Celebrity News

Proud parents [Billy Joel] and [Christie Brinkley] were more than happy to take a back seat on Saturday to watch their daughter Alexa Ray showcase her own musical talents at a benefit event in New York.

Previous celebs given the honour have included [David Tennant], [Status Quo] and the [Bee Gees], but this year saw the task of switching on Blackpool's famous annual Illuminations turn to [Richard Hammond] and his Top Gear co-stars Jeremy Clarkson and driver The Stig.

Australian star [Russell Crowe] found time to combine two of his greatest passions on Friday when he stepped out for a day in the park with his wife Danielle and their two sons, before heading off to cheer on his beloved rugby team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Since his record-breaking performance at the Beijing Olympics [Michael Phelps] has been a man in demand. And this week at a special Walt Disney World Parade in his honour he got to meet one of America's most iconic and recognisable stars - Mickey Mouse.

Beautiful Hollywood actress [Charlize Theron] brightened up the Venice Film Festival on Friday as she arrived for the photocall for her latest flick wearing a vibrant fuchsia Versace dress.

Fresh pasta was strung from one end of the studio to the other when British chef [Gordon Ramsay] helped Jay Leno brush up on his dough-making skills on Thursday's episode of the US chat show star's programme.

His name has been synonymous with glamorous gowns for four decades, so at a glittering evening premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor, it was only natural a host of A-list ladies should don fabulous, floor-length gowns in Valentino's honour.

With his uber-cool sunglasses, high collar and KL belt buckle, there is no doubt who the latest celebrity bear from legendary teddy manufacturers Steiff is intended to represent. In a publicity photo the exclusive alpaca bear and the fashion designer who inspired him - Karl Lagerfeld - are as alike as two peas in a pod.

An accomplished sailor himself, it's not surprising [Prince Henrik of Denmark] was keen to pay a trip to one of the world's most famous lighthouses during a recent outing off the coast of France in the royal Danish yacht Dannebrog.

It was a momentous occasion when [Barack Obama] addressed a 75,000-strong crowd as he officially accepted the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. And sharing in the special moment were a host of famous faces who have lent the White House hopeful their support.