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LATEST: British pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS is being sued for £300,000 ($540,000) after his former TAKE THAT manager objected to lyrics on his new song THE NINETIES.
In the outspoken track, Williams reveals he fantasised about hurting the pop mogul during his time with the chart-topping boy band.
But NIGEL MARTIN-SMITH believes the lyrics are defamatory and untrue, and yesterday (06OCT06) he served a High Court writ against Williams and his record label Chrysalis, demanding £300,000 in damages if the track is released.
The legal action could delay the 23 October (06) release of Williams’ forthcoming RUDEBOX album, where the track appears.
A source tells British newspaper The Sun, "This could seriously hamper the chances of Robbie’s album coming out on time.
"The major problem is that thousands of pounds have already been spent on an international marketing campaign to promote the album. From the record label’s point of view the album has to come out on time." Williams has publicly criticised Martin-Smith for years, claiming his former manager forced him to lose weight and even refused to pay him for a successful European tour with Take That.

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Ageing lothario JACK NICHOLSON shocked NICOLE KIDMAN at the 2006 Academy Awards, when he made a lewd comment to the actress in front of her then-fiance KEITH URBAN.
Nicholson, 69, failed to realise the now-married couple were an item, so he made an undisclosed remark to Kidman which made her gasp in shock.
Nicholson says, "(I’m) playing the field a little now, though not nearly as much as people like to think.
"(And) I do get rejected. I still owe Nicole Kidman an apology. I didn’t know she was engaged - or that she was standing with her fiance.
"Let’s just say I’m getting older. But I haven’t lost my sense of whimsy."

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British actor RUPERT EVERETT has defended his candid recollections of superstars including MADONNA, SHARON STONE and JULIA ROBERTS in his autobiography, insisting the stories are meant to be "affectionate".
RED CARPETS AND OTHER BANANA SKINS details Everett’s impressions of the actresses, but his often brutal descriptions - including branding Stone "unhinged" - have shocked many readers.
However, the actor insists he never intended his yarns to be malicious.
He says, "I don’t say very nasty things.
"At the end of the day it comes from the centre, something affectionate."

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Former DALLAS star PATRICK DUFFY is terrified of his upcoming role in an English pantomime production this Christmas (06) because he’s so bad at music.
The 57-year-old actor, who played BOBBY EWING in the 1980s Texan oil drama, has signed up to play BARON HARDUP in CINDERELLA at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking, Surrey.
But he’s already warning audiences to be on their guard because he is "criminally bad at anything musical".
He explains, "I may be the main part in a pantomime with plenty of singing going on but I don’t do music."

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Acclaimed British author SALMAN RUSHDIE has signed up to teach literature at an American university, and will donate his archive to the establishment’s library too.
THE SATANIC VERSES author who, in 1989, became the subject of a death edict issued by Iran’s revolutionary leader AYATOLLAH RUHOLLAH KHOMEINI, will take up the five-year appointment at Atlanta’s Emory University next spring (07).
As Distinguished Writer in Residence he’ll teach four-week courses every year.
Emory president JAMES WAGNER says, "Salman Rushdie is not only one of the foremost writers of our generation, he is also a courageous champion of human rights and freedom." Rushdie’s appointment at the institution marks his first extended relationship with a university. His generous library donation will include private journals, personal correspondence, notebooks, photographs and manuscripts of all of his writings, including two early unpublished novels.

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Former BAYWATCH heart-throb DAVID HASSELHOFF has offered JACK OSBOURNE a role in a planned KNIGHT RIDER film.
Hasselhoff is keen for a movie version of the hit eighties TV show, in which he shot to fame as maverick crime fighter MICHAEL KNIGHT.
But Hasselhoff picked an unusual moment to offer a part to Osbourne, son of ageing rocker OZZY.
The 21-year-old recalls, "I was in a urinal at a premiere and Hasselhoff was next to me. He offered me a part in the Knight Rider film. It was phenomenal."

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Irish comedian GRAHAM NORTON has sparked outrage by boasting about his drug intake, admitting he only avoids taking drugs regularly because he’s scared of hitting newspaper front pages.
The BBC TV presenter confesses in a magazine interview, "I’ve tried loads of drugs but it would bug me if I got busted in the tabloids as I take them so rarely." He also boasts he once took more than one ecstasy pill in a single night, saying, "It was just great - really, really fun." But his comments have provoked a furious response from British politicians and anti-drugs groups.
Member of Parliament GWYN PROSSER says, "I’ve spoken to parents whose lives were destroyed by drugs. These comments are grossly irresponsible." And PETER STOKER, of the National Drug Prevention Alliance, fumes, "Perhaps he’d like to ask the parents of people who died from ecstasy if they think it’s fun." The BBC is standing by the outspoken star, saying, "The issues reflect the frank and open nature of his personality."

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British actress SIENNA MILLER has said sorry to residents of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for dubbing their city "S**tsburgh".
Miller’s remarks appear in a new magazine interview, in which she pleads with her interviewer to "pity" her for the location of her latest movie THE MYSTERIES OF PITTSBURGH, an adaptation of MICHAEL CHABON’s novel.
The 24-year-old says, "Can you believe this is my life? Will you pity me when you are back in your funky New York apartment and I am still in Pittsburgh? I need to get more glamorous films and stop with my indie year." The outburst has deeply offended locals, including Mayor LUKE RAVENSTAHL.
He says, "I think obviously we have a great town, and I disagree with her comments. I’m sure in her short experience here she hasn’t had the opportunity to have a real look around." On Friday (06OCT06), Miller apologised for the remarks in a statement, insisting she was referring to the fact the movie was shooting mostly at night and she had not had a chance to fully explore the city.
She added, "What I have seen of it is beautiful. I came once before to visit The Andy Warhol Museum whilst researching a film and found both the city and its inhabitants warm and gracious." She vowed to tour the city properly this weekend (07-08OCT06).

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LATEST: Cancer victim FARRAH FAWCETT has vowed to beat the disease with a full recovery.
The former CHARLIE’S ANGELS star, 59, confirmed speculation earlier this week (begs02OCT06) she has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing radiation treatment. Unconfirmed reports suggest it affects the intestine.
But the brave actress is convinced her optimism will see her through the difficult times ahead.
She says, "I am determined to bite the bullet and fight the fight while going through the next six weeks of cutting edge, state-of-the-art treatment.
"I should be able to return to my life as it was before.
"I deeply believe in one’s own positive will to overcome even the most daunting challenges." Fawcett’s devastating diagnosis came after the star’s appearance on 27 August (06) at the Emmy Awards, where she was reunited with former co-stars JACLYN SMITH and KATE JACKSON during a tribute to TV producing legend AARON SPELLING.

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KIRSTEN DUNST has ruled out a reconciliation with former boyfriend JAKE GYLLENHAAL.
The actress, 24, broke up with the JARHEAD star in 2004 after nearly two years together, but she doesn’t hold a grudge against her former partner. She reveals, "We tried to be honest with each other and work it out but it is hard to have a relationship in this business.
"He is a wonderful guy, so funny and grounded."

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Former EURYTHMICS star ANNIE LENNOX turned down the chance to open for THE ROLLING STONES and two opportunities to appear on stage with JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE.
The SWEET DREAMS (ARE MADE OF THIS) singer was so busy working on her fourth solo album and attending charity events that she was forced to refuse the offers.
The 51-year-old star reveals, "I’m inundated with requests and it’s quite challenging trying to sort through everything and come up to the plate. No complaints on that score though.
"I was invited to support the Rolling Stones on tour and appear with Justin Timberlake on two awards shows.
"So that was very nice to be asked, but right now I’m just staying with what I’ve got to create musically and figuring out what I might do next year because I would like to perform again at some point in the not too distant future."

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Rock matriarch SHARON OSBOURNE has hired her first love to join her on British TV talent show THE X FACTOR.
The feisty judge has asked music boss ADRIAN WILLIAMS to help her choose four finalists for the over-twenty-five category of the singing contest. Osbourne, wed happily to veteran rocker OZZY OSBOURNE, has previously revealed how she lost her virginity to Williams when she was seventeen.
She wrote in her autobiography EXTREME, "We began going out when I was seventeen and he’s stayed in my life ever since." Although she was heartbroken when Williams ended their five-year romance by cheating on her with a hairdresser, they’ve since patched up their differences and Williams even appeared on Osbourne’s British chat show last Monday (02OCT06), praising her performance as a TV judge.
A source from The X Factor tells British newspaper The Sun, "We knew it was the same Adrian from Sharon’s book.
"They are great friends and have a lot of history and Sharon really respects Adrian’s opinion."

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Designer YVES SAINT LAURENT is recovering at home following a serious fall on a Paris street on Friday (06OCT06).
The fashion recluse took a tumble stepping into his car during the French capital’s Fashion Week, and lay motionless in the road for several minutes until emergency services arrived.
However, a spokeswoman at the Yves-Saint-Laurent Foundation insists the 70-year-old did not undergo hospital treatment, and is recovering quietly at his private residence.
She says, "Monsieur Saint Laurent did not have a heart attack. He just missed the curb, dropping into his car, and he fell.
"He’s fine and he did not go to the hospital." Yves Saint Laurent has rarely been seen in public since his retirement in 2002, sparking fears for his health.

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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE is considering quitting the music business after just two solo albums.
The SEXYBACK star, 25, has revealed he doesn’t want to be performing on stage for the rest of his life - because he’s sick of unwanted attention from female fans and abuse from rowdy audiences.
He says, "I’ve had bottles of pee thrown at me, and had girls try to tear my clothes off.
"I don’t want to be jumping around on stage 10 years from now." Timberlake launched his pop career with boy band ‘N SYNC before embarking on a solo career in 2002.
He’s since tried his hand at acting with roles in EDISON, ALPHA DOG and upcoming animation SHREK THE THIRD.

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LATEST: Texan Tejano star FREDDY FENDER’s lung cancer battle has suffered a setback after the star was rushed to a new hospital with a blood infection.
In January (06), the BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS singer, 69, underwent an operation to remove the upper left lobe of his lung following a fungal infection but doctors subsequently discovered two large tumours there. A scan later found nine more tumours.
He has since been receiving treatment for cancer in Oklahoma, but was transferred to the University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday (04OCT06) after medics diagnosed a new infection.
His daughter TAMMY HUERTA MALLINI insists he’ll return to Oklahoma as soon as he’s recovered.
She says, "We wanted to make sure he was strong and alert before he received any chemotherapy or radiation because that could heal him." Fender has been plagued by health problems in recent years. He received a kidney from his daughter in 2002 and a liver transplant in 2004. He has also had problems with diabetes and hepatitis C.

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LATEST: A nanny who looked after former SPICE GIRL GERI HALLIWELL’s baby BLUEBELL has been arrested by police investigating an assault on the child.
The flame-haired singer, who gave birth to Bluebell in May (06), phoned police to report her tot was "bruised and bawling" after being babysat by a golf course employee in August (06).
Halliwell had gone for a walk at the Hampshire, England, club, entrusting Bluebell to a temporary member of staff there. She came back to find Bluebell distressed with bruises on her arm, and she decided to call the police after the nanny refused to explain the marks.
The Metropolitan Police passed details of the alleged assault to their Child Abuse Investigation Unit, who held a woman in connection with the alleged incident on Wednesday (04OCT06).
A police statement yesterday (06OCT06) confirms, "A 30-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm in connection with an assault on a child. She was taken to a central London police station and bailed for return this month." A source close to Halliwell said, "It is a huge relief to Geri that the nanny faces the British justice system."

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Troubled rocker PETE DOHERTY forced his band BABYSHAMBLES to cancel their concert in Liverpool, England last night (06OCT06) because he is suffering from exhaustion.
Doherty, who recently left rehab after seeking treatment for his addiction to heroin and crack cocaine, was unable to play the show at Liverpool Academy.
Babyshambles’ tourmates THE HOLLOWAYS took to the stage at nearby venue The New Picket instead.

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Legendary actor JACK NICHOLSON is proud some of his friends call him ‘The Dodger’ - because of his expertise at avoiding the paparazzi.
At the 2000 Academy Awards in Hollywood, the Oscar winner skipped the red carpet in favour of entering via a back door unnoticed.
Nicholson admits he has grown adept at dodging photographers over the years, and loves his nickname.
He says, "One of the nicknames I’m silently happiest about is ‘The Dodger’, because I’ve learned how to slip away from the party and the photographers.
"I’m not as willing to be that glazed guy walking the red carpet.
"I’m learning that as you simplify, whether it’s your life or your acting, you get better. And I still want to get better."

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