Nicole Kidman wanted to attend group grief counseling sessions to prepare for her role in harrowing new movie "Rabbit Hole" - but she was banned from taking part because of strict rules protecting parents. The actress plays a woman who has lost a child in the heartbreaking new film, starring opposite Aaron Eckhart as her onscreen partner.
Madonna made sure orphaned children in Malawi had a merry Christmas - she sent boxes of toys, clothes and other gifts to her charity in the African country. The "Holiday" hitmaker brought some festive cheer to parentless children by shipping the aid packages - which also contained chocolate and sweets - to staff at the Raising Malawi foundation to hand out to local kids.
The action legend admits he has occasionally signed up for movies based just for the money on offer, and admits it becomes a problem if the end result is poor.
The `He`s Just Not That Into You` star - who has been dating actor Joey Kern for almost two years - told friends of plans to wed earlier in the month, and her representative has since confirmed the happy news.
The 84-year-old publishing mogul took to twitter to announce the engagement - which happened on Christmas Eve (24.12.10) - adding the blonde Playmate "burst into tears" upon seeing the ring.
"Rock of Ages" star Constantine Maroulis celebrated Christmas as a first-time father after welcoming a baby girl on Thursday, December 23. The former "American Idol" singer`s girlfriend, his musical co-star Angel Reed, gave birth to Malena James who weighed in at six pounds, 11 ounces.
Hugh Hefner has a more special thing to celebrate this holiday. He is engaged to Crystal Harris after proposing to her on Christmas night, December 25, tweeting "When I gave Crystal the ring, she burst into tears. This is the happiest Christmas weekend in memory...I got what I was hoping for for Christmas...Crystal`s love."
Rather than soak up the rays with a cocktail or catch up on reading the latest chick lit, Paris Hilton has set herself a beach holiday challenge.
The British pop star got "choked up" when she received the festive message wishing her all the best for 2011 from the England soccer player Ashley, who she divorced in September after separating from him in February when she discovered he had cheated on her with several women.
The 34-year-old actor lodged his divorce petition in Los Angeles Superior Court late yesterday (23.12.10), naming the official date of separation as December 14, 2010, the day the pair announced the end of their two-year marriage.
The former `Frasier` star is said to have filed the papers in Los Angeles Superior Court in a bid to block the former Playboy model having access to his assets from the Screen Actors Guild, the Directors Guild of America, Equity League, AFTR Health & Retirement Funds, Producers Pension Plan, and Gramnet Inc, the couple`s production company.
Lawyers acting for the troubled star - who is currently in rehab receiving treatment for "emotional and physical issues" - held a series of discussions with Alex Welch`s attorneys and have now reached a satisfactory conclusion.
The TV talk host has her own TV channel and says she enjoys the freedom it gives her because she can make her own dreams come true as well as other people`s.
The TNA wrestling star - who married girlfriend Jennifer McDaniels last week - is in hospital after a 10-hour operation to fuse his spine on Monday (20.12.10) but is doing well and hoping to leave the facility soon.
The 41-year-old actor - who plays a giant in his new movie who is constantly stared at by little people - has found his celebrity status means he gets recognised everywhere, but he insists he likes the attention.
The eccentric actress - who has seven-year-old son Billy and three-year-old daughter Nell with long-term partner Tim Burton - is fascinated by the prosthetics she dons for her movies and likes to keep them after she finishes shooting.
The 52-year-old singer has been mentioned more in the UK print press than any other star in the last 10 years, with 46,017 namechecks.
The model-turned-actress - who is married to Ellen DeGeneres - spoke of her long-term problems with body image, admitting she thinks she would still be suffering from anorexia nervosa if she hadn`t grown to accept herself.
The openly-gay Puerto Rican singer has two-year-old twins Mateo and Valentino - who were born to a surrogate mother - and would consider exploring different routes to give them a sibling.
The `Heroes` actress and husband Hayes McArthur welcomed their first child, a son named Theodore Hayes into the world on Monday (20.12.10), her spokesperson has confirmed.
The `All I Wanna Do` singer said during her 20 years as a singer her voice has grown in many ways, but the thing which impresses her guitar player -Doyle Bramhall II - most, is her ability to sing through a case of wind.
The `Water for Elephants` actress - who has two children, Ava, 11, and Deacon, seven, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe - is looking forward to the holiday season as it gives her time to work on a shelter for her pets, including pigs Booker T. Washington and Lavender Valentine, goats George and Martha Washington and donkeys, Honky and Tonky.
Prince Frederic von Anhalt, who has been married to the Hungarian-born actress for 24 years, had to receive emergency medical treatment at a Beverly Hills clinic after mistaking nail glue for eye drops and must now wear a patch for two weeks.
The 30-year-old actor - who has been romantically linked to the singer since October - showered the `Love Story` hitmaker with several thoughtful presents when she turned 21 on December 13, and even took the time to make her a personalised card.
A flight to Hawaii took a sinister turn for Paris Hilton earlier today.