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Actor JOSH BROLIN was initially convinced he had missed out in this year’s (09) Oscar nominations - because he slept through the announcements.
The star won a best Supporting Actor nod for his turn in Milk opposite Sean Penn on Thursday (22Jan09).
But Brolin was in Utah for the Sundance Film Festival when the honours were revealed early in the morning in California.
And after forgetting about the time difference between the two states, Brolin woke up to disappointment - thinking he had been omitted from the coveted awards list.
He tells the Chicago Sun Times, "When I woke up, looked at the clock and read 5:55am, I figured I hadn’t been nominated for anything. I went back to sleep and then got a call about 40 minutes later and learned I got it.'’ Brolin will compete against Robert Downey Jr., Philip Seymour Hoffman, Heath Ledger and Michael Shannon at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles on 22 February.

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Rocker NOEL GALLAGHER hates visiting Amsterdam - because the place is full of drunken Englishmen.
The Oasis guitarist spent two days in the famed Dutch city this week (begs19Jan09) when the band had to cancel a show in neighbouring Germany because of singer Liam Gallagher’s throat infection.
The elder of the two brothers is adamant the tourist hotspot - known for its legal sex and drugs trade - has gone downhill in recent years.
But he admitted he planned to smoke cannabis in one of the city’s notorious coffeeshops during his latest visit.
Gallagher writes on the official Oasis tour blog, "Had to blow the show out in Dusseldorf yesterday. Romeo’s lost his voice and can’t sing. Think it’s already been re-scheduled for sometime in the next week or so.
"It does mean we get 2 days off in Amsterdam though (every cloud’n'all that, eh?). I’m not a massive fan of the ‘dam. It used to be pretty laid back and serene in the 80s. It just seems to be full of c***s these days. They all seem to be English.
"Ended up in some Irish bar last night (what would the world be without Irish bars?). Playing pool and getting p**sed.
"Dunno what to do today. Go for a walk and get high, I suppose. Or get high and go for a walk? Decisions, decisions…" (ZN/WNWCB/LR) WENN - FOURTH - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 23 JANUARY 2009

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The daughter of late gospel singer-songwriter JOYCE ‘DOTTIE’ RAMBO is taking legal action against the bus driver involved in the fatal road crash which killed the star in May (08).
Rambo, who was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007, died on 11 May (08) when the bus she was travelling in ran off a road in southwest Missouri and struck an embankment.
Seven other people were injured in the accident, which happened in the early hours of the morning while Rambo was on her way to a Mother’s Day performance in Texas.
And now the late star’s daughter, Reba Rambo-McGuire, has filed a lawsuit against the driver of the bus and the company which leased the vehicle to the entertainer.
Papers filed on Thursday (22Jan09) in a Nashville, Tennessee, circuit court name bus driver, James Meadows, Nashville-based Pyramid Coach Inc., and DC Investments Leasing, a subsidiary of Pyramid Coach.
The suit claims Meadows was negligent and speeding, and that both companies are liable for his behaviour.
McGuire is seeking a jury trial and damages in excess of $25,000 (£18,115) over her mother’s death.

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An artist formerly signed to SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS’ record label has slammed the star in a tell-all book about his time spent with the rapper’s company.
Mark Curry is set to publish Dancing With The Devil, a memoir that details his years at Combs’ Bad Boy Records, which the I’ll Be Missing You hitmaker founded in 1993.
Curry featured on various remixes and collaborations with the rapper but never released a solo album with the label before he departed in 2005. And now he is accusing the star of bad business practice.
He claims Combs would regularly feature in his artist’s songs and videos but secretly charge them for the privilege.
Rapper Curry writes, "Puff (Combs) has an annoying habit of inserting himself into the songs and videos of all the artists on his label and it’s common knowledge that many Bad Boy acts resented him for this.
"Puff charged the artists for his appearance on their records and videos, usually without (them) realising it until they receive their royalty statements. That’s when they discovered that their large sums of money had gone to fees which were doubled, tripled and even quadrupled because of Puff’s ’special appearances.’ "He charged artists, for example, for having his Bentley in his videos which he insisted upon - then took tax credit for business use of a car." The book is slated for release in February (09).

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ROLLING STONES star RONNIE WOOD has denied rumours his 20-year-old girlfriend EKATERINA IVANOVA is pregnant with his child.
The veteran guitarist parted ways with Jo, his wife of 23 years, after his affair with the Russian waitress was exposed last summer (08).
The new couple is currently at the centre of speculation they are planning to settle down together, with recent reports suggesting Ivanova is expecting a baby with the 61-year-old rocker.
But Wood has now issued a statement, dismissing the reports: "These are all ridiculous rumours and we would like to make it clear that Ekaterina is not pregnant."

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A man suspected of involvement in a jewellery raid on PARIS HILTON’s home has been arrested and charged with two burglaries.
Troy Thomas, 45, is alleged to have masterminded more than 150 thefts in three years in the Los Angeles area, targeting celebrities including Hilton, Duran Duran guitarist John Taylor, and several movie studio bosses.
The Simple Life star’s Sherwood Oaks home was hit last month (19Dec08) and an intruder made off with an estimated $2 million (£1.4 million) worth of gems.
Rocker Taylor’s L.A. property was raided in April 2007 and a safe was taken from the home.
Thomas denies two charges of burglary.

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BRAD PITT is thrilled with his Oscar nomination for THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, because he will compete against his idols SEAN PENN and MICKEY ROURKE.
The Hollywood superstar has been given a nod in the Best Actor category at this year’s (09) Academy Awards for his portrayal of a man who ages backwards.
The 45-year-old will compete against Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon), Sean Penn (Milk), Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) and Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) for the coveted gong.
And Pitt couldn’t be more delighted with his competitors - because Penn and Rourke were the "gods" he looked up to when he started making movies.
He tells British morning show GMTV, "When I started out, my gods, so to speak, were Gary Oldman, Sean Penn and Mickey Rourke, so it’s a real honour for me to be sitting at the same table."

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MARIAH CAREY was "furious" after discovering she would be seated for the inauguration of new U.S. President BARACK OBAMA at Tuesday’s (20Jan09) ceremony - because she was convinced organisers would allow her onstage.
The Hero hitmaker attended the swearing-in and later wowed crowds at The Neighborhood Ball celebration that evening, which also saw performances by Mary J. Blige and Beyonce Knowles.
But singer was left disappointed after being told she would have to sit down for the event, as she thought she would be standing with Obama on the podium, according to reports.
A source tells New York gossip column PageSix.com, "Mariah was in the VIP area, where every celebrity, like Jon Bon Jovi, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys and Bruce Springsteen, was seated.
"But somehow she thought she’d be up with the Obama family. When she realised she wasn’t, she bailed."

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TOM CRUISE has credited wife KATIE HOLMES’ "extraordinary" talent as a mother for keeping their daughter SURI a "happy girl".
The Dawson’s Creek star gave birth to the tot in 2006 and took time out from her career to bring up the couple’s daughter.
And Cruise is certain that Holmes’ attitude to motherhood has helped shape the youngster’s friendly personality.
He tells British morning show GMTV, "She is such a happy girl and I think Kate is an extraordinary mother and very calm." The couple and their two-year-old are constantly followed by paparazzi and throngs of admirers eager to catch a glimpse of the Hollywood family.
Cruise is grateful that onlookers remain "respectful" of his family - because he doesn’t want little Suri to be affected by her parents’ fame.
The actor adds, "People are very respectful, most of the time. We protect her but you don’t want her to be sheltered in any way, and to engage in life and I think that’s like any parent.
"We just keep things calm - as long as we’re not worried about anything. You just do the best you can."

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KIEFER SUTHERLAND was inspired to take up acting after witnessing an amazing performance by his mother SHIRLEY DOUGLAS when he was a teenager.
The 24 star had no interest in a screen career when he was growing up, because he didn’t want to follow in his mother and father Donald Sutherland’s footsteps.
But watching Douglas in a stage play when he was a teenager turned Sutherland’s entire world on its head, and he became obsessed with acting.
He tells U.K. TV show This Morning, "I don’t think either of my parents wanted me to be an actor, and because they were so successful I didn’t want to be an actor. But I saw her when I was 13 and she gave a performance that was so incredible that somewhere between the first and second acts, I forgot it was my mother.
"I realised it has a powerful effect and that sparked an interest, and I fell in love with it. It took a lot for me to finally commit and say ‘This is what I want to do’."

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Actress ANNE HATHAWAY has championed SCARLETT JOHANSSON and BEYONCE KNOWLES for their curvy figures, praising the pair as good role models for youngsters.
The Devil Wears Prada star has recently been lambasted for being too skinny, although the 27-year-old is adamant she is a "normal shape".
And Hathaway has hailed Johansson, Knowles, and fellow actress Reese Witherspoon for projecting healthy body images in a world where super-slim is often seen as an ideal.
She says, "I don’t think it’s just Hollywood that gives out that message. As a society we put out these unrealistic body images to young women.
"But I’m a normal shape and Scarlett Johansson is not a skinny, skinny girl.
Beyonce Knowles looks after herself and has a beautiful body. Reese Witherspoon looks great."

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GOSSIP GIRL star KELLY RUTHERFORD’s split from DANIEL GIERSCH just got nastier - she has accused him of waxing his eyebrows.
The actress and her estranged husband both gave evidence during a custody hearing over their two-year-old son Hermes in Santa Monica, California on Thursday (22Jan09).
And after Giersch accused her publicly of having an obsession with shopping and manicures, Rutherford told the court, "It’s not just me. I mean, he gets his eyebrows waxed." The actress also insisted she would quit the teen drama if she was forced to make a choice: "If I’m being asked to choose my career over my son, I choose my son. (But) I need this job to pay my bills, legal bills, and Daniel has offered no support." The court has heard Giersch wants to look after Hermes because he is adamant Rutherford’s filming for the hit show in New York has an adverse effect on their son.
He said, "Hermes doesn’t feel comfortable in New York. He’s in constant fear, not knowing what’s going on. It’s not easy there, it’s not safe, it’s noisy. As a father you see whether a child is comfortable or not." Giersch also told the court Rutherford had been offered a role in a new spin-off of hit show Melrose Place, adding: "(She) told me before we separated that she had been offered a part on that show, which will be filming in Los Angeles, and she would be able to change shows, and continue to work for the same employer but in Los Angeles." As she left the court for the day, Rutherford told reporters, "I’m okay. It’s a lot to do. I’m optimistic. The show has been really great and supportive and family and friends here. It’s helped a lot."

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Hip-hop group the BLACK EYED PEAS has swelled - because leader will.i.am keeps adding software geeks to his act.
Formerly a quartet, featuring will.i.am and singer Fergie, the Peas have now lost count of their members.
The frontman explains, "Why does the Black Eyed Peas have to be just the four members? Now we have software designers in our group.
"If I’m writing a song I am gonna write it different if I have a software guy right next to me. Why the f**k are we making records the same way when we live in a four-dimensional world?" (KL/LAFR/AV) WENN - THIRD - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 23 JANUARY 2009

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British singer ADELE wants to give her latest song to the PUSSYCAT DOLLS because she can’t face wearing a bikini in the video.
The Grammy-nominated star is renowned for writing sad songs, often describing her sound as "heartbreak soul".
But she has finally penned a less complicated, upbeat tune - and wants the girlband to record it along with a sexy promo.
Adele tells British newspaper The Sun, "I wrote a song for the Pussycat Dolls but I don’t know how to get it to them.
"I think it’ll need bikinis in the video and I don’t want to wear a bikini in the video. Simple songs are the hardest to write but I have the wrong voice to sing them."

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FALL OUT BOY star PETE WENTZ is certain new U.S. President BARACK OBAMA is the right man for the job - and is convinced the Democrat will guide America out of troubled times.
The rocker and his band attended the Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball on Monday (19Jan09) to celebrate Obama’s swearing in as the 44th President of the United States.
And Wentz has a huge amount of confidence in Obama’s abilities.
He tells OK! magazine, "I think once you get him in the pilot’s chair he’s going to be fine. I was just really hoping that he made it here.
"I think he has a pretty big, not necessarily fiscal deficit, but that’s part of it, but just a deficit that Americans have kind of been sitting in with hope and with ideas and with foreign policy. He’s got to get us out of that and I think he’s the guy to do it."

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The man accused of attacking OASIS rocker NOEL GALLAGHER on stage in Canada is facing a new charge of aggravated assault.
Gallagher was left with three broken ribs after 47-year-old Daniel Sullivan allegedly stormed the stage at the Virgin Festival in Toronto in September (08) and pushed him onto monitor speakers.
The rocker was hospitalised after the incident and his injuries forced the band to prematurely end their North American tour.
Sullivan was charged with assault after the alleged attack but a hearing in Toronto, Canada, on Thursday (22Jan09) saw the charge upgraded to one count of aggravated assault.
The new, more serious, charge carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison, while the highest penalty for assault is five years behind bars.
Sullivan is due back in court on 6 March (09) for a pre-trial hearing.

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Late actor HEATH LEDGER’s family gathered at an Australian beach on Friday (23Jan09) to remember the star a year after his death.
The Brokeback Mountain actor passed away from an accidental drugs overdose at his New York apartment on 22 January (08).
A year on from the tragedy family members carried out an emotional service on Perth’s Cottesloe Beach to remember the star - a day after he was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his role as The Joker in The Dark Knight.
The actor’s elder sister Kate released a statement on behalf of the family, which read, "We are still all nursing broken hearts. Like anyone who loses a family member, it has opened our eyes to the intense suffering and painful journey that is death." And Ledger’s half-sister Ashleigh took time out from the service to express her joy at his Oscar nod.
She says, "Although we would love to have him here with us we are so proud and so excited on his behalf. In Heath’s words, he had the time of his life portraying The Joker and said that it was the most fun he’d ever had working on a film."

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Hollywood actor HARRISON FORD is feeling the effects of the global economic crisis - he’s reportedly been forced to take a hefty pay cut for upcoming movie MORNING GLORY.
The Indiana Jones star is slated to appear in the comedy, due for release in 2010, alongside Rachel McAdams.
Ford commands an estimated $13.8 million (£10 million) per movie - but with the ongoing financial struggle he has been made to slash his fee by almost half, according to British newspaper The Daily Express.
A source tells the publication, "Harrison has long been one of the movie industry’s biggest earners but with the current economic climate, he’s had to make sacrifices like everyone else."

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