Author: Martin D'Anjou

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Daniel Craig Is In Love

The 38 year-old English actor is now dating an American producer of the film, Satsuki Mitchell (The Jacket, Godsend).

During an interview with the American magazine Parade, the actor revealed that he was have someone to share his new film with.  He said, "We’re together, and she’s been experiencing this whole situation with me. That’s incredibly important."

Craig added, "Any relationship needs a little love and care at least once a day. I don’t want to get soppy about it, but you’ve got to put the time in. It doesn’t matter who you are, you’ve got to keep putting it in."

Daniel Craig was previously dating supermodel Kate Moss and actress Sienna Miller.

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Britney Spears Fires Spokesperson

The decision to fire Leslie Sloane-Zelnick has apparently been in the works for a while, and came just after Spears gave birth to her second son.

According to Radar Online, Spears fired her representative after giving birth to Sutton Pierce on September 12.

The former spokesperson made a $2 million deal with OK! magazine for exclusive photographs of the new baby boy.  Spears reportedly wasn’t happy with the decision, and instead wanted to sell the pictures to People magazine, as she did with the first photos of Sean Preston, as well as wedding photos with Kevin Federline.

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Musique

JC Chasez To Release Disc in 2007

The new, yet-untitled CD, will be the artist’s second solo effort.  Chasez, 30, released Schizophrenic three years ago.

For the next disc, Chasez, who either wrote or co-wrote all the songs, collaborated with some impressive artists, including Timbaland, Dallas Austin, Jimmy Harry and Justin Timberlake.

The star told Billboard magazine, "When you’re in the writing process for yourself, solo, there’s no compromise," Chasez tells Billboard.com. "Before, you had four other guys you’ve got to pass [the song] by, and everybody has to decide based on the image of the group. It’s not that it was a problem — it was an act of respect. But when you’re [writing solo], everything is essentially you."

The first single from the album, Until Yesterday, will be aired on the radio in the next few weeks.  The song was co-written by Justin Timberlake and can be heard on singer’s website.  To visit JC Chasez’ website, click here.

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Madonna Makes Record Books

The American star has been named by the Guiness Book of World Records for earning the most money during the year 2004.

Madonna, who recently completed her Confessions tour, knocked Britney Spears from first place, which Spears had held since 2001.

Madonna earned an estimaed $50 million in 2004.

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Cinéma

Peter Jackson Teams with Microsoft

Jackson, who directed the successful Lord of the Rings trilogy, wants to create a new form of interactive games.

According to the BBC, the director hopes to make a line of games based on the game Halo, which would be compatible with the XBox 360 and XBox Live.

"I’m getting a little bored with films," Jackson said.  "More and more I’m looking forward to the release of games and not movies. I am more aware and excited about games."

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Cynthia Nixon Talks About Lesbianism

The former star of Sex and the City discussed her private life recently with New York magazine.  In 2003, Nixon left the father of her two children, Danny Mozes, for Christine Marinoni.

Nixon, 40, says that she never felt that she was hiding her sexuality, but that she simply fell in love with someone.  She told New York magazine: "I never felt like there was an unconscious part of me that woke up or that came out of the closet.  There wasn’t a struggle, there wasn’t an attempt to suppress. I met this woman, I fell in love with her, and I’m a public figure."

Nixon also added that she was shocked at the media attention that surrounded her private life.  "They almost put me on the cover of People magazine. And then it died. Because there wasn’t really anything to say."

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Da Vinci Code Named Most Profitable Film

According to a study conducted by Kagan Research, the film from director Ron Howard beat competition from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.

The film, which starred Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou, earned $1.2 million world wide.  The Da Vinci Code cost $367 million to produce.

Although Pirates of the Caribbean earned more money at the box offices, with $1.8 million, the cost of making the film was much higher, making it not as profitable.

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Musique

Michael Jackson Leaves Record Label

The American star was working with Two Seas in Bahrain.  The music label was recommended to Jackson by a member of Bahrain’s royal family, Abdulla Hamad Al-Khalifa.

The singer, who now lives in the Persian Gulf country after being acquitted of sexual abuse in the United States, has decided to start his own company, called Michael Jackson Company.

Jackson hopes to release a new album in 2007.

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Incubus Prepares Fifth Disc

Produced by Brendan O’Brien (Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan, Korn), the new album is expected to be in stores on November 28.

The record was recorded in Los Angeles and Atlanta.  Singer Brandon Boyd exclaimed, “It kicks, it bites, it loves, it hurts. It’s the closest we’ve ever come to being the band we want to be.”

Founded in 1991, the group enjoyed their biggest success in 1999 with the songs Pardon Me, Stellar and Drive.

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Paris Hilton Charged

The actress and singer has an initial court date for September 28.

On September 7, the 25 year-old heiress was stopped by police while driving her Mercedes-Benz SLR.  According to the charge filed, Hilton had a blood alcohol level of .08%, which is the legal limit in the state of California.

If found guilty, Hilton may serve up to six months in prison and pay a fine of at least $1,000.  She would also be required to enter a rehabilitation program and be on probation.