Kevin Federline threw an early birthday party for his two sons by ex-wife Britney Spears on Sunday.

Kevin - who is currently fighting the singer for custody of the boys - held the bash at his Californian home while Britney was making her disastrous comeback performance at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Paris Hilton and 50 Cent were spotted canoodling in Las Vegas. The rapper made his move on the hotel heiress at the launch party for his new album 'Curtis' at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Saturday night.

A source said: "50 played a few songs and then made straight for Paris. She was laughing and unashamedly flirting and couldn't keep her hands of him. He nuzzled up to her and they cuddled."

P. Diddy has been left fuming after his plans for a $100,000 firework display were rejected.

East Hampton Town officials turned down the rapper's lavish proposal for his Labor Day party on September 2 because they were concerned the spectacle could attract boaters to a dangerous, rocky area.