Paris Hilton's trip to Rwanda is being filmed for a new reality TV show called 'The Philanthropist'.
The hotel heiress - who declared herself a "changed person" after spending 23 days in jail in June for driving offences - recently announced her five-day trip to the poverty-stricken African country, taking place in November, would be filmed for a documentary.
It has now been revealed the visit is being turned into a reality show by celebrity charity organisation Playing For Good, who are sponsoring Paris' trip.
The programme will be called 'The Philanthropist' - and will feature various celebrities undertaking charitable endeavours.
Despite claims Paris is using the trip as a publicity stunt, the 26-year-old 'Simple Life' star has defended herself, saying she likes being part of reality shows because it allows her fans to see how she lives.
She said: "It shows people what everyday life is like for me."
Paris recently admitted she was "really scared" about the upcoming trip, but is determined to highlight the plight of the war-ravaged country.
She said: "I'm really scared, yeah. There's so much need in that area, and I feel like if I go, it will bring more attention to what people can do to help. I know there's a lot of good I can do just by getting involved and bringing attention to these issues."
Friday, October 19, 2007
Paris Hilton's Rwanda reality show
Britney Spears loses child visits
Britney Spears has had her visitation rights with her children suspended.
The troubled 25-year-old singer had been granted overnight visits with her two children - two-year-old Sean Preston and one-year-old Jayden James - but all her visitation rights have now been removed after she couldn't be contacted by court officials who needed to arrange her next court-ordered drugs test.
The order came from Los Angeles County Commissioner Judge Scott M. Gordon after Kevin's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan called an emergency court hearing on Thursday (17.10.07).
A friend of Kevin's said he was prompted to call the hearing after Sean and Jayden returned to his house "crying and surly" after spending time with their mother.
The friend told E!: "They came back to his house, and their eating schedule was off, their sleeping schedule was off, and they won't listen to him, because he knows they haven't been getting any discipline at her house.
"He has to start all over, getting them settled again, calm them down and reintroduce them to their normal schedules. And it's frustrating for him. He's been tolerating this for a long time, but he thought maybe it would get better with a monitor involved. It hasn't.
"He believes the only way she'll start paying attention to her responsibilities is by making her feel the consequences of shirking them. Kevin keeps saying he's genuinely scared for the children's safety."
According to a friend of the singer, Britney had given the court her correct number, but because of a lack of reception in her house, the phone call couldn't be connected.
After temporarily losing full custody of the children to Kevin on October 1, she was granted one overnight visit with the pair per week as long as she complied with a long list of court requirements including random drug tests, working with a parenting coach and counselling.
Both Kevin and Britney will have to go to court on October 26, when the singer's parenting coach will submit a report to the judge.
Avril Lavigne Lines Up More Shows
Recently turned 23-years-old, Avril Lavigne was spotted out earlier this week doing a little grocery shopping with husband Derek Whibley.
Besides spending time with the hubby, Avril has been busily lining up performances for the months to come.
First off, the Sk8er Boi singer agreed to headline the first annual Unite Against AIDS concert in Montreal on November 28th.
And more recently, the punk princess signed on to perform at the Jingle Ball on December 1st at the Stockton Arena. Accompanying Avril will be One Republic and Sean Kingston.
Enjoy the pictures of Avril out shopping with Derek earlier last week (October 9).
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Paris Hilton's 'empty' life
Paris Hilton says partying left her feeling "empty inside".
The hotel heiress - who spent 23 days in jail for driving offences in June - is now determined to change her life around and do worthy things instead of being seen falling out of nightclubs.
She told Us Weekly magazine: "Before, my life was about having fun, going to parties - it was a fantasy. But when I had time to reflect, I felt empty inside. I want to leave a mark on the world."
Paris is starting her search for fulfilment next month.
She is set to visit Rwanda with children's charity Playing for Good and will be filming her experience for a revealing documentary.
She said: "I'm scared, yeah. I've heard it's really dangerous. I've never been on a trip like this before.
"I love having everything documented. It shows people what everyday life is like for me, how hard I work."
Last month, 'The Simple Life' star revealed she is planning to visit Rwanda in the hope of using her fame to draw attention to the plight of the war-torn African country.
Paris, 26, said: "I'll be going in November, after I get back from filming my movie.
"There's so much need in that area, and I feel like if I go, it will bring more attention to what people can do to help.
"I want to visit more countries where poverty and children's issues are a big concern.
"I know there's a lot of good I can do just by getting involved and bringing attention to these issues."
Lindsay Lohan broke
Lindsay Lohan is reportedly broke after spending her $7 million fortune on drugs and alcohol.
The troubled Hollywood star - who left Utah's Cirque Lodge rehab clinic earlier this month after a two-month stay - is staying with movie producer Tom Gores in Los Angeles because her money has run out.
Gores was the executive producer of the 21-year-old actress' recent flop film 'I Know Who Killed Me'.
A source told Britain's News of the World newspaper: "Lindsay doesn't have much choice as she is totally broke. The only reason she's coming back to Los Angeles is to try and get some film work and earn some money fast.
"The amount she has wasted putting cocaine up her nose is disgusting. Even she has lost count."
Lindsay's extravagant spending spree reportedly includes $1 million on just one hotel bill.
She has also spent more than $137,000 on three separate stints in rehab battling her drug and alcohol addictions, and thousands more in legal fees after her conviction for DUI (driving under the influence).
Lindsay is also thought to have blown more than $1 million on clothes and $500,000 on partying, with another $70,000 spent in tanning and hair salons.
She has been forced her to sell her $2.85 million apartment in Los Angeles and her $1 million New York property because she couldn't afford the mortgage payments.
Last week, Lindsay's father Michael claimed she planned to stay away from Hollywood to avoid temptation.
He said: "She told me, 'Dad, I don't feel ready to go back to Hollywood.'
"That's how committed Lindsay is to her sobriety. She doesn't want to do anything to mess it up."
Britney Spears to see healer
Britney Spears is reportedly set to meet a Native American healer to help cleanse her soul.
The troubled singer - who recently lost custody of her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, to ex-husband Kevin Federline - is said to have organised the meeting with a head shaman near a reservation at the base of America's Grand Canyon.
A source said: "The head shaman has agreed to perform the ritual on Britney, which is a great honour.
"The shaman will wave sage over her head and daub her temples with a magical potion. And the learned Indians will chant mantra and perform a special dance around her."
Britney was inspired to arrange the visit by Owen Wilson, who met the healers following his suicide bid in August.
The 'Toxic' singer has seen her life spiral out of control since splitting from Kevin in November 2006.
She has been seen wildly partying, drinking heavily, flashing her genitals and allegedly taking drugs.
In February, she publicly shaved her head off and swiftly entered rehab.
However, after leaving Malibu's Promises centre, she continued to behave erratically.
In July, her divorce from Kevin was finalised, with the couple sharing joint custody of Sean and Jayden.
But Kevin was granted sole custody earlier this month after a judge ruled Britney was not behaving in a suitable manner.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Lindsay Lohan Celebrity Rehab Exposed
Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and Mary Kate Olsen are just some of the latest stars to be admitted into rehab for a miracle cure to their spiralling addictions and mental problems.
A new TV show on E!Entertainment premiering this weekend will take a look inside the rehabs where are favourite celebrities are sent to get rid of their demons.
But is rehab really helping them? Female First looks inside the most famous treatment centres to find out exactly what goes on behind the doors.
“Addiction doesn't care who you are. It will kill you,” says Howard Samuels the founder of Wonderland Rehabilitation Centre in the upcoming 'Out of Control: Celebrity Rehab Exposed' special for E! TV which premieres this Sunday. Wonderland is set in Hollywood's , Beverley Hills and is a popular choice for troubled stars including teen star Lindsay Lohan.
21 year old Lindsay has been a star since the age of 11, with roles in Disney films like 'The Parent Trap' and 'Freaky Friday' so not surprisingly by the time she was in her late teens she was a regular fixture on Hollywood's party scene. Her drinking a partying soon got out of control and after an all night session following last year's Golden Globes Lindsay decided she needed help and checked into Wonderland.
“I love Hollywood. I couldn't think of a better place for a treatment programme. It's a show business town so here we treat actors, we treat directors,” says proud Samuels.
“When a client and family come up here they're going to come in through our gate filled with anxiety and fear. They're going to come winding their way up to the top, park their car, get out and look at this house and wonder 'what am I getting myself into?' “ says Bruce Turner, executive director of the $40,000 per month centre.
Hollywood's lost souls soon feel at home with their own private suites, health spa and personal chef to cook up a healthy treat whenever they fancy it. “ There's dietary needs and there's vegans and there's non-vegans and no dairy and you kind of have to be ready to do anything at any moment's notice,” says Chris Wilson, Wonderland's executive chef.
According to the centres website, Promises is “Tucked into the Santa Monica Mountains with a gorgeous panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.” and “offers an unparalleled recovery experience.”
“Our Malibu facility offers uncommon luxury and is the rehab facility of choice for business executives, professionals, celebrities, government officials and anyone wanting the finest rehab program in the world.”
Promises has centres in Malibu and West LA and offers a wide range of treatments including 24-hour detox coordination and facilitation, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and art and drama classes. This is the centre Britney Spears checked into after her famous head shaving inccident.
Another member of the Promises alumni is Kelly Osbourne. In 2004 Kelly was caught buying drugs by a British tabloid. Although no charges were made, her brother Jack intervened and drove his sister to Malibu to start a programme at the centre.
Rehab isn't all about drugs and alcohol. In the case of Mary Kate Olsen it was an eating disorder that led to her stint inside the Cirque Lodge centre in Utah.
Mary Kate and Twin sister Ashley were stars from a very young age but a couple of years ago they decided they were through with being just 'cute' little girls but Mary Kate seemed to take things a little too far. In 2004, pictures of the teen suggested her waif-like bony figure had been the result if extreme dieting and later that year she checked into rehab.
Cirque Lodge is also the centre which Lindsay Lohan is currently a resident for her third rehab stay this year. The lodge is set in the stunning surroundings of the Sundance mountains in Utah and is described as a 'world class' facility. Rooms at the centre can either be private, or shared, depending on the needs and desires of residents. The bedrooms feature cosy down duvets and pillows, reading and relaxation areas, fireplaces or wood-burning stoves, and large bathrooms with slate tile and jetted tubs.
Other rooms in the lodge include the central living room with comfortable couches and chairs. Also a dining room with large windows providing spectacular views of the Sundance resort and the surrounding mountains. There are individual drug rehab counselling rooms, group rooms, an exercise room, and a circular meditation room on the top floor.
But it's not all fun and games in the Utah mountains. Cirque Lodge also provides individual counselling, group therapy, extensive education, 12 step programming as well as hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ropes course and other experiential activities.
Another popular rehab set in the middle of nowhere is Sierra Tucson in the heart of the Arizona desert. This is where Nicole Richie was treated for her teenage addiction to drink and heroin.
“The desert is a healing place and our philosophy was and is to get people out of their environment,” says Keith Arnold, chief executive of Sierra Tucson. “What you see with celebrities is they get there and other patients are impressed and very quickly within a matter of days they're just an addict.”
“Sierra Tucson offers a full continuum of treatment services from the medical aspects of what we have to cognitive behavioural therapy, shiatsu massage and tai chi.”
The centre also pioneered a specialised treatment called Equine Assisted Therapy. Patients on this programme interact with horses and the animals intuitively pick up feelings from the addict which help therapists identify underlying issues.
“Horses don't think in terms of right and wrong or bad and good. They simply think in terms of what's safe and what's not safe,” says Susan O'Day, the Equine Specialist at the centre.
So does rehab really work? With an increasing number of celebrities heading in and out of centres whenever they get caught up to no good we need to question whether it is just for the publicity and an easier ride in court.
“Part of the purpose of rehab unfortunately for many celebrities is the reverse public perception,” says Joe Levy, executive editor of Rolling Stone.
But singer and ex rehab resident Erin Hamilton believes this isn't always such a bad thing: “I don't care how you get into rehab- even if it was a PR move- something is clicking in them and they're thinking maybe their behaviour is outrageous, great.”
As Lindsay Lohan endures her third attempt at rehab in one year and Britney Spears heads closer to the edge we need to ask are these luxurious, expensive, glamourised holiday centres really the last hope for our teen stars?
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
Sexiest Woman Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron has been named the Sexiest Woman Alive.
The Oscar-winning 'Monster' actress was given the annual honour by Esquire magazine, snatching the crown from last year's winner Scarlett Johansson.
Esquire's articles editor Ryan D'Agostino explained: "Charlize combines unbelievable beauty with a smart mind and this attitude like she's almost one of the guys. All of that adds up to sexy."
D'Agostino insisted the winner, which is selected by the magazine's editors, writers and contributors, "must exude individuality" and be current to pop culture.
Charlize, who celebrated the accolade by posing for a steamy photo shoot in the magazine, admits her looks have not always helped her make good career choices.
The 32-year-old star said: "'Reindeer Games' - that was a bad, bad, bad movie. But even though the movie might suck, I got to work with John Frankenheimer. I wasn't lying to myself - that's why I did it. I mean, he directed 'The Manchurian Candidate,' which is like the movie of all movies."
Charlize, who was born in South Africa and recently earned dual citizenship in the US, also voiced her concerns about US President George W. Bush.
She said: "I grew up in a country that learned the lesson that you can't impose your way of life on 26 different kinds of people just because you call yourself righteous.
"I think there are lessons this country still has to learn."
Charlize - who loves to drink, smoke and curse and is in a long-term relationship with actor Stuart Townsend - will next appear in 'Battle in Seattle' alongside Ray Liotta and Woody Harrelson.
Previous winners of Esquire's accolade include Jessica Biel and Angelina Jolie.
Lohan friend sues blogger for defamation
LOS ANGELES - A judged cleared the way Wednesday for a celebrity blogger to be questioned about his report claiming Lindsay Lohan's friend planted cocaine found in the actress's car after a crash.
Samantha Ronson has sued Perez Hilton for defamation after he repeated a report that first appeared on the Web site CelebrityBabylon.com.
"I am not now and have never been a drug user," Ronson stated in a supplemental declaration filed with the court on Monday. "I have never handled or touched cocaine. I did not ever place any cocaine at any place at any time."
According to the lawsuit, both postings defamed Ronson by stating she planted drugs that were found in Lohan's car after it crashed into a tree in Beverly Hills on May 26, and that she set up her friend to be photographed while under the influence of alcohol.
Superior Court Judge Elihu M. Berle said Ronson's attorneys can take a four-hour deposition from Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira.
Hilton's attorney, Bryan J. Freedman, said that his client made sure the information was "accurate and trustworthy" before he published his report.
"He stands by his actions as being legal and proper and believes that the First Amendment protects him," Freedman said.
Ronson must prove that even if the report was erroneous, Hilton acted maliciously, Freedman said after the hearing.
"The judge at this point found that they didn't provide any evidence of malice ... so the judge was going to give them one more bite of the apple" by allowing the attorneys to question Hilton, he said.
"If Ms. Ronson is attempting to get some sort of relief in court and to show that Mario Lavandeira had any malice, I think she's going to a hardware store for milk. It's just not going to happen," Freedman said.
Ronson also sued Jill Ishkanian, whose Sunset Photo and News Agency operates CelebrityBabylon.com.
However, the judge was told Wednesday that Ishkanian's attorneys have settled their case with Ronson. Ronson attorney Martin Garbus said the case could be dismissed as soon as Thursday.
Lawyer: Spears files visitation motion
LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears filed an emergency court motion seeking to expand visitation rights with her children, the lawyer for ex-husband Kevin Federline said Wednesday.
Federline lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan told The Associated Press that he received the motion Wednesday and will be in court Thursday.
Kaplan did not elaborate on what Spears was seeking, but criticized the motion, pointing out that the judge's decision was barely a week old.
"I don't see any emergency or any new facts" in the case, Kaplan said in a telephone interview. "We are going to oppose this."
Kaplan said Federline would not be in court.
"When there is something of substance being addressed, he'll be there," Kaplan said.
An after-hours call to Spears' attorney was not immediately returned.
Spears was ordered Oct. 1 to relinquish custody of her children by a court commissioner who had raised concerns about drug and alcohol use.
Superior Court Commissioner Scott M. Gordon later granted some visitation rights to Spears, but required that a monitor must watch her while she's with her sons, 2-year-old Sean Preston and 1-year-old Jayden James.
The visits could be cut short if the monitor decides any behavior or action by Spears endangers the children.
Gordon had previously said Spears engaged in "habitual, frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol" and ordered her to undergo random drug and alcohol testing twice a week as part of her ongoing custody dispute with Federline.
Spears, 25, and Federline, 29, were married in October 2004. She filed for divorce last November and it became official in July.
Sick Pea Fergie
The Black Eyed Peas were forced to cancel a concert halfway through after singer Fergie fell ill.
The group were performing to 10,000 fans in San Salvador, in the Bahamas, but during the show Fergie told the crowd she was sick.
The concert - which is part of the group's 'Monkey Business' tour - was cancelled just moments later.
Concert organiser Two Show said the band - whose members also include will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo - plan to reschedule the show within the next three months.
Disgruntled fans will be able to apply for a refund.
Meanwhile, Fergie recently revealed she can't give up her private jet.
Despite supporting green initiatives, the 32-year-old singer hates travelling on commercial flights, and will keep using her own personal plane despite the damage it is causing to the environment.
Fergie said: "The best thing about fame is flying on a private jet, as I don't have to go through security or wait at a regular airport. I love it - I'm not going to lie."
Jamelia engaged
Jamelia is engaged to soccer star Darren Byfield.
The 'Superstar' singer - who has a two-year-old daughter, Tiani, with Darren - was thrilled when he popped the question during his birthday party on Sunday (07.10.07).
Jamelia - who also has a six-year-old daughter, Teja, from a previous relationship - gushed: "I'm completely over the moon. Darren proposing was a real surprise but I'm totally delighted. I can't stop smiling."
Earlier this year, the couple, who began dating in 2004, briefly split, but Jamelia was always hopeful of a reconciliation.
She said: "I didn't want to split. We have a child together, and I would love for us to work it out.
"I still want to marry Darren, and he wants to marry me. If we get back together, that's definitely going to be next on the agenda. It'll definitely happen."
The 26-year-old star also dismissed claims Darren cheated on her during their relationship.
She added: "I wouldn't be with Darren if I had a doubt in my mind that these kiss 'n' tell girls who sell stories were telling the truth. It's absolute bulls**t."
Britney Spears passes drug test
Britney Spears has been passing her court-ordered random drug tests.
The 'Toxic' singer - who was ordered by a judge to complete drug and alcohol testing to keep supervised visitation rights to her sons - has tested negative so far, according to her lawyer.
Britney's attorney Sorrell Trope said: "She's passed her random drug tests. There's been more than one. They came up negative."
The 25-year-old star lost custody of son Sean Preston, two, and 13-month-old Jayden James last week after failing to take one of the court-ordered tests.
Britney was in tears yesterday (09.10.07) as she handed her sons back into the custody of their father Kevin Federline after her first supervised visit.
A source said: "Brit was upset. It was really sad to see."
She spent a few hours with the boys at her Malibu mansion under the watchful eye of a court supervisor.
Meanwhile, the 'Gimme More' singer has been ordered by a judge to be formerly arrested in her hit-and-run case.
Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Rebecca Omens said Britney must hand herself in to a police station and be fingerprinted and photographed before October 25, when she is required to appear in court.
The troubled singer was charged last month with hit-and-run and driving without a valid licence after she allegedly hit another car in a parking lot.
Jennifer Lopez's pregnancy confirmed
Jennifer Lopez is pregnant, says her husband Marc Anthony's ex-wife.
Dayanara Torres - who has two children with Marc - confirmed Jennifer and her singer husband are expecting their first child.
The former Miss Universe said yesterday (09.10.07): "I found out a day ago. I suppose they will be happy because when my sister had her baby they were happy."
Jennifer, who is currently touring with Marc, has remained silent about the rumoured pregnancy - instead choosing to disguise her figure in loose-fitting outfits.
The 'Do It Well' singer reportedly refused to make the announcement at her Madison Square Gardens concert in New York over the weekend, instead saying: "If Christina Aguilera doesn't have to say anything about her pregnancy, why should I? We don't have to feed the monster."
Meanwhile, US TV presenter Diane Sawyer tried to address the pregnancy rumours on 'Good Morning America' yesterday, asking the singer: "How are you?"
Jennifer replied: "I'm very well, thank you. This is really, really a great, happy time in my life. Everything's great."
Lindsay Lohan quits Hollywood
Lindsay Lohan has vowed to stay away from Hollywood to avoid temptation.The 'Mean Girls' star - who was released from Utah's Cirque Lodge treatment centre on Friday (05.10.07) after a two month stay - plans to stay away from Tinseltown in a bid to stay sober.
Lindsay said: "I'm staying in Utah until it's time to shoot 'Dare to Love Me', and then I plan on returning to Utah so I can stay focused and avoid other distractions.
"If I wasn't worried about relapsing, I'd be living in denial. Temptation is always there, but now I'll avoid it the right way.
"I don't blame anybody but from now on I plan to surround myself with good people who have their hearts and their minds in the right places.
"While I've been in Utah I have only spoken to my family."
The 21-year-old star - who has a small role in 'Dare to Love Me', a biopic of Tango legend Carlos Gardel which begins shooting later this month - insisted she has no plans to avoid the film industry in Hollywood, just the party scene.
When asked if she was quitting acting, Lindsay told America's OK! magazine: "Absolutely not - never! I'm here to stay. My talent is a gift, and I'm going to use it in the right way."
Lindsay spoke about her arrest for DUI (driving under the influence) in July - her second arrest this year, which took place after an erratic car chase not long after she left rehab for the first time.
She said: "I hit rock bottom. Everything in my life came to a point where I had to make a decision, the arrest that night helped me come to a point where I had to make one.
"My experience in Utah has been sobering and humbling. It made me look at myself, and all of the people, places and things in my life in a different way. I was in there for substance abuse, after all."
The former child star - who was recently reunited with her father Michael Lohan for the first time in two-and-a-half-years - also spoke about the bitter feud between her father and her mother, Dina.
She said: "I wish it would stop. It hurts when two people you love argue with one another. I don't think any child wants to see their parents argue or see their family fall apart.
"Unfortunately, it happens, and when it does, they should do it with as little effect on their children as possible."
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Britney Spears' fiesty comeback
Britney Spears' comeback single 'Gimme More' debuted on a New York radio station's website last night (30.08.07).
Just minutes after the track was leaked on several US gossip sites, the racy dance track was given its official unveiling on Z-100's website.
Britney opens the track declaring "It's Britney, b***h" before launching into her trademark breathy vocals over a catchy beat.
The song is extremely sexual with very feisty lyrics and ends with producer Nate 'Danjahandz' Hills saying, "Bet you didn't see this coming."
Britney - due to make an attention-grabbing comeback performance when she opens the MTV Video Music Awards on September 9 - is expected to release her fifth studio album next month.
Singer-songwriter Ne-Yo - who worked with Britney on several tracks for her comeback album - said: "She's got to remind people why they love her in the first place. She's got to get their minds off her personal life and back on the music.
"I think it's possible she can make a comeback. I heard a lot of the music. I definitely think she can do it."
Britney is scheduled to host the opening of LAX nightclub in Las Vegas tonight (31.08.07). It is not yet known if she plans to perform at the event.
Katie Holmes Wins Hot Hair Prize
KATIE HOLMES has beaten GWYNETH PALTROW and best pal VICTORIA BECKHAM to claim a U.S. magazine's Hot Hair prize.
The actress' new bob wowed editors at Life and Style, who agreed Tom Cruise's stylish wife has the best look, which "shows off her cheekbones".
Paltrow's "straight style" won her second place, ahead of Posh Spice Beckham, whose chic cut has sparked a new Hollywood fashion trend.
The top five is:
1. Katie Holmes
2. Gwyneth Paltrow
3. Victoria Beckham
4. Kate Walsh
5. Nicole Richie.
Hayden Panettiere's Tattoo Reduces Mother To Tears
Teen actress HAYDEN PANETTIERE reduced her mother to tears when she got a tattoo without her permission.
The sexy 18-year-old Heroes star only got the etching done a year ago and kept it hidden from her parent.
She says, "It's a Leo symbol on my ankle. My mom didn't see it for ages."
The tattoo didn't remain a secret for a long as an acting job intervened, revealing the hidden body art.
She continues: "Then, I was being body-scanned for a special effect on Heroes.
"And she saw it, tried to rub it off and suddenly I realised. Her eyes welled up."
Rihanna's Umbrella love
Rihanna still isn't sick of her song 'Umbrella'.
The track - the first single from her latest album 'Good Girl Gone Bad' - was a worldwide hit and despite being constantly played on TV and the radio, Rihanna still loves hearing it.
She told BANG Showbiz: "I can still listen to it, and do all the time. I love playing it live. I can't wait to get to the end of the show so I can sing it."
Rihanna previously revealed she battled Mary J. Blige to get to record 'Umbrella'.
The stunning star loved the song as soon as she heard it but was devastated when she heard Blige wanted it as well.
So, Rihanna used all her charms to convince the songwriters to give it to her.
She revealed: "Any songwriter would die for Mary to sing one of their songs. So I just prayed that I got it. It was perfect for me - it had a West Indian groove.
"When I saw one of the songwriters at the Grammy Awards, I went up to him and said, 'Listen, 'Umbrella' is my song.'
"He must have thought I was really pushy and laughed it off. But I held his face and I turned it back to my own, 'No, I'm serious, I need 'Umbrella'!' "
Britney Spears Hits Back at Keira Knightley Underwear
Britney Spears has hit back at actress Keira Knightley for slamming her infamous flashing underwear incident.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star branded Spears a "slut" after she was photographed flashing her underwear earlier this year (07).
But the singer laughed off the comments, adding, "Who's Keira Knightley? I guess she must need the publicity".
Kate Moss' new Pete
Kate Moss shared a passionate kiss with a mystery man at the weekend.
The supermodel, who reportedly rekindled her tempestuous relationship with rocker Pete Doherty last month, was seen canoodling with a "Pete look-alike" in a north London pub on Saturday (01.09.07).
A source said: "Kate and her man ran giggling into a pub. They sat in the pub's garden and had a few drinks and some food. At one point they shared a very passionate kiss. After an hour they were picked up in a blacked-out Mini and driven away."
Kate, 33, split from Pete in June after he reportedly spent the night with South African model Lindi Hingston.
However, the pair were said to have rekindled their romance last month, after spending five nights together at London's exclusive Claridge's hotel.
Sources claim Kate, who recently returned from a holiday in Spain, has been miserable since the split and told the Babyshambles star she wants him back.
News of the reconciliation has apparently devastated Kate's mother Linda as she thought her daughter was finally rid of the troublesome musician.
Kate - who has a four-year-old daughter, Lila Grace, from a previous relationship - began dating Pete in January 2005 after meeting him at her 31st birthday party.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
"It's not me, it's make-up!" - Keira Knightley
Actress Keira Knightley admits that her all time gorgeous looking face is the result of airbrushing and make up.
According to Radio Times, the 22-year-old insisted that fans should not be obsessed with her looks.
"Somebody goes, 'Gosh, you're pretty.' Thanks. I've got good genes! OK, I'm on the cover of a magazine but somebody else does the hair, and the make-up, and airbrushes the f*** out of me - it's not me, it's something other people have created,” the Telegraph quoted Knightley, as saying.
The actress also revealed that she was frightened seeing kids captivated by fame.
"It frightens me when kids go 'I want to be famous'," she told the Radio Times.
"Why? Because you can get into a restaurant? You know what? If you book, you can get into a restaurant! 'I want to be rich and famous.' Go and work on the stock market,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Oscar nominated actress agreed with critics who said her acting in debut film ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ was bad.
"I completely agreed on every level. I didn't go to drama school, so I didn't get the training. It was difficult to get over that: 'What am I doing? I'm pretending that I can do this and everybody's telling me I can't',” she said.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline Accused of Child Abuse
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's custody battle is heating up - an allegation of child abuse is to be investigated.
Legal sources tell website tmz Federline's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan filed legal papers on Monday (27Aug07), which mentions a investigation by the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) concerning the parenting to Sean Preston, 23 months; and Jayden James, 11 months.
It is reported that the court files allege the children have poor dental hygiene and bad eating and sleeping habits.
An anonymous complaint about either Federline or Spears was reportedly filed with the DCFS in 2 July (07), but was not followed up with an investigation.
Last year (06) the couple were investigated twice by the DCFS after Spears was photographed driving with Sean Preston on her lap and then two months later when the tot fell out of his high chair at their Malibu, California home.
U.S. TV show Access Hollywood said the child abuse allegations have become the primary matter in the couple's custody battle.
The couple's divorce was finalised last month (Jul07) with both parties agreeing to joint custody of the boys. However, Federline is now seeking full custody following Spears' recent erratic behaviour.
Madonna's Mercy adoption
Madonna is set to adopt a girl from Malawi.
The 'Hung Up' singer, who currently in the process of adopting 23-month-old Malawi boy David Banda, will be able to take home 13-month-old Mercy next April.
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Madonna is ecstatic she has been told she can take Mercy. She didn't want another complicated adoption. Mercy is a beautiful baby girl. She is so joyful and happy and giggles every time she is picked up. Madonna just loves the way she claps her hands and laughs constantly. She has huge eyes. Madonna calls her her smiling angel."
Madonna - who also has a 10-year-old daughter, Lourdes, and seven-year-old son, Rocco - decided to adopt another child from the African nation for David, "to redress the balance" in her family.
Malawi officials asked Madonna and her husband Guy Richie to meet 10 girls before a final decision was made.
The 49-year-old singer bonded with Mercy and three other girls, Jessica, Fanizio and Grace at the Kondanani Orphan Care Centre last October.
Madonna reportedly had her heart set on Grace, but the child's extended family objected.
Mercy has an aunt and other family members, but they are too poor to look after her, so they were forced to send her to an orphanage.
Madonna will file adoption papers in February and has told her lawyer in Malawi, Alan Chinula, to "cover all legal bases" to ensure the adoption goes smoothly.
Her adoption of David sparked controversy after it was revealed the boy's father, Yohane Banda, was still alive. Some critics of her adoption claimed Madonna's case was fast tracked because of her celebrity status.
The star will be visited by a Malawi court-appointed official next month to assess whether she and Guy are suitable parents for David.
Malawi official Penstone Kilembe - who had previously been refused permission to travel to Britain - announced on Monday (27.08.07):
"There has been a change of mind by my government minister and she has allowed me to leave for the UK on September 4 and I am expected to spend two weeks."
Madonna's spokeswoman declined to comment about her client's latest adoption.
Britney Spears' Gimme More
Britney Spears' new single could debut next week.
The new track is not the recently leaked ballad, 'Baby Boy', but an up-tempo dance track called 'Gimme More' produced by Timbaland protégé Nate 'Danjahandz' Hills.
A source, who claims the song will be released in September, said: "People are going to love this new track. It is a whole new funky dance sound."
'Gimme More' was the reported working title of the music video Britney filmed in July.
Another source who has heard the track said: "This is going to be a huge hit. Britney will come back with a bang."
Insiders say Britney already has "more than enough material" for her fifth studio album, and is planning to surprise fans with a comeback by releasing it this autumn with no promotional build-up.
Britney - who is currently facing a bitter custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline for sons Sean Preston, 23-months, and Jayden James, 11-months - also worked with other producers, including J.R. Rotem, on her new material.
A third source revealed: "The album still has no official title or release date and is being kept top-secret. But Britney is planning to shock everyone by letting it hit the shelves this autumn."
Lily Allen goes to pot
Lily Allen has been pictured smoking what appears to be a cannabis joint.
The 'Smile' singer was photographed at London's world famous Notting Hill Carnival on Monday (27.08.07) tooting on a large hand-rolled cigarette, similar in shape to a marijuana 'spliff'.
Shortly after the picture was taken, Lily - who had been drinking heavily for most of the day - passed out on the pavement outside The Cow pub and had to be helped to her unsteady feet by restaurant staff from Rosa's Dining Room.
After drinking several pints of water and strong coffee to sober up, the pop star was put by staff in a taxi which took her to her north London home.
A source said: "She was really getting into the spirit of the occasion hen she stumbled and didn't get back up.
"People were crowding around and taking pictures of her until the staff came to her rescue. They took her inside the restaurant to stop everyone staring at her."
Earlier in the day, Lily suffered further embarrassment when she had a pint of Guinness poured over her head.
The diminutive star jumped on stage during a performance by reggae star Bobby Kray and pushed him off stage so she could sing herself.
Bobby retaliated by throwing the stout drink over her, much to the delight of the jeering crowd, leaving Lily to sulk at the side of the stage.
Paris Hilton's hockey disgust
Paris Hilton was left disgusted by a New York Rangers hockey player last Saturday (25.08.07) after he wouldn't stop hitting on her.
Sean Avery has just split from his fiancée, '24' star Elisha Cuthbert, a close friend of Paris', and was keen to try his luck with the hotel heiress at Amy Sacco's LG House party in Malibu.
A source told the New York Daily News newspaper: "He hit on her three times, but every time, Paris would give him disgusted looks and move away from his creepy shoulder-brushing and close-talking ways.
"Then he tried hitting on other blondes. You could tell he just wanted to hook up."
Also at the party were Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter Rumer Willis and Jessica Simpson.
Jessica left one waitress at the party very happy after giving her a whopping $100 tip.
Rihanna dating Shia
Rihanna is dating Shia LaBeouf, it has been reported.
The 'Umbrella' singer is said to be smitten with Shia - who is currently filming the fourth 'Indiana Jones' movie with Harrison Ford - and the couple are believed to have been an item for a couple of months.
A source is quoted by online gossip columnist Perez Hilton as saying: "Shia and Rihanna are officially a couple. It's the talk of the 'Indiana Jones' set."
The couple, who are said to be taking things slowly, were seen having a romantic meal in Beverly Hills restaurant Kate Mantilini on Tuesday (28.08.07).
Rihanna is reportedly planning to make her first public appearance with the 'Transformers' actor at the MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas later this month.
The 19-year-old singer recently revealed Jay-Z screens all her dates, and her protective mentor must give his approval before they are allowed to date her.
She said: "I just found out from a mutual friend that guys will talk to Jay first before they try to approach me.
"He's very protective. Jay has my best interests in mind. If it's a good guy I know Jay won't shut him down. But if he's not, Jay will be like, 'No, no, no.' "
Rihanna - who Jay-Z discovered and signed to his Def Jam record label - also revealed the rapper never tells her who failed to make the cut.
She added: "He actually never tells me. I have no clue who they are and I guess I'll never know."
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Diaz and Timberlake get cosy in Paris
Superstar lovers Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake have been spotted making a getaway in the city of love 'Paris,' putting rift rumours to rest once and for all.
According to the Sun, Diaz appeared like a tennis smasher in little white shorts and matching top as she left the hotel in her boyfriend's company.
The couple were enjoying a short break together, before Timberlake gets busy promoting first single SexyBack, which is out in May(06), and new album FutureSex/LoveSounds.
Earlier reports, and the gossip bloggers suggested that the singer had dumped his longtime gal Cameron, 33, as he prepared to release a new album and go on a world tour trouble-free.
Sienna Miller's baby wish
Sienna Miller is desperate to become a mother.
The actress, who recently split from boyfriend Jamie Burke, says she is ready to settle down and have children.
The 25-year-old blonde said in an interview with Vogue magazine: "I'm craving romance in my life. I'm not in the mood for one-night stands, even though it is summer and I should be.
"If I am in a relationship I want it to be grounded and solid. I see my sister, and she has this wonderful marriage and a wonderful husband.
"I've ignored the earthy side of my nature. I'm really grounded and a bit of a hippy. I want to nurture and have children and be quiet."
Sienna also revealed she will love ex-fiancé Jude Law "forever".
The 'Factory Girl' star split from the Hollywood heartthrob after he cheated on her with his children's nanny but she insists she has happy memories of the relationship.
She said: "I was 21 when we got together, it was love. We were both working and travelling and seeing each other, and I'll love him forever.
"We didn't have time to breathe on any level. The stolen moments - getting a curry and sitting in the garden - were bliss.
"I want to grow from that experience. I don't want to repeat patterns or carry baggage."
Monday, August 27, 2007
Angelina Jolie's Brad body art
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have got his and hers tattoos.
The couple reportedly got the new body art pieces done during a trip to Chicago this week.
Rather than going to a parlour, Brad and Angelina were visited by a tattoo artist from the Chicago Tattooing Co. at their hotel.
The artist is believed to have spent most of the day completing the work, and members of the couple's staff and security team are also thought to have had pieces done.
A source said: "An artist from the company slipped up to the 18th floor of the Peninsula Hotel. He spent the better part of a day needling Angelina and Brad, and some members of staff and security team."
Chicago Tattooing Co. owner Nick Coletta has refused to confirm whether or not the visit took place.
Angelina is known for her love of body art and the alleged new piece is believed to be her fourteenth.
The 'Tomb Raider' actress' tattoos include a large Asian tiger on her back, a large black cross on her left hip and the words "Know Your Rights" just below her neck.
She recently had a tattoo in honour of where her and Brad's four children were born.
Angelina had four lines of geographical co-ordinates etched onto the top of her left arm, each one representing the map position of Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh's place of origin.
Britney Spears' desertion song
Britney Spears has bared her soul in a new song in which she sings about her "baby boy" deserting her.
The track - which has been leaked on the internet - features the 25-year-old divorced mother-of-two singing a ballad over a slow beat to the sound of toy chimes.
In what appears to be a plea to ex-husband Kevin Federline, Britney sings: "Everyday, I'm in a daze/Looking for that someone
"And everyday, I sit and kneel and pray/Oh, sweet love, can I get some?
"So why do you desert me, baby boy? I need your love right now!"
The song then breaks and Britney is heard on the phone saying: "Hey baby, what time you gonna get home?"
The song ends with Britney singing: "So why did you desert me, baby boy?/I thought that you, you were the one.
"So if you preferred the other one/She won't bring you the sun."
A source said: "This is obviously just a demo and not a finished or official release in any way. It is a shame someone would leak unfinished, unmastered and incomplete work."
Britney is currently facing a custody battle with Kevin for 23-month-old Sean Preston and 11-month-old Jayden James.
The singer is rumoured to be planning to flee to London with her sons.
Lindsay Lohan's jail sentence
Lindsay Lohan will spend one day in jail after pleading guilty to taking drugs.
The 'Mean Girls' star's legal team reached a plea bargain with Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Danette Meyers after an hour-long hearing yesterday (23.08.07).
Lindsay pleaded guilty to two charges of being under the influence of a controlled substance (cocaine) and pleaded no contest to two charges of DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol). She also pleaded no contest to one charge of reckless driving.
This makes the 21-year-old actress a second offender - with two DUI convictions - which means she must serve a mandatory sentence of four days in jail.
But the judge halved the prison sentence by ordering the actress to 10 days of community service. Lindsay was also given one day credit for time she already served when she was arrested.
Lindsay had faced charges of DUI (driving under the influence), possession of cocaine, transporting a narcotic into a custody facility and driving on a suspended licence.
The judge also sentenced the 'Georgia Rule' star to serve 36 months probation and attend an alcohol education program for 18 months.
She was ordered not to use controlled substances and is required to enrol in a drug programme.
Lindsay is also required to stay at the Utah rehab facility, where she is currently being treated for drug and alcohol addiction, for an unspecified amount of time.
The actress was ordered "not to associate with people with controlled substances."
Lindsay must appear in court on January 18 to prove she has successfully completed her rehabilitation.
Friday, August 24, 2007
MILLER BLASTS HER 'SLEEP AROUND' IMAGE
Actress SIENNA MILLER has hit back at her "sleep around" reputation - insisting the men she is linked with are just friends.
The British beauty, who had a long term romance with Jude Law, has recently been linked with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ and Welsh actor Rhys Ifans - who is staying at her London home.
She fumes, "I always hear things about me and different men. Is my nickname Sleeparound Sienna? I can assure you I’m not. "And Rhys is crashing on my couch - we’re not sleeping together."
RIHANNA: 'THERE IS NO RIVALRY WITH BEYONCE'
R&B beauty RIHANNA has dismissed suggestions she’s feuding with pop chart rival BEYONCE KNOWLES, insisting she has bought three copies of the IRREPLACEABLE singer’s new album.
The Umbrella hitmaker has been caught up in a storm of controversy, which started with reports she was making moves on Beyonce’s boyfriend Jay-Z.
And, of late, reports have suggested Beyonce and Rihanna have become sworn enemies as they battle for R&B supremacy on the charts.
But the pretty Barbados-born star insists nothing could be further from the truth - she’s a huge fan of the former Destiny’s Child singer.
In fact, she’s so devoted to Beyonce, she has bought three copies of her so-called rival’s last album B’Day - because her friends keep stealing it from her house.
She tells WENN, "She’s definitely not the enemy, it’s not a competition. I love her, I love her so much. "I’ve bought that album three times - because my friends keep stealing it from me."
Hayden Panettiere stars in 'Got Milk' campaign
Teenage actress Hayden Panettiere's fame is clearly on the rise, as the Heroes star has been accorded one of the celebrity world's highest accolades - as the latest milk-mustachioed face of the "Got Milk?" advertising campaign in the US.
The actress - who plays Claire Bennet in the hit series which is being shown on BBC2 - will appear in new print ads next month, which were shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz.
Hayden Panettiere is the latest in a long line of celebrities to become
the face of the Got Milk? advertising campaign in the US
Save the cheerleader: Hayden plays cheerleader and student Claire Bennet
in the hit US show which is broadcast on BBC2
Panettiere, who celebrated her 18th birthday last week, wears a red dress and the famous milk moustache in the commercials, which show her holding an exploding glass of milk, accompanied by the slogan: "You don't have to be a hero to feel invincible. That's why I drink milk."
She joins an elite list of celebrities including Britney Spears, David Beckham, and Beyonce who have fronted the campaign to encourage youngsters to drink three glasses of low-fat or fat-free milk a day.
The actress joked to US chatshow host David Letterman on his Late Show recently about reaching her milestone birthday: "I don't think much changes when you're 18 - maybe the way people treat you.
"But I think the only things I can do is buy cigarettes, porn and, if I get in trouble with the law, I'm kind of screwed."
As well as having a party on the beach, the young starlet also registered to vote.
Beyonce: 'I Had A Bra On'.
Beyonce Knowles has laughed off reports she accidentally flashed her breasts during a wardrobe malfunction in Canada last week (15Aug07), insisting she was wearing a flesh-coloured bra.
Video footage posted on the internet of the singer's recent performance in Toronto showed her top fly up to reveal a blur of flesh, prompting reports Knowles had flashed her chest.
However, the Deja Vu hitmaker insists she kept her modesty.
Her publicist tells Mtv, "She's wearing a flesh-tone bra! Do you really think Beyonce would go onstage like that".
The earlier report on this incident is here with video
Sienna 'Jenna' Miller
Jenna Jameson wants Sienna Miller to play her in the movie of her life.
The porn star previously singled out Scarlett Johansson to play her in a biopic, but has now said she would be happy if Sienna was cast in the role.
Jenna, 33, said: "I would love Scarlett Johansson to play me. Sienna Miller would be great too. But I also think Rachel McAdams is amazing."
The busty blonde - who has retired from adult films to focus on running her $30 million-a-year ClubJenna empire, the biopic, a comic book and a clothing line - had her breast implants removed earlier this month, and feels more confident without them.
Jenna - who underwent three hours of surgery on August 1 to reduce her breasts from a D-cup to a C-cup - told Us Weekly magazine: "When I had implants, I felt uncomfortable. I would be shy at the beach. I know it sounds funny, but I'd wear high-necked clothes - unless I was at an adult film convention. So I thought, 'Why don't I be who I am and get my real ones back?'
"Even for women with naturally large boobs, getting a reduction is so freeing. I feel like I can stand up straighter. And before, when I jogged, I had to hold my boobs. I looked like I was molesting myself!
"I'm ecstatic about the reduction. The first thing I did when I got home was open my bra. I wasn't supposed to but I did. I was so happy, I cried. It was like looking into the mirror when I was 17.
"I had my surgery while my boyfriend (33-year-old ultimate fighter Tito Ortiz) was entertaining troops in Iraq. He was so excited, he said, 'I'm coming home to brand new boobies.' "
Nicole Richie Spends Eighty Minutes In Jail
Nicole Richie is a free woman after serving just over an hour of a four-day sentence in prison.
The pregnant socialite was booked, released and sent home in an 80-minute spell at the Century Regional Facility in Lynwood, California on Thursday (23Aug07).
A spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department explains prison population levels prompted officials to release Richie after the briefest prison spell.
In a press release, the sheriff's spokesman writes, "At this time, the criteria for a female arrestee sentenced to 30-days or less for a non-violent offense is as follows: the arrestee is booked, screened and usually released within 12 hours.
"This procedure is based on jail overcrowding to manage population levels mandated by Federal Court guidelines. Based on the mandated guidelines and Ms. Richie's 96 hours sentence, she will be treated in the same manner as other inmates with a similar sentence."
Richie was charged with a misdemeanor DUI on 27 July (07) and was sentenced to 36 months of summary probation. If she violates probation, she will have to serve one year in jail.
Richie was arrested on 11 Deceember (06) when she found driving her Mercedes Benz the wrong way down California State Route 134 highway in Burbank, California.
After failing an on-field sobriety test, Richie admitted to having smoked marijuana and taking a vicodin painkiller.
Richie is five months pregnant with rocker boyfriend Joel Madden's baby.
Cash strapped Kate Moss
Kate Moss "couldn't afford" to buy her daughter a £4 pair of novelty glasses.
The 33-year-old supermodel took her four-year-old daughter Lila Grace - whose father is magazine publisher
Jefferson Hack - to Cornwall's Paulos Americano Circus, in Newquay, with a group of friends, but didn't have enough money to pay for souvenirs.
Circus performer Natasha Darnell-Smith told Britain's Daily Express newspaper: "Kate came to buy the fluorescent glasses we sell to the kids.
"I did not realise who it was until she took her hat off.
"She had five to six kids with her and said she could not afford to buy the glasses. They are £4 each."
Kate is one of the world's most successful models, with an estimated annual income of £30 million.
Despite fears her career would struggle following her cocaine scandal in 2005, she went on to sign a £3 million
deal to produce her own line of clothes for high street chain Topshop, as well as landing lucrative contracts for several top brands including Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Calvin Klein and Christian Dior.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Mariah Carey's 'breakthrough' breakdown
Mariah Carey believes her breakdown was a major "breakthrough" in her life.
The singer, who was hospitalised in 2001 after suffering from "exhaustion", is convinced she needed to hit "rock bottom" to sort her life out.
She told Interview magazine: "I consider the breakdown a breakthrough. I needed to hit rock bottom. I needed to understand the cost of pushing so hard, fighting so hard against the system. But was I out of control at that moment? Yes."
Mariah - who appears naked on the front of the US publication - also admits she is still learning how to successfully juggle her career and personal life.
She added: "I'm far from perfect. I'm still learning. I overworked myself, and I paid the price."
Mariah first sparked fears for her mental health in 2001 after she left a series of strange postings on her website complaining of being overworked.
Later that year, she infamously performed a semi-strip tease during a bizarre appearance on MTV's 'Total Request Live' show, which left host Carson Daly covering his eyes. Just days later, Mariah checked into hospital.
Kate Moss' Pete reunion
Kate Moss has reportedly rekindled her romance with Pete Doherty.
The supermodel - who dumped Pete in June after he apparently cheated on her with South African model Lindi Hingston - is said to have spent five nights with the troubled rocker at exclusive London hotel Claridge's.
Sources claim Kate, who has just returned from a holiday in Spain, has been miserable since the split and has told the Babyshambles star she wants him back.
One told Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "Kate has been like a moth to the flame. When she got back to Britain, they met up at the hotel. He cried and she cried. She said she had been avoiding him because she had promised everyone from her managers to her mother that she would. She told him, 'It's not me. It's just what they all made me do.' "
During one late-night heart-to heart, Kate told Pete she was "miserable without him and desperately happy with him."
News of the reconciliation has apparently devastated Kate's mum Linda as she thought her daughter was finally over Pete, who sold a story about his relationship with the 33-year-old beauty.
The source added: "Linda thought that once Pete spoke publicly about their relationship, there was no way back.
"But Pete has been telling Kate he was tricked and didn't know what he was doing. Kate is clearly smitten - she can't get the guy out of her system."
Kate - who has a four-year-old daughter, Lila Grace, from a previous relationship - began dating Pete in January 2005 after meeting him at her 31st birthday party.
Britney Spears' Justin snub
Britney Spears "refused" to duet with ex-lover Justin Timberlake.
The troubled 'Toxic' singer mysteriously pulled out of recording the track, which was due to be produced by Timbaland, with her former boyfriend last month.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "Timbaland set aside a week out of his crazy schedule to do this - and then, just before she was supposed to fly out, Britney abruptly cancelled the session and refused to do the song.
"It's crazy. She's looking for a comeback, and this would have not only been a huge hit, but something she could have opened the MTV Video Awards with it and really blown everyone away."
The duet was set to be recorded at Timbaland's Virginia Beach studio and Justin reportedly wrote the track especially for Britney.
Britney's record label Jive is said to be worried about the star's erratic behaviour and had hoped the duet would resurrect her faltering pop career.
Another sourced added: "Everyone is worried. In her mind, her album is done and she's done enough work. She's an easy target right now, because she's sick. She needs help. It's sad because what she's got - and we've heard it's like bipolar disorder - can easily be treated with medication, but she won't do it.
"People at Jive have been with Britney since album one, and have an investment in her. They have faith that once the material is there, she will become focused and step it up. But at the end of the day no-one can do it for her."
Representatives for Jive and Justin declined to comment.
Earlier this year, Timbaland approached Justin to help propel Britney back to the top of the charts.
He said: "I feel her pain, it really bothers me. I asked Justin, 'How would you feel about me working with Britney? Would you do it with me?' He said he would."
Britney and Justin dated for four years until 2002.
Beyonce Knowles Bares Breasts - watch the video
Beyonce Knowles shocked fans at a performance last week (15Aug07) when she accidentally bared her breasts on stage.
The Naughty Girl was appearing at the launch of her clothing line Dereon in Toronto, Canada, when the mishap occurred - but footage of the exposure has been posted on the internet.
During an energetic dance routine, Knowles' top lifted up, revealing her bare breasts to hundreds of fans.
It is the latest on camera - and on-stage - embarrassment for the singer.
Last month (Jul07), footage of Knowles taking a tumble at a gig in Florida was uploaded on video-sharing site YouTube, despite pleas from the singer for fans to keep the incident private.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Sheryl Crow's female festival
Sheryl Crow and Avril Lavigne are organising an all-female music festival which they will headline.
The musicians have teamed-up with fellow solo artist Fiona Apple to launch the GirlFrenzy festival, which will take place at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, California, on October 27.
The concert will last all day and feature chart-topping female acts as well as emerging talent.
Rising stars Sara Bareilles, Antigone Rising and Colbie Caillat, who has built up a dedicated following on social networking website MySpace, are all expected to perform.
The concert comes as 45-year-old Crow returns to music after taking a short break following the adoption of her four-month-old son Wyatt Steven in May.
She will prepare for the event with two performances in Atlantic City the week before.
Lavigne, 22, will appear at the all-girl extravaganza off the back of three concerts in Mexico in October.
Kevin Federline's Vegas grind
Kevin Federline has been drinking and "grinding" in Las Vegas.
The ex-husband of Britney Spears, who recently filed for primary custody of the couple's two sons, arrived at the Venetian's Tao nightclub with 25 friends on Friday night (17.08.07) and proceeded to down strong shots.
A source told People magazine: "He was drinking straight from the vodka and Jagermeister bottles. I didn't see him with a drink in his hand that much, but he drank out of the bottles a few times."
Kevin and his friends dined at Tao's Loft restaurant at around 11.30pm, before moving on to the club at 1am.
K-Fed, who was wearing baggy jeans and a yellow polo shirt, ordered bottles of Jack Daniels, Grey Goose and Jagermeister for his friends at his VIP table.
He was seen flirting with several girls and later left his own private area to "grind" with a table full of girls nearby.
The source added: "He was grinding up on a few of the girls. He had a flashlight and was shining it on some of the girls around him. He chain smoking and flashing his gold necklace to DJ Reach. Kevin held up a cigarette lighter when Reach played Jay-Z's 'Big Pimpin'."
Kevin, who finally left the nightspot at around 4am, wants to care for his sons, 23-month-old Sean Preston and 11-month-old Jayden James for 70 per cent of the time.
Custody is currently shared equally between Kevin and Britney.
Jennifer Aniston's model trips
Jennifer Aniston has revealed she is planning "lots of trips" to see her model ex-lover.
The 38-year-old actress, who split from Paul Sculfor last month, admits she has been pining for the British hunk since he moved back to London.
She told Look magazine: "Paul and I speak to each other like brother and sister, nothing more. I was very sad last month when he went back to live in London.
"But I'm going to be buying a lot of return tickets to Europe in the next few months so we can see each other."
Earlier this month, it was claimed Jennifer and Paul's relationship ended because she wanted to start a family.
A source said: "Jen and Paul's relationship had been moving very quickly and she decided she'd better make sure she knew where it was going and sat him down for a serious heart-to-heart.
"Sadly, after explaining her wishes for a family, it seems she realised Paul was not at the same stage in his life."
Jennifer and Paul were introduced by Hollywood actor David Arquette, the husband of Jennifer's close friend Courteney Cox, and started dating in May.
Meanwhile, Jennifer admits she turned into famous fictional singleton Bridget Jones when she split from husband Brad Pitt.
The former 'Friends' beauty says the divorce hit her hard and she began comfort eating.
She revealed: "I turned into Bridget Jones and spent days lying on the floor surrounded by ice cream."
However, she insists she is now over the split.
Scarlett Johansson's $7m home
Scarlett Johansson has bought a $7 million Hollywood house.
The native New Yorker has bought the property which is situated on an acre of land in the Outpost Estates area of Los Angeles from her director-producer friend Harold Becker.
The seven-bedroom Spanish-style home is 4,300 sq ft and Scarlett's new neighbours include Brad Pitt and his partner Angelina Jolie, Sharon Stone, Meg Ryan and Denzel Washington.
Meanwhile, Scarlett, who is an Oxfam ambassador, has spent two weeks in India and Sri Lanka working with the relief charity to increase awareness about global poverty and suffering.
Speaking about leaving her glitzy lifestyle behind, Scarlett, 22, said: "It was nice to feel part of the community.
Certainly your own vanity is the last thing on your mind when you're travelling in a place like this."
The blonde star - whose next movie 'The Nanny Diaries' is released in the US this month - feels privileged to use her status for good causes.
She said: "It's amazing to come home when you see people living in poverty. On one hand you're thinking, my celebrity life is so surreal, but it's my work and helps me bring awareness to Oxfam."
Mel B defends husband
Mel B has slammed claims her new husband is a wife beater.
The Spice Girl, who secretly wed film producer Stephen Belafonte in June, was distraught following allegations Belafonte had attacked his ex, common law wife Nicole Contreras.
The 32-year-old singer says she would never marry an abusive man.
Mel told Britain's Hello! magazine: "Everything I stand for is about being a strong, independent woman, so for
him to be seen as a wife beater is devastating for me because he's not - he never has been.
"They're trying to make him out to be this aggressive, violent, woman batterer and he's not. If you read those
police reports, they say he never physically beat up a woman."
Mel - who has an eight-year-old daughter, Phoenix Chi, with ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar, and a four-month-old
daughter, Angel Iris, with ex-boyfriend Eddie Murphy - hates her family and friends thinking she married the wrong man.
She added: "The only thing I don't like is that my friends and family read this and go into shock-horror mode,
thinking, 'Oh, she's married a psychopath!' "
Earlier this month, it was revealed Belafonte is wanted by police - for killing a duck.
The father-of-one has a warrant out for his arrest in his home state of New Jersey for killing the bird with a brick.
Belafonte has admitted to bludgeoning the duck to death outside his Point Pleasant home, but fled to Los Angeles before paying his £300 court-ordered fine.
An Ocean County court spokesperson said: "A warrant has been issued over unpaid fines and costs relating to an animal-related offence. He will be arrested if he returns to the area."
Cameron Diaz's Mayer lust
Cameron Diaz and John Mayer were "all over each other" in New York at the weekend.
The 'Shrek the Third' star and the singer - who were first seen together last week - were canoodling at the Bowery Hotel on Friday (17.08.07).
A witness told People magazine: "They were all over each other and super flirty. They sat on a couch in the back of the patio and were laughing and talking a lot."
When asked if the pair were dating, a source close to Mayer said: "Yes, it's definitely true."
The pair were first seen together having dinner at French-Vietnamese restaurant Indochine last Tuesday (14.08.07).
Diaz - who is in New York filming new romantic comedy 'What Happens in Vegas...' - split from her boyfriend
of four years Justin Timberlake in January.
Mayer, 29, split from on/off girlfriend Jessica Simpson in June.
Diaz, 34, was also seen dining-out with co-star Ashton Kutcher and three other men.
Justin Timberlake's mystery brunette
Justin Timberlake has been seen flirting with a mystery brunette.
The 'SexyBack' singer - who has been dating actress Jessica Biel since February - spent the whole evening
with the beautiful stranger at a HBO party in New York's Tribeca Grand hotel.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "Justin was sitting with a bronze-skinned brunette with long brown
hair all night at a cocktail table near the dance floor.
"They were obviously into each other. It was just the two of them and he had no entourage at all."
Another source revealed: "He is a notorious flirt. He will f**k anything."
Justin's representative declined to comment on the rumours, saying: "I have no comment on his personal life."
Earlier this month, it was reported Justin and Jessica were planning on moving in together.
The couple are planning to start house-hunting once Justin finishes his world tour next month.
However, Justin, 26, and Jessica, 25, are yet to agree on where they should live.
Jessica wants the 'Shrek the Third' star to move into her Los Angeles home so they can be close to the sea,
but Justin is said to be interested in relocating to New York.
Lindsay Lohan's pop return
Lindsay Lohan is desperate to resurrect her pop career.
The 'Mean Girls' star has reportedly told executives at Universal Music she is ready to start work on a third
studio album after her recent troubles left her short of film offers.
A source told the New York Daily News newspaper: "It would be easy for her to release another album. A
record by Lindsay Lohan costs almost nothing to make. She doesn't need a big band. You just give her some
songs and session musicians. And, God knows, she already has name recognition."
Lindsay's first two albums 'Speak' and 'A Little More Personal' were guided by Casablanca label head Tommy
Mottola, and it is thought he has been trying to persuade Lindsay to get back into the recording studio.
The source said: "Tommy Mottola knows how to handle divas, after all he was once married to Mariah Carey."
Lindsay was arrested last month for driving under the influence, possession of cocaine, transporting a narcotic
into a custody facility and driving on a suspended licence.
She has since reportedly struggled to find anyone who will insure her for a Hollywood movie.
But the music industry may not be set to welcome the 21-year-old with open arms either.
A source said: "As much as she wants to make another album the feeling is she needs to get herself cleaned
up. Then we can talk about it."
Kylie Minogue to quit pop
Kylie Minogue is reportedly set to quit pop.
The 'Spinning Around' singer, who recently beat breast cancer, wants to concentrate on her personal life.
Friends claim Kylie - who has just finished recording her latest album - is keen to rekindle her relationship with on/off boyfriend Olivier Martinez.
One pal said: "She's given most of her life to her career and now wants to concentrate on herself.
"She wants to see if she and Olivier can get back together and maybe even start a family."
The 39-year-old pop star is believed to be planning a farewell tour before walking away from the music business.
Last month, Kylie - who is to star in the Christmas special of hit British TV show 'Dr Who' - allegedly issued a 'marry me or leave me' ultimatum to Olivier.
The pair, who split in February amid rumours Olivier had cheated on Kylie, reportedly rekindled their
relationship in July after Kylie visited the French actor several times at his Paris home.
But it was claimed the pop superstar only agreed to take the 41-year-old heartthrob back on the condition he proposed.
A source said: "Kylie has told him he must propose or it's over. She sees Olivier as the love of her life. He made her feel like a woman again when she lost her hair. They still have a massive connection."
