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Nicole Kidman has revealed that her relationship with Keith Urban has helped her express her sexuality in a way she wasn’t able to while married to Tom Cruise. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the 45-year-old says she did not feel comfortable about herself while she was married to Tom. “In those early years, it […]

They’re one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples, but Danny DeVito (67) and Rhea Perlman (64) are separating after 30 years of marriage. The couple, who married in 1982, gave no reason for their split and industry insiders are baffled at the news. The pair worked together on the sitcom Taxi (1978-1983) and appeared on-screen together […]

Jack Osbourne has wed his model girlfriend Lisa Stelly in Hawaii. Jack and Lisa’s daughter Pearl (6 months), was at the ceremony on the Kona-Kohala coast along with Jack’s parents Sharon and Ozzy, his sister Kelly – who was a bridesmaid – and her boyfriend Matthew Mosshart. Hawaii is obviously a special place for the […]

Lady Gaga knows how to shock while performing on stage, but she got the biggest reaction from her fans yesterday when she threw up four times...

Her last marriage lasted only 72 days, but Kim Kardashian already has plans for her next wedding. The 31-year-old, who is dating Kanye West, says the next time she ties the knot will be very different to the lavish televised ceremony to basketball star Kris Humphries. “It had always been my dream to have a […]

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has sent a baby gift to Reese Witherspoon for her new baby boy. Reese gave birth to Tennessee Toth on September 27 and Kate is said to have sent her a personal handwritten note, along with a Union Jack onesie as a gift. Kate and Reese met in July 2011 during […]

Cissy Houston is worried that her granddaughter Bobbi Kristina is following the same path of self destruction as her late mother, Whitney Houston. RadarOnline reports that Cissy and the trustees of Whitney’s estate recently filed legal documents requesting that the payment schedule for Bobbi’s inheritance be changed, stating she is under the “undue influence” of […]

A big congratulations to Saturday Breakfast presenter Toni Street who gave birth to a baby girl this morning. Toni and her husband Matt France have named their girl, who weighed 3.6kg (8lb 2oz), Juliette Ellen France. Matt texted the Breakfast team this morning to say both mother and baby are doing well, although he is […]

Jennifer Lopez has been spotted wearing a large diamond ring on her wedding finger, sparking rumours the 43-year-old is heading down the aisle again. J-Lo was reported to be engaged to her toyboy beau Casper Smart (25) in June but the singer denied the claims, saying, “Rumours! Don’t be fooled by the rocks that I […]

Insiders say Jude Law is struggling to grasp that his looks may be fading.

The beautiful Christmas nuptials Britney said she was “so excited” about last year are now in jeopardy.

Nearly three months after the news broke that Kristen Stewart cheated on her boyfriend Robert Pattinson, the couple have made their first public appearance together. Although they were not photographed together, a few days ago some eager Twilight fans spotted the couple dining together at Soho House restaurant in West Hollywood with a group of […]

Rumours have been circulating for months that Chris Brown has been sneaking around with his ex-girlfriend Rihanna and finally the Yeah singer’s girlfriend Karrueche Tran has had enough. The last straw came this week when Chris was spotted kissing his ex in a New York nightclub. The one-time couple broke up after Chris assaulted Rihanna […]

Sofia knows that her career depends on her good looks.

Their debut album is positive in tone but still sharp, observant and poignant.

Kim Kardashian had to dine and dash yesterday in a Miami restaurant when her ex-boyfriend, Ray J, entered the building. The reality star was eating with her family at Prime 112 restaurant to mark the nine-year anniversary of her father’s death when she heard that Ray J was also heading to the restaurant, forcing Kim […]

His tell-all book is threatening to tear his family apart, but Arnold Schwarzenegger admits he still hopes for reconciliation with his estranged wife Maria Shriver. “You can call this denial, but it’s the way my mind works … I’m still in love with Maria,” the 65-year-old actor said during a recent TV interview. Maria filed […]

Britney Spears is heavily controlled by the rules of her conservatorship – to the extent that her cell phone calls and internet access are monitored.

Adele confirms she will be singing Bond theme tune as she posts picture of Skyfall score on Twitter

Never work with animals or children – or so the saying goes. But for comedian Dai Henwood, working with kids was a life-changing experience. The 7 Days comedian-turned-actor worked alongside children in his new film Kiwi Flyer, hitting cinemas this week. Not a father himself, Dai (34), who is married to publicist Jo Kelly, found […]

While walking her dog on the outskirts of Oslo, lawyer Karen Borg stumbles across a bloody scene: a body, that of a local drug dealer, lying motionless, missing a face and with three holes in its chest.

The 18-year-old has revealed he was “forced” to read the erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey by a female friend.

“We are proud to announce the birth of our daughter, Olive Barrymore Kopelman, born September 26, healthy, happy and welcomed by the whole family,” the couple said in a statement.

The Terminator star has revealed he had a “hot affair” with Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen while they were filming the action flick Red Sonja in 1985.

He says he is often confused for being gay because of his “camp” stage persona, but has had some gay experiences.

The 29-year-old Les Miserables star tied the knot in to actor and jewellery designer, Adam Shulman, after a one-year engagement.

Hugh Bonneville played butler to one lucky competition winner yesterday during his visit to New Zealand.

Fans of the reality star have created a fictitious Twitter account for the Kardasian kitty.

Win one of ten copies of 'Sweet Tooth' by Ian McEwan

Reese Witherspoon has given birth to a baby boy, and named him Tennessee James. Tennessee is the first child for Reese and her husband of one year Jim Toth. “Both mum and baby are healthy and the entire family is thrilled,” the couple’s rep told People magazine. This is Reese’s third child – she and […]

Director Steven Spielberg has opened up about his struggle with dyslexia. The ET director was diagnosed only five years ago and says that film-making helped him conquer his learning disability. “I never felt like a victim. Movies really helped me… kind of saved me from shame, from guilt. Making movies was my great escape,” he […]

Russell Brand likens their differences to those of a crystal meth addict and a pro tennis player.

Onlookers may have been critical of Lady Gaga’s recent 11kg weight gain, but the star has revealed she is suffering from eating disorders. The Born This Way singer posted pictures of herself in her underwear on her Little Monsters blog with a caption that reads, “Bulimia and anorexia since I was 15.” The 26-year-old added, […]

The pair, who split in March after dating for several months, were spotted looking cosy during a movie date in West Hollywood last Saturday night.

Beverly Hills, 90210 star Tori Spelling is still in hospital following C-section complications. The 39-year-old has spent nine days under the doctor’s watchful eye as she recovers from the emergency surgery she had three weeks ago after the birth of her fourth child Finn Davey. Finn was born just 10 months after Tori’s third child, Hattie.

Waiting in a queue is beneath Kardashian matriarch, Kris Jenner. The 56-year-old reportedly called up an Apple store several weeks ago...

Newly single Katie Holmes is getting by with a little help from the man she called her “first love”, Dawson’s Creek star Joshua Jackson. The 34-year-old, who played Dawson’s Creek heart-throb Pacey Witter, dated Katie briefly during the first season of the show. Joshua revealed on TV talk show George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight that he and […]

Friends of pop singer Katy Perry is doing a little soul searching during her stay in Singapore and Tokyo.

It was one of the biggest shows of the 1990s and this weekend the cast of Full House came together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the hit show’s premiere. Although the Olsen twins Mary-Kate and Ashley, who both played Michelle Tanner, were not present at the reunion, Bob Saget (Danny), Dave Coulier (Joey), John […]

He’s one of the most powerful and respected men in Hollywood – and now Tom Hanks has revealed his connection to one of the most powerful men in US history. The 56-year-old Cast Away actor revealed he is distantly related to “Honest Abe” through the former US president’s mother, Nancy Hanks. Details of the family […]

Just months after separating from Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis has got back into the dating game. Vanessa is said to be seeing French singer, Benjamin Biolay, who is the ex-boyfriend of France’s former First Lady, Carla Bruni. The pair were introduced by Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld and have recorded a duet called Enjoy on Benjamin’s […]

Charlize Theron and Eric Stonestreet in relationship

No-one quite has quite the same insight into the extremes of human life as BBC documentary maker Louis Theroux.

Pop star Robbie Williams became a dad for the first time last night when his wife Ayda gave birth to a little girl called Theodora Rose. “Praise be, it’s Theodora Rose Williams, affectionately known as Teddy… Born 3.33pm on 18.9.12, 7Ibs 4oz,” Robbie wrote on his blog. “Baby, Mummy and Daddy are all rockin…. Thank […]

Kylie Minogue raised eyebrows today when she arrived looking remarkably smooth-faced at the premiere of her new film Holy Motors in London. The Locomotion singer has long been rumoured to use fillers and Botox on her forehead and when the star struck her signature over-the-shoulder pose and raised one eyebrow, her forehead appeared to be […]

The album is a simple pleasure, but you can’t help but wish Katie would shake things up a little.

Dennis Hopper’s nine-year-old daughter has inherited $3.4 million following her father’s death in 2010. Gossip website TMZ.com is reporting that the Easy Rider star made sure his daughter Galen Grier Hopper was taken care of in his will before his death. Dennis set aside the money in a trust fund along with $725,000 worth of […]

It’s three times lucky for Annie Lennox. The Eurythmics singer tied the knot for the third time to gynaecologist Dr Mitch Besser in an intimate ceremony on boat on the River Thames. Annie (57) wore a white floor length gown, lace bolero shrug and a 1920s headpiece for the private ceremony and her daughters Lola […]

Not long after he had terminated his relationship with his wife of 25 years Maria Shriver last year, Arnold Schwarzenegger was bragging about finding a new woman. American magazine Newsweek claims the 65-year-old told his neighbour, “I’m getting me a 20-year-old honey.” The Kindergarten Cop star refused to seek couple’s counselling after it was revealed […]

Harper Beckham goes pink-free – and sparks a new trend

Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj are the new American Idol judges

Gwyneth Paltrow has been named the world’s best-dressed woman by People magazine. The Shakespeare in Love actress, who turns 40 in a couple of weeks, beat many women far younger than her to take out the title including style icon Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. According to Gwyneth’s stylist, the secret of the mother-of-two’s success […]

They ended their 14-year relationship in June, but Johnny Depp is still providing for his ex Vanessa Paradis. The couple are on such on good terms that the Pirates of the Caribbean star just forked out 5.3 million on a home in Los Angeles, where the pair’s two children Lily-Rose (13), and Jack (10) attend […]

Kathy Bates is battling cancer for a second time. The Misery star survived ovarian cancer nine years ago, but was diagnosed with breast cancer several weeks ago. “After much consideration, I underwent a double mastectomy,” the 64-year-old revealed to People magazine. The star does not have to undergo radiation treatment or chemotherapy.” “My family call […]

There’s a reason some bands become timeless – it’s because their music is still really, really good. If kids under 10, their parents and the slightly older neighbours are all singing along, you can be sure the band did something right. Fleetwood Mac, formed in 1967, are still as engaging as ever and this album […]

James Franco is said to be smitten with Twilight actress Kristen Stewart. The pair met at the Toronto International Film Festival. The 127 Hours star reportedly tried to set up a dinner date with her, but was swiftly turned down by Kristen who is still heartbroken over her split from Robert Pattinson. Observers say the […]

New Zealand star Anna Paquin has given birth to twins

Dream Girls star Jennifer Hudson has learned to forgive William Balfour, the man who murdered her mother, brother and nephew in 2008. A tearful Jennifer revealed to Oprah Winfrey that she no longer resents William, her former brother in law, who she believes was troubled. The 30-year-old opened up about the ordeal, which saw her […]

Fans pay their respects to 'The Green Mile' actor Michael Clarke Duncan

Robbie Williams’ wife Ayda Field is less than pleased that the singer may miss the birth of his first child. The Let Me Entertain You singer admitted that he’d “had a bit of a falling out” with his wife because he has agreed to book four concerts in the UK at the same time the […]

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William had once last chance for a little relaxation before heading off on the first leg of their tour to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Kate and Wills have escaped to the idyllic Chateau d’Autet in Provence, France. A historic hunting lodge with a heated swimming pool and […]

Ryan Reynolds (35) has married his Green Lantern co-star Blake Lively (25), according to reports. Sources told People magazine that the couple of nearly a year tied the knot on Sunday night at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Although reps for the two stars have yet to confirm the news, sources told […]

Kristen Stewart's first public appearance

Kim Kardashian was left red-faced after less than 50 people showed up to see her at a public appearance. Only a few people turned up to see the reality star at the nightclub Hush in Charlotte, North Carolina. After promoting her new fragrance True Reflection in New York, Kim flew to Charlotte especially for the […]

A book review by 'A Cat, A Hat, and a Piece of String'.

Eighty Days Yellow is a new erotic-fiction novel, in a similar vein to the worldwide bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey. It was written under the pseudonym “Vina Jackson” by two authors, one of whom is a Kiwi living in London – look out for the New Zealand references in the first few chapters. In a […]

Young adult fiction author Judy Blume (74) has undergone a double mastectomy. The author of popular teen books such are Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret revealed when she received her diagnosis in June she did not get emotional. “I choked up that first day, but the tears didn’t flow. This is neither good […]

Coronation Street star Bill Roache believes the world will end in December. The 80-year-old, who plays pensioner Ken Barlow on the iconic soap, revealed to paranormal magazine Silent Voices that he believes in the Mayan prophecy that the world will end in 2012. “This will be the Golden Age, when a majority will know they […]

'Green Mile' actor Michael Clark Duncan has died

Harry Potter star Emma Watson has opened up about her battles with weight and body confidence. In an interview with Glamour magazine the star revealed how she has come to deal with her changing body shape while growing up in the public eye. “I’ve accepted my body shape more as I’ve got older,” she told […]

Fashion designer Stella McCartney has revealed she fears she will die from cancer like her mother, Linda. Stella (40), the daughter of Linda and former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, was 25 when her mother passed away from breast cancer. She now worries that she might leave her own children Miller (7), Beckett (4), Bailey Linda […]

Win one of five copies Charlaine Harris' latest book, Deadlocked.

Author interview with Charlaine Harris.

Matt Damon to move closer to Ben Affleck

Kate Middleton goes under the name mrs cambridge, picture, duchess of york

Sharon Osbourne has jumped to the defence of Prince Harry following his nude picture scandal last week. Commenting on the photos which show the naked prince bear hugging a naked woman from behind, Sharon described Harry as “stunning, he’s so stunning,” on US chat show The View. “He has a really good personality. How fabulous […]

Kim Kardashian was up early and at the gym for a double workout this morning, after anxiously tweeting; I think my butt looks too big in these jeans.

Taking over from original star Matt Damon, who played Jason Bourne, Jeremy faces a tough task, but the fourth instalment proves there’s still life in this spy-thriller franchise.

Hugh Hefner's ex girlfriend Holly Madison is pregnant to Pasquale Rotella

This collection of Jennifer Lopez’s greatest tracks from the past 13 years proves that the multi-talented diva’s singing career is far from over. With two new songs thrown in, and an accompanying DVD featuring 11 music videos, this album proves her talent extends beyond her glamorous image. Well-known tracks such as Jenny from the Block […]

With Father’s Day coming up, we asked your favourite Shortland St actors for their best piece of fatherly advice. Michael Galvin: The advice my father gave me was “be true to yourself” but the advice I give my daughter is “don’t worry about it”. Pua Magasiva: I tell my young daughter to always say please […]

The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik is using natural techniques to relieve the pain from the severe hand injury she sustained in a car crash. Mayim, who first made her name on the show Blossom, almost lost a finger in a serious crash and says she used the same techniques she used during childbirth […]

Oprah Winfrey tops the Forbes top ten celebrity earners

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds celebrate her 25th birthday by eating peanut butter.

American comedienne Rosie O’Donnell has revealed she and girlfriend Michelle Rounds secretly married in a private ceremony in New York, following Michelle’s shock diagnosis with desmoid tumours. The pair, who announced their engagement last December, revealed to People magazine that they were supposed to marry this month, but instead married in June before Michelle’s operation. […]

Singer Usher Raymond’s ex wife Tameka Foster Raymond has taken to Twitter to express her disappointment in losing custody of their two children to the Yeah singer. “Money can buy many things… But in the end. Truth & goodness will prevail. I must continue to believe this. Stand firm,’” she wrote. Usher (33) was awarded […]

Nicky Pellegrino discusses her latest book, 'When in Rome'.

Tom Cruise was left red-faced last night after he was unable to pay his bill at an English restaurant. The Mission Impossible star made a surprise visit to an Indian restaurant in Hertfordshire, but couldn’t pay the $430 bill because the restaurant wouldn’t accept American Express. Luckily for Tom, one of his minders stumped up […]

Sarah Brightman is to fly in space

Avril Lavigne has announced her engagement to Chad Kroeger, the lead singer of Nickelback.

The Soul Sessions Vol 2, attempts to relive the success of her debut with nice but forgettable covers of songs...

Michelle Obama reveals her exercise routine

Rosie O’Donnell says she’s lucky to be alive after suffering a heart attack last week. The comedienne says she felt achy, sore and nauseous, but put her discomfort down to helping a “heavy woman” out of a car and ignored her symptoms for an entire day. “I googled women’s heart attack symptoms,” she wrote on […]

Tributes have started to flow for Top Gun director Tony Scott...

He might be nearing retirement, but that doesn’t mean David Beckham can’t pull in the pounds. The football star netted almost $27 million in sponsorship deals alone last year, profits from his multiple endorsement deals with Armani, Samsung, Adidas and Coke. Impressive as that might be, he’s not the only one in the Beckham household […]

British singer Jessie J is being lauded for bringing a six-year-old out of a coma.

One of Hollywood’s favourite couples, Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres, celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary last weekend.

Rihanna has found herself in hot water after being accused of “sanctioning” domestic violence after admitting to talk show queen Oprah Winfrey...

It seems metaphorical mud slinging is no longer enough to keep the former Governor of California entertained – Arnold Schwarzenegger is back to acting. Slipping effortlessly back into the action movies that made him famous, Arnie stars in Sylvester Stallone’s latest flick, The Expendables 2, and seems to be using his first role in 10 […]

Katie Holmes and Victoria Beckham are about to have an unwelcome reunion at New York Fashion Week.