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Winfrey's Etiquette Advice For Foxx
18 July 2008 12:13 PM, PDT
Comedic actor Jamie Foxx has credited talk show host Oprah Winfrey with refining his rough exterior.
Foxx debuted his new MTV show From G's to Gents in America earlier this week in an effort to teach socially-challenged men how to perfect their modern-day etiquette.
And he insists it was Winfrey who whipped him into shape before he became an Oscar winner.
He says, "Oprah Winfrey said, `Before they give the Oscar out, there's a certain way you have to campaign and carry yourself.'
"Being a comedian, (I was) sort of looking at everything as like, 'Oh, it's a joke,' and she said, 'No, you really need to take it seriously,' and she took me and introduced me to Sidney Poitier and all these other different actors. I had to change."
Portman's Love Move
18 July 2008 12:13 PM, PDT
Actress Natalie Portman is snubbing her native New York and moving to America's west coast to be closer to her boyfriend, according to reports.
The 27-year-old star met rocker Devendra Banhart on the set of his music video in March and the couple has been virtually inseparable ever since.
And now Portman is moving to California to spend more time with Banhart at his Malibu home.
A source tells U.S.magazine Us Weekly, "He's funny, scary-smart and in love with her. This is a serious one, and they seem to be in it for the long haul. I've never seen her so in love or connected to somebody. I definitely wouldn't be shocked if he popped the question (of marriage) soon."
Alba's Fears For Tot
18 July 2008 12:13 PM, PDT
Jessica Alba worries her newborn daughter Honor will contract a virus - because she was always sick as a child.
The Fantastic Four star went so far as to study her mother's pregnancy diet, and eat everything she didn't - in a bid to make sure her child was healthy.
She even made sure she took different medications.
Alba explains, "I was always being sent home sick from school and sometimes I was out for weeks. If I got a cold, I automatically got pneumonia. Sometimes it was so bad I was in the hospital.
"I've come to think that perhaps I was a product of my environment or the vaccines, or something my mother took when she was pregnant."
Bale: 'I Was Bullied Because Of Fame'
18 July 2008 12:13 PM, PDT
Actor Christian Bale was a frequent target for school bullies - because of his Hollywood success as a kid.
After a string of commercials, Bale starred in the 1987 movie Empire of the Sun when he was just 13, and became an overnight sensation.
But, instead of attracting a legion of friends because of his fame, he inadvertently turned his classmates against him.
He says, "It was not a great time. I was a victim of bullying and had other kids kicking and punching me every day.
"It was an early lesson in how making a film can set you apart. If you don't want to live with the consequences then don't make the film.
"But that didn't help at the time. I was confused about other people's reactions to me, both good and bad. It can mess anyone up."
Theron's Baby Wish
18 July 2008 12:13 PM, PDT
Actress Charlize Theron is desperate to become a mum.
The Monster star, who has been dating Irish actor Stuart Townsend for six years, has previously stated she is in no rush to start a family, but now she's ready for motherhood.
She tells Britain's Elle magazine, "I'd be delighted if I found out I was pregnant tomorrow. I know I'm going to be a mother. And Stuart will be our baby's father. That is something I'm sure of."
Federline 'Delighted' With Custody Agreement
18 July 2008 12:13 PM, PDT
Latest: Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline is "absolutely delighted" the former couple has reached an agreement in its ongoing custody battle.
The pair settled on the care of their two young sons on Thursday, following a bitter 18-month custody battle.
Under the new agreement, which is currently awaiting approval from a judge, Federline retains sole custody of Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, one.
According to website TMZ.com, Federline will also receive additional child support in the settlement.
Federline's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan says, "Nobody could have anticipated the terms of events that have occurred. This was a two-year journey that will be halted at a point that is good for these children.
"Kevin's (goal) was not to get custody. Kevin's goal was to set up some kind of template so the mother of his children can co-parent."
Spears, 26, is currently allowed two visits and one overnight stay each week and she will maintain her visitation rights.
Theron Surprised By Townsend's Love
18 July 2008 9:00 AM, PDT
Actress Charlize Theron was surprised to find love with Stuart Townsend - because she was initially adamant he wasn't the man for her.
Theron wasn't looking for love when she met Townsend on the set of 2002 movie Trapped, but she insists fate threw them together.
She tells British Elle magazine, "At first neither of us would admit to being a couple, but fate kept conspiring to put us together."
"It was just a couple of weeks into the relationship, but I knew I was falling in love. We had a bottle of wine and just talked and talked. I stood up and said, 'Let's pack up your stuff and ship everything to La.' We spent all night packing and that was it."
Bale Agrees To Third Batman Movie
18 July 2008 9:00 AM, PDT
Actor Christian Bale will reprise his role as Batman for the third time - but only if director Chris Nolan is at the helm.
The British star has appeared as Bruce Wayne and his caped alter-ego in both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
And Bale is willing to star in another film as the superhero - but only if it means working under Nolan again.
He tells Britain's GQ magazine, "I would certainly hope (Nolan) would be on board for a third installment of Batman. If he wasn't I'd have to think long and hard about whether I'd want to continue myself."
Probst Denies Marriage Rumours
18 July 2008 9:00 AM, PDT
Survivor host Jeff Probst is disappointed rumours he is to wed have overshadowed his Emmy nomination.
Probst picked up his sixth Emmy nod on Thursday for Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality Competition Program.
But the 46-year-old is unhappy his ex lover Kristin Chenoweth announced he is to wed soon.
He tells People.com, "The funniest part of the whole announcement to me was hearing that I was getting married!"
Imperioli Had Trouble Finding New Role
18 July 2008 9:00 AM, PDT
Sopranos star Michael Imperioli was desperate to find a killer acting role after his long-running stint on the show - because its success was so untouchable.
The actor - who played Christopher Moltisanti in the long-running mob drama - is returning to TV to fight crime, in an American adaptation of hit British cop show Life on Mars.
But he insists his mega success with his infamous role left him on a chase to find an equally challenging part.
He says, "I definitely was picky. Something like The Sopranos, that fulfills your creative drive for such a long period of time and challenges you, is a hard act to follow.
"I thought the (Life on Mars) script was very well written, first of all, and a really cool idea. And I thought he's different enough from what I had done in the past, although it seems to be most of the stuff I've been doing is either a cop or a robber."
Imperioli will portray Detective Ray Carling in the series.
Life on Mars is expected to air on 9 October.
Crystal + De Niro Join 9/11 Team
18 July 2008 9:00 AM, PDT
Actors Billy Crystal and Robert De Niro are spearheading a campaign to build a memorial for the victims of the 9/11 attacks in New York.
Crystal - who took part in a benefit concert a month after the 2001 attacks - has been named director of National September 11 Memorial and Museum Foundation.
Crystal says he is "honoured" to join the organisation and have the opportunity to "contribute to the creation of a permanent national memorial".
The star, who was born in New York, says the project is "an opportunity to demonstrate New York's strength and resolve, whilst ensuring that the memories of the lives lost are never forgotten".
The New York site will include two waterfalls where the twin towers of the World Trade Centre previously stood.
Michael Lohan's Paternity Case Delayed
18 July 2008 9:00 AM, PDT
Lindsay Lohan's father Michael will have to wait a bit longer to find out if a 13-year-old girl is his love child - he cannot have the DNA results without a court order.
Lohan is contesting former mistress Kristi Kaufmann's claims and is awaiting the results of a DNA test, which will determine whether or not he really is her daughter Ashley's father.
But Lohan has been told he cannot proceed with the case until it has been approved by a judge.
He tells E! News: "I got a letter saying I need something from the court before they'll process anything. And I didn't get that before. So, now I have to go back to my attorney.
"But I'll do whatever it takes to find out. Everyone will know the truth soon."
Thurman Sparks Pregnancy Rumours
18 July 2008 9:00 AM, PDT
Actress Uma Thurman has sparked reports she is pregnant with her third child - after she was photographed with a protruding stomach
The Kill Bill star announced last month she is set to marry Swiss businessman Arpad Busson, whom she has been dating for a year.
And new pictures of the 38-year-old in a bikini while vacationing on the island of Corsica this week (begs14Jul08) have aroused reports she is pregnant, according to the New York Daily News.
A spokesperson for Thurman is yet to comment on the reports..
Thurman has two children, daughter Maya Ray, 10, and son Levon Roan, six, by former husband, actor Ethan Hawke.
Hayek + Pinault Call Off Wedding
18 July 2008 9:00 AM, PDT
Salma Hayek has called off her engagement to billionaire fiance Francois-Henri Pinault.
The couple announced their engagement and Hayek's pregnancy last year, which was followed by the birth of daughter Valentina in September.
And the couple was expected to marry in a $3.5 million (GBP1.75 million) wedding next spring.
But a spokesman for Hayek has confirmed the couple has called off the engagement.
The spokesman says, "We are sad to announce the engagement of Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault has been cancelled. There will be no further comment."
Stefani Expecting Baby Boy?
18 July 2008 8:59 AM, PDT
Pregnant pop star Gwen Stefani is expecting a baby boy, according to reports.
The No Doubt singer is due to give birth to her second child by husband Gavin Rossdale in the autumn.
The pair has admitted painting the new tot's nursery black - but may reconsider after discovering their first son Kingston will be joined by a baby brother, reports the New York Post.
Stefani and Rossdale wed in 2002.
Spears + Federline Reach Custody Agreement
18 July 2008 8:59 AM, PDT
Latest: Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have finally reached an agreement over the care of their two young sons.
The former couple has been embroiled in a bitter 18-month custody battle over sons Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, one, since the breakdown of their marriage in November 2006.
But the pair finally agreed terms of care on Thursday (18Jul) although they still need to be approved by a judge.
Federline retains sole custody of the couple's two sons. Spears - who is currently allowed two visits and one overnight stay each week - will keep her visitation rights.
Federline's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, tells E! News, "The case has been settled. The court still has to approve it."
However, Spears' family lawyer Lynn Soodik - who does not represent her in this case - has hinted the singer may request extra visitation in the future.
She tells People.com, "Until the kids turn 18, we can expect in years to come that Britney and Kevin will be back in court.
"Britney will have a better chance of winning more custody once she regains her health. This is just the end of Round One."
Weaver: 'I Watched Mum Die'
18 July 2008 5:04 AM, PDT
Actress Sigourney Weaver was heartbroken as she watched her mother die - because the pair had just reconciled after an estranged relationship.
The Alien star admits she had a "difficult relationship" with her mother, Elizabeth, who passed away last year of natural causes at the age of 94.
But in the final five years of her mother's life they had made peace - and Weaver even held her mother's hand as she died.
Weaver recalls, "I was with her when she died, she'd had a tough couple of years. She was 94 and, luckily, I had been able to spend quite a bit of time with her.
"She had a very peaceful end, I was holding her hand. She had really lived her life. I miss her but I feel she is still with me."
Bend It Like Beckham Director Snubs Hollywood
18 July 2008 5:04 AM, PDT
Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha has turned her back on Hollywood - to concentrate on Bollywood.
Chadha, who directed the cinema hit Bend It Like Beckham, gets countless offers of work from American studios.
But she prefers to make British films - and even wants to try her hand at Indian movies.
She says, "I still get sent stuff from America because they know me there as a director who makes things people want to see, but really I'm not interested in it anymore.
"I'm more interested in doing stuff here and maybe in India. My next project will take me back to Beckham territory again, so it's also very English.
"I'm also considering whether to work in India. I have to take into account the kids, who are very young, so we'll see."
The Golden Compass Sequel Axed?
18 July 2008 5:04 AM, PDT
Plans for a sequel to fantasy film The Golden Compass have reportedly been axed following a series of protests from the Catholic Church.
Scholars slammed the children's movie last year for being anti-God and anti-religion - and even officials at The Vatican stepped in to criticise the film, which stars Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman.
Now author Philip Pullman, who wrote the His Dark Materials trilogy the film was based on, has confirmed he has not been contacted over a follow-up, adding to industry speculation a second installment will not be made.
He says, "When the first film was in production, I was talking to the studio and to (writer/director) Chris Weitz and producers quite frequently. I'm sure I would be now if the sequel was in production."
But he admits he still has high hopes for another film: "I know everyone would like to see a sequel and I know I'd like to see it."
Film studio New Line Cinema is refusing to discuss the future of the trilogy.
Del Toro Refuses To Copy Jackson
18 July 2008 5:04 AM, PDT
Guillermo Del Toro has promised Lord Of The Rings fans his franchise prequel The Hobbit will be very different from his directing predecessor Peter Jackson.
Jackson directed the three original films, but has given up his director's chair for Del Toro.
But Del Toro has refused to follow in Jackson's footsteps, vowing to give movie fans something new.
He tells Britain's Maxim magazine, "If I thought it was about following (Jackson), I wouldn't be doing it this way.
"It's a matter of raising on it. I think The Hobbit has a peculiar sprit in relation to not only the trilogy, but also to Tolkein's work.
"It'll have respect for what's been done, but also its own individuality."
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