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Russell Crowe Challenges Columnist To Bike Duel After Sydney Paper Mocks His Athletic Prowess

An Australian newspaper mocked Russell Crowe for smoking and shoveling down a fatty meal during a recent bike ride, so the notoriously salty actor set out to prove he is still in gladiator shape — by challenging the paper’s gossip columnist to a duel by bicycle.

Russell Crowe’s Manager Denies Report That Actor Was Banned From British Pub

Russell Crowe’s manager denied Monday a newspaper report that the Oscar-winning Australian actor had been banned from a British pub near the set of his new film, “Robin Hood.”

Russell Crowe To Spend ‘The Next Three Days’ With Paul Haggis

Russell Crowe is in talks for the lead role in Paul Haggis’ “The Next Three Days,” the writer/director’s follow-up to 2007’s “In The Valley Of Elah,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Russell Crowe Does ‘Robin Hood’ Rescue For Crewmember’s Car 

Russell Crowe is reportedly taking his latest role to heart.

According to the UK’s Mirror, the “Robin Hood” star gave generously to a crewmember after her car burst into flames on the way to the set.

Cate Blanchett Cast As Maid Marion Opposite Russell Crowe’s Robin Hood

Russell Crowe finally has his Robin Hood leading lady – Cate Blanchett.

Blanchett will play Maid Marian in the upcoming adventure film, starring Crowe as Robin of Loxley, according to Variety.

ROLL CALL: Angelina Jolie’s $20 Million Dollar Oscar Necklace Hunt

Plus, who will Madonna have on her arm at the Oscar after parties? Find out who was the “Project Runway” finale guest judge! And, Hollywood is looking for a God of Thunder — see what skills the actor will need to play “Thor” in the latest Marvel comic book adaptation.

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Attorney Wants Renee Zellweger’s Diary

An attorney wants Bridget Jones’ diary.

Allen Michel told a judge in Los Angeles on Friday that he wants Renee Zellweger to turn over her diary, give a deposition and provide any other documents to explain how she spent her time during a seven-week delay in the filming of 2005’s “Cinderella Man” in Toronto.

Stamps Honoring Nicole Kidman & Russell Crowe Unveiled In Australia

The stamps honoring Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe have been unveiled in the stars’ homeland.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Nicole, Russell, Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush are being honored with stamps in Australia, celebrating the work of the Oscar winners.

Nicole Kidman & Cate Blanchett Get Stamped Down Under

Nicole Kidman is one of four actors set to be honored by the Australian Postal Service by appearing on a postage stamp.

ROLL CALL: Josh Brolin’s Not So Kind Words For Russell Crowe

Plus, what two actors had an impromptu dance off? Madonna spreads the Louis love! And, Amy Winehouse enjoys a slice of beef cake!

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Access Star Sightings: December 7 - 11

Find out where lady Diana Ross, Olympian Michael Phelps, movie star Mary-Kate Olsen, singer Mariah Carey and more cropped up during the week!

Leonardo DiCaprio Denies Being A 18-Year-Old Virgin

Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed the truth behind his “Body of Lies” co-star Russell Crowe’s rumors that he was a virgin until age 18 to Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell.

Russell, who starred with Leo in 1995’s “The Quick and The Dead,” was quoted as saying that the then 18-year-old was a virgin when he first worked with him and would talk about it constantly.