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Bosses at Britain’s BBC have issued an apology after comedian STEPHEN FRY sparked a number of complaints by making jokes on TV about the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II.
During an episode of comedy quiz show QI, which was broadcast in the U.K. last month (Dec10), the funnyman made a number of gags about Tsutomu Yamaguchi, who survived both the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Fry called Yamaguchi "the unluckiest man in the world" for escaping the Hiroshima bombing with minor injuries and then returning to his native Nagasaki shortly before the city was also attacked.
BBC chiefs have received a letter of complaint from officials at the Japanese embassy and they have now apologised for Fry’s jokes.
A joint statement from the corporation and the show’s Talkback Thames production company, reads, "We are sorry for any offence caused. QI never sets out to cause offence with any of the people or subjects it covers. However, on this occasion, given the sensitivity of the subject matter for Japanese viewers, we understand why they did not feel it appropriate for inclusion in the programme." Fry adds in a post on Twitter.com, "I’m coming to Japan the week after next as it happens, and I’ll certainly let my regret (be) known (if they let me in!)." Yamaguchi is the only person to have been formally recognised by the Japanese government as having survived both atomic bombings, which killed more than 200,000 people. He died last year (10) at the age of 93.

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THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is leading this year’s (11) Golden Raspberry Awards after scoring nine nominations for the upcoming ceremony, which names and shames the worst movies.
The popular vampire sequel is on the shortlist for Worst Picture, while Kristen Stewart is up for the Worst Actress trophy and the film’s lead male stars Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner are set to battle it out for Worst Actor.
Jackson Rathbone, who plays Jasper in the blood-sucking series, picked up two nominations for Worst Supporting Actor - one for his role in the latest Twilight project and another for his part in The Last Airbender, which also picked up a total of nine nominations.
The film, starring Dev Patel, landed on the shortlist for awards including Worst Picture, Worst Supporting Actor (Patel) and Worst Supporting Actress (Nicola Peltz).
The other Worst Picture contenders are The Bounty Hunter, Sex and the City 2 and Twilight spoof Vampires Suck.
Joining Stewart in the Worst Actress category are Jennifer Aniston (The Bounty Hunter), Miley Cyrus (The Last Song) and Megan Fox (Jonah Hex), while Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon received a shared nomination for their roles in the second Sex and the City sequel.
Other contenders for this year’s (11) Worst Actor title include Jack Black (Gulliver’s Travels), Gerard Butler (The Bounty Hunter) and Ashton Kutcher, who is nominated twice for his parts in Valentine’s Day and Killers.
The winners of the awards will be announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles on 26 February (11) - a day before the Academy Awards take place.
Last year (10), Sandra Bullock attended the event to pick up the Worst Actress trophy for All About Steve - a day before she won an Oscar for her part in The Blind Side.

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GOLDIE HAWN has confirmed speculation her daughter KATE HUDSON is expecting a baby with her British rocker boyfriend MATT BELLAMY, revealing the family is "very happy" about the pregnancy news.
Reports emerged earlier this month (Jan11) that the actress and her boyfriend, who she has been dating since last summer (10), are expecting their first baby together.
The pair has refused to comment on the rumours, but an overjoyed Hawn has revealed the news is true - and she can’t wait to become a grandmother again.
She tells UsMagazine.com, "I’m excited! It’s exciting. You know, we’re just all very happy… happy for them both. What’s more to say?" Hudson already has a son, Ryder, seven, with her ex-husband Chris Robinson.

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JAIME PRESSLY’s financial woes are mounting - the actress has been hit with a third tax bill in less than a year.
Authorities at America’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filed a $95,080 (£63,386) lien against the My Name is Earl star in Los Angeles in June (10) and just three months later (Sep10) officials submitted another tax demand for $281,699 (£187,799).
Pressly is now facing a third bill - IRS bosses filed papers last month (Dec10) claiming she owes a further $260,370 (£173,580), taking the total demands to $637,149 (£424,766), according to The Detroit News.

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Actress LIV TYLER "really enjoyed" her rocker dad STEVEN’s debut on the panel of AMERICAN IDOL last week (ends23Jan11), revealing she’s "so proud" of the star’s new judging role.
The Aerosmith frontman made his much-anticipated first appearance on the TV show when the latest season kicked off in the U.S. last Wednesday (19Jan11), alongside Randy Jackson and the series’ other new face, Jennifer Lopez.
Liv Tyler was watching and she’s raved about her father’s new job.
Speaking to reporters at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, she says, "I love it. I just have so much fun watching it. I felt so proud. I thought they were so good all together. I really enjoyed it a lot."

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Director KEVIN SMITH has launched a scathing attack on BRUCE WILLIS, branding the actor "soul crushing" to work with.
The Die Hard star led the cast of Smith’s 2010 comedy Cop Out, but the film was panned by critics and the moviemaker subsequently compared the scathing reviews to "bullying".
Smith has now revealed he was unimpressed with the actor’s attitude on set and his alleged reluctance to promote the picture.
Speaking on American comedian Marc Maron’s podcast, Smith says, "It was difficult. I’ve never been involved in a situation like that where one component is not in the box at all. It was f**king soul crushing.
"I mean, a lot of people are gonna be like, ‘Oh, you’re just trying to blame the movie on him’. I had no f**king help from this dude whatsoever." But Smith is full of praise for Willis’ co-star Tracy Morgan, adding: "He’s a f**king dream. Tracy Morgan, I would lay down in traffic for. Were it not for Tracy, I might’ve killed myself or someone else in the making of that movie."

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British actress/model ELIZABETH HURLEY appears to have cemented her rumoured new romance with Australian cricket ace SHANE WARNE - they were spotted kissing in Los Angeles earlier this month (Jan11).
Photographs of the two stars locking lips during a holiday in California last weekend (15-16Jan11) have emerged in U.K. tabloids, just weeks after news of their friendly relationship was revealed.
Hurley announced her split from her husband Arun Nayar in December (10), revealing they parted ways "a few months ago" following claims she enjoyed two nights with Warne at a London hotel.
The rumoured new couple has since kept a low profile - but they were spotted together at a Santa Monica hotel openly kissing and cuddling.
In a post on her Twitter.com page last week (20Jan10), the Austin Powers star writes, "Goodbye to L.A. - great trip. I’ve been here on business - some of it monkey," while Warne declared to his followers on the site: "I was in L.A. last weekend… Had a great time and lots of fun…"

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The cast of GLEE has smashed ELVIS PRESLEY’s U.K. pop chart record by becoming the fastest act to score 20 top 40 hits.
The all-singing, all-dancing TV show, starring Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison, has wowed viewers since it debuted in 2009 and fans have flocked to buy songs performed on the series.
Glee’s Britney Spears tribute episode aired in the U.K. last week (17Jan11), and the cast’s rendition of Toxic entered the charts on Sunday (23Jan11), giving the show’s stars their 20th hit in just 57 weeks - 31 weeks ahead of Elvis’ record.
Martin Talbot, the managing director of the Official Charts Company, tells Britain’s The Independent, "The success emphasises how digital downloading has transformed the consumer’s engagement with music. The Glee cast are superstars of the digital music age."

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Scottish singing sensation SUSAN BOYLE has a new honour to add to her collection - she’s been named Sony’s highest-selling international artist.
The star shot to fame on U.K. TV show Britain’s Got Talent almost two years ago (09) and has sold 14 million albums globally since the release of her debut, I Dreamed A Dream, in November, 2009.
Boyle has now been named among Sony Music’s top-sellers and she is delighted with her latest accomplishment.
She tells Britain’s The Sun, "Words can’t describe how happy I am. I’ve loved every minute and I can’t wait to get back in the studio again and for all the other exciting projects in 2011."

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BLUR rocker DAMON ALBARN is writing the musical score for a movie adaptation of a children’s book written by his sister, according to a U.K. report.
Jessica Albarn’s story The Boy In The Oak, about a young boy trapped by fairies in an enchanted tree, is being made into a short film - and she has convinced the Gorillaz star to compose the accompanying music.
Britain’s Daily Telegraph also reports that Jude Law is set to narrate the movie, which is due for release later this year (11).

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Veteran singer DAVID ESSEX is celebrating after landing a role in British soap opera EASTENDERS - five years after his busy schedule stopped him from accepting a part.
The Rock On hitmaker was due to appear in the long-running London-based series in 2006, but he had to drop out when filming clashed with his music commitments.
He’s now signed on to play Eddie Moon, the uncle of beloved character Alfie Moon, played by Shane Richie.
Essex, who was born in the east end of the U.K. capital, says, "Being an East Ender myself, I’m really excited to be joining the Square. Eddie Moon is a great character.
"I can’t wait to get to grips with the role and work with such a fantastic cast. I’m really pleased that I’ve been able to make filming work around my tour dates this time."

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Folk rockers the FLEET FOXES are battling with rats as they record the follow-up to their acclaimed debut album.
The group is locked away in the Seattle, Washington studio where Nirvana once recorded - but the experience is being ruined by rodents.
Frontman Robin Pecknold tells Rolling Stone magazine, "You have to keep the interior door closed, because of the wharf rats… You’ll go into the bathroom and, like, the whole door will be chewed up. We actually can’t eat food there."

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British rockers DOVES have scrapped their upcoming tour of Australia for unknown reasons.
The group was due to hit the road for a string of dates next month (Feb11).
A statement from the band reads, "We regret to announce that due to circumstances beyond our control we have been forced to cancel our forthcoming tour of Australia.
"This is a decision we have not taken lightly and our sincere apologies go out to anyone who has bought tickets for the shows and for any inconvenience caused."

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EDDIE CIBRIAN’s ex-wife BRANDI GLANVILLE has pleaded not guilty to two drink-driving offences in relation to a DUI arrest back in October (10).
Glanville, whose marriage to the actor ended in divorce after news of his affair with singer/actress LeAnn Rimes became public, was driving through Los Angeles when cops pulled over her car, and she was detained after failing a field sobriety test.
She has charged with two misdemeanour offences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and driving with a blood alcohol level above 0.08 per cent.
Glanville has now pleaded not guilty to the offences.
The make-up artist faces up to six months behind bars if convicted.

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American TV personality and fitness guru JACK LALANNE has died, aged 96.
The star passed away after suffering respiratory failure due to pneumonia at his home in Morro Bay, California on Sunday (23Jan11).
LaLanne, who was a keen bodybuilder and owned a chain of gyms, won over viewers with his motivational show The Jack LaLanne Show, in which he offered advice on fitness and exercise.
The show ended in the 1970s after 34 years.
He was recognised for his achievements with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and he was also inducted into the California Hall of Fame.
In a statement, his wife Elaine says, "I have not only lost my husband and a great American icon, but the best friend and most loving partner anyone could ever hope for." LaLanne is survived by Elaine, as well as two sons, Dan and Jon, and a daughter, Yvonne.

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Former teen star AARON CARTER has checked into rehab to treat "emotional and spiritual issues".
The 23 year old has been receiving treatment at a private facility in California since earlier this month (Jan11), according to E! Online.
Carter’s manager Johnny Wright tells the website, "Several months ago Aaron came to me to help him return to music and to restart his career. He has been in Orlando working on a new album and perfecting his live show and his physical body.
"Aaron, understanding the challenges and hard work it would take to get himself back to the top, requested to take some time before we started to heal some emotional and spiritual issues he was dealing with.
"Therefore, he has chosen to enter a facility where he feels he will get the guidance and cleansing he needs that will help him on the music journey he’s about to take. He asks that everyone keep him in their prayers and that they respect his privacy at this time." Carter hinted he was having a few problems in a Twitter.com post earlier this month (09Jan11), writing, "Life Has It’s ups & Downs, You Can Only Live & Learn. Never Lose Faith!! & Always Believe In Yourself! As I Am learning To Do Every day." The following day he added, "The Odds Are Good, But the Goods Are Odd…?"

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TWILIGHT hunk ROBERT PATTINSON is hoping to showcase his musical skills on the big screen in a planned biopic about cult singer JEFF BUCKLEY.
The British actor has approached producers about depicting the late Hallelujah hitmaker once he completes the last two movies in the vampire franchise.
But Pattinson, who sang on the Twilight soundtrack, will have to impress with his musicianship if he wants to land the coveted role.
Producer Michelle Sy says, "I’ve met actors who are keen on the part and Robert was one… The actor must be able to play music and sing, or at least make it believable he can do that." The 24 year old has already received a vote of confidence from Mary Guibert, Buckley’s mother, amid reports actors including James Franco and James Marsden are also vying for the part.
Guibert says, "Robert is a fine young actor. I’m flattered he’s been linked to the project. When the times comes we’ll give everybody an opportunity to be seen and heard." Buckley drowned in Memphis, Tennessee in 1997 when he was just 30 years old.

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Supermodel HEIDI KLUM is set to join the ranks of stars with scents after announcing plans to launch a new fragrance.
The German stunner is teaming up with bosses at Coty Inc. to create a fragrance called Heidi Klum Shine.
Klum, a former Victoria’s Secret model, insists creating a fragrance was no easy task: "I never thought my nose would recover from sniffing so many scent combinations but it is all worth it.
"I want my fragrance to be truly special and head-turning." The model, who is married to singer Seal, hopes to officially launch the fragrance at the end of 2011.

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