Author: Martin D'Anjou

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Madonna Reveals Her Plans With H&M

The Swedish company has announced that they will be carrying a new collection for women, called M by Madonna, beginning in March 2007.

The star has been working with designer Margareta van den Bosch to create a collection that represents her personality.  In a statement, Madonna explained, "I’ve made no secret of my love of fashion over the years. Working with Margareta and H&M was an exciting and new creative challenge for me. I’m really happy with the results and look forward to wearing ‘M by Madonna’ along with the rest of the world"

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Cinéma

Hayden Christensen to Play Poker Champion

The Canadian actor will play Phil Hellmuth.  In 1989, the 24 year-old man became the youngest poker champion in the world by defeating Johnny Chan.

Filming for The Madison Kid is set to begin in Winnipeg, Canada in May.

Christensen is best known for his participation in the George Lucas films Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. 

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Mel B Responds to Eddie Murphy

Mel B, whose real name is Melanie Brown, made the following statement to the media, "I am obviously upset and distressed at some of the comments made by Eddie Murphy to the media". "I was astonished [by] what Eddie said there is absolutely no question that Eddie is the father."

For the past few days, Murphy has been asked about the paternity of the former singer’s baby.  Earlier this week, Murphy said that a blood test would be necessary to determine the child’s father.

Eddie Murphy, 45, had been dating Mel B for a few months earlier this year.  Just this week, Murphy attended the premiere of his film Dreamgirls with his new girlfriend, Tracey Edmonds.

 "My main concern is for the well being of my daughter Phoenix and of course the baby."

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Gisele Bundchen’s Beauty Secret

Bundchen confessed that she loves to eat cheeseburgers. 

Following the death of a young model from anorexia, the Brazilian beauty has shared with the world that she is a complete carnivore, and loves meat.  She said, "I like meat, real meat. It’s delicious."

Although she loves to eat cheeseburgers, Bundchen, 26, adds that she compensates for the extra calories with rigorous exercise.  "I’m very athletic, so I guess because of that I get to eat what I want."

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Gwen Stefani To Create Perfume

The Wind It Up singer, who already owns her own clothing label called L.A.M.B. (Love.Angel.Music.Baby.), has teamed with cosmetics giant Coty to create the fragrance.

Stefani explained, "Creating a fragrance is one of the most prestigious things a designer can do. For me, it’s like another thing you can wear and another thing I can be part of creatively. I’m creating it for myself."

The women’s fragrance will be available at the end of 2007.

Stefani, 37, follows the path of several other stars, including Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez, and Jessica Simpson, who have all created their own fragrances.

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A New Project for Kevin Federline

The 28 year-old man, a dancer by profession, hopes to use his celebrity status to create a new career for himself.

Federline gave an impromptu press conference at a Beverly Hills restaurant on Tuesday, where he announced his plans.

When journalists asked what Federline will do now, he responded with, "Make movies."

Federline’s attorney also added that the public has an incorrect perception of his client, saying, "Kevin is a good person and it is unfortunate that people distort the truth about him without knowing him."

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Musique

Olivia Newton John Sues Universal

The 58 year-old Australian singer, according to the lawsuit, was not paid more than $1 million in royalties from the sales of the album.

Newton-John, who played Sandy opposite John Travolta in the successful 1978 film, claims that Universal has not payed what they owe.

The singer and her lawyer filed charges with a Los Angeles Superior Court.  Universal immediately responded by saying that the lawsuit is without merit.

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Cinéma

Clint Eastwood Film Takes Honours

The US National Board of Review (NBR) has selected their cinema favourites, before the Oscars, which will take place in February.

The drama about the Second World War from Clint Eastwood, Letters from Iwo Jima was named the best film of the year.

Helen Mirren took the prize for best actress in the film The Queen, while Forest Whitaker earned the same title for the men for his film The Last King of Scotland.

Martin Scorsese was given top honours as best director for his thriller The Departed, and the film itself won the prize for best cast.

Best supporting actor trophies were awarded to Djimon Hounsou for Blood Diamond and Catherine O’Hara for the film For Your Consideration.

The awards given by the NBR are decided by a committee of film industry professionals, professors and historians.

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Potins

Rihanna Joins Cover Girl

The Break It Off singer has joined the ranks of other celebrities such as Queen Latifah and Molly Sims who have also worked with Cover Girl.

Rihanna, whose mother is a professional make-up artist, will be photographed for her first campaign at the end of the month.  The campaign is expected to be revealed next summer.

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Social Services Keeping Watch on Britney Spears

According to the New York Post, a source close to the singer said, "The department has been calling Britney trying to set up a meeting with her, so they can check on [Spears’ baby sons Sean Preston and Jaden James]. The calls started after this recent bout of bizarre public behavior."

According to the paper, the singer’s family is also not happy with the four shots that have surfaced of Britney without underwear.  Britney’s mother, Lynne, "is very disturbed and has been trying to get a hold of Britney, but she can’t."

This is not the first time that the social services department has investigated the pop star.  Last April, Spears was visited by Los Angeles Social Services after driving her car with her son on her lap.