Gwyneth Paltrow is urging her overweight chef pal Mario Batali to slim down and shape up - by offering him free membership to her soon-to-open New York gym.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's marriage is safe and strong, according to the Oscar winner's close pal, chef Mario Batali.

Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow is to co-host a cooking show with celebrity chef Mario Batali.