Peter Jackson confirms ‘The Hobbit’ will be split into two parts

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Melbourne, May 11 (ANI): Kiwi screenwriter Peter Jackson has confirmed that the next Middle Earth saga, The Hobbit, will be split into two parts because the whole story cannot be put into just one movie. The Hobbit story had previously been incorporated into the highly anticipated Lord of the Rings double-movie ...

Gibson’s kids to hire lawyers over Oksana Grigorieva pregnancy rumours

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Melbourne, May 11 (ANI): Hollywood actor Mel Gibson's adult kids are, reportedly, planning to hire lawyers to protect their inheritance after knowing that his Russian girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva is pregnant. According to the National Inquirer, Gibson's twins Edward and Christian, 26, are seeking legal help after he apparently told his seven ...

Is Natalie Portman behind the end of Sean Penn’s marriage?

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Melbourne, May 11 (ANI): If reports are to be believed, it is Hollywood actor Sean Penn's alleged romance with Natalie Portman that led to his divorce from his wife of 13 years, Robyn Wright. Penn's marriage to Robyn Wright Penn ended, as he reportedly began dating Portman, whom he met at ...

Sexting poses risk to teens’ health, warns expert

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Washington, May 10 (ANI): A Binghamton University expert in New York says that parents should beware of "sexting"-the latest trend of sending sexually charged messages or images via cell phones-because it may post dangers to their teenaged kids' health. Mary Muscari, an Associate Professor in the Decker School of Nursing, ...

M.I.A. seeks Winfrey’s help to stop attacks on Sri Lankan Tamils

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

London, May 9 (ANI): British-born singer M.I.A., real name Mathangi Arulpragasam, has begged US talk show host Oprah Winfrey to help stop the attacks on Sri Lankan Tamils. The singer, who was born in the UK to Sri Lankan parents, was a child when her father returned to the Asian country ...

Gwyneth Paltrow donating session with personal trainer for charity

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

London, May 9 (ANI): Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow is donating a session with her personal trainer Tracy Anderson to a celebrity charity auction. Tracy Anderson, who also trains Madonna, will give personal training session to bidders in a bid to raise money for the Clear Water Initiative, a charity seeking to ...

Malaysian Govt. orders probe into reality show’s stark ‘nude run’

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Kuala Lumpur, May 9 (ANI): Malaysia's Information, Communications and Culture Minister Dr Rais Yatim has announced probe into allegations that an island in Johor was used for a European reality show's "nude run". "We also have to see that a production does not offend the cultural sensitivities of the various ethnic ...

Jackman to cheer up Mexican swine flu victims with ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ screening

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

London, May 9 (ANI): Aussie actor Hugh Jackman has promised to cheer up victims affected by swine flu in Mexico by having a special screening of his new movie 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' there. The movie was set to debut in Mexico City on April 29, but it had to be cancelled ...

Watson says he’ll soon be fit despite groin strain

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Brisbane, May 9 (ANI): Injury prone Australian all-rounder Shane Watson insists he has only a minor groin strain and will be fit for next month's Twenty20 World Cup in England. The Queenslander also hopes to be available for selection in the following Ashes Test series against England. Watson injured his groin while ...

Russell Brand, Holly Madison’s noisy lovemaking in Las Vegas

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Washington, May 9 (ANI): English comedian Russell Brand and Hugh Hefner's ex-Playboy Playmate Holly Madison reportedly had a noisy sex session that was heard by guests at a Las Vegas hotel. Brand, 33, is said to have hooked up with 29-year-old Madison during a trip to Sin City with new pal ...