Love and Coogan deny baby reports

Claims that singer Courtney Love is carrying Steve Coogan's baby were denied by both stars today

The showbiz world was left stunned by reports that the wild woman of rock was pregnant by the Alan Partridge star after a two-week fling.

But Coogan's spokeswoman scoffed at the claims today and insisted: "It's nonsense."

Drug addict Love, 41, the widow of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, was said to have enjoyed an affair with Coogan while they were both staying at the Sunset Marquis hotel in West Hollywood.

In a statement released today, Love denied the claims.

"Courtney Love wishes to make it clear that she denies recent stories suggesting she is pregnant or has had a relationship with Steve Coogan," said the statement released by Sanctuary Artist Management.

"She confirms that she and Steve are good friends and have met a few times in Los Angeles."

Love, who has an 11-year-old daughter by Cobain, is going through troubled times.

She is currently in rehab after admitting using drugs while on probation for three separate drug and assault cases.

Coogan, 39, has a colourful private life far removed from that of his comic creation Alan Partridge.

Last year he admitted cheating on his wife Caroline Hickman with two lapdancers during a cocaine-fuelled hotel romp.

His marriage ended last month when Caroline divorced him on grounds of unreasonable behaviour.