Lady Gaga under shock!

Pop star Lady Gaga was "shocked" by comparisons between her "Born This Way" and Madonna's 1989 single "Express Yourself".

"I was f***ing shell shocked by it. If you put the songs next to each other, side by side, the only similarities are the chord progression. It's the same one which has been in disco music for the last 50 years," contactmusic.com quoted her as saying.

"Just because I'm the first artist in 25 years to think of putting it on Top 40 radio doesn't mean I'm a plagiarist, it means I'm f***ing smart. Sorry," she said.

Gaga also feels the message of the song, which has been hailed as gay anthem, came to her from god, and people are always looking to criticise her just because she has become so famous.

Katy Perry is the hottest woman alive

Singer Katy Perry has topped the Maxim’s list of hottest woman alive among 100 females.

The magazine crowned the “Hot And Cold” singer with the coveted spot for her sexiness and talent, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Explaining the reason behind choosing Perry, 25, the publication said: “Katy looks unbelievable in a bikini and she is the one who taught you how to skateboard and whistle”.

Olivia Wilde who had topped the list last year was placed at number 20 this year.

Cheryl Cole plans to drop her married name from her new CD

Cheryl Cole is apparently thinking of using her maiden name, Tweedy, or may be will dump it entirely on the new CD, which will come out this summer, the Sunday Mirror revealed.

Cheryl plans to divorce Ashley after he cheated on her with five women.

“This name change is the final thing she feels she has to do before a divorce starts moving forwards. She’s numb about the marriage ending but knows she needs to pick herself up. Throwing herself into work is how she’s coping,” said a music industry source.

Lady Gaga to go under plastic surgery to get rid of her depression

Lady Gaga is reportedly unhappy with her looks and is planning to go under the knife in a desperate bid to get rid of her depression.

“Pop star is desperately unhappy, but keeps talking about having thousands of dollars worth of plastic surgery. She really thinks that could fix everything,” showbizspy.com quoted a source as saying.

“She's in a really bad way right now. She puts up such a guard that no one ever really knows what she's feeling. She thinks she looks too manly and spends hours looking at herself. She's thinking about a whole host of cosmetic procedures, including a nose job, cheek implants, and thigh and bum lift. She's completely preoccupied with overhauling her looks, the source added.

Beyonce sets Grammy winnings record by taking six prizes

Beyonce Knowles is the top winner at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, taking six prizes - top female tally in history.

She shared the song of the year trophy with three writers for Single Ladies and also won best R&B contemporary album for I Am … Sasha Fierce, reports The Mirror.

“This has been such an amazing night for me and I’d love to thank the Grammys,” Beyonce said after winning best female pop vocal for Halo.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift nabbed the top honour, album of the year, for her best-selling Fearless.

Swift, who won a total of four awards, beat Beyonce, the Dave Matthews Band, Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas for the honour.

Mel B wants to get Brits in shape

Singer Melanie Brown has launched a programme to help get Britons in shape.

The former Spice Girl kicked off the International Fitness Week that aims to encourage people lead healthy and active lives.

“I want to encourage everyone to find what works for them and make being active part of their lifestyle,” the Scotsman quoted Mel B, as saying.

She added: “It’s easier than you think to get totally fit and we will show you how.”

The week will see themed days being devoted to different areas of health and fitness at Fitness First gyms across Britain.

Katy Perry slips into sexy basque for photoshoot

Here’ why comic Russell Brand can’t get enough of his lover Katy Perry.

The American singer looked stunning a she wore a firmly laced up sexy basque during a photoshoot.

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, better known by her stage name Katy Perry, 25, who is getting ready to tie the knot Brand, 34, also wore spiked cuff and a cutaway bra top for the shoot, reports News of the World.

The singer and Brand had announced their engagement on January 6, after the actor was spotted buying a ring just three weeks before he proposed.

Mel B wants to have twins this year

Former Spice girl Mel B wants to have twins in 2010 with husband Stephen Belafonte.

The pop singer already has two daughters — Phoenix Chi, 10, and two-year-old Angel Iris — from two previous relationships.

“We definitely want to have kids at some point in 2010 or the beginning of 2011, because this year’s going to be pretty busy. Stephen has twins in his family and I would love to have twins,” contactmusic.com quoted the singer as saying.

“I think there’s something nice about having two babies, and they’re there for each other their whole entire life. That would be ideal for me,” she added.

Russell Brand And Katy Perry Reportedly Engaged

It has been reported that Katy Perry and short time boyfriend Russell Brand are finally engaged. The couple had first met at the MTV Video Music show awards, where Russell Brand was the host. The news comes soon after the report that the couple had gone to India to celebrate Christmas. They had also tweeted pictures of their stay in India, including some snaps of monkeys, a henna tattoo that Katy Perry had obtained while in India and also a picture in which the couple poses in front of the Taj Mahal.

Apparently, Katy Perry and Russell Brand got engaged about a week back, approximately. It has been reported that Russell Brand had popped the question to his girlfriend in the traditional way, complete with a ring.

There are some contentions on the matter whether Russell Brand and Katy Perry have admitted to the rumor or not. While some sources claim that he had indeed admitted to it, via text, still others confirm that the news has not yet got the couple’s affirmation.

Rihanna to release her steamy photo book

Rihanna is all set to release a book that will feature steamy pictures of the ‘Umbrella’ singer.

The singer has teamed up with Simon Henwood, the creative director for her Rated R tour, to pen a photo-heavy tome.

The 144-page spread, which will feature steamy pictures of Ri Ri, is due for a release on June 29, reports the New York Daily News.

And one can grab a copy of the book for just 38 dollars.

Actress Brittany Murphy Dead

Actress Brittany Murphy passed away on Sunday at her home in Sunset Strip. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but it is being suspected that it was a sudden cardiac arrest that had killed her. Fire fighters had received a call at around 8 in the evening from her husband, Simon Monjac, bit it is not clear as to whom she had been discovered by, her husband or her mother. She was taken to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where they tried to resuscitate her, but she was declared dead after two hours. She was only 32 years old at the time of death.

Clueless, 8 Miles, Sin City, Freeway, Trixie…the list of Brittany Murphy’s films is endless.

There are many explanations circulating of the sudden and sad demise of Brittany Murphy at the premature age of 32. Some seem to believe that she might have committed suicide, although accidentally, stemming from the fact that recently, she was reported to be a drug abuser. Although unfortunate, her death do not seem to be causing much surprise in some quarters, who claim that she had been subject to failing health in the last few days.

Cheryl Cole’s calendar is one of the biggest sellers of the year

‘Girls Aloud’ star Cheryl Cole’s calendar has made it to the best sellers list along with Twilight sequel New Moon.

While boy band JLS topped the chart, New Moon came second and X-factor judge came third.

The chart has been compiled by Europe’s biggest official Calendar-maker Danilo and retailer HMV.

“It’s all change on our walls this year,” the Mirror quoted a spokeswoman for Danilo as saying.

Other annual favourites like Manchester United dropped from 2008’s third place to six, and Liverpool fell from two to nine.

Sir Cliff Richard, for the first time dropped out of the top 10 to land on 13th spot.

2008’s biggest hit, High School Musical, failed make it in top 20 this year.

Kevin Federline has no plans of reunion with Britney

Britney Spears’ former husband Kevin Federline has no plans of getting back together with the singer, his publicist has said.

The revelation was made during Federline’s feud with 2DayFM over his non-appearance at the last minute for a paid hour of co-hosting.

His rep Amanda Archer told Confidential that Federline decided not to turn up for the show after being enraged the night before by a headline on the 2DayFM website, reports News.com.au.

Carla Bruni in Woody Allen movie

Model-singer Carla Bruni has accepted Hollywood filmmaker Woody Allen's offer to appear in his next film.

Wife of French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who appeared on Canal+ television Monday to perform a cover of the "Beatles' And I Love Her" with the American entertainer Harry Connick Jnr, said Allen had asked her to work with him after a visit to Paris in June.

"Woody Allen kindly asked me not to do a film with anyone else before him," she said, admitting that she had said yes. She did not give any details of the role intended for her.

"If anything concrete ever comes of it, it would be a great experience for me," she added. The 42-year-old Bruni said: "I go into everything blindly, or I'd never do anything at all.

I am not an actress at all. Maybe I'll be completely hopeless, but I can't miss an opportunity like this one in my life. When I'm a grandmother, I'd like to be able to say I made a film with Woody Allen."

Miley Cyrus tour bus accident at Interstate 85

A tour bus belonging to the singer Miley Cyrus has overturned and was involved in an accident on Interstate 85, near mile marker 55. According to reports, 9 people have been injured and the driver of the bus had died in this tragic crash.

Miley Cyrus was not in that bus and is not present at the accident site as well. She is completely safe and unharmed.

There have been reports that this particular bus was one of four in a tour caravan carrying the 16-year-old hot singer Miley Cyrus. Officials said that the roads were slick at the time of the accident, due to overnight rains.

The investigating police have not released the identities of the passengers on board the bus and the dead driver. Also the 9 injured have been transported to the hospital.

Brooklyn follows the footsteps of his mother Victoria Beckham

Little Brooklyn was said to be following in the footsteps of his mother Victoria Beckham as a charity advocate.

The 10-year-old accompanied his mother on a Save The Children trip to Clay County in Kentucky, where half of the American kids live below the poverty line.

The youngster helped his parent, an ambassador for the charity, distribute shoes, backpacks and books at two local schools before they both joined in a game of football.

“I’m pleased Brooklyn is learning that by helping and joining other children he can play a role in making his generation the greatest yet,” the Sun quoted her as telling Hello magazine.

Britney's Twitter and MySpace account hacked

Pop diva Britney Spears' Twitter and MySpace accounts were hacked and the messages posted on her page claimed she worshipped the devil.

However, several of the messages were deleted after Spears’ management regained control of the account, reports China Daily.

The 27-year-old singer’s Twitter feed has more than 3.7 million followers and is updated by herself and her “team” of handlers.

A message apologized for “any offense the hacker’s messages caused.”

Lady Gaga releasing cheaper album for her fans

Lady Gaga is honouring recession-hit fans by releasing a cut-price version of her upcoming mini-album.

The singer is releasing three versions of the disc, two deluxe versions that include parts of her original Fame album and a standard version will contain only new songs, priced at 9.99 dollars, reports Contactmusic.

A statement from Gaga reads, “We may have an economy, but music has no economy. I insist on honouring my fans with an affordable new album, an album that is as loyal to them, as they have been me…

“In the midst of my creative journey composing The Fame Monster, there came an exciting revelation that this was in fact my sophomore album. I would not add, nor take away any songs from this EP. It is a complete conceptual and musical body of work that can stand on its own two feet.”

The Fame Monster is slated to hit shelves in the U.S. later this month.

Christina Aguilera will show all her music videos to son

Christina Aguilera plans to show all her music videos to her 21-month-old son Max Liron with her husband Jordan Bratman, including raunchy pop video of “Dirrty” song which features her in leather hotpants.

“He will see all of my work, I’m sure. But I think that is also a part of what I want him to appreciate in women - the fact that sexuality is not something you should be ashamed of,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted Aguilera as saying.

28-year-old pop singer, also said that she is shaping Max up to be a rocker when he grows up by playing him classic bands such as the Rolling Stones.

Fergie, Josh Duhamel’s marriage on the rocks

Singer Fergie, real name Stacy Ann Ferguson, was spotted partying sans her actor hubby Josh Duhamel, preferring instead to spend the evening with Aussie singer Kylie Minogue.

Fergie, 34, was seen out on the town in New York on October 31, fuelling speculation that her marriage to Duhamel, 36, is on the rocks, after reports of him having a hotel tryst with a stripper came out.

“Fergie seemed to really be having fun,” the Daily Telegraph quoted an eyewitness at Avenue as telling RadarOnline.com.

Both the singers were in costume, with Fergie dressed up as Cleopatra, even though there wasn’t a Halloween party going on at the popular lounge.