London, Feb 28: Despite not getting encouraging reviews from critics, Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman's World War II epic `Australia' has become the second highest grosser of all time in their homeland.

The Baz Luhrmann-directed film was made in four years with a budget of 87.6 million dollars.

However, the high profile stars and the big production cost could not impress film experts, and the flick received a lukewarm response from them when it was released last November.

London, Feb 28: `Sex and the City' star Sarah Jessica Parker does not consider herself qualified enough to give advice to other females.

Parker's role of Carrie Bradshaw, the New York fashionista and columnist, in the series was a role model for many women, but in real life the 43-year-old actress fears to take up the responsibility of a counsel.

London, Feb 28: Oscar-winning director Ang Lee will head the jury at this year''s Venice Film Festival, organisers have announced.

The Taiwanese-born filmmaker, who made Brokeback Mountain, has won the Italian event''s main prize twice.

The festival is due to take place from 2 to 12 September, reports The BBC.

In a statement on the event''s website, Lee was praised as "one of the most highly appreciated international film makers".

Washington, Feb 28: While Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson is all set to walk down the aisle, the former Playboy bunny has revealed that she and her fiance Hank Baskett are already thin

New Delhi, Feb 28: Robert Pattinson, who's set to reprise his ''Twilight'' role of vampire Edward Cullen opposite Kristen Stewart''s Bella in ''New Moon'', has admitted that he's excited about filming the scenes where he ends their relationship.

When asked what he is looking forward to about the sequel, Robert replied: "The scene where we temporarily break up. On one hand, it''s completely impossible. And on the other, it sets a very different tone to the series. I think it will be good."

Washington, Feb 28 : Sheryl Crow displayed her hatred towards former presidential candidate John McCain by shouting "F**k John McCain" at a recent event.

Crow was performing at the Global Green Pre-Oscars party on February 26, but midway through her gig, the singer launched an attack at McCain.

"Let''s hear it for Global Green! We have new President who will make a difference in the environment," Fox News quoted her as saying.

Crowe told the audience: "F**k John McCain."