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5 September 2008 7:48 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Lily Allen has worried friends by claiming that she feels like "killing" herself. The singer wrote on her Facebook page that she is "dying inside" after her drunken behaviour at Tuesday's GQ Awards. She told fellow presenter Elton John to "f**k off" on stage and shocked the audience by declaring that she would "f**k" Tony Bennett. The comment replaced an earlier post (more)

By Beth Hilton

5 September 2008 6:10 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

David Bowie's The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust has been voted the gayest record of all time. The list, which features in Out magazine, was compiled by 100 gay actors, musicians and critics. Boy George, Rufus Wainwright and Jake Shears were among the artists voting. Bowie's seminal 1972 release beat The Smiths' self-titled debut to the top spot. Other acts in the top ten included Elton John, Judy Garland and Madonna. The top ten in full: 1. David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy (more)

By Alex Fletcher

4 September 2008 10:10 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Lily Allen spoke out Friday about her spat with Elton John at a London awards show Tuesday night. "Elton John and I are friends," the pop star writes in a new entry on her MySpace blog. The online posting refers to an incident when an apparently tipsy Allen clashed with John at the GQ Men of the Year awards ceremony, which the pair co-presented on Sept. 2. As Allen, 23, introduced a segment as a "very special point in the evening," John, 61, said, "What, you are going to have another drink?"Allen shot back, "F--- off Elton, I'm 40 years younger than you.

Chris Jefferies

4 September 2008 12:24 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Being billed to host the 2008 annual GQ Men of the Year Awards, Tuesday, September 2, Lily Allen and Elton John turned the stage into battle of words as they began quarreling in front of shocked celebrity audience. The two famous singers wouldn't stop exchanging barbs, mocking one another as they were performing their duties and handing out awards to winners.

Taking the stage at the awards shows, held at the Royal Opera House in London, Lily didn't bother to stop sipping champagne even Elton looked less than impressed with that. The chart-topper songbird was telling the audience "now we reach a very special point in the evening" when Elton suddenly interrupted her, asking her sarcastically "What, you are going to have another drink?"

Feeling mad, she fired back, bravely stating "F*** off Elton, I'm 40 years younger than you, I have my whole life ahead of me." Elton then snapped her back,

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3 September 2008 9:30 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

Elton John told Lily Allen he could "still snort [her] under the table" after she insulted his age at the GQ Men of the Year awards in London last night. — PopSugar UK Bristol Palin's boyfriend and the father of her child will attend the Republican National Convention. His mother revealed the two teenagers had plans to marry before Bristol was pregnant. — AP Leighton Meester may have been born in a halfway house while her mother was serving a federal prison sentence for her involvement in a drug-running ring in Texas. — Star Magazine LeAnn Rimes speaks up about living with psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with at 2 years old. — People Oprah invited 150 Olympians, including Michael Phelps, Nastia Luikin, and Kobe Bryant, to appear on the season premiere of her show, which tapes at Millennium Park today, airing Monday. — Us Weekly The surfers who started a fight with paparazzi photographing

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3 September 2008 7:50 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

A visibly tipsy Lily Allen got into a profanity-laced verbal spat with Elton John onstage as the two hosted the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London Tuesday night. As Allen introduced a segment as a "very special point in the evening," according to the The Times of London, John questioned: "What, you are going to have another drink?" In front of an audience that included Gordon Ramsay, producer Mark Ronson (brother of Samantha) and London mayor Boris Johnson, the 23-year-old pop star shot back, "F--- off Elton, I'm 40 years younger than you. I have my whole life ahead of me.

Eileen Finan

3 September 2008 5:02 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

GQ celebrated its men of the year at the Royal Opera House in London last night ranging from Mark Ronson to Orlando Bloom, both of whom came with their beautiful dates. Mark Ronson had his younger lady model Daisy Lowe while Orlando and Miranda continued to be one of our favorite hot couples. Elizabeth Hurley may have been of the wrong gender to win an award, but as usual she raised the sexy level in her tight little dress. Mark took home the Alfred Dunhill Maverick Award as a “gentleman of independent or non-conformist views or actions” while Steve Coogan won an award for Acting and Gordon Ramsay for being an entrepreneur. To see more than 30 images from the party including Gordon Ramsay, Elle MacPherson, Elizabeth Hurley, Josh Brolin, Elton John, Steve Coogan, Dave Grohl and others just read more Images include: Gordon Ramsay, Elle MacPherson, Miranda Kerr, Orlando Bloom,

Molly

3 September 2008 3:53 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Elton John and Lily Allen exchanged jibes as they presented the GQ awards together in London last night. According to the Daily Mail, Elton was infuriated as 'Smile' singer Allen knocked back champagne while on stage, growing increasingly worse for wear in the process. The star finally made his feelings public when Lily told the audience to prepare themselves for "the most important part of the night". He hit back: "What? Are you going to have another drink?" Allen (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

29 August 2008 7:05 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Drew Lachey will play host to some 50,000 fans expected flock into Times Square on Sept. 14 to kick off the new Broadway season that will find Katie Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe and Haley Joel Osment coming to the Great White Way. The second-season Dancing with the Stars champ, currently appearing in the Tony-winning musical spoof Monty Python's Spamalot, will be joined by other stars for the free Broadway on Broadway 2008 concert, according to the event's organizers, the Broadway League and the Times Square Alliance, and its presenter, Continental Airlines. "I am delighted to be a part of the Broadway community and I love this great city,

Stephen M. Silverman

28 August 2008 9:11 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Elton John has reportedly patched up his relationship with Madonna. The 61-year-old allegedly fell out with the Queen of Pop over comments he made at the 2004 Q Awards. John questioned the decision to award Madonna the best live act prize, stating: "Since when has lip-synching been live? Anyone who lip-synchs in public on stage when you pay £75 to see them should be shot. That's (more)

By Simon Reynolds

28 August 2008 12:06 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Madonna was reportedly left furious after she kicked off the French leg of her Sticky + Sweet tour - after technical faults hindered her performance.

The pop superstar took to the stage in Nice, France on Tuesday to perform to a packed out crowd, including Sir Elton John and Victoria and David Beckham.

But technical problems backstage meant the huge visual screens used throughout the show went blank during several songs.

And perfectionist Madonna was livid with her staff, according to the London Paper.

A source tells the publication, "Madonna sets very high standards for herself and for those working around her, so when things go wrong she gets annoyed."

And the presence of rocker Elton John, with who the Material Girl star has had a turbulent relationship, meant the slip-up was a double blow to Madonna.

The source adds, "With so many friends in the audience it was doubly annoying for her."

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27 August 2008 6:25 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

As her Sticky and Sweet tour kicks into high gear, Madonna is in "great spirits," her rep, Liz Rosenberg, tells People. And why shouldn't she be? At the second stop of her European leg, the pop icon was cheered on by famous fans Bono and Elton John in Nice, France, on Tuesday night. (It would seem that her feud with John – who accused her of lip-synching in 2004 – is officially ancient history.) As the singer gets into the groove of her 51-date world tour, her priorities are simple: "Making sure the show is perfect – and taking care of her kids and her husband,

Monique Jessen

26 August 2008 11:39 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

The Gabe Dixon Band, who were formed in the fall of 1998 at University of Miami, have just released a music video in support of their brand new single "Till You're Gone". The song is listed on their self-titled album which comes out on August 26 via Fantasy Records.

The band's effort was already deemed as one of Paste Magazine's favorite records of the year. In addition, Gabe Dixon's vocal talent and piano chops have been praised by fellow musicians across the board including Sara Bareilles and Jamie Cullum. Furthermore, Dan Wilson has co-written three songs on the album that features a variety of tracks from heartfelt ballads to pop piano jams in the spirit of Elton John and Ben Folds Five.

The music video for the piano-rock single is directed by duo Paul Cummings and Tony Fiandaca. The directors use a stop-motion animation to help bringing a human piano to life

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21 August 2008 12:00 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

The Devil Wears Prada star Emily Blunt is set to replace fellow Brit Kate Winslet in Sir Elton John's movie Gnomeo And Juliet.

The musician is behind the animated adaptation of Williams Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet and is reportedly keen to sign Blunt and Scottish actor James McAvoy to the lead roles.

Kate Winslet was attached to the project as the voice of Juliet but dropped out in 2006 because of scheduling conflicts.

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20 August 2008 12:02 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

Filed under: Animation, Classics, Music & Musicals, Casting

Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? First you become Tromeo, and now -- Gnomeo. Well, people have been trying to rename you to Gnomeo for a while now. Heck, last time Cinematical wrote about the upcoming CGI feature Gnomeo and Juliet, it was 2006 and Kate Winslet and professional voice actor Greg Ellis were attached to voice the film. Almost two years later, the garden gnome romance is still hiking its way to the big screen, and The Hollywood Reporter posts that James McAvoy and Emily Blunt are in negotiations to voice the leads.

While I'm bummed to see another voice actor lose his work, there are some quirks to look forward to with this feature -- namely Elton John classics. At first, a whole new set of romantic songs were going to be penned by Tim Rice and John, but that didn't work

Monika Bartyzel

20 August 2008 10:00 AM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

James McAvoy and Emily Blunt are in talks to voice the lead characters in Miramax's upcoming CGI-animated feature "Gnomeo and Juliet," according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

Based loosely on Shakespeare's play, the film centers on two garden gnomes lovers from rival gardens. Kelly Asbury is directing a script originally written by Rob Sprackling and John R. Smith. Rob Sprackling and John R. Smith polished the screenplay.

Produced by Elton John's Rocket Pictures, the film will also feature several of the musician's greatest hits. 

McAvoy most recently starred in Universal's action hit "Wanted." Emily Blunt recently starres in "Dan in Real Life" and "Charlie Wilson's War." She will also appear in Joe Johnston's upcoming horror thriller "The Wolf Man."

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20 August 2008 1:40 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Emily Blunt, the depicter of the rude and haughty senior assistant of Runway's editor in "The Devil Wears Prada" is about to trade off her stylish clothes to be a garden gnome in "Gnomeo and Juliet". Negotiating to voice the titular character, the Golden Globe Award recipient will be taking over the part of Juliet which has been left by Kate Winslet due to scheduling conflicts.

In the animation movie loosely adapted from William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", Blunt is most likely to pair up with "Wanted (2008)" star James McAvoy who is in talks to play the other titular role, Gnomeo. If both she and McAvoy struck the casting deal, this would be the pair's first project together.

Resolving the story of two deeply-in-love garden gnomes living in separate rival gardens, "Gnomeo and Juliet" will be directed by Kelly Asbury from the screenplay by Rob Sprackling, John R. Smith,

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20 August 2008 12:37 AM, PDT | From JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news

James McAvoy and Emily Blunt have signed on to voice the lead characters in the upcoming animated film Gnomeo And Juliet. As you might expect the film is a retelling of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" set in the world of garden gnomes. Elton John is taking an active role in producing the film and at one point was going to write new songs with his Lion King collaborator Tim Rice. That doesn't look to be happening any longer but John will be providing a number of his biggest hits...

Mike Sampson

19 August 2008 11:53 PM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

Remember how Kenneth Branagh helped lead a Shakespearean revival in the 1990s? We had his Henry V, Hamlet, and Much Ado About Nothing, plus a stylish Romeo + Juliet, a more stark Hamlet starring Mel Gibson, Othello (which co-starred Branagh as Iago), Twelfth Night, and A Midsummer Night's Dream, and that's just the literal adaptations.

There was also the Oscar-winning Shakespeare in Love and modernized versions of Bard classics with the Julia Stiles tandem of 10 Things I Hate About You and O.

But in the 21st Century, we haven't seen nearly as much light breaking through yonder window. There will be a King Lear next year, and that's exciting and depressing for alternate reasons, and we're now just a couple of years away from an animated Shakespeare.

The Hollywood Reporter says that James McAvoy and Emily Blunt - who I'd pay to see play the star-cross'd lovers in a live action

Colin Boyd

18 August 2008 7:18 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Star Stories actor Steve Edge has revealed that Elton John and David Furnish will be among the celebrities lampooned on the new series of the show. Edge, who stars alongside Kevin Bishop on the Channel 4 programme, confirmed that the newest scripts are the funniest yet. "I'm sure we're doing Elton John and David Furnish," Edge told The Mirror. "We read a (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

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