Hundreds of fans flocked to Hollywood Boulevard to catch a glimpse of Kevin Costner at the world premiere of his new movie Swing Vote.

Coronation Street actress Julia Haworth, who plays Claire Peacock, has given birth to a baby girl, a spokesman for the show has said.

A 27-year-old British bachelor and a Californian actress who got engaged in the finale of a US TV dating show have split up, the couple have said.

Former EastEnders star Nicola Stapleton has won her High Court bid to have a house she bought from her fraudster father excluded from a confiscation order imposed on him.

Nursery nurse Rebecca became the sixth person to be evicted from the Big Brother house.

Carol Vorderman is to step down from her role in the long-running Channel 4 gameshow Countdown, her manager has said.

Former Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon has been crowned Celebrity MasterChef 2008.

Mick Jagger is still officially sexy as he reaches the milestone of 65.

Sir Paul McCartney has led graduation celebrations at the "fame" school he set up in his home city.

Singer Connie Francis, who recorded 50s and 60s pop hits including Who's Sorry Now? and Lipstick on Your Collar, remains in a New York hospital after falling ill earlier this week.

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