US authorities could soon be snooping on social media posts from would-be immigrants in a new effort to close security gaps in the country's visa system.

Reese Witherspoon admits she had "a tough year" after winning an Oscar.

Dave Grohl was "afraid of music" after Kurt Cobain's death.

Sunni militants have blitzed through the vast desert of western Iraq, capturing four towns and three border crossings and deepening the predicament of the Shiite-led government in Baghdad led by Nouri Maliki.

Beyoncé Knowles is being sued by two of her fans.

Sarah Michelle Gellar would starve if not for her husband's cooking.

Alicia Keys wants more children.

Khloe Kardashian is "not worried" after being sent a suspicious package of white powder.

Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts wants to appear in 'Downton Abbey'.

Angelina Jolie admits she's very "lucky" to have not died young.

'Two and a Half Men' star Jon Cryer has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Charlie Sheen's new Twitter account took just hours to attract more than half a million followers.

Actor Charlie Sheen was back in rehab and production of American TV's most popular comedy, 'Two and a Half Men', was on hold, one day after a person who called emergency services said the actor was intoxicated and in pain.

US President Barack Obama is today embarking on a tour of three Gulf-coast states tainted by oil before speaking to the public about what to expect in the weeks ahead.

'Britain's Got Talent' star Janey Cutler is set to turn down offers to break America because she doesn't want to leave her dog.

Actor Charlie Sheen spent the better part of Christmas Day in a jail cell after being arrested over domestic violence claims.

Christian Slater's TV spy series 'My Own Worst Enemy' has reportedly been cancelled by its network after a string of poor ratings.

Testimony in Phil Spector's murder trial has been cancelled until Wednesday because one of his attorneys had to see a doctor and immigration rallies were planned in the Los Angeles city centre area.

Former 'N Sync star Lance Bass has inspired a new term for gay celebrities who are outed by members of the media.

TERRI SCHIAVO'S parents know their brain-damaged daughter is dying and are "dealing with reality", a family spokesman said yesterday, even as their supporters pledged to take their fight to Washington.

Matt LeBlanc's Friends spin-off show Joey has been given a boost by American cable channel NBC - it ordered a full season of programs this week.

Actor Matt LeBlanc is celebrating after his new sitcom Joey debuted with an average of 17.9 viewers.

US NATIONAL Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice is waging a vigorous defence of her actions in every public forum except one: the September 11 Commission where she would be questioned about the government's failure to prevent the terrorist attacks.