Mad Mel and other celeb gossip

If the rumours turn out to be true, then Tom and Katie could be marching down the aisle at this very moment. (Although, I wonder if Scientologists march down any aisles? Maybe they get beamed down the aisle.)

Anyway, Bang Showbizz has reported that the couple may be exchanging nuptials this weekend at the Scientology Celebrity Centre, in California. Apparently several huge tents and outdoor chandeliers were spotted being erected at the centre this past week. A source on MollyGood.com said: "I live in Beachwood Canyon, right up the hill from the Scientology Celebrity Centre, and there is most definitely something going on soon.

"I know that Tom and Katie have been there twice in the last week and now the centre is covered in tents and outdoor chandeliers. Huge planters are in the street to prevent anyone driving too close."

And, apparently, the couple's hairstylist, Oscar Blandi, has been booked all weekend for them. Now nobody books a hairstylist all weekend just for the fun of it.

I wonder if Katie's parents will be attending though. They're devout Catholics and rumour has it they won't attend the Scientology ceremony. We just hope the wedding is this weekend, so that the whole TomKat saga can finally reach an end.

And speaking of blushing brides, it's been reported that Nicole Kidman is planning to hit the road with new hubby Keith Urban. Urban's US tour will be kicking off soon and Nicole is set on joining him. In preparation for her stay, Keith has fitted the bus with a large double bed, a kitchenette and a comfortable seating area. The reason? The actress is desperate to have a baby before it's too late. She's worried that she doesn't have much time left since she's already 38 years old. (That's not so old. She should speak to Madonna.)

Another actress desperate to have a baby is Courtney Cox. SkyNews reported that Courtney has admitted that she and hubby, David Arquette are hoping to have a second child. The couple already have a two-year-old daughter, Coco.

Cox had to undergo vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment in order to conceive Coco, but this obviously hasn't put them off trying for a second child. The actress told People Magazine: "We're hoping it will happen. We're thinking about it." Good luck Courtney!

And on a lighter note... Do you harbour secret dreams of being a Pussycat Doll? Well, now's your chance. The New TV network CW is launching, The Search for the Next Pussycat Doll, which will pit pop star wannabes against each other for the chance to become the seventh member of the hit girl group.

CW president of entertainment Dawn Ostroff said: "At its core, this show goes beyond just finding a new Pussycat Doll. It's about female empowerment, self-discovery and personal transformation." Yeah right! I fail to see how a bunch of girls in hardly any clothing, fighting for a token publicity spot can be at all empowering.

And, yay for Sheryl Crow! Apparently the singer has a new man in her life. She appeared on Larry King's show and said her new relationship is "good news". She hasn't revealed the identity of the lucky man yet, but we're so happy for her, after all those years with Lance the Gaunt. She was quite happy to talk about her desire to get married and have kids so hopefully this relationship is the one.

But...we're not too sure. She recently admitted that she still thought about former fiancé, Lance Armstrong every day. Not a great sign, that.

And Mel Gibson, well, what can I say. He's dug himself into a hole so deep, that nothing can help him out now.

Bang Showbizz has reported that Mel Gibson has been charged with drunk driving and having an open bottle of tequila in his car. Gibson, 50, was formally charged on Wednesday, five days after being pulled over in Malibu for speeding. If convicted, the actor could face up to six months in jail.

But that's not all. After being stopped by police, Gibson allegedly released a drunken tirade of anti-Semitic abuse upon the arresting officer. He is believed to have said: "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world." The actor has since apologised publicly for his behaviour and issued a second apology directly to the Jewish community.

Woah.

Gibson, who has now checked into rehab to battle his alcoholism, has even asked to meet with Jewish leaders so he can somehow make a mends for his actions. In a statement, he said: "I'm not just asking for forgiveness. I would like to take it one step further, and meet with leaders in the Jewish community, with whom I can have a one-on-one discussion, to discern the appropriate path for healing."

Meanwhile, American TV producer Merv Adelson took out an advert in Thursday's Los Angeles Times newspaper blasting movie bosses for not condemning Gibson's actions. It read: "Let's make ourselves proud and NOT support this JERK in any way, just because he's a so called 'star'." Adelson is the co-founder of Lorimar Productions, which produced hit TV show The Waltons.

All I can say is "ouch!". don't think he'll be able to crawl out of this one.