Katie Price has allegedly tried to hire Gordon Ramsay’s ex-PR advisor after her marriage split.
It was recently reported that Price, 31, and husband Peter Andre, 36, were splitting after three-and-a-half years of marriage. She has since parted ways with the PR company that she shared with Andre.
Price is now being represented by Outside Organisation and reportedly approached PR aide Gary Farrow, who previously worked for Ramsay.
However, it is claimed Farrow turned down the request due to “prior commitments”.
Jade Goody’s husband Jack Tweed has visited his wife’s grave just hours after he was released from prison.
Tweed, 21, was released from an Essex prison after serving half of a 12-week sentence for assaulting a taxi driver.
Goody died in March this year after losing her battle with cervical cancer. The couple married just weeks before she passed away.
Tweed will be having a party in a local nightclub to celebrate his release. Magistrates told him that he would have received a harsher sentence if it wasn’t for his “personal circumstances”.
Actress Andie MacDowell doesn’t believe women should always be the ones to give up their career and bring up children.
MacDowell, 51, is married to former model Paul Qualley and they have three children – Justin, Rainey and Sarah-Margaret. MacDowell admits she was the main breadwinner when her children were growing up.
Asked if she felt guilty about being a working mother, she said: "I think there’s always guilt, but I was always the breadwinner, so why was society torturing me? Why does it keep trying to put the burden of childcare on the woman?
"I think that if the woman is making more money, then what’s wrong with the man nurturing a child and taking what has traditionally been a woman’s role – and feel good about doing it?"
She added: "There are still stereotypes which are unjust and unrealistic because society has changed so much. At the same time, if you do have a man willing to take care of you, it’s a great choice to stay home and look after your children. But I don’t think your children have to turn out to be derelicts or bad people if you have to work.
Pierce Brosnan reportedly saved co-star Uma Thurman from a runaway van while shooting their new film.
The pair were on location filming new flick Percy Jackson when Brosnan, 56, allegedly spotted the van heading towards Thurman, 39.
A source said: “No one was aboard the runaway van as it barrelled towards a grassy area where Uma was relaxing with cast and crew. Pierce yelled: ‘Get out of the way!’”
The source added: “He raced after the van, wrenched open the driver’s side door, jumped in and slammed on the brakes.”
The Irish actor, who is famous for playing spy James Bond in four of the classic movies, reportedly stopped the van as it hit a curb and collided with some nearby rubbish bins.
The source added: “Everyone scattered out of harm’s way. Pierce got kudos and hero 007 jokes from Uma. The transportation crew were in trouble for not setting the van’s emergency brakes.”
Chef Jamie Oliver has bought the house next door to his family home to create a £7.5million mansion, it has been claimed.
Jamie, 33, and wife Jools welcomed their third daughter Petal seven weeks ago and they have two older daughters Poppy, six, and Daisy, five.
He has now bought the house next door to his family home in Primrose Hill, north London, and plans to make the houses into a £7.5million mansion with 19 rooms.
Jamie reportedly bought his original home for £3million and splashed out on the house next door for £3.5million.
The couple are now planning to spend a further £500,000 on making the houses into their perfect home.
Night At The Museum star Ben Stiller has revealed he believes the sequel is better than the original film.
Ben, 43, stars as Lawrence “Larry” Daley in the hit flick alongside Ricky Gervais, Robin Williams, Steve Coogan and Owen Wilson.
He said: “Overall, I think the second film is better than the first. It takes place in a different museum [the Smithsonian] and the visual effects are amazing.”
He added: “It’s a great family film because there are jokes for little kids, teenagers and grown-ups as well.”
Ben also said he enjoyed being reunited with British funnyman Ricky Gervais in the sequel.
He said: “I had so much fun with Ricky.
“If you look on the DVD extras, you’ll see how many times we had to start over because we were laughing so much.”
Jennifer Love Hewitt has reportedly been shopping for wedding rings.
The Ghost Whisperer actress, 30, and new boyfriend Jamie Kennedy, 39 – who have been dating since she split from her Scots-born fiancé Ross McCall late last year – have also given each other commitment bracelets.
A source told a US newspaper the couple recently bought each other the “love bracelets” from luxury jewellers Cartier.
The pal said: “They’ve also been shopping for an engagement ring for Jennifer. She is simply a girl who always needs a man in her life and is getting nervous that she may miss out on marriage and having a family.”
Simon Cowell has admitted Susan Boyle made him look “stupid” and has said sorry for the way he treated her at first.
The judge made the apology as Susan sailed into the final of Britain’s Got Talent.
She reduced judge Amanda Holden to tears with her rendition of Memory and got the most public votes in the first live semi-final of the talent contest.
She is now one step closer to her dream of performing in front of the Queen.
Giving her a standing ovation after her performance, Cowell said: “Susan, you are one special lady I have to say, you really are. And you know what, I just want to apologise because of the way we treated you before you sang the first time, you have made me and everyone else look very stupid and I’m very happy for you, very proud of you.”
Cowell was referring to all of the judges’ negative reaction to Susan when she first appeared in the heats.
When her name was announced as the first finalist, Susan looked stunned before wondering off the stage in the wrong direction and having to be called back.
She then did a little dance and said to judge Piers Morgan: “This one’s for you Piers, Piersy baby!”
Susan admitted that the show has given her a chance to prove herself to the world.
She said: “All my life I’ve always striven to prove myself, that I can be accepted, that I’m not the worthless person that people think I am, that I do have something to offer.”
Katie Holmes spent her bank holiday Memorial Day honouring America’s war veterans in Washington DC.
The actress took part in the 20th annual PBS National Memorial Day Concert, where she and her All My Sons costar Dianne Wiest paid tribute to José Pequeño.
Pequeño, a US Staff Sergeant, was severely injured during a tour of duty in Iraq, and the actresses shared his story and that of his mother Nellie Bagley and his sister Elizabeth.
Sporting black capris, ballet flats, and a billowy black and blue blouse, a very stylish Holmes – without husband Tom Cruise and daughter Suri – was spotted on Saturday afternoon on the Capitol grounds rehearsing for the big event.
Holmes, portrayed Staff Sergeant Pequeño’s sister Elizabeth opposite Wiest, who portrayed his mother Nellie, appeared emotional during her solemn reading but managed to smile brightly before leaving the stage – even giving one gentleman onstage a high-five.
Other celebrities on hand for the star-studded concert included actors Laurence Fishburne, co-hosts Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna, and singer Katharine McPhee.
Joss Stone recently joined the cast of ‘The Tudors’ as Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of King Henry VIII, played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The 22-year old British soul singer recently talked to People about her 16th century wardrobe saying “I enjoyed wearing the dresses. But the thing about Anne of Cleves is, she was not supposed to be attractive. Anne, let’s be honest, was described as quite frumpy and ugly. But hey, I did it! I did my best! They had no problem making me ugly. Lots of makeup!” Oh trust me Joss, they didn’t have to do a lot to make you ugly.
Former American Idol finalist, MICHAEL JOHNS will be performing his new single “Heart on My Sleeve” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show next Monday, May 25th. The Aussie vocalist will be releasing his first post-Idol solo album, Hold Back My Heart on June 23rd. Encouraged by his mentor David Foster, who invited Johns to appear on his star-studded David Foster And Friends PBS special in December 2008, Johns chose the road less traveled, and for the first time in his adult life, went to work on an album with no deal in place. “Foster always said that the secret of his success is to look at whatever lane is open in the music industry and take it,” Johns recalls. “And the way my record combines old and new, I could open for Alicia Keys one night and John Mayer the next, it’s right in the middle.” Songwriter Diane Warren, who penned the knee-buckling ballad “Heart Is Weak,” was another key endorsement. “There’s nothing more validating than having these heavyweights behind you,” says Johns. “It’s like screw winning American Idol when people like David Foster and Diane Warren are saying you have the real thing here.”
With an album completed and ready to turn in, Johns had the rare freedom to shop it around, and when Downtown Records, home to Gnarls Barkley, Cold War Kids and Santigold, showed interest in a licensing deal, he jumped at the opportunity to finally control his own fate. “I think we’re in the most exciting period of music ever, because there’s so many ways to do it,” he says. And like most of his plans thus far, Johns is thinking big for his future. “The live show is going to be great,” he says excitedly. “I might even take it old school with different bands in different towns — almost like what Chuck Berry and all those guys used to do.”
Tune in to see Michael Johns on The Ellen DeGeneres Show next Monday, May 25th. Check your local listings for times.
Katie Price reportedly had a drunken snog with a man she thought looked like Gareth Gates, according to reports.
Barman Ben Norman, 19, was outside Bristol’s Flamingo Club on a cigarette break when the 30-year-old model spotted him and reportedly said: “You look just like Gareth Gates.”
Price has previously told how she took Gates’s virginity when they dated seven years ago while she was pregnant with her son Harvey.
Norman said: “Kate appeared very drunk and was ranting. Then she looked at me and said: ‘I would.’ It didn’t even bother her I am gay.”
He added: “I enjoyed being kissed by her. It was so weird. She must have fond memories of Gareth. I’m gay, but to be honest I think I would go straight for her.”
American Idol judge Simon Cowell told how he was “there for” ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour after a 200-pound woman tried to strangle her – and says he “always will be”.
The sharp-tongued star told how Terri called him following the “frenzied attack” by a “crazy girl” at the Idol final in LA.
In an interview with Idol host Ryan Seacrest’s KIIS FM radio show, Cowell said: “It was literally a frenzied attack – nearly strangled. She called me….
“It was just some crazy girl. It was bad. I really, really felt sorry for her.”
He added: “I was there for her, Ryan. That’s the important thing. Always will be.”
Cowell joked the fan must have been jealous of his relationship with showbiz reporter Terri, whom he has remained close to, despite their split.
He said: “Naturally I assumed it was somebody who was jealous.”
Cowell also gave his verdict on fellow judge Cara DioGuardi’s bikini stunt during the final.
Asked what he thought when saucy Cara flashed the flesh, he said: “Good body – for her age.
David Duchovny is planning to renew his wedding vows, it has been claimed.
The X-Files star and wife Tea Leoni separated last year after he entered rehab for sex addiction.
But after he proposed to her for a second time last month, the pair are planning a huge party to celebrate.
A pal revealed: “He dropped to one knee and asked Tea to marry him again.
“After 12 years of marriage and so many ups and downs, they really want to recommit to each other. They’re looking forward to a fresh start.”
Tea, 43, agreed to reunite with Duchovny, 48, earlier this year after he suggested they have another child together.
The couple, who originally wed in 1997, already has two children, Madelaine, 10, and Kyd, six.
A source told a US magazine: “David realises how close he came to losing it all. So he wants to have their friends and family on hand to witness his second chance at happiness.”
A spokesperson for the actor was unavailable for comment.
Christian Bale has told how he was left red-faced after falling asleep on the set of Batman.
The embarrassing incident happened while the Terminator star was filming a scene with Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman.
Bale, 35, says: “In Batman Begins, in the first scene I had with Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman, I fell asleep. In the scene, I was meant to be waking up, so I laid down and just fell asleep. And I didn’t hear: ‘Action’.
“So Michael and Morgan were talking, and I was supposed to join in.
“I woke up with Michael Caine poking me in the ribs and going: ‘Look at ‘at! ‘E’s bloody fallen asleep, ‘asn’t ‘e? ‘E’s bloody fallen asleep!’”
Bale says that his habit of sleeping on film sets began while working on The Machinist, in which he plays an emaciated industrial worker who hasn’t slept in a year.
“The Machinist changed me,” says the actor, who is on the cover of the US June edition of GQ.
“I learned that I really enjoy, literally, not saying a damned word for days at a time, except for what was in the scene… ”
We may know her as the bleached blonde pop sensation currently storming the charts – but these exclusive photographs prove Lady Gaga was once a demure Convent schoolgirl.
The outrageous Pokerface singer, real name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, has undergone an amazing transformation since graduating from the strict Convent of the Sacred Heart School, Manhattan, New York, seven years ago.
These yearbook pictures show GaGa as an upper-class, slightly plump brunette playing piano and taking choir lessons with her fellow pupils.
A straight-A student, she delighted her self-made parents by excelling at the GBP 23,000-a-year establishment, where ‘social graces’ were of the utmost importance.
Founded in 1881 by nuns, French, art, ‘politeness’ lessons and a uniform with white gloves were mandatory.
These days, Stefani, 23, is unrecognisable having morphed into her catsuit wearing alter-ego Lady GaGa.
According to her old school pals, she successfully hid her wild side during her strict educational years.
No doubt the closet diva was bursting to get out – at 19 GaGa has admitted to rebelling against her wealthy American parents by becoming a stripper in Manhattan’s seedy nightclubs.
“We were a rich kids’ school but with good morals,” former school friend Cristina Civetta, a New York writer and fashion designer, told the UK’s Mail on Sunday.
“Stefani was a straight-A student who wore her skirt to her knee, as we were supposed to, and knee-high socks.
“I was so shocked when I first saw her perform as Lady Gaga.
“It was at a Lower East Side club, the Slipper Room, and she was in a coned bra and little hot pants.
Actress Penélope Cruz has had to pull out of promoting one of her new movies in Cannes – due to food poisoning.
The stunning star was set to present her upcoming musical Nine at the famous film festival, but suffered some kind of stomach bug.
The Spanish actress was also in France to premiere her movie Broken Embraces, which is directed by Pedro Almodóvar, and was slated to join movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in presenting a trailer and a teaser for Nine, but fell ill.
Weinstein passed on the bad news to a select group of journalists, saying: “She has some sort of food poisoning.
“Tomorrow night is her premiere for her movie. She is getting better and is seeing a doctor right now.”
The cast-list for Nine boasts a host of top Hollywood names, including Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Judi Dench, Fergie, Daniel Day-Lewis and Sophia Loren.
