The plot sounds familiar: movie takes on religion, angers some faction of believers. But the furor surrounding ”The Golden Compass,” a $180-million fantasy epic coming to theaters next Friday, is more complex than that.
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp enjoyed shooting gory scenes for his new movie Sweeney Todd – because he loved getting drenched in fake blood. The Pirates of the Caribbean star, 44, found it hilarious watching the film crew being hit by the red corn syrup mixture used in violent scenes.
Mary-Kate Olsen has been spotted partying just one week after undergoing emergency surgery for a kidney infection. The 21-year-old – who was hospitalized last week – surprised onlookers with her apparently speedy recovery after she was seen dancing until 3 a.m. at New York City’s Beatrice Inn on Wednesday.
Wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan has been exposed as liable for his son Nick Bollea’s summer car crash and consequent driving ban.
Actor Jude Law hates press junkets so much he often gets drunk the night before in order to brave the repetitive questioning he faces the next day.
Victoria Beckham has found an innovative way to style her hair – she uses underwear to tie it back. The Spice Girl‘s hairdresser Ben Cooke – who is responsible for the chic bob the singer debuted last year – has revealed that before cutting her hair short, the 33-year-old frequently used skimpy thongs to hold up her ponytail.
British actress Rachel Weisz is hoping her boyfriend film director Darren Aronofsky will propose to her – so she can start planning her dream wedding.
A-list stars including Madonna, Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears, Jay-Z and Jack Nicholson have made generous donations for a charity auction to raise money for AIDS. The super-sale dubbed Bid 2 Beat Aids will kick off on auction site eBay on World Aids Day, December 1.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Something is very wrong on Wisteria Lane, and not just behind closed doors. Overturned cars, splintered trees and wrecked furniture fill the once picture-perfect street at the center of ”Desperate Housewives.”
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. (AP) – From a Picasso charcoal drawing to diamond watches, mink coats and crystal vases, Luther Vandross lived large. Fans of the legendary singer, who died in 2005 at 54, will have a chance to bid on more than 1,000 items that offer a glimpse into his superstar existence.
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