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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Michael Jackson fan Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis would "love" to perform alongside Michael Jackson.

The 'Bleeding Love' singer has fuelled reports she will join the pop superstar on stage during his London residency this summer by revealing she is a huge fan.

When asked about the rumours, Leona said with a smile: "I don't know, I'd love to perform with Michael Jackson. So we'll see."

Last month, it was claimed Michael wants Leona to perform his sister Janet's part from their 1995 duet 'Scream' for his 'This It It' shows at London's O2 arena.

A source said: "Michael has a list of singers he feels could do Janet justice - and Leona is top. He hasn't approached her yet but he's a big fan of everything she has achieved.

"She's massive all around the world and he feels this duet would give both their careers an even bigger boost."

Meanwhile, Leona has spoken out about her relationship with Simon Cowell, who was her mentor when she won UK reality TV show 'The X Factor' in 2006.

The 24-year-old star still regularly speaks to the music mogul, but admits he can be difficult to work with.

She said: "I still talk to Simon lots, I am signed to his label and he's still very much involved in the things I do. He's honest, very brutal."

Photographer: Madonna wrong about NY horse fall

In this Sunday, February 22, 2009 file photo, Madonna arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party , in West Hollywood, Calif.

Madonna's spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg says the singer took the tumble when her horse was startled by paparazzi who jumped out of the bushes to photograph her.

But photographer Thomas Hinton tells Newsday in online editions Sunday the only photographer present when the "Material Girl" singer fell was Steven Klein, her host in the Hamptons, a playground for the rich and famous on the eastern end of Long Island.

Hinton says he received a tip Madonna was in the Hamptons and took photos of her from a public road before and after the accident. He says he wasn't there when she fell.

Rosenberg says Madonna suffered "minor injuries."

'Housewives' cast gathers to bid Sheridan adieu

The cast of 'Desperate Housewives' arrive at The Paley Center for Media's Paleyfest 09 in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 18, 2009. From left are : Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, and Marc Cherry.

For the cast and crew of "Desperate Housewives," it was a Saturday afternoon of warm hellos and bittersweet goodbyes, as they greeted an auditorium filled with cheering fans but also bid adieu to one of the show's leading original cast members.

Nicollette Sheridan, who plays Wisteria Lane's saucy "Edie," makes her final appearance as a series regular on the episode airing Sunday.

Co-star Teri Hatcher, whose sweet "Susan" was often at odds with Edie, got misty-eyed when recalling the filming of Sheridan's final episode.

"I made a scrapbook as my sort of parting gift, and it reminded me of how great those two characters were together," she said.

Excepting Sheridan, most of the "Housewives" principals participated in a panel discussion on the show as part of the two-week PaleyFest, an annual festival celebrating television held by The Paley Center for Media.

Sheridan's relationship with "Housewives" creator Marc Cherry has been described by some as contentious. Sheridan was recently quoted in "TV Guide" as saying she felt "Housewives'" writers were unjustly ignoring Edie.

But cast mates Saturday said Sheridan's last days on the set were amiable and professional.

"Her attitude made them completely bearable," noted actor James Denton, whose plumber "Mike" was the longtime object of Edie's affections. "It could have been tough and sad, but she was so great.

Denton noted that Sheridan made a point to thank the show's writers and cast, who were gathered at the table-read of the script for the first episode that she will not be in.

"She said, 'While you're all together, I'm here to say thank you for everything. You guys are great. You guys are awesome,'" Denton related. "She walked out of the room and Felicity (Huffman) looked at me and said, 'classy,' and it sure was."

Veteran character actor Kathryn Joosten, a two-time Emmy winner for her portrayal of nosey neighbor "Mrs. McCluskey," said she would miss Sheridan.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Heidi Klum to announce pregnancy

Model and actress Heidi Klum arrives at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood, California February 22, 2009.

Heidi Klum is three months pregnant.

The German supermodel is reportedly expecting her third child with her musician husband Seal and is delighted with the news. The pair also have a three-year-old son Henry and a two-year-old son Johan, and raise Heidi's daughter Leni, four, together.

Gossip website E! reports: "A source tells me that Klum, 35, is a little less than four months pregnant."

It has been claimed Heidi is planning to announce her happy news soon.

Rumours about Heidi's pregnancy began circulating when details of couture gowns she will wear on US TV series 'Project Runway' were posted online.

The outfits have reportedly had to be re-designed in order to accommodate her growing tummy.

Heidi is not the only famous face to be surrounded by pregnancy rumours.

Angelina Jolie is said to be two months pregnant with her fourth biological child with partner Brad Pitt.

The actress - who already has daughter Shiloh, two, nine-month-old twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline and adopted kids Maddox, seven, Pax, five and three-year-old Zahara - was amazed when she found out the happy news.

A source told America's Star magazine: "Yes, Angelina is pregnant. They'd been trying for another baby for months, but it was still a total shock when she found out."

Jennifer Lopez's hairy house

Jennifer Lopez has a room just for her wigs.

The singer-and-actress reportedly owns so many hairpieces she has built a 'wiggery' in her New York mansion, which she shares with her husband Marc Anthony and their 13-month-old twins Max and Emme.

A source said: "Jennifer keeps the door locked and hardly ever lets anyone in the room, not even Marc. The shelves on the walls are full of plastic heads holding the best hairpieces money can buy."

Jennifer, 39, is so obsessed with changing her hair she constantly updates her collection and is keen to try out new styles.

The source added to National Enquirer magazine: "Her actual hair is shoulder-length. Her wigs allow her to experiment with different looks and styles without having to have extensions or grown her own locks. "She has short, long and super-long looks. Her wigs are so elaborate they take on a life of their own."

Justin Timberlake's 'lucky' love life

Justin Timberlake says his life with Jessica Biel is "beautiful".

The 'SexyBack' singer thinks he is "really lucky" to be dating the 'Illusionist' star because she has a great sense of humour.

He said: "We get along so well. The first thing we noticed when we started going out is how easily we made each other laugh. Sometimes when you meet someone it feels right from the beginning.

"We have a natural way of being together. I'm a lucky guy. I've been very lucky to find a woman as dynamic and as loving as Jessica.

"Work has always been a huge focus in my life but now I realise how beautiful it can be to have someone incredible to share it with."

The 28-year-old star insists he and Jessica don't let their worldwide fame affect their time together.

He explained: "We do pretty much everything we want to do. Sometimes we get spotted by paparazzi but usually we can find a quiet place to eat and no one will bother us.

"It can be distracting but you learn to keep walking and pay no attention."

Justin also revealed his plans include another solo album and pursuing his career in acting.

He added to Britain's Hello! magazine: "I'm always thinking about music and I'm involved in a lot of projects. Eventually, I'll feel the urge to commit to a new album. But that's for later. I'm having fun working with artists and playing with musical ideas and concepts.

"I'm sure all that will help me come up with a concept for an album. I love acting too. I want to find more good roles. I've always had a natural talent as a performer."

Jack Tweed held in secure jail cell

Jack Tweed has been placed in a secure jail cell, amidst fears he could be set upon by prison thugs.

The widower of reality TV star Jade Goody is said to be terrified he will be tormented in Chelmsford prison, Essex - where he started a 12 week term on Tuesday (14.04.09) for assaulting a taxi driver - because of his fame.

Jack, 21, is being held in the jail's healthcare wing - said to be its safest area - which is usually home to those thought to be most at risk of self harm.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "He's been through some terrible weeks and the bosses don't want to take any risks with him.

"There are genuine concerns he could be targeted, it's the sort of thing the tough guys would brag about to their mates.

"The last thing the governor wants is for someone like Jack with a high media profile to take a shoeing."

Prisoners are said to have already hatched a plot to try and get the part-time model hooked on the drug crack cocaine. They reportedly tried to force him to smoke a drug pipe during a previous stay at the jail, when he was convicted of assaulting a teenager with a golf club last year.

The source added: "He was held down as thugs threatened to put a crack pipe in his mouth to get him hooked."

A prison spokesperson said: "We cannot comment on individual prisoners. Those who are deemed vulnerable during their period in custody will be managed accordingly."

The officer added any prisoners who feel at risk can apply to be separated from the rest of the population.

Jack is expected to be moved to a different prison in the next week.