Terrence Howard reveals he’s married

London, May 21 (ANI): ‘Iron Man’ star Terrence Howard has revealed that he is married.

Howard, 41, reportedly wed Michelle Ghent, 33, in a small Los Angeles ceremony in January (10).

But the couple kept the news to themselves for months, until Howard went public with it at the Cannes Film Festival in France earlier this week.

“To come here and be with my wife, it’s the best feeling in the world,” the Daily Express quoted him as saying to CNN at the film festival.

A source told UsMagazine.com: “Terrence is so in love with her and she’s a great, down-to-earth girl who really understands and loves him for him.” (ANI)

Amy Winehouse offered free booze to go back to St Lucia

London, May 19 (ANI): St Lucia tourism chiefs are trying to cash in on Amy Winehouse’s drunken antics last year.

They are trying to lure the singer back with free booze.

“She’s always welcome back to St Lucia,” the Daily Star quoted Allen Chastanet, minister for tourism, as saying.

“I wish that she could have done a better performance last year but that’s something she’ll have to deal with.

“But in terms of showing up on time and living up to her commitments she was very professional. I’d love to have her back. No one artist has ever done for the exposure of the island what Amy did he added.

“She totally immersed herself in the island culture and was very down-to-Earth.

“She didn’t walk around with a huge entourage, she got mixed in with the nightlife and generally St Lucians loved having her here. We wish her only the best and hopefully there are better days ahead for her,” Chastanet added. (ANI)

Kerry Katona ‘finds love’

London, May 16 (ANI): Kerry Katona has found love in a painter and decorator named Adam Waldron, sources say.

The former atomic Kitten star reportedly spent a night with the 33-year-old at a friend”s home in Warrington.

Apparently, she dropped him off at his parents” home, where he stays, the next morning.

“Adam is her perfect man. She”s absolutely mad about him,” the News of the World quoted Katona’s friend, as saying.

The pal added: “Even though everyone has told her to keep away from men, Kerry can”t help herself with Adam.”

Katona parted ways with ex-husband Mark Croft earlier this year following three years of marriage.

The pal added: “Kerry is in a right pickle. One of the new rules of her management company was that she moved down south to be near them.

“Well, you can take the girl out of Warrington but you can”t take Warrington out of the girl.

“She is extremely vulnerable after dumping Mark. She”s using every opportunity to get back up north to be with Adam.

“She has met a lovely down-to-earth lad and being in love is all that matters to her.

“For the first time in ages she is smiling again. Kerry”s on cloud nine and absolutely adores Adam.” (ANI)

Jennifer Aniston simply “heaven”, says Brad Pitt’s ex Juliette Lewis

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Actress Juliette Lewis has revealed that she finds actress Jennifer Aniston, who is her co-star in the upcoming comedy “The Switch”, to simply be heaven.

Lewis, 36, who was once engaged to 41-year-old Aniston’s ex-husband actor Brad Pitt, was at the G-Star Raw showroom in Los Angeles trying on the new Fall/winter 2010 collection.

“Jen was simply a piece of heaven,” Fox News quoted her as saying.

“Just a real girls’ girl – really down to earth, funny and absolutely wonderful. I play her best friend and I am kind of daffy, but we just had a natural affinity for each other,” she added. (ANI)

Obama women a hit at legendary Brooklyn pizzeria

New York, March 25 (ANI): Michelle Obama, her daughters Malia and Sasha and some friends left staff and guests dazzled with their visit to the legendary Brooklyn pizzeria Grimaldi”s.

The ladies were said to have arrived for lunch and were served four pies – a plain, a pepperoni, a sausage and one with mushrooms, peppers and onions.

Rafal Harajda, who has served plenty of high profilers during his 12 years of service, described the children as “great … super polite and super well-behaved” and admitted being stunned by the US First Lady.

“I was very surprised because … she was down to earth. I was nervous at first, but she makes you comfortable right away,” the New York Daily News quoted Harajda as saying.

Manager Joe Silvestri also confessed: “Mrs. Obama looked awesome, great, even better in person than on TV.

“It was the First Lady of the United States of America here. How wonderful is that? We were blessed and so is she.” (ANI)

Obama women a hit at legendary Brooklyn pizzeria

New York, March 25 (ANI): Michelle Obama, her daughters Malia and Sasha and some friends left staff and guests dazzled with their visit to the legendary Brooklyn pizzeria Grimaldi”s.

The ladies were said to have arrived for lunch and were served four pies – a plain, a pepperoni, a sausage and one with mushrooms, peppers and onions.

Rafal Harajda, who has served plenty of high profilers during his 12 years of service, described the children as “great … super polite and super well-behaved” and admitted being stunned by the US First Lady.

“I was very surprised because … she was down to earth. I was nervous at first, but she makes you comfortable right away,” the New York Daily News quoted Harajda as saying.

Manager Joe Silvestri also confessed: “Mrs. Obama looked awesome, great, even better in person than on TV.

“It was the First Lady of the United States of America here. How wonderful is that? We were blessed and so is she.” (ANI)

Pitt enjoys chicken and beer while flying mile high

Melbourne, Sep 10 (ANI): While meeting Hollywood’s hottest hunk remains a dream for some, a passenger on a United Airlines flight was able to not only meet actor Brad Pitt but also film him.

Justin Ross Lee was fortunate enough to be seated alongside Pitt on a recent flight from Los Angeles to New York and he was able to capture the moment on his mobile phone.e has since posted the clip, showing Pitt tucking into his in-flight meal of chicken, enjoying a beer and catching some shut-eye, on brightcove.

“If Brad was any more down to earth, the jet never would have left the ground,” News.com.au quoted Lee as telling Star Magazine.

The New Yorker also enjoyed having a photo taken with the actor in the Los Angeles International Airport’s United Airlines first-class lounge. (ANI)

Gerard Butler ‘wooed Jennifer Aniston with ceramic chicken’!

Washington, September 6 (ANI): Actor Gerard Butler, who is reportedly dating Jennifer Aniston, wooed her by giving her a ceramic chicken, sources say.

‘The Bounty’ star apparently gifted the rooster to his co-star on their first day of shooting, reports Contactmusic.

A source said: “Jennifer and Gerard already knew each other quite well after meeting several years ago through friends in Hollywood.

“On the first day of making ‘The Bounty’, Gerard had remembered that Jennifer had once told him she collected chicken memorabilia for her kitchen, so he bought her a ceramic rooster and gave it to her on set – she loved it!”

Both stars have not yet confirmed they are in a relationship, however, they have been spotted on a series of romantic dinner dates.

Butler had said last month about Aniston: “She has a lot of sexy things about her. She’s really down to earth and very sharp and witty.” (ANI)

Natalie Portman to star in ‘Thor’

Washington, July 14 (ANI): Natalie Portman has been cast as the female lead in ‘Thor, Marvel Studios’ adaptation of its comic book.he 28-year-old Portman has been cast as Jane Foster, who was a nurse and first love of the title character in the Marvel Comics, reports Variety.

According to Marvel Studios, the character is being updated for the movie version of ‘Thor,’ in which the Norse warrior is cast down to Earth to live among humans.

Chris Hemsworth stars as Thor in the movie, which begins shooting early next year. It is due in theaters May 20, 2011.

Paramount will distrib the pic, to be directed by Kenneth Branagh. (ANI)

Agyness Deyn has rocking time with Miles Kane

London, Jul 7 (ANI): Brit model Agyness Deyn is said to be having a rocking time with her new found love Scouse musician Miles Kane from The Rascals.

Deyn, 26, and Kane, 23, have been seeing each other in secret, but went public at the weekend on London’s Hampstead Heath.

“Miles and Agy get on like a house on fire and have a proper laugh. Miles bowled her off her feet. His pals ask about her but all he says is things are ‘boss’,” the Sun quoted a friend of the couple as saying.

“They have passed the three-week mark now. He lives in Liverpool but has been in the Big Smoke charming the pants off her. She’s very down to earth. That’s her appeal,” the friend added. (ANI)

Cheryl Cole set to front US version of ‘The X Factor’

London, Jul 3 (ANI): ‘The X Factor’ co-judge Cheryl Cole is said to have been specially chosen by music mogul Simon Cowell to front a US version of the show.

Senior NBC executives are due to fly to Manchester this weekend to see Cole, 26, in action at the live auditions.

“Simon is on the brink of signing a deal to take The X Factor to America and, if he gets his way, Cheryl will be its star,” the Mirror quoted a source as saying.

“He thinks she has amazing presence and her down-to-earth Northern charm will appeal to the American public. She is also an incredibly beautiful girl.

“She won’t get paid anything like the million pound salary she’s on here, because obviously she is not as well known in the States.

“But if it is a success, like most of Simon’s shows are, it could catapult her into the big league,” the source added.owell, 49, who has an estimated fortune of 120million pounds, will not be able to appear on the show, as he is tied into a deal with rival network Fox for American Idol.

He has already announced he plans to quit after the next series of X Factor, and has made it clear that he wants Cole to step into his shoes and become the main face of the show. (ANI)

Johnny Depp praised at premiere of ‘Public Enemies’

London, Jul 1 (ANI): ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star Johnny Depp was praised by everyone on the red carpet at Empire Leicester Square, where the premiere of his latest movie ‘Public Enemies’ took place.

Depp, 46, who arrived early dressed in a black suit and shades, looking every inch the gangster that he’s playing in the film, greeted waiting fans and signed autographs for nearly an hour.

“He’s a brilliant bloke. We didn’t go out drinking but spent a lot of time supping red wine and watching the Fast Show together. We shared a sense of humour,” the Sun quoted Brit star Stephen Graham as saying.

Marion Cotillard said: “Johnny is a wonderful actor and a wonderful human being.”

And Charlie and the Chocolate Factory co-star Freddie Highmore revealed that he had received an e-mail from Johnny inviting him to the premiere.

“We’ve kept in touch since Charlie, he’s a very down to earth bloke,” he added. (ANI)

Denise Richards loved locking lips with Akshay Kumar in Kambakkht Ishq

Washington, June 23 (ANI): Hollywood actress Denise Richards admits that she loved locking lips with Bollywood actor and “sexiest man in India” Akshay Kumar in their upcoming film Kambakkht Ishq.

The former Bond girl is quite impressed with Kumar’s kissing skills and is adamant no man in Bollywood can match him.

“Akshay was so down to earth and very genuine. He made me feel very comfortable, plus he’s a good kisser! I can see why he’s India’s sexiest actor!” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

She also admitted she struggled with the language barrier while filming her first Bollywood movie – but got a helping hand from her co-stars.

“I couldn’t believe how kind everyone was and they were so passionate about the film,” she said.

“All the actors were very sweet and gorgeous! They helped translate when I needed to understand something. I had a great experience and hope to do another Bollywood movie,” she added. (ANI)

Susan Boyle dolls up for grabs online

London, May 18 (ANI): A Susan Boyle fan is selling miniature dolls resembling the Britain’s Got Talent star on the Internet.

Debbie Ritter, from Fisher, Illinois, makes use of clothes pegs, wire and clay to create the four-inch structure of the amateur singer.

The 46-year-old has been selling the dolls with bushy eyebrows and bird’s nest hair to collectors for 14 pounds.

Debbie said that she fell in love with the Scottish virgin who turned into an overnight celebrity amazing all, including US President Barack Obama, with her stunning performance of the song ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ on the talent show.

“It’s a lot of work and each doll takes at least a couple of hours. It’s more of a hobby than a job for me but I sell them to collectors too,” the Telegraph quoted Debbie as saying.

“It’s painstaking work and you need small fingers. When I first saw Susan on television I just fell in love with her and when I heard her voice I had stars in my eyes.

“I have watched her video on YouTube literally one thousand times. I love he fact she is so down to earth and there is nothing fake about her. She’s a simple woman but I mean that in a very good way,” she added. (ANI)

‘Hungry’ Prince Harry wolfs down meal for two

London, January 30 (ANI): Prince Harry was reportedly so hungry that he shovelled in two meals at a roadside restaurant.

The Royal’s recent split with girlfriend of five years Chelsy Davy was alleged to have little effect on his appetite after he ordered and wiped out a lasagne and a chicken and mushroom pie at Little Chef in Sleaford, Lincs.

The 24-year-old, who is training to pilot the meanest attack machine in the British Army, then moved on to finish a pancake with sugar and lemon and two Cokes while with two other trainees and two bodyguards.

“He must have been hungry. He asked for the main courses to come at the same time,” the Sun quoted Manageress Kim Briggs as saying.

“When Harry was asked if everything was satisfactory, he said, ‘Absolutely amazing.’”

“He seemed like a nice lad, very down to earth,” Kim added. (ANI)