Russell Brand is to star in a 'Rentaghost' film.

The 'Get Him to The Greek ' actor will co-produce and play the main part in a remake of the British 70s TV show about a dead man who runs an agency hiring out spirits.

Prince has advised Justin Bieber to “get a good teacher”.

The 52-year-old star is one of the 16-year-old singer’s biggest influences and now his idol has spoken out to give him tips on emulating his own long career.

Take That are to perform at next year’s BRIT Awards.

The reformed group – consisting of Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange – are set to open the show at London’s The O2, while rapper Plan B will also sing at the ceremony.

Donna Karan says her latest collection is more "lifestyle-driven".

The designer has created more casual pieces in her new range after deciding her clothes needed to appeal to the everyday woman.

Emma Watson dresses for herself.

The 'Harry Potter' actress has become a worldwide fashion icon thanks to her role in the wizard movie franchise but says she won't wear outfits to please other people as she just wants to have fun with her style.

Will Smith has been approached to take a leading role in a modern re-telling of ‘Robin Hood’.

The ‘Men in Black’ star has been among the first to be asked by Andy and Lana Wachowski – who are directing the project – to appear in the film, known as ‘Hood’, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision Blog.

Dianna Agron doesn’t think watching a film is as fun as making one.

The 24-year-old actress – who plays Sarah Hart in forthcoming teen science-fiction film ‘I Am Number Four’ – loves working on movie projects because it has a slower pace than working on TV show ‘Glee’ and is looking forward to seeing the final ed ...

Jodie Kidd feels "lucky" to have had a successful career in fashion.

The blonde beauty initially found fame as a model in the 90s and has since gone on to present fashion-related TV shows and says she will always be grateful for the opportunities that have been given to her.

Yoko Ono led tributes to John Lennon on the 30th anniversary of his death yesterday (08.12.10).

The widow of the iconic ‘Imagine’ songwriter and peace activist wrote a heartfelt eulogy on her blog to mark 30 years to the day he was assassinated by a crazed fan outside their apartment block in New York.

Nelly Furtado has urged aspiring singers to write their songs and keep their own style.

The ‘Maneater’ singer feels young performers think uploading their videos to the internet is enough to get them discovered – which is how her fellow Canadian, teen sensation Justin Bieber was first noticed – but warned there is much more behind t ...

Graeme Hawley is worried about dashing from scene to scene in Coronation Street's live episode tonight (09.12.10).

The actor - who plays John Stape in the ITV1 soap - will be seen rushing to hide the dying body of his secret accomplice Charlotte (Becky Hindley), who he brutally attacked with a hammer on Monday (06.12.10).

Ricky Whittle has slammed 'Strictly Come Dancing' as "manipulative".

The former 'Hollyoaks' star - who competed on the BBC One celebrity talent show last year - claims bosses cleverly edited the show to make it look like he was having an affair with dance partner Natalie Lowe.

Rebeccca Ferguson has promised "a surprise" for this weekend's 'X Factor' final.

The 24-year-old hopeful has revealed the duet she will perform alongside a high-profile name - which is rumoured to be either Rihanna, Robbie Williams, will.i.am or Christina Aguilera - will be "amazing".

'Coronation Street' bosses have a back-up plan in case of a technical hitch on tonight's (09.12.10) live episode.

With producers battling problems with adverse weather conditions and the issue of troublemakers hoping to sabotage the hour-long extended special - which is being filmed as part of the ITV1 soap's 50th anniversary celebrations - executive produce ...

An overdue library book has landed a woman in jail in the US.

Jessekah Few, 25, failed to turn up to court about the unreturned books and was arrested by police in Baytown, Texas.

A wannabe arsonist in England has been caught after he ran into a lamppost.

Amir Ali and another man tried to set light to a pub in Crawley, West Sussex, by throwing bricks and a petrol bomb.

A Santa Claus in the US has been sacked for telling inappropriate jokes.

John Toomey, 68 - who has worked at Macy's in San Francisco for 20 years - lost his job after making a joke which two adult customers took offence too.

'Glee' star Chris Colfer has landed his first big movie role.

The 20-year-old actor - who plays gay character Kurt Hummel in the cult musical TV show - has signed on to star in coming-of-age comedy 'Struck by Lightning', set up by 'Youth in Revolt' filmmaker David Permut.

Oprah Winfrey is to star as a brothel madam in 'Ruined'.

The television personality - who is one of the richest women in the US thanks to her huge media empire - will take the starring role of Mama Nadi in the HBO film, an adaptation of the Lynn Nottage book of the same name.

Mary Byrne's 'X Factor' sing-off "wiped the floor" with Cher Lloyd's effort.

The Irish supermarket worker – who was eliminated from the ITV1 show on Sunday night (05.12.10) – was pleased to have exited the competition on a high, as she believes her final song was her best performance of the series.