var galleryData = [{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 4/9","caption":"Charlotte Church's plans to launch her singing career stateside are on hold.<br/><br/>\nCharlotte released her debut album late last year with the plan to launch as a US star - this time in pop rock and not classical.<br/><br/>\nBut after lacklustre sales and her last two singles failing to make the top ten, Sony have now decided to \"ice\" the plans for a January launch.<br/><br/>\nA mole told me: \"She's going in a different direction and as an artist you need total dedication to make it big in the US... even Robbie, with all his talent, has failed so far.\"","url":"2006/5/17/Celeb-Diary-In-Pics-1407832.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Celeb Diary - In Pics"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 4/9","caption":"Pierce Brosnon is a man in demand. The award-winning actor, who enjoyed much success as James Bond, is \nback with three major new roles this year.<br/><br/>\nBut I hear he has a secret desire to appear in his favourite medical drama, Casualty.<br/><br/>\nPierce told my mole: \"I love the show and would really like to appear in it if at all possible.<br/><br/>\n\"The great thing now is that I can do things like that without the restrictions of being Bond.\"","url":"2006/2/22/Neil-Seans-Scoop-1382186.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Neil Sean's Scoop"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 4/9","caption":"Belinda Carlisle has just signed up to appear in Simon Cowell's new US reality TV show Duets.<br/><br/>\nShe's also the latest star to be wooed by Broadway - theatre bosses want her to star in Chicago as Mamma Morton, the feisty jailer.<br/><br/>Belinda, who also has plans to release a new greatest hits collection, told me: \"It's a dream role. I'd like to say yes but I'm not sure if I can fit everything in.\"","url":"2006/3/3/Neil-Seans-Gossip-1385281.jpg","width":250,"height":300,"alt":"Neil Sean's Gossip"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 4/9","caption":"Sandi Thom is not selling out despite being offered mega-deals to advertise a range of products from haircare to skincare.<br/><br/>\nShe told me: \"It's all very flattering but my aim is to make great music, not become a model or spokesperson, unless I was actually using the products.\"<br/><br/>\nSandi is a woman of conviction - I hear some of the deals top the £1m mark.","url":"2006/6/22/Neil-Seans-Scoop-1419472.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Neil Sean's Scoop"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 4/9","caption":"Emma Bunton could be set for a role in the new Pink Panther film after Beyonce turned down the chance to reprise her role.<br/><br/>\nFollowing the success of the first movie, Fox Films are secretly auditioning for the sidekick role.<br/><br/>\nBeyonce told me: \"I loved making the movie but with the new album I am way too busy to fit the second movie in.\"<br/><br/>\nCue Emma, who is currently making her third solo album, and told me of her plans to make it big as an actress in the US.<br/><br/>She said: \"It's my ambition to move into films and that kind of role would definitely appeal.\"","url":"2006/5/8/Celeb-Diary-In-Pics-1404928.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Celeb Diary - In Pics"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 4/9","caption":"Will ex-Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley strike gold with his new solo project?<br/><br/>\nThe band's lead singer, who gave us classic tracks like True and Through The Barricades, is moving into \nthe world of easy listening and slow jazz, I can reveal.<br/><br/>\nTony has recorded a new album of covers in addition to some brand new material.<br/><br/>\nHe told me: \"It's a natural progression and my voice does suit that type of material.\" <br/><br/>\nA new tour is being organised and Tony has also been invited to star in a reality TV show.","url":"2006/9/1/Neil-Seans-Scoop-1443362.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"Neil Sean's Scoop"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 4/9","caption":"Fresh from marrying footballer Ashley Cole last month, Cheryl Tweedy, who found fame on a reality TV show with Girls Aloud, is pushing ahead with plans for another reality TV show with Ashley and a tell-all book due out towards the end of the year.<br/><br/>\nI can reveal Cheryl's been approached to launch her own fragrance and is giving the offer serious thought.<br/><br/>\nShe told my mole: \"I would hate it to be tacky like Jade Goody's affair but if it could be done nicely then what girl would not want her own fragrance. It would be cool for me.\"","url":"2006/6/27/Footy-Wives-In-Germany-1420498.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"Footy Wives In Germany"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 4/9","caption":"Westlife have lost a bit of direction since the departure of Bryan McFadden and even tried to launch themselves as a Las Vegas act but fans just love those endless cover versions.<br/><br/>\nNow the band is re-grouping for another attack on the US charts.<br/><br/>\nMark Feehily told my mole: \"We're all still focused and like the idea of going global.<br/><br/>\n\"We have been offered a few deals in the past but the latest one has just come at the right time.\"<br/><br/>\nInsiders also tell me the boys' next album, due towards the end of the year, is geared to the US market and will have an A-list duet on the collection. Can they really top Mariah Carey?","url":"2006/2/15/Fashion-Police-At-The-Brits-2006-1380099.jpg","width":400,"height":300,"alt":"Fashion Police At The Brits 2006"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 4/9","caption":"The Scissor Sisters are set to make their own documentary-style movie to let people see what goes on behind the scenes.<br/><br/>\nJake Shears and the equally fab Ana Matronic are back in the charts with their great new single Feel Like Dancing and a disco-themed new album called Tah Dah.<br/><br/>\nJake told me: \"It will be dark and show us as a band, going around the world, show how we write the songs and the people we hook up with.\"<br/><br/>\nHe also revealed the highlight of the band's experiences so far: \"We still have icons we want to work with but it will be hard to find someone as great as Sir Elton John as working with him was one of the most glorious moments we've had.\"","url":"2005/7/3/Londons-Live-8-Show-1311331.jpg","width":400,"height":300,"alt":"London's Live 8 Show"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 4/9","caption":"Tom Cruise has proved he is still hot property by landing a new deal, despite being dropped by his old studio Paramount.<br/><br/>\nBut you can't keep an A-list star down for long.<br/><br/>\nThe Mission Impossible actor is gearing up for an appearance with his fiancee Katie Holmes and never-seen-before baby Suri for the October edition of Vanity Fair magazine.<br/><br/>\nHe is also getting behind the camera to direct two major features – one of which he may star in.<br/><br/>\nHe told my mole: \"You have to adapt and I love the idea of moving into directing. It's a dream I have held for a long time.\"<br/><br/>\nFear not, Tom is not quitting acting and is even planning his first Romcom.","url":"2005/1/20/Sandro-Monettis-LA-LA-Titbits-1269757.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"Sandro Monetti's LA LA Titbits"}];