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Stars Send Well Wishes To Nelson Mandela
Josh Groban and Geri Halliwell are among the stars who have sent their well wishes to Nelson Mandela after he was hospitalised on Wednesday night (27Mar13).The former South African president was taken to a medical...
By WENN on 28 March 2013
Idris Elba Stunned By Mandela Role
Idris Elba was ''blown away'' when he was offered the role of Nelson Mandela. The London-born actor was stunned to be told he had won the part of the legendary anti-apartheid activist and former President...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 February 2013
Nelson Mandela Undergoes Gallstone Surgery
Civil rights icon Nelson Mandela is recovering after an operation to remove gallstones.The former South African president was told he would need the surgery after doctors discovered the gallstones when he was hospitalised last week...
By WENN on 16 December 2012
Eddie Izzard And Richard Branson Join Mandela Day Campaign
Funnyman Eddie Izzard and tycoon Richard Branson are urging the public to dedicate their time to helping their local community in honour of Nelson Mandela's birthday.The former South African President turns 94 on Wednesday (18Jul12)...
By WENN on 17 July 2012
Unprepared Idris Elba Worried About Nelson Mandela Biopic
British actor Idris Elba fears his portrayal of South African civil rights icon Nelson Mandela in an upcoming biopic will be a disaster because he hasn't had enough time to prepare for the role.The Wire...
By WENN on 31 May 2012
U2 Record Birthday Tribute For Nelson Mandela
Irish rockers U2 have recorded a special tribute to mark Nelson Mandela's 93rd birthday on Monday (18Jul11).The band performed a rendition of Happy Birthday at a show in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania last week (ends17Jul11) and recorded...
By WENN on 18 July 2011
Jennifer Hudson Joins Three Stooges
Jennifer Hudson has joined the cast of 'Three Stooges'.The Oscar-winning actress will play the role of a nun in an orphanage where the Stooges - played by Chris Diamontopoulos, Sean Hayes and Will Sasso -...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 June 2011
Jennifer Hudson 'Discriminated' Against Over Weight
Jennifer Hudson believes she was "discriminated against" in Hollywood when she was heavier.The singer-and-actress was always happy with her body when she was larger, but since dropping four dress sizes by following the WeightWatchers diet...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 April 2011
Annie Lennox To Receive 02 Silver Clef Award
Annie Lennox will receive the prestigious 02 Silver Clef Award this year.The former Eurythmics singer will be recognised with the award by music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins for her contribution to the UK recording industry.She...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2011
Mandela Rep Denies Death Rumours
A representative for NELSON MANDELA has blasted internet reports suggesting the political icon died on Saturday (15Jan11), insisting he is alive and well.Rumours that the former South African president had passed away hit the web,...
By WENN on 16 January 2011
'Alien' Amy Winehouse
Quincy Jones says Amy Winehouse is so talented she is "from another planet".The legendary producer - who worked on Michael Jackson's 'Thriller', the largest selling album of all time - said he was lucky to...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 September 2010
Eastwood's Mandela Movie Faces Hudson Challenge
CLINT EASTWOOD's NELSON MANDELA movie is facing some serious competition - JENNIFER HUDSON has signed on to a rival project about the former South African president's wife.The veteran actor-turned-director recently wrapped filming on Invictus, which...
By WENN on 18 November 2009
Theron Auctioned Mandela Meet 'Without Permission'
CHARLIZE THERON has come under fire for allegedly auctioning off a meeting with former South African president NELSON MANDELA without his authorisation.The Monster star attended the OneXOne benefit gala in San Francisco, California last week...
By WENN on 28 October 2009
Bono's Spiderman Musical 'To Be Broadway's Most Expensive Production'
The Spiderman musical is set to be the most expensive in Broadway's history, according to reports.U2 frontman BONO and his bandmate THE EDGE are both involved in writing the score for the production, which is...
By Contributor on 10 October 2008
Groban Credits His 'Muse' Mandela
American singer/songwriter JOSH GROBAN has thanked former South African President NELSON MANDELA for inspiring one of his album tracks. Groban, 26, met Mandela during a 2004 trip to South Africa and was invited to be...
By WENN on 25 May 2007
Shakur's Ashes To Be Scattered In Soweto
TUPAC SHAKUR's mother AFENI is planning to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her son's death by scattering his ashes in South Africa. The former Black Panther activist will travel to Soweto next month (SEP06), where...
By WENN on 08 August 2006
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