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Kate Winslet Accepts Damages From UK Newspaper

Lawyers for Kate Winslet say the actress has accepted 25,000 pounds (more than $40,000) in damages after the Daily Mail falsely reported in January she lied about her exercise regime.

Winslet was not in court for Tuesday’s settlement, but through her lawyers said she wanted an apology “to demonstrate my commitment to the views that I have always expressed about body issues, including diet and exercise.”

Kate Winslet Heading For TV With ‘Mildred Pierce’

Kate Winslet will star in the television miniseries “Mildred Pierce,” according to Variety.

The star, fresh off her Oscar win for the film “The Reader,” will play the title role in the latest adaptation of the James M. Cain novel. Kate’s role is that of a bored housewife who tries out the restaurant business – and gets more than she bargained for. A previous version, the 1945 film of the same name, won Joan Crawford an Oscar.

Leo & Kate Help Last Titanic Survivor

The last survivor of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 is getting a hand from Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

The “Titanic” stars, along with director James Cameron, have contributed to a $30,000 fund for Millvina Dean, 98, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Kate Winslet On Her School Days: ‘I Was Bullied For Being Chubby’

Kate Winslet’s curves have helped make her one of Hollywood’s red carpet standout stars.

The shapely mother of two regularly crops up on best-dressed lists for her figure-hugging dresses, which show off her classic hourglass figure. But as a schoolgirl, the body comments she received from peers, like the nickname “Blubber,” were nothing shy of cruel.

The Obamas, Zac Efron & Bono Named Time’s ‘Most Influential People In The World’

Time magazine has released its list of “The Most Influential People In The World,” and among the 100 making the cut are more obvious choices like President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and the surprising like indie hip-hop star, M.I.A.

ROLL CALL: ‘Twilight’ Screenwriter Wants Channing Tatum For ‘Eclipse’

Plus, is Jesus Luz by Madonna’s bedside as she recovers? Who catcalled Kate Winslet? And, why is John Mayer so mad at Rolling Stone magazine?

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ROLL CALL: ‘Iron Man 2’ Director: ‘Rourke Does Not Disappoint’

Plus, who did Zac Efron call when Kate Winslet was unavailable for his viral video?

Why does Nikki Blonsky think she can relate to “American Idol’s” Adam Lambert?

And, will “Twilight’s” Kristen Stewart sing in the upcoming Joan Jett movie?

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Glam Slam: The Friday Five - Best In Show!

In a few weeks, I probably won’t remember who took home the acting trophies this awards season, but I will definitely remember who wore what! The road from the Golden Globes to the Oscars has been a stylish one… but there were definite standouts along the way.

In honor of the end of awards season (sigh!) here are my top five favorite gowns that glammed up the carpets!

Access Hollywood Fans Vote On ‘Best Dressed At 2009 Oscars’

The Access Hollywood text-in results are in for who our watchers thought was the best-dressed celebrity at this year’s Academy Awards, and the results were surprisingly close.

Check out how the stars ranked!

Style By Steve — A Straight Man’s Oscar Perspective

You’ve heard from mostly women and gay men and what they think about the red carpet fashions from this year’s Oscars. So here’s another voice — Oscar fashion 2009… “straight” and easy.

A different perspective…. after the jump!

Oscar Winners: ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Wins Big!

“Slumdog Millionaire” took the best-picture Academy Award and seven other Oscars on Sunday, including director for Danny Boyle, whose ghetto-to-glory story paralleled the film’s unlikely rise to Hollywood’s summit.

Kate Winslet Wins First Career Oscar

After six nominations, British actress Kate Winslet finally picked up her first Academy Award on Sunday night.

Kate won the Oscar for Best Actress for playing Hanna Schmitz in “The Reader,” and she took the stage composed and poised.