STARDUST News Bytes- September 4

So, it's been a busy week of STARDUST with the MTV VMA's earlier this week. Has everyone recovered from Miley Cyrus's outfits and Kanye West's presidential promise? (LOL)! Anyway, here are some of the top entertainment news headlines this week...just in case you missed it!

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Kermit The Frog has new girlfriend
 The Muppets stars only just split up last month, but Kermit The Frog has already moved on from Miss Piggy. "After careful thought, thoughtful consideration and considerable squabbling, Miss Piggy made the difficult decision to terminate our romantic relationship" Kermit said in a statement in August. Earlier this week the little green frog gave us an update on his relationship status. "While I prefer to keep my personal life private, this is Hollywood, who am I kidding? It is true that I am dating again. However at this time no woman -- pig or otherwise -- is my official "new girlfriend". We are simply close friends" the puppet tweeted. Kermit's new 'friend' is a pig called, Denise and she is the head of marketing for ABC. As for Miss Piggy maybe she'll move on with actor, William Shatner? "Wow! How much did this cost? BTW, is Miss Piggy available?" Shatner tweeted. "Very much available, mon cher. Gimmie a call I'd love to boldly go where no pig has gone before" Miss Piggy wrote in reply to him.

Donald Trump supports Kanye's presidential campaign
Donald Trump supports the idea of Kanye West running for President in 2020. "I wonder who gave him that idea. He said very nice things about me in the past, and he knows my daughter a bit, Ivanka. He's actually a different kind of person than people think, he's a nice guy. I hope to run against him someday" Trump said in an interview with The Rolling Stone. Trump is not the only one supporting Kanye's campaign. Rihanna said that she'd support Kanye's presidential run. 

Ariana Grande teases about her new album
Ariana Grande gave clues earlier this week about her upcoming album, which is reportedly titled Moonlight. "Babies, I'm so excited for the nearby future... (also embracing and loving the present)...but I'm really effing excited for the future. Personally...I consider October nearby future" the singer tweeted. Grande promises that she's "not teasing!!!. I promised y'all I would always tell you as much as I could as soon as I could. Only cause I love you like I do" Grande tweeted. Grande has changed her Twitter bio to simply say moonlight. The singer's third album will be released by the end of this year.

Demi Lovato opens up about father's death
Demi Lovato is opening up about her father's death for her new album. Lovato's estranged father lost his battle with cancer in 2013. "The last song I recorded for the new album was Father. I'm particularly excited for this song. I get very, very honest about the passing of my Dad. My fans expect me to be honest, but what I think people in general aren't going to expect is the way that I sing the song. I took it to a more soulful, gospel kind of sound and it's the song that I think I'm the most proud of on the album" Lovato said. Lovato's new album, Confident is due out in October.

Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger split
Avril Lavigne and her husband, Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger announced their separation in an Instagram post on Wednesday. "It is with a heavy heart that Chad and I announce our separation today. Through not only the marriage, but the music as well we've created some unforgettable moments. We are still, and forever will be, the best of friends, and will always care deeply for each other. To all our family, friends and fans, thank you sincerely for the support". the Sk8er Boi singer said. Lavigne and Kroeger married in the south of France on July 1, 2013. This was her second marriage after her first, to Sum 41 singer, Derrick Whibley ended in 2010. 

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Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight      

   

Monthly entertainment favourites

I decided to try something a little different with my blog. Hopefully you guys like it! I thought that at the beginning of each month I'd let you all know some of my favourite things in the entertainment world from the previous month.

First up is Taylor Swift! I've always liked her music, but her latest album 1989 is her best one yet I think! I think I've downloaded half the album onto my iPod already, since I like most of the songs on it. I loved the video clip for Bad Blood! I wish I looked that good in a super hero outfit. I saw the debut of Taylor's Wildest Dreams video clip during the VMAs yesterday. That's pretty good too, and it has Scott Eastwood in it! (Need I say more ladies? LOL!)

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I recently saw the movie Paper Towns, and was such a big of Cara Delevingne's performance in the film that she definitely makes the list on my monthly entertainment favourites. I think I already mentioned it in my review of Paper Towns, but it is one of the best movies I've seen so far this year. I was recently watching an interview that Cara Delevingne did on The Project a few months ago, and she just seems like a really down-to-earth girl. So good to see someone her age in Hollywood who's not putting on an act and not afraid to be themselves. I predict a long film career ahead for her!

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Now we come to a little guilty pleasure of mine! Not sure if I should admit publicly to watching it? Then again it seems like everyone in Australia is watching as well, right? I've been watching The Bachelor Australia this season. I never watched the previous seasons at all, so not sure why I'm liking it this year. I think perhaps Sandra's antics sucked me into it haha! I kept wanting to see who's feathers she would ruffle next, so just kept watching! To be honest I find the girls behaviour more amusing than anything else. It's good for a laugh. In any case I have a few favourite girls that I hope Sam chooses, because I reckon they seem the closest and best suited to him. I hope he chooses Heather or Snezana (or should we call her parmigana, like everyone else? Haha!)

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I've watched The Voice Australia every season so far, and when I heard that Jessie J was going to be one of the coaches for this season I wasn't too sure how she'd go, but I must say I really enjoyed watching her. She seemed to take her role as a mentor very seriously, which is what the coaches are supposed to do I think. Jessie J's advice may have seemed harsh at times, but at least it was honest unlike some of the fluff that the other coaches were going on about. I think Jessie J has the right attitude so she was definitely my favourite coach on The Voice this year!

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Now, anyone who's known me for a while will know that I'm a huge Neighbours fan. Just a hint for any UK Neighbours fans, this will contain some spoilers for you since you guys are a few weeks behind the Australian broadcast. There's a huge story line going on at the moment involving Brad Willis [Kip Gamblin] and Lauren Turner [Kate Kendall]. It's been a long time coming so I can't wait to see it all play out in spectacular fashion this week! Team Brad and Lauren all the way, so these two make the entertainment favourites this month!

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I hope you all enjoyed reading about what some of my favourite things are this month! Stay tuned next month to see what else I'm liking! 

STARDUST News Bytes- August 21

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It's Friday, which means the weekend is here (TGIF, right?) It also means it's time for STARDUST News Bytes, so here are some of the top entertainment news headlines from around the world...just in case you missed it!

Jennifer Aniston shows off wedding ring
It's been two weeks since Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux tied the knot in a top secret wedding at their Bel Air mansion and now we finally get a glimpse of her wedding ring. The former Friends star was at the premiere of her new film, She's Funny That Way. She was sporting her new wedding ring on the red carpet. Aniston's red carpet appearance signals the end of the couple's wedding celebrations. Aniston and Theroux have spent the last two weeks on a tropical honeymoon in Bora Bora. The exclusive guest list for the wedding included Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Ellen Degeneres, Howard Stern, Chelsea Handler and Lisa Kudrow.

Jennifer Lawrence tops highest paid actresses list
Forbes magazine released its list of the world's highest paid actresses over the last 12 months this week, and at the top of the list is Hunger Games star, Jennifer Lawrence with $52 million. Coming in at second place is Scarlett Johansson, who earned $35.5 million this year thanks to her roles in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Lucy. In third place is Melissa McCarthy. The actress made $23 million over the past year, which could be due to her new clothing line Seven7. This year's list is very much global, with Chinese actress, Bingbing Fan coming in at number four with $21 million. Taking fifth place is none other than newlywed, Jennifer Aniston. I guess she hasn't been plugging that Smartwater for nothing right?

Kelly Clarkson pregnant with baby number two
Kelly Clarkson announced that she's pregnant with baby number two during her concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. "I was not planning on announcing this, but I'm totally pregnant again" Clarkson admitted. The revelation caused a loud cheer among the audience. The 33-year-old revealed that she and her husband had not yet told some of their family members. Clarkson and her husband, Brandon had their first child, River Rose in June 2014.

Liam Payne criticized for homophobic comments
One Direction's Liam Payne came under fire this week for remarks he made on stage during a concert, which some people interpreted to be homophobic. "This is my favourite song off the last album, and it is about trying to find that number one woman in your life, which none of you can relate to, because most of you are girls. Except for the boys in here, you know what I'm talking about" Payne said as he introduced the song, Girl Almighty. The 21-year-old has now taken to Twitter to defend himself against the accusations. "Some people take things too literal these days. I am in no way, shape or form homophobic. That's a ridiculous thing to say and I'm not here to offend people so take it as you will. I'm sorry to those I offended I really am, but there;s no need for some of the things I'm being called" Payne tweeted. 

Cara Delevingne quits modelling
Cara Delevingne is currently one of the most successful models in the industry, but apparently a modelling career is a price that is too much to pay. The 23-year-old says she's "not doing fashion work anymore" in an interview with The Times. Delevingne explained that the demands of the industry has taken a serious toll on both her physical and mental health. "I was like fight or flight for months. It is a mental thing as well because if you hate yourself and your body and the way you look, it just gets worse and worse. Modelling just made me feel hollow after a while. It didn't make me grow at all as a human being" she said. The Paper Towns star has talked about quitting modelling before, revealing that acting is her true passion. The last runway the actress/model walked was the Chanel Fall/Winter 2015/2016 show at Paris Fashion Week in March.

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Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight and News.com.au  

STARDUST News Bytes- August 2

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I know it has been ages since I've done one of these! I really enjoy writing my weekly entertainment news wrap-ups, and I know people enjoy reading them, so here are some of the top entertainment news headlines from around the world...just in case you missed it!

Bobbi Kristina Brown has intimate memorial service
The late Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of music legend, Whitney Houston was laid to rest yesterday. The intimate memorial service focused on spirituality, family and of course music. The service was held at St. James United Methodist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, and it included a loving tribute from Bobbi Kristina Brown's father, Bobby Brown. Many of the 22-year-old's relatives spoke at the memorial, including her aunt, Pat Houston and grandmother, Cissy Houston. A page in the memorial program featured a smiling picture of Brown with the caption "I also will always love you. Love, Daddy", this is a reference to Whitney Houston's popular song, I Will Always Love You. Despite a plea to attend the memorial service, Brown's ex, Nick Gordon was not there. "I loved Krissi with all my heart, and I am destroyed that she is gone and I need to say goodbye. Krissi loved me very much and she would want me there" Gordon wrote in a message to Brown's family. Bobbi Kristina Brown will be buried next to her mother, Whitney Houston in New Jersey on Monday.

Charlize Theron adopts baby girl
Charlize Theron has adopted a second child. A baby girl called August. The 39-year-old worked with an adoption agency for six months before adopting the African-American girl in July. Little August joins big brother, Jackson, 3, who Theron adopted from her native South Africa in 2012. The adoption comes just one month after Theron split from actor, Sean Penn.

Ashlee Simpson welcomes baby girl
 Keeping up with the theme of new celebrity babies, Ashlee Simpson and her husband, Evan Ross have welcomed the arrival of a baby girl on July 30. Simpson arrived at a Los Angeles hospital on Thursday just in time for her due date. The baby girl is the 30-year-old's second child. Her first child, Bronx Mowgli was with her ex-husband former Fall Out Boy bassist, Pete Wentz. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrates 68th birthday
The Terminator star turned 68 years old on Thursday, and celebrated his birthday with his ex-wife, Maria Shriver in Beverly Hills. The pair had lunch at the Montage Hotel with their two daughters, Katherine and Christina. Schwarzenegger's son, Patrick instagrammed a shout out to his father. "68, and you're still bigger than me. When will you let me catch up?!? Happy birthday pops" he wrote. The former governor of California also took time out to record a special video for his fans. "I want to thank everyone for all the birthday wishes. I'm having the greatest time. My 68th birthday, wow. I'm in the gym working out, and now I'm going to have a little bit of lunch with my family, so hasta la vista, and have a great time , OK?" he said.

Kardashian sisters still call Caitlyn 'Bruce'
Khloe Kardashian admitted on Australia's The Project that her family are still adjusting to Caitlyn Jenner's gender transition, including calling her by her new name. "We don't like to say Bruce is gone per se. We, my sisters and I, we will call Caitlyn 'Bruce', and we've been told that's completely fine. She has told us we are allowed to call her any name we want to, because on the phone when she calls me it's still the same voice as Bruce. If I'm not physically with her it's hard to remember in the moment that I'm talking to Caitlyn if that makes sense" the reality TV star explained. Kardashian mentioned that Caitlyn has accepted that she may sometimes still be referred to as Bruce Jenner.

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Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight 

STARDUST News Bytes- June 5

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It's Friday, so that means it's time for STARDUST News Bytes! Here are some of the top entertainment news headlines from around the world this week...just in case you missed it!


Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting baby number two. Kim slams twin and surrogacy rumours
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced the arrival of their second child this week. The reality TV star went on a Twitter rant in order to straighten out rumours that she is expecting twins and using a surrogate. "Can't wait til my website is active. I'm gonna do live video streaming so every time someone talks sh*t I can go blast the f**k outta them. People make up so much even people close who u think are legit. Truth time" Kardashian tweeted. 

Sam Smith can speak again
After three weeks of not being able to talk due to vocal chord surgery,  British singer Sam Smith can finally speak again! In April Smith was forced to postpone his Australian tour after being diagnosed with a hemorrhage on his vocal chords. By May things had gotten worse for the 23-year-old, as he had to undergo vocal chord surgery. Smith instagrammed a photo of Ariel from The Little Mermaid getting her voice back, with the caption I CAN SPEAK AGAIN !!!!!!!! Smith also announced the new dates for his Australian tour. "From all the bad news has come some good news!! Not only am I coming back to make up for the cancelled shows but I get to play bloody arenas!!!! So excited to sing for all of you and apologise personally for my bleeding throat xxxx" Smith wrote.

Kim Richards not to return to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Kim Richards will not be returning for the next season of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,after her recent return to rehab. The reality television star may make a cameo appearance in an episode or two of season six, but she will not be a regular on the show. Richards entered rehab for a fourth time after being arrested for public intoxication at the Beverly Hills Hotel in April. The 50-year-old was recently let out of rehab to attend her daughter Brooke's wedding in Mexico, but is now back. No other official casting decisions have been announced for the new season.

Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted to be president
Arnold Scwarzenegger was in Sydney recently to promote his new film, Terminator Genisys, and he revealed that if he was eligible he would run for president. "Everyone knows that if I was American-born I would probably run for president. I could do a better job than these guys can, trust me" he said. The action star and former governor of California cannot run for the country's top job because of the US constitution's natural-born citizen clause for the offices of president and vice-president. 

Iggy Azalea abruptly cancels US tour
Australian rapper, Iggy Azalea already postponed some of her live dates earlier this year. At the time her team insisted that her act just needed 'more time in development'. On Friday however, all the dates for Azalea's US tour were cancelled. "There will be a new tour planned around Iggy's new record to be released in 2016" ticket holders were told. The 24-year-old was meant to kick off her tour on September 18.

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Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight and The Daily Telegraph      

STARDUST News Bytes- May 29

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So, it's that time of the week again! It's time for STARDUST News Bytes! Here are some of the top entertainment news headlines from around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Big Bang Theory sets up UCLA scholarship
Hit TV comedy, The Big Bang Theory has spent eight seasons making audiences around the world laugh. The show is now making an education in science possible for those who might not be able to afford it. The Big Bang Theory and the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation have joined forces to create The Big Bang Theory Scholarship Endowment at UCLA. The scholarship is aimed at helping financially disadvantaged undergraduates who are looking to major in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 20 students will be selected to receive financial aid from The Big Bang Theory scholarship for the upcoming academic year. The future plan is for five additional students to be selected every year as well. So far the scholarship fund has raised over $4 million (USD), this includes the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation's original donation and additional donations from cast members, producers, crew members and network partners. The Big Bang Theory has roots with UCLA. The show's head science consultant, Dr. David Saltzberg is a professor at the university and Mayim Bialik, who plays Amy Farrah Fowler earned her Ph.D in neuroscience there.

Mariah Carey slams American Idol
Mariah Carey dissed the reality competition show when she appeared on Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O's radio show yesterday. The music icon was asked if she'd ever return for Idol's final season. "Hell no. Absolutely not. That was the worst experience of my life" Carey responded. The pop star then went on to suggest that her feud with fellow judge, Nicki Minaj was mostly an invention of the show. "I don't think they had any intention for us to have a good experience together doing that show. Pitting two females against each other wasn't cool. It should have been about the contestants instead of some non-existant feud that turned into even more ridiculousness. I would never want to be involved with it again" Carey said.

Janet Jackson prepares for her world tour
Janet Jackson was seen preparing for her much anticipated world tour at her rehearsal studio in Los Angeles yesterday. Earlier this month the 49-year-old singer announced that she'll be debuting new music and embarking on a world tour in 2015. Jackson has been spotted rehearsing in Los Angeles since May 16. Janet dropped the bombshell about her new music and world tour just a day before her 49th birthday. "I promised you'd hear it from my lips and now you will. This year, new music, new world tour, a new movement. I've been listening. Let's keep the conversation going" Jackson said.

Lindsay Lohan is finally off probation
After eight years Lindsay Lohan is finally off probation. On Thursday a judge signed off on the 28-year-old's community service hours, agreeing with Lohan and her lawyer, Shawn Holley, that the actress has completed 125 hours of community service stemming from a 2012 reckless driving case. In February Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Mark Young added 125 extra community service hours onto Lohan's original 240 hours, when the court had issues with what Lohan considered to be community service, such as a meet-and-greet with fans for her London play, Speed-the-Plow. Over the course of this month LiLo has been spotted getting her community service done at both the Duffield Children's Center and the TLC Women's Shelter in New York. Lohan's actually been on probation since her 2007 run-in with the law for drug possession and DUI. Lohan took to social media to express herself. "Hard work pays off. Thank you to all those that allowed me to volunteer while in nyc. God bless you all. Amen. Clean slate, fresh start" LiLo tweeted.

Bob Saget and Lori Loughlin officially in for Fuller House
Less than a day after it was revealed that Lori Loughlin would be rejoining the cast of Full House in her role as Aunt Becky for Netflix's Fuller House John Stamos also revealed that Bob Saget would be returning as well. "Last but not least- best piece of casting yet. The great Bob Saget will be joining our show on Netflix- this completes the perfect reunion!" Stamos wrote on Twitter. This means the entire Full House gang will be back together sans Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Jodie Sweetin, who played the role of middle child, Stephanie Tanner revealed that filming could begin as early as July. "We're going to breathe life into their characters and show people what they're familiar with, but do it as adults and have fun with it" Sweetin said.

Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight

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STARDUST News Bytes - May 23

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Sorry for the one day delay of STARDUST News Bytes this week guys! I usually do these on Friday,but I have had kind of a hectic week so without further ado, here are some of the top entertainment news headlines from around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Guy Sebastian gears up for Eurovision
Guy Sebastian will attempt to create history in the early hours of Sunday morning, Australian time. He is Australia's first ever entry into the Eurovision Song Contest. Sebastian will perform his song, Tonight Again, which is already creating a buzz in Eurovision's host city, Vienna this year. The former Australian Idol winner will perform 12th on Eurovision night, just before the interval. "There's been such a huge build-up, numerous run throughs and rehearsals, and as a performer you just build it up and build it up and you just want to get it done so you can breathe a sigh of relief" Sebastian said.

Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis strips down for magazine photo shoot
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis, who played the role of Neville Longbottom on the successful film franchise caused a stir when a photo surfaced of him on Twitter on the front cover of British gay magazine, Attitude. The 25-year-old actor stripped down to show fans his six pack and more for the photo shoot. Lewis's magazine cover even caught the attention of J.K. Rowling, and she shared her thoughts on social media. "Not as bad as watching Dan in Equus, but close. Warn me next time, for God's sake" Rowling tweeted. Lewis responded to the Harry Potter author's remarks "Well this is awkward. Sorry Jo" he tweeted back.

Olsen twins not returning for Full House reboot
Former Full House stars, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who both shared the role of the youngest Tanner child, Michelle have confirmed that they will not be taking part in Netflix's revival of the successful ABC sitcom. The Olsen twins participation in the new series has been in question ever since Netflix announced that it was reviving the beloved comedy in April. "We just found out about it today. I guess we're going to talk to the creators and see what's happening. I'm shocked I haven't heard from John Stamos" Mary-Kate said in an interview last month. This prompted the Olsen twins co-star, John Stamos, who played the role of Uncle Jesse on the show to call bluff on the Olsen's claim that they knew nothing about the revival. "I call bulls***" he tweeted, which has now been deleted. Stamos took to Twitter again on Friday to comment on the Olsen twins decision not to return. "#heartbroken. I understand they're in a different place now and I wish them the best" he tweeted.

Gigi Hadid turns heads at Cannes film festival
American model, Gigi Hadid caught the attention of many people at the amfAR Cinema Against Aids Gala in Cannes this week. The 20-year-old showed up in a boob-bearing white Tom Ford gown. The dress was complete with a thigh high slit. Hadid arrived to the event solo and seemed more than happy to spend it with her good friend, Kendall Jenner. The Cannes film festival was attended by quite a few Hollywood stars, including Sienna Miller, Dita Von Teese, Paris Hilton and Jake Gyllenhaal. 

Maggie Gyllenhaal rejected for film role for being too old
Maggie Gyllenhaal recently struggled to land the role of a lover to an older man in a film because she's in her late 30s. The actress didn't reveal the name of the movie she wasn't chosen for, but she did admit being denied the part made her feel a range of emotions. "There are things that are really disappointing about being an actress in Hollywood all the time. I'm 37 and I was recently told I was too old to play the lover of a man who was 55. It was astonishing to me. It made me feel bad, and then it made me feel angry and then it made me laugh. I don't feel despairing at all, and I'm more looking with hope for something fascinating" Gyllenhaal told TheWrap Magazine.

Information compiled from: The Daily Telegraph and Entertainment Tonight

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STARDUST News Bytes- May 15

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STARDUST weekly tidbits is back this week, with a bit of a name change. I renamed it "STARDUST News Bytes", because I thought it was catchier. Here are some of the latest entertainment news headlines from around the world...just in case you missed them!

Johnny Depp's dogs depart Australia
Mr Depp's two dogs, Boo and Pistol are expected to depart the country in a private jet tonight, after the actor allegedly smuggled his pets into Australia bypassing Australia's strict quarantine laws. "I'm informed that Pistol and Boo are preparing to fly on a private jet back to the United States, which is the best news that I've got. Mr Depp decided he'd step around our nation's laws. Pistol and Boo have had their lives threatened by the actions of Mr Depp, as a consequence" Australia's Agriculture Minister, Barnaby Joyce said in a statement. If Johnny Depp hadn't got Pistol and Boo out of Australia by 9:30am tomorrow the two Yorkshire Terriers would've faced euthanasia. 

David Letterman final guests revealed
David Letterman's three-night farewell begins on Monday, May 18. Tom Hanks will make his 60th appearance on The Late Show and Pearl Jam frontman, Eddie Vedder will also perform on Monday night's show. Bill Murray will be Letterman's guest on Tuesday. Murray was Letterman's first guest on the show, Late Night, which debuted on February 1, 1982 and he was also the first guest on The Late Show when it debuted in 1993. David Letterman's final show will go to air on May 20. "The show will be an hour filled with surprises, memorable highlights, the show's final Top Ten List and more" CBS revealed. 

Kim Richards officially charged for drunken hotel fight
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards has officially been charged for her arrest at the Beverly Hills Hotel last month. On April 16 the reality TV star was taken into custody at 2am for public intoxication. She allegedly yelled at other bar patrons, locked herself in the bathroom and kicked a police officer in the leg. Despite checking into rehab following the incident the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has charged the 50-year-old with three counts of public intoxication, resisting arrest and battery on a police officer. If found guilty of these charges Richards could spend up to two and a half years in jail.

Cate Blanchett reveals same-sex relationships
The Australian actress has opened up about some prior same-sex relationships. Blanchett disclosed that she has engaged in romantic encounters with women "many times". The topic of sexuality came up when the 46-year-old started discussing her role in the upcoming film, Carol. The film is set in 1950s New York, and is about a female department-store clerk [Rooney Mara] who dreams of a better life and falls in love with an older, married woman [Cate Blanchett]. 

Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande team up to sing Crowded House hit
The two paired up for a performance for Miley Cyrus's Happy Hippie Foundation, which is an organisation that helps homeless youths. The girls did their own take on Crowded House's 1986 hit, Don't Dream It's Over. Both Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande were rocking onesies for the duet.

Just as a side note, I've seen the video of Miley and Ariana's performance and it's really good! Despite all of Miley's antics, I have to hand it to her she's very talented with her music. I'll put the link to a Youtube video of the duet below, and let me know what you think! Got any opinions on this week's news bytes? Leave your comments below!

         Video footage: Mileyrics Youtube channel

Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood and ABC News 

STARDUST weekly tidbits- April 24

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It's been a while since I've done a STARDUST weekly tidbits but anyway...Here's some of the latest entertainment news headlines from around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Full steam ahead for Full House spin-off
When John Stamos appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday he revealed that Netflix had officially ordered 13 episodes of a revival of the 90s hit TV sitcom. The revival will kick off with a one hour Tanner family reunion special. The Full House spin-off entitled Fuller House will center around the eldest of the Tanner children, a recently widowed D.J. Tanner-Fuller [Candace Cameron Bure], who is now a veterinarian and expecting her third child. Her sister, Stephanie [Jodie Sweetin] and childhood friend Kimmy Gibbler [Andrea Barber] move in with D.J. to help her raise her two young sons, 12-year-old J.D. and 7-year-old, Max. "Literally five minutes ago they called and they sealed the deal" Stamos said on Kimmel's late night talk show. Discussions about the appearances of other former cast members including Bob Saget, Lori Loughlin, David Coulier, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are still ongoing. The spin-off is set to debut in 2016.

Everybody Loves Raymond star dead at 19
Sawyer Storm Sweeten, who played the role of Geoffrey Barone on the popular sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond died today a few weeks short of his 20th birthday. His death is a suspected suicide. Sweeten was visiting his family in Texas on Thursday when he allegedly shot himself on the front porch of the family home. Sawyer, his twin brother Sullivan Sky Sweeten and his older sister, Madylin Sweeten all starred in Everybody Loves Raymond from 1996-2005 as the children of Raymond and Debra Barone [Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton]. Dino May, Sweeten's manager released a statement. "This morning a terrible family tragedy has occurred. We are devastated to report that our beloved son, brother and friend, Sawyer Sweeten took his own life. At this sensitive time, our family requests privacy and we beg of you to reach out to the ones you love" the statement read. Ray Romano has commented on the tragedy on Thursday. "I'm shocked and terribly saddened by the news about Sawyer. He was a wonderful and sweet kid to be around. My heart breaks for him, his family and friends at this very difficult time" he said. Co-star Patricia Heaton expressed her condolences via social media. "Sawyer was a funny and exceptionally bright young man. He is gone from us far too soon". Everybody Loves Raymond creator, Phil Rosenthal also shared his grief over Sawyer's death. "We knew and loved Sawyer as a little boy. He and his real-life siblings Sullivan and Madylin were such a charming and integral part of our TV family" he said. 

Sandra Bullock voted People's most beautiful woman
Oscar winning actress, Sandra Bullock has emerged on the cover of People magazine as world's most beautiful woman. The 50-year-old actress revealed that out of all the movie roles that she's had it's her job as a mother that makes her feel most beautiful. "Real beauty is quiet, especially in this town. It's just so hard not to say, 'Oh I need to look like that" Bullock told People magazine.

Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea to perform at Billboard Music Awards
Britney Spears is set to return to the stage this year to perform her new song, Pretty Girls featuring Australian rapper, Iggy Azalea at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards on May 17th. This will be the first time the song is performed live. The duo recently filmed the 80s inspired video clip for Pretty Girls. Spears wore a leopard crop top with giant earrings and Azalea rocked a crimped hair-do and denim high-waist shorts. "Time to put the rumors to bed & take #PrettyGirls to the stage!" Britney Instagrammed on Wednesday.

Kim Richards storms out of interview
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star walked out of her interview with Dr.Phil on Tuesday. The TV doctor asked her about her recent arrest at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Reports from the Beverly Hills Police Department say that the reality TV star was being aggressive and refused to leave the restaurant inside the hotel. Richards then reportedly refused to leave the restaurant's bathroom, and security then issued a private citizen's arrest. "Are you living a lie, telling everybody 'I've been sober for three years?" Dr.Phil asked Richards. Richards was then joined by her children for the interview. "Is this an intervention?" she asks before getting emotional and says "I'm sorry I can't". With those words the 50-year-old former child actress stormed out of the interview. 

Got any opinions and thoughts on this week's entertainment news headlines? If, so feel free to leave comments in the box below!

Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight



     

It's been a while!

Hey all! I know I have been neglecting STARDUST these past few months but the end of 2014 and beginning of 2015 were extremely busy ones for me. I started a new job, traveled overseas and unfortunately I had to deal with the loss of my beloved childhood dog, Lassie so to be honest my blog has been in the back of my mind until recently. Sometimes we all need time to regroup and that's what I have done. Never fear though because STARDUST is back with movie reviews and regular entertainment news from around the world!

In the meantime here is a little message from Arnold Schwarzenegger!

Photo from: Chiang Mai Forum

 

The Hot List: November 1, 2014

The Hot List is back this week, so here are the top ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the top ten Australian iTunes music downloads and the top five movie box office results from Australia and the USA this week. Animals by Maroon 5 has jumped up the Billboard chart this week and Take Me To Church by Hozier jumps into the top ten, up from number 33 last week. The top iTunes music downloads have remained in the same position for the past few weeks.

Billboard Hot 100
1) All About That Bass- Meghan Trainor
2) Shake It Off- Taylor Swift
3) Habits (Stay High)- Tove Lo
4) Bang Bang- Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
5) Animals- Maroon 5
6) Black Widow- Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora
7) Don't Tell Em- Jeremih Featuring YG
8) Hot Boy- Bobby Shmurda
9) Take Me To Church- Hozier
10) Stay With Me- Sam Smith



Top 10 iTunes Downloads
 1) All About That Bass- Meghan Trainor
2) Shake It Off- Taylor Swift
3) Live Louder- Nathaniel
4) New Thang- Redfoo
5) Bang Bang- Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
6) Freaks- Timmy Trumpet and Savage
7) Jubel- Klingande
8) Blame- Calvin Harris
9) Budapest- George Ezra
10) Ugly Heart- G.R.L.

Top 5 Box Office Results (USA)
1) Nightcrawler
2) Ouija
3) Fury
4) Gone Girl
5) The Book Of Life

Top 5 Box Office Results (Australia)
1) Fury
2) Gone Girl
3) This Is Where I Leave You
4) Tammy
5) A Walk Among The Tombstones

Information sourced from: Billboard, iTunes (Australia) and Box Office Mojo 

STARDUST weekly tidbits- October 18

Photo from: Bruce Wayne's Pinterest account

Here's what's been making entertainment news headlines around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Michael Jackson still on top, even after death
Forbes Magazine released their annual list of the top-earning dead celebrities this week and sitting in the number one spot is none other than the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. MJ raked in US$140 million in earnings this year. Most of that money comes from the Michael Jackson Estate, which is running Cirque Du Soleil's very successful, Michael Jackson Immortal show. The late pop star's second posthumous album, Xscape was released this year and he also appeared in hologram form at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. Coming in at number two on Forbes list is Michael Jackson's former father-in-law and rock 'n' roll legend, Elvis Presley, with an estimated US$55 million in earnings this year. Presley's estate still does well due to the flock of fans, who visit Graceland annually. Peanuts cartoonist, Charles Schultz ranks number three on the list with US$40 million. Peanuts has never really gone away thanks to online versions of the famous comic strips and clever merchandising. Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor comes in at number four with US$25 million this year, due to her successful perfume line and lastly to round out the list, coming in at number five is reggae singer, Bob Marley with an estimated US$20 million in earnings this year. The singer's face can be seen on everything from bags to t-shirts and even on a line of fruit-flavoured drinks.

Joan Rivers autopsy released
Joan Rivers autopsy report was released on Thursday, revealing her official cause of death to be a lack of sufficient oxygen to the brain. According to the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner's (OCME) investigation the cause of Rivers death was brain damage due to a decrease in oxygen to the brain during her endoscopy surgery. The autopsy report also revealed that Rivers was under propofol sedation, the same anaesthetic that caused Michael Jackson's death in 2009. The comedian's death was classified as a "therapeutic complication", which means that her death officially resulted from a common complication of medical therapy. "We continue to be saddened by our tragic loss and grateful for the enormous outpouring of love and support from around the world. We have no further comment at this time", Rivers daughter, Melissa said in a statement.

Iggy Azalea and Snoop Dogg in Twitter feud
Snoop Dogg started the feud when he mocked Iggy Azalea's recent make-up free photo. Snoop tweeted a meme of a man with cornrows in his hair and likened it to the Australian hip-hop star. Iggy Azalea called Snoop Dogg an a**, Snoop called her a b**ch and now, we have a feud! The 24-year-old tweeted her own unflattering picture of Snoop and captioned it: "When your drug addict aunt gets clean". Iggy didn't stop there, she went on to explain why she thinks the 42-year-old rapper is two-faced. "I only had an issue with the meme in the first place because he acts another way to my face, he even follows me" Iggy tweeted. Snoop kept the feud going with an Instagram message saying "Iggy was a man so says Todd. Hahahahahaha goodnight b**ch!! Kangaroo yo pink punk a** bac to the land down unda"!! This set Iggy off on a Twitter rant "I could post a million more memes about Snoop Dogg making fun of the way he looks too, that's easy, but the real joke here is the middle-aged man who's butt hurt I asked why he was pulling a Regina George move on social media. If I'm a b**ch for asking why you are supportive to my face but another way on your Instagram then so be it" she tweeted. After days of arguing back and forth, the Australian rapper finally tweeted "Ima be the bigger man in this situation and leave it be".

Charlie Sheen splits from fiance'
Former Two And A Half Men star, Charlie Sheen confirmed that he has split from his fiance', Brett Rossi. "She's a terrific gal but we've mutually decided to go our separate ways and not spend the rest of our lives together. I've decided that my children deserve my focus more than a relationship does right now" Sheen said in a statement.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner make TIME's influential teens list
It has been a big week for magazine lists, with TIME releasing their 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014 list. The list has raised a few eyebrows because the publication places reality TV stars, Kendall Jenner, 18, and Kylie Jenner, 17 on the list alongside recent Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafazi, 17. Unsurprisingly many people have an issue with this. TIME magazine justifies the Jenners placement on the list, citing their multiple business ventures. "Together, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians stars hosted red carpet events, released clothing and nail polish lines and even published a dystopian young adult novel this past Summer (though yes, they had some help). They've had solo success too, Kendall with modelling (she's walked the runway for designers like Marc Jacobs) and Kylie with pseudo-entrepreneurship (she's launching a line of hair extensions and hopes to get into acting)" TIME wrote. 

Got any opinions or comments on any of these stories? I'd love to hear them! What's your take on the feud between Iggy Azalea and Snoop Dogg and what do you think of Forbes and TIME's lists? Feel free to leave your comments in the comment box below.

Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight and Forbes Magazine   



  

  



   

The Hot List: October 18, 2014

I know this week's Hot List is three days late, but better late than never I say! Here are the top ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the top ten Australian iTunes music downloads and the top five movie box office results from Australia and the USA this week. It looks like All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor and Shake It Off by Taylor Swift have stayed in the same position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week, Animals by Maroon 5 has jumped into a surprise appearance at number seven and Hot Boy by Bobby Shmurda at number ten. The top iTunes music downloads have stayed the same as last week.

Billboard Hot 100
1) All About That Bass- Meghan Trainor
2) Shake It Off- Taylor Swift
3) Black Widow- Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora
4) Habits (Stay High)- Tove Lo
5) Bang Bang- Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
6) Don't Tell Em- Jeremih Featuring YG
7) Animals- Maroon 5
8) Anaconda- Nicki Minaj
9) Stay With Me- Sam Smith
10) Hot Boy- Bobby Shmurda

Top 10 iTunes Downloads
 1) All About That Bass- Meghan Trainor
2) Shake It Off- Taylor Swift
3) Live Louder- Nathaniel
4) New Thang- Redfoo
5) Bang Bang- Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
6) Freaks- Timmy Trumpet and Savage
7) Jubel- Klingande
8) Blame- Calvin Harris
9) Budapest- George Ezra
10) Ugly Heart- G.R.L.

Top 5 Box Office Results (USA)
1) Gone Girl
2) Dracula Untold
3) Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
4) Annabelle
5) The Judge

Top 5 Box Office Results (Australia)
1) Gone Girl
2) Annabelle
3) Dracula Untold
4) The Judge
5) The Maze Runner 

Information sourced from: Billboard, iTunes (Australia) and Box Office Mojo 

The Hot List: October 8,2014

So I'm trying something new with STARDUST. This will be the first week of The Hot List, where I will tell you guys the top ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the top ten Australian iTunes music downloads and the top five movie box office results from both the USA and Australia for the week.

Billboard Hot 100
1) All About That Bass- Meghan Trainor
2) Shake It Off- Taylor Swift
3) Anaconda- Nicki Minaj
4) Black Widow- Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora
5) Bang Bang- Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
6) Stay With Me- Sam Smith
7) Habits (Stay High)- Tove Lo
8) Break Free- Ariana Grande Featuring Zedd
9) Don't Tell Em- Jeremih Featuring YG
10) Rather Be- Clean Bandit Featuring Jess Glynne

Top 10 iTunes Downloads
1)  All About That Bass- Meghan Trainor
2) Shake It Off- Taylor Swift
3) Live Louder- Nathaniel
4) New Thang- Redfoo
5) Bang Bang- Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
6) Freaks- Timmy Trumpet and Savage
7) Jubel- Kilngande
8) Blame- Calvin Harris
9) Budapest- George Ezra
10) Ugly Heart- G.R.L

Top 5 Box Office Results (USA)
1) Gone Girl
2) Annabelle
3) The Equalizer
4) The Boxtrolls
5) The Maze Runner

Top 5 Box Office Results (Australia)
1) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2) Into The Storm
3) Guardians Of The Galaxy
4) The Hundred - Foot Journey
5) The Inbetweeners 2 

Information sourced from: Billboard , iTunes (Australia) and Box Office Mojo

Let me know if you guys like this idea of The Hot List. If you do I'll make it a weekly thing! As always please feel free to leave comments, suggestions etc. 

STARDUST weekly tidbits- October 5

Photo from: AT Celebrities Pinterest account

So it's been a few weeks since I've done one of these but nevertheless...Here's some of the latest entertainment news headlines from around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcome baby daughter
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have welcomed their baby daughter into the world on Wednesday and they have now revealed the baby's name. Kutcher took to his website to introduce his daughter to the world. "Mila and I would like to welcome Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher to the world. May your life be filled with wonder, love, laughter, health, happiness, curiosity and privacy" he wrote. The That 70s Show actor then challenged readers to guess which of several baby photos is actually Wyatt. "Can you guess which one is ours, or does it really matter?" Kutcher asked.

Kim Kardashian denies reports that she left baby, North West at hotel
Kim Kardashian is firing back at reports that she forgot her daughter, North West inside a Paris hotel this week. The reality star was seen leaving the hotel and heading to a car, before going back inside the lobby and exiting again, this time with her daughter. "Heard on the radio today some story I forgot my daughter at our hotel as I'm leaving for the airport. Are you kidding me?!?!?! LOL. I went to the car to make sure the car seat was in because the day before we had a car seat issue" Kardashian tweeted.

The Veronicas are back on top again
Jessica and Lisa Origliasso of The Veronicas have managed to make a big comeback this year, with their new song, You Ruin Me, which hit No.1 on the ARIA charts this week. The Veronicas had three years where they were releasing no music, due to disputes with their record label Warner Music. The twins are now signed with Sony Music.The 29-year-old singers admit that You Ruin Me is very different to the pop tunes that people are used to hearing from them. "We didn't expect anything, we just kind of wanted to get it out there, but for so many people to connect to the song it's very validating" Lisa Origliasso told Sydney Confidential.

Charlie Sheen sued over dentist incident
A dental technician who says actor, Charlie Sheen punched her in the chest during an office visit is now suing him for assault and battery. Margarita Palestino filed the lawsuit on Friday in Los Angeles seeking unspecified damages from the former Two And A Half Men star. The lawsuit accuses Sheen of attacking her during a dental appointment on September 25th, including punching her in the chest and grabbing her bra. "Sheen had an adverse reaction to the combination of nitrous oxide and pain medication he was taking for a shoulder injury and that Sheen knocked over dental instruments, but other elements of the woman's story are not true" Sheen's publicist, Jeff Ballard said. Los Angeles police said that they have an active investigation into the incident but could not release further details.

Slash to play at NRL grand final
Legendary rock guitarist and former Guns 'N' Roses member, Slash is set to perform during the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NRL grand final. The rock star learned the basics of NRL when he watched the Rabbitohs play the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2010. Slash will perform his new single, Bent To Fly from his album Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. "For me, it is going to be such a great experience to be in that environment with that energy performing, even if it's just the one song it is going to be quite the experience" he said.

Got any opinions, thoughts and suggestions on this week's entertainment news headlines? If, so feel free to leave comments in the comment box below! 

Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood and The Daily Telegraph      

STARDUST weekly tidbits- September 13

Photo from: Miley Cyrus's Facebook page

Here's what's been making entertainment news headlines around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Miley Cyrus goes topless to New York Fashion Week after-party
Miley Cyrus attended fashion designer, Alexander Wang's New York Fashion Week after-party this week, wearing nothing on top but ice-cream cone pasties. Cyrus's daring outfit included her sunglasses, which had rainbow pills decorated onto them. The 21-year-old singer posted a picture of herself at the party on Instagram with the caption, "Btw I don't have some weird rash. I got pink glitter rubbed all over me on the party bus. #Rave". The singer posted another picture from the party saying it was "the best night eva". Other celebrities such as Nicki Minaj and Kendall Jenner also made an appearance at the after-party.

The Kardashian clan hit Sydney
Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian arrived in Sydney on Thursday morning with her rapper husband, Kanye West and their 14-month-old daughter, North in tow. The trio touched down in Sydney in spectacular celebrity style, being taken away in a car, which took them straight to the Park Hyatt Hotel. Kanye West is performing tonight and Saturday night at Qantas Credit Union Arena in Sydney and then he will do another show in Brisbane on Monday. Kim Kardashian will be making her only public appearance at Parramatta Westfield tomorrow to promote the Kardashian Kollection.

Nicole Kidman's father dies after fall
In breaking entertainment news tonight, Nicole and Antonia Kidman's father has died. It is believed that Dr Antony Kidman was at his daughter, Antonia's house in Singapore when he fell and later passed away. Dr Kidman was a respected psychologist, aged in his 70s. He was the Director of the UTS Health Psychology Unit and Director of the Foundation For Life Sciences at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital. In June this year Nicole Kidman walked the red carpet with her father at the Swisse Celebrate Life Ball in Melbourne. Dr Kidman had a very close relationship with his daughters, Antonia and Nicole, as well as their families. "The family is in shock and is grieving over the tragic news Dr Anthony Kidman has passed away" Nicole Kidman's publicist, Wendy Day said. The Kidman family was last seen together in Sydney in January for Dr Kidman and his wife, Janelle's 50th wedding anniversary.

Joan Rivers gets her fabulous send off
Joan Rivers got the fabulous funeral she wanted this week, as close friends and family paid their respects in a ceremony held at the Temple Emanu-El synagogue in New York City. There was a red carpet inside and the New York City Gay Men's Chrous sang Hey Big Spender and That's Entertainment before the funeral began. Opening prayers were led by Rabbi Joshua Davidson. Margie Stern, Cindy Adams and Ms Rivers daughter, Melissa all spoke about the late comedian. Hugh Jackman was even there to perform a musical interlude. Many of Joan Rivers close friends attended the service including Kathy Griffin, Rosie O'Donnell, Howard Stern, Judge Judy Sheindlin, Donald Trump, Sarah Jessica Parker and Whoopi Goldberg. A large crowd of fans gathered outside the synagogue to pay their final respects to Joan Rivers.

Ashley Tisdale gets hitched
High School Musical star, Ashley Tisdale wed her musician fiance', Christopher French on September 8. The actress shared a picture on Instagram saying "Best day of my life! Introducing Mr. and Mrs. French". Tisdale's High School Musical co-star and bestie, Vanessa Hudgens was a bridesmaid at the wedding. The couple officially started dating in December 2012 and they got engaged in August 2013.

Information compiled from: The Daily Telegraph and Entertainment Tonight

Got any opinions or comments on any of the entertainment news headlines this week? If, so I'd love to hear about them! Feel free to leave any comments in the comment box below.         

RIP to the lovely Ms Joan Rivers!

Photo from: E! Online's Pinterest account

Hollywood has lost another one of its legends! Bad news travels fast unfortunately so I'm sure that you all know by now that America's funny woman, Joan Rivers has died at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York today. Rivers was pronounced dead at 1:17pm New York time. Complications started when she stopped breathing during a routine endoscopy and was rushed to the hospital about a week ago on August 28.

Ms Rivers paved the way for many future female comedians, breaking the glass ceiling of late night television by becoming the first woman to host her own late night talk show, The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers has always had that trailblazing wit and humour, which has made audiences around the world love her. Nothing was ever off-topic with her, she talked about everything from jokes about her single daughter, Melissa to her own sex life.

Of course Rivers was famous for giving her hilarious commentary about her fellow celebrities in Hollywood. I don't think there is one celebrity in Hollywood who Ms Rivers didn't have a dig at. Her opinions may have seemed to harsh and controversial at times but she poked fun at everyone, and a lot of the time she was the butt of her own jokes. The comments were all in good fun and there was never any malicious intent in them. As Joan Rivers herself often said "I succeeded by saying what everyone else is thinking" and that's what she did. 

The world has lost so much laughter recently, first Robin Williams and now Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers death is such a great loss to the entertainment industry. No matter what people may say about her, she is a true stalwart of entertainment. I personally loved her and her humour because it was honest and clever. I loved her recent rant about the Gaza conflict. It was brilliant! There seems to be a great comedy lineup in the heavens at the moment with Robin Williams and Joan Rivers. I hope Ms Rivers keeps 'em laughing up there as much as she did here during her lifetime! RIP Joan Rivers you amazing lady! 

Do any of you have any favourite Joan Rivers moments or quotes? If, so I'd love to hear them so feel free to leave your comments in the comment box below. I will leave you with a recent appearance of Joan Rivers on The Late Show With David Letterman from July, 2014, which I thought was quite funny. 

                                          Video from: The Late Show With David Letterman Youtube channel

 

STARDUST weekly tidbits-August 29

Photo from: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Family Facebook page

Here's what's been making entertainment news headlines around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Brangelina tie the knot in France
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally tied the knot after nine years and six children together. The Hollywood power couple married in France on August 23. Pitt and Jolie said their "I do's" at Chateau Miraval, which is in the French village of Corren, where the couple have an estate. The wedding was a private ceremony surrounded by family and close friends. The couple recently obtained a marriage licence from a California judge, who also performed the ceremony. The couple's children had major roles in the wedding. Jolie was walked down the aisle by her two eldest sons, Maddox and Pax, Zahara and Vivienne threw petals and Shiloh and Knox were ring bearers. "The reason for getting married was very simple. Obviously they love each other very much but every single day their kids asked them to get married. Now that everyone is old enough to understand what is going on they decided why not!" a source close to the couple has said.

Joan Rivers in coma
Comedian, Joan Rivers is in a medically induced coma after she stopped breathing during a routine endoscopy. When Rivers stopped breathing she was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Joan Rivers daughter, Melissa Rivers flew from Los Angeles to New York to be with her mother. "I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support for my mother. She is resting comfortably and is with our family. We ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers" she said in a statement.

Mini Friends reunion on Jimmy Kimmel
Jennifer Aniston was making an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote her new film, Life Of Crime when Jimmy Kimmel confessed that he is a huge fan of Friends and had written a script of Friends fan fiction for them to take part in. "I loved the show so much I actually wrote some fan fiction. I wrote myself into it as Ross. I was wondering if you could do a scene from it with me?" Kimmel said. The skit was performed on an authentic re-creation of Monica's apartment from the TV series. Aniston seemed a little unwilling to participate at first. As the skit continued Kimmel and Aniston were joined by Aniston's Friends co-stars, Courtney Cox and Lisa Kudrow. This mini cast reunion draws close to the 20th anniversary of this TV show that defined the 90s. 

Hayden Panettiere reveals she's having a baby girl
Hayden Panettiere was glowing at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards this week with her baby bump. The 24-year-old actress revealed that she is due in December with a baby girl. Panettiere announced she was pregnant with her Ukrainian boxer fiance, Wladimir Klitschko when she did the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last week. 

Miley Cyrus raises $200,000 for youth homelessness 
 Miley Cyrus is in the entertainment news headlines for something positive for a change. Miley Cyrus set out to raise awareness for youth homelessness at the MTV VMA's on Sunday and she has been successful. Cyrus's fundraising campaign for My Friend's Place, a Los Angeles organisation that supports young homeless people on the streets raised $200,000 in just two days. Miley Cyrus has used her VMA attention this year for social good. She brought young, homeless man, Jesse Helt with her to Sunday night's awards show and when she won Video Of The Year for Wrecking Ball she gave him her acceptance speech time to speak out on his experiences as a homeless person. "I am accepting this award on behalf of the 1.6 million runaways and homeless youth in the United States who are starving, lost and scared for their lives right now. I know because I am one of these people" Helt said. 

Information compiled from: The Sydney Morning Herald, Entertainment Tonight and Hollywood Life   

Got any opinions or comments on any of the entertainment news headlines this week? If, so I'd love to hear about them! Feel free to leave any comments in the comment box below.