Tag: Actors
Newton-John's boyfriend probably drowned: report
US Coast Guard investigators concluded Olivia Newton-John's ex-boyfriend Patrick McDermott most likely drowned at sea.[MORE]
Ledger family distances itself from biography claims
Heath Ledger's family has attacked a new book that suggests the late actor was suffering from bipolar disorder in the time leading up to his death.[MORE]
Mila Kunis signs on for Eli role
That 70s Show veteran Mila Kunis, fresh from her breakout feature role in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, has joined the cast of the Denzel Washington action thriller The Book Of Eli.[MORE]
Kidman accomplished at being awful: critic
Film critic says Baz Luhrmann made a big mistake casting Nicole Kidman in Australia.[MORE]
Tas museum receives Errol Flynn memorabilia
The daughter of movie legend Errol Flynn has donated all of her father's memorabilia to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. [MORE]
Ryder hospitalised after flight
Actress Winona Ryder rushed to hospital after falling ill on a flight to the UK.[MORE]
Rush mentors rising star Mauboy
Oz Idol Jessica Mauboy joins Geoffrey Rush in a big screen adaptation of Bran Nue Dae.[MORE]
Jackman crowned Sexiest Man Alive
Hugh Jackman becomes the first Aussie to be crowned People's Sexiest Man Alive.[MORE]
Lawyers pursue Ledger's insurance claim
Lawyers representing Heath Ledger's three-year-old daughter, Matilda Rose, have vowed to financially punish a US life insurance company for its failure to pay a $US10 million policy the actor took out four months before his prescription drug overdose death.[MORE]
Studio pushes for Ledger Oscar win
Warner Brothers launches ambitious campaign to secure an Oscar for Heath Ledger.[MORE]
Ryan snags German 'Bambi' prize
Hollywood sweetheart Meg Ryan has won a German lifetime achievement award for best international actress and will pick up the statuette at a gala ceremony on November 27.[MORE]
Hilary Duff gets her own TV series
Actress Hilary Duff, who made her name as the star of the Disney Channel's "Lizzie McGuire", is returning to television in her own series, NBC said on Friday.[MORE]
Aaron Eckhart leading action movie for first time
Aaron Eckhart is attached to take the lead role in an action movie for the first time.[MORE]
Waiter sues Timberlake restaurant over pay
A waiter is suing Justin Timberlake, saying the US pop star's New York barbecue restaurant did not pay him a legal wage.[MORE]
Charlize Theron to become UN peace envoy
Actress Charlize Theron has signed on to help the UN fight violence against women.[MORE]
Bond film premieres in Sydney
Daniel Craig has greeted fans at the premiere of the new Bond film in Sydney.[MORE]
Justin Timberlake's NY restaurant sued over wages
Pop star Justin Timberlake's New York restaurant has cheated staff out of tips, proper pay and overtime, according to a lawsuit filed in the US on Friday.[MORE]
Pamela Anderson to guest star in US Kath and Kim
Remember when Australia's Kath and Kim TV sitcom recruited Kylie Minogue, Shane Warne and Geoffrey Rush as guest stars?[MORE]
Jolie to 'fade away' from acting
Angelina Jolie plans to fade away from the spotlight and focus on her ever-growing brood.[MORE]
Schneider keen to work with Hamish and Andy
Hollywood star Rob Schneider says he wants to work with Australian radio funny guys Hamish Blake and Andy Lee.[MORE]
Bullock's stalker gets probation
A southern California dental assistant who admitted stalking Sandra Bullock has been placed on three years probation.[MORE]
New Bond girl more than arm candy
Another Bond film, another debate about the role of women in the long-running franchise.[MORE]
Daryl Hannah to make a Splash with Sea Shepherd
A Hollywood actress and a video game are the latest weapons in the arsenal of anti-whaling group the Sea Shepherd.[MORE]
Redford pushes role for art in social change
Oscar-winning director Robert Redford is concerned that money for the arts will dry up amid a deepening global financial crisis, and he is pushing for the arts to play a greater role in social change.[MORE]
Chris Cooper joins gender bending Tempest
Chris Cooper has joined the cast of The Tempest, Julie Taymor's gender-bending adaptation of the William Shakespeare play.[MORE]
