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DAME HELEN MIRREN is set to revisit her controversial role in the 1979 movie CALIGULA.
The Oscar-winning actress - who starred alongside Malcolm McDowell and Peter O’Toole in the sexy movie - will record the commentary for the film’s DVD reissue.
She says, "It has an irresistible mix of art and genitals."
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The iconic Two Virgins photo of JOHN LENNON and YOKO ONO in the nude was taken in private because the late BEATLE was terrified of baring all.
The full frontal picture of the pair later became the cover of their 1968 experimental album, but Lennon was far from comfortable about showing his nude body to the world at the time.
Ono recalls, "John was no exhibitionist.
"He took that Two Virgins photo with a timer and cleared everyone out of the room so we could do it in secret.
"It was so funny because the whole world would eventually see it anyway."
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Hollywood star MATT DAMON is upset his wife LUCIANA was snubbed by the media in favour of ANGELINA JOLIE at the premiere of OCEAN’S THIRTEEN.
Damon invited his wife of two years to join his castmates on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in May (07).
But the actor claims his wife was ignored by photographers and journalists who were more interested in the presence of Brad Pitt’s partner, Jolie.
He says, "The Ocean’s group went in a group so the cameras focused on us.
Then all the girls went on the carpet and then Angelina Jolie, so our family and Don’s (Cheadle) family were sandwiched between the cast of Ocean’s Thirteen and Angelina.
"My wife told me not one person looked at them."
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Walt Disney and the producers of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN are being sued by a stuntman who claims he was injured working on the movie franchise.
Johnny Depp’s stunt double Anthony Angelotti alleges he damaged his pelvis, legs and bladder while performing a ‘human yo-yo’ stunt, in which he simulated a 24 metre (80 foot) fall.
He claims Disney failed to properly supervise the stunt, and that his injuries have left him with endured physical and emotional pain, as well as lost wages and work, reports TMZ.com.
The case is due to go before a court in Los Angeles in December (07).
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R&B superstar BEYONCE KNOWLES has become the new face of American Express, according to reports.
The Irreplaceable singer - who already endorses products by Pepsi, L’Oreal and McDonald’s among others - will front the new advertising campaign for the financial giants, joining the likes of actors Robert De Niro and Kate Winslet, and sports stars Tiger Woods and Venus Williams.
A source tells OK! magazine, "She’s a role model for so many young people.
She has tremendous cross-over appeal the same way Tiger (Woods) does. She’s an inspiration for lots of people. She’s a great fit for American Express."
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American designer MARC JACOBS is so stunned by SOFIA COPPOLA’s beauty, he uses her for inspiration in his work.
Jacobs says he often uses the award-winning director as his muse because she is his idea of a "perfect woman".
He says, "Sofia Coppola has a great taste in clothing, music and art. She’s the perfect example of the modern, young woman I like to think about when I am designing.
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Supermodel EVA HERZIGOVA calmed her partner GREGORIO MARSIAJ during the birth of their son by playing him soothing music by JANIS JOPLIN.
The Czech-born catwalk queen - who became a mother for the first time in June (07) - played a Joplin album during the birth of their son George to prevent her partner from having a panic attack.
She says, "I was more worried about him. He is not good around blood and medical stuff." But Herzigova insists the birth went smoothly, adding, "Everything went so well. Greg was amazing. He cut the umbilical cord."
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LATEST: U.S. news anchor ROBIN ROBERTS has thanked her fans for giving her the strength and courage to pull through her breast cancer surgery last Friday (03Aug07).
The Good Morning America presenter, who announced she was suffering from the disease on the breakfast show early last week (begs30Jul07), underwent a "very successful" operation in a New York hospital to remove a cancerous growth from her breast.
And she has praised her supporters for their prayers and well-wishes.
Writing on the ABC News website, she says, "I am incredibly grateful that my surgery went well Friday. Thanks for all the prayers - I owe you big time.
"I woke up in the recovery room with sweet Diane (Sawyer, Roberts’s co-host) gently tugging on my big toe. As you can imagine, I am still quite sore from the procedure and need to take some time for my body to heal." Roberts, 47, admitted she was inspired to go for a cancer screening following the death of her co-host Joel Siegel, who passed away from colon cancer in June (07).
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Former BLUR guitarist GRAHAM COXON is following in the footsteps of his ex-bandmate DAVE ROWNTREE by taking on his local council. Coxon has launched a campaign against a multi-million pound plans to redevelop London’s Stables Market, insisting it is destined to become "mediocre, modernist piece of crap." He says, "This is a pathetic attempt at modernisation, What’s going to be in it? More Starbucks coffee houses and Carphone Warehouses? "It should be full of tailors, shoemakers, cheesemakers and independent shops, but of course they are not going to do that." Drummer Rowntree lost his election attempt to become a local councillor for the Labour party in London’s Westminster council in May (07). (LJ/WNBIN/IG) WENN - FOURTH - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 7 AUGUST 2007
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MUTYA BUENA insists she was betrayed by her ex-SUGABABES bandmates and has threatened to "punch the face" of her replacement AMELLE BERRABAH.
The singer accuses former bandmates Heidi Range and Keisha Buchanan of replacing her too quickly following her departure in December 2005.
And Buena confesses she did not approve of their choice, 23-year-old Berrabah.
She tells British magazine Reveal, "I was mad. I’d asked that they wait a little while before appointing the new girl and, if possible, to choose somebody that doesn’t look like me too much. "When I saw her face in the newspaper I felt like punching it. I felt betrayed. It felt as if my time in the group had been completely erased. I invested half my life in something that I no longer had.
"Super for Amelle, she has a great job - mine. We’ll see if and how she manages to fill out my role."
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LATEST: R&B singer R. KELLY has scored an early victory in his child pornography trial - the underage girl he is accused of having sex with is taking to the witness stand in his defence.
The Bump N Grind hitmaker, 40, was charged with 21 counts of child pornography and sex with an underage girl in 2002, after a video tape allegedly showing Kelly with a 14-year-old girl surfaced in his native Chicago, Illinois.
The identity of the female in the video is currently under dispute, as the girl believed to be in the tape has told police and a grand jury she is not involved. Her parents have also backed up her claim.
But the girl’s aunt, Kelly’s former protege Sparkle, believes it is her niece in the video and the singer - real name Stephanie Edwards - is set to testify on behalf of the prosecution.
Kelly has entered a not guilty plea and maintains he is not the man in the video.
He will stand trial on 17 September (07) and faces a 15-year jail sentence and a fine of up to $100,000 (£50,000) if he is found guilty of the alleged crimes.
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LATEST: COURTNEY LOVE has accepted LILY ALLEN’s apology for disparaging comments allegedly made by the British singer on her MySpace blog, after she claimed her profile had been targeted by website hackers.
Allen partied with Love at the popular Los Angeles nightclub Hyde in April (07), but the 22-year-old was reportedly unimpressed by the rocker’s wild antics and posted a harsh message on her blog.
It read: "I am not bfs (best friends with) C (Courtney) Love, one night with her made me realise why Kurt (Cobain) killed himself. I nearly checked into rehab." But the former Hole star has accepted Allen’s prompt apology for the security breach, before sending out a warning to anyone thinking of launching an attack on her.
Writing on her own MySpace profile, Love says, "Thanks to Lily Allen for her lovely apologising for having had her MySpace broken into.
"I wouldn’t pick on me if I was Miss Lily, as it wouldn’t take too much to swat, but we’ve known each other far too long, like each other far too much and if she was gonna say something nasty she has the acerbic wit and intelligence to say something cutting, that would actually really hurt, not some cliched hoary old chestnut some obsessed blogger would say.
"She tells me her MySpace was broken into - even if I really think she did blog it mindlessly some 8am after being up far too long for a young healthy woman I don’t care and I appreciate and accept her thoughtfulness for apologising for what was printed, if she is telling the truth and it really doesn’t much matter - everyone slams everyone early in their careers, I mean how much more boring can you get? Does anyone care?" Cobain committed suicide in 1994, aged 27.
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BASEMENT JAXX are furious with rapper SNOOP DOGG - because he asked the dance act to cut short their set at a recent music festival to make way for his own performance.
The two acts were playing at the four-day Exit festival in Serbia last month (Jul07) when the Oh My Gosh hitmakers were asked to shorten their playlists - a request they purposely refused.
Felix Buxton, one half of the dance duo, says, "Snoop asked us to cut out set short, but we decided to play extra long just to make a point."
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Pop star GWEN STEFANI is so addicted to enduring British TV show ANTIQUES ROADSHOW she tunes in via the internet to ensure she never misses out back home in the U.S.
The Sweet Escape singer is gripped by experts’ analysis of household trinkets and curiosities brought in by the public, and would love the chance to appear on the programme herself one day.
She says, "I’ve always been a hoarder and a collector so I find the show fascinating.
"I love seeing all those guys and their little knick-knacks!"
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Troubled superstar BRITNEY SPEARS is turning to Swedish pop sensation ROBYN to help with her chart comeback.
The Toxic singer has been working with American stars like Ne-Yo, Akon and producer Jonathan ‘J.R.’ Rotem on her forthcoming album, but the 25-year-old has also recruited the With Every Heartbeat singer to pen some new hits for her.
Robyn says, "I’ve been approached about writing a new song for Britney and I’m cool with that. I’ve written for her before but it only got to the recording stages, so doing it again would be a good move for me. I’d like to think I could help." Spears has previously worked with Scandinavian producer Max Martin to pen her songs Oops! I Did It Again and her breakout hit, … Baby One More Time.
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MATT DAMON has been named Hollywood’s best investment, giving the best box office returns for his salary.
Damon, who plays a former CIA hitman in the Bourne franchise, offers twice the value of Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks, making $29 (£14.50) for each dollar he is paid, according to Forbes magazine.
Damon’s role in the first two Bourne films have made $850 million (£425 million), with the third now top of the US box office.
Brad Pitt came second on the list, making $24 (£12) for each dollar of his salary, while Vince Vaughn was third, tying with Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp.
Former Friends star Jennifer Aniston was the highest-ranked actress on the list at number five.
The top ten is as follows:
1. Matt Damon
2. Brad Pitt
3. Vince Vaughn & Johnny Depp
5. Jennifer Aniston
6. Angelina Jolie
7. Renee Zellweger
8. Reese Witherspoon
9. Ben Stiller
10. Sandra Bullock
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Pregnant SPICE GIRL EMMA BUNTON is making her nine-months last a little longer - by preserving her baby bump in a plaster cast.
The singer’s boyfriend Jade Jones was spotted buying a Do-It-Yourself belly casting kit in a London shop last week (ends03Aug07), where he joked he might mould his own tummy too.
The box, which cost £30 ($60), is described as a "unique gift" that "includes all you need to make a 3D cast of that gorgeous bump".
Bunton and Jones, who have been dating for eight years, will welcome their first child later this year (07).
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Troubled British rocker PETE DOHERTY has been warned he could face prison after being caught driving illegally while in possession of drugs.
The Babyshambles frontman appeared at West London Magistrates Court on Tuesday (07Aug07) to hear sentencing had been adjourned for four weeks.
District Judge Davinder Lachlar told the court he needed to "assess his (Doherty’s) motivation".
He said, "As far as I am concerned, I have either a custodial sentence or a community order in mind.
"Depending on what information I have when you next come to court, the decision will be made." The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to driving illegally while in possession of crack cocaine, heroin, ketamine and cannabis at a hearing in July (07).
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