Tag: Arts and Entertainment
Boomers leading the e-book revolution
Middle-aged women have astonished the publishing industry by leading the demand in the rapidly expanding e-book market.[MORE]
Kids get Playboy, not Bugs Bunny in cable mix-up
Young viewers of kids TV shows in North Carolina got a glimpse of something far more risque than their favourite cartoons when a cable glitch broadcast two hours of the Playboy channel.[MORE]
Antonio Banderas becomes UN goodwill ambassador
The UN Development Program has named Spanish actor Antonio Banderas as a goodwill ambassador for the global fight against poverty.[MORE]
Bullock reportedly blindsided by husband
Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock pulled out of the London premiere of The Blind Side as a US celebrity magazine published a claim that her husband cheated on her.[MORE]
Peas, Keys among stars for World Cup concert
The Black Eyed Peas, Shakira and Alicia Keys will be among scores of music stars performing at a concert on the eve of the soccer World Cup in South Africa.[MORE]
Oprah to stand trial in defamation case
Whenever the press cover Oprah Winfrey litigation it is usually with an air of dismissiveness. She is a billionaire media personality and can hire the best lawyers. Who is going to beat her in court?[MORE]
'I was abused on set', claims Hey Dad! star
The youngest female cast member of Australian television comedy Hey Dad! says she was sexually abused on the set of the top-rating program.[MORE]
Depp, Jolie on location in Italy
Megastars Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie take in the canals of Venice while shooting The Tourist.[MORE]
Sigourney Weaver gets fangs into Vamps
Sigourney Weaver is going to play the queen of the vampires in horror comedy Vamps.[MORE]
Kevin Costner to be seventh-time dad
Kevin Costner is to become a father for the seventh time.[MORE]
Madrid to host MTV awards
Madrid will host the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony on November 7.[MORE]
NSW puts credit card fees under examination
A new study will scrutinise credit card surcharges in a bid to stop consumers being slugged with excessive fees.[MORE]
Larger-than-life portrait is packer's pick
A lifelike black and white portrait of rock music historian Glenn A Baker wins Packing Room Prize.[MORE]
Segel to star in Muppets movie
Jason Segel has signed on to star as the human lead in the next Muppets movie.[MORE]
Marley son's book triggers dispute
A son of Bob Marley has written a book claiming he was deprived of his father's fortune for years.[MORE]
Corey Haim laid to rest
Actor Corey Haim has been laid to rest at a private funeral in his hometown of Toronto, Canada.[MORE]
Jacko's estate lands $273m record deal
Michael Jackson's estate has signed a record-breaking recording deal worth more than $270 million.[MORE]
New and old novelists on Miles Franklin list
Three debut novelists join some of Australia's most celebrated authors on this year's longlist for the Miles Franklin Literary Award.[MORE]
Twilight graphic novel a tasty treat
Twilight fans now have an addition for their collection, with the first volume in the graphic novel adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's books hitting Australian stores on Wednesday.[MORE]
Reading fiction 'has psychological benefits'
A conference on Queensland's Gold Coast has been told literature can improve social skills.[MORE]
Abba joins eclectic Hall of Fame class
Pop super group Abba's induction into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame raises eyebrows.[MORE]
Kiwi actors join Green Lantern
A pair of New Zealand actors have joined the cast of Green Lantern.[MORE]
Hugh Jackman gets son for Real Steel
After casting a wide net to find a young actor to play Hugh Jackman's son in Real Steel, the producers of the sci-fi film have hired 11-year old Canadian Dakota Goyo.[MORE]
Jackson in $273m recording deal: report
Sony and the estate of late music legend Michael Jackson have signed a record-breaking $US250 million ($273 million) deal for distribution rights through 2017, according to reports.[MORE]
Gaga health scare reports rubbished
Reports that pop phenomenon Lady Gaga may have collapsed on stage during a gig in New Zealand at the weekend have been rubbished.[MORE]
