Michelle Obama, the first lady, is going to be honoured with a wax likeness at the Washington DC branch of Madame Tussauds. Honoured, that is, if you like the idea of a wax doppleganger of yourself sitting in a museum alongside representations of the Jonas Brothers, J. Lo and J. Edgar Hoover. First children Sasha … Continue reading Michelle Obama Wax Statue In Madame Tussauds

Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson have really Bonded over Tintin. Principal production on the first of a planned pair of 3-D motion-capture films featuring the intrepid Belgian reporter-sleuth has kicked off in Los Angeles, with Billy Eliot star Jamie Bell in the title role and Daniel Craig playing the nasty pirate Red Rackham, whose descendants … Continue reading Steven Spielberg Begins Shooting On Tintin

She's not afraid of getting her kit off in front of a camera, so The Veronicas blondie Jess Origliasso should have no probs at all when she takes on her next big photo shoot. The meat-shunning 24-year-old is set to become the next celeb to strip off in the name of animal rights, after PETA … Continue reading Veronicas Jess To Strip Again

The Michael Jackson comeback may have begun on Broadway. Finally making good on years of promises about his showbiz return, the erstwhile King of Pop today announced that he is working on a stage musical based on his 1982 masterpiece, Thriller, with the theatrical overlords in the Nederlander Organization. "The Nederlanders and Michael Jackson represent … Continue reading Michael Jackson Comeback Begins

Prolific, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist John Updike has died of lung cancer at the age of 76. According to publisher Alfred A. Knopf Inc., Updike died at a hospice not far from his home in Beverly Farms, Mass. Several of his works wound up in Hollywood hands, most notably the James Caan-starring adaptation of one … Continue reading John Updike Dies Aged 76

Oprah Winfrey has already availed her troop-rallying services to President Barack Obama. Now comes word that she would "absolutely not" do the same for shamed Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevic, so it's probably just as well he never asked. Blagojevich, who opted to make the media rounds today in lieu of appearing at his own impeachment … Continue reading Oprah Winfrey Not Interested In Being A Senator

Prince Harry has told friends he is "gutted" about splitting from long-term girlfriend Chelsy Davy recently, but says his career "has to come first." After five years together with the Zimbabwean-born law student, Harry, 24, and Chelsy, 23, have mutually called it quits after their respective career paths pulled them in different directions. Friends of … Continue reading Prince Harry Splits With Chelsy Davy

The following is the complete list of winners from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, 2009 FILM Cast in a Motion Picture: Slumdog Millionaire Male Actor in a Leading Role: Sean Penn, Milk Female Actor in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep, Doubt Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight Female Actor … Continue reading Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards Complete List

At points it seemed as if the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards was following the same script as the Golden Globes Awards that took place two weeks ago, but the ceremony did feature a few variations, despite the fact that Slumdog Millionaire, Heath Ledger, Kate Winslet, Mad Men and 30 Rock still won a … Continue reading Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Report

Michelle Obama has issued a statement about Ty's newest dolls for their TyGirlz Collection, Sweet Sasha and Marvelous Malia. The plush pair are named after her and President Barack Obama's daughters, Sasha, 7, and Malia, 10. "We believe it is inappropriate to use young, private citizens for marketing purposes," said Michelle's spokeswoman in a statement. … Continue reading Michelle Obama Says “No” To Beanie Babies Dolls

When it comes to putting up with rumours of a feud, the female half of ABBA has been nothing but super troupers. Until, that is, last night, when Swedish songbirds Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, better known these days as the ones who sang the songs before Meryl Streep, denied they have or ever had … Continue reading ABBA Girls Call Off Fake Feud

Just back from performing at the inauguration, Miley Cyrus wasted no time hitting a Hollywood hot spot with Justin Gaston. Last night, the two lovebirds dined on sushi at Koi, wearing matching black leather jackets. “They seemed like they were having a great time over dinner and were polite and friendly to everyone around them,” … Continue reading Miley Cyrus And Justin Gaston

Oscar winner Tom Hanks is softening his critique of Mormons, after coming under attack by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, for calling supporters of California's anti-gay marriage ballot initiative "un-American." "The truth is a lot of Mormons gave a lot of money to the church to make Prop 8 happen," Hanks said … Continue reading Tom Hanks Apologises To Mormons

Drew Barrymore has said she's ready to make a third installment of her supersuccessful Charlie's Angels movie franchise. "I'm so into it," Barrymore said while promoting her new star-filled romantic comedy, He's Just Not That Into You. "I’m so into Charlie's Angels III!" Barrymore kicked off an updated retelling of the 1970s television series nine … Continue reading Drew Barrymore Ready For Charlie’s Angels Again

The Breakfast Club princess, Molly Ringwald, is expecting twins, a boy and a girl, in August, with hubby Panio Gianopoulos, People reports. The new additions will give the couple their first son and a second daughter. They're also parents to 5-year-old Mathilda Ereni. According to a rep for ABC Family, Ringwald's pregnancy will be written … Continue reading Molly Ringwald’s Twins

Larry Birkhead and Howard K Stern remain joined at the hip when it comes to defending their Anna Nicole Smith-related honor. As the two-year anniversary of the model and reality-TV star's death approaches, the once-feuding duo filed declarations Tuesday in Stern's ongoing defamation lawsuit against two of the sources for the 2007 "tell-all" Blonde Ambition: … Continue reading Anna Nicole Smith Saga Continues

Patrick Swayze's increasingly dramatic story is headed for yet another medium. The actor and his wife of 23 years, Lisa, "will be collaborating on his memoirs," Swayze's rep, Annett Wolf, said. "There is no further information at this time." But what a tale the 56-year-old actor could tell, going from unknown dancer to up-and-comer to … Continue reading Patrick Swayze’s Memoirs

On the first anniversary of his death, the now two-time Oscar nominee's three sisters spoke out in Australia about their brother, his legacy and how deeply they still feel the loss. It's been a year since Heath Ledger so suddenly, shockingly and tragically passed away, and his nomination was exactly on the anniversary. "Today is … Continue reading Heath Ledger’s Family On Oscar Nominations

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the most nominated movie at this year's Academy Awards, with 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor. Slumdog Millionaire is next with ten, and third is The Dark Knight and Milk, with eight nominations each. Meryl Streep has received her fifteenth nomination, Best Actress for Doubt, making … Continue reading Academy Awards 2009 Complete Nomination List

While Hilary Duff passes the time until her new NBC comedy, Barely Legal, kicks off, she seems to have decided to spend some time with friends.. More specifically, she a little time with Jennifer Love Hewitt, whom she'll join on the set of Ghost Whisperer, making a special appearance on the CBS drama, the network … Continue reading Hilary Duff On Ghost Whisperer

Sources say that George Clooney will be shooting scenes this week for an upcoming episode of the hit medical series ER, which is in its 15th and final season on NBC. The network recently ordered up another three episodes of its stalwart Thursday-night drama, raising hopes that nabbing Clooney for a guest spot was one … Continue reading George Clooney Maybe Back For End Of ER

Fourteen year old Dakota Fanning is in talks to play Jane opposite Robert Pattinson & Co in New Moon, the upcoming sequel to box office megahit Twilight. “There were no auditions,” a source reveals. “They just offered it to her outright, and now they’re in negotiations. They’ve been going back and forth.” Jane is a … Continue reading Dakota Fanning Ready For New Moon