Pierce Brosnan is being investigated by Los Angeles police for allegedly assaulting a photographer.

The former James Bond star reportedly struck paparazzo Robert Rosen in the ribs outside Mexican restaurant Casa Escobar in Malibu at 6.15pm on Friday.

Cameron Diaz enjoyed a wild night out in Las Vegas with a mystery man on Saturday. The 'Charlie's Angels' star - who was most recently romantically linked to 'Wedding Crashers' actor Bradley Cooper - partied at the Mirage casino's Jet nightclub with a tall, dark handsome stranger.

A fellow clubber said: "Cameron was really letting her hair down, she was having a great time. They were knocking back drinks and going crazy on the dance floor."

Jessica Biel launched a tirade of abuse at paparazzi yesterday.

The 25-year-old actress was in no mood to have her picture taken when she left a Santa Monica yoga studio, and began screaming at the waiting photographers. She shouted at them to "not to get close" and "to get a real job".

Charlize Theron has been named the Sexiest Woman Alive. The Oscar-winning 'Monster' actress was given the annual honor by Esquire magazine, snatching the crown from last year's winner Scarlett Johansson.

Esquire's articles editor Ryan D'Agostino explained: "Charlize combines unbelievable beauty with a smart mind and this attitude like she's almost one of the guys. All of that adds up to sexy."

Jessica Biel joined Justin Timberlake for brunch at Toronto eatery Eggstacy yesterday. A source said, "Jessica came to town to visit Justin and they enjoyed a hearty breakfast before strolling along the street hand in hand. But hey - who would want to leave their man alone with Jessica Alba?!"

The couple proved they can't bear to be parted earlier this year when Jessica flew all the way to Manchester to join Justin on his U.K. tour in May.

Jennifer Aniston has been holidaying with Orlando Bloom in Mexico.

The former "Friends" beauty was photographed sunbathing in a skimpy bikini while the topless 'Lord of the Rings' star looked on admiringly.