Weekend round-up

Sad news… it has been confirmed that a body found near Paddington Station is that of TV presenter Mark Speight. His body was found in an unused building near platform one and it is believed he took his own life. He had been missing since early last week after the inquest into the death of his fiancé. Speight is best known for presenting children's programme smARTt on CBBC.

2008 has so far been the year of celebrity babies and the weekend added two more to the count as Australian actress Cate Blanchett gave birth to her third son. The baby, who was born in Sydney, has been named Ignatius Martin and is brother to Dashiell John, 5, and Roman Robert, 3.
Closer to home Kerry Katona finally popped out her fourth child after a 60 hour labour! Kerry and husband Mark Croft welcomed their son 5 weeks early but according to MTV, who films the couple’s reality show, the baby is healthy and Kerry returned to her Cheshire home yesterday. The baby has been named Max, after PR guru Max Clifford!

Noel Gallagher has voiced his opinions on Glastonbury’s 2008 line-up: “I'm sorry, but Jay-Z? No chance. Glastonbury has a tradition of guitar music and even when they throw the odd curve ball in on a Sunday night you go 'Kylie Minogue?' I don't know about it. But I'm not having hip hop at Glastonbury. It's wrong.” Jay-Z has been a controversial headliner that’s for sure and this year tickets took a while to sell out – coincidence?

Victoria Beckham’s fashion project isn’t going to plan – she’s being dropped by many top retailers in the U.S! Her dVb denim line just isn’t selling well, not surprising when you look at the £200+ price tag. Kitson, a boutique favoured by many A-listers, has decided to stop stocking the Spice Girl’s jeans, store owner Fraser Ross explains: "we asked her PR people so many times for her to appear but she didn't. Celebrity lines are no different from an album or music tour. They have to be promoted to sell." Posh wasn’t too bothered though as she cheered husband David on at a football match over the weekend. New pal Kate Beckinsale also tagged along…is there anyone in L.A that Victoria hasn’t made friends with?!

After weeks of Britney Spears keeping away from the headlines she’s back in them, and for the wrong reasons. On Saturday Britney was involved in a minor car crash. According to the accident report it seems Spears was to blame: “The collision occurred when the driver of the Mercedes, driving in the #3 lane, in stop and go traffic failed to observe the vehicle directly ahead of her come to a complete stop. She attempted to brake but failed to stop her vehicle prior to colliding into the rear of the Nissan [in front of her].” But the singer was unhurt and later that evening went for dinner with her mother.

It was the London Marathon yesterday and several familiar faces took part. Committed runner Gordon Ramsey, rower James Cracknell and Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden all made the finish line. Kate Lawler, of Big Brother fame, ran the 26 miles dressed in skimpy underwear which can’t have been comfortable!