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Scene is set for Cannes Film Festival Some of the biggest names in movie- making are in the South of France for the annual film festival in Cannes. Director Steven Spielberg is presiding over… 15/05/2013
French film icon Belmondo turns 80 A major figure in French New Wave cinema of the 1960s, Jean-Paul Belmondo, is celebrating his 80th birthday. He is an icon of post-war France having worked… 09/04/2013
Legendary movie critic Roger Ebert dies of cancer The legendary film critic Roger Ebert has died at the age of 70 after losing his long battle with thyroid and salivary cancer. It comes two days after he… 05/04/2013
Gina Lollobrigida sells for cells The Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida is selling off her jewellery to raise money for stem cell research. The octogenarian said it is time to give… 27/03/2013
US Secret Service investigates website with hacked celebrity data A website which posted what appears to be financial information on celebrities, including the US First Lady, is being investigated by the FBI and US Secret… 13/03/2013
Basketball star Rodman salutes ‘awesome’ North Korea host Kim Jong-un The leader of North Korea is an “awesome guy”, according to former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman. The athlete, known for his tattoos, body piercings and… 01/03/2013
Depardieu dances in Chechnya – nocomment French actor Gerard Depardieu, who recently accepted a Russian passport amid a tax row with Paris, arrived Sunday evening in Chechnya where he was greeted by… 26/02/2013
Standing ovation for SuBo musical She shot to international stardom in 2009, thanks to her appearence on the Britain’s Got Talent television show. Now Susan Boyle’ rags-to-riches story –… 29/03/2012
Harcourt photo booths Studio Harcourt is one of the most glamorous photographic studios in the world. Their pictures of the great and the good – stars, actors, Oscar winners… 13/03/2012
Golden Balls to stay in sunny LA As expected, David Beckham will be returning to the LA Galaxy next season after signing a new two-year contract with the MLS Club. Beckham’s initial… 19/01/2012
‘Black Gold’ glitters at Marrakech Film Festival Movie magic has come to Morocco where the red carpet is attracting stars from all over the world to the Marrakech International Film Festival. Fifteen… 04/12/2011
Lomu discharged from hospital Former All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu has been discharged from hospital just over two weeks after being admitted for kidney failure. Days after featuring in… 12/10/2011
Haute couture: Chanel, Vauthier and Armani The haute couture shows of Chanel, Vauthier and Armani in Paris attracted the usual mix of politicians, actors, celebrities and models. Among them were the… 06/07/2011
Monaco hopes for return of old-style glamour Monaco is hoping the marriage of its Prince will usher in a new age of old-style glamour in the Principality. Albert the Second and Charlene Wittstock held… 02/07/2011
The wedding plansThis extravagant affair takes place over two days. On July 1 the civil wedding between Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock will take place in the throne… 24/06/2011
Jean-Michel Jarre takes to Monaco stageWorld renowned performer Jean-Michel Jarre is to wow the wedding crowds with a unique sound and light show. The concert will take place on July 1 at 22.00… 24/06/2011
Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock get ready to exchange vows Glitz and glamour is once again the order of the day for Monaco. Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock’s wedding is the first marriage of a reigning prince… 22/06/2011
Royal romance on the Riviera The tiny principality of Monaco is gearing up for a very big occasion. On July 1st and 2nd Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock will be married: the… 17/06/2011
William and Kate arrive at gala dinner for children’s charity – nocomment The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, still better know under the names of Prince William and Kate Middleton, attend a banquet at Kensington Palace in London to… 11/06/2011
Shakira performs during her concert in BeirutColombian pop star Shakira performs during her concert as part of “The Sun Comes Out World Tour”, in Beirut. REUTERS/Ho New 27/05/2011
Glitz, glamour and parties at Cannes festival The Cannes film festival is the place where people come to see and to be seen. Actors, directors and wannabes, all sharing the limelight on the famous red… 18/05/2011
Woody Allen’s Midnight In Paris opens Cannes After what was widely regarded as a lacklustre event last year, the 64th Cannes Film Festival is gearing up to be a vintage edition. Robert de Niro heads the… 11/05/2011
Willam and KateBritain’s Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton visit St. Andrews University in Fife, Scotland. REUTERS/Toby Melville 25/02/2011
Mitten im Konklave: Entschädigung für MissbrauchsopferPünktlich zur Papstwahl macht die katholische Kirche wieder Missbrauchsschlagzeilen – und der betroffene Kardinal, Roger Mahony, sitzt gerade im Konklave… 13/03/2013
Hollywood’s elite mingle at the party of all partiesHollywood’s leading lights headed into the night to celebrate or commiserate at a host of glitzy parties after walking the red carpet at the Academy… 25/02/2013
British royal baby due in JulyWe know that Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting a baby. Now the Prince’s office has ended speculation that the Duchess of Cambridge may… 14/01/2013
Dutch footballer van der Vaart to divorceThe couple described as the Beckhams of Hamburg are splitting up. Dutch footballer Rafael van der Vaart – who plays for the German Bundesliga side Hamburg… 02/01/2013
Quincy and Odd Couple star Jack Klugman diesJack Klugman, the star of American TV shows Quincy and The Odd Couple, has died. The Emmy award winning actor was 90. According to his son Adam, he died at… 25/12/2012
Romney closes gap with female votersRecent polls show the race for the US presidency is still neck and neck, but Romney has closed the gap when it comes to female voters. Romney – campaigning… 25/10/2012
“Moon River” singer dies aged 84Singer Andy Williams has died at his home in the United States after a year-long battle with cancer. The native of Iowa was best known for the Oscar winning… 26/09/2012
Turkey’s folk legend Neşet Ertaş diesRenowned Turkish folk singer Neşet Ertaş has died, aged 74. Known as a “halk ozanı,” which literally means “folk poet”, he was a master of the traditional… 25/09/2012
Deep Purple’s Jon Lord diesJon Lord, former keyboard player with British rock band Deep Purple, has died aged 71. He passed away on Monday, at a hospital in London, after a long… 17/07/2012
Battle lines drawn as scientology could define divorceFollowing Katie Holmes announcement that she wants to divorce actor Tom Cruise, reports suggest the ‘Mission Impossible’ star’s Church of Scientology religion… 03/07/2012
Katie Holmes dumps Cruise out of the blueIt is the celebrity break-up of the century, or at least since the last one, which also involved Tom Cruise, as it happens. Katie Holmes’ filing for divorce… 30/06/2012
Katie Holmes files for divorce from Tom CruiseIt is all over for one of Hollywood’s most glamourous couples. Actress Katie Holmes has filed for divorce from her superstar husband Tom Cruise, according… 29/06/2012
Actress Lindsay Lohan unhurt after car crashActress Lindsay Lohan has escaped injury after a serious car crash in southern California. The black Porsche she was driving and a truck collided on the… 09/06/2012
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb diesBee Gees singer Robin Gibb has died at the age of 62. He had been suffering from cancer. Together with his brothers Maurice and Barry, the Bee Gees achieved… 21/05/2012
Facebook founder ties the knotFacebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has updated his online status – to “married”. The 28 year-old billionaire wed his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan in an… 20/05/2012
Tributes for ‘more than Queen of Disco’ Donna SummerTributes have been paid to Donna Summer following the death of the singer who epitomised disco’s golden era. She was 63 and died in Florida after battling… 17/05/2012
Robert Kennedy Jr.‘s estranged wife is found dead in New YorkThe estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. has been found dead at her home in New York. Mary Kennedy, who was aged 52 was married to the son of Senator Robert… 17/05/2012
Celebrity hairdresser Vidal Sassoon dies at 84The man credited with revolutionising hairdressing in the 1960s, Vidal Sassoon has died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 84. As the creator of the “bob”… 10/05/2012
Bee Gee Gibb said to be in comaBee Gees singer Robin Gibb is gravely ill with pneumonia in a London hospital, according to British media reports. The 62-year-old musician is said to be in… 14/04/2012
Brangelina to tie the knotOne of the world’s best know celebrity couples have announced their engagement. After Angelina Jolie was spotted with what looked suspiciously like an… 14/04/2012
Maths used to predict celebrity marriagesHow long will the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton last? – well until recently it was anybody’s guess. But now there is a scientific formula… 14/03/2012
Bolt wants royal rematch after Harry’s headstartJamaican champion sprinter Usain Bolt was happy to let Britain’s Prince Harry mimic his style when they held a mock race in Kingston. Both men pointed to… 07/03/2012
Houston — a troubled divaFor many she was the voice of the 80s and 90s, a pop diva and soul siren, whose music inspired and enthralled a generation. Born into a musical family… 12/02/2012
Whitney Houston found dead in Beverley Hills hotelThe soaring voice which captivated music fans across the world has been snuffed out. Whitney Houston is dead at 48. Her death comes in Los Angeles on the eve… 12/02/2012
Grammy-winning Whitney Houston dead at 48Grammy-winning singer Whitney Houston has died in Los Angeles at the age of 48, police said on Sunday. The American singer and actress was found dead in her… 12/02/2012
Russell Brand and Katie Perry file for divorceBritish actor and comedian Russell Brand has filed for divorce from singer Katie Perry, his wife of about 14 months. Rumours of a split spread after the… 31/12/2011
Arnie honoured in AustriaKeeping his famous promise of ‘I’ll be back’ Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to his home town of Thal in Austria on Friday. Surrounded by hundreds of fans… 07/10/2011
Former Beatle’s ex-wife makes hacking claimsHeather Mills, the ex-wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney, said on Wednesday that a journalist working for Britain’s Daily Mirror tabloid admitted to hacking… 04/08/2011
Beckhams welcome baby girl, Harper SevenDavid and Victoria Beckham are celebrating the birth of their fourth child and first daughter. Harper Seven Beckham was born at 07:55 on Sunday morning in Los… 11/07/2011
Tom Cruise ‘kicked out of bed for snoring’Hollywood homes are being hit with a new craze for ‘snoratoria.’ Tom Cruise, 49, is the latest star to create such a room when he converted a guest room at… 04/07/2011
Wedding gala round two in MonacoFriday was just the aperitif. After the civil wedding which united Albert and Charlene – now officially Prince and Princess of Monaco – comes Saturday’s more… 02/07/2011
Monaco wedding: Albert and Charlene man and wifePrince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock have been married in a short civil ceremony. A former Olympic swimmer for South Africa, 33-year-old… 01/07/2011
Colombo actor Peter Falk diesThe actor Peter Falk has died aged 83. He was born in New York to a Polish father and Russian mother, and by the time he found the role that would define… 25/06/2011
Monaco gets ready for the wedding of its PrinceWith just over two weeks to go, Monaco is gearing up for the wedding of Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock. The ceremony will take place over the… 16/06/2011
Heiress buys America’s most expensive houseFor those who have always wanted an entire wing of your house solely for storing your clothes, or a room dedicated to present-wrapping, it’s time to be… 16/06/2011
Jail for footballer’s stalkerA woman who stalked Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand and his family has been handed a 10-week prison sentence. 38-year old Sussane Ibru from south… 09/05/2011
Monarchs mingle with politicians and celebrities at royal weddingMonarchs, politicians and celebrities mingled as an eclectic cast gathered in Westminster Abbey for the royal wedding. The former England football… 29/04/2011
William and Kate look-alikes cause stir in LondonFor some passersby in London, it seemed as though the upcoming royal wedding had been brought forward a few weeks. Prince William and Kate Middleton… 02/04/2011
Elizabeth Taylor, Actress and HumanitarianElizabeth Taylor at her best was a beautiful sight to behold. Born in London in 1932 to American parents, she was gracing screens before she was ten. Stardom… 23/03/2011
Actress Liz Taylor diesHollywood star Elizabeth Taylor has died aged 79. Her agent confirmed the news on Wednesday. She had been suffering from congestive heart problems for some… 23/03/2011
Actor Pete Postlethwaite dead at 64Oscar-nominated British actor Pete Postlethwaite has died at the age of 64. He passed away in hospital late on Sunday after a long battle with… 03/01/2011
William and Kate set date for royal weddingBuckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince William will marry Kate Middleton on April 29th 2011. The ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, with the… 23/11/2010
- A miner’s marathonAlthough he finished more than three and a half hours behind the champion, Chilean miner Edison Pena won the hearts of the millions of spectators that lined… 08/11/2010
