Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron are 'good'

Vanessa Hudgens is on good terms with ex-boyfriend Zac Efron.

The 22-year-old actress - whose four-year relationship with her 'High School Musical' co-star recently came to an end - insists things are amicable between her and Zac and says 2010 has been a "good year" for her.

The pretty brunette - who has two films, 'Beastly' and 'Sucker Punch', coming out next year - said: "We're good. [It was a] good year.

"I worked a lot in 2009. I did two movies back to back, so this year I just hung out, took it easy, did a play which was a lot of fun, did a movie and now the year is coming to an end before I know it."

However, in 2011 Vanessa - who will also be starring in 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' next year - will be working harder than ever.

Speaking as she celebrated her 22nd birthday on Saturday night (18.12.10) at Las Vegas' Pure Nightclub with friends Ashley Tisdale and Brittany Snow, she added to People: "It's going to be a very, very busy year. I have three movies coming out in the next year, so I'm excited to see what the future is going to hold."

Uma Thurman stalker jailed in New York

Uma Thurman arrives for the British premiere of ''The Accidental Husband'' in London's Leicester Square February 13, 2008.

A man serving probation on a two-year-old conviction for stalking actress Uma Thurman and harassing her family was jailed on Friday on new charges that he resumed stalking the actress, authorities said.

Jack Jordan, 39, was arrested in November at his home in Montgomery County, Maryland as he was researching the Oscar-nominated actress on Google, and he was transferred to New York on Thursday to face the fresh stalking charge.

Jordan on Friday pleaded not guilty in front of a Manhattan judge and was jailed without bail, a spokesman for the Brooklyn District Attorney's office said.

Jordan was convicted in 2008 of sending harassing e-mails to Thurman's father and brother, loitering for hours on the steps of the actress's Manhattan apartment and visiting her trailer on the set of the 2006 film "My Super Ex-Girlfriend." At the time, he was given probation.

Thurman, who testified at Jordan's 2008 trial, starred in the "Kill Bill" movies and has a long list of film credits that include roles in "Pulp Fiction" and "The Producers."

Bruni says Sarkozy often thinks about second term

French President Nicolas Sarkozy often thinks about whether to run for a second term in 2012, his wife, former supermodel Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, said on Wednesday.

Sarkozy, who was elected in 2007, has yet to say whether he will seek a second five-year term and has given himself until the second half of 2011 to make up his mind.

Asked if Sarkozy had sought her opinion on running again for the presidency, Bruni-Sarkozy told reporters: "He asks for my opinion about many things, as many husbands and wives do.

"But as far as that decision is concerned, it's a choice that is up to him alone," she said.

"I think he reflects a lot about it, but I'm not going to get involved. It's too important, too difficult, too personal for me to get involved. But I will follow him whatever he does," she added.

Sarkozy, his popularity ratings hovering close to record lows, is fighting to regain public confidence after pushing through an unpopular pension reform in October.

His entourage is drumming up support for a second bid and the opposition has accused him of governing as though he were already on the campaign trail.

Asked if she wanted to remain France's first lady after 2012, Bruni-Sarkozy said: "He was the one elected by the French, all that depends on him. I would be glad (to stay)."

The catwalk star-turned-chanteuse and Sarkozy married in February 2008, four months after Sarkozy divorced his second wife.

Carey Mulligan doesn't feel sexy

Carey Mulligan has never felt sexy.

The 24-year-old actress - who recently split from her 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' co-star Shia LaBeouf - hates wearing skimpy clothes and thinks she is too sensible to be considered a sex symbol.

She said: "I've never felt like a sexy person. I've always felt like a sensible person. I've always felt absurd wearing anything revealing."

Talking of the Hollywood trend to look a certain way, the British star added that she has never felt bad about her looks - although she won't wear short skirts because she doesn't like her legs.

She told Britain's Elle magazine: "I've always felt different here. I remember going up for auditions, walking into rooms of girls in denim minis, with cut off tank tops, tanned legs, long hair and manicures, thinking, 'Erm.' But it never made me feel bad. I've never felt pressure to look like that."

Instead of worrying about her wardrobe, Carey is more interested in being a good actress who is respected for her talent.

She said: "I'm not trying to sell myself as a visual. I'm selling my willingness to play a part really well. If your body doesn't look normal, how can you convey normal people, how can you be relatable?"

Christina Aguilera agonised over divorce

Christina Aguilera felt "torn" about ending her marriage.

The singer announced she had split from music executive Jordan Bratman - with who she has two-year-old son Max - in October after almost five years of marriage and though she had been unhappy for a long time, she agonised over the effect their separation would have on family life.

She said: "Things were so unhealthy and unhappy for both Jordan and me, I knew I had to end it. I really didn't want to hurt Jordan, and I felt torn about splitting our family up."

Though she felt torn about ending her marriage to Jordan, Christina - whose own parents divorced when she was seven years old - felt it would be the best for Max if his mother and father went their separate ways.

She explained to People magazine: "When you're unhappy in your marriage, your children are the ones who suffer. That's the last thing I wanted for my son."

The 29-year-old star is now dating Matthew Rutler, a set assistant on her new movie 'Burlesque', and she is amazed at how easy he is to speak to.

She said: "He's the kind of person you could spend hours with on the phone talking to and all of a sudden it's daylight."

Speedy bride Ashley Greene

Ashley Greene thinks she could be the first of her friends to marry.

The 23-year-old actress - who has been dating singer Joe Jonas for around four months - doesn't consider walking down the aisle essential in a committed relationship, but wouldn't be surprised if she has a change of heart.

She told the January issue of America's Cosmopolitan magazine: "I'm indifferent about marriage. I think sometimes people get married so they can say they have that person forever, but a ring doesn't ensure that you'll stay together.

"Watch, now that I've said that I will be the first of my friends to get married!"

Ashley recently revealed she and her 21-year-old boyfriend were almost arrested in Abu Dhabi airport after the 'Camp Rock' star accidentally put some newly-bought cheese knives into his carry-on bag.

She explained: "We were going from the Middle East to New York, so there was tons of security, tons of screenings. We got through one, surprisingly enough.

"The second one we got to and they stopped and looked at us with these really stern faces. They were like, 'What's in your bag?' I look at Joe and there are these flashbacks of this knife set we got. They were cheese cutting knives. I look at Joe and I'm like, 'Did you leave the knives in the bag?' He's like, 'Whoopsies.'

"Whoopsies doesn't cut it. We were going to get arrested!

"I was sitting there finding it hysterical because there was this big guy going through his bag saying, 'Heels? Panty hose?' "

Taylor Swift spends thanksgiving with Jake Gyllenhaal

Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal spent Thanksgiving together in New York.

The 20-year-old country singer and the movie star hunk were spotted in a coffee shop in Brooklyn yesterday (25.11.10) close to where the actor's older sister Maggie Gyllenhaal lives.

An onlooker told gossip website JustJared.com: "They asked one of the coffee shop employees for help picking out beans. They both seemed super nice and wound up ordering lattes."

Along with spending part of Thanksgiving with Jake, Taylor also made time to see her family yesterday but admitted the entertainment in their house was limited.

She tweeted: "Why, at my family gatherings, do we always have to end up YouTubing funny cat videos.. (sic)"

Rumours about the new couple have been circulating since they were spotted holding hands and looking loved-up while on a romantic walk around the same area of New York last month.

A source said at the time: "Taylor and Jake were walking around Park Slope holding hands. They looked like a couple!"

Along with spending Thanksgiving together, Jake is reported to have recently spent £100,000 flying Taylor to London where he was promoting a movie.

The 'Brokeback Mountain' actor - who was in the British capital for a press conference for 'Love And Other Drugs' earlier this month- flew the country music star in by private jet and the pair were said to be holed up in London's exclusive Dorchester hotel for two days.

Jake split from actress Reese Witherspoon last December after more than two years together while Taylor has dated 'Twilight' actor Taylor Lautner and Disney star Joe Jonas in the past.

Miley Cyrus celebrates birthday with dance-off

Miley Cyrus celebrated her 18th birthday by having a dance-off with her mother.

The singer-and-actress reaches the milestone on Tuesday (23.11.10) but decided to have an early party last night (21.11.10) following the American Music Awards (AMAs) where she and Tish Cyrus competed on the dancefloor.

Speaking before the bash, Miley said: "I'm going out dancing later - we rented out a space so all my friends can come. Me and my mom actually have choreography for the night later - everyone loves it when we dance in unison."

Miley says she and Tish - who is currently going through a divorce with Miley's dad Billy Ray Cyrus - often practise their dance moves on a computer game at home.

She said: "There's one move where you do like, the fist pump. You 'Jersey Shore' it for a second! We got a bunch of moves going on. Everyone goes wild when me and my mom have choreography, so it's going to be good.

"My mom, she beats me at that game! She had 600,000 points yesterday, I had 300,000. She is such a good dancer - she really gets it."

Miley has a host of other celebrations planned for her birthday and has revealed she like to celebrate her special day

She told 'Access Hollywood': "I have a birthday month. I do the whole month of November. Thanksgiving, cake - it's all about me on Thanksgiving!"

Taylor Swift worries about her relationships

Taylor Swift worries about being in the wrong relationship.

The 20-year-old singer - who is rumoured to be dating actor Jake Gyllenhaal and whose ex-boyfriends include Taylor Lautner and Joe Jonas - is not prepared to be with someone she believes is wrong for her.

She said: "It's a little strange that I'm typically single a lot. I have a phobia about being in the wrong relationship. So as soon as I establish it's not the right one, I don't want to waste their time."

Despite her relationship worries, Taylor is still "fascinated" by love, though admits she has only recently realised there is no "strategy" to finding romantic happiness.

She added to Allure magazine: "Relationships are fascinating and riveting and completely unpredictable. For me, love is everything.

"I used to think there were all these rules for making people like you. I was filled with advice! I'd tell my friends things like, 'Don't accept that apology! That isn't sincere!' or 'He hung out with his ex-girlfriend? Get rid of him.'

"But love is never that simple. Now I'm finally getting the idea it's the one thing I don't need to have a strategy for."

Pamela Anderson in Israel to promote fur ban

Former "Baywatch" star Pamela Anderson said Sunday she will try her powers of seduction while in Israel on an unlikely audience — ultra-Orthodox Jewish lawmakers.

Anderson, an honorary director of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is in Israel to participate in the local version of "Dancing with the Stars."

Her work for animals "has been really inspiring," she said. "I feel like I have actually done something."

An anti-fur bill has been put on hold in Israel over concerns by ultra-Orthodox leaders that it could impact production of the characteristic fur hats worn by some men from Hassidic sects on holidays and other festive occasions.

To combat growing secularization of Jews to European society in the 18th century, Hassidic Jews decided that their way of dress should remain intact and not be influenced by fashion. Descendants of these communities to this day wear the black hats and coats of that period, including, at times, fur hats.

Anderson called Israel a "progressive" country because it had no fur farms, and said that it can serve as "an example for the rest of the world."

She said she intends to speak about the issue of fur to Israeli religious leaders on her trip.

"It's almost 2011. There are so many alternatives to things. We can be compassionate in our choices," Anderson said.

She said she tries to incorporate her campaign for animal rights during other "Dancing with the Stars" shows around the world.

Late Sunday, Anderson visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem, the holiest site where Jews can pray.

Justin Bieber speaks out on bullying

Justin Bieber gets bullied over the internet.

The 16-year-old singer insists he doesn't get upset by the jibes he received as he always tries to see the funny side, but urged people not to stand by and let it happen.

He said: "Everybody goes through bullying. Everybody has, even me. On my YouTube page, there are so many haters. They just say crazy stuff. Like, I'm not mad, I'm 16 and I don't have chest hair. I'm not angry about it at the moment. That will come

"People are like, 'Look at him, he puts helium in his voice before he sings.' You just have to laugh at yourself. It's funny.

"There are so many bullies. It goes on so much. I think that you should... especially if you are a bystander, you definitely should help out because it could be you next."

Despite his worldwide fame, Justin was left astonished recently when he went to an NFL game with his friend Jaden Smith and his pal's famous father Will Smith and no one took any notice of them.

He said: "It was weird. No one bothered me at all.

"We were at a high school game and Selena Gomez came too. It was the weirdest thing. She's sweet. She's a sweetheart."

Though he insists he is currently single, the 'Baby' hitmaker admitted he enjoys going on dates with the opposite sex.

He told US TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres: "It happens. I like to hang out with girls and date and stuff like every other 16 year old."

Miley Cyrus won't take sides

Miley Cyrus is "not taking sides" in her parents' divorce.

The 'Can't Be Tamed' hitmaker is said to be "upset" at her parents - 49-year-old singer Billy Ray Cyrus and 43-year-old mother Tish - getting a divorce after 17 years of marriage and hopes to keep her feelings on the matter private.

A source told People.com: "Miley is not taking any sides on this. She has been upset recently. She's trying to keep everything private while her family works through this."

Billy Ray filed divorce papers on October 26, and announced the pair were hoping for people to pray for them to get through the emotional time.

In a statement, he said: "As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our family. We are trying to work through some personal matters. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers."

The pair are expected to file for joint custody of their three youngest children Miley, 17 Noah, 10 and Braison, 16.

News of the divorce comes at a difficult time for Miley - she is thought to have split up with her boyfriend, Australian hunk Liam Hemsworth, for the second time recently.

Soft-spoken 18-year-old American wins Miss World

Alexandria Mills of the US, front center, reacts after being crowned as winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.

The newest Miss World is from the United States.

Alexandria Mills, a soft-spoken 18-year-old, was named the winner in Saturday night's contest in southern China. The tall blonde was a relative surprise winner after speculation focused on other contestants.

Second place went to Emma Wareus of Botswana, and Adriana Vasini of Venezuela came third.

The host country's own contestant, Tang Xiao, also was among the final five.

According to a brief biography on the Miss World website, Mills calls Louisville, Kentucky, her hometown, and she recently graduated from high school. She would like to become a teacher.

"I've never met a stranger and enjoy meeting new people," she says in the bio.

For the final, she was wearing a shimmering ivory-colored dress slit up the leg.

Mills takes over the title from Kaiane Aldorino of Gibraltar, who was named Miss World 2009 at a ceremony in South Africa last December.

Women from more than 100 countries participated in the contest, organizers said.

This is the 60th year of the Miss World Competition, and organizers brought back contestants from past decades to give the night a retrospective theme.

Robert Pattinson's romantic board games

Robert Pattinson's romantic board games

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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have become avid fans of playing board games.

The couple host "game nights" on the set of their new movie 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn' challenging each other to games of family favourites including chess, Monopoly and Scrabble.

The competitive duo - who play lovers in the hit vampire series - have also invited co-stars Taylor Lautner and Ashley Greene to join them to beat the boredom during filming breaks.

But Robert, 24, and Kristen, 21, have become so obsessed with winning the games have sometimes ended in rows.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Rob and Kristen have hours to burn on set and have got massively into board games.

"It gets competitive. There have been tantrums over snakes and ladders."

Kristen's enthusiasm for board games will come as no surprise to Robert who has admitted he fell for the star because she is so down-to-earth.

The heartthrob actor - who stars as vampire Edward Cullen opposite Kristen, who plays Bella Swan in the franchise - has praised her for being a "real woman".

Robert, who has never confirmed they are dating, said: "What I especially like about her is that she's like me, not dizzy from fans and press attention. She stays true to herself and very smart for her age."

Michael Jackson top-earning dead celebrity

A card with a photograph of late entertainer Michael Jackson is placed among flowers during an event to commemorate the first anniversary of his death, in Leipzig, June 25, 2010.

Michael Jackson's sudden death sparked an outpouring of grief around the world, but fans also opened their wallets to make him this year's top-earning dead celebrity with $275 million, Forbes said on Monday.

Jackson raked in more than the combined total of the other 12 celebrities on the list, Forbes magazine said. He was ranked third on last year's list with $90 million.

Elvis Presley came in second, earning $60 million from admissions to his former home, Graceland, which is now a museum and tourist attraction in Memphis, Tennessee, a Cirque de Soleil show and more than 200 licensing and merchandise deals.

"Jackson's spot atop our top earning dead celebrities list should come as no surprise given the renewed fan interest in music, videos and all things Michael Jackson," said Forbes writer Lacey Rose.

Jackson was 50 when he died in his Los Angeles home on June 25 last year, shortly before a planned series of comeback concerts in London. The singer left behind three children and a debt of $500 million.

But his estate has generated millions since his death, mostly through record sales, the "This Is It" concert movie, licensing rights, deals to release new albums and a Cirque du Soleil stage show in Las Vegas.

"Thanks to a lucrative catalog, hit film and album sales, the late king of pop earned more in the last year than Lady Gaga, Madonna and Jay-Z, combined," said Rose.

Jackson's physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, is awaiting trial on a charge that he is responsible for the singer's death by administering a powerful anesthetic to help him sleep.

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"The Lord of the Rings" author J.R.R. Tolkien, whose trilogy of novels was made into films by director Peter Jackson, came in at No. 3 on the Forbes list with earnings of $50 million, while Charles Schulz, the creator of Charlie Brown and Snoopy, came in fourth with $33 million.

Former Beatle John Lennon, who would have turned 70 this year, was ranked No. 5 with an income of $17 million.

"Many of the deceased icons on our list offer the marketing community name recognition, broad cultural appeal and, unlike their living counterparts, an indelible image that can't be damaged by a rehab stint or tabloid story," Rose said.

Presley, Tolkien, Schulz and Lennon all appeared on last year's list, which was topped by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent with $350 million after the sale of much of his estate. But Saint Laurent dropped off the list this year along with author Michael Crichton an artist Andy Warhol.

Along with Jackson, newcomers to this year's list included Yankees baseball team owner George Steinbrenner at No. 9 with $8 million, and Swedish author Stieg Larsson, who wrote the popular mystery Millennium Trilogy novels that began with "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," at No. 6 with $18 million.

A deceased celebrity needed to earn at least $5 million between October 1, 2009 and October 1, 2010 to make this year's list, Forbes said. The magazine spoke to agents, lawyers and other sources to estimate annual gross earnings.

The full list can be seen at www.forbes.com/deadcelebs

Lindsay Lohan leaves rehab

Lindsay Lohan left rehab last night (21.10.10).

The troubled actress - who had been undergoing a rehab treatment programme at the Betty Ford Clinic in Los Angeles since September 28 - left the centre ahead of her probation violation court hearing this morning.

The 'Machete' actress is expected to be sentenced to either more jail time - up to a year behind bars - or receive a further court-appointed rehab stay when she stands in front of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elden Fox today (22.10.10).

She was sentenced to four weeks in jail on September 24 for violating her probation order after testing positive in drugs tests, but was released hours later.

Her lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley has been desperately trying to arrange a meeting with the judge before today, but was turned down.

But her team are apparently "expecting the worse" after her requests were turned down.

It is believed her mother Dina joined Lindsay in the centre on Wednesday (20.10.10), ahead of her daughter's release.

A source said: "She told me she saw Lindsay and she's feeling really well and doing great. Now, they're just anxiously awaiting Friday's court appearance."

Meanwhile, Lindsay's estranged father Michael has claimed he was attacked outside his home in Santa Monica, California, last night.

Gossip website TMZ reported: "He was getting into his car shortly before 10pm when someone came up behind him and started to choke him. Michael is telling cops he fought with the suspect before the man took off running."

Michael claims the man, aged in his 50s or 60s, was wearing a black running suite when he attacked him before running off.

The Santa Monica Police Department received an emergency call and raced to the scene to find Michael shirtless, apparently with scratches over his neck.

Police are investigating.

Katy Perry to sit on wedding throne

Katy Perry and Russell Brand will sit on giant thrones for their wedding ceremony.

The pair - who are rumoured to be getting married in India on Saturday (23.10.10) - have chosen the ornate seats for their traditional Indian wedding ceremony which is set to take place at the luxury Aman-i-Khas resort in Rajasthan.

When they tried out the thrones Katy and Russell are said to have "burst out laughing".

The couple started the week-long celebration last night (21.10.10) with a Bollywood-style feast featuring dancers and snake-charmers.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "They are very much keeping to Indian tradition. There will be feasting and dancing. And Katy will be painted head-to-toe in henna tattoos."

Rajasthan Tours manager Mohan Singh, whose company is helping to organise the event confirmed both Russell, 35, and 25-year-old Katy want a traditional wedding.

He told the USA Today newspaper: "This would be a colourful Rajasthan wedding, and both Brand and Perry will be attired in Indian wedding attires."

He also revealed the couple have hired 13 vehicles to take some of their 80 guests on tours of the Ranthambore National Park wildlife sanctuary in the days following the nuptials.

Singh also revealed Russell and Katy will be staying in a luxury tent at the Aman-i-Khas resort, just outside the sanctuary, with guests staying at the nearby Vanyavilas and Sher Bagh resorts.

Eva Longoria's Swiss home

Eva Longoria Parker has bought a third home in Switzerland.

The 'Desperate Housewives' actress and her husband Tony Parker have splashed out on a luxury apartment overlooking Lake Geneva and the basketball player was taken with the property as soon as he saw it.

He said: "It has the most beautiful view that I've ever had the opportunity to see.

"Being very near to the international Geneva is the ideal conjunction of tranquil countryside and urban life, perfect for my holiday."

The couple - who also have homes in Los Angeles and San Antonio, where Tony plays basketball - are believed to have splashed out $8 million on the two-bedroom apartment, which is part of the old Du Parc hotel and will be ready by 2012.

While she has just bought a home in Switzerland, Eva has previously revealed she would like to move to France when she retires from acting because it's where Tony grew up.

"I feel at home when I go there. So for me to actually be there is always a joy.

"I have been learning a lot of French and I cook a lot of French food."

Alicia Keys gives birth to Egypt

Alicia Keys has given birth to her first child, a baby boy called Egypt.

The 'Empire State of Mind' singer and her husband Swizz Beatz were celebrating the safe arrival of their first child together, Egypt Daoud Dean on Thursday (14.10.10).

Their spokesperson confirmed: "Swizz 'Kaseem Dean' Beatz, 32, and Alicia Keys, 29, joyfully welcomed their first child together, a son Egypt Daoud Dean on October 14 on New York City. Egypt is welcomed by Beatz's three other children."

The couple - who wed on the French island of Corsica in a romantic and intimate ceremony this summer - are delighted at the latest addition to their brood.

Shortly after Alicia gave birth, Swizz tweeted: "I'm so thankful for everything I been blessed with in my life wowwwwww! (sic)"

Egypt will be a younger brother to the rapper's sons Prince Nasir Dean, Kaseem Dean Jr. and daughter Nicole, from previous relationships.

Prince Nasir was his father's best man during his recent wedding, and handed over the rings to his dad and new stepmother.

Katy Perry wedding date revealed

Katy Perry and Russell Brand are planning to marry in India next weekend.

The couple are set to wed next Saturday (23.10.10) in a traditional Indian ceremony at the luxury Taj Rambagh Palace hotel in Jaipur- where they got engaged on New Year's Eve (31.12.09) last year-in front of 85 guests.

It is believed the pair - who have been dating since September 2009 - will take the entire wedding party for a tiger safari during a three-day stay at Rajasthan wilderness camp the Aman-i-Khas, before the ceremony.

Russell, 35, recently claimed the ceremony will be low-key, despite reports of a six-day bash and said the couple don't want a typical celebrity wedding.

He explained: "We just love each other and we want to get married in front of our friends and family and keep it very normal. It ain't about selling the pictures, it ain't about doing no pre-nup, it's just a normal thing.

"I'm trying to preserve it, to keep it a beautiful thing. I think people get the wrong idea on how we want the wedding to play out. Love between two people is the most spectacular yet ordinary thing in the world."

Despite the British comedian's claims that he and Katy, 25 are a low-key couple, he did joke that they could make a sex tape together.

When asked if they would ever star in a film together, Russell replied: "We'll do a sex tape! Give them what they want!"

Malaysia Islamists object to Adam Lambert concert

Malaysia's Islamist opposition party on Monday demanded that authorities cancel a planned concert by U.S. glam rocker Adam Lambert that they say is promoting "gay culture" in the mainly Muslim country.

The Pan Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) has also threatened to call "as many of its members and supporters" to proselytize to concert-goers if the performance by the former "American Idol" runner-up goes ahead on Thursday, a party official said.

"Adam Lambert's shows...are outrageous, with lewd dancing and a gay performance that includes kissing male dancers, this is not good for people in our country," said PAS Youth leader Nasrudin Hasan. Homosexual sex is a criminal offense in Malaysia.

PAS is Malaysia's second-largest political party with close to a million members and is a partner in a rainbow opposition grouping led by former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Foreign acts often draw protests from PAS, which since 2007 has campaigned against performances by singers including Beyonce, Rihanna, Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavigne and Mariah Carey.

Police in May broke up a demonstration by Islamists including PAS supporters protesting against a concert by U.S. rapper Pitbull, underscoring a deepening tide of Islamic conservatism in the country.

An official from Malaysia's Arts, Culture and Heritage Ministry was reported saying that the singer, had signed a contract agreeing to abide by the Ministry's rules on performances, which can require foreign performers to tone down their acts to suit local sensibilities.

David Beckham pays big bucks for sandwich

David Beckham paid $100 for a sandwich.

The soccer star reportedly headed straight to the Barclay Prime restaurant on a recent visit to Philadelphia, where he splashed out on the expensive version of the region's traditional dish Philly cheesesteak - thinly sliced steak and cheese served in a long roll.

The restaurant's gourmet sandwich is made from "sliced Kobe beef, melted Taleggio cheese, shaved truffles, sauteed foie gras, caramelised onions and shaved heirloom tomatoes on a homemade brioche roll brushed with truffle butter and squirted with homemade mustard".

Local residents were amazed to see Los Angeles Galaxy player David - who has three sons, Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, four, with his wife Victoria Beckham - tucking into the calorific treat, while others are unhappy the sandwich has received such an expensive makeover.

One resident Samuel Lehrer said: "You shouldn't mess with the Philadelphia cheesesteak. Let it alone."

Robert Pattinson's anonymous date

Cast members Robert Pattinson (L) and Kristen Stewart pose at the premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" during the Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles June 24, 2010.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart went unrecognised at a recent gig.

The 'Twilight' stars - who have long been rumoured to be a real life couple - attended a concert by the band Jenny and Johnny at Troubadour in Los Angeles earlier this week, and managed to enjoy a night of almost complete anonymity despite their global fame.

A source said: "It's very easy for people to blend in which they did amazingly well.

"Almost nobody recognised the two while they were there. The staff was aware, as they get famous people watching shows there all the time and are willing to accommodate their needs if needed."

Despite managing to go unseen by the majority of concert-goers, some did notice they were behaving as if they were a couple and spent the night "extremely close" to each other.

The onlooker told Hollywood Life: "They were close to each other with Kristen in front of Rob almost all night. They never hid the fact they were obviously a couple, they were extremely close the entire time they both were there.

"It looked like they were both enjoying the music but it was Kristen who enjoyed it the most as she was seen singing the songs and there were times she sang songs to Rob, while Rob just smiled and laughed that Kristen was loving it."

It is the second time this week the couple have ventured out and made it clear they were romantically involved - last Saturday (02.10.10) the pair enjoyed a meal out at top Hollywood restaurant Soho House.

A source said: "They were staring at each other throughout dinner and kept stealing quick kisses from one another during the night. Rob's arm was around her for most of dinner and they kept looking at each other and giggling throughout the evening. They are definitely into each other."

Lady Gaga "more powerful" than Nancy Pelosi: Forbes

Singer Lady Gaga speaks at a rally in Portland, Maine, September 20, 2010 urging members of the Senate to repeal the military rule banning openly gay people from serving in the armed forces.

The Forbes list of the world's most powerful women includes Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, Beyonce Knowles and Ellen DeGeneres, all of whom apparently wield more power than the woman who is second in line for U.S. president.

The annual list, released late Wednesday, places Winfrey third. The talk-show queen is worth $2.7 billion and earned $315 million in the past year, but beyond wealth Forbes takes into account executive position, creative influence and entrepreneurship.

No. 1 on the list is First Lady Michelle Obama. Forbes didn't calculate her and her husband's personal wealth or money earned in the last year, choosing instead to list in that category the country's national budget, which is $3.5 trillion.

After Winfrey, Lady Gaga, at No. 7, is the next media person on the list. She earned $62 million in the past year and, according to Forbes, "single-handedly reinvigorated pop music and pop culture."

Next in media, at No. 9, is Knowles, who earned $87 million and whose music is a favorite of Michelle Obama's, according to Forbes.

Former "American Idol" judge DeGeneres is 10th on the list and earned $55 million. Forbes noted that she recently gave a $30,000 college scholarship to a gay teenager who challenged a high school policy against same-sex prom dates.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who would be in line for the presidency after Vice President Joe Biden, is 11th on the list. Like Michelle Obama, her "money" category consists of the national budget.

Sarah Palin, who Forbes puts in the media category, is No. 16. Her title is "political maverick and commentator," but unlike most others on the list, her entry doesn't include a "money" category. Instead, she gets a "media buzz" category, which says she has 2.3 million Facebook friends and that if you search for her name online you'll get 44 million results.

Other media personalities on the list include Angelina Jolie (No. 21), Katie Couric (No. 22), Arianna Huffington (No. 28), Madonna (No. 29) and Sarah Jessica Parker (No. 45).

2010 Forbes Most Powerful Women In The World top 10:

1. Michelle Obama, US First Lady

2. Irene Rosenfeld, chief executive Kraft Foods

3. Oprah Winfrey, media mogul

4. Angela Merkel, German Chancellor

5. Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State

6. Indra Nooyi, chief executive, Pepsi

7. Lady Gaga, singer

8. Gail Kelly, chief executive, Westpac

9. Beyonce Knowles, singer and fashion designer

10. Ellen DeGeneres, talk show host

Lady Gaga wants British wedding

Lady Gaga wants to get married in a British castle.

The 'Bad Romance' hitmaker has reportedly told members of her stage crew that she wants to tie the knot with rumoured boyfriend Luc Carl after performing her UK shows in December.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Lady Gaga has told everyone she plans to get married. She has said she wants a fairytale wedding in a castle.

"We finish the European leg in London just before Christmas and the timing is perfect for the wedding."

According to the insider, the eccentric singer has a string of wishes for her big day, including arriving in a horse-drawn carriage, wearing wedding rings similar to Elvis Presley's horseshoe ring and to have burlesque star Dita Von Teese spring from a cake and perform one of her raunchy routines.

It was recently claimed the 'Poker Face' singer - who first dated Luc in 2005 before rekindling their romance recently - plans to buy a British castle, fuelling speculation she wants to host her wedding in her own house.

A source said recently: "No expense will be spared in her quest to make this dream come true.

"It's her childhood dream and she's particularly interested in castles in the north of England or Scotland."

Paris Hilton to show her real life in new TV show

Paris Hilton is headed back to television -- this time in what is billed as a behind the scenes look at the life and friends of the jet-setting socialite and model.

The Oxygen television network, which is aimed at young women, has given the go-ahead to a reality series that brings "an all-encompassing look at her life, friends, family, and relationships, all that's not represented every day," original programing chief Amy Introcaso-Davis said in a statement on Thursday.

The show will also feature Hilton's friends Brooke Mueller -- the estranged wife of "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen -- and former Playboy model turned photographer Jennifer Rovero, along with her mother Kathy Hilton.

The show has no name or air date as yet.

Hilton, 29, the great-granddaughter of Hilton hotels founder Conrad Hilton, appeared with friend Nicole Richie in "The Simple Life" years ago and searched for a best friend in the MTV series "My New BFF" in 2008.

A business woman with lines of fashion, hair, fragrance and shoes that she either helps design or endorses, Hilton is rarely out of the news.

Last week, she pleaded guilty in Las Vegas to cocaine possession, and the next day was refused entry to Japan to take part in a fashion show.

In 2007, she famously spent three weeks in jail in Los Angeles for violating her probation on a reckless driving charge.

Oxygen said the new TV show would follow Hilton "as she enters the next stage of her life."

Katie Holmes sings to Tom

Katie Holmes serenaded her husband Tom Cruise in a sexy stage performance on Saturday (01.05.10).

The 'Thank You For Smoking' actress - who has a daughter, four-year-old Suri, with her husband of three years - dressed in a floaty black halter-neck dress as she belted out 'Whatever Lola Wants' at The Motion Picture and Television Fund's A Fine Romance Benefit at 20th Century Fox in Century City, California.

An onlooker said: "It was quite a raunchy routine. Katie ruffled Tom's hair, hitched up her skirt and at one stage even pushed him to the floor!"

The 31-year-old actress strutted around to the musical number - which was from the musical 'Damn Yankees' - while a pianist accompanied her vocals and Tom portrayed her feuding love interest.

Sitting centre stage whilst wearing a white shirt, the 'Valkyrie' star sat on a bench while the brunette beauty ran her fingers through her spouse's hair, swished her ruffled skirt and gazed at him passionately.

The performance ended on a romantic note when the 47-year-old actor took Katie in his arms, kissed her and leant her back in a seductive embrace.

While the crowd burst into applause, the pair grinned to one another, curtseyed and left the stage hand-in-hand.

Robbie Williams getting pre-nup

Robbie Williams has reportedly instructed his lawyers to prepare him a pre-nuptial agreement.

The 'Bodies' singer has decided to get the legal arrangement - which is a contract stating how assets are distributed should a couple divorce - ahead of his marriage to his actress fiancee Ayda Field in case things don't work out.

A source said: "They're head over heels in love with each other but are realistic about the pressures of a celebrity marriage. Both their parents are divorced and they can't be bothered to risk time, money and heartache so they think a pre-nup is essential."

The 36-year-old pop star is desperate to tie the knot and is believed to be planning to wed Ayda, 30, in an intimate ceremony at the end of the year.

The source added to the Daily Star newspaper: "They don't want a huge showbiz wedding with glossy magazines in attendance and flashbulbs going off. So it is vitally important to both of them that it stays private with only a handful of people knowing where and when the event will be."

Fergie could bed Cheryl

Black Eyed Peas star Fergie has joked she wants to sleep with Cheryl Cole.

The 'Boom Boom Pow' singer - who is married to actor Josh Duhamel but has previously admitted she is bisexual - has joined in taunting her bandmate will.i.am about how close he's been getting to the 'Parachute' singer while the two acts tour Europe together.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Fergie has been telling everyone she's more likely to sleep with Cheryl before will does.

"Everyone has been teasing him about his crush. But when Fergie came out with this, everyone fell about laughing.

"She's mentioned it a few times now. And even Cheryl thinks it's hilarious

will.i.am, 35, worked closely with Cheryl, 26, on her debut solo album '3 Words' which he co-produced and wrote a number of tracks on.

The other Black Eyed Peas members - Taboo and apl.de.ap - have also been taunting the pair about the amount of time they've been spending together in will.i.am's mobile studio while on the road.

will.i.am has been very vocal about his support for Cheryl in the wake of her split from cheating husband Ashley Cole, and has pledged to always be there for her.

He said: "I just still can't believe Cheryl was ever cheated on. I mean, what has to be going through your head to cheat on Cheryl?

"If she's in New York, I'll get on a flight to see her, if she's in Los Angeles, I'll get on a flight to see her - I'll even come to London. If she needs me she knows I'm there, no excuses."

Black Eyed Peas, supported by Cheryl, are currently in the UK and play London's O2 Arena tonight (06.05.10), and Birmingham's LG Arena on Saturday (08.05.10).

Jude Law ready to propose?

Jude Law has hinted he is set to propose to Sienna Miller.

The 'Sherlock Holmes' actor rekindled his romance with his ex-fiancee late last year - after they split in 2006 following revelations he had cheated on her with his children's nanny - and while he is yet the pop the question again he admits he could do soon.

When asked if they were engaged, Jude smiled and replied: "Not at the moment. Not at the moment. That's all I can say."

Jude - who has three children from his marriage to Sadie Frost and a seven-month-old daughter with American model Samantha Burke - also spoke of his joy at being back with Sienna.

He told Access Hollywood: "I'm very happy. I'm very happy to be happy."

Earlier this year, it was claimed Jude was going to propose to Sienna after realising she was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.

A source said: "Sienna was always 'the one'. And now she is back in his life he never wants to let her go again.

"Jude did some serious thinking over Christmas in Britain with his ex-wife Sadie and the kids. And he realises just how important family life is to him.

"He needs a good woman to look after him. Sienna's fed up of the single life and wants to be with Jude for good."

Third album for Scarlett Johansson?

Scarlett Johansson would like to make another music album.

The Hollywood actress - who has already released covers albums 'Anywhere I Lay My Head' and 'Break Up' - insists a third album is on the cards because she had such fun making the two previous albums.

She said: "I would love to do another album. The spirit has not moved yet in that direction, but I would never put that idea out.

"I had such an incredible time doing 'Break Up' and doing the Tom Waits cover album that I think there might be something in there in the future."

However, with her third album, Scarlett reveals she is keen to create music of her own, not just copy others.

She told MTV News: "I mean, I love to do covers. Covers are fun. I'm a huge music love, music collector, listener and all those things. I like to do covers because I feel like I'm in the shower. I think I'd probably do original songs for sure."

Previously the 'Iron Man 2' actress has revealed a love of Frank Sinatra, and says as a child she wanted to become the Rat Pack singer.

She said: "I always wanted to be Frank Sinatra. Even as a little kid, I always thought I'd grow up and sound like Sinatra. I'm still waiting for it to happen."

Daisy Lowe leads the cat trend

Big cat T-shirts are set to be a huge trend this season.

A host of celebrities - including Daisy Lowe, Taylor Momsen, Ashley Tisdale and Frankie Sandford - have been donning the feline print tops in recent weeks and they are now set to take the fashion world by storm.

Following on from winter's leopard print trend, the cat patterns give the look a fresh feel and look great under blazers, teamed with leggings and denim.

One fashion insider said: "Big cat T-shirts are a continuation of winter's leopard print trend. They're the micro-trend of the moment and make you look really confident. They also look great with all the big summer looks, like denim shorts and leggings."

Another look set to take off is tribal prints, with Nicola Roberts, Naomi Campbell and Kim Kardashian all wearing them recently.

In order to pull-off the look, wearers must be quite bold with their choices and not worry about being perfectly matching.

Fashionista Alexa Chung said: "Don't overdo it and try not to match your prints."

Designer Henry Holland added: "I really like it when people mix prints in a crazy clashing kind of way."

Glamorous Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham has been named the World's Most Glamorous Celebrity.

The former Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer beat Dannii Minogue to top the table of stylish women in a poll of UK females by make-up brand Max Factor, which marks the launch of the firm's Vibrant Curve Effect Lip Gloss.

A spokesperson said: "Victoria Beckham has been gracing the fashion pages for years now with her glamorous looks and she has designed her own clothes range.

"She never leaves home without being fully made up and her signature glossy pout has become her calling card."

The spokesperson also revealed how pregnant Dannii's standing in the poll shot up after she appeared in a number of chic outfits last year when sitting on the judging panel of UK TV talent show 'The X Factor'.

He added: "Dannii Minogue has become more popular after showcasing a wide range of glamorous looks on 'The X Factor'."

There was no sign of Dannii's co-judge Cheryl Cole, however, as pillow-lipped beauty Angelina Jolie completed the top three in the poll, which asked the opinions of 3,000 women.

Penelope Cruz makes property buck

Penelope Cruz is selling her house.

The 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' star has put her three-bedroom Hollywood mansion on the market for $3.7 million - $500,000 more than she paid for the property in May 2005.

The grounds surrounding the 'Balinese Modern'-style house include a small courtyard with a fountain, swimming pool, large lounge area furnished with a dining table, loungers, white chairs and a canopy bed and another courtyard leading to the glass doors.

The 3,334 sq ft single-storey property has three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a dressing area, while the fully-equipped kitchen is furnished in green with granite counter tops and comes complete with two cookers and a large dining table.

The actress - who is dating actor Javier Bardem - has barely lived in the house since she bought it.

Instead, it has been available to rent for $14,500-per-month and is still listed as available for hire for location shoots through many local agencies.

Penelope - who also has other homes in Los Angeles and her native Spain - is currently in Paris shooting an advertising campaign for the new Lancome fragrance Tresor.

Liv Tyler's ritual award grooming

Liv Tyler has a "ritual" to getting ready with Kate Hudson.

Liv revealed the pair - who attended the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute gala in New York on Monday (03.05.10) together - like to get ready in a special way.

She said: "We have this little ritual where we meet at like 2 or 3 o'clock and we drink champagne and do hair and makeup and take pictures.

"Then we come here and we start walking and we're like, 'Oh my God! I'm going to trip!' "

Liv and Kate attended the event with Stella McCartney - who designed both of their outfits - and the British designer revealed Kate in particular appreciated the cream v-neck floor-length gown.

She told Us Weekly: "She said it makes her feel like a princess. It was made for the girl. It is very much her personality."

Liv and Stella are particularly close, with the 'Armageddon' actress revealing her ideal night in would be at Stella's country house talking about men.

She said: "A great night in? Stella McCartney's house in the country. Once our kids are asleep it's 'grab the wine' and take turns to talk boys and husbands."

Mary J. Blige's confident scent

Mary J. Blige's debut perfume pays tribute to confident woman.

The 'Stronger' singer has teamed up with beauty brand Carol's Daughter to create her first fragrance, My Life, and says it has been inspired by her personality.

She said: "It is the epitome of a confident woman. It doesn't scream out for attention - it's feminine but strong, powerful yet humble. It is . my life."

She also wanted to design the scent for her fans and pay homage to her female followers.

She said: "It's a special tribute to us as women . . . we're soft, we're edgy - we're all those things. And I wanted this perfume to represent every female's everyday life."

The fragrance is described as a fruity floral and its ingredients include gardenia, pear, freesia, tuberose, jasmine, and lily.

The scent will be sold exclusively on online shopping website HSN.com for $46, with one dollar from the purchase of each bottle donated to her charity, FFAWN, which helps women succeed through scholarships and grants.

Broadway bound Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks is joining a Broadway show.

The 20-year-old singer - who rose to fame as the winner of 'American Idol' in 2007 - will play lead character Rosario in Grammy-winning musical 'In the Heights' from August, a role she admits will be a "dream" for her.

The 'Battlefield' hitmaker said in a statement: "It's always been one of my dreams to perform on Broadway. This is a brand new experience for me. I look so forward to spending time in New York City and joining this talented cast and my favourite new musical."

The 12-week run will play through until November 14.

Jordin revealed her nerves about the role on twitter, saying her heart was racing when she met the director.

She wrote: "Toured the theatre 4 In The Heights! Spoke w/ the director, saw backstage and where my dressing room will be. My heart wouldnt stop pounding!!(sic)"

'In the Heights' tells the tale of a Dominican family living in New York who become the focus of neighbourhood admiration when their daughter begins attending college.

Jordin is currently taking part in a 44-date-US tour which began on May 1 and finishes in early August.