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Gwyneth Paltrow names Miranda Kerr 'best-dressed celebrity' at Met Gala

May 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow thinks Miranda Kerr was the best-dressed celebrity to walk the red carpet at this year's Met Gala.

Stallone's dog found dead

April 26, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Los Angeles, April 26 (IANS) Hollywood actor-director Sylvester Stallone's dog Phoebe has reportedly been found dead after a coyote attack.

Penelope Cruz goes topless in new Italian flick

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Penelope Cruz stripped off for scorching sex scenes with Emile Hirsch in new Italian film 'Venuto Al Mondo'.

Deepti Naval to take to TV to counter tabloid

March 31, 2013 at 9:38 AM

Almost a week after the tabloids splashed sensational headlines about Deepti Naval's verbal altercation with her housing society members over television interviews being conducted in the privacy of her flat, the traumatized actress is contemplating the legal route.

Russia probes 25 cases of defence ministry fraud

February 20, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Moscow, Feb 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian authorities are investigating about 25 separate instances of fraud in the widely-publicised Oboronservis case involving illegal sale of property belonging to the defence ministry, the prosecutor general said Wednesday.

John Mayer to move in with Katy Perry

February 2, 2013 at 12:22 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 2 (IANS) Rocker John Mayer wants to move in with girlfriend Katy Perry.

Roman Abramovich's girlfriend 'expecting his 7th child'

December 27, 2012 at 4:29 PM

London, Dec 27 (ANI): Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich's girlfriend Dasha Zhukova is reportedly pregnant with their second child.

Hilary Duff says sex after baby is definitely different

December 16, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): Hilary Duff has admitted that she and hubby Mike Comrie haven't had much alone time since welcoming son Luca Cruz nine months ago.

Drug dealers to fund Russian rehab programmes

November 27, 2012 at 7:44 AM

Moscow, Nov 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Funds seized from drug traffickers should be spent on treatment and rehabilitation programmes, director of Russia's Federal Drug Control Service Viktor Ivanov.

Nearly nude Penelope Cruz straddles an anvil in new calendar

November 15, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, Nov 15 (ANI): Penelope Cruz's new calendar sees the actress posing in a number of red dresses, including one where she is a nearly naked and straddling an anvil.

Not dating Tom Cruise, clarifies Diaz

November 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 11 (IANS) Actress Cameron Diaz has denied rumours that she is dating Tom Cruise.

Putin sacks defence minister

November 6, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Moscow, Nov 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) President Vladimir Putin relieved Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov of his duties Tuesday, and appointed Sergei Shoigu as his replacement.

Russell Brand tries to woo Posh and Harper during LA Galaxy match

October 30, 2012 at 9:00 PM

London, Oct 30 (ANI): Russell Brand tried to get pally with Victoria Beckham and baby daughter Harper when he joined them joined in a private box to watch David play at a LA Galaxy match.

Winston Churchill's 1954 Land Rover fetches 129k pounds at auction

October 21, 2012 at 11:42 AM

London, Oct 21 (ANI): A Land Rover built for Winston Churchill on his 80th birthday has been sold at an auction in Cambridgeshire for 129,000 pounds - more than twice its estimated price.

Tulisa regrets losing virginity at 14

September 25, 2012 at 2:19 PM

London, September 25 (ANI): Tulisa Contostavlos has revealed her regret at losing her virginity at the age of 14.

Javier Bardem feels happily married

September 22, 2012 at 5:23 PM

London, Sep 22 (IANS) Spanish actor Javier Bardem says his actress wife Penelope Cruz has made him the happiest he's ever been.

Motherhood is revolutionary: Penelope Cruz

September 15, 2012 at 5:48 AM

London, Sep 15 (IANS) Actress Penelope Cruz says having her son Leonardo was a life changing experience and has transformed her as a person.

Olympic rehearsals made Halliwell's birthday bizarre

August 28, 2012 at 1:14 AM

London, Aug 28 (IANS) Singer Geri Halliwell said her 40th birthday was very "bizarre" as she spent the entire day rehearsing for the London Olympics closing ceremony.

'Out of ideas' Google clueless how to spend $50bln cash reserves: PayPal co-founder

July 18, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Sydney, July 18 (ANI): Global e-commerce company PayPal's co-founder Peter Thiel has said Internet search giant Google has run out of ideas and doesn't know how to spend its money.

Penelope Cruz pregnant?

July 13, 2012 at 1:44 AM

London, July 13 (IANS) Actress Penelope Cruz is reportedly three months pregnant and expecting her second child with husband Javier Bardem.

Penelope Cruz 'pregnant'

July 12, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Washington, July 12 (ANI): Penelope Cruz is reportedly three months pregnant and is expecting her second child with hubby Javier Bardem.

Penelope is at ease with hypocondriac Woody around

July 2, 2012 at 3:59 PM

London, July 2 (IANS) Actress Penelope Cruz says "hypochondriac" Woody Allen has a calming effect on her.

Hazard says Ronaldo, Messi inspires him but Gervinho is best player he ever played with

May 30, 2012 at 7:04 PM

London, May 30(ANI): Belgium international Eden Hazard, who is expected to join Chelsea as soon as the transfer window opens, has said Barcelona magician Lionel Messi and Real Madrid hero Cristiano Ronald inspires him the most, but his firmer Lille teammate Gervinho is the best player he has ever played with.

Now, Ashley Cole buys ?2m LA 'love nest' to win back ex-wife Cheryl

July 1, 2011 at 2:56 PM

London, July 1 (ANI): Looks like Ashley Cole will try every possible means to win back ex-wife Cheryl as he has snapped up a two-million-pounds US pad and asked her to share it with him.

Penelope Cruz says she has been 'transformed' by motherhood

May 17, 2011 at 6:23 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Penelope Cruz has said that she has been transformed by the "revolutionary experience" of motherhood.

'Black Eyed Peas' to rock Chelsea owner's New Year's Eve bash

December 31, 2010 at 1:14 PM

London, Dec 31 (ANI): Do you know who is going to perform at the New Year's Eve bash of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich - singer Fergie and her band 'Black Eyed Peas'.

Hewitts cash in on newborn's name

October 27, 2010 at 6:51 PM

Sydney, Oct 27 (ANI): Former ace tennis player Lleyton Hewitt and his pop singer wife Bec announced the name of their third child; and they charged for that too-a two dollar premium SMS fee.

Javier Bardem in no mood to reveal much on Penelope Cruz's pregnancy

September 20, 2010 at 4:06 PM

Washington, Sep 20 (ANI): Javier Bardem has finally opened up on wife Penelope's pregnancy, but did not really reveal much other than saying that he is happy.

Sly fan arrested for sneaking in to his home

August 26, 2010 at 6:21 PM

Washington, Aug 26(ANI): Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone's private security team has arrested an overzealous fan who allegedly snuck in to the actor's L.A. estate and tried to meet the star.

Kate Moss' latest hobby - making jam!

August 9, 2010 at 10:52 PM

London, Aug 9 (ANI): Supermodel Kate Moss has taken up a new hobby - making jam out of damson plums.

ince Vaughn, wife expecting first child

July 14, 2010 at 2:10 PM

Sydney, July 14 (ANI): Actor Vince Vaughn and his wife Kyla Weber are expecting their first child, the couple's representative has confirmed.

Jack Tweed, pal found not guilty of rape

April 27, 2010 at 3:11 PM

London, April 27 (ANI): A jury gave clean chit to Jack Tweed after he was accused of raping a girl in September last year.

'Loneliness is a product of modern lifestyle'

April 5, 2010 at 5:43 PM

Sydney, April 5 (ANI): The fast-paced modern life, where we often ignore the value of commitment to others, is a "recipe for loneliness", suggests the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney.

Woods' wife 'ready to give marriage another chance'

March 5, 2010 at 11:21 AM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): Elin Nordegren is ready to move back in with husband Tiger Woods and give their marriage a second chance, it has emerged.

Brittany Murphy's mum to take over her estate

March 2, 2010 at 2:26 PM

Washington, March 2 (ANI): Brittany Murphy's mum Sharon will now take over her deceased daughter's estate, it has emerged.

Uri Geller used psychic powers to help cops catch suspect

February 19, 2010 at 4:45 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Israeli spoon bender Uri Geller has revealed how he used his psychic powers to help cops in catching a suspect.

Penelope Cruz a kitchen flop

November 28, 2009 at 11:46 AM

Washington, Nov 28 (ANI): Despite taking cooking lessons, Hollywood star Penelope Cruz has confessed that she is not very accomplished in the kitchen department.

Jesus Christ's 'death certificate' imprinted on Turin Shroud

November 21, 2009 at 12:45 PM

London, Nov 21 (ANI): A Vatican scholar claims to have deciphered Jesus Christ's 'death certificate' on the Turin Shroud, or Holy Shroud, a linen cloth revered by Christians and held by many to bear the image of the crucified Jesus.

Marlon Brando lands motorbike gear deal

November 13, 2009 at 6:13 PM

Washington, November 13 (ANI): Late Hollywood icon Marlon Brando has inked a motorbike gear deal with Triumph Motorcycles.

Paris Hilton's Halloween party ends in disaster

November 1, 2009 at 11:08 AM

London, Nov 1 (ANI): Paris Hilton's glamorous Halloween party ended in a fiasco after her security guards refused to let in hundreds of her VIP guests.

Spice Girls planning blockbuster stage musical?

October 15, 2009 at 1:28 PM

London, Oct 15 (ANI): Spice Girls are set to bring their story onstage, it has emerged.

Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem engaged?

October 6, 2009 at 11:31 AM

Washington, October 06 (ANI): If online reports are to be believed, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are engaged.

Penelope Cruz ignited 'sexual desire' in gay director

August 10, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Washington, August 10 (ANI): 'Broken Embraces' director Pedro Almodovar has confessed that Penelope Cruz ignited "sexual desire" in him during the shooting of the film, even though he is gay.

Penelope Cruz aspires to grow old like Sophia Loren

April 15, 2009 at 2:03 PM

Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): Spanish beauty Penelope Cruz has no plans of getting under the knife because she aspires to grow old gracefully like her icon Sophia Loren.

Penelope Cruz didn't know how to address Sir Ben Kingsley

April 10, 2009 at 4:26 PM

Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz has revealed that she was left baffled while filming 'Elegy' with her co-actor Sir Ben Kingsley, as she didn't know how to address him.

When Penelope Cruz couldn't address Ben Kingsley by name

April 10, 2009 at 7:56 AM

London, April 9 (IANS) Spanish actress Penelope Cruz has revealed that she had trouble talking to her new movie co-star Sir Ben Kingsley because she had no idea how to address him.

Kurt Cobain's $530 mn estate looted by trustees

April 10, 2009 at 7:56 AM

London, April 9 (IANS) Legendary alternative rock band Nirvana's frontman Kurt Cobain's $530 million estate is reported to have been looted by his trustees, reports the Mirror online.

Penelope Cruz turns blonde for new flick

March 11, 2009 at 6:21 PM

Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): Spanish actress Penelope Cruz has turned into a blonde for her role in the upcoming drama 'Los Abrazos Rotos'.

Vince Vaughn to marry Canadian girlfriend

March 5, 2009 at 1:39 PM

Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): Vince Vaughn is all set to exchange wedding vows with his Canadian girlfriend Kyla Weber, after he popped the question to her on Valentine's Day.

Penelope Cruz picked out Oscars gown 8yrs ago

February 24, 2009 at 5:38 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Spanish actress Penelope Cruz has revealed that the dress she wore during the Oscars had been picked out eight years ago.

Allen gave Cruz two hours to accept 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' role

February 11, 2009 at 5:04 PM

Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Spanish actress Penelope Cruz has revealed that she was given just two hours time by director Woody Allen to decide if she wanted to do a role in his film Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Queen apologises for selling 'racist' golliwog dolls in her stores

February 5, 2009 at 4:59 PM

London, February 5 (ANI): The Queen has issued an apology after it was revealed that an official gift shop at her Sandringham estate was selling 'controversial' golliwog dolls.

Guitarist Slash finds house too small for parties

January 26, 2009 at 12:21 PM

London, Jan 26 (IANS) Former Guns 'N Roses guitarist Slash is suing Hollywood estate agents for selling him a house that is bad for partying.

Jacko's peace-pipe: to leave Beatles back catalogue to Macca in his will

January 4, 2009 at 3:19 PM

London, Jan 4 (ANI): Pop star Michael Jackson is leaving his share of the Beatles back catalogue to Sir Paul McCartney in his will, which, he hopes, may end an almost 24-year-long feud with the legendary rocker.

Jackson wants to end feud with McCartney

January 4, 2009 at 12:12 PM

London, Jan 4 (IANS) Pop star Michael Jackson wants to end an almost 24-year-long feud with legend Sir Paul McCartney by leaving his share of the Beatles back catalogue to him in his will.

Penelope Cruz urges fans to join hands against cancer

December 22, 2008 at 9:54 PM

London, Dec 22 (IANS) Spanish actress Penelope Cruz has urged her fans to register as bone marrow donors, after she met a young cancer sufferer during filming in London.

Britney in court for conservatorship status

November 22, 2008 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Nov 22 (ANI): Britney Spears was in court on November 21 for her conservatorship status' latest hearing.

Britney pokes fun at dad in documentary

November 20, 2008 at 5:06 PM

Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): Britney Spears has taken a friendly swipe at her dad in her documentary by mocking his gestures and actions in front of a group of pals.

Alessandra Ambrosio gave up sweet treats to win back pre-pregnancy figure

November 19, 2008 at 5:19 PM

Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): New mum Alessandra Ambrosio has revealed that she gave up chocolate in order to win back her pre-pregnancy figure.

'Madge secretly met A-Rod less than a week after split from Guy'

October 31, 2008 at 1:14 PM

London, Oct 31 (ANI): Popstar Madonna secretly met Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez less than a week after her split from director hubby Guy Ritchie, according to reports.

Dennis Quaid hits back at Meg Ryan

October 6, 2008 at 8:17 PM

London, Sep 30 (IANS) Hollywood actress Meg Ryan's ex-husband Dennis Quaid has angrily hit back at the actress after she accused him of cheating on her throughout their marriage.

Dennis Quaid hits back at Meg Ryan

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Sep 30 (IANS) Hollywood actress Meg Ryan's ex-husband Dennis Quaid has angrily hit back at the actress after she accused him of cheating on her throughout their marriage.

Jordan appoints 24-hour guards after burglary attempt

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Sep 3 (ANI): Hollywood actress Katie Price aka Jordan has appointed 24 hour guards, after her neighbours spotted intruders attempting to rob her estate in Warlingham, Surrey.

Enid Blyton's famous characters to return in new adventure series

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 25 (ANI): Famous author Enid Blyton's best-loved characters are all set to return in a new adventure series.

Prince Charles' window cleaner is an ex-burglar!

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, August 20 (ANI): Prince Charles has commissioned a former burglar to clean windows of his new home at a posh location in Wales.

Spanish 'bawdy' version of Tintin withdrawn from bookstores

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 18 (ANI): The Spanish version of one of Tintin's most famous tales, 'The Blue Lotus', has been withdrawn from the bookstores due to its bawdy content.

Becks has 'two left feet' when it comes to dancing!

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 9 (ANI): Soccer ace David Beckham has revealed that his son Cruz didn't learn dancing skills from him - as he has "two left feet".

Penelope Cruz, Ben Kingsley's naked scenes shot in private

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): Doing a naked scene with less people around helped Spanish actress Penelope Cruz relax in her new film 'Elegy' with actor Sir Ben Kingsley. Cruz had to strip for the intimate moment she shares with Kingsley onscreen, and director Isabel Coixet insisted everyone left the set for the awkward part of the shoot.

Marylin Monroe to get her clothing line - 50 years after her death

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, July 28 (ANI): An apparel company is set to launch a teenage clothing line in the name of Hollywood legend Marylin Monroe.

Ronaldo dumps 'Posh-wannabe' topless model girlfriend over steamy past

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, July 15 (ANI): Spanish soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly dumped his model girlfriend Nereida Gallardo, who had begun dreaming of being one of the WAGs and often talked of herself as the new Victoria Beckham.