Attempts to sell the burial vault above the remains of Hollywood film star Marilyn Monroe have failed for a second time. The latest auction of the marble crypt did not fetch any bids, according to organiser Eric Gazin, of AuctionCause.com. A $4.6m (£2.8m) bid fell through in August when Elsie Poncher ...

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has been granted a restraining order against a man arrested on Friday on suspicion of stalking the star. Chidi Benjamin Uzomah Jr, 25, was arrested after he entered the E! Entertainment building in LA. Court papers say Mr Uzomah was trying to see Seacrest and that he ...

Nicole Richie has eliminated — for the time being — two paparazzi from her life. TMZ reports that on Friday, lawyers for Richie successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against Eduardo “Bam Bam” Arriveben and Ivon Miguel. Arriveben and Miguel have been ordered to stay ...

Actor Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is cancelling all forthcoming appearances to focus on treatment, his manager has said. Sam Maydew revealed the star is undergoing a “special programme” of treatment in California, adding, “we’re hoping for the best.” Earlier ...

The Michael Jackson concert documentary This Is It earned $20.1m (£12.1m) at worldwide box offices in its first day, the studio that made the film has said. The movie, which is based on rehearsal footage for the star’s ill-fated comeback shows, was premiered around the world on Tuesday. Steve ...

MUMBAI, India — The two child stars of “Slumdog Millionaire” are at risk of losing their monthly stipend and their trust fund if they don’t attend school more regularly, a trustee for the fund said Thursday. Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, 11, and Rubina Ali, 10, shot to fame after ...