Mirren mulls over sex life disclosures

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Helen Mirren has fuelled rumours that a sequel of her autobiography could feature juicy details about her sexual experiences. The actress – who published “In the Frame” to wide acclaim four years ago – told Austrian movie news magazine Skip: “Haha, well, I would truly love to write about my sex life. But I would […]

Atkinson unhappy about ‘Bean meets Bond’ bid

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Rowan Atkinson has criticised how the main character of his new film was labelled by marketing people. The English actor and comedian told Austrian movie magazine Skip his famous TV character, Mr. Bean, and Johnny English had little in common in his opinion. He revealed: “I was shocked when the first ‘Johnny English’ film came […]

Lara set for Lauda movie

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A German film star will play a leading role in an upcoming drama movie on rivalry between Formula One (F1) legends Niki Lauda and Briton James Hunt. Showbiz magazines and online newspaper Romanian Times report today (Tues) that Alexandra Maria Lara will star alongside Daniel Brühl in the planned film which may be called “Rush.” […]

Woody Allen on time travel

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Woody Allen has revealed all eras are “horrible” in his opinion. The celebrated director – whose new movie “Midnight in Paris” will be on at Vienna’s Burgkino this weekend (19 to 21 August) – told the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper today (Weds): “I have to admit I consider all epochs as horrible. We live in a […]

Netrebko reveals restaurant plans

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Anna Netrebko and Erwin Schrott have said they want to open a restaurant. The opera stars told magazine News today (Thurs) that their endeavour will probably take place in the Austrian capital Vienna. “We are of the opinion that other things apart from opera must not be neglected. We will do this out of passion. […]

Schwarzenegger museum to open at last

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A museum dedicated to the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger will open this weekend, it has been reported. Styrian newspapers disclosed today (Weds) that the exhibition – set in the house in Thal near Graz where the former politician was born – would focus on three stages of Schwarzenegger’s life. Visitors will learn more about the […]

Blake Lively on speaking French and paparazzi

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Hollywood star and Chanel poster girl Blake Lively has admitted being ashamed for not speaking any French. The actress said today (Fri) she rented a house in southern France to learn the language. “I’m feeling embarrassed about not understanding a single French word but being a Chanel model at the same time,” she told Austrian […]

Strong performance by Leopold Museum in poll

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More than seven in 10 visitors of Vienna’s Leopold Museum have rated the institution with the highest grade in recent research. Around 1,000 visitors were interviewed as part of a study by market analyst Sensor. Seventy-two per cent of people who attended the Leopold Museum said they found it “excellent,” the institution’s managers announced today […]

Ringo Starr admits stage fright

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Ringo Starr has revealed he still suffers from stage fright after 50 years in the business. The Beatles legend said: “I’m nervous ahead of every gig. I feel like running away three seconds before I’m due to hit the stage. That’s why I always run – I’d love to coolly stroll on stage but I […]

Nazis’ gay victims commemorated in Vienna

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A memorial commemorating the homosexual victims of the Third Reich has been unveiled in Vienna. The monument – a large writing of flowers saying “ZU SPÄT” (TOO LATE) – was officially presented yesterday (Weds). It is located at Morzin Square (Morzinplatz) in the city centre and will be on display until October 2012. The installation […]