Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash loves listening to Walt Disney film soundtracks. The long-haired guitarist - who became the first musician to break the smoking ban when he lit up on stage at the Cardiff International Arena in June 2007 - is renowned for his love of hard rock music, but has now revealed he has a softer side.

He said: "In my record collection you'll find the complete catalogues of Walt Disney music. All the classic themes - 'The Jungle Book', 'Cinderella', 'Lady and the Tramp' - the whole lot."

Mel Gibson surprised theatergoers last night by attending the premiere of "Viva La Diva" in London.

The "Braveheart" actor watched the music and dance extravaganza, starring ballet dancer Darcey Bussell and opera singer Katherine Jenkins, at London's Hammersmith Apollo theatre before mingling with guests and dancers after the show.