http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/ Get all the latest Celebrity news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:48:43 +0100 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/femalefirst.png http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/ Alex James' children think he is a conductor.The musician - who took part in UK TV show 'Maestro' last year, where celebrities had to learn how to conduct an orchestra - admits his four kids have no idea about his success as a bass player.Alex - who recently reunited with his band Blur for a series of shows - said: "Yes, they think I'm a conductor,... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Alex+James-27241.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Alex+James-27241.html Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:30:04 +0100 Celebrity Jack White hates technology.The musician - who insists on doing all his recordings on analogue tape rather than digital - doesn't own a mobile phone and hates the internet but admits his attitude infuriates others.He said: "I want to be part of the resurgence of things that are tangible, beautiful and soulful, rather than just give in to the digita... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Jack+White-27242.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Jack+White-27242.html Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:30:04 +0100 Celebrity Victoria Beckham's sense of style has been questioned by a top designer.French clothing guru Christian Audigier claims the former Spice Girls singer - who now works as a fashion designer, and released her latest range of dresses at New York Fashion Week earlier this year - is in a difficult position as she has no formal training. He explained to BA... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Victoria+Beckham-27243.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Victoria+Beckham-27243.html Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:30:04 +0100 Celebrity Kelly Rowland had an "identity crisis" because she was the only black girl in her school.The 'When Love Takes Over' singer struggled to fit in when she was growing up and was unhappy with how she looked until she entered her twenties.The 28-year-old star said: "Growing up, I had an identity crisis. I went to a school that was predominantly white a... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Kelly+Rowland-27240.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Kelly+Rowland-27240.html Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:15:07 +0100 Celebrity Katherine Heigl always thinks she looks good.The 'Knocked Up' actress - who is often voted one of the world's most beautiful women - is confident with her appearance whenever she goes out but soon changes her mind when she sees paparazzi shots taken of her.She said: "I always assume I look better than I actually do. I'll feel pretty good about myse... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Katherine+Heigl-27237.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Katherine+Heigl-27237.html Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:15:06 +0100 Celebrity Robert Pattinson is finding fame "strange".The 'Twilight' star, who has attracted hordes of fans since playing vampire Edward Cullen in the hit teen franchise, is still adjusting to life as a worldwide star.His 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' co-star Jamie Campbell Bower said: "Robert is coping with it all very well. I think he is finding all the att... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Robert+Pattinson-27238.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Robert+Pattinson-27238.html Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:15:06 +0100 Celebrity Rupert Grint has more money than he knows "what to do with".The 20-year-old actor - who plays Ron Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' film franchise - only realised how rich he was when he was featured in Forbes' list of top earning young superstars in 2007.He said: "There was a moment where I remember thinking, 'I have no idea what I'm going to do with ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Rupert+Grint-27239.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Rupert+Grint-27239.html Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:15:06 +0100 Celebrity Emma Watson "pounced" on Rupert Grint during their on screen kiss.The 19-year-old beauty dreaded locking lips with her co-star in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' and was in a hurry to shoot the scene.She said on UK TV show 'Friday Night With Jonathan Ross': "I pounced on him, I was so desperate to get it over with."Emma, who is set to star... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Emma+Watson-27236.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Emma+Watson-27236.html Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:15:05 +0100 Celebrity Michael Jackson named Diana Ross as a possible guardian of his children because she owed him a "favour".The late pop star wanted the former Supremes singer to care for his children, should anything happen to his mother Katherine Jackson, because the 65-year-old star needed to repay him for the impact he had on her life. Michael's long-term friend a... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27235.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27235.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:40:04 +0100 Celebrity Cheryl Cole is to front a US version of 'X Factor'.The Girls Aloud singer, who is a judge alongside Simon Cowell on the UK TV talent show, has impressed Simon so much he wants her to appear in a similar show Stateside.A source close to Cheryl - who turned 26 this week - said: "Simon is on the brink of signing a deal to take 'X Factor' to America an... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Cheryl+Cole-27231.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Cheryl+Cole-27231.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:40:03 +0100 Celebrity Michael Jackson allegedly used 20 aliases to apply for bank loans.The late singer - who died from a suspected cardiac arrest last week - reportedly used several variations of his name because his credit history was so poor and financial institutions were reluctant to give him money.In 2007, the 'Thriller' singer - who was raised in the Jehovah's Wi... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27232.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27232.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:40:03 +0100 Celebrity Rihanna has become a tattoo artist.The 'Umbrella' singer - who had a gun inked under her right armpit earlier this year - visited New York's East Side Ink on Wednesday (01.07.09) and decided to leave a lasting impression on her usual tattooist Bang Bang.Shop co-owner Yadira revealed: "We were all just hanging out, joking, laughing. Bang Bang decide... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Rihanna-27233.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Rihanna-27233.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:40:03 +0100 Celebrity Beyonce Knowles wants to star in 'Sister Act'.The 'Single Ladies' singer is so desperate to dress up as a nun for a remake of the 1992 movie - which was recently turned into a sell-out musical in London's West End theatre district - she is begging Disney bosses to take up the project. Britain's Daily Mail newspaper reports: "Beyonce has asked her r... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Beyonce+Knowles-27234.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Beyonce+Knowles-27234.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:40:03 +0100 Celebrity Quincy Jones claims Michael Jackson "didn't want to be black".The music producer - who worked with the late pop icon on his iconic 'Bad', 'Thriller' and 'Off the Wall' albums - does not believe Michael suffered from a disease which caused his skin to lighten, insisting he wanted to alter his appearance. Asked if he believed Michael was suffering fr... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27221.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27221.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:00:10 +0100 Celebrity Megan Fox needs to grow up, says her 'Transformers' director.The 23-year-old actress recently slammed Michael Bay for focusing more on special effects than acting in the 2007 blockbuster but Michael says her comments are "ridiculous" and should be ignored.Michael - who recast Megan in this summer's sequel 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' - sai... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Megan+Fox-27222.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Megan+Fox-27222.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:00:10 +0100 Celebrity Amy Winehouse has been banned from swimming amid fears she will drown.The troubled singer's excessive drinking has caused concern for those close to her and now worried staff at the St Lucia resort where she is staying have warned her to stay away from the pool.A source explained to Britain's The Sun newspaper: "She is regularly drinking large quan... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Amy+Winehouse-27223.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Amy+Winehouse-27223.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:00:10 +0100 Celebrity Debbie Rowe is reportedly planning to fight for custody of Michael Jackson's children.The late 'Thriller' star's ex-wife - who is believed to have given the singer his two eldest children, Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, as "a gift" - has voiced her intentions to take on the care of the youngsters, who have been staying with Michael's mother Kat... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27224.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27224.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:00:10 +0100 Celebrity Michael Jackson's former bodyguard says his doctors "have blood on their hands".Matt Fiddes, who worked for the star for 10 years, claims he confiscated needles from the 'Thriller' singer out of fear he would kill himself with prescription drugs.He said: "We went to great efforts to keep the doctors away. But as soon as we said anything and it got ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27225.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27225.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:00:10 +0100 Celebrity Rumer Willis is set to play a "punky lesbian" on '90210'.The 20-year-old daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis will guest star as Gia in at least one episode of the US TV series, which is set at the fictional West Beverly High School in Los Angeles.She will work at the school paper with Navid, Adrianna and Silver - played by Michael Steger, Jessi... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Rumer+Willis-27226.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Rumer+Willis-27226.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:00:10 +0100 Celebrity Michael Jackson's memorial will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center arena on Tuesday (07.07.09).Up to one million fans are expected to attend the star-studded service, with a further 750 million watching on TV.The singer's family has confirmed the ceremony will feature performances and tributes from a range of stars, reportedly including former ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27227.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Michael+Jackson-27227.html Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:00:10 +0100 Celebrity