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A thug who slashed British rapper PROFESSOR GREEN’s throat with a broken bottle is facing a "very substantial" jail sentence after he was convicted of the attack.
Anthony Jones, 25, lashed out at the star during a bust-up at London’s Cargo nightclub last year (09).
The rapper - real name Stephen Manderson - was left with blood gushing from a large wound to his neck, and told Snaresbrook Crown Court last week (begs18Oct10) he feared he would die from the attack.
Jones denied wounding with intent but was convicted by a jury on Monday (25Oct10). Judge John Lafferty warned him he is facing a lengthy prison term when he is sentenced next month (Nov10).

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The creator of WALLACE AND GROMIT has opened up about the Plasticine pair’s failed Hollywood bid, insisting a language barrier killed the movie deal.
Animator Nick Park and Aardman Animations, the firm behind Wallace and Gromit, had signed a contract with executives at DreamWorks production company to release five films starring the ‘claymation’ characters.
But the agreement fell apart in 2007 after three films - and Park blames American studio bosses for failing to understand his British humour.
He tells Britain’s Radio Times, "There is a language barrier that often happens with humour. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit was going to be called The Great Vegetable Plot but market research didn’t like it.
"The verdict was that vegetables are a negative with kids, but of course that’s why it’s good and works. That’s how Wallace and Gromit works. It was elevating the uncool and mundane to something big in Hollywood. That’s the irony." And Park admits the stress of the industry prompted him to hand over more control to Aardman’s creative director Merlin Crossingham.
He adds: "As a control freak you just can’t lose control and therefore the stress levels are high. It takes its toll. It’s the industry side that burns you out and the creativity that builds you up. That’s part of the reason I’ve stepped back a little and Merlin has taken over."

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ALFONSO CUARON’s sci-fi thriller GRAVITY is facing another setback - ROBERT DOWNEY, JR. is reportedly pulling out due to scheduling difficulties.
The actor signed up for the role earlier this year (10) and was due to begin filming scenes in the summer (10) but the project has been delayed because of Downey, Jr.’s other commitments, including shoots for Sherlock Holmes 2, The Avengers and Iron Man 3.
Sandra Bullock was recently confirmed in the lead role, playing an astronaut trapped in space after her orbital station is destroyed.
Angelina Jolie was at one stage attached to the heroine’s part but she was eventually replaced by Natalie Portman, who also later pulled out.
Gravity is currently in pre-production and is expected to begin shooting in January (11), reports Deadline.com.

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British Olympic gold medallist ANDY HOLMES has died, aged 51.
The rowing champion, who won two gold medals alongside professional partner Sir Steve Redgrave, passed away on Sunday (24Oct10) after contracting a rare waterborne disease.
The sportsman, who became a dad for the fifth time last month (Sep10), died at London’s Kings College Hospital of Weil’s disease, which is caught from river water contaminated with the urine of infected animals.
Redgrave has paid tribute to Holmes in a statement, saying, "It’s a very sad day. Andy was a fantastic athlete and a brilliant guy. British success in rowing has come from the 1980s. Andy was at the forefront. This (disease) is something most rowers know about. But it is very rare that anything happens." Holmes was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and won gold medals for Britain in 1984 and 1988.

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Supermodel JESSICA WHITE was arrested in New York at the weekend (23-24Oct10) over allegations she hit a woman outside a nightclub in a fight over a taxi.
The Sports Illustrated beauty, who has dated actor Sean Penn, was detained by police in the early hours of Saturday morning (23Oct10) after she left a Manhattan hot spot to hail a cab.
She is said to have become embroiled in a fight with an unnamed 28-year-old woman, allegedly pulling her hair and striking her in the face.
White was charged with misdemeanour assault and released, according to New York Post gossip column PageSix.
The model’s lawyer, Jeffrey Mennen, says, "The police report doesn’t sound like Jessica, and she must have been provoked."

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RYAN GOSLING was "disheartened" by his early showbiz experiences on THE MICKEY MOUSE CLUB - because he didn’t feel as talented as his co-stars JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and BRITNEY SPEARS.
The actor sang, danced and acted on the now-defunct variety TV show alongside fellow Mouseketeers Timberlake, Spears and Christina Aguilera.
But he admits he struggled to live up to his castmates’ performances and was left hurt when they were favoured by producers.
He tells Interview magazine, "It was kind of depressing because when I got there, they realised that I wasn’t really up to snuff in comparison with what some of the other kids were able to do. I remember one time they put four of us in a dance routine, but I was so off. I was on the end, so they just pushed the shot in closer on the other three guys to frame me out.
"I would just come in at the beginning of the show and then come back at the end, and occasionally I’d have a sketch here or there, but I didn’t end up working that much, which was disheartening."

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MICHAEL JACKSON has topped a list of the highest-earning deceased celebrities, making more money in the past year than ELVIS PRESLEY and JOHN LENNON.
The Thriller icon, who died in June last year (09), posthumously pulled in $275 million (£183 million) over the past 12 months with his back catalogue and merchandising deals.
His concert film This Is It, which documented preparations for his ill-fated London stage residency, also made $250 million (£167 million) at the box office.
Jackson’s earnings were greater than the total combined earnings of the 12 other dead stars on Forbes magazine’s list, including Presley, Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien, Peanuts animator Charles Schulz and Beatles legend Lennon, who rounded out the top five respectively.

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A representative for EVA LONGORIA PARKER has dismissed allegations from an angry driver who blamed the actress for a car accident last week (20Oct10).
Roman Gasparyan has threatened to sue the Desperate Housewives star, claiming he suffered back and neck pains after they were involved in a traffic collision in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (20Oct10).
But Longoria Parker’s spokesperson is adamant the star is not at fault.
The rep tells TMZ.com, "According to the police report, the other driver was clearly at fault AND admitted to fault at the scene of the accident. Longoria’s eyes were NOT red and bloodshot.
"There is absolutely no truth to this claim, and any indications to the contrary are completely false and untrue. Longoria made no sudden turn, did not violate any traffic violations (sic) nor did she make any sudden lane changes. The other driver is clearly trying to make a case where there is none. All charges are frivolous, without merit, and will not hold up in a court of law."

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A representative for BRITNEY SPEARS has laughed off reports a new track by the star has been leaked without authorisation.
Executives at record label JIVE were said to have been furious after a song entitled Pleasure You was released months ahead of Spears’ next album.
The three-minute track reportedly featured sexually suggestive lyrics about pleasing a lover.
But bosses at Spears’ official website are tackling the speculation head-on by posting a photo of the report with a ‘Bulls**t’ alert in bold red print.
The post is commented on by website manager Adam, who adds, "Who has it all wrong this week? See this week’s BS Alert. - Adam, Manager."

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TAYLOR SWIFT saw her life mapped out in front of her during a beach date with a boyfriend - and has written about the daydream on her new album SPEAK NOW.
The singer has been coy about what and who many of her romance songs are about, but she’s happy to talk about one new tune, Mine.
She says, "It’s about the idea of what a relationship could look like if I really found a real one.
"This guy put his arm around me and it was by the water and I literally saw the entire relationship flash forward in that moment… and so I wrote what it looked like." The vision she had featured Swift getting married and being a mum.

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COLDPLAY have topped a new poll to find the best act for insomniacs and those struggling to fall asleep.
In a new Travelodge survey, the band’s music has been voted the most likely to help people nod off.
The British band ‘beat’ Canadian crooner Michael Buble in the survey, while Snow Patrol came in third.
Alicia Keys and Jack Johnson round out the top five.

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CHARLOTTE CHURCH "skimped" on costs for her latest music video - because she had already blown her budget recording her album.
The singer launched her own label Dooby Records, named after her children Dexter and Ruby, so she could be in charge of making Back To Scratch, her first offering in five years - but she underestimated how expensive making music can be.
Speaking on Britain’s The One Show, Church explains, "It was out of choice (to fund the release), but it’s a scary option definitely. It was the only way in which I could have complete creative control to really make music that I wanted to make. I’ve been in this industry for a while now and I just thought, it’s come to that point. But I was way over, way over (the budget).
"To be honest, it’s a ridiculous amount (to make) a decent video. Absolutely ridiculous - six figures for a decent video. But I skimped."

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Actress MAURA TIERNEY’s legal drama THE WHOLE TRUTH, her first full-time job since battling cancer, has been cancelled.
The former E.R. star, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year (09), signed up to play prosecutor Kathryn Peale in the series, which debuted in the U.S. in September (10).
But the project will be short-lived - executives at TV network ABC have decided to axe it after low ratings.
In a post on Twitter.com, co-executive producer KristieAnne Reed writes, "ABC gave us the word. We will only make 13 episodes of The Whole Truth."

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French director JEAN-LUC GODARD has decided against flying to Hollywood to receive his honorary Academy Award.
The film icon was invited to accept a lifetime-achievement prize at the Governor’s Awards next month (13Nov10) but the 79 year old would not confirm his attendance, telling organisers in September (10) he would be there if his schedule permitted.
But the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced on Monday (25Oct10) that the Breathless director will not come to the event after a "two month long, cordial exchange of correspondence".
According to Sherak, Godard thanked Academy officials for the award, which will be delivered to him in Switzerland after the ceremony.
In a statement, Sherak tells Reuters, "He reiterated his thanks for the award and also sent his good wishes to the other individuals being honored the same night - Kevin Brownlow, Francis Ford Coppola and Eli Wallach - who he refers to as ‘the three other musketeers.’"

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Former E.R. star ALEX KINGSTON is "devastated" after the collapse of her second marriage, according to reports.
The British actress and her husband, German journalist Florian Haertel, are believed to have split after struggling to adopt a child.
They have now reportedly put their $4 million (£2.7 million) Hollywood mansion up for sale, amid speculation Kingston plans to move back to her native England with their daughter Salome, nine.
A source tells Britain’s Daily Mail, "It’s very, very recent. Alex is broken up about it and very raw. I don’t know if there is anyone else involved on Florian’s side, but Alex is devastated. She has pulled out (of) an upcoming TV project as she just needs time to recover." Kingston was previously married to Schindler’s List star Ralph Fiennes.

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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF playwright JOSEPH STEIN has died in New York. He was 98.
Stein passed away at a medical centre in Manhattan on Sunday (24Oct10) after suffering complications from a fall. He had also been battling prostate cancer, reports the Associated Press.
His greatest success came after transforming a short story into the hit Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof, for which he won two Tony Awards. He also had a hand in adapting the production for the big screen.
Stein wrote the storylines for several other musicals, including Zorba, Mr. Wonderful and Plain and Fancy.
He is survived by his wife, Elisa Stein.

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MARIAH CAREY is four months pregnant with a little boy, according to internet reports.
After denying rumours she’s with child for months, insiders claim the singer will confirm the news with an official statement within the next two weeks - when Carey begins promoting her new holiday album, Merry Christmas II You.
And there’s no one happier than her husband Nick Cannon. He recently told reporters, "She’s very nurturing… She’ll be the best mom."

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Fitness fanatic MADONNA is preparing to open the doors to her first gym in Mexico City next month (Nov10).
The pop superstar, famed for her toned physique, is making plans to open Hard Candy Fitness global gyms in major cities around the world and will fly to Mexico to officially launch her first centre in Bosques de las Lomas.
Her manager Guy Oseary says, "Madonna’s world tours have taken us to many of our favourite cities around the world. We are looking forward to opening Hard Candy Fitness in many of these same places." The gym will be equipped with dance, bike and yoga studios, saunas and steam rooms, as well as a juice bar.
The Material Girl also hopes to open 10 more locations in Argentina, Russia, Brazil and throughout Europe and Asia.

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