Sean Penn was so excited by his first on screen gay kiss, he text ex-wife Madonna to boast.

The actor locks lips with James Franco in new movie "Milk" and felt compelled to tell the pop superstar - who famously kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

Russell Brand has reportedly split from his girlfriend. The 33-year-old British comedian had been dating actress Teresa Palmer, 22, since June but was seen flirting with a journalist at Los Angeles' Four Seasons Hotel - where he was promoting his new film "Bedtime Stories" - Thursday, telling her he was "footloose and fancy free."

A source said: "He gave him number to one pretty journalist with, 'Why Not?' written underneath. He told them all he felt footloose and fancy free."

Christina Aguilera wants another baby.

The "Dirrty" singer - who gave birth to her first child, Max Liron, in January - revealed she and husband Jordan Bratman hope to add to their brood because they love parenthood so much.

Bette Midler has blasted singers including Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera for not showing any "emotion" in their performances.

The musical legend - who is currently in Las Vegas completing her 'Showgirl Must Go On' residency - argues young stars need to put more depth into their shows.