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McKidd's Childhood Theft Shame
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Scottish actor Kevin McKidd has shameful memories of his school days - he was once reduced to tears after teachers unmasked him as a thief in front of his classmates.
The Grey's Anatomy star was caught stealing a packet of cookies, and as a punishment McKidd was humiliated for his shameful act.
He says, "I got caught shoplifting when I was little. I got caught stealing a pack of mini cookies and was dragged up in front of the whole school. They called a special assembly and it was announced that 'there was a thief in our midst'. I cried all the way to the stage." »
Roberts' Good Luck Charm From Prince
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Emma Roberts has a special souvenir from her first Prince concert - she keeps the singer's guitar pick as a good luck charm.
The actress, 18, saw her R&B idol performing live on U.S. TV's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2008 and managed to beat the crowd to grab a pick the superstar had thrown into the audience.
And now the guitar accessory takes pride of place in Roberts' home.
She explains, "I was in New York once and I saw him walking through a hotel at like two in the morning and that was pretty exciting. This was the first time I saw him perform and I actually have his guitar pick that he performed with because he kind of threw it in that Prince manner that you would throw a guitar pick when you're done playing, and it landed on the floor and no one saw it, so I went and I picked it up. Now I have it as a good luck charm." »
Wilkinson Explains Super Bowl Tears
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Former Playboy Playmate Kendra Wilkinson has hit out at the paparazzi for causing her to break down in tears at the Super Bowl on Sunday after they refused to leave her and her newborn baby alone.
The busty blonde was in the stands at the big game in Miami, Florida cheering on her husband, American footballer Hank Baskett, and his team, the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts lost out on the championship title to the New Orleans Saints and Wilkinson was snapped crying as she left the sports arena.
But the model and reality TV star insists her tears had nothing to do with the Colts' loss - instead blaming it on the snappers who harassed her and continued to take photos of her two-month-old son Hank Jr.
In a post on her Twitter.com page, Wilkinson writes, "I wasn't cryin cuz of the d**n game it's cuz the paparazzi have no soul..they wouldn't leave me n family alone!!!!
"People like to twist this stuff. we asked them to stop cuz of the baby n they were way too close n they didn't care at allllllll (sic)."
And Wilkinson has called on U.S. lawmakers to introduce legislation to protect mothers and their babies.
She adds, "Not sayin i'm tryin to be private but there should be some law on how close they get to u n your child (sic)." »
Fry And Laurie Rumoured To Reunite On House
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Stephen Fry has prompted rumours he'll reunite with one-time comedy sidekick Hugh Laurie in an upcoming episode of his hit U.S. TV show House - after visiting his pal on the set.
After meeting at England's Cambridge University, the pair appeared in a string of British TV shows for more than a decade - before Laurie moved to the U.S. to pursue a movie and TV career Stateside.
Fry admitted last year he was house hunting in Los Angeles - where House is filmed - and would love to appear in the drama series.
And now House director Greg Yaitanes has fuelled rumours Fry is shooting a cameo on the show, by revealing the star had visited the set.
Writing on Twitter.com, Yaitanes plugs Fry's own blog, revealing, "No better time then when he's sitting on your set (visiting) to follow @stephenfry." »
King Of The Paparazzi Dead At 80
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The celebrity snapper who reportedly inspired the character Paparazzo in Federico Fellini's movie masterpiece La Dolce Vita has died.
Felice Quinto, who was dubbed the 'king of the paparazzi' was 80 when he died in Maryland last month. His death was confirmed by his wife Geraldine on Monday.
He was the first photographer to use aggressive tactics to snap stars and would ride around Rome, Italy on a motorcycle, taking photographs that appeared in gossip publications all over the world.
Fellini reportedly asked Quinto to play a photographer in La Dolce Vita, but the snapper declined the offer because he was making more money taking pictures. He briefly appeared in the film as a bystander.
He later became an Associated Press photographer and famously covered John F. Kennedy’s funeral for the agency.
But he never left celebrity photography for long - Quinto became a regular fixture at New York's Studio 54 nightclub in the 1970s, and Elizabeth Taylor hired him as her personal photographer.
He retired in 1993. »
Renner's Impromptu Musical Performance
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The Hurt Locker star Jeremy Renner was left red-faced on U.S. TV on Tuesday after he was coaxed to show off his amateur music skills during an impromptu performance.
The Oscar-nominated actor appeared on talkshow The View with guest co-host Brooke Shields when he was asked to showcase his vocal talents - without a chance to warm up.
Renner proved to be a good sport, but warned viewers before playing his tune: "I'm not a piano player. This is a song I wrote a while back. It's called My World. I'll play a little."
The actor missed a few notes but held the hosts responsible for springing the task on him. Laughing off his shaky performance, he turned to the hosts, and said: "I really hate you." »
Kerrigan's Father's Death Ruled A Homicide
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The death of Nancy Kerrigan's father has been ruled a homicide by Massachusetts officials - two weeks after the athlete's brother was arrested for allegedly assaulting the 70 year old moments before he died.
Mark Kerrigan was taken into custody after his dad Daniel Kerrigan was found unconscious in the kitchen of the family's home in Stoneham, Massachusetts on 24 January.
He pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on an elderly person and causing serious bodily injury.
According to the Middlesex Chief Medical Examiner, the patriarch died from cardiac dysrhythmia after suffering a neck injury during a physical altercation at his home.
Reports also indicate Daniel Kerrigan suffered a cartilage fracture to the larynx area - exacerbated by heart disease.
Daniel Kerrigan was laid to rest on 28 January at a funeral service attended by the beloved former Olympic figure skater-turned-reality TV star and her family.
The investigation continues. »
Soderbergh Lines Up All-star Cast For Contagion
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Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh has lined up an all-star cast for his next action thriller - Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Jude Law and Kate Winslet have all signed on to star in Contagion.
The foursome will share the big screen for the first time in the Traffic director's new movie, about the threat posed by a deadly disease.
Shooting is expected to begin later this year, reports Daily Variety.
It will be Damon and Law's first reunion onscreen since starring together in 1999's The Talented Mr. Ripley. »
Washington Turned Down Fences
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Denzel Washington repeatedly turned down his upcoming role in Broadway's Fences for years - because he was convinced he was too young to follow in the footsteps of James Earl Jones.
In April, Washington will thread the boards in New York and reprise Jones' 1987 role as patriarch Troy Maxson in the August Wilson revival - which centres around U.S. race-relations in the 1950s.
But Washington continually declined to star in the Tony-winning play until he could realistically follow-up acting legend Jones, who at 79, is 24 years his senior.
Producer Scott Rudin says, "Denzel and I have been having conversations about this one role for years. This was no sudden thought. A long time ago he met August Wilson at Wilson's home in Seattle. It was a rainy afternoon, and they spent time talking. And he loved this particular play. He always wanted to do it 'one day.'
"The reason it was 'one day' was because Denzel's role in Fences is that of the patriarch father. The character is 54. Denzel didn't think he was old enough. So many years have passed and we've talked about it so long."
And it wasn't until Washington earned a boost of confidence from his role in Broadway's 2005 revival of Julius Caesar that he finally agreed to the project.
Rudin adds,"He's already done Broadway in 2005 as Brutus in a Julius Caesar revival, so that he now feels he's old enough." »
Nolan To Swap Batman For Superman?
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Batman Begins and The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan has been asked to oversee the next Superman movie, according to reports.
Nolan's two superhero outings have been massive box office hits, breathing new life into the franchise and attracting the attention of Warner Bros studio chiefs, who were disappointed with 2006 Man of Steel film Superman Returns.
According to Deadline Hollywood, Bryan Singer will stay on as director, but Nolan has been asked to serve as "godfather" on the new sequel and oversee production.
An insider tells the site, "We know what we don't want to do. But we don't know what we want to do. We learned a lot from the last movie, and we want to get it right this time.
"Warner Bros doesn't have a handle yet on it... they need to hear a great story that makes sense."
Superman star Brandon Routh is expected to reprise his role in the sequel - which currently has no release date. »
Roberts' Kind Of Funny Hair Scare
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Emma Roberts suffered a hair-raising disaster while filming It's Kind Of A Funny Story - the actress' locks were accidentally dyed green for the role.
The brunette actress agreed to go blonde for the movie, but a string of mishaps at the salon left her regretting the decision.
She explains, "I (dyed) it for a movie called It's Kind of a Funny Story. I just thought it would be fun to do something different but I had to sit in the hair chair for ten hours for two days to get this because my hair was brown and then they tried to dye it blonde and it turned green - very scary. I was literally like, 'Are you sure this is going to be blonde?' And then it turned red. And then it was blonde."
But Roberts admits fair hair does have its perks - she's noticed male fans now find her more attractive.
She adds, "It's weird because when I had brown hair, girls would be like, 'You're so pretty and so grown up.' And then when I had blonde hair, guys would be like, 'You're really hot.'" »
Bonham Carter Sick Of Playing 'Corset Sex Symbol'
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Helena Bonham Carter is glad her days as a young British actress are behind her - because she no longer has to play the "corset sex symbol."
The 43 year old made her name playing upper-class characters in period dramas, kick-starting her career in the 1986 adaptation of E. M. Forster's A Room With A View, before starring in critically-acclaimed films Howards End and The Wings of The Dove.
But over the last decade, the actress has opted for darker roles - and insists she doesn't pine for the days she was typecast as an early 20th century heroine.
She tells Britain's Guardian newspaper, "Ageing has helped hugely. There's no question I'm a better actor, and you leave behind a certain typecasting. I was like the corset bimbo. Well, not quite bimbo, but you know what I mean. The corset sex symbol, I suppose. Now I'm not going to be the sex symbol, I'm going to be the granny." »
Roberts' 'Scary' Car Crash
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Teenage actress Emma Roberts had to buy her second car just months after passing her driving test - after a "scary" accident wrecked the star's first purchase.
Julia Roberts' 18-year-old niece obtained her driver's licence on her second attempt last year and celebrated by treating herself to her own vehicle.
But a bad accident left her car beyond repair and although the incident has made her a more careful driver, Roberts admits she suffers from nerves every time she gets behind the wheel of her new planet-friendly Toyota Prius.
She explains, "I got in a really bad accident which was scary. But I'm now a much more cautious driver because of it. Everyone says, 'Were you on your iPod or your phone?' And actually, I wasn't. I really wasn't. Long story short, my car was in the shop for four or five months and that was sad. I had a big car too it was the scariest thing ever." »
Lohan Dismisses Lip Plump Rumours
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Lindsay Lohan has dismissed rumours she's pumped up her pout with cosmetic surgery - posting a picture on the internet to prove her lips are all natural.
The Mean Girls star was rumoured to have enlisted the help of doctors to improve her smile with injectable fillers, after she was spotted with what looked like a cut on her top lip.
But Lohan is adamant she's not undergone any cosmetic procedures - and she's posted a close-up image of her mouth on her Twitter.com page in a bid to prove her point.
In a post on the website, she writes, "Tabloids are lies. Why are all of my friends asking me if I have a cut on my lip? Lol (laugh out loud) coz I don't (sic). See! My lips are just as they've always been. It's nuts that I feel the need to give proof! What is this world coming to." »
Diaz Linked To Hudson's Ex
3 hours ago
Kate Hudson's ex-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez has reportedly found himself a new leading lady - the baseball star has been linked to Cameron Diaz.
The sportsman is said to have split from Hudson in December after a whirlwind romance.
But the New York Yankees player - nicknamed A-Rod - is now rumoured to have moved on from the actress with another Hollywood beauty after he was spotted partying with Diaz during the Super Bowl festivities over the weekend (06-07Feb10), according to America's Ok! magazine.
The publication reports the pair was seen together at Creative Artists Agency's Super Bowl party at the W Hotel in Miami, Florida on Saturday night.
A source tells the publication, "A-Rod and Cameron have been totally hooking up. They were having a great time, (Diaz was being) fun and flirty." »
Duvall: 'Retirement Will Kill Me'
3 hours ago
The Godfather legend Robert Duvall has no plans to step out of the limelight - because so many people die soon after they retire.
The 79-year-old Oscar-winner has spent over five decades as an actor, and stars in 2009's critically acclaimed Crazy Heart, which has earned Jeff Bridges a Best Actor Academy Award nomination at next months' ceremony.
And although he is way past retirement age, Duvall is adamant actors don't need to stop working when they get old.
He tells Britain's Observer, "Retiring is like the end of the world, especially in this business. You need self-fulfilment. Why retire? An athlete retires at 35, 40 at the most; an actor doesn't have to retire till he's 80 or whatever. A lot of people, when they retire, it's over, they're gone... men quicker than women." »
Lohan To Host London Haiti Benefit
3 hours ago
Lindsay Lohan is preparing to jet to London to host a star-studded party to benefit aid efforts in Haiti.
The Mean Girls actress has teamed up with organisers of the upcoming Brit Awards to throw a charity bash in aid of the earthquake-hit country.
Lohan will host the Brit Awards Celebration In Aid Of Haiti! at hip venue Altitude on 16 February. It will include a screening of the music prize-giving, as well as an afterparty, and event organisers aim to raise $160,000 (£100,000) to benefit the Red Cross.
Lohan says in a video statement, "I am coming to London to host a party at Altitude London. We are doing this in aid of Haiti and I want you to help us raise as much money as possible. All the money we raise will go directly to the Red Cross. I hope to see you there." »
Avatar Breaks U.K. Box Office Record
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James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar has broken another record - the blockbuster has become the highest grossing film in U.K. box office history.
The Oscar-nominated movie pulled in $6.9 million (£4.3 million) in its eighth week of release (01-07Feb10), pushing it over the $115 million (£72 million) mark since it hit British cinemas in December.
The massive ticket sales mean Avatar has now overtaken Abba musical Mamma Mia! to become Britain's best-selling film ever.
The news comes just a week after the movie broke U.S. box office records, putting it ahead of Cameron's 1997 hit Titanic as the best-selling North American release of all time.
In the U.K. chart, Disney's The Princess And The Frog was a new entry taking $3.5 million (£2.2 million), followed by Astro Boy, Invictus and Sherlock Holmes. »
Letterman's Sidekick Hospitalised
3 hours ago
David Letterman's TV sidekick was hospitalised on Monday after a game of catch on the show went awry.
The U.S. talk show host was enjoying a break during the taping of The Late Show with David Letterman when he started passing a ball to his stage manager, Biff Henderson, who is often involved in comedy segments of the TV programme.
But Letterman's last throw to his sidekick went wrong when Henderson moved to catch the ball and tumbled off the stage in front of the studio audience. Before he knew Henderson had been hurt, Letterman quipped, "I can smell a lawsuit."
Audience member Sheva Oliver tells the New York Daily News, "They cut the cameras and the band played for about 20 minutes and that's how we all knew it was serious."
The crew cut the taping and the 63 year old was attended by medics, who moved him onto a gurney and took him to Roosevelt Hospital in an ambulance.
Henderson was treated for a leg injury and released later that night. »
Twitter Virgin Parker Sends Fans To Porn Site
7 hours ago
Eva Longoria Parker gave online fans a saucy shock after joining Twitter.com - she accidentally directed her followers to a porn site.
The Desperate Housewives star signed up to the micro-blogging website last week (begs01Feb10), but it took her a while to get to grips with the technology.
When the actress tried to direct her fans to her husband, basketball star Tony Parker's Twitter address, she accidentally sent them a link to an X-rated website.
After realising her mistake, she quickly urged fans to stay away from the sexy site: "Oh noooo! I put the wrong Twitter site for my husband!! The one I put earlier goes to some porn site!!!! Don't use it!" »
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