller Blade Runner. According to Deadline.com, Scott will make the movie with Alcon Entertainment...
By WENN on 18 August 2011
Hugh Jackman Chooses Greatest Show Director
Hugh Jackman has chosen Michael Gracey to direct 'The Greatest Show On Earth'.The Australian actor has been developing the musical movie for the past couple of years along with 'Sex and the City' writer Jenny...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 August 2011
Ryan Gosling Relieved To Avoid Oscar Nomination
Ryan Gosling was "relieved" not to get an Oscar nomination for 'Blue Valentine'. The Canadian actor - who starred alongside Michelle Williams in the romantic drama movie about a couple falling out of love -...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 August 2011
Tilda Swinton Didn't Know About Oscars
Tilda Swinton claims she had never seen the Oscars until she won one.The Scottish actress won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 2007 movie 'Michael Clayton' but insists she had...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 July 2011
James Franco Criticises Oscars Script
James Franco felt "trapped" by the poor quality of the sketches at this year's Oscars.The '127 Hours' actor was criticised for his performance when he co-hosted the prestigious ceremony with Anne Hathaway and has admitted...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 July 2011
Spike Lee To Direct Oldboy Remake?
Spike Lee is in negotiations to direct a remake of 'Oldboy'. The 54-year-old filmmaker - famed for his movies about race relations and the role of media in modern-day life - is in talks for...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 July 2011
Anne Hathaway Feels Lucky With Glamorous Wardrobe
Anne Hathaway feels like the "luckiest girl in the world" because she gets to wear lots of glamorous clothes. The stunning actress - who made seven wardrobe changes while hosting the Oscars in February -...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2011
Oprah Big On Tv, Bigger Online
Of all the regular TV shows broadcast this year, none was more talked about on the Internet than Oprah Winfrey's final telecast last week. According to Long Island-based research firm General Sentiment, the final episode...
By Lew Irwin on 30 May 2011
Gwyneth Paltrow's Record Deal 'Fizzles Out'
Gwyneth Paltrow's record deal discussions have "fizzled out".The 38-year-old actress - who has daughter Apple, seven, and five-year-old son Moses with her husband, Coldplay singer Chris Martin - impressed industry chiefs with her portrayal of...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 May 2011
James Morrison Back To Basics On New Album
James Morrison "tried to forget" some of the things he'd learned about making music for his third album. The 'Broken Strings' hitmaker has recently completed recording on his third album, and wanted it to be...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 May 2011
Jesse James Should Have Left Bullock Sooner
Jesse James says he should have left Sandra Bullock before he started cheating on her.The motorcycle entrepreneur had several affairs during his five-year marriage with the Oscar-winning actress - including a relationship with tattoo model...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 May 2011
Jennifer Aniston Dated Crew Hunk
Jennifer Aniston had a secret relationship with a film crew worker. Brian Bouma, 40, met the actress on the Canadian set of her 2008 movie 'Love Happens' and claims she made the first move in...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 May 2011
Hugh Jackman Needs Stubble To Work
Hugh Jackman only gets hired when he has facial hair.The 'X Men' actor insists he doesn't look "cool" enough when he is clean-shaven and claims directors always ask him to show up on set with...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 May 2011
Jennifer Hudson 'Discriminated' Against Over Weight
Jennifer Hudson believes she was "discriminated against" in Hollywood when she was heavier.The singer-and-actress was always happy with her body when she was larger, but since dropping four dress sizes by following the WeightWatchers diet...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 April 2011
Katie Price Skydives With Leandro
Katie Price and new boyfriend Leandro Penna have completed their skydives.The British TV star and the Argentinean polo player - who have been dating for seven weeks after meeting at Sir Elton John's Oscars party...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 April 2011
Madonna For Sunset Boulevard Remake?
Madonna is being pursued for a role in a remake of 'Sunset Boulevard'. The 52-year-old star - who will soon release her directorial debut 'W.E.', a two-tier tale about the relationship between Britain's King Edward...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 April 2011
Paul Newman Gave Touching Tribute To Elizabeth Taylor
Paul Newman narrated a touching tribute to Elizabeth Taylor, during which he said that the legendary actress "radiated charm".Paul Newman, the American actor who passed away in 2008, starred alongside Elizabeth Taylor in the 1958...
By WENN on 23 March 2011
Elizabeth Taylor: A Life In Film
Dame Elizabeth Taylor has passed away at the age of 79. Known in later life for her charity work and love of tweeting, it was her glittering film career as one of the cinema's most...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 March 2011
Katie Price Wants Pink Helicopter
Katie Price is planning to buy a pink helicopter. The British star is taking flying lessons and hopes to have a helipad installed at her home so she can fly off at a moment's notice....
By Bang Showbiz on 21 March 2011
Selena Gomez Talks Justin Bieber On Letterman
Selena Gomez has opened up about her fledging romance with Justin Bieber. Selena Gomez the 18-year-old actress - who was recently pictured holding hands with and kissing the teen singing sensation - admitted she has...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 March 2011
Julianne Moore To Play Sarah Palin
Julianne Moore will portray Sarah Palin in a new film. The Oscar nominated actress will portray the US Republican politician in HBO Films' 'Game Change', which follows the 2008 presidential campaign. Former Alaskan governor Sarah...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 March 2011
Matt Damon Says Meeting Wife Luciana May Have Been Fate
Matt Damon says meeting his wife of six-years may have been fate.Matt Damon, the American actor whose character in the new movie 'The Adjustment Bureau' has his destiny manipulated, says a similar thing may have...
By WENN on 07 March 2011
Gwyneth Paltrow In Talks For Record Deal
Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly in talks to sign a record deal.The actress unveiled her voice in the movie 'Country Strong' and has impressed in recent months with a series of live performances leading to her...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2011
Zsa Zsa Gabor Has 50-50 Chance Of Survival Without Surgery
Zsa Zsa Gabor has "a 50-50 chance" of surviving for another year without having surgery on her left leg.Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband Frederic Prinz Von Anhalt says the Hollywood legend only has a "50-50" chance...
By WENN on 04 March 2011
Katie Price Says Peter Excluded Harvey From Holiday
Katie Price claims ex-husband Peter Andre went back on his promise to take her eight-year-old son Harvey on a family holiday.The British TV star claims the singer had said he would take Harvey - her...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 March 2011
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