The Swamp People regular was taken to hospital in Louisiana, where he was pronounced dead on Monday (14May12).

Guist and his ...

Mon, May 21, 2012

'Prime Suspect' Star Maria Bello Joins 'Touch'

By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood.com Staff

Prime Suspect may have gotten the axe, leaving fans of Maria Bello (and her hat) in mourning. But ...

Mon, May 21, 2012

TV star Simon Helberg is a new dad

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Little Adeline arrived just in time to see her father's character, Howard Wolowitz, marry his onscreen girlfriend Bernadette in the ...

Mon, May 21, 2012

'Mrs. Eastwood & Co' Star Dina Eastwood Answers: Will There Be Clint?

By Kelsea Stahler, Hollywood.com Staff

If you saw that Clint Eastwood's wife and kids are about to star in their own reality ...

Thu, May 17, 2012

U2's Bono to Overtake Paul McCartney as World's Wealthiest Rock Star

Bono apparently is set to surpass Paul McCartney as the wealthiest rock musician in the world. NME.com reports that the U2 singer, who ...

Wed, May 16, 2012

Iron Man 3 has a more noncommittal relationship with its women than Tony Stark circa 2008. (Take that ...

Thu, May 10, 2012

Haley Atwell to Star in '10 Things I Hate About You' Sequel That Makes Zero Sense

By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood.com Staff

The Avengers star told fans and friends she was ""over the moon"" about her latest accolade as she unveiled her plaque ...

Sun, May 06, 2012

Rodrigo Santoro shed 28 pounds to play mad soccer star

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Rodrigo Santoro shed 28 pounds to play mad soccer star

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The War Horse star heard director J.J. Abrams was interested in casting him as the lead villain in the follow-up to his 2009 ...

Sun, April 29, 2012

'Book of Mormon' Star Joins Ashton Kutcher in Steve Jobs Biopic Perfect Fit for Wozniak

When Ashton Kutcher was cast to play Steve Jobs in the developing biopic about the Apple founder's life and work, there was what ...

Sun, April 29, 2012

Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband files objection against star's daughter

Constance Francesca Hilton filed documents at Los Angeles Superior Court last month (Mar12) to become the conservator of her mother's estate.

Benedict Cumberbatch landed Star Trek 2 role with iPhone audition

The War Horse star heard director J.J. Abrams was interested in casting him as the lead villain in the follow-up to his 2009 ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

'Book of Mormon' Star Joins Ashton Kutcher in Steve Jobs Biopic Perfect Fit for Wozniak

When Ashton Kutcher was cast to play Steve Jobs in the developing biopic about the Apple founder's life and work, there was what ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband files objection against star's daughter

Constance Francesca Hilton filed documents at Los Angeles Superior Court last month (Mar12) to become the conservator of her mother's estate.

Megan Fox's Husband Is 'Fantastic' In Bed & More Co-Star Sex Secrets

No 90210 fan wonders what Megan Fox sees in husband Brian Austin Green, and according to Ali Larter, your decade-long crush on David Silver ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

John Cusack has a real star named after him

The Con Air star was gifted the out-of-this-world honour by U.S. presenter Anderson Cooper during an appearance on his self-titled daytime talk show ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

'House' Finale: 'Once Upon a Time' Star Jennifer Morrison Returns to Princeton-Plainsboro

As the end of House nears, Fox is amassing as many old cast members as it can to return for the series finale, which ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

NFL, Move Over! Hollywood.com Drafts Its Own All-Star Team

Step aside Giants, Patriots, Packers and whatever other teams thinks that it stands a chance to make it to the Super Bowl this year ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband files objection against star's daughter

Constance Francesca Hilton filed documents at Los Angeles Superior Court last month (Mar12) to become the conservator of her mother's estate.

'American Idol' Star Bo Bice Welcomes Baby Girl PIC

Bo Bice better get ready to start braiding hair, playing dress-up, and having tea parties. The American Idol star announced on his website that ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

'Sister, Sister' Star Tamera Mowry Is Pregnant

Sister, Sister may be a thing of the past, but these two siblings still seem pretty in sync. Just ten months after her twin ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

'Veep' Star Anna Chlumsky Talks Hollywood, Humor, and HBO

Anna Chlumsky isn't alone. In fact, the actress, best known for her role as the sweet and spunky Veda in the beloved 1991 ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

Mel Gibson to star in Machete sequel

The Lethal Weapon actor is in advanced talks to play a supporting role in Machete Kills, reports Deadline.com.

If Gibson does sign on ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

By Ian Simpson

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Roger Clemens' lawyer on Tuesday told jurors that the former pitching star did not commit perjury when he denied ...

Mon, April 23, 2012

The Shutter Island star was performing in an unidentified play when he took puffs from what he thought was a fake joint only to ...

Sun, April 22, 2012

Bollywood star Thapa murdered

The 26 year old was snatched during a trip to the Indian city of Gorakhpur, and her parents were told she would be forced ...

Sun, April 22, 2012

Original 'Dark Shadows' Star Jonathan Frid Dies at 87

Less than a month before Johnny Depp's take on the character he made famous hits the big screen, original Dark Shadows star Jonathan ...

Sat, April 21, 2012

Depp: 'Dark Shadows star Frid was my inspiration'

The cult star, who played vampire Barnabas Collins in the 1960s supernatural TV series, died from natural causes in Ontario, Canada on 13 April ...

Sat, April 21, 2012

Dark Shadows star Frid dead

Frid passed away on 13 April (12) from natural causes at Juravinski Hospital in Ontario, Canada.

The actor was best known for playing vampire ...

Sat, April 21, 2012

Ruffalo performed stoned after co-star's pot prank

The Shutter Island star was performing in an unidentified play when he took puffs from what he thought was a fake joint only to ...

Sat, April 21, 2012

Frid passed away on 13 April (12) from natural causes at Juravinski Hospital in Ontario, Canada.

The actor was best known for playing vampire ...

Thu, April 19, 2012

Ruffalo performed stoned after co-star's pot prank

The Shutter Island star was performing in an unidentified play when he took puffs from what he thought was a fake joint only to ...

Thu, April 19, 2012

Bollywood star Thapa murdered

The 26 year old was snatched during a trip to the Indian city of Gorakhpur, and her parents were told she would be forced ...

Wed, April 18, 2012

Star Trek captains uniting for fan convention

Destination Star Trek London is the first official Star Trek live event in the U.K. for 10 years and to mark the occasion ...

Wed, April 18, 2012

"'Star Trek' Convention Unites the Five Captains: What We'd Like to See

Wed, April 18, 2012

Wilson vows never to star in another movie

Wilson, 24, made her cinema debut at the age of four, playing Robin Williams' onscreen daughter in 1993 hit Mrs. Doubtfire, and she also ...

Wed, April 18, 2012

Retired baseball star Dykstra jailed for lewd conduct

By Dan Whitcomb

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former New York Mets star Lenny Dykstra was sentenced on Wednesday to 270 days in jail and 36 ...

Hutcherson defends co-star over underage drinking controversy

The 19-year-old sparked an investigation into security policies at The Sayers Room after he was spotted leaving the over-21 club on Tuesday night (10Apr12 ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

Scientist beams up a real "Star Trek" tricorder

By Frank Simons

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Starships, warp speed, transporters, phasers. Think "Star Trek" technology is only the stuff of fiction? Think again.

Dr ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

Former NBA star Williams freed from jail

(Reuters) - Former NBA star Jayson Williams was released from New York City's Rikers Island prison on Friday after serving eight months on a ...

Tue, April 10, 2012

Reds sign All-Star Phillips to six-year extension

(Reuters) - Cincinnati Reds All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips was rewarded for his breakout campaign with a six-year contract extension through the 2017 Major League ...

Mon, April 09, 2012

'DWTS' Star Jaleel White Calls Controversy 'Real High School' EXCLUSIVE

"I've never been a tabloid whipping boy before," said Jaleel White.

The former Lazio player and president, who represented his country in the 1974 World Cup, died at his home in Naples, Florida on Sunday ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Days of Our Lives star Jones to retire

Jones has announced she's walking away from her Lexie Carver role on Days of Our Lives.

She tells TV Guide magazine, ""I am ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Lionel Richie Tapes Star-Studded Concert Special in Las Vegas

Lionel Richie brought his duets album Tuskegee to life Monday night at the Lionel Richie and Friends -- In Concert taping. Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

'Mad Men' Star Jon Hamm ""Doesn't Get"" Spoilers

Say the name Jon Hamm around any TV fanatic and they will swoon, regardless of age, background or gender. Mad Men's lead actor ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

Gene Simmons' Wife Protects Kiss Star from Crazed Groupies in New Video Game App

As the long-suffering significant other of Gene Simmons , Shannon Tweed-Simmons knows a thing or two about the danger determined groupies can pose to a ...

Sun, April 01, 2012

'Mad Men' Star Jon Hamm ""Doesn't Get"" Spoilers

Say the name Jon Hamm around any TV fanatic and they will swoon, regardless of age, background or gender. Mad Men's lead actor ...

Fri, March 30, 2012

Current TV fires star commentator Olbermann

(Reuters) - Current TV said on Friday it fired star news anchor Keith Olbermann after one year with the progressive public affairs network, accusing him ...

Thu, March 29, 2012

Hutcherson named CinemaCon's breakthrough star

The 19 year old has more than 20 film credits to his name, and he's been unveiled as the recipient of the Breakthrough ...

Thu, March 29, 2012

The fairy tale life of "Mirror Mirror" star Lily Collins

By Zorianna Kit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With her dark eyes, dark hair and pale skin, actress Lily Collins certainly fits the bill to play ...

Thu, March 29, 2012

Star-struck Japan PM befriends Facebook's Zuckerberg

By Chris Gallagher

By Larry Fine

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Greeted by a media crush worthy of a movie star, matinee idol, or world leader, Tim ...

Mon, March 26, 2012

Redford puts star power behind Colorado River film

By Robert Muir

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Actor and director Robert Redford, a longtime environmental activist, has teamed with his son to film a documentary about ...

Sun, March 25, 2012

Exclusive: 'Smash' Star Megan Hilty Reveals Her Favorite 'Marilyn' Song

Marilyn Monroe may have left us in body, but her spirit is alive and well thanks to Megan Hilty, who plays Broadway baby Ivy ...

Sun, March 25, 2012

'The Wire' Star Michael K. Williams IS Ol' Dirty Bastard...in a New Movie

Some pieces of casting are so perfect that you assume the characters were created with their respective actors in mind. But when you're ...

Sun, March 25, 2012

The Transformers director is working on a new film featuring the martial arts-loving crimefighters, but he's recast the superheroes as aliens - sparking anger ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

Winstone's drunk Star Wars audition

The Departed actor was up for a role in the 1999 blockbuster Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, alongside Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

Exclusive! 'True Blood' Star Joe Manganiello: 'I Want To Be Married'

Joe Manganiello is looking to find the love of his life. And even after he faced a crushing heartbreak when he split from his ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

By Tarmo Virki

She will play the ex-wife of John Leguizamo's character Del in the pilot, according to Deadline.com.

Bridesmaids star joins Only Fools U.S. cast

She will play the ex-wife of John Leguizamo's character Del in the pilot, according to Deadline.com.

Well, this is counterintuitive. Oscar-winner Jean Dujardin follows up his lauded turn in The Artist as a cigarette spokesperson?

Well, not exactly. This is ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Scooby-Doo star Cardellini a new mum

The former E.R. regular and Scooby-Doo star and her boyfriend Steve Rodriguez are celebrating the birth of their first child, daughter Lilah-Rose.

Cardellini ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

'The Artist' Star Jean Dujardin's Smokin' 'Funny or Die' Video

Well, this is counterintuitive. Oscar-winner Jean Dujardin follows up his lauded turn in The Artist as a cigarette spokesperson?

Well, not exactly. This is ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

Scooby-Doo star Cardellini a new mum

The former E.R. regular and Scooby-Doo star and her boyfriend Steve Rodriguez are celebrating the birth of their first child, daughter Lilah-Rose.

Cardellini ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

'Hunger Games' Star Jennifer Lawrence: Team Gale or Team Peeta?

The bread and butter of many fantasy drama films of today is the Love Triangle. Twilight practically tore apart a nation in the heated ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

"Jersey Shore" star Snooki is engaged, pregnant

NEW YORK (Reuters) - She may have recently topped a poll of nightmare celebrity dates, but "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is officially no ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Star Wars' Lloyd vows never to act again

Lloyd decided on an early retirement from acting because he was struggling to fit in after playing Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Phantom ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

'Lying Game' Star Alexandra Chando Teases Finale Cliffhanger

ABC Family has continued to parlay the meteoric success of Pretty Little Liars into similar shows that have just about every teenage girl glued ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Star Wars' Lloyd vows never to act again

Lloyd decided on an early retirement from acting because he was struggling to fit in after playing Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Phantom ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Lucas pays tribute to Star Wars artist McQuarrie

McQuarrie was 82 years old when he passed away at his home in Berkeley, California.

The illustrator is best known for designing the look ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

JPMorgan star trader set to start hedge fund: report

(Reuters) - A team of top proprietary traders at JPMorgan Chase & Co is set to launch what is likely to be one of the largest hedge fund start-ups in 2012, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

London-based Mike Stewart, JPMorgan's global head of proprietary trading and former head of emerging markets, is expected to start his own hedge fund, Whard Stewart, in the second quarter, the FT cited people familiar with his plans as saying.

Stewart's emerging-markets trading team at the bank is expected to join him, the newspaper said.

JPMorgan had chosen Stewart to head a new Alternatives Unit within the bank's asset management business. Fifty traders from JPMorgan's three major proprietary operations were set to move to the unit as the operations faced closure because of the Volcker rule, the FT said.

U.S. regulators have said the Volcker rule, which cracks down on banks trading with their own money, is unlikely to be finalized by a July deadline, but the threat of its implementation has encouraged some proprietary traders to set up their own funds.

JPMorgan's global head of equity proprietary trading, Deepak Gulati, is now considering setting up his own fund, the paper cited people with knowledge of his thinking as saying.

Gulati was expected to move into JPMorgan's asset management business with his team later in the year and officially his plans have not changed, the FT said.

The report added that Stewart is understood to be leaving JPMorgan on amicable terms but the bank will not invest in his new fund.

JPMorgan was not immediately available for comment.

A similar high-profile Volcker-rule-related spin-out was conducted in 2010 by two prominent proprietary traders at Goldman Sachs , Pierre-Henri Flamand and Morgan Sze, who raised $1 billion each, the Financial Times said.

(Writing by Nadia Damouni in New York and Clare Kane in London; Editing by Dale Hudson)

Sun, March 04, 2012

Lucas pays tribute to Star Wars artist McQuarrie

McQuarrie was 82 years old when he passed away at his home in Berkeley, California.

The illustrator is best known for designing the look ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

'Hunger Games' Star Liam Hemsworth Says Miley Cyrus Makes Him 'Very Happy'

In keeping with the tone of Valentine's Day, Liam Hemsworth had a few things to say about his own love life in the ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

Katy Perry, Adele Eyed Up for 'Britain's Got Talent' Star Biopic

Whether or not the proposed Whitney Houston biopic is actually happening has been a point of contention, but America definitely wouldn't be surprised ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman Set for Double Star on Walk of Fame

Married actors William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman are set for a rare honor on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: a double star!

The ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

Former 'Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi's New Viral Pop Star

Former American Idol judge and Grammy-winning songwriter/producer/musician/singer (!) Kara DioGuardi recently conducted an interesting experiment with Elle magazine: trying to quickly turn ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

'Awake' 101: Star Jason Isaacs Gives Us 5 Reasons to Watch

Tonight, March 1, marks the premiere of NBC's most promising new offering: Awake. This psychological thriller replaces The Firm, which practically bombed in ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

Katniss or Joan? 'Mad Men' Star Christina Hendricks' Hot New Photos

In a sexy new photo spread for the latest issue of V Magazine, which hits newsstands today, Mad Men's resident buxom beauty Christina ...

Fri, March 02, 2012

"Game Change" depicts a devoted yet unhinged Sarah Palin

By Christine Kearney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - There is one thing the new HBO movie "Game Change" won't alter after it airs on television ...

Wed, February 29, 2012

Lady Gaga lends star wattage to youth empowerment

By Ros Krasny

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Pop diva Lady Gaga brought her star power, her mom and some of her famous friends, including Oprah ...

Tue, February 28, 2012

Gene Simmons, Joe Elliot Among Many Rockers Confirmed for Star-Studded Latin American Tour

New details have emerged about a recently reported upcoming tour of Central and South America featuring an impressive lineup of hard-rock stars. The trek ...

Mon, February 27, 2012

Bryant breaks nose in West's All-Star win

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant paid a price for becoming the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game's leading scorer, breaking his ...

Sun, February 26, 2012

Durant shines brightest to lead West to All-Star victory

(Reuters) - Kevin Durant stole the spotlight from LeBron James to help orchestrate a stirring 152-149 All-Star Game victory for the Western Conference Sunday that ...

Fri, February 24, 2012

Star-Studded Tribute to Blues Legend Hubert Sumlin Taking Place Tonight

Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones ' Keith Richards lead the impressive list of musicians set to perform Friday night at a tribute concert for ...

Thu, February 16, 2012

Queen Members Will Perform with Adam Lambert This Year, Says Ex-"American Idol" Star

It looks like Queen 's Brian May and Roger Taylor definitely will be performing live with former American Idol finalist Adam Lambert sometime in ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

A new NBA star, Jeremy Lin becomes a bankable name

By Paul Thomasch

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Less than two weeks ago anyone looking to buy a ticket to watch the New York Knicks play ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Lin happy to smash stereotypes by living the NBA dream

By Larry Fine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin is trying not to get caught up in the buzz generated by ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Kiss, Def Leppard, Motley Crue Stars Reportedly Taking Part in All-Star Tour of Latin America

A star-studded lineup of hard rockers reportedly will join forces for the Titans of Rock tour, which is scheduled to take place in South ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Paul McCartney Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

On Thursday, Paul McCartney received the 2,460th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In front of one of the largest crowds at ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Santorum donor Friess to make star turn in DC

By Samuel P. Jacobs

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Foster Friess, the wealthy investor who is fueling Rick Santorum's presidential campaign, is enjoying his new-found fame ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Paul McCartney finally gets Walk of Fame star

By Piya Sinha-Roy

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Paul McCartney finally got his own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Thursday, becoming the last ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

#TRENDING: Sir Paul McCartney gets Hollywood Star; Will Ferrell introduces NBA players

Los Angeles (WKZO) -- Arguably the most beloved member of The Beatles is the last in receiving a Hollywood Star. Paul McCartney will finally be ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Joe Perry, Slash, Sammy Hagar to Perform at Star-Studded Muhammad Ali 70th Birthday Celebration

Aerosmith 's Joe Perry , former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash and ex- Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar are among the many stars who will ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Houston to host 2013 All-Star game

(Reuters) - Houston has been selected to host the 2013 NBA All-Star game for the second time in seven years, the league said on Wednesday ...

Tue, February 07, 2012

Vinyl Version of Star-Studded Transcendental Meditation Benefit Album Being Released in April

A benefit album for the David Lynch Foundation that originally was released last July exclusively as a digital download will be issued as a ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Obama nominates Air Force's first female four-star general

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama has nominated Air Force Lieutenant General Janet Wolfenbarger to become the service's first woman four-star general, military officials said ...

Fri, February 03, 2012

Star Wars, Ferris Bueller drive Super Bowl ad buzz

By Lisa Richwine

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Super Bowl is still two days away but some advertisers already are looking like winners as their ...

Thu, February 02, 2012

Paul McCartney to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Next Week

It may be hard to believe, but Paul McCartney has never been honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . Well ...

Thu, February 02, 2012

Egyptian film star sentenced for insulting Islam

CAIRO (Reuters) - The Arab world's most famous comic actor, Adel Imam, has received a three-month jail sentence for insulting Islam in films and ...

Wed, February 01, 2012

EA sells 2 million units of "Star Wars", shares up

By Liana B. Baker

(Reuters) - Electronic Arts' told investors on Wednesday that its highly anticipated "Star Wars" game was off to a strong start ...

Wed, February 01, 2012

A Minute With: Katharine McPhee star of "Smash"

By Jill Serjeant

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Life has been full of ups and downs for Katharine McPhee since she ended "American Idol" as runner-up ...

Tue, January 31, 2012

America's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star to Be Unveiled Next Week

Veteran folk-rock act America will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this Monday at 11:30 a.m. PT ...

Mon, January 30, 2012

Julian Assange to guest star on "The Simpsons"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Controversial WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be a guest character and voice on animated TV comedy "The Simpsons," playing a neighbor ...

Mon, January 30, 2012

Biggest names missing in high-scoring All Star Game

OTTAWA (Reuters) - More trade show than sporting showcase, the National Hockey League (NHL) All Star game in the current form is designed to be ...

Sat, January 28, 2012

Labor war looms over All-Star weekend

By Steve Keating

(Reuters) - The fun and games of the National Hockey League's All-Star weekend turned serious Saturday as league commissioner Gary Bettman ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

Country music star Merle Haggard home from hospital

By Tim Ghianni

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Country music singer Merle Haggard was resting at home in Northern California on Friday after a long stint ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

Country star Merle Haggard home from hospital

By Tim Ghianni

NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - Country music singer Merle Haggard was resting at home in Northern California on Friday after a long stint ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

Arab Spring, Fukushima star at hard-hitting Berlinale

By Alice Baghdjian

BERLIN (Reuters) - Social upheaval and political awakening will form the focal themes of the 62nd Berlin film festival, director Dieter Kosslick ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

"Welcome Back, Kotter" star Robert Hegyes dies at age 60

By Alex Dobuzinskis

(Reuters) - Robert Hegyes, who played the Jewish Puerto Rican wisecracking student Juan Epstein in 1970s comedy "Welcome Back, Kotter," died on ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Florida's Rubio a star, but an unlikely VP pick

By David Adams

MIAMI (Reuters) - He could be the Republican vice presidential candidate from central casting: telegenic, Hispanic and a fiscal conservative who has ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Florida's Rubio a star, but an unlikely VP pick

By David Adams

MIAMI (Reuters) - He could be the Republican vice presidential candidate from central casting: telegenic, Hispanic and a fiscal conservative who has ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

Timberwolves in Love, give All-Star 4-year deal

(Reuters) - The Minnesota Timberwolves secured the cornerstone of their franchise by agreeing to four-year contract extension with All-Star forward Kevin Love, the National Basketball ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

Los Angeles mayor signs porn star condom requirement

By Alex Dobuzinskis

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Porn actors in Los Angeles will have to use condoms on the set as a condition of obtaining ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

Los Angeles mayor signs porn star condom requirement

By Alex Dobuzinskis

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Porn actors in Los Angeles will have to use condoms on the set as a condition of obtaining ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

Potter star looks to life without wands or wizards

By Mike Collett-White

LONDON (Reuters) - For Daniel Radcliffe, it's time to forget Harry Potter. The 22-year-old actor, inextricably linked to the boy wizard ...

Mon, January 23, 2012

Capitals' Ovechkin to skip All-Star Game

(Reuters) - Suspended Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has withdrawn from the National Hockey League's (NHL) annual All-Star Game, saying he did not deserve ...

Mon, January 23, 2012

Obama salutes Boston Bruins, minus star goalie

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama congratulated the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins on Monday for their 2011 Stanley Cup championship, saluting it as ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

Analysis: Canada's star fades as economy faces tough 2012

By Louise Egan

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's moment in the sun as the fastest-growing economy in the G7 club of rich countries is set ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

VIDEO: Tigers Avila: "Playing in the All-Star game was like playing in a playoff game with no pressure."

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO) – The Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan made its final stop today to the Bernhard Center on the campus of Western Michigan University ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

Kodak bankruptcy dims once bright Hollywood star

By Sue Zeidler

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kodak's star may never shine again in Hollywood.

The bankruptcy of the American icon that invented the ...

Tue, January 17, 2012

Dodgers sign All-Star Ethier to one-year deal

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with Andre Ethier by agreeing to a one-year, $10.95 million contract with the All-Star outfielder, according ...

Thu, January 12, 2012

Host Senators well represented at All-Star game

(Reuters) - The host Ottawa Senators will have the largest representation at this month's National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star game in the Canadian capital ...

Wed, January 11, 2012

"Thor" pair on all-male BAFTA rising star shortlist

LONDON (Reuters) - The British Academy of Film and Television Arts unveiled an all-male shortlist for its 2012 Rising Star Award on Wednesday, including "Thor ...

Mon, January 09, 2012

Ex-child star Kristy McNichol comes out as lesbian

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former child star Kristy McNichol, star of 1970s TV shows "Family" and "Empty Nest", came out as a lesbian on Monday ...

Fri, January 06, 2012

"The Voice" amps up the star power for Season 2

By Piya Sinha-Roy

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The stars of television singing contest "The Voice" on Friday promised more celebrity and top talent in their ...

Thu, January 05, 2012

Four Senators chosen to start NHL All-Star Game

(Reuters) - The Ottawa Senators, riding a rush of fan support, will have four starters in the National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star Game in Ottawa ...

Tue, January 03, 2012

Senegal's N'Dour drops music for election "buzz"

By Mark John and Diadie Ba

DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegal's Youssou N'Dour has taken his music to audiences around the world but says ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

Suns sign former All-Star guard Redd

(Reuters) - The struggling Phoenix Suns have signed former All-Star guard Michael Redd to boost their scoring depth, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said ...

Wed, December 28, 2011

All-Star pitcher Bailey joins Red Sox in multi-trade

(Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox acquired All-Star pitcher Andrew Bailey and outfielder Ryan Sweeney from the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder ...

Sun, December 25, 2011

Star players shine as NBA makes Christmas return

By Simon Evans

(Reuters) - LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose all shined as the NBA tipped off in style on Christmas Day with ...

Fri, December 23, 2011

Vito Russo: from "Celluloid Closet" to cinema star

By Chris Michaud

NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than anything, Vito Russo loved the movies. More than 20 years after the gay activist and film ...

Wed, December 21, 2011

NBA basketball team, star player sued for sexual harassment

By Emmett Berg

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A former employee of the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday sued team owners, executives and star guard Monta ...

Mon, December 19, 2011

Gingrich fades in Iowa and nationally

By Mark Felsenthal

DAVENPORT, Iowa (Reuters) - Former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich's status as the front runner for the 2012 Republican presidential ...

Fri, December 16, 2011

Basketball star Kobe Bryant, wife file for divorce

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and his wife Vanessa have filed for divorce after more than 10 ...

Fri, December 16, 2011

Canadian doctor to star athletes gets fine, no prison

By Neale Gulley

BUFFALO, New York (Reuters) - A Canadian sports doctor who treated top athletes and admitted bringing illegal performance-enhancing drugs into the United ...

Thu, December 15, 2011

Christian Bale roughed up in bid to visit Chinese activist

BEIJING (Reuters) - Actor Christian Bale was roughed up by Chinese security guards as he attempted to visit a blind legal activist whose detention has ...

Sun, December 11, 2011

China unveils rare star power of Oscar entry

By Ben Blanchard

BEIJING (Reuters) - Zhang Yimou, one of China's best-known directors, is banking on heartthrob Christian Bale to help boost the country ...

Wed, December 07, 2011

'MAS*H' Star, Muskegon HS Product Harry Morgan Dies at 96

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "M*A*S*H" star Harry Morgan died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning. The character actor was ...

Tue, December 06, 2011

Star-packed cast cozy up for "New Year's Eve"

By Iain Blair

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - 'Tis the season for serious Oscar-worthy films, and also for light and frothy romantic comedies featuring more A-list ...

Mon, December 05, 2011

AIDS group seeks Los Angeles referendum on porn star condom use

By Alex Dobuzinskis

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Voters in the city of Los Angeles, home to the nation's porn industry, could be asked next ...

Mon, December 05, 2011

Planet found orbiting habitable zone of sun-like star

By Irene Klotz

MOFFET FIELD, California (Reuters) - The most Earth-like planet ever discovered is circling a star 600 light years away, a key finding ...

Sun, December 04, 2011

Former All Star Ramirez applies for reinstatement

(Reuters) - Manny Ramirez applied for reinstatement from Major League Baseball's (MLB) retired list Sunday, eight months after the 12-times All Star walked away ...

Wed, November 30, 2011

"Jersey Shore" star Vinny apologizes for fake-rape song

By Tim Kenneally

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Jersey Shore" star Vinny Guadagnino has apologized for a song published earlier today that sparked outrage with ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

Doctor gets four years prison in pop star's death

LOS ANGELES (WSAU) – Michael Jackson's personal doctor will spend four years in prison for his role in the pop star's death in ...

Mon, November 28, 2011

Potter star tops UK under-30 entertainer rich list

LONDON (Reuters) - "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe on Tuesday topped a Heat Magazine list of the richest, young British entertainers, retaining his No. 1 ...

Fri, November 25, 2011

Oldest living 4-star Army general Ralph Haines dies

(Reuters) - The U.S. Army's oldest living four-star general, Ralph Haines Jr., died of natural causes at San Antonio Military Medical Center on ...

Thu, November 24, 2011

Oldest living 4-star Army general Ralph Haines dies

(Reuters) - The U.S. Army's oldest living four-star general, Ralph Haines Jr., died of natural causes at San Antonio Military Medical Center on ...

Wed, November 23, 2011

Nicki Minaj named Billboard's "Rising Star"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer and rapper Nicki Minaj was named Billboard's 2011 Rising Star on Wednesday, following her international success this year with ...

Mon, November 21, 2011

Star role for Sweden in Stieg Larsson film: Director

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden is the only place the new Hollywood version of best-selling crime novel "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" could have been ...

Mon, November 21, 2011

Insight: ETFs, events trip Legg Mason star Bill Miller

By Herbert Lash

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bad decisions did Bill Miller in over the past five years.

What has hobbled his comeback is a ...

Mon, November 21, 2011

Ex-UBS star shakes and stirs at BofA Asia

By Denny Thomas and Elzio Barreto

HONG KONG (Reuters) - When some bankers arrived late for work at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch's Asia headquarters ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

Octogenarian World War Two veteran receives Bronze Star

By Jorene Barut

HONOLULU (Reuters) - Nearly seven decades after he was wounded during the pivotal Battle of the Bulge, former U.S. Army Staff ...

Tue, November 15, 2011

Streep Makes Margaret Thatcher a Rock Star in 'The Iron Lady' Trailer

Once I got past the disappointment that The Iron Lady was not actually a movie about Tony Stark's younger sister, I brought myself ...

Tue, November 15, 2011

Russell Brand to Star in 'The President Stole My Girlfriend'

If you were Russell Brand, what would you do next?

The high-energy comic actor started out as the hedonistic rock star archetype in the ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Baseball star Ramos kidnapped in Venezuela

The Washington Nationals catcher was taken from his home in Valencia on Wednesday (09Nov11) by four gunmen, according to family members.

Ramos played his ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Inbetweeners star Bird is engaged

The British actor, who plays Will in the hit teen TV comedy, reportedly took his girlfriend Lisa Owens away for a romantic vacation to ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Rourke turned down Walk of Fame star honour over dog snub

The movie star insisted that his beloved Chihuahua Loki deserved the accolade as much as him.

He says, ""They said no, so we told ...

Sun, November 13, 2011

Baseball star Ramos kidnapped in Venezuela

The Washington Nationals catcher was taken from his home in Valencia on Wednesday (09Nov11) by four gunmen, according to family members.

Ramos played his ...

Sun, November 13, 2011

Inbetweeners star Bird is engaged

The British actor, who plays Will in the hit teen TV comedy, reportedly took his girlfriend Lisa Owens away for a romantic vacation to ...

Sun, November 13, 2011

Rourke turned down Walk of Fame star honour over dog snub

The movie star insisted that his beloved Chihuahua Loki deserved the accolade as much as him.

He says, ""They said no, so we told ...

Sat, November 12, 2011

Baseball star Ramos kidnapped in Venezuela

The Washington Nationals catcher was taken from his home in Valencia on Wednesday (09Nov11) by four gunmen, according to family members.

Ramos played his ...

Sat, November 12, 2011

Inbetweeners star Bird is engaged

The British actor, who plays Will in the hit teen TV comedy, reportedly took his girlfriend Lisa Owens away for a romantic vacation to ...

Sat, November 12, 2011

Rourke turned down Walk of Fame star honour over dog snub

The movie star insisted that his beloved Chihuahua Loki deserved the accolade as much as him.

He says, ""They said no, so we told ...

Fri, November 11, 2011

Baseball star Ramos kidnapped in Venezuela

The Washington Nationals catcher was taken from his home in Valencia on Wednesday (09Nov11) by four gunmen, according to family members.

Ramos played his ...

Fri, November 11, 2011

Inbetweeners star Bird is engaged

The British actor, who plays Will in the hit teen TV comedy, reportedly took his girlfriend Lisa Owens away for a romantic vacation to ...

Fri, November 11, 2011

Rourke turned down Walk of Fame star honour over dog snub

The movie star insisted that his beloved Chihuahua Loki deserved the accolade as much as him.

He says, ""They said no, so we told ...

Fri, November 11, 2011

Rugby star Thomas flies to Hollywood for biopic talks with Rourke

Rourke grabbed the film rights to Thomas' life last year (10) and recently told WENN he plans to start work on the film, in ...

Thu, November 10, 2011

Interview: 'J. Edgar' Star Leonardo DiCaprio

In one of the rare moments of levity to be found in J. Edgar, a solemn biopic tracing the rise to power of J ...

Wed, November 09, 2011

J.J. Abrams' Boldly Goes After Benicio Del Toro for 'Star Trek' Sequel Villain

I believe that there is a secret legion of powerhouse actors who maintain a level of unrepentant honor while agreeing never to clamor for ...

Tue, November 08, 2011

Jennifer Lopez will be involved -- and possibly star -- in an upcoming adaptation of Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?.

J. Lo is currently ...

Fri, November 04, 2011

Survivor star battling cancer again

The Survivor star was in remission from Hodgkin's lymphoma when doctors told him the cancer had returned in his chest.

He tells People ...

Fri, November 04, 2011

Savile fans invited to pay final respects to late star

The former Top of the Pops presenter passed away at his home in Leeds, England on Saturday (29Oct11), two days before his 85th birthday ...

Fri, November 04, 2011

Lasseter pays tribute to Jobs at Hollywood star ceremony

The Pixar Animation Studios boss received the 2,453rd star on the famous walkway and branded it ""the greatest honour you could give me ...

Fri, November 04, 2011

Nicole Kidman to Star in Phillip Noyce's 'My Wild Life' Daphne Sheldrick Biopic

Dame Daphne Sheldrick is a monumental figure in the world of animal conservationism. She spent decades of her life caring for orphaned wild animals ...

Fri, November 04, 2011

'300: Battle of Artemesia' to Star Joel Edgerton?

Joel Edgerton has thrust himself into the breach more than his share of times.

Two New Terrence Malick Films to Star Bale, Blanchett, Gosling, Mara and More

The Terrence Malick we all grew up with was known for making one heavy, introspective movie every eight years or so, and doing God ...

Thu, November 03, 2011

Let's face it. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace wasn't exactly one of the greatest theatrical releases we've ever sat ...

Mon, October 24, 2011

Lasseter lands Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Actress Bonnie Hunt will induct the two-time Oscar winning Pixar Animation Studios boss onto the world's most famous pavement on 1 November (11 ...

Mon, October 24, 2011

John Krasinski to Star in Matt Damon's Directorial Debut

Anything Ben Affleck can do, Matt Damon can do...well, at least on par with his former Good Will Hunting co-writer.

The Tangled star has landed the leading lady role in upcoming U.S. series Us and Them, a light-hearted take on family conflicts.

The ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

Moore to star in TV sitcom

The Tangled star has landed the leading lady role in upcoming U.S. series Us and Them, a light-hearted take on family conflicts.

The ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

Damon, Penn and Stiller star in Clinton's charity video spoof

The ex-American leader is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his Clinton Foundation, which encourages young people to take an interest in social matters, and ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

Refaeli to star in new TV series

The blonde beauty, who split from boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio earlier this year (11), will follow in the footsteps of Heidi Klum and launch a ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

Selena Gomez to Star in 'Hot Mess' Comedy

Selena Gomez is advancing into the world of movies with slightly older target demographics. Known primarily for The Wizards of Waverly Place, the nineteen ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

Judy Greer to Produce, Star In ABC Series

Fri, October 14, 2011

Menacing Poster for 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace' 3D Release

[Editor's Note: Michael suffers from a condition where he continually believes it is the year 1999]

Just when I thought this current year ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

Potter star Waylett charged in connection with London riots

The 20 year old, who starred as Hogwarts bully Vincent Crabbe in the wizard franchise, is accused of handling a petrol bomb during clashes ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

Potter star Waylett charged in connection with London riots

The 20 year old, who starred as Hogwarts bully Vincent Crabbe in the wizard franchise, is accused of handling a petrol bomb during clashes ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

Exclusive Interview: 'Footloose' Star Kenny Wormald

Kenny Wormald worked as a professional dancer in Los Angeles for eight years before Hustle & Flow director Craig Brewer plucked him from relative obscurity ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

The 20 year old, who starred as Hogwarts bully Vincent Crabbe in the wizard franchise, is accused of handling a petrol bomb during clashes ...

Thu, October 13, 2011

Potter star Waylett charged in connection with London riots

The 20 year old, who starred as Hogwarts bully Vincent Crabbe in the wizard franchise, is accused of handling a petrol bomb during clashes ...

Thu, October 13, 2011

Exclusive Interview: 'Footloose' Star Kenny Wormald

Kenny Wormald worked as a professional dancer in Los Angeles for eight years before Hustle & Flow director Craig Brewer plucked him from relative obscurity ...

Thu, October 13, 2011

British star Forsyth knighted

The 83 year old, who hosts popular U.K. reality show Strictly Come Dancing, was made a Sir on Wednesday (12Oct11) to mark his ...

Thu, October 13, 2011

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British model and actress Elizabeth Hurley is engaged to retired Australian cricketer Shane Warne, the couple confirmed via Twitter.

Hurley was ...

Mon, October 03, 2011

"Knocked Up" star Seth Rogen weds Lauren Miller

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Seth Rogen married his long-term girlfriend, screenwriter Lauren Miller, in a ceremony on Sunday.

Known for playing the role of ...

Thu, September 29, 2011

Tiger Woods no longer the star attraction, says Faldo

Andy Whitfield, the hunky actor who starred in TV's Spartacus: Blood and Sand, died in Australia on Sunday at the age of 39 ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

Ex-Red Sox star Ramirez charged with hitting wife

By Manuel Rueda

MIAMI (Reuters) - Former Boston Red Sox baseball star Manny Ramirez was ordered by a Florida judge on Tuesday to stay away ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Andy Whitfield, the former star of TV show "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," died on Sunday of lymphoma in Sydney, Australia ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

Lautner and Collins' co-star opens up about Abduction romance

Rumours linking the two young stars romantically have been rife for weeks, but neither Twilight star Lautner nor Collins have been talking about it ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

'CHiPs' Star and the Apocalypse Coming to 'Parks & Recreation'

We're about to see the merging of legendary television phenomena from past and present... perhaps this is a sign of the apocalypse.

This ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

The former Baywatch star was visiting Europe and agreed to shoot an advert to encourage tourism in the Norwegian capital.

'Orphanage' Remake Seeks Amy Adams to Star

Director Mark Pellington has initiated the casting process for The Orphanage, his remake of Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona's 2007 horror film, El ...

Mon, September 05, 2011

Skarsgard Sr. too busy to guest star with son in True Blood

Stellan, 60, admits he is a big fan of the popular vampire series and of Alexander Skarsgard's starring role, but his hectic filming ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Jackman tops sexiest sci-fi star poll

Jackman plays mutant superhero Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, and fans have voted him their favourite sci-fi star in a poll by TV network ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Winslet thrilled to star in Polanski movie

The movie, based on the hit Broadway play God of Carnage, stars Winslet, Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly and Christoph Waltz as two sets ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Hasselhoff fans can star with him in ad

The former Baywatch star was visiting Europe and agreed to shoot an advert to encourage tourism in the Norwegian capital.

Graham to star in TV comedy

The actress will replace Paula Marshall in new comedy Little in Common, according to TV Guide magazine.

Marshall appeared in the pilot episode of ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

"Lost" star Matthew Fox accused of assaulting bus driver

By Kim Palmer

CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Matthew Fox, the star of the TV shows "Lost" and "Party of Five," was detained here over the weekend ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

British TV star Donnelly grieving for father

The funnyman, one half of popular duo Ant and Dec, has been left devastated after his father Alphonso lost his battle with cancer last ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

David finds love with Curb Your Enthusiasm co-star - report

The A Serious Man actress starred in Sunday's (20Sep11) episode, entitled The Bi-Sexual, and now New York Post gossip column Page Six reports ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

Graham to star in TV comedy

The actress will replace Paula Marshall in new comedy Little in Common, according to TV Guide magazine.

Marshall appeared in the pilot episode of ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

For tennis star Mardy Fish, fitness focused on court

By Dorene Internicola

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ahead of the start of the U.S. Open Championships on Monday top-ranked American tennis star Mardy Fish ...

Sun, August 28, 2011

Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Loan Star win Anglo Irish loans: sources

By Ilaina Jonas

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co, JPMorgan Chase & Co and Lone Star Funds were the winners of the $9.5 billion pool of U.S. commercial real estate loan sold by failed lender Anglo Irish Bank Corp, two sources familiar with the deal said.

The sale marks one of the biggest since the downturn in U.S. commercial real estate four years ago.

It attracted more than two dozen buyers, said a source who was not authorized to speak on the record. The total price paid for all the loans was between $7 billion and $8 billion, the source said.

To attract a large pool of potential buyers, the portfolio was broken into eight separate pools according to the performance of the loans and the length to maturity.

The first three pools contained performing loans. JPMorgan was the winner of the first tranche comprising loans with a balance of about $1 billion to $1.5 billion, the source said.

Wells Fargo won the second and third tranches valued at about $3 billion to $3.5 billion, the source said. Wells Fargo recently bought a $1.4 billion performing loan portfolio from the failed Bank of Ireland for about par, another source said.

Global distressed debt and equity investor Lone Star won the remaining five pools of sub-performing and non-performing loans. The five pools have a face value of about $5 billion.

Those loans, which could lead to the buyer either getting the property or restructuring the loans, had attracted other private equity firms, such as TPG Capital LP and Blackstone Group LP.

The winners were notified Thursday night, another source said. Bloomberg first reported the story.

The sales are expected to close in October.

The pools have also been split along the lines of real estate types -- hotels, apartments, condominiums, offices and warehouses, according to an information sheet obtained by Reuters.

Anglo Irish and a spokesman for JPMorgan declined to comment. Representatives from Loan Star and Wells Fargo could not be reached for comment.

Other bidders who were either part of the first or second round of bids included Goldman Sachs Group Inc, Deutsche Bank AG, Vornado Realty Trust, Starwood Capital, and Torchlight Investors, an independent adviser focused on commercial real estate debt investments.

Anglo Irish was one of the most aggressive lenders during the U.S. commercial real estate boom of 2003-2007, but its risk strategy brought it and the Irish economy to the brink of collapse and forced Dublin to seek an 85 billion euros EU-IMF bailout last year.

Once the darling of the Irish stock market, Anglo Irish was nationalized in 2009 and is being wound down, after selling its deposits to former rivals and having ceased lending.

Its U.S. portfolio is its premium stock of assets, and a successful sale would represent a huge boost for the Irish government, which has vowed to radically shrink its banking sector and reduce its reliance on emergency funding from the European Central Bank (ECB).

The loans to be sold are secured by a diverse group of more than 280 properties, including office buildings in Massachusetts and retail properties in New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida.

It also includes apartment buildings in New York City and Boston, warehouses and gas stations in the Midwest, and hotels from Florida to Maine.

(Additional reporting by Carmel Crimmins an Padraic Halpin in Dublin; Editing by Vinu Pilakkott)

Sun, August 28, 2011

British TV star Donnelly grieving for father

The funnyman, one half of popular duo Ant and Dec, has been left devastated after his father Alphonso lost his battle with cancer last ...

Sun, August 28, 2011

Reality star Kim Kardashian weds Kris Humphries

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality star Kim Kardashian married basketball player Kris Humphries on Saturday in a lavish made-for-TV wedding following a whirlwind courtship.

The actor, who plays Nick Stokes in the hit forensics drama, recently exchanged vows with Monika Casey, according to Us Weekly magazine.

CSI star Eads weds

The actor, who plays Nick Stokes in the hit forensics drama, recently exchanged vows with Monika Casey, according to Us Weekly magazine.

Ed Burns and Michael Rapaport Star in 'Entourage' Creator's New HBO Pilot

Doug Ellin is pretty much in the mindset that any HBO show about four guys making fun of each other is going to rake ...

Fri, August 05, 2011

Williams channelled Monroe in late star's old dressing room

The actress transforms herself into the blonde bombshell for director Simon Curtis' new project, which chronicles the time Monroe spent in London in 1956 ...

Thu, August 04, 2011

Russell Brand to Star in Diablo Cody's Directorial Debut?

Love-him-or-hate-him actor Russell Brand has been offered a big role in Lamb of God, the upcoming directorial debut from love-her-or-hate-her screenwriter Diablo Cody.

Sat, July 30, 2011

True Blood star O'Hare marries partner

The Tony-award winning actor, who plays villainous vampire Russell Edgington in the hit TV show, married interior designer Hugo Redwood in a ceremony in ...

Sat, July 30, 2011

Grey's Anatomy star Drew pregnant

The 30 year old, who plays Dr. April Kepner on the hit medical show, is expecting a baby with her husband, Peter Lanfer.

Drew ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Soulja Boy not buying jet: spokesman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rap star Soulja Boy is not buying a private plane, despite a report that he was shelling out $55 million for ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Grey's Anatomy star Drew pregnant

By Luis Jaime Acosta and Rodrigo Campos

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian singer and composer Joe Arroyo, one of the leading lights of the Andean nation ...

Fri, July 22, 2011

Five-time All Star Wright set to return to Mets lineup

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Third baseman David Wright will return to the New York Mets' lineup for Friday's game at the Florida Marlins after ...

Wed, July 20, 2011

Evel Knievel: showman, rogue, reality TV star

By Elaine Lies

TOKYO (Reuters) - Daredevil Evel Knievel, known for his spectacular motorcycle stunts and equally outrageous crashes, was a flamboyant showman, a master ...

Tue, July 19, 2011

Japan's World Cup winners get rock star treatment on return

By Alastair Himmer

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan gave its women's soccer team the rock star treatment on Tuesday on their return from an astonishing ...

Fri, July 15, 2011

Phillies put All-Star Polanco on disabled list

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies put All-Star third baseman Placido Polanco on the 15-day disabled list due to lower back inflammation and activated ...

Fri, July 15, 2011

Jays' All Star Bautista leaves early with twisted ankle

TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto slugger Jose Bautista's return to the Blue Jays did not last long after the All Star outfielder was forced to ...

Thu, July 14, 2011

A former baseball star looks to ace video games

By Liana B. Baker

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Curt Schilling was one of Major League Baseball's dominant pitchers for some 20 seasons and since ...

Thu, July 14, 2011

Newsmaker: Carey's star rises as scandal taints Murdoch name

By Yinka Adegoke

NEW YORK (Reuters) - It's being whispered in the corridors of News Corp and on Wall Street: might the next chief ...

Sat, July 09, 2011

Jeter and A-Rod pull out of All-Star game

By Larry Fine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and third baseman Alex Rodriguez have decided not to play in next ...

Tue, July 05, 2011

Coyotes sign All-Star Yandle to five-year deal

PHOENIX (Reuters) - The Phoenix Coyotes secured the cornerstone of their defense for seasons to come by signing All-Star Keith Yandle to a five-year contract ...

Tue, July 05, 2011

Tigers Making Push to Send Victor Martinez to the All-Star Game

DETROIT, MI (WKZO) The Detroit Tigers will send a strong contignent to the MLB All-Star game in the coming days but there is one ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

Nike welcomes back disgraced NFL star Michael Vick

By Alex Dobuzinskis

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nike Inc has re-signed Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick to an endorsement deal, four years after it dumped ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Roger Clemens set to fight perjury charges

By Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, Roger Clemens had expected to be on the verge of ...

Tue, June 28, 2011

"Ugly Betty" star America Ferrera marries

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Ugly Betty" star America Ferrera has married longtime boyfriend Ryan Piers Williams, a representative for the actress said on Tuesday.

Ferrera ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

"Cars 2" star Eddie Izzard plans political career

Zorianna Kit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Since breaking out of Britain's comedy ranks, Eddie Izzard has carved out a strong career in Hollywood movies ...

Wed, June 22, 2011

"Jackass" co-star was drunk when he died in car crash

By Dave Warner

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Ryan Dunn, a co-star of the hit "Jackass" movies, had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit ...

Tue, June 21, 2011

Roger Ebert defends Tweet about "Jackass" star

By Alex Dobuzinskis

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Film critic Roger Ebert on Tuesday defended an admonition against drunk driving he posted on Twitter in response ...

Tue, June 21, 2011

"Gossip Girl" star to play Jeff Buckley in movie

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley will play Jeff Buckley in a movie about the late singer/songwriter's relationship with his ...

Mon, June 20, 2011

"Jackass" co-star dies in car crash in Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Ryan Dunn, a co-star of the "Jackass" movie franchise, died on Monday when a sports car he was driving careened off a ...

Sat, June 18, 2011

Black hole shreds star, sparking gamma ray flash

By Deborah Zabarenko

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A monster black hole shredded a Sun-like star, producing a strangely long-lasting flash of gamma rays that probably won ...

Mon, June 13, 2011

Ex-Mets star Dykstra pleads not guilty in fraud case

By Dan Whitcomb

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former New York Mets star Lenny Dykstra pleaded not guilty to bankruptcy fraud charges on Monday and was ...

Fri, June 10, 2011

Palin emails offer inside glimpse, no big revelations

By Yereth Rosen

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - More than 24,000 pages of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's emails show her getting to grips ...

Fri, June 10, 2011

Former All-Star Mitchell dies of cancer at 55

DALLAS (Reuters) - Former NBA All-Star Mike Mitchell has died after a long battle with cancer at the age of 55, the San Antonio Spurs ...

Wed, June 08, 2011

"CSI" star Laurence Fishburne leaves show

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Laurence Fishburne is leaving his starring role on TV forensic investigation drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" after a little more than ...

Mon, June 06, 2011

Ex-Mets star Dykstra charged with grand theft auto

By Dan Whitcomb

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ex-baseball star Lenny Dykstra, already facing federal bankruptcy fraud charges, was charged in a California state case on ...

Sun, June 05, 2011

"Gunsmoke" star James Arness dead at age 88

By Steve Gorman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor James Arness, who personified the tall, rugged lawman of the American frontier as Marshal Matt Dillon on ...

Thu, June 02, 2011

"Glee" star Jane Lynch to host 2011 Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Glee" star Jane Lynch will host the Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony in September, organizers of the television industry's top honors ...