Star! 2005-07-31--2005-08-01

Three Days Grace 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).

Avril Lavigne Hailing from small town Ontario, skater punk Avril Lavigne rose to super stardom in less than a year with an in your face, attitude to life with her debut album 'Let Go' that went platinum within five weeks of release. Now touring the world with her 'Try To Shut Me Up' tour, she shows no sign of slowing down.

10 Best and 10 Worst Actors / Singers The "slashies" are trying to take over, artists who believe that if you're a good singer you automatically are a good actor and vice versa. Sometimes it works, proved by names like LL Cool J, Elvis Presley and Courtney Love.Sometimes the result is just horrible, people we think should stick to their origianl career are: William Shatner (Captain Kirk) shold stay in space, Minnie Driver on screen and Prince on CD.

Velvet Revolver 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).

Guns N'Roses Guns 'n' Roses brought raw, ugly rock & roll crashing back into the charts. Despite releasing only 4 studio albums, they would sell millions of records around the world. Inner turmoil would leave vocalist Axl Rose the only original member left. As the world patiently awaits for a new record, ex-Gunners Slash, Duff, and Matt regroup with Scott Weiland to form Velvet Revolver, and Bill Welychka heads to West Hollywood to catch up with the group. Through this exclusive new interview, and utilizing the world's largest rock n' roll library, "The Story OF" showcases the past, present and future of Guns 'n' Roses.

Carmen Electra The next step in all-access, up close and personal celebrity television. "A Day in the Life" is exactly that - one complete day in the life of a different superstar celebrity. You wake up with a celebrity, follow him or her through an anything-can-happen day. all the way to the bed.

1113 (050708) 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.

(11S) Karl Lagerfeld's H & M Collection In L.A. designer to the stars Pegah Anvarian. In New York, P. Diddy, Zac Posen and high style at the port-o-potties. In Paris, the fashion frenzy over Nicole Kidman and behind the scenes of her 27 million dollar Chanel commercial. Sold right out - Karl Lagerfeld's H & M collection. The history of the purse: From ancient tribesmen to the high fashion bag ladies of today.

P-Diddy's ready-to-wear P-diddy's foray into women's ready-to-wear; an uncut interview with Leonard Nimoy about his latest enterprise; Hilary Alexander is granted her Fashion Fix; a fashion film that shakes up stogy Saville Row; and we dig deep into the Fashion Television vaults for a story from 1990 featuring the Jaclyn Smith collection.

(30S) The Latest from David LaChapelle In Toronto - Bollywood cowboy - East meets Western at Fashion Cares. In New York - the latest from photographer and film maker David LaChapelle. In Paris - backstage drama at the Elie Saab couture collection. 'Wrong place, wrong time' - a precious piece of art gets shattered at the Imitation of Christ show.

Viktor and Rolf Viktor and Rolf - the Dutch designing duo straddling the line between art and fashion. For 10 years, Viktor and Rolf have been encouraging us to THINK about the clothes we wear.

Flipping Uncle Kimono Actor John Malkovich is documented in this FashionTelevision special as he prepares to show his unconventional menswear collection, Flipping Uncle Kimono, in Milan. Cameras follow the iconoclastic actor as he signs autographs, drives to the country, outfits judo wrestlers and presents his highly unusual fashion show.

of the caped crusader. Stars Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, Michael Caine and Katie Holmes.Cinderella Man - a former boxer makes a comeback during the heights of the depression in the United States. Stars Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger and Paul Giamatti.The Little Things - a suicidal woman meets a man with a few issues of his own. Stars Alisen Down, Ioan Gruffudd and Aaron Douglas. MT is on set in Vancouver.Inside Out - MT checks out the 15th annual Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival. The Perfect Man - a daughter tries to find her Mother a relationship that works. Stars Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear and Chris Noth.The Honeymooners - a bus driver and his best friend are always dreaming up get-rich schemes driving their wives to distraction. Stars Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps, Gabrielle Union and Regina Hall.The Final Experiment - told in tradition of Japanese horror stories, the film is about students asked to take on an experiment that goes horribly wrong. Stars Michael Eklund, Lee Rumohr and Heather Robertson. MT is on set in Vancouver.

Robin Williams Robin Williams started out as a stand up comedian in the seventies and went from there to the hit television series "Mork and Mindy" to star in the Robert Altman film "Popeye". Even though the film wasn't very successful Robin's career in the movies took off. Since then he's been playing comedic roles as an old nanny in "Mrs Doubtfire" and more serious as Mr Keating in "Dead Poets Society" to the plain bizarre as Parry in "The Fisher King". In this instalment of "Famous" we get to see interviews and clips from Robin Williams' long and illustrious career.

Renée Zellweger Renée, of Nowegian decent, had slow start to her career. But since "Jerry Maguire" she's appeared in Hollywood's biggest productions. She's also famous for gaining over 10 kg for her role in "Bridget Jones' Diary".

Queer as Folk Star! Inside goes on set of TV's most controversial show Queer As Folk and gets the naked truth from its cast and crew.

Jim Belushi In an interview from L.A.'s House Of Blues, Jim talks about his sitcom According To Jim and his successful career in film, TV and music. Includes an According To Jim set visit.

Oliver Stone Academy Award winning writer-director Oliver Stone speaks candidly about enlisting into the Vietnam War, his choice of films, and why he has been called a conspirator.

Robert Rodriguez Director Robert Rodriguez tells his story from how he made his first feature film for $7,000, to rising high in Hollywood by always keeping the budgets low.

Gimmicks Gimmicks have always been a part of rock' n' roll - just ask KISS frontman Gene Simmons. But today's artists are going further to stand-out from the competition, whether it's by wearing a Band-Aid (Nelly) or sporting a man's tie and a bitchy attitude (Avril Lavigne). Other subjects explored in this episode include Madonna's clever use of controversy and sex as a selling tool for young pop stars like Britney Spears and Chrsitina Aguilera.

Napanee - Avril Lavigne It's Napanee Ontario and it's the hometown of international recording artist, Avril Lavigne. Meet the folks who knew Avril before 'everything got so complicated'. Exclusive never-before-seen footage of Avril in her early days.

Food Fanatics With celebrity cuisine in the spotlight these days, this episode of Uncovered will celebrate food as it mixes into music culture. We'll dish on pop restaurateurs like Justin Timberlake and Jennifer Lopez, track down pop's biggest 'foodies', find out about what's really in those riders and undercover the secret eating habits of the rich and successful.

1995 Fashion is all about the here and now. What's a must-have one year can look extremely dated the next. But often, fashion does stand the test of time. Go back on the fashion line for a look at yesterday's most memorable collections with Millennium Fashion.

AC/DC AC/DC's mammoth power-chord roar became one of the most influential hard rock sounds of the '70s, spawning countless imitators over the next two decades. Bill Welychka catches up with the band the day after the biggest show in their 30-year career. opening up for The Rolling Stones at the Toronto Rocks Concert, July 2003.

Two Modes of Trans Two Modes of Trans QT profiles two transexuals on their very different journeys from female to male. Matt is taking the psychiatrist-approved high road; Kyle is going underground for his advice and hormone treatments. The first in an ongoing series. Off His Rocker? Atlanta Braves Pitcher John Rocker made headlines with his racist and AIDS-phobic comments last year. Why hasn't anyone forced him to make amends? First Lady Hilary She cut her hair, lowered her voice, and learned to pass effortlessly as a man. Only then could Hilary Swank really concentrate on her Oscar-winning performance in "Boys Don't Cry." Birds Do It, Bees Do It This 30-second animated spot, a regular feature in QueerTelevision, sheds light on same-sex action in the animal kingdom. The point: Those who claim that queerness is unnatural need only survey all of God's creatures to know how natural it actually is. This week, QT showcases the homo habits of the African Elephant.

050715 (Ep 301) 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 13th Saga - part 1 In 1980, the horror of Jason Voorhees was unleashed onto the world. Since then no less than nine sequels have been made about the hockeymasked slasher at Crystal Lake. In this episode of "The Screaming Room" we explore why this deranged madman still terrifies the world. Part 1.

the 13th Saga - part 2 In 1980, the horror of Jason Voorhees was unleashed onto the world. Since then no less than nine sequels have been made about the hockeymasked slasher at Crystal Lake. In this episode of "The Screaming Room" we explore why this deranged madman still terrifies the world. Part 2.

Murder, He Wrote Politician and novelist Michael Peterson immediately falls under suspicion when his wife's body is found at the bottom of their staircase. a suspicion that only intensifies when it is discovered that, years earlier, a female friend of his had died as a result of similar injuries.

Johnny Depp On this episode of Secrets of Superstar Fitness: Johnny Depp discovers that learning to sword fight can be a cutting edge fitness experience. And then we'll discover the fitness secrets of buff country superstars Kenny Chesney and Deana Carter. We'll find out what they do to look this good. And much, much more.

John Waters Although the desire in humans to choose the sex of their babies has arguably always been around, only recently have new scientific breakthroughs turned that desire into a reality. But just as grateful families are embracing the option to choose their child's sex, sex selection is also stirring up ethical debate about whether science is crossing a line that shouldn't be crossed. Over the past 40 years filmmaker John Waters has consistently shocked, outraged and amused audiences around the world. His latest work, "A Dirty Shame", about sex addicts does not disappoint.

Two Modes of Trans Two Modes of Trans QT profiles two transexuals on their very different journeys from female to male. Matt is taking the psychiatrist-approved high road; Kyle is going underground for his advice and hormone treatments. The first in an ongoing series. Off His Rocker? Atlanta Braves Pitcher John Rocker made headlines with his racist and AIDS-phobic comments last year. Why hasn't anyone forced him to make amends? First Lady Hilary She cut her hair, lowered her voice, and learned to pass effortlessly as a man. Only then could Hilary Swank really concentrate on her Oscar-winning performance in "Boys Don't Cry." Birds Do It, Bees Do It This 30-second animated spot, a regular feature in QueerTelevision, sheds light on same-sex action in the animal kingdom. The point: Those who claim that queerness is unnatural need only survey all of God's creatures to know how natural it actually is. This week, QT showcases the homo habits of the African Elephant.

Shania Twain & Enrique Iglesias In a new interview from Evian, Switzerland, Shania talks about her new album Up!, why she doesn't live in North America, and her husband and baby. In archival interviews from 1993 and 1996, she describes her journey from Northern Ontario to Nashville and beyond.In interviews from STAR!, Miami and NYC, Enrique talks about his music, his sexy music videos, his Dad, and his sex symbol image. Includes interviews with Julio Iglesias and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Barenaked Ladies The Story Of. provides fans the complete picture of their heroes by combining new exclusive interviews with archival performance and interview footage.The Story Of. covers a wide cross-section of genres revealing music's most important and influential artists.