MOVIES

Minerals that are used in the manufacturing of mobile phones are being used to finance the civil war in Democratic Republic of the Congo, which in the last 15 years has seen five-million people killed and 300,000 women raped.

Four of the original members of British reggae group UB40 have been declared bankrupt following on going bust-ups about their finances.

Javier Bardem has been confirmed he is going to star as the villain in the next James Bond film.

Four of the UKs leading internet service providers have teamed up with the government to prevent porn from being viewed across all digital platforms including mobile phones

Sony is set to acquire the rights to a movie about the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died last week.

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has lifted its ban and granted an 18 certificate for the controversial film "The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence" after cutting more than two-and-a-half minutes.

British singing sensation Adele has finished writing the theme song for the new James Bond film.

Hear that? It's the sound of Harry Potter fans weeping quietly and staring blankly at their shiny new Amazon Kindles, as it was announced today that the much-anticipated Potter ebooks have been delayed until next year.

Arrested Development will return to TV with a mini-series of new episode which will lead into a movie, it has been confirmed.

Rowan Atkinson has confirmed that his McLaren F1 hypercar, which he crashed heavily in August, will be repaired, and the actor says he has learnt his limitations since the crash.

Hot on the heels of the new Kindle range, Amazon-owned film and TV rental service Lovefilm has announced an iPad app.

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher’s marriage is rumoured to be over. According to Star Magazine, they are divorcing and the alimony may be anywhere up to $290 million.

Globally shocking "The Human Centipede" movie shows no signs of ending with the release of the sequel "The Human Centipede 2" which has premiered at Fantastic Fest film festival in Texas.

Pitt and Aniston spat gets uglier, Aniston:" His remarks about the marriage was rude and inappropriate."

Facebook moved Thursday to change how people consume media online, introducing a range of partnerships with TV, film and record labels set to content to the social network.

Scarlett Johansson has contacted the FBI after nude pictures of someone bearing a striking resemblance to actress appeared online.

Eddie Murphy has been confirmed as the host for the next Oscars in February 2012.

The 68th Venice Film Festival saw both Madonna and Kate Winslet dazzle on the red carpet to promote their individual films.

Jennifer Aniston has moved in with Justin Theroux. They had been hunting for a house to purchase shortly after Aniston sold off her Beverley hills property in July for $38 million.

Reports have suggested that the search has begun to find an actress to play the late Amy Winehouse in a movie about her life.

A film project focusing on the U.S. raid that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is already causing controversy after Peter King, the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, demanded an inquiry after learning of the Pentagon's collaboration with Oscar-winning filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow.

Oscar-winning Aardman animations have finished filming in Wales on the largest set for a stop motion animation.

Leonardo DiCaprio jumps from fifth to first place to beat Depp for the first time. Over the past year Depp earned $50 million to DiCaprio's $77 million. Both actors have achieved wealth and fame by making some unusual choices with their careers.

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" has passed the $1B (£609m) mark at the worldwide box office, distributor Warner Bros has said.

Selma Blair and Jason Bleick welcomed son Arthur Saint Bleick at a private hospital in LA, Blair's rep tells Us Weekly.

The trouble child actress has had countless run-ins with the law from drink driving charges to jewellery theft and Friday's allegation of assault, whilst in rehab.However not all was so grime for the 25 year old actress, who first entered Hollywood aged 11.Starring in her first motion picture 'The Parent Trap' Lohan quickly gained with her unusual looks coupled with buckets of charm. So much so that she gained further fame with leading roles in the films 'Freaky Friday' an...

Troubled teen actress Lindsay Lohan is being sued by a former rehab worker, who alleges that the actress assaulted her.

The spine tingling movie returns, Paranormal Activity 3 is set for realise on October 21, and with the new trailer looking as chilling as ever, we are sure the movie wont fail to disappoint.

The Bond girl who starred in On Her Majesty's Secret died in April after drinking a corrosive cleaning liquid, a court heard.