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Sean Connery is a noisy neighbour (Go To Top)

     London: "007" icon, Sir Sean Connery has been sued for 15 million pounds by his neighbours for being too noisy and a disturbing influence. A family in the neighbouring New York apartment says he plays loud music round-the-clock, and referred to him as a "rude, foul-mouthed, fat old man". The 74-year-old actor is currently living in his son's house in Manhattan. People living close by have lodged complaints about the renovation work that is carried out in Connery's apartment. Dr Burton Sultan, one of Connery's neighbours, was quoted by The Sun as complaining about "deafening noise, fumes, dripping water, cracked walls, and an infestation of rats". Fed up with the noise, Sultan's daughter went and met Connery. "Connery answered the door in his bathrobe, unkempt and dishevelled. No longer 'the sexiest man alive' portrayed in tabloids and bearing no resemblance to the superspy who announced himself as 'Bond, James Bond,' Connery's appearance and behaviour was that of a rude, foul-mouthed, fat old man", The Sun quoted Dr. Burton as saying. However, Connery has dismissed the allegations as "ridiculous.

No rift with Madonna over Kabbalah, says brother (Go To Top)

New York: Singer Madonna's brother and designer Christopher Ciccone has spoken for the first time about their falling apart. This rumour started doing the rounds after he was not invited by Madonna to art-direct her last tour as he had reportedly done for all her past tours . Ciccono partly owns the West Hollywood restaurant Central and is currently busy designing a celebrity suite for producer Ryan Black's Oscar bash at the Pacific Design Center. As per a report, Madonna's devotion and fascination with Kabbalah fueled the rift between the siblings. But Ciccone denies Kabbalah is the cause as he also believes in it. "I practice Kabbalah in my own way", the New York Post quoted him as saying. "Our relationship is in very good standing. We speak to each other all the time. You know that every large family has its ups and downs, and we are no exception," confesses Ciccono.

Bruce Lee's 'Enter the Dragon' voted best martial arts movie (Go To Top)

     London: Kung Fu king Bruce Lee's film 'Enter The Dragon' has been voted the greatest martial arts movie ever. Released in the year 1973, the film brought this genre of martial arts films into vogue. 1973 was also the year in which Lee died at the age of 32. At the time of his death, he had already become a legend for taking part in films like "The Way Of The Dragon" and "Fists Of Fury" which are also among the top ten films in an Argos poll.

     The films that left audiences worldwide awstruck, according to The Sun are: 1. Enter The Dragon 2. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) 3. The Way Of The Dragon (1972) 4. Kill Bill Vol 1 (2003) 5. The Shaolin Temple (1979) 6. Fists Of Fury (1971) 7. Hero (2002) 8. Drunken Master (1978) 9. Iron Monkey (1973) 10. Magnificent Butcher (1987)

From Liz to Lady Liz (Go To Top)

     London: Actress and Estie Lauder model Liz Hurley is now envisaging herself as the countess of her own empire. To achieve this goal, she has reportedly started getting her servants to accept her dictat on a platter. She is also reported to be turning the stables at her eight-bedroom mansion into accomodation for staff, guests and a recreation area. The project is being carried out at an estimated cost of 100,000 pounds, reports The Sun. The 39-year-old actress-cum-model is currently living on a 160- acre farm worth 2.7 million pounds in Ampney Knowle, Gloucestershire, with her two-year-old son Damian and millionaire fiance Arun Nayer.

Pamela Anderson is allergic to fur (Go To Top)

     New York: Pamela Anderson's new found aversion to fur, recently prompted her to avoid sharing a lift with a fur- wearer at Las Vegas. "The elevators were filled. Pam waited patiently with Den nis Rodman, David LaChapelle and Ste phen Dorff as ele vator after elevator went by, filled to capacity. After 10 cars came and went, one finally stopped with two people inside, but one of the women was wearing a fur coat. 'Going down?' the woman asked, to which Pam replied, 'Yes, but not with you, lady. Get rid of the fur.', " the New York Post quoted the former Baywatch star as saying. Early last week, Anderson launched her new fur- free/leather-free fashion line at The Palms in Las Vegas.

Halle Berry is happy to be the 'Worst Actress' (Go To Top)

     London: Hollywood actress Halle Berry isn't perturbed about being nominated for the Razzie award for the Worst Actress for her performance in the 'Catwoman'. Berry says she is actually as excited about attending the Golden Raspberries ceremony for Hollywood's worst films as she is for the Oscars. "I would absolutely show up. I think if you go to the Oscars, you should go and get Razzies," Femalefirst quoted her as telling Britain's Night and Day magazine. Halle wants to celebrate her worst films because it's a sign that she is still taking diverse and challenging roles. "I'm proud that I am always taking risks, even if a risk gets you a Razzie. Some things work better than others," she added.

Kim Basinger may be the next Wonder Woman (Go To Top)

     London: Hollywood actress Kim Basinger has reportedly been shortlisted as one of the candidates to play the role of Wonder Woman on the big screen. Basinger, 51, however, faces stiff competition from the much younger Jessica Biehl, the heroine of "Blade", reports the New York Post. According to the report, the Warner Bros' movie is to be directed by Joel Silver of The Matrix fame, while the script is likely to be penned by Buffy the Vampire Slayer writer Joss Whedon. Wonder Woman debuted in 1976 and continued for three series with Lynda Carter in the title role as a woman from a lost island with special powers.

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