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The 62nd Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 13 - 24, 2009. French actress Isabelle Huppert is selected to be the President for the festival. She is the fourth women (after Liv Ullmann, Jeanne Moreau and Francoise Sagan) to head the festival.

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How a British jazz-pop singer ended up being a stripper
British jazz-pop singer Victoria Hart has opened up about how she signed a 1.5million pound record deal and then ended up becoming a stripper. ANI

Naomi Campbell smiles for the camera - with Vladimir Doronins family
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has surprised everyone by appearing in a picture alongside her Russian billionaire lover Vladimir Doronin, his wife and daughter. ANI

Aniston steals Jolies thigh-high thunder for Globes!
It looks like Jennifer Aniston took inspiration from Angelina Jolie for her outfit for Golden Globe awards. ANI

Avatar, Star Trek and District 9 lead Producers Guild awards shortlist
Sci-fi movies Avatar, Star Trek and District 9 are the top three films in the race to win the best picture award at the Producers Guild of America awards. ANI

Samsung Signs US$1.1 Billion Ship Deal with Utopia Residences
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Pot-puffing Pitt, paranoid Jolie heading for splitsville, claims book
Hollywoods hottest couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are on the road to break-up, according to a new biography. ANI

Spielbergs Saving Private Ryan named Best War Film Of All Time
Steven Spielbergs flick Saving Private Ryan, starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon, has topped the list of all time best war movies. ANI

Paris Hiltons mother shocked by scene from sex tape
American socialite Paris Hiltons mother has revealed that she was shocked to view a screening of her daughters documentary, as filmmakers included scenes from the hotel heiress infamous sex tape. ANI

Tarantino overwhelmed by fans at UK Inglourious Basterds premiere
Quentin Tarantino was overwhelmed when he was greeted by screaming fans at the red carpet in London for the UK premiere of his World War II epic Inglourious Basterds. ANI

Penelope Cruzs plumper than ever frame sparks pregnancy rumours
Oscar-winner Penelope Cruzs growing frame has sparked speculation that she may be pregnant. ANI

Michael Moores new documentary about global economic meltdown
The title of Michael Moores next documentary film is Capitalism: A Love Story. ANI

Orlando Bloom, Miranda Kerr to move in together?
Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom is apparently planning to move in with model girlfriend Miranda Kerr. ANI

Pitt has got a no physical contact clause!
Brad Pitt has apparently added a no physical contact clause to his existing publicity contract, prohibiting interviewers from touching him during chats -all thanks to Ann Curry from Good Morning, Good Morning on NBCs The TODAY Show. ANI

Cannes shocker Antichrist to be released uncut in UK
The uncut version of Cannes Film Festivals most controversial film Antichrist is set for release in Britain. ANI

Sean Penn, wife party together after calling off separation bid
Just days after calling off their legal separation, Sean Penn and wife Robin Wright were spotted at a Memorial Day bash. ANI

Mariah Carey showered with sparkling diamonds after private gig
Mariah Carey was showered with diamond gifts after her one-off gig in Turkey at the weekend. ANI

Mariah Careys hairstylist abandoned her at Cannes
Singer Mariah Carey had a tough time with celebrity hairstylist Ricardo Rojas during her trip to Cannes Film Festival, it has emerged. ANI

Now, film adaptation of Slumdog writers second book to make millions
A British film producer is relishing the chance to adapt Slumdog Millionare author Vikas Swarups second book into a movie. ANI

Brad Pitt dismisses rumours of splitting with Jolie
American actor Brad Pitt has dismissed rumours that his relationship with actress Angelina Jolie is headed for a split, insisting that he has never been happier. ANI

Kylie Minogue turns into saucy seductress for jewellery ad
Aussie popstar Kylie Minogue turned into the ultimate seductress for Spanish jewellery firm Tous new ad campaign. ANI

Paris Hilton misplaces her phone...again
Paris Hilton is upset after misplacing her BlackBerry during her trip to France. ANI

Brangelinas disaccord at Cannes sparks relationship trouble rumours
Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have done nothing to dispel rumours that trouble is brewing in their relationship, and their united front at the Cannes Film Festival looked forced. ANI

Myleene Klass is about to eat her boyfriend...!
British TV star Myleene Klass is wanted by a film industry power player to star in a thriller about a woman who eats her boyfriend. ANI

Rob Pattinson confirms hell star in fourth Twilight instalment
Hollywood actor Rob Pattinson, who became a household name with his portrayal of a vampire in the Twilight series, has confirmed that he will be acting in yet another instalment. ANI

Brad Pitt said yes to Quentin Tarantinos film after overnight drinking session
It was an overnight drinking session with filmmaker Quentin Tarantino that made Brad Pitt agreed to do his new movie. ANI

Brangelina photographed together after three months
After staying away from the limelight as a couple for three months, actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were clicked together at the Cannes Film Festival. ANI

Miranda Kerr engaged to Orlando Bloom?
Miranda Kerr has sparked rumours of engagement with beau Orlando Bloom after being spotted wearing a gold ring on her wedding finger. ANI

Hritik Roshan, Farah Khan pledge support for HIV/AIDS patients
To express their solidarity with people living with HIV/AIDS, Bollywood actors Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar attended the 26th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial in Mumbai today. ANI

Bill Clinton chats up models at LIFEbeat fashion show in Vienna
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton still seems to be very popular with women, for he reportedly was seen chatting up several of the 60 models at the LIFEbeat fashion show in Vienna recently. ANI

Paris Hilton says sex tape ruined her chance to be like Di
Paris Hilton blames her scandalous life for preventing her from fulfilling her dreams of being like Princess Diana. ANI

Mariah Carey left waiting for screening of her new movie
Pop diva Mariah Carey had to wait for the screening of her new movie Precious at the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 15, after film director Martin Scorsese took longer than expected with the presentation of his forthcoming film. ANI

Milla Jovovich to star alongside Robert De Niro in Stone
Milla Jovovich will share the screen alongside Robert De Niro and Edward Norton in the forthcoming film Stone. ANI

Cannes Film Festival goers get nude cyclists treat!
Cannes Film Festival goers had their heads turned from the red carpet to a bunch of nude Belgian cyclists riding by. ANI

Credit crunch-ed Bollywood to unveil its thrifty side at Cannes
This year round the Cannes Film Festival will witness the thrift side of Bollywood. Host of producers from the sub-continent have descended on the Riviera to woo global audiences with cheap Indian movies -flavoured with dashes of Western talent. ANI

Brad Pitt to head off to Cannes with Inglourious Basterds
American actor Brad Pitt will be heading off to Cannes with his much-anticipated movie Inglourious Basterds. ANI

Mike Tysons tickling comic act in movie The Hangover
American boxer Mike Tyson is proving himself to be a good entertainer with his comic act in the movie The Hangover. ANI

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