http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Entertainment headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:00:11 +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/entertainment/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=1501119 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632815&ref=rss Spanish actor Antonio Banderas has been named a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the fight against poverty.In his new role as an advocate for the poor, Banderas will set his sights on the Millennium Development Goals, a set of eight... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:18:38 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632813&ref=rss Sandra Bullock's husband has allegedly cheated on her with a tattoo model.Motorcycle enthusiast Jesse James reportedly told Michelle 'Bombshell' McGee his marriage to the actress was over and romanced her while the actress was... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:11:16 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632727&ref=rss A bit of a dark horse has taken out this year's Best News Presenter category in the TV Guide's annual Best on the Box Awards.TV One's Peter Williams has beaten longstanding winner Simon Dallow by more than 600 votes. TV Guide... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:30:27 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632761&ref=rss The Dead Weather is not Jack White's band. Yes, the White Stripes leader and modern day guitar hero, is the most famous name in this 'cool kids of rock' super group. And his distinct clash of blues, American folk, and wailing garage... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:12:29 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632743&ref=rss Kate Winslet is being supported through her marriage break-up by Leonardo DiCaprio.The actress turned to her Titanic co-star when problems started to surface in her relationship with director Sam Mendes as the trio worked... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:56:21 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632771&ref=rss PARIS - A state-run TV channel is stirring controversy with a documentary about a fake game show in which credulous participants obey orders to deliver increasingly powerful electric shocks to a man, who is really an actor, until... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:03:32 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632746&ref=rss PHOENIX - A judge has ordered rapper DMX to spend six months in a Phoenix jail for violating probation and to undergo a mental health evaluation.DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, admitted in court to a single violation of... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:04:09 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632842&ref=rss The enduring appeal of Oscar Wilde's masterpiece stems from its remarkable ability to be all things to all people. Subtitled "a trivial comedy for serious people", it has always delighted the social class that it so mercilessly satirises... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632768&ref=rss If suffering for your art is a yardstick of success, no wonder Massive Attack have worldwide acclaim.Their rise from Bristol's "Wild Bunch" collective, to Godfathers of trip-hop and recipients of an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:09 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&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/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632780&ref=rss The source of this surprisingly affecting family drama was the book The Boys Are Back In Town , by English journalist Simon Carr, who worked as Jim Bolger's speechwriter in the early 1990s. (He is now the chief parliamentary sketchwriter... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632775&ref=rss The film of Cormac McCarthy's howlingly bleak apocalyptic novel is, first and foremost, a triumph of location scouting (the process by which film-makers find where they are going to set their shoot). Disused road tunnels and abandoned... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&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/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632752&ref=rss It's just her week. Hollie Smith's beautiful new album Humour and The Misfortune Of Others , released on Monday, is getting five-star reviews, television networks are scrambling for an interview and, to top it all off, she has announced... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632749&ref=rss JOHANNESBURG - FIFA has lined up international music stars Alicia Keys, Shakira, Black Eyed Peas and John Legend for a World Cup concert in Johannesburg on June 10, the day before the opening match.The lineup announced also features... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632745&ref=rss Just hours before the Academy Awards ceremony Air New Zealand offered me and my cabin-mates a privileged preview. I AM quite small. So my luggage is always quite big in comparison. It's made bigger when I squeeze three chunky books... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632741&ref=rss The young star of Taika Waititi's new feature tells Russell Baillie what it's like to be in the spotlight. "Kia ora. My name is Boy, and welcome to my interesting world. My favourite person is Michael Jackson. He is the best... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&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/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632576&ref=rss NEW YORK - Avatar is coming to DVD, but not yet in 3D.Twentieth Century Fox announced Tuesday that James Cameron's sci-fi epic will be released in the US on Blu-ray and regular DVD on April 22. The studio noted that the release... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:55:09 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10632554&ref=rss LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - An executive producer for the 1980s sitcom "Growing Pains" has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison for distribution of child pornography.Steven Marshall was arrested last April 15 on charges of distribution... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:08:02 +1200