Eyes like Katie Holmes, the sultry pout of Angelina Jolie and a body like Jessica Biel make the perfect woman -- at least in the opinion of plastic surgery patients in Beverly Hills.
The specific attributes of the three actresses topped the list of the annual "Hollywood's Hottest Looks" survey released on Thursday by The Beverly Hills Institute of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery.
According to doctors Richard Fleming and Toby Mayer their clients ask for plastic surgery not to look exactly like a specific star, but to replicate a distinct feature of various celebrity faces and bodies.
The most requested look-alike female nose was that of "Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl, while British actress Keira Knightley was tops in the cheek department, and Paris Hilton haD the most sought-after skin.
The features most desired by men were Leonardo DiCaprio's nose, soccer player David Beckham's body and the blue eyes of the latest James Bond actor, Daniel Craig. George Clooney's cheeks and Matt Damon's lips also got top billing.
"Our patients continue to turn to Hollywood to raise their standard of beauty," said Fleming. "Our patients want to look rested, energetic and, most of all, youthful like the celebrities they see in glossy magazines."
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Plastic surgery patients want Angelina's lips
Britney Spears: Girl Interrupted- The Reality Behind the Gossip
Britney Spears has been all over the news lately as she heads for a very public breakdown but is this more than just the average juicy celeb gossip to keep us entertained in our coffee break? Do we really understand the sad truth behind the fall of the world's most famous pop princess? Female First look at the reality behind Britney's problems and speak to those who have been at breaking point themselves.
At the tender age of eight Britney was already an accomplished young gymnast and regularly competed in national competitions as well as performing in local musicals and revues. This was also when she first auditioned to be in the world famous Disney Mickey Mouse Club and headed on the road to international stardom.
However the seed for the problems she is now facing could have already been planted before the fame even began. There have been numerous rumours about Britney's unstable upbringing with reports of an alcoholic drug addict father and a Grandma who committed suicide.
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TV presenter and mental health worker Trisha Goddard went through a nervous breakdown herself and she believes upbringing has a lot to do with Britney's problems: “Bad stuff happens to a lot of people but it depends on your background and how you're brought as to how you deal with it,” she says.
In fact Trisha thinks Brit's problems may have been predictable before she was even born: “We've heard her father had a drug addiction – so there may well be a mental health weakness in the family- it often runs in families the way breast cancer runs in families and heart disease runs in families.”
“Also you don't know what she heard as a kid. You don't know what messages she picked up. Were there rows between her parents going on around her? We don't know what she learnt about what being a good woman is and all of that,” adds Trisha. “You can put two people in exactly the same situation- one person could have a real solid background and see the common sense and get through- look at someone like Joss Stone- and the other reacts differently.”
By age 16 Britney was familiar with the showbiz world and was no stranger to US TV screens so when she was signed by Jive Records the young starlet was already used to be surrounded by the rich and famous. Her debut single 'Hit Me (Baby) One More Time' became a huge international hit and soon Britney's Disney cuteness was replaced with sexed up school girl naughtiness.
“Britney was so novel, and it was such a huge time for teen pop that I think we overlooked a lot of signals that something eventually was going to go wrong,” said Shirley Halperin, music journalist, Entertainment Weekly in the True Hollywood Story: Britney Spears- Fall From Grace documentary on E! Entertainment next month.
And the experts agree the trouble started early on: “It's hard to imagine what it's like to constantly have to monitor what you say, how you behave, what you wear. It forces you to think about creating a false image of who you are,” says Dr David Levy, Psychologist at Pepperdine University.
Like any teenage girl Britney wanted to rebel against everything but for someone with so much money and power this meant more than just staying out all night or dating a boy her dad didn't approve of. Teenage rebellion superstar style is a lot more destructive.
“As she grew older, I think she began to rebel from wanting to be the nice girl,” says psychotherapist Stacey Kaiser , “She wanted to be who she really was, and since she didn't know who she really was because she was so young and so in the limelight, everything sort of got distorted for her.”
“Britney spent a lot of her life trying to conform to what she thought she should be. And what often happens when people try to conform is, they go the whole other way. 'I'm going to surprise everybody. I don't care what you think. This is my man. And not only am I going to be with him, but I'm going to make you take him if I have to force feed him on you.”
Being so young and having access to so much fame and money may seem like a teenage girl's dream but in reality it makes growing up a lot harder and trusting people can be even more difficult.
“Like Britney I had those skewed views of what success was and what being a women was and all of those things.” says Trisha Goddard. “Now the total difference between myself and Britney is that I only came into the public eye at 28 so I still had a good idea of how to make friends, who to trust and all that.”
“I already had firm friends in place who absolutely weren't with me for the money because they knew me when I didn't have any. They could say 'don't do that' or 'do that'. Britney hasn't got that safety net.”
Another big issue for teenage girls is body image and this becomes and even bigger issue when your body is splashed on posters and in magazines all over the world. Britney's yo-yo dieting a varying weight shows the problems with image she has. Trisha thinks airbrushing has a lot top answer for.
“When you live in an unreal world you start to question whether you are real too because you sense of reality is taken away. You also get used to being airbrushed to hell,” she says
“When your used to being airbrushed you think that's what you really look like. Now Britney is seeing pictures of herself looking rough because the whole 'Britney Descends into Hell' story would not work if they airbrushed all her spots out and her hair extension joins. If they took all that out and slimmed her down as they have in the past then those headlines wouldn't work. Now she's seeing very real, very unflattering pictures of herself and that's not going to be nice.”
During the height of her career Britney launched album after album, generating record-breaking sales with each release. But soon the cracks started to show: a much-publicized break-up with long-time boyfriend Justin Timberlake, a quickie Las Vegas marriage to (and annulment from) childhood pal Jason Alexander, and finally a whirlwind romance with backup dancer Kevin Federline which produced two sons, a divorce and one of the ugliest custody battles in years Britney's way of coping was to escape into a world of non-stop partying. And 2007 became a year of infamy. First, she spent just 24 hours in rehab then, in a move that shocked the world, she shaved off her trademark golden locks. Insiders feared the one-time teen idol was spinning out of control while the paparazzi loved it! “Britney had all the power and the minute she showed that crack in her image it was almost like people were just like yeah, let's take her down,” says Tamara Conniff, Editor in Chief of Billboard.
With so many people out to catch Britney up to the next crazy stunt her life became a media circus and certain people would do anything to get close to her and stab her in the back just to make a quick buck. The biggest example of this is her latest love interest brummie photographer Adnan Ghalib.
“He needs shooting,” says Trisha, “I don't advocate violence but he deserves it. When you fall down in the desert the first thing to come are the vultures circling around you. The paparazzi that are befriending Britney are vultures.”
While the world can see that our favourite teeny bopper has grown into a desperate young woman heading for a breakdown Britney seems to be living in denial and still refuses to accept any help.
“You may know your unhappy and feeling in pain but when everyone around is telling you it's OK and your single is going up and up the charts then why would you think anything was wrong,”says Trisha.
Britney so obviously needs someone to rescue her from the drama that has become her life but pointing the finger of responsibility isn't easy. So many people in Britney's life have let her down it's easy to see why she find it hard to trust someone enough to let them help her. “Maybe some people in her management are telling her she needs help but these are probably the same people who pushed her to work hard when she wanted to stay at home or the people who made her lose weight when she didn't want to so why would she trust these people, “ thinks Trisha.
Britney's mother is also a doubtful option when it comes to helping out her daughter. With news that the younger Spears, Jamie Lynn, is to become a teenage mum Trisha thinks we would be naive to believe that mum always knows best:
“Where has her mother been before now? And we've seen Jamie get pregnant now...so Hello...maybe mum isn't the best person to help,” she says.
Well who does that leave? Surprisingly a rank outsider seems to be Brit's best hope for a shoulder to cry on. Kevin Federline was public enemy number 1 when he first started dating her but this week he's been voted top Dad by a US magazine.
“I don't know what sort of guy he is but I think he might be able to get through to her,” says Trisha. “Taking someone's children away and never letting them see them again is a wonderful way to push someone's self destruct button. So maybe if they can agree to some conditions by which she can see them he might be able to calm things down.”
We could debate for hours about what made Britney go flying off the rails and who's responsibility it is to bring her back on track but there's one important group of people everyone seems to be neglecting....and that's each and every one of us! When she was at the top of her game, entertaining us with her unique brand of cheesy pop and enviable dance moves she was public property and everyone loved their pop princess. Now when she needs support more than ever some people are far too keen to turn their back on her and watch her fall.
Reading the tabloid stories of Britney's bizarre antics may be entertaining and watching her flashing her bits and shaving her head might make you giggle but in reality we are witnessing the very sad and distressing breakdown of a young woman. We have to wonder would we all find it so funny if this was our little sister, cousin or best friend who's life was falling about around them?
She may be a celebrity, musician, icon, pin up, whatever you want to call her but when it comes down to it she's a 27 year old young woman, losing her children and her career, going through a very scary mental illness and just crying out for help- is that really entertainment?
Tara Reid's Paris rant
Tara Reid believes Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan deserved to be sent to prison.
The 'American Pie' star, who used to be close friends with the socialite and the actress, is tired of her partying reputation and was glad Paris and Lindsay were punished for driving under the influence (DUI).
She said: "What have I ever really done? Dance on a table? Who doesn't drink with their friends and have a good time? I don't understand why people punish others for being happy. "When Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton got their DUIs, they got punished. They deserved it. But my punishment, I don't feel like it fits the crime. Enough."
Tara insists everything she does is blown out of proportion and she is simply enjoying herself like most young women.
She added to Britain's OK! magazine: "If I have a drink in my hand, it doesn't make me an alcoholic. If I want a glass of wine, I want a glass of wine. I shouldn't be afraid of it because of what the media might say. Anything you do, you're screwed. "That's the lesson I've learned."
Eva Mendes' video shame
Eva Mendes hated being treated as a sexual object at the beginning of her career.
The Hollywood beauty - who appears in an explicit sex scene in the opening minutes of her new movie 'We Own the Night' - made her TV debut as a bikini babe in the video for Aerosmith's 'Hole In My Soul' but hated flaunting her body for money.
The 33-year-old star said: "In 'Hole In My Soul' I played a character created in a lab. I was wearing an American flag bikini. Pure class, I was so embarrassed.
"I walked off a rap video once. My first year in the business, I went out for any roles that would take me. But after a couple of videos, I told my agent, 'No more gyrating in bikinis.' On the next video, they brought in all these tiny sequinned shorts and bras, and I said 'I'm not wearing those.' They go, 'You said you wouldn't wear a bikini.' I needed money, so I was looking at this sequinned thing, going 'What do I do?' Then I saw a sign that said something like, 'Holding area for cash money hos.' I was like, 'I'm out', and I took off in my car. I'm proud of that moment."
Although Eva used to have reservations about showing off her body she is more comfortable with being a sex symbol now.
The Cubin star - who appears semi-naked in cop movie 'Training Day' - recently confessed she loves gardening in the nude.
She said: "I love being naked. I do everything in the nude, even the gardening!
"We're Cuban, and it's a hot island. Why not go nude?"
Angelina Jolie's twin pregnancy
Angelina Jolie is pregnant with twins, it has been claimed.
The 'Beowulf' actress and her lover Brad Pitt discovered the happy news earlier this week and hastily cancelled their planned trip to Europe.
A source told America's Star magazine: "Brad and Angelina are absolutely ecstatic. But I still think there will be more adoptions to come."
Angelina, 32, gave birth to the couple's daughter Shiloh in May 2006 in Namibia.
The star also has three adopted children with Brad - six-year-old Cambodian son Maddox, four-year-old Vietnamese son Pax and three-year-old Ethiopian daughter Zahara.
Pregnancy rumours first surfaced earlier this month when Angelina refused alcohol at the Critics' Choice Awards and was said to be planning her work schedule around having another baby.
The 'A Mighty Heart' star has previously spoken of her desire to expand her brood, saying: "Brad and I would like to have more kids.
"I've always wanted a big family. And Brad's the same. We are enjoying the children together. They are such big personalities, and it's so exciting to watch them grow up."
Angelina's representative has refused to confirm the pregnancy reports, saying: "I am not commenting on unsubstantiated rumours."
Friday, October 19, 2007
Paris Hilton's Rwanda reality show
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."
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.
