You may know Vera Farmiga as the sexually charged businesswoman in Up In The Air, but the Oscar-nominated star won the award for best actress in a feature film here in New Zealand.

The woman who would replace David Garrett should he leave Parliament says she "unreservedly" backs Act leader Rodney Hide.

Gemma Arterton has hit out at the film world for putting women in 'the background' and says she has been seen as 'a piece of ass'.

With his mix of machismo and unruffled froideur, Steve McQueen was always going to be a hard act to follow. Thirty years after his death, Geoffrey McNab considers whether McQueen is still the ultimate movie star.

Life lessons from the comedian.

After a decade of critical and box offices misses, Oliver Stone returns with a much-praised sequel to the decade-defining Wall Street.

Lady Gaga’s meaty get-up at the MTV Video Music Awards has caused a stir with animal rights group, PETA.

Scottish songbird Susan Boyle left in tears after Lou Reed refused to allow her to sing one of his songs.

Christmases in Switzerland, red-carpet premieres in Cannes, fishing expeditions off the front deck ... Life for the super-wealthy can be pretty fabulous. But, you don't need to be rich to lead such a covetable lifestyle.

Rachel Glucina looks at the latest celebrity tweets on the Christchurch earthquake.

Julia Gillard has finally been confirmed as Australia's first elected female Prime Minister, more than two weeks after an election that has now given her a razor-thin majority.

Julia Gillard's nail-biting victory over Opposition leader Tony Abbott, 17 days after Australians went to the polls, has hardly been convincing, writes Greg Ansley.

Starting an acting career in LA in his 50s proved a fruitful move for Alan Dale, writes Jacqueline Smith.

Paris Hilton has reportedly been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after her cocaine bust.

Rachel Glucina reports on Anna and Stephen's Emmy night Holly-moon.

Photos of the stars as they arrive for the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

The continuing financial chaos of Prince Andrew's former wife has, it is said, persuaded him to take charge of her financial affairs.

Diva Mariah Carey finally speaks out about those persistent pregnancy rumours