Rihanna's friends 'against Brown reunion'

Rihanna's friends are trying to keep her from reuniting with Chris Brown, it has been reported. The pair appear to have rekindled their romance after exchanging messages on Twitter and even reportedly spending Valentine's Day together. They split three years ago after Chris physically attacked Rihanna and was subsequently charged with felony battery. However, Rihanna is believed to still be harbouring feelings for him and is considering reigniting the romance ' even though her loved ones are against the idea. 'Chris Brown and Rihanna are dangerously close to getting back together. but the singers' friends are desperately trying to keep them apart... for their own good,' reports TMZ. 'According to sources, Rihanna is still head over heels for Chris. Now, sources tell us, Rihanna and Chris' friends are terrified they'll get back together - and they're doing everything they can to prevent a possible reunion.' However, Rihanna and Chris are refusing to listen to any advice and seem to be determined to get back together. Their friends are feeling frustrated but don't think they can do anything to stop them. On Monday Chris took to this Twitter account to publicly wish Rihanna a happy birthday. Earlier this week the pair simultaneously released remixes of tracks featuring each other.

Britney Spears 'interested in The X Factor'

Britney Spears is eager to be an X Factor judge to show she's 'back to her best'. The singer has reportedly told Simon Cowell she would love to appear on the US version of the talent programme, following the departure of previous judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul The 30-year-old star has been in the business for well over ten years and thinks her knowledge would serve contestants well. She is also said to be excited about the prospect of putting her infamous 2008 meltdown behind her. 'She''s a huge fan of The X Factor and thinks it''s the perfect time for her to be a judge. She wants to show her fans she is back to her best and where better to do that than on national TV every week?' a source told British newspaper The Sun. 'She knows all about the ups and downs of pop fame. And with her schedule relatively clear she has the time to dedicate to a different project.' It's thought Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson and Beyoncé Knowles are also in the running for a spot on the panel. Simon is keen to make the programme as popular as its rival American Idol so is taking his time choosing the judges. It's been suggested Britney could be a shrewd pick as people are so intrigued about her. Although she has been in the limelight over the last few years, she is still the subject of a conservatorship. It means other people, including her father Jamie, make decisions for her. Britney doesn't talk about her private life much and appearing on a TV show could be a way for her to get closer to her fans. Britney has had a tough few years but this would put her back at the very top. She would be great for the show and it could be great for her,' a music professional told the publication.

Amy Lee: I felt pressure to steal

Amy Lee used to steal movie posters from the cinema as she was 'feeling the peer pressure' from friends. The Evanescence star has been confessing to a few small sins in a new interview. Amy has embarrassingly admitted she could be classed as a thief as she used to take advantage of film memorabilia on cinema trips with friends. Actually I have,' she revealed to Kerrang! magazine when asked if she's ever stolen anything. 'When I was younger, me and my friends used to steal movie posters. I didn't even want to do it, but I guess I was feeling the peer pressure. I can't remember which movie posters I even had, but you can bet they weren't good ones!' Amy has also revealed her first memory. The songstress has recalled trying to tame a wasp, which had nasty repercussions. 'I remember being stung by a wasp,' she said. 'I was a toddler and I thought it would be cool to see if I could catch this thing, which I managed because wasps are really quite slow. 'But then it stung me and I remember being shocked by the pain. I went running indoors to my parents, sobbing.' The raven-haired singer also revealed the last time she cried. Amy isn't afraid to show her emotions. 'Last week,' she said. 'I didn't cry about anything in particular, I just tend to cry to release stress. It's kind of like a pressure valve for me.'

Jennifer Lopez's beau 'puts her first'

Jennifer Lopez's boyfriend is doing 'everything possible' to make the relationship work. The singer is currently dating backing dancer Casper Smart following the breakdown of her marriage to Marc Anthony last year. While the romance initially raised eyebrows because Jennifer is older than Casper, those close to the star believe she is serious about the relationship. A source told Chicago Sun-Times that Casper wants to do 'everything possible to make Jennifer's life happy' and he has a 'totally malleable' personality. It has been reported that Jennifer has been lavishing him with expensive gifts such a designer watches and diamond earrings and has given him a complete style makeover. The 42-year-old star is known for jumping into relationships quickly and it's been claimed she is already contemplating tying the knot with her 24-year-old beau. 'Jennifer wants to play Henry Higgins to his Eliza Doolittle, to reverse that old story around,' another insider revealed to the publication. 'But it's important that he be his own man and be totally a man in the bedroom.

Chris Martin considers theme park?

Chris Martin has slammed bands who sell out by joking Coldplay will open a theme park. The rockers were named Best British Group at last night's Brit Awards in the UK and gave an interview about the award following the ceremony. Chris admitted feeling pleased they had triumphed, but also used the opportunity to poke fun at other artists. He singled out pop act JLS, a boy band who rose to prominence after taking part in the UK version of The X Factor. 'Oh, [it means] everything,' he said backstage, according to British newspaper The Mirror. All we want to do now is release a fragrance, open a few restaurants and open a theme park, JLS-style. We're hoping to have it tied up by 2016, look out for that.It wasn't all about jokes though, Chris also showed off the self-depreciating nature he has become famous for. The star insisted Coldplay were only successful last night because so many other great bands are no longer around. The group triumphed in a category which also featured Arctic Monkeys, Chase & Status, Elbow and Kasabian. 'To be honest, most British bands have split up,' Chris said. 'Blur have gone, Pulp have gone, Take That are on holiday, we're the only British band left on the pitch! But we'll take that.'

Fabolous 'spends $45k on champagne'

Rapper Fabolous splashed out on 120 bottles of champagne for his friend's birthday. The hip-hop star has worked with many famous faces in music industry, such as Timbaland, Ne-Yo and Pharrell. Used to the showbiz lifestyle, the 34-year-old decided to inject some glamour into his friend's birthday party over the weekend. A group were celebrating the unknown man's special day at Club Compound in Atlanta on Saturday when Fabolous arranged for the phenomenal amount of Rosé Moët to be delivered to their table. 'Rapper Fabolous got a record number of people wasted last weekend in Atlanta - dropping $45,000 on 120 bottles of champagne at a nightclub... and it was all a favour for his good friend,' reports TMZ. All the stops were pulled out to deliver the drinks. Rather than simply putting them in a bucket and decorating with a napkin, the bottles arrived in a golden carriage. The vehicle is known as a litter and has no wheels ' it is similar to the carriage which carried upper class women around many years ago. It usually boasts four handles coming out of the corners, which are rested on men's shoulders as they carry it along.

Rihanna releases Brown remix

Rihanna and Chris Brown have simultaneously released remixes of tracks featuring each other.
The former couple have caused controversy of late with their reconciliation attempts following their messy break-up three years ago. They ended their romance in 2009 when Chris was charged with felony battery after attacking Rihanna during an argument before the Grammys.
However, in recent weeks the pair appear to have grown close again and have been exchanging messages on Twitter.
And now the stars have tweeted remixed versions of their songs featuring each other's guest vocals. Rihanna posted about Chris' single Turn up the Music with an accompanying video.
'Turn up the music remix #RihannaNavy #Teambreezy enjoy!!! (sic)' she wrote, while a remixed version of Rihanna's Birthday Cake track, featuring Chris, arrived online.
'Its a download OVERLOAD!!!! Working on more links for u guys, so errbody could have some #CAKE (sic),' Rihanna added.
Chris's vocals on the new song feature some crude lyrics.
"Girl I wanna f**k you right now. Been a long time I been missing your body. Lemme, lemme turn the lights down. When I, when I go down it's a private party,' he sings.
The song has since been taken down from various sites.

Chaka Khan: Whitney wanted love

Chaka Khan says Whitney Houston just wanted 'to be loved and to sing'. Whitney died in a Los Angeles hotel on February 11 aged just 48. The iconic singer's passing sent shockwaves around the world, especially amongst her loved ones and those whose lives she had personally touched. Whitney's ex-husband Bobby Brown has been linked to the star's downfall, as she battled drug addiction following her union with him. Chaka ' who has also dealt with her own substance demons - says Whitney's death is especially tragic because it could have been avoided with the right help. 'I performed with her at the Prince concert last May and we had a lovely time backstage together. We sat in my dressing room for hours and hours and talked. We laughed a lot. It's how I want to remember her. All she wanted was to be loved and to sing,' she told the UK edition of OK! magazine. She wanted to give love and to nurture and heal with her voice. We talked about addiction and music and Bobby Brown and everything. 'But Whitney knew that if she was going to talk to me, that we were going to talk about getting her life together. I told her: 'I love you, and I am with you.' That was the last time I saw her.' Chaka says the music industry can be a destructive one, and isn't surprised that people including Whitney and Amy Winehouse become victims. The singer says many stars lead very lonely lives.