X Factor star Chrissie Pitt tells how band mates turned on her

X factor star Chrissie Pitt has told how her bandmates viciously turned against her after she dropped them to go solo. She says they sent her a string of nasty texts, posted bitchy messages on Facebook, and even left her stranded at the ­auditions with no way to get home.

Amy Smart, Carter Oosterhouse get married

American actress Amy Smart married her fiancé Carter Oosterhouse yesterday at a private ceremony in Traverse City, Michigan. Smart wed the HGTV host in front of over 200 guests while wearing a Carolina Herrera gown.

Matt Damon jealous of Jake Gyllenhaal’s bald head

Matt Damon has admitted to being envious of Jake Gyllenhaal’s newly shaved head. The Donnie Darko star adopted the bald look this summer, ready for a part in upcoming police drama End of Watch.

Sarah Harding, Tom Crane wedding will go ahead

Sarah Harding’s wedding to DJ Tom Crane will still go ahead, it has been claimed. The Girls Aloud singer, who got engaged to Crane in the Maldives on New Year’s Day, was rumoured to have called off their wedding after a huge bust-up.

X Factor’s Lascel Wood in care since age four due to mum’s mental illness

X Factor sensation Lascel Wood lived with 25 foster families during his childhood because his ­mother was unable to look after him. On last night’s show, music student Lascel, 20, sailed through to the boot-camp stage after ­wowing ­judges with a stunning performance of Use Somebody by rockers Kings of Leon. But his early life was tough and he was put into care at four due to mum Pauline’s condition.

Corrie star Katherine Kelly leaves the Street for role in National Theatre play

Corrie favourite Becky McDonald is quitting the cobbles – to tread the boards in a posh National Theatre play. Viewers will see her flee the Street in the New Year after screen hubby Steve gets Tracy Barlow pregnant, Mirror mediates.

Stacey Solomon: No more reality shows

Stacey Solomon has insisted that she won’t star in any more reality TV shows. The singer found fame on The X Factor in 2009 and went on to be crowned Queen of the Jungle on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2010. However, Solomon, who recently signed a record deal, has now vowed to focus on her music career.

Samantha Brookes was abandoned by her mother

Soulful singer Samantha Brookes was abandoned by her mother when she was 15. Twelve million viewers last night saw Sam, 31, overcome a terrible attack of nerves to get a standing ovation for her version of Whitney Houston’s One Moment In Time. Sam lived with her mum in Rhyl, North Wales, after her parents split when she was five.

Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch: Extreme detox caused her death

Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch has argued that the singer died due to an ‘excessive’ detox regime.  Amy passed away at her Camden home on July 23. Toxicology results found that the 27-year-old had no illegal substances in her body at the time of her death, though the prescription drug Librium – used to fight the withdrawal symptoms of alcoholism – was apparently found.

Tess Daly says husband Vernon Kay is sexier than ever

That extra twinkle in Tess Daly’s dazzling blue eyes is not just because Strictly is back to sparkle up our Saturdays with its stars, sequins and sexy moves – her hunky husband also has something to do with it… Much as Tess can’t wait for the new series of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing to kick off tonight – and to make her first curtsy to Sir Brucie – she is also looking forward to getting home to Vernon Kay.

Brad Pitt was sick of wasting time in the London rush hour traffic and hired helicopter

Brad Pitt has hired a helicopter from a budget UK store. The Hollywood actor chartered the mode of transport belonging to supermarket chain Iceland — who use it to fly food around — because he was “sick” of the London rush hour traffic while traveling to various parts of the UK to shoot his latest movie World War Z.

Madonna has to make sacrifices to juggle a successful career and personal life

The 53-year-old singer — who has been divorced twice — recently directed her first movie W.E. and is planning a new album but admits making sure her children, Lourdes, 14, Rocco, 11, Mercy, six, and five-year-old David, and 24-year-old lover Brahim Zaibat don’t feel neglected is difficult.

Keira Knightley: It’s possible to love two men at the same time

Keira Knightley thinks it is “possible” to love two people at the same time. The Dangerous Method actress — who is currently dating Klaxons singer Jamie Righton, and was previously in a five-year relationship with actor Rupert Friend — believes a woman can have strong romantic feelings for more than one guy at one time, but it depends on the kind of person she is.

Yikes… Miss Universe Colombia Catalina Robayo makes official appearance sans underwear (Photos)

89 beauties from across the globe have arrived in Sao Paulo, Brazil to compete in Donald Trump’s Miss Universe pageant on September 12. But amongst the contestants there has already been some controversy: Catalina Robayo, the reigning Miss Colombia, has scandalized the organization by making official appearances in mini skirts… sans underwear.

Jennifer Garner doesn’t want kids on movie sets

Jennifer Garner has spoken out about film stars having their children join them on set. The pregnant star says she and husband Ben Affleck have had to limit their two young daughters’ set visits through fear of disrupting the creative atmosphere.

Robert Pattinson takes Kristen Stewart on tour of his hometown

Robert Pattinson has taken his girlfriend Kristen Stewart on a tour of his hometown. The actress is currently shooting her new movie Snow White and the Huntsman in London and on one of her days off the actor took her on a trip to Barnes, Surrey, South East England, to show her where he used to live.