Jeffs Celebrity Gossip Blog

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.