Previous winners of reality TV show 'Big Brother' have called for Channel 5 to avoid casting ''freaks'' in the new series.

'The Young Ones' and 'Bottom' writers Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall are planning a new sitcom set in an old people's home.

A former model claims he was told he could bypass 'X Factor' early auditions to perform for the judges - even though he insisted he has no musical ability.

U2 are working on a ''sci-fi'' sound with RedOne for their new album.

The Stone Roses are set to reunite, after frontman Ian Brown and guitarist John Squire put their differences behind them.

Jean-Claude Van Damme is choosing to concentrate on his fighting career although he says he has started getting offers to star in Hollywood films after years of being blacklisted.

Hugh Jackman is being primed for a role in 'Snow White and the Huntsman' opposite Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron after Viggo Mortensen dropped out.

Reese Witherspoon has admitted she ''feels sick'' when her career keeps her away from her two children, daughter Ava, 11, and son Deacon, seven.

Defence lawyers in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray over the Michael Jackson involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson have claimed he committed suicide as he was facing financial ruin.

Leandro Penna admires his girlfriend Katie Price for being a ''business woman'', a ''professional singer'' and a best-selling writer.

Amy Winehouse is feeling ''dog rough'' as a result of a food poisoning case, checking herself into a London clinic to get better.

Dionne Bromfield thinks people make too big a deal out of the fact she is still a teenager, as well as a popstar.

Arctic Monkeys thought of obscure names for their fourth album while recording in Los Angeles, including 'The Blondo-Sonic Rape Alarm' and 'The Thunder-Suckle Fuss Canyon'.

Ryan Reynolds says working with Martin Campbell was tougher than his gym sessions to get in shape for the 'Green Lantern' because the director would ''beat him up''.

Kim Cattrall researched for her role as an ageing ex-porn star by watching adult videos from the 70s so she could learn about the history of the industry.

Emmerdale's Nicola King tries to get rid of her love-rival Kelly Windsor for good by bribing her but has no idea the scheming temptress has already convinced her husband to leave her.

Dermot O'Leary thinks the success of last year's 'X Factor' group One Direction will lead to more bands entering this year's contest.

Coronation Street's Kevin Webster will be left fighting for survival after his love rival Tyrone sabotages his new car ramp causing him to get trapped underneath it.

Geri Halliwell doesn't believe in dieting and would rather give into her food cravings than deprive herself of the things she wants.

Reese Witherspoon thinks women in the film industry should stop being competitive and be more encouraging of one another.