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Forbes on Monday has named the Oprah Winfrey as the highest paid celebrity for the fourth straight year.

Oprah tops Forbes’ high-paid celebrity list

Her new television network is struggling, but Oprah Winfrey’s bank account is doing just fine.

Whitney Houston found dead in LA hotel room

Whitney Houston found dead in LA hotel room

Grammy-winning singer Whitney Houston, one of the most talented performers of her generation, died on Saturday in a Beverly Hills hotel room.

The Artist

The Artist, The Descendants rake in Golden Globes

Silent movie <i>The Artist</i> and family drama <i>The Descendants</i> have scooped the accolades at this year’s Golden Globe awards.

Beyonce’s baby bump steals show at MTV video awards

Beyonce’s baby bump steals show at MTV video awards

Pop star Lady Gaga picked up two awards and Katy Perry won three but Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement trumped all the award winners.

Winehouse tops the charts after death

Fans, stars tweet the blues over Winehouse death

Soul singer Amy Winehouse, who died unexpectedly at age 27, received numerous tributes on Saturday from ordinary fans around the world.

Former US first lady Betty Ford dies

‘Fighting first lady’ Betty Ford dies at 93

Betty Ford, the wife of the late president Gerald Ford, who overcame addictions and helped found a rehabilitation clinic, died on Friday at 93.

Former US first lady Betty Ford dies

Former US first lady Betty Ford dies, age 93

Betty Ford, the wife of the late president Gerald Ford, who overcame addictions and helped found a rehabilitation clinic, died on Friday at 93.

‘Columbo’ actor Peter Falk dies

Emmy-winning actor Peter Falk, the shrewd detective from the 1970s television show <i>Columbo</i> has died, aged 83.

King’s Speech crowned big winner at Oscars

King’s Speech crowned big winner at Oscars

<em>The King’s Speech</em> was crowned the big winner with four Oscars on Sunday, including best film and best actor for its star, Colin Firth

Oscar producers say show comes with youthful edge

When the curtain comes up on the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday, the show’s producers hope to reconnect movie fans with Hollywood history.

Oscar producers seek tweeting moms on awards night

Oscar producers seek tweeting moms on awards night

Oscar organisers rolled out the digital red carpet on Monday, unveiling their slogan "you’re invited" for the upcoming film honours.

Social Network electrifies Golden Globes

Social Network electrifies Golden Globes

Facebook film <em>The Social Network</em> won four Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, including best drama, making it a front-runner in the Oscar race.

Sarah Palin gets down and dirty in new TV show

Sarah Palin gets down and dirty in new TV show

<i>Sarah Palin’s Alaska</i> couldn’t be further from the pampered pooches and designer divas seen in much of the popular reality TV fare.

Oscar-nominated Tony Curtis dies

Oscar-nominated Tony Curtis dies, age 85

Tony Curtis,one of the biggest box-office stars of the 1950s and Sixties and one of Hollywood’s busiest playboys, died at his home on Wednesday.

Judge grants appeal to free Lindsay Lohan

A judge late on Friday granted an appeal to release actress Lindsay Lohan from jail less than nine hours after she was placed behind bars.

Former child star Gary Coleman dead at 42

Former child star Gary Coleman dead at 42

Former child star Gary Coleman, who shot to fame on <i>Diff’rent Strokes</i> but suffered personal troubles as an adult, has died in a Utah hospital.

And the winner is … Hurt Locker, with six Oscars

Iraq war movie <i>The Hurt Locker</i>, took the Oscars by storm on Sunday winning six of the major film honours, including best movie and director.

Sundance lets out a HOWL on opening night

The Sundance Film Festival opened on Thursday proclaiming a return to rebellious filmmaking by premiering the Allen Ginsberg biopic <em>HOWL</em>.

Avatar a big winner at Golden Globes

<em>Avatar</em> was named best film drama and <em>The Hangover</em> claimed the top comedy trophy at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday.