Rachel Weisz has topped a poll of Hollywood's sexiest women, as voted by lesbians. "The Mummy" actress - who is engaged to "Requiem For A Dream" director Darren Aronofsky - took the number one spot in the Women We'd Love To Love poll of 4,000 gay women.

A spokesman is quoted by Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "From her woman in peril in the first two 'Mummy' movies to her Academy Award winning turn in 'The Constant Gardener,' Rachel Weisz is one gorgeous English gal with a whole lot of range."

Thandie Newton refused to film her sex scene with Gerard Butler in "RocknRolla" because he was ill.

The 35-year-old actress - who plays stunning accountant Stella in Guy Ritchie's new movie - insisted the scene didn't involve her kissing him after she realized how sick Gerard was.

Guy Ritchie bought Madonna two Hermes drawings for her 50th birthday. The "RocknRolla" director has revealed that, although the pictures were expensive, they cost nothing compared to the lavish party he threw for his wife at exclusive London nightspot Volstead to celebrate her special day earlier this month.

Guy said: "I bought her two original Hermes drawings of equestrian thingies - but, trust me, the party was infinitely more expensive than the paintings."