Archive for August 13th, 2008

Kiss rocker Paul Stanley his wife are planning for parenthood again - the couple is expecting a second child together.

Stanley and attorney Erin will welcome a brother or sister for their two-year-old son Colin at the end of the year.

The rocker, who at 56 is 20 years older than his wife, also has a teenage son, called Evan, from a previous marriage.

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Scarlett JohanssonHollywood actress Scarlett Johansson is planning a follow-up to her first music record, just months after its release.

The Matchpoint star released her debut album Anywhere I Lay My Head last in May - a collection of Tom Waits covers.

And she admits she’s keen to try her hand at music again, despite receiving disappointing reviews from critics.

Amy WinehouseTroubled star Amy Winehouse turned to drugs following the death of her grandmother, according to reports.

The Rehab hitmaker’s former manager Nick Godwyn says Winehouse was devastated after grandmother Cynthia lost her battle with breast cancer in 2006.

And Godwyn admits Cynthia was the only person who could control the 24-year-old’s behaviour.

He said: “Cynthia was the one person who could make Amy behave and who she would listen to.”

Veteran entertainer Bette Midler has hit out at the current batch of pop stars, insisting their live performances lack the emotion needed to make a connection with fans.

The singer is convinced modern day artists miss out on the bond performers of the older generation once forged with their audiences, because they don’t take the time to speak to their fans.

Former Friends star Lisa Kudrow has been named in a $50,000 lawsuit over accusations she failed to pay her manager.

The actress is being sued by former manager Scott Howard, who claims he is owed commission.

Kudrow parted ways with Howard in 2007 after 16 years together, but he is now seeking $50,000 in fees.

Howard claims Kudrow agreed to halve his commission rate to five per cent, but insists he has not received payment for a year, reports the Hollywood Reporter.