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Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan regrets the decisions she’s made in her life. The 25-year-old star, whose career has been plagued by a series of legal problems and spells in rehab, admits she doesn’t need any more “negative stuff” in her life and wants to put her bad times behind her. “I regret the choices that […]

21-year-old actress Jennifer Lawrence is set to become a household name thanks to her forthcoming role in The Hunger Games, but says she would hate to be as well known as Twilight star Kirsten Stewart. “I look at Kristen Stewart now and I think, ‘I’d never want to be that famous.’ “I can’t imagine how […]

**Maine **Courtney Sullivan – Atlantic * *Ahh, families. You can’t choose them, nor can you trade them in for a nicer set. You get the feeling that’s what most of the four major characters in Courtney Sullivan’s latest book would dearly love to do. They generally don’t like each other very much (apart from a […]

**In the Absence of Heroes **Anthony McCarten – Random House. Surviving isn’t the hard part… living is. In the Absence of Heroes, by Kiwi-born author Anthony McCarten, is a very contemporary story about an age-old heartache – that of when parents lose their child. Renata and Jim Delpe are the anguished parents, whose marriage is […]

Embattled star Charlie Sheen is set to grace our screens again after his exit from Two and a Half Men and subsequent meltdown last year. The actor will feature on new show Anger Management, which will debut in the US on June 28. The series, which is loosely based on the 2003 film featuring Jack […]

For many, their twenties is considered a golden period of minimal responsibility. However 32-year-old actress Christina Ricci is glad to be out of the “hurricane” she calls her early twenties. “I’m so glad I’m not 20-years-old any more. I was in a hurricane,” she says. “I’m a lot calmer now. I don’t cause destruction for […]

After a long silence, Khloé Kardashian has spoken out about her older sister Kim’s 72-day marriage. The 27-year-old socialite was happy to support Kim (31) when she announced she was going to wed basketball star Kris Humphries, but refused to lie and says she “never agreed” with it. “I said how I felt before they […]

It’s every woman’s dream to find the antidote to ageing, and actress Charlize Theron may have finally tapped into the fountain of youth. The 36-year-old starlet says spending time with Kristen Stewart made her feel like a teenager again. Charlize plays the Evil Queen Ravenna opposite Kristen (21) as Snow White in the new movie […]

Hollywood legend Goldie Hawn admits she has “never” been proud of her work. The 66-year-old actress – who has starred in numerous hit films including Private Benjamin and Death Becomes Her – has rarely had time to reflect on her career as she has been too busy “doing it”. In an interview with Stylist magazine, […]

Fair Go presenter Alison Mau has announced her engagement to her aerobics champion girlfriend Karleen Edmonds. The pair have been dating for two years, after meeting at Edmonds’ hip-hop dance studio. Read the full story here

Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins, Melrose Place actor Jack Wagner and former Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert are among the stars in the line-up for the 14th season of the hit show Dancing with the Stars. They will be joined by the likes of tennis legend Martina Navratilova, The View co-host Sherri […]

Actress Olivia Wilde feels “lucky” to have had a “peaceful” split from her husband The 28-year-old actress separated from spouse Tao Ruspoli last February after almost eight years of marriage and while she admits the breakdown of their relationship was painful, she knows it could have been worse. “When you split with someone you love, […]

Celebrities like Julia Roberts are recognised and acknowledged worldwide, yet there are instances when she’s no different from the average woman. The 44-year-old actress, who has seven-year-old twins, Hazel and Finn, as well as four-year-old Henry with husband Danny Moder – revealed her kids have no concept of her fame, but she is quite happy […]

Former Frasier actor Kelsey Grammar and The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills reality star Camille have played a drawn out divorce in front of the media It seems the pair, who split in 2010 after 13 years of marriage, may have finally settled their child custody case. Kelsey and Camille have agreed joint custody of […]

Hollywood legend and recent Oscar recipient Meryl Streep seems intent on paying it forward. The 62-year-old star – who won an Oscar for her portrayal of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady – pledged $12,000 to a charter school in the Rhode Island city of Central Falls, America, after a tip […]

Here's our picks of the best frocks from this year's Oscars - what do you think?

Superstar couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt first met on the set of action film Mr & Mrs Smith in 2005 and it looks like the pair are planning to star in another movie together. Angelina believes the time has come to join forces once more. Speaking from the red carpet during the Oscars recently, […]

Actress Anne Hathaway has firmly established herself as a leading lady, yet likens herself to troubled star Lindsay Lohan. The One Day star insists she is very similar to Lindsay – who has been to rehab and jail numerous times and experienced a string of legal problems – and that she has “wasted time” being […]

Jessica Chastain has starred in many prominent films lately including Oscar-nominated The Help and admits she hates saying goodbye to her co-stars when filming ends.

David Beckham has admitted to wanting “one or two more” children. The soccer icon – who has sons Brooklyn (12), Romeo (9), Cruz (7) and seven-month-old daughter Harper, with wife Victoria Beckham – admitted while the couple are happy with their current number of kids, they are “always” thinking about expanding their family. “We might […]

Legendary Hollywood action heroes Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis went head to head in a wrestling match. Fortunately, it was only an arm wrestle during a night out. The famous duo were enjoying a meal with their respective wives, Jennifer and Emma, at Hollywood’s Il Piccolino restaurant, when they started arguing about who was in […]

Singer Justin Timberlake and actress Jessica Biel are set to marry this summer. The couple, who have been dating on and off for five years before getting engaged in December, will reportedly tie the knot at a private estate later this year, with Jessica planning to wear a custom-made gown. A source told USmagazine.com, “The […]

Mother-of-two Jessica Alba is a much stricter parent than her own mother and father. The 30-year-old actress – who has two daughters, Honor (3), and six-month-old Haven, with husband Cash Warren – admits she’s harder on her kids than her “cool and laid-back” mum Catherine and dad Mark Alba were for her. “I did have […]

A collection of knives, dolls and photos of Madonna owned by her stalker have been uncovered. Robert Dewey Hoskins – who was recently recaptured after making a break from the secure hospital where he is being treated for mental health problems – kept the items in a storage locker in California, US, but they were […]

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has purchased the ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. The J Edgar star has been named as one of a group of donors to have contributed to buying the iconic shoes – which were used in the close-up shots of the 1939 movie starring Judy Garland – for […]

Media mogul Simon Cowel’s decision to axe both Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger from the US version of talent show The X Factor has stirred a lot of interest about who will be on the panel next. One of the interested parties is pop legend Britney Spears. The Toxic hitmaker – who suffered a public […]

Singer Seal’s split with model Heidi Klum has been much publicised in the media. The Kiss From A Rose hitmaker has since publicly announced his determination to “protect his family” in the wake of their January separation. Seal has made it his priority to ensure their four children – Leni (7), Henry (6), Johan (5), […]

It’s always good when a novel can comfortably straddle the line between chick lit and serious, timely issues, and Joanna Trollope’s latest book does this extremely well.

Aretha Franklin missed fellow legend Whitney Houston's funeral because of health problems

Scarlett Johansson is the face of Moet Champagne and Dolce & Gabbana, but has recently been warned...

Singer Michael Buble's is the quintessential gentleman - someone you'd take home to meet mum

Former Spice Girl Mel C has had her share of adoration But the pop star has admitted to being “useless” around Madonna because she is such a fan. Mel C has met her musical idol numerous times and even enjoyed a memorable dinner with her but Mel admitted she gets nervous in the Holiday singer’s […]

The Kardashians have forged a multi-million dollar empire, and now it appears their family will soon welcome another addition. Kourtney Kardashian, the eldest daughter of the Kris Jenner, is going to have a daughter. The pregnant star and her boyfriend Scott Disick have revealed they are expecting a baby girl this spring and can’t wait […]

Fashion Police host Kelly Osbourne admits she has always had self-confidence issues. The 27-year-old daughter of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne goes to see a therapist to help her deal with her issues rather than relying on medication. Kelly – who has battled drink and drug addiction in the past – says, “I […]

Actress Emma Watson is one of the most recognised actresses of her generation ...

Just like the rest of us, singer Adele is tired of dealing with traffic when she commutes from her rented $28,224-a-month country estate in Sussex, England. However unlike the rest of us, Adele’s solution is to make flying her primary form of transport if a chopper can land in the grounds. The Someone Like You […]

Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan’s recent portrayal of a screen icon was in adult magazine Playboy, where she posed as the legendary Marilyn Monroe. However the 25-year-old star’s set to play a much more demure role – that of screen legend Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming TV movie. The star will take on the role of […]

German supermodel Heidi Klum- who parted ways from the Kiss From A Rose singer last month after almost seven years of marriage...

The Oscars are on next Monday! Here's our pick of the best frocks from last year's ceremony

We pay tribute to late legend Whitney Houston, including pictures from key moments in her life and times

Model Miranda Kerr is influenced in a "positive way" by husband Orlando Bloom. The Australian supermodel – who married the actor in July 2010 after almost three years of dating – thinks their marriage works well because they have "grown together" and share Buddhist beliefs.

Singer Adele often writes about her troubled relationships in the past. But the Rolling in the Deep singer has also revealed that she would “spit” in her father’s face if she ever sees him again.

Actress Emma Stone appeared to be in the mood to paint the town red when she showed up at the Calvin Klein show at New York fashion week. The 23-year-old showed she is style savvy as she she paired her strawberry tresses with a bright red frock and killer heels that matched perfectly. Emma was […]

After a tear-filled and emotional premiere in Sarajevo, Bosnia, the world’s most talented acting couple arrived in Paris recently. The French capital was left in awe as Angelina Jolie took centre stage in a wonderful dress for the French premiere of In the Land of Blood and Honey. The 36-year-old took to the red carpet […]

Actress Reese Witherspoon is very protective of her children, and recently revealed her policies on social networks like Facebook

Actress Felicity Huffman is known as the tough mother on Desperate Housewives, but the actress reveals her favourite pastime is some shut-eye.

Singer Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48. The My Love is Your Love hitmaker was pronounced dead by paramedics at the Beverly Hilton Hotel at 3.55pm on 11th February, 2012 after she was unresponsive to attempts at reviving her. A reason for her death has not yet been given, and her body […]

Actress Jennifer Aniston was renowned for having a close relationship with her former pet pooches. Now, the Marley & Me actress has revealed she keeps the remains of three of her dogs on display. “We have one white shepherd [Dolly], but I had another dog [Norman] who died last year. We actually have three dead […]

A book that’s been dubbed an “Australian classic in the making” by its publisher has a Add an Imagelot to live up to. Currawalli Street, the new novel from Melbournian Christopher Morgan, has book-lovers across the Tasman in a flutter. It certainly is ambitious in its scope.

Actress Kate Winslet’s most famous movie, Titanic, is coming back to the big screen in 3D but, like many parents, her kids Joe (8), and 11-year-old Mia don’t care about their mother’s career. The Oscar-winning actress is very excited about seeing the film come back to the big screen. When asked what her children think […]

The latest murder-mystery novel from American doctor-turned-author Robin Cook.

Reading a memoir by a person who you know absolutely nothing about can be a slightly unnerving experience

Singer Jessie J never makes any diva demands for her dressing room when she is on tour – even thought her crew have told her to – and she insists as long as she has a hot herbal peppermint tea and some snacks she is happy. Jessie, who doesn't drink or smoke due to medical issues, says, "All my crew are always saying I should act more diva-ish, but there is not really much point. As long as I have my peppermint tea and salt and vinegar Snack a Jacks [corn snacks] I'm all good.”

Keira Knightley overcame dyslexia by reading a screenplay by actress Emma Thompson. The 26-year-old actress suffers from the learning disability, which affects sufferers’ ability to read, and when she was growing up it had a negative impact on her studies.

It must be hard to think of new and exciting outfit options for the amount of red carpet events she has to attend. But Reese Witherspoon pulled it out the bag yet again tonight as she attended the London premier of her new movie This Means War

Supermodel Kate Moss (38) – who has fronted campaigns for Dior, Burberry and Longchamps – admitted her favourite thing to do on a weekend with her husband Jamie Hince is go to her local pub or watch terrible “trashy” TV. “I love to go to the pub and watch c**p telly. That’s what we do […]

A lot of books are touted as being impossible to put down, but it’s been a long time since I read a novel from cover to cover in one sitting because I just had to know the outcome.

Singer Emma Bunton insists getting married is not a "major priority". The 36-year-old former Spice Girl - who became engaged to former Damage singer Jade Hones a year ago after 10 years together

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio says his ideal woman is like his mother. The Inception actor is currently dating model Erin Heatherton but he admits any girlfriend has a lot to live up to...

Actress Kate Hudson's estranged father is desperate to meet her children. Bill Hudson - who was married to Kate's mother, Goldie Hawn, until 1980 - hasn't spoken to his daughter since 2005

Actor Tom Hanks has been left devastated by the death of his dog. The Forrest Gump star took to the internet recently to share a photograph of his beloved German shepherd Monty

Actress Sharon Stone was "broken" after losing custody of her 11-year-old son. The star's ex-husband Phil Bronstein was granted full custody of Roan

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has given herself a new nickname to feel more like her brothers. The five-year-old is known for her tomboy habits

Actress Joan Collins insists her dressing rooms are painted pink. The 78-year-old star - who is married to 46-year-old Percy Gibson - admits she can be a "total diva"

Researchers in Australia have named a new species of fly in honour of singer and new mum Beyoncé Knowles. The Scaptia (Plinthina) beyonceal is a rare breed of horse fly

Actress Katherine Heigl is "ready for another baby." The One for the Money actress - who already has three-year-old adopted daughter Naleigh with husband Josh Kelley

Actress Jessica Alba says she's happier than she's ever been. The stunning starlett gave birth to her second daughter, Haven, in August and she says the reason she looks so good is because she's very content with her life.

Popstar Britney Spears' former minder wants to release a tell-all book about her "orgies and hot tub sessions" while on tour. Fernando Flores - who previously launched a lawsuit against the Womanizer singer claiming she sexually harassed him - is keen to unveil the secrets of her tour parties, and claims to have set up a $1.2 million deal with a publishing company for the rights.

Actress Denise Richards says she and ex-husband Charlie are like "brother and sister". The actress - who has two daughters, Sam (7), and six-year-old Lola, with the former Two and a Half Men actor - admits the pair enjoy a close relationship as they know it's important to get on for the sake of their children.

Actress Nicole Kidman admits she's "boring". The oscar-winning star says not many people think she's that fun because she no longer drinks alcohol

Actress Michelle Williams put pressure on herself to find a new serious relationship after Heath Ledger died because she wanted a sibling for their daughter Matilda. The My Week with Marilyn star always hoped the youngster, now six, would have a brother or sister close to her in age and so felt she needed to […]

Actress Lindsay Lohan was praised by the judge during her court hearing recently. The Mean Girls star - who has been working at the Los Angeles County Morgue as part of her sentence for breaking her probation in relation to a 2007 DUI (driving under the influence) case - received a positive report from Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner, who had been in touch with the morgue and probation department.

Actor Gerard Butler used his surfing accident to his advantage by avoiding household chores. The Hollywood star cheated death in December when he was thrown from his surfboard and hit by a series of 12-foot waves while filming Of Men and Mavericks - and he joked that he was unable to wash dishes when he returned home to Scotland over the festive period as a result of what he'd been through.

Actress Liv Tyler collects perfumes but doesn't wear any of them. The 34-year-old star still has scents she liked as a teenager and can't bring herself to throw any of them away

Actress Angelina Jolie suffered a "complete meltdown" making In the Land of Blood and Honey. The star had a breakdown one day while she was in the shower while trying to get the film - which is her directorial debut - off the ground, and had to be comforted by her partner Brad Pitt.

Actress Kate Beckinsale says people should never go parasailing. The Underworld star was on vacation with her daughter Lily when she thought it would be fun for them both to take part in the popular

Singer Toni Braxton has been hospitalised after her immune system started to shut down due to a flare-up of her condition Lupus. The Un-break My Heart star suffered a flare-up of her condition Lupus - which causes the immune system to attack healthy cells, tissue and organs - but says everything is now under control and she is "totally fine".

Sir Paul McCartney wants his own tourism business. The Beatles legend is keen to start up a sightseeing firm in his home city of Liverpool, North West England, as he wants to "give something back"

Actress Halle Berry and actor Olivier Martinez are reportedly engaged.The 45-year-old starlett - who was previously married to baseball player David Justice for four years until 1997

Sinead o' Connor has made an urgent twitter plea for pyschological help recently. The Nothing Compares 2 U singer claims she is in "danger" if she doesn't receive medicine immediately for her psychiatric problems but says she doesn't want to go to hospital for treatment.

Unreleased lyrics written by the late singer Michael Jackson have been put up for sale by the star's dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein. Michaels dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein is putting the eight-and-a-half line verse - which was given to him by the Beat It hitmaker, who died in July 2009 from acute Propofol intoxication - up for auction after he declared himself bankrupt.

Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson was furious when she was 'photoshopped' to look slimmer than she was. The star - who has lost over 36kgs over the last two years - was upset that images of her when she was bigger were altered by a publication to make her appear thinner as she felt it was sending out the wrong message to her fans.

Actor George Clooney keeps girlfriend Stacy Keibler "locked up". The Hollywood heartthrob has been dating the former WWE Diva for around five months and he admits he doesn't like to let her out of his sight.

Actress Zooey Deschanel has "always wanted to be normal". The (500) Days of Summer star has learned to "take advantage" of her reputation for being "offbeat" following years of trying to fit in.

Actress Angelina Jolie doesn't like to "lecture" her children. The Salt star - who raises six kids, Maddox (10), Pax (8), Zahara (6), Shiloh (5), and three-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, with partner Brad Pitt - explained while she likes to educate her brood about her work with refugees around the world, she doesn't tell them to think in a set way.

They may have moved on with prospective partners, but that didn’t stop Madonna leaning on ex-husband Guy Ritchie for help making her latest movie. The oaterial Girl (53), is finally getting ready to unveil her film W.E. when it is released later this month. But she’s now admitted she turned to her former partner to […]

Duchess Catherine’s fashion sense has been hailed “amazing” by a top Hollywood stylist. The young royal’s dedication to high street brands over high society fashion have won her a number of fans including Nikki Pennie, who has styled stars including Kendra Wilkinson, Shenae Grimes, Cat Deeley and Madonna. Writing on fashion websites, Nikki said: “She’s […]

Singer Christina Aguilera is “happy” in her own skin. The star  and mentor on US TV show The Voice has come under fire for her fuller figure, but doesn’t care what people say because both she and her boyfriend, Matt Rutler, are happy with her look. Speaking at a press conference promoting The Voice in […]

Singer Beyonce Knowles has given birth to a baby girl. The Halo star and rapper husband Jay-Z welcomed their first child together at the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York recently and have decided to name her Blue Ivy Carter. Jay – whose real name is Shawn Carter – is said to have been by […]

The Night CircusErin oorgenstern(Random House, $37.99)one of the Weekly's favourites from 2011, The Night Circus is a fantasy novel for people who can't usually swallow too much make-believe. The mysterious

A romantic and riveting love story that tackles big issues.

TV star-and-model Peaches Geldof and her fiance Thomas Cohen are expecting their first child together and the couple are “utterly thrilled” with the happy news. “Peaches Geldof and her fiance Thomas Cohen are delighted to announce that Peaches is pregnant with their first child. Peaches is utterly thrilled and they have the full support of […]

Actor Bradley Cooper and his girlfriend Zoe Saldana kissed for 20 minutes to celebrate the start of 2012. The Hollywood heartthrob and the sexy actress attended a private 1940s-themed party on New Year’s Eve at a Bel Air property in Los Angeles. When the clock struck midnight, the lovebirds embraced each other for a lengthy […]

Actress Drew Barrymore and her art consultant boyfriend Will Kopelman – who she started dating in February 2011 – reportedly got engaged in Sun Valley, Idaho. “They are very happy together.” A source says. The couple are said to have first dated briefly in 2010 and reunited again in 2011 with Will besotted by the […]

Supermodel Kate Moss saw the New Year with a party 72-hour party in Jamaica. Thestar  and her rocker husband Jamie Hince were reportedly still drinking and partying alongside singer and model Grace Jones and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, with Kate even convincing them to go skinny dipping. The 37-year-old catwalk star reportedly started the […]

Actor James Franco is publishing his first novel. The 127 Hours star has sold the book Actors Anonymous, which is said to be loosely on his life, to online retailer Amazon, eschewing the normal publishing route. Although the tome is his debut novel, it is not his first book – he previously released a collection […]

Actress Reese Witherspoon met her current husband Jim Toth when his drunken friend tried to chat her up. The Water For Elephants actress revealed she was approached by an intoxicated man at a party before Jim intervened to save both Reese and his pal. “It happened out of the blue. This really drunk guy was […]

Actor Matt Damon says his happiest moments were in bed making his children. The Contagion actor has three daughters, Isabella (5), Gia (3) and Stella, 14 months with his wife Luciana Barroso and is also stepfather to her daughter Alexia (12), from a previous relationship and the Hollywood hunk says his family are the most […]

Actress Eva Longoria was the “most unhealthy” she had ever been following her split from Tony Parker. The Desperate Housewives actress – who called time on her three-year marriage to the basketball star in November 2010 after he was accused of cheating on her – received compliments on her slender frame in the aftermath of […]

Princess Beatrice led a Bon Jovi sing-along as she danced on a bar at a festive party recently. The 23-year-old British royal went to the bash at an exclusive bar in Chelsea, dressed as an elf. She then to jump onto the bar and start dancing after a few drinks. “It was quite a sight. […]