Nicole Kidman - Kidman Speaks Out About Violence Towards Women: PHOTO
Nicole Kidman testified before lawmakers at the U.S. Congress on Wednesday (21Oct09) in a bid to prevent violence against woman across the world. The Moulin Rouge actress raised the issue during a high-powered delegation at a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C. Kidman made a speech as part of her role as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women during a debate on the International Violence Against Women Act. She said violence against females is "perhaps the...

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: Tennessee Livin’
She’s been spending most of her time in the UK these days, working on “Nine” with Kate Hudson and Penelope Cruz.  But this morning, Nicole Kidman was joined by her husband Keith Urban for some breakfast near their home in Nashville, Tennessee. Nic looked sporty and svelte in a half-zip fleece pullover overtop a white shirt teamed with a pair of black stretch Capri shorts and sneakers. This past Saturday (October 4), the “Moulin Rouge” actress was spotted out

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Nicole Kidman to Congress: Violence Against Women is Unacceptable: PHOTO
Nicole Kidman to Congress: Violence Against Women is Unacceptable

Nicole Kidman: Hollywood Probably Contributes To Violence Against Women: PHOTO
WASHINGTON (AP) – Nicole Kidman conceded Wednesday that Hollywood has probably contributed to violence against women by portraying them as weak sex objects.

Nicole Kidman Says Hollywood Is To Blame For Violence Against Women: PHOTO
Wow! What a thing to say about the industry that puts bread on your table. But is Nicole Kidman right? The actress is a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Development Fund for Women and while addressing a committee about the topic, Nicole said the industry portrays females as "weak sex objects". She has finally come to a point in her career where she will no longer take part in these roles. PopEater reports: "I can't be responsible for all of Hollywood but I can certainly be responsible for my...

Nicole Kidman is really smart: PHOTO
Is Nicole Kidman even American? If not she needs to zip it. Nicole Kidman spoke to the US Congress yesterday to accuse Hollywood of contributing to 200910

Nicole Kidman Goes To Washington To Talk Her Next Career Move: PHOTO
Because you really want to have the backing of Congress when you make decisions about your acting career. Nicole Kidman showed up on Capitol Hill this morning, acting as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women and speaking with Congress to promote the International Violence Against Women Act. (It needs more funding.) Subsequently, she delved into how Hollywood portrays women and how she won't be taking anymore roles that "sexually objectify and demean women,",...

Nicole Kidman Is Not Going To Take It Anymore!: PHOTO
Here's Nicole Kidman desperately trying to roll her eyes at Congress while testifying at " International Violence Against Women: Stories and Solutions" hearing yesterday in DC. Nicole, who is a goodwill ambassador for U.N. Development Fund for Women, admitted that Hollywood contributes to violent against wimmins by portraying them to be weak hussies. Nicole said, " Violence against women is not prosecuted because it is not a top government and urgent social priority. We can change this. They...

Nicole Kidman Aims to Stop Violence Against Women: PHOTO
Making her way to the nation’s capital to raise awareness on important matters, Nicole Kidman spoke during the International Violence Against Women: Stories and Solutions hearing at Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on Wednesday (October 21). The “Eyes Wide Shut” actress added a little star power to a delegation which testified before the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee about dealing with International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight.

Nicole Kidman is more than Tom Cruise's exwife: PHOTO
This story made me laugh so hard. A makeup free Nicole Kidman was out getting some coffee in NYC, when the girl behind the counter said she looked like Tom Cruise’s ex-wife. Not “Nicole Kidman”, but “that lady who used to be married to Tom Cruse”! heehee. “The woman behind the counter loudly proclaimed , -You look just like that lady who used to be married to Tom Cruse. Does anyone ever tell you that?'” “Nicole ignored the question, placed her order, went...

Brad Paisley Gives Keith Urban a Tweet Tweaking: PHOTO
Guitar heroes take note: If you want to share the stage with Brad Paisley , be ready for some Twitter ribbing before and after the show. "Get to jam with an up N coming young Australian guitarist 2night named, um, can't remember," Paisley Tweeted on Tuesday. "Starts with a 'k' I think, anyway, he's got potential ... Karl? Kelvin? Ken? ... Rural ... rural's the last name, I'm sure of that."

Nicole Kidman: Hollywood contributes to violence against women
Nicole Kidman has said that Hollywood probably contributed to violence against women by portraying them as weak sex objects.

Nicole Kidman Blames Hollywood for Violence Against Women
While appearing before the committee in her role as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Development Fund for Women, Nicole Kidman admitted Hollywood ha

Nicole Kidman Speaks In Congress About Violence To Women
Nicole Kidman, who is the Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), speaks during the “International Violence Against Women: Stories and Solutions” hearing on O

Nicole Kidman Testifies On Capitol Hill About Violence Against Women
Kidman was questioned about whether or not Hollywood contributes to the escalating Violence against women. She conceded that the movie industry probably has played a role by portraying women too often as weak sex objects. She was quick to add that she does not accept parts in this type of movie. Kidman is a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). UNIFEM is currently promoting the International Violence Against Women Act. "In the real world, the laws go unenforced...

Nicole Kidman: Hollywood Contributes To Violence Against Women
WASHINGTON — Nicole Kidman conceded Wednesday that Hollywood has probably contributed to violence against women by portraying them as weak sex objects. The Oscar-winning actress said she is not interested in those kinds of demeaning roles, adding that the movie industry also has made an effort to contribute to solutions for ending the violence. Kidman testified before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee that is considering legislation to address violence against women overseas through...

Nicole Kidman To Testify Before Congress
Nicole Kidman is headed to Congress, where she plans to testify on Domestic Violence as an international concern, Rep. Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.) said Monday. Kidman will address the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight on October 21. Following her testimony, she'll meet with reporters and subcommittee chair Delahunt, a former prosecutor who developed the nation's first unit dedicated to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault cases. Secretary...

NZ Keith Urban tops Billboard’s US album chart
Keith Urban has become the first New Zealand singer to hit number one on Billboard's US album chart. The Whangarei-born Urban's Defying Gravity outsold new releases from Prince and Diana Krall. The album sold 172,000 copies in its first week, according to Neilsen Soundscan. Urban - the husband of Nicole Kidman - has surpassed the recent efforts of Flight of the Conchords. Their album reached number three last year. The debut album from Crowded House made it to number twelve back in...

Michael Jackson Gets 4 AMA Nominations - FULL List 2009 AMA Nominees - VOTE NOW: PHOTO
It is time to vote for your faves. The 2009 American Music Awards (AMAs) are landing on ABC next month, November 22nd.

Jennifer Love Hewitt's Boyfriend Has A Man Crush On Keith Urban
Jennifer Love Hewitt's boyfriend has a crush on Keith Urban. The "Ghost Whisperer" actress has revealed her co-star lover Jamie Kennedy is a huge admirer of the country music star, whose wife is Nicole Kidman. Jennifer said: "We do everything the same. We're very compatible in that way." "He has a total man crush on Keith Urban! We were at the Academy of Country Music Awards and he's like, 'That guy's kind of hot,' and I'm like, 'I know!'" Jennifer, who split from fiance Ross McCall in...

Chet Atkins Wife Dead At 85: PHOTO
Country great CHET ATKINS' wife LEONA has died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Leona Johnson, the singer was a regular radio performer in the 1940s when she met the guitar legend and married him in 1946. Her husband died in 2001. Atkins passed away on Wednesday (21Oct09), aged 85.

New Moon cast descends on Nashville: Jackson Ratbhone hosts music festival with friends & fans: PHOTO
This Press release just in from the organizers of New Con: “As if it wasn’t enough to have the biggest movie of the year hitting theaters next month, New Moon star, Jackson Rathbone, is adding a music festival to his to do list.

The Associated Press: Kidman: Hollywood probably contributes to violence
WASHINGTON — Nicole Kidman conceded Wednesday that Hollywood has probably contributed to violence against women by portraying them as weak sex objects. The Oscar-winning actress said she is not interested in those kinds of demeaning roles, adding that the movie industry also has made an effort to contribute to solutions for ending the violence. Kidman testified before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee that is considering legislation to address violence against women overseas through...

Kidman: Hollywood probably contributes to violence (AP)
WASHINGTON – Nicole Kidman conceded Wednesday that Hollywood has probably contributed to violence against women by portraying them as weak sex objects. The Oscar-winning actress said she is not interested in those kinds of demeaning roles, adding that the movie industry also has made an effort to contribute to solutions for ending the violence. Kidman testified before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee that is considering legislation to address violence against women overseas through...