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Veteran rocker LOU REED will be the first act to play the new HighLine Ballroom venue in New York City.
The WALK ON THE WILD SIDE star will take the stage at the new 700-capacity club in the city’s Meatpacking district on 30 April (07).
Named after a disused elevated railway that runs along the west side of Manhattan, the HighLine Ballroom will donate 25 cents from every ticket sold to Friends Of The High Line, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the preservation of the High Line elevated rail structure.
Singers AMY WINEHOUSE, MOS DEF, SPANK ROCK and TALIB KWELI are also confirmed for shows at the new venue. (AT/WNWCNM/GES) WENN - FIFTH - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 02 APRIL 2007

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Hollywood star JOHN TRAVOLTA was so convincing as a woman on the set of the upcoming movie HAIRSPRAY, he had men constantly flirting with him.
Travolta stars in the remake of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and spent four hours each day getting into costume for his role as EDNA TURNBLAD.
The 53-year-old says, "I had no particular urge to play a woman, but it made me realise how much power women have over men.
"Guys would flirt with me on set. You just need breasts and a bum and suddenly you have power! Everyone was feeling me. It was fake, of course, but I thought ‘This is weird.’"

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LIV TYLER was left amazed when working with ADAM SANDLER, because the comedian’s acting touched her so much she burst into tears.
The pair star in new film REIGN OVER ME, the story of a man who loses his family in 2001’s World Trade Center terrorist attack, and Tyler was so immersed in Sandler’s emotional performance she began crying.
The 29-year-old says, "I was so impressed by what a truly amazing actor Adam is. There is a scene in the film where he tells his best friend what happened on the day he lost his family.
"I was so touched by what he was saying, I started to cry and couldn’t stop.
Tears were streaming down my face. But because I was off-camera, I had to be quiet; I couldn’t even sniffle.
"I have never, ever had that happen to me working with any other actor."

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Hollywood actress LIV TYLER was shocked when two young children believed she actually was her regal LORD OF THE RINGS character.
The 29-year-old stars as elf princess ARWEN in director PETER JACKSON’s fantasy trilogy, and is proud her performances have proved so to convincing to kids.
She says, "My husband and I were sleeping and I woke to the sound of our friend’s two little boys going around the bedrooms opening the doors and looking in.
"When they got to our door, one little boy went to open it and the other said, ‘No! Don’t open that door. The princess is sleeping in there.’ It made my heart leap out of my chest."

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The wife of nature conservationist STEVE IRWIN is struggling to cope with single parenthood since the death of her husband after a freak sting ray attack last year (SEP06).
TERRI IRWIN expressed her anguish at Nickelodeon’s 20th Annual Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday (31MAR07).
The mother-of-two tells People.com, "It’s extremely difficult. Part of me is still waiting for the day that he walks through the door.
"We have so much footage of Steve and we watch it so it’s like we almost get to see him every day. The kids and I have good days and bad, but you just deal with it as it comes."

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MARK WAHLBERG pretended to enjoy training with US Marines in preparation for his role as a sniper in new movie SHOOTER, because he didn’t want them thinking he was a wimp.
The 35-year-old, who plays ex-marksman BOB LEE SWAGGER in the ANTOINE FUQUA-directed film, had to spend real time at weapon training facility Front Sight in order to understand the reality of his character.
He says, "I didn’t enjoy it at all. I pretended to enjoy it, I acted like I was going to like it, but I’m pretty lazy and it was very intense.
"Once you’re on their turf they like to push you around a little bit. They like to test you and see if you’re man enough to handle it or they’ll call your agent - so I toughed it out."

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SIR IAN McKELLEN has hit out at Hollywood movie producers for encouraging homosexual actors to remain ‘in the closet’.
The X-MEN star, who revealed he was gay on British radio in 1988, has in the past criticised actors for not ‘coming out’.
But the 67-year-old now blames the forces behind the film industry for pressuring homosexual actors to keep their sexuality a secret.
McKellen says, "With all that liberal attitude (in Hollywood), you have a local industry which is saying to local people who live in the area - ‘When you come to work, you are not gay.’ "And I think to myself, ‘Can people whose minds work like that make good films? And if at the heart of Hollywood there is that lie, how many other lies are there?’ "And it’s the producers who have this problem - God knows what sort of people they are - who think that it’s impossible for you and me to fancy the same person.
"Well, what dull lives they must have."

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LATEST: Argentine soccer legend DIEGO MARADONA was admitted to hospital last week (ends30MAR07) for reasons relating to stress and not just too much alcohol, according to his doctor.
The sporting ace, 46, is in a "stable" condition in a Buenos Aires hospital, where he was taken against his will, after over-indulging in food, alcohol and tobacco.
But physician ALFREDO CAHE believes stress was an important contributor towards Maradona’s condition.
Cahe says, "It isn’t real alcoholism. There was alcohol, diet, tobacco in excess, most certainly issues of privacy and of a high level of stress that was happening. All of that in greater or smaller amounts has affected him at this moment." Cahe describes Maradona’s condition as "fine and stable", although he will have to remain hospitalised for another week.
This is the latest in a string of health problems for the 46-year-old, who suffered heart attacks in 2000 and 2004 after overdosing on cocaine.
In 2005, Maradona slimmed down after undergoing gastric bypass surgery.

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Palestine has launched a campaign to enter next year’s (08) Eurovision Song Contest - despite not being a Europe country.
The competition, which showcases songs from various European nations, already allows Israel, another country not in the continent, to perform.
To qualify, the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation must now join the European Broadcasting Union. An application has been made.
Officials at the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest recently allowed the entry of Israeli band TEAPACKS’ PUSH THE BUTTON, despite fears the track would insult Iran with its references to nuclear war.

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British singer LILY ALLEN will perform at the relaunch of New York venue Irving Plaza club next week (begs09APR07).
The SMILE star will take to the stage with Los Angeles pop duo THE BIRD AND THE BEE at the refurbished club, which is renamed Fillmore At Irving Plaza, on 11 April (07).
The venue has been redecorated to appear like the legendary Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California, best known for hosting performances by classic rock-era bands including THE GRATEFUL DEAD and JIMI HENDRIX.

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Jazz legend HERBIE HANCOCK will perform for students at the newly-relocated Thelonious Monk Institute Of Jazz in New Orleans, Louisiana later today (02APR07).
The legendary pianist will take to the stage with saxophonist WAYNE SHORTER and trumpet player TERENCE BLANCHARD to celebrate the college’s move from Los Angeles to New Orleans’ Loyola University.
Students at the college, previously located at the University Of Southern California, will study jazz performance and work with young people in the local school system.

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A church in Dublin, Ireland yesterday (01APR07) held a Sunday service featuring the music of legendary rockers U2.
Around 150 people attended the service at the Anglican St George and St Thomas’s Church, which was kitted out with concert-style lighting, video screens and dry ice, to sing hits like I STILL HAVEN’T FOUND WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR and ONE.
Organiser GREG FROMHOLZ says, "We’re reaching out to the youth. There’s a deep Christian message in U2’s music. They are writing songs that accentuate that and they’re very easy to sing along to." The so-called ‘U2charist’ service originated in the US two years ago, and has gained a cult following, with similar ceremonies in Australia and New Zealand.

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A riotous performance by veteran British band THE FALL saw legendary London music venue the Hammersmith Palais close its doors for the last time yesterday (01APR07).
During the incident-packed gig, some audience members took offence at frontman MARK E SMITH’s refusal to acknowledge the venue’s closure, and mayhem ensued as angry concertgoers invaded the stage in protest.
The final encore of the hour-long show was cut short after security bundled the troublemakers offstage and fans tried to pull down light fittings as souvenirs.

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Kylie and Olivier split in February amid rumours the French actor was having an affair with 24-year-old model Sarai Givati. Olivier, 41 - who had been seen with the Israeli beauty on several occasions while he and Kylie were still an item – has now moved into a plush Beverly Hills apartment with Sarai A source in the US told Britain’s Daily Express newspaper: "Olivier and Sarai have moved in together and they are inseparable. Understandably Kylie is upset. To her it looks like he was cheating on her with Sarai. But even if he wasn’t, she still thinks it’s all happened too quickly. The only time Kylie and Olivier kind of set up home was when he was looking after her in Paris when she was having her cancer treatment." The Australian pop superstar had previously rubbished claims Olivier been unfaithful to her during their four year relationship.
She also refused to rule out a reunion, saying last month: "I still speak to Olivier and you never know what will happen in the future."

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The couple - who are moving to the US this summer after soccer star David signed a deal with Los Angeles Galaxy – are refusing to bow to sellers trying to take advantage of their wealth by bumping up the price of prospective properties.
A source told People magazine: ‘It’s pretty hard to keep identities secret when you are interested in multimillion-dollar mansions. Once sellers find out who’s interested in buying, the prices skyrocket. It’s ridiculous.
‘One mansion recently went up by millions once the owner found out the Beckhams were interested. But they will not pay in excess purely because of who they are. They are careful with their money.’ However, Victoria has had more success looking for private schools for her children, Brooklyn, eight, Romeo, four, and two-year-old Cruz.
The Beckhams’ Stateside move is being filmed for a six-part NBC fly-on-the wall documentary.
However, insiders say the programme could be scrapped because the couple have failed to rope in any of their A-list friends to make guest appearances.
A source said: ‘So far, all that’s been filmed is Victoria house-hunting and her quest to find schools for the kids, which hardly makes scintillating viewing.
‘David and Victoria are not well known out there and they have not yet been able to convince any of their celebrity friends to come on.’

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The brunette beauty – the daughter of Sir Mick Jagger and top model Jerry Hall - had no plans to pursue a catwalk career like her mum until she was spotted by a modelling agency while out shopping with her friends as a schoolgirl. Lizzie, 23, said: "I wasn’t particularly interested in fashion when I was seven years old – I wanted to be a ballerina. "I admired fashion, but I didn’t go to loads of fashion shows when I was young, although I do remember going to Chanel." Lizzie had her first appearance on the catwalk with mother Jerry – who warned her daughter about the pitfalls of the industry.
Lizzie revealed: "My mum said, ‘Don’t get competitive with the other girls or get involved in the politics of the job, just be yourself. Also, get lots of sleep, drink lots of water and be helpful to people.’"

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The ‘Extras’ star has splashed out £3.5 million on a townhouse in London’s plush Hampstead area but has upset other residents by spending £1 million on noisy renovations, including an underground swimming pool, gym, games room and golf simulator.
One local resident said: "Everyone is seething about the noise. The whole area shakes. There won’t be many inviting him round for coffee when he finally arrives." Builders are using two generators and a compressor to dig underground to make space for the features Gervais has requested.
The ‘Night at the Musuem’ star is currently house hunting in New York and has demanded his personal ‘property finder’ help him spend his allotted £3 million on a home big enough to entertain his new Hollywood friends.

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Cillian Murphy had a bout of claustrophobia while filming new movie ‘Sunshine’. The ‘Red Eye’ actor plays an astronaut in the sci-fi adventure but found the restrictive spacesuit he had to wear suffocating.
Cillian said: "It was not pleasant getting inside that suit. It was big, it was cumbersome, it was intensely claustrophobic and very sweaty. To move at all was one hell of an effort.
"And this was all during the summer heatwave of last year. It’s not an experience I would want to repeat." The 30-year-old Irish star shot to fame in ‘28 Days Later’ in 2002, before going on to feature in a host hit films, including ‘Cold Mountain’ and ‘Batman Begins’.
‘Sunshine’ also stars Australian beauty Rose Byrne and ‘Fantastic Four’ actor Chris Evans.

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