Entertainment & Celeb Gossip

Exhibition cancelled after cultural clash

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:47:00 +1200

A Lower Hutt art museum has decided not to show an exhibition after pressure from local iwi.

Aussies divided over Henry's new show

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:18:00 +1200

Paul Henry seemed to get just what he wanted in his first appearance on Channel Ten’s Breakfast show.

Madonna poked fun at LMFAO's weakness

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:45:00 +1200

Madonna poked fun at LMFAO star Stefan 'Redfoo' Gordy during their Super Bowl rehearsals - because he struggled to lift the pop superstar.

Kim Kardashian's ex-publicist apologises

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:43:00 +1200

Kim Kardashian's former publicist has issued a public apology to the star for alleging her short-lived wedding to Kris Humphries was staged to gain media attention.

Barbra Streisand celebrates 50 years with Columbia

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:41:00 +1200

Barbra Streisand is set to celebrate her 50th year as a Columbia Records artist by signing a new deal with label bosses.

Sleepless In Seattle musical postponed

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:37:00 +1200

The musical adaptation of hit Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks movie Sleepless In Seattle has been put on hold to allow producers to "get it right" before a big launch.

Uncharted: Golden Abyss trailer

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:28:00 +1200

Uncover the dark secret behind the 400-year-old massacre of a Spanish expedition as Nathan Drake follows the murderous trail of an ancient and secret Spanish sect in Uncharted: Golden Abyss.

The Game cancels Australian show

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:07:00 +1200

Rapper The Game was forced to scrap a show in Australia on Wednesday after he was struck down with a mystery illness.

Angelina Jolie pens foreword to Billy Bob's book

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:03:00 +1200

Angelina Jolie has penned the foreword to ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton's upcoming memoir.

Jennifer Aniston gets Hollywood walk of fame star

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:01:00 +1200

Jennifer Aniston was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday.

Ray J to open up about relationship with Kim Kardashian

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:57:00 +1200

Whitney Houston's on/off boyfriend Ray J is to reveal all about his brief romance with socialite Kim Kardashian in a new book.

Nancy Sinatra heartbroken after Billy Strange’s death

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:55:00 +1200

Singer Nancy Sinatra has been left heartbroken after learning about the death of her longtime collaborator, musician Billy Strange.

Glee's Max Adler hopes suicide teaches bullies a lesson

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +1200

Glee star Max Adler is hoping his character's suicide attempt will prompt bullies to cease their cyber tormenting.

Russell Brand moving on from Katy Perry

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:50:00 +1200

Comedian Russell Brand has started dating a Mexican artist less than two months after filing for divorce from pop star Katy Perry, according to a US report.

Comedian Frank Carson dies

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:48:00 +1200

Beloved Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson has died, aged 85.

Ryan Phillippe drops out of cop show

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:43:00 +1200

Actor Ryan Phillippe has dropped out of a new TV cop drama over commitment issues.

Daniel Von Bargen survives suicide attempt

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:41:00 +1200

Actor Daniel Von Bargen has been hospitalised in Ohio after shooting himself in the head.

Leonardo DiCaprio saves Judy Garland's Wizard Of Oz slippers

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:38:00 +1200

Judy Garland's ruby slippers from The Wizard Of Oz have a new home at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, thanks to Leonardo DiCaprio.

System of a Down gig review

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:28:00 +1200

How do you put into words what it’s like to finally see a band that you’ve worshipped for more than 10 years?

Is Australia ready for the Paul Henry Show?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:04:00 +1200

Paul Henry has made his Australian TV debut - but will he be welcome across the ditch?

Blur turned down Brit Awards honour

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:58:00 +1200

Pop band Blur were offered the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music honour at the Brit Awards several years ago - but they turned it down.

Jackass star Bam Margera arrested at Mardi Gras

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:57:00 +1200

Jackass star Bam Margera was arrested on Monday after jumping into a pool fully-clothed during Mardi Gras carnival celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Borderlands 2 trailer and release date announced

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:20:00 +1200

2K Games and Gearbox Software have that Borderlands 2 will be available on the Xbox 360 PlayStation 3and Windows-based PC on September 21, 2012 in Australia and New Zealand.

Smooth Aussie debut for Paul Henry

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:22:00 +1200

The fast tracking of controversial broadcaster Paul Henry on to Australian breakfast television has gone smoothly.

Jonah Hill gave Channing Tatum permission to punch him

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:48:00 +1200

Jonah Hill told Channing Tatum he had permission to “beat [him] up” if he didn’t fulfil his promise of “making him funny” in 21 Jump Street.

Adele's 21 makes it to 21 weeks on top in US

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:28:00 +1200

Adele has beaten Whitney Houston's US album chart record by becoming the first female artist to land 21 weeks at number one with her hit album 21.

The Game ordered to pay $5 million to police officers

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:25:00 +1200

An appeals court has ruled The Game must hand over US$5 million to a group of police officers who were featured in the rapper's Stop Snitching/Stop Lying film.

Bobby Brown releasing Whitney tell-all book?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:19:00 +1200

Bobby Brown is reportedly planning to write a revealing book about his ex-wife Whitney Houston.

McG's axed Superman film had Downey Jr as Lex Luthor

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:15:00 +1200

McG had signed up Robert Downey Jr to play villainous Lex Luthor in his Superman movie before he lost control of the project.

Citizen Kane Oscar one of 15 to be auctioned off

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:11:00 +1200

Fifteen Oscar statuettes, including the trophy awarded to the screenwriter of Citizen Kane, are set to go under the hammer next week.