London, Feb 4 : Contrary to the reports, actor Hugh Grant is still signed on for the third instalment of "Bridget Jones Dairy" movie, confirm movie bosses.

Rumours were abuzz that the actor, who plays charming troublemaker Daniel Cleaver, had dropped out of the forthcoming instalment titled "Bridget Jones' Baby". However, the movie bosses have denied this.

London, Feb 4 : Although it was believed that Hugh Grant had dropped out from the third `Bridget Jones' film, movie bosses have revealed that the actor will star in the flick.

Tim Bevan, chairman for Working Title, the movie's production company, confirmed that Grant was not leaving the project.

"Reports that Hugh Grant has exited Bridget Jones's Baby are untrue," the BBC quoted Bevan as saying.

London, Nov 22 : Actor Hugh Grant has claimed that break-ins and phone hacking had been used to publish details of his private life, emphasising the need to stand up against media bullying.

The 51-year-old star claimed that in 1995, one newspaper had carried a report specifying the inside of his fourth floor flat in London shortly after it had been broken into.

London, Nov 22 : Actor Hugh Grant has accused a popular British tabloid of illegally accessing his voice mails in 2007.

The ‘Notting Hill’ and ‘Bridget Jones''s Diary’ star implicated The Mail on Sunday, a newspaper not owned by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, in the wrongdoing.

London, Nov 19 : The mother of Hugh Grant's daughter was granted an injunction `prohibiting harassment' of her and her child after paparazzi made their life `unbearable'.

Although, Chinese actress Tinglan Hong was granted the High Court injunction last week, Mr Justice Tugendhat stated his reasons for doing so formally, in a written ruling on Friday.

London, Nov 8 - Actor Hugh Grant's half-Chinese love child has apparently been named Bamboo.

The child's mother, Tinglan Hong, has reportedly told her ex about the unusual name. Her ex-boyfriend Robert Hodge, 55, said he saw Tinglan after the birth, reports dailystar. co. uk.

"She told me when Hugh is in the country, he comes to see Bamboo," said Hodge.

It was reported she would be called Jessica. But Hugh, who was absent during the birth, had left the name up to Tinglan. (IANS)

London, Nov 7 : Hugh Grant's secret love child with a Chinese woman has been christened Happy Accident.

According to Tinglan Hong's former boyfriend, Robert Hodge, the unusual name was chosen by the baby girl's mother, was has also nicknamed her Bamboo, the Daily Express reported.

London, November 4 : Elisa Schmidt, the burlesque dancer rumoured to be dating Hugh Grant has denied all such claims and said that `there is nothing more than friendship' between them.

The actor has recently become a father after his ex-girlfriend gave birth to a baby girl.

London, Nov 3: The mother of Hugh Grant's lovechild is living in a house in England bought by the actor's cousin for 1.1 million pounds.

Chinese actress Tinglan Hong recently gave birth to the 51-year-old actor's first child, a baby girl, and on Wednesday was visited by Hugh, who was on a break from filming in Germany.

London, Nov 2 : Hugh Grant is `delighted' to have become a father for the first time, after a `fleeting affair' with a mysterious woman, believed to be a Chinese actress, who is 19 years his junior.

The 51-year-old actor, who has been linked to Tinglan Hong, was reported to be at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, when the baby was born.

Los Angeles, Nov 2 - Hugh Grant is the "delighted" father of a daughter, the actor's representative revealed without identifying the baby's mother.

"I can confirm that Hugh Grant is the delighted father of a baby girl. He and the mother had a fleeting affair and while this was not planned, Hugh could not be happier or more supportive. He and the mother have discussed everything and are on very friendly terms," usmagazine. com quoted his representative as saying.

London, July 15 : Actor Hugh Grant has said he is proud of playing a role that led to the shutdown of the News of the World.

He said a reporter Paul McMullan had informed him that a private investigator hired by his company had hacked Grant.

Grant decided to investigate further after the police "did nothing" on being alerted to the scandal earlier this year.

London, May 14 : Defending the use of injunctions to protect celeb’s public life, Actor Hugh Grant opined that privacy was ‘one of your most basic human rights’, and that it should not be removed ‘just because you''ve had a bit of success’.

According to the 50-year-old Notting Hill star, the British press had ‘been completely out of control for the last 20 years’.

His comments came amid growing disquiet about use of injunctions and ‘super-injunctions’ - whose very existence cannot be reported - to prevent publication of details about the private lives of well-known people.

New York, May 12 : Actor Hugh Grant was in talks to replace troubled actor Charlie Sheen in hit sitcom "Two And A Half Men".

"The show was in talks with Hugh Grant to become the new lead. And wouldn't it be brilliant if it were so?," people. com quoted a source as saying.

However, there is no official confirmation on the the status of Grant's negotiations with the show bosses.

Apart from Grant, actors Rob Lowe and John Stamos were also considered.(IANS)

London, May 8 - Actor Hugh Grant is set to play a captain in a new animated 3D pirate movie that also stars Salma Hayek and Jeremy Piven.

Grant will play a captain who battles it out with his bitter high-sea rivals, voiced by Piven and Hayek, to win the much coveted pirate of the year award in the film.

The movie is set for release next year, reports dailystar. co. uk.

London, May 06: British actor Hugh Grant will lend his voice for a pirate captain in the upcoming 3D animated adventure from the team behind the Oscar-winning `Wallace' and `Gromit' films.

`The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists' will have Salma Hayek as his arch-rival Cutlass Liz, with David Tennant as a young Charles Darwin. Martin Freeman, Brian Blessed and Imelda Staunton will also feature.

London, April 26 : British actor Hugh Grant, who has been single since splitting from his last long term partner Jemima Khan, is said to be enjoying a blossoming new relationship with Chinese beauty Tinglan Hong.

"Hugh and Ting have grown increasingly close in recent months. They see each other most days and she's a big part of his life," dailystar. co. uk quoted a source as saying.

London, April 25 : British actor Hugh Grant has sparked rumours that he has a Chinese girlfriend who is reportedly carrying his baby.The ‘Notting Hill’ star was spotted on a series of dates with 31-year-old Tinglan Hong, who is 19 years his junior, reports the Daily Mail.

The actor first met his Chinese girlfriend last year and they are said to have been dating since January, when they were seen kissing at a pub in Fulham, South-West London.

Sydney, April 15 : It seems like actor Hugh Grant is on a revenge mission against the UK tabloids.

The ''Four Weddings and a Funeral'' star has turned the tables on the English paparazzi by bugging a confessed tabloid phone-hacker.

Grant secretly taped a conversation with former News of the World reporter Paul McMullan and managed to elicit some juicy confessions from the former hack, reports Sydney Morning Herald.

New York, April 15: Elizabeth Hurley has revealed that she will move in to live with ex Hugh Grant as friends if she can't find love again.

"If all else fails, we''ll end up living together like Darby and Joan," the New York Daily Mail quoted her as telling the Mirror.

The couple ended their 13-year relationship in 2000 but has stayed remarkably close friends.

London, Apr 5: Actor Hugh Grant is said to have left his favourite pub in Dover, England, without paying his bar tab of 5.45 pounds.

Grant, 50, had initially ordered a couple of rounds of Spitfire ale for himself and his golfing partner, and then chatted with the locals, before leaving without paying.

London, Sep 5 : Hugh Grant has revealed that he’s terrified of ending up on his own.

The ‘Notting Hill’ star, who has been in relationships with gorgeous Liz Hurley and socialite Jemima Khan, said he regrets that he didn’t settle down with any of his lovely girlfriends.

Grant also talked about his desire to become a father.

London, Sep 3 - It might have been a decade since they split but actor Hugh Grant and actress Elizabeth Hurley are still very good friends.

The pair, who dated for more than 13 years before splitting in 2000, proved that their friendship is still strong as they were seen enjoying at a party organised by Hurley in London with husband Arun Nayar in company.

London, Sep 2 : Actor Hugh Grant admits that he is scared of turning 50.

The British actor who turns 50 Sep 9, jokes he would end his life at a euthanasia clinic once he reaches the milestone, reports femalefirst. co. uk.

"I'm dreading it. There is this place in Switzerland called Dignitas. I'm going to go to Dignitas on my 50th birthday - 50 is enough!" he said.

New York, Aug 11 : Actor Hugh Grant enjoyed a private screening of director Voula Duval's short film "Trophy Wife" with a group of girls in a club.

After finding the rooftop of club Soho House packed with guests, including Kanye West, for a singer John Forte performance, Grant asked the staff if there was a private space where they could watch the movie.