Arnold Schwarzenegger's son likes to "pimp out" his dad's cars.

The 'Terminator' star's 14-year-old son Patrick is a huge fan of the hit US TV show 'Pimp My Ride', and has put leopard-print seats into one of his father's cars.

Arnold said: "You can't compare kids with adults. They have different dreams. My 14-year-old son, for example, loves that MTV show 'Pimp My Ride', and he took one of my cars last year and pimped it out.

"You should see it. Leopard-skin seats and everything! Kids see the world in a different way to adults."

The 60-year-old Governor of California admits he is strict with Patrick and his other children with wife Maria Shriver - Katherine, 17, Christina, 16, and Christopher, 10.

He said: "I am tough in some ways, like with making them do their laundry, clean their rooms and do their homework.

"Also, if they don't turn their lights out to conserve energy I will only give them three chances, then they'll be grounded.

"Kids have to be trained. It's part of being a parent."

Bruce Willis wants ex-wife Demi Moore to "be happy".

The 'Die Hard' actor - who has three children with Demi, 19-year-old Rumer, 16-year-old Scout and 13-year-old Tallulah - is pleased the actress has found such a "great guy" in her new husband Ashton Kutcher and hopes her life isfull and contented.

He said: "I just want Demi to be happy really. She's the mother of my kids, and she's found a great guy, so I'm really happy with that."

Meanwhile, Bruce has revealed he would love to have a son.

The 52-year-old actor is on the lookout for a woman he can start a family with.

He said: "I would really love a son, or two sons, or three more girls. I just haven't met anybody yet that I want to have kids with.

"But that's the good thing about being a guy - it doesn't matter how old you are!"

Despite his paternal feelings, Bruce would be happy to remain a bachelor for the rest of his life if he never meets 'Miss Right'.

He said: "The bachelor thing is terrific - I love women. You can do whatever you want and you get to date lots of different women."

Sienna Miller has denied she dated Jude Law to become famous.

The 'Interview' actress - who dated her 'Alfie' co-star on and off for three years until they split last November - insists she was on her way to becoming a successful actress before she met Jude.

Sienna said:"Just because I met Jude through my work doesn't mean I wanted all the attention surrounding our relationship. It's never been about getting famous for me. It's always been about getting good acting work, about working on a film with someone like Martin Scorsese.

"If you have a passion for a craft, that is your focus. Otherwise you would put on a bikini and go to a premiere. Also, you don't know what fame is until it is thrown upon you."

Sienna admits discovering Jude was having an affair with his children's nanny Daisy Wright while they were engaged in 2005 was "difficult", but insists the experience just made her stronger.

The 25-year-old actress said: "Certain things happened and I went through a difficult time. Sadly, I had to have experiences that were very public and during that whole period it was hard to deal with. But you build up a resilience, you either sink or swim. But luckily I've got thick skin!"

Reese Witherspoon refuses to let her children watch her movies.

The Oscar-winning actress thinks eight-year-old Ava and three-year-old Deacon, her children with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, would find it "strange" seeing their mother on screen.

She said: "I wouldn't want my kids to see me in anything at all! Every time my face comes on the TV I turn it off because I think it would be really strange to see their mother in a movie."

The 'Legally Blonde' star revealed Ava loves visiting her mother on set because she gets pampered.

Reese added: "My daughter comes and gets her hair and make-up done and tries on all her clothes in the wardrobe trailer. She's been really disappointed there wasn't a 'Legally Blonde 3' because she likes to try on the clothes."

The 31-year-old beauty added she has no plans to move out of Los Angeles because it suits her perfectly as a single, working mother.

She said: "For me to leave town I would have to be a really good movie. That's why I like to live in Los Angeles because we have a great entertainment community here and people know what they're doing."

David Beckham has inspired Marc Anthony to get a new tattoo.

The soccer star's body art impressed Jennifer Lopez's 39-year-old husband so much he has asked to be put in touch with David's personal tattooist.

A source said: "David and Marc have grown very close since David moved to Los Angeles to play for the Galaxy.

"They even sometimes speak in Spanish so that David won't forget bits and pieces he picked up while living in Spain playing for Real Madrid.

"When David noticed Marc's growing admiration for his many tattoos he challenged him to go and get another one himself and Marc agreed."

David is such a big fan of British tattooist Louis Molloy he once flew him out to Madrid especially to have the name of his son Cruz, now two, etched on his arm.

David's body also boasts the names of his other sons with Spice Girl Victoria - Brooklyn, eight and Romeo, five.

Marc is already believed to have Jennifer's name tattooed on his wrist.

Earlier this week, clothes designer Roberto Cavalli confirmed Jennifer is pregnant.

He said: "At this moment Jennifer Lopez is requesting something very special because she is waiting for the baby. It is so complicated because every week she is getting bigger."

Eminem is dating a woman who reportedly looks just like his ex-wife Kim Mathers.

The rapper - who divorced Kim, the mother of his 11-year-old daughter Hailie, for the second time last December - is now romancing Detroit hairdresser turned music studio manager Marni Bright.

A source told the New York Post newspaper: "Marni works at FBT Studios in Michigan where Eminem records. She is the spitting image of Kim and he is smitten with her.

"She has dumped her boyfriend, who she has been with for four years to be with him."

The 35-year-old rapper's representative Dennis Dennehy, confirmed the pair know each other but said: "They are not romantically involved."

Eminem and Kim first married in 1999 but divorced two years later. They remarried in January 2006 but Eminem filed for divorce in April of that year.

In March, they reached a court agreement to stop publicly criticising each other.

The agreement to stop making "derogatory, disparaging, inflammatory and otherwise negative comments" was made following a motion filed by Eminem to protect Hailie.

Eminem's lawyer, Harvey Hauer, said: "We're happy the court was able to bring this matter to a just and equitable resolution."

Amy Winehouse is fighting her drug charge in Norway, so she can tour the US.

The 'Rehab' singer - who was fined $714 by Norwegian police for marijuana possession during her European tour on October 19 - is appealing the charges because it could stop her obtaining a work visa for America.

Amy's lawyer Oleg Kvelstad revealed the 24-year-old singer, her husband Blake Fielder-Civil and hair stylist Alex Foden are appealing because they did not understand the Norwegian-language charges.

He claims they did not understand that paying the fines was the same as pleading guilty.

The trio were arrested in Bergen on October 18 and charged with possessing .25 ounces of marijuana, and held overnight in separate cells. They were released after paying the fines.

Kvelstad said: "This is an appeal of errors police made in the case. The charge could affect her ability to work in the US."

Bergen Police Attorney Rudolf Christoffersen said Amy was questioned by an English-speaking police officer, who translated charges and explained the consequences of accepting the fine.

If the appeals court allows the 'Back to Black' singer to withdraw her acceptance of the fine, the original charges would normally go to trial.

Amy was due to perform at the 2007 mtvU Woodie Awards in New York next Thursday (08.11.07), but has been forced to cancel.

MTV representative Jason Rzepka said: "Due to visa issues, Amy Winehouse will not be able to travel to the States."

Daniel Craig has vowed to never have plastic surgery - because he doesn't want to look "like a lesbian".

The James Bond star is determined to grow old gracefully, and thinks stars who do choose to go under the knife risk looking like "freaks" when they are older.

He said: "You've got to get on with it. If things start to come out, or things start to drop.

"It's tricky, it really is, because no-one likes to get old and sag.

"People can improve themselves when they are younger, but when you're 60 or 70, you start looking like a freak. You end up looking like a lesbian big sister and that's not right!"

Craig turns 40 next year and admits he is dreading it because he can't cope with landmark birthdays.

He added to Britain's GQ magazine: "When I turned 30 I was a pain in the a**e. Like all of us I was like, 'I don't know what I want to do. I can't commit.' Not much has changed in that respect.

"I will try and celebrate it as best I can because I've got a feeling that 49 is going to come around really quickly!"

Heather Mills continued her vicious attack on estranged husband Sir Paul McCartney in three US TV interviews yesterday (01.11.07).

The 39-year-old former model - who claimed she was suicidal and likened herself to the late Princess Diana on UK TV on Wednesday (31.10.07) - appearedon 'The Today Show', 'Good Morning America' and 'Extra' yesterday.

She claimed the Beatles legend refused to give her a "quick and gentle" divorce.

She told 'The Today Show': "All I can say is when we first split, I said to Paul, 'I'm going to be crucified. You know why we split. You know the truth. They don't need to know the details, but you need to stand up and say, I'm responsible for the breakdown of this marriage.'

"'If you say that, I'll walk away with nothing, and we'll do a very gentle and quick divorce.' And he promised he'd do that. I have evidence of that.

"He knows I was suicidal and he did nothing."

Heather, who split from Paul in May 2006 following a four-year marriage, insisted the legendary musician was a "broken man" when they met and she put her life on hold for him.

She said: "I fell in love with a man, not a Beatle. I fell in love with someone that chased me for three months and people forget he wooed me. He was a broken man when I met him. And everybody around him knows he wouldn't perform, he hadn't performed for a long time. If actually someone sat down and did their proper research and looked at the facts, I was a huge support for Paul.

"I put all my own work, except my charity, on hold for the seven-and-a-half years we were together."

Heather also says the couple regularly rowed over Paul's refusal to give more money to charity.

She fumed to 'Good Morning America': "I was very passionate about the power Paul had. How could anybody have that kind of money and not do more for charity? That is what we argued about all the time."

Heather claimed she is "stuck in an English village" because Paul won't let her move to the US as he doesn't want their four-year-old daughter Beatrice to have an "American accent".

Heather also accused Paul's "jealous" daughter, fashion designer Stella, of ruining their marriage.

She told 'Extra': "Stella has done some evil, evil things. Every single week Stella tried to break up our marriage. She was so jealous. Her friend told me Stella was jealous because I would get all the planes and the diamonds. Stella wasn't interested in her dad's happiness. I can't protect her any longer."

Britney Spears would love to have a lesbian affair with US socialite Kim Kardashian.

The troubled singer, who allegedly once tried to seduce her children's nanny and was photographed romping topless in a pool with former assistant Shannon Funk, revealed her lust for Kim during a tell-all game with friends.

When asked which celebrity she would most like to have sex with, Britney reportedly said: "I really love Kim's butt, skin and hair. Kim is a real woman. She is a real horny beast."

Kim, who caused uproar in the US after her homemade sex tape with ex-boyfriend Ray-J was released, isn't the only brunette beauty admired by Britney.

The 'Gimme More' singer also revealed she lusts after stunning actresses Carmen Electra and Halle Berry, while Brad Pitt and George Clooney top her list of sexiest men.

A source said: "She was so graphic. It's funny to hear America's pop darling get so dirty."

Yesterday (01.11.07), it was claimed Britney allowed a stranger to snort cocaine off her chest during a wild party at her Hollywood mansion - just two days after she lost visiting rights to her children last month.

Guitarist Scott Kohler, who had met Britney earlier that night in Los Angeles club Hyde, claims one male member of the party offered Britney cocaine and "joked he wanted to do a line off her chest and she agreed."

Scott, 29, said Britney "seemed drunk" and alleged she also snorted the class-A drug, even though she passed a court ordered drug test the next day.

Earlier this week, a judge turned down Britney's plea for joint custody after a parenting coach said she "rarely" talked or played with two-year-old Sean Preston or 13-month-old Jayden James.

Owen Wilson is doing well, according to his 'The Darjeeling Limited' co-stars.

Speaking at the London premiere of the film last night (01.11.07), director Wes Anderson, a close friend of Owen's, and co-stars Jason Schwartzman, Adrien Brody and new British actress Amara Karan all insisted he was recovering well following his suicide attempt in August.

Wes told BANG Showbiz: "Owen's good. I look forward to working with him again."

Amara said: "I loved working with Owen, it was great fun. I am so disappointed he couldn't be here tonight. I sent him a message so he knows my thoughts are with him."

Jason and Adrien, who play Owen's brothers in the film, both "enjoyed" working with the 'You, Me and Dupree' star and hope to team up with him in the future.

The 'Starsky and Hutch' star was seen enjoying himself at a Halloween party in New York on Wednesday night (31.10.07).

'The Darjeeling Limited' - co-written by Wes, Jason and Roman Coppola - tells the story of three brothers who bond on a journey across India.

Its premiere in Leicester Square marked the closing night of the London Film Festival.

Adrien said: "It's great to be in London. I love London and I loved making this movie."

America Ferrera has revealed her anguish at being abandoned by her father.

The 'Ugly Betty' star - who hasn't seen her dad since he left the family when she was young - admits it took her a long time to come to terms with what he did.

She said: "It wasn't easy, but as akid you find ways to make sense of it.

"I remember just bits and pieces of that time in my life, but I do remember being so incredibly matter-of-fact.

"It wasn't until I was older that I thought, 'Damn, I never really grieved over that'. And there have been male figures in my life who provided that kind of fatherhood role for longer than he was ever in my life."

The Emmy-winning actress, the daughter of Honduran immigrants, says her family struggled to make ends meet during her upbringing in Los Angeles.

She told Britain's Marie Claire magazine: "My family never lied about the fact that we didn't have a lot. You just kind of have to play the cards you're dealt."

America, 23, believes her own experiences help her relate to the struggles of Betty Suarez, her Latino character in 'Ugly Betty'.

She said: "It feels good to be a part of a show that confronts a lot of issues, like the portrayal of a Latin family with a father struggling for citizenship.

"'Ugly Betty' addresses these serious issues with humour, and that's the easiest way to make people listen as opposed to preaching and shoving it down their throats."

Heather Mills has appealed to the US media to support her in her fight against "daily abuse by the British tabloids".

The estranged wife of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney - who wants to flee Britain with the couple's daughter Beatrice to America - is asking US journalists to sign her petition on YouCare.com.

Heather's Los Angeles publicist sent out an email on Tuesday (30.10.07) to numerous media contacts directing them to the website aimed mainly at countering negative stories in British newspaper The Sun, according to the New York Daily News newspaper.

As evidence of a media vendetta, Heather's spokeswoman cited "the fact that they have also tried to ruin her daughter's birthday by fabricating a story on the death of an animal, whose owner pretended that the fireworks display during her daughter's birthday was the direct cause of the dog's death, when in fact the dog died of an abdominal catastrophe."

Earlier this week, it was alleged by The Sun that a neighbour's dog had died after Heather held an elaborate fireworks display for daughter Beatrice's fourth birthday at the weekend.

The former model - who lost her left leg below the knee in a motorcycle accident in 1993 - gave a series of interviews on British television yesterday (31.10.07) claiming the media had treated her "worse than a murderer or a paedophile", and compared herself to the late Princess Diana.

She also claimed to have received death threats and accused Sir Paul of doing to protect her and their daughter.

Heather even confessed she had been on the brink of suicide.

Heather's British publicist, Phil Hall, resigned on Tuesday night (30.10.07) after failing to persuade her not to go ahead with her campaign.

Pregnant Nicole Richie has denied reports she is still smoking.

'The Simple Life' star - who is seven months into her pregnancy - has refuted claims she was recently seen smoking outside several New York restaurants.

Nicole, 26, fumed to US TV show 'Access Hollywood': "The healthy birth of my child is my number one priority.

"It's really very sad and hurtful that journalists don't believe in checking facts before writing false and unsubstantiated stories about my health and my pregnancy."

While the original report did not state the dates Nicole was allegedly spotted lighting up, the TV star insists she has not been in New York since September 5 during fashion week.

Nicole has just returned from a holiday in Australia and Thailand with her fiancé and father of her baby, Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden.

During the break, pregnant Nicole enjoyed sight seeing and swimming with dolphins.

She returned from Asia to Los Angeles on Friday (26.10.07).

Daniel Craig has signed up to play James Bond in the next four films.

The actor - who first starred as 007 in 'Casino Royale' in 2006 - is already filming his second British spy movie, tentatively titled 'Bond 22', and has now signed a contract with MGM for another three films.

MGM's chief executive Harry Sloan said: "We have signed Daniel Craig to do four more James Bond films, because these franchises are the bases of any studio."

The 39-year-old star's contract - expected to net him over £30 million - will incorporate a sliding salary range, dependant on how much each film makes at the box office and in merchandising.

Meanwhile, Daniel has been named number 10 in Arena magazine's list of Britain's Most Powerful Men aged 40 or under.

He was the only actor to make it into the top 10, and finished ahead of Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton and 'Borat...' star Sacha Baron Cohen.

Former England soccer captain David Beckham topped the list.

Heather Mills has accused estranged husband Sir Paul McCartney of "failing to protect" her and their daughter from death threats.

The former model, who is currently embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with the Beatles legend, claims he has done nothing to help while she and four-year-old Beatrice have been "living in fear" for their lives.

During an interview with rolling news channel BBC New 24 yesterday (31.10.07), Heather said: "I have been attacked by the papers who have printed lie after lie about me.

"I receive death threats and have been living infear. If your wife or child were getting death threats wouldn't you protect them?"

When asked if she was implying Paul does not protect her or Beatrice, Mills responded: "You decide."

Appearing to predict her own death, Heather continued: "When my daughter is 12 or 14 and she's reading all of this at least she will know her mother tried to tell the truth."

She was then asked: "Why, do you not think you will be around then?"

To which Heather replied: "No, I don't."

The former model was then asked again: "Are you saying that Paul McCartney does not protect you and your daughter?"

She replied: "I'm afraid not."

The outburst came during a day in which Heather attacked Paul live on British TV and radio.

In an earlier TV appearance she claimed she has been a victim of a media hate campaign, and likened herself to Princess Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997 after being chased by paparazzi.

Heather said: "They make up such lies. They've called me a whore, a golddigger, a fantasist, a liar, the most unbelievably hurtful things, and I've stayed quiet for my daughter.

"We've had death threats, I've been close to suicide. I considered killing myself because I thought if I am dead, my daughter can be safe with her father.

"I have been persecuted. What did the paparazzi do to Princess Diana? They chased her and they killed her."

Jennifer Aniston has been staying at a haunted hotel while shooting her new film.

The former 'Friends' actress, who is starring alongside Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn in romantic comedy 'Management', has reportedly been left terrified by supernatural goings on at Portland's exclusive The Heathman Hotel.

A source said: "The Heathman Hotel is prone to eerie goings on, including broken glass, moving furniture, ghostly apparitions and loud screams. One guest who left his room clean returned to find towels and glasses had been used and moved.

"According to local legend, room 703 is haunted by the restless spirit of a former guest who reputedly fell to his death from this room.

"Jennifer has been given a $1,200 a night suite two floors above the haunted room. Guests staying in rooms 803 and 1003 have also reported mysterious phenomena."

The Heathman Hotel's general manager Chris Erickson doesn't deny it is haunted, but insists the hotel's ghosts are friendly to guests.

Erickson told America's OK! magazine: "We don't charge extra for ghost rooms. But we like to think of our spirits as a little bit friendlier and maybe just a little mischievous."

Britney Spears hung her wedding dress on the wall because she couldn't accept her marriage to Kevin Federline was over.

The 'Gimme More' singer's former assistant Kalie Machado has revealed Britney was so devastated when their relationship broke down in November 2006 she sank intoa deep depression.

Machado said: "Britney hung her wedding dress on the bedroom wall and kept framed photographs of her and Kevin together all over the house.

"She would ask, 'Why did he do this to me?' It just made her crazy and depressed. She needs mental help."

The 25-year-old star would break down in tears in front of her sons, two-year-old Sean Preston, and 13-month-old Jayden James, because they were a constant reminder of their absent father.

Machado told Us Weekly magazine: "She wanted so badly to have the father of her babies. When Britney thought about Kevin not wanting her, she would bawl. She would look at Sean and Jayden and say, 'Where's your daddy? I need help. Where's your daddy?' "

The former personal assistant also believes Kevin pushed Britney into confronting him because he needed a reason to end the marriage.

Machado claimed: "The boys were with Britney when she and Kevin had their last final row.

"She took them with her to confront him in New York. She stood up for herself, and it kind of backfired. That was what he wanted."

David Beckham and Snoop Dogg are set to make a Hollywood movie.

The pair - who have been firm friends for years and have frequently partied in Los Angeles since David moved there this summer - are hoping to finance their own big screen project.

Snoop said: "David and I go back years. No one would have thought me and my boy David would have anything in common because we come from such separate worlds.

"But he has the dollars at his disposal and we're talking about putting our money together to do a movie. It's incredibly exciting."

The 36-year-old rapper also revealed they are considering launching a fashion line together, and joked David takes style tips from him.

Speaking on his upcoming TV documentary 'Father Hood', Snoop said: "We both love fashion and we might even do a fashion label. I think he got his idea to have cornrows in his hair from me, which is great."

Los Angeles Galaxy star David has been over to Snoop's Beverly Hills mansion to give his children - 13-year-old Corde, 10-year-old Cordell and eight-year-old Cori - some individual soccer coaching.

Snoop said: "I asked him for this favour. He was terrific with my kids, he showed them how to score the perfect goal and they had a great time.

"That's a partnership you never thought you would see, Snoop and Beckham."

Snoop has offered to repay the favour by giving David's sons - Brooklyn, eight, Romeo, five, and two-year-old Cruz - rap lessons.

He joked: "I love soccer just as he loves hip-hop. He hasn't asked my to teach his kids yet - but I'm there if he ever needs it."

Britney Spears insists she is a good mother.

The troubled singer - who lost custody of two-year-old Sean Preston, and 13-month-old Jayden James to ex-husband, Kevin Federline last month - said despite allegations she is a bad parent she "knows in her heart" she is doing what she believes is best for her children.

Speaking on Ryan Seacrest's KISS-FM radio show, she said: "People say what they want and do what they do. It's really sad how people - how cruel our world can be. But at the end of the day you've got to know in your heart that you are doing the best that you can.

"As long as you know what's up and what's true, then that's all that matters."

Britney also revealed she celebrated the worldwide successful release of her new album, 'Blackout' by eating fried chicken.

The 25-year-old star said: "It was kind of laidback, really. We watched a scary movie, and ate fried chicken - that's about it!"

When asked which track on the album had the most meaning for her, she replied: "I really like 'Heaven on Earth'. I think it's a cool track. It's kind of different from all the other songs."

Britney disappeared halfway through the phone interview to have a shower.

When Ryan rang back 10 minutes later, Britney's assistant and friend Alli Sims told him the singer's children had just arrived, and Britney was too "busy" to continue the interview.

Sam Lufti, Britney's movie producer friend, added: "We're going to get the kids ready and we'll go trick and treating. There's a variety of costumes for them to choose from, so we'll see what happens!"

Despite frequent requests from Ryan for Britney to send a message to her fans, the singer refused to come back on air - instead relaying a message of thanks through Alli.

Hilary Swank has had her hair cut off by Oprah Winfrey for charity.

The Oscar-winning actress had nine inches sheared off her shining locks to be made into a wig by Pantene Beautiful Lengths, a charity which supports women who have lost their hair through cancer treatment.

Hilary, 33, said: "I've been growing it for the last six months so I could donate it. I've been taking a lot of vitamins and taking really good care of it, knowing that it would go to a woman in need."

Oprah brandished scissors and a ruler as she chopped off the 'Million Dollar Baby' star's hair for her Great American Haircut show which will air in the US tomorrow (02.11.07).

The talk show host said: "It has taken months to get to this moment. It involves a two-time Academy Award winner, a sharp object, and me!"

Hilary had been preparing for the big chop for some time.

She said earlier this month: "I've been growing my hair for months, so it's super long and super healthy

"I've gotten my conditioning treatments every four weeks. Everyone is commenting on my hair and how it's long and pretty and healthy and shiny."

As another feature in the special show 100 viewers received 100 makeovers in one hour.

Josh Duhamel wants to settle down with lover Fergie and have kids.

The 'Las Vegas' actor, who has been dating Fergie since 2004, revealed he is "jealous" of his friends who have children and hopes they can find time to start a family soon.

Josh said: "I've got a lot of friends with kids. Two of my friends have three kids. They all have children except for me - so I've got to get on the horse!

"I don't know when we will start. I feel a little bit jealous of my friends. But I'm taking my time. We'll do it when it's right. It's busy right now for me and my girl. It will happen."

The 34-year-old actor is also looking forward to getting Fergie pregnant so they can have "doggie-style" sex.

Josh, who plays an expectant father in 'Las Vegas', joked: "Playing a dad-to-be has been fun for me because you get a chance to learn what any sort of guy goes through when he's waiting to become a father.

"I've never been through that and it's sort of dawned on me what sort of things would probably happen. Maybe your lady would think you had stopped finding her sexually attractive when in fact, maybe you're just worried that you're going to hurt the baby. And then you realise you can't hurt the baby, you've just got to do it doggie style. No!"

Josh has also denied rumours he has proposed to Fergie, telling America's OK! magazine: "What wedding plans? I'm not engaged. Why does everyone think I'm engaged? Wouldn't she be wearing a ring?"

Tom Cruise doesn't treat his biological daughter any differently to his adopted children.

The 'Lions for Lambs' actor has an 18-month-old biological daughter, Suri, with his wife Katie Holmes, and two adopted children - 14-year-old Isabella and 12-year-old Connor with ex-wife Nicole Kidman - but insists he loves them all equally.

Tom told Hello! magazine: "I wanted to be a father all my life. Truly, it makes no difference to me between my adopted children and Suri. I've never separated them in my thoughts - I just don't feel that way about it."

Tom also revealed he is determined to ensure Suri travels all over the world, because he wants the toddler to understand and respect different cultures.

He said: "I like to encourage my kids to be open to other people, and other ways of life, and to be curious about them. That's why we like to travel as a family. I always say to my children how important it is to try and look at things from someone else's point of view, and that's what travel does for you.

"We can look at other people, see what we have in common with them, and celebrate our differences from them."

Cindy Crawford has angered PETA by appearing on the cover of Russian Vogue wearing a fur coat.

The 41-year-old model - who infuriated the animal rights group in 2004 when she agreed to be a spokesperson for their anti-fur campaign before modelling for exclusive mink clothing rangeBlackglama - has sparked further controversy by gracing the cover of the well-respected fashion magazine sporting fur.

One livid PETA member said: "What a wretched and sad excuse for a human being. I think she's an ugly person and a washed-up, withered, mole-faced hag whose career was over 10 years ago.

"Go away Cindy, no one cares about you anymore. People who wear fur are just disgusting and vile."

Another added: "With that big furry mole on her face, you'd think she'd be more sensitive to the plight of animals. The lives of the animals she wears are like her relationships - short and painful."

PETA are no strangers to causing controversy.

Alicia Silverstone recently caused a stir when she posed naked to promote vegetarianism as part of PETA's goveg.com campaign.

Heather Mills has felt "suicidal" and "persecuted" since her split from Sir Paul McCartney.

The former model, who is currently embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with the Beatles legend, claims she has been the victim of a media hate campaign, received death threats and has likened herself to the late Princess Diana.

Heather, who has a four-year-old daughter Beatrice with Paul, said tearfully: "They make up such lies. They've called me a whore, a golddigger, a fantasist, a liar, the most unbelievably hurtful things, and I've stayed quiet for my daughter.

"We've had death threats, I've been close to suicide. I considered killing myself because I thought if I am dead, my daughter can be safe with her father.

"I'm so upset about this. I've had worse press than a paedophile or a murderer and I've done nothing but charity for 20 years.

"I have been persecuted. What did the paparazzi do to Princess Diana? They chased her and they killed her."

Heather also shockingly compared her treatment to that of Kate McCann, whose four-year-old daughter Madeline disappeared in Portugal earlier this year sparking a worldwide search.

She said: "Look what they are doing to the McCanns, they have lost their daughter. What are we doing as a nation to persecute a woman that is devastated behind closed doors and trying to hold it together as I have for 18 months.

"They will go for me tomorrow and they will go, 'She's crazy and she's this and she's that.' "

Heather, who has reportedly rejected a £50 million divorce settlement from Paul, also denied she is trying to extract as much money as she can from the musician.

She added to UK TV show 'GMTV' today (31.10.07): "I am the one that is abused daily. I have protected Paul for this long and I am trying to protect him but I am being pushed to the edge.

"These figures are made up, £100 million, £50 million, £20 million. I am £1.5 million in debt in lawyers' fees.

"I could sell my story right now. When did I ask for anything?"

Heather - who split from Paul in May 2006 following a four-year marriage - claims living in the UK is like "living in a prison" and wishes she could move to the US.

Heather, 39, is planning to launch a campaign to change European law to force the media to treat her fairly.

She said: "I will fight back. I need to get everybody to petition that they don't want to be lied to any more by the press."

Heather, who lost her left leg below the knee in a motorbike accident in 1993, also said she is tired of people making jokes about her prosthetic limb.

She fumed: "My sister was crying her eyes out because TV presenters are making awful jokes about me.

"I've got six amputee girls crying because they're getting bullied at school because people are joking about the loss of my limb."

Robbie Williams has been "conned" out of £200,000 by two supposed friends.

The 'Angels' star - who moved to Los Angeles five years ago - loaned two pals money to set up a fashion label in New York but was furious to discover they spent the cash on partying instead.

A source said: "At best Robbie was being used, at worst he was being conned. These so-called friends have preyed on his hospitality and good nature."

Robbie, who formed US-based soccer team LA Vale FC in the hope of making new friends, has been urged to disband the team and ditch many of the hangers-on who are frequent visitors to his Beverly Hills mansion.

The source added to Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "It was as if the penny had finally dropped and Robbie realised he was being taken for a ride. There was a screaming row between him and several people last weekend. He accused them all of taking advantage. He ordered them all out of his house and told them not to come back.

"But it was when he disbanded the team that everyone became convinced he meant business. It was very much his pride and joy."

Earlier this month, Robbie revealed he had formed the soccer team so he could feel part of a "gang".

He said: "I've always wanted to be a member of a gang, so I bought myself one. I've been fortunate because we've been together for quite a while now. There are no nails sticking out that need hammering down. They're all fond of me, and I'm fond of them.

"My house is quite big and a bit grand, but people like coming over to put their feet up and chill out, which is good for me."

Now Robbie's friends are worried he will return to the reclusive lifestyle he led before he set up the team.

A friend revealed: "He has come out of his shell since the team took off. But what started out as fun times have started to take their toll. He has become jaded by the whole situation."

One of Robbie's staff said: "He agreed to give the money but had a change of heart and that's what the row was about."

Kate Moss has given ex-boyfriend Pete Doherty royalty rights for the four songs she co-wrote for the latest Babyshambles album.

The supermodel - who split from frontman Pete in June after he allegedly cheated on her with a South African model - has writing credits on the tracks on'Shotters Nation' after the pair worked together during their turbulent romance.

However, multi-millionaire Kate has told Pete he can keep any money he makes from the songs.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Kate wants Pete to have the royalties. She was happy to have the writing credits on the album but it's not about the money for her.

"The music is Pete's thing. There is still a huge place in her heart for him and she is happy to see him doing better. She doesn't want to take money off him. And besides, he needs it more than her."

Kate is currently dating Kills singer Jamie Hince but friends predict she will rekindle her romance with Pete.

Last week, Pete - who recently completed a six-week stint in rehab for drug addiction - dumped fiancée Irina Lazareanu and told pals he wants Kate back.

In August, it was reported Kate - who has a five-year-old daughter, Lila Grace, from a previous relationship - had rekindled her romance with Pete after the pair spent five nights together at exclusive London hotel Claridge's.

Amy Winehouse has been barred from the US because of her arrest earlier this month, revealed her dad Mitch.

The troubled singer and her husband Blake Fiedler-Civil were fined £350 after being found in possession of cannabis when they were in Norway earlier this month, and Amy'sfather is worried it will ruin his daughter's upcoming American tour.

He said: "Amy and Blake were told to sign a release form by Norwegian police - but it was actually a confession. She can't get into the US now because of that, even though it wasn't her cannabis anyway."

Taxi-driver Mitch also said 24-year-old Amy is still suffering from the eating disorder bulimia - the condition that saw her weight plummet from a curvy size 14 to a size 6.

He told Britain's 'This Morning' TV show: "The other problem is the bulimia which is still apparent, although she's put on about a 14lbs in weight but it's still affecting her health.

"She's eating, although the eating disorder hasn't been fully addressed. If you look at the photographs of her in August and see her now you will see a marked change for the better. But it's a change for the better, it isn't a cure."

Amy previously admitted she doesn't even notice when she is losing weight.

She said: "The papers and my friend always go on about how I lost weight, but I didn't even notice myself losing it."

The Spice Girls are set to star in a raunchy campaign for lingerie chain Victoria's Secret.

The reunited girl group - Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Emma Bunton, Mel C and Geri Halliwell - are in talks to pose in the brand's underwear ahead of their performance at the company's star-studded fashion event next month.

However, the band are said to be terrified about stripping down to their lingerie and have embarked on strict diet and exercise regimes to ensure they look their best.

A source said: "The girls are working out like crazy to ensure they look sexy. The shoot will feature each girl wearing lingerie appropriate to their Spice Girls nickname."

The photos will be released on November 15, just before the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre.

During the show, the girls - performing as a five-piece for the first time since Geri sensationally quit in May 1998 - will sing new song 'Headlines' as well as an old track, thought to be 'Say You'll Be There'.

The source added: "They wanted one old and one new. But they may still change their minds about the old one."

It was recently revealed the band are selling their new album exclusively through Victoria's Secret.

The group have signed a £5 million deal to make their greatest hits LP only available in the US at outlets of the underwear giant when it is released in November.

Victoria's Secret will also offer fans a special limited-edition box set, which includes charm bracelets, a karaoke DVD, postcards and posters.

Pamela Anderson avoided the Malibu fires by partying in Las Vegas.

The former 'Baywatch' babe, who is currently performing as Hans Klok's magician's assistant in his Las Vegas show, flew new husband Rick Salomon and her two boys - 11-year-old Brandon and nine-year-old Dylan - to the city to keep them away from the fires.

She said: "Las Vegas is fun - my kids are becoming even better golfers! We avoided the fires and stayed here and played together out of the smoke. The schools were closed too.

"I've got two shows to do tonight and then we go home."

Since arriving home at her beach house in fire-torn Malibu on Sunday (28.10.07), Pammie has been doing her best to help out.

The blonde actress donned a fluorescent orange vest and helped direct traffic so children could cross the road near her boys' school.

Simon Cowell wears a wig, according to fellow 'X Factor' judge Louis Walsh.

The Irish music mogul - who returned to the judging panel on the British TV talent show earlier this year after being fired - has noticed that 48-year-old Simon never seems to age, and is convinced he is getting help to stay looking youthful.

He said: "I think Simon's had some surgery done this year. He looks so different from last year. He hasn't got a single wrinkle or grey hair. I reckon it's a wig - it never moves!"

Louis admits sitting alongside Simon and the other two judges Sharon Osbourne and Dannii Minogue has inspired him to go under the knife.

He told New! magazine: "I'd definitely consider having surgery. Sharon and Dannii have had so much done - nips, tucks, everything! But they look great."

Both Sharon and Dannii have undergone a variety of cosmetic procedures.

Australian pop singer Dannii has confessed to having Botox and is rumoured to have had a nose job, breast implants and collagen injections.

Sharon has previously admitted to spending over £300,000 on plastic surgery, including liposuction, a tummy tuck, Botox, a boob job, a facelift and a butt lift.

Heidi Klum and Seal's baby son is ruining their sex life.

The supermodel and the singer - who have two sons, Henry, two, and 11-month-old Johan, as well as Heidi's three-year-old daughter Leni from a previous relationship - want Johan to move into his own room so they can enjoy some intimate time together.

Seal said: "Our youngest is now 11 months old, so I've told Heidi we're booting him out of the bedroom. I'm not having it any more. This is the longest time I've known Heidi without her being pregnant. She's got her body back and it's real good fun!"

The 'Crazy' singer met Heidi in 2004 when she was pregnant with Leni - whose father is Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore - but insists it was never a problem.

He said: "I just launched myself into the relationship and fatherhood. When I told my stepmother I'd met Heidi, she said to me, 'That's so strange, because I was just about to talk to you about adopting a child.' It was obviously meant to be."

Nicole Richie is still smoking, despite being seven months pregnant, it has been claimed.

'The Simple Life' star is expecting her first child but has apparently been unable to give up cigarettes. She has allegedly been seen lighting up several times outside various Beverly Hills restaurants over the past few weeks.

A source, who claims to have spotted the star having a sly puff earlier this month (October 07), told the New York Post newspaper: "I saw Nicole come out of DaSilvano with a girlfriend and a middle aged lady. She looked around at the outdoor tables, like she was checking to see who was there, and then lit up.

"They drove off in a black Cadillac Escalade and Nicole was still smoking."

A few days later, Nicole, 26, was dining with fiancé Joel Madden - the father of her unborn child - at Nobu and as soon as they left she is said to have lit up a cigarette.

Pregnant mothers are advised not to smoke as it can harm the unborn baby.

Nicole, the adopted daughter of singer Lionel Richie, and the Good Charlotte frontman are rumoured to be expecting a boy.

When she was five months pregnant Nicole served 82 minutes of a 24-hour jail sentence after pleading guilty to DUI (driving under the influence).

Heather Mills' recent firework display scared her neighbour's dog to death, the pooch's owner has claimed.

Sandra Rowbury - who lives yards from the former model's East Sussex mansion - says her Weimaraner bitch Glow was terrified by the loud explosions and suffered a fatally bloated gut.

Rowbury claims the 20-minute display - which animal rights activist Heather failed to warn fellow residents about - also caused 15 of her horses to stampede in terror.

Sandra said: "As far as I'm concerned she has hurt my animals. I am distraught Glow died.

"It was a huge display - the size of a town's celebrations. Everyone else lets people know if they are planning fireworks, so they can move their animals or give them sedatives.

"She calls herself an animal lover, but she showed no respect for the animals around here."

Glow, a healthy five-year-old, died on Sunday (28.10.07) just hours after Heather staged the fireworks to end celebrations for daughter Beatrice's fourth birthday.

Sandra added to Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Heather's lack of consideration has made me, and other people, very angry."

A friend of Heather, the estranged wife of Sir Paul McCartney, insists she never meant any harm, saying: "Heather and her sister Fiona both had their dogs at the display and neither was affected.

"If this dog has died, Heather will be absolutely devastated. She is a great animal lover. She'd want to apologise to this lady if the fireworks caused her animals any distress."

Angelina Jolie is reportedly pregnant.

The Oscar-winning beauty - who already has an 18-month-old biological daughter Shiloh, as well as three adopted children, Maddox, six, Pax, three, and two-year-old Zahara, with partner Brad Pitt - cancelled a lecture she was due to give at the UN-linked Pio Manzu centre, near Rimini, Italy, due to "personal reasons".

Italian newspapers claim the actress - who is a UN ambassador - had to pull out at the last minute because she had discovered she was expecting.

Letizia Manjani, a spokeswoman for the centre, refused to rule out a pregnancy.

She said: "Angelina cancelled last week. Due to her privacy I can't confirm her pregnancy, but I can say that the Italian newspapers are correct in their reports."

Angelina and Brad - who first met on the set of 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' - have made no secret of their desire to add to their family.

Brad recently revealed they were keen to welcome a fifth child into their family, saying: "We're ready."

The 'Fight Club' star said fatherhood is "the most fun" he's ever had, although he is constantly sleep deprived.

He said: "It's the most fun I've ever had and also the biggest pain... I've ever experienced. I love it and can't recommend it any more highly - although sleep is non-existent!"

David Beckham respects Scientology but insists close friend Tom Cruise hasn't tried to convert him.

The soccer ace - who has become good pals with the Hollywood actor and his wife Katie Holmes - admires the couple's strange beliefs but insists he does not regularly discuss the sci-fi cult with Tom or Katie.

David - who is married to Posh Spice Victoria - said: "We respect their religion. We respect everything they do and believe in.

"But they have never turned around to us and said, 'You have to be part of this', because that's not what they're about.

"It's never been about that. There's been nothing shoved down our throats because friends don't do things like that."

The 32-year-old star says Tom and Katie have helped him and Victoria settle into Los Angeles life since David joined US soccer team Los Angeles Galaxy in July.

He added: "They are amazing people who are just so positive about life and they have been great to us."

Since moving to Hollywood, David has also become good friends with Jennifer Lopez's husband Marc Anthony.

He told Arena magazine: "We talk about all sorts. What's happening that week, that day. What Jennifer's up to, what Victoria's up to. I speak to him at least three or four times a week."

Cate Blanchett is reportedly pregnant.

The 'I'm Not There' actress sparked rumours she is expecting her third child with husband Andrew Upton after she was pictured sporting an apparent baby bump while leaving New York's Guggenheim Museum on Saturday (27.10.07).

Cate hadbeen performing in the play 'Right You Are (If You Think You Are)'at the famous art centre.

The 38-year-old star kept the bump hidden under a spectacular sequined dress at the premiere of 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' at the London Film Festival last Tuesday (23.10.07).

However, rumours were further fuelled by Cate's decision not to drink alcohol at the post-screening celebrations.

A source said: "Tongues started wagging when she wouldn't drink after the premiere for 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' last week. It was such a big night it was strange she didn't join in the celebrations."

Cate and her playwright husband Andrew already have two sons, five-year-old Dashiell and Roman, three.

Earlier this week, it was revealed Dashiell dressed up as a knight and stood guard to protect his mother on the set of 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age'.

Cate said: "In the scene where Clive Owen is talking about the immensities and I'm sitting on the throne, I'm actually looking through an archway at my son standing in a knight's costume protecting me.

"He stood for like five minutes and each take was different for him. He was a natural, unfortunately."

Robbie Williams has been banned from performing at a Dubai racecourse.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - the current ruler of Dubai - rejected Robbie's concert request because the 'Feel' singer terrified the sheikh's thoroughbred racehorses when he performed there last year.

Dubai Racing Club chief Frank Gabriel said: "The concert affected the horses' state of mind and their performance. That will not and must not happen ever again."

Sheikh Mohammed is a major international figure in the breeding and racing of thoroughbred racehorses. He hosts the annual Dubai World Cup, which is the world's richest series of horse races.

Robbie was paid a staggering £1 million to perform at a sell-out concert at the course in April 2006.

The singer's follow-up show was set to be the biggest concert ever held in Dubai.

Robbie isn't the only music act to have upset equine residents.

In July, a Rolling Stones concert in Serbia was moved following fears the noise could distress horses who were housed in a nearby stable.

Serbian animal rights activists protested over plans to sedate the 300 animals during the event at Belgrade's Hippodrome.

The show was later moved to a public park in Belgrade.

Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger has a huge crush on Sting.

The sexy singer thinks the 56-year-old Police frontman is "hot" and insists his wife Trudie Styler is a "lucky woman".

Nicole said: "Sting is so sweet. I think there are a lot of hot English men. I just love theaccent. His wife's a lucky woman."

Nicole and Sting recently recorded ballad 'Power's Out' together for her debut solo album 'Her Name is Nicole'.

The 29-year-old star is so smitten with the 'Roxanne' singer she even has a photograph of them in the studio as the screensaver on her computer.

She said: "I know it's a bit dorky to have that picture on my computer, but I got to sing a duet with Sting - that is so cool!"

Nicole was briefly engaged to Nick Hexum, the lead singer of 311, but their two-year relationship came to an end last year.

'Her Name is Nicole' is set for release next month, and also features collaborations with Kanye West, Akon and Pharrell Williams.

Kylie Minogue will never be "normal" again after her breast cancer ordeal.

The '2 Hearts' singer - who was given the all-clear from the deadly disease earlier last year after being diagnosed in May 2005 - admits the illness has changed her life forever.

She said: "I learned that you never go back to a normal state, instead you have to create a new normal state.

"I have to accept my life for its triumphs and its other sides, take the good with the bad. I experienced a totally new environment. I experienced a world of illness and positive attitudes. The sympathy you're shown can knock you off your feet.

"These experiences contributed to making me a more mature person."

Kylie, 39, also revealed she suffered from depression when she couldn't work because of her gruelling chemotherapy treatment.

Kylie - who completed her postponed 'Showgirl' tour earlier this year after her enforced break - told Scotland's Daily Record newspaper: "I had the feeling I'd been stopped in the middle of a flight. A tour needs to gain momentum. It's just like riding a bike, you need to pedal to gather speed.

"Suddenly I was torn off the seat, aside from all the other things that happened to me.

"The depression suddenly came over but I had the goal of continuing the tour and thinking back it was a blessing in disguise.

"I had to prove I had what it takes to continue what I had done in the past."

Clive Owen will never move to Hollywood to further his acting career.

The 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' star has had to work in America for many of his blockbuster films, but has never had the urge to move there.

Clive - who is married to Sarah-Jane Fenton, with who he hastwo daughters, Hannah and Eve - said: "I've never felt the need to up sticks and relocate to Hollywood. So many films are made in Europe now, and that allows me to stay in the UK. I have my home in London and I have a weekend house in Essex. It means that I'm never that far away from the family. They can visit me on set. For me, London is, and always will be home. I've been there for 20 years, ever since I went to drama school. I can't really imagine living anywhere else."

The actor has also said he doesn't regret being overlooked for the role of suave spy James Bond.

He explained: "I never really look at my life and worry about missed opportunities. As I get older, my life has got better. I'm having the best time of my life at the moment. I'm so happy with my wife and children, I just don't worry about things I have missed out on or that haven't happened for me."

Heather Mills splashed out a reported £100,000 on a Disney-themed fourth birthday party for daughter Beatrice.

The former model - who is currently embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with Beatrice's father Sir Paul McCartney - hired actors dressed up as famous characters, including Snow White, Tinker Bell and Cinderella, to entertain the tot and around 60 of her friends over the weekend.

A cinema, fountains, bouncy castles and trampolines were erected in the grounds of Heather's £3.2 million East Sussex home.

Beatles legend Paul also attended the party, but left after 20 minutes.

A source said: "Beatrice is Paul's world and there was no way he wasn't going to be there. But he doesn't get on with Heather's family."

Birthday girl Beatrice also received a pony as one of her presents.

In the evening, Heather - who recently rejected a £50 million divorce settlement from Paul - also threw a lavish black tie bash for over 100 guests, which ended with a stunning fireworks display.

The source added to Britain's The Sun newspaper: "It was one hell of a party and cost a fortune. To Heather that amount is small change. Some guests took home champagne and wine but it's peanuts to her. She just wants to be popular."

Kate Moss believes Sienna Miller will break Rhys Ifans' heart.

The supermodel - who had a blazing row with Sienna at a wedding last month when she accused the 'Factory Girl' actress of stealing her style and friends - is said to have warned the 39-year-old Welsh actor, who is herclose friend, that Sienna is bad news.

A designer friend of Sienna's told Britain's Daily Express newspaper: "Kate isn't happy. Rhys was her main male friend in her close-knit group. She isn't keen on Sienna. There is definite tension between them.

"Sienna was fuming after Kate gave Rhys a talking to when she heard the relationship was getting serious. Kate doesn't think it will last and doesn't want Rhys getting hurt."

Despite Kate's misgivings, the pair - who have constantly denied they are a couple, despite being pictured frequently together and even seen kissing in public - are said to be so in love they are even considering getting married.

The source continued: "Sienna is probably the happiest I've ever seen her. She and Rhys are perfect together.

"They are having such a great time, I wouldn't be surprised if they got engaged."

Sienna's ex-lover Jude Law - who she dated on/off for three years - has given the relationship his seal of approval.

Last week, it was claimed Rhys had already proposed to Sienna, 25, five times, but the screen beauty had so far spurned his marriage offer.

Victoria Beckham has returned to her classic brunette bob for the Spice Girls' upcoming world tour.

Victoria decided to ditch her blonde locks and spent eight hours having her hair dyed dark brown at Los Angeles' Jessica Galvin Hair Studio on Friday (26.10.07).

She is now sporting the same hairstyle she had when the Spice Girls first found fame with 'Wannabe' in 1996.

The 33-year-old singer, who is married to soccer star David Beckham, was eager to keep her new locks a secret and rushed out of the hairdressers wearing a cap.

A source said: "The girls have changed since their heyday but Victoria wants her fans to remember how she used to look. Her dark bob made her the person she was and she wanted to turn back the clock. She is sure the fans and the other girls will love it."

Earlier this month, Victoria revealed she was ready to change her hair colour, saying: "My hair just feels so luminous at the moment. I had this blonde colour done in Los Angeles when it was really bright and sunny.

"Now I go back to the UK and it's a bit overcast and cold and I feel like I'm glowing in the dark. It's time for a change and let's just say it'll be quite different."

The reunited girl group - Victoria, Mel B, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Mel C - are set to kick-off their world tour in Vancouver, Canada, on December 2.

Oprah Winfrey has been left devastated by allegations students at her South African all-girls school have been sexually abused by staff.

The US chat show host - who opened the Leadership Academy for Girls, a boarding school for the gifted near Johannesburg, in January - broke downin tears as she begged for forgiveness from parents over the claims.

Oprah said at an emergency meeting at the school: "I've disappointed you. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry."

The 53-year-old TV star cancelled appointments to fly to South Africa for the second time in two weeks after allegations emerged that one of the matrons fondled a girl and that other pupils had been physically abused.

One student claimed a matron grabbed her by the throat and threw her against a wall, while other girls have said the "dorm parent" swore and screamed at them, assaulted them and sexually fondled at least one girl.

The alleged incidents came to light when one of the pupils ran away from the $46 million school, which Oprah opened to provide quality education to underprivileged girls.

Oprah - who has spoken openly about being abused as a child - has since given the girls her personal telephone number, her email address and her postal address so they can contact her at any time.

South African police and the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit are now investigating the matter.

Two weeks ago, Oprah placed the matron suspected of being at the centre of the allegations on leave, along with at least one other matron and the principal.