Whitney Houston made her stage comeback at a pre-Grammys party on Saturday. The 45-year-old singer looked in good health as she performed in a figure-hugging animal print dress at the 2009 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons show, in honor of record industry boss Clive Davis.

Her return to the stage has been hailed a triumph, with Whitney - who has publicly battled addition to crack-cocaine and endured a bitter break-up from singer Bobby Brown - told the crowd "I got it! I got it!" before launching into her hits "I'm Every Woman" and "I Will Always Love You."

Gary Barlow wants to be the next Simon Cowell. The Take That star spends most of his spare time scouting for new talent and hopes he can guide them to success in the same way the music mogul has launched careers for his acts - including Leona Lewis and Kelly Clarkson, who Simon discovered on TV talent shows.

Gary said: "I am at a lot of shows. I go mainly to small bars. I don't wear a disguise but I'm at the back keeping it low-key. It's mostly in London but now and again I'm in Manchester."

Simon Cowell wants Brad Pitt to play him in a film of his life.

The music mogul - who judges hit talent shows 'American Idol', 'Britain's Got Talent' and 'The X Factor' - thinks the Hollywood heartthrob would be the perfect choice for the role.

Former "American Idol" crown holder Ruben Studdard has acquired a marriage license in Alabama on Monday.

A source says the 29-year-old pop/R&B singer arrived at the Shelby County Probate Office in Birmingham with fiance Surata Zuri McCants.

Madonna has revealed her husband Guy Ritchie lost his sex drive while he was on a cookie diet.

The pop superstar - who pays tribute to her "incredible" love-life with Guy on her forthcoming album 'Hard Candy' - was not happy when the British director's libido took a nose-dive after he substituted breakfast and lunch for low-calorie biscuits.

Leonardo DiCaprio and ex-girlfriend Bar Rafaeli announced they are back together by sharing a "long passionate kiss" at a New Year's Eve party.

"The Departed" star and the Israeli supermodel saw in 2008 at new Las Vegas nightclub The Bank in the Bellagio Hotel, along with actor Lukas Haas and 15 other friends.