Elizabeth Hurley believes a perfect wedding needs drunken teens and grumpy old people.

Liz, 41, who married Indian businessman Arun Nayar in an extravagant Hindu ceremony last month, has revealed a couple's nuptials wouldn't be complete without a bit of drama.

Elton John celebrated his 60th birthday in style by throwing a glitzy party at a New York cathedral followed by concert at Madison Square Garden.

The flamboyant singer kicked off his birthday weekend by hosting a lavish bash at the Cathedral Church of St. John The Divine on Saturday.

Elton John threw an elaborate '40s-themed fancy dress party on Tuesday to celebrate his impending 60th birthday.

The flamboyant singer - who shared the night with photographer friend Sam Taylor Wood who celebrated her 40th birthday - arrived at London's Shoreditch Town Hall dressed as a World War II military officer.

Elizabeth Hurley is to serve a banquet inspired by English royalty at her wedding to Arun Nayar.

The British actress-and-model, who is marrying Arun next month, has reportedly asked chefs at Gloucestershire's Sudeley Castle to prepare a meal inspired by cuisine served to King Henry VIII's sixth wife, Katherine Parr, when she lived there.