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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:05:00 GMT

Indian writer Sooni Taraporevala is pictured here in 2006. Veteran screenwriter-turned-director has put the spotlight on the Parsis, an ethnic-religious group whose name derives from their Persian origins, in a film and in a book of photography.  Photo:Tiziana Fabi/AFP AFP - PARIS (AFP) - Men in PLO T-shirts march through noisy, chaotic streets; their leader, all in white, stands before the wrought iron gate of a Zoroastrian fire temple urging followers to pledge purity and denounce outsiders.


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:04:00 GMT

This photo provided by Comedy Central shows left foreground,  U.S. Speedskating executive director Robert Crowley, Olympic gold medalist Dan Jansen and host Stephen Colbert on the set of  'the Colbert Report'  Monday night Nov. 2, 2009 in New York. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Comedy Central, Kris Long)The Canadian Press - Imagine the possibilities for this strange new relationship between Stephen Colbert and America's speedskaters.


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:03:40 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A rep for Chris Martin has shot down rumors that the Coldplay singer locked lips with Kate Bosworth.</p><p>Earlier this week, Star magazine quoted a source claiming to have seen the actress and rocker 'totally making out... in front of other people.'</p><p>But the rep for the singer said the report is pure fiction.</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A rep for Chris Martin has shot down rumors that the Coldplay singer locked lips with Kate Bosworth.

Earlier this week, Star magazine quoted a source claiming to have seen the actress and rocker "totally making out... in front of other people."

But the rep for the singer said the report is pure fiction.


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:07:00 GMT

In this Jan. 17, 2009 file photo, Robert Redford poses  in the green room prior to the premiere of 'Spread' at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Sayles, file)The Canadian Press - LOS ANGELES - Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival is going on the road for one night next winter.


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:01:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - SAN DIEGO - Sheldon Dorf, who founded the world famous Comic-Con International comic book convention, has died. He was 76.
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:59:00 GMT

Lindsay Lohan, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Nick Ut)The Canadian Press - LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles police say they have arrested a man sought in a case involving burglaries at the homes of celebrities.


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:46:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - WASHINGTON - With two concerts and a series of workshops for young musicians, the White House put a big spotlight on classical music Wednesday and sent a strong message that it is not just for stuffed shirts.
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:21:02 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A photographer suffered a heart attack and died in New York City on Tuesday night - but not because of Lady Gaga, as some outlets online have reported.</p><p>The star walked the runway in yet another wild outfit at Cipriani 42nd Street on Monday night, causing online reports that celebrity photographer A.J. Sokalner suffered a heart attack after spotting her - which a source at his agency, ACE Pictures, strenuously denied to Access Hollywood on Wednesday.</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A photographer suffered a heart attack and died in New York City on Tuesday night - but not because of Lady Gaga, as some outlets online have reported.

The star walked the runway in yet another wild outfit at Cipriani 42nd Street on Monday night, causing online reports that celebrity photographer A.J. Sokalner suffered a heart attack after spotting her - which a source at his agency, ACE Pictures, strenuously denied to Access Hollywood on Wednesday.


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:16:21 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Kardashian sisters are used to throwing jabs at each other on their reality show, but on Tuesday the family took that to a whole new level.</p><p>A charity boxing event took a bit of a dramatic turn when Kim was left with a 'black eye' and brother Rob was sent to the hospital with a concussion by someone who Kim claims was a 'trained fighter.'</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Kardashian sisters are used to throwing jabs at each other on their reality show, but on Tuesday the family took that to a whole new level.

A charity boxing event took a bit of a dramatic turn when Kim was left with a "black eye" and brother Rob was sent to the hospital with a concussion by someone who Kim claims was a "trained fighter."


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:22:00 GMT

In this Feb. 7, 2009 file photo, Chris Brown arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Sayles, file)The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - Chris Brown says he's unsure about how the public perceives him since he attacked Rihanna.


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:20:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - Cameron Diaz and James Marsden have a terrible moral dilemma in Richard Kelly's "The Box": Press a button on a mysterious container, they'll get $1 million, and someone they don't know will die.
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:17:00 GMT

In this Nov. 2, 2009 image released by Career Transition for Dancers, Lisa Niemi, dancer and widow of actor Patrick Swayze, speaks as she accepts the 2009 Rolex Dance Award on behalf of her late husband at the CTFD gala, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in New York.  (AP Photo/Career Transition for Dancers, Richard Termine)The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - Before Patrick Swayze was a film actor, a TV actor and People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive," he was a dancer.


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:11:01 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Days after members of what's being called Hollywood's alleged 'Burglar Bunch' were charged with ripping off stars' homes, a search warrant related to the alleged crimes has been released.</p><p>The search warrant, which was issued on October 20, allowed authorities to search the homes and vehicles of Jonathan Ajar, Diana Tamayo, Courtney Ames, Alexis Neiers and Roy Lopez Jr. </p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Days after members of what's being called Hollywood's alleged "Burglar Bunch" were charged with ripping off stars' homes, a search warrant related to the alleged crimes has been released.

The search warrant, which was issued on October 20, allowed authorities to search the homes and vehicles of Jonathan Ajar, Diana Tamayo, Courtney Ames, Alexis Neiers and Roy Lopez Jr.


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:09:00 GMT

Randy Bachman performs at Jeff Healey,  A Celebration concert in Toronto, Saturday, May 3  2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/J.P. MoczulskiThe Canadian Press - VANCOUVER, B.C. - Randy Bachman and Fred Turner fronted one of the hottest rock bands of the 1970's, selling millions of albums under the name Bachman-Turner Overdrive.


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:23 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Horror fans should keep one eye open for more 'Paranormal Activity.'</p><p>Paramount Pictures is considering a sequel to the low-budget horror film, which recently became the most profitable movie of all time. </p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Horror fans should keep one eye open for more "Paranormal Activity."

Paramount Pictures is considering a sequel to the low-budget horror film, which recently became the most profitable movie of all time.


Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:48 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jeremy Piven has already had to swear off sushi due to mercury poisoning - and now, is the 'Entourage' star turning his back on soy milk?<br /> </p><p>After an interview in the U.K.'s Empire Magazine's December issue, where the actor said he stopped drinking soy milk due to it's estrogen levels, reports surfaced saying the actor claimed he had grown man boobs due to the dairy alternative.</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jeremy Piven has already had to swear off sushi due to mercury poisoning - and now, is the "Entourage" star turning his back on soy milk?

After an interview in the U.K.'s Empire Magazine's December issue, where the actor said he stopped drinking soy milk due to it's estrogen levels, reports surfaced saying the actor claimed he had grown man boobs due to the dairy alternative.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:45:36 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Michael Lohan tells Access Hollywood in a new interview that his objective is to get his daughter Lindsay into rehab. That's why he recorded their phone conversations and that's why he played Access Hollywood's Billy Bush the tapes. </p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Michael Lohan tells Access Hollywood in a new interview that his objective is to get his daughter Lindsay into rehab. That's why he recorded their phone conversations and that's why he played Access Hollywood's Billy Bush the tapes.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:07:52 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Josh Duhamel & wife Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas continue to deny allegations that the 'Transformers' star had sex with an Atlanta stripper. </p><p>'This is not the first nor will it be the last time that a stripper was paid a large amount of money to sell a false story about a celebrity,' a rep for Josh told People, referring to the claims made by Nicole Forrester in a recent story in the tabloid the National Enquirer. 'This story is absolutely ridiculous.' </p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Josh Duhamel & wife Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas continue to deny allegations that the "Transformers" star had sex with an Atlanta stripper.

"This is not the first nor will it be the last time that a stripper was paid a large amount of money to sell a false story about a celebrity," a rep for Josh told People, referring to the claims made by Nicole Forrester in a recent story in the tabloid the National Enquirer. "This story is absolutely ridiculous."


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:50:49 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Judith Hill stood out as she performed 'Heal The World' at Michael Jackson's memorial back in July. And she's standing out again - this time dueting with the late King of Pop in the movie, 'This Is It,' which has already taken in $125 million worldwide.</p><p>Now, in a new interview with Access Hollywood's Billy Bush, she shared memories of the magical time she was able to spend with Michael.</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Judith Hill stood out as she performed "Heal The World" at Michael Jackson's memorial back in July. And she's standing out again - this time dueting with the late King of Pop in the movie, "This Is It," which has already taken in $125 million worldwide.

Now, in a new interview with Access Hollywood's Billy Bush, she shared memories of the magical time she was able to spend with Michael.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:14:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - TORONTO - George Clooney may be surrounded by extravagance these days, but there was once a time when he couldn't scrounge together $100 to pay for much-needed portraits.
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:12:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - LOS ANGELES - Call it the Irony Curtain.
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:09:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - The flat-lining, alien-abduction thriller "The Fourth Kind" offers a close encounter that buries an interesting idea under a barrage of gimmicky, carnivallike hokum. The movie's unwieldy mix of degraded pseudo-documentary footage and "Unsolved Mystery"-style re-enactments is as unconvincing as it its distancing, making the small charms of "Paranormal Activity" all the more apparent by comparison.
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:07:00 GMT

In this image released by The CW, a controversial print advertisement for the second season of 'Gossip Girl,' is shown. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/The CW, file)The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - On-air promos for a sexual threesome on an upcoming episode of "Gossip Girl" have spurred the Parents Television Council to ask affiliates of the CW network to pre-empt the show.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:45:23 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'Sex and The City,' 'Californication' and 'Swingtown' have all steamed up the small screen with on air threesomes - and next week, The CW's 'Gossip Girl' will put its own spin on the menage a trois - but The Parents Television Council (PTC) is calling for CW affiliates to preempt the episode.</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "Sex and The City," "Californication" and "Swingtown" have all steamed up the small screen with on air threesomes - and next week, The CW's "Gossip Girl" will put its own spin on the menage a trois - but The Parents Television Council (PTC) is calling for CW affiliates to preempt the episode.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:38:21 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- James Franco is heading to '30 Rock.'</p><p>According to Entertainment Weekly columnist Michael Ausiello, the 'Milk' actor will play himself in the NBC comedy series. </p><p>James is set to become involved in a 'faux romance' with Jane Krakowski, who plays Jenna on the series.</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- James Franco is heading to "30 Rock."

According to Entertainment Weekly columnist Michael Ausiello, the "Milk" actor will play himself in the NBC comedy series.

James is set to become involved in a "faux romance" with Jane Krakowski, who plays Jenna on the series.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:35:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - TORONTO - An empty suitcase smeared with white paint bears the name of a young girl, her birth date and the grim word "orphan," scrawled in German.
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:33:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - TORONTO - HMV is expanding beyond its brick-and-mortar stores to compete online with iTunes for Canadians' digital dollars.
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:27:12 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Since her days as Queen Amidala in the 'Star Wars' prequels, Natalie Portman has grown up, choosing edgy roles in film such as 'Closer' and 'V For Vendetta.' But in the new issue of V Magazine, the actress said she'd be getting revealing on screen like never before in Darren Aronofsky's upcoming 'Black Swan.'</p><p>'It's not raunchy - it's extreme,' she said of a lesbian scene reportedly with co-star Mila Kunis in the 2010 drama.</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Since her days as Queen Amidala in the "Star Wars" prequels, Natalie Portman has grown up, choosing edgy roles in film such as "Closer" and "V For Vendetta." But in the new issue of V Magazine, the actress said she'd be getting revealing on screen like never before in Darren Aronofsky's upcoming "Black Swan."

"It's not raunchy - it's extreme," she said of a lesbian scene reportedly with co-star Mila Kunis in the 2010 drama.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:08:00 GMT

The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. Sony Pictures Entertainment is eyeing global domination after acquiring rights to make a movie version of the classic boardgame 'RISK', a statement said Wednesday.  Photo:Hector Mata/AFP AFP - LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Sony Pictures Entertainment is eyeing global domination after acquiring rights to make a movie version of the classic boardgame "RISK", a statement said Wednesday.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:02:38 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- While Rihanna is set to break her silence in her first TV interview since the assault at the hands of Chris Brown, her fellow pop star Mariah Carey sat down with Larry King to reveal her own abuse she has suffered in a past relationship.</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- While Rihanna is set to break her silence in her first TV interview since the assault at the hands of Chris Brown, her fellow pop star Mariah Carey sat down with Larry King to reveal her own abuse she has suffered in a past relationship.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:49:00 GMT

Shannon Cochran, Jeff Still and Estelle Parsons (left to right) are shown in a scene from the play 'August: Osage County' opening at the Canon Theatre in Toronto on Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Robert J.SafersteinThe Canadian Press - TORONTO - For all her awards and accomplishments, esteemed actress Estelle Parsons still feels like she isn't doing enough.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - The Idiot Savant asks Marie, "Am I no longer capable of saving us from magic words?" In turn, she asks him, "What makes chosen words - magic?"
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:21:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - LONDON - What makes a British cultural institution? Style? Sophistication?
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:04:50 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jesse James and wife Sandra Bullock are locked in a custody battle over his daughter from a previous relationship, Sunny Lee James.<br /> </p><p>In court papers filed with Los Angeles Superior Court on October 29 and obtained by Access Hollywood, Jesse claimed that ex-wife Janine Lindemulder had violated a court order given October 13 preventing her from allowing Sunny, 5, to have contact with her new husband, Jeremy James Aikman - a convicted felon.</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jesse James and wife Sandra Bullock are locked in a custody battle over his daughter from a previous relationship, Sunny Lee James.

In court papers filed with Los Angeles Superior Court on October 29 and obtained by Access Hollywood, Jesse claimed that ex-wife Janine Lindemulder had violated a court order given October 13 preventing her from allowing Sunny, 5, to have contact with her new husband, Jeremy James Aikman - a convicted felon.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:03:36 GMT

<p>HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- As if he doesn't have enough projects on his hands, Ryan Seacrest is taking his production company to the 'Bank.' </p><p>Ryan Seacrest Prods. and E! are teaming up for 'Bank of Hollywood,' a new reality show hoping to capitalize on everyday Americans' lack of capital. </p>Access Hollywood -

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- As if he doesn't have enough projects on his hands, Ryan Seacrest is taking his production company to the "Bank."

Ryan Seacrest Prods. and E! are teaming up for "Bank of Hollywood," a new reality show hoping to capitalize on everyday Americans' lack of capital.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:55:02 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- In her first TV interview since the death of her brother, Janet Jackson will sit down and open up with ABC's Robin Roberts in a new interview, set to air on November 18.</p><p>Janet, who recently shared her memories of her late brother, Michael Jackson, to Harper's Bazaar, will sit down with the TV journalist for 'In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Janet Jackson.'</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- In her first TV interview since the death of her brother, Janet Jackson will sit down and open up with ABC's Robin Roberts in a new interview, set to air on November 18.

Janet, who recently shared her memories of her late brother, Michael Jackson, to Harper's Bazaar, will sit down with the TV journalist for "In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Janet Jackson."


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:37:00 GMT

In this Feb. 10, 2009 file photo, chef Gordon Ramsay signs his book 'Healthy Appetite' at Borders Books in New York. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Charles Sykes, File)The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has some new people to yell at.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:37:00 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Enough of the romantic comedies - Gerard Butler is going back to war.</p><p>Butler has signed on to star opposite Ralph Fiennes in 'Coriolanus,' a contemporary big screen remake of William Shakespeare's classic tale of political drama in ancient Rome, according to The Hollywood Reporter.</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Enough of the romantic comedies - Gerard Butler is going back to war.

Butler has signed on to star opposite Ralph Fiennes in "Coriolanus," a contemporary big screen remake of William Shakespeare's classic tale of political drama in ancient Rome, according to The Hollywood Reporter.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:36:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - This is a darkly disturbing true account of a 13-year-old boy, Sanford Clark, sent to live with his uncle on an isolated chicken farm in California in 1926.
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:35:45 GMT

<p>NEW YORK, New York -- '30 Rock' star Alec Baldwin is keeping a sense of humor about his just-announced Academy Awards co-hosting duties with Steve Martin.</p><p>'Some people will say it's the worst choice in the world,' he said, according to The Hollywood Reporter, while serving out other co-hosting duties at the Film Foundation's screening of 'The Red Shoes' in New York City on Tuesday night.</p>Access Hollywood -

NEW YORK, New York -- "30 Rock" star Alec Baldwin is keeping a sense of humor about his just-announced Academy Awards co-hosting duties with Steve Martin.

"Some people will say it's the worst choice in the world," he said, according to The Hollywood Reporter, while serving out other co-hosting duties at the Film Foundation's screening of "The Red Shoes" in New York City on Tuesday night.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:33:00 GMT

In this film publicity image released by Disney, Ebenezer Scrooge, voiced by Jim Carrey, is shown in a scene from 'A Christmas Carol.'  (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Disney, ImageMovers Digital LLC)The Canadian Press - Lionel Barrymore. Alastair Sim. Laurence Olivier. Albert Finney. George C. Scott. Bill Murray. Michael Caine. Mr. Magoo. Scrooge McDuck.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:31:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - Sarah Palin's book tour is a gift for her base.
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:25:05 GMT

<p>CHICAGO, Ill. -- Chicago is the place where Jennifer Hudson's rise to stardom began, but it's also the place where tragedy struck her family.</p><p>Now, in an exclusive interview with Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson, Jennifer opened up about motherhood, the importance of family and how her mother -- her angel -- gave her the strength to go home again.</p>Access Hollywood -

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Chicago is the place where Jennifer Hudson's rise to stardom began, but it's also the place where tragedy struck her family.

Now, in an exclusive interview with Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson, Jennifer opened up about motherhood, the importance of family and how her mother -- her angel -- gave her the strength to go home again.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:31:04 GMT

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- She's breaking her silence, and now Rihanna is also ready to return to the stage.</p><p>In her first solo public performance since her assault in February, Rihanna will take the stage at the 2009 American Music Awards on November 22 on ABC, Access Hollywood has confirmed.</p>Access Hollywood -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- She's breaking her silence, and now Rihanna is also ready to return to the stage.

In her first solo public performance since her assault in February, Rihanna will take the stage at the 2009 American Music Awards on November 22 on ABC, Access Hollywood has confirmed.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:17:29 GMT

<p>By Ryan Patterson</p><p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Who doesn't love a soft, cozy sweater? A sweater is one of those wardrobe staples. (Even here in So Cal, where it's warm and sunny most of the year, we get to break out the sweaters for our chilly nights.) But with so many new styles each season, the choices can get a little overwhelming.</p>Access Hollywood -

By Ryan Patterson

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Who doesn't love a soft, cozy sweater? A sweater is one of those wardrobe staples. (Even here in So Cal, where it's warm and sunny most of the year, we get to break out the sweaters for our chilly nights.) But with so many new styles each season, the choices can get a little overwhelming.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:11:00 GMT

Oscar-winner Helen Mirren, seen here in October 2009, has signed on to star in espionage thriller 'Red,' a big-screen adaptation of the DC comic book series, it was reported Wednesday.  Photo:Jason Merritt/AFPAFP - LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Oscar-winner Helen Mirren has signed on to star in espionage thriller "Red," a big-screen adaptation of the DC comic book series, it was reported Wednesday.


Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:33:00 GMT

U.S. singer Katy Perry poses at the press conference for the 2009 MTV European Music Awards in Berlin, Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009.  (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Joel Ryan)The Canadian Press - BERLIN - For Katy Perry, learning can be fun.


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