Christian Bale didn't take Batman seriously until he read Batman Year One. The 'Dark Knight' star says Frank Miller's graphic novel - which was used as a starting point for director Chris Nolan when he revived the Batman film franchise in 2005 - first got him interested in the role.

Bale - who last week was arrested and released on bail for allegedly assaulting his mother and sister - said: "My inspiration was clearly Chris Nolan's ideas but also Frank Miller's graphic novel Batman Year One and what he started with that - it was a far darker, more serious take, a more conflicted character that he had. That was the first time I had viewed it as something being worth portraying."

50 Cent is constantly being harassed by naked women trying to seduce him.

The 'In Da Club' rapper has no shortage of female attention and has even found them hiding in his hotel suite in a bid to get him into bed. He said: "I've been in hotel rooms, and girls were already there in the closet - naked."

50 Cent has splashed out $100,000 on a car for Val Kilmer.

The 'Candy Shop' rapper became good friends with the actor during the filming of 'Streets of Blood' in Louisiana, where they bonded over their love of vintage cars.

Val Kilmer has stolen Chad Lowe's girlfriend, it has been claimed. The 'Wonderland' star was pictured running hand-in-hand with producer Kim Painter - who has been dating Lowe for the last year - as they fled the paparazzi.

However, a representative for Lowe, who is currently starring in hit TV show '24', claims Painter and Kilmer are just good friends.