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| Hathaway Involvement In Ex-Boyfriends Fraud Case Dismissed By Friend July 2, 2008 21:07:58FanBolt writes: A friend of ANNE HATHAWAYs ex-boyfriend RAFFAELLO FOLLIERI has hit out at claims the actress had any involvement in the Italian businessmans allegedly fraudulent dealings.
The Devil Wears Prada star was accused by friends of the Italian businessman last week (begs23Jun08) of turning her former flame in to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The pair split last month (Jun08), shortly before he was arrested on suspicion of fraud.
Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Ledgers Theatre Tribute July 2, 2008 21:07:56FanBolt writes: Tragic actor HEATH LEDGER has had a theater named after him in his Australian hometown of Perth, as a tribute to his life.
The 575-seat Heath Ledger Theater, which cost $87 million (#43.5 million) to build, opened on Tuesday (01Jul08) to honor the stars commitment to acting.
Ledgers father, Kim Ledger, attended the ceremony and says, "He was such a giver to the arts right across the board. I really feel that theres not a lot of things hed put his name to, but hed put his name to that." Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Wentz: I Made Out With Men July 2, 2008 21:07:54FanBolt writes: Rocker PETE WENTZ is hiding a few skeletons in his closet - he used to kiss guys in his youth.
The Fall Out Boy star, who is married to pregnant Ashlee Simpson, has often spoken about his bisexual tendencies.
Now he has admitted enjoying same-sex clinches as a teen, but mainly took part in the man-on-man action as an act of sexual rebellion. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Producer Reinventing Britney Spears July 2, 2008 21:07:52FanBolt writes: Top music producer RODNEY DARKCHILD JERKINS is determined to "reinvent"
BRITNEY SPEARS and launch a successful career comeback for the troubled star.
The pop singer - currently celebrating the birth of her younger sister Jamie Lynns daughter Maddie - has had a rocky year, which she has spent fighting an ongoing custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
But Grammy-winning producer Jerkins, who produced remixes for Spears tracks Overprotected and I Love Rock n Roll, insists her new music will resurrect her troubled public image, according to People.com. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Jolie In Hospital July 2, 2008 21:07:50FanBolt writes: ANGELINA JOLIE has checked into a Nice, France hospital where she will remain until she gives birth to twins.
The actress has been living with partner Brad Pitt, their children and assistants in an exclusive wine resort in Provence, France since the beginning of the summer (08).
Jolie admitted herself into the Lenval Hospital in Nice on Monday (30Jun08), and is said to be doing fine, according to a hospital representative.
Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Bale To Take Over The White House From Cruise? July 2, 2008 21:07:48FanBolt writes: BATMAN CHRISTIAN BALE is in talks to replace TOM CRUISE as the President of the United States.
Cruise has quit Warner Bros. movie 28th Amendment, prompting movie bosses to seek out Bale.
MovieHole.net reports talks between movie executives and Cruise broke down last month (Jun08) and hell no longer play Ben Cahill in the Phillip Noyce action thriller. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Ledger Never Saw The Dark Knight July 2, 2008 21:07:45FanBolt writes: HEATH LEDGER never saw his final film before he died in January (08).
The Dark Knight director Chris Nolan has now screened the first trailer for the tragic actor, but he was still editing the upcoming blockbuster when Ledger lost his life.
Nolan says, "He was already on another film. It was months and months since wed wrapped. We had really cut a lot of the film together and watched the film a couple of times and were about halfway through the edit process. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Ryan Eager To Reprise The Office Role July 2, 2008 21:07:43FanBolt writes: Oscar nominee AMY RYAN is heading back to TV because she misses the laughs on THE OFFICE.
The Gone Baby Gone star will return to the U.S. sitcom, as Holly Flax, for multiple episodes next season.
She says, "I dont know what theyre (writers) going to do with the character but, as it was written, theres certainly a lot of potential. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Hilton Is Paid To Party July 2, 2008 21:07:41FanBolt writes: PARIS HILTON is adamant her image as a fun-loving party girl is not real - insisting she is paid to attend most social events.
The hotel heiress is regularly pictured out and about at nightclubs, both in the U.S. and during her many trips abroad.
But Hilton claims that in reality she is very different to her socialite persona - and only goes to events because she will collect a paycheck at the end of the evening. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Hollywood Stars Consider Producers Pay Offer July 2, 2008 21:07:39FanBolt writes: Hollywood film producers have made a last-ditch offer to actors in a bid to avert strike action.
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) says it offered performers a three-year deal worth $250 million (#125 million) just hours before the current contract expired on Monday (30June08).
But the threat of a strike still hangs over Tinseltown, after the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) said the proposed deal might not be enough.
Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| WGN GM Bill Shaw Exits Tribune July 2, 2008 05:06:00The old guard at Tribune continues to exit. The latest casualty is Bill Shaw, who since 2002, has served as the vp and general manager of the recently rebranded WGN. According to a report in the companys own Chicago Tribune, Shaw will leave the company Aug. 1. - [Read more] |
| Lohans Father Undergoes DNA Test July 2, 2008 00:11:05FanBolt writes: LINDSAY LOHANs father MICHAEL has undergone DNA testing with hopes of proving
he is not the father of a secret lovechild.
Michael Lohan has admitted to having an affair with Kristi Kaufmann during a
period in 1995 when he and his now ex-wife Dina had separated.
But the born-again Christian has denied Kaufmanns allegations the result was
her 13-year-old daughter Ashley, and he has instructed his lawyers to seek the
truth of his former mistress claims. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Seyfried: Lohans Going Nuts Because She Started So Young July 2, 2008 00:11:02FanBolt writes: LINDSAY LOHANs MEAN GIRLS co-star AMANDA SEYFRIED fears her former pal and
other child stars go "nuts" because they experience success at such a young
age.
The actress, who is about to lead Hollywoods all-star Mamma Mia! cast onto
the big screen, is convinced young Hollywood stars cant grow-up sane.
And the 22 year old admits Lohan is a perfect example of a young actress
struggling to cope in the fame game.
Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Ringwald: Teen Pregnancy Is Still A Pressing Problem July 2, 2008 00:11:00FanBolt writes: Actress MOLLY RINGWALD agreed to play the worried mum of an expectant teen in a
new TV drama to remind America that unplanned pregnancies are still a huge
problem.
The flame-haired star played a teenage mum-to-be in 1988 film For Keeps and,
now 40, shes tackling the subject matter again in The Secret Life of The
American Teenager.
She hopes the new project will prompt young girls and their mothers to
communicate with each other better - so a few unplanned pregnancies can be
avoided. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Idol Cook Back At Label Which Dropped Her As A Teen July 2, 2008 00:10:58FanBolt writes: AMERICAN IDOL reject KRISTY LEE COOK has landed a record deal with the company
which previously dropped her.
The pretty 24 year old has signed to Arista Nashville and will release her
first single, 15 Minutes of Shame, in August (08).
Cook became an Arista artist as a teenager - years before becoming a
contestant on American Idol - but was dropped before she recorded a single. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Britney To Get A Second VMAS Chance July 2, 2008 00:10:56FanBolt writes: MTV bosses are considering inviting BRITNEY SPEARS to Septembers (08) Video
Music Awards (VMAs) - 12 months after her disastrous comeback performance at
the event.
The pop star disappointed fans and the watching world with a lacklustre
rendition of single Gimme More at the bash in Las Vegas last year- just six
months after allegedly suffering a meltdown.
She was later spotted crying backstage. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| SAG Members Dismiss Rumors Of Immediate Strike July 2, 2008 00:10:54FanBolt writes: Members of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) have denied plans for an immediate
strike against Hollywood studios despite their contracts expiration on Monday
(30Jun08).
Union bosses have been involved in crucial contract talks with film and TV
studio bosses to prevent another strike similar to the The Writers Guild of
Americas walkout, which brought Hollywood to a standstill from November (07)
until February (08).
Actors have threatened walkouts at the time of their contracts expiration if
talks between the unions and major film studios failed to resolve a dispute
over pay and working conditions. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Cyrus Grows Up On New Album June 30, 2008 23:46:25FanBolt writes: Teen star MILEY CYRUS has vowed her new album will be a "grown-up" departure
from her role on hit Disney TV series HANNAH MONTANA.
The 15-year-old singer sparked controversy for acting much older than her age
when she was snapped topless, wearing just a bedsheet, by celebrity
photographer Annie Leibowitz for the June (08) issue of Vanity Fair magazine.
But the photo scandal hasnt stopped the teenager from embarking on a more
adult music release with her forthcoming album, Breakout - because she wants to
be taken more seriously as a songwriter. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] | |
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