UK Celebrity News and Showbiz Gossip

Amy Winehouse 'Stuns' Louis Walsh With Classy Gift

By Adam, December 2 2008

Amy Winehouse shocked Irish music mogul and X Factor judge Louis Walsh - by sending him a green tie and shamrock cuff links.

The Rehab hitmaker, 25, gave Louis the gift - from highbrow London department Selfridges - to say thank you for looking after her goddaughter Dionne, who visited the ITV1 show's Wembley studios.

A source tells British newspaper The Sun, "It came nicely wrapped up. Best of all was the handwritten note.

Leona Lewis: 'I'm Still Normal'

By Adam, December 1 2008

Leona Lewis insists she is still a normal person, despite her global success.

The singer - who shot to fame in 2006 after winning Britain's The X Factor - says little has changed in her life - and her family keep her grounded.

She explains, "It's what keeps me grounded. I make sure I have plenty of time chilling out, doing normal things. You know, having lie-ins, catching up on EastEnders."

The singer, 23, also rubbished reports Simon Cowell plans to buy her a mansion in Los Angeles.

Cheryl Cole Plays Matchmaker to Simon Cowell

By Adam, December 1 2008

Cheryl Cole has been playing matchmaker to her fellow X Factor judge Simon Cowell.

Girls Aloud star Cole is determined to find Cowell - who recently split from long term love Terri Seymour - a new girlfriend, and is reportedly trying to set the millionaire up with one of her friends.

A source tells Britain's News of The World newspaper, "Cheryl has made it her mission to tease Simon. It's a big joke on set and she's been ribbing him about finding a new girl.

Katie Price, Husband Land Lucrative TV Deal

By Adam, December 1 2008

Katie Price and her husband Peter Andre have landed a multimillion pound TV deal.

The deal will see the couple - who have recently been forced to deny rumors their marriage is in trouble - make two more TV series, and will earn them £1 million ($2m) each.

According to Britain's News of The World newspaper, Price and Andre will star in the 12-part series Katie & Peter: Stateside in April and will then film another fly-on-the-wall series, which air at the end of next year.

Leona Lewis Wants to Act

By FameNews, November 25 2008

Leona Lewis wants to follow in the footsteps of Beyonce Knowles - by breaking into movies.

The Bleeding Love hitmaker - who shot to fame after winning Britain's The X Factor in 2006 - is keen to become an actress like the former Destiny's Child star.

She says, "Beyonce is great, so lovely and down to earth and talented.

"She's definitely inspiring. I might go into acting like her if the right thing comes along, like a small movie part."

Gordon Ramsay Accused of Cheating on Wife

By FameNews, November 24 2008

British TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been cheating on his wife Tana, according to tabloid reports.

The fiery cook has been married to Tana for 12 years and has has described her as "the only woman who can turn me on . . . Tana is my wife, my lover and the person I want in my bed and in my arms every night."

But Gordon has been having a secret affair with blonde Sarah Symonds - which began seven years ago.

According to the News of The World, Gordon met with Sarah 4 days ago for over an hour at a posh London hotel.

Leona Lewis' 'Strange' Cake

By FameNews, November 18 2008

Leona Lewis gets weird gifts from fans.

The Bleeding Love singer - who shot to fame after winning Britain's The X Factor in 2006 - gets freaked out by presents that have her face on them.

She says, "I got a cake with my face on it once - that felt really strange.

"They don't sell them but it was made especially. It didn't really look like me. It was my album cover so it was quite cool but it was a little bit distorted."

Simon Cowell Wants to Buy Strictly Come Dancing

By FameNews, November 17 2008

Simon Cowell wants to buy Strictly Come Dancing.

The music mogul - famed for the shows X Factor and American Idol - is desperate to add the smash hit ballroom series to his showbiz empire.

Judge Bruno Tonioli, who is pals with Cowell, said, "He hasn't discussed money with me but he recognizes it's a great show and he'd love it as part of his empire.

"Simon knows that Strictly is one of the top selling shows in the world and so he wants a piece of it for himself.

Peaches Geldof to Divorce Husband

By FameNews, November 10 2008

Peaches Geldof is set to divorce husband Mas Drummey - after just 96 days of marriage, according to reports.

Peaches - the daughter of rocker Sir Bob Geldof - and Drummey - a drummer - married in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas earlier this year.

But the 19-year-old is set to end the marriage - and will start talks with her lawyers this week.

A source tells Britain's News of The World newspaper, "Peaches is going to divorce Max. She woke up to realize the marriage was a huge mistake and that Max is not the man of her dreams.

Dannii Minogue "No Longer Serves a Purpose"

By FameNews, November 5 2008

Dannii Minogue could be fired from her job as an X Factor judge - because she "no longer serves a purpose".

The former Aussie pop star - sister of Kylie Minogue - won't be asked to return to the ITV show next year, reports Britain's Heat magazine.

A source tells the publication, "Dannii was brought in initially to be the younger counterpart to Sharon, but since Cheryl Cole arrived, she has replaced Dannii in that role and become much more popular."

Dannii is also said to be involved in a rift with fellow judge Simon Cowell.

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