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De Niro, Streep reunite on screen

4 hours 22 min ago
More than a dozen years after their last film together, Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep are to reunite on screen for an adaptation of Ann Leary's darkly comic small town New England tale, The Good House.

Dustin Hoffman reveals he's fighting cancer

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 23:16
Actor Dustin Hoffman has undergone treatment for cancer, the Oscar-winner's publicist confirmed this evening.

Music star Usher’s son rushed to hospital after pool accident

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 20:38
R’N’ B star Usher’s five-year-old son, Usher Raymond has been rushed to hospital after a pool accident.

Kutcher fires back at film critics

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 18:17
Ashton Kutcher has revealed that early criticism about his portrayal as Steve Jobs has pushed him to do the role justice.

Labrinth inspired by Daft Punk

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 18:12
Labrinth has said he was inspired by Daft Punk when making his new album.

Bruce Forsyth is an Iron Maiden fan

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 18:12
Sir Bruce Forsyth has been unmasked as an Iron Maiden fan as he attended one of their O2 gigs over the weekend.

Carey slings up for Butler premiere

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 18:12
Mariah Carey showed off her 'bling sling' at the New York premiere of Lee Daniels' The Butler.

Carey slings up for Butler premiere

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 18:12
Mariah Carey showed off her 'bling sling' at the New York premiere of Lee Daniels' The Butler.

Britney Spears ‘fed lines during X Factor’

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 16:28
SINGER Britney Spears is ‘unable to hold a conversation’ and was fed lines during her time on the X Factor.

Britney Spears ‘unable to hold a conversation’

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 16:28
SINGER Britney Spears is ‘unable to hold a conversation’ and was fed lines during her time on the X Factor.

Chris Brown appears to announce he’s quitting music in cryptic Twitter posts

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 14:49
SINGER Chris Brown appeared to announce this afternoon on Twitter that he is quitting music after his latest album.

Why Kevin quit Backstreet Boys

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 13:22
Kevin Richardson has opened up about what made him leave the Backstreet Boys in 2006.

Kanye West to perform at MTV VMAs

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 13:22
Kanye West will perform at MTV's Video Music Awards, equalling Madonna's record for the most appearances at the ceremony.

Beady Eye gigs hit by Archer injury

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 13:22
Liam Gallagher's band Beady Eye have cancelled a series of shows after guitarist Gem Archer was admitted to hospital with "severe head trauma" after an accident.

Louis Walsh set to exit X Factor

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 13:22
Louis Walsh has revealed that he is to bow out of The X Factor after the next series.

Cumberbatch for Penguins spin-off

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 13:22
Benedict Cumberbatch and John Malkovich are set to voice characters in The Penguins Of Madagascar.

Louis Walsh to quit X Factor after ten years

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 12:54
X Factor judge Louis Walsh has revealed he will leave the show after this year’s series.

Chris O’Dowd film embroiled in controversy over DVD cover

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 11:29
A FILM starring Irish actor Chris O’Dowd has met with controversy on it’s DVD release.

Cat Deeley's decaying choppers take centre-stage first day on the job

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 10:28
Cat Deeley’s probably used to making a few jaws drop, but not in this sense.

Louis-Dreyfus reveals plane ordeal

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 10:02
Julia Louis-Dreyfus has revealed she was once forced to move seats on a plane because of the unpleasant smell coming from a neighbouring passenger.

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Entertainment news

  • De Niro, Streep reunite on screen
  • Dustin Hoffman reveals he's fighting cancer
  • Music star Usher’s son rushed to hospital after pool accident
  • Kutcher fires back at film critics
  • Labrinth inspired by Daft Punk
  • Bruce Forsyth is an Iron Maiden fan
  • Carey slings up for Butler premiere
  • Carey slings up for Butler premiere

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