Taylor Swift is queen of 2013 Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift ruled the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday (19May13), taking home eight top honours, including the prestigious Artist of the Year.
Swift, fun. and Maroon 5 all led the way heading into the Las Vegas ceremony with 11 nods each, but it quickly became clear that the night belonged to the blonde star as she dominated the prizegiving from the offset.
She entered the MGM Grand Garden Arena a six-time winner from the pre-show announcements alone, claiming accolades such as Top Country Artist, Top Country Album for Red and Top Country Song for We Are Never Ever Getting Back Toge...
READ MORESwift, fun. and Maroon 5 all led the way heading into the Las Vegas ceremony with 11 nods each, but it quickly became clear that the night belonged to the blonde star as she dominated the prizegiving from the offset.
She entered the MGM Grand Garden Arena a six-time winner from the pre-show announcements alone, claiming accolades such as Top Country Artist, Top Country Album for Red and Top Country Song for We Are Never Ever Getting Back Toge...
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Will Arnett stubs out cigarette habit
Comedian Will Arnett has kicked his smoking habit after spending nearly 30 years puffing away on cigarettes.
The Arrested Development star, who turned 43 earlier this month (May13), reveals he made it his New Year's (13) resolution to stub out his unhealthy addiction.
However, Arnett admits it hasn't been easy and he's been relying on an anti-smoking aid, Nicorette gum, to keep him from lighting up again.
He says, "I quit smoking a few months ago... (I started) when I was 13 because it was cool, it was very cool. I smoked for the better part of 30 years and it sort of dawned on me...
"I...
READ MOREThe Arrested Development star, who turned 43 earlier this month (May13), reveals he made it his New Year's (13) resolution to stub out his unhealthy addiction.
However, Arnett admits it hasn't been easy and he's been relying on an anti-smoking aid, Nicorette gum, to keep him from lighting up again.
He says, "I quit smoking a few months ago... (I started) when I was 13 because it was cool, it was very cool. I smoked for the better part of 30 years and it sort of dawned on me...
"I...
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Ashley Hamilton: 'Robert Downey, Jr. helped me land Iron Man 3 part'
George Hamilton's actor son has his longtime pal Robert Downey, Jr. to thank for helping him bag a role in Iron Man 3.
Ashley Hamilton struggled to get his Hollywood career back on track after overcoming his drug and alcohol addiction problems, and admits Downey, Jr.'s vote of confidence gave him the boost he needed.
Hamilton explains, "He helped open the door (to work on the movie) but he said, 'I can't do it (all) for you, dude.' I said, 'That's OK. I just need somebody to give me the opportunity to trust in me sober-wise and give me a shot of this magnitude.' I'll forever owe him for t...
READ MOREAshley Hamilton struggled to get his Hollywood career back on track after overcoming his drug and alcohol addiction problems, and admits Downey, Jr.'s vote of confidence gave him the boost he needed.
Hamilton explains, "He helped open the door (to work on the movie) but he said, 'I can't do it (all) for you, dude.' I said, 'That's OK. I just need somebody to give me the opportunity to trust in me sober-wise and give me a shot of this magnitude.' I'll forever owe him for t...
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Star Trek Into Darkness beams to top of U.S. box office
Director J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness has beamed to the top of the U.S. box office chart, debuting with an impressive $70.6 million (£45.55 million) haul.
The sci-fi film, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana, also added a further $13.5 million (£8.7 million) from early showings on Wednesday (15May13) and Thursday (16May13), bringing its five-day total to $84.1 million (£54.25 million).
The Star Trek sequel knocked Iron Man 3 into second place - the Robert Downey, Jr. action epic continued to draw audiences with a strong $35.2 million (£22.7 million) gross in its th...
READ MOREThe sci-fi film, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana, also added a further $13.5 million (£8.7 million) from early showings on Wednesday (15May13) and Thursday (16May13), bringing its five-day total to $84.1 million (£54.25 million).
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Randy Couture: 'Wesley Snipes is onboard for The Expendables 3'
Newly-freed Wesley Snipes has officially signed up to make his Hollywood return in the third installment of Sylvester Stallone's action epic The Expendables, according to his new co-star Randy Couture.
The Blade star has been on house arrest since his release from prison on 2 April (13) after serving a 27-month stint for tax evasion, and he's already secured his first new project to help relaunch his movie career.
Couture has confirmed the casting news to the New York Daily News and he can't wait to start working with martial arts expert Snipes.
Discussing possible plotlines for The Expe...
READ MOREThe Blade star has been on house arrest since his release from prison on 2 April (13) after serving a 27-month stint for tax evasion, and he's already secured his first new project to help relaunch his movie career.
Couture has confirmed the casting news to the New York Daily News and he can't wait to start working with martial arts expert Snipes.
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Fan Bingbing braves downpour to receive award at Cannes
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing was the toast of the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday (18May13) as she was named The Hollywood Reporter's International Artist of the Year.
The star of X-Men: Days of Future Past didn't let a downpour keep her from attending a special cocktail party thrown in her honour during the French coastal town's annual festival.
Bingbing mingled with stars including actress Paz Vega and Bond girl Naomie Harris before accepting the prestigious prize, which recognises an up-and-coming "global celebrity whose work has the power to affect entertainment around the world".
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READ MOREThe star of X-Men: Days of Future Past didn't let a downpour keep her from attending a special cocktail party thrown in her honour during the French coastal town's annual festival.
Bingbing mingled with stars including actress Paz Vega and Bond girl Naomie Harris before accepting the prestigious prize, which recognises an up-and-coming "global celebrity whose work has the power to affect entertainment around the world".
S...
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Miley Cyrus and Paris Hilton have fallen victim to pranksters once again after police were called to their Hollywood homes following false reports of gun crimes.
The Party in the U.S.A. hitmaker, who was last targeted by crank callers in August (12), was not present on Friday night (17May13) when cops pulled up to her mansion to investigate allegations that shots had been fired inside the property, and authorities quickly discovered the emergency call had been a hoax.
It has since emerged that officers were also called out to Hilton's Los Angeles pad last weekend (11-12May13) after a woma...
READ MOREThe Party in the U.S.A. hitmaker, who was last targeted by crank callers in August (12), was not present on Friday night (17May13) when cops pulled up to her mansion to investigate allegations that shots had been fired inside the property, and authorities quickly discovered the emergency call had been a hoax.
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Reggae singer Toots Hibbert injured onstage
Reggae star Frederick 'toots' Hibbert is nursing a cut to his head after he was hit in the face with a bottle during a concert in Virginia.
The Toots and the Maytals singer was performing with his band at the Dominion Riverrock festival in Richmond on Saturday night (18May13) when one audience member hurled the missile at the stage, striking the 67 year old in the head.
The group to cut short its set so Hibbert could receive medical attention at a local hospital, where he was treated and subsequently released.
Police have since arrested and charged a 19-year-old man with aggravated assau...
READ MOREThe Toots and the Maytals singer was performing with his band at the Dominion Riverrock festival in Richmond on Saturday night (18May13) when one audience member hurled the missile at the stage, striking the 67 year old in the head.
The group to cut short its set so Hibbert could receive medical attention at a local hospital, where he was treated and subsequently released.
Police have since arrested and charged a 19-year-old man with aggravated assau...
Akon ordered to pay child support
A judge has ordered R&B star Akon to hand over $5,000 (£3,200) in monthly child support payments for two of his kids.
The Smack That hitmaker filed documents last September (12) asking to be legally recognised as the father of two boys, born in 2009 and 2010 to his ex-partner Rozina Negusei.
The court has agreed the couple will share legal custody while Akon will cover health insurance and be consulted for all major decisions, reports TMZ.com.
After the star listed his income as $40,708 (£26,260) per month, the judge overseeing the case decided he must also pay $5,000 to Negusei to help ...
READ MOREThe Smack That hitmaker filed documents last September (12) asking to be legally recognised as the father of two boys, born in 2009 and 2010 to his ex-partner Rozina Negusei.
The court has agreed the couple will share legal custody while Akon will cover health insurance and be consulted for all major decisions, reports TMZ.com.
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Kendall Schmidt files airline complaint after luggage loss and jewellery theft
Big Time Rush singer Kendall Schmidt has filed a complaint with airline bosses after $7,000 (£4,516)-worth of jewellery went missing from his luggage during a recent flight to Austria.
The pop star had planned to hand out the custom-made items to fans at last Monday's (13May13) gig with his new band, Heffron Drive, in Vienna, Austria, but the bag failed to appear when he touched down in Europe from Orlando, Florida.
Schmidt was forced to go on an impromptu shopping trip to find clothes to wear for the concert and shared his lost luggage drama with fans attending the show that night.
He t...
READ MOREThe pop star had planned to hand out the custom-made items to fans at last Monday's (13May13) gig with his new band, Heffron Drive, in Vienna, Austria, but the bag failed to appear when he touched down in Europe from Orlando, Florida.
Schmidt was forced to go on an impromptu shopping trip to find clothes to wear for the concert and shared his lost luggage drama with fans attending the show that night.
He t...
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