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KATE WINSLET’s Oscar-nominated performance in THE READER has been slammed by a Holocaust expert, who is calling for the film to be ignored at the forthcoming Academy Awards ceremony.
The British actress tackled the role of Hanna Schmitz; an illiterate Auschwitz guard who is put on trial for horrific war crimes.
Winslet has been highly praised for her work in the movie - picking up a Golden Globe and a Bafta award for the part. She is highly tipped to take home the Best Actress trophy at the Oscars ceremony next weekend (22Feb09).
But Ron Rosenbaum, a journalist who wrote the critically acclaimed book Explaining Hitler, has slammed The Reader - branding it the "the worst Holocaust film ever made".
In a damning article in online magazine Slate, Rosenbaum writes, "This is a film whose essential metaphorical thrust is to exculpate Nazi-era Germans from knowing complicity in the Final Solution." He also suggests the movie sympathises too much with Winslet’s character, and persuades the audience to feel as though "illiteracy is something more to be ashamed of than participating in mass murder".

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JOSH HARTNETT’s West End debut has garnered him the respect of Britain’s theatre fans - he picked up the award for best newcomer for his role in RAIN MAN at the Theatregoers’ Choice Awards on Sunday (15Feb09).
The Pearl Harbor star accepted his prize from Los Angeles for his portrayal of Charlie Babbitt, a role made famous by Tom Cruise in the 1988 film of the same name.
And Hartnett insisted he was honoured to receive an award that had been voted for by theatregoers.
He said via videolink, "Being on stage in the West End production of Rain Man was a thrilling new experience.
"Everyone worked incredibly hard, and made me feel welcome. I am thankful to the audiences for coming out and supporting us." Former Dr Who actor David Tennant was also praised on the night - his return to the stage in Hamlet was named theatreland’s event of the year by voters - despite the star missing most of his performances due to a recurring back problem.
Revered British talent Kenneth Branagh walked away with the best actor award for his turn in Ivanov, while the prize for best actress was given to Katy Stephens for The Histories.
Jersey Boys, which tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, took home all four of the prizes it was up for, including best new musical and best actor in a musical for Ryan Molloy, who plays the late singer.

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Bosses on U.S. TV hit DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES have come up with a steamy way to keep viewers interested following the departure of blonde bombshell NICOLLETTE SHERIDAN - they are planning a passionate same-sex kiss between TERI HATCHER and EVA LONGORIA PARKER.
The ABC show announced Sheridan, who plays Wisteria Lane’s resident man-eater Edie Britt, would be written out of the show in the forthcoming season.
And to keep the show’s ratings on top, TV execs have thought of a novel way of enticing TV fans to tune in - some girl-on-girl action, according to Celebuzz.com.
A source tells the website, "Anything is kind of possible right now. You’ve got Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice basically becoming one two-hour show, the longest Dancing With the Stars tease ever.
"I don’t think a kiss between Eva and Teri’s characters could be ruled out, especially if it keeps people interested in the show."

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SIR MICK JAGGER has heaped praise on Grammy winning U.K. acts COLDPLAY, ADELE and DUFFY - insisting he is proud of the talent emerging from the British music scene.
The Rollings Stones legend was pleased to see so many of his fellow Brits take home the prestigious U.S. music honours at last week’s (08Feb09) prizegiving.
Coldplay won three trophies at the ceremony, Adele won two, while Duffy walked away with her first.
Jagger was ecstatic to witness the wins - and believes current British performers are among the most exciting in the industry.
He tells Britain’s The Sun newspaper, "With British acts doing so well at the Grammys last week it’s proving to be a great period for homegrown talent right now.
"And what is so refreshing is the different styles that have been recognised - Coldplay, Duffy, Adele and Radiohead make up an eclectic bunch, proving there’s a lot of fresh British talent out there.
"I like that these acts have paid their dues in the way we had to. There certainly is an upsurge of diverse Brit acts breaking through in the U.S. and overseas - good to see it. Long may it continue."

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LILY ALLEN is celebrating a chart double - her latest single THE FEAR remains atop the U.K. single charts on the same week her new LP IT’S NOT ME, IT’S YOU jumps straight to number one on the album list.
The pop star is in the poll position for her third consecutive week, and enjoys her first ever number one album in Britain. Her debut, Alright, Still, only found its way to number two.
Allen keeps U.S. pop sensation Lady GaGa in second place with Just Dance, while British R&B singer Alesha Dixon jumps two places to number three.
Eminem’s comeback record with Dr Dre and 50 Cent, Crack A Bottle, sits at number four while Tinchy Stryder is fifth with Take Me Back.
Following Allen in the U.K. album charts is the Kings of Leon with Only By The Night, while UB40 compilation Love Songs goes to number three, with Luther Vandross’ Lovesongs and James Morrison’s Songs For You Truths For Me rounding out the top five.

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Actress SIENNA MILLER has hit out at judgemental women - hinting that she’s had to face a barrage of criticism from fellow females following her romance with married oil heir BALTHAZAR GETTY.
The British beauty was at the centre of scandal involving the Brothers & Sisters actor after he reportedly cheated on his wife with her last year (08).
The relationship came just weeks after Miller reportedly dumped Welsh actor Rhys Ifans after he had proposed three times.
Getty later slammed the mistreatment of the actress by the tabloid press, admitting he wished he had spoken out to defend the star, saying, "Historically, women always get the short end of the stick." And Miller agrees - insisting she doesn’t understand why women turn on each other instead of offering support.
She tells Britain’s Style magazine, "I’ve been at war, without a doubt. I’ve really experienced the judgement of women in the past year. It’s women who are holding us back. It’s women who are judging. I find it sad.
"We say we want to be on an equal path, but men don’t sit around bitching at each other. It’s very competitive. There’s no sisterhood."

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PARIS HILTON was in the pink as she celebrated her 28th birthday at home on Friday night (13Feb09) - all her guests were requested to wear "something pink".
The socialite danced on a stripper pole for guests, who included sister Nicky and actresses Hayden Panettiere and Elisha Cuthbert, according to In Touch Weekly.
The party was held at the nightclub Hilton has created in her Beverly Hills home, where revellers ate food and pink cotton candy served by little people wearing pink wigs.
The birthday girl turns 28 on Tuesday (17Feb09).

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MUDVAYNE rocker RYAN MARTINE is offering up a series of pre-show bass guitar lessons in a bid to raise cash for the Humane Society.
For $250 (£166) fans will get a one-to-one tutorial at each stop of Mudvayne’s upcoming U.S. tour.
A portion of this cash will be donated to the Humane Society.

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The drawings and sketches LEONARD COHEN created while in seclusion at a Zen monastery in California are to be shown in a new exhibition.
The revered singer/songwriter/poet retreated to Mount Baldy’s Buddhist hideaway in the San Gabriel Mountains in 1994 and devoted himself to the study of Rinzai Zen philosophy under the name Jikan.
Cohen has rarely spoken of his reasons for turning his back on the world for five years - or, indeed, how he passed his time, but now a new show of his sketches offers clues.
Drawing From the Heart, at Claremont McKenna College, features self-portraits and paintings and drawings created over the past 40 years, and include sketches drawn during Cohen’s Zen study, and letters he wrote to his mentor at the monastery.

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Aussie pop sensation GABRIELLA CILMI has launched a scathing attack on scantily-clad singer LADY GAGA’s suggestive stage shows and outfits.
The Sweet About Me hitmaker, 17, is not a fan of the New Yorker’s raunchy routines - and is convinced they could even make her ill.
Cilmi says, "I saw this picture of Lady GaGa touching her crotch and I wasn’t keen on that. She needs to put some clothes on.
"Eventually you’re just going to catch something and have to go to hospital if you keep walking around in your bra and knickers."

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PAUL SIMON served up a very special early St. Valentine’s Day treat for fans at the New York’s Beacon Theatre on Friday (13Feb09) - he brought former partner ART GARFUNKEL onstage with him.
Simon and Garfunkel joined forces for a surprise reunion to mark the re-opening of the venue following a seven-month renovation.
The pair performed The Sound of Silence, The Boxer and Old Friends during the encore of Simon’s sold out show.
But it wasn’t just onstage where the stars sparkled - Paul McCartney and Jon Bon Jovi were in the audience.

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Soul man STEVIE WONDER is set to become the first star saluted by new U.S. President BARACK OBAMA.
The hitmaker, who performed at Obama’s inauguration ball, will be honoured as part of a White House concert to be held on 25 February (09), when Wonder collects his Library of Congress medal.
Obama used Wonder’s classics Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours and Higher Ground as theme songs on the campaign trail. He famously danced until the early hours after becoming America’s 44th President on 20 January (09).

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COLIN FARRELL has split with the writer he reportedly moved to Los Angeles to be with.
Emma Forrest has confirmed the couple is no longer dating, according to In Touch Weekly magazine.
Farrell and Forrest began dating in 2008, but the cracks in the romance started showing after the actor failed to mention his partner during his Best Actor acceptance speech at the Golden Globe Awards last month (Jan09).
An insider tells the publication, "She (Forrest) was also upset that he didn’t thank her." The source adds, "They are still friends."

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A 41-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stalking CELINE DION.
The unnamed fan was apprehended outside the singer’s Canadian home after he demanded to be allowed to see Dion or her husband, Rene Angelil.
When he refused to leave, the police were called and the fan was admitted to hospital for psychiatric evaluation.
He’ll face stalking charges at a hearing on Monday (16Feb09).

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JAY-Z has called on the public and the media to support RIHANNA as she recovers from an alleged beating at the hands of her ex-boyfriend CHRIS BROWN.
The music mogul has kept his silence about the incident, which sent his protege to hospital in Los Angeles a week ago (08Feb09), but now he wants everyone to be compassionate and considerate when it comes to the young Umbrella hitmaker.
Jay-Z, who discovered Rihanna in 2004, initially refused to be drawn into commenting about the Brown/Rihanna fracas, telling HollyScoop.com, "It’s not a soundbite, this is a real situation. You have to have compassion for others. Just imagine it being your sister or mom and then think about how we should talk about that." But he added, "I just think we should all support her. She’s going through a tough time. You have to realise she’s a young girl, as well. She’s very young." Both Brown and Rihanna have gone into hiding since the incident, which prompted the former lovers to cancel their appearances at last week’s (08Feb09) Grammy Awards.
Brown faces jail time after being charged with making criminal threats.

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Actress NAOMI WATTS appears to have been caught out by an eagle-eyed paparazzo, who snapped her revealing almost all just eight weeks after she became a second-time mum.
The invasive and unauthorised pictures of Watts on a hotel balcony in Marina del Rey, California are sure to cause a storm of protest, after they were posted on blogger Perez Hilton’s website on Sunday (15Feb09).
In the shots, Watts appears to be oblivious about the presence of a snapper as she lets a dressing gown fall open to reveal her naked post-baby body.
The actress gave birth to baby son Samuel Kai in December (08).

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Cult film MONTY PYTHON’S THE HOLY GRAIL has been recreated for a new Gatorade commercial in America.
Sports stars Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Garnett and Olympic gold medallists Misty Mae Treanor and Usain Bolt play Python’s knights in the hilarious ad.
The sporting figures recreate scenes from the comedy film in the ad, which can also be viewed online at Gatorade’s official website.

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British pop star-turned-actress BILLIE PIPER has met the high-class hooker she portrays in risque TV drama SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL following a "covert" operation to get the two together.
Piper plays in-demand escort Belle in the saucy show and reveals the real-life former prostitute, whose memoirs inspired the series, was so keen to keep her identity out of the media, she distanced herself from the drama.
But Piper insisted on meeting the woman behind her character, and was pleasantly surprised when they eventually came together.
She says, "She was great, she was very well turned out, very elegant, amazing rack (breasts)… (and) she was really well educated." And, after hearing her story, Piper can understand why the ex-hooker demands privacy: "She has a different profession now and she wants to keep her anonymity."

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