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Gyllenhaal, Arterton’s ‘banned’ tongue kiss

Gyllenhaal, Arterton’s ‘banned’ tongue kissWashington, Mar 11 : Brit actress Gemma Arterton could not help herself from using her tongue when filming kissing scenes with actor Jake Gyllenhaal, even though it had been understood that she was not to.

Arterton, 23, who co-star's with Gyllenhaal in the upcoming movie Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time, plays the part of a sixth century princess, while he the prince.

"There's an unspoken no-tongues rule on set. But I got so carried away, it kind of slipped out," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

Roger Moore’s hunting aversion stems from killing sparrow as a child

Roger MooreWashington, Mar 11 : English actor Sir Roger Moore has revealed that his stand against any form of blood sport, stemmed from a childhood incident, which involved him killing a sparrow.

Moore, 81, has since then been haunted by the incident, which had made him feel like a murderer, making him stand firmly against hunting and shooting.

"I was in a barn with a couple of other boys and we saw a swallow nesting near the rafters. I was very stupid, as boys often are, and in a moment of madness I threw a stone at it, and the bird fell dead to the ground. I felt ghastly, like a murderer," Contactmusic quoted him as saying.

E! Entertainment TV donated $250k to Jolie-Pitt Foundation last year

E! Entertainment TV donated $250k to Jolie-Pitt Foundation last yearWashington, Mar 11 : E! Entertainment Television donated 250,000 dollars to the Jolie-Pitt Foundation last year.

The network's contribution was one of just four donations to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's joint charitable fund.

The others were Jolie (1,194,911 dollars) and Brad (956.961 dollars) themselves, and "Ocean's Eleven" producer Jerry Weintraub (5,000 dollars), reports Fox News.

Jacko to release new music before comeback tour

Jacko to release new music before comeback tourWashington, Mar 11 : Michael Jackson is releasing new music before making his return to the stage.

Last week, the `Thriller' star had announced plans to return to stage with a series of live shows at London''s O2 Arena in July.

Now, it has emerged that the singer is heading into the studio to record music, reports Contactmusic.

Randy Phillips, head of concert promoters AEG Live, confirms, "There will be a new Michael Jackson single before the first date.

Mena Suvari ‘promotes’ Chinese condoms

Mena Suvari ‘promotes’ Chinese condomsWashington, Mar 11 : Actress Mena Suvari has inadvertently appeared in a Chinese advertisement - in which she seems to promote condoms.

The American Beauty stunner is snapped wearing a backless dress and posing seductively on the contraceptive packets, sold by the Chinese firm Eyesome, reports Contactmusic.

The condoms are on sale for 1.30 dollars in Chinese supermarkets and online.

The unauthorised endorsement has been made possible because of relaxed image rights in the Asian country.

Robert Redford to be honoured at San Francisco Film Festival

Robert Redford to be honoured at San Francisco Film FestivalWashington, Mar 11 : Robert Redford is set to receive Peter J. Owens Award at the upcoming 52nd San Francisco International Film Festival in April (09).

The Owens Award, named after the longtime arts patron, philanthropist and Film Society board member, honours an actor whose work exemplifies "brilliance, independence and integrity," reports Contactmusic.

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