London, Nov 2 : Simon Cowell and his long-time girlfriend Terri Seymour have reportedly parted ways.

According to pals, the X Factor boss has splashed out 2.5 million pounds for a new home for TV reporter Seymour in Los Angeles. 

Cowell, 49, has also promised to help her as she adjusts to single life. 

Friends say that the reason behind the couple’s split was their hectic work schedules and Seymour longing to start a family. 

London, Nov 2 : Simon Cowell has confirmed that pop star Britney Spears will be performing on the ‘X Factor’ in two weeks’ time.

Cowell said that the ‘Toxic’ singer would be on show on November 15. 

“I’m really excited about it, because she’s got her act together now and the new record’s terrific,” News of the World quoted him, as saying.

“She’s come back from a very dark place and is a great artist,” he added. 

Melbourne, Nov 2 : He’s been one of the big screen''s most recognizable stars for 30 years, and has been a sex symbol for a long time, but according to Richard Gere the title was ‘silly’.

While in an interview, when the ‘Pretty Woman’ star was about his long-time billing as a sex y icon, the actor said: "I thought it was silly - I always did and I always will,'''' he says.

London, Nov 2 : Peaches Geldof fell head over heels in love with Max Drummey after discovering his interest in a Satanist.

Geldof and the rocker exchanged marriage vows in Las Vegas after a four-week romance and are said to have bonded over their love for occultist Aleister Crowley.

Crowley, dubbed the Great Beast, died in 1947 but his fondness for drug abuse, spells and ritualistic sex has lived on through his followers.

According to sources, the 19-yer-old Peaches has become fascinated by Crowley – who filed his teeth into fangs and started his own religion – since picking up his book Magick Without Tears. 

London, Nov 2 : Ashton Kutcher’s new job as a football coach is surely paying off – his Harvard-Westlake High Wolverines are off to a 4-2 winning start this season.

The ‘That’s 70s Show’ actor, who is coaching the team, admits he''s getting a lot out of his new job. 

"Though football is no great step for mankind... it''s a great step for me,” the Daily Star quoted him, as telling Sports Illustrated magazine.

"I''m not there to teach them; they are there to teach me,” he added.

Melbourne, November 2 : Rihanna, who is trotting the Australian continent with fellow singer and beau Chris Brown, kicked off her tour in a teasing skin-tight outfit.

The 20-year-old, whose hit single ‘Umbrella’ has been polled as the ‘catchiest song of all time’, clad herself in a lacy leather suit while performing in Brisbane, reports the Daily Telegraph.

The Barbadian singer, who has sold more than 11 million albums worldwide, will next shake a leg in Adelaide followed by Sydney to perform at the Acer Arena from November 7.