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"Christie Brinkley: 'Billy Joel's Great'"
(June 3rd, 2010)

Billy Joel was a lifesaver for his model ex-wife Christie Brinkley when she was going through her divorce from Peter Cook - he often babysat the couple's kids.

Joel and Brinkley remained close friends after their divorce in 1994 and she admits she would have been lost without her ex, who is godfather to her two kids by Cook.

She tells the new issue of Ladies Home Journal, "Billy's great. He's godfather to Jack and Sailor, and you know there have been times when I have had to spend time with lawyers or whatever and he's babysat.

"He lives nearby, so he's like, 'Send 'em over here!'"

"Sightings..."
By: Richard Johnson
(June 7th, 2010)

Billy Joel docked his 36-foot fishing boat, "Alexa," at Huntington Harbor's Prime restaurant for lunch with the vessel's namesake, daughter Alexa Ray Joel and his pet pug, "Sabrina"...

"Billy Joel Says He Doesn't Belong In Limousines and Private Jets"
(June 11th, 2010)

The 61 year-old singer/pop-star has had a hugely successful career spanning almost 40 years, but still has trouble accepting his fame. He came from a humble family background, and says the lavish life he now lives makes him feel like an imposter.

"I've been very fortunate to be able to make a living from my music, and it turned into this insane success but I didn't do it to become famous – I did it because I loved it," he said. "I still pinch myself. Look at my house. I never get used to it.

"Who do I think I am, the Count of Monte Cristo? I'm from Levittown, the first housing estate in America. I don't belong in limousines or private jets or onstage with people cheering me, but that is what has kept it fun and kept me grounded. I know it's not right."

Billy has come a long way since his first job - diving for oysters off the coast of Long Island, New York. It was back-breaking work and although he is now a multi-millionaire, Billy insists he is the same person now that he was then.

"It was the hardest, most gruelling job I've ever done. I'd work all hours and look at the cliff-top houses where the rich people lived and hate them," he explained to British newspaper The Sun. "I might now own this mansion, but I am still the same person as back then. I never take anything for granted."

"Billy Joel Honors Phil Ramone With Hitmaker Award"
By: John Carucci
(June 17th, 2010)

Billy Joel attributes Phil Ramone as integral to his success, so it seems fitting he would induct the legendary producer into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York.

Joel says Ramone guided him on a lot of songs that may not have been hits. He says he takes Ramone's advice because he knows what he's talking about.

Ramone was honored Thursday night with the Hitmaker Award, tailored for those responsible for a number of hit songs over an extended period.

Ramone says he's always been fascinated by Joel.

Their relationship began with Joel's 1977 breakout album, "The Stranger."

"Billy Joel's New Biker Babe"
(June 21st, 2010)

There's a new blonde on the back of Billy's bike.

Billy Joel and a woman he called "my girlfriend" arrive at his Sag Harbor home Saturday in a scene similar to he one he shot 27 years ago - with ex-wife Christie Brinkley - for the video of "Uptown Girl."

Yesterday, as Joel loaded his Triumph bike onto his boat, he told a photographer his "girlfriend" was surprised by the attention.

He did not identify the new love in his life.