AP - Academy Award winner Anthony Minghella will write the libretto and direct a new work by composer Osvaldo Golijov that has been commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera.
NEW YORK (AP) - Katie Holmes Rosie O'Donnell and Anna Nicole Smith's baby daughter, Dannielynn, are among the boldface names on OK! magazine's list of ''most influential'' celebrities.


LONDON (AP) - J.K. Rowling said she was sad, but relieved, to have completed the final ''Harry Potter'' book as she greeted fans at the European premiere of the latest movie in the young wizard saga.


Former Vice-President Al Gore has been served a little bad news as he prepares for Saturday's Live Earth spectacular - his son has been charged with driving under the influence and possessing prescription drugs and marijuana.


SANTA MONICA, CA - Detailing the rise and fall of Edie Sedgwick - the blazing mid-sixties superstar, the "It Girl," the muse to eccentric artist Andy Warhol - the unrated director's cut of Factory Girl comes to DVD on July 17 from Genius Products LLC. and The Weinstein Company.


Justin Timberlake and 50 Cent have teamed up on record to rap and sing about their love of pornography. The pair has collaborated on "Ayo Technology," rapper 50's new single.


Animal rights campaigners are furious at reports a chimpanzee was beaten on the set of Christina Ricci new movie. The chimp was allegedly attacked after it bit an actor on the set of "Speed Racer," which stars Ricci and Emile Hirsch.


Halle Berry is the world's most fabulous 40-something celebrity, according to a new magazine poll. Berry beat model/designer Daisy Fuentes and Salma Hayek in the Fabulous At 40 countdown, compiled by In Touch Weekly magazine.


Australian comedian Peter Helliar has publicly apologized to hepatitis sufferers for making light of the liver disease and poking fun at sufferer Pamela Anderson on TV. Officials at Hepatitis Australia were outraged by a "cheap, cruel" joke, in which the comic joked about giving hepatitis C to Anderson for her recent 40th birthday, during an appearance on weekly talk show Rove on Sunday, and called for Helliar to apologize.


Shia LaBeouf had landed at the No. 2 on Entertainment Weekly magazine's list of stars. He's got a career that other young actors can only dream of and he knows it. While appearing on The Early Show on CBS to promote "Transformers", Shia said his success has been a huge blur: "There's no time for reflection because you're in the midst of it. I haven't had time to like look back on it. I'm sure after Indy I'll have time to go 'wow.' Right now it's living in the wow, the dream of it."
Nick Lachey has dismissed the scandal surrounding photographs of his hot-tub frolics with girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo. The former 'Newlyweds' star says he would understand the outrage if he was caught with a prostitute, but as he was with his own girlfriend he can't understand the fuss.

Lachey told OK! magazine: "Where's the scandal? "I was in Mexico with my girlfriend celebrating our first anniversary together on a private vacation. It's not like I was caught with a Mexican hooker. We've all gone out and had a few too many and done something stupid. We've all made mistakes."
Nicole Richie pregnancy has been confirmed. 'The Simple Life' star is expecting her first child with Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden and the couple are also said to be planning to marry this summer.

Rumors about the 25-year-old's pregnancy have been circulating for months, but gossip website TMZ.com claim they have independently confirmed the news.
Christina Aguilera pregnancy has been confirmed. Rumors that the 'Dirrty' singer is expecting her first child with husband Jordan Bratman were confirmed yesterday.

The couple has not yet released a statement, but Christina's father, Fausto Aguilera said, "I'm so excited. I want Christina to achieve all her goals. I wish her all the happiness in the world."
Paris Hilton enjoyed her first post-prison shopping spree yesterday. The hotel heiress - who arrived in Los Angeles yesterday after a relaxing beach break in Maui - made two separate shopping trips in one day to numerous boutiques.

Paris - wearing linen shorts, a white silk top, big straw hat and white sunglasses - is said to have spent "a lot."
Katie Holmes has been named as one of the most influential celebrities in the world. The 28-year-old actress, wife and mother has been listed alongside 19 other stars including Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Lopez and Anna Nicole Smith's baby daughter, Dannielynn on OK! magazine's list of most influential celebrities.

'Batman Begins' star Katie - wife of Tom Cruise and mother of their one-year-old daughter, Suri - was chosen in the beauty queen category for her "refreshing girl-next-door look" and trendy new bob hairstyle.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Fly Me Not even celebs can catch a break when flying commercial! TMZ spies caught former SNLer Jimmy Fallon stuck waiting for an LAX flight in Delta's Crown Room Club at JFK for seven hours -- where they were out of booze! Once on the plane, he had to wait...
Filed under: Movies "Transformers" -- which hits theaters today -- stars Shia LeBeouf, Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel and a team of more than 300 U.S. Air Force servicemen. The film features hundreds of real-life pilots, and real Air Force aircraft, including F22s and F17...
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Movies TMZ has learned that the new Indiana Jones movie is heading to Hawaii. Cowabunga!Cast and crew, including Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf and new cast members Jim Broadbent and Cate Blanchett are currently shooting scenes at Yale in New Haven, Conn. (No...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird TMZ has obtained a release form sent out by Posh Spice's publicists, designed to limit the type of questions radio press can ask Mrs. Beckham while promoting her new NBC reality show, "The Beckhams Are Coming to America." Rogers and Cowan public...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Al Gore III, the 24-year-old son of Al Gore was arrested on suspicion of drug possession today. The former second-in-command's son was pulled over after allegedly driving his Prius 100 miles an hour down an Orange County freeway. (At least he was...
Pop star/actress Mandy Moore insists she was at her sexiest when she launched her career at the age of 15.The singer stormed the charts with the release of debut single Candy in 1999 and Moore believes the video was so sexy, it forced her to cover up for the rest of her career.She tells Blender
SLAYER guitarist KERRY KING is preparing for his tour with shock rocker Marilyn Manson by downing strong alcohol.The band are co-headlining with Manson on a summer tour which kicks off in Florida on 25 July (07).And King admits he has been bonding with Tainted Love hitmaker by drinking the infamous beverage absinthe.He says, "We met
Controversial Polish cleric FATHER HENRYK JANKOWSKI is desperate to employ Mel Gibson to direct a movie about his life.The 70-year-old believes the actor-turned-director’s religious credentials combined with his moviemaking skills make him a perfect choice to helm the forthcoming biopic.He says, "(Gibson is) a great man and an honest Catholic. He’s also a distinguished artist.
Hollywood actor John Turturro was left red-faced on a Spanish talk show after he turned up hungover for an interview.The Transformers star admits he was sick on the show’s set after spending the previous night drinking with Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar.He says, "I went to dinner in Spain with Pedro Almodovar and he kept
Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore hopes his new documentary SICKO will have a greater impact on society than his previous projects.Moore claims the films he made about school shootings and the aftermath of September 11th have been ridiculed - and he is desperate to be taken seriously.He tells Empire magazine, "I made Bowling for Columbine in
Screen legend Dennis Hopper abused drugs and alcohol so severely he almost destroyed his body.The 71-year-old actor and director has a cinematic career spanning more than five decades, much of which has been drink and drug fuelled.But the Blue Velvet star insists she is now a reformed man and has been sober for 24 years
NIP/TUCK star KELLY CARLSON has blasted U.S host Larry King for giving PARIS HILTON a priority slot on his talk show.Carlson says King was "wrong" to postpone an interview with controversial filmmaker Michael Moore to make way for the first post-jail Hilton interview.She says, "I think that’s just wrong."I can’t believe more people are interested
TRACEY EDMONDS has denied her relationship with Eddie Murphy has ended, insisting the pair are "very happy" together.Murphy was named as the father of Spice Girl Melanie Brown’s two-month-old daughter Angel Iris last month (Jun07), but the film producer insists the strain on the announcement hasn’t had any effect on his relationship with Edmonds.She says,
HARRY POTTER star Daniel Radcliffe is still starstruck when he meets J.K ROWLING, the author of the fantasy series.Despite having played Rowling’s boy wizard creation on screen for the past six years - he confesses he is overwhelmed by the author’s presence.Speaking at the U.K. premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,
British soul star Joss Stone has vowed to remain defiant despite pleas from her record label to refrain from promoting her music in the U.K.The singer was ridiculed for her appearance at this year’s (07) Brit Awards in February after she spoke in an American accent.But Stone insists she doesn’t care how she is portrayed
Troubled star Britney Spears has apologised for attacking a paparazzo’s SUV with an umbrella earlier this year (07) - insisting she was "rehearsing for a film role".The Toxic singer has attributed her bizarre behaviour outside estranged husband Kevin Federline’s house - the night before she entered rehab in February - to preparation for a part
LATEST: Music legend MICHAEL JACKSON has moved into a luxury $60 million (£30 million) property in Las Vegas The Thriller hitmaker was forced to give up his 10-bedroom mansion in Nevada’s Sin City suburbs because his $1 million (£500,000) lease on the property has expired.Jackson and his three children, Prince Michael I, 10; Paris Michael, nine;
Former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore has been served a little bad news as he prepares for Saturday’s (07Jul07) Live Earth spectacular - his son has been charged with driving under the influence and possessing prescription drugs and marijuana.Gore’s 24-year-old son, Al Gore III, was pulled over by cops after he was clocked driving his hybrid
AFP - First came Donald Rumsfeld, then Dick Cheney -- and now the coyly chic Maryland town of St. Michaels might get its first "royalty": the King of Pop Michael Jackson
"I've been practicing for years to keep that pout. I learned how to do it and stuck with it." Sultry Spice Girl Victoria Beckham jokes about her trademark expression.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Paris Hilton is back from vacation and has a message for her fans: don't drink and drive.''Happy 4th of July everyone, and remember to be responsible and have a designated driver!'' the heiress writes in a blog entry on her MySpace Web page Tuesday.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Johnny Knoxville has filed for divorce from his wife of 12 years. The ''Jackass'' star, whose birth name is Philip John Clapp, cites ''irreconcilable differences'' as the reason for ending his marriage to Melanie Lynn Clapp, according to documents filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - The wife of comedian Wayne Brady has filed for divorce. Mandie Brady cites ''irreconcilable differences'' as the reason for ending their marriage, according to court documents filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court. She is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their 4-year-old daughter, Maile.


YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - Ypsilanti High School drama teacher Michelle Peet checked her mailbox Monday and discovered the color of money. Paul Newman once a budding actor himself, had donated $5,000 to the school's drama club as part of its ongoing fundraising effort.


We haven't heard any official confirmation out of Christina Aguilera people, but her estranged father is blabbing to the media that the pop star is pregnant with her first child. Fausto Aguilera told Life & Style magazine: "I'm so excited. I want Christina to achieve all her goals. I wish her all the happiness in the world."
Let's hope stick thin Nicole Richie is eating an extra leaf of lettuce now that she's looking very pregnant, about 3 months along. She hasn't come out and confirmed her condition though, which is understandable since she has other things on her mind - like going to jail for that DUI last year when she drove down the highway in the wrong direction. Nicole's new court date is July 21.
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Paris Hilton said she wanted to change her image from party girl to charity worker, but reports from her recent Hawaiian getaway say that the socialite was up to the same old, same old. Page Six reports that Paris went clubbing at the Hyatt while in...
Filed under: Celebrity Auctions It's hard to believe, but it's been 23 years since perky Molly Ringwald portrayed the horrors of a 16-year-old girl having her birthday forgotten by her dumbass family. Chicks love this movie! Now you can cement your Brat Pack love with this 3"...
Filed under: American Idol "American Idol" finalist Gina Glocksen kicked off her birthday celebration over the weekend by checking out the Dan Band in Hollywood. Time to see how the pros do it. Dan Finnerty -- who fronts the hilarious group and was also featured in "Old...
Filed under: Music, Beauty Ageless sex symbol Tom Jones turned up in London at Sunday's Concert For Diana -- looking ever the Welsh hunk. Gorgeous!The 67-year-old heartthrob just gets better with every passing year! It's not unusual! Is it?RelatedLinks Hot Lips Mashed...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music The biggest pop star in all of Asia -- Rain -- is facing a hailstorm of legal trouble in the US. A Honolulu concert promoter claims in a federal lawsuit that the so-called Korean Justin Timberlake defrauded them out of more than $500,000, and never...
‘The Simple Life’ star is expecting her first child with Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden and the couple are also said to be planning to marry this summer.Rumours about the 25-year-old’s pregnancy have been circulating for months, but gossip website TMZ.com claim they have independently confirmed the news.Nicole’s representative is still refusing to , saying:
The 28-year-old actress, wife and mother has been listed alongside 19 other stars including Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Lopez and Anna Nicole Smith’s baby daughter, Dannielynn on OK! magazine’s list of most influential celebrities.‘Batman Begins’ star Katie ? wife of Tom Cruise and mother of their one-year-old daughter, Suri ? was chosen in the beauty queen
Rumours that the ‘Dirrty’ singer is expecting her first child with husband Jordan Bratman were confirmed yesterday (04.07.07).The couple have not yet released a statement, but Christina’s father, Fausto Aguilera said: ‘I’m so excited. I want Christina to achieve all her goals. I wish her all the happiness in the world.’ Last month it was
The hotel heiress ? who arrived in Los Angeles yesterday after a relaxing beach break in Maui ? made two separate shopping trips in one day to numerous boutiques.Paris ? wearing linen shorts, a white silk top, big straw hat and white sunglasses ? is said to have spent "a lot".Her purchases included Hello Kitty
The former ‘Newlyweds’ star says he would understand the outrage if he was caught with a prostitute, but as he was with his own girlfriend he can’t understand the fuss.Lachey told OK! magazine: ‘Where’s the scandal? ‘I was in Mexico with my girlfriend celebrating our first anniversary together on a private vacation. It’s not like
The ‘Ocean’s Thirteen’ actor will take the role of Lt Frank Bullitt made famous by Hollywood legend Steve McQueen in the 1968 original film.A source said: "Brad shares a lot of the same passions as Steve McQueen - including a love of motorbikes and fast cars - so it was a dream role for him."
The ‘Jackass’ star ? real name Philip John Clapp ? cited irreconcilable differences against his wife of 12 years, Melanie Lynn Clapp, in papers filed at the Los Angeles Superior Court.Knoxville, 36, is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their daughter, 11-year-old Madison, whose name he has tattooed across his chest. He has offered
The 26-year-old - son of rock legend Rod Stewart - entered the plea at the Los Angeles County Superior Court yesterday (03.07.07) following his alleged attack on a couple at a Hollywood Hills party on April 22.Stewart - who is charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, one count of throwing a
The two former child stars became embroiled in a long-running feud after they were two-timed by singer Aaron Carter but have now agreed to make peace.Hilary says Lindsay made the first move after approaching her in Hollywood’s Teddy’s nightclub Hilary told Stella magazine: "We’re not best friends, you know? "But we were out at Teddy’s
Matt Groening, the creator of the hit TV series, is desperate to sign up the pop superstar to play herself in a future episode.He said: "We would love her to do the show. She’s one of the people we haven’t been able to get yet." If Madonna agrees to appear alongside Homer and Bart she
The ‘Sin City’ actress - who is currently dating movie producer Cash Warren ? insists the first thing she looks for in a guy is brains not good looks.She told GQ magazine: "I don’t really have a type as such. Intelligence, kindness, a sense of humour ? that’s kind of it for me."I don’t really
The former ‘O.C.’ star is happy being single and says her next man will be funny and intellectual.She told Elle magazine: "I like an intellectual guy, because I love to read. If they like movies, books and music, we’re pretty alright."And I’d like someone who’s mature. God, I can’t take another immature person!" Barton, 21,
Lawyer of Criss’ estranged wife Joann Sarantakos claim to have "documentary" evidence he was seeing both Cameron and Joann at the same time.Attorney Dominic Barbara said: ‘I will show with documentary evidence that my client was still with her husband, trying to save her marriage, at the same time Cameron Diaz was dating Criss Angel.‘I
The monarch met soldiers at the headquarters of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, the 5th Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, at Stirling Castle. She attended a service at the castle’s Chapel Royal, built in 1594, before enjoying a tour of the Argyll and Sutherland museum.During her visit, the queen took the chance to
The prince joined his brother William in an interview on NBC’s popular chat show ‘Dateline’ last week (19.06.07) and was hailed as a heartthrob after wowing the US public.Almost 13 million viewers tuned in to watch Harry talk to host Matt Lauer about his mother, the late Princess Diana and the concert he and William
The Hollywood star - who is a UN ambassador - never met the late princess but says Diana’s efforts with the Red Cross anti-landmine campaign in Angola and Bosnia inspired her own charity work.Angelina said: ‘Diana inspired me immensely. I followed the work she undertook very closely, especially the issue of landmines. It was fascinating
AP - Paris Hilton is back from vacation and has a message for her fans: don't drink and drive.
AP - Johnny Knoxville has filed for divorce from his wife of 12 years. The "Jackass" star, whose birth name is Philip John Clapp, cites "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for ending his marriage to Melanie Lynn Clapp, according to documents filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Filed under: TV, Wacky and Weird He was Tony Soprano's right hand man, and he helped "handle" Big Pussy. Now Little Steven Van Zandt has something hairier on his hands ... Godzilla!The part-time actor and sometime guitarist in Bruce Springsteen E Street Band is hosting a 13-hour...
Virgin boss SIR Richard Branson is taking his family into space on his first suborbital flight.The music mogul-turned-transport tycoon will be unveiling what his Virgin Galactic craft will look like later this year (07), and he hopes to show off the spaceship early in 2008.Branson has already confirmed who the first passengers will be -
The mothers of hip-hop and R&B heavyweights The Game DR. DRE and BRANDY have come together to stage a one-time ’summit’ on the rivalries in rap.Urban magazine Sister 2 Sister brought the mums together for a recent behind-closed-doors meeting in Hollywood to discuss the current issues their sons and daughters face.The idea for the mother’s
Moviemaker Spike Lee will remember the sacrifice of thousands of black American soldiers in World War II in a new film set in Italy.The project, adapted from James McBride’s book The Miracle at St Anna, follows the 92nd ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ division, which became stranded behind enemy lines in Tuscany and encountered a harrowing Nazi massacre
Author J.K. Rowling is looking forward to a long vacation after writing the final HARRY POTTER book left her drained and emotional.The writer braved torrential rain in London on Tuesday (03Jul07) for a star-studded premiere of the latest Harry Potter movie, The Order of the Phoenix, and revealed all about the creatively gruelling final weeks
Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf has no plans to date any of his co-stars - he’d rather meet a girl in her natural environment who won’t mind the fact he’s "not that smooth".The Transformers star admits he’ll have his work cut out resisting beautiful actresses in the industry, but fears they’re not the genuine article.He tells
Pop superstar MADONNA could be set for a cameo on cult animated show THE SIMPSONS - if creator MATT GROENING gets his way.The cartoon genius is desperate for the singer to star in his series, following the likes of recent celebrity guest stars Britney Spears, Mel Gibson, Stephen Hawking, Sir Elton John and Dolly Parton.Groening
Troubled singer PETE DOHERTY’s on/off relationship with Kate Moss looks to be finished after he revealed in court she’s kicked him out of her house.The Babyshambles frontman appeared at West London Magistrates Court on Tuesday (03Jul07) to plead guilty to possessing drugs. But when identifying himself to District Judge Davinder Lachhar, Doherty inadvertently revealed legal
KATIE HOLMES, ROSIE O’DONNELL, BEYONCE KNOWLES and ANNA NICOLE SMITH’s baby have topped a new list of influential U.S celebrities.The quartet join Jennifer Lopez, couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, and Grey’s Anatomy star T.R. Knight on OK! magazine’s new countdown of Hollywood’s most powerful stars.OK! editors split the 19 celebrities into six categories: beauty
LATEST: Heather Mills has fired back at allegations she lied in court, by revealing the photographer accusing her has 132 convictions himself.Last month (Jun07) Sir Paul McCartney’s estranged wife claimed photographer Jay Kaycappa, 31, grabbed her shoulder as he attempted to take her photo in a Brighton, England subway in July 2006.However, Kaycappa’s lawyer Anya
Sienna Miller and her sister SAVANNAH have defended themselves from accusations their foray into fashion is cashing in on the actress’ success.The siblings insist they want their clothing company Twenty8Twelve to be taken seriously because both have design credentials. While Sienna, 25, was a model before finding fame on the silver screen, her 28-year-old sister
Kimberly, the 26-year-old daughter of Rod Stewart, met the 44-year-old Mötley Crüe star in London earlier this year and they are now said to be an item.Kimberly was spotted running out of the launch party of restaurant Pink Taco’s new Los Angeles branch to be with Tommy after he was denied entry because the fire
The handsome Irish actor - who has been romantically linked to his ‘Match Point’ co-star Scarlett Johansson Toni Collette and Rachel Leigh Cook - avoids dating Hollywood stars because they are all "drama queens".Jonathan told Britain’s OK! magazine: "I’m not intimidated by tough women, I’m attracted to them. "I wouldn’t date an actress. Too difficult
The ‘Mean Girls’ actress, who was casually dressed in a stripy bikini, hosted a barbeque for close friends and family on Monday afternoon (02.07.07).Lindsay invited her former lover Calum Best, her mother Dina - who arrived carrying a red Cartier bag - her 11-year-old brother Dakota and 13-year-old sister Ali.Dina told Us Weekly magazine: "I
The 44-year-old star bolted her fridge and gave the key to her housekeeper in a bid to help her stick to the strict diet.She told Britain’s Grazia magazine: "I was at a charity event and my friend Sting said to me ‘Why don’t you do a body transformation?’ I was about to start working on
From TheEvilBeet: Fuck. Me. If Nicole thinks this shit is getting her out of jail time, she’s dead wrong. So everyone and their little sister mag has decided to announce today that they’ve “independently confirmed” that Nicole’s pregnant, and word on the street is that she and Joel will be getting married this summer (isn’t this fun, Hilary?).   [Read full story on Dotspotter]
From our friends at CoutureintheCity.com... Sienna Miller former "it" girl fashion icon (how quickly they come and go) and actress is now a designer too. So far, we have a black tunic with a beaded/embroidered faux fanny pack attached. Genius! Perhaps she will maze us with her design prowess and bring back stirrup pants, but this time, in gold spandex. Ugh! I don't know, I'm just not all that impressed by celebrity designers anymore. Sure, SJP's line "Bitten" is...  [Read full story on Dotspotter]
Straight from Startrip.tv: We all know Paris has a potty mouth, but who would have thought her garbage back chat would equate to a cash sum with her actual rubbish? Yes, Paris Hilton fans have trawled through her trash and such exotic items as a *gasp* toothbrush and can of empty dog food have appeared on eBay retailing for rather ridiculous sums. The empty can and used toothbrush fetched $305 a piece, making me wonder if Paris's dog has equal notoriety to her. After all, one bitch was locked...  [Read full story on Dotspotter]
With claims from illusionist Criss Angel’s wife that Cameron Diaz broke up their marriage, and a denial from Diaz’s camp that she was involved at all (yeah, right), it has us wondering what really went down. The scoop is that magic boy had been hiding his marriage to make himself more appealing to female fans. With Angel photographed out and about with Diaz, it seemed the pair were heating up. And the shout out during his latest NYC stunt to Diaz looked like the two were linked:...  [Read full story on Dotspotter]
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — The wife of comedian Wayne Brady has filed for divorce. Mandie Brady cites "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for ending their marriage, according to court documents filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court. She is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their 4-year-old daughter, Maile.
AFP - Al Gore's image as a rock-star eco-warrior gets another high-voltage jolt of celebrity endorsement Saturday when the music world gathers to raise awareness for global warming at Live Earth.
Woody Allen says he hopes to create a portrait of the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona on a par with his 1979 film, Manhattan.
SPICE GIRL Melanie Chisholm fears she’ll never have the family she dreams of because an extreme eating disorder may have left her infertile.The pop star - nicknamed Sporty Spice - is the only member of the British girl group not to have conceived, and she’s desperately worried her unhealthy diet and fitness regime in the
The man who wrote the words to classic ballad UNCHAINED MELODY has died, aged 99.Songwriter Hy Zaret co-wrote the famous tune, which was recorded by The Righteous Brothers and Elvis Presley among others, and was used as the love theme in movies Unchained and Ghost.The song has been recorded more than 300 times, and earned
THE WHITE STRIPES are continuing their pledge to perform in unusual places on their North American tour - they played on a city bus in Canada on Monday (02Jul07) The Rock duo played an acoustic set of hits, including Hotel Yorba, to fans on a bus in Winnipeg, Canada, reports website PitchforkMedia.com.Last month (Jun07), The White
JACKASS star Johnny Knoxville has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly 12 years.The 36-year-old has cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for ending his marriage to wife Melanie, according to legal papers filed at Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday (03Jul07).Knoxville is seeking joint custody of the couple’s daughter. He will also
Animal rights campaigners are furious at reports a chimpanzee was beaten on the set of CHRISTINA RICCI’s new movie.The chimp was allegedly attacked after it bit an actor on the set of Speed Racer, which stars Ricci and Emile Hirsch And animal rights group People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are taking the claims
Hulk Hogan has suggested the murdered wife of late wrestling star CHRIS BENOIT had an obsession with "devil-worship" that led to marital difficulties.Benoit asphyxiated his wife Nancy and son Daniel, before hanging himself at their Atlanta, Georgia home late last month (Jun07).Legendary wrestler Hogan is struggling to come to terms with the tragedy, but believes
LATEST: Lindsay Lohan was in for a special treat when she celebrated her 21st birthday at Courteney Cox’s Malibu, California home on Monday (02Jul07) - her boyfriend flew in from London for the big bash.British reality TV star Calum Best joined Lohan as she took a break from rehab at nearby Promises to party with
Justin Timberlake and 50 CENT have teamed up on record to rap and sing about their love of pornography.The pair has collaborated on Ayo Technology, rapper 50’s new single.The tune was initially dubbed Ayo Pornography, but nervous record executives urged the pair to retitle the song, which is all about falling in love with the
LATEST: Soul man Lionel Richie is refusing to confirm or deny ongoing reports his daughter NICOLE is pregnant and engaged - because he insists he’d be among the last to know.The Hello singer admits he’s as keen to know the truth about reports the socialite Simple Life star is expecting Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden’s
Actress Cameron Diaz and CRISS ANGEL were dating while the illusionist was conducting a relationship with his estranged wife, according to the a lawyer for the magician’s bitter ex.In papers filed at Nassau County Court, New York last Friday (29Jun07), Angel’s wife Joanne Sarantakos named Diaz as the "other woman" in her divorce battle -
R&B star Bobby Brown was fighting to save his marriage to WHITNEY HOUSTON right up to the point when she served him with divorce papers, according to the singer’s manager/friend Alicia Etheredge.Etheredge, who has been romantically linked to the My Prerogative hitmaker since his marriage split, claims Brown never gave up on his marriage -
Halle Berry is the world’s most fabulous 40-something celebrity, according to a new American magazine poll.Berry beat model/designer Daisy Fuentes and Salma Hayek in the Fabulous At 40 countdown, compiled by In Touch Weekly magazine.Editors chose the Catwoman star to top the list because she has "evolved into this woman that feels very confident in
MARILYN MANSON’s estranged wife Dita Von TEESE has hinted her marriage to the shock rocker broke down because of his violent temper.The burlesque dancer filed for divorce last December (06), just 12 months after marrying Manson, and is adamant his erratic behaviour was one of the reasons their relationship didn’t work.She says, "There are lots
Troubled pop star Kelly Clarkson is getting serious about her plans to go country - she has signed a new management deal with pal REBA McENTIRE’s husband.Clarkson fired manager Jeff Kwatinetz last month (Jun07) following a controversy surrounding her new album, My December, which was leaked to the media.The singer was left trying to defend
AFP - Veteran singer Rod Stewart's 26-year-old son pleaded not guilty to assault charges on Tuesday during an appearance in a Los Angeles court room.
AP - J.K. Rowling said she was sad, but relieved, to have completed the final "Harry Potter" book as she greeted fans at the European premiere of the latest movie in the young wizard saga.
AP - Katie Holmes Rosie O'Donnell and Anna Nicole Smith's baby daughter, Dannielynn, are among the boldface names on OK! magazine's list of "most influential" celebrities.
AP - YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Ypsilanti High School drama teacher Michelle Peet checked her mailbox Monday and discovered the color of money.
Rapper Twista has hit out at church leaders who have branded hip-hop music "trash" and degrading to women. Chicago-based church The Faith Community of Saint Sabina has attacked ten of the most popular rap artists in the U.S. - including 50 Cent & Snoop Dogg in a new advertising campaign.


The one-time manager of Reggae superstar Bob Marley has been convicted of drug dealing offences following a seven-day trial in Jamaica. Former Jamaica football player Allan Cole was jailed for 18 months and fined $15,150 after being found guilty of possession of marijuana, dealing in marijuana and attempting to export the drug in Kingston on Monday.


Newly-released former jailbird Paris Hilton is celebrating after receiving two nominations for the 2007 Teen Choice Awards, including Best Female Reality/Variety Star for TV show The Simple Life. Hilton is one of many stars to receive more than one nomination ahead of the August awards ceremony.


Jessica Simpson has fueled speculation she's back in the arms of comedian Dane Cook after joining him at Prince's VIP concert at Los Angeles' Roosevelt Hotel on Saturday. The couple reportedly dated while shooting the movie Employee Of The Month together - and guests at Prince's latest show were left in no doubt the pair are still close.


MTV is searching for the final castmate to live in the house for The Real World Season 20 by hosting an online contest at www.realworldcasting.com.

Round three has officially begun, however if you didn't sign up in time you still have a chance.


Gay Doctor Who star John Barrowman is willing to have sex with a woman in order to have children - and several obliging female friends have already volunteered to help out. The Scots-American actor says he plans to bed a woman in a desperate bid to start a family with partner Scott Gill - but insists it won't be a pleasurable process.


Pop star Natasha Bedingfield says she is "smitten" with Britain's Prince William. The pair met and danced together backstage after the Concert for Diana in London, and Natasha admits she now has a crush on the handsome prince.

She said: "It was really nice. I danced with him. He actually asked me to dance. I'm smitten. I'm terrible, because I've already got a boyfriend."
Britain's Prince Charles is throwing his wife Camilla a lavish 60th birthday party.

The Duchess of Cornwall reaches the landmark age on July 17, and the heir to the throne is determined to make the day as special as possible.
Prince Edward and his wife, the Countess of Wessex, are expecting their second child in December. Sophie, 42, and Edward - who have a three-year-old daughter Louise - are said to be "delighted" with the news. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip - for who the baby will be their eighth grandchild - are also said to be "thrilled."
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has been reluctant to conform to the country's new smoking ban.

A smoking ban came into effect in all public places in England this past weekend, including her majesty's official Buckingham Palace residence.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Break-Ups Former talk show host Wayne Brady is singing the blues today. TMZ has learned that the "Whose Line is it Anyway?" star's wife, Mandie Taketa Brady, has filed for divorce.The divorce documents, filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court, cite...
Irish singer SINEAD O’CONNOR is appalled by the way the media treats troubled young celebrities like Paris Hilton BRITNEY SPEARS and LINDSAY LOHAN - because she sympathises with their plight.In a year that has so far seen Lohan and Spears checking into rehab and Hilton serving jail time for violating probation, the Nothing Compares 2
The woman credited as BOBBY BROWN’s new girlfriend has slammed reports she "backstabbed" her friend Whitney Houston by dating her man, insisting she only spoke to the R&B singer on the phone once.Alicia Etheredge, who is now managing Brown’s career, has denied reports she and Brown are lovers - a point she made to Houston
Actor Isaiah Washington has no plans to sue U.S. TV network ABC for firing him from GREY’S ANATOMY after he was accused of using a homophobic slur against gay castmember T.R. Knight.During an interview with U.S. TV newsman Larry King, which aired on Monday (02Jul07), Washington admitted using the gay slur ‘faggot’ during a row
Australian comedian PETER HELLIAR has publicly apologised to hepatitis sufferers for making light of the liver disease and poking fun at sufferer Pamela Anderson on TV.Officials at Hepatitis Australia were outraged by a "cheap, cruel" joke, in which the comic joked about giving hepatitis C to Anderson for her recent 40th birthday, during an appearance
SHREK THE THIRD made movie history at the British box-office over the weekend (29Jun-01Jul07), taking the all-time biggest opening for an animated film.The cartoon sequel, which features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz hauled in £16.67 million ($33.34 million), also making it the largest opening weekend of the year (07) to
Actress Dana Delany is in secret talks to join the cast of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES after reportedly missing out on a lead role in the TV hit.The Tombstone actress was the first choice to play housewife Bree, according to The Hollywood Reporter - but that role went to Marcia Cross after Delany turned down the pilot.Now
U.S. comedian/actor Larry The CABLE GUY has been honoured in his hometown - a new local beer has been named after his famous catchphrase, "Git-R-Done".The Cars star - real name Daniel Whitney - will now be able to order Git-R-Done ale when he’s home in Pawnee, Nebraska thanks to the bosses at local microbrewery SchillingBridge.Brewery
Jessica Simpson has fuelled speculation she’s back in the arms of comedian DANE COOK after joining him at PRINCE’s VIP concert at Los Angeles’ Roosevelt Hotel on Saturday (30Jun07).The couple reportedly dated while shooting the movie Employee Of The Month together - and guests at Prince’s latest show were left in no doubt the pair
Julia Roberts and her husband DANNY MODER will celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary on America’s Independence Day (04Jul07).The couple wed at Roberts’ New Mexico ranch in 2002 and friends say they plan to celebrate their anniversary with a home-cooked meal.There will be plenty of celebrating going on - Roberts gave birth to the couple’s third
Newly-released former jailbird Paris Hilton is celebrating after receiving two nominations for the 2007 Teen Choice Awards, including Best Female Reality/Variety Star for TV show The Simple Life.Hilton is one of many stars to receive more than one nomination ahead of the August (07) awards ceremony.Among the others are Jessica Alba, who is up for
Actor Nicolas Cage is teaming up with his teenage son to launch their own line of comic books.The Ghost Rider star and 16-year-old Weston Cage are releasing their six-issue illustrated series Voodoo Child through Virgin Comics on 11 July (07).When renowned comic fan Cage senior was approached with the idea of starting his own animated
Eighties pop star-turned-AMERICAN IDOL judge Paula Abdul is set to launch her first fragrance after realising she has a good nose for a hit smell.The Straight Up singer has partnered with noses at perfume firm Fermenich to create her new scent Sexy Thoughts.She admits she only agreed to release the perfume after spraying it on
AFP - Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim Helu has overtaken Microsoft founder Bill Gates as the richest person on the planet, according to Mexican media.
Reuters - British singer Rod Stewart's son Sean pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to throwing a brick at a car outside a Hollywood party in April.
AP - Katie Holmes Rosie O'Donnell and Anna Nicole Smith's baby daughter, Dannielynn, are among the boldface names on OK! magazine's list of "most influential" celebrities.
AP - Rod Stewart son pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony charges stemming from an attack on a couple outside a party in the Hollywood Hills.
Rap superstars Jay-Z and Nas have spoken out in defense of hip hop in a new book about the music genre. Jay-Z wrote the introduction for Know What I Mean? Reflections On Hip Hop, by Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson - and Nas wrote a passage at the end of the book.


Pop singer/actress Hilary Duff has criticized Hollywood casting executives for having "no imagination". The Lizzie McGuire star insists she hates her "mainstream" tag, and would love to land more challenging acting roles - but insists it's the fault of movie bosses who can't see past her "teen star" image.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rod Stewart son pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony charges stemming from an attack on a couple outside a party in the Hollywood Hills.


Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers is envious of Tom Cruise popularity and hopes to experience similar success in his career. Meyers is desperate to be as famous as his Mission Impossible co-star and has dreamed of a successful acting career since childhood.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Robin Williams is an improv artisan, an Oscar-winning dramatic actor and the kind of off-the-cuff performer who seems to live in a perpetual animated state of comic creation.


Hollywood actor Bruce Willis loves fans who mimic scenes or phrases from his hit movies. The actor says he is amused by admirers who greet him using famous lines from his actions films such as 'Yippee-kiy-yay, mother f%$*er', from the Die Hard series.


Veteran actress Raquel Welch is set to play a seductive female lead role in an upcoming TV show - despite being 66 years old. Welch landed her first TV role in a new CBS show, The Captain, alongside Jeffrey Tambor and Chris Klein - but was stunned to even be considered.


NEW YORK (AP) - Hey, you hockey puck. Yeah, YOU! Don Rickles - Mr. Warmth, the Merchant of Venom - has been on best-seller lists for five weeks.


Eighties pop star-turned-American Idol judge Paula Abdul is set to launch her first fragrance after realizing she has a good nose for a hit smell. The Straight Up singer has partnered with noses at perfume firm Fermenich to create her new scent Sexy Thoughts.


Naked pics of Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo are making the rounds to gossip mags. Life and Style magazine published a set of images allegedly showing the nude couple snogging in a hot tub while on vacation in Mexico.The 'Newlyweds' star and his MTV DJ lover have hired lawyer Marty Singer to prevent even more explicit photos from being published.
Sean Stewart, 26, one of the stars of the A&E reality show Sons of Hollywood, was arrested last month after being sued in May by Tobalus and Ericka Stein.
Filed under: Paris Hilton Paris Hilton and Scooter Libby have one (and probably only one) thing in common -- "excessive" sentencing -- but it's Paris, not Scooter, who actually did the time. Nice to have some friendly Bush on your side!President Bush commuted the 2-1/2 year...
Filed under: Star Catcher "If I wasn't a celebrity, would you be so nice to me?" Former *NSYNCer turned dancing TV fiend Joey Fatone amicably borrowed a paparazzo's camera outside of Joseph's in Hollywood last night, turning the tables on one awkward pap -- and began...
Filed under: Baby Watch, Nicole Richie TMZ has independently confirmed that Nicole Richie is pregnant.The starlet has been dating Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden for over six months. Rumors have been swirling for months that Richie and Madden were expecting, but TMZ has confirmed...
Filed under: Baby Watch, Nicole Richie Inseminated and emaciated starlet Nicole Richie legal woes may get even worse. If the micro-sized Richie is sentenced to do time in the clink, there'll be no VIP treatment for the puny reality star.The birdlike Richie is expecting the stork in just...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird A loyal TMZ reader has informed us that all merchandise related to the dead wrestler has been pulled from the WWE website, you can still find Chris Benoit (or at least his action figure) at your local Target store.Even more unbelievable, we found...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Break-Ups "Jackass" star Johnny Knoxville is officially 86'ing his marriage.TMZ has obtained documents, filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court, in which Knoxville (real name P.J. Clapp) cited "irreconcilable differences" in his nearly twelve-year...
Rock supergroup VAN HALEN’s postponed summer (07) reunion tour is back on, according to U.S. reports.The 40-date trek, featuring Van Halen brothers Alex and Eddie, Eddie’s teenage son Wolfgang and frontman David Lee Roth, was derailed when guitarist Eddie checked into rehab for alcohol-related issues earlier this year (07).Reports suggest the tour may be resurrected
The one-time manager of Reggae superstar Bob Marley has been convicted of drug dealing offences following a seven-day trial in Jamaica.Former Jamaica football player Allan Cole was jailed for 18 months and fined $15,150 (£7,575) after being found guilty of possession of marijuana, dealing in marijuana and attempting to export the drug in Kingston on
Pop singer/actress Hilary Duff has criticised Hollywood casting executives for having "no imagination".The Lizzie McGuire star insists she hates her "mainstream" tag, and would love to land more challenging acting roles - but insists it’s the fault of movie bosses who can’t see past her "teen star" image.She says, "They’ll meet with me. They’ll want
Actress Calista Flockhart blames the success of 1990s TV show ALLY McBEAL for her dramatic weight loss and ill health.The Emmy award-nominated actress once collapsed through dehydration during filming and was often criticised for her thin appearance.But Flockhart denies she ever suffered from an eating disorder and blames the stresses and success of the TV
Veteran actress Raquel Welch is set to play a seductive female lead role in an upcoming TV show - despite being 66 years old.Welch landed her first TV role in a new CBS show, The Captain, alongside Jeffrey Tambor and Chris Klein - but was stunned to even be considered.She says, "It’s wonderful to be
Gay DOCTOR WHO star John Barrowman is willing to have sex with a women in order to have children - and several obliging female friends have already volunteered to help out.The Scots-American actor says he plans to bed a woman in a desperate bid to start a family with partner Scott Gill - but insists
Supermodel Petra Nemcova fear of depleting fish stocks has turned her into a vegan.The Czech model has stopped eating fish for fear they will die out - and has abandoned animal products as a result.She tells Britain’s Closer magazine, "I recently became vegan because I’m going green and not eating fish."They say if we keep
Hollywood actor Bruce Willis loves fans who mimic scenes or phrases from his hit movies. The actor says he is amused by admirers who greet him using famous lines from his actions films such as ‘Yippee-kiy-yay, mother f**ker’, from the Die Hard series.He says, "I get plenty of ‘I see dead people’ (The Sixth Sense)