A spokesperson for Warner Bros. Pictures has denied claims that Daniel Radcliffe has jeopardised his future in the Harry Potter movies.

Recent newspaper reports claimed that executives were furious with the 17-year-old actor for ruining his image by appearing naked in Peter Schaffer's play Equus, but a representative has insisted that the organisation supports his decision.

"Daniel Radcliffe is an extremely talented actor, as well as a great collaborator and friend to Warner Bros. Pictures," the spokesperson explained. "We've had great experiences working with him on our films and fully support him in the artistic choices he makes as an actor."

Billie Piper is to star as a prostitute in a new television adaptation of a best-selling novel.

The book, Belle de Jour, started as a weblog in which an anonymous woman went into graphic detail about her sex life.

The programme, to be aired on Channel 4, is apparently in the development stages. A spokeswoman admitted to the BBC: "It's quite a way from going on air."

Until last year Billie Piper starred on the hit BBC programme Doctor Who.

X Factor runner-up Ray Quinn has announced a tour of the UK.

The 18-year-old singer will play a number of gigs across the country in October, with tickets going on sale for fans on Monday (19th Feb) at a price of £23.00 each.

Full tour details are as follows:

October 2, Manchester, Apollo
October 3, Birmingham, Symphony Hall
October 5, Bristol, Colston Hall
October 6, Oxford, New Theatre
October 7, Ipswich, Regent Theatre
October 9, Blackburn, King George’s Hall
October 10, Bradford, St George’s Hall
October 12, Newcastle, City Hall
October 13, Glasgow, Clyde Auditorium
October 14, Aberdeen, Music Hall
October 16, Sheffield, City Hall
October 17, Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
October 19, Plymouth Pavilions
October 20, Cardiff, International Arena
October 21, Brighton Centre
October 22, Nottingham, Royal Centre
October 24, London, Hammersmith Apollo
October 25, Liverpool, Empire

Britney Spears shaved off her own hair during a visit to a Los Angeles salon on Friday.

The Crazy singer asked for the extreme new look at Esther's Haircutting Studio, but hairdresser Esther Tognozzi told the star that she was afraid to oblige in case Spears decided to sue her for ruining her image.

Unimpressed with Tognozzi's reluctance, Britney picked up the hair clippers and did the job herself.

"I just cleaned it up when she was done with it," Esther explained.

She added that Britney was "just there in body and not really emotionally there".

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody has admitted that he feels guilty for sacking the band's co-founder Mark McClelland.

The singer explained that the decision to ask Mark to leave in March 2005 was one of the hardest he has ever had to make.

"It's a divorce. He was my brother for 10 years. It didn't work any more and I've been sorry every day since," Lightbody told the Daily Record. "He has a right to be p****d off with us, especially me."

However, Gary maintains that the decision was best for the band: "We've actually become much more of a group now."

Actor Ryan Gosling has admitted that he feels responsible for "corrupting" Britney Spears.

The Notebook star revealed that he led conversations about sex when behind the scenes of US TV show The Mickey Mouse Club, which Britney appeared on when she was younger.

"They [co-stars] would come and ask me questions about sex and I just told them what I heard... positions and stuff," Gosling said. "All the mothers went to Disney and told them I was corrupting their kids.

"I feel somewhat responsible for how sexual Britney is now. When I see her with a snake around her neck, I think, 'Did I do that?'"

Lost star Dominic Monaghan has admitted that he likes to dress in women's clothing.

The actor - who plays Charlie Pace on the hit US series - explained that he is happy to describe himself as a "metrosexual" and thinks he "should probably be gay".

"I wear make-up and I paint my nails. I wear high heels. This is all true. I like wearing skirts," Dominic explained. "I should probably be gay but I like women too much.

"I am kind of metrosexual in the sense that, if I do get lost, I do ask for directions. I pull over to gas stations and ask. So I don't know. I guess guys have a lot of pride."

Eminem was blasted by his ex-wife Kim Mathers in a radio interview yesterday.

The US rapper was described as uncaring and unfaithful in the interview with Kim, who claimed that the star makes her "vomit" when she sees him. Kim explained that she saw the interview as an opportunity for revenge after Eminem made references to their relationship in some of his most popular songs.

Responding to her comments in a statement, Eminem explained: "It’s a shame that I’ve moved on and Kim hasn't. Her ongoing press campaign is doing nothing but harm to the children, and for that I feel truly sorry. For their sake, I wish she would stop."

A spokesperson for Joss Stone has denied claims that the star was drunk at the Brit Awards.

The Devon singer shocked fans on Wednesday night by sending "big, big love" to troubled Robbie Williams and making jokes about awards host Russell Brand, while speaking in a new-found American accent. A representative has now blamed "nerves" for her behaviour.

"She only had one drink before she went on stage as she had an early flight the next day," the spokesman told The Mirror. "She's lived in America since she was 15 but her accent becomes stronger when she's nervous."

Hugh Grant and Jemima Khan have separated after three years together, it has been confirmed.

Grant's agent Robert Garlock explained in a statement that the pair had "split amicably", adding that they had made the decision in the last few days.

The news comes after reports that Grant and Khan had clashed over the actor's refusal to commit to their relationship. Just days ago, Grant admitted that he is "not a very romantic man", despite his regular starring roles in romance movies.

Nicole Richie was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs yesterday.

The Simple Life star was arrested on December 11 last year when her car was found blocking a freeway car pool lane. She failed a sobriety test, telling officers on the scene that she had taken prescription painkiller Vicodin.

A statement released by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office yesterday confirmed that she has now been charged with driving under the influence of "an alcoholic beverage and a drug".

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for February 21, but Richie will not be asked to attend in person.

Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse reportedly had a drunken row after Wednesday's Brit Awards ceremony.

The argument apparently left Lily Allen in tears - onlookers describing her as looking "like a lost little school girl".

The pair were up against each other for the Best British Female award, which Winehouse ended up winning.

They have a history of amicable relations, but Allen was spotted boarding a plane in tears shortly after their row.

A source told the Mirror that Allen, when asked if she was okay, replied, "No, not really. I'm miserable. I don't want to talk about it."

She also reportedly revealed: "I had a terrible slanging match with Amy Winehouse. We had a really bad row. It was terrible."

Despite the comments from Lily Allen, a spokesperson for Amy Winehouse explained away the tears. They said: "Lily was crying because she was tired and emotional after her big night. They didn't have an argument - they're friends."

Kiefer Sutherland has been signed up for a new movie thriller, Mirrors.

The 24 star will play the lead role in the film, which focuses on a shopping centre security guard who discovers the "mysteries" of the mirrors in one store.

Mirrors is to be directed by Frenchman Alexandre Aja, who was the man behind the 2006 remake of The Hills Have Eyes.

Sutherland's schedule was able to accommodate the film after plans for the 24 film version were halted. The project does not yet have a completed script, and consequently filming has been rearranged to start next summer.

Michael Jackson has turned to former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller in order to relaunch his pop career.

According to The Sun, Jackson and Fuller have held a series of secret meetings recently and met in Las Vegas last weekend.

Fuller was the person responsible for Pop Idol, launching the Spice Girls and was the agent behind David Beckham's recent transfer to LA Galaxy.

A source said, "Michael is determined to be a global phenomenon again.

"He knows it won't be easy because he comes with so much baggage, but he thinks that if anyone can pull it off Simon can."

They added, "Simon is excited by the challenge. It's like nothing he has tackled before."

The Spice Girls have been approached to perform at a huge charity gig which will raise awareness of global warming.

Famous names including Madonna, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Oasis are all expected to perform at Live Earth on July 7. Baby Spice Emma Bunton will not be able to participate due to her pregnancy, but organisers hope that the other four girls will agree to take part.

A source revealed: "It's the most important event to happen since Live Aid and the Spice Girls will be the jewel in the crown. This is simply an event of such magnitude that no performer approached will be able to say no."

Russell Brand has angered the Gallagher brothers by threatening to upstage them at the Brit Awards.

The eccentric comedian - who is hosting the awards on Wednesday - revealed that Noel phoned up his Radio 2 show and warned him to behave on the night. Oasis will receive an Outstanding Contribution gong and the boys are worried that Brand could spoil the occasion.

Brand explained: "Noel rang my show and said, 'Don't you dare try to upstage us - the evening is about Oasis, not you. Don't ruin this perfect night.' So I said, 'Noel, you're just a footnote. It's all about me'."

A show insider told the News of the World: "We all know how unpredictable Russell can be and it will only take one sarcastic comment to push Oasis over the edge."

Friends of Kerry Katona are worried that she could be making a "big mistake" by marrying boyfriend Mark Croft.

The former Atomic Kitten and I'm A Celeb star has agreed to tie the knot with Croft next week in a low-key ceremony at Gretna Green - but pals fear that she is rushing into marriage.

A source said: "She told Mark she wanted him to take over the wedding plans because she was so worn out with being pregnant and is still hurting following a fall-out with her mum Sue. But even she was surprised when he came up with this. He's booked a little cottage and they're going there for a couple of days.

"They won't be having a big party or anything, they're just going to go back to the cottage with a takeaway. Some of her former friends and family - who she's not speaking to at the moment - think she might be rushing things a bit with Mark a little. It could be a big mistake."

Victoria Beckham is furious with US visa chiefs who have banned her family from taking their trusted minders to Los Angeles.

Posh had hoped that she would be able to keep her usual security staff when she moves to the States, but immigration bosses have refused to offer visas because they believe that Americans can look after the Beckhams just as well.

Victoria's husband David joins US soccer team LA Galaxy in the spring and the couple are currently busy making preparations for the move.

A source said: "Victoria trusts very few people to look after her and her family and if they are attacked she will hold these bloody-minded visa bosses entirely responsible.

"She knows that with David's enormous salary at LA Galaxy - as well as America's relaxed attitude to guns - they are going to need the highest possible level of protection."

Lindsay Lohan's mother has insisted that the actress is "doing great" after giving up alcohol.

The Mean Girls star checked into rehab at the Wonderland Center in Los Angeles last month and mum Dina confirmed that the treatment has been extremely effective.

"She's amazing. She's great and she's happy," Dina explained. "She's in a really good space right now. It's wonderful at Wonderland."

Kevin Costner and his wife Christine are expecting their first child together.

The couple, who have been together for almost two and a half years, are reportedly ecstatic about the news.

Costner's publicist, Paul Bloch, told the BBC, "They're very excited, very happy about the pregnancy."

The Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves star has three children from his previous marriage to Cindy Silver, and another by Bridget Rooney.

Costner and his current wife were married in September 2004 on his ranch in Aspen, Colorado.

Actor Ralph Fiennes has been accused of having sex with an air stewardess in an aircraft toilet during a flight between Australia and India.

38-year-old Lisa Robertson has been suspended without pay whilst the incident is investigated, but she has claimed that she and the Oscar-nominated actor did not have intercourse in the plane's lavatory.

In a statement to her employees, Quantas, she admitted that Fiennes did follow her into the toilet cubicle.

According to the BBC, she said: "I explained to him that this was inappropriate and asked him to leave.

"Mr. Fiennes became amorous towards me and, after a short period of time, I convinced him to leave the toilet, which he did."

Robertson told how she spoke to the actor several times during the flight, as well as during her break, but defended herself, saying: "This is common practice on long flights...

"I believe it is part of the role of the flight attendant to be friendly, natural and approachable to all our passengers."

Kelly Brook and her fiance Billy Zane have recently become involved in a legal battle over a number of garden ornaments.

The couple are having an argument with the previous owners of the £1 million Tudor mansion that they recently moved into.

According to the Mirror, Brook has claimed that Rick McBride and his wife Valerie left the £25,000 worth of statues, plants and stones in the house when they moved out in last December.

But McBride has claimed that they were not part of the contents of the house.

He claims that he was refused entry to his former home by Kelly Brook, who blocked the driveway with her car when he tried to collect what he considers his own belongings.

Billy Zane told the newspaper, "They are trying to take the house stone by stone."