Suspiciously well-timed rumours, malicious blogging, lavish gala dinners and self-funded publicity drives; the Oscars may be shiny but the battle to win them is a dirty game, says Shane Danielson
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Ivana Lowell, a Guinness heriress, endured sexual abuse, tragedy and parental neglect as a child, only to succumb to the family weakness: alcoholism. Here she recounts her extraordinary story... more
It’s where British stars flock and has made hits of UK films from Slumdog Millionaire to An Education. The Toronto Film Festival now rivals Venice in importance, says Tom Teodorczuk... more
Construction magnate Ron Tutor and investment firm Colony Capital have reached a deal in principle to buy Walt Disney's film making division Miramax, it is claimed... more
London-born novelist Zoë Heller’s latest novel The Believers is set to be another hit. Here she tells Liz Hoggard how she overcame grief and insecurity to become a woman who really has it all... more
Analysis: The Abu Dhabi Royal Family has announced that it will spend at least $1 billion over the next five years co-funding Hollywood and other international movies
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This week, Samantha claimed it took her 18 months to recover from a near-fatal stroke. So why was the actress at a string of showbiz parties just weeks after she 'collapsed'?... more
It appears Penélope Cruz's romance with Oscar winner Javier Bardem is getting serious - she's met his family. The Spanish beauty, her actor boyfriend and his actress mother Pilar Bardem celebrated his Best Supporting Oscar win for No Country For Old Men at a succession of Hollywood parties
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Bookmakers William Hill have already started paying out on Dame Helen Mirren winning best actress - but the star is getting more than a little nervous.... more
Anthony Minghella's latest is one of the highlights of the London Film Festival. It's a great time for movies in the capital, the director says.... more
Apple has launched its smallest music player yet, the new iPod shuffle. The tiny device measures just 1in by 1.6in, with much of that taken up by the familiar iPod control wheel.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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