Documentary Maker Bud Greenspan Died of Parkinson

 Revered documentary maker Bud Greenspan has lost his battle with Parkinson's disease. The "100 Years of Olympic Glory" director died in New York on Christmas Day, December 25 , aged 84.

In his landmark 1996 documentary about the Olympic Games, Greenspan interviewed hundreds of athletes who had taken part in the sporting event throughout the 1900s. Greenspan began his career as a sports broadcaster in New York and his love of all things Olympic Games began in 1952 when he covered the event in Helsinki, Finland.

In his first major film, "Jesse Owens Returns To Berlin", Greenspan chronicled

Demi Lovato Snapped Leaving Rehab Center for Christmas Break


Demi Lovato has spent her time with the loved ones on Christmas Day. The star, who has checked into a rehab in early November, was getting a break from the rehab treatment on December 25 and picked up by her family for a Christmas Day outing in Woodridge, Illinois.

In her first outing since joining the rehab stint, the 18-year-old "Camp Rock" star was spotted wearing an animal-print jacket on top of her black ensemble.

Tees Maar Khan box office review


Tees Maar Khan movie box office show and collections are good despite the negative reviews. Critics panned Tees Maar Khan severely, but still it is doing excellent business at the box office. Collections are pretty good on first and second days. First day collection chart reported that Tees Maar Khan collected around 13.5 crore rupees only from India.

Trade experts thought that Tees Maar Khan gets affected by bad reviews and there would be dip in collections on the second day.

Salman Khan: Reasons For Birthday Boy‘s Immense Popularity In 2010


Salman Khan the good looking Bollywood hunk turns 45 today the 27th of December, he has been in the headlines for most of 2010. Let’s find out why?
Well, to begin with his film released earlier this year Veer, had a very pretty new girl Zarine Khan who was the splitting replica of Salman’s girl friend at that time Katrina Kaif.

In Pics: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alyssa Milano and More Serve Meals for the Homeless


Stars were down to street in Los Angeles to share some joy to those in need on Christmas Eve, December 24. Wearing a red apron on top of her white turtleneck sweater which was completed with Santa hat, Jennifer Love Hewitt was accompanied by her boyfriend Alex Beh when serving meals for the homeless at The Los Angeles Mission.

Chris Brown Confirms Justin Bieber Duet, Debuts 'Champion' Video


Chris Brown is indeed going to make a duet with Justin Bieber. The R&B singer confirmed it on his Twitter, writing "ME and @justinbieber got a BANGER/SMASH record for all the fans out there at the top of the NEW YEAR!!! 2011."

The collaboration actually has been hinted by Bieber since October this year when he tweeted, "Kinda hyped rt now. for a new single teamed up with one of my friends and an artist I used to sing covers of on youtube. BIG RECORD. SMASH!!" He later gave his fans a clue by posting a clip of him covering Breezy's "With You".

Beside collaborating with Breezy, Bieber will do a country-pop crossover with Rascal Flatts for his new album.

Leroy Anderson's 'Sleigh Ride' Is Most-Played Christmas Song


Leroy Anderson and Mitchell Parish's festive favorite "Sleigh Ride" has been named America's most popular Christmas tune for a second year running. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has released its latest list of most-played holiday songs from over 2,500 radio stations all over the U.S. and the 1940s pop song has beaten "Winter Wonderland" and "Jingle Bell Rock" to the top spot.

JoJo's New Song 'Hollywood' Comes Out


A never-before-heard song called "Hollywood" from JoJo has just hit the web for fans' listening pleasure. The track contains slow-riding jam with her belting out powerful lyrics about people living the glamorous life of Hollywood.

There is no word on whether the ballad track is recorded for her upcoming studio album "All I Want Is Everything"

Artist of the Week: Matt Cardle


Matt Cardle shot to stardom as he was crowned "The X Factor" winner on the finale of season 7. He beat fellow contestant Rebecca Ferguson by receiving an estimated 44.61% of vote and immidiately won a 1-million-pound recording contract with Syco Music.

Humbled with his victory, the former painter and decorator credited fans for his success,

Official First Look at Paul W.S. Anderson's 'Three Musketeers'


The first look at the three musketeers in Paul W.S. Anderson-directed movie has just been unveiled. Matthew Macfadyen, Ray Stevenson and Luke Evans are seen walking side by side along with "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" actor Logan Lerman.

Macfadyen plays Athos, Stevenson tackles Porthos, and Evans stars as Aramis. Lerman plays D'Artagnan who leaves home to become a member of the fighting force of the French king's royal household.

'Little Fockers' Beats 'True Grit' at Christmas Box Office


"Little Fockers" has topped North American Box Office during Christmas weekend. Despite some people's hesitance about this follow-up to "Meet the Fockers", the PG-13 comedy still becomes number one choice for family entertainment on this holiday with an estimated $34 million opening cume.

"These characters are well-loved by audiences," Eddie Egan, president of marketing at Universal, explains on the movie's charm.

Bill Condon Shares Another 'Breaking Dawn' Set Picture


Bill Condon has given a Christmas gift to "Twilight" fans by sharing a new set photo of "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn". The picture features the Swan home's living room which has been decorated with some Christmas ornaments in the mood of the festivity. Along with the snap, he tweeted, "Happy holidays from the Swan home to yours."

Previously on Thanksgiving, Condon also generously shared a still from "Breaking Dawn".

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Spotted Holding Hands


Rachel Weisz will not spend the rest of 2010 alone in cold weather for she has apparently found a new man. The British actress, who recently split from fiancee Darren Aronofsky, has been caught bonding with Daniel Craig over the Christmas weekend.

The two reportedly are staying together at a cottage in Dorset, a county in South West England.

Miley Cyrus Posts Christmas Message and Sings Karaoke With Family

In the spirit of Christmas, Miley Cyrus has sent her best wishes to her fans. In a video posted on her official fan club site MileyWorld.com, she is featured with her sister Noah Cyrus and says, "I just wanna tell you guys have an awesome Christmas and a very happy new year. I'm really looking forward to 2011."

She says she wants to travel a lot during the coming year. Further sharing her plans, she adds, "I want to make this the year that I go out and do what I'm here to do, and that's to help people and make people happy."

The 18-year-old singer/actress spends her holiday with family, and her big sister Brandi Cyrus has revealed that Miley sang karaoke with Noah.

Eminem Recalls His Overdose a Week Before Christmas

 Eminem has taken Christmas to his heart after almost missing out on one yule with his family at the height of his drug haze. The "Not Afraid" rapper suffered an overdose of methadone the week before Christmas in 2007 and has little recollection of the holidays, which he ruined for his family.

He says, "My whole month of December leading up to (the overdose), I don't remember s**t. All I remember is I was not able to get out of bed. I got up to use the bathroom. I was standing there, trying to take a p**s, and I fell. I hit the floor hard. I got back up, tried again - and boom, I fell again. And that time I couldn't get up."

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