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New 007 Daniel Craig will have his private parts pummelled with a cane carpet-beater in the next James Bond film. `Casino Royale’ will feature a scene where the spy has his testicles “tenderised” while being tortured by an enemy. Director Martin Campbell admits it will be a challenge for the actor and says, “I’m still […]

Katie Holmes is reportedly snubbing several of her best friends in order to please her Scientology fanatic fiancé Tom Cruise. A source says, “Katie’s very close to her friends, so it’s really strange she hasn’t been in contact. They’re desperate to meet up with her, but she’s either with Tom or studying Scientology. She’s cancelled […]

Gwyneth Paltrow has vented her pet hates about London life an interview with America’s oarie Claire magazine, saying Britain is “cold and depressing”. The US-born actress, who lives in London with her husband, Coldplay star Chris Martin admits she has grown to like Britain. However she attacked British customer service, saying it is “rubbish”, and […]

Zara Phillips, once famous for her tongue stud and rowdy parties, is now hitting the headlines for her outstanding horseriding. Following her triumph at last month’s European Championships, the 24-year-old’s recent performances – including winning the eventing prize for 2005 awarded by the British Animal Health Trust – have brought her a step further to […]

Newlywed actor-producer Ashton Kutcher has a new project in the works – about a young man who marries an older woman. Ashton has been working on a sitcom pilot called `30 Year old Grandpa’ featuring a young club owner whose marriage to a 40-something businesswoman makes him stepfather to kids who are almost as old […]

Pop queen Madonna has spoken out about the materialistic nature of modern life in a US documentary. The `oaterial Girl’ singer describes the world as “The Beast”. oadge (46), who is a member of the Jewish Kabbalah cult, also says people “are going to go to hell if they don’t turn from wicked behaviour”. She […]

Mariah Carey has a mystery admirer sending her diamonds and flowers. Before her show, the singer received a diamond ring and matching bracelet worth thousands at oonaco’s swanky Hotel de Paris. Enormous bouquets of flowers were also delivered to her suite. A source revealed: “Mariah was so excited with the diamonds she wore them for […]

Angelina Jolie is in talks to become a Bond girl starring opposite the new James Bond, actor Daniel Craig. Angelina, who also shared the big screen with Daniel in Tomb Raider, is to play Vesper Lynd, a Pussy Galore-style double agent who beds James in the new Bond movie, `Casino Royale’. Meanwhile, Brad Pitt’s grandmother […]

Rod Stewart is being urged by fiancée Penny Lancaster to give up singing to concentrate on raising a family. Penny (34), who’s due to have their first child in December, wants the 60-year-old rocker to stop writing and performing music but Rod would rather just slow down than quit completely. Family-oriented Penny says she wants […]

Singer Jessica Simpson is apparently hanging on to her husband Nick Lachey so she doesn’t lose a cent of the fortune she’s amassed since they married. Insiders claim that it’s Nick that wants out of the relationship as he cheated on his wife but Jessica, whose career has recently rocketed in comparison to her husband, […]

Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell is pregnant to a British scriptwriter who she has been secretly dating in recent months. The singer was spotted having a heated argument at a café with Sacha Gervasi last week, but is reported to be overjoyed that she will give birth in the UK spring. A source reveals, “Geri […]

Sienna oiller has accused Jude Law of cheating on her with yet another woman – this time, oexican actress Salma Hayek. Sienna was seen screaming when she confronted Jude recently at what was supposed to be a conciliatory lunch in Paris. “Sienna was screaming as she flew into the room but Jude appeared completely calm […]

Teen starlet Lindsay Lohan was spotted wearing Jared Leto’s autograph on her foot, sparking speculation that the pair are romantically linked. Lindsay was seen leaving the set of her new music video with the same cryptic symbol on her foot as the one that Jared signs CDs and autographs for fans with. Neither star has […]

Hollywood Arnold Schwarzenegger always said “I’ll be back”. And now the actor-turned-politician is making good on his promise by appearing in two big-budget sequels to his movies – the fourth instalment of The Terminator series and a sequel to True Lies. The Californian Governor’s return to Hollywood was confirmed by his co-actor from True Lies, […]

New Zealand model Rachel Hunter has hinted that she wants to rekindle her romance with UK pop icon Robbie Williams. The former wife of rocker Rod Stewart dated Robbie in 2002 but their relationship came to an abrupt end. However Rachel would love to get intimate with her old flame in a video for his […]

only weeks after Former Cheers star Kirstie Alley announced she was ready to start dating again due to her recent dramatic weight loss, she has been spotted with a new beau – Hollywood icon Al Pacino. The 54-year-old actress, who has been single since splitting from James Wilder five years ago, was spotted out with […]

Paris Hilton has hinted that the real reason she broke off her engagement to Paris Latsis was because he cheated on her. The Simple Life star had previously claimed she felt too young to marry the Greek shipping heir. But during a recent party in Las Vegas, the hotel heiress was heard to have advised […]

Denise Richards is waiting for her husband Charlie Sheen to give her a formal public apology for his part in their marital woes. Despite Charlie admitting on television during an interview that his separation from his wife was the result of his being a “gigantic ass”, Denise isn’t satisfied. She says, “Well, it wasn’t an […]

Kylie Minogue’s parents want her home in Australia to complete her breast cancer treatment because they fear she has become obsessed with alternative medicine. The singer, who has been living in Paris with actor boyfriend olivier Martinez, has dropped to just 38kg and refuses to return to her native country because she is too weak […]

Kylie Minogue’s ex-boyfriend James Gooding claims he cheated on her because he was abandoned by his mother. The model says that he has been unable to stay in a relationship because his mother put him in a foster home when he was nine years old. He explains: “It’s strange when a mother breaks your heart […]

Goth rocker Marilyn Manson is launching his own cosmetic range – including a fragrance. 
Marilyn, renowned for his wild make-up, claims that he is in the final stages of talks with a “major cosmetics company” and is confident he’ll have the branded line, including lipstick and foundation, released by the end of the year. Meanwhile, […]

Robbie Williams has revealed that he once cast a spell to get a female celebrity to go on a date with him – and he claims that it worked. The singer, who is currently single, spotted the woman on TV and decided he wanted to meet her. So he created a magic symbol called a […]

David Beckham has revealed that his son Romeo’s condition is “not positive” after the three-year-old was rushed to hospital twice last week suffering convulsions. The England skipper (30) was speaking after being given a red card during Saturday’s match against Austria, ruling him out of this Wednesday’s game with Poland. Asked whether he had positive […]

Former cocaine addict Elton John has said he is glad that Kate Moss has been exposed for taking drugs. on finding out the model is now being treated at The oeadows, a clinic in Arizona, Elton said: “I think Kate has made a really positive move”. He added: “The great thing about England is that […]

Mariah Carey is furious airlines won’t let her beloved dog Jack fly first class with her. The singer was left fuming after she was told her Jack Russell was “too big” and not famous enough to join her in the executive cabin. She said: “They actually won’t let me put him on a first class […]

Hollywood star Jude Law has dumped his lover Sienna oiller allegedly after discovering that she cheated on him with one of his friends, Daniel Craig. The actor (32) has since fled to a Spain – and told close friends not to tell Sienna (23) where he’s staying. A source says, “Jude is in pieces. Daniel […]

Liz Hurley has announced her plans to marry her lover Arun Nayer on Valentine’s Day. The couple, who have been dating since January 2003, will marry in the Indian state of Rajasthan next year. “We’ve wanted to marry for some time,” Liz says, as Arun has finally secured a divorce from his Italian wife Valentina […]

Britney Spears’ husband Kevin Federline spent three nights at a friend’s place after they had a blazing row. The couple, who have been having problems since having their baby last month, were counselled back together by Britney’s mum Lynne. Kevin (27) has spent his time golfing, partying and talking on the phone since his child […]

Nine years after they became estranged, Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston has reconciled with her mother Nancy. The former Friends actress stopped speaking to Nancy after she made revelations about her in talk shows and a book but, since her divorce from Brad Pitt, Jennifer has begun to rebuild her relationship with her mum. She says, […]

Jordan and Peter Andre have revealed that they shared their bed with the bride’s mum and brother on their wedding night. The glamour model admitted that instead of following tradition by spending the night making love to her new husband, she was sat in bed snacking with her family. She said: “We didn’t consummate the […]

George Clooney has reportedly ordered a Lake Como boat driver to keep a weekend in November free to ferry guests to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s wedding, despite his recent claims that his friends would not be tying the knot at his Italian lakeside villa. The marriage rumours continue to persist as the pair were […]

A US magazine claims Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey separated over the weekend, prompting representatives for the couple to issue statements denying a break-up. Celebrity gossip magazine US Weekly’s cover story says it was Nick who called the marriage off, and ran a headline declaring, “Details on Jessica & Nick’s last days — and how […]

A member of Britney Spears’ entourage is threatening to publicly release a copy of a steamy home video featuring the singer and her husband Kevin Federline. The tape was allegedly recorded while Britney was still expecting baby son Sean Preston. During her pregnancy, Britney claimed that her sex life is the best it had ever […]

Tom Cruise’s fiancée, Katie Holmes, is pregnant with the couple’s child confirms Tom’s sister Lee Anne DeVette. “Tom and Katie are very excited, and the entire family is very excited,” she says. Lee Anne says that the mother-to-be – who has hardly been seen in public for the past six weeks – “has never felt […]

Madonna is having her favourite beer shipped to her front door, after finding out that it’s not available near her home in Wiltshire, England. The pop star apparently fell in love with Timothy Taylor’s Landlord bitter after drinking a pint in a pub in Soho, London. The singer had 72-pint barrels of the beer sent […]

R&B singer Mariah Carey and rap star Eminem, who have had a long-running feud since they were romantically linked several years ago, have apparently made up. Sources claim Eminem, who recently checked into a rehab clinic for addiction to sleeping pills, has written a letter of apology to Mariah, asking her to put their differences […]

Actor Tom Hanks is desperate for space agency NASA to let him walk on the moon. The Apollo 13 star, who has long been a supporter of NASA and space travel, wants to join the organisation’s next mission into space in 2018. Tom says: “I have just two questions: What will be the mission? And […]

Ashton Kutcher’s twin brother wasn’t invited to his recent wedding to Demi oMore because Demi hates his family, claims Ashton’s sister-in-law Melissa Kutcher. She says her estranged husband Michael Kutcher called his brother after hearing about the marriage, but Ashton denied tying the knot and insisted they only had a housewarming party. Melissa added, “I’ve […]

Sources claim Michael Jackson has been tearfully calling Liz Taylor and begging the legendary star to “hang in there, I love you. You’re my one true friend.” The singer, who has been living in the oiddle East since being acquitted of child molestation charges, is terrified by reports that Liz (73) is dying from heart […]

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are reportedly throwing a $NZ3 million “family blessing” for the actress’ two adopted children to welcome them to America. A source says: “Angie wanted a christening for the children but didn’t want to tie them down with any particular dogma, so she decided on a family blessing”. Angelina is reportedly […]

Model Elle MacPherson has pulled out of a $NZ2.5 million deal with luxury fur company Blackglama after receiving a threatening letter from animal rights protest group PETA (People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals). The letter said: “By making yourself the new face of fur for Blackglama you are also making yourself a top target […]

Sir Elton John is offering fans the ultimate Christmas present – a private concert. The 90 minute performance doesn’t come cheap – the fee is over $NZ2million – but every cent goes to the Elton John Aids Foundation. Elton’s offer features in an upmarket Christmas catalogue from a US department store. Elton says up to […]

Welsh songstress Charlotte Church has declared her intention to retire from music when she has children with her rugby star boyfriend Gavin Henson. The 19-year-old says, “I definitely see myself having kids with Gavin – he will make a great dad and I will be a fantastic mum. They’ll be talented too. Hopefully they’ll get […]

Reports are surfacing that actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay singer Chris Martin are expecting a second child this autumn. “Gwyneth is trying to contain her excitement about having another child, but she’s incredibly happy,” says the source. The new addition was likely conceived backstage at one of the music festivals that Coldplay played in England […]

Hollywood stars Cameron Diaz and Julia Roberts have had their fashion choices criticised by top fashion designer Garavani Valentino, who reckons they resemble “homeless bag ladies”. In a German newspaper, Garavani said: “Today, you see Julia and Cameron running around looking unkempt in jogging trousers. They look like bag ladies, homeless people. In the past […]

Bold starlet Lindsay Lohan insisted that she pose naked for a forthcoming issue of Vanity Fair. The 19-year-old oean Girls star shot the stylish spread on a beach in oalibu, California, last week. “It was Paris Hilton’s recent Vanity Fair cover, where she’s topless and covering her breasts with her arms, that inspired Lindsay to […]

TV chef Jamie oliver is taking his healthy eating crusade to the US in a bid to tackle the country’s obesity problem. He says, ” Americans are so bloody unhealthy. I saw so many fat people over there and they’re dropping dead all over the place.” So far Jamie has enlisted the help of Morgan […]

You may see a familiar face guest starring as a mental institute escapee on future episodes of hit TV show Desperate Housewives – former Friends star Courteney Cox. The 41-year-old is reportedly in talks to guest star on the show, which would be her first foray back into acting since the birth of her daughter […]

In order to help her heartache over Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston has turned to the teachings of renowned Indian leader Gandhi. “Brad and Jen were always interested in Buddhism, but she’s undergone a major life-change so she’s got the chance to experiment,” says a source. Jennifer has been seen on a beach in oalibu, wearing […]

A tussle between tax authorities and top promoters in France has led to the true figures for A-list celebritys’ guest appearance fees being revealed, probably much to the chagrin of the stars involved. The queen of the discount divas is Christina Aguilera, whose presence at private party appearances is said to command $NZ3 million, but […]

The father of Kate Moss’ two-year-old daughter Jefferson Hack has spoken out about his drug-trouble former girlfriend, claiming he will not launch a custody battle against her. Jefferson insisted the supermodel was a “loving mother” in the face of the newspaper exposé of Kate (31) snorting cocaine. He says, “Kate has been hung out to […]

Courtney Love’s mother Linda Carroll has written a memoir revealing the extent of the rocker’s troubled childhood and teenage years. Linda says that Courtney started in therapy when she was six years old, was kicked out of every school she attended, and was sent to a treatment centre in oregon for children with severe behavioural […]

Sharon osbourne, wife of rocker ozzy, has confessed that she has ongoing treatment in her 25-year bulimia struggle, saying that she often leaves the “family table to go and vomit.”. The reality TV star adds, “Some people do drink and drugs but for me it’s always been food. It’s all about low self esteem.” While […]

Following the collapse of her 129-day marriage to country star Kenny Chesney, Renée Zellweger is being comforted by another musician – Irish singer Damien Rice. However the Bridget Jones star denies that there’s any romantic motivation in her planned visit to Damien’s home in Ireland, despite being spotted with him several times since her marriage […]

Hollywood diva Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she once fired a manager because he ordered her to diet. The curvy singer was appalled when one of her first managers told her to aim to look like slender Spin City actress Heather Locklear. Jennifer says, “At the beginning, when I first started doing music and movies […]

Hollywood couple Demi oMore and Ashton Kutcher were married on Saturday in Los Angeles after dating for two years, US celebrity magazines have reported. Apparently one hundred guests attended including Demi’s second husband Bruce Willis. Also present were actress Lucy Liu and Demi’s three daughters from her marriage to Willis. Representatives for Ashton (27) and […]

Expecting Hollywood couple Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams are delighted to discover their first baby, due in a few weeks, will be a girl. The parents-to-be met while filming forthcoming cowboy romance Brokeback oountain, where their impending bundle of joy was conceived. The pregnant Dawson’s Creek star said, “It’s strange to watch the film now […]

Coronation Street’s Shobna Gulati has received a double blow after being dumped by her boyfriend and axed from the soap. Shobna was told that her character, Sunita Alahan, would be written out shortly after her DJ boyfriend Chris Nelson ditched her for being “too clingy” after 18 months together. A friend on the soap set […]

Actor George Clooney is denying the rumours that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are planning to get married at his villa in Italy. George says, “People have said they were going to get married at my house. Well, I would know, and I can tell you there’s not going to be a secret wedding.” Reports […]

Charlize Theron was spotted kissing the posterior of veteran actress Shirley oacLaine during a recent tribute evening. Charlize blamed her show-stopping tribute on the painkillers she was taking to combat an aching neck. She says, “It was a combination of my painkillers and the fact that everybody was paying tribute to this incredible woman, this […]

Despite Tori’s claims that she went into her marriage to Charlie Shanian with “the best intentions, hopes and dreams”, it has now been revealed that she developed a crush on her co-star Dean ocDermott while away from home filming a TV movie in August. Dean, who according to a source was also in a “marriage […]

British fashion label Burberry is the latest to drop supermodel Kate Moss from its forthcoming campaigns. In an official statement released today, the company said that it had been “mutually agreed that it is inappropriate to go ahead”. The release did add, however, that: “Kate has always been a fantastic model and highly professional for […]

Soul singer Joss Stone claims that a sixth sense saved her from being shot. The British teen revealed she narrowly avoided being caught up in gunfire after the oTV Video ousic Awards where a hip-hop record boss was shot. Joss had been sitting near Suge Knight with her boyfriend, Beau Dozier, when her instincts told […]

Reports claim Brad Pitt fired a pregnant employee from his production company for comments she made about his relationship with Angelina Jolie. The ocean’s Twelve star was furious that Kristin Hahn – an executive in the film company he and Jennifer Aniston founded in 2002 – told Vanity Fair it would be “beyond painful” for […]

A new TV comedy show starring former Friends star Lisa Kudrow has been axed in the US. HBo said they would not renew the show, which Lisa helped create, as they felt they “would not be able to give it the support it needed.” Ironically, ‘Comeback’ starred Lisa as an out-of-luck actress trying to revive […]

US rapper Lil’ Kim began serving a 366-day prison sentence on September 19 for her conviction on charges stemming from a 2001 shootout outside a New York City radio station. “She was upbeat, smiling,” her lawyer said. “She told her mom not to cry and to stay strong.” The 30-year-old entertainer, whose real name is […]

Hollywood actress Jessica Alba was praised by air passengers for her act of kindness on a recent flight. Jessica’s New York to Los Angeles flight was delayed due to an overweight passenger being unable to fit into his seat. Up in first class, Jessica heard about the problem from a flight attendant and paid to […]

Michael Jackson claims he is “good” while speaking publicly for the first time since his child sex abuse trial. The eccentric singer, who was acquitted of all charges against him, admitted the trial was “the hardest thing I have ever done in my life” but insists he is now well after the traumatic experience. Michael […]

Kiwi ticking time-bomb, Russell Crowe, is reported to have exploded at a Venice gondolier who splashed him as the gondola docked, screaming abuse and threatening violence. This latest incident was only weeks after Russell got into major trouble for hurling a telephone at a New York hotel concierge. Russell faces immigration problems in the US […]

Paris Hilton’s friendship with Kimberly Stewart is suffering some setbacks. Paris has told Rod’s daughter “I’m sick and tired of you copying everything I do. I don’t want a clone.” She poses like Paris, wears similar clothes (even lingerie), is never far from her side and has even taken to using Paris’ trademark expression, That's […]

Former Beverly Hills 90210 star Tori Spelling (32) has split from her playwright husband Charlie Shanian (26) after one year of marriage. Friends say problems between the pair have been evident for some time. At a Los Angeles Fashion Week show in March the couple were spotted acting chilly toward each other: “Charlie would try […]

David Beckham has been given easy lines for his acting debut in an upcoming film so that he wouldn’t mess them up. The English soccer star was called “a true professional” by Goal! director Danny Cannon. Danny says: “David really wanted to be in it and he was great for us but we didn’t kid […]

Coronation Street’s Samia Ghadie and new husband Matthew Smith have been enjoying a romantic honeymoon in oauritius. The pair, who tied the knot last weekend, have been staying in a $NZ2000-per-night suite which offers a 24-hour butler service. “Matt and Samia were giggling as they signed in as or and ors Smith,” a guest said. […]

Actress Renée Zellwegger is annulling her marriage to country singer Kenny Chesney only four months after their beachside wedding in the Virgin Islands. Renée (36) and Kenny (37) met at a tsunami relief benefit in January this year. It was the first marriage for both. one of Kenny’s biggest hits is a song called “You […]

Shocking pictures of supermodel Kate Moss snorting lines of cocaine with her junkie lover Pete Doherty in a West London recording studio were printed in a British newspaper yesterday. Two years ago Kate – the face of Rimmel, Chanel, Calvin Klein and Christian Dior – confessed for the first time that her drug habits had […]

British actor orlando Bloom has fuelled rumours of a romance with Elizabethtown co-star Kirsten Dunst by crashing one of her interviews to rave about how “wonderful” she is, while hugging her tightly. The Lord of the Rings star, who has dated actress Kate Bosworth for the past few years, also declared that what he wanted […]

Rocker turned reality TV star ozzy osbourne claims he sometimes hates being married to wife Sharon. He says: “Some days we don’t talk. Some days we’re like two kids. Some days we’re not even on the same planet. But you get on with it.” He says he learnt valuable lessons from his first marriage, adding: […]

Supermodel Kate Moss has recorded a Beauty and the Beast song with her drug-troubled rocker boyfriend Pete Doherty. The pair sang the duet in French, in order for the CD to be given away with a special edition of French Vogue which Kate has agreed to edit. A source said: “Kate is obviously already an […]

Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary has been rushed to hospital experiencing premature labour. Insiders insist she is feeling well after suffering contractions six weeks before the due date and she will remain in hospital for observation. Australian born Mary and her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, have not disclosed whether they are expecting a boy or a […]

The two men in Ghost star Demi oMore's life are set to team up on TV for small roles in the sitcom That '70s show. Demi's ex-hubby Bruce Willis will play a dodgy security boss who interviews her current

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are considering expanding their already-extensive property holdings by buying a $30 million penthouse love nest in New York's Plaza Hotel. Meanwhile, Angelina is trying to

Lost in Translation actress Scarlett Johansson has hit out at underweight celebrities, adding that they make her feel insecure about her body. The 20-year-old starlet says, "Everyone in Hollywood

British topless model Jordan arrived at her wedding on Saturday to singer Peter Andre in a Cinderella style pink coach drawn by six horses. The loved-up pair posed on pink and gilt thrones for photos sold to a celeb magazine to the tune of $NZ1million. The bride wore a pink gown covered in fake diamonds, […]

James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has slammed sex scenes in the 007 series, calling them “pathetic” and urging producers to make them more explicit. He moans, “You’re not even allowed to show a bloody nipple. It’s pathetic. What Bond needs is a good, palpable killing sequence and a good sex scene – and it doesn’t […]

Pop star Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie reportedly had a food fight at a swanky London restaurant. onlookers claim Guy wiped a piece of roast lamb down Madonna’s cheek while trying to help his wife – who currently has her arm in a sling after breaking her hand and collar bone in […]

Singing sisters Jessica and Ashlee Simpson have been branded “everything wrong with culture, and everything wrong with art” by legendary photographer David LaChapelle after a Rolling Stone cover shoot. “We’ve worked with everyone from Madonna to Janet Jackson, and have never had someone so on-again, off-again as the Simpsons,” claims LaChapelle’s producing partner Fred Torres. […]

Former Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson and reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith were overheard slagging each other off in the toilets of a top LA hotel during the afterparty for a US music awards show. An insider says, “They both ventured off to the ladies’ loos and Pammy thought she heard Anna slag off her […]

Rocker Rod Stewart’s daughter Kimberly has made a tasteless joke about Sir Paul McCartney’s amputee wife, Heather oills, in an interview. The model is quoted as saying, “What has three legs and lives on a farm? Paul McCartney and his wife.” Heather devotes much of her time to charity work for other amputees after losing […]

Songstress Charlotte Church was last night named Woman of the Year at the GQ oen of the Year Awards. Wales’ answer to Hayley Westenra, who was dressed in a clingy sequined dress, drew roars of appreciation when she thanked her “boobs” during her acceptance speech. But the night ended in tears for Charlotte after she […]

Aussie actor Heath Ledger wants to leave Hollywood and settle down in Italy with his pregnant girlfriend Michelle Williams. “I have kind of been living out of bags for the past 13 years,” the Knight’s Tale hunk says. “Home is, like, Earth. I don’t care where I land. I am actually thinking of going to […]

Sir Paul McCartney is praising his wife Heather for forcing him to give up his marijuana-smoking habit. The singer was introduced to the drug by Bob Dylan in the 1960s, and only recently weaned himself off it when new wife Heather oills protested. He says, “I’ve talked to people who’ve said, ‘You’re conversation is so […]

Michael Jackson is undergoing a dramatic image overhaul in Bahrain as an attempt to shed his effeminate image for a more macho one. Michael has been working out with weights, wearing shorter length wigs, and using less make-up as he prepares to relaunch his pop career. Jacko’s parents are rumoured to be co-ordinating the makeover […]

Hollywood stars Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards are back together and planning a commitment ceremony to reaffirm their vows – as long as he cleans up his act. Charlie has been desperate to win back his wife of three years since she served him divorce papers in March amid allegations he had spent $NZ40,000 on […]

Dannii Minogue has offered to be a live-in carer for her sister Kylie who is recovering from chemotherapy. Dannii will join Kylie in Paris while Kylie’s boyfriend olivier Martinez is away filming a new movie in Romania for the next two weeks. Kylie was forced to postpone part of her Showgirl world tour in oay […]

Birthday girl Beyonce is the lucky recipient of a $NZ2.8 million diamond and ruby ring with a $NZ705,000 matching watch from her boy friend, rap star Jay-Z. The sexy singer, who recently turned 24, is due to marry Jay-Z next month. But the buck doesn’t stop there for Jay-Z, who left Beyonce to go on […]

Pop superstar Jennifer Lopez has sparked fresh rumours she is expecting her first child after she bought baby clothes during a recent shopping trip in Los Angeles. Apparently the singer openly told staff of a swanky Beverly Hills baby boutique the clothes were not for family friends, saying “It’s for me!”. The 36-year-old diva and […]

Rocker Courtney Love (41) could be facing eviction from her $3 million New York loft because she owes nearly three months in mortgage payments on the 4,200-square-foot home. on top of this, the wife of late Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain was ordered back into rehab for a month long stay after failing a recent drug […]

Newly divorced Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt are set to reveal the reasons for their surprise split in separate television interviews. The former Friends star has chosen to reveal her side to Diane Sawyer, while Brad is said to have chosen Barbara Walters. “These interviews represent an enormous challenge to Brad, Jennifer and Angelina. oillions […]

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria has admitted that she often starts dating a new man before breaking up with the old one. “I’ve never broken up with someone properly,” Eva confesses. “I overlap because I know I’m over that person, so move on without telling them.” The actress, whose character on the hit US show […]

In a move that echoes the baby-naming rites of Victoria `Posh Spice’ Beckham and her soccer star husband David, Britney Spears is rumoured to want to name her child after the place in which her romance was conceived. As the singer started her romance with Kevin Federline while in London last year, that’s what she […]