Nov 28 2006
David Beckham Is No Actor
David Beckham has denied rumours he wants to be the next Tom Cruise when he finally retires from soccer.

The Real Madrid soccer star insists that, contrary to reports, he has no plans to follow in the footsteps of his 'Mission: Impossible' star friend.

He said: "No way! I never wanted to be an actor. I don't want to act. It has never appealed to me."

David, 31, revealed his only post-career ambition is to spend time with his wife Victoria and their children, Brooklyn, seven, Romeo four and one-year-old Cruz, and to do more charitable work.

He added: "When I finish my career what I want to do most is spend more time with my sons and Victoria and do some work for good causes.

"I want to create more sports schools for children."

The former England captain made his movie debut with a cameo appearance as himself in the soccer drama 'Goal!'. He is also set to star in two sequels.

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Nov 1 2006
Ryan Phillipe Single Again
Actors Ryan Phillipe and his wife, Reese Witherspoon, have announced that they are separating.

The news was announced by a spokesperson for the couple, who said, "We are saddened to announce that Reese & Ryan have decided to formally separate. They remain committed to their family and we ask that you please respect their privacy and the safety of their children at this time."

Phillipe, 32, and Witherspoon, 30, met in 1997 on the birthday of the actress. They married in June of 1999, and have two children, Ava, 7, and Deacon, 3.

Phillippe is best known for his roles in the films Flags of Our Fathers, Crash, Gosford Park and 54 among others.

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Oct 27 2006
Lance Bass and Boyfriend Have Received Threats
Former 'N Sync singer Lance Bass has received serious threats over the contents of his boyfriend Reichen Lehmkuhl's new book, which exposes the abuse he was subjected to as a gay man in the US military.

In Here's What We'll Say: Growing Up, Coming Out, And The US Air Force Academy, Reichen Lehmkuhl claims he was sexually assaulted by straight military men after he "came out."

And the 32-year-old now alleges that he and Bass have been told their lives are in danger in menacing communications they have received. He says, "We have to be very protective. I am not going to hide. There are threats that come in from people who do not want me to be so public and expose what is going on in the military."

And Bass and Lehmkuhl have passed on the more serious threats to the FBI.

Lekhmuhl adds, "Everything is being covered so we feel safe." In his book, Lekhmuhl recalls, "A bag was put over my head. I was stripped of my clothes. I was forced to do things sexually with two other male cadets. That's when you start having suicidal thoughts... and you start saying, 'Oh my God, I am so stuck in this situation. I can't go to anyone.'"

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Oct 20 2006
Matthew McConaughey: Lance Armstrong and I are not lovers
Matthew McConaughey and Lance Armstrong have denied claims they are gay lovers.

The pair - who are often photographed together shirtless - have laughed off rumours that their close friendship has turned physical.

Matthew joked to Details magazine: "We tried it. It wasn't for us.

"A lot of people don't understand friendship and brotherhood. I have a great friend in him. I'd do anything he asked me to, even though he'd probably never ask me to, and he feels the same way."

Seven-time Tour de France cycling champion Lance - who called off his engagement to singer Sheryl Crow earlier this year - admits he and Matthew had no idea their bond would develop into something so strong.

He explained: "Our friendship just kind of developed. He got out of a relationship and I'd just gotten out of a relationship.

"I think people see pictures and they think we're these overgrown frat guys, but we all have those kinds of relationships - and relationship isn't a bad word."

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Sep 25 2006
Colin Farrell is a Mommy's boy
Colin Farrell is not that tough after all. " Colin is a Mommy's boy", fellow actor Jamie Foxx has claimed.

According to Foxx, Colin Farrell - famed for his playboy image - is just a sensitive guy who is accompanied by his mother and sister at all times.

He said: "Colin has this endearing thing about him. Good-looking guy, charm, women go absolutely crazy. But he's really this young, sincere kid. People don't get a chance to see that.

"You hope someone's letting him know the ins and outs and watching out for him, because he's such an honest, pure guy."

Foxx added in an interview with Britain's Sunday Times magazine: "Colin has his mother and sister with him all the time."