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Oprah tops Forbes’ high-paid celebrity list
Her new television network is struggling, but Oprah Winfrey’s bank account is doing just fine.
Whitney Houston found dead in LA hotel room
Grammy-winning singer Whitney Houston, one of the most talented performers of her generation, died on Saturday in a Beverly Hills hotel room.
The Artist, The Descendants rake in Golden Globes
Silent movie <i>The Artist</i> and family drama <i>The Descendants</i> have scooped the accolades at this year’s Golden Globe awards.
Beyonce’s baby bump steals show at MTV video awards
Pop star Lady Gaga picked up two awards and Katy Perry won three but Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement trumped all the award winners.
Fans, stars tweet the blues over Winehouse death
Soul singer Amy Winehouse, who died unexpectedly at age 27, received numerous tributes on Saturday from ordinary fans around the world.
‘Fighting first lady’ Betty Ford dies at 93
Betty Ford, the wife of the late president Gerald Ford, who overcame addictions and helped found a rehabilitation clinic, died on Friday at 93.
Former US first lady Betty Ford dies, age 93
Betty Ford, the wife of the late president Gerald Ford, who overcame addictions and helped found a rehabilitation clinic, died on Friday at 93.
‘Columbo’ actor Peter Falk dies
Emmy-winning actor Peter Falk, the shrewd detective from the 1970s television show <i>Columbo</i> has died, aged 83.
King’s Speech crowned big winner at Oscars
<em>The King’s Speech</em> was crowned the big winner with four Oscars on Sunday, including best film and best actor for its star, Colin Firth
Oscar producers say show comes with youthful edge
When the curtain comes up on the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday, the show’s producers hope to reconnect movie fans with Hollywood history.
Oscar producers seek tweeting moms on awards night
Oscar organisers rolled out the digital red carpet on Monday, unveiling their slogan "you’re invited" for the upcoming film honours.
Social Network electrifies Golden Globes
Facebook film <em>The Social Network</em> won four Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, including best drama, making it a front-runner in the Oscar race.
Sarah Palin gets down and dirty in new TV show
<i>Sarah Palin’s Alaska</i> couldn’t be further from the pampered pooches and designer divas seen in much of the popular reality TV fare.
Oscar-nominated Tony Curtis dies, age 85
Tony Curtis,one of the biggest box-office stars of the 1950s and Sixties and one of Hollywood’s busiest playboys, died at his home on Wednesday.
Judge grants appeal to free Lindsay Lohan
A judge late on Friday granted an appeal to release actress Lindsay Lohan from jail less than nine hours after she was placed behind bars.