Once I was Avi Nesher

Celebrated director discusses emotional new film. 

David Grossman wins German book prize

Israeli novelist announced winner of 2010 Book Trade Peace Prize by Germany’s book publishers association for his efforts in ending conflict between Israel, Palestinians

Egyptian actor accused of 'normalization with Israel'

Egypt's Actors Guild launches inquiry against Khaled Nabawy over his role in American film 'Fair Game' alongside Israeli actress Liraz Charhi

Skaat upbeat after Eurovision letdown

The Israeli singer, who finished 14th in Saturday’s song contest, says he "enjoyed every minute."INTO ORBIT. 

Missy Elliot to make Israeli debut

Elliot to perform on July 15 at the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds. 

Matisyahu teams up with Disney

Reggae signer-songwriter has first track on new album featuring artists performing their favorite songs from classic cartoons

Grant makes Auschwitz pilgrimage after FA Cup joy

As Portsmouth manager travels to former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau for annual March of the Living

Yossi Benayoun's father suspected of assaulting wife

Father of Liverpool midfielder arrested for allegedly slapping his wife, threatening to kill her at their Dimona home. Attorney: Allegations based on rumors

Israeli-German play tops theatre festival in Berlin

Joint production titled 'Third Generation,' featuring Jewish, German and Palestinian actors, wins best play award at Kontrapunkt festival

Israeli film festival returns to Montreal

This year’s event to screen seven films – including 'Ajami' and 'Lebanon' – between April 25 and May 3

Mira Awad cancels Independence Day gig

Israeli Arab singer's manager announces cancellation of her participation in joint concert with Noa over death threats.

Education minister: Hard to find Hebrew sign

During Israel Prize award ceremony, Gideon Saar praises achievements in reawakening Hebrew but warns against opposite trend of language impoverishment

Casspi ends impressive rookie campaign

Kings wrap up season with 106-100 defeat to Lakers at Staples Center. 

Drawn from the fire

Tenor Neil Shicoff sees a special importance to performing the opera La Juive in Israel near Holocaust Remembrance Day. 

This year in Jerusalem

From dance, to theater to music, the 2010 Israel Festival has a lot on offer for the entire family. 

Film-fest hysteria

There are many festivals starting up soon, both here and abroad, and, as usual, Israeli films will have a strong presence. 

A big tackle and a little lady

Watching The Blind Side is like watching your favorite football team - you'll be reminded that in football, as in life, it’s how you play that counts. 

Taverner David Deckelbaum dies, 71

Deckelbaum, a dentist by profession, played banjo and specialized in singing risque sea shanties during the band’s 22-year history. 

Barry Williams Opens in “My Catskills Summer”

  If you are like every 70-ish New York bread Jew these days you’re going to love “My Catskills Summer”;  another Jay Kholos production that promises to take you back to the heyday of fun in the mountains of Upstate New York. Nashville residents can get ready for a March 11 opening at the Bernard F. Pargh Theater, Gordon Jewish Community Center, 801 Percy Warner Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37205  MyCatskillsSummer

Comedian Steve Hofstetter has Special Tickets for JewishSearch.com

Comic Relief! Special for JewishSearch.comIf you’re a JewishSearch.com website visitor and you want tickets to a Steve Hofstetter show you can go to PickSteve.com and use the Promo Code Jewish10 and you will get tickets to the show at a special rate of $10!

Oscars: Ajami Didn't Win, Israeli Director Copti Said He Wasn't Representing Israel

Just hours before the Oscars ceremony, Copti said he was not representing Israel. “I am not the Israeli national team and I do not represent Israel,” Copti said in an interview on Israel’s Channel 2. “It is an extremely technical thing, that’s how it works in the Oscars. It says ‘Israel’ because the funding comes from Israel. There’s a Palestinian director, an Israeli director, Palestinian actors and Israeli actors. The film technically represents Israel, but I don’t represent Israel.”

Santana coming to Israel

Grammy Award-winning rocker adds Jaffa's Blumfield Stadium to upcoming summer tour

A struggle for perfection

Eugene Drucker has - pun notwithstanding - more than one string to his bow.

Gronich, Levy win tolerance prize

Musician Shlomo Gronich and media figure Jackie Levy are the co-winners of this year's Liebhaber Prize for Religious Tolerance and Cultural Openness in Israel

Dance Review: Curtain Up '09

Upon celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Curtain Up Festival looks back with pride, counting its contributions and taking credit for the successful upsurge of a long line of talents who benefited by taking part in its events.

Animated short film competition to be held in Holon

Holon cinemateque slated to host first of its kind competition for short animated films in December. Participants will have only five days to complete clips

Women's film festival in Gaza aims to break 'spiritual siege

Organizer says festival aimed at placing spotlight on women's cinema, stressing their artistic abilities

When in Rome, be an Israeli

Israeli cinema wins much acclaim in Italy in recent years. This year's Israeli Jewish Film Festival in Rome reaffirms surprising popularity

New York City Opera revives 'Esther'

Company opens its season with atonal musical drama based on biblical story of Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from annihilation

Simon & Garfunkel to be honored in Tel Aviv

Tzavta Theater to hold tribute concert for American singer-songwriter duo next week. Moni & Larry to perform energetic, lively renditions of 'Mr. Robinson', 'The Sounds of Silence' and many other songs

Esti Ginzburg: IDF service a must

Israeli model has no trouble combining national duty with international modeling and acting career. Listen to what she has to say to fellow supermodel Bar Refaeli, who skipped out on mandatory army service

'Third Generation' theater project returns for 2nd run in Israel

Following worldwide success theater project dealing with third generation Israelis, Palestinians and Germans to hold additional series of shows in Israel after participating in festivals in Berlin, Prague

Coens 'pleasantly surprised' at Jews' reactions to latest film

Ethan and Joel Coen arrive at Rome Film Festival with 'A Serious Man', which tells story of Midwest Jewish community in 1960st Jewish community in 1960s

Mark Morris dance group returning to Israel

Renowned American choreographer returning to Israel with his troupe after 13 years away with combined program of favorite and pieces side by side

Cash Cab stays in front of ratings race

The traveling gameshow, with a taxi cab as its set and Ido Rosenblum as its driver\host, garnered attention of a whopping 23.6% of viewers.

Ibn Ezra's revenge

Nikmat Hatractor will be revisiting its musical sources when it performs poetry at the Oud Festival.

Good music is oud music

The J'lem Int'l Oud Festival has grown into a 2-week extravaganza of Middle Eastern music and become the major venue for music of this kind in Israel.

Spinning into control

Composing chaos is a strong point of the Vertigo Dance Company, which will perform its latest, 'Mana,' to a high-profile audience at next week's General Assembly.

Munich mounts Tel Aviv centennial show

New exhibit in Germany to focus on architectural history, style of Israeli metropolitan; showcase works by Arieh Berkowitz, Sergio Lerman

Not another cookie-cutter act

The fully baked, pop cabaret sound of Dafna and the Cookies defies categorization.

Opening the chamber of secrets

Although he says there are no 'magic solutions,' conductor Roberto Paternostro is sure he can restore the Israel Chamber Orchestra to its former glory.

Love is in the air

The Tel Aviv Community Theater is premiering 'Chaim's Love Song' - a Jewish-American comedy.

Playing it by ear

Stephen Horenstein wants people to wipe their slates clean and discover new ways of listening to music

Two places at once

Israeli, Jewish American artists set to perform in 'Isramerica' - a fusion of societies and countries.

Commotion erupts at Akko Festival closing event

Ceremony sparks uproar following letter read on stage by one of 'Keywords' creators, describing Israel as fascist state. Upset audience members call festival's artistic selections leftist, politically motivated. 'Next year I will select the plays,' says festival director

Ken Loach for Israeli films

While British director may be boycotting Israeli film industry, local distributor announces all profits from his new film 'Looking for Eric' to go to promoting Israeli movies around the world

Esti Ginzburg: IDF service a must

Israeli model has no trouble combining national duty with international modeling and acting career. Listen to what she has to say to fellow supermodel Bar Refaeli, who skipped out on mandatory army service

'Ajami' takes top prize at Ophir Awards

Ajami, a dramatic story of crime in Jaffa that was co-directed by a Palestinian and a Jew, Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani, won the Best Picture award at the 20th Ophir Awards

Amos Oz seen as Nobel favorite in UK

Guardian newspaper reports Israeli author has best odds of winning prestigious award in literature category for 2009

Tarantino the 'Inglourious Basterd'

US director's latest film perhaps seems to us, as Jews and as people relatively familiar with history, utterly groundless.

'Lebanon' garners applause in Venice

Not So Open

Ran Danker plays a conflicted soul torn between religion and love.

Jane Fonda, Danny Glover heat up anti-Israel sentiment around Toronto Film Festival

Matisyahu to perform in Jerusalem

Orthodox reggae hip-hopper Matisyahu will return to Israel on October 7 for one performance at Jerusalem's large outdoor venue, Sultan's Pool.

Israel joins Mickey Mouse club

Drake and Josh and iCarly may not be quaking in their shoes quite yet, but the local kids programming neighborhood currently dominated by Nickelodeon is going to get quite crowded next week when the new kids from the Disney Channel move in.

Madonna to meet with Netanyahu and Livni

Madonna came to Israel for two concerts at Tel Aviv's Park Hayarkon, but she will also find time to meet with both Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Tzipi Livni.

If I were a rich man: Madonna's VIP area

Those of us lucky enough to have NIS 2,500 to spend on one of pop diva's two concerts in Israel are expected to enjoy a good parking spot, five beverage bars and a free chef meal; everyone else will settle for much less

'Apples from the Desert' to be staged in Philippines

Savyon Liebrecht's play to be performed in September by Philippines' national theater, both in English and in local language

Movie review: Father and son face the reality

Eli and Ben is a thoughtful look at father-son relationships and corruption in Israeli society. It isn't a great movie, but it's a solidly made film with aspirations to please mass audiences.

'Lebanon' to be screened at Toronto Festival

Shmulik Maoz's film about tank crew's experiences during first day of Lebanon War to participate at festival under prestigious 'Visions' program

Raanana Symphonette performs in Azerbaijan

Israeli orchestra opens first international music festival in Muslim country. 'It's a great privilege to connect between people and nations,' says Director Orit Fogel

Screen Savors: Pulling no punches

We\'re not one for morning TV much. Working night shifts at the paper, there\'s rarely any reason to wake up too early to catch anything on the screen. But a recent look at HOT 3\'s new BBC series Pulling made it clear why the bittersweet comedy was nominated for several awards, but less clear why it\'s given a 10:15 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. daily time slot.

No party like a museum party

At the meeting point between Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan there is a huge sign stating that Ramat Gan congratulates Tel Aviv on its 100th Birthday.

Don't express yourself! Madonna urged to stay away

More than 100 Jews and Israeli Arabs are calling on Madonna to call off her Tel Aviv concerts, scheduled for September 1 and 2.

Spielberg to receive Philadelphia's 2009 Liberty Medal

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg will be awarded Philadelphia's 2009 Liberty Medal for his artistic and humanitarian achievements on October 8, The National Constitution Center announced Tuesday.

Israeli band Monotonix conquers the world

Known for its raucous live shows, which sometimes end with the stage being set on fire, Israeli punk band Monotonix will soon be releasing its first album, 'a loud, lively, noisy document'

Contemporary art at Sderot's open market

Exhibit that seeks to explore relation between art and war to open at town center

Jerusalem street to turn into gallery

Capital's Shoshan Street to be turned into showcase gallery for some 50 artists as part of municipality-sponsored summer project

Writer and professors take the stage

When a bunch of university professors get excited, you have to figure it's over something special.

Israeli film to get Toronto debut

Leon Prudovsky's film Five Hours From Paris has been invited to hold its world premiere during the Toronto Film Festival, in the Discovery category for promising filmmakers. The festival will run from September 10 to 19.

Creative connections

Arkadi Zaides is a world traveler. A youthful Zaides made aliyah from Belarus in 1990 and, over the last decade, his talents as an eye-catching dancer and cutting-edge choreographer led him on a series of foreign tours.

Quentin Tarantino coming to Israel

Director Quentin Tarantino will be in Israel in September

Animation in Gaza

Fatenah is the first major attempt at a commercial animated film produced in the Palestinian territories. The film follows the story of a Palestinian woman's battle with cancer and her unsuccessful attempts to be treated, both in Gaza and Israel.

Socking it to audiences

A tough, trench-coated detective investigates a mysterious disappearance and an alluring femme fetale in a city on a wartime footing. The Lady from Sockholm unspools familiar plot threads from film noir, only the 70-minute feature is entirely populated by sock puppets.

Mezzo director visits Israel

Philip de la Croix, director of the Mezzo channel, visited Israel for the third time last week.

Israeli sponsorship spurs boycott of Australia film fest

Director Ken Loach announces his intention to boycott Melbourne International Film Festival, which used Israeli government funds to fly Israeli artists to event. Festival organizers say in response: We won't give in to blackmail

'Ajami' wins top prize at film fest

Ajami won the Wolgin Award for Best Israeli Feature in the Jerusalem Film Festival, which came to a close on Saturday.

A grand exception

La Scala, one of the world's leading opera companies, is coming to Tel Aviv to present its larger than life version of Verdi's Aida, staged by Franco Zeffirelli and conducted by La Scala's chief conductor, Daniel Barenboim. Barenboim will also conduct Verdi's Requiem in a special open-air concert at Ganei Yehoshua in Tel Aviv.

Hollywood bigs arriving for class

The annual Tel Aviv-Los Angeles Master Class for film professionals will take place from July 21-31

Don't cry for Argentina

During the first-ever Argentinean festival set to occur in Israel on July 14, Spanish will be the language of the day in Rishon Lezion

From dance to design

Yosef Perez, the 36-year-old will be celebrating a decade of slim, elegant designs that includes four clothing stores and a relatively new line of casual wear. Yet, despite his overwhelming success, Yosef's rise to success in the local and international fashion market took extreme dedication and required much personal risk. His designs, which are known for their unusual cuts and extraordinary hand-sewn touches, originated with a route few have taken.

It's movie time again in the capital

The 26th Jerusalem Film Festival kicks off Thursday night at the Sultan's Pool Amphitheater in Jerusalem, with guests, awards, fireworks - and movies.

Dana International accused of racism

Famed transsexual singer Dana International has been accused of unleashing a torrent of racial abuse and threats this week against a heavily pregnant dark-skinned woman who recently made aliya from Britain.

Meet the Captain America of Israel

With the superhuman abilities of strength, speed and agility, this mutant superhero and former secret agent has one goal: the defense of her country. 

Israeli film wins audience award at Brooklyn festival

Pini Tavger's short film 'Pinchas,' about a nine-year-old Russian boy coping with life in Israel wins prize at Brooklyn International Film Festival

From Siberia to Ra'anana

One of the world's leading singers (and one of the world's 50 most beautiful people, according to People magazine)...

Celebrity Grapevine

Galit Giat and Michael Harpaz prepare for their hosting gig at the upcoming Maccabiah games.

Screen Savors: Yes, minister

Maybe if we really want to iron things out with the Americans we should turn to a minister who knows what he's doing.

Israeli film wins audience award at Brooklyn festival

Pini Tavger's short film 'Pinchas,' about a nine-year-old Russian boy coping with life in Israel wins prize at Brooklyn International Film Festival

Gray is back

If you put on a great show, then it doesn't matter if you don't have hit records anymore.

Ben-Gurion University to honor Amos Oz

Ben-Gurion University is honoring author Amos Oz on his 70th birthday at its 39th Annual Board of Governors Meeting on Tuesday.

Ayelet Zurer is now costarring with Tom Hanks in Angels and Demons.

Zurer has been in Hollywood for quite a while and has several other credits under her belt.

It's movie time again in the capital

The 26th Jerusalem Film Festival kicks off Thursday night at the Sultan's Pool Amphitheater in Jerusalem, with guests, awards, fireworks - and movies.

The snake who beats the Seals

Arik Alper, a pediatrician from Tel Aviv, is the big winner of the second season of Israel's version of Survivor (Hisardut).

Israeli director: Ken Loach a racist

Tali Shalom Ezer, whose film will be screened at Edinburgh film festival, slams british filmmaker who called to boycott festival if grant given by Israeli embassy to fund her trip isn't returned

Yaeli Ronen nominated for Europe Theatre Prize

Israeli director nominated, alongside Scotland's National Theatre, for prestigious New Theatrical Realities Prize honoring artists for originality and innovativeness of their works

Shiri Maimom will perform for reunited Jerusalem's 40th anniversary

Shiri Maimom will perform at a show to conclude the celebrations for reunited Jerusalem's 40th anniversary.

Fresh and exciting

'Let's stop here," Ohad Naharin instructs his dancers during a showing of Hora. A delighted smile plays around the choreographer's lips

Eurovision: Israel's Jewish-Arab duo finishes 16th

Israel finished 16th out of 25 competitors in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest held at the Olimpsky Concert Hall in Moscow on Saturday night.

Israeli choreographer teaches Beyonce new moves

Kobi Rosenfeld, who works with pop star Britney Spears, said to be man behind the bounce in RnB's sensation's new video

'Great Schlep' wins Webby for best political video

"The Great Schlep," featuring Sarah Silverman, won the Webby Award for best political video.

Arad pays tribute to townsman Amos Oz

Home of famed Israeli author Amos OZ celebrates his 70th birthday by holding weekend of events dedicated to his works and hosting central figures in Israel's literary and art scene

Israeli choreographer wins prestigious prize

Batsheva's artistic director, Ohad Naharin, wins annual Scripps/American Dance Festival award for lifetime achievement

Actress Gila Almagor to get honorary doctorate

First lady of Israeli theater and film to receive title from Tel Aviv University 'for her unmatched contribution to Israeli culture'

Tel Aviv festivities kick off with a bang

Hundreds of thousands of people gather in Rabin Square to take part in concert marking city's centennial

McCartney pledges support to OneVoice Movement

Former Beatle joins peace group aimed at empowering Israeli, Palestinian moderates.

Leonard Cohen coming to Israel in September

Famed singer to arrive in Israel for one concert at Rant Gan Stadium on September 24

Staying on his toes

At first glance, Roni Koresh looks like a rock star. He is tall, wild-haired and effortlessly cool.

You can trust this 'Traitor'

Written and directed by Lynn Roth. Based on the novel, Panther in the Basement, by Amos Oz.

Celebrity Grapevine

Avi Nesher (The Secrets) is having problems making a movie based on Italian author

Israeli sports photos on display in California

This year's Maccabiah games are being promoted with athletic-themed pictures.

Celebrity Grapevine

Arkadi Duchin tried out the new trend of launching albums at Steimatzky in Tel Aviv.

Showing off his musical chops

CAP'S ON. Lambchop's Kurt Wagner's says that to him, songwriting can be cerebral, intuitive and emotional.

Composing a bridge

Beware, we may never be the same after next week - that is, at least, if Bill Miller has anything to do with it

Becoming Amy Winehouse... but just for Purim

Nonetheless, Winehouse has run the risk of becoming a pop culture punchline as her battles with drug addiction have eclipsed her musical accomplishments of late

Lindsay Lohan said converting to Judaism for DJ girlfriend

Lindsay Lohan is planning to convert to Judaism to show her commitment to her Jewish girlfriend D.J. Samantha Ronson

Piece of cake

Liron Elgrabli breezes into her newly-opened store on Tel Aviv's Rehov Dizengoff like a tempest.

Folman says 'Bashir' loss was 'karma'

Waltz with Bashir director Ari Folman said after his upset Oscar loss Sunday that he felt he was destined to be the one to lose the big prize in the end.

Vision of peace?

Israeli singer Achinoam Nini (left) and Israeli Arab singer Mira Awad rehearse in Neveh Sharon.

Jessica Alba's Body After Baby Secret: A Girdle

Jessica Alba wants the world to know her body after baby secret – and it has nothing to do with celery sticks or crunches at the gym.

Michael Phelps Weighs Future after Embarrassment

His mother, his two sisters and his coach will help Michael Phelps decide whether he will compete in the 2012 Olympics games.

Dierks Bentley Presents Baby's First Picture!

As new dad Dierks Bentley crosses the country to tour with buddy Brad Paisley this year, he tells PEOPLE he'll have more than music on his mind.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Is Pregnant Again!

Elisabeth Hasselbeck is expecting her third child.

What Sent Kelly Osbourne Back to Rehab

It's been a rough start to 2009 for Kelly Osbourne

Paula Abdul Walks Out of American Idol Audition

Paula Abdul's wacky antics returned on Tuesday's American Idol.

Ben Affleck Mum About Naming Daughter

What's the hidden meaning behind Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's newborn daughter's name?

Marcia Cross's Husband Is Battling Cancer

Marcia Cross's husband, stockbroker Tom Mahoney, has been diagnosed with cancer.

Amy Winehouse: 'I Won't Let Blake Divorce Me'

Amy Winehouse has vowed she will not allow her husband to go ahead with his divorce plan.

Paula Abdul Developing

Paula Abdul's apparently been working on a "secret" plan for a daytime talk show.

Meet the Rugby Hunk Vacationing with Amy Winehouse

For a change of pace, Amy Winehouse is looking fit in 2009 as she enjoys the Caribbean sunshine alongside a sporty hunk.

Dustin Hoffman Still Working It

Hoffman's latest flick, Last Chance Harvey, shows him playing a 60 year-old American, whose job is on the line, and has to travel to London for his daughter's wedding.

DJ AM Fights Back

As we mentioned last month, plane crash survivor Travis Barker  is suing the companies linked to the tragic South Carolina accident that killed two of his friends and injured him and DJ AM.

Samantha Ronson Hospitalized, Thanks Fans for Support

After a visit to a Los Angeles hospital Sunday afternoon, Samantha Ronson is thanking supporters on her MySpace blog.

David Copperfield Trick Goes Wrong, Breaks Man's Arm

An employee of David Copperfield was hospitalized Wednesday with a broken arm after one of the illusionist's tricks went awry on stage.

Jeremy Piven's Doc: Star Stricken by Toxins from Sushi

"I pulled Jeremy from the show," says Dr. Carlon Colker. "I'm an unpopular character right now."

Scarlett Johansson Not Rushing to Have Kids – Yet

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds won't be playing mom and dad anytime soon.

Itzhak Perlman, Aretha Franklin to Rock Obama Inauguration

Obama has also selected classical violinist Itzhak Perlman and cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who will perform a new piece of music composed by John Williams.

Jeremy Piven Abruptly Abandons Broadway Play

It's a backstage drama worthy of Entourage: Leading man Jeremy Piven has suddenly split from the critical and commercial hit Broadway revival of David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow, citing doctors' diagnosis that he's suffering a high mercury count, Variety reports Thursday.

Samberg & Jokesters To Release Album, Collaborating With Timberpuss

His debut album, Incredibad, is from his Lonely Island project, the three-man musical group consisting of Andy, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer.

Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber Have a Baby Boy

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber welcomed their second child.

Will Paula Abdul Stay on Idol?

After blaming American Idol producers for letting a stalker get close to her, Paula Abdul's future on the show is being discussed.

Ben Stiller Likely to Replace Mark Ruffalo in Indie Drama Greenburg

Mark Ruffalo – who's still reeling from this week's tragic death of his brother, Scott – has dropped out of the indie drama Greenburg, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Paula Abdul Lashes Out at Idol Producers

Paula Abdul is blaming American Idol producers for allowing known stalker Paula Goodspeed to get close to her.

Kiefer Sutherland Gets a Hollywood Star

Kiefer Sutherland's star on the Walk of Fame was unveiled Tuesday in front of a parking garage at 7024 Hollywood Boulevard, chosen in honor of his show 24.

Fran Wants To Replace Hillary in the Senate

Caroline Kennedy isn't the only lady who has her eye on Hillary Clinton's soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat! Former TV star Fran "the Nanny" Drescher thinks she deserves the important job.

Kate Hudson in No Rush for Wedding No. 2

It's been two years since she split from husband Chris Robinson, but Kate Hudson is in no hurry to walk back down the aisle.

Barbara Shares a Kiss with Bush

As we mentioned a few months ago, Barbra Streisand was chosen as a recipient for the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. The awards recognize individuals who helped "define American culture through the performing arts."

Paula Abdul Hasn't Slept at Home Since Death of Obsessed Fan

Paula Abdul was so shaken by the apparent suicide of an obsessed fan outside her Los Angeles home three weeks ago that she hasn't slept there since.

Blake Wants $1.6 Million Payoff to Keep Quiet

According to a Wino insider, he's demanded $1.6 million to walk away from his 'marriage' to Winehouse AND to keep quiet about the going-ons within the marriage..

Will Bar Refaeli be the next James Bond girl?

Is Israeli model Bar Refaeli - one of Israel's most famous exports - looking to bring the experience she's gathered being photographed in swimsuits and by paparazzi to the big screen?

Amy Winehouse's Husband Ordered Back to Prison

Amy Winehouse's husband Blake Fielder-Civil is being sent back to prison, just one month after he was released into rehab, his lawyer confirms.

Shia's the New Grisham Boy

Shia LaBeouf's following in the footsteps of Tom Cruise and Matthew McConaughey.

Stiller Still To Appear In More Sequels

Years after making Zoolander, there might be a Zoolander 2 in the works for star Ben Stiller !

Matthew Settle and Naama Nativ Expecting Baby No. 1

Matthew Settle, the gallery owning father of Penn Badgley and Taylor Momsen's Gossip Girl characters, is "thrilled" to be an expectant father in real life.

Bob Saget 'Approves' of Olsen Twins' Boyfriends

TV father knows best – at least when it comes to approving boyfriends.

Paul McCartney & Girlfriend Stroll Down Abbey Road

Paul McCartney has taken another step forward in his romance with Nancy Shevell.

Amy Winehouse Leaves Hospital – Then Checks Back In!

After a weekend at home, Amy Winehouse has returned to the hospital for ongoing treatment.

Bruno, Still Causing Havoc

Looks like Sacha Baron Cohen is still busy working on his latest flick, Bruno: Delicious Journeys Through America for the Purpose of Making Heterosexual Male.

Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito attend the 23rd Israel Film Festival

Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito hugged it out at Wednesday night's 23rd Israel Film Festival Honors at the Zeigfeld Theater.

Amy Winehouse Hospitalized for Tests – Again

Singer Amy Winehouse was hospitalized Saturday for tests on her chest and lungs, her London spokesman confirms.

Ben Stiller's Family 'Is the Real Stuff'

In many of his movies, funnyman Ben Stiller acts like a big kid. Off-screen, he credits own children with keeping him inspired and grounded in Hollywood.

DJ AM: 'I Jumped Through a Fireball'

After surviving a plane crash that severely injured Travis Barker and killed four others, an emotional DJ AM tell interviewer: "I'm the luckiest man alive."

Beastie Boys Fight For Your Rights

With the presidential election soon approaching, many musicians have taken an active role in participating to promote awareness.

DJ AM Benefit Concert Announced

As DJ AM continues to recover from the tragic South Carolina plane crash which killed four others and seriously injured Travis Barker, his pals are preparing to welcome him home with a special benefit concert.

Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman Are Back On!

"They're taking it slow," says a source. "They're on the road back to being together again."

Rumor Patrol: Amy Winehouse Doing 'Fine'

Despite Internet rumors, the singer is not on a suicide watch, her spokesman insists.

Courtney Love goes under the knife

Forget Courtney Love's claims that an Oprah inspired diet regimen and hypnosis helped her lose weight!

Inside Secrets of Howard Stern-Beth Ostrosky's Wedding

After taking their time to walk down the aisle, Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky really got it right when they were married Friday night in New York City.

Back In The Swing Of Things

As we told you last week, DJ AM was released from the hospital after the horrible plane crash that killed four people and badly burned and injured him and Travis Barker.

Paul McCartney Takes Girlfriend to His Daughter's Paris Show

A beaming Paul McCartney declared himself happy with life as he took his Jewish girlfriend, Nancy Shevell, to a fashion show staged by his daughter Stella in Paris.

John Mayer Pays Tribute to Paul Newman

Move over, Kevin Bacon. John Mayer has his own celebrity name game – and Paul Newman is the undisputed champ.

DJ AM Attends Memorial Service for Crash Victim

DJ AM is among the mourners who attended a memorial service in Los Angeles Monday for Chris "Lil' Chris" Baker, who died in the Learjet crash that killed four and wounded two on Sept. 20 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Screen and Real-Life Hero Paul Newman Dies at 83

In Hollywood, Paul Newman was royalty. But in Westport, Conn., where he lived with his wife of 50 years, Joanne Woodward, he was just "a regular guy," says AJ Izzo, part owner of Crossroads Hardware on Main Street, where Newman had been a customer for more than 20 years.

Paul McCartney Rocks Israel

Forty-three years after an over-protective Israeli government banned The Beatles from their country, Paul McCartney performed in front of an audience of 45,000 in Tel Aviv, just days before the start of the Jewish new year.

DJ AM Released from Hospital

DJ AM was released from Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Ga., where he was being treated for injuries from a fatal plane crash.

Sarah Michelle Geller to return to the small screen

Former Buffy the Vampire Slayer lead Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to return to the small screen via HBO.

Sacha Baron Cohen: Still Getting Into Trouble!

The comedian caused a security panic when he stormed onto the catwalk Thursday, interrupting designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada's show in Milan.

No DUI Charge for Shia LaBeouf in Accident

Shia LaBeouf won't face DUI charges for the July 27 car accident that crushed his hand, the L.A. County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.

Natalie Portman and Musician Boyfriend Split

Natalie Portman and her folk-rocker boyfriend Devendra Banhart have broken up a source confirms.

Jeremy Piven Pokes Fun at Emmys Opening

Jeremy Piven seized the opportunity as Sunday night's first winner of the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards to crack wise about the slow opening to the ceremony at Los Angeles's Nokia Theater.

Travis Barker and DJ AM in Jet Crash

Travis Barker and DJ AM were among six people aboard a Learjet that crashed upon takeoff from a Columbia, South Carolina, airport after midnight Friday. The four others onboard were killed.

Scrubs Costar To Miss Bromance with Zach Braff

Feeling sentimental about their show Scrubs wrapping its eighth season last week in Los Angeles, series regular Donald Faison says he will miss his good friend – and costar – Zach Braff.

Microsoft Gives Jerry the Boot

According to a new report, the company's going to announce that Jerry Seinfeld will not be part of the next phase of its $300 million PR/marketing plan.

Paul McCartney Introduces Girlfriend to London

Paul McCartney showed off his new girlfriend Nancy Shevell for the first time in London Tuesday as he joined his family for a gala night – and a good cause.

Bar and Leo on-again, off-again relationship is off again

The two have been partying separately for the last couple of weeks. As for friends, they say Refaeli is not too happy. She's apparently looking for a good time but can't seem to find it.

DJ/Music Producer Mark Ronson and Model Girlfriend Split

Mark Ronson, the DJ music producer and brother of Lindsay Lohan's gal pal Samantha Ronson, has split from his girlfriend, model Daisy Lowe.

Kate Hudson Exposes Her Dating Disaster

The actress shared some of her best and worst dating moments Monday at a press conference for her new comedy, My Best Friend's Girl, opening Sept. 19.

Shia LeBeouf scheduled for another operation

In a recent interview, LaBeouf says, “I’m working right now. We propped [my hand] together so I could get through ‘Transformers’ and then I’ll go have another surgery and be back to 100 percent.”

Sarah Silverman Thanks Jimmy Kimmel at Creative Arts Emmys

Sarah Silverman may have won an Emmy award for a song boasting of a romance with Matt Damon, but it was her ex-boyfriend, Jimmy Kimmel, whom the comedian thanked from the stage.

Kate Hudson denies angry fits

Just days after Us Weekly accused her of being "just awful" to Anne Hathaway on the set of "Bride Wars," the New York Post claims she was acting "nasty and rude" at a Manhattan shindig late last week.

Glorious NYC lawsuit ruling for 'Borat' filmmakers

A New York judge has tossed out lawsuits brought by a driving instructor and two etiquette school teachers who said the makers of the movie "Borat" deceived them.

Barbara Streisand set to perform for Obama fundraiser

Set to preform for the Presidential hopeful is the diva herself, Barbra Streisand, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. This is also expected to be Obama's final visit to raise money before the general election.

Diplomat Nanny

Cancer survivor Fran "the Nanny" Drescher will be appointed as a public diplomacy envoy by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Goli Ameri, on Monday.

Shia LaBrouf Arrested for DUI

Shia LaBeouf was arrested for drunk driving after being involved in an early morning car accident in Hollywood on Sunday.  

Amy Winehouse Discharged from Hospital

Amy Winehouse has been discharged from the hospital 12 hours after she was rushed to an emergency room. "Amy is fine and she is on her way home," says her U.K. rep, Chris Goodman.

Jerry Lewis Cited for Carrying Concealed Weapon

Police cited veteran funnyman Jerry Lewis for allegedly concealing an unloaded weapon in his carryon luggage as the 82-year-old was preparing to fly from Las Vegas to Detroit, 

The Ronsons Open Up About Childhood & Protecting Lindsay Lohan

The Ronsons open up about their luxurious childhood and Lindsey Lohan

Lindsey Lohan converting for Samantha Rosen?

Lindsay, who reportedly grew up Catholic, has recently updated her Facebook profile to state she's converting to a new religion.

Cops: Shia LaBeouf May Not Have Caused Crash

Shia LaBeouf may not have been at fault in a crash that flipped his truck early Sunday morning in West Hollywood, according to authorities.

Kate Hudson: Divorce

Kate Hudson is opening up once again on just how well she gets along with her ex Chris Robinson. "Look — we're still basically living together! We've figured it out," the actress, 29, tells the October issue of Cosmopolitan.

Ben Stiller, Jack Black & Robert Downey Jr. Bring Tropic Thunder to Camp Pendleton

It was an attack Camp Pendleton didn't see coming: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. brought a full-scale laugh assault to the Marines.

Tori Spelling's Book Tops NY Times List

This Sunday, her 288-page memoir, sTORI Telling, will be named the best-selling non-fiction book, according to press reports.

Jerry Seinfeld to Be Microsoft's New $10M Pitchman

Apple has Steve Jobs as its pitchman, as well as Justin Long's popular "Mac Guy" character, so now rival Microsoft will have Jerry Seinfeld – who'll appear alongside company founder Bill Gates in new commercials for Windows Vista, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Tori Spelling on New 90210: ‘I Hope It Turns Out Great’

Tori Spelling may not be appearing on the new 90210, but she wishes the show much success. “As of now there are no plans for me to be on the show,” Spelling told popular radio host Sean Valentine of 104.3 MY fm’s Valentine in the Morning.

Shia LaBeouf Pal: 'I Have His Back'

It's been a rough summer for Indiana Jones star Shia LaBeouf, who crushed his hand in a car accident resulting in his arrest on suspicion of drunk driving. But don't count him out, says a pal.  

Natalie Portman Makes Her Directorial Debut

Actress Natalie Portman has already showcased her talents as a gangsta rapper on Saturday Night Live, and a brainiac, graduating from Harvard with a degree in psychology. So what's next on her to-do list? Directing.

Paula Abdul "Concerned" About Fourth Idol Judge

Paula Abdul has mixed feelings about Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi being added as a fourth judge on Fox's American Idol.

Jennifer Aniston Dines With Woody Allen

While her ex Brad Pitt  lights up the Venice Film Festival with George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston had a Hollywood power date herself on Tuesday.

Brad Pitt becomes Jewish hillbilly in new Tarantino film

He's been a casino hound, a secret agent and an incredibly sexy Greek warrior, but now Brad Pitt can add a completely new role to his repertoire: an American-Jewish hillbilly from Tennessee.

The Two Coreys Open Up About Molestation, Abuse

Former '80s teen idols and onetime best friends, Corey Feldman and Corey Haim are now locked in a bitter six-month-old

Jeremy Piven: Michael Phelps Can Join Our Entourage

Michael Phelps delivered a brief cameo on Entourage – and some cast members would like to see the Olympian join them fulltime in the future.

Amy Winehouse's dad hospitalized

We've all driven our parents to ridiculous levels of stress, but Amy Winehouse has taken it one step too far.

Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman Split

Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman have ended their relationship after five years of dating.