Queen of Pop Madonna has been blamed for a boating accident that claimed 15 lives on September 5 in Bulgaria.

Church officials, who insisted that Madge’s decision to perform on a holy day brought them bad luck, were outraged with her plans of staging her Sticky and Sweet gig in the capital Sofia on August 29, the day Orthodox Christians mark the beheading of Saint John the Baptist with a fast.

But, even after protests, she refused to reschedule the date, and religious leaders are now convinced her defiance of their sacred customs led to the disaster on Macedonia’s Lake Ohrid.

“The catastrophe in Macedonia in which 15 Bulgarian citizens died was a sign from heaven,” the Daily Express quoted church leader Nikolay, in the city of Plovdiv, close to Sofia, as having told Britain’s Daily Telegraph.

“The Orthodox Church had called for people not to enjoy themselves on the day marking the execution of John. We should not allow the young to have fun on a day that should be dedicated to spiritual reflection,” he added.

The news comes after the country’s Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, last week criticised sports officials for letting the gig take place at the Vasil Levski Stadium, insisting the concert damaged the venue’s grass pitch.

Lindsay Lohan has revealed that she always wanted to live in the spotlight like her idol Britney Spears.

Lohan first saw stardom as a 12-year-old, appearing in Disney movie ‘The Parent Trap’ before her 2004 film ‘Mean Girls’ made her a media favorite. She became a regular on the party circuit in Los Angeles, but spiraled out of control just a few years later. She was arrested twice in 2007 on drunken driving charges and has spent time in rehab.

The star now admits she always knew the pitfalls of fame because she watched the ‘Toxic’ hitmaker’s meteoric rise as a youngster, reports Access Hollywood.

‘Everyone goes through tough times. I think I’ve always kind of aspired to be like Britney Spears in the tabloids when I was in middle school. It’s kind of something you sign up for in the beginning and if you really want it, you know that comes with it,’ she said.

American singer-actress Jessica Simpson really wants to become a mother, according to her sister Ashlee Simpson-Wentz.

Simpson, who recently rekindled romance with ex-beau John Mayer, dotes on nephew Bronx, her sibling’s son with rocker Pete Wentz, reports contactmusic.com.

She was forced to deny reports she was pregnant earlier this year but Simpson-Wentz reveals her older sister is getting broody.

‘She’s always saying, ‘Oh, I want a baby’,’ said Simpson-Wentz.

Venturing out in style, Kate Gosselin was all dressed up while leaving her place with bodyguard Steve Neild and his wife on Tuesday evening (September 8).

According to a paparazzo source on the scene, the Neild’s arrived at Kate’s house in casual attire before changing into fancy attire and heading out to their awaiting limo.

The onlooker adds: “While walking to the limo, Steve motioned to the driver by putting his finger up to his mouth, implying to keep quiet about where they were going, as it was meant to be a secret.”

In related news, recent reports tell that miss Gosselin has been offered $400,000 offer from Hugh Hefner to strip down for Playboy.

Said to have declined the offer, a source tells, “Hugh sent her a letter, but Kate was totally mortified and threw it away! She didn’t think it was appropriate because of the children.”

Having flown into town the previous evening, Lindsay Lohan kept busy during the first day of her stay in New York City on Tuesday (September 8).

Dressed in an all-black ensemble complete with a funky fedora, the “Mean Girls” actress attended a meeting at an uptown Manhattan office building before being driven back to her posh hotel.

Seemingly enjoying her stay out east, Miss Lohan wrote a short and sweet Twitter message to her fans, tweeting, “i heart nyc.”

Expected to stay in town for a little while, Lindsay is all set to check out the offering at Fashion Week – which begins on Thursday, September 10th.

Showing off her naturally dark brunette locks, Kim Kardashian was spotted stepping out in Beverly Hills, California on Tuesday (September 8).

Getting started on what sounds to be a busy day, the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” cutie tweeted: “Morning everyone…Crazy work day! Hope u all have a blessed day.”

As for her hairdo change-up, Kim posted a message on her blog, telling, “I’m dying my hair back dark…bye bye blonde, see u next summer! Love ya!”

Not lasting all that long, the lighter colored hairstyle first made its debut on the red carpet at the Teen Choice Awards back on August 9th.

Always a fan of glitzy red carpet events, Paris Hilton was joined by Doug Reinhardt at the premiere of “Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans” during the 66th Venice Film Festival on Friday (September 4).

Held at the Sala Grande, the hotel heiress looked stunning in a shiny silver ensemble as she sauntered around with her on-again beau.

Always having something on the agenda, Miss Hilton kept busy overseas the previous evening – as she attended the opening ceremony of Coin Italian Clothier shop.

In related news, Miss Hilton will be allowed to file her lawsuit against Hallmark Cards, Inc for using her likeness and popular phrase “That’s Hot” in one of their greeting cards without permission.

According to a report, the card in question is called “Paris’s First Day as a Waitress” and shows Hilton telling a restaurant customer “Don’t touch that, it’s hot” as she serves a plate of food.  The customer replies, “What’s hot?” and Paris answers, “That’s hot!” The inside of the card reads “Have a smokin’ hot birthday.”

Keeping herself fit and fabulous, Ashley Tisdale was spotted going to the gym in West Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon (September 2).

Sporting a NY Yankees ballcap and workout gear as StarzLife.com photos snapped up shots, the “High School Musical” hottie has been enjoying a little time off following the recent releases of her new album and new movie, “Aliens in the Attic”.

Meanwhile, it was recently announced that Tizzie has been nominated for a MTV Latin America Video Music Award.

She’s listed in the “Best New International Artist” category, tweeting to her fans, “Just found out that I’m nominated for a MTVLA award in the Best International Artist Category! So amazing!”

Enjoying an afternoon outing in southern Florida, Kourtney Kardashian strolled around Miami Beach with her boyfriend Scott Disick on Thursday (September 3).

The pregnant “Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami” star and her babydaddy braved the rain without an umbrella, making stops at Intermix and her own store, Dash, during the course of the day.

Meanwhile, it sounds as if Kourtney’s pregnancy has sister Kim itching for a baby of her own.

Sharing her thoughts on the matter, Kim blogged, “Kourtney and I went baby shopping last week! It’s really fun but we you have to stay neutral when you’re shopping for a baby and you don’t know what the sex of the baby is!…I want Kourt and Scott to find out already!! I want a baby!!!! OK, so maybe not right now, but I can’t wait to be an aunt!”

Later talking about Kourtney’s pregnancy appetite, Kim added, “She really just wants to eat healthy food. She just only craves healthy food…I gotta get pregnant.”

Chris Brown’s interview aired on Larry King Live last night where he explained that his relationship with Rihanna was much like Romeo and Juliet’s.

Brown showed up to the interview in a powder blue sweater and bow tie, telling King that after the incident with Rihanna occurred, it was the media that really drove them apart.

The two tried to spend time at Diddy’s mansion in Miami to work things out. During this time Brown interpreted the Romeo and Juliet metaphor, explaining, “It was sort of like Romeo and Juliet story, like both sides not wanting us to kind of have contact so we just got away.”

He also told King that during that time, which he says was the worst time of his life, he and Rihanna were able to rekindle their friendship.

“I’m pretty sure we can always be friends,” he said, “and I don’t know about our relationship, but I just know definitely that we ended as friends.”

He told over and over again that he loved Rihanna. “I’ve said countless times how sorry I am to Rihanna. I accepted full responsibility but it’s just one of those things I wish I could have relieved and just handled totally different.”

There were other moments that he wishes he could go back in time and change, such as the physical anger.

One police said that Brown pushed Rihanna last year and busted the windows of a car in a fit of rage just three weeks before hitting Rihanna.

And though he has a rocky past, Brown says, “I don’t think at the end of the day my career is over.”