Tag: Arts and Entertainment
Segel to star in Muppets movie
Jason Segel has signed on to star as the human lead in the next Muppets movie.[MORE]
Marley son's book triggers dispute
A son of Bob Marley has written a book claiming he was deprived of his father's fortune for years.[MORE]
Corey Haim laid to rest
Actor Corey Haim has been laid to rest at a private funeral in his hometown of Toronto, Canada.[MORE]
Jacko's estate lands $273m record deal
Michael Jackson's estate has signed a record-breaking recording deal worth more than $270 million.[MORE]
New and old novelists on Miles Franklin list
Three debut novelists join some of Australia's most celebrated authors on this year's longlist for the Miles Franklin Literary Award.[MORE]
Twilight graphic novel a tasty treat
Twilight fans now have an addition for their collection, with the first volume in the graphic novel adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's books hitting Australian stores on Wednesday.[MORE]
Reading fiction 'has psychological benefits'
A conference on Queensland's Gold Coast has been told literature can improve social skills.[MORE]
Abba joins eclectic Hall of Fame class
Pop super group Abba's induction into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame raises eyebrows.[MORE]
Kiwi actors join Green Lantern
A pair of New Zealand actors have joined the cast of Green Lantern.[MORE]
Hugh Jackman gets son for Real Steel
After casting a wide net to find a young actor to play Hugh Jackman's son in Real Steel, the producers of the sci-fi film have hired 11-year old Canadian Dakota Goyo.[MORE]
Jackson in $273m recording deal: report
Sony and the estate of late music legend Michael Jackson have signed a record-breaking $US250 million ($273 million) deal for distribution rights through 2017, according to reports.[MORE]
Gaga health scare reports rubbished
Reports that pop phenomenon Lady Gaga may have collapsed on stage during a gig in New Zealand at the weekend have been rubbished.[MORE]
Yunupingu to strike a chord in US
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu's platinum-selling debut album is to be released in the United States.[MORE]
Sheen pleads not guilty in domestic violence case
Actor Charlie Sheen pleaded not guilty to charges of domestic violence and has been ordered to stand trial on July 21.[MORE]
Breast surgeon wins $268k case against Channel 9
Leading surgeon Peter Haertsch sued Channel Nine over a story about a meter maid's 'botched' breast implant surgery.[MORE]
Lost play credited to Shakespeare
Scholars have ruled that a play found in the 18th century was written by William Shakespeare in partnership with another dramatist, John Fletcher.[MORE]
Marion Cotillard stuck with award pin
French culture minister accidentally stabs Oscar winner Marion Cotillard at an awards ceremony.[MORE]
Fans go Gaga for video as Lady announces new shows
Glam pop singer Lady Gaga has announced 31 US concert dates as her fans go wild for a controversial new music video that features R&B star Beyonce.[MORE]
Winslet splits from director husband
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her director husband Sam Mendes have separated after six years of marriage.[MORE]
SNAGs flavour of bachelor contest
NRL players are out while foodies like Curtis Stone make the Cleo Bachelor of the Year finals.[MORE]
Motel Deception dances into awards shortlist
ABC-commissioned short film project Motel Deception has been selected as a finalist in the 2010 ReelDance Australian/New Zealand Awards.[MORE]
Mission: Impossible star Peter Graves dies
Actor Peter Graves, best known for his starring role in the 1960s TV show Mission: Impossible, was found dead of apparent natural causes at his home on Sunday (US time). He was 83.[MORE]
Jackson's furniture for sale
Luxury furniture Michael Jackson commissioned before his death is to go under the hammer, Julien's Auctions says.[MORE]
Spector appeals murder conviction
Lawyers for music producer Phil Spector have appealed his conviction for killing a Hollywood actress.[MORE]
Weaving eyes Captain America villain role
Aussie actor Hugo Weaving is in talks to play Captain America's arch-foe in a new movie.[MORE]
