Archive for April 17th, 2007

Aussie actress and recent Jewish convert Isla Fisher says she fancies her fiance’s Sacha Baron Cohen alter ego Borat.

The Wedding Crashers star, who is reportedly expecting a baby with Cohen, says she finds his character a real turn-on.

“There’s nothing sexier than a big handlebar moustache. Call me crazy,” she reveals.

Isla Fisher Sacha Baron Cohen

Mark RonsonNew-Yorked based British uber producer Mark Ronson has laughed off rumours of a romance with fellow Semite and jazz songstress Amy Winehouse, dubbing them “hysterical”.

British newspapers claimed the two were dating after working together on Winehouse’s latest album Back To Black.

But the music producer, who’s previously worked with Robbie Williams and Christina Aguilera, tells British magazine Star: “It’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard.”

Harold PinterLegendary English playwright Harold Pinter has received a honorary doctorate from Leeds University.

The 76-year-old writer, author and actor became a Doctor of Letters at a ceremony in Leeds, Yorkshire.

Pinter’s honour coincided with a three day conference discussing his huge body of work.

University Chancellor Melvyn Bragg said: “It is a great occasion. Harold is a great writer, known all over the world. Leeds University has put together these workshops and it’s terrific that I can give him an honorary degree.”

Harold Pinter