Celebrity Gossip

[Perdita]

FILM legend PAUL NEWMAN is battling cancer, a friend has confirmed.

The star’s business partner Aaron Hotchner said Newman broke the news to him 18 months ago.

He said: “It’s a form of cancer and he’s dealing with it. He’s battling. He’s doing all the right stuff. Paul is a fighter.

“He seems to be going through a good period now. Everybody is hopeful. That’s all we know.”

Mr Hotchner — who partnered Newman, 83, to launch his range of sauces to raise money for charity in the 80s — said the star had a lung operation a few years ago.

We told yesterday how Newman, who won an Oscar for his role in 1986 film The Color of Money, had appeared gaunt amid reports hew was being treated for lung cancer.

But he refused to confirm rumours. In a statement yesterday, the star, who is married to actress JOANNA WOODWARD, 78, said he is “doing nicely”.


Aww, I wish him all the best and hope he recovers.

[Perdita]

Lionel Richie has admitted that he struggled to raise daughter Nicole.

At the recent TV Land Awards ceremony, the former Commodores singer revealed that dealing with Nicole's drug addiction, weight problems and brief spell in jail was highly stressful.

He is quoted as saying: "Forget about surviving 40 years in the music business, just surviving 27 years of Nicole Richie has been a struggle-and-a-half, I want to tell you. I stand here as a survivor, I want you to know, for all the parents out there."

Nicole and Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden became parents to daughter Harlow earlier this year.

"While it may take me a moment to adjust to being called granddad, I am extremely happy and proud of Nicole and Joel," remarked Lionel at the time.


Good to learn that celebrities find parenthood challenging too.

[Perdita]

Madonna has reportedly hired divorce lawyer Nicholas Mostyn QC.

According to Holy Moly, the singer is starting divorce proceedings against her husband Guy Ritchie.

Mostyn's previous high-profile cases include Heather Mills, Earl Spencer and footballer Ray Parlour.

The singer apparently met the legal representative at his London office ten days ago.

It is rumoured that Ritchie and Madonna don't have a prenuptial agreement, meaning the film director may be entitled to some of the popstar's fortune.

Madonna has dismissed claims that she has hired a divorce lawyer.

The singer was reported to have to taken on British attorney Nicholas Mostyn QC as part of divorce proceedings against husband Guy Ritchie.

Mostyn's previous clients include Heather Mills, Earl Spencer and footballer Ray Parlour.

However, Madonna's representative slammed the rumours, telling the London Paper that they are "completely untrue".

The couple married in 2000 and Ritchie is step-father to the popstar's daughter Lourdes, 11. They also have seven-year-old son Rocco and adopted two-year-old David Banda.

[JustJodi]

Who is Tori Spelling? I've never heard of her.

She's an actress. Did you ever see Beverley Hills 90210? She was in that. Probs other stuff do. IMDB her.

She is the daughter of Aaron Spelling, who used to be a big shot TV and film producer in Hollywood.

Aaron Spelling spoiled Tori horribly,, then when he died, she did not get any thing, its an on going battle between her and her step mom.. I always found her sort of HORSEY looking, and not a great actrress. This is just my 2 euro cents worth

[JustJodi]

Here is a bit on Tori Spelling :

http://www.people.com/people/tori_spelling

[Perdita]

England and Manchester United football star Wayne Rooney has at last tied the knot with his girlfriend Coleen McLoughlin in what's been dubbed by many as the wedding of the year.

The pair made their vows at 9.30 this morning in the 17th century Villa Durazzo in Portafino, Italy - though with a £2.5 million magazine deal to protect, the ceremony was shrouded in secrecy.

The nuptials, conducted in Italian and translated by an English interpreter, lasted 20 minutes and were attended by an estimated 15 close family and friends.

According to witnesses, no rings were exchanged, Wayne didn't wear a tie and there were also two security guards for every guest.

AdvertisementBut in keeping with tradition, the bride cried tears of joy when they were finally pronounced man and wife.

After the ceremony, the wedding party moved to a 900-year-old church for a blessing by their family priest Ned Quinn and celebrations are due to continue with a massive reception party elsewhere in the town.

From The Mirror

[Abigail]

Two security guys per guest? I can't imagine having more security/employees at my wedding than friends and family.

Congrats to the, can't wait to see what the bride wore.

[CrazyLea]

She is the daughter of Aaron Spelling, who used to be a big shot TV and film producer in Hollywood.

Is that the guy that produced Charmed??

I'm jealous of Colleen... she had Westlife perform . I want Westlife at my wedding. I don't even want to get married, but if Westlife were playing there, I'd have it just for that .

[Kirsty :]]

She is the daughter of Aaron Spelling, who used to be a big shot TV and film producer in Hollywood.

Is that the guy that produced Charmed??

I knew I recognised the name! Yeah he is

[Perdita]

Two security guys per guest? I can't imagine having more security/employees at my wedding than friends and family.

Congrats to the, can't wait to see what the bride wore.

She wore a white wedding dress and her hair down. She looked beautiful, I am soooooo jealous.