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Fans left a trail of lipsticks marks on Clooney's cheek Waxworks of A-list stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney have undergone emergency repairs after being mobbed by over-amorous fans in London. Madame Tussauds was forced to withdraw the models just a day after the Ocean's Thirteen attraction opened on Thursday. Clooney's cheeks had to be retouched when fans left a trail of lipstick marks and Pitt's squeezable bottom was fixed after enduring too many pinches. The wax figures were back on show on Saturday morning. A spokesman for Madame Tussauds said while this had happened before, when Johnny Depp appeared as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Cari…

here he is without make up. also Anthony Hopkins will be playing his father. source here: http://www.firstshowing.net/2007/09/08/first-look-benicio-del-toro-as-the-wolfman/ and here: http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/del-toro-shows-some-teeth-as-the-wolfman.php

Lesbian parents win the right to both be called mum by ARTHUR MARTIN - More by this author » Last updated at 10:14am on 3rd November 2007 Comments (6) Lesbians in a relationship will both be given the legal status of parents when one gives birth through fertility treatment, it has emerged. In a historic change to how a family unit is legally defined, the Human Tissues and Embryos Bill is expected to enshrine the concept of a two-mother family for the first time. The move, to be announced in the Queen's Speech next week, will mark a historic change in how a family is legally defined. When two women are in a relationship and one gives birth thou…

Son turns up alive the day after his cremation Last updated at 18:27pm on 2nd November 2007 Comments (1) A mother identified a body as her son and went through a cremation service for him - only to be told the next day that he was alive. Gina Partington, 58, had confirmed the dead man as her son, Thomas Dennison, after the body was found in Rusholme, Manchester. Scroll down for more Mistaken Identity: Thomas Dennison had gone missing days before the body was found She held his hand as she spent 40 minutes biding an emotional farewell. But then she had an urgent call from police telling her Mr Dennison was in custody in Nottingham. Mrs Parti…

BBC ready to slash salaries of top celebrities as Chairman admits mistakes By PAUL REVOIR and SARAH SANDS - More by this author » Last updated at 10:07am on 1st November 2007 Comments (35) BBC Chairman Sir Michael Lyons has heralded a clampdown on salaries paid to star names, admitting the broadcaster might have caved in to wage demands too "meekly" in the past. The corporation has faced accusations of "obscene" pay deals in recent years after handing Jonathan Ross an £18million three-year deal, while Graham Norton has a £5million two-year deal. Scroll down for more... 'Obscene': Jonathan Ross is one of the Beeb's highest paid stars earning £18milli…

Cut footballers' 'obscene' salaries to £60,000, say public Last updated at 16:08pm on 2nd November 2007 Comments (2) The public agree with sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe that premiership footballers' salaries should be slashed, a new poll found today. Mr Sutcliffe sparked a row yesterday when he said the pay of footballers such as Chelsea captain John Terry was "obscene". Today's YouGov survey found that most people felt that premiership players should get about £60,000 a year - less than many of them are paid a week. Scroll down for more ... 'Obscene': People think pay for players such as John Terry (right) should be slashed The poll, wh…

University student drank herself to death at Ann Summers party By LUKE SALKELD - More by this author » Last updated at 19:53pm on 1st November 2007 Comments Amanda Rapley, who suffered from epilepsy, was found dead in her hall of residence A university student drank herself to death at an Ann Summers underwear party at university, an inquest has heard. Amanda Rapley, who suffered from epilepsy, was found dead in her hall of residence after the event which featured a free bar. Miss Rapley, who would have been 22 yesterday, drank so much at the party that she had to be taken back to her room and put to bed by friends, who told a warden of their…

7/7 London Bombings - The other False Flag Operation Lots of evidence points towards another 'inside job' led by british Intelligence. So.....to start here's some info about why we need an independant investigation to find out what happened and not just an narritive put forward by the government. Videos Ludicrous Diversion http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4943675105275097719 Mind The Gap http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2627422049658027269 Websites July 7th Truth Campaign Official Confusion

The daytime chat is over as Channel 4 drops Richard and Judy By PAUL REVOIR - More by this author » Last updated at 00:31am on 2nd November 2007 Comments The Richard & Judy show is to be axed by Channel 4, it was announced. The decision follows a dip in ratings and the phone-in scandal over the programme's You Say We Pay quiz earlier this year. Husband-and-wife presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan were also upset when Channel 4 cut back their shows to make way for Paul O'Grady's arrival. The decision to end their daytime chat show, said to be by mutual consent between Channel 4 and the duo, comes six years after they joined the channel. …

Female British student found naked with throat slit in Italy By NICK PISA, BETH HALE and OLINKA KOSTER - More by this author » Last updated at 19:54pm on 2nd November 2007 Comments A murder investigation was underway last night after a British student in Italy was found lying in her bedroom with her throat cut. Meredith Kercher, a University of Leeds graduate who was on an exchange programme, was discovered semi-naked in a pool of blood, lying under a duvet. Scroll down for more... Meredith Kercher was found murdered in her own bed in Italy where she was on a student exchange programme The 22-year-old, who attended public school in Croydon, had …

Memos Prove Rumsfeld Directed Psychological Terror Campaign Hyping climate of fear, threat of violence to achieve political objectives is the very definition of terrorism New Pentagon memos released by the Washington Post prove that ex-U.S. defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld directed a psychological campaign of terror in order to achieve political objectives, making Rumsfeld himself a terrorist according to the very definition of the term. "Donald Rumsfeld, the former United States defence secretary, tried to maintain an atmosphere of fear in America as part of the Iraq war propaganda campaign, a series of leaked memos has shown," reports the London Telegraph. In…

David cruises in for a night with Tom and Katie, but where's Posh? Last updated at 11:53am on 2nd November 2007 Comments (1) She's rarely one to miss an opportunity to pose on a red carpet, but Victoria Beckham left husband David flying solo at the premiere of Lions for Lambs in LA. The football star wasn't alone for long though - he quickly met up with his close friend and the film's leading star Tom Cruise and wife Katie Holmes. Perhaps Posh was too exhausted to attend the Hollywood affair - she has been on a publicity blitz in the US ahead of the Spice Girl reunion, appearing on a host of radio and television programs in the last week. Scroll dow…

The mice that can run for five hours and breed like rabbits Last updated at 11:22am on 2nd November 2007 Comments A so-called supermouse with extraordinary physical capabilities has been created by scientists. The mouse has incredible stamina, running up to 20 yards a minute for five hours or more without stopping. It also has an envious metabolism, eating 60 per cent more food than an ordinary mouse but not putting on weight. Add to that a longer life expectancy than usual and an ability to breed for three times as long as a standard mouse. The technology used to develop the rodent may lead to new drugs or treatments that could "enhance" the natur…

Lesbian tennis coach jailed for nearly three years over affair with 13-year-old pupil Last updated at 12:26pm on 2nd November 2007 Comments Tennis coach Claire Lyte was sentenced to two years and nine months today after being convicted on four counts of sexual activity with a 13-year-old girl. Lyte, 29, from Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, was also banned indefinitely from working with children. She was caught performing a sex act on the child, her pupil at the Lawn Tennis Association academy, by the youngster's mother. She was convicted last month following a two-week trial at Liverpool Crown Court during which the jury was told Lyte and the youngster,…

A pint of beer is better for you after a workout than water, say scientists By DAVID DERBYSHIRE - More by this author » Last updated at 01:15am on 2nd November 2007 Comments Yesterday we were warned of the health dangers associated with alcohol - not to mention bacon, ham and sausages. Today there is more cheering news from a different set of scientists. They have come up with the perfect excuse for heading to the pub after a game of football or rugby. Their research has shown that a glass of beer is far better at rehydrating the body after exercise than water. Scroll down for more... Beer benefits: Researchers suspect that the sugars, salts …

Family dog saves toddler from deadly snake Last updated at 09:59am on 1st November 2007 Comments (1) A doberman saved a toddler from a deadly snake by throwing her out of harm's way as it attacked. The pet hauled the 17-month-old girl up by her nappy and flung her over his shoulder like a rag doll. As he did so, the snake struck, biting him on the leg. Charlotte Svillicic's family firmly believe the dog, called Khan, acted deliberately. Scroll down for more... My hero: Charlotte Svillicic claps her hands as she hails Khan the doberman, his leg bandaged from the bite They said yesterday he may have been repaying their kindness for re…

Five-time grand slam champion Hingis tested positive for cocaine at Wimbledon Last updated at 18:32pm on 1st November 2007 Comments Former world number one Martina Hingis says she has tested positive for cocaine. The five-times grand slam champion admitted she had tested positive during this year's Wimbledon tournament adding she was retiring from professional tennis. Scroll down for more... Retiring: Martina Hingis says she has never taken drugs She said: "I have tested positive but I have never taken drugs and I feel one hundred percent innocent." "The reason I have come out with this is because I do not want to have a fight with anti-d…

Cherie Blair is Britain's hottest celebrity as thousands get ready to watch her guy burn Last updated at 14:09pm on 1st November 2007 Comments (3) Cherie Blair has finally hit the big time as she prepares to join a long and illustrious list of celebrities - as a guy on top of a bonfire. The grinning 25ft guy, modelled on the former Prime Minister's wife, will be paraded through the streets as part of this year's Guy Fawkes Night celebrations. Following the torchlit procession in the Kent town of Edenbridge, more than 20,000 visitors are expected to watch Cherie crackle and burn on top of the bonfire. Scroll down for more ... Celebrity guy: A 25ft …

Palin travel show 'portrayed us as simpletons' say Slovaks By PAUL REVOIR - More by this author » Last updated at 01:21am on 1st November 2007 Comments Michael Palin: Upset Slovakians with his television travel programme It has taken a very long time but Michael Palin has finally managed to upset someone. Actually, he has annoyed more than just someone, he has got a whole country hopping mad. After visiting every corner of the globe and charming locals and viewers alike, the traveller's winning ways appear to have run out in Slovakia. His latest show has, his Slovak critics claim, made them look like beer-drinking simpletons who slaughter pigs. …

Your celeb-knitties: After featuring the book Knitted Icons, readers have besieged us with their own creations Last updated at 10:39am on 31st October 2007 Comments (4) Everyone likes a really good yarn ... after we featured a book, Knitted Icons, about dolls made to represent wool-known people, readers have besieged us with their own creations. You may not guess them all - but some will have you in stitches. Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy (right) were featured from from the book Knitted Icons and have inspired many readers to get their knitting needles out and make some celebs of their own Read more... I'm a celeb-knitty - The handmade wooll…

Gap has made commitments not to use child labour Fashion chain Gap has withdrawn from sale children's clothing allegedly made using forced child labour in India. A 10-year-old boy was filmed making clothes for Gap shops in the US and Europe as part of an investigation by the UK's Observer newspaper. The boy told the Observer he had been sold to a factory owner by his family. Gap, which has made commitments not to use child labour, said that only one item - a girl's smock blouse - was involved. The boy said he had been working for four months without pay and would not be allowed to leave the job until the fee his f…

For the first time ever sunday, an NFL game will be played in Europe. The New York Giants will play the Miami Dolphins in London. Does this mean anything to you in Europe? Are you going to watch?

JK Rowling outs Dumbledore as gay Harry Potter author JK Rowling has revealed that one of her characters, Hogwarts school headmaster Albus Dumbledore, is gay. She made her revelation to a packed house in New York's Carnegie Hall on Friday, as part of her US book tour. She took audience questions and was asked if Dumbledore found "true love". "Dumbledore is gay," she said, adding he was smitten with rival Gellert Grindelwald, who he beat in a battle between good and bad wizards long ago. The audience gasped, then applauded. "I would have told you earlier if I knew it would make you so happy," she said. "Falling in love can blind us to an extent," she added,…

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Pete and Kate -- The Rebounders Posted Oct 17th 2007 12:47PM by TMZ Staff - Disabled Filed under: Train Wrecks Now that their tumultuous love affair is officially kaput, both train wreck rocker Pete Doherty and his longtime model girlfriend, Kate Moss, have moved on. Doherty is said to be shacking up with -- and already engaged to -- hippie chick model Irina Lazareanu. While Kate's in love with James Hince, disheveled singer of indie band "The Kills." Lazareanu was once Kate's close friend -- and was even chosen by Ms. Moss to model her TopShop collection. Catfight! So who has the better post-breakup rebound? Is Doherty's new woman model perfect? Or did Moss…