Generous rocker Billy Joel is helping to pay for the funeral of a clam digger who was found dead close to the singer’s New York home.

Edwin Flores’ body was discovered off the coast of a Long Island Sound beach in Lattingtown on Monday, six days after he was first reported missing.

An autopsy is due to be performed in the next few days to establish the cause of death.

A series of emails accusing movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of using heavy-handed tactics to win film release dates have been exposed as fakes.

The film magnate recently found himself at the centre of claims that he pestered Sydney Pollack, one of the producers of new movie The Reader, about a release date for the film - shortly before he died of cancer in May.

Woody Allen has discovered the secret behind his long love affair with New York - he needs the bright lights and loud noises of the city to sleep at night.

The veteran filmmaker only discovered Manhattan’s grip on him when he bought an estate in star-studded retreat The Hamptons, on New York State’s Long Island - and hated it.

Amy Winehouse has spoken out about her troubled life - claiming she is “so sad” with the way things have turned out.

The Rehab star admitted her life is a “mess” in a rare and candid interview with the Daily Mirror - and suggested her dreams were crumbling around her.

The star has caused concern for her health over the last 12 months, with multiple trips to hospital and stints in rehab to try and battle her drink and drug addictions.

Actress Miriam Margolyes regrets revealing her sexuality to her mother, because she’s convinced the shock caused her to suffer a stroke just days later.

The Harry Potter star, 67, has been open about her sexuality since ‘coming out’ in her twenties, but she wishes she could go back and change history - because her decision to speak out about her sexuality caused her mum, Ruth, a lot of anguish.

Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has wed fiance Ryan Reynolds in a small, private ceremony in Canada.

The couple, who has been engaged for four months, exchanged vows in Reynolds’ native country on Saturday, according to People.com.

Johansson, 23, and Reynolds, 31, began dating shortly after the actor’s split from singer Alanis Morrissette last year..

Comic book creator Stan Lee wants to make Will Smith the first black Captain America is Barack Obama wins the presidential election.

A movie version of the Marvel graphic novel is being planned for 2011.

Matthew McConaughey’s name has been linked with the role - but Lee hints it could go to Smith, if Obama becomes the first black president.

Celebrity DJ Adam Goldstein has returned to Los Angeles from Georgia, where he has been hospitalised since last Saturday after a plane crash, which left four dead.

Goldstein, aka DJ AM, took the bus home from Augusta’s Joseph Still Burn Center, where he was treated for second and third-degree burns.

The DJ and pal/bandmate Travis Barker, who was also onboard the Learjet which crashed in South Carolina, are both expected to make a full recovery.

More than 40,000 music fans turned Sir Paul McCartney’s first show in Israel into a huge celebration on Thursday night.

The former Beatle greeted the audience in Hebrew before performing at a peace concert in Tel Aviv - four decades after the Fab Four were banned from the country.

The Friendship First concert featured 31 hits from McCartney’s music career, including Beatles songs, Wings hits and solo tunes.

Sir Paul McCartney is ensuring his safety at his Israel gig - by having a 5,000 strong security team present at the event.

The Hey Jude hitmaker is set to play a concert in Tel Aviv tonight but the planned gig has been dogged with controversy after reports circulated stating suicide bombers were planning to target the event.

Gwyneth Paltrow is putting her life online - by revealing all her likes, dislikes and tips on a new lifestyle website.

Goop by Gwyneth Paltrow will feature essays from the Oscar winner, and health advice.

She writes: “I love to travel, to cook, to eat, to take care of my body and mind, to work hard. I love being a mother who has to overcome my bad qualities to be a good mother. I love being in spaces that are clean and nice.”

Newly single Michael Bolton is selling his sprawling estate in Connecticut - because he’s suffering from “empty nest syndrome”.

The veteran crooner has put the Westport mansion on the market for $11 million after his teenage daughters Isa, Holly and Taryn - from his 15-year marriage to Maureen McGuire - recently moved out of the family home.

Cold Feet star James Nesbitt has helped World Jewish Relief’s Manchester Committee raise £104,000 by being a guest a speaker for its second fundraising dinner.

Nesbitt, also known for his popular onscreen advertisements for Yell, spoke of his role as a UNICEF ambassador at the event which took place at Manchester’s Airport Radisson Hotel.

Troubled singer Amy Winehouse is living off fizzy drinks and sweets, according to pals.

The Rehab hitmaker has sent friends into a frenzy of worry because of her poor diet - which is mainly made of up of junk food and sugary drinks.