British stars One Direction are to face off against the likes of Katy Perry and Justin Bieber as they battle it out for the top prizes at the MTV Europe Music Awards tonight.

Melissa Joan Hart has revealed she used to take ecstasy, magic mushrooms and marijuana.

British commanders said the ongoing offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan was going well, despite the deaths of three servicemen in as many days.

Elite US Marine reconnaissance teams were dropped behind Taliban lines by helicopter today as coalition forces stepped up operations in Afghanistan to break resistance in the besieged insurgent stronghold of Marjah.

The fiercest military offensive on the Taliban since the conflict in Afghanistan began has so far gone “as well as it could have done”, British Army chiefs said today.

US Marines and Afghan soldiers stormed the Taliban-held town of Marjah today, as a major offensive began to break the extremists’ grip over a wide area of their southern heartland and re-establish government control.

The Taliban claimed responsibility today for the killing of five British soldiers by a rogue Afghan policeman.

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter is racing back to good health after decades of drinking and partying left with a weakened heart.

Nick Carter has sworn off marriage for life after watching his parents' painful divorce.

Nick Carter faces a daily struggle staying sober after doctors warned the former Backstreet Boy a booze binge could kill him.

Paris Hilton has only slept with "a couple of people" - because she respects herself too much.

Backstreet boy Nick Carter's mother has denied dumping his pitbull terrier in a Florida animal shelter without the pop star's knowledge.

Nick Carter will never rekindle his love affair with socialite Paris Hilton, because he is bored of the sight of her.

A newspaper in the UK has banned visitors to its website from commenting on stories about missing Madeleine McCann after it was bombarded with “spiteful and defamatory” comments about her parents.

Nick Carter of the pop band Backstreet Boys has been appointed as a UN special ambassador of the Year of the Dolphin.

Aaron Carter has hit back at Jack Osbourne's comments he could beat him up and has branded the 20-year-old star a "brat".

Brian McFadden has asked Backstreet Boys hunk Nick Carter to help write his next hit, in a desperate bid to boost his popularity.

BACKSTREET Boys singer Nick Carter was ordered into a three-month alcohol treatment programme in California after pleading guilty to drink driving.

Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter was ordered into a three-month alcohol treatment programme in California after pleading guilty to drunk driving.

The Backstreet Boys have struck upon a novel way to attract old fans to their upcoming US reunion tour - they're offering two-for-one tickets.

Reformed boyband Backstreet Boys plan to surprise fans with their new album, with some entirely new musical directions.

A US news show has helped clear pop star Nick Carter's name after he was wrongly accused of drinking and driving last week.

Paris Hilton has declared that Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis is the first boyfriend she's had who she's never suspected of using her for her money.

Nick Carter insists drugs prescribed by the doctor were to blame for his run-in with the law on Saturday night.

MICHAEL JACKSON was rushed to hospital yesterday with the flu, delaying his high-profile trial until next week.

Michael Jackson was rushed to hospital today with the flu, delaying his high-profile trial until next week.

Michael Jackson was admitted to hospital today after his convoy was suddenly diverted as it drove to a California court for jury selection in the singer’s child molestation trial.

Michael Jackson’s legal team plans to call a star-studded list of witnesses in his defence including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Elizabeth Taylor, it emerged today.

Paris Hilton has rocked ex-boyfriend Nick Carter's new year celebrations by insisting dating him was the biggest mistake she made in 2004.

Pop star Nick Carter is getting serious about a horror acting career - he's signed up for a second spooky movie days before his lead acting debut in The Hollow airs on TV in America.

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton is fighting off accusations she made racist comments at a New York party.

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton says “looks don’t matter anymore” when it comes to her dating preferences.

Timmy Murphy’s return to the saddle at Plumpton turned into an afternoon to forget after after he suffered another crashing fall.

Sexy socialite Paris Hilton has got over her traumatic break up with Backstreet Boy, Nick Carter and is now smitten with her National Lampoon's Pledge This co-star, Simon Rex.

Hotel-heiress Paris Hilton has been spotted smooching Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst at a party in Los Angeles.

Police are investigating a burglary at the Hollywood Hills home of Paris and Nicky Hilton.

Backstreet Boys hunk Nick Carter has chosen to speak out himself against reports he beat ex-girlfriend Paris Hilton, after becoming fed up with the constant gossiping.

Pop star Nick Carter has spoken out about his split from girlfriend Paris Hilton, complaining the pair couldn't trust each other.

Paris and her Backstreet Boys beau Nick Carter have split.

Paris Hilton has made a permanent symbol of her love for beau Nick Carter - by tattooing his name on her bottom.

The handover of power in Iraq will not be derailed by the suspected al Qaida suicide bombings in Basra which killed 68 people, the Government said.

Michael Jackson’s custom-built 2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label Turbosedan, used to ferry entertainers to his Neverland ranch and in the making of the What More Can I Give? Charity music video is up for sale.

Robbie Williams' songwriting partner is turning his attention to Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter.

A member of the Backstreet Boys has been arrested for allegedly resisting police after a fight broke out in a nightclub.