KATE BECKINSALE was mortified after she was branded the Sexiest Woman Alive - and she hates admitting she's the owner of the title.The Underworld star was handed the honor by Esquire magazine earlier this year (09), knocking beautiful Halle Berry off the number one spot. But the bashful Brit insists she has struggled to cope with the alluring name - and finds it hard when people quiz her over her new sexy status. She says, "It's such a nice thing to happen and then immediately it's mortifying. "Somebody came up to me in the street and went 'are you the sexiest woman alive?' And I went 'yes,' and then I thought, 'Errrggh I can't say yes to that!' "I should be shot on sight for that, it's awful!"

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KHLOE KARDASHIAN is considering buying BRITNEY SPEARS' old home.The reality TV star is searching for the perfect property now she's Mrs. Lamar Odom, and she has got her eye on the exclusive gated community of Summit Circle in Beverly Hills. The socialite admits she's desperate to find a place to call home because she and her new husband, a basketball star with the Los Angeles Lakers, have been moving from hotel to hotel in Los Angeles since marrying in September (09). She tells OK! magazine, "I'm going to see Britney Spears' old house - I heard it's to die for. Hopefully it is! I hope it's good because then I can just say, 'Yeah, I found it', and we can move in." Khloe Kardashian insists having room for a family is a big factor in any house the couple considers purchasing, even though she doesn't plan on having kids for at least another year. She adds, "We definitely want to have children. But I feel like we just got married. In my head, I'd love to settle in and find a house first...

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MEGAN FOX is already eyeing a career out of the spotlight - she wants to devote her life to helping the less fortunate.The sexy actress has skyrocketed to fame starring in hit blockbusters including the Transformers franchise, but insists she won't feel fulfilled until she uses her high-profile to better the lives of others. She says, "Overall, in terms of this business, I hope to gain the status that will enable me to be truly and legitimately helpful to people. "I feel like that's my purpose in life, to do charity work and help people around the world on a global level. Being part of this business, you have so much influence and you can really make a difference. I'm drawn towards the idea of somehow helping children."

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TAYLOR SWIFT, TRAVIS BARKER, FALL OUT BOY star PETE WENTZ and WEEZER's RIVERS CUOMO have formed the oddest supergroup for a new Band Hero videogame commercial.The eclectic four-piece recreate Tom Cruise's iconic floor-sliding karaoke scene in Risky Business, with Travis Barker, Pete Wentz and Rivers Cuomo wearing matching shirts, ties, socks and underwear. The three musicians pretend to be backing Taylor Swift on her Love Story hit, while playing miniature Band Hero instruments.

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REESE WITHERSPOON has offered her services to cops investigating a fight between two photographs battling for the best snap of the Oscar-winning actress.Reese Witherspoon stood by helpless as the paparazzi lashed out at each other, after spotting the star in Brentwood, California. She then agreed to stay at the scene when police arrived and described the "brutal" fight to officers, insisting she would be "happy to co-operate" as an eyewitness, according to TMZ.com.

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KELLAN LUTZ fails to escape from TWILIGHT fans - he can't even go out in disguise anymore.The actor admits he has a vast collection of wigs and went to the Comic-Con event in San Diego, California dressed as a homeless man - but film fans are getting wise to his many looks. He says, "I used to love going to local high school football games near my house and I can't really go there anymore. "I wanted to walk around Comic-Con this year, so I dressed kinda homeless. But someone recognized me and posted it online. I was like, 'Thanks. Now I can't wear that again.'"

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KRISTEN STEWART is adamant she isn't chasing stardom - she would hate to be as famous as ANGELINA JOLIE.Stewart made her name in the vampire franchise Twilight, and compares her new life as a Hollywood star to that of Robert Pattinson's "sad, desolate" character Edward in the movies. She says, "I don’t want to be a movie star like Angelina Jolie. Nothing about being a celebrity is desirable. I’m an actor. It’s bizarre to me that everybody’s so obsessive. I had no idea it would turn out like this when I signed up for the movie. "And I am glad I didn’t because it would’ve tripped me out. Edward is actually a really good parallel to fame. As a vampire he has a sad, desolate life - fame is the same.”

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RIHANNA has warned domestic violence can "happen to anyone" in her first interview since she was beaten at the hands of ex boyfriend CHRIS BROWN in February (09).The Umbrella hitmaker has finally broken her silence over the vicious bust-up, which left her bloodied and bruised and her former lover serving five years probation for assault. In the first of two interviews, Rihanna explains to broadcaster Diane Sawyer that all women run the risk of becoming victims to domestic abuse. She explains, "This happened to me... It can happen to anyone." And Rihanna admits the attack was particularly hard to accept - because Brown was her first real love. She adds, "He was definitely my first big love." The candid interview will be aired on Good Morning America on Thursday (05Nov09), with another interview scheduled with news show 20/20 for Friday (06Nov09).

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KATE HUDSON shed 20 pounds (nine kilograms) for her new role in new movie EARTHBOUND by giving up alcohol.The Hollywood actress was forced to slim down to portray a terminally ill woman who falls in love with her doctor. She found the perfect diet solution in cutting out her favorite boozy beverages, but admits it wasn't easy. She tells Elle magazine, "I love my glass of wine. I love tequila. To be in New York for two weeks and not have one beverage, I'm not sure I've ever done that!"

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ROBERT PATTINSON has given up attempting to play down rumors of a romance with TWILIGHT co-star KRISTEN STEWART - because the press always find a way to twist his words.The actor has become tabloid fodder since shooting to fame in the vampire franchise and his close relationship with Stewart, who plays his love interest in the Twilight movies, has sparked claims of a real-life secret romance. Both stars have continually denied the reports and Pattinson admits he has quit trying to convince reporters there is nothing romantic between them. He tells Vanity Fair magazine, "It doesn't make any difference what you say (to the tabloids). I've literally been across the country (from Kristen), and it's like 'Oh, they were on secret dates!' It's like 'Where? I can't get out of my hotel room!" But Pattinson treasures Stewart's friendship because she is unfazed by fame and understands what he's going through. He adds, "She's influenced how I've done all the Twilight stuff. It's quite nice to ...

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