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Bunnymen cancel Us tour over tax demand
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Echo & The Bunnymen have made a last minute decision to cancel their Us tour due to "unreasonable" tax demands. A statement on the band's website said that it was with the "deepest regret" that they have called off the November jaunt. "This is due to unreasonable demands presented by the IRS for the band to enter the USA to tour," it read. (more) »
- By Sarah Rollo
Jim Carrey: 'Scrooge transformed me'
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Jim Carrey has claimed that his latest film mirrors his own journey out of depression. The 47-year-old actor, who has admitted to taking prescription drugs to battle his mood disorder, said that starring as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol helped him find perspective in his own life. Carrey told The Mirror: "Everybody loves a good transformational story - somebody who sees the light and finds out what's important in life. It was wonderful to get to the bottom of a character I've seen done a hundred different ways." He also revealed that leading a (more) »
- By Marcell Minaya
Jennifer Lopez 'sues ex-husband over film'
21 minutes ago
Jennifer Lopez is to sue her ex-husband after he revealed plans to release a movie about their relationship, say reports. TMZ says that Ojani Noa, who Lopez was married to for less than a year between 1997 and 1998, is preparing to release How I Married Jennifer Lopez: The JLo and Ojani Noa Story. However, Lopez claimed that the film is a breach of a confidentiality agreement that they signed. She also complained that Noa wants to make available over 11 hours of home video footage (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
'X Factor' top eight songlist revealed
32 minutes ago
It's Movie Week on The X Factor tonight, so read on to find out what the remaining eight hopefuls will be singing. The Boys Joe McElderry: 'Circle Of Life' (Elton John) Lloyd Daniels: 'Stand By Me' (Ben E. King) The Girls Stacey Solomon: 'Son Of A Preacher Man' (Dusty Springfield) Lucie Jones: 'This (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Danyl: 'I'm just trying to stay focused'
37 minutes ago
Danyl Johnson has revealed that he is trying to ignore his press. The X Factor contestant told Now that he just wants to do well in the competition. "I don't read the papers because good and bad stuff can go to your head or get you down," he explained. "You can't get away from it because people will let you know about different things, but I just try to keep focused and keep my mind on the game in hand." Johnson (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Boyzone honoured by gay rights group
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Gay rights group Stonewall has honoured Boyzone at its annual awards ceremony. The band won the 'Entertainers Of The Year' prize at the event on Thursday in honour of their support of gay bandmate Stephen Gately, WENN reports. The ceremony also included a tribute to Gately, who died last month. His widower Andrew Cowles praised Stonewall when he accepted Boyzone's award. "A few years ago Boyzone made pop history by featuring a gay kiss in one of their videos ('Better')," he said. "That was not a marketing stunt, it was simply a mark of respect (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Gerard Butler considers marriage, children
1 hour ago
Gerard Butler has revealed that turning 40 has made him consider settling down in a relationship. The Law Abiding Citizen star, who recently signed up for the lead role in Ralph Fiennes's Shakespeare adaptation Coriolanus, said that the milestone birthday has made him contemplate getting married and starting a family. Butler told the Daily Record: "Right now, yes, I question a bunch of things in my life and I am in a lot of ways more comfortable than ever. I know what still excites me and what is just never going to happen. "But then also there are things I have different opinions on. Sometimes I think, 'God, I wish I was married now and had kids'. Other times I think, 'Thank Christ I am not married and don’t have kid yet, I can do that later'. "But I can totally imagine it. It's just not right (more) »
- By Marcell Minaya
Robbie to make one-off Take That return
1 hour ago
Robbie Williams will reportedly bring an end to his 14-year absence from Take That with a one-off performance next week. The show is to form part of a Children In Need concert, which is being held at the Royal Albert Hall and will also include performances by Snow Patrol, Lily Allen, Dizzee Rascal, Leona Lewis, Muse and Sir Paul McCartney. A source told the Daily Star that 'Could It Be Magic' might be the song through which the greatly-anticipated reformation is played out. "It's the gig where Robbie finally gets back with Take That. They're (more) »
- By Sarah Rollo
'Gavin & Stacey' cast cry at filming
1 hour ago
The cast of Gavin & Stacey cried when they filmed the final scenes of the show, Ruth Jones has revealed. Jones, who co-wrote and played Nessa Jenkins in the sitcom, admitted that she, James Corden ('Smithy' Smith) and Joanna Page (Stacey Shipman) were all in tears at the end of shooting. The Mirror quotes her as saying: "It sounds silly I know, but it's been a big part of our lives for the last three years. It was very emotional filming at the end. Even from day one we all had this sad feeling (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Shilpa Shetty 'confused' over marriage
1 hour ago
Shilpa Shetty has revealed that she is confused over her impending marriage to Raj Kundra. The former Celebrity Big Brother winner is to wed tycoon Kundra on November 22. In her blog, Shetty told fans: "To all those who want to know how I am feeling, I just want to say I'm going through a lot of mixed feelings - happiness, excitement, nervousness, just like any bride to be and sadness as well." She added: "Honestly it still (more) »
- By Zakia Uddin
Tonioli denies rumours of Horwood feud
1 hour ago
Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has denied rumours that he doesn't get on with fellow panellist Craig Revel Horwood. Tonioli explained that the judges are simply playing a role when they appear on the show. "We all have exchanges on the show but once it's over, it's over," he told The Sun. "We are all very good friends because we're men, not kids. We know that whatever you say on the show (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
John Cusack 'would run huge credit debt'
2 hours ago
John Cusack has admitted that he would go on a massive shopping spree if he knew the world was to explode. The actor, who stars in new movie 2012 about civilisation coming to an end, said that an apocalypse would make him want to run a giant debt because he wouldn't have to worry about the consequences. The 43-year-old told Elle: "Maybe people will get less commercial, less interested in material things. Although if there was going to be an apocalypse we should (more) »
- By Marcell Minaya
Comic books 'good for children's learning'
2 hours ago
Comic books are good for children's learning and "just as complex as any other kind of literature", according to new research. Scientists at the University of Illinois claim that comics can help promote literacy in young readers. Carol L. Tilley, a professor of library and information science at the school, said: "If reading is to lead to any meaningful knowledge or comprehension, readers must approach a text with (more) »
- By Ian Mason
Verne Troyer 'threatened ex-girlfriend'
2 hours ago
Verne Troyer has been accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend. The Sun reports that Yvette Monet has been granted a temporary restraining order against the former Celebrity Big Brother contestant. Court papers allegedly record that she asked Troyer to stop contacting her after he sent her a number of abusive text messages and emails describing her as a "hooker". The actor also reportedly warned Monet that she "better (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
N-Dubz star 'likes crashing toy planes'
2 hours ago
N-Dubz star Dappy is reportedly addicted to model aeroplanes. According to The Sun, the rapper particularly enjoys crashing the planes, at a cost of up to £1,000 per week. "Dappy is really into his model planes at the moment," a source said. "He's obsessed and has a whole stack of them. He thinks nothing about crashing them and then going out and buying a couple (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Acorah raises Jackson's grave complaint
2 hours ago
TV medium Derek Acorah has claimed that he was contacted by the late Michael Jackson because he is unhappy with his final resting place. Acorah announced on the Sky1 televised seance that the King Of Pop is "at peace", although he had wanted to be buried next to Marilyn Monroe. According to the Daily Mail, the psychic revealed that Jackson was speaking through him and (more) »
- By Sarah Rollo
Live Blog: 'Strictly Come Dancing'
2 hours ago
After a two-week absence - we really are sorry - the Digital Spy Strictly blog is back! Unless you've been living under a rock for the last month, you'll be fully aware that tonight's show is taking place in the glamour capital of the UK - Blackpool! And after Zoë's shock departure last Saturday, we can expect plenty of tears and tantrums from the top of the Tower. But can Craig and Flavia survive another week? And will Ola wear another catsuit? All these questions and more will be answered this evening. 18:45: That's a deserved Score: 31 for Sonia and Vincent. Next up we have Jade and Ian 'check out my chest' Waite doing a jive. They've been in the dance-off before, so they will always be in danger unless they're near the top of the judge's board. 18:42: In the words of Brucie, "how about that!" I loved it, »
- By Alex Fletcher
Arlene Phillips lands Sadler's Wells job
2 hours ago
Arlene Phillips has announced that she will become a new director of Sadler's Wells theatre. The former Strictly Come Dancing judge has already been working with the London venue on the online Global Dance Contest. She has now been offered a position on the board of directors, BBC News reports. Her duties will include overseeing the theatre's governance and acting as an ambassador for the playhouse. Phillips said that she is "delighted" about her (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Fox 'ignores people finding her sexy'
3 hours ago
Megan Fox has insisted that she doesn't notice people finding her attractive. The Jennifer's Body star claimed that her low-key life with boyfriend Brian Austin Green has shielded her from the mania surrounding her appearance, reports Stv. Fox said: "I don't really experience it because I've been in the same relationships forever. "I stay at home most of the time, but I guess I'm not complaining. Nobody in their right mind would complain. It's great." (more) »
- By Marcell Minaya
McCartney: 'Beatles weren't that good'
3 hours ago
Sir Paul McCartney has claimed that The Beatles weren't very good when they first formed. In an interview with radio station Xfm, McCartney revealed that he wasn't surprised the band were turned down by record label Decca. "We obviously weren't that good," he said. "We were formulating it all. You wouldn't have thought we were that great. You'd have turned us down if you were a record company. And they did - Decca turned us down!" McCartney added that the group learned how to perform for an audience when they spent time in Germany. "When we first went to Hamburg, there'd be no-one in (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
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