Actor Ricky Whittle has been bailed after being arrested in Liverpool on suspicion of assault following a traffic collision. The Hollyoaks star, currently one of the favourites to win the current series of Strictly Come Dancing, was reportedly arrested by Merseyside police following a collision between a car and a pedestrian. Whittle, 29, was leaving a party in the centre of Liverpool when it is alleged he assaulted 34-year-old photographer Steve Farrell.

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:01:01

Singer Robbie Williams has reportedly proposed to his girlfriend Ayda Field live on an Australian radio show. The former Take That star was being interviewed on Sydney radio station 2DayFM, with US actress Field also in the studio, when show host Jackie Henderson told Williams the Australian city had a reputation for celebrity proposals. The Bodies singer then asked Field: "Is there anyone you want to get married to? Will you marry me?"

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:01:01

Singer Rihanna has said the naked photographs of her leaked earlier this year were both "hot" and the "worst thing that could possibly ever happen". Seven leaked photos appeared online earlier this year, allegedly showing the Umbrella singer, 21, in a series of raunchy poses, though her face was only clearly visible in two, in which she was fully-clothed. Speaking to US radio station Hot 97, Rihanna confirmed the pictures had originally been taken for an ex-boyfriend and their eventual publication online in May was "humiliating".

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:01:01

Emotions are running high on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! with Kim Woodburn and Justin Ryan feeling the strain of the jungle. While Kim's irritation was caused by the absence of her luxury item - hair conditioner - Justin broke down after Colin McAllister - his partner of more than 20 years - became the second celebrity voted out of the jungle. "You're so much better equipped for this than me than I am Colin," he said in the Bush Telegraph. "I'm really gutted. When Colin and I came in here we came in as a team and we wanted to do this as a team and all of a sudden Colin was voted out and I was just completely floored.

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:01:01

Singer Robbie Williams has given his girlfriend Ayda Field a pleasant surprise by proposing to her live on air during an Australian radio show. The Let Me Entertain You star popped the question to his girlfriend during an interview for Sydney's 2DayFM, with Field present in the studio. Happily for Williams, the actress replied in the affirmative, saying: "I would love to be your betrothed until the end of time."

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:10:53

Sir Paul McCartney has joked that he considered quitting the Beatles in their early career due to stage fright. Speaking at the launch of his new DVD Good Evening New York City, the 67-year-old revealed he experienced onstage nerves even after the Fab Four's years of gigging in Hamburg. "They used to have a thing called the NME Poll Winners Party, where the owner of the NME would get us, the Stones, all the top acts, to come and perform for nothing! This was a couple of years into the Beatles' career," he explained.

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:01:01

Eagerly anticipated sci-fi film Avatar is to be the first of a trilogy, according to leading man Sam Worthington. The James Cameron film has been some 15 years in the making, with the Titanic director forced to wait for special effects technology to become sufficiently advanced to realise the ambitious design. Thirty-three-year-old Worthington won the lead part of paraplegic ex-Marine Jake Sully in 2007, as well as landing a role in Terminator Salvation on Cameron's recommendation, and has revealed the Aliens helmer plans to return to the fictional moon of Pandora for two further films.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:01:01

Joe McElderry is the frontrunner to win The X Factor, if reports that claim Simon Cowell has already picked the winner's song are to be believed. According to the Sun, Cowell is keen to select rock classic Don't Stop Believin' by Journey as the debut single for this year's winner of the ITV1 show. With 18-year-old Joe having performed the song with such acclaim in the show's Rock Week that the original version reached the top 20 in the UK charts, the selection of the power ballad as the winner's song would suggest Joe is the favourite to win the show.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:01:01

Director Roman Polanski is to be bailed by Swiss authorities over his arrest for sex with an underage girl, it has been confirmed. The Chinatown helmer was arrested at the Zurich Film Festival in September over his 1977 conviction for sex with 13-year-old Samantha Geimer, after which he fled the US. The Swiss justice ministry last month rejected an appeal from the 76-year-old to be released from prison pending a potential extradition to the US, but it is understood the director will now be freed on bail.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:01:01

Controversial rapper Eminem has revealed that he would like to appear as a guest judge on the X Factor. The Real Slim Shady star has expressed frustration that the current judging panel is not providing enough opportunity for talented British hip-hop artists to shine, reports the Sun. He criticised the calibre of its contestants, saying that too much "average talent" is emerging from the show.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:39:36