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World’s biggest movie screen installed in Sydney

World’s biggest movie screen installed in SydneyMelbourne, Feb 10 : A 29.7m high and 35.7m wide screen - the world’s biggest - was put up in Syndey Imax Theatre on Thursday.

It took 20 riggers to lift the 800 kg screen into position. After being hoisted into place the screen will be painted with four coats of “high gain” silver paint weighing 350 kgs.

The 250,000-dollar screen and its special paint were imported from Canada, Imax chief executive officer Mark Bretherton said.

Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek started hating each other on promo tour

Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek started hating each other on promo tourMelbourne, Feb 10 : Antonio Banderas has revealed that he and Salma Hayek began to hate each other while they toured the world promoting their new movie ‘Puss in Boots’.

By the time the two of them reached Sydney on their mammoth 11-day, nine-country tour, he said that they wanted to “kill each other”.

The pair conducted whopping 739 interviews during their promotional tour.

Emma Watson to launch Lancome’s ‘Rouge in Love’ range

Emma Watson to launch Lancome’s ‘Rouge in Love’ rangeMelbourne, Feb 9 : In the wake of Valentine's day, Emma Watson is all set to unveil Lancome's new `Rouge in Love' collection at Selfridges.

The 21-year-old has developed a line of lipsticks that includes 24 lust-worthy lipsticks priced at 21 pounds each.

In her role as an ambassador of the cosmetics giant, the `Harry Potter' actress is launching the new line on this Friday, the Telegraph reported.

Dannii Minogue freaked out by her Madame Tussauds’ wax doll

Dannii Minogue freaked out by her Madame Tussauds’ wax dollMelbourne, Feb 9 : Madame Tussauds has unveiled Dannii Minogue's wax figure at the Sofitel before the museum's first opening in Australia.

The Melbourne style icon said she was a bit freaked out coming so close to her mirror image.

"It's a bit crazy," the Daily Telegraph quoted the singer-songwriter as saying.

Arnie, Stallone joining forces for new action thriller

Arnie, Stallone joining forces for new action thrillerMelbourne, Feb 9 : Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone will co-star in an upcoming action flick `The Tomb', according to reports.

According to film studio Summit Entertainment, Stallone will play a structural security expert and Schwarzenegger an inmate, in the film about a thrilling prison escape.

Hollywood’s leading ladies opt for ‘squoob’ look

 Hollywood’s leading ladies opt for ‘squoob’ look Melbourne, Feb 8 : The `squoob' - short for squashed boob - seems to be latest trend in cleavage among celebrities in tinseltown these days.

The Sun coined the term after a number of celebrities stepped onto the red carpet sporting rather unnatural cleavage thanks to tight-fitted dresses.

Kylie Minogue contacts police after Twitter ‘deluded weirdo’ threat

Kylie Minogue contacts police after Twitter ‘deluded weirdo’ threatMelbourne, Feb 7 : Kylie Minogue has revealed that she alerted the police after receiving threats by a follower on Twitter.

The 43-year-old was inundated with messages of support from fans after she revealed on the social networking website that one of her followers had been sending her threatening messages.

J.Lo paying for toyboy lover’s acting classes

J.Lo paying for toyboy lover’s acting classesMelbourne, Feb 7 : Jennifer Lopez, who is dating her back-up dancer Casper Smart, wants to make him a star and is paying for his acting lessons.

The 42-year-old singer and actress is head over heels with 24-year-old Smart, since splitting with former husband Marc Anthony.

"Casper is taking acting lessons because Jennifer wants him to be a star," the Daily Telegraph quoted a source as saying.

Social workers ask Berry and ex Aubry to keep joint custody of daughter

Social workers ask Berry and ex Aubry to keep joint custody of daughterMelbourne, Feb 2 : Halle Berry and her ex boyfriend Gabriel Aubry have been recommended by Los Angeles social workers to keep joint custody of their 3-year-old daughter Nahla, despite the actress' request for a restraining order against the model.

Isabella Cruise sparks rumours of engagement

 Isabella Cruise sparks rumours of engagementMelbourne, Feb 1 : Tom Cruise and his former wife Nicole Kidman's 19-year-old daughter Isabella is reportedly getting engaged to her boyfriend Eddie Frencher.

According to Contactmusic, the couple only made their first official public appearance at the 17th birthday party of Isabella's brother Connor in Los Angeles earlier this month but insiders said that they have already discussed marriage and both Cruise and Kidman are thrilled.

Rachel McAdams shocked by Tatum’s fake penis

Rachel McAdams shocked by Tatum’s fake penisMelbourne, Jan 31 : Rachel McAdams has revealed that she was shocked when co-star Channing Tatum turned up wearing a fake penis on set of their new film ‘The Vow’.

While shooting a scene where McAdam’s character, who has lost her memory, sees her husband (played by Channing Tatum) naked, and Tatum decided to play a practical joke on the actress by having the props department make a huge prosthetic penis for him to wear.

Daniel Radcliffe warns against taking kids to his ‘scary’ new movie

Daniel Radcliffe warns against taking kids to his ‘scary’ new movieMelbourne, Jan 30 : Daniel Radcliffe has asked parents to "think long and hard " before taking their kids to watch his `scary' new movie, `The Woman In Black'.

The actor stars in the film adaptation of the play `The Woman in Black', which premiered in London this week, which is also his first film role since finishing the Harry Potter franchise.

J.Lo and ex hubby Mark Anthony having fun on new talent show

J.Lo and ex hubby Mark Anthony having fun on new talent showMelbourne, Jan 28 : Jennifer Lopez and her estranged husband Mark Anthony, who separated after seven years of marriage last year, are “having a lot of fun” together on their new show.

Lopez and her ex hubby are filming a Latin American reality talent search TV show called ‘Q’Viva’.

“Well, we’re friends. We know each other,” the Daily Telegraph quoted the Latin Diva as telling Entertainment Weekly.

Oprah Winfrey to be Blue Ivy’s godmother

Oprah Winfrey to be Blue Ivy’s godmotherMelbourne, Jan 27 : Beyonce and Jay-Z have zeroed on Oprah Winfrey to be their daughter Blue Ivy's godmother.

According to News. com. au, the music power couple chose the talk show queen for the role, as they did not want to select a blood relative, a source told Media Take Out.

Jay-Z's best friend and road manager, Tyran "Ty Ty" Smith, has been asked to be the baby's godfather.

Porn star and fiance arrested after drunken brawl over baby milk

Porn star and fiance arrested after drunken brawl over baby milkMelbourne, Jan 25 : Award winning porn star Tori Black and her fiance have reportedly been arrested after the two had a drunken brawl over baby formula.

Kevin-Prince Boateng’s girl says ‘too much sex got him injured’

Kevin-Prince Boateng’s girl says ‘too much sex got him injured’Melbourne, Jan 25 : AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has been sidelined for month after he injured himself performing sexual antics with his Sports Illustrated lover Melissa Satta.

The Ghanaian footie star has an injury to his left thigh, which his team described as “a muscular lesion.”

According to Vanity Fair, Satta said that the cause of the injury is because of their raunchy antics in bed.

I want to be a healthier person, says heaviest entrant on ‘Biggest Loser’

I want to be a healthier person, says heaviest entrant on ‘Biggest Loser’Melbourne, Jan 22 : A contestant from Australia on ‘Biggest Loser’, who weighs more than any other contestant in the reality show’s history, has insisted that the weight he loses this time will stay off for good.

Ryan Preuss, who tips the scales at an incredible 240kg and is heavier than any entrant even from the United States and United Kingdo, consumes a whopping 42,000 calories a week.

Donay Meijer happy to support tennis star beau Bernard Tomic

 Donay Meijer happy to support tennis star beau Bernard TomicMelbourne, Jan 20 : Bernard Tomic’s girlfriend Donay Meijer has revealed that she is “happy to just support the tennis star in any way” she can.

Meijer has turned her back on fulltime modelling to concentrate on graduating as a chemist.

The blonde model has been turning heads in Melbourne this week as her boyfriend, and Australia’s most exciting tennis prospect, has taken to the courts at the Australian Open.

Just because I fall it doesn’t mean I’m drunk, says Charlize Theron

Just because I fall it doesn’t mean I’m drunk, says Charlize TheronMelbourne, Jan 18 : Charlize Theron has revealed that she is not an alcoholic and does not swear like a sailor.

During an interview in a New York hotel, the 37-year-old actress laughed when it was pointed out that most articles written about her focus not just on her beauty, but her references to enjoying a drink and regular use of profanity.

Bieber impersonator targets Sydney girl online

 Bieber impersonator targets Sydney girl onlineMelbourne, Jan 18 : An online predator posed as US pop sensation Justin Bieber to sexually prey on a 10-year-old girl.

The Sydney girl sent a friend request on an Internet video-chat program last Monday to a person using a profile that included Bieber’s photograph and personal details.

In subsequent online video conversations, the girl was asked to model revealing clothing.

Court rejects mistress’ $10m claim on Richard Pratt fortune

Court rejects mistress’ $10m claim on Richard Pratt fortuneMelbourne, Jan 17 : Former Penthouse Pet and Hustler centrefold model Madison Ashton has lost her bid to billionaire Richard Pratt’s fortune.

Supreme Court judge Paul Brereton ruled that the cardboard king’s promises were not iron clad and that Ashton should not receive 10 million dollars from Pratt’s widow Jeanne.

Dannii Minogue hit by stray tennis ball at Australian Open

Dannii Minogue hit by stray tennis ball at Australian OpenMelbourne, Jan 17 : Dannii Minogue was accidentally hit in the head by a stray ball on the outside courts of Australia's governing body for Tennis in Melbourne.

Minogue, 40, got into the tennis spirit with her family in tow.

The singer welcomed the Australian Open trophies before gates opened alongside Jim Courier, the Herald Sun reported.

I’m stepping off the rollercoaster of love for now, says Sophie Monk

I’m stepping off the rollercoaster of love for now, says Sophie MonkMelbourne, Jan 16 : Sophie Monk, who claims to have been on dates with the "sexiest men on earth", says that she has decided to step off the rollercoaster of romance and stay single for now.

The 32-year-old pop singer said that all that some of the most influential men in Hollywood wanted was the perfect blonde trophy girlfriend.

The model insists she only dates people who make her laugh and understand her.

Miranda Kerr named Qantas airline’s new brand ambassador

Miranda Kerr named Qantas airline’s new brand ambassadorMelbourne, Jan 13 : Miranda Kerr has been chosen to become the new face of Qantas airlines.

The Victoria’s Secret model will attend the Qantas Spirit of Australia event in Los Angeles to mark her new role.

Kerr said she was ‘honoured’ to have been chosen as the brand ambassador for the airline.

‘Lambassador’ Sam Kekovich slams MJ, Kim Kardashian and Gaga

 ‘Lambassador’ Sam Kekovich slams MJ, Kim Kardashian and Gaga Melbourne, Jan 11 : Footy legend Sam Kekovich took aim at the King of Pop Michael Jackson, reality TV star Kim Kardashian and the young for being obsessed with technology in his eighth address to the nation.

The 61-year-old sports commentator plans to become a "chop star", releasing a music video to the `90s bubblegum pop track `Barbie Girl'.

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