Nicole Kidman: I respect Scientology

Nicole Kidman looks sooooo gorgeous on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter. In the interview she reveals that unlike most stars who expect freebies all the way, she insists on paying for her clothes: "Never would I take free clothes.That would be so ... tacky. These people work so hard to make beautiful things - you have to appreciate that." 

She also says this about her children's religious beliefs:  "I've chosen not to speak publicly about Scientology. I have two children [adopted with Cruise] who are Scientologists - Connor [the Red Dawn actor is now 17] and Isabella [20] - and I utterly respect their beliefs."

Jeremy Irons disses Downton

Jeremy Irons has dissed Downton Abbey while promoting his new TV series, called Shakespeare Uncovered, calling it the 'Ford Fiesta' of television.

He admitted to never watching a single episode of the award-winning drama, but that didn't stop him saying: "But it's sort of - it's sort of like - I mean, I don't know your cars well enough, but it's - you know, it's like a Ford Fiesta will get you there and give you a good time ... An Aston Martin, that's what you've got with Shakespeare."

John Mayer can sing again

After an enforced 10 month hiatus from singing due to vocal cord problems, John Mayer has finally returned to the stage, performing at a benefit concert. 

A post on his Twitter page announced: "And we're back." 

But John has admitted that he still has a long way to go.This Morning: Saturday will air a story next month about his 10 months of vocal therapy, where he admits: "I don't have a ton of range ... I'm a 70-year-old version of myself ... It's like a painter with just reds and purples." 

A full recovery will still take months. 


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* Sofia Vergara's character gave birth to her bub last night. So adorable. 

* Check out Kylie Minogue playing a character based on Andy Warhol's muse Edie Sedgwick in a new TV comedy/drama called Hey Diddly Dee.

* Cute! Mariah Carey snuggled up in pyjamas with daughter Monroe to watch her debut on American Idol.