Washington, Feb 8 : A collection of artwork owned by the late Dame Elizabeth Taylor fetched 21.9 million dollars at an auction.

Vincent Van Gogh's landscape Vue de l'asile de la Chapelle de Remy, which hung in the living room of the late star's California home, was the biggest draw of the Christie's sale in London on Tuesday where it netted 16 million dollars.

New York, Feb 8 : Comedian Joan Rivers, who recently caused a bit of a furore when she said she'd had over 700 cosmetic procedures, has insisted that she was just joking.

After the 78-year-old comedian and E! Fashion Police host joked on a talk show about her trips to the plastic surgeon, she assured the host that she was only pulling his leg.

Washington, Feb 8 : Ryan Reynolds has revealed that he was greatly inspired by Denzel Washington during the filming of `Safe House'.

The 35-year-old also said that Washington is one of the most disciplined actors he has ever worked with.

Washington, Feb 8 : David Guetta wants to make house music as big as hip-hop and rock music in America.

The DJ and producer has been a key figure in bringing commercial dance to the US charts through his tracks with Black Eyed Peas, Akon, Snoop Dogg and Flo Rida, among others, and is glad more people are catching on to the sound.

New York, Feb 8 : Michael Phelps hit it off with Sean "Diddy" Combs and the two became instant buddies, at the rapper's Super Bowl party at Tao Las Vegas.

The Olympic gold medallist had dinner with Apollo Ohno and a few friends, but asked to meet Diddy, who was in a private room.

The two later held court at a table in the club, and when Diddy took the mike he mentioned Phelps.

Washington, Feb 8 : Zac Efron recently expressed his concerns for Demi Moore, who is presently undergoing emotional trauma.

Efron, who has been a friend of Moore's daughter Rumer Willis since a long time, also said that despite going through a tough phase, the 49-year-old is handling her time of crisis in a fine manner.

"Yeah, she's doing OK. She's doing fine," the Us magazine quoted him as telling E! News.

Washington, Feb 8 : Supermodel Naomi Campbell may still get booked to walk the most coveted ramps but she feels that there is nothing `super' about her illustrious career.

Campbell said that she does not relate to the term `super' as she has no `supernatural powers'.

"I would never call myself that," the People magazine quoted her as telling the Harper's Bazaar.

"I don't have any superhuman powers," she said.

New York, Feb 8 : Eva Mendes, who stars opposite real life boyfriend Ryan Gosling in `The Place Beyond the Pines', has said that he is a `dream co-star'.

The two began dating last summer, and Mendes even hung out with the actor and his mother at the beginning of the new year.

"He's your dream co-star. I have never felt so creatively satisfied on a film. He's amazing," the New York Daily News quoted her as telling Marie Claire magazine.

Mumbai, Feb 8 - Keeping in tune with its family bonding theme Cadbury has roped in TV actress Aishwarya Sakhuja as the face for its upcoming ad campaigns.

Aishwarya, who is being loved by young and old alike for her portrayal of the sweet and understanding daughter-in-law Toasty in Sony's popular show "Saas Bina Sasural" seemed to the be the most apt choice.

In the family drama, the actress is seen as a homemaker and not a home breaker.

New Delhi, Feb 8 - Veteran actress Bharti Achrekar, popularly known as Mrs Wagale of "Wagale Ki Duniya", is set to enter in "Meri Maa".

The actress will portray Kaushalya Bua of Harishankar Prasad. She will be seen as a woman with old beliefs, blunt, strict and unpredictable.

She still strongly thinks that if a woman is coming into the family after marriage, she has to bring a lot with her to the family.

"Meri Maa" comes on Life Ok channel.

Washington, Feb 8 : Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she has started realizing her age after being offered roles alongside youngsters.

The 42-year-old former `Friends' star, who still feels like she is in her 20s, suffered a reality check blow on movie sets when she found herself playing mum to teenage daughters.

Washington, Feb 8 : Simon Cowell has revealed that he tried his level best to keep pal Paula Abdul alongside him on America's `The X Factor', when the negotiations kicked off at the start of this year.

But the music mogul Simon Cowell was over-ruled by TV executives.

London, Feb 8 : Designer Karl Lagerfeld recently hit chart-topping singer Adele on weight, calling her "a little too fat".

However Lagerfeld also went on to add that the 23-year-old singer had a "divine voice".

"The thing at the moment is Adele. She is a little too fat but she has a beautiful face and a divine voice," the Daily Express quoted him as telling Metro New York.

Mumbai, Feb 8 - Akshay Kumar is shooting the climax of his forthcoming film "Rowdy Rathore" at Badami village and says he will miss the place once the shoot gets over.

Washington, Feb 8 : Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday.

According to People magazine, the baby has been christened Exton Elias Downey.

"Everyone is healthy and they couldn't be happier," Us magazine quoted a friend of the couple as saying.

The baby boy weighing 7 lbs., 5 oz., is 20 inches tall and joins big brother Indio, 18, Downey's son from his previous marriage. (ANI)

New Delhi, Feb 8 - Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who is set for his third outing at the prestigious BAFTA ceremony, says he is extremely delighted to be part of the gala event.

Washington, Feb 8 : Jennifer Aniston has revealed that her relationship with Justin Theroux is going strong.

The former `FRIENDS' star also divulged that currently she is in a "joyful and peaceful" place in her life.

On being asked what she liked about Theroux's fashion sense, she replied that he had great style.

Washington, Feb 8 : David Beckham has revealed that his sons, Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 9, and Cruz, 6, are "as competitive" as their illustrious parents.

The 36-year-old, said in an interview in the March issue of a magazine, that although it would have been very easy for his kids to just lay back and not do anything but luckily for the A-list stars, that isn't the case.

Washington, Feb 8 : Selena Gomez, who battled through illness to stage her show in Argentina on Tuesday, was forced to run off stage to blow her nose throughout her set.

The 19-year-old singer began feeling unwell earlier this week and told her Twitter. com followers earlier on Tuesday "so sick today".

Washington, Feb 8 : Kanye West, who is renowned for his outspoken nature, once declared to a chairman at Sony Music he would be "the next Michael Jackson".

Even in his early days, the 34-year-old rapper was given to making outlandish statements.

Washington, Feb 8 : Paris Hilton, who hasn't released an album since her 2006 debut `Paris', has said that she spent a "crazy" day in the studio recording songs for her new record with aura Stinson.

The 30-year-old socialite took to her twitter account to reveal that she had an "amazing" studio session with the songwriter and has been making good progress on her forthcoming album.

London, Feb 8 : Victoria Beckham's baby daughter Harper is fast stealing her designer mum's fashionable crown, as she made yet another striking entrance at LAX.

The Beckham girls were dressed to fashionable perfection as they made their way to New York Fashion Week, the Daily Mail reported.

Washington, Feb 8 : George Clooney joked in an interview at Monday's 84th Annual Academy Awards nominees luncheon in Beverly Hills that he was "looking to adopt very successful people."

At the top of the list is Shailene Woodley, who plays his troubled teenage daughter in `The Descendants'.

"She's 20 and smart, and I figure she has a big career ahead and can support me," Us Magazine quoted him as telling The Insider.

Washington, Feb 8 : People of Boston are infuriated with Gisele Bundchen for slamming the New England Patriots team for their defeat at the hands of New York Giants in the Super Bowl.

After declaring that her husband, Tom Brady "cannot f***ing throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time," local media in Boston have made hay of her ill-chosen comments, Fox News reported.

Washington, Feb 8 : An advocacy group, which is concerned about what kids see on TV, has launched an on-line petition against NBC for showing M. I. A.'s apparent curse word and middle finger flipping vulgar gesture during the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show.