AUSTRALIAN actor Simon Baker, the star of police drama The Mentalist, has signed a new deal worth more than $US30 million ($29.86m) taking him from E street to Easy Street.
Simon Baker is set to become the highest paid dramatic actor on television earning more than $US430,000 per episode.

Hollywood was abuzz yesterday after it was revealed the former E Street actor is in the final stages of negotiations to secure a rumoured three season deal worth more than $US30 million.

The deal will see Baker stay on as lead character Patrick Jane, a former psychic turned police consultant, in the CBS drama The Mentalist - aired on Channel Nine in Australia.

However proving he is still just an Aussie surfer at heart, Baker wasn't letting that get in the way of his family's Christmas.

Even with such a massive deal in the works, Baker was at his Australian home near NSW's Byron Bay this we ... Read more »

With a reputation as a celebrity hot spot, particularly in Byron Bay, the region is again proving popular this summer, with several famous faces already being spotted around the region.

Governor General Quentin Bryce has been seen in Byron Bay. It is understood she is staying at an upmarket property in Lighthouse Road.

Although The Northern Star cannot quite imagine Ms Bryce learning to surf at The Pass, we are sure she would enjoy the many fine restaurants on offer.

Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter Jack Johnson has a strong affinity with the area and even owns a property in Lennox Head.

He has been seen on the streets of Byron Bay in recent days but it is not known how long the keen surfer will be in town.

No doubt he is hoping for some sunshine and for the swell to pick up a little so he can catch a few waves before he leaves.

Hollywood hottie Simon Baker has returned to his old stamping ground for the festive season.

It is believed he will spend the next month around Lennox Head, where his mum still lives, and also at his own place in Nashua.

Baker bought the 6.8ha riverside property for $1.5 million last summ ... Read more »