Archive for February 20th, 2008

Ronson Takes Family To Brits

Super producer Mark Ronson has invited his parents along to the Brit Awards in London - in a bid to portray himself as a sensible, family man.

The 32-year-old Grammy-winner has been nominated for Best Male, Best Album and Single Of The Year at the prestigious event - but has made cunning plans to save his reputation if celebrations get out of hand.

Pink Stands Up For Ex

Pink has urged her fans to go easy on estranged husband Carey Hart, after announcing the couple had split on Tuesday.

The Stupid Girls singer insists she still loves motocross racer Hart, who she wed in January 2006, very much, and that the sportsman remains her best friend.

Ronson Denies McCartney Link

Super producer Mark Ronson has denied reports Sir Paul McCartney “practically lived” at his childhood home - insisting he has never met the veteran musician.

The Grammy winner - whose stepfather is Foreigner rocker Mick Jones - insists rumours McCartney would stay with his family in New York were invented by the media.

“My mum and dad knew him but I don’t remember meeting him,” he said. “There are these huge myths made-up about my childhood.”

Simmons Sex Tape

Kiss star Gene Simmons has been left fuming after a video allegedly showing him having sex with a model was posted on the Internet.

The rocker, who has been dating long-term partner Shannon Tweed for over 20 years, is alleged to have made the tape while carrying out promotional duties as a spokesman for Frank’s Energy Drink.

Efron Loves Idol Show

Zac EfronHigh School Musical star Zac Efron has confessed to a secret passion - he loves US TV show American Idol.

The teen actor loves the talent contest so much he often hides at the back of studio shows - and watches the wannabes perform live.

Suchet To Retire Poirot

David Suchet will quit as his infamous character Hercule Poirot when filming on the forthcoming Appointment With Death wraps.

The 61-year-old has portrayed Agatha Christie’s fictional Belgian detective in numerous TV films since the early 1980s, but reveals he is already planning his retirement from the murder mystery franchise.

Fry Goes Back To Surgery

Stephen Fry is to undergo further surgery on his broken arm next week after shattering his bone in Brazil last month.

The Gosford Park star, 50, was on location in the South American country filming BBC documentary Last Chance To See when he slipped on a rock and severely fractured his right arm.

He received treatment for the injury in a local hospital in Tefe before being flown to the US to have a metal plate and 10 screws fitted along the broken bone.

Natalie Portman only accepted the role in new movie The Other Boleyn Girl after learning she could share the big screen with Scarlett Johansson.

The actress was initially reluctant to take the part in the movie documenting the relationship between British monarch Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn, but agreed after the producers met her request and offered a part to Johansson.