Eddie Izzard insisted today that Tom Cruise’s reputation as a strict Scientologist was not an issue when they worked together on 'Valkyrie'.

Late soul legend James Brown was poisoned by thieves intent on digging up the fortune he had buried on his South Carolina estate, according to a stunning new exposé.

New York governor Eliot Spitzer has apologised to his family and the public following a report that he was involved in a multi-million pound worldwide prostitution ring.

The body of Godfather of Soul James Brown has yet to be buried as lawyers and his children try to settle issues surrounding his estate, including where he will be laid to rest.