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Madonna and Ritchie granted 'quickie' divorce

Pop megastar Madonna and her British husband Guy Ritchie were granted a "quickie" divorce on Friday, barely a month after announcing the end of their nearly eight-year marriage.

Kylie Minogue prepares to wow in Dubai

Kylie Minogue. Kylie Minogue is preparing for her Middle East debut as the headline act at the lavish opening of an exclusive Dubai hotel.

Suri Cruise tops Forbes.com list of 'Hottest Tots'

Katie Holmes and daughter Suri. Photos Suri Cruise has taken out top spot in Forbes.com's second annual list of Hollywood's 10 hottest tots.

Paris Hilton and Benji Madden split

Paris Hilton and Benji Madden. Paris Hilton and her boyfriend of nine months, Benji Madden, have broken up.

GQ Men of the Year awards

Leonardo DiCaprio. Photos Leonardo DiCaprio was honoured at GQ magazine's Men of the Year awards. Zac Efron, Megan Fox and Aaron Eckhart also walked the red carpet.

Hugh Jackman voted sexiest man alive

Hugh Jackman, Australia Hugh Jackman has topped People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive' list. Daniel Craig came in second.

'Love at first sight' for Bruni and Sarkozy

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Nicolas Sarkozy. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy opened up about her whirlwind romance with the French president on US television.

Bahraini prince felt betrayed by Michael Jackson, court hears

Michael Jackson A Bahraini prince felt "a strong sense of personal betrayal" when pop star Michael Jackson walked out on a deal the two had apparently reached, London's High Court has been told.

Britney Spears says she feels like a prisoner

Britney Spears The singer speaks about her life and says every day feels like Groundhog Day.

Locklear charged with driving under the influence

Heather Locklear's was arrested in September by Santa Barbara police. California prosecutors have charged former Dynasty and Melrose Place star Heather Locklear with driving while under the influence of prescription drugs.

Bahraini prince sues Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson A Bahraini prince is suing Michael Jackson for breaching a $US7 million ($10.9 million) 'pay back' deal designed to repay money he advanced to Jackson when he was having his worst financial problems.

Michael Jackson being sued in UK court

Michael Jackson The son of an Arab monarch is suing Michael Jackson, claiming that the singer took $US7 million ($10.92 million) as an advance on an album and an autobiography that he never produced.

Victorian values still rule tattle mania

Magwatch For years now talk of a stoush between actors Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie has infected celebrity tidings like a lingering cough.

How Nigella Lawson won the ageing game

Nigella Lawson Photos Age is the enemy of female fame but some women stars manage ageing more gracefully than others.

Kate Winslet's gut instinct

Kate Winslet Winslet says she has a "crumble baby belly" but isn't afraid to flaunt it in the name of realism.

By George, Melissa gets a big bi break

Greys Anatomy A decade after arriving in Hollywood, Melissa George has landed a role in top-rating medical drama Grey's Anatomy.

Urban voted one of the world's sexiest

Keith Urban. Keith Urban has been named one of the sexiest men alive, but didn't bend it like international soccer ace David Beckham who topped the hunks' list.

Paris Hilton to party in Australia over New Years

Paris Hilton Paris Hilton has confirmed she and rocker boyfriend Benji Madden will host a New Year's eve party at a secret location.

Aniston slams Jolie's 'really uncool' comments

Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer Aniston says Angelina Jolie was out of line when she spilled details about her relationship with Brad Pitt while they were filming Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

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