Matt Lucas stars alongside Emily Blunt and James McAvoy in Gnomeo & Juliet, and he talked about his part in the movie at the press conference I attended last week. While Emily discussed her history with Shakespeare, Matt recounted one of his worst stage experiences, and also did his amazing Elton John impression while trying to get us all to sing. Here's what he had to say: How did you cope Read more

Russell Brand joined his Arthur costar Dame Helen Mirren onstage at Variety's Power of Comedy event this weekend. While his wife Katy Perry looked on, laughing, from the audience, Russell took to the stage, performed some stand up, and was honoured for his contributions to women's cancer charities. He said "It's an area that's affected my life and continues to be important. It's given me some Read more

The royal premiere of Alice in Wonderland took place last night in London's Leicester Square, where stars Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Matt Lucas and Helena Bonham Carter signed autographs in the rain for the many waiting fans. Anne looked stunning in her shimmery gold dress, while the star of the movie Mia Wasikowska, who plays Alice, wore two dresses — one long sweeping gown on the red carpet, Read more

Matt Lucas's ex Kevin McGee committed suicide yesterday, after leaving a message on Facebook saying: "Kevin McGee thinks death is much better than life". Police broke into his Edinburgh flat at 8am, three hours after the message, to find the 32-year-old TV producer had hanged himself. Matt and Kevin married in a civil ceremony in December 2006, but Matt divorced Kevin ten months ago. Our thoughts Read more

Katie Price was out on the town in London last night to celebrate David Walliams' birthday in Notting Hill. David's birthday bash was held at The Electric Cinema, where Matt Lucas, James Corden and Geri Halliwell turned up to party with their friend. Kimberly Stewart held her birthday celebration close by, and also dropped in to greet the birthday boy. Katie showed up without her man Alex Reid, Read more