Adam Sandler has blamed the media for influencing his box office ratings - because they never write good things about him.

The funnyman ignores critics who deliberately write bad reviews of his films but he is angry when their opinions influence the public.

Scarlett Johansson denies she has become director Woody Allen’s latest muse.

Allen admits the Lost In Translation star is the inspiration for his films, following in the footsteps of actresses and his former lovers Diane Keaton and Mia Farrow.

The actress has appeared in three Allen movies in as many years; 2005’s Match Point, Scoop in 2006 and the forthcoming Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Scarlett Johansson has criticised Hollywood’s treatment of older actresses - insisting many women see their careers “wilt” once they get past a certain age.

The 23-year-old star is furious that a majority of the film industry is dependent on looks, and blasts movie bosses for ignoring the talents of mature actresses.

And Johansson insists that the rule doesn’t apply to men - as male actors don’t lose popularity with casting directors as they get older.

Troubled star Amy Winehouse is the celebrity most featured in people’s nightmares, a new poll has shown.

The Rehab hitmaker beat scary rocker Marilyn Manson who came second in the survey.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown came in third place, while Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty was in fourth position.

The top five was rounded out by reality British reality TV show twins The Cheeky Girls, in the survey conducted by UK hotel chain Travelodge.

Winona Ryder has split from her musician boyfriend Blake Sennett.

The couple began dating last year, and was even reported to have gotten engaged back in March.

But the wedding rumours proved to be false, and now the romance is off for good, according to People magazine.

A source told the tabloid the break-up was “tough” on 36-year-old Ryder.