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Hollywood heartthrob GEORGE CLOONEY loved working with GUY RITCHIE on a commercial shoot - and would relish the chance to pair with the British moviemaker again.
Ritchie recently helmed an advert for a Nestle coffee advert in Italy, which features Clooney alongside actress Jennifer Rose.
And the Ocean’s Eleven star enjoyed his time on set with Ritchie so much, he’s hoping the right job comes along so they can team up again.
He tells Britain’s Hello magazine, "Guy is one of the greatest directors in the game and he’s got a wonderful film about to come out. I’d love the chance to work with him on anything.
"It’s got to be fun or there’s no point. I think everybody agrees on that and that’s why Guy is such a perfect match."

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Hollywood star BRAD PITT was the victim of a bizarre incident on Monday (10Nov08) when a security guard grabbed him and spun him round at the Los Angeles premiere of his latest movie THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
Pitt arrived 30 minutes early for the glitzy event at the city’s Bruin Theatre, and he was pounced upon hordes of celebrity snappers.
But instead of shielding the heartthrob from the paparazzi’s prying lenses, a plainclothes guard turned on Pitt, spinning him around and pulling him backwards, according to People.com.
A confused Pitt then broke free, spoke to the man and waited in an upstairs bathroom for the commotion to subside.
But the star doesn’t blame the overzealous bodyguard - insisting the paparazzi were more intrusive than ever.
He tells People.com, "Though they were exceptionally more aggressive than usual breaking through a security barrier and into a private holding area, ultimately (it was) just another day in the life…" It’s not the first time Pitt has been leapt upon at a show - a female fan embraced him and refused to let go at the Venice Film Festival in September 2007.

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Race car driver and DANCING WITH THE STARS winner HELIO CASTRONEVES will stand trial on tax evasion charges at Miami, Florida’s federal court in March (09).
The Brazilian-born IndyCar star pleaded not guilty last month (02Oct08) to charges he failed to pay tax on his $5 million (GBP3.2million) income.
Castroneves’ sister and lawyer will also face charges at the trial, marked for 2 March (09) by U.S. District Judge Donald Graham on Monday (10Nov08).
Among the accusations levelled at Castroneves is the claim he was paid $2 million (GBP1.3million) by a Brazilian trading company but made it appear that he only received $200,000 (GBP127,828).
The star currently remains free on $10 million (GBP6.4million) bail.

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American stage actor MICHAEL HIGGINS has died of heart failure at the age of 88.
Higgins passed away on 5 November (08) at Beth Israel Hospital in his home of Manhattan, New York.
Best known for his role in the 1974 original Broadway production of Equus, Higgins played Frank Strang, the father of the disturbed youth who blinds horses, alongside Anthony Hopkins in the show.
Before rising to stardom as a stage actor, Higgins served in World War II, with the Army in Italy, earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
After the war, he made his Broadway debut in the 1946 production of Antigone.
His other Broadway credits include the 1951 production of Romeo and Juliet, The Lark in 1955, and 1973’s The Iceman Cometh, co-starring James Earl Jones.
He also received two Obie Awards - the Off Broadway theatre award presented annually by New York newspaper The Village Voice - for his roles in The Crucible by Arthur Miller, and David Mamet’s Reunion.
His film credits include 1975’s The Stepford Wives, The Seduction of Joe Tynan, in 1979, and 1981 movie Fort Apache, the Bronx.
He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Lee Goodwin, a daughter named Deirdre, two sons Sean and Christopher, two brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren.

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Pop star SEAL is urging married couples around the world to follow in his and his supermodel wife HEIDI KLUM’s footsteps, and renew their wedding vows every year.
The Kiss From A Rose rocker admits he was reluctant when Klum first suggested they celebrate their 2005 wedding with an annual ceremony - but now he’s hooked.
Seal says, "That’s one of her (Klum’s) many crazy ideas that I bought in to.
I’ve gotta say, I think everyone should do it. It keeps you focused and gives you the excuse to have a big party." (IG/WNVTO/MJ) WENN - FIFTH - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 11 November 2008

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Relatives of late Colombian drug lord PABLO ESCOBAR are disputing a budding rap star’s claim to be his son.
The man calling himself Juan Pablo Escobar reveals he was inspired to pursue a career in hip hop after discovering that Oliver Stone is making a movie about his "father" and that rapper Nas has called himself Nas Escobar, reports the New York Daily News.
The 33-year-old maintains he had been living with his mother in Argentina before seeking the spotlight in the U.S., and insists he’s never taken part in his alleged family’s cocaine business.
But Escobar Sr’s brother, Roberto, insists the rapper is an imposter because the real Juan Pablo Escobar is two years younger and isn’t bald.
He says, "I had (my sister-in-law) Maria at my house eight months ago. She never mentioned a son in America. How would he get a visa to enter the United States? Also, Juan Pablo is 31 and has a full head of hair." But a spokesperson for the hopeful star insists he is the real deal, telling the Daily News, "He’s furious that he’s being questioned. Our position is that he is who is."

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Scandinavian rockers NIGHTWISH were forced to end a gig in Brazil early on Monday night (10Nov08), after lead singer ANETTE OLZON burst into tears and stormed offstage.
The band were midway through their performance in Belo Horizonte when Olzon broke down after singing The Poet and the Pendulum. After she left the stage, other bandmembers attempted to continue without her, and even performed two more cover songs, before calling time, explaining to the audience that Olzon is experiencing personal problems, reports the website Blabbermouth.
The incident comes less than two months after Olzen’s "sudden severe illness" forced the band to end its North American tour early.

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The body of singing legend MIRIAM MAKEBA will be returned to her home in South Africa following her tragic death in Italy on Sunday (09Nov08).
Makeba suffered a heart attack after performing at a charity concert near Caserta and passed away at Pineta Grande hospital shortly afterwards, aged 76.
The South African government confirmed on Tuesday (11Nov08) her body would be flown back home for a funeral service and cremation.
In an official statement, a foreign ministry spokesperson says, "The family decided on the repatriation of the mortal remains back to South Africa before cremation." Former South African President Nelson Mandela has hailed the singer as "South Africa’s first lady of song".
Makeba spent more than three decades in exile, living in the United States, Guinea and Europe after the country’s apartheid regime revoked her citizenship in 1960.

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ANGELINA JOLIE and BRAD PITT are planning to take their young family on a trip to Ethiopia - to show them how to help people in the Third World.
Jolie and Pitt adopted their three-year-old daughter Zahara from the country in 2005. They have two other adopted children - Maddox, seven, from Cambodia and Pax, four, from Vietnam - as well as three biological children - Shiloh, two, and baby twins Knox and Vivienne.
The couple has already taken the kids to visit Maddox’s home country of Cambodia and now they plan to take the whole family to see the work being done in Ethiopia by their charity, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, which is funding an AIDS centre there.
Jolie says, "They’ll (the children) be in Ethiopia in a few weeks and they won’t have everything they have here, so we show them different worlds." The actress hopes the experience will teach the youngsters to follow in their parents’ philanthropical footsteps.
She adds, "They help buy candy and shoes and water, then take it to the local people, hang out and talk to the kids. They see that the world isn’t balanced.
Instead of preaching to them, we’re showing them and hope that sinks in - and they’ll find in themselves a desire to help strike a balance."

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New mum NICOLE KIDMAN is desperate for more children - just four months after giving birth to daughter SUNDAY ROSE.
The Aussie actress gave birth to her first biological child in July (08) after years of heartbreak following a series of false hopes and a miscarriage.
And Kidman, who has two adopted children with ex Tom Cruise, wants to become a natural mother again - but at 41, admits she is leaving the pregnancy up to a higher power.
She tells Usweekly.com, "I would love more children - but that’s up to God!" The star, who recently showed off the first picture of Sunday Rose on Oprah Winfrey’s TV show, credits her own mother for passing on nurturing tips.
She adds, "When you’re raised by a woman who has strong beliefs and is opinionated and compassionate - you’re lucky!"

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MARIAH CAREY is continuing her big push into the movie business - she has landed a role in a new film playing a dowdy social worker.
Carey is determined to make her mark in Hollywood following her disastrous debut in 2001’s Glitter - which was a major box office flop and earned the pop star some scathing reviews.
She has since landed a starring role in the upcoming Tennessee and recently confirmed she is taking on another project inspired by her best-selling Yuletide album.
And Carey has now added a third movie to her plans, with a supporting role in Push alongside child star Dakota Fanning.
The Hero hitmaker will shed her glamorous image to play a dowdy New York social worker.
She says, "I’m not going to be a pretty picture. The role’s a supporting part - a little scene - but it’s a very important scene. I don’t want to reveal what happens, but my character is important because things are revealed through her." Push is scheduled for release in February 2009.

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R&B superstar BEYONCE KNOWLES is desperate to headline legendary U.K. music festival Glastonbury - after her husband JAY-Z’s triumphant performance at this year’s (08) event.
The 99 Problems rapper took to the festival’s main stage in June (08) amid a flurry of criticism of Glastonbury organisers for booking a hip-hop artist to perform at a rock-orientated event.
However, Jay-Z silenced his critics by playing a rousing set, thrilling thousands of fans and winning acclaim from music critics.
And Knowles, who married the hip-hop heavyweight in a secret ceremony in April (08), watched her beau perform backstage and was stunned by the atmosphere.
She tells Britain’s Sky News, "I was there to experience the energy, it was like something I have never experienced before.
"I thought it was brilliant. Jay had all the controversy - but he came out and he did good." And when quizzed whether she would consider performing at the festival, Knowles adds, "It would be really amazing… I would love to do it."

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WHOOPI GOLDBERG is planning another career change - as a documentary filmmaker.
The star’s production company Whoop Inc. has signed a deal with Discovery Emerging Networks - the organisation behind the Discovery and Science Channel to develop a series.
Goldberg, who will work with production partner Tom Leonardis, will have at least one series broadcast by the network, according to Variety.
Goldberg says, "Since I’m really curious about the world, what better place for Tom and me to exercise this interest than at Discovery?" The actress, who won an Oscar for her turn in Ghost, has worked in most sectors of showbusiness - she garnered acclaim for her roles in film, theatre, and stand-up, and is currently fulfilling co-host duties on U.S. TV chatshow The View.

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American actress LISA KUDROW has sparked reports she’s making her second attempt at a television comeback, four years after the end of hit U.S. show FRIENDS The star has signed on as the executive producer of the U.S. version of British show Who Do You Think You Are? - which follows famous faces as they trace their family tree.
Kudrow, whose father is of Polish descent, was spotted arriving in the city of Gdansk on Monday (10Nov08) to work on the new documentary - igniting reports she’ll also be appearing in front of the camera.
The onscreen appearance would mark Kudrow’s second television outing since Friends ended in 2004. She had a brief stint on HBO with The Comeback in 2005.
However, network executives at NBC have declined to confirm the reports, insisting her appearance on the show "has yet to be determined".
The show is expected to debut in the U.S. next year (09).

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Actress BLAKE LIVELY has denied rumours of a feud with her GOSSIP GIRL co-star LEIGHTON MEESTER - insisting the media has made up the reports.
The actresses, who play spoilt students in their hit U.S. TV series, were said to have been involved in an on-set rivalry since the start of the series.
In August (08), their co-star Chace Crawford fuelled the rumours, telling reporters: "There are obviously always little dramas. You are on set for 16 hours, so people get irritable. In any workplace there are always little things and frustrations." But 20-year-old Lively insists there’s no tension between the pair.
She says, "The media is always trying to pit us against each other. I guess because it’s just not interesting to say, ‘Everybody gets along; everybody just works 18-hour days and goes home to sleep."

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Actress NATASCHA McELHONE has found joy with the birth of her third child just five months after the tragic death of her husband.
The Californication star was spotted with her newborn baby for the first time in London on Tuesday (11Nov08) - after she reportedly delivered the tot in secret last month (08).
The sex, name and weight of the baby have not been released, but it is believed McElhone gave birth at London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
The good news comes after a tragic year for the British actress, whose husband, plastic surgeon Martin Kelly, died from a heart attack after being found slumped on the doorstep of the couple’s London home in May (08).
McElhone, who already has two sons with her late husband, recently told reporters how she received a moving answerphone message from Kelly just minutes before his death, during which he told her that he couldn’t wait to welcome their new child.
She explained, "He left this message for me, full of the joys. He couldn’t wait to come out (to visit LA), he was so excited about the baby. Thank God, a lovely last message."

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U.S. tycoon DONALD TRUMP has shown his generous side by providing a safe house for bereaved JENNIFER HUDSON while she mourns the death of her mother, brother and nephew.
The Apprentice star reached out to the Oscar winner following the brutal killings of her mother Darnell Donerson, and brother, Jason - who were found shot dead at their home in Chicago on 24 October (08).
Hudson’s seven-year-old nephew, Julian King, was found dead in an abandoned car three days later.
And the property billionaire has revealed a devastated Hudson took up his kind offer, and is currently residing in New York’s Trump International Hotel & Tower free of charge, along with relatives.
Trump tells People.com, "She’s a great girl. And we’re protecting them well.
They are very safe." The main suspect in the case, William Balfour, who was married to the Oscar winner’s sister Julia, is still being quizzed by officers over the slayings. He lost a bid for freedom on Monday (10Nov08) after the Illinois Parole Board found "probable cause" for him to remain behind bars until next month (Dec08).

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U.S. rockers THE KILLERS have recruited a string of pop heavyweights to help write a Christmas track - including SIR ELTON JOHN and PET SHOP BOYS star NEIL TENNANT.
The Mr. Brightside hitmakers have high hopes for the festive tune, and hope to seal its success by roping in some of music’s biggest talents to help pen the song.
And Sir Elton revealed the song has been a mammoth undertaking, with him and Tennant both providing catchy verses to combine with the band’s chorus.
He says, "The track is called ‘Joseph’ and I wrote it with Brandon (Flowers) the last time I was here, and they’ve been recording it all throughout different places in the world.
"I think Neil Tennant from the Pet Shop Boys has been writing a verse, so it’s quite a collaboration." Joseph will be the third consecutive Christmas track by the band; they released A Great Big Sled in 2006 and Don’t Shoot Me Santa a year later.

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