Desperate family hired 24hr 'sober coach' for Michael Jackson

Dr Howard Samuels is a favourite with A-list stars

Michael Jackson's family were so concerned about his addiction to powerful painkillers they considered forcibly admitting him to a rehabilitation clinic just two weeks before he died.

The plan - which would have involved psychiatrists trying to convince a judge he was a danger to himself and others - was abandoned only because of Jackson's resistance, and the overwhelming pressure to fulfil his concert commitments in London.

Teen Girl jumps to her death from Eiffel Tower, crashing onto roof of packed restaurant

A teenage tourist has leapt to her death from the Eiffel Tower in Paris and crashed onto the roof of a packed restaurant 180ft below.

The 18-year-old Brazilian girl jumped from a second-storey tier as her brother frantically tried to stop her.

Jennifer Aniston 'told to back off' by Angelina Jolie

The Tomb Raider actress allegedly disapproves of the continuing closeness of her husband Brad Pitt, 45, and is former wife.

'Insider reports' are quoted in Look magazine today claiming that Jolie had sent the warnings via Pitt's mobile - and signed them off with her initials, AJ.

Wimbledon girls are 'just there to sell sex',

As a former Wimbledon champion, Michael Stich might be expected to have an expert appreciation for the skill and dedication required to play tennis at its highest level.

But on the eve of this year’s tournament, the BBC Radio 5 Live commentator has caused outrage among the sport’s female stars by claiming their role is as much about ‘selling sex’ on court as it is about their sporting prowess.

Singer Robbie Williams been hitting the bottle?

The former Take That singer arrived at Miami International airport en route to a Caribbean holiday in the early hours of this morning, the only grey to be seen was in his old-man chic cardi.

The grey and distinguished look, that makes some women weak at the knees, had mysteriously vanished from the Old Before I Die singer's head leaving youthful, glossy chestnut locks in its place.

Sacha "Bruno" Cohen get's Naked for GQ

Sacha Baron Cohen isn't afraid to throw himself into a role - even if means getting rid of his body hair and his clothes in the process.

To promote his latest movie, Bruno, the funnyman gets naked and poses in character on the cover of GQ magazine.

Stunning Megan Fox in tight Black Dress

At the "Transformers 2" premiere, which included Megan Fox, who reprises her role as sexy biker Mikaela Banes in the sequel film to the 2007 Transformers film.

The actress, 23, also opted for a full-length black dress, which was less revealing than the thigh-splitting red ensemble she wore at the German premiere last night.

Madonna is my new mom. New York here I come

The four-year-old girl, whose future has been hotly debated by children’s rights campaigners worldwide, has been leading a secret existence for the past two months while Malawi’s top judges weighed up arguments for and against her adoption.

Paris Hilton and Footballer get 'it on' at 5am

Paris Hilton must have made a good impression when she met Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday night, after the footballer spent a second night with the hotel heiress.

Following their 5am rendezvous at her sister Nicky's Hollywood home, the Manchester United player graced the socialite with his presence for a second night running.

In my Undies: Black Eyed Pea Fergie strips down to her underwear

Singer Fergie shows off her curves by stripping down to her underwear for her latest music video. In the clip for I Gotta Feeling, the 34-year-old shimmies around, brandishing a feather boa.

Hell Yea! - Megan Fox's Dress is Code Red

Fox, the heir apparent to Angelina Jolie as the universe's supreme sex symbol, walked the red carpet in a sheer black dress that has the Web (especially drooling dudes) in a tizzy

Former 'skinny' Spice Girl Geri Halliwell fills out her Bikini

The former Spice Girl, whose spindly frame was once a cause for concern, looked the picture of health and happiness as she soaked up the sun alongside boyfriend Henry Beckwith.

BAD NEWS: Conan's 'TONIGHT' ratings drop with every episode...

After debuting to record-setting numbers Monday, “The Tonight Show” audience has shrunk with each successive episode.