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Actress Arquette files for divorce

January 6, 2009 13:14:00

Medium star Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her husband, actor Thomas Jane, citing "irreconcilable differences," according to court records made public on Monday (local time).[MORE]

Tags: arts-and-entertainment, feature-films, television, divorce, actors, united-states

Travolta son's death caused by 'seizure disorder'

January 6, 2009 12:02:00

Actor John Travolta's son Jett died from "seizure disorder," a Bahamas funeral home official said after pathologists performed an autopsy on the body of the teenager.[MORE]

Tags: arts-and-entertainment, feature-films, death, actors, united-states

Whitaker eyes Stallone's Expendables

January 6, 2009 11:31:00

Forest Whitaker is negotiating to join the cast of the action film The Expendables, Sylvester Stallone's latest writing and directing effort. [MORE]

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Jett Travolta's autopsy completed

January 6, 2009 09:23:00

Officials in the Bahamas have conducted an autopsy on Jett Travolta, the teenage son of actor John Travolta, who died last week during a family holiday.[MORE]

Tags: arts-and-entertainment, feature-films, death, actors, united-states

Pulitzer winner Shepard arrested

January 5, 2009 10:05:00

Actor and playwright Sam Shepard was arrested early on Saturday (local time) in central Illinois and charged with speeding and drink-driving, police said.[MORE]

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Smith 2008's money-making star: poll

January 5, 2009 10:05:00

Actor Will Smith, star of Hancock and Seven Pounds, was voted the top money-making movie star of 2008, dethroning Johnny Depp in an annual poll of movie theatre owners and film buyers.[MORE]

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Scientology helped me overcome dyslexia: Cruise

January 5, 2009 09:15:00

Actor Tom Cruise claims he was illiterate until the Church of Scientology helped him.[MORE]

Tags: arts-and-entertainment, feature-films, religion-and-beliefs, actors, united-states

Travolta 'heartbroken' over son's death

January 5, 2009 09:03:00

Actor John Travolta has broken a two-day silence over the death of his 16-year-old son Jett, saying he and his wife, actress Kelly Preston, are "heartbroken" by their sudden loss.[MORE]

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Dr Who? Matt Smith named show's new lead

January 4, 2009 10:00:00

Little-known actor Matt Smith to succeed David Tennant as the cult TV time traveller.[MORE]

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Autopsy planned for John Travolta's son

January 4, 2009 08:13:00

An autopsy is planned for actor John Travolta's 16-year-old son, who died during a family vacation in the Bahamas.[MORE]

Tags: arts-and-entertainment, feature-films, community-and-society, death, human-interest, people, actors, bahamas

Son's death is Travolta's 'worst day'

January 3, 2009 15:18:00

The lawyer for John Travolta says the death of Travolta's teenage son has devastated the film superstar.[MORE]

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Locklear gets probation for reckless driving

January 3, 2009 09:36:00

Actress Heather Locklear pleads guilty to lesser offence following her arrest on DUI charges.[MORE]

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John Travolta's son dies in Bahamas

January 3, 2009 08:02:00

The teenage son of actor John Travolta has reportedly died during a family vacation in the Bahamas.[MORE]

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No terminating the Terminator ... ever

December 31, 2008 09:47:00

The US Library of Congress has listed The Terminator for permanent preservation.[MORE]

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Kirk Douglas turns blogs into his latest conquest

December 24, 2008 19:40:00

For more than 60 years, Kirk Douglas portrayed death-defying tough guys and conquering heroes in the movies, and at age 92 he is not giving up.[MORE]

Tags: arts-and-entertainment, internet, actors, united-states

Thief 'ransacks' Paris Hilton's Hollywood home

December 20, 2008 16:40:00

A thief has broken into the LA home of celebrity heiress Paris Hilton, reportedly stealing $US2 million in jewellery.[MORE]

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Carry On actor Jack Douglas dies

December 19, 2008 10:44:00

Jack Douglas, a British actor best known for his role in the hit comedy Carry On films, died on Thursday (local time). He was 81.[MORE]

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Star Trek's first lady dead at 76

December 19, 2008 10:42:00

Actress Majel Barrett Roddenberry, the widow of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and a member of the show's cast, died on Thursday (local time) at the age of 76.[MORE]

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German critics embrace Cruise's Valkyrie

December 19, 2008 09:22:00

After a year of Sturm and Drang in Germany surrounding Tom Cruise's World War II movie Valkyrie, local critics have largely embraced the finished film.[MORE]

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Redford, Crowe join stars against strike

December 19, 2008 09:03:00

Aussie actor Russell Crowe adds name to A-listers opposed to possible SAG strike.[MORE]

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Fan arrested over Lohan lunge

December 18, 2008 12:00:00

A fan of Lindsay Lohan was arrested early on Wednesday (local time) after pushing past a nightclub security guard and trying to grab the actress.[MORE]

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Ford set for Morning Glory comedy

December 17, 2008 13:00:00

Harrison Ford has been cast as one of the personalities of Morning Glory, a comedy feature that takes place in and around a morning talk show. [MORE]

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Columbo star Falk has Alzheimer's

December 17, 2008 09:45:00

Daughter of Peter Falk claims the Columbo star suffers from Alzheimer's and dementia.[MORE]

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Quaids settle over hospital blunder

December 17, 2008 09:06:00

Dennis Quaid settles with hospital after newborn twins given an overdose of blood thinner.[MORE]

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Critics love, hate Jackman as Oscars host

December 16, 2008 15:06:00

Hiring of 'Sexiest Man Alive' Hugh Jackman as Academy Awards host divides US critics.[MORE]

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