Jeffs Celebrity Gossip Blog

Sir Paul McCartney is desperate to end his bitter divorce battle with estranged wife Heather Mills.

The former Beatle was pictured giving a V-salute as he left a recent court hearing, but he denies that the gesture was aggressive.

He told The Mirror: "I always do that. But that's what it's all about - peace on earth for everybody.

"I'm hoping it'll soon be over."

McCartney and Mills were at the High Court in London for a preliminary hearing over maintenance payments.

Noel Gallagher and his girlfriend Sara MacDonald are expecting their first child together.

The Oasis guitarist has been dating MacDonald for seven years and is said to be delighted with the news.

A close friend of the couple told The Sun: "Noel and Sara are really, really happy and excited. This is something they both wanted but they kept the news to themselves until they were sure everything was OK with the baby.

"Neither of them have ever wanted to get married but it felt like the right time to start a family together. The last seven years have been a lot of fun and they have a huge house in the country which is perfect for the kids to be running around. They are both thrilled."

Gallagher already has a seven-year-old daughter, Anais, from his marriage to ex-wife Meg Matthews.

O.J. Simpson has revealed he could be the father of Anna Nicole-Smith's youngest daughter Danielynn.

The former American footballer was on good terms with the late model, and has told his friend Norman Pardo that he is a likely contender as the mystery over the child's paternity continues.

"(He) said he was throwing his hat into the ring," said Pardo, who filmed Simpson for five years as part of a documentary. "He said he knew Anna Nicole pretty well, and he said he had slow-moving sperm, and he might be the father."

However, the ex-sportsman is worried about the possible consequences of being named as Danielynn's father, as he is currently in a legal wrangle with Fred Goldman. Goldman won a civil suit concerning the murder of his son Ron, as well as Simpson's own wife Nicole.

Nardo quotes Simpson as saying: "I hope they don't do a DNA test on Anna Nicole's baby. If they find out Danielynn is mine, I don't want Fred Goldman trying to seize her money - or the baby herself."

George Michael has been handed an additional charge for his upcoming drugs trial.

The singer has already been charged with being unfit to drive and possessing cannabis following his arrest last October, but will now face a third charge for being in charge of a vehicle while unfit due to drugs.

The charge was added by the prosecution at a hearing in court today (Wednesday), although Michael himself was not in attendance.

The original trial date of April 23 will now be used for a preliminary hearing, and a new date for the case will be set soon.

Former Neighbours stars Dichen Lachman and Damien Bodie have moved to LA to seek movie roles.

Lachman, who played Katya Kinski on the show, and Bodie, who appeared as Dylan Timmins, are keen to build careers in Hollywood.

However, Lachman has admitted that she misses Caitlin Stasey and Matthew Werkmeister, the actors who played her on-screen siblings.

She told LastBroadcast: "Caitlin and Matt I love like they were my blood. I miss them so much, I wish I could take them everywhere with me."

Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden is reportedly facing police questioning after an incident with a photographer outside the L.A. restaurant Mr Chow.

According to the Beverly Hills Police Department the female photographer filed a report in which she claimed that Madden struck her on the left breast whilst escorting his girlfriend, Nicole Richie, from the restaurant to his car.

Footage of the incident has appeared online and shows the singer repeatedly saying "Get out of the way" before brushing past the photographer.

The band's spokesperson is yet to comment on the incident.

Metallica will be the next band to confirm a gig at the new Wembley Stadium.

The first official concert will be George Michael on June 9, to be followed by two dates from Muse on June 16 and 17.

The LA metal quartet are now looking to play at the brand new complex on July 8. An official confirmation of the show has not yet been released, although one is expected in the next few days.

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.