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Travoltas' new son arrives! They call him Benjamin

Wed, 11/24/2010 - 16:31 by Natalie James

John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston are now proud parents of a baby boy. The couple has welcomed their new son Benjamin on Tuesday in Florida, according to U.S. media outlets.

Seven-month pregnant Kelly Preston beaming at Toronto Film Festival

Fri, 09/17/2010 - 21:33 by Samia Sehgal

Kelly Preston smartly carried off her baby bump as she walked the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival last night. The stylish mom-to-be, who is due late fall, was in Canada for the premiere of her movie ‘Casino Jack.’

Oprah’s big surprise: free Australia trip for her audience

Tue, 09/14/2010 - 07:03 by Samia Sehgal

Oprah Winfrey is big on surprises. The talk show queen left her audience astounded when she declared she’d be taking all of them “ultimate viewers” to Australia.

Screenings of 'Grease' selling out

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 10:17 by Rakhi

Hollywood -- Paramount Pictures says weekend screenings of the sing-a-long version of "Grease" are selling out across the United States.

Sellouts have been reported in Austin, Texas; Los Angeles; New York; Ocala, Fla.; San Diego and San Francisco for the engagements of the 1978 film classic starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, the studio said in a news release Thursday.
Travolta's hometown of Ocala has reported all showings of the limited engagement are sold out.

Sing-a-long re-release of 'Grease' planned

Sat, 06/12/2010 - 10:40 by Rakhi

Hollywood -- Paramount Pictures says it will release "Grease: Sing-A-Long" in five U.S. cities that have the most fans who demand it.

"Grease: Sing-A-Long" is to begin playing July 8 in exclusive showings in 12 major markets across the United States.

Fans in smaller towns can voice their desire to see the new version of the iconic film at http://www.Eventful.com/Grease. The winning locations are expected to be announced Monday.

The announcement comes on the heels of Ocala, Fla. -- "Grease" star John Travolta's hometown -- "demanding" to be among the first select cities to open the digitally re-mastered, sing-a-long version of the classic movie musical.

Celebs bring aid, comfort to Haiti

Mon, 05/03/2010 - 11:50 by Rakhi

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti -- Celebrities have been descending on Haiti in droves to offer aid and comfort to victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake that leveled much of Port-au-Prince.

From first lady Michelle Obama to Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, famous faces -- and their many body guards -- have been touring the destruction week in and week out since the devastating 7-magnitude quake, The Miami Herald reported Saturday.

Sean Penn is among those glitterati taking a lead in the recovery effort, pitching a tent on Haiti's only golf course at the Petionville Club, where a homeless center has been established. Some locals have begun referring to Penn as "mayor," the Herald said.

Oscar-expectant wins Razzie nomination

Mon, 02/01/2010 - 21:56 by Samia Sehgal

Los Angeles, February 1 -- ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ and ‘Land of the Lost’ have earned the top ridicule at the Razzie awards this year. The two films have won seven nominations each.

John Travolta completes Haiti mercy mission

Wed, 01/27/2010 - 17:12 by Natalie James

Los Angeles, January 27 -- Actor John Travolta has flown back to the United States after flying a Boeing 707 himself to Haiti loaded with four tons of supplies.

Travolta flies supplies to Haiti

Wed, 01/27/2010 - 09:25 by shalini.bahadur

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti -- Hollywood actor and real-life pilot John Travolta flew his own plane to Haiti, then helped unload six tons of supplies provided by the Church of Scientology.

Travolta, whose film credits include "Grease," "Saturday Night Fever" and "Pulp Fiction," said he wanted to do what he could to help Haitians in the wake of their nation's catastrophic Jan. 12 earthquake, which some reports estimate left 200,000 people dead, The Guardian reported.

Along with food and medical supplies, Travolta also brought his wife, actress Kelly Preston, and some of their fellow Scientologists to help out with the relief effort, the Guardian said.

"We have the ability to actually help make a difference in the situation in Haiti and I just can't see

Travolta extortion case ends in mistrial

Thu, 10/22/2009 - 19:08 by Inderjit Singh

Nassau -- A Bahamian judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the John Travolta extortion case, E! News said.

Former Bahamian Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater and ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne, the defendants in the trial, pleaded innocent to charges they told the U.S. movie star's representatives they would leak a sensitive document to the media if he did not pay them $25 million.

The document pertained to the transportation of the Travolta's autistic 16-year-old son, Jett, who ultimately died after suffering a seizure at the family's vacation home.

The jury hearing the case began deliberations Wednesday after closing arguments in the month-long trial wrapped up in the morning.

Jury gets Travolta extortion case

Thu, 10/22/2009 - 18:50 by Inderjit Singh

Nassau -- The extortion case involving actor John Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston, has gone to a jury in the Bahamas, officials said Wednesday.

Former Bahamian Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater and ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne, the defendants in the trial, have pleaded innocent to charges they told the celebrity couple's representatives they would leak a sensitive document to the media if the stars did not pay them $25 million.

The document pertained to the transportation of their autistic 16-year-old son, Jett, who ultimately died after suffering a seizure at the Travolta family's vacation home.

Travolta extortion case: Judge declares mistrial

Thu, 10/22/2009 - 15:07 by Natalie James

Los Angeles, October 22 -- A Bahamian Supreme Court judge has declared a mistrial late Wednesday in the case of two people accused of trying to extort money from Hollywood actor John Travolta, following the death of his son, according to multiple media reports.