WINEHOUSE'S SECRET DATE WITH EX-HUSBAND

AMY WINEHOUSE has been on a secret date with her ex-husband BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL in a bid to repair their relationship, according to reports.

Winehouse and her drug addict ex married following a whirlwind romance in 2007, but divorced just two years later (09) after the singer admitted she had been unfaithful during their union.

The couple both struggled with drink and drug abuse throughout their marriage, with Winehouse recently returning to London from an extended break in the Caribbean where she attempted to kick her bad habits.

Fielder-Civil has also been trying to ditch drink and drugs in rehab, following his release from prison earlier this year (09).

Winehouse has now reportedly met up with her ex for the first time in 14 months, according to British tabloid the News of the World.

The publication reports the pair enjoyed a romantic date on Friday night (04Sep09) and she later sneaked him back to her north London home.

A source tells the paper, "The date went well. They had dinner and drinks and then - without anyone else knowing - she invited him back to her place early Saturday morning. They had a great night. Amy loved being in his company again. Amy has two full-time security men at her house. They were under strict instruction not to let Blake in, so she got him in through a back window so they could have some private time together."

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LYDON MOURNS GALLAGHER WALK-OUT

Punk legend JOHN LYDON is devastated NOEL GALLAGHER quit OASIS - because the band's music cheered him up.

The Sex Pistols frontman is a big fan of the Wonderwall hitmakers, and is convinced singer Liam Gallagher has borrowed his vocal style.

So he was saddened when guitarist Noel walked away from the British band after a bust-up with his brother before a show in Paris last month (Aug09).

Lydon, who went by the moniker Johnny Rotten during his punk heyday, says, "It is sad. They're a nice backdrop on a dull day. There's no content or depth to Oasis but it's still poignant.

"Noel is fantastic, one of Britain's finest. Liam's alright if you want a second-rate Rotten. I remember hearing Rock 'n' Roll Star for the first time and it sounded like John Lennon and John Lydon mixed together."

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KRAVITZ'S ALLEGED BURGLAR APPREHENDED

The man accused of breaking into LENNY KRAVITZ's holiday home in The Bahamas has been re-captured by police after he escaped from custody last month (Aug09).

Mark Anthony Hamilton was arrested on 9 August (09) on suspicion of burgling the star's property on 1 August (09).

However, he evaded cops and escaped from custody just hours later - leading to an island-wide man-hunt.

He was eventually apprehended last week (beg31Aug09) and has now entered a not guilty plea to a charge of breaking-and-entering. He pleaded guilty to evading arrest, and a judge denied him bail.

A representative for Kravitz tells TMZ.com, "Lenny is out of the country recording, but he's aware of the situation and is letting the law handle it."

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HALLYDAY SCRAPS REUNION GIG

French rocker JOHNNY HALLYDAY has cancelled a concert on Reunion island due to the rapid spread of swine flu across the Indian Ocean territory.

The veteran musician was due to play in Saint Denis de la Reunion, the capital city of the French island, on 20 September (09) but he has scrapped the gig over rising fears about the deadly A(H1N1) virus.

Two people have died from the disease and another 49,700 people have been infected.

The 66-year-old singer's representatives claim his insurance policy will not cover him to play on the island where there is such high levels of the flu.

A statement reads, "Based on data and recommendations from French and international health authorities, the production team decided not to expose the artists and technical team to risks linked to the A(H1N1) flu."

Hallyday was hospitalised for nine days last month (Aug09) for medical check-ups at his insurers' request, after a fall on a yacht in July (09).

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COBAIN TURNED DOWN BURTON'S ALICE ROLE

COURTNEY LOVE's teenage daughter FRANCES BEAN COBAIN reportedly turned down the chance to star in TIM BURTON's new film adaptation of ALICE IN WONDERLAND.

The 17 year old was considered for the title role in the new blockbuster alongside Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter.

But Cobain, whose father was late Nirvana rocker Kurt Cobain, is said to have rejected the part to focus on her education.

A source tells British newspaper the Mail on Sunday, "Tim thought she would be perfect, but she wants to go to university. She's incredibly focused and sensible."

The film, in which newcomer Mia Wasikowska tackles the role of Alice, is due for release in March (10).

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SELLECK WINS HORSE LAWSUIT

Actor TOM SELLECK has been awarded more than $187,000 (£114,000) after a jury in California found he had been duped into purchasing a lame horse.

The Magnum PI star went to court over claims Dolores Cuenca sold him a show horse with a medical condition, passing the animal off as fit for his 20-year-old daughter Hannah to ride in amateur competitions.

The jury in the civil case ruled in Selleck's favour on Thursday (03Sep09), awarding him a lump sum to cover the purchase price of the $120,000 (£73,000) horse, named Zorro, and additional boarding costs.

A second hearing will begin on Tuesday (08Sep09) to determine how much Selleck should be paid in damages.

Selleck's attorney, George Knopfler, says, "We are pleased with the jury's verdict and we look forward to the proceedings on Tuesday."

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MOORE FEARS CAPITALISM MOVIE WILL BE HIS LAST

Moviemaker MICHAEL MOORE fears his new documentary CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY will be his last - because the footage will grossly offend the financiers who back his projects.

The director's latest venture is a scathing critique of America's Wall Street and lays bare capitalist greed amongst the country's bankers.

Moore is adamant he didn't let financial ties stand in the way of his expose, admitting many of the corporations which put up money for the film will be unhappy with the results.

He says, "Why would these companies give money to me, a guy who is diametrically opposed to everything they stand for? One of the beautiful flaws of capitalism is they will use the rope you give them to hang themselves, if you can make a buck.

"I think this will be the last time they will give me that money."

But Moore is determined to get around the problem by saving up profits from all of his previous films so he can continue making documentaries in the future.

He adds, "I have been saving up my money from Sicko (2007 film) to get to this day. I will always make my own movies, now I have the money to make them."

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THE THINGS THEY SAY:

"There's only room for one Mrs Gibson in this town - and that title is taken by JOAN COLLINS." MEL GIBSON's pregnant girlfriend OKSANA GRIGORIEVA insists the pair has no plans to marry - unlike Collins who is wed to toyboy Percy Gibson.

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FONDA PLANNING CHRISTMAS WEDDING

JANE FONDA is planning to marry her boyfriend at the end of the year (09) in front of two of her ex-husbands, according to U.K. reports.

Fonda was recently rumoured to be planning her fourth wedding, to 67-year-old record producer Richard Perry, but a spokeswoman for the actress insisted the pair will not be exchanging vows any time soon.

The couple announced their engagement at a recent party in Malibu, California, according to British tabloid the Sunday Express, and they are hoping to schedule a ceremony around Christmas to give Fonda enough time to recover from scheduled knee surgery.

A source tells the publication, "She made the announcement during a dinner party at the Malibu home of Barbra Streisand and James Brolin and now it's the biggest open secret in showbusiness. She and Richard will tie the knot over the Christmas holidays in what should be a relatively small but magical ceremony."

The publication also reports Fonda plans to invite her second husband - former politician Tom Hayden - and her third spouse, media mogul Ted Turner.

The insider adds, "They want their loved ones around them for an elegant and simple affair that will include Tom and Ted."

Fonda was also married to French director Roger Vadim, who died in 2000.

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THE THINGS THEY SAY:

"I still have excess skin and stretchmarks! Ahh, hate to break to you but I do. Comes with having a few kids 4 some of us (sic)." DEMI MOORE 'tweets' even she has trouble battling the ageing process.

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FIENNES TO BE A FATHER - REPORT

British actor JOSEPH FIENNES is to become a first time father, according to U.K. reports.

The Shakespeare In Love star, 39, is said to be expecting a baby with his Swiss model wife, Maria Dolores Dieguez, 27, who he married in Tuscany, Italy last month (Aug09).

British tabloid the Mail on Sunday reports the couple, who met at a film festival in Italy four years ago, is "utterly delighted" with the news.

A source tells the publication, "She's three months pregnant. They kept the news quiet until Maria reached the three month mark but now they are telling everyone."

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PERRY SPARKS ENGAGEMENT RUMOURS

Pop star KATY PERRY has sparked rumours she is set to marry her boyfriend TRAVIS MCCOY - after she was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger.

The longterm lovers split in December (08) after a string of arguments over the Hot N Cold singer's hectic tour schedule but they reconciled just months later in April (09).

Now it looks as if the pair could be taking its relationship to the next level after Perry was seen on an evening out in Los Angeles last week (beg31Aug09) sporting a sparkler on her left hand.

The couple was previously forced to deny engagement rumours in 2008 after a New York tabloid reported that the Gym Class Heroes frontman had proposed during a trip to France over the summer (08).

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MADONNA 'RECONCILES' WITH BROTHER

MADONNA has reportedly reconciled with her estranged brother CHRISTOPHER CICCONE - a year after he published an expose of their life together.

The Holiday hitmaker was allegedly furious over Ciccone's tell-all book, Life With My Sister Madonna, last year (08), which lifted the lid on the star's private affairs.

Ciccone also incurred the wrath of his famous sibling when he spoke to the media following her split from Guy Ritchie in late 2008.

The pop superstar has now taken the first step towards a reconciliation, according to British tabloid the Sunday Mirror, writing her brother an email in a bid to repair their broken relationship.

A source tells the publication, "Madonna did it more for her family than for herself. Her feud with Chris was creating huge tension within the family so she decided to be the bigger person. It's been a nightmare. She's calmed down since the book and had time to think. She realises blood is thicker than water and she will meet with him this year in L.A."

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SPECTOR'S WIFE TO CONTINUE LEGAL FIGHT

PHIL SPECTOR's wife RACHELLE SHORT has vowed to continue her fight to clear her husband's name - insisting the convicted murderer is innocent of killing actress LANA CLARKSON in 2003.

The legendary music producer, 69, was convicted of killing Clarkson in April (09) and sentenced to 19 years to life in prison.

The star's legal team has put together an appeal in a bid to have the verdict overturned.

Short has been informed the chances of winning the appeal are slim, but she's determined to battle on until her husband is free.

She says, "I believe he is innocent and will fight for ever to clear his name. His prints were not on the gun, there was no gun residue on his hands, he had only one tiny fleck of blood on his shirt and he was wearing white. There was no way he could have done it.

"We have already launched the appeal into his conviction. I have been told that, statistically, very few murder cases are overturned on appeal, but I have to keep my faith in the justice system. I won't rest until my husband comes home. He knows I am behind him 100 per cent."

Short has previously spoken out about Spector's ordeal in prison, claiming inmates are treated "worse than animals," but she admits it's not the jail conditions which is causing him the most pain. The star is still suffering from his two sons' decision to testify against him during the trial.

She adds, "His kids have caused him the most pain. His two eldest sons, Lois and Gary, testified against him in court - that hurt him badly."

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LYDON SLAMS 'APPALLING' RELEASE OF LOCKERBIE BOMBER

SEX PISTOLS singer JOHN LYDON has waded into the controversy over Britain's release of the Lockerbie bomber - insisting the "appalling" decision "defies reason".

A diplomatic row has broken out between the U.K. and the U.S after officials in Scotland freed Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi on compassionate grounds last month (Aug09).

The Libyan was convicted of planting a bomb aboard a Pan Am jet that exploded over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in December 1988, killing 270 people.

Lydon and his wife Nora Forster were booked on the flight but missed the departure - and he's furious cancer-stricken al-Megrahi was freed to a "hero's welcome" in Tripoli because he has just months to live.

He says, "It hit us so deep and so hard. It was appalling to watch him released in such a flippant manner. It defies reason. I'm all for charity but not when you've planned the mass murder of so many people.

"We were booked on that Pan Am special back to the States. It was only because Nora couldn't pack her suitcase in time so we changed the flight last minute. What concerns me is that al-Megrahi returned home a hero. And they are now mocking us."

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JOHANSSON WORRIED ABOUT CONCERTS

SCARLETT JOHANSSON dreads heading out on tour with her new musical collaborator PETE YORN - because she suffers from terrible stage fright.

The actress has recorded a new album with Yorn, called Break Up, and she fears success will lead to a series of live shows she'd rather not think about.

She says, "I have terrible stage fright. I've never had to sing in front of a live audience, other than some back-up vocals.

"It seems incredibly revealing, very different from making a red-carpet appearance, where the glitz and glamour of movie stardom... can mask any sort of insecurity."

If pushed, Johansson tells Black Book magazine she might consider dressing up for a concert: "I'd dress like a character from The Dark Crystal."

Break Up isn't Johansson's first musical effort - she released an album of Tom Waits songs, called Anywhere I Lay My Head, in 2008.

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FASCINATING FACT:

BRITNEY SPEARS thrilled fans at her concert in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Saturday night (05Sep09) with a new addition to her Circus tour setlist. The star took a break from her lip-synced show to sing a cover of ALANIS MORISSETTE's YOU OUGHTA KNOW.

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FASCINATING FACT:

Dancers hired for MICHAEL JACKSON's This Is It dates served as ushers at the King of Pop's funeral at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park in California on Thursday (03Sep09).

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BECKHAM BREAKS DOWN

VICTORIA BECKHAM was left stranded in the middle of Los Angeles on Friday (04Sep09) - after her sportscar broke down.

The former Spice Girls star was out for a drive in Culver City when her Porsche Carrera seized up, leaving her stuck at the side of the road.

Beckham made an emergency call and was eventually rescued by an aide, leaving her white sportscar to be removed and driven back to her L.A. home on a tow-truck.

A source tells British newspaper the Daily Star Sunday, "She was near the Sony movie studios when she broke down. But she looked a far cry from Hollywood as the car was towed away."

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JACKSON FAMILY SLAM 'BULLYING RUMOURS'

MICHAEL JACKSON's family has dismissed reports the pop superstar "bullied" medics into supplying him with prescription drugs - insisting the singer "would not threaten anyone."

The grieving relatives, who finally laid the King of Pop to rest on Thursday night (03Sep09), have been rocked by allegations the star's personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray told Los Angeles police Jackson "bullied and threatened" him into administering a dose of powerful anaesthetic Propofol on the day he died (25Jun09).

Murray is currently being investigated in connection with the star's death and could face manslaughter charges if cops find evidence linking him to the tragedy.

The medic has reportedly told police he was coerced into giving the star a cocktail of drugs, admitting he was "bullied" by the Thriller hitmaker.

A police source tells British tabloid the Daily Star Sunday, "At the moment we can only speculate. Did Michael Jackson threaten to set his minders on Dr. Murray if he didn't co-operate? Or did he have some kind of hold over the doctor, with which to blackmail him into giving him the treatment he wanted?"

But a Jackson family spokesman has hit out at the claims, insisting the King of Pop would never have mis-treated his staff.

The rep says, "Michael would not threaten anyone. This family maintains he was murdered."

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