http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Personalities headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:04 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=72 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10633083&ref=rss Singer and sometimes actress Jessica Simpson has paid the price of beauty, and now she's examining people's obsession with looking good.She made headlines last year when photos of her performing suggested she might have gained... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:34:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10633057&ref=rss A songwriter and music producer who claims he helped launch pop star Lady Gaga says she squeezed him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped get her record deal.Rob... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:16:47 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10632798&ref=rss UNITED NATIONS - Spanish actor Antonio Banderas has been named a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the fight against poverty, the United Nations Development Program announced.In his new role as an advocate for the poor, Antonio Banderas... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10632753&ref=rss It's all very well acting and starring in the second feature based on your Oscar-nominated short. But when it comes to attending the premiere, sometimes you need to get on with the next thing instead.That's the case for Taika... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10632583&ref=rss TORONTO - Actor Corey Haim has been laid to rest at a private ceremony in his hometown of Toronto, Canada.The 38-year-old was farewelled at a ceremony attended by about 200 relatives and close friends, the Toronto... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:45:29 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10632558&ref=rss NEW YORK - Actor Charlie Sheen is back at work and shooting has resumed on Two and a Half Men .His agent, Stan Rosenfield, says Sheen returned to the Warner Bros set in Burbank, California, on Tuesday morning.The 44-year-old... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:19:48 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10632544&ref=rss PHILADELPHIA - Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is expected to spend two weeks in Philadelphia defending a defamation case linked to a sex-abuse scandal at her South African girls' school.The trial is set to start March 29.Winfrey's... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:31:02 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10632564&ref=rss You may remember Marcus Lush as the foppish-haired, mischievous-grinned, intrepid reporter on Newsnight , circa 1994. Here he is with the presenters of the show, Alison Mau and Simon Dallow , who later became an item, married,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10632369&ref=rss LOS ANGELES - An insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday before giving a tearful apology that was harshly rebuked by his victim.Michael David... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:41:54 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10632304&ref=rss LONDON - British movie star Kate Winslet has separated from her film director husband Sam Mendes after nearly seven years of marriage, their law firm said yesterday.The surprise split puts an end to a golden couple of Britain's... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:38:52 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10632191&ref=rss LOS ANGELES - Peter Graves, the tall, stalwart actor likely best known for his portrayal of Jim Phelps in the Mission: Impossible television series, died yesterday.Graves died of an apparent heart attack outside his Los Angeles... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:15:18 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10632150&ref=rss LOS ANGELES - The name of the late actor Corey Haim was found on a fraudulent prescription for a powerful painkiller that authorities said on Friday was obtained through a major drug ring.California Attorney General Jerry Brown's... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:51:27 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10631990&ref=rss Corey Haim will be buried in his native Canada.The 'Lost Boys' star died aged 38 at the Los Angeles home he shared with his mother on Wednesday and his family want his final resting place to be in Toronto, Ontario, where... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:06:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10631870&ref=rss EXETER: Prince Philip asked a sea cadet whether she worked in a strip club. The 88-year-old asked Elizabeth Rendle what she did."I told him I worked in a club and he asked 'What, a strip club?'," nightclub barmaid Elizabeth, 24,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:40:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10631936&ref=rss We've seen Rhys Darby dance and sing on Flight of the Conchords - now the Kiwi star can add beat-boxing with celebrities to his repertoire.Darby has joined forces with hip-hop mogul Dr Dre and celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10631858&ref=rss His name is Billy Geerhart, he's 8 years old and he lives in Los Angeles. If you happen to be rich, famous and influential, he may have sent you a cute handwritten letter, earnestly seeking expert advice.Billy once contacted former... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10631856&ref=rss Golf clubs in hands or not, the kids of South Park are ready to take on Tiger Woods.Creators of the Comedy Central cartoon have long since proven that no subject is sacred to them. So for the opening of its 14th season in the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10631846&ref=rss Paul Holmes is genuinely astonished. It's a curly question. When daughter Millie emerged from Auckland District Court after her first court appearance on drug charges, did Holmes grab a chance for publicity with a speech to eager... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10631811&ref=rss A coroner's official says authorities have recovered four prescription drug bottles bearing the name of actor Corey Haim but found nothing illegal while investigating his death.Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter declined to identify... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:58:42 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personalities/news/article.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10631783&ref=rss Lady Gaga fan Samantha Bellingham was up at 5am yesterday to meet her idol at Auckland Airport.The 18-year-old student and two of her friends waited with 30 other fans from 6am for a glimpse of the star.Lady Gaga calls her... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200