International Business News - Celebrity http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif The Supreme Court has declined to block the retrial of celebrity pathologist Cyril Wecht, who is accused of using government workers and equipment to benefit his lucrative private practice. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081201/high-court-declines-pathologist-wechts-appeal.htm Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:18:03 EST Federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh are seeking to drop more than half the counts against celebrity pathologist Cyril Wecht before his retrial, saying it will make the case easier on the jury they hope will convict him. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081107/feds-again-reducing-counts-against-top-pathologist.htm Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:39:20 EST Madonna doesn't do anything small. The Material Girl celebrated Barack Obama's victory Tuesday night with a glittering rally of her own, leading thousands of fans at her concert in San Diego with a rousing introduction to her song "Express Yourself." http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/168825-election-celebrity-reaction.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081105/madonna-oprah-other-celebs-react-to-obamas-win.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081105/madonna-oprah-other-celebs-react-to-obamas-win.htm Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:00:59 EST Cries of adulation--and hunger--followed Haitian-born singer Wyclef Jean and actor Matt Damon as they toured flood-ravaged Gonaives on Sunday to call attention to widespread suffering in the marooned city. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/130706-haiti-celebrity-aid.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080915/matt-damon-wyclef-jean-visit-haiti-city-in-ruins.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080915/matt-damon-wyclef-jean-visit-haiti-city-in-ruins.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:09:23 EDT Cries of adulation--and hunger--followed Haitian-born singer Wyclef Jean and actor Matt Damon as they toured flood-ravaged Gonaives on Sunday to call attention to widespread suffering in the marooned city. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/130484-haiti-celebrity-aid.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080914/matt-damon-wyclef-jean-visit-haiti-city-in-ruins.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080914/matt-damon-wyclef-jean-visit-haiti-city-in-ruins.htm Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:52:53 EDT Matt Damon and Wyclef Jean lightened the misery for Haiti's floods victims Saturday, arriving to hand out food and lend star power to relief efforts. Damon and Haitian-born singer Jean are encouraging more people to help the United Nations raise more than US$100 million for an estimated 800,000 people left in dire circumstances by four devastating tropical storms and hurricanes. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/129704-toronto-film-festival-onexone.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080913/matt-damon-wyclef-jean-help-haitian-storm-victims.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080913/matt-damon-wyclef-jean-help-haitian-storm-victims.htm Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:27:11 EDT When John McCain decided to cast Barack Obama as a feckless upstart, an empty suit, he reached for the dirtiest word he could use: "celebrity." "He's the biggest celebrity in the world," a female narrator warns in breathless tones for a McCain ad, "but is he ready to lead?" Chants of "O-bama! O-bama!" form a mischievous backtrack to fleeting images of Britney Spears and Paris Hilton--one a troubled singer and the other a socialite who is famous for, well, being famous. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/127603-measure-of-a-nation-culture-of-celebrity.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080911/celebrity-dig-reflects-us-culture-history.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080911/celebrity-dig-reflects-us-culture-history.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:20 EDT A federal appeals court Friday refused to dismiss fraud and theft charges against celebrity pathologist Cyril Wecht and said he can be tried again--but ordered the judge replaced to help ease the "rancor in the courtroom." http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080905/court-refuses-to-dismiss-pathologists-charges.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:24:10 EDT First word on Barack Obama's historic nomination acceptance speech from a bevy of celebrities in attendance was decidedly partisan: "It was excellent," Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie said. "It was amazing." http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/118477-democratic-convention.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080829/stars-over-the-moon-about-obamas-speech.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080829/stars-over-the-moon-about-obamas-speech.htm Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:28:39 EDT Hollywood didn't contribute official speakers to Barack Obama's convention. But, man, did celebrities flock to Denver in droves. Is Oprah in the house? That was Matthew Modine! Oh, wow, there's Anne Hathaway. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/analysis-oprah-affleck-obamas-goldmine-or-risk.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:14:51 EDT The Force is with Obama. George Lucas was among the entertainers and Hollywood types who were spotted in the halls of Invesco Field on Thursday in the hours leading up to Barack Obama's historic acceptance speech. Forest Whitaker arrived with his wife Keisha and Star Jones, while will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas was spotted leaving the field level following Stevie Wonder's sound check. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/118171-democratic-convention.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/spielberg-affleck-j-lo-at-democratic-convention.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/spielberg-affleck-j-lo-at-democratic-convention.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:54:56 EDT Screenwriter and actor Danny Strong is interviewing colleagues at the Democratic National Convention for an Associated Press video diary. He spoke this week with several members of the Creative Coalition, a nonprofit group that engages the artistic community in issues, about why they're in Denver and what role actors have in politics. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/117623-democratic-convention.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/hollywood-stars-talk-politics-at-dem-convention.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/hollywood-stars-talk-politics-at-dem-convention.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:38:09 EDT Is this town big enough for both Sean Penn and the Obama Girl? Entertainers at all levels of political seriousness are finding their niches on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/117248-democratic-convention.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080827/is-denver-big-enough-for-sean-penn-and-obama-girl.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080827/is-denver-big-enough-for-sean-penn-and-obama-girl.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:39:15 EDT Wolf Blitzer is a John Legend fan. After CNN aired a live performance of Legend's new song, "If You're Out There," from the floor of the Democratic National Convention, Blitzer promised to continue to interrupt the network's reporting or analysis for musical acts as good as Legend. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/116488-democratic-convention.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080826/john-legend-performs-at-the-democratic-convention.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080826/john-legend-performs-at-the-democratic-convention.htm Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:23:23 EDT On a tree-lined corner of Studio City filled with modest homes, flower gardens and neighbors who chat across back fences, two wiry celebrities are engaged in a green grudge match. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/89292-celebrity-green-off.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/celebrity-neighbors-begley-nye-carry-eco-grudge.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/celebrity-neighbors-begley-nye-carry-eco-grudge.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:06:37 EDT Tabloid magazines like to reassure us that celebrities are just like us--they go grocery shopping, take their dogs for a stroll around the neighborhood, even pump their own gas. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/88524-celebrity-real-estate.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080709/celebrity-foreclosures-show-extent-housing-woes.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080709/celebrity-foreclosures-show-extent-housing-woes.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:57:22 EDT Candid footage of Marilyn Monroe on the set of her last completed film brought in $60,000 at an auction of movie memorabilia Saturday. The two reels of silent, 8-millimeter color film shot on the set of "The Misfits" had been expected to draw starting bids of between $10,000 and $20,000. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080622/rare-monroe-footage-fetches-60-000-at-auction.htm Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:45:03 EDT Candid footage of Marilyn Monroe on the set of her last completed film brought in $60,000 at an auction of movie memorabilia Saturday. The two reels of silent, 8-millimeter color film shot on the set of "The Misfits" had been expected to draw starting bids of between $10,000 and $20,000. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080621/rare-marilyn-monroe-footage-goes-up-for-auction.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:50:03 EDT It will be THE game of Day 1 of men's basketball at the Beijing Olympics: China vs. the United States, the 21st century's emerging superpower challenging the 20th century's titan. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/66555-china-cult-of-celebrity.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080608/chinas-new-celebrity-culture.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080608/chinas-new-celebrity-culture.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:02:12 EDT On a night when "American Idol" viewers were focused on two young singers named David _ Cook and Archuleta _ the Fox singing competition's seventh-season conclusion had plenty of appearances from a few older idols. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/52725-american-idol-finale.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080522/aging-star-power-lights-up-american-idol-finale.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080522/aging-star-power-lights-up-american-idol-finale.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 12:53:55 EDT