The Queensland Court of Appeal [McMurdo P, Fraser JA and Mackenzie AJA] has upheld the decision of the Supreme Court in another trip and fall case where the primary judge held that the unfortunate injury was not caused by the negligence of the respondent but rather the plaintiff's own carelessness. ELLIS V UNITING CHURCH IN … Continue reading Another Trip And Fall Case Rejected
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Ricardo Montalban Dies
Ricardo Montalban, who presided over TV's original Fantasy Island as the all-knowing, white-suited Mr. Roarke, revealed an impressive chest while provoking Captain Kirk in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and seduced potential car buyers with "Corinthean leather," died today. He was 88. Montalban's death was announced by a city council member from Los … Continue reading Ricardo Montalban Dies
New Stunt For 2009 Oscars
The new producers of the 81st Academy Awards have hatched a new stunt ostensibly to lure millions of viewers to their television sets on Hollywood's Biggest Night - keep the A-list presenters a surprise. A spokeswoman for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has confirmed that newbie producers Laurence Mark and Bill Condon … Continue reading New Stunt For 2009 Oscars
Patrick McGoohan Dies
Patrick McGoohan, the Emmy-winning actor best known as the mastermind and star of the cult classic 1960s sci-fi show The Prisoner, has died. Son-in-law Cleve Landsberg says McGoohan passed away in Los Angeles after a short illness. No other information was available. He turned down a chance to play James Bond to launch The Prisoner, … Continue reading Patrick McGoohan Dies
Lisa Marie Presley And Her Twins
Three months after the birth of their twin girls, Harper and Finley, Lisa Marie Presley and her husband, Michael Lockwood, are proudly giving the world its first glimpse of Elvis' newest grandkids in the latest issue of People. "When we brought them home, we were in shock—and blissful," says the 40-year-old Presley, who has two … Continue reading Lisa Marie Presley And Her Twins
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough Expecting New Kid On The Block
Not to mix our past-their-prime boy bands, but there's gonna be a new kid on the block for a Backstreet Boy. Howie Dorough and his wife of more than a year, Leigh, are expecting their first child in June. "I know she's going to be a great mother," the 35-year-old father-to-be told People. "If she … Continue reading Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough Expecting New Kid On The Block
Mickey Rourke Supports PETA
He may not be showing off his backside like Eva Mendes or Khloe Kardashian, but tough guy Mickey Rourke is looking to kick some ass when it comes to fighting animal overpopulation. In an effort to get the word out about the importance of spaying and neutering, the actor is once again showing his passion … Continue reading Mickey Rourke Supports PETA
Chris Rock Writing Second Book
The funnyman, Chris Rock, is putting pen to paper for the second time in his career, for a book of "comedic observations" due in fall 2010 from Grand Central Publishing, according the company's spokesman. Rock's first book was 1997's Rock This! for Hyperion. The 43-year-old recently reprised his voice role as Marty the Zebra in … Continue reading Chris Rock Writing Second Book
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Announce New Baby Name
One week ago, Jennifer Garner gave birth to her second daughter with Ben Affleck. Now, the A-list couple, both 36, has announced the blooming baby's name. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck to the adorable celebuspawn roster. No explanation of the name has been offered, but the Baby Name Wizard defines it … Continue reading Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Announce New Baby Name
Cherry Jones Recovering From Surgery
Cherry Jones, 24's reigning President Allison Taylor, is recovering from gallbladder surgery. The news was broken by series producer Howard Gordon after the two-time Tony Award-winning actress was MIA at a show panel Tuesday at the Television Critics Association meeting in Los Angeles. "Cherry wouldve been here but she had her gallbladder removed. She's fine," … Continue reading Cherry Jones Recovering From Surgery
Britney Spears New House
Britney Spears' housewarming party is already in full swing—in her heart. "I took my babies to our new home, and they loved it! I can't wait to move in," the pop star wrote Tuesday on her website. Her new digs are rumored to be in the exclusive Oaks community in Calabasas, California, where she was … Continue reading Britney Spears New House
Jennifer Hudson Back For Super Bowl
Jennifer Hudson will return to the stage for the first time since her horrific family tragedy at next month's Super Bowl. The Grammy-nominated songbird will sing the national anthem before the big gridiron game on Feb. 1 in Tampa, Fla. "She certainly can nail it,'" a source just told me. "She proved it at the … Continue reading Jennifer Hudson Back For Super Bowl
Kate Hudson Linked To Aussie Golfer Adam Scott
Another day, another Kate Hudson hookup rumor. The newest dude she's being linked to is hunky Aussie golfer Adam Scott. The two were snapped frolicking on the beach together in Maui, where Kate has been vacationing with her family at the Ritz-Carlton. The two seemed to be flirting with each other as they swam and … Continue reading Kate Hudson Linked To Aussie Golfer Adam Scott
Fergie And Josh Duhamel Honeymoon In Dubai
Less than 24 hours after their fantasy nuptials, Fergie and Josh Duhamel were at Los Angeles International Airport Sunday with bags in wedding-banded hand. While the casually dressed couple appeared to be headed on a tropical honeymoon, a source close to the newlyweds said that the duo are planning to begin their husband-and-wife life in … Continue reading Fergie And Josh Duhamel Honeymoon In Dubai
Bono, Beyonce, and The Boss Celebrate Obama
Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé and Denzel Washington are among the very boldfaced headliners expected for the pay-cable network's Jan 18 special We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, one of the nearly 5,000 celebrations taking place across the US leading up to Obama's swearing-in on Jan 20. Also confirmed for the … Continue reading Bono, Beyonce, and The Boss Celebrate Obama
Amy Winehouse Divorce Pending
Grammy winner Amy Winehouse's husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, has instructed his attorney to begin divorce proceedings against his wife, citing the singer's alleged infidelity as the reason behind his decision to file. Fielder-Civil's lawyer, Henri Brandman, made the long-time-coming announcement over the weekend, and while neither Winehouse nor her rep has commented on the pending action, … Continue reading Amy Winehouse Divorce Pending
Mariska Hargitay On The Mend
Mariska Hargitay is on the mend after suffering a partially collapsed lung, but will not miss out on any episodes of Law & Order: SVU this season, according to the Emmy-winning actress' rep. It's unclear if some sort of trauma prompted the injury or if Hargitay suffered a spontaneous pneumothorax, which can occur if more … Continue reading Mariska Hargitay On The Mend
Jennifer Love Hewitt And Her Stalker
On Monday, 29-year-old actress Jennifer Love Hewitt obtained a temporary restraining order against a 62-year-old man she says has been stalking her since 2007, even going so far as to move from Colorado to Los Angeles to close the geographical gap between them. According to Hewitt's petition, filed Dec 23 in Los Angeles Superior Court, … Continue reading Jennifer Love Hewitt And Her Stalker
Melissa George Leaves Grey’s Anatomy
Melissa George, who plays intern Sadie Harris on the ABC prime-time medical soap Grey's Anatomy, is leaving the show, sources confirm. George was guaranteed a minimum of four episodes when she started her gig in the fall, but things went so well she was given another four. But now, one of the sources reveals, a … Continue reading Melissa George Leaves Grey’s Anatomy
Roman Polanski’s Victim Disappointed Charge Not Dismissed
The woman whom Roman Polanksi was convicted of having sex with when she was a mere 13 years old is "absolutely clear" about one thing. She thinks the 30-year-old statuatory rape charge against the Oscar-winning filmmaker should be dismissed. "Surprised and disappointed" that the Los Angeles Superior Court system has not heeded Polanski's bid to … Continue reading Roman Polanski’s Victim Disappointed Charge Not Dismissed
Heath Ledger Golden Globe Was Brightest Moment
According to Heath Ledger's dad, the actor's turn as the Joker was one of his brightest moments, not one of his darkest, as so many speculated after his death last January. "He just loved it," Kim Ledger told Perth's Channel 9 in response to his son's postumous Golden Globe win for Best Supporting Actor for … Continue reading Heath Ledger Golden Globe Was Brightest Moment
Nancy Bird-Walton: Australian Flying Pioneer
Australian aviation pioneer Nancy Bird Walton died today (January 13 2009) at her Sydney home, aged 93. Named a Living National Treasure by the National Trust of Australia in 1997, she was one of Australia's aviation pioneers, and the first female pilot in the Commonwealth to carry passengers. A love of life above the clouds, … Continue reading Nancy Bird-Walton: Australian Flying Pioneer
30 Rock Rocks The 2009 Golden Globes
Tracy Morgan stole the show when accepting 30 Rock's Golden Globe for Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical. "Tina Fey and I had an agreement," he began, "that if Barack Obama won, I would speak for the show from now on. Welcome to postracial America. I am the face of postracial America! Deal with it, … Continue reading 30 Rock Rocks The 2009 Golden Globes
Golden Globe Winners 2009
Nudging her way into the veterans' club was Anna Paquin, a winner for Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama, for HBO's freshman vampire series True Blood. HBO, as tends to be the case, was the most-winning network of the night, with seven awards, while NBC took three (all for 30 Rock) and AMC brought … Continue reading Golden Globe Winners 2009
Golden Globes 2009 Complete Winners List
Motion Picture, Drama Slumdog Millionaire Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy Vicky Cristina Barcelona Director, Motion Picture Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire Actress, Motion Picture, Drama Kate Winslet, Revolutionary Road Actor, Motion Picture, Drama Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler Actress, Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky Actor, Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy Colin Farrell, In Bruges … Continue reading Golden Globes 2009 Complete Winners List
