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Actor MEL GIBSON has sold his Malibu mansion for a staggering $30 million (£15 million), according to local reports.
The Californian mansion has a mere six bedrooms, but boasts a private terrace on the beach, along with a gym, a swimming pool and a wine cellar.
Gibson made a $6 million (£3 million) profit on the Mediterranean-style beachfront property after buying it for $24 million (£12 million) in 2003.
The Lethal Weapon star’s latest sale is his second in as many weeks - earlier this month (17Jul07) he sold off his 76-acre Connecticut estate for $40 million (£20 million), also to an unnamed buyer.
The actor-turned-filmmaker still owns properties in his native Australia and Guanacaste, Costa Rica. He also owns Mago Island in Fiji, which he bought in 2004 for $16 million (£8 million).

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LATEST: British comedy star CHRIS LANGHAM has branded his alleged victim "sick" for accusing him of having sex with her while she was underage.
Langham is charged with six counts of indecent assault on a girl under 18, as well as 15 counts of making indecent images of a child.
Continuing his defence at Maidstone Crown Court in England on Monday (30Jul07), Langham claimed his alleged victim, now 25, often joked about wanting to cause harm to his children, and fantasised about him punching her in the face.
Prosecutor Richard Barraclough QC asked Langham if he was "prepared to torture (his accuser) by making outrageous allegations against her", to which the actor replied: "She’s a sick person, I’ve never made any allegations against her.
"I mean that in a completely compassionate way. It’s not a criticism or judgement. I can’t say I like her very much but everybody deserves compassion." The 58-year-old added his behaviour had always been "honourable".
He said, "I think I’m the only person who didn’t do anything to her. I tried to behave in an honourable way with her. But I have to say, this is a family that don’t have relationships, they take hostages." Langham has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him and claims any material found on his computer was for research purposes. The trial continues.

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American TV personality TOM SNYDER has died. He was 71.
Snyder passed away in San Francisco on Sunday (29Jul07) after suffering from complications with leukaemia.
The talk show host revealed he had chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in 2005, after posting the announcement on his website.
Snyder, known for his laid back, improvised style of interviewing, will be most remembered for his work on The Late Late Show and The Tomorrow Show, where he interviewed the likes of John Lennon, Charles Manson and Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols.
Producer and friend Mike Horowicz broke the news of Snyder’s death on Monday (30Jul07) and paid tribute to the star saying: "He was a great guy and very talented." He is survived by his daughter, Anne Mari Snyder, and two grandchildren.

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Legendary British DJ JOHN PEEL’s life has inspired a new play, set to premiere at this year’s (07) prestigious Edinburgh Festival.
The drama, called Teenage Kicks after Peel’s favourite song by the Undertones, was written by Paul Hodson. It charts the late broadcaster’s transformation from "a well-spoken idealistic hippy into a down-to-earth DJ".
Kieron Forsyth, who will play Peel, reveals he’s been pouring over archive footage and tapes since landing the part in a bid to do the music giant justice.
He says, "This is a big one. Peel is an icon. It’s a bit terrifying." Peel died from a heart attack in 2004 while holidaying in Peru. He was 65.
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Former members of British pop bands FIVE, ANOTHER LEVEL, STEPS and S CLUB 7 are so cash-strapped they’re selling their autographs at inflated prices.
Bradley Macintosh of S Club 7, Lisa Scott Lee of Steps, and Another Level’s Dane Bowers were among the fallen stars who teamed up for a celebrity meet-and-greet with former fans in Milton Keynes, England, at the weekend (28-29Jul07).
But the venture proved a huge flop - with less than 100 people in attendance - and most balked at the £10 ($20) price tag for a snapshot and an additional £10 for a signature.
Despite promotion company MusicMania’s promise of "the incredible buzz of getting to know your favourite music idols from the last three decades", former pop hunks Five were forced to offer a reduction on their merchandise, promising £20 ($40) for all three bandmembers’ autographs.

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PUBLIC ENEMY star CHUCK D has been handing out advance copies of the group’s latest album - for free.
The generous rapper/producer thrilled New York fans near Union Square on Thursday (26Jul07) with How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul? nearly two weeks before its official release (07Aug07).
The shop stunt also saw budding rappers given instruction on how to make their own music available on online stores like iTunes, reports MTV.

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Chicago rapper TWISTA has been axed from a tour sponsored by fast food giant McDonalds because his lyrics were deemed too offensive.
The 10-city concerts will feature performances in McDonalds’ parking lots across the U.S. by stars including Ne-Yo, Kenna, Kat DeLuna, the Dey, Single File and Kevin Michael.
But Twista has been dropped from the glittering line-up on a 7 August (07) gig due to his lyrical content, McDonalds announced on Saturday (28Jul07).
In a statement obtained by AllHipHop.com the firm explains, "McDonald’s USA made the decision following concerns raised about the artist’s controversial lyrics.
"Although we respect free speech and artistic expression, we do not condone or perpetuate derogatory language." The McDonald’s Live Tour concludes in Austin, Texas in September (25Sep07).

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LATEST: Former NEW ORDER bassist PETER HOOK is threatening to sue his ex bandmates for continuing with the band despite his assertions they’ve split.
Hook first revealed the group was finished during an interview in May (07), citing frontman Bernard Sumner’s work with dance act Electronic as the reason for the disbandment.
However, Sumner and drummer Stephen Morris fired back at the claims earlier this month (Jul07), insisting Hook’s announcement was made without consulting either of them - and that New Order still exists.
Now Hook retorts on his MySpace page, "This group (New Order) has split up! You are no more New Order than I am! You may have two thirds, but don’t assume you have the rights to do anything ‘New Order-ey’, because you don’t. I’ve still got a third! But I’m open to negotiation." He concluded the statement with the threat, "See you in court!"

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LATEST: Soul legend IKE TURNER has publicly apologised to his ex-wife TINA for physically abusing her during their tumultuous 16-year relationship.
The Proud Mary singer issued the apology following the rejection by the mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, to honour the star by naming 2 September Ike Turner Day.
Organisers of the Big Muddy Blues Festival in the city - where Turner is due to perform - hoped to pay tribute to 75-year-old with the one day celebrations, but their request was turned down by Mayor Francis Slay, who declined to reveal the reason behind his decision.
Some reports have speculated Turner’s admittance to slapping and punching Tina throughout their marriage in the 1960s may have contributed to the refusal.
But Turner insists he is unperturbed by the rejection and "doesn’t owe" anyone, apart from his ex-love, an apology for his past behaviour.
He says, "I just care about making people happy in the audience.
"All I can say, and I would say this only to her, is ‘I’m sorry’. But I can’t undo yesterday. I don’t owe anybody else that."

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Princess Martha, who claims to be able to talk to angels, allegedly used her talents to treat and cure her sister-in law’s pelvic inflammation.
Norway’s Aftenposten newspaper reports that in an official biography written by author Erik Fosnes Hansen six years ago, Princess Mette-Marit said: ‘It may sound strange, but she has a completely special warmth in her hands.
‘There are, of course, many people who have warm and good hands, but she almost has a little sun inside her.
‘I was a bit nervous the first time she treated me but it was a very relaxing and relieving treatment that helped me a lot.’ Martha - who is a trained physiotherapist - revealed her ‘gift’ as a clairvoyant on the website for her new alternative education centre.
The Astarte Education centre, which the princess co-founded, promises to teach students to ‘create miracles’ in their lives ‘with angels and with your own force’.
Matha has come under heavy criticism for her decision to open the school, with some saying her position as an authorised health professional could be comprimised.
As a member of Norway’s Royal Family, the princess is also expected to uphold the beliefs of the state Evangelical Lutheran Church and calls were immediately made for her resignation from the church.
The school’s three-year programme costs $2,000 a year.

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The 17-year-old princess - the daughter of Sarah Ferguson and her ex-husband Prince Andrew - sparked outrage by signed up to the group entitled ‘Tassilo is a Spearchucker’, described as ‘for all those who believe Tassilo Bismarck is a black’.
Tassilo Bismarck, 18, is white and a descendant of the 19th century German chancellor, Otto von Bismarck. He is listed as one of Eugenie’s 412 friends on the site. The offending group was set up by Tassilo’s brother Nikolai and has 43 members.
Lester Holloway, editor of Blink, the black news website and a member of the anti-racism campaign group the 1990 Trust, branded the group ‘very offensive’.
He told Britain’s Daily Express newspaper: ‘It’s very sad to see these ancient and racist stereotypes being joked about in this way by people who should know better. It harks back to the images of Africans as spear-wielding cannibals used in past centuries to show Africans being less developed and to justify colonialism.
‘Such images are not only outdated but also dehumanising and very offensive. Most of society these days recognises that these terms are inappropriate. It’s a pity Princess Eugenie and her friends are stuck in a time warp. They need to get into the 21st century.’ Eugenie’s sister Princess Beatrice, 18, also has her own page on Facebook. Both girls list Richard Branson’s daughter Holly and Bob Geldof’s daughter Pixie among their friends.
A spokeswoman for Princess Eugenie was unavailable for comment.

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The royal couple have joined King Don Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia at Marivent Palace, their summer residence just outside the Spanish island’s capital of Palma.
Felipe and Letizia have brought along their children, 20-month-old Princess Leonor, and eight-month-old Princess Sofia, for the sunshine getaway.
The king and queen have been holidaying at the royal residence since July 18.
Last week, keen sailor Carlos took part in the Breitling regatta.
Spain’s Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is expected to make his annual visit to meet with the monarch at the palace on Thursday (02.08.07).
The royal group are expected to stay on the island until the end of August.
Meanwhile, the authors responsible for a cartoon depicting Felipe, 39, and 34-year-old Letizia having sex, which appeared on the front page of satirical magazine El Jueves two weeks ago, are now only facing a possible fine.
Guillermo Torres and Manel Fontevilla both faced a possible two-year prison sentence for insulting the prince, but this charge has now been dropped. They are still charged with slandering the royal family and bringing down the prestige of the royals.
The amount of the fine will be established when, and if, the case comes to court.

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The 25-year-old brunette, who was dancing with a crowd of brides-to-be at London nightclub Mahiki at the weekend, let slip she is expecting to wed William.
When asked if this was her hen party, Kate replied: ‘No, this isn’t my night.’ She then added with a mysterious smile: ‘Not yet.’ The pretty graduate, who works as a buyer for high street fashion and accessories chain Jigsaw, also revealed she wants an understated celebration for her own hen party.
Kate said: ‘It’s much better when hen nights are a bit toned-down.
‘It’s a few of the girls’ hen nights tonight, and they’ve been quite civilised so far. But we’re all having a really good time.’ Sources are now convinced Kate and William, who split in April but rekindled their romance last month, will soon announce they are engaged.
A source told Britain’s People newspaper: ‘The fact that Kate said ‘not yet’ is the clearest indication that her relationship with William is not just back on track, but going from strength to strength.
‘Things are very different now. William realised what a mistake he made in dumping Kate. She feels it is up to William to pledge his future to her. The signs are that he will do anything to keep her this time, so all the Palace talk is of her getting her wish.’ The couple are said to be planning a romantic summer break at William’s remote Scottish cottage in Birkhall.
The prince has also reportedly given Kate a Cartier necklace to prove his commitment.

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Peter - the son of Princess Anne and her ex-husband Mark Phillips - is planning to wed his girlfriend of four years, Montreal-born Autumn Kelly, in 2008.
The couple met at the Canadian Grand Prix when Peter, 29, was a sponsorship manger for the Williams Formula 1 team.
The smitten pair soon moved into together and they now share a cottage on Princess Anne’s Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire.
Last year, 31-year-old Autumn - who is described as ‘clever, funny and down to earth’ - joined the queen and the rest of the royal family on a cruise.
She also attended the queen’s 80th birthday celebrations at London’s Ritz Hotel last December and accompanied Peter to last month’s Royal Ascot.
Before meeting Autumn, Peter dated American cod-liver oil heiress Elizabeth Iorio and air stewardess Tara Swain. Peter - who now works for the Royal Bank of Scotland - doesn’t have a royal title and doesn’t carry out any official royal engagements.
He has previously said how he doesn’t enjoy being in the public spotlight and makes a conscious effort to keep his personal life as private as he can.
Peter will beat sister Zara down the aisle, despite rumours that the equestrian champion got secretly engaged to her long-term love, England rugby player Mike Tindall, earlier this year.

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Former preacher Joe Simpson has told the 27-year-old ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star he’ll buy her an Oscar statuette rather than let her play a porn star.
The 49-year-old told People magazine: ‘The last script that came to us was for Jessica to be a porn star.
‘We were promised we would win an Oscar with that.
‘I told them, ‘I think we’ll just buy a statue of a little man and keep our clothes on.’ ‘ Jessica shot to fame in MTV reality show ‘The Newlyweds’ about her marriage to ex-husband Nick Lachey, while her younger sister Ashlee, 22, starred in MTV’s ‘The Ashlee Simpson Show’.
Joe revealed his daughters are now constantly asked to star in a variety of different reality shows.
He said: ‘We’re pitched those a lot. There are a lot of cool ones, and a lot of really strange ones.
‘But both girls are very busy, and very happy.
‘Jessica has three more movies to shoot, she has a new record coming out in September."

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The ‘Wedding Crashers’ star – who recently split from girlfriend Kate Hudson – was seen getting intimate with the young beauty at the opening of new Los Angeles club Opera on Thursday (26.07.07).
A source told the New York Daily News newspaper: ‘Owen Wilson had a few drinks, and at the end of the night he was sitting on a bench with a blonde whispering in his ear, sitting on his lap.’ Owen and Kate separated last month after the actress allegedly grew tired of him neglecting to spend time with her.
The couple met on the set of romantic comedy ‘You, Me and Dupree’ while Kate was still with her husband, Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, the father of her three-year-old son, Ryder.
The 28-year-old actress split from Chris in August last year after almost six years of marriage, but denied the break-up was caused by her friendship with Owen.
Kate and Owen went public with their relationship in March.
Owen’s brother, Luke, also confirmed they were an item, saying: ‘He seems very happy. She is a very nice girl.’

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The hotel heiress has joined the cast of ‘Repo! The Genetic Opera’, a thriller set in 2056 about an organ failure epidemic that forces people to buy expensive genetically modified organs from the evil biotech company Geneco.
Co-producer Carl Mazzocone said: ‘We saw many actresses for the role, but Paris sang better than all of them.’ Paris, 26, will play Heather Sweet, the daughter of the movie’s villain, Genco owner Rottismo Largo.
Director Darren Lynn Bousman - who directed the last two instalments of the ‘Saw’ horror series - explained the premise of the movie, saying: ‘The idea is that everybody is buying up organs, and they cannot afford to pay for these organs. Thus, legalized organ repo-men come into the picture. Murder becomes sanctioned by law. So, if you buy a heart and can’t afford it, someone can burst through the door and take your heart out and they don’t get in trouble for it.’ ‘Romeo and Juliet’ actor Paul Sorvino has been cast as Largo, while ‘Spy Kids’ star Alexa Vega will play Shilo, the daughter of repo-man Nathan.
The film - which is based on the play by Terrence Zdunich and Darren Smith - is due to start shooting in Toronto, Canada, in September.
It is scheduled for release in 2009.

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Depp starred as close friend Thompson in the movie of his first novel ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’ in 1998.
In 2000, independent production company Shooting Gallery – which has since shut-down - and SPi Films bought the rights to his autobiographical novel ‘The Rum Diary’, and the same year announced plans to make the movie with Depp and Nick Nolte starring.
It has now been revealed that Graham King, the Oscar-winning producer of ‘The Departed’, has acquired the rights and will produce the movie, starring Depp, with Warner Independent Pictures.
Though no definite start date has been set, it is hoped filming will begin when Depp has completed his next movie, Mira Nair’s crime drama ‘Shantaram’.
‘Fear and Loathing…’ star Benicio Del Toro was reportedly asked to make his directorial debut with ‘The Rum Diary’, while Josh Hartnett was also linked to the project.
But according to their representatives Del Toro, Nolte and Hartnett are no longer involved with the film.
Eccentric alcoholic Thompson created Gonzo journalism in the 1970s. The style of reporting involves the journalist becoming so involved in events they themselves become central figures in the story.
He committed suicide in February 2005 aged 67. On August 20 that year Depp financed a private ceremony, according to Thompson’s wishes, in which the writer’s ashes were fired from a cannon in Aspen to the tune of Bob Dylan’s ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’.
Thompson wrote ‘The Rum Diary’ in the early 60s when he was just 22, but it was not published until 1998, after the success of ‘Fear and Loathing…’.

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