Mariah Carey's Baby Planning

The 38-year-old singer and her husband Nick Cannon, who married last year following a whirlwind romance, were seen leaving a Beverly Hills' Southern California Reproductive Center last week, where they reportedly met with a prenatal specialist.

A source told: "Nick and Mariah are trying anything and everything to conceive. After almost a year of trying to natural way, they visited a fertility clinic to help make their baby dream come true".

Mariah is said to be desperate to give birth before she turns 40 next March.
The renowned centre is one of the leading In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) clinics in California.

The couple have made no secret of their desire to start a family, with Nick admitting he wants a large brood. He said: "We'll multiply. That's what's got to happen."

Mariah has also revealed she is ready to become a mother, but finds the constant speculation about whether she is expecting tiresome.

She said: "I don't like to talk about it too much. I just think about it as the next phase. We'll see. I've changed my mind about becoming a mother because I'm with 'The One'. I think we would make good parents, and that we'd be able to figure out how to do it properly".

Gary Barlow Collapses

The Take That singer, who injured his back last month while training for the 19,000ft climb for British charity Comic Relief, broke down in agony after a gruelling four-hour walk.

Girls Aloud stars Cheryl Cole and Kimberley Walsh, singer Alesha Dixon, presenter Fearne Cotton and actress Denise Van Outen took turns carrying Gary's backpack on the first leg of their eight-day climb.

A source said: "He was in a great deal of pain but everyone rallied around to get him through it. It was a hellish experience".

In his trek diary, Gary said: "It's very steep and I'm having to use two poles for my back, but I'm told it will loosen up after the first day's climb. We only walked for four hours today because of the intense heat and steep incline".

However, Boyzone singer Ronan Keating thought the first day was easy. He said: "Today wasn't too tough a day. I don't mind sleeping in a tent, I go camping with the kids once or twice a year and you get used to it. I've got my gear, it's all here, we've got a little mattress. It's cosy and cool".

The climb will raise money for Comic Relief's charity projects in the UK and Africa.

Organisers hope to raise £1 million, some of which will be used to fight malaria in Tanzania, where Mount Kilimanjaro is located. The mountain is Africa's highest summit.

Michael Jackson Expected To Make Concert Announcement

Despite his spokeswoman labeling the reports speculative, Singer Michael Jackson is likely to perform a series of comeback concerts in London this summer.

A announcement regarding the engagements is expected to be made Thursday by the musician himself.

Jackson's last live performance in Britain took place at the 2006 World Music Awards, where he appeared only briefly.

The O2, formerly the Millennium Dome, is expected to be the venue for his concerts. Also due to headline there in June, for eight nights, is Britney Spears.

Jessica Simpson Admits Defeat

Singer Jessica Simpson has re-hired her ex-personal trainer because she "can't resist" junk food and has a problem with binge eating, which is usually triggered by stress.

The 'Pray Out Loud' singer, whose seemingly fuller figure was slammed after she was photographed wearing unflattering high-waisted jeans recently, has embarked on a strict fitness regime with Mike Alexander in a bid to control her cravings for calorific fried food.

Jessica's most recent violation was indulging in the terrible trio of chicken wings, nachos, and alcohol at the Great Dane Pub in Madison, Wisconsin.

The 28-year-old blonde beauty, who is currently dating American football star Tony Romo, recently revealed she is launching a range of dresses to make all women feel sexy.

She said: "I know what flatters a woman, and trust me, I've been judged a lot in my life. By now I know what works if you're curvy. If my clothing and accessories make you feel great and let you walk proud and tall, in big, big platform shoes, then I'm happy".

Evan Rachel Wood And Marilyn Manson Back Together

Evan Rachel Wood has reportedly reconciled with Marilyn Manson. 'The Wrestler' actress is believed to have spent the night with Manson, at the 'W' hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday.

When spotted outside the hotel the next day, Marilyn told onlookers he was, "waiting for my girlfriend". Wood then left the building and jumped into a waiting car with the goth rocker.

Manson, 40, and Wood, 21, were first linked in 2006, when it was reported he was having an extramarital affair with the actress. Manson's then wife, burlesque star Dita Von Teese, cited "irreconcilable differences" in divorce papers filed on December 30 of that year, and later claimed he was having an affair.

Manson and Wood split last October, after the 'Personal Jesus' singer tried to kick her brother out of her home. Since the split, Wood has been romantically linked to her 'The Wrestler' co-star Mickey Rourke.

However, she has vehemently denied getting involved with the 56-year-old actor. Meanwhile, Manson was rumoured to have dated model Isani Griffith.

Lily Allen Wants To Be A Bond Girl

The 22-year-old singer, who has unveiled a slimmer physique after embarking on a healthy eating plan recently, is desperate to star alongside Daniel Craig in the next British spy movie.

She said: "Any girl would admit she wants to appear in a Bond film. I'm no different."

The 'Fear' singer is determined to be involved with the new movie, if she doesn't manage to land the prestigious acting role she wants to record film's theme tune.

Taking a swipe at Alicia Keys and Jack White, who made the theme to last year's 'Quantum of Solace', Lily told: "All singers would love to do it. Who remembers the last one? It was a washout."

Lily also has less lofty acting ambitions, she wants to star in British TV drama series 'Miss Marple', which is about an elderly female detective.

She revealed: "Really, I love the show. It's well-written and has a great cast, and I think I'd be great in it."

Madonna's PDA With Jesus

The 50-year-old singer went public with the 22-year-old Brazilian model for the first time, flaunting him at a pre-Academy Awards party last night.

She was all over him at the Grey Goose pre-Oscars party at Cecconi's in Los Angeles. She was kissing his face off, then she decided to invite him to join her at the actual bash, their first public outing together.

It was recently revealed the pop star is desperate to prove she is committed to Jesus, following claims the ‘Hung Up' singer is only romancing the model to make her estranged husband Guy Ritchie jealous.

Miley Cyrus Opens Up About John Travolta

We catch up to Miley Cyrus to get her Oscar reaction to the nomination of her film 'Bolt', the young actress also speaks fondly about her costar John Travolta saying "John is a big part of my success".

'High School Musical' couple Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron show their excitement about attending their first Oscar ceremony. "I don't know how I got here," Zac jokes.

Jennifer Lopez Celebrates Twins' First B-Day

Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony celebrated the first birthday of their twins Max and Emme at their Bel Air home on Saturday. Nicole Richie and daughter Harlow were among the 50 guests that attended the birthday party.

Stuffed animals, Elmo and Disney bags were seen going into the party that included two moonbouncers, a clown and slush drinks. Guests sang "Happy Birthday" to the twins as a cake with candles from Rosebud Cakes was presented.

The twin's actual birthday falls on Sunday, February 22.

Leonard Cohen Takes Stage After 15 Years

Montreal bard Leonard Cohen has written and recorded many great songs, and influenced many times that number of peers and followers with his spiritual, morose and occasionally carnal poetry and music.

Fifteen years may seem like a long time, but Cohen is a patient man. 'Hallelujah' reportedly took two years to write and once allegedly spanned 80 verses before he found a way to whittle them down.

'Hallelujah,' it should be noted, isn't some gem from Cohen's late 60s and 70s heyday. It's a track from his relatively unsung later years (1984 to be exact) and is found on an album initially deemed so uncommercial it didn't even warrant an American release.

He performed Thursday at New York City's Beacon Theatre and is scheduled to perform May 5 at the Chicago Theatre.

Rihanna Photo Prompts LAPD Probe

The department is investigating whether the image of the battered singer was leaked from within. She was allegedly assaulted by her pop star boyfriend Chris Brown.

Los Angeles Police Department officials on Friday were interviewing officers and scouring electronic records amid growing suspicion that someone inside the department leaked or sold to a celebrity website a photo of the singer Rihanna that depicted injuries to her face she suffered during an alleged assault by her boyfriend.

Police officials said it appears the photo is part of the LAPD's ongoing investigation of Chris Brown, the pop star who allegedly assaulted the singer in the early morning the day of the Grammy Awards two weeks ago.

Delta Goodrem's Secret Baby Wish

Singer Delta Goodrem’s appearance during the Perth, Australia, leg of her Believe Again tour has sparked talk her next production may be of the non-musical variety.

And the relaxed-looking Aussie singing sensation did little to dispel the pregnancy rumours when she told a group of young fans during a rehearsal at the city’s Kings Park just how much she adores kids.

Delta, 24, is already primed for motherhood as the star will become a stepmum to her fiance Brian McFadden’s daughters Molly, seven, and Lilly-Sue, six, when they wed.

But for now, all eyes are on Delta. That is, except for Brian’s – who was more intent on improving his soccer skills by kicking plastic bottles around during Delta’s rehearsal.

Although Delta’s management say she’s not pregnant, perhaps Brian, 28, is hoping to have a son to play with sometime soon.

Usher's Wife Out Of Hospital

Tameka Foster-Raymond, Singer Usher's wife, was released from a hospital in Brazil after spending 11 days recovering from a cardiac arrest she suffered shortly before she was about to undergo plastic surgery.

The doctor who was to perform the plastic surgery, told that Foster-Raymond suffered a cardiac arrest while being anesthetized ahead of a simple liposuction at Sao Paulo's Sao Rafael Hospital.

Foster-Raymond, 38, who never had the procedure, and after the cardiac arrest, doctors immediately put her into a medically induced coma to stabilize her. Foster-Raymond spent a day in the intensive care unit and was transferred to another hospital, considered to be one of Brazil's finest. After a week of recovery, she is doing very well.

Upon learning of his wife's condition, Usher, 33, canceled his performance at Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala on Saturday night and flew to Brazil to be by Foster-Raymond's side. Davis had told the crowd at the party that Usher had to leave town due to a serious injury in the family.

Father Flies To See Amy Winehouse

The father of singer Amy Winehouse has flown to see her in St Lucia, as he is concerned about her drinking.

The ‘Back to Black' singer collapsed on Saturday and was hospitalised after running out of drug replacement medication, prescribed as part of her treatment for her heroin and crack cocaine addiction.

Amy, 25, is now said to be in a stable condition, and was discharged from hospital on Sunday. Mitch has travelled to the Caribbean island where his daughter is holidaying to offer support, but also to see how much she is drinking.

Amy has been in St. Lucia since New Year on an extended holiday. It has been rumoured Amy will return to the United Kingdom in April and could possibly move away from the London district of Camden where she has a home, to a quieter area in the suburbs.

It was also rumoured she could record her new album in Jamaica and possibly even set up a home there.

Singer Michael Jackson Sells To Fight Disease

Michael Jackson is selling personal items including his famous jewelled white glove and a robotic head. The ailing pop icon is holding a five-day public auction at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles in April.

More than 2,000 possessions and memorabilia from his career will go on sale, including sequined socks, a portrait of himself dressed as an Elizabethan king, a collection of Pope-mobile buggies with Jackson's face painted on them and the glove featured in his ‘Billie Jean' video.

The items included are so extensive, a six-volume book has been printed to detail every lot and US TV channel The Auction Network will broadcast the event live.

Even the entry gates, arcade games, fixtures, fittings and amusement rides from Jackson's abandoned Neverland ranch will also be available for purchase.

Jackson who was once worth $1 billion but is now facing severe financial problems, is said to be battling a potentially flesh-eating superbug.

The 50-year-old singer reportedly contracted the skin infection (which is resistant to conventional antibiotics) while having surgery to reconstruct his nose.

Singer Jessica Simpson Splits Pants

Jessica Simpson admits that every time she performed at Madison Square Garden, her pants have completely ripped in half while singing and has had to adapt her stage wardrobe accordingly.

There have been times when the pants have split right down the middle when she bent down to reach a note.
The US singer has now taken to wearing a skort (not a skirt, not a short) to prevent the embarrassing problem happening again.

On a side note, Jessica revealed from a recent interview that she's planning to launch a clothing line to flatter women of all shapes and sizes.