Alicia Keys expecting first child

The couple plan to marry in a private ceremony later this year

Alicia Keys is pregnant and has got engaged to the child's father - music producer Swizz Beatz.

Representatives of the singer, 29, and her fiance - real name Kasseem Dean - confirmed the news on Thursday night.

Dean, 31, who has two sons from a previous marriage, has written and produced hits for artists including Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z.

Keys' album The Element Of Freedom is currently at number eight in the UK albums chart.

The couple plan to get married in a private ceremony later this year

'Harry Potter' Stars 'Devastated' As Series Ends

After spending ten years together making the massive "Harry Potter" series, the stars are feeling the pain of the franchise coming to an end as they film the final scenes.

"I will be devastated [when it's over]," series stars Daniel Radcliffe told People. Wednesday at the National Movie Awards in London. "There is nothing I watch without it triggering a series of memories. Everything [about the films] is so linked to my life. At the same time, it is exciting. It is the end."

Cruise victim of online death hoax

Rumours began spreading across the internet on Friday (28May10) claiming the Mission: Impossible star had passed away following a bizarre plumbing mishap while in New Zealand.

But the actor is taking the hoax in good humour, admitting he was amused by the odd manner in which he was 'killed'.

When asked if he could confirm if he was OK, he joked to MTV.com, "No, I'm not. I'm a hologram!" before adding, "I'm really alive. Did the internet get it wrong again? You can send the message out (I am still alive)."

Online pranksters have targeted a number of stars in false death stories, including Britney Spears, Jeff Goldblum and Kanye West.

DeWyze beats Bowersox to win American Idol contest

Lee DeWyze sings at the American Idol Grand Finale 2010, 26 May Lee DeWyze is to release U2's Beautiful Day as a single

Illinois paint shop assistant Lee DeWyze has won the ninth season of the American Idol talent contest.

He overcame his shyness to impress judges and viewers with his spirit and soulful voice, beating bluesy musician and judges' favourite Crystal Bowersox.

"I have never been happier in my life," he said after scooping the title and a recording contract which will launch with his version of U2's Beautiful Day.

The finale also made the most of Simon Cowell's last appearance as a judge.

DeWyze's victory was based on votes cast after Tuesday's performance show, which drew more judges' compliments for Ohio's Bowersox.
Crystal Bowersox Crystal Bowersox had been the bookmakers' favourite

Cowell was treated to a film package recounting highlights from his career.

"You have the honesty of Abe Lincoln and the charm of the guy who shot him," comedian Dane Cook told the smiling British judge.

"I didn't think I was going to be this emotional and I genuinely am," Cowell said on stage, turning to the audience.

"Everybody asks who's going to replace me, who going to be the next judge. The truth is, you guys are the judge of this show and you've done an incredible job over the year

Simon Cowell to have girls at bash

Simon Cowell will "bring along a few girls" to his stag party.
The music mogul - who got engaged to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy earlier this year - has reportedly told pals he wants a low-key celebration of his final days as a single man, but close friend Louis Walsh is expecting to see some female companions at the traditionally all-male evening.

Walsh told Britain's Star magazine: "I don't want to plan his stag do, though. I think his brother Nicholas will be doing that.

"Simon wouldn't like to do much. He's not into going out and getting drunk. It's not really him. I'm sure he'll like to go out for a nice meal, a few drinks and a bit of fun. and maybe bring along a few girls!"

Walsh still doesn't understand what Hussainy sees in 50-year-old Cowell, because she is so much better looking than him.

He quipped to new! magazine: "She's gorgeous! She's far too good for him. I've liked all of his girlfriends, but Mezhgan is so real; so nice. In fact, she's everything he's not!"

"I think Mezhgan could do much better than Simon. She's a lovely person and so gorgeous - too pretty for him. She could do better than this 50-year-old man with a funny haircut. Simon could pay anyone in the world to cut his hair - he could even buy new hair. It's weird but he likes it and she must, too. She loves him for being him. She likes his funny heels, his funny hair and his funny face."

Naomi Campbell may be subpoenaed by war crimes court

Ms Campbell has declined repeated requests to be interviewed

War crimes prosecutors in The Hague say supermodel Naomi Campbell should be subpoenaed to testify at the trial of Liberia's ex-President Charles Taylor.

They say Ms Campbell "was given rough diamonds" by Mr Taylor in 1997 at Nelson Mandela's house in South Africa.

Mr Taylor is accused of using "blood diamonds" to fuel an insurgency in Sierra Leone that cost tens of thousands of lives.

Ms Campbell had previously declined to provide testimony to prosecutors.

Ms Campbell's testimony is necessary as there is evidence that Ms Campbell was given rough diamonds by the accused (Mr Taylor) in September 1997," said a prosecution motion filed with the Special Court for Sierra Leone.
Mia Farrow connection

Mr Taylor is accused of selling diamonds and buying weapons for Sierra Leone's Revolutionary United Front (RUF) rebels, who were notorious for hacking off the hands and legs of civilians during the brutal 1991-2001 civil war.

The trial heard claims in January that he had given Ms Campbell a "large" diamond after a 1997 dinner hosted by South African ex-President Nelson Mandela.

The former Liberian leader, who has been on trial since January 2008, dismissed the claims, calling them "total nonsense".

He has pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity stemming from the 10-year war in Sierra Leone.

Earlier this month, Ms Campbell deflected a question about the diamond during an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

When asked about the gift, she said: "I don't want to be involved in this man's case. He has done some terrible things, and I don't want to put my family in danger."

The prosecution also wants US actress Mia Farrow - another guest at the Mandela dinner - to testify about the alleged gift.

According to Ms Farrow, Ms Campbell told her about the gift the following morning.

Ms Campbell said she had been visited by representatives of Mr Taylor during the night, and that they had given her a "huge" uncut diamond, Ms Farrow told ABC News last month.

"You don't forget when a girlfriend tells you she was given a huge diamond in the middle of the night," Ms Farrow told ABC.

She has told the court that she is willing to testify if needed.

John Travolta & Kelly Preston Expecting 'New Addition' To The Family

LOS ANGELES, Calif. John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston are welcoming a new addition to their family.

The Travolta family - John, Kelly and daughter Ella - confirmed reports that their family is set to grow, with a post on John's official Web site,John Travolta.com, and KellyPreston.com , and

"It's impossible to keep a secret... especially as wonderful as this," the family wrote in a statement posted on Tuesday afternoon.

"We want to be the first to share this great news with everyone that we are expecting a new addition to our family," the post concluded.

The family signed their note, "Love, John, Kelly and Ella."

There was some confusion about whether or not Kelly was pregnant, or if her family was expanding via surrogacy or adoption, due to the wording of the family's statement. Earlier in the day, Star magazine was first to report that Kelly is three months pregnant. People magazine later reported the pregnancy on Tuesday afternoon, writing that "the family" confirmed the news.

A rep for the Travoltas directed Access to the family's statement on John and Kelly's Wed site on Tuesday afternoon. When contacted again by Access to clarify the statement over how the family is expanding, the rep did not immediately respond.

Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston bond on 'Just Go With It' set

According to sources, the Aussie actress beat the former Friends star, 41, in a hula-hoop competition in between takes of their latest film, romantic comedy 'Just Go With It', on the exotic island of Maui.

The pair apparently can't stop 'goofing off', says a source.

"They look like best friends, hanging out between takes, laughing, joking and having fun. Friday was hilarious. They decided to have a dance-off. We all had to judge who was the best dancer and they performed five minutes each," the Daily Express quoted the source as telling Radaronline.com.

"They were both amazing and it was declared a tie but they wouldn't accept that and both insisted on going another round, this time with a hula hoop. Nic just managed to pip Jen to the post, keeping going for around 30 seconds more.

"It was a tight one but she won by the skin of her teeth," the source added.

John Mayer On Twitter: 'I Think It's Pretty Much Done'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Twitter may be very close to losing one of its highest profile Tweeters - John Mayer.

At ASCAP's 2010 "I Create Music" EXPO in Hollywood recently, the adult contemporary rocker revealed he is only a mere pace away from canceling his headline-grabbing account.

Actress Lynn Redgrave dies at 67

Director Joseph Hardy: "She was a great lover of what she did"

Film and stage star Lynn Redgrave has died of breast cancer at the age of 67.

"Our beloved mother Lynn Rachel passed away peacefully after a seven-year journey with breast cancer," her children said on Monday.

Her son Ben and daughters Pema and Annabel were with her when she died in Connecticut on Sunday, Redgrave's publicist Rick Miramontez said.

A member of the Redgrave acting dynasty, she is the third member of her family to die in the past year.

She was first treated for breast cancer in 2003.

"She lived, loved and worked harder than ever before. The endless memories she created as a mother, grandmother, writer, actor and friend will sustain us for the rest of our lives," her children's statement read.

A private funeral is expected to be held later this week.

Celebrity rehab uncovered

By Peter Bowes BBC News, Malibu

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Peter Bowes gets a tour of the Promises centre

It is rare for a week to go by without news of a celebrity or sports star checking themselves into a rehabilitation centre.

Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Tiger Woods have all had their problems.

Whether it is alcohol, drugs or an uncontrollable compulsion to have sex, the addictions of high-profile people attract headlines and a level of treatment few others can afford.

Such is the fascination with showbiz stars and their issues that VH1's Celebrity Rehab has become a big hit.

The show, which features celebrities as they undergo treatment, has reportedly offered Lohan $1m (£652,000) to appear on its next series.

But most celebrities prefer to deal with their problems in private. Many check in to the Promises Treatment Centre in Malibu which offers residential treatment for the well-heeled.

Nestled in the hills above the affluent seaside town, the centre caters for the rich and famous as well as successful business people.

"We jealously guard the privacy of our clients," says Dr David Sack, the centre's chief operating officer.

"We want to ensure that they have the time and the opportunity to get better from their addictions without intrusions so we work very hard to make sure that we don't have our clients on TV or used in the media in any way."

Very relaxed

The centre's focus on privacy meant BBC News was unable to interview any of its current clients, although we spotted a major TV star in the dining room.

In the past, the secluded setting has proved enticing for the tabloid media.

"We have paparazzi who will walk two miles in on public land so that they can try to get a photograph over the mountains behind our buildings," says Dr Sack.

Britney Spears sought treatment at Promises when things got tough

"But you know most people try to respect other people's treatment."

It is an extremely relaxed setting, akin to a residential home for the elderly. There are no locks on the doors and the clients are free to leave at any time.

The atmosphere is homely with a comfortable living room area and a large family kitchen.

Celebrity clients are treated in exactly the same way as everyone else. They take part in group therapy sessions and help with the chores such as cooking and laundry.

But the underlying problems that result in Hollywood's elite seeking help, may be different.

"We think that success creates new pressures and demands on people that add to their anxiety and make them more susceptible to alcohol and other drugs," says Dr Sack.

Zeta-jones Strips Off For Sexy Shoot

Catherine Zeta-Jones, has bared all for a U.S. magazine - showing off her newly svelte body in a raunchy photoshoot.The Welsh beauty, famed for her curvy figure, has been sporting a slimm er frame recently after losing weight during her gruelling run in Broadwa y show A Little Night Music.And the star is obviously proud.

Ready, Summer 2012? Here Comes Batman 3!

Same bat channel, new bat time. Warner Bros. isn't about to let little details like no title, no production start date and no locked-down plot stop it from setting up a tent pole, as the studio today announced a July 20, 2012, release date for the third installment of the rebooted Batman franchise. Christian Bale will be back in the cowl under the direction of Christopher Nolan. With the release date now set, Nolan is currently hashing out a story for the Dark Knight follow up, which already faces some steep competition. Also headed to the big screen in 2012: The- Avengers (May 4), Battleship (May 25), Star Trek 2 (June 29), and what will likely be the Bat's biggest competition: the Spider-Man »