Katie Price to be Godmother

Katie Price to be godmother to Michelle Heaton's baby

Katie Price is 'over the moon' after being asked to be godmother to her friend's baby.

The glamour model - who has children Harvey, nine, with ex-boyfriend Dwight Yorke, and six-year-old Junior and four-year-old Princess Tiaamii with former husband Peter Andre - is thrilled that former Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton and her husband Hugh Hanley want her to look after the spiritual guidance of their unborn daughter.

Ricky Gervais Wages Twitter Battle With Christian Fundamentalists

The comedian engages with users upset over his views on evolution and religion.

Comedian Ricky Gervais is engaged in an ongoing war of the words with Christian fundamentalists offended by his views on creationism and God.

A self-proclaimed atheist, The Office creator and 2012 Golden Globes host ruffled feathers for portraying himself as Jesus Christ in his "12 Days of Rickmas" PETA campaign and explaining his religious view in an interview with Britain's New Humanist magazine.

Ryan Giggs' sister-in-law Natasha's regret over affair

RYAN Giggs’ sister-in-law Natasha has revealed her desperate regrets over her eight-year affair with the Manchester United star.

She said she was a “fool” to risk her marriage to Giggs’ brother Rhodri for the thrill of secret sex with the Welsh winger, it was reported.

It's OFFICIAL: Harry Styles & Caroline Flack are an item

AFTER weeks of speculation fuelled by tantalising Twitter threads, it’s official – Harry “Babyface” Styles and Caroline “Cougar” Flack ARE an item...

The One Direction singer finally confirmed showbiz’s worst kept secret, when he revealed to me that he and 32-year-old Xtra Factor host Caroline are “really happy together”.

Cheryl Cole’s faulty shoebiz

PAIRS of sexy heels from Cheryl Cole's new shoe range are faulty and falling apart, The Sun can reveal.

Furious customers have been returning the £79.90 Your Royal Hotness platform stilettos complaining of dodgy stitching on the strap and heel, like in the picture below.

Brother of Little Mix's Jesy Nelson charged with cocaine dealing

The brother of Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has today been charged with dealing cocaine.

Johnny Nelson, 22, has also been charged with driving while disqualified after allegedly being filmed selling the drug from his Smart car in Hornchurch, Essex.

Little Mix Jesy bullied after win

Little Mix's Jesy Nelson is still being bullied online despite winning The X Factor.

The 20-year-old had a crisis of confidence during the show after some cruel online jibes about her appearance.

And she told Grazia that her band winning the show hasn't made any difference to what people are saying about her.

Cher Lloyd set to break into America

Cher Lloyd has been signed to Epic Records by US X Factor judge LA Reid.

The chart-topping teen met the 55-year-old music mogul during a recent trip to America and the pair instantly hit it off - thanks to her feisty personality. 

Simon Cowell concedes defeat

Simon Cowell is already waving the white flag of defeat in the Christmas chart battle that will see X Factor alumni Little Mix go head-to head with the Military Wives.

The TV mogul appeared to concede that Gareth Malone’s Military Wives would snatch the Christmas No.1 spot after X Factor winners Little Mix suffered the lowest sales figures from a  debut single in seven years.

Daniel Craig passed out on set

Actor DANIEL CRAIG truly suffered for his art while pretending to suffocate during a scene for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO - he actually lost consciousness as the cameras rolled.

The James Bond star portrays journalist Mikael Blomkvist alongside lead character Rooney Mara in the Hollywood adaptation of the thriller, based on the books by late Swedish author Stieg Larsson.

Blur to perfom at the 2012 Brit Awards

Blur have confirmed they will perform at the 2012 Brit awards.

The group will celebrate their outstanding contribution to music trophy by playing their first gig since 2009, bassist Alex James has revealed.

"We're going to play, which is brilliant," he said. "It's like putting the Blues Brothers back together."

Amy Childs seeing her Ex again.

What a roller-coaster year it’s been for Amy Childs.

As the break-out star of ITV2’s The Only Way Is Essex, Amy Childs went on to work her girl-next-door charm in Celebrity Big Brother, then landed her very own reality show, It’s All About Amy.

But it wasn’t all plain sailing – as 21-year-old Amy’s star rose, her relationship with boyfriend Joe Hurlock, 24, hit the skids.

There’s nothing concrete going on between Caroline Flack and Harry Styles

They worked together hosting the Xtra Factor this year so it’s safe to assume Olly Murs knows a thing or two about his colleague Caroline Flack, other than how many sugars she takes in her tea.

And of course, the one topic everyone’s interested in right now is what’s actually going on between her and Harry Styles from One Direction.

Little Mix have lowest-selling winner's single since 2004

The X Factor winners Little Mix have topped the chart with Cannonball, but the single's first-week sales were the lowest of any of the ITV1 show's top acts since Steve Brookstein in 2004.

Little Mix sold 210,000 copies of Cannonball, making it the fastest-selling single of the year so far and outselling the rest of the Official Singles Chart top five combined.

Harry Judd on his night with Lindsay Lohan

AS the clean-cut pop star on Strictly, handsome Harry Judd has danced his way into the nation’s hearts.

The lovable boy-next-door drummer from McFly was finally crowned Strictly champion on Saturday night after a string of spectacular ballroom routines.

REVELAED: The new man in Scarlett Johansson's life

Scarlett Johansson ­appears to have lured ­another lucky man into her web – and this time
he’s a British ­rocker.

So step forward Tribes guitarist Dan “Skywizard” White who has been ­stepping out with the actress for the past few weeks.

And from what I hear the pair are quite smitten and both see the ­relationship going the distance.

Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix is "the new Cheryl Cole"

It's just seven days since Little Mix were crowned this year’s X Factor ­winners... and already their lives have changed for ever.

But for pretty Jade Thirlwall, 19 – who is now being compared to one of her biggest pop idols – it has still not sunk in.

Adele to quit London

CHART-topper Adele is leaving her beloved London because the ­pollution could ruin her golden vocals.

The Grammy award-winning star shot to fame proudly singing about her Hometown Glory but is set to quit the capital on doctors’ orders.

Ashley Cole makes shocking proposal to Cheryl Cole

If Ashley Cole can't talk Cheryl Cole into giving their marriage another go over Christmas, has a plan to win her back - eventually.

Sources close to Ashley, 30, say he's also made a shocking proposal that he and Cheryl, 28, make a pact to get back together in five or 10 years when both their careers have settled down and they're ready.

Doctor Who: goodbye, Amy Pond?

SPOILER ALERT!!!

Executive producer Steven Moffat warns of 'heartbreaking' exit for companions Amy and Rory in forthcoming season.

They have never had the most straightforward relationship. But now Amy Pond – childhood friend, mother-in-law and long-serving companion – is to wave goodbye to the Doctor as she bows out of Doctor Who.

Banksy wades into Catholic church sex abuse scandal

Banksy has waded into the child sex abuse scandal of the Catholic church with a sculpture of a priest with his face obscured called Cardinal Sin.

The graffiti artist's piece is a replica of an 18th-century stone bust, which has had its face sawn off and replaced with a mosaic of bathroom tiles to replicate the pixellation effect used on TV to prevent identification of victims of sex crimes.

X Factor: Simon Cowell Mocks Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger, often booed and recently blamed for sending Rachel Crow home, performed her new single, “Pretty,” from her forthcoming album.

Despite the recent turn of events, Nicole received lots of applause after her performance from the audience.

Simon, in playful fashion, mocked Nicole and remarked that she “transcends the universe” — and some other jibberish about waterfalls and rainbows.  She took it in stride and responded that his comments were beautiful.

Is Scarlett Johansson Happy To Not Play Sexy For Once?

Anyone who has followed Scarlett Johansson's career will agree that she carved out a niche for herself early with several roles as "the fantasy girl."

Those looking for that side of Johansson might be disappointed to learn that there is nothing "forced sexy" about her character in her latest film, "We Bought a Zoo."

Military Wives Choir To Beat Little Mix To Christmas No. 1?

"Little Mix will be unstoppable in the race for Christmas Number One", "there's no point trying to compete with X Factor contestant" - these are the sort of comments that have reared their heads in recent days, as they tend to every year.

Indeed this week one of the kings of the hit Christmas single, Sir Cliff Richard, was complaining that the show had made it extremely hard for anyone else to get a look in when it came to topping the UK singles charts come Christmas.

Little Mix on drugs and booze

Little Mix may be tipped to be the next big girlband, but The X Factor winners have ruled out lots of boozy nights.

The girls have vowed to never end up in rehab like Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding.

In an interview with British newspaper the Daily Mirror, Little Mix star Leigh-Anne said: 'It's sad when you see celebrities getting drunk and ending up in rehab. We're not like that and won't ever be.'

Imogen Thomas 'vindicated' after footballer drops blackmail claim

Former Big Brother star Imogen Thomas said she felt "vindicated" after a high court hearing in which her lawyer said that one of the UK's most famous footballers had accepted there was no basis on which to accuse her of blackmail.

The model was accused of allegedly blackmailing the Premier League and national star with whom she had an affair at an earlier hearing in which the judge, Mr Justice Eady, explained why he had imposed a gagging order preventing the naming of the married footballer.

Thomas Cook axes Jamie & Louise Redknapps

JAMIE and Louise Redknapp have been sent packing by crisis-struck holiday giant THOMAS COOK.

The celebrity couple were the face of the tour operator in cheesy TV ads showing the pair relaxing on a sun-soaked break.

But Thomas Cook yesterday revealed the couple had been binned as part of a brutal restructuring.

Scarlett Johansson is looking for more

Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she is moving away from playing ingénue roles.

Johansson can be seen in Cameron Crowe’s family drama We Bought a Zoo, where she plays a zookeeper who teaches Matt Damon’s character about dealing with animals.

“I think that as I get older, I’m now looking at roles that move away from that kind of ingénue mould and are more based on women that are experienced and have had life before the point you find them in,” she shared to New York Magazine.

Adele Live at the Royal Albert Hall Review

One of the biggest success stories of 2011, Adele is a study in contrasts. The songstress looks like the girl next door, yet has become a megastar.

Her songs such as those on 21 frequently address heartbreak and sorrow, yet she possesses a bawdy sense of humor. She maintains a classy image, yet often lets loose with a laugh resembling the cackle of Fawlty Towers' Sybil Fawlty.

Simon Cowell Considered Getting it on with Paula Abdul

Simon Cowell has finally admitted that he once considered getting intimate with Paula Abdul.

On Barbara Walter’s “10 Most Fascinating People,” which aired on Wednesday night, she asked the “X Factor” judge how the relationship has changed between the pair over the years, which quickly turned to talk of a between-the-sheets romp.

How will Kate Middleton be spending Christmas?

Spending Christmas as a royal might seem like it would be fun, but it sounds like it will actually be a lot of work for Kate Middleton.

The Duchess of Cambridge will be spending her first holiday with the royal family and will likely have all eyes on her, states UsMagazine.com.

Middleton will allegedly have to change about five times per day for events like formal meals, black-tie cocktails, church services and gift exchanges.

Ashley Cole tells Cheryl: You'll always be my wife

Ashley Cole has romantic plans to woo Cheryl Cole over Christmas.

'He's determined to win her back,' a friend tells Now.

A text message from Ashley, 30, to Cheryl, 28 - seen by the pal - said: ‘You'll always be my wife in my mind.'

The decision to talk comes as friends say they've both been growing increasingly lonely.

LA record producer Patrizio Pigliapoco, 21, is smitten with Cheryl - but he knows she doesn't feel the same.

Kate Middleton and Prince William raise £1million for charity in one day

PRINCE William and Kate yesterday expressed their delight at raising more than £1million in a single day for the victims of East Africa’s famine.

The couple hailed the ­“overwhelming generosity of the British public” for the Unicef appeal – but remain “hugely concerned” for children still at risk.

Is this Cheryl Cole's new toy boy?

Cheryl Cole has finally found herself a new man - she's smitten with her new Los Angeles-based toy boy producer.

The Girls Aloud beauty, 28, has largely been single since splitting from her footballer husband Ashley Cole last year.

And now reports have suggested that she is head over heels for 21-year-old Patrizio Pigliapoco, who has been helping her mastermind her career in America.

According to the Daily Star, the singer and former X Factor judge has been spending a lot of time in the States as she works on her next solo project.

Nicole Scherzinger Still Loves Lewis Hamilton

Nicola Scherzinger has admitted and Lewis Hamilton still love one another ''very much'' and are in a ''good place''.

Nicole Scherzinger still loves Lewis Hamilton "very much".

The 29-year-old singer and the Formula 1 ace called time on their four-year relationship in October but now the brunette beauty insists they are in a "good place" right now.

Rebecca Walker and Ricci Guarnaccia join Geordie Shore cast

Geordie Shore's second series will see Rebecca Walker and Ricci Guarnaccia join the cast, with pair promising to bring plenty of drama to the MTV show.

Original Geordie Shore cast member Greg Lake quit the programme after the first series hit our screens, but MTV has served up two replacements to keep viewers entertained when the show returns in January.

18-year-old Rebecca Walker already has her eye on one of her fellow cast members, admitting she thought Jay Gardner was fit before she joined the show.

Christmas Carols from Little Mix

Little Mix behind the scenes

The winners of The X Factor 2011 were set to work yesterday — performing dozens of interviews at a frantic pace and smiling for the cameras until their cheeks hurt.

Little Mix will barely have a chance to take off their false lashes or gold trainers for the next two weeks. The media juggernaut will be thundering along on full power until Christmas Day, when they hope to notch up a Number One single with a cover of Damien Rice’s Cannonball.

The girls — Jesy, Perrie, Leigh-Anne and Jade — are being sold as a modern day Spice Girls, and have had dozens of potentially money-spinning approaches from beauty and clothing brands who want to be associated with them. Early predictions suggest they may earn millions from music and endorsements.

'I don’t care how fat I get' - Chantelle Houghton

Chantelle Houghton has revealed her baby bump for the first time and says she doesn’t care how much weight she puts on while pregnant.

"I’ll get as fat as a house as long as everything’s okay," Chantelle said, probably with that dopey grin on her face.

Chantelle – who is pregnant with both her and fiancée Alex Reid’s first child, says she’s not worried about losing the weight following the birth either: “I’ll just do it gradually” she told new! Magazine, "I’m in no rush to lose shape, and Alex will help me.”

2011/12/13 Little Mix in pictures

N-Dubz Dappy puts the boot into Tulisa's X Factor winners

While N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos was celebrating her group’s win on the X Factor final, her bandmate Dappy was merrily sticking the boot in to the TV talent show.

The controversial rapper was at his Academy 2 gig in Manchester on Sunday night, just after Little Mix were crowned the victors on the ITV1 show, leaving Tulisa in tears of joy in her first year as a talent show judge.

Little Mix Fashion style (Photos)

Little Mix have won The X Factor 2011 but their success doesn’t stop there – the girl band have won legions of fashion followers too.

Here are their exclusive style tips and tricks:

What styling tricks did you learn from The X Factor?

Jade: "I would say if you like something then put it on, that is what
we do and it works for us. The stylist team they wouldn't let us go on
stage unless you are comfortable.

Are Little Mix the new Girls Aloud?

Finally: a group has won the X Factor. The question is, will they do what Louis Walsh predicted ad nauseum after every single performance last weekend and become “the next big girlband?” Or, what he really means, the next Girls Aloud?

Despite the fact that they tend to do well commercially, X Factor history has long looked unfavourably on groups. Little Mix are the first to ever win the show.

Who will be Christmas No 1 - Little Mix or Military Wives?

Now that The X Factor is over, the race to become this year's Christmas No 1 is on. Barring any last-minute shocks, it's likely to be either Little Mix or the Military Wives Choir – two all-female groups flung together for two very different reality-television shows. Who will come out on top?

Chantelle Houghton and Alex Reid go out for a spot of publicity

It’s been a while since we’ve the orangeness of Chantelle and Alex, so they put that right by heading off to a book launch of some wrestler called Randy Couture in Mayfair, London.

We’re sure Chantelle had a blast too - she seems just the type to be into wrestling.

Still it gave her a chance to wear the biggest eyelashes she could possibly find and bat them at all the paps.

Rebecca Loos was paid 'more than £100k' for David Beckham revelations

The News of the World ran allegations that football icon David Beckham cheated on his wife after deciding it showed his family man image was a sham, the paper's former chief reporter said Monday.

Neville Thurlbeck told the Leveson public inquiry into the ethics, culture and practices of the British press that the now-defunct tabloid decided that the story was clearly in the public interest.

Interview with One Direction backstage at the Wembley Arena

Jls were left 'Devastated' By Simon Cowell

JLS were ''devastated'' when Simon Cowell refused to sign them after they finished in second place on 'The X Factor' in 2008.

JLS were "devastated" when Simon Cowell refused to sign them.

The 'Everybody In Love' hitmakers - who finished second to Alexandra Burke on 'The X Factor' in 2008 - admitted while being turned down by the music mogul was hard, they now think it was the "best thing that could have happened".

X Factor's Little Mix set for Christmas No.1 AND Perrie to go solo?

X Factor champions Little Mix are set for Christmas No.1 with their winner's single Cannonball as bookmakers tip blonde Perrie Edwards to go solo first.

Tulisa Contostavlos' girls Little Mix are the 9/4 second favourites to take the prestigious Christmas Number One.

Perrie and her band mates Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall are just behind favourites Military Wives, who are at 1/2.

“The X Factor final was the best night of my life”

Well that’s it then - The X Factor is over for another year! Little Mix are the very worthy winners, but what about the runner up?

Marcus Collins didn’t win the show, but the ever-smiling contestant has admitted that he still had a blast being part of the show and reaching the final.

“Tonight is best night of my entire life,” Marcus told Caroline Flack and Olly Murs on The Xtra Factor. Marcus also admitted that he loved the challenge of being in the final, “I enjoyed singing seven songs, I challenged myself,” he said.