Sunday, 15 June 2008

Johansson Snubs Cannes Premiere

Scarlett Johansson snubbed the premiere of Woody Allen's latest movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona at the Cannes International Film Festival after movies bosses reportedly refused to cater to her diva demands. The blonde beauty - who stars in the new movie alongside Penelope Cruz - was expected to grace the red carpet at the French festival on Saturday, but missed the prestigious premiere amid rumors movie bosses at the French arm of Warner Bros Films - the production's distributors - reportedly denied her extravagant hospitality expectations. According to British newspaper the Daily Mail, the Lost In Translation star made a string of demands to ensure her appearance at the renowned festival - including a $8,000 a day make-up artist. Reports also suggest Johansson was unwilling to stay at a luxurious central Cannes hotel with director Allen and co-star Cruz, preferring a suite at a hotel 30 miles away. A source tells the publication, "While Woody's terribly fond of Scarlett, he was a little upset that she wasn't being a team player." Johansson's male-star, Spanish Oscar-winner Javier Bardem, also missed the movie's Cannes premiere on Saturday, citing personal family reasons for his non-appearance.


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Tuesday, 3 June 2008

Pete Doherty Released From Jail Early

Troubled rocker Pete Doherty, was released from a London prison early Tuesday morning, (May 6) after serving only 29 days of a 14-week sentence for "being in breach of his probation order." Doherty has suffered an ongoing battle with drugs, having previously been given a suspended sentence for drug possession and ordered to partake in a treatment program.His representative, Jon Bills, confirmed the news on April 8 that Doherty was to serve "a total of 14 weeks in jail for being in breach of his probation order." No reason for the early release of The Babyshambles frontman has been provided.Photo taken by Jasmine Worth.