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Actor JAMIE FOXX has reached out to homeless kids across America by recording a message for a crisis telephone helpline.
The actor stars as a mentally-challenged musician who becomes destitute in new movie The Soloist.
And as part of a social action campaign for the film, Foxx has recorded an inspiring message for Nineline.
The hotline, which received more than 45,000 calls from at-risk kids last year (08), was established by Covenant House, a social services organisation working with displaced youths in the U.S.
And Covenant House President Kevin Ryan is convinced Foxx’s charitable gesture will help several at-risk youngsters get through difficult times.
Ryan says, "Now kids in crisis will not only hear a reassuring voice but a well-known, positive role model. I’m convinced that hearing Jamie’s voice will be the difference for kids who might otherwise get scared and hang up before we can help. This is a tremendous gift to our kids."

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Bollywood legend FEROZ KHAN has died at the age of 69 after losing his battle against cancer.
The popular actor, director and producer passed away in the early hours of Monday morning (27Apr09) at his home in Bangalore, India.
Khan made his Bollywood debut in Didi in 1960, and went on to star in more than 50 films.
He is best known for his roles in hit 1980 movie Qurbani, 1975’s Dharmatma, and Janbaaz in 1986. Khan’s last movie was 2007’s Welcome.
The star received several prestigious Indian film industry honours during his career, including the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his role as Jai Kishan in 1969’s Aadmi Aur Insaan.
He is survived by his ex-wife Sundari, and their two children Laila and Fardeen.

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BEYONCE KNOWLES’ new movie OBSESSED has romped to the top of the U.S. box office chart with opening weekend (24-26Apr09) takings of $28.5 million (£19.65 million) The thriller stars Knowles and Idris Elba as a couple targetted by a crazed office temp, played by Heroes star Ali Larter.
Obsessed bumped 17 Again from the top spot; the Zac Efron comedy slid down to second place with earnings of $11.665 million (£8.04 million).
Fighting landed third place with $11.441 million followed by Jamie Foxx’s new movie The Soloist, which managed a disappointing $9.715 million (£7.81 million).
Disney feature Earth rounded out the top five with $8.554 million (£5.89 million) - the best ever opening for a nature movie.

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Actress JESSICA ALBA was pulled over by police in California on Friday (24Apr09) for driving in the wrong direction down a one-way street.
The Fantastic Four actress was approached by a cop after she was spotted driving in the opposite way to the traffic flow in Santa Monica.
Alba reportedly tried to talk her way out of being reprimanded for the blunder - but police still issued her with a ticket.
Before she drove away, paparazzi filmed the star joking with the officer, giggling and asking him, "So if I want to fight it (contest the ticket), do you have to show up in court? Wouldn’t that be your lucky day?"

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The stars of HARRY POTTER are getting a makeover from the team behind BRAD PITT’s transformation for THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON - they’re set to be digitally aged for the final movie.
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are currently filming for the last two-part movie of the franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The epilogue of the J.K. Rowling novel takes place 19 years in the future, when their characters are in their thirties.
But instead of casting older actors to play them, movie bosses are using digital technology to age them - the same technique used in Pitt’s hit film.
Producer David Heyman says, "We were looking at different ways of doing it, other actors and so on. And then we saw The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button and that ageing technology so I think we’ll try that because I’d feel terrible about having other people take those parts at the last gasp." However, Radcliffe is worried about the ageing process - insisting he’d rather another actor portray an older Harry Potter rather than risk it going wrong.
He says, "If it’s good I’ll be really pleased but I’m just nervous about the idea. If it’s not good and that’s what people are left with that would be awful.
"If it came to a choice between having me, Emma and Rupert looking a bit stupid and it being slightly comical or having other actors play us I would go for the other actors every time." But he’s adamant that he and his other co-stars will do their best to cast their magic in the scenes.
Radcliffe adds, "Having now seen Benjamin Button I know that it can be done and it’s going to be up to me, Rupert and Emma to look older and try to get that."

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LIL WAYNE is refusing to give up his penchant for the potentially fatal cough medicine-based drink ’syrup’, insisting on leaving his fate in God’s hands instead.
The Lollipop rapper, real name Dwayne Carter, is rarely seen without a styrofoam cup in hand, containing the dangerous mix of promethazine or codeine and juice.
UGK star Pimp C died in December 2007 partly due to his addiction to the drink, but Wayne is adamant he will never give up the vice - or even quit his love of marijuana.
And he credits his faith and determination to succeed in his career with helping him to keep his habits under control.
He says, "I depend on God and motivation. I don’t depend on cough syrup and marijuana.
"In terms of smoking, I love to smoke, yes."

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Returning rap superstar EMINEM wants to record a duet with LIL WAYNE.
The Slim Shady star recently credited Lil Wayne with keeping hip-hop alive during his hiatus from music, and he reveals he’d be open to a collaboration with the Rebirth rapper.
Eminem says, "There hasn’t necessarily been a time for me to really get out there and do collaborations lately because I’ve been so locked down in the studio. I’m open for whatever. There are a lot of artists in the game that I respect, especially right now."

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The members of British boyband BLUE are set to announce plans for a reunion this week (begs27Apr09), according to a U.K. newspaper.
The band split in 2004 and the members - Antony Costa, Duncan James, Simon Webbe and Lee Ryan - all pursued solo careers.
But now they’re planning to reform for concerts this summer (09), reports Britain’s The Sun newspaper.
James tells the publication, �The four of us will definitely do something together this summer.�

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PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER has split from his wife of six years.
The Common People singer wed French stylist Camille Bidault-Waddington in 2003 and the couple has a six-year-old son Albert together.
But the star has now left the Paris, France home they shared and is trying to negotiate custody terms with his wife.
Cocker tells British newspaper The Sun, "Yes, it’s true. We split. But we’re still on amicable terms." While a source tells the publication, "Jarvis is sad his marriage has ended. He fought to keep it alive but they had drifted apart. Jarvis wants to be involved in every aspect of Albert’s upbringing. His own father moved to Australia when he was just seven and they have had no contact since. Jarvis doesn’t want the same to happen to his little boy."

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JENNIFER HUDSON made her first hometown concert since the murder of her mother, brother and nephew a family affair by welcoming four of her cousins onstage to perform with her.
The Spotlight hitmaker took to the stage in her native Chicago on Saturday night (25Apr09) for her first gig in the city since her mum, Darnell Donerson, brother, Jason, and seven-year-old nephew, Julian King - son of sister Julia - were killed last year (08).
The star took time out from the limelight to grieve after their tragic deaths, but returned to the public eye just over three months after the slayings, announcing her first tour which kicked off last month (Mar09).
And Hudson made sure her Chicago gig was one to remember as she surrounded herself with those closest to her during the emotional show.
She dedicated track You Pulled Me Through to family members who were in the audience, before asking four of her cousins to sing a pair of a capella spiritual songs.
William Balfour, Julia’s estranged husband, has pleaded not guilty to charges of first degree murder and home invasion.

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Actress CARLA GUGINO had instant chemistry with her new Broadway co-star PABLO SCHREIBER - because she’d just played his brother LIEV’s lover in a movie.
Gugino found herself hopping out of bed with one Schreiber brother in film Every Day and straight back into bed with the other in a new New York production of Desire Under the Elms.
And the actress insists it was a familiar experience.
She tells the New York Daily News, "I knew Liev because we did a movie where we play lovers just before this. Pablo and I had an immediate natural chemistry, which was essential. There’s a lot of physical and emotional violence in the play."

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ROSIE O’DONNELL has hit out at a blogger neighbour who documented a fight between the comedienne and her wife KELLY online.
Journalist Julia Allison, who shares a New York apartment building with the couple, described their "knock down, drag-out screaming match" on her website.
Furious O’Donnell has responded, insisting her relationship is fine - and asking Allison to stay away.
Her representative tells the New York Post, "Yes, they fought - like most couples do. Give me a break - they’re fine! They’re happy (but) they have four kids. Whatever busybody neighbour spread this around probably shouldn’t knock on their door to borrow a cup of sugar - ever."

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SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE director DANNY BOYLE is in mourning after his uncle collapsed and died in the street.
Tommy Boyle, 81, had a heart attack as he left an Easter church service at St Mary�s Roman Catholic Church in Bury, England earlier this month (Apr09).
The Oscar-award winner was left devastated at his sudden death and headed to Radcliffe, England for the funeral on Friday (24Apr09).
His twin sister Maria says, "Tommy had a heart attack in the street. Danny travelled up for the funeral. That’s why we’re all here together. It’s very sad."

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DEV PATEL’s mother has confirmed he is dating his SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE co-star FREIDA PINTO - just days after the couple were caught kissing during a romantic night out in Israel.
The actors, who played childhood sweethearts in the Oscar-winning movie, have repeatedly dismissed rumours they are dating off screen, even after their co-star Anil Kapoor hinted they were an item.
Speculation of a romance gained strength earlier this month (Apr09) after the pair was snapped enjoying a few tender moments during a romantic dinner in Tel Aviv, Israel where Pinto is filming new movie Miral.
And now the 18-year-old actor’s mum Anita has announced the happy news that the couple is blissfully in love.
She tells Britain’s Daily Mirror, "First it was the film and now everything else seems to have slotted into place.
"Life can�t get any better for him. Freida is really beautiful and I am really happy for them. Yes, we knew he was flying to Israel to see her."

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An anti-domestic violence advert starring KEIRA KNIGHTLEY has been banned from British television after it was branded too violent by advertising censors.
The Atonement star plays an actress returning home from a film set to be confronted by a violent boyfriend who accuses her of having an affair with a co-star, before attacking her and knocking her to the floor.
The harrowing promo - made for U.K. charity Women’s Aid - ends with Knightley being repeatedly kicked on the floor, and advertising approval body Clearcast has deemed the scene too violent for broadcast.
The advert, called The Cut, launched in British cinemas this month (Apr09) and has been viewed more than a million times on YouTube, but will only air on television if scenes showing Knightley being thrown to the floor and beaten are removed.
Chris Hirst, managing director of Grey London Advertising Agency which created The Cut, says, "The reason we are still in conversation with Clearcast about it is because it is too violent. Part of the campaign is to raise awareness about domestic violence, and spark debate, which the advert has done, even if it doesn’t make it on television." The advert was created by Joe Wright, who directed of two of Knightley’s hit films, Atonement and Pride and Prejudice.

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Veteran actor SIR MICHAEL CAINE has threatened to quit his native Britain if the government implements another tax rise.
The Alfie star is fuming after U.K. politicians announced on Wednesday (22Apr09) new plans to raise income tax to 50 per cent for those who earn more than $217,500 (£150,000) a year.
And the proposals have infuriated Caine, who has pledged to move to America if British taxes are raised again.
He says, "The government has taken tax up to 50 per cent and if it goes up to 51, I will be back in America. I will not pay the government more than I get. No way, ever. They’ve reached their limit with me, and that’s what will happen to a lot of people. We’ve got three and a half million layabouts laying about on benefits, I’m 76, getting up at 6am to go to work to keep them. Let’s get everybody back to work so we can save a couple of billion and cut tax, not sticking it on."

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LADY GAGA has held on to the top spot in the U.K. album chart for a fourth consecutive week.
The Fame fought off competition from rockers Depeche Mode’s offering Sounds Of The Universe, which debuted at number two.
Beyonce Knowles climbed four places to number three with I Am… Sasha Fierce, Kings Of Leon’s Only By The Night dropped two to four and Lily Allen’s It’s Not Me It’s You rounded out the top five.
In the singles chart, Tinchy Stryder’s track Number One debuted in the top spot and La Roux’s In For The Kill moved up to two.
Scottish dance act Calvin Harris fell to three with I’m Not Alone, Lady GaGa’s Poker Face was at four and Eminem’s We Made You climbed to number five.

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MANDY MOORE is adding chef to her resume - the singer is taking cooking lessons for a new magazine spread.
The newlywed star slipped on an apron on Wednesday (22Apr09) to undergo a tutorial at her favourite New York restaurant The Spotted Pig.
Moore - who married rocker Ryan Adams last month (Mar09) - learned to make the eatery’s trademark dish gnudi for a feature in New York Magazine.

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