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Thurman 'Ugly' As A Child
7 July 2008 5:02 AM, PDT
Uma Thurman was ugly as a youngster - and admits she was so tall she saw herself as a "mess".
The Kill Bill star reveals she didn't feel attractive when she was a teenager - but is pleased because it meant that she blossomed in to being "all right" as an adult.
She says, "I didn't feel awkward, I was awkward. It's such a cliche, but it's a truism that tall, gangly women who end up all right later in life are always ugly children.
"I was funny-looking. I mean, look at my hands. Imagine having these hands at 12! By the time I was 13, I was easily 5 foot 10 inches (1.78 metres). Can you imagine? That's a mess."
Barnes: 'Caspian Is Based On Prince Harry'
7 July 2008 5:02 AM, PDT
The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian star Ben Barnes based his character on an unlikely source - controversial British royal Prince Harry.
The 26-year-old is the same age as Harry's elder brother Prince William, but admits that Caspian is more like the younger, more laid-back royal.
He says, "Caspian is not a swashbuckling heroic Prince Charming, but Americans expect somebody like that. Their concept of a Prince is Disney - that's all they know.
"But I've grown up with two princes, one my age, one my younger brother's age. Caspian makes mistakes; Harry goes to a party dressed as a Nazi. Caspian does something heroic; Harry goes and fights for his country without telling anyone.
"I think it's interesting that they are real people, making real decisions about their lives, but they have the responsibility that they may or may not want."
The Osbournes To Host New TV Show
7 July 2008 5:02 AM, PDT
The Osbournes are set to return to the small screen as hosts of a new U.S. variety series.
Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly will host the as-yet-untitled show, which will feature musical performances and comedy sketches - and may even include a segment dubbed The Osbournes Meet the Osbournes, in which the hosts will spend time with another family named Osbourne.
The six-part series, due to launch with a Christmas special, will also see former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy "skewering pop culture" and will play up the sibling rivalry between 23-year-old Kelly and her brother Jack, 22, reports Daily Variety.
Mike Darnell, Fox Network's President of Alternative Programming, says, "We've been talking about how to renew the variety show concept and make it feel new for years now."
The Osbournes first made names for themselves as a clan with the worldwide success of their 2002 MTV reality show The Osbournes.
Since then, the family has made several ventures into TV presenting, with matriarch Sharon judging America's Got Talent and the first four seasons of British singing competition The X Factor.
Thrill-seeker Jack has his own U.K. show, Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie, while Kelly is the host of Project Catwalk, the British version of hit U.S. fashion design series Project Runway.
Brosnan Forgot Mamma Mia! Fee
7 July 2008 5:02 AM, PDT
Actor Pierce Brosnan was so excited about sharing a screen with Meryl Streep and Julie Walters in Mamma Mia! he forgot to negotiate his wages for the film.
Brosnan, 55, was so keen to star with the veteran actresses that he neglected to ask producers how much money he would be paid.
He says, "I didn't even ask how much. I just said I would do it.
"Working with Julie and Meryl was immense. I am a huge fan of both ladies and we had the best of times together.
Streep Slams Male Stars Over Surgery
7 July 2008 5:02 AM, PDT
Veteran actress Meryl Streep has hit out at male stars who have plastic surgery in a bid to retain their youthful looks - insisting they should give up and "embrace getting older".
The 59-year-old claims she has always resisted the temptation to go under the knife, but is worried about the growing number of actors who are looking to surgeons for a helping hand with their appearance.
She says, "You'd be amazed how many men in the industry have gone down that road. I don't get it. I think you have to embrace getting older and celebrate life."
And Streep insists she is actually more secure in her work now that she is no longer considered a Hollywood beauty.
She adds, "The good thing about getting older is that when they do cast you it's often something interesting - you're no longer asked to be the beautiful leading lady.
"You're allowed to do different things. I've had some very interesting parts over the past few years in films that examine all the idiosyncrasies people have."
De Niro Warns Against Strike
7 July 2008 5:02 AM, PDT
Hollywood star Robert De Niro has urged his fellow Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members not to strike over forthcoming negotiations for a new deal with studio bosses.
The threat of a walkout hangs over Tinseltown as the SAG union appears poised to reject a three-year contract proposed by The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
The wrangle now centres around actors' concerns over royalty payments for appearances on the internet.
But De Niro warns that the moment for strike action is not right, as the general world climate is suffering.
Speaking at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Czech Republic on Friday, the Raging Bull actor said: "I do not think it is a good time to be striking.
"All the trade unions are affected by the strike. With the economy as it is at this time, it does not seem to be a great idea."
The Screen Actors Guild is expected to respond to a new offer on Monday following reported negotiations between both sides on Wednesday.
Brosnan's Son Is 'Clean'
7 July 2008 12:32 AM, PDT
Actor Pierce Brosnan's stepson Chris has finally beaten his battle with drugs.
The Mamma Mia! star admits it was several stints in rehab that forced his son to quit his $200 (GBP100)-a-day drug habit.
He says, "I think Chris is doing well. The boys are all right, they are keeping up and getting their lives in order."
Chris' mother was Brosnan's first wife Cassandra Harris. The actor also adopted Harris' daughter, Charlotte, and the couple parented son Sean. Brosnan has two more children, Dylan and Paris, with present spouse Keely.
Cleese Could Lose Property In Divorce Battle
7 July 2008 12:32 AM, PDT
Monty Python star John Cleese will lose his New York apartment and plush London home in a bitter divorce battle, according to the actor's pal Michael Winner.
The actor is currently divorcing estranged spouse Alyce Faye Eichelberger Cleese.
He was forced in May to pay her $150,000 (GBP75,000) a month in temporary maintenance fees. And it is believed Eichelberger is now demanding two houses, half of Cleese's earnings since 1992, plus further maintenance dues of $1.8 million (GBP900,000) per year, claiming she has no money of her own.
And film director Winner fears his friend will lose his fortune and property empire.
He says, "Until the divorce is settled, she's on GBP900,000-a-year maintenance, plus use of a beach house in Santa Barbara and other properties. Not bad for a 15-year marriage that did not produce any children.
"I remembered his wife saying to me during a previous marriage wobble, 'I'm going to take John for all I can. He won't know what's hit him.'
"Well, he does now."
Walters Compares Streep To British Queen
7 July 2008 12:32 AM, PDT
Actress Julie Walters has confessed she was more nervous about meeting her Mamma Mia! co-star Meryl Streep than British monarch Queen Elizabeth II.
The 58-year-old met the royal when receiving her Commander of the Order of the British Empire honour earlier this year.
But the experience was nowhere near as nerve-wracking as being introduced to Streep.
She says, "I felt like I was meeting the Queen. Actually I have met the Queen and I was more nervous meeting Meryl.
"In my view she is a big deal in films as the likes of say Bette Davis and Katharine Hepburn."
Carrey Wears McCarthy's Swimsuit
7 July 2008 12:32 AM, PDT
Hollywood actor Jim Carrey stunned beach-goers in California by wearing his girlfriend Jenny McCarthy's bathing suit while celebrating the 4th of July holiday.
The couple was photographed strolling hand-in-hand along a beach in Malibu - with the former Playmate wearing a plunging black swimsuit.
But moments later, the 45-year-old funnyman shocked onlookers when he reappeared donning the racy swimsuit.
McCarthy - unfazed by her boyfriend's costume change - had slipped into a summery blue dress.
Sugar Downplays Reports He "Cheated Death"
7 July 2008 12:32 AM, PDT
British tycoon Sir Alan Sugar escaped unscathed after crash-landing his aircraft in Manchester, England this weekend (beg05Jul08) - but refutes reports he ever "cheated death".
The Apprentice star played down reports he could have been seriously injured when his light plane crashed at an airfield on Saturday.
His four-seat Cirrus SR20 hit a rut as it overshot the runway and damaged the propeller at Barton Aerodrome near Manchester.
But the wealthy mogul denies the incident put him in danger.
He says, "We landed and ran over the end of the slippery runway by about 15 feet into some taller grass.
"In doing so, the propeller of the plane picked up some minor damage and, according to the rules, this means the plane can't fly unless checked out by a qualified engineer, of which there were none available.
"As far as 'life-threatening' is concerned, to put things in perspective, my friend and I had as much chance of dying from the incident as we did in dying from food poisoning from the tuna sandwich that a very nice lady made us in the clubhouse whilst we waited for a mate to pick us up and take us home."
Crawford Visits Cancer Hospital
7 July 2008 12:32 AM, PDT
Supermodel Cindy Crawford has been raising awareness of pediatric cancer in the U.S. - after her brother succumbed to the disease 33 years ago.
Crawford's younger brother, Jeff, was a patient at the University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital, but died of leukaemia in 1975. He was three.
And the beauty admits she is still affected by his tragic passing to this day.
During a visit to the Wisconsin hospital this weekend, Crawford said: "You can't make up for the loss of your brother or sister, no matter what you do. No matter how perfect you are, no matter what good grades you get."
"When I was able to start raising money and awareness, I was able to choose where do I want to give back in my life and this just was the first place that popped into my head."
The University of Wisconsin says Crawford has been contributing her time and money to their Pediatric Oncology program for nearly 20 years.
Richie Denies Hotel Brawl
7 July 2008 12:32 AM, PDT
Socialite Nicole Richie has refuted reports she was recently involved in an altercation in a Las Vegas hotel.
Reports emerged the 26-year-old had been escorted from the city's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino following an argument with an unidentified women over a taxi while spending the weekend (beg05Jul08) in Sin City.
But a spokesman for the star tells TMZ.com, "She was in Vegas but there wasn't an altercation of any kind involving her."
Duffy: 'Jones Is Not My Father'
7 July 2008 12:32 AM, PDT
Welsh pop star Duffy has been forced to admit her parentage - after reports emerged she was the love-child of Sir Tom Jones.
The 23-year-old - full name Aimee Ann Duffy - says she is repeatedly forced to dispel rumours in her home country that the veteran singer is her father.
She says, "I know I'm dealing with this on a daily basis. It's kind of bizarre. You've just got to let go and almost laugh at it because you can't control what people say or assume."
And Duffy insists her father is named John and runs a bar in her hometown of Nefyn, north Wales.
She adds, "My dad is such a sweet guy. I don't know if he has read the accusations about potential fatherhood."
Dizzee Rascal Tops U.K. Chart For First Time
7 July 2008 12:32 AM, PDT
British rapper Dizzee Rascal has topped the U.K. charts for the first time ever.
The hip-hop star's track Dance Wiv Me beat off stiff competition from U.S. singer Ne-Yo and dance act Basshunter to take the top spot.
Previously, Dizzee Rascal's highest position in the singles chart was 11 with Stand Up Tall in 2004.
American Idol winner Jordin Sparks was at number four with her collaboration with Chris Brown, No Air.
And Brown himself held fifth place with his single Forever.
In the album charts, Coldplay retained their number one position for the fourth consecutive week with Viva La Vida.
Welsh star Duffy held onto second place with Rockferry, while Brown took third with Exclusive. Neil Diamond came in at number four with Home Before Dark and Darren Styles' Skydivin' placed fifth.
Madonna Denies Rodriguez Affair
7 July 2008 12:32 AM, PDT
Latest: Madonna has denied cheating on her husband Guy Ritchie with baseball ace Alex Rodriguez.
The pop superstar has recently been romantically linked to the New York Yankees star, amid rumours she is on the verge of a divorce from her filmmaker partner.
But in a new statement to the media, the singer has again denied she is to separate from Ritchie and rules out an affair with Rodriguez, claiming he is just a close friend.
She tells People.com, "My husband and I are not planning on getting a divorce. I know Alex Rodriguez through Guy Oseary, who manages both of us. I brought my kids to a Yankee game. I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez. I have nothing to do with the state of his marriage or what spiritual path he may choose to study."
Rodriguez's wife Cynthia has reportedly blamed the Material Girl hitmaker for the breakdown of her marriage.
It has also emerged that Cynthia will file for divorce on Monday (07July08).
According to celebrity blog PerezHilton.com, Cynthia will file papers at Dade County Family Court in Florida.
The suit cites a "long period of infidelity on the part or Mr. Rodriguez, an all-star baseball player for the New York Yankees." It also claims "emotional abandonment".
Cynthia's lawyer Earle Lilly says Madonna is not named in the court papers, but adds, "We're not gonna lose this case."
Hancock Gives Smith Another Big Box Office Weekend
6 July 2008 10:26 PM, PDT
Will Smith is back at the top of the U.S. box office chart after scoring a $66 million (GBP33 million) Independence Day weekend debut.
The weekend estimates mean Smith's new film Hancock - about a reluctant superhero - has topped $100 million (GBP50 million) since it first hit cinemas on Tuesday night.
Hancock is Smith's fifth movie to open at number one in the U.S. over the Fourth of July weekend.
The movie also lands Smith in the record books - he becomes the first star to score eight $100 million (GBP50 million) movies in a row.
Last week's box office number one, Disney-Pixar film Wall-e, falls to two on the new chart with an impressive $33.4 million (GBP16.7 million), taking its 10-day total to $128 million (GBP64 million).
Day: 'Don't Call Me Doris'
6 July 2008 10:26 PM, PDT
Reclusive movie icon Doris Day is so keen to turn her back on her Hollywood past, she insists friends call her Clara and avoid all talk about her image as America's sweetheart.
Biographer David Kaufman has studied the enigmatic actress/singer for a new book, Doris Day: The Untold Story of The Girl Next Door and insists she wants nothing to do with Hollywood.
Now known for her animal activism, Day leads a quiet life in coastal Carmel, California and refused to speak to Kaufman, a respected film critic, for his tome.
So he turned to her friends for a glimpse of what Day has become.
He tells the Los Angeles Times newspaper, "She feels so completely disassociated from who Doris Day was.
"She signs her notes as Clara, she answers the phone as Clara."
Kaufman claims Clara is a nickname she was given by her Tea For Two co-star Billy DeWolfe. Day's birth name is Doris Mary Ann Von Kappelhoff.
Actress Falls Ill On Long-haul Flight
6 July 2008 10:26 PM, PDT
Australian actress Kym Valentine sparked a medical crisis onboard a flight from New York to Melbourne on Friday when pneumonia set in, forcing airline staff to administer oxygen.
The Neighbours star told officials she was unwell when she stepped on the plane for the long-haul flight home, but her condition quickly deteriorated and she started passing out.
Valentine was taken to a Melbourne hospital when the plane landed on Saturday, and she was later diagnosed with pneumonia.
The actress' spokeswoman tells the Sydney Daily Telegraph, "It was a chest infection that was exacerbated by being on the plane and she became sick quite quickly. She is following doctors' orders and is in the best possible place."
Valentine is expected to remain in hospital for much of this week (beg07Jul08).
She was holidaying with actor boyfriend Vince Colosimo in New York when she first fell ill.
Serbian Star Weds The Bachelor
6 July 2008 10:26 PM, PDT
Serbian actress/model Ivana Bozilovic has wed one of America's top bachelors, vintner Andrew Firestone.
Firestone, a former star of America's hit dating show The Bachelor, exchanged vows with Bozilovic on Saturday, five years after he became a reality TV star.
The couple wed at St. Mark's in the Valley Episcopal Church in Los Olivos, California, where Firestone has a winery.
Firestone hit the headlines in 2003 when he proposed to Jen Schefft during the climax to the third season of the hit show.
The engagement didn't last and Firestone proposed to Bozilovic last autumn.
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