• Dannii Minogue struggled with life in spotlight after sister Kylie rose to fame

  Dannii Minogue has revealed that she felt less confident in the public eye after her sister Kylie rose to fame. She told Ponystep Magazine that she was able to deal with it when she was younger but noticed that it influenced how she conducted herself as she got older. The 41-year-old singer said that it was strange, as she used to hear comments like she was fat or she is the ugly-ass ...

• Jennifer Lopez launches shopping tool for Latinos

  Singer Jennifer Lopez has teamed up with Verizon Wireless for the launch of Viva Mvil, a shopping tool designed with Latino consumers in mind. "This new company is here to revolutionise the entire mobile experience for Latinos," eonline.com quoted Lopez as saying. "There's no specific place for Latinos to be specifically catered to. We will continuously evolve the wireless shopping experience ...

• Ricky Martin calls for gay rights law in Puerto Rico

  Singer Ricky Martin called Wednesday in a letter sent to the Puerto Rican House of Representatives for the legislative body to approve a bill which would prohibit discrimination due to sexual orientation on the island. The letter, which was released by Martin's representatives in San Juan, was made public at a time when the bill has run into opposition by a group of lawmakers in the lower ...

• Hollywood star Steven Seagal visits Chechnya

  Hollywood star Steven Seagal spent some time with Ramzan Kadyrov, the former militant fighter who now heads Chechnya, in the latest in a series of visits by Western celebrities to the volatile Russian republic. "The famous American actor, film producer, writer, director and martial arts expert (seventh dan aikido) Steven Seagal visited our republic today (Wednesday)," Kadyrov wrote on ...

• Stewart Swift new best friends

  Actress Kristen Stewart was reportedly nursing her broken heart by spending an entire day at singer Taylor Swift's house here. Stewart, 22, is once again going through a rough patch in her relationship with Robert Pattinson after he moved out of their love nest. It is said that he caught the actress' messages to director Rupert Sanders, with whom she had a fling in July last year. Stewart was ...

• West urges Smith to get back to studio

  Singer Kanye West wants actor Will Smith to start making music again, but Smith says he needs to be "truly inspired". "I've been messing around with West. We went in the studio a couple times, so I might get the bug. I'm not going to do it unless I'm truly inspired, but he's been pushing me a little bit," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Smith as saying. Smith's last album released in ...

• Dannii Minogue calls fame awful

  Singer Dannii Minogue says the pressure of fame when she started her singing career in the 1980s, was awful. But she admits she has learnt to tackle it over the years. The 41-year-old, a former judge of reality show "The X Factor", admits that the fear is all in one's head. "I think it's because if you build something up in your head you get a fear of it. It was just like having a fear of ...

• JLo to perform on Britains Got Talent

  Pop star Jennifer Lopez will reportedly perform on the semi-final episode of music reality show "Britain's Got Talent", and sing her latest track "Live it up". Pop star Demi Lovato might also sing her new single "Heart attack", reports thesun.co.uk. Other performers include singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding, who will sing her recent releases "Explosions" and "Anything can happen". Olly Murs ...

• Singer Piaf Songwriter Georges Moustaki Dies at 79

  PARIS -- French singer and songwriter Georges Moustaki, beloved in France for his songs celebrating liberty and collaborations with Edith Piaf, died on Thursday after a long illness. He was 79. The Greek-born singer grew up in Alexandria, Egypt, and arrived in Paris in 1951, where he began to play guitar at nightclubs and met some of the period's best-known singers. He was introduced ...

• Springsteen and I Trailer Explores Bond Between Fans and Singer

  examines the relationship Springsteen's loyal listeners have with their hero and his music. In this new trailer, the fans play as large a role as the music, sharing personal reflections and insights about the ways in which Springsteen has shaped their ...

• We Get Mail Whats A Modern Music Snob To Do

  We get a lot of mail at NPR Music, and amid the booklets of money-saving coupons we use to light kindling in the fireplace is a slew of smart questions about how music fits into our lives -- and, this week, tips for obsessive music fans in an age of instant online ...

• Little Miss Sunshine musical heading off-Broadway

  May 23--The "Little Miss Sunshine" minibus is fueling up to head cross-country again, this time from the West Coast to New York. The stage musical based on the Oscar-winning 2006 movie will reportedly open at the off-Broadway Second Stage Theatre in New York next season, with previews expected to begin in October. A spokesman for the company didn't respond to a request to confirm ...

• Restaurants will not be banned from serving olive oil in unsealed bottles

  Restaurants across Europe will not be banned from serving olive oil in unsealed bottles or dipping bowls. The European Commission announced controversial plans for non-reusable containers last week, and said that it would prevent fraud and protect producers. The climb-down was announced earlier, following ridicule and accusations of meddling from ministers, including British Prime Minister David ...

• CSI Miami Rescheduled Season 9 Episode 5

  Calling all CSI Miami fans.Due to the sensitive nature of its storyline, which mirrors recent events in the news, tonight’s scheduled episode of CSI Miami will now be aired at a later date.We apologise to customers for this late change to the schedule but if you are a Sky subscriber, you can go to ...

• Jerry Lewis plays both straight man and clown at Cannes festival

  CANNES (Reuters) - Veteran comedian-actor Jerry Lewis plays a dramatic role in his first movie in 18 years, "Max Rose", which is premiering at the Cannes film festival, but showed on Thursday he had lost none of his talent for playing the ...

• Crisis forces Italys La Scala to cut back on productions

  MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's opera house La Scala will scale back on productions in the 2013-2014 season because of the economic crisis and lower state support, its general manager said on ...

• Documentary exploring history of Second Amendment features Ted Nugent Ice-T

  When music fans think of West Coast rapper Ice-T, Ted Nugent may not be the first name that immediately comes to mind. But that's who the rapper is teaming up with for a new documentary about the heated gun control debate. The recently announced ...

• Cannes Weinstein Co. Officially Lands Stephen Frears Dramedy Philomena

  Muriel Sauzay negotiated on behalf of Pathe. "I am delighted to be working again with my dear friends Judi Dench and Stephen ...

• Time Warner CEO Questioned About Obama Ties CNN Gun Coverage

  at the entertainment conglomerate's annual shareholder meeting on Thursday touted the company's performance and outlook and answered questions about the objectivity of CNN and the company's relationship with the White ...

• European Parliament Wants TV Movies Excluded From U.S. Trade Talks

  LONDON – The European Union Parliament said Thursday it passed a resolution to keep culture off the table in next month's US-EU free trade ...

• Neil Patrick Harris to Introduce USA Networks Milk Broadcast

  USA Reveals Plans for Characters Unite Month (Exclusive Video) The eight-time Academy Award-nominated feature will kick off Gay Pride Month and air Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m. with limited commercial interruption. This film series has allowed us to present to audiences some of the most courageous characters of our time, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group ...

• Little Miss Sunshine Musical to Open Off Broadway

  had a 2011 tryout at La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, but has undergone further fine-tuning for its New York bow. "It seems appropriate to kick off this landmark season with a musical about optimism and resiliency, two qualities that are crucial for any not-for-profit theatre celebrating its past while also looking to its future," ...

• ABC Family Orders Spelling Bee Reality Series

  First look at the new reality dance show with the funniest dance moves caught on tape. Hosted by Melissa Peterman and Guy Torrey, the series premiere is set for Wednesday, May 29 at 9:00 p.m. ...

• Greys Anatomys Shonda Rhimes Theres Something Great About Cristina and Owens Struggle

  ABC Renews 'Scandal,' 'Grey's,' 'Modern Family,' 'Suburgatory,' 'Revenge,' 'Once,' 'Castle,' 'Nashville,' 'Neighbors,' 'Middle' Children continued to be at the heart of the on-again, off-again couple's struggles after Cristina ...

• Big Bang Theory Cast Shares Their Favorite Season 6 Moments

  wrapped up its sixth season with a breakthrough for Raj. Overcoming selective mutism was one of scores of watershed moments the CBS comedy celebrated under first-year ...

• SeaWorld hopes Antarctica ready for spotlight

  Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins preview at SeaWorld OrlandoGuests are welcomed to a foggy scene during a preview at the 'Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins' attraction at SeaWorld Orlando on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The attraction opens ...

• Minimalist Posters That Reduce Your Favorite Movies To Basic Shapes

  In a world saturated with minimalist poster designs, graphic designer Michal Krasnopolski has developed his own unique take on the subject. His Minimalist Classic Movie Posters are really, em, minimal. ...

• Bruce Springsteens Fan-Generated Film to Premiere July 22

  Ridley Scott's fan-generated Bruce Springsteen film will be shown in a theatrical event on July 22. Directed by music video director Baillie Walsh, "Springsteen & I" will be shown in theaters on July 22 around the globe; tickets go on sale June 4. Arts Alliance Media is handling the event. "This beautifully crafted film allows us a unique and powerful insight into the ...

• The Bachelorette Premiere First Look This Guy Thinks He Has the Key to Desirees Heart

  without some awkward and uncomfortable interaction between the Bachelorette and a contestant right out of the gate!In this exclusive clip from the season premiere, Desiree is introduced to a guy who thinks he has a smooth plan and the key to her heart. Turns out, it's just a room key and a letter asking her if she wants to go directly to the fantasy suite with him. Her response is simply ...

• Don Jon Trailer Joseph Gordon-Levitt Loves Porn—and Scarlett Johansson—in Directorial Debut

  , the actor's upcoming directorial debut.In the movie's first trailer, we hear the guy repeat the following in a strong Jersey accent: "There's only a few things I really care about in life. My body, my pad, my ride, my family, my church, my boys, my girls and my ...

• Ian Somerhalder Leaves London Club With Pretty Blonde Post-Nina Dobrev Split But…

  NEWS: Ian and Nina are still friends post-split, says source After that is when Ian was snapped, looking chic and casual in jeans and a brown leather jacket, with the aforementioned "mystery" woman holding onto his arm. Although his camp has yet to confirm this lovely lady's identity, a Google image search and some body language clues make it ...

• Married to Medicine Reunion First Look Mariah Slams Toya

  air out all the drama and go at each other pretty hard. Mariah even calls Toya "obtuse," which is not a word we hear very often on a Bravo reality show reunion. But it's the final line from Mariah to Toya that silences the room."That's your character. You have ...

• Glees Lea Michele Lands Book Deal for Brunette Ambition

  . The book will be "part memoir, part how-to and part style-guide" and will chronicle Michele's life "from normal Bronx-born schoolgirl to Broadway child star to lead actress in one of the most popular shows on television," she said in ...

• PSY Impersonator Tricks His Way Into Cannes Parties Real Singer Tells Him Hi

  The getup helped him allegedly steal entry to the Martinez hotel as well as sneak into parties-a mission made easier by three security guards he hired with earpieces to follow him around as well as the various festivalgoers who posed for pictures with him. The faux PSY even ...

• Reese Witherspoon Brightens Up a Shopping Day in an Orange Dress

  If her smile wasn't telling enough, the actress' sunny orange frock further also reflected her good spirits. The simple sheath was paired with a simple tan belt, sandals and leather tote. She also picked up a bouquet of cheerful yellow tulips-who could be in a bad mood carrying spring ...

• Vietnam War-era films unearthed man attempts to reunite families with their films

  (CBS News) Keeping in touch with loved ones fighting on the front lines has changed. These days, military families can use webcams or e-mail. In the past, they turned to home video, and before that, film. A man in Albuquerque, N.M., found some rare film footage from the Vietnam War era and now, he wants to return those memories to more than 200 families. In 1968, Sheri Maloy is one of the people ...

• The Hangover III Critics arent drunk with excitement

  The Hangover Part III " reunites the Wolfpack of Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis as they head off to Sin City for another trip of mayhem, madness and debauchery. But apparently critics aren't ready to take another trip with them, as most had pretty negative reactions to the final film in the brotastic comedy. The third installment has a lackluster 26 percent rating on ...

• Brad Pitt surprises fans at World War Z screening in New Jersey

  Actor Brad Pitt speaks at a Paramount Pictures presentation to promote his upcoming film "World War Z" during CinemaCon at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 15, 2013, in Las ...

• Now You See Me Morgan Freeman Michael Caine talk magic at films premiere

  The cast and crew of "Now You See Me" are hoping to strike magic at the box office with their new heist thriller. Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Woody Harrelson play a group of illusionists known as the Four Horsemen. They use their magic show as a cover to rob the wealthy elite and give the stolen money to people who've lost everything during the economic crisis. ...

• Google goes to Galapagos islands

  Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.Soon it will take only the click of a mouse or finger swipe on a tablet to explore some of the Galapagos Islands' most remote areas, surrounding waters and ...

• Muslim Council of Britain condemns Woolwich killing

  The Muslim Council of Britain has condemned the suspected terrorist murder of a soldier on the streets of London yesterday.The Ministry of Defence has named the victim, who was hacked to death as 25-year-old, Drummer Lee Rigby.It is thought two men, who have been arrested in relation to the incident, were known to security services.Farooq Murad of the Muslim Council of Britain said that the act ...

• Motorists in Galway and Donegal face longest waits for NCT appointments

  Motorists in Galway and Donegal face the longest wait for an NCT appointment according to recent figures by the Road Safety Authority.Figures show an average wait of 18 days at Clifden in Galway and 17 days in Carndonagh, Donegal.Nationally there is an average 12 day wait for NCT appointments so far this year.Motorists in Dublin have to wait between 11 to 16 days for an NCT appointment while the ...

• Pay cut rules passed into law

  New laws allowing the Government to cut public sector workers' pay without their agreement have been published.The legislation was unveiled to coincide with the publication of the revised deal struck with union leaders to slash EUR300m of the state payroll.Should rank-and-file workers reject the plan from the Labour Relations Commission - a revised version of the overwhelmingly rejected ...

• Adele chooses Alan Carr for Godfather role

  Alan Carr is apparently going to be Godfather to Adele's son.The Chatty Man has been picked by the multiple award winning singer alongside former Eastender Sid Owen.Adele gave birth to 'Angelo' last ...

• Ireland face tough chase

  Ireland will chase a victory target of 276 as they bid to beat a full-member nation for the first time in Dublin in the opening RSA Insurance one-day international against Pakistan.Mohammad Hafeez's unbeaten century ensured the tourists defied four rain delays to post a testing target in a match reduced to 47 overs by the weather.Hafeez struck 122 from 113 balls and combined in a 188-run ...

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