Celebrity & Style Mag: 2015-03-15

Saturday, 21 March 2015

John Legend: 'Blurred Lines' verdict may set scary precedent

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) " John Legend says he's concerned that the "Blurred Lines" verdict could set a scary precedent for artists creating music inspired by others.Legend told The Associated Press on Saturday that the song sounds like...

'THERE is dancing and I DON'T dance! Jermain Jackman's fears over his performance as he returns on The Voice live show tonight.

Keeping classical cool: Oldest US arts group turns 200

BOSTON (AP) " Before Beyonce, there were the Beatles. Before the Beatles, there was Brahms. And before Brahms was even born, there was the Handel & Haydn Society.America's oldest continuously operating arts organization turns 200...

'The Birds of America' take flight in HistoryMiami exhibit

MIAMI (AP) " When John James Audubon set out to survey the birds of the United States in the early 1800s, people believed the young country's natural resources were infinite.A new HistoryMiami exhibit showing every image printed...

Urzila Carlson: Take it like a man

A few weeks ago at an Auckland Art Gallery event filled with the great and the gaunt of our biggest city, Urzila Carlson stood out like a sore thumb. To be fair, it wasn't entirely the South African-born comedian's fault. She had...

Barry Manilow giving piano to NY school district

UNIONDALE, New York (AP) " Barry Manilow is giving a piano to a New York school district and he's urging others to donate musical instruments for schoolchildren to play.Newsday reports that the 71-year-old Manilow is donating a...

Contestant falls for another bachelor

Rosie Kininmonth shocked The Bachelor NZ viewers when she turned down clean-cut Arthur Green on the show's debut episode.And just days after her sensational exit, the 30-year-old real estate agent has revealed she is now planning...

Jeremy Clarkson's foul rant at bosses

With his multi-million-pound job hanging in the balance, it might have been wise to maintain a dignified silence. But Jeremy Clarkson isn't one for pulling his punches.The Top Gear presenter launched an extraordinary foul-mouthed...

Rocker from System of a Down calls NZ home

A sleepy town north of Auckland doesn't fit the typical rock 'n' roll lifestyle but Serj Tankian has always defied convention.The frontman of System of a Down now calls New Zealand home, and lives on a rural property about an hour's...

SHE recently spoke out about how unhappy she was taking a role in Quantum of Solace, but Gemma Arterton thinks she knows a man who would take to James Bond movies very well.

Paul Little: Internet has released the trolls

Many commentators have decried the furore surrounding the departure from The X Factor of Natalia Kills and Willy Moon, who failed to survive the 90-day trial employment period and were let go by their bosses after they let go at...

Allman film director: Fatal train crash 'my responsibility'

SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) " The director of an ill-fated movie about singer Gregg Allman said that it's "ultimately my responsibility" that his crew ended up on a Georgia railroad bridge in the path of a freight train that killed a camera...

HE AIRED his own grievances with the BBC after leaving MasterChef last year and Michel Roux Jr has spoken out about Jeremy Clarkson.

IT'S the row that just keeps rattling on, and now Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has had his say about Kanye West playing at Glastonbury.

SHE'S already a mother-of-one but the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips has hinted she wants another baby - but not just yet.

Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis SLAMS 'disgusting' Kanye West petition trolls

THE daughter of the founder of Glastonbury Festival, Emily Eavis, has defended Kanye West's headlining position at this year's gig.

BOB Geldof proudly poses with daughter Pixie as he supports her charity fashion event.

BOOKIES last night suspended betting on One Direction disbanding – after singer Zayn Malik quit their world tour with stress.

Tracy Morgan not emotionally ready to watch TV tribute

NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) " Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan still hasn't watched the tribute performed for him on last month's "Saturday Night Live" 40th anniversary show after he was badly injured in a car accident.An attorney for Morgan...

Binge on this: Getting the Netflix NZ hard-sell

Flowers are on the table, grape juice is on ice and smoked salmon bagels with microgreens sit on thick white tablecloths. In the corner is a TV bearing the distinctive red logo of a soon-to-be very well known brand name.This Pier...

Macedonia convicts 7 for museum theft, including ex-director

SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) " The former head of Macedonia's biggest museum has been found guilty of stealing antiquities from the museum's storage area and sentenced to nearly nine years in prison.A court in the capital Skopje convicted...

CORY Barlog, the Creative Director at Sony Computer Entertainment's Santa Monica Studio, has confirmed that Kratos is coming to the PS4.

Twisted Sister drummer dies of apparent heart attack at 55

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York (AP) " The drummer for the heavy-metal band Twisted Sister has died. A.J. Pero was 55.The band says Pero died Friday of an apparent heart attack.Anthony Jude Pero powered the fast-paced sound of Twisted...

SHE was much-loved in Coronation Street for 42 years and a memorial service for Anne Kirkbride will be held at Manchester Cathedral in May.

SHE unveiled a statue of St Paul this afternoon and Dame Judi Dench looked radiant in a smart cream coat.

Songwriter who co-write 'Walk Away Renee' dead at 65

NEW YORK (AP) " Songwriter and keyboardist Michael Brown has died at his home in Englewood, New Jersey.He was 65.Brown died of heart failure Thursday, according to Marge Finn, a family friend.Born Michael Lookofsky, Brown grew...

Bachelor NZ contestant's fart makes international headlines

A contestant farting on the New Zealand version of The Bachelor has made headlines worldwide.The incident happened on Wednesday night's episode of the TV3 show, when Poppy - one of the show's 22 contestants - let one rip during...

GOOGLE backed tech firm Magic Leap have revealed an incredible new video of supposed augmented reality in action.

'A relationship? No one's going to sign up for this'

Taylor Swift is not only the biggest pop star on the planet, but also the biggest worrier. Right now she is worrying about this interview - her first major sit-down chat of the year. She has just come from a production meeting for...

THERE's little you can do to stop a baby from crying on a long flight, but that didn't stop one angry passenger complaining about Simon Cowell's son Eric.

SHE'S got an incredible body and Michelle Mone isn't short on confidence, as she prooved again this afternoon.

BLOODBORNE producer Masaaki Yamagiwa has revealed more on the PS4 exclusive's customisation and levelling features.

For director, landing Pacino was something to sing about

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) " "Danny Collins" casts Al Pacino as a veteran pop star who still fills arenas, has a gaggle of granny-aged groupies and a signature song with a call-and-response element that smacks of "Sweet Caroline."But...

SHE'S got an incredible body and Michelle Mone isn't short on confidence, as she prooved again this afternoon.

SHE was forced to miss her daughter's first birthday this week following "complications in surgery" but Katie Piper was back in fighting form at the The Ideal Home Show In London today.

The Diary: Aussie flies to the rescue of X Factor - and TV3

You know things are bad at TV3 when FremantleMedia Australia has to step in as the showbiz rescuer. Natalie Bassingthwaighte (seriously, who?) has been installed as a judge and mentor on The X Factor NZ instead of Natalia Kills....

Michele Hewitson interview: Marc Ellis

Since I last saw Marc Ellis, 10 years ago, he has got married, had two kids, made many millions and pretended to blow up Rangitoto (that is not an exhaustive list). As far as I know he has given up streaking. In other words, he must...

GTA 5 players have been given more information from Rockstar on the new unlockable modes on offer online.

Steve Braunias: The secret diary of ... Natalia Kills and Willy Moon

Monday Natalia: I gave it to him straight. I don't believe in holding back. I had to tell him exactly what I thought of him for the sake of my artistic credibility, because the fact of the matter is that I'm embarrassed to be o...

Shia LaBeouf's case to be dismissed if he avoids arrest

NEW YORK (AP) " A judge has told actor Shia LaBeouf that a disorderly conduct case against him will be dismissed and sealed if he avoids being arrested in the next six months.A prosecutor told Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Ann...

CAN OlliOlli2 revitalise interest in skateboarding games again? Is this the next Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2?

BETHESDA have announced a new prequel project that will be available to buy on the Xbox One, PC and PS4.

ACTRESS Cate Blanchett looked completely smitten with her adopted baby daughter as she stepped out with the tot in Sydney.

'Suge' Knight faces hearing as judge weighs $25 million bail

LOS ANGELES (AP) " Marion "Suge" Knight is scheduled to be back in court Friday morning after a Los Angeles prosecutor asked a judge to set bail at $25 million in the former rap music mogul's murder case, alleging he has been shaking...