February 01, 2010

Socialite Ivana Trump is using her appearance on a top U.K. reality show to help launch a pop career. Donald Trump's ex-wife proved a hit with viewers of "Britain's Celebrity Big Brother" in January, and the 60 year old is keen to use her newfound popularity in England to conquer the charts.

Celebrity stylist Stuart Phillips says, "Ivana is truly a surprising lady. She's hiding a stunning singing voice and now, with the publicity of 'Big Brother', she would love to launch a pop career. She might seem aloof but she is incredibly talented and creative."

Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills was so determined to skate on U.K. reality show "Dancing on Ice" Sunday, January 31, she glued her artificial leg into place to ensure it didn't fall off. The former glamor model has worn a prosthetic limb since her left leg was amputated following a motorcycle accident in 1993.

She has been in rigorous training for the hit series, but has been struggling with some moves because of her disability. Earlier this week, Mills was forced to halt rehearsals to get a new limb fitted. She reveals, "It's really coming out of the socket. The more steps we do it comes out and then has to go back in. The screw might have loosened."

"Sex and the City" star Kim Cattrall blames her busy work schedule for the breakdown of her relationship with chef Alan Wyse - but is still hopeful she will find lasting love. The actress split from Canadian cook in 2009 after a five-year romance and had previously been married three times.

But despite being single at 53, the feisty blonde is sure she'll settle down again for good. She says, "It's very hard for someone not involved in this business to really understand what it's about. You work 12-hour days, and something like a series literally consumes your life. I think it's just time not there, really. But I'm still hopeful that I'll meet someone."

Ke$ha recently shot a music video to support her second single "Blah Blah Blah" along with 3OH!3 who also lend their vocal in the song. Sporting a black-colored costume, she is seen performing the track while bouncing up and down on a wire rig.

"Blah Blah Blah" is taken from Ke$ha's debut album "Animal" and so far peaked at No. 7 on Billboard Hot 100. Commenting on the lyrics she co-wrote in the single, she told Torronto Sun, "I kind of take how guys talk to women all over this industry and throw it back at them. And they're all getting their panties in a wad, and I think that's hilarious. I'm literally just talking to a man the way any rapper talks about women in every rap song on the radio."

A new international trailer for "Cemetery Junction" has come out online. Sharing a lot of new scenes from the film directed and written by Ricky Gervais, the video mostly highlights three young guys who are at the crossroads of their lives as they are forced to make decision that will have a big impact in their lives.

Set in 1970s England, "Cemetery Junction" is a funny, touching and universal story of being trapped in a small town and dreaming of escape. The story revolves around three blue-collar friends who spend their days joking, drinking, fighting and chasing girls.

General Larry Platt indeed hit the red carpet of 2010 Grammy Awards. Unlike other celebrities who came to the event to witness the biggest music celebration, this former "American Idol" participant attended the show to sing.

The 62-year-old man delivered his viral song "Pants on the Ground" on the E! Online booth. Wearing black outfit, he brought many belts in his hands. Moreover, he managed to hit the floor and do some break dancing.

The hitmaker of breakthrough single "I Kissed a Girl", Katy Perry, has predicted about her British beau Russell Brand's proposal to her before it was finally done on December 31, 2009. Perry was suspicious about Brand's proposal plan through search engine Google.

According to Us Magazine, during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 31, she said, "Unfortunately, I still Google myself sometimes. I saw it on Google alerts. I'm going to be honest!" Responding to the reports sparked on the web, the 34-year-old British funnyman came out with his own good excuse. Brand told Ryan Seacrest on E! Red carpet interview, "I was buying rings."

A representative for Drew Barrymore has dismissed reports the actress is engaged to on/off lover Justin Long. The 34 year old sent gossips into a frenzy over the weekend by updating her page on social networking site Facebook to read "I'm Engaged".

It came after she and Long stepped out on the red carpet together at both the Golden Globes and SAG Awards in January. But Barrymore's representative insists the "He's Just Not That Into You" co-stars are not set to wed, telling E! News the reports are "not true".

Tila Tequila has shown that she's ready for motherhood. After confirming her pregnancy through her Twitter page in early January, she recently announced her plan to adopt Haitian orphans. She posted on her Twitter page, "Ok I will adop 2 children from HAITI....I'm going to try to do that ASAP! Those poor babies! Mommy is coming to rescue u my Angels!xoxox."

"I'm in the middle of filing papers to adopt another child right now! While I have my own, I want my baby 2 have a bro or sis 2 play with!," another post read. Making sure her followers take her statement seriously, she added, "4 real Im filing papers now to adopt a child...a boy around 2 years old!! I'm sooooooo excited! AHHH oops! I wasn't supposed 2 tell u that!"

A bunch of pictures taken during the filming of "Telephone" music video have been found. Lady GaGa and her collaborator Beyonce Knowles are seen teaming up, filming a scene inside a yellow truck called "Pussy Wagon."

The vehicle used for the video shoot is owned by "Inglourious Basterds" director Quentin Tarantino. It's the same truck used by Uma Thurman in movie "Kill Bill". Tyrese Gibson is also seen coming to the set for a filming in the desert in Los Angeles.

MoviePictureDB.com has got its hand on a new picture from Paramount Pictures' "The Last Airbender". Featuring Noah Ringer's Aang, the still gives a look at the lead actor ready to fight as he is being surrounded by a bunch of soldiers.

Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Pictures has released a fresh image from action movie "The Losers". Making its way out via Los Angeles Times, the photo which captures the whole six major characters is actually a live-action reenactment of the graphic novel cover.

Sweeping four trophies at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift proudly placed them all in her arms and posed for the photographers soon after the show was wrapped. However, she had a difficulty in holding them and accidentally dropped one of them on the floor.

The four gongs Taylor received at that night were for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song for "White Horse" as well as Best Country Album and Album of the Year for "Fearless". In the latest category, she beat Beyonce Knowles, Lady GaGa and Black Eyed Peas.

As promised by creator Carlton Cuse, "Lost" unveils a new promo that actually contains a new footage from the sixth season. The teaser opens with Locke telling Sawyer "What if I told you that I could answer the most important question in the world?" Sawyer responded, "And what question is that?" Locke answered, "Why are you on this island."

The teaser was aired on Sunday, January 31 during the telecast of "Desperate Housewives". It actually is the second look of the new season for back on Friday, January 29, the first four minutes of the season were leaked after some lucky fans got a hold of the footage as a prize.

Fox 2000 Pictures has shared another sneak peek to "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief", bringing out the battle scenes. In a new clip titled "Hydra", Percy Jackson is seen releasing his power to get rid the ugly creature which tries to attack him and his friends with its fire breath.

Set in the 21st century, the film follows 12-year-old student, Percy, who discovers that he is the demigod son of the Greek god, Poseidon. He later learns that the legendary beings of Greek mythology still exist in Mount Olympus which is located on the mythical 600th floor of the Empire State Building.

Out of the double nominations they received, Lady Antebellum won one gong at the 2010 Grammy Awards. They received the trophy for their hit single "I Run to You", beating other songs from Brooks & Dunn, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts and Sugarland.

This marks the first time Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott brought home a Golden Gramophone to their award collection. Last year, this trio failed to snatch any trophy from the two nominations they got.

The original members of Limp Bizkit will serve up a treat for fans in February 2010 when they release their first new music in almost 10 years. The group's guitarist Wes Borland quit the band in 2001 and again in 2006 after well-publicized fights with frontman Fred Durst.

His departure marked the start of a long hiatus for the group, but Durst and Borland healed their rift and reunited the act with bassist Sam Rivers, drummer John Otto and DJ Lethal in February 2009. The band has been working on their new album, "Gold Cobra", and the first track from the studio sessions is set to be unveiled within weeks.

The most anticipated collaboration at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards was reserved as the last act of the day before they announced the winner of Album of the Year. Eminem, joined the star-studded line-up consisting of Drake, Lil Wayne and Travis Barker, being introduced by "Inglourious Basterds" director Quentin Tarantino.

Weezy and Barker were the opening act, performing "Drop the World". Then Eminem came out just in time to sing his verse. An alarm was sounded, Drake came out, spitting verses of "Forever", his collaborative song with Weezy which was also made as the theme song of LeBron James' documentary "More Than a Game".

Grammy Awards nominee Dave Matthews has laughed off reports he was asked to perform at disgraced U.S. politician John Edwards nuptials, insisting he would never have agreed to the offer. The former Senator and vice-presidential candidate recently confessed to fathering a child with his mistress, and allegedly assured the woman, a former assistant, that he was serious about leaving his wife and marrying her - by planning his ideal wedding.

Matthews was reportedly at the top of Edwards' list of performers, but he insists he never spoke to the politician about his wedding day plans. The rocker tells U.S. news show Access Hollywood, "He didn't ask me and I would make a fair bet that I would have said no to such an offer, or I would have charged him an incredible amount of money."

Taylor Swift adds another Golden Gramophone to her trophy collection as she picks up Album of the Year. The announcement is made by John Legend who takes the stage of Staples Center with the companion of Carlos Santana.

"I hope that you know how much this means to me," she says when collecting the top honor, putting a smile on her face. "This is the story we're going to be telling over and over again." She successfully beats such heavy contenders as Beyonce Knowles, Black Eyed Peas and Lady GaGa. It's her fourth victory, putting her behind Beyonce who leads the winners list with six gongs.

"Mad Men" has grabbed a gong at the 62nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards which was held on Saturday, January 30. Earning one nom each in Dramatic Series category for three episodic directors Jennifer Getzinger, Lesli Linka Glatter and Matthew Weiner, this AMC's drama has given the prize to Glatter.

In Comedy Series category, "Modern Family" has aided its pilot director, Jason Winer, to take home an award. Also among the winners was "Taking Chance" helmer Ross Katz who won best directing prize in TV Movie category.

Michael Jackson's siblings are still struggling to deal with his death, with Tito Jackson revealing he feels a "constant emptiness" without his brother by his side. Tito - along with the remaining members of the Jackson Five, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson and Jackie Jackson - was stunned to learn about his brother's death after he suffered a cardiac arrest in June 2009.

The siblings are preparing to relaunch themselves as a foursome - but Tito finds it hard in the studio without Michael. He tells Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper, "No matter what we're doing - working in the studio or rehearsing dance steps - there's an emptiness there. You feel it constantly. It's bearing down on you."

Taylor Swift who got her first Grammy this year through album "Fearless", got up on stage to perform "Today Was a Fairytale", a new song which is recorded for her upcoming movie "Valentine's Day". She then introduced Stevie Nicks and together they belted out Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon" and her "You Belong With Me".

Before her performance, Jamie Foxx dressed up as Union Jack and collaborated with T-Pain and Doug E. Fresh in "Blame It". Asking the audience to stand up, Foxx got the crowd including Rihanna and Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie to sway their body to the music. Slash came out toward the end, performing a guitar solo of "November Rain". Foxx, who used a lot of Auto-Tune in the performance, gave a shout out to Jay-Z who is known against the use of the enhanced technology.

British singer Boy George has dismissed rumors he's been hired by Lady GaGa to perform on her upcoming U.K. tour - but insists he would "love" to work with the star. The former Culture Club frontman was reported to be opening for the "Poker Face" hitmaker when she brings her "Monster Ball" concerts to Britain in late 2010, after Lady Gaga professed to being a fan.

Boy George admits he's not been approached to join the tour, but would not say no if he was asked. He tells Britain's Daily Star On Sunday newspaper, "It's not true that I'm performing with her, but I would love to. I really like everything about her from her style to her music."

One more coveted prize is revealed at the Sunday, January 31 celebration of 2010 Grammy Awards. Jay-Z wins Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Run This Town", his joint track with Rihanna and Kanye West. The announcement is made by Placido Domingo and Mos Def.

The rap mogul went onto the stage with Rihanna and Solange Knowles' son. While Jay-Z thanks the "genius that is Kanye West," who is nowhere to be seen during the telecast, Rihanna turns to Jigga for her thank-you speech.

Australian pop star Dannii Minogue has dismissed rumors she plans to marry her boyfriend after the birth of the couple's first child later this year - insisting she's too "scared" to walk down the aisle. The 38-year-old, who is a judge on Simon Cowell's "The X Factor", was previously married to "Nip/Tuck" actor Julian McMahon, but they divorced in 1995 after less than two years as man and wife.

She is now dating British rugby player Kris Smith, and they are expecting their first baby in July 2010 - but Minogue is adamant she isn't planning to wed her lover any time soon. She tells Britain's Glamour magazine, "I wanted to have kids with someone I totally love, and that's him."

Justin Timberlake stunned fans in Los Angeles on Friday, January 29 night by jumping on stage at a Timbaland gig to perform a surprise set. The pop star has teamed up with the super producer for a string of hit tracks over the years, and he repaid the favor by turning out to support his pal when he played at the House of Blues club in Hollywood on Friday.

Timbaland put on a star-studded show with guest appearances from rappers Drake and The Game, as well as singer Brandy. But the surprise of the night came at the end of the show when Timberlake jumped on stage to join his friend for their collaboration, "Carry Out".

Heather Mills is convinced her daughter with ex-husband Paul McCartney will grow up to be a musician like her famous father - because she is already showing off her singing skills. The former glamor model is mum to six-year-old Beatrice, her only child with The Beatles star.

And Mills is adamant the youngster has inherited her dad's musical talent, because little Beatrice proved herself during a recent outing to the theater to see ABBA musical "Mamma Mia!". She says, "We were going to see Mamma Mia! and I told Bea everyone else would be dressed up in seventies gear."

Beyonce Knowles delivered one hair-rising performance at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, belting out a crotch-grabbing act accompanied by a band of dancers dressing in LAPD SWAT costume. Beyonce actually could not get on stage to accept the award of Song of the Year because she was preparing for the particular performance.

Instead of singing her winning song "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)", Beyonce, who was introduced by Simon Baker, preferred "If I Were a Boy". But she followed it up with an angry song "You Oughta Know" which was popularized by Alanis Morissette.

Michael Jackson is honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 Grammy Awards taking place at the Los Angeles' Staples Center. Accepting the trophy on his behalf are two of his children; Prince Michael Jackson Jr., 12, and Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11.

The two kids are introduced by Lionel Richie who once collaborated with their father in hit single "We Are the World". Prince said, "We will continue to spread his message and help the world." Paris continued, "We love you, daddy." They took the stage right after an all-star tribute which is performed by Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, Usher, Smokey Robinson and Jennifer Hudson.

Actors-turned-directors were the big winners at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on Saturday, January 30 - Mark Ruffalo and Josh Radnor took two of the night's big awards. "Collateral" star Ruffalo stepped behind the camera to direct and star in "Sympathy for Delicious", the story of a paralyzed DJ with the power to heal others but not himself.

And his directorial debut made a big impression at Robert Redford's film festival - earning Ruffalo a special jury prize for his efforts. Another big winner was "Happythankyoumoreplease", written and directed by "How I Met Your Mother" star Josh Radnor, who also takes a lead role in the film. The movie garnered the audience award for favorite U.S. drama.

"Transformers" star Josh Duhamel has blamed staff at luxury Santa Barbara, California resort Bacara for ruining his top secret first wedding anniversary celebration - by allegedly leaking his plans to the media. The actor surprised his wife Stacy Ferguson by hiring a helicopter to fly the pair to the retreat for a romantic night out.

But, by the time the celebrity couple arrived to renew their vows, the place was swarming with paparazzi. Duhamel says, "I'm not going to give Bacara any props (credit) - they're the ones that blabbed it. They were supposed to keep that quiet... I'm very angry."

Kristen Bell was not among the nominees at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, but she may be one of the proudest stars who came to the event that night. Hitting the red carpet of the show on Sunday, January 31, the actress has shown off a new sparkle on her engagement finger.

Her representative later confirmed to Us Magazine that the 29-year-old beauty has been engaged to Dax Shepard. A source then added that the actor proposed to her over the holidays. Unfortunately, Shepard was not seen accompanying Bell at the event while the engagement ring was not captured by the photographers' cameras.

Black Eyed Peas went futuristic in their Grammy Awards performance Sunday, January 31, wearing cyborg kind of costume during the "Imma Be" piece. Introduced by Miley Cyrus, they mashed up the song with "I Gotta Feeling" with several dancers backing them up. There was a montage of fan videos playing behind them.

Earlier at the event, Pink traded her mermaid-tail gown with a white hooded gown for a performance of "Glitter in the Air". There was a bit of Cirque du Soleil piece toward the end where she did an acrobatic act by spinning on the hanging cloth, giving a meaning to "Glitter in the Air".

More and more musicians are announced as winners at the January 31 ceremony of 2010 Grammy Awards. Green Day, who brought the cast of "American Idiot" for "21 Guns" performance earlier on the evening, grab Best Rock Album.

Katy Perry is accompanied by Alice Cooper when revealing that Billy Joe Armstrong-fronted band have beaten AC/DC, Dave Matthews Band, U2 as well as Eric Clapton and Eric Winwood. They get the coveted award for their latest studio installment "21st Century Breakdown".

British singer Cliff Richard has been ordered to tear down an extension on his home after local officials ruled the structure illegal. Planning officials at Runnymede Borough Council deemed the glass conservatory "too big" and alleged it was added to the Surrey, England property in 2006 without proper authorization.

The pop veteran battled to save the structure and lodged an appeal against the council's decision, but his legal challenge has been dismissed and authorities have ordered him to demolish the extension. Richard's planning consultant, Dave Farrell, admits the star is dismayed by the ruling.

Hollywood star Charlize Theron has ended her nine-year relationship with Irish actor Stuart Townsend, according to a British report. The South African beauty has been dating the "Shooting Fish" star since they met on the set of 2002 movie "Trapped".

But U.K. newspaper the Mail on Sunday claims the couple has now parted ways, with Townsend allegedly moving out of their shared home in the Hollywood Hills. The report follows a stream of rumors about their relationship after Theron was recently spotted out in public without the beloved antique ring she wears to show her commitment to Townsend.

Taylor Swift and Beyonce Knowles continue their early dominations at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. The two female singers accept Best Country Album and Song of the Year respectively at the show opened by Lady GaGa and Elton John's duet.

Collecting the trophy, Taylor notes it was the first time she climbed onto the Staples Center stairs to "accept a Grammy on national television." She adds, "I want to thank my record label for letting me write every song on my album. ... I just believe I'm standing here accepting an impossible dream."

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt silenced rumors of a split by making a red carpet appearance together at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards on Saturday night, January 30. The Hollywood supercouple has been dogged by rumors of an impending break-up in recent weeks, with reports claiming they had already devised a legal contract to separate their assets.

The rumors were fueled by the pair's absence from a string of high profile events including the recent Golden Globes. But Jolie and Pitt shrugged off gossip about their relationship to put on a united front at the DGA Awards in Los Angeles, supporting the actor's appearance in Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds".

Lady GaGa is the opening act of 52nd Annual Grammy Awards and her performance is one which is hard to top. Presenting it in a Fame Factory, the stage is given to her dancers and an announcer first before she makes a grand entrance in a green leotard and performs "Poker Face".

The performance is followed by a theatrical act which shows her being shoved down to the "Rejected" chute. She re-appears with Elton John on the piano, singing her "Speechless" and his "Your Song". To match the theme, both of the singers appear with ash and soot on their faces.

"Avatar" continues ruling North American Box Office. For seven straight weekends, the James Cameron-directed film became champion at the chart. The movie pulled in $31.3 million this week and made total domestic cume of $595.8 million so far.

Additionally, after beating "Titanic" as the highest worldwide grosser of all time, "Avatar" has made another record by becoming the first movie which hit $2 billion mark. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this big-budget flick has collected $2.04 billion global revenue.

Before 2010 Grammy Awards is kicked off, a pre-telecast event was held and Beyonce Knowles, Taylor Swift and Lady GaGa won several awards. Beyonce took home both Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for her single "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". She also won Best Contemporary R&B Album for "I Am...Sasha Fierce" and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for her "At Last" rendition at Barack Obama Presidential Inauguration.

Furthermore, Taylor received Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "White Horse", saying "This my first Grammy, you guys! This is a Grammy ... I live in awe of the people that I was nominated against in this category." She shared the award with co-writer Liz Roze who recalled the writing of the song six years ago. In addition, Taylor also snatched Best Country Song, once again thanks to "White Horse". As GaGa, the dance queen was handed Best Dance Recording for "Poker Face" and Best Electronic/Dance Album for "The Fame".

The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards is officially kicked off Sunday, January 31 with the arrival of celebrities especially people in music industry to the red carpet. As usual, stealing the runway is Lady GaGa who appears with yellower hair and a complicated solar system-themed gown.

Turns out the gown that shows off her leg is one design by Georgio Armani. "I am honoured to be wearing Armani this evening. The series of pieces Mr. Armani created for me are truly iconic; they represent not only beautiful fashion, but my spirit and essence as an artist," she says in a statement to the press. GaGa, who is scheduled to perform later that night, adds there will be a lot more costume changing later.