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American Idol judge PAULA ABDUL has been caught sobbing on camera during a recent conference call, insisting her management have treated her badly.
In footage obtained by the New York Post, Abdul can been seen blasting former representative Howard Bragman - who she accuses of calling her "a whining bitch and a loser." She says, "I’ve never been treated this way and I’ve never seen anybody treated this way. This is just too much to stomach.
"I’m being tested. All I’ve ever wanted in my life is to be treated fairly and be treated with kindness. And I’ve never in my entire career been treated this way. The people who are supposed to take care of these things do not. I have to clean up after them everywhere they go. And I’m tired of it." Abdul also outlines her health problems, including an adrenal disease called Addison’s, wailing, "I’ve been going through tremendous amounts of a difficult time." The conference call is thought to have been taped earlier this week (begs28May07). Abdul seems to be talking to a group of publicists.

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KEVIN COSTNER perfected his role as a psychotic killer in upcoming movie MR.
BROOKS so well he "freaked" his daughter out.
The Bodyguard actor plays a man with a murderous alter ego and the film also features a gruesome scene with his on-screen daughter - a storyline his real daughter Annie is not keen on.
He tells the New York Daily News, "She was little freaked out by it. So was I.
"She and her boyfriend were a little creeped out. Thank God I made other movies where my kids can go, ‘Okay, my dad isn’t all bad!’ "

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Pop legend MICHAEL JACKSON has bought publishing rights for rapper EMINEM’s back catalogue.
The Thriller hitmaker, who also currently owns The Beatles copyright, has purchased Famous Music LLC from Viacom for an undisclosed amount.
Jackson is now the owner of The Real Slim Shady and Without Me but also owns the rights to songs by Shakira, Beck and Bjork under the transaction.
The singer says, "This is a milestone event for Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
The diverse collection of songs in this catalogue range from timeless classics to contemporary hits, and I am pleased to add the acquisition of Famous Music to Sony/ ATV." Eminem parodied Jackson in his video for 2002 hit Without Me.

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KIM BASINGER and ALEC BALDWIN’s long drawn out custody battle over their daughter IRELAND will be resolved soon, according to the actress’ attorney.
The pair have been battling it out in the courtroom since they divorced in 2002, but seem no closer to a resolution over the eleven-year-old.
But attorney Neal Hersh told talk show host Larry King last night (30May07), "Like all things, yes, it will (be resolved). Hopefully it will come to a conclusion in the near future. We’re hopeful.
"When we do custody cases, we always have the best interest of the child at heart and that remains foremost in our mind."

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British actress KEIRA KNIGHTLEY is "hopeless" at cooking - and fears single-handedly encouraging the spread of food poisoning.
The Pirates Of The Caribbean star admits she’s far from a domestic goddess, and discourages her friends from sampling her culinary delights.
She says, "I have tried but I really am hopeless.
"I can cook maybe one dish but even then, if you ate it, you’d probably end up with food poisoning."

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The former partners of DONALD TRUMP, SYLVESTER STALLONE and KEVIN FEDERLINE have turned their failed relationships into a TV show.
Marla Maples, Trump’s ex-wife, Angie Everhart, Stallone’s ex-wife and Shar Jackson, Federline’s former girlfriend and mother of two of his children, have joined forces for the Ex-Wives Club, a new series hoping to change people’s lives through their combined experience of unsuccessful partnerships.
But the trio insist they shouldn’t be typecast as simply former wives and girlfriends on the arms of famous men.
Maples tells U.S. TV host Larry King, "Producer Andrew Glassman came to me with an idea. When I heard the title, I said ‘Don’t put me in a box. I don’t see myself just as an ex-wife. I see myself as so much more’ and then he told me the creative reason for it. And it’s truly about stepping out and sharing what we’ve learned to help other people and that’s what life is for. I mean, if we don’t learn from all of the difficulties, then how do we grow as a person?’" However, her former husband Trump isn’t too happy about the show’s premise and believes his ex-wife "isn’t allowed" to take part.
He tells King, "I spoke to Marla about it. As you know she’s not allowed to do it because we have a thing called an agreement. It’s called a prenuptial agreement. She’s not allowed to be doing that.
"But I haven’t seen it yet. If I look at it, I will tell you whether or not I approve. But she’s a nice person. We have a very beautiful daughter and Marla is a very nice person. So I hope it’s OK. But she’s absolutely not allowed to be doing it."

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LINDSAY LOHAN is enjoying her return to rehab because she is out of the public eye, according to a friend.
The Mean Girls actress checked herself into the Promises rehab facility in Malibu, California on Monday (28May07) - after she was arrested for driving under the influence at the weekend (26May07).
It is the second stint in rehab for Lohan, who completed a 30-day programme at Wonderland in Los Angeles earlier this year (07) - but pal Nate Newell says she is coping well.
Newell tells People.com, "She’s happy where she is and is just taking time to herself to learn and be okay. I’ve been in touch with her and she likes it.
"Wonderland is an outpatient service so she was back and forth from the (I Know Who Killed Me) set, but this time she’ll totally be there (at inpatient centre Promises). She just needs to be away from everyone and not get attacked by the paparazzi.
"She’s doing really, really well. She probably should be there and it will be the best for her. I think now she’s ready for it."

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Bollywood star HIMANI KAPOOR was left unconscious after a bus crashed into her car in Mumbai, India.
The TV host lost consciousness following the accident, but is now recovering at home.
She says, "I had parked the car on the side of the road… I was asking somebody the way to Kandivali (a Mumbai suburb) when a bus came from the back.
"While taking a right turn it hit the car from the side I was sitting on. I fell unconscious for a brief while. By god’s grace I’m okay. But my almost-new car suffered damage worth 35,000 rupees ($870/£435)." But Kapoor insists she will not be seeking damages from the bus company.
She explains, "What’s the use? It wasn’t done deliberately. And I don’t want to waste my time running around suing for damages when I can use that time for more creative things."

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Filmmaker MICHAEL MOORE will premiere controversial movie SICKO in Michigan as part of a local Democrat fundraiser.
The director, whose new film criticises the U.S. healthcare system, will screen the movie on 16 June (07) for an Antrim County Democratic Party event 13 days before Sicko’s 29 June U.S.-wide release date.
Moore’s wife Kathleen Glynn, who is credited as the movie’s executive producer, is vice-chairwoman of the organisation, and helped organise the fundraiser.
He says, "I’m doing this at my wife’s request. Everyone is invited." But he adds he would just as happily screen the film for rival political audiences: "I’d be glad to do a screening for any Republican group ready to provide assistance to those having a difficult time making it."

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LUC BESSON is set to float his film production company on the Paris stock exchange.
The filmmaker’s EuropaCorp company has produced 45 films since 1999 including Transporter 2 and animated children’s movie Arthur et les Minimoys and currently has eight films in production.
It is believed the acclaimed director will continue to own half the company.

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Government officials in the U.K. have reportedly launched a campaign to block soccer star DAVID BECKHAM from receiving a knighthood.
The former England captain could lose out on the country’s top honour - which would see him titled Sir David Beckham - because of his move to Los Angeles with wife Victoria later this summer (07) as he begins a contract with L.A Galaxy.
The transatlantic transfer is the source of contention among British officials who help decide who is given the honour.
A source told London’s Evening Standard, "His name has been put forward but there is a view among some officials that it should not be approved while there is a conflict between his future as an England player and his contract with an American club.
"Some officials feel that there is nothing wrong with honouring a player who is based in Europe and free to represent his country if required, but feel there is a big difference if the same player is earning his main income and paying tax in the United States and unable to play for England." Beckham was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003.

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LATEST: KIM CATTRALL is unsure if the SEX AND THE CITY movie will happen, after recent reports suggested a script was being written.
Cattrall has spent the last few years doing filming and theatre work outside of the U.S. and when she returned late last year (06), she discovered the team and her former SATC co-stars were all interested in making a movie of the sassy sex comedy.
When asked if the movie was happening, Cattrall says, "We hope so.
Availabilites have been checked. Nothing is specific.
"But I think it’s time whether or not we have an answer if its happening or not."

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A musical production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS in London has been suspended after a member of the cast broke his leg on stage.
The injured actor is believed to have caught his leg in the machinery of the £1 million ($2 million) moving hydraulic stage shortly after the performance began in the Theatre Royal in the West End.
A 2,300-strong audience was told a "technical problem" had occurred, but were informed 20 minutes later by producer Kevin Wallace the production had been cancelled due to further investigation into a cast member’s accident.
An audience member tells London’s Evening Standard, "The actors were exiting stage right when I heard a noise and somebody shouted, ‘My leg, my leg!’ At first nobody was sure if it was part of the story or not.
"It was quite dark and there were a lot of actors on stage so we couldn’t see who it was but they were clearly in pain. Then there was a break for 10 minutes because of technical problems." Lord Of The Rings producers has issued a statement they are "looking at modifying the stage". Performances of the show are due to resume on Saturday

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LATEST: A promotional FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER coin to celebrate the movie’s release has been deemed illegal.
Marketing bosses collaborated with Franklin Mint to create 40,000 new coins featuring the Silver Surfer’s image on one side and George Washington’s face on the other, but the commemorative item contravenes tough U.S. laws on producing money.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Mint says, "The promotion is in no way approved, authorised, endorsed or sponsored by the United States Mint, nor is it in any way associated with the United States Mint." The coins were distributed in America before Memorial Day weekend (26-27May07) in a bid to encourage fans to log on to the website to win film-related prizes.
But it is a federal crime to turn any form of legal tender into advertising, and the makers of the coin are likely to face a fine.
Fox alleges it was unaware of any problem with producing the money, and never suggested "that there was any approval from the U.S. Mint or the U.S.
government".
The Franklin Mint says, "(The coins are) commemorative coins like many the Franklin Mint creates on a regular basis for various properties. We were confident this coin followed the same procedures and guidelines but will certainly take any steps if advised otherwise."

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MICHAEL LOHAN has urged his ex-wife DINA to end their long-running feud for the benefit of their daughter LINDSAY.
The troubled Mean Girls star entered Promises rehab facility in Malibu, California on Monday (28May07), two days after being charged with driving under the influence.
Michael believes his former wife must agree to reunite to help Lindsay through her recovery - and has organised a meeting through Dina’s lawyer, John DiMascio, to discuss their child’s needs.
He tells the New York Post, "I reached out because we have to put our differences aside and do what’s best for Lindsay.
"She’s all that matters. If Dina would just get on my page we can be there for Lindsay together. I want to be there for Lindsay, and I can’t be stonewalled anymore. This kid needs some real help."

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THE ENEMY star ANDY HOPKINS was rushed to hospital after a recent English festival performance because his drink was spiked.
The band had been performing in Preston earlier this month (19-20May07) when Hopkins’ drink was laced with an illegal substance which made his behaviour spiral out of control.
The rocker - currently touring with the Manic Street Preachers - reveals he only realised what was happening when he woke to see lead singer Tom Clarke at his hospital bedside.
He says, "It was scary. I’d only been drinking booze, it must have been spiked.
"I can’t remember any of it but the lads said I was trying to headbutt cars and jumped out of the van and headbutted the concrete.
"Then I was being sick in a corner - they had to call an ambulance. I think I scared them."

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KEVIN FEDERLINE has turned to his ex-lover SHAR JACKSON for acting advice.
The dancer/rapper, who ditched Jackson for Britney Spears, will make his movie debut in the thriller Night Watch, opposite Keanu Reeves and Oscar winner Forest Whitaker.
Former Moesha star Jackson - the mother of two of Federline’s children - has offered to give her ex tips on performing for the silver screen.
She tells talk show host Larry King, "I will tell him, I can be his acting coach. That is what I do." Federline recently appeared in an episode of TV drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

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THE WHO rocker PETE TOWNSHEND has hinted he may team up with SIR MICK JAGGER in the recording studio.
The pair have worked together on projects in the past but Townshend and The Rolling Stones frontman have yet to collaborate lyrically.
Writing on his blog Townshend says, "You know, he (Jagger) has asked me to work on several records with him and I’ve very much enjoyed doing it. But he’s never suggested that we write together.
"His ex-wife Jerry (Hall) used to say all the time, ‘You and Pete should write together.’ And we would kind of go, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah. It may happen, it may not.’" In the same posting, Townshend cites his rock contemporary’s group as the inspiration for his band’s classic 1966 single Substitute.

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