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COURTENEY COX tries to remain upbeat when she is out in public - because she can’t stand it when cameras catch her in a bad mood.
The former Friends star admits fame has provided her with tremendous opportunity both personally and professionally, but tires of putting on a happy face to please the public.
She says, "The only thing I don’t like about fame is that you have to be in a good mood if you’re going to go someplace. If you’re in a bugged mood, that’s the worst thing." But Cox admits she’s not afraid of having it out with her actor husband, David Arquette, if the two are caught mid-argument.
She adds, "If I’m in a fight, I won’t stop. It doesn’t matter who’s looking.
I don’t have modesty issues or personal issues and David does. It’s a big deal to him. I will yell (and) all of a sudden, no one exists."

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Hollywood funnyman BEN STILLER is recovering after breaking his hand in a snowboarding accident.
The actor was admitted to New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital on Sunday (21Dec08), with an injury sustained during an activity day.
A source tells the New York Daily News, "One of the hospital’s top hand specialists was called in to treat him." Stiller was discharged from the medical centre later that day.
A representative for the star says, "I can confirm that he broke his hand snowboarding.”

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BRYAN FERRY’s son OTIS is to spend Christmas behind bars after a judge turned down his latest bail request.
Otis Ferry was arrested in September (08) after his robbery and assault trial was adjourned when he allegedly tried to discredit a witness during the proceedings.
Ferry was subsequently remanded in prison in Gloucester, England, after pleading not guilty to two charges of perverting the course of justice.
The 26-year-old applied to be released on bail ahead of his trial, which is due to begin in March (09), but he was denied.
A second request was also turned down earlier this month (Dec08).
Lawyers for the star’s son filed a third motion to have Ferry released on Monday (22Dec08), but a judge at Gloucester Crown Court in England refused to grant the order, meaning he could now remain in jail until his trial.

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MADONNA is set to enjoy a luxury holiday season after reportedly splashing out $7,500 (£5,000) on wine laced with silver.
The Material Girl is said to have purchased 25 bottles of luxury Spanish alcohol brand 24K Silver in Valencia, made by Artesanos del Vino.
The company’s director Alberto Fernandez tells Britain’s The Sun newspaper, "It’s made by mixing a liquor containing silver dust into a sparkling rose." The singer’s plans for the holidays remain unknown as she and her ex-husband Guy Ritchie are currently wrangling over custody of son Rocco, eight, adopted David, three, and Madonna’s daughter Lourdes, 12, since their divorce was agreed last month (Nov08).

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SAMANTHA RONSON is benefiting from her relationship with LINDSAY LOHAN - the DJ’s booking fee has reportedly increased by nearly twenty times since she began dating the actress.
Lohan has repeatedly refused to confirm the nature of her relationship with Ronson but has been romantically linked to her since they were spotted kissing and cuddling at a party in Cannes, France earlier this year (08).
And Ronson, who was reportedly hospitalised on Sunday (21Dec08) with exhaustion, is certainly benefiting from her Hollywood connection - her appearance fee is said to have jumped from around $1,500 (£1,000) to as much as $25,000 (£17,000) since she became close to the Mean Girls star.
A source tells Britain’s Daily Express, "While Sam never contractually agrees that Lindsay will show up to her shows, promoters, owners and publicists all know that if you book Sam, there’s a high likelihood Lindsay will also show.
"Sam’s now asking for a lot more money to spin and she’s getting it easily."

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ROBBIE WILLIAMS has put Christmas on hold - he will celebrate the festive season when his mother is released from hospital following heart surgery.
The Angels hitmaker was shocked when mum Jan underwent a four-hour bypass operation in Cheshire, north England on Sunday (21Dec08) after doctors discovered a diseased artery.
He has been in touch with her by phone from his base in Los Angeles, and has decided to forego the usual festive celebrations until she is well enough to join the family.
Williams’ sister Sally says, "We’ll be taking Christmas to her in hospital.
Robbie has been speaking to mum every day… He will see her as soon as he can get back from America. We’ll all have Christmas dinner together when Mum gets out of hospital." Jan is expected to be released next week (begs29Dec08).

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ANDY DICK gave American TV audiences a holiday treat - when he sang an original song on air about his alcohol monitoring bracelet.
He struck a deal to wear the device after pleading guilty to two misdemeanour charges of battery and marijuana possession in a California court in October (08) - ensuring charges of public intoxication and possession of anti-anxiety drug Xanax without a prescription were dropped.
The accusations all stem from the 42-year-old’s arrest outside a restaurant in Murrieta, California in July (08) - after he allegedly exposed a 17-year-old girl’s breasts.
When police searched the comedian, they found marijuana and Xanax.
Sexual battery charges were dropped back in August (08).
Making light of his new accessory, Dick was joined by a pair of Blues Brothers-inspired guitar players who strummed along during a segment on daytime chat show The View on Monday (22Dec08).
He sang, "I can’t drink in the city of Riverside/Come to think of it ladies I can’t drink anywhere legally, Lord knows I’ve tried/They’re keeping a brother down/I’m fibre optically tethered to the ground "I got my holiday gift a little early from Uncle Sam/You know that red, white and blue cracker/He don’t give a damn/He strapped it around my shin/It’s not like it’s constraining."

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BEETLEJUICE star GLENN SHADIX is devastated after fire destroyed his home in Alabama.
The actor is reported to have left his property on Monday (22Dec08) morning and returned later that day to find the house engulfed in flames.
Shadix, who has starred in a variety of Tim Burton-directed films including 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and 2001’s Planet of The Apes, bought the house last year (07) after moving back to his hometown of Bessemer, Alabama.
The star told fire crews at the scene, "I’ve lost my dream." The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation, according to TMZ.com.

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GIRLS NEXT DOOR star HOLLY MADISON is desperate to follow her fellow Playboy Playmate KENDRA WILKINSON down the aisle by tying the knot with her illusionist boyfriend CRISS ANGEL.
The blonde beauties have both found new partners since breaking up with Playboy boss Hugh Hefner earlier this year (08).
Wilkinson is preparing to wed American football star Hank Baskett after he proposed in November (08) - and her former TV co-star Madison insists she would also like to settle down.
She tells UsMagazine.com, "I actually made Criss a paper ring, but he won’t wear it. When he starts wearing his paper ring, I will be the one to propose."

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Illusionist DAVID BLAINE has backed a charity initiative to donate coats to those in need by standing out in the freezing New York weather without a jacket.
The star joined the New York Cares coat drive on Monday (22ndDec08) in Manhattan’s Bryant Park - giving the clothes off his own back to help the appeal.
Blaine then stood in the park in just a t-shirt encouraging members of the public to donate to the charity and autographing his custom playing cards for those who helped.
He tells New York Post gossip column PageSix, "If you really want to understand why the Coat Drive is important, try standing outside for an hour without a coat." Blaine was due to perform magic tricks for kind-hearted people who joined the charity initiative, but was forced to withdraw his offer as his hands were too cold.

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SHIA LaBEOUF has undergone a second operation on his hand five months after he was injured in a car crash in Los Angeles.
The actor had surgery straight after the accident in July (08), but reportedly postponed a second operation to allow him to complete filming on action sequel Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen.
Movie bosses were forced to rewrite some of the script to include LaBeouf’s injury.
The 22-year-old booked himself in for a corrective procedure two weeks ago, according to the New York Daily News, and is now recovering at home.
A representative for the star has confirmed the operation was a success: "Shia had one surgery postponed for Transformers 2, but there’s no additional complications now
. It’s taken a while, but the surgery has been completed and Shia should be healing fine.”

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A union vote on whether Hollywood will stage an actors strike next year (09) has been postponed.
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) is due to ballot its 120,000 members next month (Jan08) in a bid to authorise industrial action in an ongoing row with leading Hollywood studios and TV networks over royalty payments.
Cardholders of the SAG rejected a three-year deal offered by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) earlier this year (Jul08), and union bosses will ballot members over a walkout which could cripple the upcoming awards season.
The vote was due to take place on 2 January (09), but has now been postponed until 14 January (09) at the earliest to give both sides extra time to come to an agreement.
A meeting between union bosses and Hollywood executives has been scheduled for 12 and 13 January (09).
An array of stars, including George Clooney, Cameron Diaz and Charlize Theron, have spoken out against the strike - insisting walkouts would be disastrous at a time when people are already suffering from the global economic downturn.

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R&B star CIARA has enlisted the help of a superhero for her forthcoming album FANTASY RIDE - after creating her own comic book character, SUPA C.
The Goodies hitmaker, 23, is working with DC Comics to create the cover artwork for the album, inspired by the comic book classics she read as a kid.
But she’s warned fans not to confuse her with the animated action figure.
She tells WENN, "Supa C is not my alter ego. Supa C is the star of my comic book and a big part of my album artwork. I have always been a huge fan of comic book illustrations as well as action super heroes, especially Batman and Spider-Man.
"Creating my own comic book and character has always been something I’ve dreamed of doing." Fantasy Ride is set for release next year (09). (JMA/WN/LR) WENN - SECOND - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 23 DECEMBER 2008

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Record industry chiefs in the U.S. have pledged to quit taking legal action against music fans who illegally download songs.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) will cease launching lawsuits against the members of the public in favour of developing new technology to prevent music piracy on the internet.
In a statement, RIAA bosses announced they will not file any new suits, and will instead issue warnings through internet service providers to those caught illegally downloading music - but ongoing cases will still be pursued.
If those given a warning fail to stop, their internet connection may be disconnected.
An RIAA spokeswoman added: "We think this is going to be a different form of stick, but we absolutely think this will be a meaningful alternative approach that will have a significant impact." The RIAA represents major record labels including Warner Music Group Corp, Sony Music, EMI, and Universal Music Group.

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The FOUR TOPS and Rat Pack star DEAN MARTIN are among the stars set to receive a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement.
The doo-wop quartet, best known for their hits Reach Out I’ll Be There and I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch), will be honoured for their contributions in defining the Motown sound. Martin, who died in 1995, will receive a posthumous tribute.
The Recording Academy President Neil Portnow insists the recipients are a "prestigious group of legendary performers, creative architects and technical visionaries".
Portnow adds, "Their outstanding accomplishments, legendary passion and artistry have positively affected our culture and will continue to influence and inspire generations to come." Gene Autry, the Blind Boys Of Alabama, Hank Jones, Tom Paxton and Brenda Lee will also be recognised for their musical careers at a ceremony in Los Angeles on 7 February (09) - a day before the 51st annual Grammy Awards.

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BRAD PITT had to enlist a less-famous friend to buy his Christmas gift for partner ANGELINA JOLIE - because shop clerks thought he was a prank caller.
The star fought to purchase the complete works of Hungarian cult director Bela Tarr for the actress in time for Christmas.
But Pitt’s pleas were ignored when shop clerks at a small DVD store in Budapest kept hanging up on him, because they thought he was a phony. The star had to call another friend in the city - opera singer Laszlo Domahidy - to purchase the package for him.
An aide to Pitt tells Britain’s Daily Mail, "He tried several times on the phone but had to give up. They just didn’t believe him."

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PARIS HILTON fears she may be acquainted with the man who robbed her California mansion - because the thief knew the exact locations of her most precious belongings.
The intruder is believed to have forced his way through the front door of the property in Sherman Oaks on Friday (19Dec08) before ransacking the heiress’ bedroom and making off with an estimated $2 million (£1.3 million) worth of gems.
And after reviewing her home surveillance footage, Hilton has come to the conclusion that it wasn’t a stranger who committed the crime.
She tells E! News, "I think whoever did this definitely has been there before. We have some suspects that I’m thinking of." But the star is convinced authorities will soon put the culprit behind bars.
She adds: "You know, it’s just an invasion of privacy and it’s happened to me before. It’s really scary but they’re doing a huge investigation on this and we’re going to catch this person."

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MICHAEL JACKSON has taken out a $100,000 (£70,000)-a-month lease on a new mansion - just one month after relinquishing his debt-steeped Neverland Ranch to an investment firm.
The Thriller hitmaker has signed a deal for a $37 million (£25 million) chateau in Holmby Hills, California, which has seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a home cinema and a wine cellar.
The three-storey property also boasts a curved staircase, a pool and a 12 fireplaces.
Just last month (Nov08), Jackson handed over the title to his Neverland Ranch in California to a private equity group Colony Capital, which agreed to take over the singer’s $24.5 million (£16.1 million) debt on the property.
The star was forced to sell the famed Ranch after its sweeping grounds drained his finances - it cost him $25 million (£17 million) to buy and $3 million (£2 million) a year to run.

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