AFP - Queen Elizabeth II is to stress the need for mutual respect in her annual Commonwealth Day address Monday, following recent allegations of racism in Britain, according to excerpts of her speech.
Reuters - An online gambling site is taking bets on whether Heather Mills' artificial leg will fall off during her upcoming appearance on "Dancing with the Stars."
AP - Leonardo DiCaprio arrived in Israel with supermodel Bar Refaeli this weekend, creating a paparazzi storm.
The male model who briefly dated Britney Spears earlier this year has sent the troubled singer his best wishes during her current stint in rehab.

Spears, 25, checked into Promises Residential Treatment Center in Malibu, California on February 21, following months of incessant partying.


"I did not really want to be an actress... I did a film that I knew would be this great cult movie and then it misbehaved. It was a blockbuster." Carrie Fisher has mixed emotions about the Star Wars franchise.

"He was so insufferably satisfied with himself that I wanted to strangle him." Chat show host Jimmy Kimmel doesn't like actor/rocker Jared Leto


Troubled pop singer George Michael will be hit with an extra charge at drugs trial, a court heard yesterday.

Michael, whose real name is George Panayiotou, was charged with being unfit to drive through drugs and cautioned for cannabis possession following his arrest in north London last October.

The 43-year-old has now had an indictment of being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drugs added to his trial by the prosecution at Brent Magistrates' Court.
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has not yet issued the official denial that she is preggers by her current boyfriend Tom Brady - who is already expecting a baby with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan. Wow. When this guy isn't winning Super Bowls, he keeps busy off the field.

No word on when the baby bunchchen will be arriving but Brazilian mags are speculating that she is two months pregnant.
Maggie Gyllenhaal will replace Katie Holmes in the next Batman installment reportedly because the producers wanted a stronger actress to play the female lead.

Maggie will join costars Christian Bale, who plays Batman, Heath Ledger as The Joker, and Aaron Eckhart as crime boss Two-Face in "The Dark Knight".
Actress Salma Hayek is pregnant with her first child, and she is also engaged.

"Businessman Francois-Henri Pinault and his fiancée, Salma Hayek are happy to announce they are expecting the arrival of their first child," Hayek's publicist said in a statement Friday.
Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx have scooped the top trophies at this year's Soul Train Awards.

Blige's The Breakthrough was named Best R&B/Soul Album By A Female Artist, while Foxx's Unpredictable won the male equivalent of the award.

Despite winning the event's major honours, neither artist turned up at the California ceremony on Saturday to collect their awards.
Lost star Josh Holloway fears he and his cast mates have been cursed by success - because they're all "easy" police targets on Hawaii The actor, who plays bad-boy Sawyer on the show, isn't surprised that three of his cast mates have been arrested and six others cited for driving-related incidents in the past 18 months. He tells Glamour magazine, "We're easy targets. First of all we're on an island, which means it's very easily patrolled. And we happen to be famous."
Heather Mills has agreed to end her bitter divorce battle with Paul McCartney and accept a $56 million settlement, it was reported yesterday.

In the deal, Mills will drop her demand for sole custody of the couple's daughter, Beatrice, and get one of the ex-Beatle's homes, probably a Georgian mansion worth $8 million, London's The News of the World reported.
The power couple started the race in first place and wearing identical smug grins but Rob and Amber got beaten out by crazy Mirna and and her dwarf cousin Charla after a mail sorting roadblock at the End of the World.

It should never have come down to that. The last-minute cliffhanger was the fault of Boston Rob who didn't known how to spell "P-H-I-L-I-P-P-I-N-E-S".
A-list Actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie 31, told News of the World that authorities in a foreign country uncovered an elaborate plan to abduct her.

"It was in a small village. I won't say where, or with whom, but some gangsters planned to kidnap me and extort a massive ransom, " confesses the Tomb Raider to the British paper. "I was warned at the last minute, and managed to escape, luckily."
Kanye West has shot down reports he ordered a curry to be delievered from the U.K to New York by private jet.

The rap star was said to be so desperate to get his teeth into an Indian meal from The British Raj restaurant in Wales that he was prepared to pay nearly $4000 to fly its head chef across the Atlantic to deliver the dish.
A person's past can always come back to haunt them and Heather Mills is probably wishing she could destroy a 1989 video that has resurfaced. Heather Mills has been photographed wearing a mink coat in an old video.
Britney Spears out-of-control behavior was spiraling downhill and captured on tape even before she shaved her hair off.

BritBrit has reportedly been captured on video in a state of undress and indulging in some "serious partying" with the two nightclub dancers she swapped clothes with on a recent night out.
White Stripes rocker Jack White and Karen Elson are expecting their second child.

The musician and the British supermodel have announced the happy news and are said to be "thrilled."
Just when you thought he didn't have anything else to lose, Michael Jackson is now set to lose his Beatles' songs.

The singer, who infuriated Paul McCartney when he outbid him for the rights to the group's music 22 years ago, is being forced to sell the songs after running up huge debts.
Madonna is known to sell out concerts and please her fans, but when it's time to get her beauty rest, not a sound must be heard.

Madonna insists on complete silence at home when sleeping, it has been claimed.
Daniel Craig is removing his 007 gear and switching them for a pair of the devil's horn.

Daniel is allegedly set to play the devil.
It seems like Hawaii has not been the paradise island they hoped for. Josh Holloway believes the cast of the hit show are being targeted by the police on the island.
Heather Mills is set to accept a $39 million cash and property divorce settlement from estranged husband Paul McCartney.

The former model has reportedly backtracked on her previous demands of $13,000 a day "just to get by." She is also said to have given up on her attempt for sole custody of the couple's three-year-old daughter Beatrice.
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, had her favorite shoes flown 3,000 miles.

Camilla, who was touring the Gulf with husband Prince Charles last month, forgot to pack the high-heels she planned to wear to a gala in Kuwait.
Britain's Prince Charles has hit out against a TV documentary claiming he is "unfit" to be king.

The prince angrily rebutted the claims made in the "Dispatches'" documentary, "Charles - The Meddling Prince," to be aired on Britain's Channel 4 on Monday night, in a detailed 21-page document.
Britain's Prince Charles is building a love nest to enjoy with his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, in the remote Scottish Highlands.

Work is underway to transform a large garage and chauffeurs' restroom into a summer house for the royal couple on the picturesque Delnadamph Lodge site near the royal residence of Balmoral.
Madonna's permanent home may be in London, but the music superstar is now looking for a house in the city that doesn't sleep, perfectly fitting for a star like her.

Madame Madge was spotted house-hunting in New York, her favorite U.S. city to be in, on Friday. Sporting a black cap and dark shades, the singer was seen without her husband, but with a blonde female companion as she explored the Upper West Side.
Pop singer/actress Hillary Duff has condemned socialite Paris Hilton for her attention-seeking habits.Duff, whose ex-boyfriend Joel Madden is dating Hilton's friend Nicole Richie, is upset by the Hotel Heiress's publicity stunts to grab the limelight.Hilton, famous for her attention-grabbing...

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Snoop Dogg was held by police overnight on suspicion of using illegal narcotics but was released after questioning and drug tests, a police spokesman said Monday.
The Aspen Ski Patrol had to lead actors Rob Morrow, Chad Lowe and Fisher Stevens to safety after they and other skiers got lost in snow and fog and ended up out of bounds.
The Chinese star and stunt man will step out of a squad car dressed in a sheriff's deputy uniform in the ad and will urge potential recruits to join the force.
White balloons were released and Brown's adult children and other family members and friends sang and prayed over the singer's body, said the Rev. Al Sharpton, who presided over the noon ceremony.
The Police Department declined to detail its specific concerns about Rhymes, who angered officers last year when he refused to cooperate with the investigation of his bodyguard's murder.
"Although demanded multiple times by plaintiff, orally and in writing, none of the balance stated has been paid," the lawsuit said.
Jackson, who was in Shreveport filming a movie, encouraged young Head Start pupils Friday to apply themselves in school and "find that one particular thing that makes you smile when you do it, that impresses your friends when you do it."
The group, which has won three Grammys and sold over 70 million records, will be inducted into The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in a ceremony March 12.
Berklee President Roger H. Brown will make the presentation on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday for Lynn's contributions to contemporary music and tackling real-life situations faced by many women.
They apparently hoped to slip into the country unnoticed on a night flight from Frankfurt, Germany, on Sunday, but the plane was also carrying a group of Israeli entertainment reporters on their way back from a press junket in Ireland.
Filed under: Fashion Police, Paris Hilton Celebrity Checkout, Spring Fashion Move over Kim Kardashian, Caroline D'Amore and Nicole Richie, because Paris Hilton has a new BFF tutee -- Elisha Cuthbert.Paris schooled Elisha on how to shop like an heiress, as the two hit up one of her favorite fashion institutions, trendy...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Chad Lowe along with actors Rob Morrow, Fisher Stevens and Kim Painter averted a freezing cold disaster this weekend when they accidentally skied off course -- and into a rescue attempt already in progress in the Aspen Mountain Ski Area. According...
Regis Philbin is going under the knife this week for bypass surgery, and looks like he'll have the services of a preternaturally perky nurse -- his co-host Kelly Ripa -- should he want them.Philbin announced on this morning's "Live with Regis and...
Two big NASCAR fans enjoyed a little cozy-time after yesterday's race in Las Vegas. Hey, wait! That's Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo! We almost didn't recognize them.The couple brought their least-glammed-up selves to the Nextel Cup Series...
Filed under: Break-Ups, Celebrity Feuds Since the breakup between Lance and Reichen over the alleged affair Reichen had with MTV Real World Davis Mallory, Bass and Lehmkuhl have kept mum. But now Reichen has spoken out on his MySpace blog, without naming Davis, but referring to his...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Star Catcher Ryan Seacrest took his mother to Mr. Chow for dinner on Saturday night. The "Idol" host was all smiles as he greeted waiting paparazzi outside, just missing letter-turner Vanna White and birthday girl Sharon Stone. From there it was off to Hollywood...
Filed under: American Idol Burger King has awarded Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson an all-you-can-eat pass for their fast food restaurants... for life! Have it your way... forever! Hudson reacted to Simon Cowell's criticism of her for not thanking "American Idol" in her Oscar...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Michael Jackson got the Black Hawk treatment in Japan, where he greeted a U.S. Army base in Zama, near Tokyo.MJ, who made some pay-as-you-go appearances in Japan this past week, met with a group of about 3,000 troops on Saturday. After thanking the...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Beauty, American Idol, Halle Berry A new "American Idol" won't be crowned until May, but there's one competition Sanjaya Malakar has already won -- the Halle Berry Lookalike Contest!While Sanjaya's vocal talents have people calling him the next Antonella Barba (minus the scantily clad...
Sienna Miller uses her high profile personal life to land top Hollywood roles. The 25-year-old actress, who is currently starring in ‘Factory Girl’, realises she is still better known for being the ex-girlfriend of Jude Law and is willing to use her fame to her advantage. She said: ‘I can be on the cover of
The former ‘Friends’ star joined Rockwell - who co-stars with her ex-husband Brad Pitt in his latest movie ‘The Assassination of Jesse James’ - at New York’s Freemans restaurant on Tuesday night (06.03.07).A source told Us Weekly magazine: ‘It seemed to me like a meet-and-greet, probably something movie-related. Nobody in the restaurant really noticed it
Music mogul Russell Simmons has hit back at Jewish leaders who branded him a "hypocrite" last month (FEB07), because he believes the only way to fight racism is to communicate.The Def Jam founder came under attack from America’s Anti-Defamation League (ADL) after he leant his support to a speech by the Nation of Islam’s LOUIS
Controversial rapper Foxy Brown should be banned from driving according to local authorities, having racked up 16 traffic violations in New York in less than three years.Brown - real name INGA MARCHAND - only holds a learner’s license in New York, but has been ticketed for violations including running red lights, changing lanes without signalling
A Scottish beauty queen has apologised after calling Irish singer/actress Samantha Mumba a "monkey", insisting the insult was not meant to be racist.Miss Scotland NICOLA McLEAN made the insult on Radio Clyde 1’s breakfast show on Friday (09MAR07), which many critics have condoned as racism.McLean was asked if she thought Irish-Zambian star was attractive, to
Gwen Stefani has knocked British rockers KAISER CHIEFS off the top of the European singles chart, after her AKON-featured song THE SWEET ESCAPE entered at number one.The Kaiser Chiefs’ RUBY slips to second place, while reformed UK boy band TAKE THAT are at number three with SHINE.MIKA’s GRACE KELLY is at number four and YANNICK
US TV veteran Regis Philbin is to undergone heart bypass surgery this week (ends16MAR07) after feeling shortness of breath.The 75-year-old host told viewers of his morning show LIVE WITH REGIS AND KELLY earlier today (12MAR07) that he had been feeling ill recently and a visit to the doctors confirmed he would have to have an
Actress Jennifer Garner has hit out at the media for their "disturbing" obsession with celebrity children, insisting the paparazzi should respect their privacy.The former ALIAS star, 34, tied the knot with DAREDEVIL actor BEN AFFLECK in June 2005 and gave birth to daughter VIOLET ANNE six months later (DEC05).But Garner admits she is shocked at
Former US vice president Al Gore today (12MAR07) launched the UK version of his TV network Current, which he promises will "democratise" television.The network, which has been up and running in the US since July 2005, targets 18-34 year olds, screening short videos - called pods - many of which are submitted by viewers.Gore claims
Bollywood star Saif Ali KHAN is nursing a broken heart after splitting from long-term love ROSA - only weeks after suffering a heart scare.The HUM TUM actor, 36, dated the Italian beauty for three years following his split from ex-wife AMRITA SINGH, the mother of his two children SARA and IBRAHIM.Last month (FEB07), Ali Khan
Texan supermodel Jerry Hall has discovered a new passion - writing poetry.Hall, the ex-wife of ROLLING STONE SIR MICK JAGGER, has even organised her own creative writing group to explore her budding talent.She says, "We get together once a week. One is a singer/songwriter, one writes plays, one’s writing a novel and I write poetry."It’s
Former ALIAS star Jennifer Garner is more than comfortable performing her own movie stunts - and would rather jump off a building than wear a pair of stilettos.The actress, who has one-year-old daughter VIOLET ANNE with husband BEN AFFLECK, is keen to return to Hollywood with more action roles, after taking time off last year
Hollywood star Tom Cruise took US talk show host LARRY KING on a tour of a Scientology museum following his controversial attacks on psychiatry and anti-depressant drugs.Cruise hit the headlines in 2005 when he publicly attacked BROOKE SHIELDS for using Paxil to overcome her postpartum depression following the birth of her first child ROWAN, claiming
The male model who briefly dated Britney Spears earlier this year (07) has sent the troubled singer his best wishes during her current stint in rehab.Spears, 25, checked into Promises Residential Treatment Center in Malibu, California on 21 February (07), following months of incessant partying.Cohen, who dated Spears for a month earlier this year (JAN07),
British pop singer Robbie Williams is eyeing a collaboration with hip-hop superstar 50 Cent

The 33-year-old admits he has no idea what kind of music the odd couple would make together.


Former Atomic Kitten singer Liz McClarnon is to marry her soccer star boyfriend Lee Trundle.

The pair began dating last year and McClarnon - currently bidding to be the UK's representative at this year's Eurovision Song Contest - is smitten.


Troubled pop star Robbie Williams is dating Swedish singer Lisa Lovbrand, according to reports.

The pair were spotted leaving a Los Angeles nightclub this week , following Williams' stay in rehab in Arizona for addictions to caffeine and prescription drugs.


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Campaigning actress Ashley Judd was forced to disrupt her charity trip in India after being mobbed by fans in Mumbai's red-light district. The star is in the country promoting AIDS awareness as an ambassador for YouthAIDS.


Eva Longoria has tipped country singer Kenny Chesney to sing at her forthcoming wedding - although she hasn't asked him yet. The star will marry basketball player Tony Parker in Paris in July and is desperate for her close pal to contribute to the celebration.


Former rap rivals Snoop Dogg and Sean `Diddy' Combs staged a peace summit in Finland on Friday as they joined forces to launch a European tour. The rappers, who were once bitter rivals in a feud between East and West Coast hip hop, have come together for a 22-date tour.


Pierce Brosnan joined protesters on Malibu Pier in California on Saturday to voice his concerns about a planned offshore liquefied natural gas terminal. Malibu locals, including the former James Bond star, fear the terminal will significant affect air quality, ocean views and marine life, as detailed in a new environmental impact study.


Lost star Josh Holloway fears he and his castmates have been cursed by success because they're all "easy" police targets on Hawaii, where they film the desert island drama. The actor, who plays bad-boy Sawyer on the show, isn't surprised that three of his castmates have been arrested and six others cited for driving-related incidents in the past 18 months.


Bloody war epic 300 has slaughtered its competition at the box office, setting a new March record in the process. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film, starring Scottish actor Gerard Butler sold out screenings throughout the weekend to claim a stunning three-day tally on $70 million.


Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen family have come forward to end rumors the catwalk star is pregnant with new boyfriend Tom Brady's baby. Reports of the pregnancy surfaced last week and only escalated when representatives for the model and football star Brady refused to deny them. But now Bundchen's family is speaking out.


Jackie Chan has given Los Angeles police a boost after agreeing to star in a new recruitment campaign. The martial arts hero donned police attire to join Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca in Monterey Park, California to announce the new initiative, aimed at encouraging more Asian-Americans to enter the organization.


AP - As documentary filmmakers, Debbie Melnyk and Rick Caine looked up to Michael Moore
AP - The Aspen Ski Patrol had to lead actors Rob Morrow, Chad Lowe and Fisher Stevens to safety after they and other skiers got lost in snow and fog and ended up out of bounds.
AP - It's been a big year for Hugh Dancy the actor anointed by media as the next British heartthrob about to storm our shores.
AFP - Australian actor Jason Donovan will spill the secrets of his relationship with singer Kylie Minogue after signing a deal to write his autobiography, Britain's Sunday Mirror reported.
AP - R.E.M. front man Michael Stipe says he still feels a strong bond with a community of artists and musicians in the college town he calls home.
Reuters - Rob Schneider is in talks to join frequent collaborator Adam Sandler in the comedy "You Don't Mess With the Zohan."
Reuters - Nikki Cox who recently lost her job in "Las Vegas" due to budget cuts, is set to star in CBS' comedy pilot "Fugly."
Reuters - "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" alumna Eliza Dushku will replace the star in Fox's one-hour comedic drama pilot "Nurses."
Reuters - Ashton Kutcher is in talks to join Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington in the thriller "Lakeview Terrace."
Reuters - Amber Valletta has joined the cast of CBS' drama pilot "Twilight," which stars Alex O'Laughlin as a vampire P.I. Valletta will play his timeless love, a vampire who made him immortal after biting him on their wedding night. Valletta, whose feature credits include "Hitch" and "Raising Helen," will next be seen in the Sandra Bullock thriller "Premonition," which opens Friday.
Reuters - An online gambling site is taking bets on whether Heather Mills artificial leg will fall off during her upcoming appearance on "Dancing with the Stars."
AFP - Charges will be laid against Hollywood muscleman Sylvester Stallone in an Australian court on Tuesday, the national news agency reported.
AP - Snoop Dogg was held by police overnight on suspicion of using illegal narcotics but was released after questioning and drug tests, a police spokesman said Monday.
AFP - Hollywood muscleman Sylvester Stallone will be charged with customs offences in an Australian court on Tuesday, the national news agency reported.
AFP - Supermodel Kate Moss gave a sneak preview of her soon-to-be launched high street fashion collection and hit out at press photographers in a rare interview published Monday.
AFP - US rapper Snoop Dogg was arrested in Stockholm in the early hours of Monday suspected of drug use, police said.
Reuters - Atop a replica ancient fortress outside Beijing, Hong Kong filmmaker Peter Chan directs Japanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro in Mandarin.
Reuters - Stockholm police arrested rap star Snoop Dogg and a woman in her early 20s early on Monday for suspected narcotics use, a police official said.
Quentin Tarantino has linked filming Uma Thurman's fight to climbing Mount Everest.

The filmmaker has revealed to Britain's Culture magazine that making the two "Kill Bill" films were a couple of the hardest in his life - and compared it to trekking up the world's tallest peak.
Cate Blanchett may look like she balances an international film career with domestic life effortlessly, but the Aussie star says everything isn't what it seems.

The Oscar winner has revealed to InStyle magazine that people's perception she is some kind of superwoman is not true.
Johnny Depp daughter is on the road to recovery.

The seven-year-old was checked into a London hospital nine days ago with an undisclosed illness, said to be a serious condition. However, the actor's representative has reported that Lily-Rose, Depp's eldest child with partner Vanessa Paradis, is getting better.
There may be a waiting list for musicians entering rehab.

First there was Britney, then Robbie and now Eddie Van Halen has jumped on the band wagon.
What a year Tom Brady is having.

First the New England Patriot's quarterback hooked up with one of the most beautiful women in the world, Gisele Bundchen, then his ex-girlfriend revealed she is expecting his baby. And now, if Brazilian reports are to be believed, the Victoria Secret model is also pregnant.
When Kate Walsh appears on "Grey's Anatomy," she is really acting. Because, in real life, the actress is not eating up every man she meets.

The TV star reveals in the next issue of Best Life magazine that she has put her personal life on hold to concentrate on her career. But now that her work is at an all time high, with a rumored TV spin-off in the works, Walsh may be ready to settle down.
Kanye West may have expensive taste but he isn't importing Indian food.

It was reported that the rapper had hired the head chef at London's The British Raj restaurant to cook for him and seven guests at a New York Meeting.
There will be a long line of suitors for Pamela Anderson after she revealed she wants an "explosive" love affair.

The single mother-of-two, who recently split from husband of four months Kid Rock, told Britain's OK! magazine that she is looking for Mr. Right, not a White Knight. However, she warned any potential dates or husbands that she can sometimes be hard to live with.
Bobby Brown is out of jail, but he seems to have no idea how he got his freedom back.

The rapper spent three nights in a Massachusetts jail for not paying almost $20,000 in child support payments. The cash-strapped star was reportedly bailed out by Washington D.C. radio station, Hot 99.5 FM, after they paid the $19,150 bill.
Has Reese Witherspoon gone from one indie heartthrob to another?

The Oscar winning actress has reportedly been enjoying the company of Jake Gyllenhaal since she split from her husband, Ryan Philippe.
The only time Kimberly Stewart feels "sexy and confident" is when she's down to her undies, and that's saying quite a bit.

The blonde wants to move out of home so she can parade around in her underwear.
Who would have thought Beyonce, the star that brags about her singing and is itching to win an Oscar, is shy about flaunting her money.

Beyonce recently revealed she is embarrassed by her wealth.
Joss Stone wants you to to know she's simply not like the rest of them.

Joss would never go out partying with no panties on - because she isn't a "sl*t".
She may have the looks but it doesn't mean she knows how to act. Carmen Electra has been snubbed by the bosses of an upcoming "Baywatch" movie.
Britney Spears is struggling to cope without her children while she is in rehab.

On Tuesday evening, the 25-year-old left Malibu's Promises clinic to spend two hours with estranged husband K-Fed and their two sons at the nearby Serra Retreat center.
Madonna has pulled a Britney - no, she didn't walk around with no panties on. Instead, the pop star took adopted Malawi son David Banda for a drive on her lap.

The music icon was pictured on March 2 in her Escalade ESV holding 17-month-old David on her lap. There was no child seat in the vehicle which is required by law.
George Michael will earn $985,000 for performing at a British billionaire's birthday party.

The 'Careless Whisper' singer will earn around $16,000 a minute for the hour-long show at TopShop boss Philip Green's 55th birthday next Tuesday.
After battling cancer, Sheryl Crow deserves a man who will sweep her off her feet.

Sheryl has vowed to stay in Texas until she snares herself a cowboy.
Liam Gallagher will give brother Noel $13,000 if his sibling's second child is born on John Lennon birthday.

The Oasis stars, who are both huge fans of the Beatles legend, are crossing their fingers that Noel's first child with girlfriend Sara MacDonald arrives on October 9.
Michael Jackson would do it all over again if he could - okay, maybe not, but he doesn't regret anything he's been through.

Jacko said he would not change a thing about his career - despite "deliberate attempts to hurt" him.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth happily presented a toddler with one of her flowers as she greeted crowds during a visit to Brighton on Thursday.

As the queen emerged from the coastal city's $8 million Jubilee Library, she met with a crowd of locals gathered to welcome Her Majesty, and many presented her with flowers.
Paul McCartney has given estranged wife Heather Mills $2.6 million as a "goodwill gesture."

The Beatles legend, who is embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with Heather, offered the former model the payment to "tide her over" until the settlement is finalized.
Salma Hayek has done a pretty good job keeping her love life quiet from the media. But now the actress has landed a double whammy with not only news that she is engaged, but that she also has a baby on the way!

The flawless Latina recently announced she has been dating Francois-Henri Pinault, a big moneymaking businessman. Although it is still uncertain how long the two have been smitten with each other, Pinault is set to provide his fiancee and future child with the good life.
Kate Winslet has won another battle against Hollywood's skinny obsession.

The English actress has received an undisclosed libel damages and a public apology from Britain's Grazier magazine.
Courtney Love is being sued by the people who got her sober.

According to court documents, the once troubled rocker has failed to pay the entirety of her bill to Beau Monde, the Newport Beach rehab facility which helped her finally get her life in order.
Britney Spears may have been battling demons for longer than originally thought.

The troubled pop star has reportedly revealed to doctors at her rehabilitation center that she has been suffering from bulimia since she was 16.
George Clooney has achieved more than most people do in their entire life... he has been voted PEOPLE's sexiest man alive twice.

Because of the accolades, stellar film career and Academy Award, Clooney says if it all ended tomorrow, he would be okay with that.
It seems not everyone in the world is impressed by Angelina Jolie goodwill.

The mother-of-three has revealed she has been in life threatening situations when she travels to some of the poorest countries in the world.
Eva Longoria isn't married yet, but she already has some great advice for keeping relationships strong.

Despite a brief break-up with fiance Tony Parker in 2006, Longoria says she has the secrets to make a marriage work.
Cameron Diaz doesn't want her next life to be as good as this one.

The stunning actress believes in reincarnation but wants her next life on the planet to be a lot different from her current one.
If it was a plot for "Melrose Place," Heather Locklear and Jake Wagner would definitely be together. However, in real life the former co-stars are just friends - nothing more, according to those who know them.

Following a dinner date at Mr. Chow's in Beverly Hill's last week, reports have linked the pair as a new hot couple.
Joe Simpson may be referred to as a 'stage father,' managing both of his daughters' careers, selling their private lives in reality shows and making them successful pop stars but he won't let them go to rehab.

With many pop stars entering rehab for different problems and addictions, such as Britney Spears infamous meltdown, Simpson says his daughters Jessica and Ashlee will not fall apart.
Despite being seen out and about since he left rehab, Robbie Williams is doing much better.

The singer checked himself into a rehab facility because of a long-time battle with prescription drug addiction.
While Simon Cowell believes Jennifer Hudson "American Idol" experience contributed to her Oscar win, the singer and actress has other ideas.

The "Idol" judge has been vocal in his dismay that Hudson has not thanked the reality show for getting her to Oscar glory. However, after reaching the 'top 32' in the show, Hudson was kicked off because Cowell was unimpressed with her.
Jennifer Lopez has had her fair share of breakups, but could she be headed for another divorce?

The three-times-married diva is reportedly on the verge of another breakdown, this time with husband Marc Anthony.
Bruce Willis may be an action star, but that doesn't mean he loves all the films

The "Die Hard" star, who has had a career resurgence thanks to "Sin City" and "Hostage," has revealed there are some forgettable films he made he wants to erase from his memory.
It has been claimed Linda Evangelista is pregnant with her second child.

The supermodel has been dating billionaire Peter Morton for six months and friends say she is expecting his baby.
When all a girl has to do is smile and look pretty for the camera, then who else wouldn't claim modeling is the "easy" road to riches. Mischa Barton recently said modeling is "easy."
Courtney Love is being sued by the people who got her sober.

According to court documents, the once troubled rocker has failed to pay the entirety of her bill to Beau Monde, the Newport Beach rehab facility which helped her finally get her life in order.
The stage costume worn by David Bowie during his last performance as ZIGGY STARDUST in 1973 to set to go under the hammer at London auction house Christie’s.The flamboyant outfit is expected to fetch between £4,000 ($7,800) and £6,000 ($11,7000) at the sale next month (APR07).Various other items of musical memorabilia will also be up
Music producer SCOTT STORCH has slammed TIMBALAND through the medium of song after the hip-hop mogul criticised him on track GIVE IT TO ME.Storch, who has produced songs for 50 CENT and Beyonce Knowles was branded "just a piano man" by Timbaland, thought to be a reference to a previous dispute between the pair over
SUGABABES star KEISHA BUCHANAN battled depression during the British girl group’s rise to fame.Buchanan, 22, admits she was depressed in her teens, but since getting over the illness has been assisting others with similar problems.She says, "When I was 16, I really suffered from depression but family and the church got me through it. I’ve
Late THE WHO drummer KEITH MOON enjoyed a bizarre pastime of dressing up as British monarch Queen Elizabeth II - and greeting fans from a specially adapted vehicle.According to pal and fellow rocker ALICE COOPER, the outrageous British musician, who died in 1978, liked to be driven around the streets of LA posing as his
Acclaimed film director Quentin Tarantino insists violence is one of the best parts in any movie, because of the excitement and adrenalin it arouses in the audience.Tarantino, whose movies including the KILL BILL films are renowned for their excessive bloodshed, believes cameras were invented for capturing the thrill of brutality.He writes in British newspaper The
Hollywood actor Steven Seagal has been wooing hordes of female fans with his guitar-playing skills in his musical side project THUNDERBOX.The UNDER SIEGE star, who is currently touring the UK with the blues band, is forced to ask his personal assistant to collect underwear garments thrown at him from female admirers during gigs.An aide tells
Veteran British actor Leslie Phillips is delighted to have survived the rigorous demands his career has put on his personal life, admitting he has not always been the best husband.The 82-year-old VENUS star has found his acting career has often been to the detriment of his family life.He says, "It exacted a huge price on
Hollywood star Tim Robbins prefers acting in films to directing them, because the latter comes with too many responsibilities.Having not directed a film since his 1999 Depression-era musical CRADLE WILL ROCK, Robbins has realised how much easier life is to remain in front of the camera than to be behind it.He says, "Not directing has
Supermodel Kate Moss has hit out at the paparazzi who follow her around incessantly, insisting she is amazed at the lengths which photographers go to.The British star believes the press should respect her privacy when she is with her four-year-old daughter LILA GRACE.She says, "There are degrees of privacy. For instance, if I’m taking my
Hollywood beauty Drew Barrymore remembers every small detail of her first kiss and will treasure the experience forever.The MUSIC AND LYRICS star was 11 years old when she kissed her school friend BRECKIN MEYER, now an actor and director.She recalls, "It was very nice and it was his first kiss too. We were with my
The supermodel has been dating billionaire Peter Morton for six months and friends say she is expecting his baby.Representatives for the Canadian beauty and Morton, the founder of the Hard Rock Café chain, are yet to on the reports.The couple moved into a Los Angeles mansion together after dating for just three months.Morton, 60,
The former ‘O.C.’ star, who has lucrative contracts with Neutrogena and Keds trainers, insists models are paid far too much for what they do.Mischa said: "Modelling is incredibly easy. It’s a nice job and it’s ridiculous that you get paid so much for doing it." The 21-year-old has also slammed reports she is underweight, claiming
Filed under: Anna Nicole Smith TMZ has obtained voicemail messages left on Anna Nicole Smith's cellphone back in December, and it is apparent that the then Minister of Immigration, Shane Gibson, was really into calling the former Playboy playmate.From Friday, December 15, 2006...
Campaigning rocker Bob Geldof has been criticised by an African chief for "failing to honour his promise" to help develop a town in Ghana.Geldof visited Ajumako-Bisease in 2004 as part of TV series GELDOF ON AFRICA, with locals making the star the town’s honorary chief of development. NANA OKOFO KWAKORA GYAN III has expressed his
British pop star Lily Allen has slammed UK TV censors for banning her SMILE video on MTV.MTV bosses agreed to stop showing the promo during after-school hours because it features the `f’ word - and Allen’s appalled.She fumes, "They said, `We don’t want kids to grow up too quickly.’ "But then you have PARIS HILTON
DIANA ROSS’ teenage son EVAN feared he’d upset his famous mum if he took on a role as a gay HIV sufferer in QUEEN LATIFAH’s new TV movie LIFE SUPPORT because the character smoked.Evan Ross, 18, joined big sister TRACEE ELLIS ROSS in the hardhitting new movie but had to make sure his mum would
Pop singer/actress Hilary Duff has admitted "it wasn’t fun" seeing ex boyfriend JOEL MADDEN dating skinny socialite NICOLE RICHIE.The LIZZIE McGUIRE star, who split from long-term partner last year (06), has penned tracks about the love triangle on her latest album DIGNITY.Duff, 19, says, "Last year was really difficult. It’s not fun seeing your ex
GREY’S ANATOMY star Kate Walsh has slammed co-star ISAIAH WASHINGTON’s recent homophobic rant for "eclipsing" the show’s Golden Globe win.Washington called castmate T.R. KNIGHT a "faggot" during an onset fight with co-star PATRICK DEMPSEY last year (06), and repeated the anti-gay slur at the Golden Globes in January (07).Grey’s Anatomy was was named Best Television
American-Asian star Kal Penn fell for the character he plays in new movie THE NAMESAKE years before filming started - he previously tried to buy the rights to the book.Penn loved JHUMPA LAHIRI’s novel and tried to use it to start his career as a producer, so when he discovered director MIRA NAIR had already
SHOWGIRLS screenwriter JOE ESZTERHAS has offered up some advice to aspiring film cinema scribes - leave out the sex.The FLASHDANCE author, who once bedded Sharon Stone grants these words of wisdom in his memoir, THE DEVIL’S GUIDE TO HOLLYWOOD: THE SCREENWRITER AS GOD! He says, "Don’t write a script with a lot of sex. (Showgirls
Pop superstar Michael Jackson is being forced to sell the remaining rights to the BEATLES songs he owns in a bid to pay off outstanding debts.The THRILLER star purchased the British group’s back catalogue in 1985, but sold part ownership of the songs to record company Sony in 1995, using the rest as security for
Country music star Loretta Lynn is to be honoured by Berklee College of Music in Boston.The 72-year-old singer will be awarded an honorary doctorate for her contribution to contemporary music at a ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday (17MAR07).Lynn has also been praised for penning lyrics about real-life situations facing women across the
The father of British pop star Amy Winehouse has pleaded with his daughter to take a break from her busy schedule - or end up facing rehab.Dad MITCH believes the REHAB singer’s hectic schedule is taking its toll - as well as her recent split from boyfriend ALEX JONES-DONELLY.Twenty-three-year-old Winehouse cancelled two concerts in London
Mel Gibson is musing over the idea of turning his favourite holiday destination into a permanent home after confessing he could quit Hollywood for Costa Rica.The actor/director, who made APOCALYPTO in Latin America and is reportedly making back-to-back films in Panama, admits he is interested in becoming a homeowner in Costa Rica.He says, "I thought
The father of singer Robbie Williams insists his son "is done with rehab".British star Williams completed a stint at Meadows Clinic in Tuscon, Arizona for caffeine and prescription pill addiction earlier this month (MAR07), and entertained his dad PETE CONWAY during a phone conversation yesterday (10MAR07) - something Conway believes is an indicator the troubled
George Clooney has admitted winning an Oscar hasn’t made much difference to the power he wields in Hollywood.The actor, who won a Best Supporting Actor gong in 2006 for SYRIANA, concedes his award success was "really exciting" - but isn’t planning on going to great lengths to win another sought-after statuette.He explains, "There is an
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie was overwhelmed and "cried constantly" after experiencing global war and poverty first hand as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.The star visited Africa last month (FEB07) in a bid to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and admits her visits to the Third World since being appointed to the role
Former supermodel Naomi Campbell has publicly apologised for throwing a mobile phone at a maid.The British star admitted to fellow classmates at an anger management class in New York she was "so angry" at the time of the incident in January this year (07), but accepted it was "no excuse" for her behaviour, which left
Actress MINNIE DRIVER has criticised fellow stars KATE WINSLET, Kate Beckinsale and CATE BLANCHETT for stealing all the best film roles in Hollywood.Driver, who was nominated for her performance in GOOD WILL HUNTING, is reportedly concentrating on television roles after facing a lack of film offers.She says "There are maybe four actresses who get the
Photographs of SIR PAUL McCARTNEY’s estranged wife Heather Mills wearing a mink coat have been published by a British newspaper.Mills, an enthusiastic anti-fur campaigner, is a vocal supporter of animal rights group People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) but was reportedly dropped by the organisation last month (FEB07).Stills from the video footage -
Former rap rivals Snoop Dogg and SEAN `DIDDY’ COMBS staged a peace summit in Finland on Friday (09MAR07) as they joined forces to launch a European tour.The rappers, who were once bitter rivals in a feud between East and West Coast hip hop, have come together for a 22-date tour.Diddy says, "We want to entertain,
Country star George Strait was forced to postpone two concerts over the weekend (9-10MAR07) as he attempts to battle a severe case of laryngitis.The singer/songwriter began losing his voice last week (ends09MAR07) and scrapped shows in Connecticut on Friday (09MAR07)and Saturday (10MAR07).The concerts have already been rescheduled for 26 and 27 April (07).Movie & Entertainment
LOST star Josh Holloway fears he and his castmates have been cursed by success - because they’re all "easy" police targets on Hawaii, where they film the desert island drama.The actor, who plays bad-boy SAWYER on the show, isn’t surprised that three of his castmates have been arrested and six others cited for driving-related incidents
Bloody war epic 300 has slaughtered its competition at the US box office, setting a new March record in the process.Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film, starring Scottish actor Gerard Butler sold out screenings throughout the weekend to claim a stunning three-day tally on $70 million (£36 million).The graphic novel adaptation, which captures the
LATEST: Actor Shia LaBeouf has laughed off reports he has been cast as HARRISON FORD’s son in the much-anticipated INDIANA JONES 4, and insists NATALIE PORTMAN is a better pick as the movie adventurer’s kid.The I, ROBOT star admits he was stunned when internet reports suggested he had landed the role of Jones’ son, partly
RUSH HOUR star Jackie Chan has given Los Angeles police a boost after agreeing to star in a new recruitment campaign.The martial arts hero donned police attire to join Los Angeles County Sheriff LEE BACA in Monterey Park, California to announce the new initiative, aimed at encouraging more Asian-Americans to enter the organisation.Chan will star
US comedian RICHARD JENI has been found dead at his West Hollywood, Los Angeles apartment. Authorities suspect he committed suicide.The Brooklyn-born comedian staged a series of popular TV specials and, according to his own website, he has appeared on America’s THE TONIGHT SHOW more than any other stand-up comic.Jeni, who also appeared opposite Jim Carrey
Sixteen Springfields across America are competing to host the world premiere of THE SIMPSONS movie.Officials in the towns and cities have been invited to shoot a short film about their links to the cult cartoon show, which is set in a fictional Springfield. The Simpsons creator Matt Groening will judge the contest and the premiere
The cast of hit TV medical drama GREY’S ANATOMY has been given a huge pay boost.The show’s star, bride-to-be Ellen Pompeo has closed a new deal that will earn her almost $200,000 (£102,600)-per-episode, according to trade paper The Hollywood Reporter, while castmates CHANDRA WILSON and JAMES PICKENS JR have secured pay hikes to $125,000 (£64,100).Producers
Fans of Oscar-winning actress CLORIS LEACHMAN have launched a website in a bid to help land her the role she helped create in the theatrical adaptation of cult movie YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.Leachman originated the role of FRAU BLUCHER in the Mel Brooks comedy and now fans of the film and the actress are keen for her
Pierce Brosnan joined protestors on Malibu Pier in California on Saturday (10MAR07) to voice his concerns about a planned offshore liquified natural gas terminal.Malibu locals, including the former JAMES BOND star, fear the terminal will significant affect air quality, ocean views and marine life, as detailed in a new environmental impact study.The rally on the