Denise Richards almost lost TV role because of Charlie

Denise Richards almost missed out on the starring role in new drama 'Socio' because of her relationship with ex-husband Charlie Sheen because producers didn't think it would be a good publicity for the show.

Denise Richards almost missed out on the starring role in new drama 'Socio' because of her relationship with ex-husband Charlie Sheen.

The actress - who has two daughters, Sam, eight, and seven-year-old Lola with the controversial actor - won the lead part in the pilot of the hour-long family drama but bosses didn't want her to audition because they felt her association with Charlie wouldn't be good publicity.

A source said: ''ABC Family didn't want to even consider her for the role, and actually turned her down for an audition [because of Sheen]. Press like that can hurt an actress.''

Jim Carrey dating Irish make-up artist

Jim Carrey is dating an Irish beautician, who is 24 years younger than him.

Jim Carrey is dating a 26-year-old make-up artist.

The 50-year-old actor is said to be smitten with ambitious Irish beautician Cathriona White, who he has been seeing for the past month, and insiders say she is hoping his celebrity status can help her with her career.

A source told RadarOnline: ''Jim and Cathriona have been dating for over a month now.

''She comes from a very small rural village in County Tipperary and left Ireland for Los Angeles after studying to be a beautician.

Sadie Frost given police caution

Sadie Frost was given a police caution yesterday (08.10.12) for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend, former model James Gooding.

Sadie Frost was given a police caution yesterday (08.10.12) for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend.

The 47-year-old actress is said to have been involved in an after-dinner argument with former model James Gooding, 37, on Sunday night (07.10.12).

Police questioned the mother-of-four at her multi-million pound home in Hampstead, north London, and asked her to report to a central London police station, according to The Sun newspaper.

Harry Styles orders 100k art

Harry Styles has splashed out £100,000 on artwork depicting Rihanna and Kate Moss.

Harry Styles has ordered pictures of Rihanna and Kate Moss for his new home.

The One Direction hunk - who recently splashed out £3 million on the north London property - has splurged £100,000 on works by urban artists Banksy and Bambi depicting the famous beauties.

Art trader Lenny Villa told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: ''We've had a call from a dealer who says Harry is looking for investment art, but modern and funky.

Brad Pitt's gift to neighbours

Brad Pitt splashed out on fish and chips for all of his UK neighbours before returning to the US.

Brad Pitt treated his UK neighbours to fish and chips as a farewell gift.

The 'Killing Them Softly' actor has been living in Surrey, South England with his fiancee Angelina Jolie and their six children for the past few months while she shot the movie 'Maleficent' and he worked on 'The Counselor', and 'World War Z' and decided to splash out on the other residents of the neighbourhood before they left.

A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Brad and Angelina wanted to say thank you to their neighbours.

Woman in Hulk Hogan's sex tape 'devastated' over leak

The woman in Hulk Hogan's sex tape is embarrassed about sleeping with the wrestling legend and distraught that a video of their encounter has been made public.

The woman in Hulk Hogan's sex tape is embarrassed about sleeping with the wrestling legend.

A nearly two-minute clip of Hulk with a busty brunette - alleged to be Heather Clem, the ex-wife of his best friend, radio DJ Bubba the Love Sponge - has leaked online and friends of Heather claim she is distraught their romp has been made public.

A source told RadarOnline: ''Heather is completely devastated the sex tape has appeared in public and doesn't want to talk about it.

Jessie J wants to get married

Bisexual singer Jessie J wants to settle down and have children one day - but not right now.

Jessie J wants to get married and have children.

The 24-year-old singer - who is openly bisexual - doesn't enjoy talking about her sexuality but knows she wants to settle down and have a family one day.

She said: ''I don't talk about it anymore. It's one of those things that's boring. I spoke about it. People were interested in it because it's rare for someone to be so honest.

''I definitely want to get married and have kids and it's just about making sure the person who I meet and do that with is right for me.''

Bollywood favourite pushes sari revival

As the platform heeled-models sashay past the flash of cameras to the sound of U2, Sabyasachi Mukherjee surveys the progress of his campaign to drag the sari from the back of the closet onto the catwalk.

"Too many women think of the sari as something that is very backward and not cool," the award-winning Indian designer told AFP.

Romney threat to sack Big Bird draws outrage

In a campaign dominated by talk of high unemployment and soaring deficits, Mitt Romney's threat to sack one particular government employee -- Sesame Street's Big Bird -- has ruffled feathers.

In an otherwise strong performance in the first presidential debate on Wednesday, Romney vowed to cut support for public television, saying he liked the tall yellow muppet but felt he should try his luck in the private sector.

Olly Murs' grandmother knits hats for Simon Cowell

Olly Murs' grandmother likes to knit hats for Simon Cowell so he is warm when he goes running.

Olly Murs' grandmother knits hats for Simon Cowell.

The 28-year-old singer - who rose to fame on Simon's UK talent show 'The X Factor' in 2009 - was shocked when his grandma went up to the music mogul to give him one of her creations to wear when he goes ''running'', something Olly is not sure he even does.

He said: ''She calls them Nana's Knits and she actually sold them on eBay. She goes up to Simon and says, 'All right Simon, here's a woolly at. When you are running around Los Angeles getting fit, you might want to keep your head warm.'

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones to renew vows

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones want to renew their wedding vows in a small ceremony in Bermuda.

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are planning to renew their wedding vows.

The 68-year-old actor and his Welsh wife - who went to rehab in 2011 to deal with bipolar II disorder, just a short time after her husband battled throat cancer - want to put the troubles of the past years behind them and go to Bermuda to say their vows once more.

A source told the Daily Star newspaper: ''They want to put a few difficult years behind them. It will be a private affair in Bermuda.''

Arnold Schwarzenegger's parents thought he was gay

Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted his parents used to think he was gay and once took him to a doctor to try and 'cure' him.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's parents used to think he was gay.

The 'Terminator' muscleman has revealed his family thought he was interested in men as a teenager because there was ''something off'' and they tried their best to 'cure' him of it.

Speaking on US talk show '60 Minutes', the actor said his father took an aggressive approach and ''ran after me with a belt and beat me'', whereas his mother took him to visit a doctor because she was so worried.

He joked: ''I don't know if mum thought I was gay, or if she just thought there was something off. And 'let's catch it early'.

JWoww wants revealing wedding dress

Jenni 'JWoww' Farley wants to get her ''boobs out'' for her wedding and wear a ''sexy princess'' dress.

Jenni 'JWoww' Farley wants to get her ''boobs out'' for her wedding.

The 'Jersey Shore' star recently announced her engagement to Roger Matthews and is already planning how to make sure all the attention is on her for the big day.

She said: ''I want my boobs out. I want a corset looking top and then the bottom to really poof out. I really want something sexy with a princess feel.''

The couple are planning to marry in Las Vegas, where they will follow up their nuptials with a pool party.

Nikki Reed shocked by Johnny Lewis' death

Nikki Reed and Jenna Dewan are shocked by Johnny Lewis' death after he allegedly killed himself on Wednesday (27.09.12) by leaping off his home after beating his 81-year-old landlady to death.

Nikki Reed and Jenna Dewan are shocked by Johnny Lewis' death.

The former boyfriend of Katy Perry is believed to have killed himself on Wednesday (27.09.12) by leaping off his home after beating his 81-year-old landlady to death and the actresses, who both knew him, have spoken out about their sadness.

Nikki told E! News: ''It's horrible and shocking news. He was the nicest guy.''

''I never thought anything but great things about him. I have nothing to say except that he was a really nice guy. It's just crazy.''

Pictures: Kim and Kourtney Kardashian hit the beach!

Kim Kardashian

It might have been a grey day, but Kim and Kourtney Kardashian added some sunshine to Miami beach - especially Kim in her incredible white swimsuit!

Jennifer Hudson and Celine Dion to perform for Whitney

Jennifer Hudson, Usher and Celine Dion will perform at a special concert to pay tribute to Celine Dion next month.

Jennifer Hudson, Celine Dion and Usher will pay tribute to Whitney Houston in a new televised concert.

The trio will be among a number of stars taking part in 'We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute To Whitney Houston', which will air on November 16 on CBS in the US.

Never-before-seen footage of Whitney - who died in February at the age of 48 - will also be included in the concert, as will some of her biggest performances throughout her illustrious career.

Liam Gallagher likes to annoy dogs

Liam Gallagher has revealed he likes to annoy his family and pet dogs when he is at home.

Liam Gallagher makes his dogs poo with excitement.

The Beady Eye singer likes to torment his pet pooches by taking out their leads and making them believe he's going to take them for a walk.

The antagonistic musician winds them up so much the canines can't control their bodily functions - and then he doesn't take them out for a run.

He jokingly told NME magazine: ''I like winding me dogs up. I just stand there with the lead, shaking it for f***ing ages until they're sh***ing and p***ing all over the floor. And I'm stood there going, 'Walkies!' Then I sit back down again.''

What were they thinking?! Celebrities who've made stupid decisions

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Being famous means your every move is scrutinised and those fashion faux pas, bad decisions and embarrassing moments are out there for everyone to see - for an eternity!

Kim Kardashian wants iPhone birthday present

Kim Kardashian would like her boyfriend Kanye West to buy her an iPhone 5 for her 32nd birthday.

Kim Kardashian wants an iPhone 5 for her birthday.

The curvy socialite turns 32 on October 21, and while she is not concerned her boyfriend Kanye West will buy her a bad present, she wouldn't mind the new smartphone from him.

She said: ''See the thing is, my boyfriend, he has such good taste that I don't need to tell him. Before I would be like, 'OK, this is what I want.'

''Maybe I want an iPhone 5. I kind of want that.''

Gwen Stefani: 'Zuma loves the guitar'

Gwen Stefani's son Zuma likes to pretend he can play the guitar with her band No Doubt.

Gwen Stefani's son Zuma wants to learn the guitar.

The four-year-old child - the younger brother to her other son, six-year-old Kingston - has been learning the instrument since he was young and likes to pretend he can play it with his mother's band No Doubt.

She said: ''Zuma's the one who's showing more interest in the guitar. Since he was tiny, he's always played guitar - well, he doesn't really play guitar, but he thinks he does.''