Movie star Jim Caviezel has accused Hollywood of turning its back on him for playing Jesus Christ.

The actor played Jesus in religious epic The Passion of the Christ, and reveals director Mel Gibson warned him the iconic role would wreck his acting career.

Appearing at the First Baptist Church of Orlando in Florida on Saturday night, Caviezel revealed, "He (Gibson) said, 'You'll never work in this town again.' I told him, 'We all have to embrace our crosses...' I told him, 'Mel, this is what I believe. We all have a cross to carry. I have to carry my own cross. If we don't carry our cro...

T.I. has branded officials who sent him back to jail "petty" for punishing him over his recent arrest - because he had managed to turn his "life around" since his last prison stint.

The hip-hop star was jailed earlier this month for parole violation after he and his wife Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle were detained by police officers who allegedly found drugs during a search of the couple's car.

The arrest came just months after he was freed from a previous stint behind bars on weapons possession charges. The rapper is adamant court officials should have taken into consideration his efforts to me...

British comic Russell Brand never takes death threats seriously - despite receiving a barrage of nasty notes over the years.

The funnyman was targeted by hate mail after he made a joke about former President George W. Bush at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2008 - his gags likening Britney Spears to Christ and poking fun at the Jonas Brothers' purity vows also led to a series of threats.

However, Brand is adamant he will never let hate mail affect him - because he doesn't want to live his life in fear.

He tells Playboy magazine, "I was surprised my agency forwarded them along to me. It ...

Hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne will resurrect Jesus Christ for a new animated series he's starring in with singer/rapper T-Pain.

The Lollipop hit-maker will voice the Son of God in Freakniks, a TV special for the cable channel Adult Swim.

Explaining the concept for the show, Jake Escobedo, creative director for Adult Swim, says, "Basically it was a Black Spring Break that went down in Atlanta and got shut down back in '98 or '99. So the show is going to resurrect that, and it's going to be starring T-Pain and Lil Wayne and all these other artists like David Banner and some other dudes....

Actress Kat Dennings' parents were left mortified when they hosted a TV party to watch their daughter's acting break - because they had no idea how racy Sex And The City was.

The young star was just 14 when she landed a part as a demanding Jewish teen on a show she had never seen - and her folks decided to sign up for cable TV just so they could see their daughter on screen.

Dennings recalls they invited family and friends round to watch the risqué episode, in which their daughter's character boasted about her oral sex skills - but that wasn't the biggest shock.

The actres...

Marie Osmond has spoken out to defend her lesbian daughter amid tabloid reports the Mormon singer is racked with sexual shame.

The Paper Roses hit-maker is reportedly upset about her adopted daughter Jessica's sexual orientation - because it goes against her own religious beliefs, but Osmond insists that's not the case. She says, "I love my daughter, she's my baby girl... So what if she's gay."

And Osmond is challenging those who might look down on her and her family because of the revelation.

She adds, "I think it's sad when we have to separate something from society... T...

Catholic scholars in Rome, Italy have given Tom Hanks' new movie Angels & Demons a pass after sitting through a preview screening of the controversial film.

Reviewers at The Vatican's newspaper have called The Da Vinci Code prequel inaccurate, but "harmless." L'Osservatore Romano ran a review and an editorial in Wednesday's edition, critiquing the movie based on Dan Brown's bestseller.

Film experts expected the reviewers to slate the film for daring to suggest a secret, sinister brotherhood within the Catholic Church was responsible for protecting Jesus Christ's lineage, killin...

Courtney Love has launched a scathing attack on newlyweds Ryan Adams and Mandy Moore in a bizarre online rant.

The former Hole frontwoman fell out with Adams last year accusing him of failing to pay back money he borrowed to fund his 2003 album Rock N Roll. The rocker denied the claims but Love still holds a grudge - and has used her MySpace.com page to blast the singer and his new wife Mandy Moore.

She writes, "Christ ugh igh ugh Mandy Moore ick. The thought of her sticking her tongue down that filthy hatch. I might as well go watch (gory movie) Hostel. Smelly ass, ick. I LOATH...

Hindu scholars have joined Catholics around the world by condemning the filmmakers of The Da Vinci Code prequel Angels and Demons for "playing with the sentiments of the faithful for mercantile greed."

Universal Society of Hinduism officials in America have voted to censure the film, starring Tom Hanks, because they claim director Ron Howard and his producers have failed to acknowledge how their film could damage Catholic faith. The film explores the concept that a secret brotherhood slays and murders those who get too close to revealing the truth behind the myth that Jesus Christ fat...

Nine Inch Nails rocker Trent Reznor is fuming after discovering the band's music has been used by the U.S. military to torture enemy soldiers.

Britain's Musicians Union recently launched a campaign to stop armies around the world from using music as a means of torture. And Reznor is horrified to think of his art being used in such a way.

He writes online, "It's difficult for me to imagine anything more profoundly insulting, demeaning and enraging than discovering music you've put your heart and soul into creating has been used for purposes of torture. If there are any legal opti...

Legendary movie tough guy Robert De Niro was so overjoyed with U.S. president-elect Barack Obama's historic election win in November, he was moved to tears.

De Niro was an outspoken supporter of the Democrat throughout his campaign for the White House, speaking at public rallies to gather financial backing for the politician's election trail. And the veteran actor couldn't hide his emotions as Obama's win was announced - especially after his producer pal Art Linson started to well up.

He tells Britain's Sunday Times magazine, "He (Linson) cried. It was ridiculous. He crie...

Will Smith has brushed off reports his Hollywood pal Tom Cruise has converted him to Scientology - because he is a student of all religions.

Smith, who was raised in a Baptist household, had his own faith questioned since striking up a friendship with Cruise - a well-known follower of Scientology. However the I Am Legend star insists having security in his belief system has helped him become more open to others' religious practices without taking them on as his own.

When asked to clarify if he is a Scientologist, Smith tells Newsweek magazine, "No, but when people are afra...

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Kid Rock really thinks he is the Rock N Roll Jesus - the title of his new hit album - after designing a new pendant featuring an image of himself wearing a crown of thorns.

The 14-carat gold pendant, which was crafted by jeweler Diamond Dave, features a 3-D portrait of the rap/rocker in the image of Jesus Christ, according to TMZ.com.

A good Catholic, the Devil Without A Cause hitmaker - real name Robert Ritchie - recently boasted his teenage son was a star student at a Michigan-area Catholic school.

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Comedienne Kathy Griffin has come under fire from a former TV costar for joking about Jesus at the Creative Emmy Awards on Saturday night. The funnywoman, who claimed the Outstanding Reality Programming prize for her show My Life On The D-List, upset Christians by poking fun at her peers who thanked Christ for their good fortune.

In her acceptance speech, Griffin quipped, "A lot of people come up here and thank Jesus for this award. I want you to know that no one had less to do with this award than Jesus... This award is my God now."

Griffin's comments have upset her former Sudden...

50 Cent's mother was so keen to keep his father's identity from him, she told the rapper he was the product of an immaculate conception - just like Jesus Christ. The In Da Club hitmaker was playing in the park with his late mother when he first quizzed her about his dad.

He recalls, "I asked her, 'Mom, how come I don't got a dad?' She said, 'Because you special (sic). You was born through the immaculate conception, like Jesus.' I had to be five years old. And there was never anything for me to question because it was my mom saying that and who else was going to tell me something differ...

Slipknot front man Corey Taylor has a devoted fan who paints him pictures of him as Jesus. The rocker admits to being freaked out by the wacky devotees his music inspires.

He says, "My fans are really nuts. This lady brought me a picture that she'd done of me as Jesus. I looked like a really bad Jesus in drag. I appreciate all that stuff."

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Megadeth front man Dave Mustaine has "mellowed" since giving up alcohol and drugs for religion. The guitarist, known for his aggressive and self-destructive behavior, says "finding Jesus" was what he needed to make him a happier person.

He says, "When I flew here yesterday, the airline lost my guitar. Back then I would have gone mad, my knuckles would probably have a bruise on them from somebody's face. I'm p**sed off, but it's just a guitar, you know? It might turn up, but if it doesn't, so what? They'll make another one. It's not the end of the world. You've just got to accept thing...

Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons has no regrets about his film flops because they earned him so much money. The English star - who was slated for his part in 2000 movie Dungeons and Dragons - doesn't mind starring in a critical and box office failure, as long as he gets a hefty pay packet.

The star says, "I don't regret anything. The terrible ones I always did for the money, like Dungeons and Dragons - Christ, that was dreadful.

"I get spoiled filming. I had 20 years of lead roles, then 10 years of guest roles which aren't as satisfactory but you get paid a lot so you don't have...

Recipient of 2005's Modern Rock Album of the Year GMA Dove Award and 2006's most played artist at CHR radio (R&R), Sanctus Real brings its acclaimed brand of Rock to venues across the Southeast and Midwest on its 14-city spring "The Face of Love Tour." Touring in support of its hit album, The Face of Love, the band will be playing fan favorites, as well as chart toppers from the current album, including the title track, the No. 1 hit "I'm Not Alright" and its current Top 5 radio single, "Don't Give Up."

Launching April 23 in Nashville during Gospel Music Week, the tour features specia...

God, Greed, and the American Dream. A tiny town in New Mexico is turned upside down when the face of Jesus Christ appears upon a tortilla.

Welcome to Falfúrrias, New Mexico…population 73. A tightly-knit community revolving around church, family, and fresh Mexican food - and not necessarily in that order.

Across the plaza from the church is the town's only restaurant, called Tortilla Heaven. It's owner and proprietor, Isidor Navarro, makes the very best food in all of New Mexico. But no one knows about it - except for the 72 other people who live in the town. Why? Because Falfú...

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From humble beginnings, great things can come. The Nativity Story tells the extraordinary tale of two common people, Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, an arduous journey, and the history-defining birth of Jesus. Brought to life with an unprecedented attention to detail and commitment to historical accuracy, The Nativity Story is the very human, very dramatic, and uniquely inspiring saga of a journey of faith.

The Nativity Story stars Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider), Oscar Isaac (Guerrilla), Hiam Abbass, Shaun Toub, Alexander Siddig, Said Amadis with Ciaran Hinds and Academy A...

Micah Stampley, the male Gospel breakout artist of 2005, is back with his sophomore album, A Fresh Wind. After only one year and incredible debut success including the second highest debut for a Male Gospel Artist in the history of Billboard, a double 2006 Stellar Award nomination in the "Male Vocalist of the Year" and "New Artist of the Year" categories, and a personal invitation to perform a gospel music selection to honor "the Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin at the upcoming An Evening of Stars Tribute to Aretha Franklin benefiting the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Micah is releasing ...

Keisha Castle-Hughes stars as "Mary" in New Line Cinema's upcoming release of Catherine Hardwicke's The Nativity Story.

From humble beginnings, great things can come. The Nativity Story tells the extraordinary tale of two common people, Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, an arduous journey, and the history-defining birth of Jesus. Brought to life with an unprecedented attention to detail and commitment to historical accuracy, The Nativity Story is the very human, very dramatic, and uniquely inspiring saga of a journey of faith.

The Nativity Story stars Keisha Castle-Hughes (...

Controversial film The Da Vinci Code has been banned in Pakistan after officials slammed it as blasphemous and disrespectful to the country's minority Christians.

The movie, based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown, speculates that Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene had children whose descendents are still alive.

So far, no screenings of the Tom Hanks-starring film have taken place in Pakistan.

Shahbaz Bhatti, a prominent Christian leader who believes Brown has "evil intentions", says, "The Da Vinci Code is a sacrilegious act in the guise of freedom of expression and fict...

Catholic group Opus Dei has called on the makers of upcoming film The Da Vinci Code to include a disclaimer, out of respect for their beliefs.

The film, based on the Dan Brown bestseller, has caused controversy within the Catholic community for its unorthodox theories on Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene.

And it portrays Opus Dei as a corrupt, barbarous cult at the centre of a cover-up of the truth about Christ.

Opus Dei posted the letter to Sony on their Italian website. It reads, "Any such decision by Sony would be a gesture of respect toward the figure of Jesus, to the hi...

The release of movie adaptation The Da Vinci Code is being challenged by a Christian group in Korea, who have branded the Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou film "an insult and defamation".

Based on Dan Brown's bestselling book, the story suggests Jesus Christ fathered a child, and has outraged the Christian Council of Korea (CCK) who fear it may rock people's faith in the Bible.

The group has applied to the film's distributor Sony Pictures for a provisional injunction to stop its release next month, according to Screen International.

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