Author: Martin D'Anjou

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Richard Gere Causes a Stir

The star of the film An Officer and a Gentlemen was in New Delhi to participate in an AIDS charity event.  At the scene, Gere kissed local star, Shilpa Shetty, on the cheek.

The incident was found to be too provocative for Indien residents.  According to protestors, Gere had insulted the Indien culture by holding the face of a woman in his hands.  In India, such displays of affection are viewed as taboo.

Shetty later defended Gere during a press conference, saying, "it was not so obscene.  I understand people’s sentiments, but I don’t want a foreigner to take bad memories from here. I understand this is his culture, not ours."

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Musique

Jennifer Lopez Working On Next Disc

The star, who recently launched her first Spanish album, Como Ama Una Mujer, on April 3, told MTV Europe that she wants to put together another English-language album.

During the interview, the star explained her plans.  "I have an [English-language] album that’s coming out this year that I’m finishing up right now," she said. "First single in June, so it’s a big musical year for me."

The singer and actress also revealed that she hopes to tour soon to present her new songs to the public.

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Eva Longoria Likes to Be Dominated

According to The Sun, the Desperate Housewives star loves to be tied to the bed by her lover.

The 32 year-old star, who will marry professional basketball player Tony Parker in July, recently shared some of her bedroom secrets.

Longoria said, “I’m not averse to being tied up — I like a man to take charge."

The actress then added, “There’s something very sexy about being submissive.”

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Harry Potter Becomes a Park Attraction

According to England’s The Sun, Universal is finalising plans to install a Harry Potter attraction in their Orlando, Florida theme park. 

Universal Studios is also planning to add an attraction based on the television series The Simpsons.  Universal is the third biggest amusement attraction in America.

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Musique

Melissa Etheridge Plans Next CD Release

The new CD, Etheridge’s first in three years, is nearly completed.  The disc began taking shape around the beginning of the year, when Etheridge won an Oscar for best song in a film.

The I Need To Wake Up singer recorded a song for Al Gore’s evironmental documentary entitled An Inconvenient Truth.  On winning her award, Etheridge told Billboard magazine, "When I won the Oscar, it was a huge honor. It was like a sign saying, ‘You’re doing the right thing.’"

The new disc, which is yet untitled, will be Etheridge’s first release since Lucky in 2004.  Lucky was the singer’s first disc following her battle with breast cancer.

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Mike Tyson To Star in Film Promotion

Producer Firoz Nadiadwala is in final negotiation with the former boxer to take part in the promotional video for the film Fool and Final.

If the star agrees, Tyson will travel to India on April 20 for three days to make a promotional music video for the action comedy film.

Mike Tyson is one of the best known boxing champions in heavyweight history.  Despite his athletic ability, the star has had several problems with the law.

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Cinéma

Edward Norton To Star in New Film

The movie, which will be filmed in Toronto, will be directed by Louis Leterrier (The Transporter). 

According to Variety, the new film will explore how David Banner turns into the green creature under certain circumstances.

The Incredible Hulk is expected to be in theatres on June 18, 2008.

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Madonna Arrives In Malawi

The two will be meeting David’s biological father in the next few days.  Despite rumours that the star returned to Africa to adopt another child, Madonna explained that her trip is to organise charity work.

Madonna is offering her help to the Raising Malawi organisation, which offers food, housing, education and other services to the orphans of the country.

The adoption of little David has not been easy for Madonna, who faced criticism from several human rights organisations.  According to the superiour court of Malawi, David is allowed to live with Madonna and her family for 18 months.  The child’s progress will then be evaluated before the adoption moves forward.

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No Surgery for Courtney Love

The former lead singer of the band Hole denied any surgery rumours to the New York Post, which suggested that the star underwent stomach surgery to lose 20 kilos in four months.

Love insists that she was inspired by Oprah Winfrey and that a combination of yoga and a microbiotic diet were the reasons for her successful weight loss.

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Cinéma

Rachel Weisz Says “No” to The Mummy 3

The actress, who earned an actress for her work in the film The Constant Gardener, will not return to her role as Evelyn Carnahan O’Connell in the science-fiction film.

Weisz, who played the wife of the film’s lead character, played by Brendan Fraser, is reportedly too busy to take park in the movie.

Filming of the third installment of The Mummy film franchise will begin in July.  The project’s budget is set at $100 million US.  Rob Cohen, who directed the film The Fast and The Furious, will be behind the camera.