Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan is being sued for assault, battery and negligence of a paparazzo who he allegedly shoved during in a Malibu parking lot.

The photographer, Robert Rosen, claims that on October 26, Brosnan had "suddenly and without warning" struck him in the chest while he was taking the actors' pictures.

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.

Mel Gibson is the latest celebrity to flee the Malibu fires.

The "Lethal Weapon" star and his family were evacuated from their Malibu mansion as the raging blaze continues to spread.

Pierce Brosnan is to be the new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine. The 54-year-old actor - who played suave spy James Bond for seven years - will narrate the popular children's TV series 'Thomas and Friends', based on Reverend W.V. Awdry's books about a busy railway station on the Island of Sodor.

Pierce is the latest in a long-line of distinguished talents, including former Beatle Ringo Starr, Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon, to take on the role since the TV series first aired in 1984.

Justin Timberlake will perform a surprise set at the London Live Earth show. The 'SexyBack' singer and his producer Timbaland are expected to join Duran Duran on stage at the new Wembley Stadium for the spectacular concert.

Justin is a huge fan of the 80s pop band - who he worked with on their new album earlier this year - and reportedly jumped at the chance to perform with them.