Magician David Blaine stunned onlookers at a New York restaurant by smashing a glass - and proceeding to eat it piece by piece.

The renowned illusionist was recently out dining with a group of friends, including professional poker player Phil Ivey, at the Tao eaterie, when Ivey asked Blaine to provide some unusual entertainment - in return for $10,000.

Gwyneth Paltrow has slammed reports she snubbed a party held in her honour, insisting she never intended to attend the event.

Paramount Pictures executives spared no expense in throwing an extravagant bash for the Iron Man star, intended as a thank-you for her hard work on the film’s recent promotional tour.

Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss is joining the cast of next season’s US TV show Celebrity Rehab - and she is looking to get clean and find love.

The 42-year-old is seeking treatment for her dependency to crystal methamphetamines and prescription painkiller Vicodin, but she admits she’s hoping to hook up with a hunky male celebrity addict.