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Donna's Gossip: February 3

Posted by: Donna Demaio | 3 February, 2010 - 5:04 PM
Supermodel Elle McPherson is having another crack at TV

PRIZE FOR THIS WEEK'S DONNA'S COMPETITION (scroll down for how to enter) Double passes to the Sunset Drive-In Cinema at the Rooftop Carpark South Melbourne Market (Coming up Baz Lurhman week) and DVD of the feature film Jonathan Creek (Madman entertainment).

Quote of the week: "I love a good rom-com. One of my favourite movies is Love Actually," says former Geelong captain Tom Harley while contemplating his television future. The likeable fellow is tipped to be part of Channel Seven's new footy show to be headed by comedian Peter Hellier.

Recovering alcoholic Fiona O’Loughlin is using her battle with the bottle as comedy fodder. She's working on a new show called On a Wing and a Prayer for the upcoming Comedy Festival at the Arts Centre at the end of March. Having seen her perform several times, it's bound to be an honest and amusing account of her trials and tribulations.

"It defies all superlatives," says head of Fox distribution Chris Aronson about sci-fi blockbuster Avatar becoming the highest grossing film of all time. It has also earned nine Oscar nominations.

Australia's supermodel Elle Macpherson has confirmed she will help find the 'next big thing' as the host of Britain's Next Top Model. And while some cherish the memory of her small screen appearance on the hit US comedy Friends, some might say it's better to forget.

Spotted: Stylish actor Catherine McClements amongst the VIP guests at the 'Warriors of Brazil' sizzling dance performance at Her Majesty's Theatre last night.

Country music star Troy Cassar-Daley is packing up his Golden Guitar awards and heading out on the road again. His first stop after taking out six gongs is the Whittlesea Country music festival on Sunday 14th of Feb. Good to see support continues for communities still rebuilding after Black Saturday.

A national competition has found a whole roasted macadamia surrounded by pineapple ganache and encased in a white chocolate shell and rolled in toasted coconut best reflects world tennis number one Roger Federer. The champion was told by Lindt chocolate CEO Ernst Tanner that the nut reflects his mental toughness while the pineapple reflects his summers in Melbourne!

"It's not rocket science but it's fun," says 20 to 1 wholesome host Bert Newton. In its sixth season, the Channel Nine show highlights 'Sex on Screen' moments including kisses, passionate scenes and nudity on Feb 11th, while retaining an 8.30 timeslot.

"We didn't get much sleep last night but are not complaining," says Australian costume designer Janet Patterson after scoring an Oscar nomination for her work on the film Bright Star.

THIS WEEK'S ONLINE COMPETITION: IN 20 WORDS OR LESS –  What's the silliest Myki (new public transport ticketing system) name you have heard about? OR Who's the funniest entertainer ever and why?

Last week's winner of a family pass to Melbourne Aquarium and DVD of Ponyo (Madman) is Georgina from Elwood: Anywhere is great for a first date. It's just nice to be asked.

Please email answer to: ddemaio@3aw.com.au

Donna Demaio: Entertainment

Donna Demaio Donna Demaio joined 3AW in 1992. As a senior journalist, newsreader and editor, Donna covers major events … including the Spring Racing Carnival the Logies and the AFI’s. Check out some of her highlights on 3AW.com.au. Click on the right for more.

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