David Gest is to address the Oxford Union with the help of a host of Motown artists.

The 59-year-old concert promoter is set to follow in the footsteps of his close friend Michael Jackson by giving a talk at the university's prestigious debating society at 5pm on February 9.

David Gest has been diagnosed with a tumour in his neck.

The 59-year-old star found the growth and after seeking medical advice he was told by his doctor that the lump must be removed as soon as possible and he is to fly out to Memphis next week to undergo an operation.

David Gest is throwing a charity party co-hosted by Kym Marsh to celebrate the opening of his adult pantomime 'A Nightmare On Lime Street'.

The former 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' campmate is holding a star-studded bash at Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre on December 9 to mark his theatrical debut in the ''zany comic horror caper''.

Kerry Katona has signed a deal to publish a new autobiography which she promises doesn't ''pull any punches''.

The reality TV star is releasing her second book - which comes six years after her first personal tome 'Too Much Too Young' sold more than 250,000 copies - after agreeing terms with the Orion Publishing Group.

David Gest is to make his acting debut in an adult British pantomime.

The 59-year-old star will take to the stage at the Royal Court theatre in Liverpool, North West England, later this year in comedy-horror stage production 'A Nightmare On Lime Street' and he can't wait to finally be a part of the festive tradition.

Liza Minnelli used to love talking about ''everything under the sun'' with Princess Diana.

The 66-year-old entertainer formed a strong friendship with the late royal - who died in August 1997 aged 36 - and the pair used to enjoy meeting with each other for lunch so that they could relax and be themselves instead of having people constantly ''bowing and scraping'' in front of them.