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17 July 2008 6:10 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

The TV Academy got a birthday cake for its 60th birthday Thursday morning – while American Idol's Ryan Seacrest, Project Runway's Heidi Klum and Dancing With the Stars' Tom Bergeron, as well as Deal or No Deal's Howie Mandel and Survivor's Jeff Probst, all got nominations in the first-time ever category of top host for a reality-competition show. While Deal or No Deal and Survivor both failed to earn nods as best reality-competition show, all the other programs did, along with Top Chef and Amazing Race. In drama, as expected, it was a Mad world, with AMC's critical

Stephen M. Silverman

16 July 2008 12:05 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Pregnant Minnie Driver is refusing to rush to the gym after she gives birth and is looking forward to life as a chubby new mother.

While many female stars can't wait to shed their baby weight within weeks of leaving hospital, Driver will wear her tummy with pride.

The Good Will Hunting star says, "That's unhealthy and horrifying to me. Plan on seeing me fat, walking around Malibu, proud of it."

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16 July 2008 6:05 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Though Minnie Driver has expressed her wish not to know the gender of her child, a doctor revealed that very info during a recent medical exam. Still, the expectant actress, 38, insisted to her TV host on Tuesday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, "I don't know whether he said 'he' or 'she.' " How come? She was simply too busy concentrating on the doctor's comments about her cervix. The two friends who accompanied Driver to the examination did hear the doctor, however – and one pal is allegedly blackmailing Driver to buy him things so he won't spill the beans, she said. Though

Stephen M. Silverman

15 July 2008 4:57 PM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

By Neil Pedley

This week sees the opening of "The Dark Knight." Advance marketing and coverage might have you believe that that, apparently, is all, but there are other films coming out this week well worth your time. (Besides, "The Dark Knight" is totally going to be sold out.)

"A Very British Gangster"

With Britain in the midst of a youth crime epidemic, Irish investigative reporter Donald McIntyre takes an unflinching look at Dominic Noonan, a granddad of the English gangland who's spent over half his life behind bars. Having legally changed his name to Lattlay Fottfoy (an acronym of the Noonan motto . "Look After Those That Look After You; Fuck Off Those That Fuck Off You"), the openly gay head of Manchester's most notorious crime family shows off his gentler side as a man who uses his reputation to position himself as a "problem solver" more concerned with the

Neil Pedley

14 July 2008 9:14 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Pregnant actress Minnie Driver has already decided the name of her unborn baby - she'll call it Thomas if it's a boy and Isabel if it's a girl.

The star is determined to keep the baby's gender a surprise, and has even prepared nurseries in neutral colours.

She explains, "I have two houses, so I've readied two rooms. Not pink or blue, because I don't know if it's a boy or a girl, so I've just made them neutral and peaceful."

But she is already sure about names - and is keen to steer clear of the Hollywood trend to give children wacky monikers.

Driver adds, "Being traditional, if it's a boy I'll name him Thomas. A girl, Isabel."

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14 July 2008 9:14 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Minnie Driver is preparing to bring up her unborn baby as a single mother - insisting she doesn't know if she will stay with the mystery father.

The actress has never revealed who fathered the baby, and is already assembling a team of friends and family to make the impending birth a man-free zone.

Driver tells the New York Post, "I'm not married and I don't know if I will stay with the guy. It's great to be an independent creature. Today you don't need a man anymore. In the old days, have a baby without marriage and people would put you out. Today you speak about it on talk shows.

"My mom and Aunt Serena will be with me, as will my best friends, a midwife and a yoga teacher. And I'll be the wailing monster at the centre."

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14 July 2008 6:59 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Pregnant Minnie Driver has applauded the angry surfers who came to her rescue when a quiet day at the beach turned into a paparazzi invasion last month.

Driver, actor pal Colin Farrell and his young son were relaxing at Paradise Cove in Malibu, California when an army of photographers targeted them for pictures.

Farrell himself challenged one group of snappers but when he was outnumbered, local surfers stepped in to let the cameramen know they weren't welcome.

A brawl broke out between snappers and surfers, with some paparazzi forced to defend themselves from beatings as they were dragged into the sea with their expensive equipment.

Driver says, "We were chased off the beach by these paparazzi and then my local community and my lovely friends and neighbours took serious umbrage at the fact that their community had been so disrupted by these people, who were just total piranhas.

"Whilst I don't condone the violence at all, I think they (surfers) were just defending people trying to have a normal afternoon.

"Colin has a little son and I'm pregnant, so it was just sort of disgusting and wrong. It wasn't a happy experience of taking lovely pictures; it was rabid and weird.

"The Malibu community was defending us, which was really nice. It didn't stop the guy from selling his pictures for $80,000, but, hey, maybe a punch in the mouth was worth it for him."

And Driver is happy the incident has prompted local officials to boost the police presence on the beaches, so celebrities can sunbathe in peace: "Now we have sheriffs patrolling our beach, which I kind of love."

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11 July 2008 12:44 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Pregnant actress Minnie Driver is determined to keep the sex of her unborn baby a surprise - even though the suspense is tormenting her.

The actress is due to give birth any day now, and can't wait to discover if she'll be mum to a little girl or boy.

She says, "They say you lose your sweet tooth, which apparently means it's a boy, but I'm convinced the baby is a girl."

Driver has opted against a Caesarian section, and will give birth naturally, telling People.com, "I'm totally the crunchy, Mother Earth-type, and I'm not looking for any type of intervention. So I'm afraid."

The actress - who has dated Matt Damon and Josh Brolin - is refusing to reveal the name of the father.

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10 July 2008 11:25 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

When Minnie Driver gives birth to her first child next month, she’ll find out for the first time whether she's having a boy or a girl. "I'm old-fashioned," the actress, 38, said at the New York press junket for her new film Take, a drama opening July 18. "Women for thousands of years have not found out," she says. "I couldn't base something that was so auspicious and beautiful of that moment, and take away the surprise for home décor." Her family and friends, however, can't stop speculating. "They say you lose your sweet tooth, which apparently means it's a boy,

Paul Chi

4 July 2008 4:04 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actress Minnie Driver has confessed her pregnancy was unplanned.

The singer/actress is due to give birth to her first child in August, and, while she is excited about becoming a mum, she admits it was a pleasant surprise when she discovered she was pregnant.

She says, "It's exactly what I wanted, and always has been, but this was an unplanned event.

"I always had a feeling that my life would be a little unorthodox."

Driver announced her pregnancy on U.S. TV's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in March, but has so far refused to reveal the identity of the unborn tot's father. She's also refusing to seek out the baby's sex.

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2 July 2008 6:36 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Gabriel Byrne, Eddie Izzard and James Spader will be among the stars fighting for a Best Drama Actor honour at the Emmy Awards, while pregnant Minnie Driver and Sally Field are favourites for the Best Actress prize.

The quintet has been selected among the 20 semi-finalists on a shortlist.

Driver and Izzard are nominated for The Riches, while Byrne gets a nod for playing a psychiatrist in In Treatment. Boston Legal gave Spader the chance to fight for an Emmy.

Other actors on the top 10 list include Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy), Michael C. Hall (Dexter) and Hugh Laurie (House).

As well as Driver and Field, Patricia Arquette (Medium), Glenn Close (Damages), Mariska Hargitay (Law and Order: Special Victims Unit) and Holly Hunter (Saving Grace) are among those under consideration.

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2 July 2008 9:13 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Pregnant actress Minnie Driver plans to stay in America after she has given birth - despite previously saying she would raise her firstborn in the U.K.

The Good Will Hunting star moved to Los Angeles several years ago to pursue her acting career - but intended to return to her home country to raise a family.

But the actress now says she couldn't consider leaving the U.S., because she feels at home there.

When asked if she planned to leave America after she had given birth, she says, "No, definitely not.

"I'm fully planning on having my baby there. I've made my home in America; I love it."

Driver is due to give birth at the end of August and has not revealed the identity of the unborn tot's father.

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2 July 2008 2:11 AM, PDT | From syfyportal.com | See recent syfyportal news

It looks like at least one actor -- or should we say actress -- has a chance of making one of Emmy's prestigious acting categories. Mary McDonnell, who plays President Laura Roslin in "Battlestar Galactica," has turned up on an unofficial shortlist for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. The list is not technically official, but is what reportedly is being considered by a blue ribbon panel, according to Tom Oh! and GoldDerby.com. The list, which will be pared down to just five people, includes McDonnell as well as Patricia Arquette from "Medium," Glenn Close from "Damages," Minnie Driver from "The Riches," Sally Field from "Brothers & Sisters," Mariska Hargitay from "Law and Order: Svu," Holly Hunter from "Saving Grace," Elisabeth Moss from "Mad Men," Kyra Sedgwick from ...

24 June 2008 11:51 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Latest: Extra sheriff's deputies have been assigned to patrol the beaches of Malibu, California after two celebrity-related incidents at the weekend (21-22Jun08).

On Saturday, Colin Farrell challenged a paparazzi after the Irishman spotted the snapper trying to take beach shots of him, his son and pregnant pal Minnie Driver.

Farrell ran up the beach and confronted the videographer, asking, "Are you f**king taking a picture of me and my boy? Turn that off."

And on Sunday, snappers trying to get photos of Matthew McConaughey at Paradise Cove beach brawled with angry surfers, who took offence when their playground became a paparazzi target.

In video footage released to news networks, the surfers can be seen beating up the photographers and dragging one of them into the ocean.

Local officials in Malibu are fighting to change city laws to prevent the paparazzi from invading beaches. In the meantime, police have agreed to patrol target areas in a bid to halt further clashes between photographers and sunbathers.

One local tells WENN, "It's getting out of hand. Suddenly you spot a celebrity and then there's a swarm of photographers. Malibu people are sick of it."

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21 June 2008 7:30 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Minnie Driver and about 40 guests gathered Saturday at a friend's home in Malibu for a baby shower. The house was decorated with pink and white peonies, and it was a casual affair, with guests sipping basil lemonade and eating finger sandwiches and berry cake from Sweet Lady Jane. "Minnie loves the cake," says a pal. Driver opened Gymboree Brand New gifts, while guests hand-painted onesies for the baby and signed personal notes in a book to be given to the mom-to-be."It was a beautiful day," a guest tells People. The British-born Driver, 38, has decided not to find out the sex of the baby.

Jennifer Garcia

13 June 2008 10:26 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Pregnant actress Minnie Driver is craving green apples and cucumbers after dreaming her unborn baby loves all things veggie.

The Good Will Hunting star felt sure she would want to gobble sweet treats throughout her pregnancy but she's delighted her cravings have all been good and green.

She says, "Green apples are my obsession and cucumber and snap peas, all green foods. It's weird. I really haven't had this huge appetite.

"There's no room to eat tons of stuff. I was ready for having this massive appetite that I heard about but it just never kicked in. I'm really quite lucky.

"I had a dream and they told me in the dream that her (baby) favourite colour is green. Maybe that's why I like green food so much."

Driver, who has three months to go before giving birth to her first child, admits she's having an "easy pregnancy" now the morning sickness has abated.

She adds, "I have a bionic sense of smell that's hardcore. Everything becomes overpowering like aftershave, perfume, and scented candles.

"I'm happy the nausea finally went away; that was the worst part, the sickness and the throwing up to begin with was wretched. Otherwise it's been very peaceful."

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6 June 2008 1:42 PM, PDT | From Brothers and Sisters-TV | See recent Brothers and Sisters-TV news

I got this article in an email and highlighted the B&S mentions. No mention of the guys or Emily. Here's the link to the site The Envelope

Propects for Emmy acting awards

From drama, comedy and miniseries, these actors are up for the part.

By Tom O'Neil, The Envelope

June 4, 2008

Emmy's winners for acting are chosen in a three-tier system by actors who belong to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. During the first two weeks of June, they participate in a popular vote that determines a Top 10 runoff in each race. Finalists submit a sample episode of their best work to judges, whose scores are combined by accountants in a 50-50 mix with results of the original popular vote. The five nominees in each category are then announced July 17. Winners are decided based on judges' scores of the sample episodes and are revealed at the awards ceremony to

26 May 2008 5:13 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Michelle Ryan has won an award for her role in cancelled TV show Bionic Woman - she has topped a poll for the worst American accent.

The British actress beat comedian Eddie Izzard, who came second for his role as Wayne Malloy in The Riches.

Anna Friel took third place for her role as Charlotte 'Chuck' Charles in Pushing Daisies and Hugh Laurie was fourth for his portrayal of Dr. Gregory House in House.

Ian McShane took fifth spot for his role as Al Swearengen in Deadwood.

Other British stars to appear in top 10 include Minnie Driver in The Riches, Joely Richardson in Nip/Tuck and Louise Lombard in Csi: Crime Scene Investigation.

The poll was compiled by British magazine Radio Times.

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13 May 2008 5:00 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

As the ladies of Sex and the City basked in the glitz and glamour of their world premiere, actress Minnie Driver was just around the corner, playing to a much smaller crowd. The singer-songwriter – who's awaiting a world premiere of her own, the birth of her first child – took to the stage at the intimate Art's Theatre in London's Leicester Square to perform songs from her second album, Seastories. Dressed in a one-shouldered black dress, the six-months-pregnant Riches star went on at 8:45 p.m., about 15 minutes behind schedule. "Sorry I'm late," she told the crowd. "I had to pee.

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9 May 2008 1:18 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Minnie Driver has dismissed speculation that San Francisco musician Craig Zolezzi is the father of her baby.

The actress announced that she is expecting her first child during an interview with Us chatshow host Jay Leno in March. However, she refused to name the dad, saying she wanted to keep him out of the public eye.

She told The Independent that Zolezzi was not the "baby daddy", saying: "He's my great friend and he's been so cool . . .

Beth Hilton

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