Wife of comedian Denis Leary skewers celebrity

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The wife of comedian Denis Leary sends up Hollywood, marriage and celebrities in her new novel that is based on her experiences of dealing with her husband's fame and observations of film stars.


Ann Leary's first novel, "Outtakes From A Marriage," which was recently released in the United States, was written after 25 years of watching her husband, a libertarian stand-up comedian and actor, rise from obscurity to wide recognition.


"It's a story about marriage and it is also a look at what happens to people when they become famous," she said.


Leary decided not to write about her real life, living in a small town in Connecticut with her husband, because she said it was not very compelling.


"We are not the most exciting people," she explained.


The novel, which Publishers Weekly said shows "an eye for the comedy of manners of the rich and idle" comes four years after her memoir "An Innocent, a Broad" about the real-life story of the premature birth of son Jack in London and living in the British capital for several months.


"Outtakes from a Marriage" centers more on the effects of stardom on the celebrity, those close to them and the reactions of the public -- including on the red carpet.


Leary, 45, has her own experiences on the red carpet including being swept aside and overhearing photographers' blunt comments while snapping her husband, who is currently starring in his own U.S. television show "Rescue Me". 

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Paul McCartney: 'I Want to Work With The Wombats'

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed he'd like to produce upcoming British rockers The Wombats.

The Beatles legend, 65, admits that he hasn't produced much music recently, and suggested his fellow Liverpudlians may not want to work with him.

He says, "I don't do much production now but it might be very tempting [to work with The Wombats]. I'm not sure they would want me.

"I had one of the guys from The Wombats in one of my classes. It was great. Now years later they're doing great."

Paul also revealed what current band he rates. "I like Radiohead - they're really cool," he said. "I think they're on it. Innovative.

"The Zutons, The Killers, The Wombats. There are a lot of good people around."

Paul is set to play alongside the Kaiser Chiefs and The Zutons at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium on June 1. The show is part of the celebrations for the city's status as European Capital Of Culture.

McCartney, who recently finalized his divorce from Heather Mills, explained he'll be performing the big hits, but revealed he's "got a couple of surprises for Liverpool".

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Jessica Simpson & Tony Romo Deny Break-Up

Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo quashed rumours that they are of the verge of a split, by stepping out for a dinner date in Dallas Texas.

The couple have been dogged by rumours that they are in the midst of a break-up, although seemed loved-up as they dined at the N9NE Steakhouse on Saturday.

A source told People: "They were holding hands, in a good mood and happy. They looked like they were on a date together. (They) looked happy and were laughing and smiling."

They also ran into Romo's Dallas Cowboys teammate Isaiah Stanback and his parents, and "stopped to say hello to a guest on their way out and played with her beautiful baby girl," before leaving together, all smiles.

Do you think Tony is the man for Jess? Be sure to leave your comments below.

Rapper Remy Ma gets 8 years for shooting friend

Rapper Remy Ma gets 8 years for shooting friend

Newly York (Reuters) - Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma was sentenced to octonary age in prison house on Tuesday for shooting and wound an acquaintance afterwards discovering money was missing from her purse after a nox out in Manhattan.


In sentencing the rapper, outlaw margaret Court adjudicate Rena Uviller said Remy Ma, whose real name is Remy Smith, was "an passing angry young

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