Nicole Kidman may marry in March (Go To Top)

     London: Love is in the air for actress Nicole Kidman these days as the Aussie beauty is reportedly getting set to tie the knot with beau Keith Urban in March this year. According to a source close to the actress, Kidman is ecstatic over the engagement and is already preparing the guest list which includes only family and close friends. "Nicole is getting married in March. She's the happiest she's ever been in her life and doesn't want a long engagement. Keith proposed at Christmas and she was thrilled. They're happy and in love. Nicole's only inviting close friends and family she doesn't want a media circus. They're discussing venues and are talking about doing it in Australia," The Sun quoted the source, as saying. The source also insisted that Nicole's early wedding did not mean that she was trying to beat ex-hubby Tom Cruise in the race to the altar. "Nicole isn't in any race. She's on very friendly terms with Tom because they have children. She's quite simply extremely happy and just wants to be married to Keith. Their parents met and got along and Nicole's buzzing with excitement," the source added.

Shane Warne is now a TV soap star (Go To Top)

    London: Aussie spin wizard Shane Warne is all set to don the grease paint for his acting debut in the TV soap, 'Neighbours'. The 36-year-old Warne will appear as himself, in a storyline believed to involve his charity, the Shane Warne Foundation. Neighbours executive producer Ric Pellizzeri said he was thrilled to have the spin bowler make an appearance in Australia's most famous soap. "The cast and crew are incredibly excited to be working with one of Australia's great sportsmen," The Mirror quoted Pellizzeri as saying. The report further said that producers have been in talks with Warne to join Ramsay Street since before Christmas. As of now, Warne will spend one day filming his role in the next few weeks, with the episode being telecast in the UK in autumn after its July broadcast in Australia.

'Brokeback Mountain' wins PGA Best Picture prize (Go To Top)

    Washington: Ang Lee's love-struck flick, 'Brokeback Mountain', has confirmed its status as a strong contender in the Oscar nomination by winning the Best Picture prize at the 2006 Producers Guild of America Awards on 22 January in Los Angeles. The award, known as the Golden Laurel, was collected by Brokeback producers James Schamus and Diana Ossana. The film, which stars Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal as two lonely ranch hands who initiate a secret love affair, came away as best film, beating out challengers like 'Crash', 'Capote', 'Good Night, and Good Luck', and 'Walk the Line', reports E!Online. The PGA's are usually considered a strong Oscar indicator, however, last year they went on to choose 'The Aviator' as best film, while the Academy chose 'Million Dollar Baby'. However, with 'Brokeback' topping the Golden Globes and earning Best Picture kudos from the New York Film Critics Circle, the Broadcast Film Critics and the Los Angeles Film Critics, the odds seem strong that Oscar and the PGA may line up.

Teri Hatcher may be the next Bond baddie (Go To Top)

    Washington: The last time Teri Hatcher starred in a James Bond movie, she played the suave super agent's long lost love. However, if the 'Desperate Housewives' star agrees to act in the upcoming Bond film 'Casino Royale' she will be seen in a very different role - that of the vamp. Hatcher, who played Bond's lady love in 'Tomorrow Never Dies', is thrilled with the opportunity to change her 'good girl' image, and is waiting to read the script of the new movie before she decides whether or not to sign the dotted line. "I think it's great that I can be bad, even if it's just on screen. I'll leave an open mind until I see the script," Moviehole.net quoted her, as saying.

Drew Barrymore digs men who stir her intellect (Go To Top)

    Washington: 'Charlie's Angels' star Drew Barrymore has revealed that when it comes to finding love, she's only interested in men who can inspire her to be more intelligent and artistic. Barrymore, who has been dating 'The Strokes' drummer Fabrizio Moretti, puts great value on the person, and thinks that the inside matters more than looks. "Not to put anybody down, but I think my past lovers have been unique-looking. It's about what's on the inside. If you're with someone who's beautiful but dumb, would it last? I want someone funky and interesting, who makes me strive to be more intelligent and artistic," Contactmusic quoted her, as saying.

Back to Headlines                  Go To Top