Pop star Britney Spears’ parenting skills have been called into question by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach who worries her constant partying is having a devastating effect on her two young sons.

Rabbi Boteach has written an open letter to the newly single star urging her to spend more time at home with kids Sean Preston and Jayden James.

He insists recent pictures of her drunk and panty-less emerging from night clubs could scar the young pair for life.

Singer turned actress Billie Piper is set to star in a TV series based on Belle de Jour, about the explicit exploits of a London-based Jewish call girl.

Belle de Jour started life as a blog, and later was turned into a book after enjoying huge popularity on the web. A sequel, Further Adventures Of A London Call Girl, was published last year.

Oscar winner Rachel Weisz has hit back at claims she scored her role in new movie The Fountain because husband Darren Aronofsky was the director, insisting Hugh Jackman recommended her for the part.

The English actress took on the role of Izzi in the sci-fi thriller after Cate Blanchett dropped out, but only after Jackman had managed to convince Aronofsky his wife was perfect for the part.

Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is willing to forgive Mel Gibson - but only on the condition he no longer harbours any racist beliefs.

Gibson insulted Jews across the world last year after making a drunken anti-Semitic outburst. However, Weinstein admits he would be prepared to work with the actor-turned-director in future if he has changed his ways.

Scarlett Johansson has rubbished reports she is dating pop star Justin Timberlake.

The Lost In Translation actress has been linked with the singer after she appeared in the video for his new single What Goes Around… Comes Around, but she insists the pair are just good friends.

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe loves being the centre of attention when it comes to women - and doesn’t care if potential suitors are only interested in his celebrity status.

The actor, who is set to gain access to a reported $39 million fortune when he turns 18 this year, admits he delights in being surrounded by hoardes of women desperate to get closer to him.