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Angelina Jolie reportedly offended Brad Pitt's mother by drinking at son Maddox's fifth birthday party. Brad's family flew in from their hometown in Missouri to visit granddaughter Shiloh Nouvel but allegedly left early because they were unhappy with her behavior at the party. Angelina is said to have barely acknowledged Brad's family and upset his mom, Jane, by having an open bar at the bash.

Neither of Brad's parents drink and they didn't approve of Angelina drinking around her and Brad's children and the other youngsters at the party. A source told America's Star magazine: "They were the only ones not drinking and it was uncomfortable for them. To Jane, drinking is unhealthy, and she thought Angelina was intoxicated.

"Things were very tense that weekend, and they left with an even worse impression of Angelina than before. They think she is tactless and doesn't consider other peoples feelings."

The Pitt family allegedly cut their trip short after just two days, leaving on the day of the party.

Danity Kane is hitting the road this fall and heading to Nordstrom stores across the country! Check the dates below to see when they'll be stopping in a store near you. The girls will be the celebrity guest at the BP Fashion Shows. After the fashion show Danity Kane will be signing autographs at a meet-and-greet, so stick around and meet the girls!

September 9
Nordstrom Oakbrook Center
Oakbrook, IL
Doors open at 8am

September 16
Nordstrom North County
Escondido, CA
Doors open at 8am

September 17
Nordstrom South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, CA
Doors open at 9am

September 24
Nordstrom Broadway Plaza
Walnut Creek, CA
Doors open at 9:30am

September 30
Nordstrom Barton Creek Square
Austin, TX

October 6
Nordstrom Washington Square
Tigard, OR

October 7
Nordstrom Bellevue Square
Bellevue, WA
Doors open at 8am

October 14
Nordstrom Garden State Plaza
Paramus, NJ
Doors open at 8am

October 28
Nordstrom Tysons Corner Center
McLean, VA
Doors open at 8am

Elton John tells Rolling Stone magazine that he wants to record a hip-hop album with Grammy-winning producer Dr. Dre.

"I want to work with Pharrell, Timbaland, Snoop, Kanye, Eminem and just see what happens," John says in the Sept. 7 issue. "It may be a disaster, it could be fantastic, but you don't know until you try."

The 59-year-old says he is a fan of Blackstreet's "No Diggity" and Tupac Shakur's "California Love."

"I want to bring my songs and melodies to hip-hop beats," John says. "I love these beats, but I have no idea how to get them."

John performed Eminem's song "Stan" with the rapper during the 2001 Grammy awards.

John's new album, "The Captain and the Kid," is due in September.

Israeli-born "KISS" rocker Gene Simmons sent a get-well video to an Israeli soldier wounded in Lebanon, calling him a hero the world should be proud of.

"I can't tell you how proud I am of you and how much the world and Israel owe you a debt of gratitude," Simmons told Ron Weinreich, a tank crewman paralyzed from the chest down, in a video broadcast on Saturday on Israel's Channel 2 television.

Channel 2 said the KISS bassist made the video for Weinreich, a fan of the legendary rock group, at the request of Israel's Soldiers' Welfare Association, a fund-raising group.

Weinreich, hospitalized near Tel Aviv, was wounded two weeks ago in fighting against Hizbollah guerrillas.

"From the bottom of my heart, you're a real hero, you're everybody's hero, you're my hero," said Simmons, who recorded the video in the United States and added in Hebrew: "My name is Haim. I was born in Haifa."

Simmons was born Haim Witz in the northern Israeli port city in 1949. He emigrated to the United States at the age of eight with his mother, a survivor of a Nazi concentration camp.

Laryngitis forced pop singer John Mayer to back out of a performance Saturday night.

Thousands of fans waited at the gates of the Dodge Music Center before organizers decided co-headliner Sheryl Crow and opening act Mat Kearney could go on without Mayer.

The Grammy-winning singer, who was born in Bridgeport and raised in Fairfield, has hits including Your Body is a Wonderland and Daughters.

"John feels terrible about the sudden cancellation and he will plan to be back in Connecticut soon," according to a press release, which attributed his absence to a "sudden onset" of laryngitis.

Fans who did not cross the entrance gate and have their tickets ripped are entitled to a refund.

Paris Hilton is furious with Cher’s son for claiming that the two had sex — and that then he worried that he caught something from her.

Elijah Blue Allman, Cher’s son by rocker Gregg Allman, went on the Howard Stern show last week and boasted that he had a fling with Hilton. Allman, who is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Deadsy, said that after the encounter, he became so worried that he might have contracted a disease that he went downstairs and scrubbed his private parts with a household cleaner, probably Tilex.

Hilton is “not happy” about Allman’s comments, says a source, even though he described Hilton as a “sweet girl.”

Alman also said he had sex years ago with Hilton’s reality show co-star and former best friend, Nicole Richie, and says they’re now friends.

The DNA sample taken from suspect John Mark Karr does not match DNA found on JonBenet Ramsey's body and no charges will be filed against the schoolteacher who claimed he was with the child when she died, CNN affiliate KUSA reported.

KUSA, based in Denver, Colorado, quoted two sources in a bulletin on its Web site:

"9NEWS has confirmed from two sources that the DNA sample taken from John Mark Karr is not a match with the foreign DNA found on JonBenet Ramsey's body when she was murdered in 1996. 9NEWS has also learned the Boulder County District Attorney's office will not file charges against Karr in connection with the Ramsey case."

KUSA says other sources also confirm that no charges will be filed against Karr in connection with the Ramsey case by the Boulder County District Attorney's office.

CNN is working to independently confirm the report as Karr awaits his first court appearance in Colorado later Monday afternoon. Karr will appear before Judge Roxanne Bailin at 4:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. ET).

The Denver station reported that samples of Karr's saliva and hair were taken in Boulder after his arrival Thursday evening. Those samples were tested over the weekend by the Denver Police Department's crime lab.

The Colorado television station says those tests ruled out Karr's DNA is as the foreign DNA left on JonBenet's body when she was slain in December 1996.

JonBenet was covered in a blanket when her body was found. Foreign hair fibers were found on that blanket and they did not match any of the Ramsey family or approximately 100 people that were tested.

Karr still faces charges of child pornography in California.

Earlier Monday, Karr's defense team requested that prosecutors hand over DNA evidence in the Ramsey case.

Public disclosure of any DNA evidence was specifically barred by a gag order issued Friday. The order applies to all attorneys and law enforcement officials involved in the case.

The 41-year-old suspect is being held in Boulder County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder, first- and second-degree kidnapping, and sexual assault. No formal charges have been filed yet by Boulder prosecutors.

Documents list Karr's birthplace as Conyers, Georgia, and his occupation as "teacher."

Karr was brought back to the United States from Bangkok, Thailand. He arrived in Colorado Thursday evening from California, where he skipped bail in 2001 after being charged in Sonoma County with five misdemeanor counts of possessing child pornography.

Karr appeared at a brief hearing in Los Angeles and waived extradition to Colorado. (Watch Patsy Ramsey's sister reveal what the family will do if Karr isn't guilty -- 4:11)

He told reporters in Thailand he was with JonBenet the night she died, and that her death was an accident. The child's beaten and strangled body was found December 26, 1996, in the basement of her family's Boulder home.

Autopsy results showed she had suffered a blow to the head and been strangled with a garrote tightened with a paintbrush handle.

After Karr's statements in Thailand, questions have surfaced as to whether the slight, soft-spoken man could have been involved in the grisly killing.

Earlier this year, Michael Tracey, a journalism professor at the University of Colorado, alerted authorities to e-mails he had been receiving from a person now believed to be Karr.

Tracey, who has produced a documentary about the Ramsey case, said there was something in the e-mails "that made me decide I had to try and do something." But he would not say just what prompted him to contact prosecutors.

A law enforcement official told CNN that Karr's e-mails to Tracey were initially innocuous but that the professor contacted authorities when they became "weird." The communications were eventually tracked to Thailand.

Tracey told CNN Thursday he also learned Karr's name five days before the arrest.

Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco are being called back to the set of Spider-Man 3 for re-shoots, after test audiences complained the movie was lacking in "action." Franco, who plays Spider-man's alter-ego Peter Parker's troubled friend Harry Osborn in the superhero movies, has just finished filming comedy drama Camille with Sienna Miller. He tells MTV, "The next thing I'm shooting? Re-shoots on Spider-Man... Probably next month. Director Sam Raimi wants more action." The sequel also features Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard and Oscar nominee Thomas Haden Church in new roles.

Rapper Foxy Brown pleaded guilty on Monday to misdemeanor assault charges stemming from a fight with salon workers over a manicure. The plea deal, which spares her jail time, requires her to serve three years probation and take anger management classes, said Edison Alban, a spokesman for the Manhattan district attorney's office.

Minutes after the plea, Brown, whose real name is Inga Marchand, tried to return to the courtroom and withdraw it, claiming she had been rushed into the decision, Alban said. But the judge told her "the plea stands," the spokesman said.

A telephone call to Brown's attorney was not immediately returned Monday.

Prosecutors said the 26-year-old rapper, who once appeared in court wearing 4-inch hoop earrings and 3-inch stiletto heels, kicked one employee and smacked a second in the face on Aug. 29, 2004, in an argument over payment for a manicure at Bloomie Nails.

Barbara Bach, a former Bond girl and wife of ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, was hospitalized with a broken leg after being kicked by a horse, a hospital official said Monday.

Bach was admitted Sunday to the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford, 35 miles southwest of London. She had surgery to repair her fractured right femur, the hospital said.

Bach, who turned 59 on Sunday, married Starr in 1981. The couple appeared together in the 1981 film "Caveman."

She was a Bond girl in 1977's "The Spy Who Loved Me," starring Roger Moore as Agent 007.

Girls Aloud really sizzled in their hot pants at an open air gig. But they almost popped out of their skimpy gear - and had to be taped in to spare their blushes.

The singers flashed the flesh in ultra-sexy outfits as they took the stage at the Pop in the Park in Cheshire. But heavy-duty tape made sure they didn't reveal too much.

The girls - Nadine Coyle, Cheryl Tweedy, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberly Walsh - even had to be taped into their shoes so they didn't kick them off.

But a bit of sticky stuff couldn't stop the girls looking sensational in shorts. And blonde Sarah showed her cheeky side as she performed in kinky boots and bodysuit.

Westlife won't make it to Australia next month due to recording commitments.

The Australian tour was to take place between September 17 and 23 but the boyband is yet to complete its next album.

A statement from Sony-BMG says that "due to delays in the recording of their new album, due for international release in October of this year, the band have reluctantly had to reschedule their Australian tour and will now tour here early in 2007".

Ticket holders are advised at this stage to hang on to their tickets until further notice.

An Australian promotional tour is being planned in October.

"Westlife apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause their fans" the statement reads.

Which A-lister has a bizarre phobia of flatulence? The star hyperventilates whenever anybody unleashes a bottom pop. But it's a vicious circle because his hysterical fits often cause him to create more unsavoury emissions. He's undergoing counselling to overcome his problem but hasn't got any faith in his therapist.

Sir Elton John was looking all white as he arrived in the south of France yesterday. The 59-year-old musician turned his back on Britian's topsy-turvy weather to catch a few rays on a last minute holiday in St Tropez. And the Rocket Man looked ready to ride off into the sunset as he donned this summer's fashion must have - a Stetson.

The 31st Toronto International Film Festival Welcomes Stellar Lineup of International Stars and Special Guests

Toronto - The 31st Toronto International Film Festival welcomes over 500 international stars and special guests. These filmmakers, actors, and industry insiders, connected to Festival films and other Festival programming, represent the finest in film talent from around the world.

The following guests are expected to attend the Toronto International Film Festival:

Amitabh Bachchan, AJ Schnack, Abderrahmane Sissako, Adrian Grenier, Adriana Barraza, Agnieszka Holland, Anti-Jussi Aninila, Alan Rickman, Alberta Watson, Alejandro Gomez Monteverde, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Alek Keshishian, Alex Pettyfer, Alex van Warmerdam, Alexander Oey, Alexander Payne, Allan King, Alyssa Sutherland, Amy Berg, Ana Kokkinos, Ana Moreira, Anders Thomas Jensen, Andrea Arnold, Andrew Currie, Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson, Ann Hui, Anne Fontaine, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Minghella, Antonio de la Torre, Arnold W. Messer, Arshad Warsi, Asger Leth, Agustin Díaz Yanes, Bahman Ghobadi, Barbara Kopple, Benoît Jacquot, Bob Balaban, Bob Goldthwait, Bobby Cannavale, Bong Joon-ho, Bonnie Henna, Bradley Beesley, Brad Pitt, Brad Silberling, Brian D. Johnson, Brittany Murphy, Bruno Dumont, Camelia Frieberg, Camila Guzmán Urzúa, Carice van Houten, Carrie-Anne Moss, Carl Bessai, Carmen Chaplin, Carmen Moore, Catalin Mitulescu, Cate Blanchett, Catherine Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Cecilia Peck, Cesc Gay, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Chitra Palekar, Chris Kraus, Christopher Moynihan, Christian Bale, Christian Slater, Christian Volckman, Christina Ricci, Christie MacFayden, Christopher Guest, Christopher N Rowley, Christopher Smith, Cillian Murphy, Cindy Wolfe, Connie Britton, Costa-Gavras, Daniel Auteuil, Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, Daniella Wircer, Danny Glover, Dany Boon, Darren Aronofsky, David Leaf, David Recha, David Thwaites, David Von Ancken, Davide Ferrario, Deborah Theaker, Debbie Isitt, deco dawson, Denis Dercourt, Derek Luke, Diane Kruger, the Dixie Chicks (Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, Emily Robison), Don Lake, Don McKellar, Douglas McGrath, Dror Shaul, Dustin Hoffman, Ed Begley Jr., Ed Harris, Ed Stone, Edward Burtynsky, Eduard Fernández, Emanuele Crialese, Emilio Estevez, Emily Barclay, Emma Thompson, Emmaneulle Béart, Eric Kopeloff, Erik Weihenmayer, Ethan Hawke, Eugene Levy, Eytan Fox, Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, Forest Whitaker, Francisco Vargas, François Létourneau, Fred Willard, Freddy Rodriguez, Frédérick Pelletier, Gabriel Byrne, Gabriel Range, Garin Nugroho, Gary Burns, Geoffrey Wright, Gerardo Naranjo, Gianni Amelio, Gina Pareño, Goran Paskaljevic, Gordon Pinsent, Grégoire Solotareff, Greta Scacchi, Guillermo del Toro, Guy Édion, Guy Maddin, Hal Hartley, Hanif Kureishi, Hanne Hedelund, Hans Steinbichler, Haobam Paban Kumar, Harry Shearer, Heath Ledger, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Ho Yuhang, Hong Sang-soo, Hubert Davis, Ioan Gruffudd, Isild Le Besco, Isla Fisher, J.T. Petty, Jacinda Barrett, Jackie May, Jafar Panahi, Jakob Cedergren, James Carville, James LeGros, James McAvoy, James Stern, Jan Chapman, Jan H?ebejk, Jane Lynch, Jannik Lorenzen, Jasmila Zbanic, Jason Biggs, Jason Britski, Jay Anania, Jean Lemire, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean-Pascal Hattu, Jeff Garlin, Jeff Goldblum, Jeffrey Jeturian, Jem Cohen, Jennifer Coolidge, Jennifer Baichwal, Jennifer Lopez, Jens Liens, Jérôme Laperrousaz, Jesper Asholt, Jesper Ganslandt, Jessica Lange, Jessica Woodworth, Jia Zhangke, Jim Brown, Jim Piddock, Joachim Lafosse, Joachim Trier, Joan Allen, John Abraham, John Barker, John Cameron Mitchell, John Jeffcoat, John Scheinfeld, John Waters, Jonathan Levine, Johnnie To, Jonathan King, Josie Ho, Josh Hamilton, Joshua Jackson, Jude Law, Judy Kuhn, Julie Christie, Julie Kolbech, Julia Loktev, Juliette Binoche, Kabir Khan, Karan Johar, Karen Murphy, Karim Aïnouz, Karl Urban, Kate Winslet, Katherine Dieckmann, Kathy Bates, Ken Lemberger, Ken Loach, Ken Marino, Kerry Washington, Kevin Macdonald , Kim Bodnia, Kim Chapiron, Kristen Thomson, Lachy Hulme, Larry Fessenden, Larry Miller, Laura Harris, Laura Linney, Laurent Hebiet, Leah Angutimarik, Leon Ichaso, Liam Neeson, Lindsay Doran, Lisandro Alonso, Liz Mermin, Lou Ye, Luc Picard, Lucy Walker, Macky Alston, Mads Mikkelsen, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Manuel Nieto Zas, Manuel Pradal, Manoel de Oliveira, Marc Anthony, Marc Evans, Marc Forster, Marc Recha, Margarethe von Trotta, Marie Clements, Marina Spada, Mark Palansky, Mark Ruffalo, Martin Donovan, Martin Lavut, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Mel Chionglo, Melinda Page Hamilton, Mohammed Naqvi, Michael Apted, Michael Glawogger, Michael Hitchcock, Michael Ian Black, Michael Mabbott, Michael McKean, Michael Moore, Michael Murphy, Michael Tucker, Mike Medavoy, Mira Nair, Monica Bleibtreu, Morgan Freeman, Mukhtaran Mai, Murali Thalluri, Nacho Cerda, Nader Takmil Homayoun, Nadia Litz, Nandita Das, Nanni Moretti, Neil Armfield, Nicole Robert, Niki Karimi, Nikos Grammatikos, Noel Mitrani, Norman Cohn, Ohad Knoller, Ole Christian Masen, Olivier Gourmet, Olivier Masset-Depasse, Olympia Dukakis, Ozer Kiziltan, Pablo Trapero, Pakkak Innushuk, Parker Posey, Patrice Leconte, Patricia Clarkson, Patrick Chamusso, Patrice Sauvé, Patrick Wilson, Paul Andrew Williams, Paul Fox, Paul Goldman, Paul Rachman, Paul Rudd, Paul Verhoeven, Pavel Giroud, Paz Vega, Pedro Almodovar, Pen-ek Ratanaruang, Penélope Cruz, Perry Henzell, Peter Brosens, Peter Dinklage, Peter Mettler, Peter Mullan, Peter O'Toole, Peter Schønau Fog, Petra Epperlein, Pierce Brosnan, Quim Gutierrez, Rachael Harris, Rachel Weisz, Rachel Bilson, Rachid Bouchareb, Rajnesh Domalpalli, Rakshan Bani-Etemad, Rani Mukherjee, Ray Lawrence, Rebecca Hall, Reese Witherspoon, Reha Erdem, Ridley Scott, Rinko Kikuchi, Robert Favreau, Robert Guédigian, Robert Lepage, Robert Sarkies, Robin Wright Penn, Robinson Stévenin, Robyn Slovo,Roger Michell, Rolf de Heer, Romola Garai, Ron Mann, Ron Perlman, Russell Crowe, Sacha Baron Cohen, Saffron Burrows, Samantha Bloom, Sam Worthington, Sandra Bullock, Sang-il Lee, Santiago Amigorena, Sarah Polley, Sarah Price, Scott Z. Burns, Scott Caan, Shawn Slovo, Sean Ellis, Sean Penn, Serge Elissalde, Shah Rukh Khan, Shane Meadows, Sharon Stone, Sheng Zhimin, Sydney Pollack, Sigourney Weaver, Simon Lavoie, Siqin Gaowa, So Yong Kim, Sook-Yin Lee, Sophie Fiennes, Spike Lee, Stefan Krohmer, Steve Hudson, Steven Zaillian, Stine Stengade, Szabolcs Hajdu, Yae-Yong Kim, Tahani Rached, Tantoo Cardinal, Tarsem Singh, Tata Amaral, Teresa Villaverde, Terrance Odette, Thierry Piantanida, Thierry Ragobert, Tim Robbins, Toby Jones, Todd Field, Tom Hanks, Tom Skerritt, Tom Vaughan, Tony Gatlif, Tony Goldwyn, Tony Kaye, Tracy Wright, Tsai Ming-Liang, Tunde Kelani, Ulrich Mühe, Vera Farmiga, Victoria Hill, Viggo Mortensen, Vince Vaughn, Vincent Cassel, Vincenzo Marra, Vincenzo Natali, Volker Schlöndorff, Wendy Crewson, Werner Herzog, Will Ferrell, William H. Macy, Wyclef Jean, Xiaogang Feng, Yao Ramesar, Yoko Ono, Yousef Sweid, Zabou Breitman, Zach Braff, Zach Helm, Zacharias Kunuk, Zeka Laplaine, and Ziyi Zhang.

Johnny Knoxville was left shaken when he was attacked by a man at a Hollywood bar last week.

Knoxville was drinking at dive bar Tinys KO, along with "Jackass" co-stars Steve-O and Chris Pontius, when a man shoved him against a wall.

According to an eyewitness Steve-O and Pontius immediately dragged the attacker outside.

The witness says, "Johnny tried to mediate. He looked a bit shaken up when he came back into the bar, but the other two were disappointed that they didn't fight."

Knoxville recently told Spin magazine that people regularly try and pick fights with him saying, "People think by challenging me they're going to show they're tough. But I'm not tough.

"Decent drinker, not a bad kisser, but not a great fighter."

Paul Bettany and Brendan Fraser have been confirmed to star in the screen adaptation of a children's fantasy book by Cornelia Funke.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the pair will play key characters in Inkheart, the story of a girl whose father can bring any fictional character to life by reading aloud from the book and has to call on the help of the fantasy figures when he is kidnapped.

Fraser is set to play the father, while Bettany is in talks to play a fire-eater called Dustmouth.

George Lucas has talked down the latest installment in the Indiana Jones series, claiming it will not meet expectations.

The producer believes the hype surrounding the upcoming movie is too much to live up to, and a lot of people will be disappointed.

He told Empire magazine: "We're basically going to do The Phantom Menace. People's expectations are way higher than you can deliver. You could just get killed for the whole thing. We would do it for fun and just take the hit with the critics and the fans."

The fourth Indiana Jones film is expected to be released in summer 2008.

Winona Ryder has hinted that there could be a sequel to her hit film Heathers on the way.

Although the potential plot remains a mystery, the actress has revealed that some of the details have already been thought out.

She told Entertainment Weekly: "I don't know how much is official; it's a way away. But it takes place in Washington and Christian Slater agreed to come back and make an Obi-Wan-type appearance. It's very funny."

The reunion of nineties boyband East 17 seems to have been short-lived as songwriter Tony Mortimer has been pushed out of the line-up.

With plans to film a behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling their return to the spotlight, the band recently reformed and began work on a new album.

However, old tensions proved impossible to overcome as an argument broke out between Mortimer and lead singer Brian Harvey over punctuality.

Fellow bandmember John Hendy said: “Brian refused to work with Tony again after their punch up. Brian thought if Tony reacts like that every time he’s late, then what’s the point. I don’t think Tony’s heart was in it really. There was too much of an ego clash between him and Brian."

“We have carried on with just the three of us and did a gig in Russia the other week, which was mental...Brian wants us to try it all again with just us and Terry [Coldwell]. But I’ve got my roofing company to think about. I don’t know if I want to give up the business I’ve built up to dance on stage," Hendy added.

Manic Street Preachers members James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire will tour together next month.

The bandmates are currently pursuing separate solo careers, but will play at the same shows in Japan in mid-September.

Singer Bradfield is touring his recent album The Great Western, while bassist Wire will release I Killed The Zeitgeist on September 25.

Bradfield is also touring to UK on his own later this year, with the dates as follows:

Dundee Fat Sams (October 4)
Glasgow Garage (6)
Sheffield Leadmill (7)
Liverpool Barfly (8)
Manchester Academy 2 (10)
Birmingham Barfly (11)
Leeds Cockpit (12)
Newbridge Memorial Hall (14)
Brighton Concorde 2 (15)
Cardiff University (16)
Nottingham Rescue Rooms (18)
London KOKO (19)
Oxford Zodiac (20)
Cambridge Junction (22)
Stoke Sugarmill (23)

Jesse Metcalfe has revealed that he enjoys writing music and has not ruled out pursuing the pastime professionally.

The actor rose to fame playing a hunky gardener in Desperate Housewives, but it turns out he has plans to turn develop his casual interest in music further.

"I was in a band for a while. We broke up, but I'm still writing and playing music and I'm looking to get into another band now," the star said.

He added: "I sing a bit and play guitar. I want to play gigs again - it's definitely something I want to take more seriously."

Bruce Springsteen has called an end to his twenty year marriage to Patti Scialfa, reports suggest.

According to the New York Post, friends of the rocker have let slip that the couple have supposedly separated, and that Springsteen has struck up a close friendship with a 9/11 widow.

A source commented: "They're separated, but everyone has been sworn to secrecy. We're not supposed to talk about it."

Jesse McCartney has revealed that Jennifer Lopez is expecting her first child.

During a radio interview for Atlanta station Star 94, the singer revealed that his girlfriend Katie Cassidy has signed up to play Lucy Ewing in the new Dallas movie.

When the DJs joked that he could find out why Jennifer Lopez was "fired" from the project though, the 19-year-old singer let a bigger secret slip.

"She didn't get fired. She's pregnant," he replied.

DJ Vikki Locke later told Buzz: "It was kind of a 'Oops, what did I just do?' moment...When the microphones were off, he just looked at the woman with him and asked, 'Was I not supposed to say anything?"

Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendan Urie has spoken about the bottling incident during his band's set at the Carling Weekend: Reading Festival today (August 25).

As previously reported, the singer was struck in the face by a missile thrown from the crowd just seconds into his band's appearence on the main stage.

Speaking to NME, Urie revealed that the bottle had knocked him out cold.

"I'm doing alright now, I could be way worse, I could be dead," he joked. "What I remember is I got hit, got knocked out, woke up and finished the set! I was out for a couple of seconds, I guess. Then we played some music, it was good. I've got a bruise, but looks good. It makes me look rugged and tough."

The band were midway through 'The Only Difference Between Suicide Martyrdom Is Press Coverage' when their singer was struck, but after Urie recovered they went straight back into the song at the point where they had suddenly stopped.

"When I got back up with just got on with," said the singer. "I guess we were sending a message to whoever threw the bottle, you can't stop us!"

Despite the eventful start, the band explained that their Carling Weekend: Reading appearance proved a career highlight.

"It was an awesome set other than the bottle," said guitarist Ryan Ross. "It's the most people we've ever played for, as far as I could see, people were interacting with us. It was great."

The band also played a cover of Radiohead's 'Karma Police' and admitted they were surprised by the positive reaction.

"Playing Radiohead was fun," said Urie. "It seems to go a little bit better over here. I like playing it, it's good to open people eyes to bands we like and hopefully people enjoyed it."

"Plus it's good to play as well in case someone is stuck in the crowd and they hate our band," joked Ross, "Maybe they'll like at least one song."

Cher's son (with Gregg Allman), Elijah Blue was on the Howard Stern Show yesterday and had some dirt on Cher, his life and Hollywood friends. Some highlights...

- Cher dated Tom Cruise during his “Top Gun” days. Elijah said Tom was a different person back then, explaining he wasn’t a scientologist, and even introduced him to the group T-Rex.

- Elijah said he had sex with Paris Hilton, and added some wild details to the story, more below.

- Elijah proceeded to call Paris “a sweet girl” while also claiming he wasn’t that interested in her, especially after they had sex. Elijah next said, because he and Paris didn’t use protection when they were together, he ended up using Tilex to clean himself off when they were done in order to avoid contracting any possible diseases from her. Elijah also acknowledged he was with Nicole Richie.

- He went on to note he became friends with Val Kilmer when he was dating Cher.

Former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller says he is developing a TV fashion show for ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham.
"It will be more serious than a reality show but will still be entertaining because Victoria is so funny," he told Broadcast magazine

Fuller, who manages both Victoria and David Beckham, is responsible for the hit shows Pop Idol and American Idol.

In the interview, Fuller, 46, said he was also planning a sitcom based around another former Spice Girl, Emma Bunton.

"Emma wants to get into TV," he said. "She went to drama school and it's in her blood. We're going to give her a shot."

William H. Macy says he respects Lindsay Lohan's talent but not her behavior.

"You can't show up late," Macy, 56, told reporters Thursday at a Los Angeles junket promoting his new movie, Everyone's Hero. "It's very, very
disrespectful."

Macy, who shares a scene with Lohan, 20, in the upcoming Emilio Estevez-directed drama Bobby, called the actress a "huge talent," but echoed the sentiments expressed in a letter sent to her recently by a studio chief who blasted her
work ethic.

The letter came from James G. Robinson, CEO of Morgan Creek Productions, which is producing Lohan's film Georgia Rule. Macy's wife, Felicity Huffman, also stars in the movie.

"I think what an actor has to realize (is that) when you show up an hour late, 150 people have been scrambling to cover for you," Macy told reporters Thursday.

"There is not an apology big enough in the world to have to make 150 people scramble. It's nothing but disrespect. And Lindsay Lohan is not the only one. A
lot of actors show up late as if they're God's gift to the film. It's inexcusable, and they should have their asses kicked."

When asked about Lohan's work on Bobby, Macy paused and said, "She was pretty late."

JENNIFER ANISTON is donning her director's hat to shoot her first film project with pal ANDREA BUCHANAN. The pair have teamed up to make short film ROOM 10 with KRIS KRISTOFFERSON and ROBIN WRIGHT PENN for style magazine Glamour's annual Reel Moments project.

The three stories chosen to be adapted by Glamour bosses are all based on real-life sagas sent in by readers. Last year GWYNETH PALTROW made her directorial debut when she took charge of a romantic comedy for the project. Aniston and Buchanan's drama is set in a hospital emergency room, where Kristofferson's patient character quizzes his stern nurse (Wright Penn) about the bad choices she has made in her life.

Kristofferson admits he's thrilled to be working with the former FRIENDS star: "I have so much respect for Jennifer as an actress; it's very easy for me to take direction from her."

Aniston admits Paltrow's debut in 2005 inspired her to get involved this year: "I had seen Gwyneth's last year... and I heard about the whole project, and thought it was fantastic." Actress BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD also makes her directorial debut, taking charge of another film in the 2006 series.

Tokyo's subway authority will allow a station advertisement featuring a nude and pregnant Britney Spears, officials said Thursday, dropping an earlier plan to censor the photo.

HB Japan Inc., publisher of the Japanese edition of Harper's Bazaar, plans to rent ad space at the posh Omotesando station next week to promote its October issue with Spears posing naked on the cover.

The ad, in which Spears bares her belly but covers her breasts with her hands, is the same one used in the August issue of the magazine's U.S. edition.

The 24-year-old pop star is pregnant with her second child.

Jessica Biel dined in style on Friday when the man who bid $30,000 for her company took her out for a meal.

The man, named simply John, was the top bidder at a Denver, Colorado charity auction, at which lunch with the sexy Stealth star was a top item.

According to reports, Biel, honoured her offer at Denver's Palm restaurant.

The bidder, described as an oil and gas company executive, dressed in a white suit with a blue shirt and striped tie for the expensive lunch date.

The money John paid for his date with Biel will go towards medical costs for Colorado native Molly Bloom, 18, who lost her leg in a car accident in May (06).

Russian pop duo t.A.T.u is set to release "t.A.T.u: The Best", a compilation featuring hits like "All The Things She Said", "Not Gonna Get Us" and "All About Us", plus the new singles "Loves Me Not" and "Gomenasai", rare mixes and 3 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED tracks.

The deluxe version will include a DVD with a Live Concert from Paris, Videos, Making Of’s and International TV Spots plus the uncensored, explicit video of "All About Us."

The set is to be released September 20, 2006 in Japan and according to t.A.T.u.'s official website, the release date for the U.K. will be September 11, 2006. The release date for the U.S.A will be September 5, 2006.

A confirmed unreleased track is "Null And Void".

Singer/songwriter James Blunt has bought a gun that fires rocks to scare away fans who congregate outside his new home on the Spanish island Ibiza. The hitmaker, who has topped charts on both sides of the Atlantic, spent $3 million on his holiday retreat last month and is shocked to find fans have already discovered his hideaway's location.
The 32-year-old, who is a former British Army officer, says, "I've not had my place in Ibiza long but since I've been here, I've experienced a lot of people hanging around outside my house - it's totally out of order.

"When I come here I want to get away from it all and I just keep to myself so I'd like some privacy in return. I've gone out and bought a gun that shoots rocks so if I catch anyone hanging around then I'll get them with that.

"Some people just go too far, it's an invasion of privacy."

"South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have set two live-action films at Paramount.

Parker and Stone, who have re-christened their Par-based shingle Important Pictures, will first make the Jeff Roda-scripted high school comedy "My All-American." They plan to follow with "Giant Monsters Attack Japan!," a film scripted by J.F. Lawton ("Under Siege") that will combine live-action with the "rubber suit" techniques made popular in Asian imports like "Godzilla."

Parker will direct each film and Stone produce; both will work on the scripts with the writers. Sean Daniel and Nickelodeon will also be producers on "Giant Monsters."

Parker and Stone are aiming for a 2007 production start, timed to a hiatus from "South Park," which this week launched its 10th season.

"My All-American" will sport a young cast, marking the first time Parker and Stone have worked with real actors since the pre-"South Park" features "Cannibal: The Musical!" and "Orgazmo."

"Neither of these movies feel like vehicles for big stars, but this will be our opportunity to find out if there are any actors left who want to work with us," Stone said.

The duo is determined to beef up its Important shingle, with topper Jennifer Howell and longtime series producer Anne Garefino spearheading the search for project acquisitions.

"We learned from the last two films that these can't all be self-generated," Stone said. "Trey and I are script whores, so we'll be very involved in shaping these projects. We've averaged a movie every five years. We'd like to make more and produce films that give other directors a chance."

Christie Clark (Carrie) and Austin Peck (Austin) are the latest victims of budget cuts at DAYS. The popular pair received their notice and will be leaving the show.

A spokesperson for the show says, "We are in an incredible time of change at the moment. As exciting as this time is, it does necessitate changes in cast and story.

There will be a shift in the cast and unfortunately, the characters of Carrie and Austin will be leaving. Fortunately, their exits will be happy for everyone involved in Salem."

Brandon Routh is engaged to his girlfriend Courtney Ford.

"They are very happy," says Kacey Spies, the rep for the Superman Returns actor.

The couple, who have been dating for three years, co-star in the upcoming short film, Denial. They plan to wed next fall. Routh, 26, proposed earlier this month with a sparkler from LA jeweler Neil Lane.

The couple met when Routh was tending bar at the rehearsal dinner for Ford's brother's wedding. Speaking in June, Routh called Ford, 28, his personal kryptonite. "She brings me to my knees," he said.

X-MEN fans prick up your ears Wolverine-style – a fourth chapter is in the making.
Executive producer of the X-Men movies, Lauren Schuler Donner, says they are keen to do yet another movie.

But Lauren says that although some of the stars are ready to shoot, the likes of Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry and Famke Janssen are not.

Lauren told the LA Daily News: "The newer cast members are signed, and the older cast members are not."

That means it’s likely X-Men 3 stars Shawn Ashmore, Aaron Stanford, Ellen Page and Ben Foster are locked into doing the next one.

Reports suggest one solution is to do an ‘X-Men: The New Mutants’ movie featuring the next generation.

It would also mean the bigger stars wouldn’t have to return.

Matthew Perry got the shock of his life when he started talking to a sexy blonde at the Beja Cantina in Marina del Rey.

When he said it was a pleasure meeting her, she declared, "Don't you remember me? We dated for a while on your first season on Friends."

Perry stared at her and said, "Honey, I don't even remember my first season on Friends."

Jake Gyllenhaal doesn't just go cycling to stay fit, he does his nutrition homework too.

Jake, 25, went on a fruit-buying spree at Bristol Farms grocery store in West Hollywood, a store spy reports: "Jake was carefully studying all the labels of the food he was buying and was even flagging over employees to ask them questions."

Snoop Dogg requesting a bag of Neutrogena products in the Backstage Creations gift lounge even though he says his "skin is [already] soft and silky."

Kevin Federline, looking painfully nervous as he entered the Gibson Ampitheatre. When we wished him good luck on his performance, his voice cracked as he responded, "Thank you." ...

Kenzie Dalton, Chad Michael Murray's 18-year-old fiancé, telling a show staffer that he's being supportive of her finishing high school ...

Kenzie, a very blonde Chad and his ex, Sophia Bush, in the Backstage Creations gift lounge at the same time (awkward!). Sophia eyed the display of Chinese Laundry purses, but waited until the pair left the adjacent Calvin Klein sunglasses booth to go check them out ...

Kristin Cavallari yelping when someone accidentally stepped on the train of her dress. Oddly, many veteran Kristin watchers didn't recognize the Laguna Beach alum -- was it her new hair extensions or recent weight loss? ...

Jessica Alba and Rachel Bilson among the celebs pulling up to the red carpet in an "Ecolimo" -- a black hybrid Toyota Prius with tinted windows. Ashley Olsen's choice of ride? Her own black Range Rover, also with tinted windows, natch ...

Rihanna taking either odd delight or offense to something her publicist said after exiting her limo -- she let out a loud shriek that made her sound like a wounded animal ...

Orlando Bloom running over to talk to Wentworth Miller and giving out hugs -- in some cases, several -- to just about anyone who crossed his path ...

Carmen Electra telling staffers at the lounge's Sanrio booth that she came just for the Hello Kitty iPod speakers they were handing out ...

Ludacris picking up a pair of kid-sized Uggs for his daughter in the gift lounge ...

Corbin Bleu giving a warm hello to his friends the Jonas Brothers outside the show. Just then, some fans approached and asked for a photo – of just them and Corbin. The Jonas Brothers gamely agreed to snap the photo before a bystander volunteered ...

Kristen Bell, just outside the press tent, screaming to Pulse costar Christina Milian, "Come here, you have to see this -- it's K.Fed!" They watched his performance on a monitor, arm in arm -- that is, when Kristen wasn't imitating his dance moves ...

Those lucky (or smart) enough to take the Universal Studios VIP tour that day sitting in their tram in stunned silence when the tour guide pointed out Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom exiting Depp's blue SUV and heading for the backstage entrance. (The Gibson Theater -- the site of Teen Choice -- is on the Universal lot.) Once the tourists spotted Johnny and Orlando themselves and realized the guide wasn't kidding, pandemonium ensued ...

Industry types wondering why Jessica Alba's boyfriend, Cash Warren, felt the need to wear a jacket when everyone was roasting in the sun on the near 90-degree day ...

Sandra Bullock, who frequently complained of the heat in the outdoor VIP area, loudly interrupting Reese Witherspoon's post-win interview, saying that she wanted to "slap her" for not looking sweaty ...

Orlando Bloom standing outside chatting on his mobile phone and happily striking funny poses for fans to capture on their camera phones ...

Ashley Tisdale getting a taste of the reporter's life while working as Access Hollywood's correspondent for the evening. "It was fun to be interviewed by her!" High School Musical costar Vanessa Anne Hudgens said ...

Nick Lachey sat front and center, next to Jessica Alba and her boyfriend Cash Warren, where he remained until he was presented with the choice love song award for his single, "What's Left of Me." During his acceptance, a clip from his music video ran, showing girlfriend Vanessa Minillo ...

Mario Lopez was hand-in-hand with a beautiful brunette. "They seemed to be happy together, laughing and staring at each other," said an eyewitness.

Jessica Simpson cohosted with rumored boytoy Dane Cook; Nick Lachey was on hand to pick up an award. Kevin Federline made his world premiere rapping debut; Wilmer Valderrama won something.

The 2006 Teen Choice Awards were all kinds of awkward.

Not for everyone, though--Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest continued to bulldoze all competition, nabbing a leading seven surfboards, the resident trophy, at Fox's youth-centric award show.

Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom were both on hand to pick up the awards.

Lachey earned his surfboard in the category of Choice Music Love Song for "What's Left of Me," a ballad chronicling the fall-out from his marriage to Simpson.

"I just want to start off by saying, awkward, a little bit," Lachey said accepting his award. Even more awkward: The very audible "Take that, Jessica" shouted from the crowd.

It was Lachey's second award of the night, as he was also voted Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon, Male. His current paramour, MTV's Vanessa Minnillo, was up for a Choice TV Personality but lost out to Ashton Kutcher.

But his ex didn't go home empty-handed. Simpson nabbed the Choice Movie Breakout, Female, award for her Daisy Duke-donning portrayal in The Dukes of Hazzard.

Other notable wins included Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock's nod for Choice Liplock for their Lake House smooches, while Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn nabbed Choice Movie Chemistry for The Break-Up, which they accepted together via taped message.

Bloom took home the board for Choice Hottie.

On the TV side, The O.C. babes Rachel Bilson and Mischa Barton took home the Choice TV Actress, Drama, and Choice TV Actress awards, respectively, while Disney's surprise super hit High School Musical took home three nods, for Choice TV Show, Choice TV Chemistry and Choice TV Breakout Star for Zac Efron. Valderrama won for Choice TV Actor, Comedy, for Fox's defunct That '70s Show. (Funny how Fox shows, even the canceled ones, dominated the Fox-based award show.)

Fall Out Boy dominated the music scene, being named the Choice Music Rock Group and having "Dance, Dance" take home Choice Music Single and Choice Music Rock Track.

Rihanna was named the Choice Music Breakout.

Of course, there's already a prime contender for next year's title.

Kevin Federline made his performing world debut Sunday night, closing out the show with his upcoming single--from Federation Records, no less--"Lose Control." Wife Britney Spears was on hand to introduce her hubby.

"This show has been very good to me and my career over the years," she said, chomping on her ever-present chewing gum. "And I'm hoping that it will be as good to our next performer."

Federline's rap unsurprisingly included some choice lines about being a "superstar" and moving to "a new tax bracket." Surprisingly, the show-capping performance seems to be mildly well-received, with semi-praise begrudgingly heaped on the rapper for not making the performance the train wreck critics imagined--and maybe hoped for.

ONLY a jackass would stoop to crude sexual innuendo about Jessica Simpson - and that's exactly what Chris Pontius, one of Johnny Knoxville's doofy daredevil stuntmen in the upcoming "Jackass: Number Two," has done.

A source tells us Pontius has penned and recorded a crude song about how fellow Jackass Bam Margera supposedly had sex with the busty blond singer - describing a kinky form of intercourse that can't be printed in a family newspaper.

Margera was rumored to have had a fling with Simpson under the nose of her then-hubby Nick Lachey. Speculation reached the boiling point early last year when Margera's dad, Phil, blurted out that his son and Simpson had slept together. A flustered Bam admitted he'd once been in the same bed with Simpson, but insisted he fell asleep and nothing sexual happened.

Pontius did not return our call, but Simpson's flack, Rob Shuter, dismissed the sleazy song's trash talk, telling Page Six: "There's no truth to it. Bam has been using Jessica's name to get himself attention for a long time."

- SHANNEN DOHERTY dancing with guys at a party at Manor in New York.

- PETER COOK getting a $300 haircut at Frederic Fekkai on Fifth Avenue, New York.

- JAMES CAAN and GEORGE HAMILTON working out together with a trainer at Gold's Gym in Venice Beach, California.

- CHARLIZE THERON and STUART TOWNSEND taking their dog to the TLC Veterinary Center in West Hollywood.

- KENNY CHESNEY shopping at Target in St.Cloud, Florida.

- ORLANDO BLOOM filming scenes from his latest movie Pirates of the Caribbean 3 in Long Beach, Los Angeles.

- JENNIFER ANISTON getting lectured by pal COURTENEY COX at II Sole in West Hollywood.

- RACHEL RAY dropping by Walgreens after dining at the Frontera Grill in Chicago.

Desperate Housewives is not suited to win an Emmy comedy award, according to one of its stars.

The hit series failed to pick up an nomination in the Best Comedy category, and James Denton (who plays Mike Delfino) thinks the show is not suited to a particular genre.

He said: "I don't think the show is a pure comedy or pure drama and last year, particularly, it was very dark. So, when you're nominating yourself or presenting yourself as a comedy, there's certainly funnier shows on television, as a pure comedy."

Mark Owen has become a father for the first time.

The Take That singer announced yesterday that girlfriend Emma Ferguson gave birth to baby boy Elwood Jack Owen at the weekend.

A spokesperson confirmed: "Both mother and baby are in great health."

Owen, who appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2002, started dating Emma two years ago.

Alesha Harvey has complained about her former Mis-Teeq bandmates.

The singer claims that she no longer speaks to Sabrina Washington or Su-Elise Nash because they are bitter about her superior talent.

She told the Daily Record: "There's not a lot of love lost, because there was only one in Mis-Teeq who was going to shine."

Alesha's debut solo single Lipstick is out now.

Which screen star is having relationship troubles because she has been playing away with a fellow actor? And the duo are beginning to get so paranoid about being busted, she is refusing to promote her latest film in case she is quizzed on her personal life. It's no wonder the brunette star has her shrink come to her LA pad every day.

While Sadie Frost got her rocks off at David Williams' party, her two ex-husbands were bonding with their sons over a game of cricket in the sunshine.

The first Mr Frost Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp and his successor Jude Law have headed off to the Mediterranean for a family break.

However, the pair, who are the best of chums despite Frost dumping Kemp for Law, got quite competitive during the match on the beach.

Jude was snapped pointing directions to step-son 15-year-old Finlay and his lad Rafferly, 9.

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Ryan Phillippe donned camo and ammo on the San Antonio set of his latest untitled war film. The actor also stars in Clint Eastwood's World War II drama, Flag of Our Fathers, opening in October. Phillippe, who stars as a soldier who refuses orders to return to Iraq after being sent home to Texas, took a group snap with his comrades, including Channing Tatum.

Christina Ricci has admitted she used explicit photos of herself when vying for the role in Black Snake Moan.

The controversial new movie features Ricci playing a sex abuse victim, a part she landed having sent the director sexually explicit pictures of herself. She spends a lot of the movie chained to a radiator half-naked.

The 26-year-old said: “My agent inundated writer/director Craig Brewer with photo shoots I’d done that are pure sex shoots.”

The Ordinary Boys pulled out of their slot at the V Festival last night, when their bassist was rushed to hospital.

James Gregory was taken ill suddenly at Weston Park, leaving We Are Scientists to extend their set to fill the gap.

The crowd reaction was far from understanding, with fans booing the announcement. The festival organisers released a statement confirming the news: "The Ordinary Boys have withdrawn from Weston Park due to the sudden illness of a band member".

The Charlatans have announced a UK tour to accompany the release of their singles collection.

Forever: The Singles will be released before the end of the year, following their 1998 greatest hits album Melting Pot.

The band will begin their tour in Halifax on November 23, and will finish in Llandudno on December 10.

The full tour dates are as follows:

November

23 - Halifax Victoria Hall
24 - Leicester De Montfort Hall
25 - Cardiff Uni Great Hall
26 - Reading Hexagon
28 - Lincoln Engine Shed
29 - Birmingham Academy
30 - Portsmouth Guildhall

December

2 - Middlesborough Town Hall
3 - Sheffield Octagon
4 - Glasgow Academy
5 - Newcastle Academy
7 - Hull City Hall
8 - London Brixton Academy
9 - Blackpool Empress Ballroom
10 - Llandudno Cymru Hall

The first bands for next year's One Earth Concert charity show in Cardiff have been announced.

Super Furry Animals, The Darkness and The Strokes have all been confirmed to play at the show next January at the Millennium Stadium. The concert will support the One Earth Trust, a UK charity for environmental change.

Ten bands will play in all, with the gig to be screened live on the BBC.

Michael Mathres, co-founder of Climate Change Now, said: "People are genuinely concerned about the effects of climate change, but don't know how easy it is to make a big difference. The concert will focus attention on the part we can all play in tackling climate change."

X Factor auditionee Juliana Charlton has hit back at Simon Cowell's "cruel" and "rude" comments.

The 21-year-old, who was labelled Mariah Scary on Saturday's show after performing Carey's Hero, now wants another chance to prove herself.

"I couldn't bear to watch on Saturday, because I'm no longer like that," she said. "The audition was in May. I've since lost three stone and am more confident. They should hear me now."

A man who paid £100,000 to attend the Beckhams' pre-World Cup party has now threatened to sue the couple.

Dave West, 61, splashed out at a charity auction for the NSPCC in the hope that he would be able to mingle with guests such as Robbie Williams and Wayne Rooney. However, West claims that he refused to attend the bash after the Beckhams' staff "patronised" him in a phone call.

"I paid the money in good faith," Dave said. "They just looked down their noses at me. They told me I couldn't even mingle with the other guests.

"This guy talked about everything, including the dress code. I felt I would have been unwelcome and treated badly."

West says that he will sue the Beckhams unless they agree to hand over a further £100,000 to the NSPCC.

A spokesperson for the couple said: "It's in the hands of lawyers."

Sarah Harding was spotted getting close to DJ Greg Burns this weekend.

The Girls Aloud star, who has also been linked to T4 host Steve Jones and footballer Paolo Vernazza this summer, flirted with Burns after playing at Chelmsford.

A source said: "After Sarah performed, she went back stage and spotted Greg at the Virgin Radio VIP bar. They got chatting and immediately hit it off."

However, the singer's antics did not impress Steve, who was also at the festival. A friend of the presenter added: "Even though they are not an 'exclusive' couple, it was a bit off for Sarah to flaunt another bloke like that."

Lily Allen clashed with Peaches Geldof at the V Festival this weekend.

The Smile singer allegedly confronted Peaches after hearing that she had branded her a "cokehead".

An onlooker told a newspaper: "It was disgusting. Peaches was watching the Cuban Brothers with her boyfriend when Lily spotted her and stormed right over. She got in really close behind Peaches and gobbed on the back of her shoes before walking off."

Lily accused Peaches' father Bob of being a "hypocrite" on her Myspace page earlier this year.

Natasha Bedingfield has been advised by her record company that she needs to spice up her image if she wants to achieve success in America.

The singer made the move to the States in an attempt to repeat her chart success there, but executives fear her clean-cut persona will be too boring for America's oversexed pop industry.

She said: "I've moved from London to Los Angeles because I want to be an international star. But, to achieve that, my record company tells me I need a bit of scandal in my life."

"I can tell you, I was shocked. Maybe I should steal something from a supermarket. If I shoplift I could join Winona Ryder's club," the star joked.

Busta Rhymes has been arrested for assaulting a man after performing at the Heineken AmsterJam Festival.

The rapper was taken into custody with two members of his entourage as they attempted to leave Randalls Island in New York where the show was being held, the New York Daily News reports.

Details regarding the assault remain unclear, but the police apparently took the opportunity to question Rhymes about another incident in February, when his bodyguard Israel Ramirez was murdered while on the set for the rapper's music video.

A source in the police department commented: "I don't know if this is normally something he would even be arrested for, but his bouncer was killed and he didn't want to cooperate. This is our way of dealing with it."

Kylie Minogue is keen to have children in the near future, according to her sister.

“Kylie is so ready to get pregnant," she said. “Our parents have been on at us for ages, asking when we’re going to make them grandparents. I’m not doing so well on that score — I can’t find a man. Kylie will do it first, I’m certain.”

Sugababes were close to splitting after Mutya Buena decided to quit the group.

Heidi Range and Keisha Buchanan were convinced by their manager Mark Hargreaves to take on new member Amelle Berrabah.

"It was a complete shock to Keisha and I and we thought at one stage, that's it - we're going to split up," Heidi said. "We really didn't know what was going to happen."

Keisha added: "It was a bittersweet time. I was upset Mutya had gone - we'd known each other since she was nine - but really happy Amelle could join us. That was nine months ago and the change has been good. We're doing as well as ever."

Love Island star Shane Lynch is hoping to relaunch his pop career.

The former Boyzone singer has recorded a new track called Stand Tall, No Pride and is planning a series of new releases in the coming months.

A source said: "He's been in the studio recording for more than a year and he's got an album and a real single on the way - this song is just a low key thing.

"There are a couple of big labels interested in him - and that was before Love Island."

Jude Law has angered on-off lover Sienna Miller yet again.

The Alfie actor allowed ex-wife Sadie Frost to move into his home with their children while her own pad was being redecorated. As Jude is away filming in the US, he apparently told Sadie that she could sleep in his bed, infuriating Sienna.

A friend revealed: "Sienna was furious. She couldn't believe Jude would let Sadie stay in the main bedroom."

Jackie Doherty has spoken openly about her son Pete in an interview for the first time.

"I remember being so proud of my children who were bright," she told The Times. "They would never take drugs or break the law; they were past their teenage years and we'd sailed through those without a hitch."

"We haven't suffered as much as other families of junkies," she added. "Pete's never stolen from us, never beaten us for money, never brought trouble to our door."

Jackie's book about the Babyshambles frontman, titled Pete Doherty: My Prodigal Son, is published on 11 September.

Evangeline Lilly is creating a self-defence video for young girls.

The Lost actress, who plays Kate Austen in the hit US show, decided to make the most of her reputation as a tomboy for the project.

A friend told the Daily Record: "Evie thought it was great that she could appear in this little film when they were in Hawaii.

"She is a really outdoorsy, rough-and-tumble kind of girl and she wants to be able to show other girls that it is good to be able to stand up for yourself."

Guy Ritchie is concerned about Madonna's decision to take her Confessions tour to Russia.

The pop queen is said to have received sinister threats to kidnap her, son Rocco and daughter Lourdes, but insists that she still wants to perform in Moscow.

A source said: "Madonna is well aware of the kidnap threats but she is brave and even a little nonchalant when it comes to her own safety. Guy is seriously concerned and has made it clear that security has to be tightened, just to be on the safe side.

“Madonna doesn’t anticipate any problems herself but Guy isn’t convinced. Her tour director, Chris, has been on edge after being informed about the threats. He has made changes to security to increase the protection around her on tour.

“Madonna has made a firm plea for Guy and security bosses to relax but they are refusing to overlook the problem.”

The singer has sparked controversy by including a mock-crucifixion scene in the tour.

Friends of Andy Nicholson fear that he is suffering from depression following his departure from the Arctic Monkeys.

The band's former bassist apparently regrets his decision to quit and now rarely leaves the house.

A friend revealed: “Andy has been down ever since he left the group. He’s been at home most days watching telly while the band are on tour. He just doesn’t seem interested in anything.”

Love Island host Patrick Kielty has the hots for his co-host Fearne Cotten.

Quick-witted Patrick admitted he's spent the past six weeks desperately trying to impress Fearne, 24.

He even confessed to perving on the blonde, who he described as "ballsy, spunky and attractive."

But Patrick, 35, who is single, has had no luck, admitting: "I have feelings but Fearne's not interested. I feel like Lee Otway. I've even drilled a hole to the next room."

Beach babe Fearne has made it clear the Irish joker has made no impression on her, saying: "I've not had any feelings towards Patrick at all."

Water babe Rihanna is having the time of her life splashing around in the sea in her native Barbados.

As the 18-year-old chilled out with pals an onlooker said: "Rihanna was running through the water and laughing with girlfriends. She looked sexy in her black bikini."

Pirates of the Caribbean star Keira Knightley looked fed up at Heathrow as she headed off to Hollywood.

The 21-year-old and her playwright mum Sherman MacDonald were delayed by three hours due to strict security.

And she seemed far from happy in her navy trilby and white and blue t-shirt.

Justin Timberlake reportedly refused Lindsay Lohan entry to his showcase concert in Los Angeles, because he didn't want the actress stealing his limelight.

The 25-year-old is currently performing new material from upcoming second solo album, FutureSex/LoveSounds, and was concerned Lohan could steal his headlines with her outrageous behavior.

An industry insider said, "Justin's gig at the House of Blues was packed with Hollywood A-listers and a lot of important names in music.

"The last thing his label wanted was Lindsay getting drunk and making a spectacle of herself, taking attention away from Justin and his new album.

"He has a lot riding on his big comeback and doesn't need any distractions."

Owen Wilson has hired Hollywood heavyweight attorney Martin Singer to slap a lawsuit on anyone who goes so far to suggest the actor is responsible for his "You, Me & Dupree" co-star Kate Hudson's marriage split.

The hardball action comes following tabloid reports romantically linking the newly single Hudson to Wilson.

The "Almost Famous" star announced on Monday she was separating from the Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson, after nearly six years of marriage.

Madonna ended months of speculation surrounding the state of her marriage when she delivered an emotional tribute to husband Guy Ritchie at her birthday party on Tuesday.

The "Like a Virgin" singer threw a lavish celebration in London the day before she turned 48, and invited a host of stars, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey.

She took the opportunity to express her love for the "Snatch" director, whom she described as "the love of my life."

She added, "He has changed my life for the better since I met him. I can only thank him for all his support."

Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden is reportedly following in the footsteps of his twin brother and bandmate Joel, by romancing an underage girlfriend.

Joel caused controversy by dating Hilary Duff when he was 24 and she was just 16. Now 27-year-old Benji is rumored to be stepping out with 17-year-old Caleigh Peters, the daughter of movie producer Christine Peters.

The pair dined out together in Los Angeles this week and, although Madden introduced her to photographers as a friend, pals insists they have been an item for some time -- one dismissing the age gap to Page Six, "It's no big deal -- she turns 18 next month."

Barry Manilow has cancelled his three final shows at Nevada's Las Vegas Hilton to undergo surgery to repair torn cartilage in both of his hips, according to his publicist.

The 60-year-old singer has a four-year contract with the hotel, but his high-octane concerts have taken their toll on his aging joints, and he has suffered from labrum tears in his hips as a result.

Publicist Carol Marshall released a statement claiming that despite Manilow's optimistic announcement earlier this month that he would carry on performing until his performance at the Emmy Awards on August 27 before undergoing an operation, he admitted on Wednesday that he was simply in too much pain to continue.

The "Mandy" star will still appear at the Emmys and will then be admitted to Southern California hospital for arthroscopic surgery.

Johnny Depp has signed on to star in the new screen version of musical thriller Sweeney Todd.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star will play the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who is wrongfully imprisoned and seeks revenge on the judge who sentenced him, Dreamworks Studios has confirmed.

Filming will start in early 2007 with the aim of releasing the movie later that year. The project marks the sixth film on which director Tim Burton and the actor have collaborated.

Missy Elliott will release a greatest hits album this year.

The compilation, entitled Respect Me, will contain 17 of the singer's best known songs, including 'Get Ur Freak On', '4 My People' and 'Work It'.

The album is set for release on September 4.

Gareth Gates is planning to release a new album of "mature pop songs".

The Pop Idol star hopes that he will be able to make a comeback despite being dropped by his record label earlier this year.

A source revealed: "Gareth's been working hard, mainly recording in Scotland as well as a few tunes in London. He's written several of the songs and played guitar and drums on many of the tracks and the team are very happy with his album.

"Gareth has been working closely with Simon Fuller and is still very positive, although there's no new record deal."

Beyonce Knowles has praised Hips Don't Lie singer Shakira.

The Bootylicious star is hoping that they will be able to organise a duet together within the next few months.

"I've been trying to get us together for a year," she told Hit 40.

"I'm a big fan. Hopefully we can make it happen this year. I think her videos are really sexy and always sound so good."

Pink has become the latest star to defend Mel Gibson from the media attacks he has been suffering.

Following Gibson's arrest for drink driving, press reports circulated attacking the actor for making anti-Semitic remarks, but Pink insists it was just the booze talking.

She said: "I'm a fan of his work. I think anybody with opinions like that needs well-wishing. And I'm Jewish. Alcohol makes you do crazy things."

Nicole Richie angrily confronted a photographer in California last weekend.

The Simple Life star was shopping in Malibu when the photographer reportedly yelled: "Nicole, you look disgusting. Gain some f**king weight!"

Richie was allegedly moved to tears by the comments, and returned later to confront the man.

She told US Weekly: "You don't scream at people that are overweight, so what makes people think that they have the right to scream at me that I am underweight? It's upsetting and mean. I am not anorexic. At that moment, I was just sick of everyone constantly bothering me about how I look.

"I walked up to the photographer and told him, 'What if I really had anorexia? What if I had a disease? How would you feel about saying such horrible things? He probably just wanted to get a rise out of me, but I'm a human being and he hurt my feelings."

Lily Allen has complained about the media's portrayal of Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy.

The Smile singer lashed out after realising that a large number of her fans, including Cheryl herself, misinterpreted the lyrics of one of her songs.

On the B-side of her first number one single, Lily sings: "I wish my life was a little less seedy. Why am I always so greedy? I wish I looked like Cheryl Tweedy. I know I never will."

In response to the song, Cheryl heaped praise on the pop newcomer: "I'm really flattered Lily's written a track about me. But I don't know why she sings about wanting to be as pretty as me as she looks stunning. I'd like to look like her.

"I love her single and the way she wears trainers and gorgeous dresses. It's about time we had a really cool British girl out there on the music scene."

Unimpressed by the reaction to the track, Lily has now pointed out that her lyrics were not intended to be taken seriously.

She said: "I don't want to look like Cheryl Tweedy! It's tongue in cheek, it's meant to be ironic."

Meg Mathews has gone into rehab in attempt to overcome depression.

After supporting friend Kate Moss during her battle with cocaine last year, the professional party planner decided to cut short a holiday in Ibiza to enter London's Charter Nightingale Clinic for treatment. In the meantime, Mathew's daughter with Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher is being cared for by the stars mother Peggy.

A friend said: "She lives for her daughter and knew she had to get help. There was no other option but to go into rehab. Meg reached rock bottom in Ibiza. After one heavy night out she knew she needed to get help."

"Since she and Noel split she hasn't found lasting love. But she's taking control now and is determined to turn over a new leaf. She has also seen Kate come through rehab, so she knows she can do it, too," the source added.

Don't call Christina Aguilera Xtina anymore. The pop princess tells the latest issue of HX magazine "I thought that was a cute nickname for the last record, but now the character for this record is 'Baby Jane.'"

While Aguilera channeled Xtina when she shed her wholesome teen pop image in 2002, the former Mousketeer isn't getting all Pollyanna on us and proclaims "Sexuality will always be a part of what I do."

As far as the endless comparisons to Britney Spears, Baby Jane says "I knew that eventually our bodies of work would differ. I think she's in a beautiful time in her life right now - she's a mother, and I think it's great."

Christina also revealed she was "shocked" when she heard Lance Bass had come out of the closet - shocked that it was such a big deal. "When I heard of it, I shrugged my shoulders and said, 'Good for him!'"

So now with her more Hollywood glam look has Christina hung up her "Dirrty" leather chaps for good? Don't bet on it. Aguilera jokes "When I'm 50 years old, hopefully I'll still be able to get those suckers on." So do we Christina. So do we.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were in Salt Lake City yesterday afternoon to watch soccer superstar David Beckham play soccer during an an exhibition match with Real Madrid. Just last week, it was reported that proud parents Tom and Katie invited David and Victoria Beckham to meet baby Suri at their home in LA. And the week before that, it was reported that the Beckhams were intersted in buying real estate in the area as well.

Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams seemed quite annoyed at the press photographers following the two as they vacationed and sunbathed in Mexico. So annoyed in fact, that the two of them got up from their chaise lounges and responded with a steady line of the one-finger salute. Heath Ledger also went ahead and scribbled a note to the photographer. It turns out that the act worked because shortly after receiving the message, the photographers bolted.

Michael Madsen, Vinnie Jones and RIchard Chamberlain have signed up to star in boxing movie Strength and Honour, reports Production Weekly.

Madsen takes the role of Sean Kelleher, a man who swears to his dying wife that he will jack in his boxing career after he accidentally kills his friend in the ring. However, he is forced to go back on his vow in order to raise funds when his son is diagnosed with the same condition that killed his wife.

Vinnie Jones will play the Irish boxer's rival, whilst Chamberlain will portray his coach.

The film marks the directorial debut of Mark Mahon, who also wrote the script.

Lauren German, Bijou Philips and Heather Matarazzo are offering themselves up for punishment in Hostel 2.

Following the premise of Eli Roth's horror hit, the sadistic sequel will follow the misfortunes of a trio of female foreign students awaiting a similar fate as it transpires that the first film's hostel was not the only one of its kind.

Should they sign up, German will play a wealthy girl, Philips her best friend and Matarazzo a hanger-on, The Hollywood Reporter says.

Filming is scheduled to begin next month in Slovakia.

Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Ruffalo will star in Reservation Road, in what marks the first project under Focus Features' partnership with Random House publishers.

Adapted from John Burnham Schwartz's novel, the film will see Ruffalo's character kill Phoenix's son in a hit-and-run. When Phoenix becomes bent on revenge, no good comes of it for either man.

Terry George is directing from a script he worked on with Schwartz, reports Variety.

Beck has announced the full details of his upcoming album, The Information.

The release will include a DVD with videos for each song on the album, fifteen in all.

Produced by Nigel Godrich, the album will be released on October 2.

The full track listing is as follows:

Elevator Music

Think I'm In Love

Cell Phone's Dead

Nausea

Soldier Jane

Strange Apparition

Dark Star

Movie Theme

We Dance Alone

No Complaints

1000 BPM

Motorcade

The Information

New Round

Horrible Fanfare/Landslide/Exoskeleton

Snow Patrol have had cancel two gigs they were scheduled to play in America as they were unable to fly out there.

The hit band were lined up to perform in Seattle and Portland this week, but the recent terrorist alert and resulting chaos at UK airports meant that only two out of the five band members could get on flights in time.

Lead singer Gary Lightbody said: "We really did try to get to Seattle and then on to Portland! It became a personal quest of mine this morning, but Heathrow was against me (us) and we are now grounded in London with no luggage or backline. Believe me when I say that we are doing everything in our power to get to Boston for Tuesday's gig."

Boy George has started his five-day street cleaning community sentence for falsely reporting a crime.

The singer had joked "I've always been a scrubber" and took to the New York streets in relatively high spirits.

But, as he faced hoards of reporters in his fluorescent jacket and gloves, the 45-year-old quickly lost his temper. "This is supposed to be community service," barked the star, real name Paul O'Dowd. "You're just making it a nightmare, which just means it's for the media and not for me."

He denied accusations he was annoyed with the menial work, commenting: "My mum was a cleaner, my dad was a builder, know what I mean?"

He was ordered to complete the service after he called police to his house in the city last October then convicted of wasting police time earlier this year.

A New York sanitation department spokesman said he would serve a proper sentence. "A lot of tourists means a lot of street litter," he commented. "This is the epitome of community service. It's not like he's going to be working in an air conditioned office."

Kate Hudson has split from musician husband Chris Robinson.

The actress has been married to the Black Crowes singer for nearly six years. They have a son together, Ryder Russell, who is two years old.

Hudson's spokesperson Brad Cafarelli said: "Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson have confirmed that they are separated."

Winona Ryder has revealed that she is strongly attracted to Keanu Reeves.

The Matrix star plays Ryder's love interest in their latest film A Scanner Darkly, and openly admitted her feelings to him.

She said: "Keanu knows I have a huge crush on him, I tell him all the time."

"My character cares very much about Keanu's character, and with Keanu it's very easy to care about him...I was frustrated because we didn't get to make out properly," the actress added.

Justin Hawkins has made the decision to go into London rehabilitation clinic The Priory.

The Darkness frontman was driven to the popular celebrity retreat at the weekend by a friend, after health problems recently forced him to pull out of a scheduled festival performance in Denmark.

Apparently the singer's troubles are related to the recent downturn in his band's fortunes. Whilst they received acclaim with their first album, the follow-up One Way Ticket To Hell...And Back failed to appear in the Top 10.

A source said: "Justin's been feeling really low of late and he wanted to go somewhere he could clear his head. He's been looking terrible at the moment. His skin's taken on a weird yellowy pallor. The Priory really is the best place for him."

Kevin Federline's pre-nuptial agreement reportedly states he will get more money for every child he has with wife Britney Spears.

The former dancer - who is setting up his own record label after industry bosses snubbed his 'PopoZao' single - is expecting his second child with the 'Toxic' singer in October and it seems he has more than one reason to celebrate the birth.

A source revealed: "Before he got married, Kevin was sitting down with lawyers, discussing legal and financial issues.

"He was sitting sort of slumped over with a baseball cap over his eyes and a lawyer was talking about how he had to sign a pre-nup and Kevin looked sort of bummed out.

"But then the lawyer explained that for every child the two of you have together, you would receive X amount of dollars. His eyes really lit up."

WESTLIFE had to run for their lives when an angry rhino charged them during a visit to a safari park on Saturday.

The Irish heart-throbs were touring Knowsley Safari Park near Liverpool, England, when the unprovoked rampaging animal attempted to end their pop careers.

Singer MARK FEEHILY says, "We had to beat a hasty retreat. The rhino was sweltering in the heat and we got a bit too close."

Paris Hilton has made it into the 2007 Guinness Book of World Records, but it may not be for a reason she'd particularly enjoy. While Britney Spears or Tom Cruise were probably somewhere close behind, Paris takes the crown for our favorite record ever -- Most Overrated Person.

A spokesperson for the book says it took its info from a number of polls. Readers voted on their least favorite and most overrated celebrity and Hilton's name kept coming up on top.

Other celebrities to make it to Guinness this year include Madonna with the highest earnings for a female singer in 2004 and The Rock for being the highest paid actor in a debut role for "The Scorpion King."

Justin Timberlake began his intimate club tour to promote his upcoming second album with a star-studded show in Los Angeles on Friday.

Playing to a crowd brimming with celebs like Cameron Diaz, Kate Bosworth, Spike Lee, Paris and Nicky Hilton, Tyra Banks, Ellen DeGeneres and partner Portia De Rossi, and ‘NSync pal Lance Bass, the singer unveiled a new Prince-flavoured sound.

Taking to the House of Blues stage as the theme tune to ‘Inspector Gadget’ played, Timberlake kicked off the show with his hit ballad ‘Cry Me A River’ before launching into a series of old favourites and new tunes.

"I'm sure you guys are hip to this already, but I'm gonna play some new songs for y'all. Hope you like 'em. If you don't, f*** you!" he said before launching into songs from ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’, due for release in mid September.

But it wasn’t just singing and dancing duties for the former boy band member. At various points during the show he took to playing keyboards and guitar in his backup band that featured two other guitarists and no DJ.

Equally surprising was the number of guest stars who joined him onstage.

Black Eyed Peas supreme and Timberlake producer will.i.am joined in for ‘Damn Girl’, while two members of Tennessee rappers Three 6 Mafia provided “some Memphis hip-hop” on an unnamed new track that saw the singer trying to out-rap the Oscar-winning pair.

Producer Timbaland, who worked extensively on the new album, showed up for ‘Promiscuous’, with Timberlake providing the vocals usually performed by Nelly Furtado.

Timbaland also appeared during the show’s climactic ‘SexyBack’ — Timberlake’s new single.

Timberlake appeared playful throughout the show, with the singer and his band throwing in snippets of hits like Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ and the Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’ between songs.

KELLE is getting cabin fever after six straight days of rain and told Lee: "I will completely lose it."

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LEE who has been singing everyday said he wants a role in a West End musical after Love Island.

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LEO's returning for a showdown with Bianca over her flirty antics with Calum.

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SOPHIE's got a part in the movie of Ben Elton's book Popcorn - playing a serial killer.

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KATE claimed the water in the pool stank of wee and said: "I swear I tasted it."

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COLLEEN and CHRIS got high together after climbing a 60ft mast for a Day Trip Task.

Which singing diva threw a wobbler at New York's JFK Airport after being told to take off her shoes when going through security? Eventually the wild woman-in-question had her lackeys remove them for her. Its no wonder she no friends and her family are losing their temper.

Paris Hilton turned down a surefire hit when she told producers she wasn't interested in international chart-topper Don'T Cha, before The Pussycat Dolls recorded it.

The socialite-turned-singer insists she was only played a rough version of the track which was very different to the single released by the US girl band, but she still wishes she'd snapped it up.

The 25-year-old, who is promoting her debut single Stars Are Blind, says, "I think I did hear the song, but not in the format that we all came to know and love.

"If I'd heard that, of course I'd have jumped at the chance".

NO surprise last week when blink-182 drummer Travis Barker filed for divorce from his wife, former Miss USA Shanna Moakler. The couple, who star on MTV's "Meet the Barkers," have fought in public for months. One friend of Travis says he finally ended the marriage because "Shanna is never home . . . She parties every night, sleeps until 1 p.m. every day, and doesn't spend nearly enough time with the kids. And on top of that there have been rumors she hasn't been faithful. He's had it." Barker, via a rep, said, "I'm sad to say those allegations are true . . . My priority will remain my children." The couple have two kids together. But Moakler, via her rep, said: "I have been 100 percent faithful in my marriage and a devoted mother, two facts of which Travis is well aware. I still happen to be very much in love with Travis, and his using the media to take low blows at me isn't just embarrassing, it's hurtful. I feel he should be putting his family first instead of his pride." To which Barker responded, "The truth will prevail."

PARTY-LOVING Princes William and Harry hugged drunkenly for the camera during a booze-fuelled night out with chums.

Royal heir William, 24, looked dazed and wide-eyed as the flash went off — while brother Harry leered merrily over his shoulder.

Harry was also snapped canoodling with pretty blonde Natalie Pinkham, while saucily groping her BOOB with one hand.

Meanwhile William was caught trying a more “tactful” approach with another party girl as they chatted in the background.

A fellow reveller at the club in Kensington said: “Harry was really going for it.

“He had been downing drink all night and was touchy-feely with everyone — especially Natalie. He had his hands all over her and was kissing her on the face. At one point he reached his arm around her and gave her a proper grope on her breast.

“She was very shocked but didn’t seem to mind in the slightest. I don’t suppose it’s every day an heir to the throne feels you up.

“He will probably be in big trouble with Chelsy now. She either hasn’t seen him behave like this or she’s the most understanding girlfriend in the world.”

Harry, 21, was also snapped planting a kiss on another girl.

Natalie, 27, has been a close pal for years. The politics graduate has dated England cricketer Kevin Pietersen and England rugby star Matt Dawson.

Two months ago Natalie stole down the steps of a flat’s stairwell at 5am after a boozy night to grab a kiss from the Prince.

Actors

Sean Penn - All the Kings Men
Forrest Whitaker - The Last King of Scotland
Russell Crowe - A Good Year
Damon, Dicaprio, Nicolson w/e - The Departed
Brad Pitt - Babel
Will Smith - Pursuit of Happyness
Nicolas Cage - World Trade Centre
Ryan Gosling - Half Nelson
Christian Bale - The Prestige
Jamie Foxx - Dreamgirls

Actresses

Meryl Streep - The Devil Wears Prada
Annette Benning - Running with Scissors
Penelope Cruz - Volver
Ashley Judd - Bug
Renee Zellwegger - Miss. Potter
Beyonce Knowles - Dreamgirls
Kate Winslet - Little Children
Cate Blanchett - Notes on a Scandal
Nicole Kiman - Fur

Production company Morgan Creek has hired Jeff Sank and brothers Jason and Justin Heimberg to write a third installment of the hit franchise "Ace Ventura," says The Hollywood Reporter.

The two previous Jim Carrey comedies -- 1994's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and the following year's Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls -- grossed more than $180 million domestically.

The latest pet project is expected to center on the eccentric detective's son, who steps into his father's shoes to take over the family business.

The acrimony is apparently over for the once-coupled Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards. There has been an amicable resolution in the couple's divorce case, lawyers for Sheen and Richards announced Monday after meeting with a judge in chambers.

No judgment has been entered in the divorce.

Issues before the court were resolved during the meeting with Superior Court Judge Marjorie Steinberg, said Lance Spiegel, a lawyer for Sheen, and Neal R. Hersh, a lawyer for Richards.

The lawyers wouldn't elaborate on the issues resolved Monday. They also refused to say whether a restraining order Richards obtained against Sheen in April remained in effect.

Richards filed for divorce in March 2005, after three years of marriage.

A Sept. 12 hearing that had been scheduled for a child custody evaluation will not be held and there are no future court dates, Hersh said.

The restraining order was issued after Richards claimed Sheen abused prescription drugs, gambled compulsively and had been physically and verbally abusive.

Sheen, who turns 41 on Sept. 3, denied what he called "false allegations."

The restraining order directed Sheen to stay at least 300 yards away from the 35-year-old actress and their daughters Sam, 2, and Lola, 1. He is allowed one-day-a-week supervised visitation.

Sheen stars in the CBS sitcom "Two and a Half Men." His screen credits include "Platoon" and the "Hot Shots!" movies.

Richards appeared in "Wild Things" and "Starship Troopers."

Kasabian have announced that they will play a huge arena tour of the UK this winter.

The Leicester band will start the 11 date tour with two hometown gigs on December 5 and 6, and finish at Earl's Court in London on December 19.

The tour will promote their new record, Empire, released on August 28.

The full tour details are as follows:

5th: Leicester DeMontfort Hall
6th: Leicester DeMontfort Hall
7th: Glasgow SECC
8th: Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
10th: Sheffield Hallam FM Arena
11th: Manchester Evening News Arena
14th: Birmingham NEC
15th: Nottingham Arena
16th: Brighton Centre
18th: Bournemouth BIC
19th: London Earl's Court

Ashley Cole and Cheryl Tweedy are to star in a Newlyweds-style documentary together.

The couple have been followed by cameras since they tied the knot last month, for a six-part series which will air on ITV1 in November.

A source said: "The series is taking four months to film - and will show how romantic Ashley is. And fans will be able to see how down-to-earth the couple are. They're just a couple of ordinary people living amazing lives.

"They've accepted there will be embarrassing bits, but they're happy to show what goes on in their day-to-day world as the new Posh and Becks."

Kerry Katona has bought a row of terraced houses in Warrington for £150K.

The former Atomic Kitten star is keen to get on the property market, as well as giving something back to her hometown by renting out the homes at low cost.

A source close to the star said, "Warrington will always have a special place in Kerry's heart. She feels this is the ideal chance for her to help the town she loves."

Resident Geoff Whelan added, "Kerry is a good ambassador for Warrington. She is popular here. The area needs a kick up the backside and if Kerry wants to spend her money doing that - then good luck to her."

Fiancée of Steven Gerrard and fully signed up member of the Wags Alex Curran has been arrested after an alleged brawl outside a Liverpool restaurant.

The sometime fashion columnist was reportedly involved in a fight between a group of men and women at the Shangri-La restaurant in the early hours of this morning.

The 23-year-old mother-of-two had been enjoying a night out with the Liverpool FC captain and two friends, but Gerrard had left the restaurant at the time of the alleged fight.

An 18-year-old woman is said to have sustained a black eye. Her friend told the Liverpool Echo: "It was horrible. We were just having a meal after a night out and there was a fight in the restaurant.

"My mate stood up and started screaming for them to stop fighting and one of the blokes came over to her and was really abusive. He was swearing and ranting and knocked her bag off the table.

"A couple of seconds later someone came over and shoved a bottle in her face."

A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police said: "We have arrested a 23-year-old woman, from Formby, on suspicion of assault.

"The arrest follows an incident at the Shangri-La restaurant on Victoria Street during the early hours of this morning."

A spokeswoman for Alex Curran, who has been released on bail, said: "This is now a matter for the police and we cannot make any further comment at this stage."

Gerrard and Curran have been engaged since 2004 and plan to marry next summer.

Keanu Reeves was pulled over by Airport Police at Los Angeles International Airport today for a traffic violation, but escaped with only a warning.

It's not the biggest crime in the world certainly, but anything that goes down at airports these days is eventful. Reeves was pulled over for allegedly violating California Vehicle Code 21453(a) -- failing to stop at a signal or, in common parlance, blowing a red light. It happened at 3:00 p.m. PT. The cop did not issue a citation and let Reeves go with a warning.

It's unclear what the "Matrix" star was doing at the airport, although we know he was on the upper level which is for departing passengers.

A rep for Reeves could not be reached for comment.

David Blaine and David Copperfield have both lost out in the battle to be named world's greatest magician. The title has gone to US illusionist Jason Latimer, 25, who made a Lamborghini appear during a show.

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Hottest selling fashion item right now is a T-shirt inspired by Mel Gibson's roadside rant. It carries the catchphrase he used on the arresting policewoman: "What are you looking at, Sugar Tits?"

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Superman Returns star Brandon Routh has failed to land another major movie role but has got a part in a rap video. He will play a policeman in the video to hip hop star Kal Penn's new single.

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Westlife have a back-up plan incase their forced into retirement early. A source revealed: "They have just paid out for the title Westlife: The Musical so, if and when they do split, they can carry on raking it in on the stage."

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Robbie Williams is teed off with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly for asking his arch-enemy Gary Barlow to play against him in this month's ITV celebrity golf tournament.

Meatloaf is such a huge fan of Doctor Who he wants a part in the new series.

The singer has been hooked on the exploits of the Timelord for years. He has been particularly taken by Russell T Davies' radical new approach to the show.

Meat, real name Marvin Lee Aday, is no stranger to acting, having starred in 50 films, most famously opposite Brad Pitt in Fight Club.

And now, the chap has set his sights on tackling new doctor David Tennant in the hit show.

Nicole Richie famously said: "Paris Hilton could only ever love somebody like herself."

So it's no surprise that the 25-year-old Twit Girl was inseparable from fellow plastic, blonde porn star Jenna Jameson during a night out at LA's Hyde nightclub.

But it looked as if the heir head was a little bit too in love with Dave Navarro's new arm candy. The saucy pair held hands, dirty danced and then made a cabbie's night by canoodling in the back of his taxi.

Looks like there could be an interesting sequel to One Night In Paris in the pipeline.

James Morrison's dad is a penniless drunk who lives in squalor. Paul Catchpole walked out on James' mum Suzy when the talented singer was still just a young boy.

And after being tracked down he admitted that every day is an uphill struggle to try to beat the bottle.

He also revealed his now famous son has been calling him every other day - to check that his dad is still alive.

Eyes glazed and swaying from side to side in the doorway to his flithy one-bed flat, Paul said: "It always cheers me up when James rings. I love hearing what he's up to - especially as I don't get out much any more. Things really aren't good for me healthwise at the moment. I'm in a real bad way."

Former handyman Paul's health problems have been caused by years of alcohol abuse. He has tried desperatley to get a grip on it and millionaire-in-waiting James, whose debut album Undiscovered has become a No.1 hit has never lost hope that his dad will turn his life around.

Neighbours say they never see James, 21, who moved to Cornwall with his mum when Paul walked out. The star, who was born James Morrison Catchpole but now uses Morrison as his surname, lives in London. His single You Give Me Something has become a massive hit.

Sienna Miller could escape the terror crisis this weekend as she jetted out of Britian from Heathrow Airport. But the 24-year-old was all smiles as she went along with the tightened security procedures.

Like everyone else, she found she had to swap her handbag for a see-through plastic carrier. The actress was believed to have been flying back to Canada where she has been filming new comedy Camille alongside hunk James Franco.

Luckily, her flight was not one of the ten long-haul journeys cancelled from Heathrow yesterday as staff struggled to cope with the increased baggage checks.

Rihanna is set to perform her No. 1 hit single "S.O.S." live on TEEN CHOICE 2006 Sunday, Aug. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET Live/PT Tape-Delayed) on FOX. Jessica Simpson and Dane Cook will co-host the eighth annual special, where the coolest stars will receive coveted Teen Choice Surfboard awards.

Rihanna's "A Girl Like Me," which recently hit platinum status, is the follow-up to her gold debut album of last year, "Music of the Sun." That album featured her No. 1 dance hit "Pon De Replay," a traffic-stopper in the U.S. and Europe that was certified a triple-platinum digital download by the RIAA. With its infectious sample of "Tainted Love" (the Soft Cell classic), "S.O.S." became Rihanna's second worldwide phenomenon, and the single hit No. 1 on numerous international charts, including Canada and Japan. At TEEN CHOICE 2006, Rihanna could walk away with five Surfboards for Choice Female Artist, Choice R&B Artist, Choice Hottie, Choice Breakout and Choice Music Single for "S.O.S."

Celebrities scheduled to appear at TEEN CHOICE 2006 include TV personality Paula Abdul (AMERICAN IDOL); actors Jensen Ackles ("Supernatural"), Wentworth Miller (PRISON BREAK), Amaury Nolasco (PRISON BREAK), Brandon Routh ("Superman Returns") and Tom Welling ("Smallville"); actresses Kristen Bell ("Veronica Mars"), Rachel Bilson (THE O.C.), Sophia Bush ("One Tree Hill"), Jaime Pressly ("My Name is Earl") and Kristin Cavallari ("Laguna Beach"); teen queen Hilary Duff ("The Perfect Man"); the cast of "High School Musical"; rapper Snoop Dogg; singer Nick Lachey; and actor Wilmer Valderrama ("That '70s Show").

As previously announced, Nelly Furtado and Timbaland are set to perform their hit "Promiscuous" and Kevin Federline will close the show, performing his single "Lose Control" live for the first time on network television. Other performers and presenters will be announced soon.

Jason Isaacs and Viggo Mortensen are set to act in a new film where they play Nazis.

According to sources the two of them have been planning the project called 'Good' for a while but it could not take off as they found funding just recently. Isaacs said: 'It's based on a play about how these good men become Nazis - how reasonable, sophisticated people became Nazis. It (World War II Germany) wasn't a nation of evil people. It was a nation of people like you and me who read, listened to music and were ordinary human beings.'

Dita Von Teese is teaming up with Pamela Anderson to open pole-dancing clubs in Los Angeles and London.

And we hear the 33-year-old brunette and Pamerla, 39, are currently looking around several possible venues for their exciting new business venture.

Our Stateside mole said: "Both women want other women to experience the pleasure of pole-dancing - and they both find it erotic and liberating. So they are looking at several venues to open a pole-dancing school in both Los Angeles and in London."

Claire Sweeney was on fine form when she left London nightclub Chinawhite, despite dancing until the early hours.

And unlike most celebs who get caught on camera after a night on the lash, the 34-year-old was all smiles.

Claire deserved to let her hair down. She is working hard in West End stage show Guys and Dolls alongside Patrick Swayze.

Hollyoaks actress Roxanne McKee was also on a mission to party along with her fellow cast members at London's Aura nightclub.

The 25-year-old was celebrating her birthday and looked lovely in gold and brown.

Co-star Ali Bastian opted for a little black dress while Jodi Albert leant on her support. But the brunette actress left fiance Westlife singer Kian Egan inside the venue with his bandmate Nicky Byrne.

Which well known woman claims that she is naturally skinny but we know she's had three tummy tucks. And the blonde star regularly romps with her male PA behind her partner's back but she'll be eating humble pie if her fit husband finds out.

Jesse Metcalfe revealed he has a habit of dating three girls at the same time. The 27-year-old discussed his new film at London's Courthouse hotel.

And the Desperate Housewives star admitted he's the perfect choice for the role because he used to be a shameless cad. He said: "I've dated three or more girls at the same."

- Orlando Bloom (Pirates of the Caribbean special) in Empire magazine.

- Lindsay Lohan in September issue of ID magazine.

- Heidi Klum in Esquire magazine.

- Joanna Krupa in LA Direct magazine.

- Ryan Phillippe in the September issue of Premiere magazine.

- John Krasinski in Elle magazine.

- Christina Aguilera in the latest issue of Rolling Stone.

- Jake Gyllenhaal in Seventeen magazine.

Winona Ryder has discussed the way she handled her break-up with Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp.

The couple enjoyed a four-year-long romance in the early '90s, labelling it a "fiercely deep love", but their split in 1993 prompted the young actress to go through a period of solitary wallowing.

She revealed: "I was embarrassingly dramatic at the time. But you have to remember I was only 19 years old. I attempted being an alcoholic for two weeks, spending a lot of time in my hotel room, drinking screwdrivers from the mini-bar, smoking cigarettes and listening to Tom Waits."

Beyonce Knowles has pulled out of a trip to the UK, following the terrorist threat uncovered by police.

The singer was due to travel across the Atlantic to promote her new single 'Deja Vu'. However, record executives have insisted she stays in the US until the danger has subsided.

A source said: "It's not a difficult decision to make in the light of the UK going to critical alert status. Beyonce's been told she's not to come to the country so soon after so many trans-Atlantic flights were threatened. It is a blow because she needs to get as much hype going around her new single as possible."

Colin Farrell swept a young fan off her feet so quickly that they met at breakfast-time and made love three times before lunch.

The handsome actor's encounter with Woody Allen's French au pair Angelique Jerome came only hours before he waved to excited fans at the London premiere of the blockbuster movie.

But though Irish-born Colin was Angelique's movie idol before their lust-fuelled encounter, his performance left her less than impressed when all three bouts of hurried sex added up to only 10 minutes.

Angelique 24 - who looked after movie legend Woody's children for two years - said: "He has a great body and a charm that any woman would kill for. But he's all talk. Between the sheets, he is a let-down with only half a baguette in his lunchbox, if you know what I mean.

"He kept saying 'C'est bon (it's good), you're beautiful, c'est bon'. He sounded like James Blunt.

"Once he'd got what he fancied - in about 10 seconds flat - he just wanted to go to sleep."

Colin, 30, met Angelique 10 days ago on the set of Woody's new movie, now being filmed in London with Farrell and Ewan McGregor. In April she had quit as Woody's livein New York nanny to be a model in France, but the director is still a friend, so he let her on set early that morning to see her idol Colin.

She said: "He caught my eye straight away. He turned to me, stared deep into my eyes and whispered 'hi' with a wide smile. My knees turned to jelly and I knew immediately there was chemistry between us.

"He is clearly a man who knows what he wants. When he looks at you in that special way, no red-blooded woman could resist. I kept catching him looking at me and smiling.

WHEN he was shooting a scene with Ewan McGregor, I could tell they were talking about me between takes. They were giggling like schoolboys so I knew they were saying nice things."

During a break, Angelique asked to have her picture taken with Colin. She said: "He agreed like a shot, moving so close I could feel his breath on my neck and holding me tightly.

His touch made my skin tingle. "He asked me my name and when I told him he nuzzled my ear and said: 'Angelique, that's beautiful'. If it hadn't been Colin Farrell speaking, it might have sounded corny. But as it was, I couldn't believe my luck.

"I gave him my number and just 15 minutes later he sent me a text saying, 'What are you doing over the next couple of hours? I'm just gonna go back to the hotel and take it easy... wanna come by in a bit, we can play?' "I was so nervous when I knocked on the door of his suite at the Savoy Hotel. But he put me at ease, standing there in the doorway wearing loose-fitting pyjama bottoms and nothing else.

"He was covered in tattoos, which I love. He had one red heart on his left arm and a tribal design on his right. He smiled, hugged me, took my hand, walked me into the bedroom and asked me about myself, where I was from, and how old I was. He was funny and charming. But I could tell, just by looking at him, that he didn't want to chat. He was obviously excited. Pyjama bottoms don't leave much to the imagination.

"Moments later he kissed me hard on the mouth, grabbed me and threw me on to the bed. He tore at my clothes and kept saying how beautiful I was. When I was naked, he ran his eyes up and down my body, gasping with pleasure." The couple made love on the bed, against the bathroom wall and in the shower.

Angelique said: "He was enthusiastic and athletic. He was so keen to have me, he didn't want to wear any protection. He just said, 'It'll be OK, it'll be OK'. But for all his ardour, it was like he was reading from a text book, lurching from one position to another. He loved it when I climbed on top. He was cooing, 'C'est bon, c'est bon'. It's clearly the only French he knows.

"We made love three times but the actual sex only lasted 10 minutes in total. At one point he lifted me up and carried me to one side of the bed so we were both looking in his full-ength mirror. He said, 'Look how beautiful you are'.

"To be fair, he did try and give me pleasure, kissing me all down my body - but his heart wasn't really in it. I kept having to fake orgasms - one, two, three - to keep him happy and let him keep his dignity. It seemed the polite thing to do."

Despite Colin's bad-boy reputation - the Dublin-born actor once told Playboy magazine: "I've always been a firm believer that casual sex is a good thing" - Angelique says he seemed nervous, clumsy and unsure.

"He must have told me I was beautiful eight times, or more. And he was always looking me in the eye. I found that rather off-putting, as if I were some kind of school project. It was too clinical. He didn't at all come across as a sex god who had slept with countless woman. If I didn't know better, I could almost have thought it was his first time.

"Then he kissed me again and made it clear that it was time for me to leave. I asked if I had time to shower - I knew he had the premiere of Miami Vice that night and when I came out he was already talking on the phone. So I got dressed and stood by the door. I thought he might offer to pay for my taxi, but didn't. At least he promised he'd text me."

Angelique left the Savoy at 12.15pm - barely an hour and a quarter after arriving and just three hours after she and Colin had met.

When she checked her phone later that day she found a text message saying: "Hello Angelique, please call. I have tickets for tonight."

She went to the premiere but stayed in the background. "After the movie we went to a party at the Sanderson Hotel. He was in the VIP room talking to the crew. I came close to show him I was there. He winked at me, but he was talking and I didn't dare interrupt.

AT midnight I went back and he was sat next to the actress Gong Li. She was massaging his back and flirting with him.

She's lovely looking but she's 40 - nearly twice my age. I didn't see her as a threat.

"I spoke to Colin's assistant and asked how long it was before I could see Colin. He told me to wait until 2am, but I was tired and Gong was all over him so I left in a huff.

"I heard he had spent the night with Gong I was upset. I thought our time together had meant something. It certainly wasn't just the sex for me. Anything but."

A furious Kanye West threw a tantrum at last weekend's Lollapalooza festival in Illinois after a technical problem marred his set, according to US reports.

The superstar rapper was performing at the Grant Park extravaganza in his hometown of Chicago on Saturday when the sound was suddenly cut.

A source tells the New York Daily News, "He threw a hissy fit. When the sound didn't work, he started yelling that he came all the way out to Chicago and he couldn't believe he was being treated like this."

West was reportedly so upset he snubbed his own party for producing trio Sa-Ra later that night.

The 31st Toronto International Film Festival will have megawatt star power in September, thanks to a stellar lineup of films unveiled yesterday.

Filmfest officials added 12 prestige titles, four of them Galas, the rest Special Presentations. Nine are world premieres, four are North American premieres. The filmfest runs Sept. 7-16.

The potential guest stars -- although none is yet guaranteed to attend in person -- include Penelope Cruz, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Hugh Jackman, Pierce Brosnan, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah, Will Ferrell, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rachel Weisz, Viggo Mortensen, Jessica Lange, Joan Allen, Kathy Bates and even the renowned British veteran Peter O'Toole.

One movie alone -- Emilio Estevez's much-anticipated Bobby, the story behind the scenes of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 -- features a noteworthy ensemble of Estevez, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Fishburne, Harry Belafonte, Lindsay Lohan, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Martin Sheen, Elijah Wood, Sharon Stone, Joshua Jackson, Nick Cannon, Shia LaBeouf, Heather Graham, Freddy Rodriguez and Christian Slater.

Another Gala -- the world premiere of Christopher Guest's latest wacko comedy For Your Consideration -- features his core troupe. Among them is his Canadian cadre, plus others. The roster includes Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Fred Willard, Bob Balaban, Parker Posey, Ricky Gervais (from the brilliant BBC version of The Office) and, no surprise, Guest himself.

Cruz is the star of Volver, Pedro Almodovar's splendid Cannes Film Festival triumph. It earned Cruz the best actress prize in tandem with five of her co-stars. The film, which will play as a Gala, is almost entirely about women and was inspired by Almodovar's mother and sisters and their friends.

Witherspoon, who is asserting a newfound power in Hollywood now that she is a best actress Oscar winner, is the producer of Mark Palanksy's Penelope. It is a fairytale-like modern fable that stars Christina Ricci, Richard E. Grant, Peter Dinklage and Catherine O'Hara.

Lopez, whose film career has been rocky since Selena (1997), has the potential for her best role in years in Leon Ichaso's El Cantante. She appears as the muse and the lover of real-life Puerto Rican salsa king Hector Lavoe. Lopez's husband, Marc Anthony, plays Lavoe in this tragic biopic, a Special Presentation.

Lange, Bates and Allen are the three leads in Christopher N. Rowley's Bonneville, a saga about three female friends who set out on a cross-America road trip in a 1966 Bonneville convertible. It will play as a Gala.

Alec Baldwin and his gorgeous lawyer girlpal of the past three years, Nicole Seidel are no longer a couple.

Some say Nicole, 28, got fed up with the constant battling between her 48-year-old beau and his ex Kim Basinger over their daughter Ireland and decided to end it.

"The stress of the custody hearings took its toll," says a source. "But they're still friends and Alec thinks Nicole's great."

Which young blonde Hollywood actress loves nothing better than buying bundles of magazines whenever she is pictured in them? And the star in question also has the big-headed habit of covering the walls of her LA home in cuttings about herself.

Disney has denied reports that the company intends to sell on the distributing rights for Mel Gibson's latest film Apocalypto in the wake of the negative publicity currently surrounding him.

Fox News recently claimed to have received a tip from an insider that the studio was quietly looking to offload the project, with independent company Lions Gate being eyed as the favourite candidate for the job.

However, Disney has categorically denied the story. Spokesperson Heidi Trotta said the information is "absolutely not true".

Hugh Hefner wants Nicole Kidman to pose for Playboy, according to reports.

The publication boss was inspired to approach the actress after watching her perform naked in a play in 1999.

Hefner said: “She’s bewitching and the vision of her with a cigarette in one hand and her knickers in the other as a delicious French au pair haunts my fantasies. I’d better add that she’s a terrific actress.”

Kidman's husband Keith Urban posed nude for Playgirl in 2001.

You play John "Doc" Bradley, a medic who was one of the Iwo Jima flag-raisers captured in the famous photograph. Did you meet his son, James, who cowrote the book that the film is based on? I had some amazing moments with James Bradley on set. There's a moment in the film where Doc is wounded While he's on the ground, he hears someone screaming for a corpsman and crawls with shrapnel in his leg in rain over rock to find this guy. I looked over and saw James Bradley watching me do this really heroic thing that his father had done. He had tears in his eyes, and I started crying, and he gave me the thumbs-up.

I imagine Clint Eastwood took pains to get the period details just right. He would sometimes stage images that he remembered seeing in Time or Life. There were times where 500 guys were shooting guns and moving toward our enemy. You're always conscious of the fact that it's not real, but when the explosions are going off, it feels as close to the real thing as you could get. If a guy sprained his ankle, I'd tape it up. I had a life-size dummy in my hotel room that I could practice on, because with Mr. Easywood, he expects you to be ready. It was probably very strange the first ime the maid came to clean.

Were you at all interested in science or medicine in school? I was never the one to become a doctor, but I won an award in scienece class for brain surgery on a fetal pig.

You're making another film about war, Kimberley Peirce's Stop-Loss. It's loosely based on her brother. He was in Iraq. If I'm spending time away from my kids [he has two, with wife Reese Witherspoon], I want to be working on something that matters.

Do you have plans to write or direct? [Directing] is something I think I will do within the next year, but I'm not in a rush. I've written a couple things. I like the idea of people making mistakes. I love desperation; I think there's a lot of comedy that comes out of desperation. the best kind of film give you something ynew to think about. I don't want to sit in the theater for two hours and have this numb experience. I want to get pissed off.

David Duchovny said in New York he would like to star in another film based on his Fox TV sci-fi/mystery TV series, "The X-Files."

Created by Chris Carter and co-starring Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, the show originally ran from 1993 through 2002 and spawned a 1998 film version, called "The X-Files."

Asked if a sequel is in the works, Duchovny said, "It's always on the horizon."

"I'm still very much in touch with Chris Carter, Gillian. Both Gillian and I are positive about it. It's not like we're running from it," he said. "There are some legal things that need to be resolved over at Fox."

Although no script has been written yet for a sequel, "There is an idea," Duchovny said.

The star of the new big-screen comedy, "Trust the Man," denied, however, reports he is planning to take over the role of Bruce Banner from actor Eric Bana in an upcoming sequel to the 2003 film, "Hulk."

"No," Duchovny said. "I don't know where that came from."

Michelle Heaton got Liberty X-rated on a girlie night out. The 26-year-old strutted her stuff with former Atomic Kitten star Liz McLarnon at London's Mo'vida nightclub.

When they left, Michelle was asked what finace Andy Scott-Lee loves most about her and she stuck out her rather impressive tongue.

Then she giggled: "It's not that big girls."

We hope for Andy's sake that she's talking about her tongue.

"Superman Returns" star Kate Bosworth proved that food is not her kryptonite and enjoyed a girls' night out on the town this weekend.

Bosworth dined at trendy Hollywood restaurant Magnolia on Saturday with four girlfriends -- including pop singer Jewel and their stylist Jessica Paster.

For appetizers, the not-so-big-boned star had cigarettes and bottled water, followed by a bowl of bread. Bosworth finished off the course with a wedge of iceberg lettuce.

It would seem that Russell Crowe's character in the upcoming crime thriller American Gangster has a little problem with devoting himself to one religion. While filming different scenes for the movie, Russell was seen sporting gold necklaces with different pendants on them: a Crucifix (principal symbol of the Christian religion) and the Star of David (generally recognized symbol of Judaism). Russell, 42, plays tough cop Detective Ritchie Roberts in 1970's Harlem who busts up a drug ring. American Gangster is set for 2007 release.

Good friends and Hollywood Hills neighbors Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio are taking a holiday in Hawaii this week with Tobey's pregnant fiancee --Jennifer Meyer -- Lukas Haas and an unidentified blonde.

Alfonso Ribeiro, best known for roles on hit shows "Silver Spoons" and "Fresh Prince of Bel Air," filed for divorce Wednesday from his wife of four years, Robin. He cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

The couple married in January 2002 and have one child together, Sienna, 3.

According to court documents obtained, Ribeiro is seeking joint legal custody of the couple's daughter, with physical custody going to his wife. The documents also outline the couple's visitation plans; alternate weekends and Wednesday afternoons.

Robin Williams is seeking treatment for alcoholism, publicist Mara Buxbaum said Wednesday.

The 55-year-old comedian had been sober for 20 years, Buxbaum said.

Williams "found himself drinking again and has decided to take proactive measures to deal with this for his own well-being and the well-being of his family," she said in a statement. "He looks forward to returning to work this fall to support his upcoming film releases."

Buxbaum declined to elaborate beyond the statement.

Williams stars in "Man of the Year," due in October, and voices an animated penguin in "Happy Feet," slated for release in November.

He won an Oscar for his supporting role in 1997's "Good Will Hunting."

Lindsay Lohan has blasted former pal Paris Hilton in print after the socialite teamed up with Los Angeles-based oil heir Brandon Davis to poke fun at the actress' personal hygiene. Lohan insists she has never seen the video footage of partying Davis mocking her, while Hilton giggles at his side - but she has been told all about it. In the televised rant, Davis also attacks Lohan's lifestyle and her ex-boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama, but now the actress is hitting back in the pages of fashion magazine Elle. She says, "I started getting texts from them. They'd be saying stuff that was said in the video." But it's Hilton who gets a bitchy verbal slap from loose-lipped Lohan - for her part in the footage. The actress adds, "Obviously, she's very comfortable making videos" - a catty reference to the hotel heiress' controversial 1 Night In Paris sex tape. It doesn't look like Lohan and Hilton will be hitting the club scene together any time soon - their last nightlife encounter, at New York's trendy Butter, almost ended in a fight after Hilton accused Lohan of trying to steal her on/off boyfriend Stavros Niarchos II. Lohan reveals, "She went off on this Stavros thing, grabbing my arm, saying, 'I can't believe you f**king called Stavros.'

Jessica Simpson's romance with Zach Braff isn't going too well.

The recently divorced "Newlyweds" star seemed "put off" by the advances of the "Scrubs" star at a recent event at the Pink Elephant in the Hamptons, according to reports in the new issue of The Star.

"He was flirting up a storm and being very aggressive," a source told the tabloid. "You could tell it grossed out Jessica and her friends. He was like a horny schoolboy."

None of the string of hotties that Simpson has been linked with is panning out. She "blindsided" her "Employee of the Month" co-star, Dane Cook, by calling him June 22 and saying they should split up, according to the Star. Reps for the two have denied that they were ever an item, but gossips insist that they've secretly dated. And Simpson's fling with Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine has apparently flopped.

"Jessica is lonely and needy," a source told Star. "She's having a hard time dealing with the fact that [ex-husband] Nick [Lachey] is in love [with MTV's Vanessa Minnillo]."

The MTV Music Video Awards are about to get a dose of Jack Black.

The actor-slash-rocker will host this year's version of the anything-can-happen extravaganza, set for Aug. 31, MTV announced Thursday.

"Prepare yourself for a rip snortin' humdinger," Black said. "I am Jables, hear me roar."

The awards will air live from Radio City Music Hall in New York. Performers include Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Panic! at the Disco and Ludacris.

Black, 34, is the "perfect mix of comedy, rock, irreverence and star power," MTV President Christina Norman said in a statement.

Black's films include "Nacho Libre," "King Kong" and "School of Rock." He'll next be seen with his Tenacious D bandmate, Kyle Gass, in the semi-autographical comedy "Tenacious D in `The Pick of Destiny,'" slated for release Nov. 17.