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Sophie Lavers knows beauty pageants have a bit of an image problem. But Miss World Australia is doing her best to change that as she prepares for next month's final in South Africa.

WINNERS Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Kidman are to play husband and wife in an upcoming film about the world's first transsexual.

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: 'Lopez Tonight' debut, 11 p.m., TBS; first three nights simulcast on TNT and Tru TV.

Actors Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman were among the 10 registered bidders at Australia's most exclusive auction this week, when Sydney's poshest residence went under the hammer.

AC/DC have been named Australia's top earning entertainers, beating Kylie and Russell Crowe.

A revitalised United States due to the election of President Barack Obama has dropped Australia from top spot on a survey of international travellers.

Australian News.Net Thursday 5th November, 2009 London, Nov 5 : AC/DC have topped a poll of the 'Australia's Richest Entertainers'.he rockers, who formed in Sydney in 1973, topped the 2009 BRW Top 50 Entertainers list, reports the Daily Express.

Hard rock band AC/DC have knocked The Wiggles off the top of Australia's entertainment rich list in spectacular style - thanks to earnings of $105 million in the last financial year.

Big names praise Scientology at its official museum - just don't quote them, writes Judy Skatssoon.

Hugh Jackman, the 'X Men Origins: Wolverine' star topped People magazine's annual poll last year and although he was delighted by the honour, the actor admits he is ready to pass the title onto someone else so he can stop looking after himself.

An Irish backpacker bashed outside a takeaway shop in Coogee last Sunday has died in hospital overnight.

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Bashed ... Gearoid Walsh and CCTV footage of a man wanted for questioning . The mother of an Irish backpacker who died after being punched outside a Coogee takeaway-food shop says she does not want her son's attacker to go to jail.

Caption: Baz Luhrmann and his wife Catherine Martin G'day USA Week 2009 Jacob's Creek New York Black Tie Gala at the Waldorf Astoria New York City, USA .... BAZ LUHRMANN's epic AUSTRALIA has been nominated for six Australian Film Institute awards - but stars NICOLE KIDMAN and HUGH JACKMAN have been passed over for the country's most prestigious ...

Baz Luhrmann's epic Australia has failed to get a nomination for the top local film award, just as the 165-minute marathon was passed over for an Oscar nomination.

NICOLE Kidman has admitted that Hollywood probaby shares some blame for violence against women but thinks movies also "offer solutions". Kidman, in her role as a UN goodwill ambassador for women's causes testified before Capitol Hill lawmakers in Washington's Congress today.

Nicole Kidman testifies before the House International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight Subcommittee / AP Star rallies against exploitation of women Kidman doesn't take violent roles New movies, movie news, movie reviews SHE has made millions and garnered worldwide fame from the movie business - but Australian star Nicole Kidman believes ...

Hindus have appealed Oscar winner Nicole Kidman to campaign for bill of rights in Australia.

Actor heads to Washington in her role as a UN ambassador to support legislation aimed at tackling abuse Actor Nicole Kidman appears before the US Congress.

Nicole Kidman attends the UK premiere of 'Australia' at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square on December 10, 2008 in London, England.