2/25 Starpulse Entertainment News Blog - Celebrity News

Celebrity Birthdays, February 25 February 25, 2009 at 3:00 am Happy Birthday to "Malcolm in the Middle" actor Justin Berfield (1986), "Lord of the Rings" actor Sean Astin (1971), "Fun with Dick & Jane" star Tea Leoni (1966), WWE star Ric Flair (1949), Beatles guitarist George Harrison (1943; d. 2001), Read more! Gael Garcia Bernal Says Financial Crisis Is A Good Thing February 24, 2009 at 6:30 pm New dad Gael Garcia Bernal is convinced the global economic crisis will be good for the world - because it will drive people back to enjoying quality time, reading and having fun. Read more! Kristen Stewart Has No Interest In Robert Pattinson February 24, 2009 at 4:48 pm Twilight star Kristen Stewart is tiring of the way the media scrutinises her relationship with co-star Robert Pattinson, insisting the two aren't dating and they're not likely to. The actress is puzzled Read more! Megan Fox Is Back On The Market! February 24, 2009 at 3:02 pm Transformers actress Megan Fox and fiancé Brian Austin Green have called off their engagement. Read more! Kathy Griffin Sells Memoir For $2 Million February 24, 2009 at 2:45 pm Comedienne Kathy Griffin has landed a $2 million book deal with an American publishing house to write her life story. Read more! Sean Penn Takes On Gay Marriage Protesters February 24, 2009 at 2:37 pm Sean Penn has hit out at anti-gay demonstrators who lined the streets outside the Academy Awards on Sunday to protest against same-sex marriage. Read more! Audrina Patridge's L.A. Home Robbed February 24, 2009 at 2:33 pm The Hills star Audrina Patridge is appealing for help to find the people who robbed her Los Angeles home on Sunday. Read more! Celebrities That Should Make It Official February 24, 2009 at 2:31 pm Some celebrity couples seem to have it really going on. So much so, that we feel they need to finally make it official! Here's our round up of couples we think should consider taking the nuptial jump. Read more! Heath Ledger's 'The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus' Can't Find Major Distributor February 24, 2009 at 2:26 pm Heath Ledger's final film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is facing a limited U.S. release as bosses struggle to land a deal with a major distributor. Read more! 'Watchmen' Star Malin Akerman's See-Through Outfits February 24, 2009 at 1:50 pm Malin Akerman showed up to the world premiere of the movie Watchmen in central London on Monday and posed for cameras in Paris on Tuesday wearing similar see-through outfits. Read more! Kate Winslet Laughs Off Playboy Shoot Proposal February 24, 2009 at 12:19 pm Kate Winslet is shocked Hugh Hefner wants her to bare all for Playboy - because she doesn't think she's sexy enough to grace the cover of the magazine. Read more! Adam Sandler Sued For Copyright Infringement February 24, 2009 at 12:06 pm Actor Adam Sandler has been sued by a comic book author who's accused the star of stealing the idea for his 2008 movie You Don't Mess With The Zohan. Read more! Robert Pattinson Pimps 'Twilight' In Tokyo, Japan February 24, 2009 at 12:03 pm Robert Pattinson arrived in Tokyo today to promote the release of 'Twilight' in Japan. Read more! Mischa Barton Explains Her Weight Loss February 24, 2009 at 11:56 am Mischa Barton has taken to the internet to address reports about her recent weight loss - assuring fans she has shed the pounds through a balanced diet and exercise. Read more! Portia De Rossi Denies IVF Reports February 24, 2009 at 9:03 am Actress Portia De Rossi has denied reports she is planning to undergo fertility treatment in order to start a family with partner Ellen Degeneres. Read more! Kate Winslet Offered Playboy Shoot February 24, 2009 at 8:55 am Hugh Hefner is hoping to convince Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet to bare all in his Playboy magazine. Read more! Adriana Lima Marries Basketball Star February 24, 2009 at 8:19 am Supermodel Adriana Lima has revealed she wed in secret on St. Valentine's Day. The Brazilian beauty eloped with basketball star Marko Jaric and the couple exchanged vows Read more! Mel Gibson Denies Using Chauvinistic Insult During 2006 Arrest February 24, 2009 at 8:15 am Mel Gibson has cleared up rumors he used a derogatory term to refer to a female police officer during his 2006 arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) Read more! Judge Grants Meeting Between Peter Falk And Daughter February 24, 2009 at 8:12 am LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge says Peter Falk's daughter can meet with her ailing father. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Aviva K. Bobb on Monday granted Catherine Falk Read more! Roger Moore Draws Attention To AIDS In Swaziland February 24, 2009 at 8:10 am JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Sir Roger Moore is drawing attention to a small, AIDS-devastated southern African country. Read more! George Clooney Meets With Barack Obama February 24, 2009 at 8:08 am LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Clooney apparently had a good reason for skipping out on Oscar night: He had a meeting with President Obama. Read more! Charles Barkley Pleads Guilty To DUI Charges February 24, 2009 at 8:05 am SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Charles Barkley will serve time in jail after pleading guilty to charges of driving drunk. Read more! Celebrity Birthdays, February 24 February 24, 2009 at 3:00 am Happy Birthday to late comedian Mitch Hedberg (1968; d. 2005), "Titanic" actor Billy Zane (1966), singer Michelle Shocked (1962), musician Sammy Kershaw (1958), "Battlestar Galactica" commander Edward James Olmos (1947), Read more! Anthony Hopkins Wants Wants To See 'American Idol' Made Into A Movie February 23, 2009 at 11:50 pm Anthony Hopkins is such a big fan of reality show American Idol, he wants to turn the TV hit into a movie - and star as the show's Mr. Nasty, Simon Cowell. The legendary Hannibal actor admits he Read more! Nicky Hilton Arrests Homeless Man February 23, 2009 at 11:45 pm Paris Hilton's sister Nicky made a citizen's arrest in West Hollywood on Saturday morning after a homeless man attacked her. The socialite was knocked to the ground but unhurt by the transient at 5am. Read more! Jessica Alba Is Pretty In Pink February 23, 2009 at 6:35 pm Jessica Alba was at the 2009 Independent Spirit Awards in a pretty pink dress. Read more! Jennifer Love Hewitt Channels Audrey Hepburn February 23, 2009 at 5:48 pm Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt dazzled guests at her 30th birthday party on Saturday - by attending as Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn. The actress, who played Hepburn in TV movie The Audrey Hepburn Story, Read more! Worst Dressed At The 2009 Oscars (Pictures) February 23, 2009 at 4:16 pm We've made our picks for the Worst Dressed celebrities at the 2009 Academy Awards. Click through the photos Read more! Joe Jonas: 'We Couldn't Ever Break Up' February 23, 2009 at 2:42 pm Jonas Brothers singer Joe Jonas has assured fans he'll never disband the group to pursue a solo career - because the trio "couldn't ever break up." Read more! Judge Extends Restraining Order Against Britney Spears' Former Manager, Ex February 23, 2009 at 2:30 pm LOS ANGELES (AP) — A restraining order against Britney Spears' former manager and an ex-boyfriend has been temporarily extended to give a Los Angeles judge more time to hear arguments in the case. Read more! Brandon Routh Finds A New Superhero February 23, 2009 at 1:08 pm Brandon Routh probably won't get to play Superman again given that the studio plans to totally reboot the franchise, a la Batman Begins/The Dark Knight. It seems he's found another comic book character Read more! Michael Clarke Duncan Would Love To Battle Predator February 23, 2009 at 12:53 pm With Arnold Schwarzenegger nearing the end of his political career, there's talk of doing another Predator when he returns to filmmaking. Unfortunately, the original Predator actor Read more! Yikes, Stripes! Cameron Diaz Vs. Michelle Williams February 23, 2009 at 12:39 pm Cameron Diaz and Michelle Williams appeared at the Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on Saturday wearing brightly colored striped dresses. Read more! Anne Hathaway Shuns Drugs February 23, 2009 at 11:54 am Actress Anne Hathaway has vowed to stay away from drugs - after a wild night at college convinced her illegal substances would swiftly sabotage her career. Read more! Diane Kruger Had Eye Surgery, Not Rhinoplasty February 23, 2009 at 11:42 am Actress Diane Kruger has blasted reports she has undergone plastic surgery after she was spotted at New York Fashion Week with bruises under both eyes. Read more! Spain Full Of Pride At Penelope Cruz's Oscar February 23, 2009 at 10:43 am MADRID (AP) — Spain gushed with pride Monday over Penelope Cruz's Oscar for best supporting actress. Read more! Vietnam Vets Protest Jane Fonda's Broadway Showing February 23, 2009 at 10:34 am NEW YORK (AP) — It's been decades, but Jane Fonda still can't shake her "Hanoi Jane" image from the Vietnam War. Read more! Melanie Chisholm Welcomes Daughter February 23, 2009 at 10:33 am Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm has given birth to her first child. Read more! Worst Films & Stars Of The Year? 'Love Guru,' Paris Hilton & More February 23, 2009 at 10:12 am LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Myers' "The Love Guru" has found some disciples among Razzies voters who pick Hollywood's lowest achievements. Read more! Arnold Schwarzenegger Says Drugs Have No Place In Sports February 23, 2009 at 9:56 am WASHINGTON (AP) — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is no stranger to athletic competition — or to steroids. And the former champion bodybuilder says there's no place for drugs Read more! Ledger Win Brings Out Oscars Emotions February 23, 2009 at 9:33 am Heath Ledger's father, mother and sister brought the star studded Oscars crowd to their feet and reduced many to tears as they accepted the late actor's Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Read more! Mega Oscar Diary February 23, 2009 at 9:22 am Before we get started on the Mega Oscar Diary, let's go to a few random ramblings from the cadre of pre-shows around the dial: Read more! Mickey Rourke Pays Red Carpet Tribute To Dead Dog February 23, 2009 at 9:14 am Mickey Rourke paid tribute to his dead dog Loki at the Oscars by wearing a small photo of the Chihuahua on a pendant around his neck. Read more! Simon Cowell Planning To Freeze Body After Death February 23, 2009 at 9:04 am Music mogul Simon Cowell is planning to do the world an "invaluable service" - by having his body frozen after his death so he can be brought back to life in the future. Read more! Oscars Glory For Penn, Winslet, Ledger, Cruz And 'Slumdog Millionaire' February 23, 2009 at 8:35 am Sean Penn, Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, the late Heath Ledger and movie sensation Slumdog Millionaire were the big winners at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood. Read more! David Beckham Unwillingly Promotes Sex Pill February 23, 2009 at 8:30 am England soccer ace David Beckham has become the unwitting star of a Chinese television commercial - where he appears to promote a range of Viagra-style impotence capsules. Read more! Lady Gaga Won't Pose Nude For Playboy February 23, 2009 at 8:24 am Pop sensation Lady Gaga has refused an offer to pose naked for Playboy. The Dance hitmaker, known for her revealing stage outfits, often performs and hits the town in just corsets and stockings. Read more! Celebrity Birthdays, February 23 February 23, 2009 at 3:00 am Happy Birthday to "War of the Worlds" star Dakota Fanning (1994), British singer/keyboardist Howard Jones (1955), "Home Improvement" mom Patricia Richardson (1951), musician Johnny Winter (1944), Read more! Oscar Red Carpet Pictures February 22, 2009 at 11:05 pm The biggest names in Hollywood were all in their finest gowns and tuxedos on the red carpet for the 2009 Academy Awards. Read more! Dolly Parton Defends Jessica Simpson February 22, 2009 at 4:00 pm Jessica Simpson has received words of encouragement from her idol Dolly Parton after she was recently mocked by the press for her fuller figure and stage blunders. Read more!