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Sarah Jessica Parker's twin girls!

June 30th 2009 11:52

The first photo of Hollywood star Sarah Jessica Parker's baby twin girls has been released. SJP and her husband, actor Matthew Broderick, are said to be "over the moon" about the two new additions to their family, Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick and Tabitha Hodge Broderick, who were born to a surrogate last week.

The happy family

Although rumours were circulating last year that the marriage between Broderick and the Sex and the City star was all but over, it seems that the couple's 12-year union is stronger than ever. They have a six-year-old son, James Wilkie, who is also pictured in the photo. According to a statement, the babies are "doing beautifully" and the stars have adjusted well to their new role as parents of three.

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Hollywood remembers Farrah Fawcett

June 25th 2009 21:12

70s icon Farrah Fawcett has died of cancer, aged 62. The star, whose role on the wildly popular TV show Charlie's Angels propelled her to international stardom, had been battling anal cancer for three years. Her longtime partner Ryan O'Neal said simply of her passing, "She's gone. She now belongs to the ages."

That million-dollar smile

The Texas native is best known for her one-year stint as one of three glamorous crime fighters in Charlie's Angels, but the actress had a diverse body of work in both TV and film. She was a true icon of the 1970s, with her trademark blonde hair, blue eyes and perfect smile. Her 1976 poster - which sold a record 12 million copies - epitomised her image as the all-American girl. "Men fell in love with her and women wanted to look like her," says Hugh Hefner of the late star. "She had a magic that never went away. She became a part of the pop culture."

The decade's most famous pin-up girl

Ryan O'Neal's son Griffin remembers her as being so much more than a Hollywood legend. He said, "I never looked at her as a 'star,' or a 'Charlie's Angel.' I looked at her always as this wonderful Southern Belle, a lady. I was fascinated by her. I loved her. She was the most gracious, wonderful person. I always wondered why she was around this family. 'Why are you here?' She was such a beautiful person. Especially in the latter days."

Indeed, Fawcett allowed a documentary to be filmed of her last few months battling the insidious illness, including trips to Germany to undergo experimental treatment. She is survived by her 24-year-old son Redmond O'Neal, who is currently serving a jail term for a string of drug offences.

Griffin went on to say, "It was incredible watching her battling to help [her son] Redmond. She had the patience of a giant. I'm so worried about my brother. What's he going to do without her? Farrah was part of my family. My heart is broken. I will miss her forever and ever. She was so kind and gracious."

With Charlie's Angels co-stars Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith

Farrah's Charlie's Angels co-stars have also paid tribute to the late actress. "I will miss Farrah every day," said Kate Jackson. "She was a selfless person who loved her family and friends with all her heart, and what a big heart it was. Farrah showed immense courage and grace throughout her illness and was an inspiration to those around her. When I think of Farrah I will remember her kindness, her cutting dry wit and, of course, her beautiful smile."

Jaclyn Smith echoed her sentiments, saying of her friend, "Farrah had courage, she had strength, and she had faith. And now she has peace as she rests with the real angels."

R.I.P. Farrah Fawcett 1947 - 2009

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Facebook, the movie?

June 25th 2009 06:34

An Oscar-nominated filmmaker is in advanced negotiations with Columbia Pictures to make a movie based on the global phenomenon that is facebook. Specifically, the film is to follow the story of the social networking site's founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, as he goes from being a Harvard dropout to one of the world's youngest and wealthiest entrepreneurs.

The infamous Mark Zuckerberg

The movie won't necessarily be great for Zuckerberg's image, however - apparently it's to be based on a new book called The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, in which the author Ben Mezrich takes a decidedly negative approach to Zuckerberg's success, labelling him "an obnoxious nerd" and supporting the allegations that Zuckerberg may have partially stolen the idea for facebook from his Harvard classmates.

Rumours are already circulating as to who will portray Zuckerberg, with lookalike actor Michael Cera, from Juno and Year One, tipped to be the most likely candidate for the role. "Obnoxious nerds are not the world's biggest box-office sell," reports website CNET News. "Cera could make the part a little bit more sympathetic."

Michael Cera is a likely choice

The filmmakers involved are David Fincher, who was nominated for an Oscar for last year's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and writer Aaron Sorkin, best known for scripting Charlie Wilson's War and A Few Good Men. While it is not set in stone at this point as to whether the movie will be made, many say that it was only a matter of time before the movie studios grabbed onto the idea. The story of facebook's rise is a truly phenomenal one - with more than 200 million members worldwide, there is little doubt that a movie about the site's creator will be a commercial success.

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Foxy lady!

June 24th 2009 07:54

Transformers star Megan Fox is one of the hottest commodities in Hollywood right now, but there's more to this beauty than meets the eye! Not only is she beautiful, talented and sexy (FHM readers voted her as being the sexiest woman in the world last year) - she's also smart, candid, and surprisingly down-to-earth.

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Australian film wins in Cannes

May 25th 2009 06:14

We're not always dreaming of Hollywood - often the most original, moving and innovative films are made right in our own backyard. Samson and Delilah is the story of troubled young love set against the desert backdrop of Alice Springs, and it's just won the prize for the best first feature at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

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Old Spock, new Spock

May 9th 2009 00:01

Legendary actor Leonard Nimoy, who originally brought Star Trek's most famous Vulcan to life, has shared some of his knowledge with the Spock of the new movie, Heroes star Zachary Quinto. The two stars both appear in the 2009 J.J. Abrams blockbuster - and meet as the same person at different stages of his life - thanks to some classic sci-fi plot lines.

The changing face of Dr Spock

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No surprises there...

April 16th 2009 09:48

Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie has been named the most beautiful woman in the world by Vanity Fair magazine. A whopping 58% of voters decided that of the 19 nominees, Miss Jolie reigned supreme, and the competition wasn't even close: supermodel Gisele Bundchen came in second place with 9% of the vote, then Halle Berry with 4%.

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Buffy's having a baby!

April 10th 2009 17:04

Sarah Michelle Gellar and husband Freddie Prinze Jr are expecting their first child, a source close to the couple has confirmed.

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One to see: Star Trek (2009)

April 9th 2009 12:04

Having a boyfriend in the film industry definitely has its advantages: I was fortunate enough to attend the world premiere of the new Star Trek movie on Tuesday night at the Sydney Opera House, and let me tell you, I was absolutely blown away by this film! Never before have I seen an intelligent movie with so much action - or for that matter, an action movie with so much intelligence. Director J.J. Abrams has created a thrill ride that will delight both Trekkies and non-Trekkies alike, and kept me on the edge of my seat for the whole 122 minutes.

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Keira and Sienna: we're nerds!

April 4th 2009 03:17

In a recent interview, Hollywood starlet and fashion icon Sienna Miller spilled the beans on the 'nerdy' pursuits she enjoys with close friend and fellow actress Keira Knightley. Apparently the two swap books, play cards and are both learning to play musical instruments - activities that are light years away from the glamorous, party-hard image portrayed by most young stars!