E! Online - Over the weekend, Dr. Phil McGraw announced that Britney Spears was "in dire need" of medical intervention. While he isn't backing off his assessment, he is fighting back at reports that his professional opinion was forced upon either the troubled pop star or the Spears family.
Reuters - Britney Spears left a hospital on Saturday where she was admitted following a confrontation at her home, which ended in a fit of hysterics by the troubled pop star, several media outlets reported.
AP - Britney Spears hospitalization and concerns over whether the continuing Hollywood writers strike would keep next week's Golden Globes ceremony off the air dominated red-carpet chatter at the 2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival gala.
AP - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he likes Prince Charles and thinks President Bush is crazy, in an interview with Naomi Campbell in the British edition of GQ magazine.
A museum dedicated to the life of Brad Pitt is in the planning stages in his hometown state of Missouri. The actor was brought up in Springfield in America's Midwest, and local residents hope to construct a shrine to the star.


Troubled star Britney Spears chose to seek refuge in the arms of her new love Adnan Ghalib following her release from hospital, according to reports.


NEW YORK (AP) - For one night, Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel will solve the problem of booking guests during the writers' strike by appearing on each other's show. The swap comes Thursday, with Kimmel traveling to Leno's studio in Burbank, Calif., and Leno returning the favor in Hollywood. Both shows are taped on the same day they air.


Amy Winehouse husband Blake Fielder-Civil is furious after the singer celebrated the New Year with an ex-boyfriend, according to reports. The Back To Black star spent a festive holiday on the Caribbean island of Mustique as a guest of singer Bryan Adams, but spent the duration with former beau George Roberts.


Artists and record labels have a symbiotic relationship. The artist has something to say, the label provides a means to have it be heard by the audience. How the artist/label relationship comes to be is often different. For comedian Michael Showalter it was an almost telepathic desire for both the artist and the record label to work together that ended in


Entertainer Roy Horn and his illusionist partner Siegfried Fischbacher are to return to the stage in a daring new show - four years after Horn was savaged by a tiger live in a Las Vegas show.


When it was reported that a Spears sister was pregnant, no one expected to hear that Jamie-Lynn, 16, was the mom-to-be. With the negative stories about Britney's parenting skills often making headlines, the future of Jamie-Lynn and her unborn child may not go the same route.


Former The O.C. star Kelly Rowan is expecting a baby with her billionaire fiancé, David Thomson.


Charlize Theron ailing grandmother has issued an emotional plea to the actress to get in touch with her father's side of the family - because it is her biggest regret. Theron, a native of South Africa, cut all ties with her dad Charles' family in 1991, after he was shot by her mother in self defense when he returned home drunk one night and threatened to kill her and Charlize.


Black Eyed Peas star Fergie wants to keep all details about her future wedding to Josh Duhamel secret - but fears her own loose tongue will let her down.


MOJO HD has acquired the exclusive rights to the television premiere of the celebratory 2007 World Series film, documenting the match-up between the Boston Red Sox and the Colorado Rockies. Narrated by actor and Red Sox fan Matt Damon


Tom Cruise has become the Church Of Scientology's second-in-command, according to a new biography. British writer Andrew Morton, best known for his books about the late Diana, Princess Of Wales and David and Victoria Beckham, claims the 45-year-old superstar's life has been taken over by the controversial religion.


Paul McCartney history of heart problems may have contributed to his split from Heather Mills. The 65-year-old Beatles legend underwent a coronary angioplasty - a procedure to open up arteries, allowing a greater flow of blood to and from the heart - last year, but kept news of the procedure private.


Director David Fincher is planning to mark the 10th anniversary of hit movie Fight Club by turning it into a musical.


Jazz star Norah Jones has split from her longterm boyfriend. The Don't Know Why singer, 28, had been dating her band's bassist Lee Alexander for several years, but the couple parted ways just before the festive holidays when he moved out of their home.


The Weinstein Company is preparing to seal a deal with striking writers, following in the footsteps of Tom Cruise studio United Artists (UA).


A new biography of Tom Cruise claims he was encouraged to end his marriage to Nicole Kidman by Scientology bosses. Andrew Morton's controversial new book alleges the church soured towards Kidman after she gave an interview in 1998 describing herself as "a catholic girl", and steered Cruise into ending their union.


Britney Spears has been offered free legal representation by divorce lawyer and one-time The Apprentice contestant Stacy Schneider. Schneider - who appeared on season five of Donald Trump's reality show - has stepped in after Spears' last law firm Trope & Trope asked to sever ties with the troubled star.


An American clothing brand is in final negotiations with Yoko Ono to use artwork by her late husband John Lennon on a new line of neckties.


Sugababes star Amelle Berrabah boyfriend was reported to have been brought in the hospital for an emergency kidney transplant after a brutal machete attack.

Freddie Fuller, 25, was in line for a kidney transplant in St Helier Hospital after both his kidney failed.
Mystery continues to surround Britney Spears breakdown.

A source has revealed to PEOPLE that the mother-of-two was drug free when she allegedly held her youngest son hostage.
The older Kate Moss gets the more she earns.

The supermodel has improved her earning power in the past twelve months, despite her turbulent and often controversial personal life.
Britney Spears reportedly took over 100 pills during a massive 36-hour drugs binge last week, before being hospitalized.

The troubled singer is said to have washed down the huge amount of drugs with a 'Purple Monster' cocktail - a mixture of vodka, anti-flu syrup and an energy drink, before being taken to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Thursday night, according to Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper.
Amy Winehouse has infuriated her imprisoned husband by holidaying with her ex-boyfriend.

The 'Rehab' singer returned to the UK yesterday (06.01.08) to explain to "jealous" Blake - who is languishing on remand in London's Pentonville Prison - why she went to the private Caribbean island of Mustique with former lover George Roberts.
Kelly Osbourne claims pal Paris Hilton poisoned her while partying.

The 23-year-old star - the daughter of former drug addict and alcoholic Ozzy Osbourne - claims she suffered her first case of alcohol poisoning during a night out with 'The Simple Life' star.
Jack Black and his wife are expecting their second child. The 'School of Rock' star - who already has a 19-month-old son, Samuel, with his wife, Tanya Haden - announced at Beverly Hills' Four Seasons Hotel on Saturday the couple are to welcome a new addition to their family.

He told People magazine: "Yes, Tanya's expecting. I'm taking things on a day-by-day basis. I've been told that two children are three times as hard as one child, but then strangely three children are easier than one!"
Noel and Liam Gallagher enjoyed a marathon drinking session during a Swiss ski holiday.

The Oasis stars, who are currently staying at the plush Champery resort, hit the slopes in the afternoon before heading to a bar in the early evening.
Justin Timberlake has been spotted cosying up to his 'Alpha Dog co-star Amanda Seyfried.

The 'SexyBack' singer - who is dating 'The Illusionist' star Jessica Biel - and 22-year-old 'Mean Girls' actress Amanda enjoyed a drink together at New York's Pink Elephant club last week.
Daniel Radcliffe worked his magic on two stunning blondes during a drunken night out with friends last week.

The 'Harry Potter' star hit the popular weekly College Dropout night at London's Crazy Larry club last Thursday where he splashed out $1000 to pay for all his pals' drinks before leaving with one of his attractive admirers.
Friends's beauty, Jennifer Aniston was desperate of having a baby soon. She was hunting for a sperm donor, as it was stated from an unlikely new report.

Rumored to be dating Sex and the City hottie Jason Lewis, The 38-year-old actress has been reportedly told best pal Courtney Cox that she wanted to have her male friends help her conceive a baby.
Russell Crowe is waging war against electronic gambling machines in Australian pubs.

The 'Gladiator' star - who was born in New Zealand but moved to Australia when he was four-years-old - believes the 200,000 machines, known as "pokies", are corrupting the country.
Eva Longoria jokes about her figure, saying that she no longer bothers about her figure as she is married. So, being seductive and sexy is no longer an issue...
Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach is pissed that his MySpace 'friends' haven't bought his album. Bach currently has more than 80,000 friends on the site but has failed to sell as many albums. Angel Down, his first disc in eight years, was released last November...
Britney Spears tested free of illegal drugs and alcohol during her two-night stay at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a reliable source tells PEOPLE.

"She tested clean," the source says. "This lady is as clean as clean can be, and has been for some time."...
Alessandra Ambrosio may not be the most curvaceous or top heavy model out there, but there's no denying the woman is fine as all hell. Not to mention the woman doesn't have an ounce of fat on her...
The always fashionable Nicole Kidman was spotted enjoying a brunch outing on the waterfront with a large group of girlfriends in Sydney on Sunday. Held at The Finger Wharf at Woolloomooloo Bay, the Moulin Rouge actress seemed to be in a good mood, despite finding herself caught up in sex scare rumors stemming from an unauthorized biography about her ex husband, Tom Cruise...
Daniel Radcliffe worked his magic on two stunning blondes during a drunken night out with friends last week. The 'Harry Potter' star hit the popular weekly College Dropout night at London's Crazy Larry club last Thursday (03.01.08) where he splashed out £500 to pay for all his pals' drinks before leaving with one of his attractive admirers...
Kelly Brook and her fiancé Billy Zane were still on holiday in the French West Indies when they visited a nudist beach nearby. Everyone else there was naked, even the children who were accompanying their parents...
Britney Spears was last night in hiding with British photographer Adnan Ghalib - who she said is the only person she trusts - despite the fact that reports have emerged he has been trying to broker a million-dollar deal for exclusive photos of Britney in her secret hideaway...
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Britney Spears didn't test positive for drugs or alcohol during her two-night stay at Cedars-Sinai, according to a new report.A "reliable source" tells People that Brit "tested clean ... This lady is as clean as clean can be, and has been for some...
Filed under: TV, Britney Spears Dr. Phil responded to the TMZ stories reporting that psychiatric professionals questioned Cedars permitting the TV doc into Britney Spears hospital room without her prior knowledge or consent.Here's what he said about his visit on Saturday morning...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hayden Panettiere Hayden Panettiere,18, and Milo Ventimiglia, 30, have been doing their heroic best to deny any co-star lovin' between them. But it looks like their cover is blown, finally, according to these snaps. The twosome was spotted at the movies taking in...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Reality TV She's been seen at 21+ clubs before -- but now "Laguna Beach" hottie Kristin Cavallari doesn't need a fake ID -- she can finally get her party on -- legally!TMZ, and our friends at SpyOnVegas, was at Kristin's 21st birthday bash at LAX in Las Vegas...
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird, Britney Spears When Courtney Love is feeling bad for you, there's definitely a problem. The scatterbrain blogger posted about Britney Spears on her MySpace this weekend (and we quote her exactly): "shes takingt far too much adderol." Why thank you, Dr. Love, for...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music Kid Rock was supposed to be arraigned in Dekalb County, Georgia today, but the case has been postponed until next month -- and may not go on at all! Hold the syrup! Rock was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge back in October, after he allegedly...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Britney Spears Sources tell TMZ that Brit's dad, Jamie, has officially bailed on Dr. Phil -- he wants nothing to do with the intervention show.We're told it's still uncertain whether Brit's momma, Lynne, will appear. But the show that created such a buzz over the...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears Sources tell TMZ the "responsible" people in Britney's life are trying to convince her to voluntarily enter a mental hospital.We're told there's now a consensus -- she'll never get custody of her kids unless she undergoes intensive, in-patient...
Jennifer Aniston is reportedly desperate to have a baby and wants a friend to donate sperm.

The 38-year-old actress, who is said to be dating "Sex And The City" hunk Jason Lewis, has reportedly told best pal Courteney Cox that she wants one of her male friends to help her conceive a child.
Julia Roberts has vowed never to retire from Hollywood.

The "Pretty Woman" star took time out of her movie-making schedule to become a mother, but insists she is not planning on giving up her career for good.
Kevin Federline is going to extra lengths to keep his children safe from their own mother.

After Britney Spears' breakdown over the weekend, when she held one-year-old Jayden James hostage, K-Fed has reportedly hired more security to ensure that his ex-wife cannot harm her children.
Israeli model Bar Refaeli is insecure about her looks.

The stunning Victoria's Secret beauty - who has reportedly rekindled her romance with actor Leonardo DiCaprio - insists she has unattractive days just like every other woman.
No one can call Lindsay Lohan inconsistent.

The recovering addict and actress has been humiliated in love once again after a brief Christmas and New Year holiday in Italy.
Mariah Carey wants to try speed dating.

The "Hero" singer is so desperate to find a new man she is planning on going to a speed dating evening - an organized event where women meet a number of different men on 'mini-dates'.
Britney Spears has been lost to the paparazzi since her discharge from hospital. Luckily she took a photographer with her when she disappeared.

The "Toxic" singer has been spotted at Palm Desert with her paparazzi boyfriend, Adnan Ghalib, just days after she allegedly held her youngest son hostage and refused to hand him over to ex-husband Kevin Federline.
The "Laguna Beach" crew are growing up.

While Lauren "LC" Conrad is climbing the L.A. social scene on "The Hills" and Jason Wahler battles drug addiction and rehab, Kristen Cavallari has entered adulthood with a simple and tame party in Las Vegas
The pair have reportedly been clashing constantly on the set of romantic comedy Four Christmases and now Reese is refusing to roll around naked with...

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The troubled singer - who was taken to Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center strapped to a stretcher on Thursday night (03.01.08) - left the medical facility on Saturday (05.01.08) shortly after being visited by daytime US talk show host ‘Dr. Phil’ McGraw.McGraw said: ‘She was released moments before my arrival and was packing when I
The 38-year-old actress, who is said to be dating ‘Sex and the City’ hunk Jason Lewis, has reportedly told best pal Courteney Cox that she wants one of her male friends to help her conceive a child.A source close to the actress said: ‘With her biological clock now ticking urgently, Jen’s weighing up the relative
The ‘Pretty Woman’ star took time out of her movie-making schedule to become a mother, but insists she is not planning on giving up her career for good.Julia said: ‘Let’s get a couple of things straight. It hasn’t been years and years since I made a movie. I’m not coming back from the dead -
The stunning Victoria’s Secret beauty - who has reportedly rekindled her romance with actor Leonardo DiCaprio - insists she has unattractive days just like every other woman.When asked if she ever feels ugly, Bar said: ‘Of course, I’m a normal human being and I’m a girl. So, yeah, there are days when I wake up
The ‘Hero’ singer is so desperate to find a new man she is planning on going to a speed dating evening - an organised event where women meet a number of different men on ‘mini-dates’.She said: ‘I really like the idea of speed dating. I like the idea of 15 mini-relationships each lasting three minutes
It appears that they producers of DWTS are beginning to interpret the word “star” more and more loosely these days.  Gossip Boulevard tells us about the latest hopeful:   Broke Hogan hopes that she gets a shot on the new season of Dancing with the Stars. Brooke’s dad Hulk Hogan recently revealed to Newsweek, “She auditioned for Dancing With the Stars yesterday.” Smart move! And if Dancing With the Stars says no to Brooke, reality TV might still be in her future. Her father told the magazine “I think she may have her own extension of Hogan Knows Best.” Don’t you just love her ‘fashionable’ jeans?     FIND MORE...

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Once upon a time, preparing for childbirth involved learning Lamaze and boiling lots of hot water, right?  Nowadays, what do you do to get ready?  Why, call your hypnotist of course!  Popcrunch tells us who’s going new age on us:      Nicole Richie has enlisted the help of her trusty hypnotist to assist in curbing her massive fears about childbirth. Nicole is scheduled to give birth to her first child with boyfriend Joel Madden later this month. Celebrity informant Janet C claims: To get a grip on herself she’s being treated by the same hypnotist who’s helped her in the past to give up smoking. This specialist has worked with a lot of Hollywood...

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Wanna know what your favorite celebs do to drop the pounds?  And what indulgences they can't help but give in to?  Here's the scoop on Hollywood's diet secrets: Eva Longoria drinks tons of water during the day to help her feel full and stay hydrated. Katherine Heigl, Jessica Simpson, and Ricki Lake favor multiple small meals throughout the day instead of eating just breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Cameron Diaz skips simple carbs when she wants to lose weight.  While Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore, and Sarah Jessica Parker are fans of the Zone diet, where you eat specific amounts of every kind of food. However, stars are human.  Carrie Underwood can't pass up pumpkin...

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Happy Birthday to "Saved By The Bell" actor Dustin Diamond (1977), baseball players Alfonso Soriano and Eric Gagne (1976), "National Treasure" actor Nicolas Cage (1964), Today Show host Katie Couric (1957), "CSI: Miami" star David Caruso (1956), "Buck Rogers" actress Erin Gray (1950), singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins (1948),


E! Online - It's not exactly a meeting of Dave and Oprah proportions, but Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel are planning an unlikely late night lovefest of their own.
AP - Nicolas Cage may be running out of storage room for his loot. Disney's "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," with Cage as a history buff on the trail of a lost city of gold, was the No. 1 box office draw for the third straight weekend with $20.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
AP - NEW YORK (AP) — For one night, Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel will solve the problem of booking guests during the writers' strike by appearing on each other's show.
AFP - British supermodel Naomi Campbell has interviewed Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, describing him as a "rebel angel" who is unafraid to speak his mind but poses no threat to democracy.
Former pop star Vanessa Paradis is disgusted by a film of herself performing as a provocatively dressed teenager.


KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - A massive collection of 1970s music including original recordings by reggae greats Bob Marley and Peter Tosh has disappeared from the archives of the former Jamaica Broadcasting Corp., authorities said Saturday.


R&B superstar Mariah Carey would love a voice machine like British scientist Stephen Hawking - to give her wrists a rest. The Hero hitmaker is forced to communicate though notes when resting her voice ahead of a concert.


Britney Spears threatened to commit suicide in front of her two children during her three-hour stand-off with emergency services at her Beverly Hills, California, mansion, it has been revealed.


Amy Winehouse will not face any charges in relation to a bribery plot involving her jailed husband Blake Fielder-Civil. The Rehab singer was released on bail in December after turning herself in at a London police station for questioning on the suspicion of perverting the course of justice.


JACKSON, Mich. (AP) - Austin Nichols who portrayed the title character in HBO's ''John From Cincinnati,'' has pleaded guilty to impaired driving and paid a $1,000 fine.


Britney Spears refused to return her children to her ex-husband Kevin Federline on Thursday night because she feared her youngest son had become a victim of child abuse.


Director Paul Thomas Anderson has such a close working relationship with actor Daniel Day Lewis, they refer to each other as boyfriend and girlfriend.


P.S I Love You star Hilary Swank refuses to celebrate St Valentine's Day - because every day of the year should be filled with romance. The 33-year-old actress believes the day is too commercial and overrated.


Supermodel Kate Moss assets rose by $4.4 million in just one year - despite losing out on seven big contracts between 2006 and 2007. The 33-year-old snapped up a record 18 contracts worth millions after interest in her peaked following her cocaine scandal in 2005.


Lindsay Lohan sexual exploits have hit the headlines again - one of her Italian lovers has revealed all about his passionate one-night-stand with the actress.


Filed under: Britney Spears Eight psychiatrists tell TMZ they are shocked Cedars Sinai Medical Center let Dr. Phil go up to Britney Spears room without her prior knowledge or consent. The shrinks had various things to say about Dr. Phil's visit to Brit's room, but the theme...
BLACK EYED PEAS star FERGIE wants to keep all details about her future wedding to Josh Duhamel secret - but fears her own loose tongue will let her down.The singer and her actor fiance announced their engagement on Christmas Day (25Dec07), and although she’s yet to start planning her nuptials, Fergie isn’t sure if she
Entertainer ROY HORN and his illusionist partner SIEGFRIED FISCHBACHER are to return to the stage in a daring new show - four years after Horn was savaged by a tiger live in a Las Vegas show.Horn, 63, suffered a stroke after the white tiger attack in October 2003, which left him partially paralysed.But despite his
Former THE O.C. star Kelly Rowan is expecting a baby with her billionaire fiance, DAVID THOMSON.The tot will be 42-year-old Rowan’s first, while the Canadian businessman has four other children from previous relationships, including one with his second wife, who he left for the actress while she was pregnant.The couple has been engaged since June
Actress LUCY LIU pities men for having to deal with modern women, because the ‘girl power’ trend of recent years has left them confused with how best to approach the fairer sex.The Charlie’s Angels star admits it has become harder than ever for men to predict how a woman likes to be treated.She says, "I
A host of A-list stars including KEVIN SPACEY and Will Smith are vying for a part in STEVEN SPIELBERG’s new movie THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7.The film is due to go into production later this year (08) once Spielberg finishes promotional commitments for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which is
Hollywood actress Halle Berry has defended her disastrous role in CATWOMAN, claiming it’s impossible for actors to predict how a movie will turn out.The 2004 movie was heavily criticised by reviewers and won four Golden Raspberry Awards in 2005 for Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay and Worst Actress - which Berry collected in person.Catwoman
SIR PAUL McCARTNEY is a big fan of Australian pop star Kylie Minogue - because her strength and courage during her battle with cancer reminds him of his late first wife, LINDA.The Spinning Around singer, 39, is in remission after beating breast cancer in 2005, and McCartney thinks highly of the way she dealt with
SIR Anthony Hopkins is planning a move back to his native Wales - after almost 20 years living in sunny California.The Silence of the Lambs star, who hails from the small town of Port Talbot in the U.K., became a naturalised American citizen in 2000 after residing and working there for a number of years.But
Pregnant pop star Lily Allen has overcome her nicotine addiction - with a little help from a hypnotist.The Smile singer, who is expecting a baby with her boyfriend Ed Simons of the Chemical Brothers, managed to kick her 20-a-day cigarette habit after a number of sessions with hypnotherapist Susan Hepburn.And the 22-year-old couldn’t be happier.Allen’s
LATEST: Pop superstar Michael Jackson is reportedly set to announce plans for a one-month residency in London, netting him a whopping $30 million (£15 million) for the series of gigs.The Thriller singer - who is currently working on a new album with the likes of rapper/producer will.i.am - was last month (Dec07) said to be