I used booze as medication to treat depression after 9/11, says Billy Joel

Billy Joel has blamed his alcohol problem and depression to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The 64-year-old singer told the New York Daily News that he was in a mental fog, which had nothing to do with the alcohol.

He said that his mind wasn't right and he wasn't focused, asserting that he went into a deep, deep depression after 11 September attacks.

Joel said that he still doesn't know if he has recovered from it.

He added that it really, really hurt him that man could do that to man and because of this he started using booze as a medication. (Source)

Amanda Bynes suing police over mistaken arrest

Amanda Bynes, who was recently taken into custody after officers allegedly found marijuana in her apartment following building complaints, has revealed her plans to file a lawsuit against the New York City Police Department for her "mistaken arrest."

The 27-year-old actress was arrested in the middle of widespread speculation that she is either mentally ill or under the influence of drugs.

Just after her detainment, Bynes started sharing her thoughts about her experience, with her fans on Twitter, Stuff.co.nz reported.

"I'm suing NYPD for illegally entering my apartment, lying about drugs on me and lying about me tampering with non existent drug paraphernalia, then I'm suing for being put into a mental hospital against my will," she wrote.

"Then I'm suing for being put into a mental hospital against my will, then locked up overnight for coming home after a facial and working out with my trainer like the good girl that I am," she tweeted.

Byne also claimed that she is "allergic to alcohol and drugs" and is "proud" to not be a user of either.

The 'Big Fat Liar' star, who apparently threw a marijuana water pipe out of her midtown apartment window when cops arrived, also tweeted that she is suing her apartment complex for "lying" about her smoking in her building.

Byne closed the sermon by saying: "Thankfully I'm an educated multi-millionaire who knows better than to speak to perverted unjust cops without my lawyer." (Source)

Amanda Bynes plans to turn rapper

Amanda Bynes is planning to start a career as a rapper.

The former child star, who was arrested last Thursday after officers allegedly found marijuana in her apartment following building complaints, took over to twitter to reveal her plans of starting a career in rapping and getting a nose job done, Stuff.co.nz reported.

"I'm free forever!" she wrote.

"You can't lock up an innocent person! Thanks for caring! Look forward to seeing me in music videos! I'm getting in shape and getting a nose job!"

"I'm looking forward to a long and wonderful career as a singer/rapper!" she wrote on the micro blogging site. (Source)

Kelly Rowland choked while singing about Beyonce

Singer Kelly Rowland broke down while performing her new single "Dirty Laundry", which talks about her jealousy for former Destiny's Child band member Beyonce Knowles.

The singer choked when she reached the line "Turnin' me against my sister", in reference to Beyonce. She sat on the stage with her head in her hands. The audience chanted her name until she got herself together and continued with the song, reports usmagazine.com.

"Doing the song for me was so therapeutic," she said during the show prior to the song.

Though the song is related to Beyonce's success, Rowland, 32, is also doing well.

Apart from her music career, the singer will also be seen on TV as a judge on third season of "The X Factor". (Source)

Demi Lovato sells own clothes for charity

Singer Demi Lovato is selling several personal clothing items to raise money for charity.

The 20-year-old has cleared out her closet to benefit the Free The Children organisation, which helps youngsters in developing countries.

Lovato's dresses and tops are available on eBay.com, and she is keen to raise as much funds as possible, reports contactmusic.com.

In a post on her auction homepage, she writes: "I hope you will enjoy wearing these awesome clothes as much as I have! Thank you so much for helping me support Free The Children. I really believe in all of the great work they are doing for young people everywhere." (Source)

Miranda Kerr gifts lingerie to Jennifer Aniston

Supermodel Miranda Kerr, who used to model for luxury lingerie brand Victoria's Secret, has gifted custom-made innerwear to actress Jennifer Aniston ahead of the "Friends" star's wedding.

Aniston is engaged to Justin Theroux.

Kerr, who has two-year-old son Flynn with husband Orlando Bloom, recently quit her role as Victoria's Secret Angel. But she is keen to start her own underwear line, and she has sent Aniston a box of lingerie made out of her creativity.

"It's hand-stitched, one-of-a-kind! It's virginal white, sexy yet classy, too - and absolutely beautiful," contactmusic.com quoted a source as saying.

Aniston has already given her close friends a sneak preview and she can't wait to wear the lingerie on her wedding night.

"Jen loves it so much that she's going to wear it on her wedding night," added the source. (Source)

Will Smith's son happy to follow in footsteps of dad

Will Smith's son Jaden has said that he is just working in his family business with his father.

Will Smith's son Jaden has said that his father and his relationship is like that of film making duos such as Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, and Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio.

The 14-year-old actor told New York magazine that in their first movie together - 'The Pursuit of Happyness' - Will was literally teaching him along the way, the New York Daily News reported.

He said that in 'Karate Kid,' his star dad kind of held his hand and watched him distill the rules. (Source)