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Archive for July, 2008

Costner Is Too Scandalous For Politics

KEVIN COSTNER would love to run for political office, but fears he has too may skeletons in his closet.

The actor plays a man who gets to decide the identity of the U.S. president in his new movie Swing Vote.

And the 53-year-old confesses he…read more

Troyer Files Lawsuit Against Sex Tape Partner

Tiny movie star VERNE TROYER is suing his former girlfriend and sex tape partner for $20 million (GBP10 million), accusing her of abusing him.

In the legal documents, filed in Los Angeles on Thursday (31Jul08), Troyer claims his former partner Ranae Shrider intentionally inflicted emotional distress…read more

Voight Surprised Jolie Became A Mother

ANGELINA JOLIE's dad JON VOIGHT is amazed his daughter is now a mother of six - because she had no interest in kids when she was younger.

The pair recently reconciled after a long rift, which started when Voight told a TV interviewer Jolie had "severe…read more

LaBeouf Injury Disrupts Transformers Set

SHIA LaBEOUF's car crash is causing chaos on the set of his new movie TRANSFORMERS 2, according to reports.

The actor was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after his truck flipped across a road and collided with another vehicle in Hollywood on…read more

Hollywood’s Top Cop Blames Stars For Paparazzi Attention

BRITNEY SPEARS, PARIS HILTON and LINDSAY LOHAN attract and encourage the paparazzi by behaving badly, according to Los Angeles police chief WILLIAM BRATTON.

In an astonishing outburst on Thursday (31Jul08) Bratton claimed photographers have calmed down since "Britney started wearing clothes (and) Lindsay Lohan has gone…read more

Lowe And Nanny Battle It Out In Court

Hollywood star ROB LOWE's former nanny is claiming victory in her legal battle with the actor, after a judge threw out four of Lowe's claims against her in court on Thursday (31Jul08).

Lowe sued Jessica Gibson in April (08), claiming she tried to extort money out…read more

Cook’s Brother Scores Cancer Victory

AMERICAN IDOL champion DAVID COOK has reason to cheer - his brother is winning his battle with brain cancer.

Adam Cook, 36, travelled from his home in Indiana to celebrate his younger brother's victory in the TV talent show earlier this year (08).

And the…read more

Ne-Yo Moves Mum To Be Near Him

Rapper NE-YO is so attached to his mother, he has bought her a new home in Atlanta, Georgia so they can be closer.

The Las Vegas, Nevada native has moved east to concentrate on his music - but found himself lost without his beloved mum.

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Farrell Baffled By West/Obama Appearance Rumours

Former JANE'S ADDICTION frontman PERRY FARRELL is baffled by rumours KANYE WEST is to be joined on stage by U.S. presidential candidate BARACK OBAMA at this year's (08) Lollapalooza music festival.

West is rumoured to have persuaded the popular Illinois senator to introduce his set at…read more

Mayer Calls For Paparazzi Control

Singer JOHN MAYER led calls for paparazzi photographers to be regulated in a Los Angeles meeting on Thursday (31Jul08).

The musician - a top target for snappers due to his romance with actress Jennifer Aniston - wants a number of measures introduced to protect celebrities and…read more