Oprah Winfrey invited pal Jennifer Aniston to call into her TV show recently so the pair could address incorrect rumors the media mogul was planning to stage the actress' nuptials at her California estate. The stars mocked reports about an $8 million reception, which Winfrey was planning to stage at her exclusive Santa Barbara County home, complete with performances by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Coldplay. Aniston, whose telephone chat with Winfrey aired on TV yesterday, said, "It sounds like you're giving me Santa Barbara." Aniston also poked fun at press reports that she's desperately house hunting with boyfriend Vince Vaughn, adding, "I'm really good, I've got my house." Winfrey also used the show to ridicule reports she has split from longtime boyfriend Steadman Graham. The media queen insists one US tabloid took the story too far when they got hold of photos of Winfrey dropping her beau off at the airport. She mocked, "The photo they have, I was asking him, 'Are you sure you have your ticket?' but it said I was very angry that 'the tension between us could be felt by everyone in the vicinity.'" She reassured fans, "If we ever do (break-up) I promise, I promise the night it happens, if it ever happens, I will come on TV the next day and tell you."

Vatican official Father Raniero Cantalamessa has added to widespread criticism of Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code, branding it as just another example of Jesus Christ being sold out. Cantalamessa made his comments in a sermon commemorating Christ's death at St. Peter Basilica's church in Vatican City on Good Friday, in the presence of Pope Benedict XVI. Although Cantalamessa didn't specifically mention the name of the book, he made several references to the "pseudo-historic" work by saying people were obsessed with "every new theory according to which he (Christ) was not crucified and did not die, but ran off with Mary Magdalene." He also criticized the upcoming film version of the book, which will star Tom Hanks. Cantalamessa says, "No one will be able to stop this wave of speculation, which will see a sharp increase with the imminent release of a certain film."

South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have used the latest episode of the animated comedy to attack Comedy Central - because the network banned the use of an image of the Prophet Muhammad in an episode. Last Wednesday's show instead featured an image of Jesus Christ defecating on President George W. Bush and the US flag. The episode also featured character Kyle trying to convince a Fox Network official to show an episode of Family Guy with an image of the Prophet Muhammad in it. Kyle tells the network, "Either it's all okay, or none of it is. Do the right thing." In the episode the Fox officials decided to show the image, but a caption is displayed, reading "Comedy Central have refused to broadcast an image of Muhammad on their network." The ban comes after a Danish publication published caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad. Comedy Central are standing by their decision, saying, "In light of recent world events, we feel we made the right decision."

Publicists for actor Sean Connery have refuted a recent story that the Finding Forrester star would soon be announcing his retirement from acting. According a WENN story from April 9, Connery had planned to make the announcement when he collects his Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Film Institute later this year. According to Connery's publicist, Nancy Seltzer, "He has never said and wouldn't say he was officially retiring from film at his upcoming AFI tribute. He's honored and flattered by the award."

Actress Meg Ryan has accused former husband Dennis Quaid of cheating on her during their nine-year-marriage. The When Harry Met Sally star gave a revealing interview in the forthcoming issue of Allure magazine, where she discussed her split with Quaid. According to a report on website PageSix, Ryan was unequivocal when the Allure writer asked her flat-out if the actor had strayed. The actress mouthed silently, "Yes, yes, yes." Ryan, who had an affair with actor Russell Crowe while she was still married to Quaid, then mimed throwing stones at her ex-husband while living in a glass house.

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and basketball beau Tony Parker are getting married, according to actor Jamie Foxx. The Oscar-winning star appeared on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show on Monday and unknowingly let slip it won't be long before the couple walk down the aisle. He revealed, "I know her boyfriend and soon-to-be husband." The pair have not publicly announced they are engaged but are close friends with Foxx, which fuelled speculation he has inside information about their marriage plans Foxx is regularly seen out socially with Longoria and teamed up with Parker to record a song. He added, "We're good friends. We actually hooked up on a song. He raps in French. He kills in French. It sounds sexy, I don't know what he's saying. He could just be saying, 'Order me dinner.' It's a trip to hear it."

The set of Mel Gibson's latest movie epic Apocalypto has been hit by South American storms, prompting studio bosses at Disney to scrap plans for a summer release. The film, which follows the journey of a Mayan hero on the run through the rainforests of Mexico, was set to be released around the world in August, but now it will hit cinemas at Christmas. Disney bosses have confirmed the release delay, stating on Sunday that the production had fallen behind because of heavy rains in Mexico, where Gibson is shooting the film.

Tom Cruise is going full steam ahead with the promotional tour for his new film Mission: Impossible III, despite the fact his fiancee Katie Holmes is ready to give birth at any moment. The actor kicks off with the movie's first premiere in Rome, Italy next Monday. Part of the film, which is directed by JJ Abrams, takes place in Rome. Paramount Pictures executives say Cruise wanted to hold premieres across the globe and will have three more premieres in quick succession. After the Rome debut, there will be a London premiere the following day, then Paris and finally May 1 in Mexico City. The film will make its US debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on May 3, before its release in US cinemas May 5.

George Michael has admitted crashing into three parked cars in North London and will be quizzed by police. The pop star, who was arrested for possessing cannabis earlier this year when he was found slumped at the wheel of his car, was accused by witnesses on Sunday morning of shunting a string of vehicles in his $105,000 top-of-the-range motor. The incident saw Michael drive away without telling owners he had bashed their cars, but a representative of the hitmaker has since reported it to police. A police spokeswoman confirms, "An appointment has been made to speak to the registered owner (of the vehicle) in due course." British newspaper the Daily Mirror reports the star has already made contact with victims over financial compensation for the damage caused.

Pop star Madonna is having a massive "disco-fied" crucifix made as one of the centerpieces for her upcoming tour. The singer has raised eyebrows before with her controversial use of religious images and now she'll shock again with the flashing cross. A source claims Madonna will descend to the stage on the glittering disco-ball crucifix, covered with diamonds and Swarovski crystals. The ball is rumored to cost $10 million, and is being constructed at a well-guarded airplane hangar in Los Angeles for her Confession On A Dance Floor tour. According to the source, "It'll create a blinding light, like she's landing on the spaceship from E.T."

Former Baywatch babe Gena Lee Nolin gave birth to a baby boy called Hudson Lee Hulse on Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona. The actress, who is married to hockey player Cale Hulse, already has eight-year-old son Spencer from her former marriage to video producer Greg Fahlman. Nolin and Hulse married in September of 2004, after a friend of Nolin's set them up on a blind date. Baby Hudson weighed in at 8 pounds 6 ounces. Nolin's official representative Jerry Shandrew says, "Mother and baby are doing well and resting comfortably."