Bob Hoskins is retiring from acting after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

The actor Bob Hoskins is retiring from acting after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

Police have captured a man convicted of threatening to kill Madonna who walked away from a Los Angeles-area mental hospital last week.

Police are searching for a man convicted of threatening to kill Madonna who walked away from a Los Angeles-area mental hospital last week.

Simon Cowell has headed a list of British stars who won awards at the International Emmy Awards.

The 67-year-old actor Bob Hoskins - who is currently starring in British movie 'Made in Dagenham', based on the true life story of women in the 1960s striking for equal pay at a car factory - admits he is constantly thinking about retiring from his profession but keeps finding new work.

Bob Hoskins will star in new alien movie 'Transmission'.

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has played down a weekend report that Peter de Villiers is part of a company that has acquired shares in a local rugby union – a move that could affect the future of the Springbok coach.

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SPRINGBOK coach Peter de Villiers could find himself in hot water this week after he was ordered to answer for his allegations of racism directed towards critics of Ricky Januarie.

Mickey Rourke is to star in a remake of the 1986 British gangster movie 'Mona Lisa'.

SOUTH AFRICAN Rugby Union president and Sanzar chairperson Oregan Hoskins wants Argentina to join a expanded Tri-Nations tournament by 2012.

South Africa’s rugby world champions will be allowed to continue to use the Springbok emblem for the foreseeable future despite claims it is divisive.

WORLD CUP winning coach Jake White confirmed his departure as South Africa coach yesterday — but left with a blistering attack on organising body, SA Rugby.

A SALSA dancing class ended in a daze for one of the dancers who claimed she was injured when her dance instructor caught her on the hop and jerked her suddenly backwards.

MICHAEL OWEN should be fit to play in England’s B international against Albania on May 25 despite suffering mild concussion in Newcastle’s 1-1 draw at Watford.

All the starting teams for the final round of matches in the 2006/7 Barclays Premiership have been confirmed.

All of today's starting teams for the 3pm games in the Premiership.

Watford hope to welcome back defender Jordan Stewart for their home match against champions Chelsea.

Watford welcome back three players for their Barclays Premiership trip to Tottenham.

Watford welcome back goalkeeper Ben Foster for their crucial Barclays Premiership fixture at home to Wigan tomorrow.

The following are the teams for today's Premiership matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney both returned for Manchester United as the Barclays Premiership leaders looked to consolidate their six-point lead at the expense of rock-bottom Watford.

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Watford striker Ashley Young was left out of the line-up to face Aston Villa ahead of his expected move to the midlands club.

Ashley Young is unlikely to play in tomorrow’s match at Aston Villa - regardless of whether he leaves Watford to join their opponents.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has made seven changes to the team beaten 6-3 at home by Arsenal in the midweek Carling Cup tie, with goalkeeper Jose Reina, defender Jamie Carragher, midfielder Xabi Alonso and forwards Dirk Kuyt and Peter Crouch all returning to the team.

Watford new boys Will Hoskins and Lee Williamson insist they can score the goals to rescue the club from the Barclays Premiership abyss.

Veteran actor Bon Hoskins has slammed Hollywood for allowing too many creative decisions to be made by executives and marketing bosses who "have nothing to do with the film industry".

Bob Hoskins couldn't take his eyes off Ben Affleck's nose when the actors reunited recently after filming new movie Hollywoodland together - he was convinced his pal had gone under the cosmetic surgeon's knife.

Bob Hoskins was left terrified by last week's airport alerts after flying into Los Angeles from London, oblivious of a thwarted terrorist attack.

English actor Bob Hoskins has revealed he conducts a simple test to help him decide what film to star in - he brings the scripts to the bathroom.

Actor Bob Hoskins was happy when he went bald, because he has always hated hair.

MARLON Brando’s portrayal of Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather has been voted the most memorable movie gangster of all time.

Marlon Brando’s portrayal of Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather has been voted the most memorable movie gangster of all time.

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Actors Jessica Lange, Dennis Hopper and Bob Hoskins will be honoured next week at the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain.