The eruption of a volcano in Iceland at the end of March meant the following month was dogged by stories of stranded stars as a giant ash cloud swept over northern Europe and closed airports across the continent.

California's Coachella festival was under threat as a number of acts canceled their slots when they were unable to fly out to the U.S.

Several movie premieres were also affected in the chaos - the "Iron Man 2" red carpet event in London was moved to Los Angeles when stars including Robert Downey, Jr. were unable to jet to Britain. Miley Cyrus also scrapped plans to unveil her fil...

Nicollette Sheridan has amended her lawsuit against Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry to drop her most explosive claims against her former boss.

The actress filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Cherry in April, alleging he slapped her in the face after she expressed an opinion about a script he had written, and then fired her when she complained to producers.

In September a judge granted her permission to proceed with the legal action, but she has now agreed to change her suit and remove several of her accusations in a deal which means she won't be forced to undergo a physi...

Nicollette Sheridan arrived at the launch of Devon flagship store in Beverly Hills yesterday in mostly black attire...except for pink pumps.

The former "Desperate Housewives" star has a few TV movies up her sleeves, including "Honeymoon for One."

Sheridan's icy perfection on "Knots Landing" defined her early career. Nicollette was born in England and raised in London before later relocating to Los Angeles.

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Teri Hatcher has quit her starring role on "Desperate Housewives" - according to a U.K. report.

The actress has played Susan Mayer in all seven series of the drama since it hit screens in the U.S. in 2004.

But Hatcher has reportedly told executives at America's ABC network the next season will be her last, so she can work on a new show.

A source tells Britain's Mail on Sunday, "Teri has given in her notice and is making active preparations to move on.

"She has another production deal in the pipeline and she is in the early stages of developing a sitcom that she wants to start work on im...

James Denton says that the newest season of Desperate Housewives, which premiered Sunday night, is the best season of the show so far. He sat down with CelebTV to explain why. Watch the video below!

He says that an important character from the first season returns to exact revenge. "This year it's Paul Young again - Mary Alice's husband - who I took out to the desert to kill in season one and let him off the hook. I shoulda shot him, because he's up to no good.

"We're revisiting storylines from the first view years that people may have thought we just dropped - so that's going to be a l...

"Desperate Housewives" star Teri Hatcher has been forced to wear false eyelashes after a grooming session with a razor went drastically wrong.

The actress was tidying up her eyebrows the night before she took part in the recent Nautica Malibu Triathlon in California, but the blade slipped and sliced through her lashes.

Hatcher admits she was tired when she tried to clean up her appearance and she's lucky she didn't cut her eye.

She says, "I had one of those mini razors and so I (placed it on my brow) and in this millisecond I heard this sound, and I'd shaved off half of my eyelashes!"

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Vanessa Williams had to be coaxed into taking on a role on hit ABC show "Desperate Housewives" - because she was one of the drama's worst critics.

The actress admits she was a big fan until Alfre Woodard became the first African-American to join the show.

Williams wasn't jealous and she doesn't dislike Woodard - but she hated her character's storyline.

She tells Entertainment Weekly magazine, "She had her son in chains in the basement. It was like, 'Really? Do we have to go there with our first black character?'

"I honestly fell off the show after that. I think it was just so implausibl...

Singer Michael Bolton is laughing off reports he has rekindled his 19-year-old romance with Donald Trump's ex-wife Marla Maples, insisting she's just an old friend.

The "When A Man Loves A Woman" crooner, who was previously engaged to actress Nicollette Sheridan, originally courted Maples in 1991.

The couple was reported to be back together in April after Bolton flew his ex out to Canada to join him on tour, but he has brushed off the claims - although he refuses to rule out any future reunion.

He tells People magazine, "Marla has been a friend of mine for 20 years, and that's it for now...

Singer Michael Bolton has found love again - with Donald Trump's ex-wife Marla Maples.

The When A Man Loves A Woman crooner, who twice dated actress Nicollette Sheridan, has rekindled his romance with Maples, who he briefly courted in 1991.

A source tells In Touch magazine, "Michael asked Marla to join him on tour in Canada, so she flew up there in April. They are very into each other... He's also helping her with her music career."

Maples was married to property tycoon Trump from 1993 to 1999. They share a child, 16-year-old Tiffany.

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Eva Longoria Parker is desperately trying to find out more about the incident that sparked former "Desperate Housewives" castmate Nicollette Sheridan's $20 million lawsuit against the show's creator - but no one's talking on set.

The actress admits she knows very little about Sheridan's claims Marc Cherry slapped her during a heated exchange over a scene.

In court documents, Sheridan claims she was fired from the show after complaining to ABC TV executives about Cherry's actions towards her and other cast and crew members.

Longoria Parker is "confused" about the scandal because she has a...

A representative for former "Desperate Housewives" star Nicollette Sheridan has defended the actress' decision to sue the show's creator amid allegations of assault and wrongful termination, insisting she felt "compelled" to stand up for her rights.

The actress, who played Edie Britt on the hit show, claims Marc Cherry slapped her during an argument about a script he had written and then fired her when she complained to producers.

In the legal papers, obtained by TMZ.com, Sheridan alleges Cherry "forcefully hit her with his hand across her face and head". She is suing for more than $20 mi...

Former "Desperate Housewives" star Nicollette Sheridan has launched a legal battle with the show's creator over allegations he slapped her during a row about the script and then fired her when she complained to producers.

The actress, who played Edie Britt on the hit show, claims Marc Cherry hit her after she expressed an opinion about a script he had written.

In the legal papers, obtained by TMZ.com, Sheridan claims Cherry "forcefully hit her with his hand across her face and head". She is suing for assault and battery, gender violence and wrongful termination.

The actress also maintain...

Actress Nicollette Sheridan was treated in hospital over the holidays after falling from a horse near her California home. The former "Desperate Housewives" star wasn't wearing a helmet when her horse "bucked" and threw her to the ground, sources tell the National Enquirer.

Sheridan was reportedly found injured and bleeding by her businessman boyfriend Steve Pate, who took her to hospital.

The actress was found to have only suffered minor injuries, which medics treated before allowing her to return to her San Fernando Valley home.

Representatives for Sheridan have yet to respond to...

Through the affairs and attempted murders, the countless guest stars and time-jumping story devices, the fans have stuck with Desperate Housewives for better and for worse. If there was any question to their devotion after five years of push and pulls with the women (and men!) of Wisteria Lane, this Saturday's Paley Fest panel featuring the cast and creators gave a solid answer. Fans came out in droves to see their favorites, all of whom were present except for Marcia Cross and Felicity Huffman who had prior commitments, and the recently ousted Nicollette Sheridan.

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TV Land announced today that it will pay tribute to "M*A*S*H," "Married...With Children," "Home Improvement," "Magnum PI," "Knots Landing" and "Two And A Half Men" at the 7th Annual TV Land Awards.

Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, the two-hour show will tape on Sunday, April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City and will air on TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land PRIME on Sunday, April 26th at 8PM ET/PT.

All of this year's honorees are cultural icons representing a cross-section of classic and modern television that viewers love. Below are details on this y...

Eva Longoria and Nicollette Sheridan celebrated the 100th episode of Desperate Housewives in unusual style - by indulging in a messy food fight.

The hit show wrapped filming on the landmark installment last year and the cast members treated themselves to a luxury cake. However Sheridan had other plans for it, according to actor James Denton, who plays Mike Delfino on the popular series.

He tells British TV show This Morning, "We brought a cake in and Nicollette and Eva got in a food fight. Nicollette started it, grabbing a big cake, smashed it in her face! That was our big party...

It's every man's dream to date a Playboy playmate. So any man in his right mind would be pretty psyched to discover that his once-virginal high school sweetheart was vamping it up in one of the world's most famous men's magazines. But if you had just woken up from a four-year coma? It might come as a bit of a shock. Miss March is the sweet tale of a young man's cross-country road trip to win back the love of his life from the debauched clutches of Hugh Hefner and his Playboy grotto. Directed by, written and starring Whitest Kids U' Know members Trevor Moore and Zach Cregger, so expect a cha...

Desperate Housewives bosses are making sure Nicollette Sheridan's exit from the hit show is permanent - her character will be killed off during a dramatic finale.

ABC executives announced last week Sheridan, who plays Wisteria Lane's resident man-eater Edie Britt, would be written out of the show in the forthcoming season. Rumors of Sheridan's departure have been rampant for two years, following a storyline in which her character appeared to commit suicide.

A source tells Us Weekly magazine, "They are killing her off. There is no chance she'll return."

Another source adds,...

Bosses on the TV hit Desperate Housewives have come up with a steamy way to keep viewers interested following the departure of blonde bombshell Nicollette Sheridan - they are planning a passionate same-sex kiss between Teri Hatcher and Eva Longoria Parker.

The ABC show announced Sheridan, who plays Wisteria Lane's resident man-eater Edie Britt, would be written out of the show in the forthcoming season. And to keep the show's ratings on top, TV execs have thought of a novel way of enticing TV fans to tune in - some girl-on-girl action, according to Celebuzz.com.

A source tells ...

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It was hot in Los Angeles Sunday night as celebrities strolled the red carpet for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. Check out our photo slideshow, and tell us which stars were hot and which were not!

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Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan has lashed out at American Idol host Ryan Seacrest after he made "rude" comments about her on his radio show.

Sheridan launched her attack on Seacrest after TV host Ellen Degeneres asked if she would ever go on a date with the presenter-turned-radio DJ.

The actress recoiled before insisting, "That's gross. I've met him... I did his radio show, and he was very rude about me the next day. So I don't like him. It (the remark) was nasty ... and untrue. Yeah, I don't like him. You should have a word with him."

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Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan has laughed off rumors she is dating comic actor David Spade.

The actress, who called off her engagement to singer Michael Bolton in August, was reported to have embarked on a new romance with Spade after the pair was spotted getting close at her 45th birthday celebrations in November.

However talking to TV host Ellen Degeneres, Sheridan flatly denied she is romantically involved with Spade, saying, "We're friends. We're not dating." And when DeGeneres questioned her answer, Sheridan replied coyly, "Oh... do you see us together? Real...

Actress Eva Longoria Parker has laughed off persistent rumors of tensions on the Desperate Housewives set, insisting the cast are all "dear friends" to her.

The show has long been dogged with reports of fighting between the stars, who include Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross, Nicollette Sheridan and Felicity Huffman. However Longoria Parker has dismissed the rumors, because she feels "gifted" to be onset with the other actresses.

She tells Glamour magazine, "The women on the show are dear friends of mine. It's been such a gift for me to be in their presence and learn not only from the...

So who was unlucky in love this year? Which celebrity couples called it quits? Check out our photo slideshow to refresh your memory. It just goes to show, even stars have problems finding "the one."

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News Highlights = This week's most moving and humorous annotations were made on the latest stories on Hitler’s Ghost, the Emo status of a Disney Star, and Courtney Love’s prescription use, as well as a Story about the most recent “celebrity” hospitalization.

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Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan is getting over her split from Michael Bolton - by reportedly embarking on a romance with comic actor David Spade.

The actress called off her engagement to Bolton in August, and has remained single since then - but a romance with Spade appears on the cards, according to reports. The pair were seen getting close at Sheridan's 45th birthday celebrations at restaurant Luau in Los Angeles on Friday and "couldn't resist each other for long," reports Usmagazine.com.

An onlooker tells People.com, "They arrived separately and even started di...

Tara Reid has reportedly dropped her high-profile booking agent in an effort to shake off her party-girl image and salvage her acting career.

The American Pie star raised eyebrows by booking guest appearances at nightclubs for cash and hosting events including a Hustler bar party in Australia earlier this year. But friends of the star, 33, insist she has now dropped Richard Squire, the booking agent who was reportedly responsible for lending her name to the events.

Squire, who is said to have also worked with actresses Nicollette Sheridan and Kim Kardashian, is "in a different p...

A dark cloud loomed over the Playboy Mansion. Hugh Hefner was dumped by not one but three babes simultaneously. Before you drown your all-my-heroes-are-geezers sorrows in Chivas and Cuban cigars, remember: You should never doubt Hef. He’s already frolicking with three new blondes (two of them twins) in the grotto. But it does make us wonder. Is it time for Hef to pass on his proverbial baton to some other stud? (Check out a video HERE!)

People who only know him as the 82-year-old guy on The Girls Next Door must find it hard to believe that he set the standard for all of the commitment...

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David and Victoria Beckham believe that a bird in the hand is good for the skin. - Seriously, OMG! WTF?

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