Gwyneth Paltrow

Academy launches probe after indie film’s surprise Oscars nod

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Jan. 27 it was launching a review of Oscars campaigning, days after a small indie film surprised industry-watchers with a shock nomination to Hollywood's most prestigious awards.

"To Leslie" had taken just $27,000 at the box office when star Andrea Riseborough's name appeared on the shortlist of nominees for Best Actress.

Weinstein used Hollywood power to rape, court hears

Harvey Weinstein used his power and influence in Hollywood to rape women, leaving them terrified for their careers if they stood up to him, a court in Los Angeles heard on Oct. 24.

The movie mogul exploited both his physical size and his position as "king" of the film industry to attack his victims in hotel rooms, the prosecution said, as a two-month trial began to hear evidence.

Weinstein sex assault trial opens in Los Angeles

Jury selection began Monday in the Los Angeles trial of disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, with five alleged victims expected to take the stand during the two-month case.

The 70-year-old "Pulp Fiction" producer is already serving 23 years in jail in New York after being convicted there of a series of sex crimes.

Supermodel Kate Moss launches wellness brand

British supermodel Kate Moss on Sept. 1 launched a website selling her own beauty and lifestyle products called Cosmoss, becoming the latest star to venture into branded e-commerce.

Moss follows celebrities such as U.S. actress Gwyneth Paltrow who has forged a second career marketing wellness products on her Goop website.

Sexy Gwyneth Paltrow photo-shoot (photos)

Gwyneth Paltrow is the most glamorous grocery shopper of all time in the recent photo spread for Harper’s Bazaar’s November issue. The 44-year-old mother of two puts on a leggy display as she poses in a teeny black bikini, matching high heels, a sexy monokini and a curve-hugging black dress, all the while roaming the aisles of a cereal-filled supermarket.

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