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Britney’s Lip-Synching Comes Under Fire Down Under

November 06, 2009

PERTH, Australia

Australian fans might be excited that Britney Spears is embarking on her first tour down under – but Australian officials are not happy about the singer using pre-recorded tracks during her “Circus” tour.

Report: Hugh Jackman Won’t Serve As 2010 Oscar Host

October 30, 2009

He may have brought song and levity to the 2009 Oscars, but despite the rumors, Hugh Jackman won’t be back to host the 2010 ceremony.

Sources told Variety that the Australian actor recently turned down the job.

Rapper Releases Video Directed By Heath Ledger

October 30, 2009

SYDNEY, Australia

An Australian rapper who was a boyhood friend of Heath Ledger has released a music video the star directed shortly before his death.

N’fa Forster-Jones posted the 3 minute, 31 second-clip for his song “Cause An Effect” on his YouTube and MySpace pages on Thursday, along with a video in which he explains how the project came about.

Nicole Kidman: Hollywood Probably Has Contributed To Violence Against Women

October 22, 2009

WASHINGINTON, D.C.

Nicole Kidman conceded Wednesday that Hollywood has probably contributed to violence against women by portraying them as weak sex objects.

John Stamos On Wacky Talk Show Appearance: ‘I Was Drunk’

October 19, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

John Stamos has blamed a wacky appearance on Australian TV on alcohol.

“When I went on that morning show, I was drunk,” the star told The Advocate of his 2007 appearance on the Australian talk show “Mornings With Kerri-Anne,” in which he insulted a Daily Telegraph reporter.

Harry Connick Jr. Says He Did Right Thing By Denouncing Skit

October 14, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Harry Connick Jr. says he did the right thing by expressing his outrage at a blackface skit poking fun at the Jackson Five in Australia last week.

“I’m pleased with the way I handled the situation,” the 42-year-old American singer and actor told reporters Wednesday in Hong Kong, where he was promoting his new album “Your Songs.”

Bryan Singer Wants More ‘X-Men’

October 12, 2009

BUSAN, South Korea

Bryan Singer said Sunday that he’s interested in making another “X-Men” movie and has discussed the possibility with Twentieth Century Fox.

The American director made “X-Men” and “X2: X-Men United,” but passed on the third installment so he could make “Superman Returns.” “Rush Hour” director Brett Ratner ended up shooting that film, “X-Men: The Last Stand.” South African filmmaker Gavin Hood made another spinoff, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” which was released earlier this year.

Harry Connick Jr.: ‘I Do Not Believe That The Performers Intended Any Harm’ With Blackface Parody

October 08, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Harry Connick Jr. says he was surprised and “shocked” to see the use of blackface during a performance on Australia’s “Hey Hey It’s Saturday” variety show, which he was a guest judge for on Wednesday, but believes the performers did not intend to offend the audience.