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Friday, May 16, 2008 05:31:04 AM
ENTERTAINMENT
Timberlake's New Job
Justin Timberlake is adding
another job to his résumé.
Jennifer Aniston's Love Life
Celebrity magazines are writing this week
that
there is a new man in Jennifer Aniston's life.
A Child Actor Will Make Movies Again
A child actor who appeared in the movie “Forrest Gump”
and then became a soldier is leaving the US Army.
A Lost Vivaldi Opera in Prague
Concertgoers in the Czech Republic
will have a chance to listen to a Vivaldi opera which has not been performed in nearly three centuries.
A Movie About Schumi
The story of Michael Schumacher
will soon be appearing on the silver screen.
The Newseum
The Newseum, a museum about news,
will open
on Friday in Washington, D.C.
Naomi Campbell Was Arrested at Heathrow
Supermodel Naomi Campbell spat on
a police officer
at London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday.
Mariah Has More No.1s Than Elvis
Mariah Carey has surpassed Elvis Presley
on Billboard magazine's list of top songs.
Queen Will Tour This Fall
Queen, the legendary rock group,
is planning to release
a new album in September.
The McCartney Divorce Settlement
The bitter divorce between Paul McCartney and Heather Mills
is finally over.
Patrick Swayze's Fight Against Cancer
Patrick Swayze is being
treated for pancreatic cancer.
The 2008 Academy Awards
"No Country for Old Men" was selected
as the best picture at this year's Oscars.
Sean Faris in 'Never Back Down'
"I am very excited about my new film,"
the actor Sean Faris told Simple English
News.
Are Pitt and Jolie Getting Married?
For three years, one of the biggest questions in the American media has been:
Are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
going to tie the knot?
Britney Spears Has Visited a Psychiatrist
Britney Spears has been seeing
a psychiatrist to help her with her
problems.
Heath Ledger
The unexpected death of Heath Ledger
has shocked the entertainment world.
Oliver Stone Will Direct a Movie About Bush
Director Oliver Stone is planning to make
a motion picture
about United States President George W. Bush.
Spider-Man Is Single Again
Spider-Man and Mary Jane
are breaking up after
20 years of marriage.
Posh Has the Worst Fashion Sense
Victoria Beckham has been named
the worst-dressed celebrity for 2007.
Britney Spears Is Not Able to Visit Her Children
A judge has told Britney Spears
that she cannot visit her children.
ABBA Star Watches Others Dance
Benny Andersson, one of the stars of ABBA,
has never danced to the group's music.
Paris Hilton's Inheritance
Paris Hilton will receive
a lot less money from her grandfather
than she expected.
Oscar Peterson
Canadian Oscar Peterson was considered
to be one of the best
jazz pianists who ever lived.
Britney's Sister Is Pregnant
Britney Spears' younger sister
is going to have a baby.
Celine Has Closed in Las Vegas
Celine Dion performed
her last show in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Clooney and Cheadle Have Been Honored
Actors George Clooney and Don Cheadle have received
an award for their work in helping the
people of Darfur.
Led Zeppelin's Reunion
The rock group Led Zeppelin performed together
for the first time in 20 years last
night in London.
American Musicians Will Travel to North Korea
The New York Philharmonic Orchestra
will perform in North Korea in February.
Natascha Will Get a Talk Show
There will be
a new chapter
in Natascha Kampusch's life.
Kiefer Has Begun His Sentence
Actor Kiefer Sutherland has started
a 48-day jail term for drinking
and driving.
Crowe Will Replace Pitt
The makers of "State of Play"
have found a replacement for Brad Pitt.
The Chinese Singer from England
Barry Cox has made
an unusual career choice for an Englishman.
Madonna Dyed Sheep
Animal lovers
are angry with Madonna.
A Spice Girls Concert Will Go Ahead
Despite notices on several websites which announced their concert
had been canceled,
a performance by the Spice Girls will take place in Argentina.
Heather Criticizes the Wealthy
Heather Mills said this week
that the rich are misers and snobs.
Clooney Has Had Enough of the Paparazzi
George Clooney has told
the paparazzi to be more careful.
Hugh's Profit Is Huge
Actor Hugh Grant made
an enormous profit
by selling an Andy Warhol painting.
Pitt and Jolie Have Obtained an Island
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
have bought
an island off the coast of Dubai.
Norman Mailer: A Great American Writer
Norman Mailer, one of the biggest figures
in modern American literature, died this weekend at age 84.
Katie Holmes Ran a Marathon
Actress Katie Holmes completed
the New York City Marathon on Sunday.
Writers Might Go on Strike
The people who write some of America's
most popular television shows
could start to strike on Friday.
A Possible Rembrandt Has Sold For $4.5 Million
When it was first purchased many years ago for $3,000,
it was believed the painting was a copy of an original Rembrandt.
Fires Affect Hollywood
The filming of some popular
television programs has been canceled.
The Paparazzi Make News
Instead of covering the news,
the paparazzi have been making news these
days.
Star Wars Is Coming to TV
Star Wars will be appearing on
the small screen,
according to director George Lucas.
The World's Highest Concert
Several famous musicians will travel
to Nepal
next week to perform on Mount Everest.
Janet Jackson Is a Busy Woman
Janet Jackson seems
to be everywhere these days.
Snoop Dogg Will Pick Up Garbage
A judge has sentenced rapper
Snoop Dogg
to 160 hours of community service.
A Large Cat Show in New York
Feline fanciers will be attending
a cat championship
this weekend at New York's Madison Square Garden.
John Lennon Is Honored in Iceland
Yesterday would have been
John Lennon's 67th birthday.
Cruise Scene Will Have to Be Redone
An important scene in Tom Cruise's
latest film will have to be done again.
Vandals Punched a Hole in a Monet
A group of people broke into a Paris museum
and punched a hole in a painting by
Claude Monet on Sunday.
Owen Wilson Has Appeared in Public
Actor Owen Wilson surprised
the crowd at the opening of his new film.
Britney Spears Will Lose Custody of Her Children
Britney Spears' problems
have become even greater.
The Spice Girls Sell Out in 38 Seconds
Tickets for the Spice Girls'
London concert sold out in just 38 seconds.
Stallone Talks About Burma
Sylvester Stallone has spoken about what he saw last month
when he was working on the border
of Thailand and Burma.
Is Liz Getting Married Again?
Gossip reporters in the United States
have been writing
that Elizabeth Taylor will marry again.
$47,100 to Appear in a Movie
A 10-year-old boy will take part
in a new movie after his father paid $47,100.
George Clooney Is Back on His Feet
George Clooney attended the opening of
his new movie yesterday -- just four days after a motorcycle accident.
Miliband Will Meet Jolie
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband
is scheduled
to meet Angelina Jolie in New York this week.
Former Chinese President Performs
Jiang Zemin, the former president of China,
sang at Beijing's National Grand Theater on Tuesday.
Thou and Ye
In many languages
there are at least two words for "you".
Britney Spears Must Take Drug Tests
The problems for
Britney Spears continue to grow.
Shakira Is Studying
Shakira is taking a break from her music
to learn about history at the University of California in Los Angeles.
Jude Law Will Play Hamlet
Jude Law will appear as Hamlet
in London's West End theater district.
A Wild Night at the MTV Awards
This year's MTV Video Music Awards
will be remembered
for a long time -- but for the wrong reasons.
The Shakespeare Debate Lives On
Some British actors, including Sir Derek Jacobi,
are asking the question: Who wrote Shakespeare's plays?
Unexpected Guests at the APEC Summit
Actors from a comedy show were able to enter
an area
where world leaders are meeting in Australia.
Luciano Pavarotti Has Died
Luciano Pavarotti, the famous Italian tenor,
passed away last night at age 71.
Rock Stars Die Younger
It is commonly thought that rock stars die
at a younger age than the rest of the population.
Brad Pitt Loves Being a Father
Brad Pitt said that being a father
is the most fun he has ever had.
Don't Buy Amy's Records, Her Father-in-Law Urges
The father-in-law of singer Amy Winehouse
has asked her fans to boycott her records until she stops using drugs.
Queen's Guitarist Is Now Dr. May
Brian May played guitar
and wrote songs for the rock group Queen.
The Rolling Stones Will Not Have to Pay a Smoking Fine
The Rolling Stones will not have
to pay a fine for smoking during a concert.
Extras Were Hurt While Filming a Tom Cruise Movie
Eleven extras were hurt during the filming
of a scene
for the Tom Cruise movie "Valkyrie" in Germany.
Brad Pitt Helps Rebuild New Orleans
Two years after Hurricane Katrina,
actor Brad Pitt is helping to rebuild New Orleans.
Rowling Is Writing a Detective Novel
JK Rowling does not intend to stop writing
after the success of the Harry Potter books.
Comedy Travels to Iraq
"The Daily Show" is one of
the most popular humor programs in the
United States.
Pavarotti Will Leave the Hospital
Luciano Pavarotti has been allowed
by his doctors to leave the hospital.
Elvis Week in Memphis
Fans of Elvis Presley are gathering this week
in Memphis, Tennessee
to remember the man many called
the "King of Rock 'n' Roll".
Lions for Lambs
Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep and Robert Redford
will star in a new film this autumn.
Spears' Parenting Is Criticized
Questions are being asked
about Britney Spears' skills as a mother.
Beyoncé Tripped During a Concert
Beyoncé Knowles fell down 12 stairs
during a concert in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday.
Lindsay Lohan Was Arrested for Drunk Driving
Police in California stopped Lindsay Lohan
for driving
under the influence of alcohol early Tuesday morning.
The Stones Will Help Crash Victims
The Rolling Stones will give part of the money from
their Polish concert to
the families of 26 people who died in a bus crash on Sunday.
A Tom Cruise Film Has Begun Shooting in Germany
Tom Cruise's next film will be about
a group of German military officers
who tried to assassinate Adolf Hitler during the Second World War.
The New Harry Potter Book Is Leaked Online
Three days before its international release,
the latest Harry Potter book has appeared on the Internet.
Pottermania Takes Over the World
The latest Harry Potter film has been
an international
success since it opened on Wednesday.
Diddy Searches For A Secretary On The Internet
Would you like to work
for one of
the richest musicians in the world?
New Questions About Morrison's Death
According to a new book, rock star
Jim Morrison died
in a toilet stall at a Paris nightclub.
Madonna and the Guitar
One of the big questions after the Live Earth concerts on Saturday
is whether Madonna was
really playing the guitar during her performance.
Hamburg Will Get A Beatles Statue
Hamburg will erect
a statue in honor of the Beatles.
DeVito Gets A Czech Film Award
Danny DeVito received the Czech Republic's
Crystal Globe award
for his lifetime contribution to movies.
Lennon And McCartney Met 50 Years Ago
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
first met each other in July 1957.
Britney Said She Is Sorry
Britney Spears has apologized
for hitting a car
with an umbrella in February.
Live Earth on Saturday
Two billion people will watch and listen
to Live Earth in 120 countries on Saturday.
Elton John Yelled At A Police Officer
Elton John shouted at a policeman
following the concert in honor of
Princess Diana on Sunday.
The Concert for Diana
The biggest names in British music
turned up last night to honor Princess Diana.
Eddie Murphy Is The Father
Eddie Murphy is
the father of Melanie Brown's daughter.
A Costly Comedy
With a total cost of nearly $200 million,
"Evan Almighty"
is the most expensive comedy ever made.
Michael Moore's Film Is Already On The Internet
"Sicko", a new film by director Michael Moore,
will appear
in movie theaters at the end of June.
What Should Britney Spears Call Her Next Album?
If you think you know a good name for Britney
Spears'
next album, then she would like to hear from you.
Matthew McConaughey Is 'The Bachelor of the Year'
People magazine has named
its "Bachelor of the Year" for 2007.
John Travolta's Secret To Avoiding the Paparazzi
Actor John Travolta told an American magazine
how he avoids reporters and photographers.
Ocean's Thirteen
Matt Damon, George Clooney and Brad Pitt are back in "Ocean's Thirteen",
the third movie in the "Ocean's" series.
Paris Hilton Has Been Released From Jail
The big news in the United States today
is that America's most
famous prisoner is free again.
Fans Get Their Television Show Back
An American television network learned
how powerful people can be when they form a group.
Music Is Getting Louder
Music companies are increasing the volume
of some popular bands because
they believe it will help them to sell more CDs.
Sgt. Pepper Is 40
It was 40 years ago that
the Beatles released their most successful record.
Riyo Mori Is Miss Universe
Riyo Mori, a 20-year-old dancer from Japan, is Miss Universe 2007.
30 Years of Star Wars
It was 30 years ago this week that Luke Skywalker,
Princess Leia, R2-D2 and
C-3PO were first seen on movie screens.
The Little Mole
Disney's Mickey Mouse is well known to American children. Another character, however,
is familiar to millions of children outside of the United States.
Jolie's Film Is The Big News From Cannes
The Academy Awards are more than nine months away,
but
already people are talking about "A Mighty Heart".
Readers Will Get Their Money Back
James Frey's book "A Million Little Pieces"
was advertised as a book about his life.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The next film in the Harry Potter series
is sure to be one of this summer's
blockbusters.
Spielberg and Jackson Will Work Together on Tintin
Two of the biggest names in show business
are going to collaborate.
The Hepburn Centenary
Katherine Hepburn would have been
100 years old on Saturday, May 12.
Serbia Celebrates Eurovision Victory
Serbia has won the 2007 Eurovision song
contest.
Dieting for Peace
A filmmaker has found a way
for Palestinian and Israeli women to become friends.
Paris Hilton Is Going To Jail
Paris Hilton will soon have to live without going
to expensive restaurants and fancy parties for a few weeks.
An Actor's Ashes Have Been Sent Into Space
James Doohan will be remembered as an actor
on a show about traveling into space.
Hugh Grant Was Arrested
London police arrested actor Hugh Grant on Wednesday
for throwing a can
of beans at a photographer..
Madonna Will Sing At Live Earth
Madonna has announced that she will perform in London
during the worldwide Live Earth concerts this summer.
Larry King Celebrates 50 Years In Broadcasting
Larry King began his career in broadcasting
in 1957 at a radio station in Miami, Florida.
The 'Knight Rider' Car Is For Sale
Kitt, the car that did almost everything,
is being sold for $150,000 in California.
A Figure-Skating Film Is A Success In The U.S.
"Blades of Glory", a comedy about figure skating,
was a big hit with American audiences this weekend.
Paris Hilton Could Go To Jail
The woman who is famous for being famous
could spend some time in prison.
Alec Baldwin Will Pay For A Soldier's Education
Movie star Alec Baldwin has chosen
to put an American soldier through college.
A Comedian Has Crashed A $1.5 Million Ferrari
The promotion for the new film "Redline" turned out
to be a lot more expensive than anyone had anticipated.
No More Foie Gras
Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck said he will no longer serve foie gras,
the fatty liver from ducks and geese.
Tom Cruise Will Make A World War II Film
Tom Cruise will star in a movie about the Second World War.
Critics Hate '300'; Filmgoers Love It
Most American film reviewers did not like the new film "300".
Moviegoers, on the other hand,
had a different opinion.
Angelina Jolie Has Adopted A Vietnamese Boy
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
have added another member to their family.
Elton John Celebrates His 60th Birthday In Style
Some of the biggest names in the entertainment business
helped Elton
John celebrate his 60th birthday this week.
Trouble Erupts Between The Stars And The Paparazzi
There have been problems in the last few days between famous people
and those who take their photographs.
Captain America Is Dead
A comic book hero for generations of American youngsters
has been killed in the latest episode.
Naomi Campbell Will Clean Floors For A Week
A New York City judge has chosen what punishment
to give Naomi Campbell for throwing
a mobile phone at her housekeeper.
A Stolen Painting Belonged to Steven Spielberg
A stolen work from the American painter Norman Rockwell was found last
week at the
home of director Steven Spielberg.
The Beckhams Will Star In A Reality Show
The Beckhams are going to have something in common
with Britney Spears,
Paris Hilton and Whitney Houston.
Sunday Was Hollywood's Big Night
Many of the biggest movie stars in the world
got together Sunday night
for the 79th Academy Awards ceremony.
Britney Spears Leads The News In The United States
The soap opera life of Britney Spears has continued
to dominate
the headlines in the United States for another week.
Britney Spears Is Bald
Britney Spears will not have to worry whether she
will be a blonde or a brunette for a few months.
Mysteries Remain After Anna Nicole's Death
Anna Nicole Smith may have died a week ago.
Nevertheless, some unanswered questions still remain.
Anna Nicole Smith Is Dead
The entertainment world was shocked yesterday
upon the news that Anna Nicole
Smith had died at age 39.
Boston Police Mistake Advertisers for Terrorists
When police in Boston heard reports of strange lights around the city on Wednesday,
they thought it could possibly be a bomb.
The 2007 Oscar Nominees Are Out
The nominees for the 2007 Academy Awards have been released
and there are some surprises.
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