Melbourne, December 3 (ANI): Britney Spears, who turned 27 on December 2, heard the 'World's Sexiest Man' Hugh Jackman sing 'Happy Birthday' for her before the singer blew out the candles on the cake.

The 'Toxic' hit maker received Jackman's wishes, who also blew her a kiss, in a recorded video message after her live performance on 'Good Morning America' in New York - despite not having met the actor ever.

Britney entertained the crowd with two of her songs, including 'Womanizer', from her latest album 'Circus' in an elaborate tent with a ring of fire, dressed as a ringmaster, reports the News.com.au.

The pop star was also wished by the cast of Desperate Housewives, Reese Witherspoon and John Travolta in pre-recorded messages and was said to have been touched by their greetings.

The singer further revealed during the show the dates of her forthcoming 27-city world tour that is set to begin in her native Louisiana on March 3, 2009. (ANI)

Kuala Lumpur, December 3 (ANI): Shahrukh Khan could not contain his excitement after the 'humbling experience' of being awarded a Datukship by the state of Malacca.

The Bollywood megastar, who had apologised for not being able to fly down to Malaysia to receive the honour owning to his tight schedule and faltering health, said he couldn't be thankful enough for the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM) which carries the title "Datuk".

"I would also like to thank the Malaysian government, my friends, fans and Malaysians who have showed me so much love," the Star Online quoted him as saying.

"After I heard about the award, I have not stopped telling everyone around the world - in the United States, Britain and South Africa - that I have been knighted.

"What made this honour so profound was that it was given by a country that does not even speak my language. I have so much love for Malaysia. I shoot my movies there, take my family for holidays and visit my friends. This special honour is such a humbling experience," he added.

King Khan further, who confirmed he would be receiving the award on December 13 in Malacca, said that the controversy, questioning whether he deserved the title or not, did not bother him at all.

He said: "I do not have to read about myself in the papers. I know who I am and what I deserve. Whatever people write about me, be it positive or negative, will not change anything.

"I am a bit self-centred in that sense. I am my own best friend." (ANI)

New Delhi, Dec 1 (ANI): Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she used to puff on cigarettes throughout her teenage years.

The Iron man actress, who spent her teenage years in New York and is currently settled in Britain with hubby Chris Martin and children, said that the best thing she liked about Big Apple was 'underage smoking', reports China Daily.

"What I really liked about New York was the underage smoking on stoops of brownstones, going to museums, the seasons and how great a school The Spence School was," she said.

Recently, the Oscar winner revealed that she is unsure of her future career in acting after giving birth to her kids.

"I really did not know if there would be a place for me any more. Hollywood is pretty cutthroat, and everybody's got a short memory and there's always somebody younger or hotter or prettier, or whatever," she added. (ANI)

Melbourne, Dec 1 (ANI): American actor Leonardo DiCaprio is selling off his Malibu estate and has priced it at almost 9 million dollars.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the house is situated on the bluffs above the Pacific Ocean and it also has a stairway-to-the-sea, which leads to a secluded cove, the Daily Telegraph reports.

The main house has two bedrooms and two bathrooms in 2,374 square feet, with the master bathroom having marble fixtures and a steam shower.

The estate also has a separate guesthouse with two one-bedroom suites and added to that is a four-car garage and a large grassy area.

The main attraction of the property however, is that it is private. (ANI)