Brit host Bruce Forsyth clarifies stand on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ race rowLONDON - Veteran British showman Bruce Forsyth has said that the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star Anton Du Beke’s use of the offensive term ‘Paki’ for his show partner Laila Rouass was wrong. David Hasselhoff taken to hospital after booze benderLONDON - Actor David Hasselhoff reportedly landed in a hospital rehab unit after he accidentally injured a doctor at the end of a wild booze bender. Elizabeth Taylor undergoes successful heart surgeryWASHINGTON - Elizabeth Taylor has revealed that her recent heart surgery was successful. The legendary actress told fans on her Twitter page that the procedure to repair a “leaky” valve went off smoothly. Tony Roberts returns for opening night of ‘The Royal Family’ after falling ill during previewNEW YORK — Tony Roberts has returned to the Broadway revival of “The Royal Family” on opening night. List of 10 winners of ArtPrize art competition taking place in downtown Grand Rapids, Mich.The winners of ArtPrize, a new art competition in Grand Rapids, Mich., were announced Thursday. The event offers one of the world’s biggest art prizes: $250,000 for first place. Brooklyn, NY, artist wins $250K top prize in new Mich. art competitionGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A surfing enthusiast whose entry in a new art competition expresses his love of the sea won the $250,000 top prize on Thursday. Elizabeth Taylor on Twitter: ‘My heart procedure went off perfectly’LOS ANGELES — Elizabeth Taylor is feeling fine after a heart procedure. Steven Spielberg receives Liberty Medal in Philly for his artistic, humanitarian effortsPHILADELPHIA — Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has been honored in Philadelphia with the 2009 Liberty Medal for his artistic and humanitarian achievements. Nobel literature prize goes to little-known European amid concern other regions ignoredThe judges, apparently, could not help themselves. Winner of Nobel literature prize wrote about life under Romanian dictatorBERLIN — Herta Mueller never intended to become a writer, it was simply a means of coping with the oppression of everyday life under Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Utah Symphony musicians agree to $1.3 million reduction in pay, benefits to help with budgetSALT LAKE CITY — Utah Symphony musicians say they’ll give up a pay increase, a few weeks of salary and some benefits to help their employer through difficult economic times. Gourmet editor says magazine’s closing sign of the times, not judgmentDon’t tell former Gourmet editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl this week’s closing of the venerable food magazine reflects any sort of judgment on the food elite. Stray Cat frontman Brian Setzer struts down ‘Lonely Avenue’ on new CD tribute to film noirMINNEAPOLIS — Brian Setzer can’t keep his fingers still. When he talks about his new CD “Songs From Lonely Avenue,” he has to grab his bright orange Gretsch guitar and start firing off the edgy riffs that make up his film noir tribute. ‘Secretariat’ film to tell story of Triple Crown winner, woman behind his inspiring runDOSWELL, Va. — In an era defined by a dispiriting war and a surreal Washington scandal, Secretariat gave Americans and their bruised psyche something to cheer about when the big thoroughbred captured the Triple Crown in 1973. Liz Claiborne in 10-year deal to sell some brands only at JCPenney; moves Mizrahi line to QVCNEW YORK — Liz Claiborne Inc. said Thursday that its namesake line of clothing will be sold exclusively at J.C. Penney Co., as part of a 10-year deal that the clothing maker hopes will help reverse its fortunes. Michael Sheen kicks Blair, Frost habit for soccer tale ‘Damned United,’ ‘Twilight’ sequelTORONTO — Michael Sheen never felt he was playing second fiddle as British leader Tony Blair or TV interviewer David Frost. Log on to IJustMadeLove.com to tell the world where you had sex!LONDON - If you have just had great sex and want to tell the world about it, here’s your chance - a new website, IJustMadeLove.com, allows internet users to share when and where they made love. Any progress in Iran has to be attributed to Obama’s overall strategy: AlbrightWASHINGTON - Former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has said the Obama Administration’s “smart power” strategy of engaging instead of confronting Iran is beginning to gain traction. Exhibition of Van Gogh’s letters shows careful craftsman, not troubled geniusAMSTERDAM — While Vincent van Gogh has become almost as famed for his troubled mind as for his paintings, a new exhibition in the Van Gogh Museum seeks to remind us there was more method than madness to his style. List of German winners of the Nobel literature prizeHerta Mueller is the 10th German to win the Nobel Prize in literature. Here is a list of German writers who have received the award. ‘Legal Issues’ force newly formed Sugababes to axe Glasgow gigLONDON - British all-girl band Sugababes have cancelled what would have been their first live performance after Jade Ewen replaced Keisha Buchanan in the group, due to “legal issues”. Lady Gaga to take to Washington streets for gay rallyLONDON - Lady Gaga is all set to hit the streets of Washington, D.C. to campaign for gay rights. Works of Nobel literature laureate Herta MuellerA partial list of books by Herta Mueller, winner Thursday of the 2009 Nobel Prize for literature: Excerpts from the citation for the 2009 Nobel Prize in literatureExcerpts from the Swedish Academy’s citation awarding the 2009 Nobel Prize in literature to Herta Mueller of Germany. Andrew Lloyd Webber making ‘Phantom’ sequel moved to new locale _ Coney IslandLONDON — The Phantom of the Opera is coming back — but this time, he’ll be haunting the amusement park at New York’s Coney Island rather than the Paris opera house. At 32, Shakira feels more comfortable in her bodyWASHINGTON - Latin pop princess Shakira’s fans can certainly look out for more raunchy videos from her, as she is no more “insecure” and ‘uncomfortable of her body’ after hitting her 30s. Cheryl Cole’s love for love-rat hubby Ashley confuses millions of BritsLONDON - A new survey conducted has shown that millions of Brits are puzzled as to why Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole has not dumped her love-rat husband Ashley. Hayden Panettiere’s lesbian snog in Heroes unveiledLONDON - American actress Hayden Panettiere’s snog with co-star Madeline Zima on Heroes has been unveiled. Real Housewives of Orange County star on why she avoids boob job
Oz TV network apologises for racist MJ skitMELBOURNE - An Australian television network has apologised for a black-face skit on one of its shows after the act drew serious criticism. Ronnie Wood accuses Jo of ‘cheapening’ herself with dance showLONDON - Ronnie Wood has reportedly been sending estranged wife Jo nasty text messages, accusing her of ‘cheapening’ herself with a dance show. Romanian-born German writer Herta Mueller wins 2009 Nobel literature prizeSTOCKHOLM — Herta Mueller, a member of Romania’s ethnic German minority who was persecuted for her critical depictions of life behind the Iron Curtain, won the 2009 Nobel Prize in literature Thursday in an award seen as a nod to the 20th anniversary of communism’s collapse. Taylor Swift announces second leg of ‘Fearless’ tour in 2010HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift isn’t ready for her fairy tale to end, so she’s doing what any other savvy 19-year-old would do — continuing the story. Natalie Imbruglia’s onscreen strip nightmare
Lisa Marie Presley dismisses teenage son’s album reportsLONDON - Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie has dismissed rumours that her teenage son is set to kick off his music career. |
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WASHINGTON - “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Gretchen Rossi has revealed why she has so far avoided getting breast implants.
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