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Usher takes a year off music
American R&B and pop singer-songwriter and actor Usher is taking a year out from the music industry.

Paris Hilton has crush on Princes Harry, William
Paris Hilton has admitted she has a crush on both Princes William and Harry.



British singer Leona Lewis wants to go home :
Upcoming British singer Leona Lewis is eager to return to her native land and catch up with her favourite TV show "East Enders".



Will Smith to return with 'I Am Legend' prequel
Hollywood actor Will Smith is returning to the big screen for an “I Am Legend” prequel. Smith is also rumoured to have accepted a role in “The Trial of the Chicago 7” alongside Kevin Spacey and Tom Hanks' son Colin.



Madonna kicks off 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour
Material Girl Madonna has kicked off her "Sticky and Sweet" world tour in Cardiff before an estimated 40,000 screaming fans. The Queen of Pop, who turned 50 on Aug 16, made a grand entrance on a throne Saturday and belted out her new hit, "Candy Shop", as spectators - including her husband Guy Ritchie and children Lourdes, Rocco and adopted son David - cheered.



Chris Brown to take a break from singing for 'Bone Deep'
RnB star Chris Brown is all set to take a break from his singing career to work in a movie.

Timberlake's granny wants him to get married in his mother's backyard : Pop singer Justin Timberlake, planning to marry girlfriend Jessica Biel, is looking for an exclusive private island, but his grandmother wants him to tie the knot in his mother Lynn's backyard.

Tommy Lee shows personal pictures of Pamela Anderson to friends : Rocker Tommy Lee shows off intimate snaps of ex-wife Pamela Anderson to his friends and is "proud" to be in a relationship with the star.



Johansson doesn't try to look sexy
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson claims she doesn't try to look sexy.

Andersson secretly auditioned actors for 'Mamma Mia' movie: Streep : The ABBA singer Benny Andersson gave final approval to the actors wanting to act in the musical "Mamma Mia" after a secret musical test, says Meryl Streep.

Farrell apologises for damaging car
Controversial actor Colin Farrell seems to be changing his ways. He apologised to his neighbour after damaging his car.


Singing legend Barbra Streisand wants to help Obama
Singing legend Barbra Streisand wants to help US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Streisand's spokesperson confirmed that the singer and Obama are discussing how she can be helpful



Bale doesn't like romantic comedies
Actor Christian Bale, who starred in "Batman Begins" and "American Psycho", has vowed to never act in romantic comedies.

Minogue too hot for Coldplay album
Rock band Coldplay has decided to drop Australian pop star Kylie Minogue's song "Luna" from their album because it was too hot.


Harrison Ford eager to revive older characters
Hollywood actor Harrison Ford, whose latest movie "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" is doing surprisingly well, has spoken out about reviving some of his older characters, but says he wouldn't like to re-enact Hans Solo's "Star Wars".

I'm very lucky, says Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie, an actress, a mother of four and soon to be six, and involved in many humanitarian efforts all over the world, feels this hectic lifestyle is easier than having a regular career.

Law dating Rod Stewart's daughter Kimberly
Actor Jude Law is reportedly dating rock star Rod Stewart's daughter Kimberly and the two were recently seen kissing at a nightclub in Essex.

Jade Goody returning to British TV
British actress Jade Goody, who was in the news for making racial comments against Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty in the reality show "Big Brother", is set to return to TV.


Free download got Radiohead favourable publicity

British rock band Radiohead's member Colin Greenwood believes the only benefit of allowing their last album "In Rainbows" to be downloaded free was the publicity.Greenwood said: "It wasn't about trying to make as much money as possible. I thought people would be excited about it, but we didn't know what it would be like as it was uncharted waters.



Victoria a nightmare, says footballer Campbell's girlfriend
Football star Sol Campbell's girlfriend Fiona Barratt has called David Beckham's wife Victoria a "prima donna" and "a nightmare".