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Ashlee Simpson is dating ‘Boardwalk Empire’ star Vincent Piazza

The 26-year-old singer-and-actress ‘ who split up with husband Pete Wentz after just over two years of marriage in February ‘ has been spotted kissing and holding hands with the actor in New York.

It is not the first time Ashlee, who has two-year-old son Bronx Mowgli with former ‘Fall Out Boy’ star Pete, has spent time with another man since her break-up ‘ she has also enjoyed the company of D.R.U.G.S. front-man Craig Owens, who is a good friend of her ex’s.

However, in March Ashlee was seen holding hands with her 32-year-old estranged husband, sparking speculation the pair had reconciled as she ‘lovingly leaned’ on him while out.

A source said: ‘Ashlee and Pete held hands, and Pete especially looked very happy. While waiting for their drinks, Pete had his arm around Ashlee and they definitely looked like a couple again.

“Ashlee kept smiling and lovingly leaned on Pete.”

Rihanna reportedly went on a date with Usher.

The two singers enjoyed spending time with one another at the Coachella music festival in Los Angeles last weekend and decided to see each other again in New York a few days later.

A source close to Usher said the pair have been friendly for a long time and have shared some “passionate kisses”.

They told The Sun newspaper: “They had a really good time together last weekend and wanted to see each other again somewhere private straight after. They’ve known each other for a long time but it’s always been bad timing.

“They’ve had a few long, passionate kisses. There’s definitely a spark between them.

“It would have been too obvious to go somewhere in LA and they were both going back to New York for work commitments.”

Earlier this year the ‘OMG’ hitmaker declared his musical interest in the ‘S&M’ star, revealing he wanted to record a duet with her.

He said: “Of course I’d do a track with her – hold on! We’ve been friends and our teams work together and we’ve talked about working together in the past, but it could potentially happen.

“I would love to work with her – I think she’s an incredible artist.”

Justin Bieber immortalised in wax

The 17-year-old singer is the latest star to be honoured with his own replica figure by famous museum Madame Tussauds and he unveiled his double in London today (15.03.11) in front of a few lucky fans while thousands more watched via a live web stream.

The ‘Baby’ hitmaker seemed impressed by his likeness although he commented that he had grown in height since he posed for it.

He told museum staff: “It’s pretty incredible to see. I’m taller but this was a point in time.

“It looks awesome, thanks very much.”

Fan Grace Magraff, 14, said: “I cannot believe I am in the same room as Justin and his figure is amazing. I don’t want to leave; I just want to stay by his figure forever! It’s brilliant, just like him. I love it!”

The waxwork was created with the help of the teenager’s personal hair stylist to ensure it had his signature sweeping cut – which he recently ditched – and is dressed in a fashionable black and red shirt with jeans.

Justin gave sculptors in New York a sitting late last year, where hundreds of precise measurements were taken. The figure then took four months to complete at a cost of £150,000.

Liz Edwards, PR manager at the attraction, said: “The interest in Justin’s figure has been truly phenomenal. We were absolutely inundated with requests from young fans to include him and since we announced that we were indeed making his figure we’ve been besieged by ‘Beliebers’ wanting to know when they can come and see him here.

“We’re sure they will be as pleased with the final results as Justin seems to be today.”

Figures of Justin were also revealed at Madame Tussauds Amsterdam and Madame Tussauds New York today.