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Christian Bale says sorry on LA radio
The British actor Christian Bale has given a Los Angeles radio station the scoop of the week by phoning in to apologise for his recently revealed tirade against a colleague on the
set of Terminator: Salvation. After what he described as a "miserable week" dealing with the fall-out from... [continued]
Audio: Christian Bale's apology on KROQ-FM 
People: Bale loses it on Terminator set
People: Christian Bale tirade - the fall-out continues
Prince Charles admires Mumbai shanty towns
The architectural views of Prince Charles have long attracted controversy; now he has pronounced that the shanty towns featured in the award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire
represents a better model for cheap housing than that currently provided by Western tower blocks. Speaking at a conference at St James's Palace organised... [continued]
Film Talk: Slumdog ‘skimps on children’s fees’
Pic of the Day: Mumbai slum
Dati baby father may be top Qatari lawyer
After a guessing game that has lasted months, it seems the French may finally have an answer to the question: Who is the father of Zohra, the country’s most famous baby? Zohra is the
daughter of the out-going Justice Minister Rachida Dati, who has steadfastly refused to tell anyone the... [continued]
People: Rachida Dati sacked by Sarkozy
Tony Blair gets to Obama first
With God on his side, Tony Blair still has the ability to charm. Despite his close friendship with George Bush, which many assumed would poison any potential
relationship with Barack Obama, Blair has somehow persuaded the new president - and his first lady (pictured) - to award him 'first friend'... [continued]
The Mole: Gordon Brown plans early Washington visit
John Cleese bites his fellow Pythons
John Cleese has apparently torn into his former Monty Python colleagues, saying that he is glad he no longer keeps in touch with any of them. The 69-year old comedian -
recently in the news thanks to an expensive divorce from his third wife Alyce Faye Eichelberger and a messy... [continued]
Film Talk: Terry Gilliam to receive Bafta’s highest honour
Jeremy Clarkson calls PM ‘a one-eyed idiot’
Already christened a "bigoted petrolhead" by the green community, and chastised by vegetarians and cyclists for his outspoken views, Jeremy Clarkson has now taken on the
establishment and insulted Gordon Brown. In Australia to host Top Gear Live, a stage version of his BBC television show, Clarkson called the Prime... [continued]
People: Jeremy Clarkson in new BBC row
In Town Last Night: stars raise money for cockling tragedy victims
A party with a conscience took place last night to help raise money for the Morecambe Bay Children's Fund. Held at The Electric Cinema, Portobello Road and hosted by business magnate David
Tang and film director Nick Broomfield, a drinks reception (complete with fish and chips) was followed by a... [continued]
In pictures: An Electric evening for charity
Does Putin have a soft spot for Abba?
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has worked hard to cultivate his tough guy image, famously releasing photographs of himself fishing, stripped to the waist. Now it is being
claimed that the former KGB hard man is a secret Abba fan and that the Kremlin recently arranged a private concert for... [continued]
People: Putin’s young gymnast flame turns heads in Moscow
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In brief: Clive Owen launches film in Berlin
British actor Clive Owen attended the opening of the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday to help launch The International, a thriller set in the financial world. Also on the
red carpet was Tilda Swinton, president of the festival jury, which will awards the prestigious Golden Bear when the festival concludes............. [continued]
Film Talk: Bank thriller gives Berlin a topical start
Richard Caring takes his cash to the Tories
One of Labour's biggest financial donors, rag trade tycoon turned restaurateur Richard Caring, has switched allegiance. Earlier this week the millionaire donated £70,000 to the
Conservative party in the form of an auction gift. One of Britian's richest men, Richard Caring is worth an estimated £450m. He made his... [continued]
Rags to riches: Richard Caring eyes Prada
David Beckham’s AC move angers US fans
The news that David Beckham (pictured with his wife, Victoria) wants to sign a permanent contract with AC Milan, where he has been on a free loan since January, has
provoked howls of outrage from supporters of L A Galaxy, the American club he joined 18 months ago. Promising to... [continued]
Goldenbuns Beckham may stay in Milan
People: Beckhams to appear in Italian film
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