Da Vici Code in a copyright wrangle (Go To Top)

     Washington: The screen adaptation of Dan Brown's bestseller The Da Vici Code is at the centre of a copyright wrangle after claims the story was copied from another book. The book which has been adapted for the big screen by Ron Howard, has been slammed by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh and Henry Lincoln, the authors of The Holy Blood And The Holy Grail. The writing trio insists their work has been ripped off and is seeking 17 million dollars as compensation.

Liz's feet are stars of new ad campaign (Go To Top)

     Washington: This time it isn't British beauty Elizabeth Hurley's face or her life in the news, but her feet, for the 'Bedazzled' star is getting set to pose for shoe designer Patrick Cox's new spring-summer 2006 advertising campaign. Cox, whose latest collection has been inspired by the hit 1967 movie 'Valley of the Dolls', said that Hurley was perfect for the campaign as she portrayed the independent woman. "Liz is a dose of reality, an independent woman - just the type of woman who buys our shoes," Contactmusic quoted him, as saying.

Barrymore's man stays faithful while on tour (Go To Top)

     Washington: It seems that Drew Barrymore has landed herself a good man this time, for not only did her rocker love Fabrizio Moretti cut short his appearance at the NME awards held recently in London, but in an industry where staying faithful is a not too often heard of, he also managed to stay faithful and celibate for a whole month. The 'Strokes' drummer, who has had a busy schedule promoting the band's new album, told reporters at the glittering bash that he was rushing back to his ladylove for he had not enjoyed the pleasures of the flesh for a month. "I'm rushing back to Drew 'coz I haven't had sex in a month," Contactmusic quoted him, as saying.

Cruise not responsible for Holmes' lost sex scene (Go To Top)

    Washington: Actor Tom Cruise's conspiracy theorists will be disappointed as it appears the mega-star had nothing to do with fiancee Katie Holmes's sex scene being removed from her upcoming film, "Thank You For Smoking". Director Jason Reitman has reportedly solved the mystery of the actress' raunchy scene, insisting that a young production assistant had misplaced the saucy footage. "It was a projection error. They just lost that reel," Contactmusic quoted him, as telling the New York Daily News. Insiders were quick to blame Tom, 43, for the omission of the scene, conspicuous by its absence at the Sundance Film Festival, but the filmmaker's reveleation has confirmed the actor is indeed innocent.

Is age catching up with Becks? (Go To Top)

     London: British soccer star David Beckham feels that age is catching up with him as he struggles to get out of bed in the morning, even though he's only 30. The super-fit soccer star also admitted that he has started watching his weight too. "I find it harder to get up in the morning. It could be because I'm getting older, or it could be because I've got three sons. For a woman, I think 30 is one of the best ages - for a man, they say it's all downhill from there. "You start putting on weight and getting lumps and bumps in places you didn't have them when you were 20. You start getting a few aches and pains. But you know, I'm quite enjoying 30," he was quoted by The Sun, as saying. Meanwhile Becks said that he enjoys having a "kickaround" with his sons Brooklyn, six, and Romeo, three. "Romeo's just obsessed, probably more obsessed by football than Brooklyn. He's the one to put his boots and kit on, and he's up and away. He's got the Real Madrid kit in three colours and the two England kits. If they go into football, great. I'll support them whatever they do," he said.

Eric Clapton's summer European tour confirmed (Go To Top)

     Washington: Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has announced that he will kick off a world tour in May this year, in support of his latest album, Back Home. The former Cream star's odyssey, which officially opens on May 5 in Le Cannet, France, will visit 13 countries through its July 31 conclusion in Helsinki,Finland. Alongwith performing a seven-night stint at London's Royal Albert Hall, Clapton will also be playing many venues for the first time in the whole of his epic career. The 2006 tour band will consist of guitarists Doyle Bramhall II and Derek Trucks, keyboardists Chris Stainton and Tim Carmon, bassist Willie Weeks, drummer Steve Jordan, the Kick Horns and vocalists Michelle John and Sharon White.

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