Australia's Rod Laver still stands as the last male player to own Grand Slam
Australia’s great player, Rodney George "Rod" Laver, popularly known as Rod Laver has remained to be the world’s last male player to have brought home the Grand Slam crown - - the glory that current World No. 1 Rafael Nadal had his sights set on but failed, as he came to Melbourne Park in this year’s Australia Open.
Naomi Watts joins ‘J. Edgar’ as Leonardo DeCaprio’s long-time assistant
British-born Australian actress Naomi Watts is joining the casts of “J.Edgar”, a film to be directed by veteran actor and director Clint Eastwood, that will feature Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover.
Lady Gaga gets engaged?
Is love really sweet the second time around? Too sweet for pop star Lady Gaga to get engaged after her recent reconciliation with on/off boyfriend, Luc Carl?
Penelope Cruz gives birth to her first child with Javier Bardem
Newly married couple actor, Javier Bardem and actress, Penelope Cruz have welcomed their first child together Tuesday.
Federer claims ‘hunger for success’, warning Djokovic in semi-final battle
World No. 2 Roger Federer chided his next nemesis, No.3 Novak Djokovic, expressing doubt of the Serbian’s ability to outnumber him at Aussie Open’s semi-final Thursday.
Nicole Kidman congratulates two other fellow Australian actors nominated in 2011 Oscars
There can never be anything better for actress Nicole Kidman than to receive nomination in a major category at that from the highly coveted Academy Awards in Hollywood while celebrating Australia Day.
Zvonareva charges to Aussie Open’s semi-finals
Second seed Vera Zvonareva of Russia powered her way to Australia Open’s semi-finals after crushing Czech Petra Kvitova 6-2, 6-4 in their quarter-final match Rod Laver Arena Tuesday.
Djokovic vows to adopt same attitude in 2010 US Open as he faces Federer in Aussie Open
Will No.3 Novak Djokovic beat No.2 Roger Federer for the second time as the two face in a battle at the semi-finals at Australian Open Thursday? All eyes are on the two as they expect to meet in the ‘rematch’ this year.
Nadal and Murray likely to complete the Big Four
World No. 1 Rafael Nadal and five-seed Andy Murray are seen to make their way into the semi-final line- up at the Australian Open Wednesday, completing the tournament’s Big Four.
Federer reaches eighth straight semis at Aussie Open
Roger Federer battled his way to reach his eighth consecutive semi-final at the Australian Open, as he defeated his fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka in a match on Rod Laver Arena Tuesday.
Twilight Saga: Eclipse up for nine Razzies
Are Twilight die-hard fans ready for this?‘Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ featuring the popular real-life couple, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart is one among the frontrunners for filmmakers’ most unwanted award giving body – the Golden Raspberry Awards, or the Razzies.
Kim Kardashian hopes her baby will look like her beau, Kris Humphries
Is Kim Kardashian ready to be a mom? Or better yet, is the reality TV star dying to have a baby with her new beau, Kris Humphries?
Oprah's reunion with sister 'a great surprise of her life'
She has brought countless viewers to tears as she features family being reunited, or when a guest shares his or her battles with cancer and other terminal diseases. She has also made them laugh for bringing their favorite stars and personalities on the show, including US President Barack Obama. This time, it was the Queen of Talk Show Oprah Winfrey’s turn to share her own story that have equally made her cry and smile at the same time, as she was shown reunited to a half-sister she said, she ne...
Nadal darts a warning to other quarter-finalists at the Australian Open
World No. 1 Rafael Nadal issues a quite- alarming warning to other quarter-finalists of the Australian Open when he asserted that his game with nemesis Croatian Marin Cilic is his best match since the beginning of this year's tour event.
Li Na makes her way to Aussie Open semi-finals
Ninth-seed Li Na of China makes her second appearance to Australian Open women semi-finals as she overpowered No. 30 seed Andrea Petkovic of Germany with straight-sets win 6-2 6-4 at the Melbourne Park Tuesday.
Roddick's loss to Wawrinka leaves US with no quarter-finalist at the Aussie Open
Andy Roddick of Texas, USA admits today that it was ‘tough carrying the hopes’ of his supporters back in the United States, that he brings back the highly ‘expectant nation’ on top of the game.
Nadal dominates Aussie Open quarter-finals with fire
World No. 1 seed, Rafael Nadal not only dominated the court at the Australian Open quarter-finals open, but the nine-time Grand Slam singles title holder fired strong shots against Croatian Marin Cilic Monday, which Nadal himself claimed, the world has never seen before.
Baby Spice, Emma Bunton, tweets her engagement to Jade Jones
Spice Girl's fourth member, Emma Bunton popularly known as Baby Spice announces today her engagement to long time boyfriend, R&B singer, Jade Jones.
A tribute to Heath Ledger set in an exhibition in Western Australia
Perth-born actor, Heath Ledger and his career will be the focus of an exhibition now being conceptualized by the Western Australian government together with the late actor’s family.
Oprah's four-episode specials help boost Australian tourism
The Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure specials have recorded an increase in the number of travelers wanting to visit Australia, says a tourism official.
Nadal: Tomic's a tricky opponent
Despite the predictable win at the much-hyped battle over the weekend, World No. 1 Rafael Nadal of Spain was quick to admit that Australia's 199th seed Bernard Tomic is a tricky opponent and not an easy one to play.
Armstrong misspells Brisbane in Tweet
In preparation for Queensland Ride Relief Monday, the most popular American cycling icon Lance Armstrong tweeted the event on his account, but he got the media's attention as he misspelled the flood capital's name.
French Open Champion Schiavone faces world No.1 Carolline Wozniacki of Denmark after wining record-length Open epic
Italy's Francesca Schiavone is now preparing for her next match with World No.1 Carolline Wozniacki of Denmark, after beating Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova at the Australian Open over the weekend.
Clint Eastwood agreed to direct A Star is Born, featuring Beyonce
Veteran actor and director Clint Eastwood has recently penned a contract to direct the fourth version of the movie, A Star is Born featuring Beyonce as the lead female character.
Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James to marry Von D
After six months of keeping the public in the dark, Biker and Sandra Bullock's ex-husband, Jesse James confirmed his engagement to Kat Von D, and declared that the tattoo artist agreed to be his fourth wife.
Madonna and Prince kiss and make up after years of bad blood
All is well and ends well for superstars Madonna and Prince as they ended their long-time row when Madonna was spotted in Prince's recent concert in New York.
Tomic faces Nadal live in Australian Open Saturday
Australian 199th-seed Bernard Tomic is playing in what has been described as the 'biggest test of his career' as he battles with the No. 1 tennis ace, Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open on Saturday.
Djokovic advances to fourth round in Aussie Open
Number 3 Serbian ace, Novac Djokovic advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open Friday as he defeated his best friend and Davis Cup teammate, Viktor Troicki, who complained of stomach problem, forcing him to retire after the first set of the game.
Federer finally defeated strongest rival, Simon at the Australian Open
He thought he would again lose to French top ace, Gilles Simon, but Swiss Roger Federer was on top of his game during their third battle at the Australian Open Wednesday with 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in the second round.
Keira Knightly plays wife of Robert Pattinson in upcoming film, Cosmopolis
Following the completion of film production for 2011 Breaking Dawn featuring Twilight's favorite couple and real-life sweethearts, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will go their separate ways. At least, temporarily.