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SIR ELTON JOHN has taken aim at Disney bosses for resisting his plans for GNOMEO & JULIET and failing to throw their full support behind the animated movie.
The singer spent more than 10 years trying to convince executives to greenlight the project, which is based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and features the voices of James McAvoy and Emily Blunt as the star-crossed lovers in gnome form.
The 3D family favourite has gone on to top the U.S. box office, but Sir Elton is convinced it would have been even more successful with the support of everyone at Disney.
He tells Canada’s Marilyn Denis Show, "We fought resistance from the (Disney) studio for so long, and to be honest with you, the film has taken $75 million in America, and we haven’t had a message of congratulations from anyone within the studio.
"Gnomeo & Juliet took us 11 years to make. We defied all the odds and all of the people at Disney who said this wouldn’t be a hit. And it’s the biggest hit, but it could have been a bigger hit if Disney got behind it more.
"They’re so ashamed, and they should be ashamed of themselves - they’re so afraid to congratulate us because John Lasseter of Pixar did not want us to make this movie that we still haven’t had a message of congratulations or well done."

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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star EVA LONGORIA showed her support for her native Texas by speaking out against planned budget cuts at a rally on Tuesday (01Mar11).
The actress addressed a crowd of more than 1,000 in San Antonio to denounce proposed cuts to services for people with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD).
Longoria, who co-founded a programme for those with IDD in San Antonio, argued that the community will suffer if state authorities slash funding.
The star told her fellow Texans, "When I heard about the budget cuts in Texas, I was outraged, personally hurt. We need those in Austin to hear us loud and clear - this is not OK!" She was joined at the event by her mentally challenged sister Liza, before meeting with state legislators to discuss the controversial cuts.

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THE STROKES rocker NICK VALENSI had a tough time recording the band’s latest album ANGLES - he struggled to learn the new songs and branded the studio sessions "a disaster".
The Last Nite hitmakers are set to release their comeback record later this month (Mar11) after a five-year hiatus, and guitarist Valensi admits he found it hard when they first reconvened after their extended break.
In behind-the-scenes film footage of the band at work in the studio, which has been posted online, he confesses the recording sessions are a tough task.
Valensi says, "It’s been a disaster from the get-go. I can’t seem to learn the songs. I don’t even know where the hell I am. Where am I? I’m scared."

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Irish singer BRIAN MCFADDEN is pledging the profits of his latest single to charity after he was accused of singing about date rape in the track.
The former Westlife star came under fire after singing about taking "advantage" and doing "some damage" to an intoxicated girl in Just The Way You Are (Drunk At The Bar), which critics branded "disgusting and wrong".
McFadden, who is engaged to Australian singer Delta Goodrem, was quick to explain that the song was written about appreciating his fiancee’s tipsy dancing.
Now the pop star is hoping to make amends for the controversy by donating any earnings to an organisation supporting date rape victims.
In a series of posts on his Twitter.com page, he writes, "(I) feel sick that my single is getting so much attention for the wrong reason. I love making music but I do not want this song played on radio or being sold to profit myself if people think it’s about ‘date rape’. It’s not about date rape.
"I’m gonna give all my profits from the song to victims of rape because it disgusts me. Sorry people misunderstood my lyrics… And finally… My song is supposed to be fun… not offensive… Guess not everyone has the same sense of humour."

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Rock wildman LIAM GALLAGHER has aimed a foul-mouthed rant at RADIOHEAD, accusing the band of writing about "a thousand year old tree" on their new album.
The Creep hitmakers surprised fans last month (Feb11) with the sudden release of their eighth record, The King of Limbs, which is named after a famous ancient oak in England’s Savernake Forest.
But Gallagher has mocked the band’s choice of inspiration in an expletive-strewn rant, telling them: "Go f**k yourself." The furious Beady Eye frontman tells TheQuietus.com, "I heard that f**king Radiohead record and I just go, ‘What?!’… I like to think that what we do, we do f**king well. Them writing a song about a f**king tree? Give me a f**king break! A thousand year old tree? Go f**k yourself!… You’d have thought he’d have written a song about a modern tree or one that was planted last week. You know what I mean?"

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JUSTIN BIEBER celebrated turning 17 in true rock ‘n’ roll style - by throwing an obscene gesture at photographers as they snapped him leaving a restaurant with girlfriend SELENA GOMEZ.
The young couple shared an intimate meal at Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (01Mar11), but sparked rumours the evening did not go as planned when they were later pictured scowling as they left the eaterie.
Now another image from the evening has emerged suggesting Bieber is growing up fast - he’s shown sitting in his car and flicking his middle finger at snappers as Gomez shields her face.
And the Baby hitmaker also showed his lack of chivalry - he made Gomez wait outside the Ford sports utility vehicle while he clambered into the driver’s seat and opened the door for her from inside.

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Actress AMANDA SEYFRIED has ruled out another transatlantic romance after struggling to mend her broken heart following her split from DOMINIC COOPER.
Seyfried ended her relationship with the British star last year (10), two years after they met and fell in love on the set of the 2008 movie musical Mamma Mia! The blonde beauty admits it was difficult to maintain their long-distance relationship, and living away from her beau brought out her jealous side.
She tells Marie Claire magazine, "Never date somebody who doesn’t live in your country. It’s heartbreaking and confusing and makes you go a little bit nuts."

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British actresses JOANNA LUMLEY and MIRANDA RICHARDSON are among stars who have spoken out to support women’s rights in a new public service announcement.
Former Bond girl Lumley and Oscar nominee Richardson signed up to take part in anti-poverty charity ActionAid’s Get Lippy campaign, which highlights inequality around the globe.
They were joined by singers Beverley Knight and Sophie Ellis-Bextor in a promo clip celebrating women’s rights, which was filmed to mark the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day on 8 March (11).
Lumley says, "I have travelled in all kinds of countries so I know some of the terrible disadvantages women have been struggling under and continue to struggle under all across the world. I want them to know that we are going to help, we are there for you.
"It’s obvious what women are best at. Multi-tasking, we are genetically able to multi-task - men can’t do that. What’s worst? The way we have been discriminated against in all religions and in all societies throughout all time." Richardson adds, "Women have amazing imagination in just about any situation."

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SEX AND THE CITY stylist PATRICIA FIELD has defended JOHN GALLIANO after he was filmed making anti-Semitic remarks, insisting the video footage is a "farce".
The disgraced designer was fired by bosses at Christian Dior on Tuesday (01Mar11) following his arrest for allegedly hurling anti-Semitic and racist abuse at a couple in Paris, France. He was also caught on tape declaring his "love" for Adolf Hitler.
Field is outraged that the fashion world has turned its back on the couturier, and she’s offered her support in a message entitled In Praise Of John Galliano, posted on her Facebook.com page.
She writes, "Beauty, intelligence and energy would describe John as I know him. Where in this trilogy could one find hate? I ask you! My second question is… What exactly did he say? And the third is… What is really going on here??" And in an interview with WWD.com, Field maintains Galliano’s behaviour in the video is a "farce".
She adds, "People in fashion all they do is go and see John Galliano theatre every season. That’s what he gives them. To me, this was the same except it wasn’t in a theatre or in a movie. John lives in theatre. It’s theatre. It’s farce. But people in fashion don’t recognise the farce in it.
"All of a sudden they don’t know him. But it’s OK when it’s Mel Brooks’ The Producers singing Springtime for Hitler."

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Formula 1 driving legend SIR JACKIE STEWART has been taken to hospital after falling ill during a flight to London.
The former world champion was travelling from Geneva, Switzerland to the British capital when he complained about pains in his chest and then passed out.
Air stewardesses gave the 27-time grand prix winner first aid, and paramedics took Stewart straight to London’s Hillingdon hospital when he landed at Heathrow Airport.
The star’s son Paul tells the BBC, "He did pass out and as a precaution he was taken to hospital to be looked at. I’ve just spoken to him in hospital. He seemed absolutely fine but obviously something happened and we need to establish what, but I’m on my way to see him right now. I should think he’ll just be checked over and hopefully it will be nothing more sinister than that."

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Tennis ace SERENA WILLIAMS was hospitalised on Monday (28Feb11) after suffering a blood clot in her lungs.
The sports star was forced to seek emergency treatment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for a haematoma - a pooling of blood caused by a haemorrhage.
It followed a health scare last week (ends27Feb11) when Williams was diagnosed with a blood clot in her lungs following a trip to New York for treatment to her ongoing foot injury.
Williams’ representative tells People.com, "(On) Monday Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment at Cedars for a haematoma she suffered as a result of treatment for a more critical situation.
"Last week, Serena suffered from a pulmonary embolism which was discovered upon her return to L.A. She had been in New York for doctor appointments for the ongoing issues with her foot. Doctors are continuing to monitor her situation closely to avoid additional complications." The 29 year old has been forced to take time away from tennis after undergoing surgery for a foot injury in July (10).

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AMY WINEHOUSE’s ex-husband BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and possessing a firearm.
The 32 year old was held by officers in Leeds, England on Tuesday afternoon (01Mar11) after cops stopped a vehicle and allegedly discovered stolen items and a weapon.
Fielder-Civil and another man were arrested and taken to a police station in the city. They were charged with burglary of a dwelling and possessing a firearm, and were due to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on Wednesday (02Mar11).
A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police tells WENN, "The men were arrested after officers stopped a vehicle in Rawdon, Leeds. Items from a burglary nearby were recovered." Fielder-Civil wed Rehab hitmaker Winehouse in 2007 but they divorced two years later on the grounds of her adultery.

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ROBERT PATTINSON has revealed he’s a big fan of troubled star CHARLIE SHEEN - and rarely misses his sitcom TWO AND A HALF MEN.
As the TV star battles to keep the show on the air after a feud with creator/writer Chuck Lorre prompted producers to scrap the remainder of the eighth season, he has been given a big boost by the Twilight actor.
Pattinson tells Vanity Fair magazine, "I never change the channel in my trailer. I just watch reruns of House of Payne and Two and a Half Men." And the movie hunk admits he’s a fan of Sheen’s "little escapades", adding: "I like crazy people who don’t give a f**k." Pattinson was snapped posing in wetlands with an alligator on his shoulders for the cover of the magazine’s April (11) edition.

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CHARLIE SHEEN lost custody of his two sons on Tuesday (01Mar11) - just hours after his estranged wife BROOKE MUELLER won a restraining order against the troubled actor.
Sheen was forced to temporarily surrender his 23-month-old twins, Bob and Max, to police who visited his Beverly Hills mansion, reports People.com.
He later took to Twitter.com to assure followers his little boys were OK, writing: "My sons are fine… My path is now clear… Defeat is not an option..!" The latest turn in Sheen’s personal woes came after Mueller obtained an emergency restraining order against the actor, alleging he was abusive to her.
In court documents, she stated, "I am very concerned that (Sheen) is currently insane. I am in great fear that he will find me and attack me and I am in great fear for the children’s safety while in his care." Mueller also accused Sheen of taking the boys from her residence last week (26Feb11) and threatening to "cut your head off, put it in a box and send it to your mom" when she to get them back.
Sheen is now banned from being within 100 yards of Mueller and the children.
Their marriage began unravelling after a Christmas Day bust-up in 2009, which landed the Two and a Half Men star behind bars and eventually led to an assault charge.
They began proceedings to officially end their two-year marriage in November (10).
Both are due in court for a hearing on 22 March (11) to determine whether the restraining order will be extended.

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KATE WINSLET treasures the Oscar she was handed for her role in THE READER, insisting the trophy makes up for "all the prizes" she missed out on winning as a youngster.
The British beauty was honoured with a Best Actress Academy Award for her portrayal of a naive Nazi guard in the 2008 movie.
Winslet had previously been nominated five times as both a Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress - but had never won.
And she admits she had become familiar with losing out on prizes.
The Titanic star tells America’s Glamour magazine, "I was the kid who never won the races. I never jumped the highest. I wasn’t on the list of the high-achieving. That wasn’t me.
"So winning the Oscar was like winning all the prizes in one single night that I never won as a kid. For me, it was an internal fist-pumping moment of ‘yes’."

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Bosses at Warner Bros. have reportedly paid out half a million dollars to ensure DANIEL RADCLIFFE is free to promote the final HARRY POTTER movie later this year (11).
The second installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is due to open in London in July (11), but the film’s star Radcliffe is signed up to appear in this year’s revival of Broadway play How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
It means the actor might not have been available to fulfil promotion duties for the closing chapter in the wizard franchise - so Warners chiefs have reportedly stitched up a deal to "buy" the Hirschfeld Theatre, where the play is staged, for up to five nights to keep Radcliffe free.
A source tells New York Post gossip column Page Six, "This is the final film, so it’s a big deal. A grand world premiere is being planned as well as a U.S. premiere and a press tour. They absolutely couldn’t do it without their big star. But the theatre producers dug their heels in and said they wouldn’t release Radcliffe unless Warner bought out the entire theater for the nights they need him.
"Studio bosses are furious, but they have no choice but to pay up for five nights costing over $500,000." A spokesman for Radcliffe tells the publication, "Everything is fine, Dan is promoting the film and is happy to do so. With all productions there are scheduling issues but everything has all been worked out. Warner Bros. is very supportive of Dan, and there is no issue."

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Singer SUZI QUATRO is eyeing Scottish star KT TUNSTALL to portray her in a musical about her life.
The Stumblin’ In hitmaker has been approached by producers eager to turn her career into a stage spectacular, and she admits she’s excited about the project.
And Quatro knows who should step into her shoes for the show - she’s adamant Tunstall would be perfect.
She tells Britain’s Daily Telegraph, "The first name that comes to mind is KT Tunstall. I met her once and I liked her. They’ve talked about it many times. I’d need to be involved - it’s a real story, an excellent story.
"I’m the first woman who was taken seriously as a rock musician, so it could be done, but it needs to be done right.
Quatro, who showed off her acting skills with a recurring role on Happy Days, also insists she would love to join in the fun.
She adds, "I’d have to do something at the end. Maybe playing me now. I couldn’t just sit there and be quiet - I’d be jumping up there, you couldn’t keep me down."

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Legendary rock wildman KEITH MOON tamed his infamous behaviour whenever he visited pal RONNIE WOOD’s family home in a bid to impress the ROLLING STONES star’s mother.
The musicians were close friends, and Wood has named Moon as his ultimate rock hellraiser - but insists the late star was always on his best behaviour around his mum.
Wood says, "He was a good friend of mine, very protective. My mother used to like him - very polite boy.
"He’d be causing severe damage one side of the room then serving my mother brandy with his smoking jacket on the other side of the wall.
"One hell of a hellraising, all over the place drummer. He couldn’t keep a beat… bit like his personality. Instead of taking one pill he’d take a hundred."

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