The records belonged to Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Sharon Osbourne, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Barbara Walters, Anne Rice, Elizabeth Banks and Leonardo DiCaprio.

A former UCLA School of Medicine researcher was sentenced to four months in federal prison for illegally snooping into the confidential private records of celebrities, high-profile patients and co-workers.

48 year old Huping Zhou pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles in January to four misdemeanor counts of violating federal privacy provisions.

Zhou was also ordered to pay $2,000 in fines.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony Montero said Zhou looked at the private medical records after being notified he was being fired for his job performance in 2003.

“The nature and circumstances of this offense are quite egregious,” U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Wistrich said before imposing sentence.

Zhou, who previously worked as a surgeon in his native China, was accused of accessing UCLA patient records more than 300 times, mostly involving celebrities, over a three-week period, Montero said.

Those whose records he accessed include Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Sharon Osbourne, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Barbara Walters, Anne Rice, Elizabeth Banks and Leonardo DiCaprio, according to sentencing papers filed in Los Angeles federal court.

He did not attempt to sell any of the information, Montero said.

“His motive was to get back at UCLA,” the prosecutor said.

Along with the prison term and fine, Wistrich ordered Zhou to serve one year of supervised release following his release from jail, at which time he must undergo mental health counseling.

Zhou is a Chinese citizen in the U.S. on a work visa, but will not be deported because the violations were misdemeanors, Montero said.

The sentence “sends a strong message that if you’re going to access patient records without a lawful reason, there will be definite jail time,” Montero said outside court.

source: ktla.com

Superhero movie The Green Hornet is delayed for a second time – they insist the extra three weeks will allow technicians to add 3D effects!

Actually they say it’s not a 3D conversion, like the recent Clash of the Titans, but rather an enhancement to the movie’s “great depth and scope.”

Well, whatever, guys, but at this moment, the most important thing is a fact that this Michel Gondry movie, based on the crime-fighting hero of the ‘30s and ‘40s, is moved from its planned December 22, 2010, release date to January 14, 2011.

So, you see now why all those rumors about the troubles and incidents with The Green Hornet production showed up in the first place? The film was initially slated for July 7, 2010, and underwent several shake-ups during the run-up to production, including directorial and casting changes.

Of course, Sony’s Vice-chair Jeff Blake denyed the whole thing, and said:

“It is purely a capacity issue. There are simply not enough digital screens up and running with the theater system to juggle that number of titles” and added: “We’re investing more in the film to have it 3D. We love it. We believe in it. We’re going to finish ‘Green Hornet’ in 3D and take nine months to do it right.”

But, was that really necessary? Think about that, while we give you some basic info about this movie. Ok, we know that this is a superhero action thing, and an adaptation of the radio and television character The Green Hornet.

We know already that there is some interesting cast involved: Seth Rogen as Britt Reid/Green Hornet, Cameron Diaz as Lenore Case, Jay Chou as Kato, Christoph Waltz as Chudnofsky, as well as Edward James Olmos, Tom Wilkinson and David Harbour.

The screenplay is written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and it’s been shot entirely in Los Angeles. And just to show you that January is (maybe) not so bad choice after all, let us mention that December will be a pretty competitive month when it comes to 3D films, including Tron Legacy, Yogi Bear and the first installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It makes sense now?

If you’re excited about this one, than get ready for January. But, just in case they decide to change something again, make sure you stay tuned, because we’ll keep you informed!

source: filmofilia.com

At age 4, Suri Cruise is already rubbing elbows with royalty — the fairytale kind!

According to Cameron Diaz, who voices Princess Fiona in the Shrek films, her Knight and Day costar Tom Cruise has spilled the beans to his daughter when it comes to her character.

“It’s funny because Suri does know I’m Princess Fiona,” the actress, 37, tells PEOPLE Moms & Babies during the New York premiere of Shrek Forever After Wednesday.

Despite the reality check, Diaz says Suri is still a big fan. “I’m not going to speak for her, but yes, I think she does [love Shrek],” she laughs.

And although Suri has been let in on the little secret, Diaz urges parents to allow their kids to believe the fairytale.

“When parents say to their kids, ‘This is Princess Fiona,’ I just tell them, ‘Let the mystery and the fantasy live within them,’” she explains. “Let them believe that Princess Fiona is actually real.”

Source: People.com

Here’s a video of Cameron looking stunning as always at the ‘Shrek Forever After’ Premiere on April 21st.

Cameron stoped by ‘Le Colonial’, a French-Vietnamese restaurant, for lunch while in New York on April 21st. I’ve updated the galley with photos!

LINK:
Candids 2010 > Stops by ‘Le Colonial’, a French-Vietnamese restaurant-4/21/10

I’ve updated the galley with high quality photos of Cameron at the New York Premiere of “Shrek Forever After” on April 21st. Enjoy!

LINK:
Appearances From 2010 > “Shrek Forever After” New York Premiere – 4/21/10

The glamour of Miss Monroe may have been unrivalled for years as women worldwide try to emulate her look, but now it appears that British women have moved on to the girl-next-door look.

Hollywood beauties such as Winslet, Aniston, Cameron Diaz and Rachel McAdams beat the classical ladies like Elizabeth Taylor and Monroe in a poll carried out by Venus Embrace.

According to the findings, women find it easier to copy the look of modern-day actresses over the unobtainable glamour of previous beauty sirens.

Rather than bold red lips and immaculately groomed hair that used to be the true signs of glamour, now hair-free legs and a toned body are the necessary ingredients.

Speaking on behalf of Venus Embrace’s research, make-up artist to the stars, Tina Earnshaw, says that this shift in icon following is because of technology.

‘The challenge with this understated look is with the advancement of cinematic technologies such as high-definition, every detail is visible on screen which means fine flaws such as smudged make-up or rogue hairs are easily detected.’

The Top 10 goddesses according to the Venus Embrace poll are:

1 Jennifer Aniston

2 Kate Winslet

3 Sophia Loren

4 Marilyn Monroe

5 Cameron Diaz

6 Rachel McAdams

7 Elizabeth Taylor

8 Julie Christie

9 Kate Bosworth

10 Raquel Welsh

source:  metro.co.uk

A new TV spot for Shrek Forever After has surfaced and this one focuses on Cameron’s character Fiona. Watch it below!