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Chinese Firm Invests $220.5 Million In U.s. Movies
Although producing movies sounds as far removed from construction and real estate development as the U.S. is from China, shareholders of Hong Kong-based Paul Y. Engineering Ltd. today (Tuesday) approved a deal to invest $220.5...
By Lew Irwin on 15 November 2011
John Lennon's Tooth Sells At Auction
One of John Lennon's rotten teeth has fetched £19,500 at auction. Dentist Michael Zuk purchased the late Beatles legend's molar by telephone bid at the Omega Auction House in Stockport, Greater Manchester, on Saturday (05.11.11),...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 November 2011
Johnny Depp Still Dealing With Fame
Johnny Depp thinks there is "something wrong" with people who get used to being famous. The 48-year-old actor - who shot to fame on 1984 movie 'Nightmare on Elm Street' - is still "dealing" with...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 October 2011
Roku Moves Porn From Pc To Tv
What with reports indicating that nearly half of all online users have intentionally accessed pornography websites, that it accounts for 12 percent of all online visits and 35 percent of all downloads and that revenue...
By Lew Irwin on 19 October 2011
Soap Producers Awaiting Union Nods To Cut Online Costs
Plans to relaunch the ABC soaps One Life to Live and All My Children on the Internet are moving forward, with producers Prospect Park announcing that they have signed a deal with Ron Carlivati to...
By Lew Irwin on 03 October 2011
Ian Mckellen Buys 300-Year-old Pub
Sir Ian McKellen is buying a 300-year-old pub.The 'Lord of the Rings' actor is a regular at historic east London drinking establishment The Grapes - which helped inspire 19th century English author Charles Dickens -...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 September 2011
Beetlejuice Sequel Planned
A 'Beetlejuice' sequel is in the works.The 1988 movie - directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder - is set to get a follow-up worked on by David Katenzberg and Seth...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2011
Michael Jackson's Lawyers Battle To Save Art
Michael Jackson's lawyers are battling to save his $900 million secret art collection.The late 'Thriller' star's "rare intact major collection" has just been discovered, but rather than securing the financial future of his three children...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 July 2011
Espn Grabs All Broadcast Rights To Wimbledon
In another milestone marking the ascension of cable as a rival to broadcast TV, it was announced Tuesday that ESPN had grabbed television rights to the Wimbledon international tennis tournament, an event covered by NBC...
By Lew Irwin on 06 July 2011
Money Stopped Arnold Schwarzenegger Starring In Predator 2
Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't sign up to up 'Predator 2' because of $250,000. The former governor of California was close to joining the project - a follow-up to the 1987 sci-fi thriller 'Predator' - but didn't...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 June 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
Mel Gibson Domestic Violence Claim Dropped
Oksana Grigorieva has dropped her domestic violence claim against Mel Gibson.In a shock announcement, the Russian singer's lawyer told Judge Scott Gordon she will no longer be pursuing the claim against her former partner and...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 May 2011
Angelina Jolie To Front Louis Vuitton Campaign
Angelina Jolie is to become the face of fashion house Louis Vuitton.The 'Tourist' actress - who raises six children Maddox, nine, Pax, seven, Zahara, six, Shiloh, four and two-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne with actor...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 April 2011
Dita Von Teese Signs Lingerie Deal
Dita Von Teese is set to release her first lingerie range under her own name. The burlesque star has signed a global licensing agreement with Australia's Lime Door Brands for a collection of underwear to...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 April 2011
Dish Buys Blockbuster
DISH Network has become the winning bidder for Blockbuster, it announced today (Wednesday). In a statement following the auction, the satellite TV service said that its bid was valued at approximately $320 million but that...
By Lew Irwin on 06 April 2011
Warners Putting Up More Films On Facebook
Raising the question, who needs Netflix when you've got Facebook, Warner Bros. on Sunday added five more films that can be rented via their Facebook pages using $3-4 worth of Facebook Credits (which can be...
By Lew Irwin on 28 March 2011
Jennifer Lawrence Gets The Hunger Games
Jennifer Lawrence has won the lead role in 'The Hunger Games'. The 'Winter's Bone' actress has beaten off stiff competition from the likes of Abigail Breslin, Emma Roberts and Chloe Moretz to take the part...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 March 2011
Mel Gibson Sentenced To Year Of Counselling
Mel Gibson has been sentenced to a year long domestic violence counselling programme.The 'Braveheart' actor pleaded no contest to a charge of misdemeanour battery against former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva in a Los Angeles court this...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 March 2011
Lindsay Lohan Considering Plea Deal?
Lindsay Lohan's lawyer is reportedly working on getting her a reduced jail sentence in her felony grand theft case.The 'Mean Girls' actress has been accused of stealing a $2,500 necklace from upmarket store Kamofie &...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 March 2011
Snoop Dogg Made Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' A Hit
Snoop Dogg appeared on Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' because she is a "bad bitch".The 'Sensual Seduction' rapper worked with the risque pop star because he likes her attitude, and insists his input to the track...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 March 2011
Taylor Lautner Beats Twilight Co-stars In Hollywood Rich List
Taylor Lautner has beaten his 'Twilight' co-stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in 2010's Hollywood Top 40 Earners List.Compiled by Vanity Fair magazine, the rankings revealed the 18-year-old actor raked in an estimated $33.5 million...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 February 2011
Us X Factor Lands 55m Sponsorship Deal
Simon Cowell's US 'X Factor' has signed $55 million sponsorship deal with Pepsi. The 51-year-old star and his fellow judges will be seen drinking the beverage during the show and backstage in behind-the-scenes footage, with...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 December 2010
Lindsay Lohan Arrest Warrant Issued
Lindsay Lohan has had a bench warrant issued for her arrest.The troubled 'Machete' star - who recently spent time in jail and rehab for failing to comply with the terms of her probation for a...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 September 2010
Busy Mother Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez can't relax.The singer-and-actress - who has two-year-old twins Max and Emme with husband Marc Anthony - admits she is constantly worrying about her family and rarely gets time to indulge her own interests.She...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 September 2010
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