Issue: July 12, 2012   (Archive)
Sunday, May 26, 2013   

Screen legend 'chucks in sponge'
Veteran Irish actor Peter O'Toole, famous for films including Lawrence of Arabia, has announced his retirement, saying it is time to "chuck in the sponge" aged 79.



Author hails altered cause of mystery death
The author of a book that called for the reopening of a probe into Hollywood icon Natalie Wood's mystery death in 1981 has welcomed a report that the official cause has been changed.

Rocker walks on the mild side
Hollywood rocked when former Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Slash received a star on the Walk of Fame, which seemed fitting for the musician who first won fans in the nightclubs along Los Angeles' Sunset Strip.

Album tickles pop fans Pink
Grammy-winning pop singer Pink will release her sixth studio album, The Truth About Love, on September 18, ending a four-year record drought for her fans.

Divorce deal to 'respect beliefs'
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have reached a "private" settlement less than two weeks after she announced their bombshell divorce - and vowed to honor each other's beliefs over their daughter.

Tinseltown divorce deal on cards
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are seeking ways to settle their divorce as the Hollywood stars enter the second week of a widely followed custody battle.

Russia dusts off forgotten revolution
The Soviet Union began entertaining its citizens with homegrown 3D films as early as the 1940s - really!

Sarajevo honors Oscar winner
Angelina Jolie, whose directorial debut tackled the 1992-1995 Bosnian war, has become an honorary citizen of the Bosnian capital in recognition of her film.

British comedy legend dies at 89
Eric Sykes, a popular British comedy actor who first forged an entertainment career by writing for others, died yesterday after a short illness. He was 89.



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