Washington, Nov 15 : Sir Paul McCartney has been an icon for music lovers around the globe, and now his talent has got the Royal nod—a dedication from Queen Elizabeth II''s official composer.

None other than Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, who holds the post of Master of the Queen’s Music in the U. K, has bestowed the prestigious honour on the Beatles legend.

Davies is responsible for writing music to commemorate important state events.

Washington, Nov 15 : Oscar winning actress Whoopi Goldberg is all set to take her blockbuster flick ‘Sister Act’ to the stage.

The actress, who had received critical acclaim for her part as singer-turned-nun Deloris Van Cartier in the 1992 film, has written a musical version of the movie.

And now, the stage version of the story will open in London next year (09).

However, Goldberg has claimed that she has no plans to reprise her role in front of live audience.

Washington, Nov 15 : American rapper Kanye West was arrested after he ended up in a brawl with a photographer outside a nightclub in Newcastle on November 14.

According to Britain''s Evening Chronicle, the 31-year-old rapper was arrested on the suspicion of assault but was later released.

"We can confirm that a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident at a Newcastle city centre club in the early hours of this morning," People quoted a Northumbria Police spokeswoman, as saying.

Washington, Nov 15: Legendary singer Frank Sinatra’s turbulent love affair with screen stunner Ava Gardner made him attempt suicide twice in almost an year, reveals a new tell-all book about the star.

Written by celebrity author Tom Santopietro, the book, titled ‘Sinatra in Hollywood’, details the singer’s alleged internal struggles.

Sinatra married Gardner in 1951, making her the second of his four wives.

Washington, Nov 15 : While Hugh Hefner’s ex-girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson is all set to walk down the aisle, she fears that her life as a Playboy bunny and her naked pictures in the men’s magazine wouldn’t stop following her even after her marriage.

The 23-year-old’s engagement with Philadelphia Eagles hunk Hank Baskett was recently announced by Kendra’s former beau Hefner himself.

Known for her rather outspoken attitude, the "Girls Next Door" girl still "freaks out" over the thought of the world being able to flip open the men''s magazine and see her naked.

Melbourne, Nov 15 : Australian star Hugh Jackman has reportedly spent 21 million dollars on a Manhattan apartment.

The move clearly indicates that the ‘Kate & Leopold’ star is unaffected by the world economic crisis.

A spokeswoman for the actor confirmed that he had bought the palatial pad in one of New York''s most salubrious buildings, the Meier Towers.