Reuters: Entertainment News

Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to host Oscars

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:07:21 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar organizers on Tuesday named an unlikely pair of hosts for March's Academy Awards, comedian Steve Martin and "30 Rock" star Alec Baldwin, a past loser at the world's top film awards.

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to host Oscars

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:53:33 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Steve Martin and actor Alec Baldwin have been picked to co-host the upcoming 82nd Academy Awards, Oscar organizers said on Tuesday.

50 Cent recruits Kelly Rowland for video

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:26:10 GMT

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Rapper 50 Cent says former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland "never received the superstar treatment" that Beyonce got in the girl group. And he's doing his bit to fix that.

Iggy Pop, Ronnie Wood honoured at London awards

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:47:00 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Punk rocker Iggy Pop won the living legend award late Monday at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards.

"A Christmas Carol" gets thrill ride movie treatment

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:27:06 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Take a classic Christmas tale, a dollop of Jim Carrey and a sprinkling of innovative movie technology.

Rihanna "humiliated" by leaked photo after attack

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:55:37 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Rihanna was named Woman of the Year by Glamour magazine on Tuesday after an attack at the hands of boyfriend Chris Brown that she said changed her life overnight.

Autistic artist finds inspiration in New York city

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:19:34 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stephen Wiltshire was diagnosed as autistic at aged three, did not speak until five but as an adult sells his art for thousands of pounds.

Russia-born tycoon buys Mel Gibson UK cinema firm-paper

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:35:12 GMT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian-born tycoon Len Blavatnik has acquired a British cinema distribution business from Hollywood star Mel Gibson, Russian business daily Vedomosti reported on Tuesday.

Hurler's gay admission spurs Irish lifestyle debate

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:24:30 GMT

DUBLIN (Reuters) - One of Ireland's most loved sporting heroes has moved the goalposts on the debate about public attitudes towards homosexuality in the traditionally Catholic country by revealing he is gay.

Treasure on show in London as another trove found

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:07:02 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - The most important treasure trove found in Britain for decades went on display in London on Tuesday, the same day that another discovery valued at a million pounds was reported found in Scotland.

Michael Jackson film tops box office

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:45:01 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - The Michael Jackson concert movie "This Is It" topped the box office over the weekend, according to Screen International on Tuesday, knocking Disney's "Up" off the No. 1 spot after three weeks.

Ex Stone Roses singer held for "wife assault"

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:37:56 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Former Stone Roses singer Ian Brown has been arrested in London on suspicion of assaulting his Mexican wife, model and actress Fabiola Quiroz.

Kate Winslet wins damages over exercise libel

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:40:30 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet accepted libel damages of 25,000 pounds on Tuesday over allegations she publicly lied about her exercise regime.

Berlin holds MTV awards, 20 years after fall of Wall

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:39:59 GMT

BERLIN (Reuters) - Berlin hosts the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday, where German pop rock band Tokio Hotel will perform alongside U.S. rapper Jay-Z and Latin pop star Shakira.

Mel Gibson sells UK cinema firm - report

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:59:51 GMT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian-born tycoon Len Blavatnik has acquired a British cinema distribution business from Hollywood star Mel Gibson, Russian business daily Vedomosti reported on Tuesday.

"Doctor Who" star lands NBC legal pilot

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:40:26 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - No longer will American TV audiences be asking doctor who?

"This Is It" final box office tally rises

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:56:16 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson concert movie "This Is It" saw opening weekend ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada rise by 9 percent from initial estimates to a total $23.2 million (14.2 million pounds), according to final studio figures on Monday.

"Conchords" star Clement takes wing in new movie

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:44:31 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - New Zealand comedian Jemaine Clement is best known as one-half of musical duo Flight of the Conchords, but in the movie "Gentlemen Broncos" he takes wing on his own playing an ego-driven science fiction author.

Mel Gibson's girlfriend delivers baby girl

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:38:32 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mel Gibson has become a father for the eighth time after his Russian girlfriend gave birth to a daughter, the actor's spokesman said on Monday.

Carly Simon bounces back with homemade hits album

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:28:45 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Carly Simon rarely performs concerts, due to a toxic combination of stage fright and fear of flying.

"X Factor factor" is growing force in pop music

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:20:54 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - She had poor reviews and Michael Jackson in her way, but singer Cheryl Cole swept all aside to hit the top of the album charts and underline the influence of "The X Factor" TV show on British pop.

Qatari firm in talks to make Prophet Mohammad film

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:42:10 GMT

DOHA (Reuters) - An epic film about Islam's Prophet Mohammad backed by the producer of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Matrix" is being planned with the aim of "bridging cultures."

Michael Jackson film dances to No. 1 worldwide

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:46:18 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's much-hyped concert movie reigned at the worldwide box office on Sunday, but its performance in North America was hardly a thriller.

Elton John aims for return to stage after illness

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:31:47 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Elton John is recovering in hospital from a serious case of e-coli bacterial infection and influenza that forced him to cancel a string of concerts, but he hoped to return to the stage soon, a spokesman said on Monday.

Qatari firm in talks to make Prophet Mohammad film

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:17:25 GMT

DOHA (Reuters) - An epic film about Islam's Prophet Mohammad backed by the producer of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Matrix" is being planned with the aim of "bridging cultures."