Star! 2005-07-15--2005-07-16

050624 (Ep 298) Star!'s weekly look on what's happening in Hollywood. We cover the premiers of the week, hear what the American critics say about what's playing right now. Hear the latest gossip and see who turned up on the red carpet for the latest premieres.

Flash in the Pan From the top of the charts to relative obscurity in the blink of an eye - no business is more fickle than the music business. In this episode, we look at some of the biggest rises to stardom and falls from the top. From William Hung to Deee-Lite, we'll hear from these one-hit and one-album-wonders, and explore if they've parlayed their fame into a bankable future. We'll also answer the question, where are they now?

world, Hollywood's latest releases, or films outside the mainstream, Movie Television shows you famous places, and fabulous faces. From the people who eat, sleep and breathe the adventure of making pictures.

Ron Howard Action takes a look at good actor-turned-great director Ron Howard, who shares his experiences on making some of his most loved films, including Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, Ransom and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

(16S) Pop art couture from Dior In Paris, pop art couture from the house of Dior. In New York, Luca Luca's party dresses for the shapely woman. Photographer Sante D'Orazio exhibits Pamela Anderson in the nude. In L.A., the sexy swimwear of Shay Todd. Highlights from Toronto fashion week.

050429 "In Fashion" showcases the innovators and creators making headlines in the worlds of fashion and design - plus regular features on celebrities and their sense of style, our own unique photo shoots and designer collections from the streets and runways of the world's established and emerging fashion capitols.

Denzel Washington Denzel Washington was the second black actor to receive an Academy Award for his leading role in "Training Day". His career spans over two decades and includes films like "Philadelphia", "Malcolm X" and "Much Ado About Nothing".

Blind Date We go behind of "Blind Date" the world's most popular dating show. See how the show is produced and what happens on the set when the studio cameras are switched off.

Andrea Martin & Denis Leary From her home in NYC, Andrea talks about her life and career, covering everything from her childhood in Maine, to SCTV, to her thriving film and stage career. Includes interviews with Martin Short, Joe Flaherty and Dave Thomas.In an interview from Montreal's Just For Laughs Int'l Comedy Festival, Denis talks about his beginnings as a New York actor, his friendship with the late Ted Demme and why he'll never be able to stop singing "Ahole".

Ashlee Simpson The best way to discover a new artist or trace the career of an old favourite - Spotlight tells the whole story with words and music, drawing from our extensive video and interview library (we've followed these artists every step of the way).

Destiny's Child Hailing from Houston, Texas Destiny's Child is one of the best selling female music groups of all time. Expoding onto the pop scene in 1998 with their debut album, the band has survived through legal battles and personal changes, including many line-up changes. Now the 3 members Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Willaims have broken off from Destiny's Child to experience solo careers, with plans to make Destiny's Child a stronger group when they reform.

Puddle of Mudd This series reveals the world beyond the celebrity interview, with the unprecedented access that only MuchMusic can deliver. Catch today's top music stars on the road - relaxed and willing to spill - with real reactions, infiltrating insights and off-the-cuff commentary.

Contact Photography Festival This episode of The Review highlights some of the Canadian and international photographers who presented in Toronto's 8th annual Contact Photography Festival and who enlivened city spaces with their thought-provoking photographs.

(25S) The Largest Fashion Show in NY In Paris - a fashionable night out at the Lido cabaret. In Milan, sexy styles from Roberto Cavalli. In Central Park - H & M stages the largest fashion show ever held in New York. The Husk report - FT's investigative reporter uncovers trouble during a private tour of P.Diddy's store.

041023 G-Spot - a comedy series about a Canadian actress trying to make it in Hollywood. Created by and stars Brigitte Bako. MT is on set in Toronto.Sideways - two buddies on a road trip through California wine country try to come to terms with their lives. Stars Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh.Vera Drake - a 1950's English housewife gets into trouble for assisting young women with abortions. Stars Imelda Staunton and Jim Broadbent.Ray - based on the life of the late legendary blind musician Ray Charles. Stars Jamie Foxx, and Regina King.Geraldine's Fortune - a woman from a small town in New Brunswick gets a chance to compete on a television game show bringing out greed and jealously among her family and friends. Stars Jane Curtin and Mary Walsh.Surviving Christmas - a lonely executive rents the family in his childhood home to have an old-fashioned Christmas. Stars Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini and Christina Applegate.The Take - a documentary about unemployed workers in Argentina who have taken over bankrupt businesses and start running them. Directed by Avi Lewis and written by Naomi Klein.ImagineNative: Film + Media Arts Festival - MT attends the 5th year of this event celebrating the best of Aboriginal creativity from around the world.

Matthew McConaughey Matthew McConaughey topped the bill for the first time in "The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre" in 1994 together with Renée Zellweger and the film is considered one of the worst movies ever made. But if you start at the bottom, the only way is up. Since then he's starred in blockbusters like "A Time to Kill", "Edtv", "U-571" and "How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days". In this episode of Famous we follow his career and get to see interviews with Matthew himself and some of his most famous co-stars.

Freefall Examine the double life of Andrew Thorton III and his affiliation with "The Company," a drug smuggling ring that used its members' positions of power to smuggle weapons into Colombia in exchange for drugs.

According to Jim Jim Belushi is a loving father-husband with a lovely TV family and we were invited to his TV home where things are done 'According to Jim', or so he thinks. From rehearsal to showtime in front of a studio audience, Star! Inside got the scoop from Mr. Belushi and the entire cast.

Ron Howard Action takes a look at good actor-turned-great director Ron Howard, who shares his experiences on making some of his most loved films, including Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, Ransom and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

Eminem The best way to discover a new artist or trace the career of an old favourite - Spotlight tells the whole story with words and music, drawing from our extensive video and interview library (we've followed these artists every step of the way).

20 Best Soundtracks The music in movies are ever growing in importance and sometimes the soundtrack is more successful than the movie. Our experts have put together a list of their favourites and on the list we find "Tommy" by The Who, "Do the Right Thing" by Spike Lee and the annoying synthetic sounds by Axel F in "Beverly Hills Cop".

1111 (050624) Do you eat, sleep and breathe movies? Have we got the show for you! Star! At The Movies is an informative, entertaining and slightly irreverent look at everything film. From coming attractions to the casting couch, from the rumour mill to behind-the-scenes and on-set, Star! At The Movies has got you covered, with coverage of all the latest movies.

Steven Soderbergh Since the unexpected success of his early film Sex, Lies and Videotape, director Steven Soderbergh has constantly surprised audiences by never repeating himself and allowing actors total freedom.

(28S) Boy George's Runway Collection In New York, Boy George's first runway collection. In London, fashion and celebrity photographer Regan Cameron. Men's fashion - in Milan - the latest from Dsquared. In Paris, illustrator Ruben Toledo brings the fashion world to life.

Grandma Chic With "grandma chic" all the rage, the re-release of an old-fashioned etiquette book, and the fact that many designers are reinterpreting fashion from more traditional decades, we ask the question: "are we seeing a return to elegance?"

Denzel Washington In this episode, Denzel Washington visits the Shootout and among other things gives his view on being an African American in Hollywood.

Brendan Fraser An in depth programme about some of the most interesting people in the movie industry today.

050701 (Ep 299) Star!'s weekly look on what's happening in Hollywood. We cover the premiers of the week, hear what the American critics say about what's playing right now. Hear the latest gossip and see who turned up on the red carpet for the latest premieres.

The Stars that Started out in Horror Some of today's biggest stars have one thing in common, they have a past in horror films. Even though they aren't too proud of it today, the celluloid is still there to prove it. In this episode "The Screming Room" shows some of those clips.

LA Lakers Showdown Hotlines travels around the globe visiting the hottest resorts, enjoying the wild nightlife, drinking in the local culture and experiencing adrenaline packed extreme adventure activities that will take your breath away and leave you wanting more!

Career Blunders & Bombs We explore famous musical blunders - from regretted comments (Dixie Chicks) to ill-received projects (Mariah Carey's 'Glitter') to bad career moves (Madonna's or Britney Spears' film careers) to classic cases of musical embarrassments (Milli Vanilli lip-syncing scandal).

The Flapper Brenda Mason-Lovering - Intimate Encounters is an erotic and groundbreaking photographic series that challenges the common misconception that people living with disabilities aren't sexual. By allowing men and women to participate in the creation of their own sexual imagery, Belinda Mason-Lovering investigates the relationship between sexuality, disability, body image, and the myths that surround living with a disability. The Flapper - Following World War I, Americans were shocked and fascinated by what they called the "new woman," with her short skirts, bobbed hair and new social freedoms. This story takes a look at the flapper icon, who took the lead in shaping style, consumerism, and the image of the "new woman," as both fashion and femininity made an irrevocable break with tradition. New Yorker Vivienne Maricevic has spent the last 20 years documenting people on the sexual fringes of society. Frustrated by the lack of male nudes in popular culture, she has spent the better part of her photographic career focused on the study of the male nude.

Depeche Mode One of the coolest bands to survive the 80s, Depeche Mode is profiled. Includes rare footage and past interviews with the band.

Contact Photography Festival This episode of The Review highlights some of the Canadian and international photographers who presented in Toronto's 8th annual Contact Photography Festival and who enlivened city spaces with their thought-provoking photographs.

(25S) The Largest Fashion Show in NY In Paris - a fashionable night out at the Lido cabaret. In Milan, sexy styles from Roberto Cavalli. In Central Park - H & M stages the largest fashion show ever held in New York. The Husk report - FT's investigative reporter uncovers trouble during a private tour of P.Diddy's store.

8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage. Based on the best-selling book, "8 Simple Rules for Dating my Teenage Daughter" is one the season's hottest new sitcoms and Star! Inside learns all the rules and more from TV dad John Ritter, TV mom Katey Sagal and their hormonally challenged teenage daughters.

Brendan Fraser An in depth programme about some of the most interesting people in the movie industry today.

Matthew McConaughey Matthew McConaughey topped the bill for the first time in "The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre" in 1994 together with Renée Zellweger and the film is considered one of the worst movies ever made. But if you start at the bottom, the only way is up. Since then he's starred in blockbusters like "A Time to Kill", "Edtv", "U-571" and "How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days". In this episode of Famous we follow his career and get to see interviews with Matthew himself and some of his most famous co-stars.

The Stars that Started out in Horror Some of today's biggest stars have one thing in common, they have a past in horror films. Even though they aren't too proud of it today, the celluloid is still there to prove it. In this episode "The Screming Room" shows some of those clips.

The Flapper Brenda Mason-Lovering - Intimate Encounters is an erotic and groundbreaking photographic series that challenges the common misconception that people living with disabilities aren't sexual. By allowing men and women to participate in the creation of their own sexual imagery, Belinda Mason-Lovering investigates the relationship between sexuality, disability, body image, and the myths that surround living with a disability. The Flapper - Following World War I, Americans were shocked and fascinated by what they called the "new woman," with her short skirts, bobbed hair and new social freedoms. This story takes a look at the flapper icon, who took the lead in shaping style, consumerism, and the image of the "new woman," as both fashion and femininity made an irrevocable break with tradition. New Yorker Vivienne Maricevic has spent the last 20 years documenting people on the sexual fringes of society. Frustrated by the lack of male nudes in popular culture, she has spent the better part of her photographic career focused on the study of the male nude.

LA Lakers Showdown Hotlines travels around the globe visiting the hottest resorts, enjoying the wild nightlife, drinking in the local culture and experiencing adrenaline packed extreme adventure activities that will take your breath away and leave you wanting more!

(28S) Boy George's Runway Collection In New York, Boy George's first runway collection. In London, fashion and celebrity photographer Regan Cameron. Men's fashion - in Milan - the latest from Dsquared. In Paris, illustrator Ruben Toledo brings the fashion world to life.

Grandma Chic With "grandma chic" all the rage, the re-release of an old-fashioned etiquette book, and the fact that many designers are reinterpreting fashion from more traditional decades, we ask the question: "are we seeing a return to elegance?"

Steven Soderbergh Since the unexpected success of his early film Sex, Lies and Videotape, director Steven Soderbergh has constantly surprised audiences by never repeating himself and allowing actors total freedom.