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Kate Middleton’s post-baby diet, other juicy scoops
By Vanity Fair
Tennis star Novak Djokovic engaged to girlfriend Jelena Ristic
By Michael Rothman
Michael Jackson “made some bad choices”
Michael Jackson “was playing Russian roulette in his bedroom every night”, a lawyer for AEG Live told the court in the singer’s wrongful death trial.
Up-and-coming Paris designers make their mark
Paris – The first day of Paris ready-to-wear collections, which showcases the design world’s up-and-coming talents, is a day largely ignored by the top magazine editors.
Prince George’s official portrait in Queen’s Balmoral sitting room
Queen Elizabeth II is a proud great-grandmother! A new picture of the monarch in her sitting room at Balmoral reveals that Her Majesty has a portrait of her great-grandson Prince George displayed prominently in her Scottish Highlands home.
Eurovision announces rule changes
Eurovision organisers have announced changes to the song contest’s jury rules, amid allegations of bribery.
Emmy Awards show wins bigger TV audience
Sunday night’s Emmy Awards achieved the ceremony’s highest audience since 2005, attracting 17.6 million viewers.
Grace of Monaco ‘delayed’ until 2014 by Weinstein Co.
Cinema audiences will now have to wait until 2014 to see Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman as Princess Grace of Monaco.
Britain stops U.S. pop singer’s export of Jane Austen ring
LONDON – A campaign to prevent U.S. pop singer Kelly Clarkson from taking a ring owned by 19th century novelist Jane Austen out of Britain has raised enough money to save it, a museum said on Monday.
‘American Idol’ discrimination suit moves forward
As “American Idol” begins its 13th season with a new judges’ panel, new producers and a whole new slew of hopefuls, the show’s business practices are under scrutiny as a discrimination lawsuit filed by 10 black former contestants continues to…
Kim Kardashian shares photo with Oprah Winfrey
Kim Kardashian has friends in high places! As nominees and A-list celebrities attended several pre-Emmys parties over the weekend, it was a birthday party at music producer Jimmy Iovine’s house that brought the reality star and Oprah Winfrey together for…
Hollywood honors British influences before Emmy awards
LOS ANGELES — Kevin Spacey’s Emmy-nominated Netflix series “House of Cards” had British beginnings.
Milley Cyrus performs at day event
The pop singer was a crowd favorite at the iHeartRadio music festival day event Saturday in Las Vegas. Before she hit the stage, the crowd of a few hundred chanted: “Miley! Miley! Miley!”
Queen pours her dogs’ gravy, says book on royal love for animals
London – Queen Elizabeth II is so fond of her corgis that she personally supervises their daily meal and pours the gravy for them herself, according to a new book on British royal pets since the 16th century.”Pets by Royal…
Trafficking case against Saudi princess dismissed
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A human-trafficking charge against a Saudi princess was abruptly dismissed Friday after prosecutors were unable to support claims by a Kenyan maid who said she had to escape from her employer’s condominium after having her passport…
U.S. singer Selena Gomez cancels Russian concerts
By Liza Dobkina
Carole King honoured by Grammys
Carole King will receive a special honour from the organisers of the Grammy Awards next year.
Two classic films are set to be adapted for the West End stage
Sir Trevor Nunn is to direct the stage version of Fatal Attraction while Laurence Fox is set to star in Strangers on a Train.
The woman who got between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
Ron Howard’s latest film, “Rush” compellingly recreates the rivalry between Formula One speedsters James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl). But one of the best things about the zippy new race-car movie is the story within the story…
Michael Jackson wanted “to redeem image” with O2 gigs
A doctor and close friend of Michael Jackson has claimed the star was hoping to “redeem his image” with the This Is It concerts in London.
‘Big bang theory’ stars seeking hefty pay raises
The Big Bang Theory leads Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco are seeking sizable pay increases, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The moves come after co-stars Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch recently inked new deals with studio Warner Bros.…
Alison Balsom wins gramophone classical music award
Trumpeter Alison Balsom has become the first British woman to win artist of the year at the prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Awards.
Britney spears shacks up in Sin City for 50-show run
Britney Spears will shack up at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas for a residency that will feature 50 concerts over a two-year period.
Lindsay Lohan: New life, new man?
Lindsay Lohan has always been a sucker for a ladies’ man. Rumor has it that, post-rehab, the actress who counts Wilmer Valderrama, Jared Leto, and restaurateur Harry Morton among her exes, has cozied up to reality star Matt Nordgren, from…
Classic Brits to honour Pavarotti with posthumous award
Opera star Luciano Pavarotti is to be given a posthumous honour at the Classic Brit Awards. He was offered the lifetime achievement award six years ago in 2007 but died later that year before it could be presented to him.
NY art dealer admits to multi-million dollar art fraud
A New York art dealer has pleaded guilty to being involved in a 15 year multi-million dollar art fraud.
Saudi Arabia to compete for first time at Oscars
Saudi Arabia, where cinemas are banned, is to compete for an Oscar for the first time next year with feminist film “Wadjda” directed by Haifaa al-Mansour, a Saudi official announced Sunday. The movie tells of a young girl’s quest to…
Miss America cheers pageant diversity
Atlantic City — Moments after winning the 2014 Miss America crown, Nina Davuluri described how delighted she is that the nearly century-old pageant sees beauty and talent of all kinds. The 24-year-old Miss New York is the first contestant of…