Changes at the News of the World

After ten years at the Sunday Mirror, Carole Malone has joined the News of the World, whilst Ulrika Jonsson's column there has ended after four years.

Ulrika, who has just announced she is marrying again, has a red devil on her bottom and sometimes wears a mouth guard to stop her grinding her teeth in her sleep.

Mike Tyson pleads guilty

Mike Tyson has pleaded guilty to charges of drug possession and driving under the influence.

Tyson had spent the evening of December 29, 2006 in Scottsdale Arizona's Pussycat Lounge and then was spotted driving erratically.

Happy birthday to Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas

They may be 25 years apart, but Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas both have their birthdays today.

For those interested in a bit of celebrity trivia: the Zeta in Zeta-Jones is her grandmother's name, who was named after a boat.

Dancing With The Stars launch

A quick announcement to say that we have launched our Dancing with the Stars special spection with biographies of all the contestants, judges and presenters - enjoy!

Avram Grant takes over at Chelsea

Chelsea have announced that following the surprise departure of Jose Mourinho by mutual consent, they have appointed Avram Grant as manager.

Grant had recently been appointed Chelsea's director of football, and it remains to be seen whether his new role is a short-term or long-term appointment.

Quote of the day comes from former Chelsea player, Pate Nevin: "Avram Grant is going to be as welcome as Camilla at Diana's memorial." (source: BBC's article Chelsea name Grant new manager)

Unconfirmed reports that Mourinho is leaving Chelsea

Reports have been coming in from the BBC and Sky that Jose Mourinho has left Chelsea.

Mourinho is believed to have text messaged various Chelsea players with the news of his departure from the club.

His departure has not been officially confirmed but Andy Burton of Sky Sports News reported that a senior player had said that Mourinho had been sacked by Chelsea.

Similar claims were made by BBC Radio 5live football correspondent Jonathan Legard.

Big Brother's Sam and Amanda signed by Sony

The twins Sam and Amanda have been signed by Sony and are releasing a cover version of Barbie Girl.

The BBC reported that: "A spokesman for record company Sony BMG, which has signed up the twins, said: "It is a measure of how much viewers identified with the twins that they were the only Big Brother contestants never to have been nominated for a single eviction.""

However, this seems to show a fundamental misunderstanding of Big Brother. With the very rare exception, it was housemates who decided on nominations and not the public.

So, although there is no doubt that the twins are popular, it has nothing to do with nominations.

In the news: David Tennant, Jude Law, Paul McCartney and Jamelia

David Tennant is to star in Hamlet in the RSC in 2008, whilst Jude Law will play Hamlet in 2009.

Meanwhile and slightly more imminently Sir Paul McCartney will play the BBC's Electric Proms in October 2007.

Also in October, Jamelia will appear in a converted Oxfam shop in London as part of Oxjam.

Jude feels the long arm of the Law

Jude Law appears to have been the latest celebrity to have a run-in with a photographer. He has been arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm for allegedly attacking a photographer outside his home.

Spider-Man ties the knot

Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer have tied the knot in a private ceremony in Hawaii.

Jennifer Meyer is daughter of Universal Studios president Ron Meyer.

The couple have a baby girl.

Phil Mickelson shakes hands with Tiger

Phil Mickelson has won the Deutsche Bank Championship to claim his 32nd PGA Tour title.

Mickelson ended up two shots ahead of Tiger Woods, with whom he is reported to have an awkward rapport.

The BBC has a photo of Mickelson and Woods shaking hands, but Mickelson also seems to be pointing at something.

Hitched and unhitched

Whilst Jodie Marsh finally got taken up the aisle at the weekend, today saw Thierry Henry and Claire Merry, who models under the name Nicole Merry, officially divorce.