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Weekly blog round-up

Preston, Kate Middleton and Britney Spears

Have your say on the top five stories that got us all talking this week:

Are these the world's best lookalikes? >>

Who should star with Britney in Grease? >>

Oh no! Has Preston got engaged again? >>

Kate v Coleen: the great wedding guest debate >>

In love? Danielle Lloyd and the Gladiator >>

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Looking great, Kate!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Kate Moss

Here's Kate Moss hotfooting it from a big night out at London club Punk. And if you look very closely at this picture, you should be able to spot her rumoured fiancé Jamie Hince in the background. But, hey, who cares about him?

Mind you, is it just me or has Kate been looking back to her beautiful best since she split from Pete Doherty and started dating Jamie? Her skin's gorgeous, her hair's shiny and her body looks ever-so-slightly more shapely and toned than usual. Just a thought...

Picture: Big Pictures

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Gwyneth's sweaty three hours

Posted by Jane Murphy

Gwyneth Paltrow

This probably won't come as a huge surprise - but Gwyneth Paltrow's drop-dead gorgeous physique is apparently down to gargantuan exercise sessions.

"She works out three hours a day - which is one of the keys to success," the actress's friend, chef Mario Batali, told Us magazine. "If we all did that, we'd all look like Gwyneth. Or at least closer."

Three hours a day? Surely that's overdoing it just a tad? What do you think?

Picture: Wenn

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Is Preston engaged again?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Preston and girlfriend

Hang on - what's this? Ordinary Boy Preston has been spotted walking hand in hand with a new girlfriend in his beloved Brighton. And very nice she looks, too.

Just one thing, though: that's not an engagement ring, is it?

Preston's girlfriend

Uh-oh! As you'll doubtless recall, Preston proposed to girlfriend Camille Aznar within hours of leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house - but a few weeks later, he was engaged to ex-housemate Chantelle Houghton.

Can't this man take things slowly for once?

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Oh Sienna!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Rhys Ifans and Sienna Miller

Heard any of those "Sienna Miller and Rhys Ifans break-up" rumours recently? Well, cast them from your minds, folks.

Apparently, the couple are still very much in love - although they're not engaged. "No ring," Sienna tells Elle magazine. "It's so embarrassing when these stories come out and your relationship has somehow fast-forwarded. We both had our mums on the phone. It's just so awkward. But I'm so happy with our relationship as it is."

And how exactly is your relationship, Sienna? "I totally love Rhys, but most of all, he's my best friend," she gushes. "He makes me laugh. Not just a little laugh - he can completely floor me laughing."

Anything else? "I must have a thing for Welshmen," Sienna ponders. "My first serious boyfriend was from Llandudno. Jude Law is half-Welsh and then Rhys is the full item. Weird or what?"

Ah, yes - I've heard of that condition before, Sienna. It's called "Tom Jones syndrome". But don't worry: it's not unusual...

Picture: Wenn

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Pammy: papped or posing?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Pamela Anderson

Here's former Baywatch babe turned reality TV star Pamela Anderson tucking into a burger while watching her son's baseball game in Malibu yesterday afternoon.

But did she know the paparazzi were there - or was she genuinely caught off-guard? Cast your votes now!

Picture: Big Pictures

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Britney to play Sandy?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Olivia Newton-John, Britney Spears

Remember those rumours that Britney Spears was set to star in a West End production of A Streetcar Named Desire?

Well, now forget them. The latest thespian tittle-tattle suggests she's given up on the idea of playing tortured soul Blanche Dubois in the Tennessee Williams classic. Boo! But she's now being lined up to play Sandy in a Broadway production of Grease instead. Hurrah!

"The producers were bouncing around the idea of casting Britney in the role," says an insider. "They're recasting the roles in July, and they thought she looked like a Sandy."

Just one thing, though: if Britney plays Sandy, who should play Danny? Justin Timberlake? Kevin Federline? Gareth Gates? Tell us what you think.

Pictures: Rex, PA

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SJP loves Kim!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Sex and the City cast

Yawn! Sex and the City fever hit the Big Apple last night. Hey, don't those New Yorkers know that's so two weeks ago?

Still, we can't really blame people for getting excited: Sarah Jessica Parker and the entire cast were in town for the movie's long-awaited US premiere.

This time, however, there were no silly hats - and apparently no hard feelings, as SJP and co-star Kim Cattrall embraced on the red carpet...

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Hmmm... can't you just feel the love?

So were those tales of a feud really just a load of baloney? "We love each other," Ms Parker insists in the new issue of Heat. "Could we spend more time together if that time existed? Absolutely. Do I see Cynthia Nixon as much as I want to? Never. Kristin Davies and Kim? Never. It's just not the way our lives work."

Meanwhile, Kim revealed in a US TV interview that a second SATC movie may be in the pipeline. "It was a blast to make and I hope we get to come back and make another," she gushed.

Does the world really need another film about Carrie and the girls though?

Pictures: PA

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Whose shoes?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Whose shoes?

Now, who do you suppose would go out during the daytime wearing a pair of coral pink patent leather six-inch heels?

Yep - got it in one! Victoria Beckham was pictured tottering into Los Angeles restaurant Pink Taco with three-year-old son Cruz in tow yesterday afternoon.

Also of note - if you're interested in that kind of thing, of course - are Posh's Hermès Ostrich Birkin bag and her new pinned-up hairstyle.

Victoria and Cruz Beckham

How long will it be before Chanelle Hayes is spotted out in a similar ensemble, do you reckon?

Pictures: Wenn

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Happy birthday Kylie!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Kylie Minogue

As you'll doubtless already be aware - unless you've just arrived from another planet, that is - Kylie Minogue turns 40 today.

Everyone's favourite pop princess is taking a well-earned day off from her current world tour - and hanging out with close friends and family in Germany. Kylie's parents Ron and Carol have flown in from Australia - and sister Dannii will be joining in the celebrations, too.

Now, do correct me if I'm wrong but Kylie seems to be one of a very rare breed: a celebrity who pretty much everybody likes. Think about it: while the likes of Jordan, Victoria Beckham and Kerry Katona polarise public opinion, nobody seems to have a bad word to say about Ms Minogue.

Despite her stellar success, she seems down-to-earth, honest and forever charming. Even on the few occasions when there has been a whiff of scandal surrounding her, it's been very quickly dispersed. Frankly, we won't have a bad word said against her.

So have a fabulous birthday, Kylie - and here's to the next 40 years!

Picture: PA

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World's best lookalikes?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Celebrity lookalikes

Look! "Brad Pitt" and "Angelina Jolie" were spotted in Las Vegas yesterday afternoon.

Why the inverted commas? Well, if you look very closely at our picture, you may spot a few telltale signs that this isn't the real Brangelina. Lookalikes Ryan Fraley and Tatiana Turan were in Sin City for the 17th annual Reel Awards, which celebrates "the best celebrity impersonators from around the world".

So let's take a closer look at some of the other star doubles, shall we? First up, here's GMTV's John Stapleton...

Celebrity lookalike

Oops - I tell a lie. It's actually Paul McCartney impersonator Neil Tudor.

And who's this? Mike Myers and Pete Doherty?

Celebrity lookalikes

Er... no, apparently it's Mick Jagger and Keith Richards... Looking good, Keef!

And finally... Can you guess who this man is often mistaken for?

Celebrity lookalike

It's Simon Cowell! Hmmm... maybe they just photographed him at a strange angle. He's probably the spitting image of Simon - from the back.

Pictures: Wenn

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The new Britney?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Kate Hudson and Britney Spears

The ruffled hair! The pained expression! The crowd of paparazzi! It could just be my dodgy eyesight, but it looks to me like Hollywood style queen Kate Hudson is turning into Britney Spears.

Kate's "Brit Brit moment" came as she arrived at Nice airport yesterday afternoon - while excitement over her fast-blossoming romance with super-cyclist Lance Armstrong hit fever pitch in the gossip columns.

The reason? The new hot couple were spotted kissing and canoodling at this weekend's Dolce & Gabbana party in Cannes.

"They were just really into one another," a goggle-eyed reveller told Us magazine. "They would look at each other in the eyes and then kiss on the lips." Well, that's so much better than the other way round, don't you find?

Pictures: Big Pictures, PA

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Dani and the Gladiator

Posted by Jane Murphy

Danielle Lloyd and Tornado

Tabloid favourite Danielle Lloyd isn't the kind of girl to stay at home knocking back the Chardonnay and listening to 'I Will Survive' following a break-up.

Just a few short weeks after her split from businessman Will Foster, Dani's been spotted out clubbing with "hunky Gladiator Tornado", aka 22-year-old Royal Marine commando David McIntosh.

The pair bowled up to Essex club Faces (where else?) last night - thus ensuring themselves a prime position in today's gossip columns and a spot of publicity for Sky One's new show.

By the way, Dani is set to appear in Celebrity Gladiators in the autumn. Just fancy that!

Picture: Wenn

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Marcia's shock new hairstyle

Posted by Jane Murphy

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Friday: Celebrity gossip-mongers start to hyperventilate when Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross is seen leaving a Beverly Hills hair salon sporting a severe new 'do.

Sunday: Everyone starts back-tracking and looking a bit sheepish when it turns out it was only a wig.

Mind you, I think the brown bob quite suited her. Anyone else think she should get the cut for real?

Picture: Big Pictures

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Why's Amy spring-cleaning?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Amy Winehouse

Isn't it nice to see Amy Winehouse making the most of the Bank Holiday weekend by having a good old-fashioned spring-clean?

The under-fire singer decided to have a clear-out late on Friday, which gave the ever-present paparazzi something to photograph when she put the rubbish out. (What's the betting the contents of those bin bags will turn up on eBay before too long?)

But why the sudden flurry of cleaning activity? Could it be because Amy was expecting visitors? As you can see, Sadie Frost - one of Ms Winehouse's never-ending legion of new best friends - called round for a cuppa with son Rafferty on Saturday. The fun never stops, does it?

Sadie Frost and Rafferty

Pictures: Big Pictures

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It's Coleen v Kate!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Coleen McLoughlin and Kate Middleton

Latest news from Prince William and Kate Middleton's Caribbean hideaway? Erm... we still don't know whether HRH has popped the question.

"I'm terribly sorry but I will not talk about that," Kate told the nice man from the Daily Mail when he phoned the couple's private villa. "I am truly sorry but please excuse me." A word to the wise: screen your calls before picking up in future, Kate.

Still, who needs the Royal Family when you've got Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin? According to Orange's recent celebrity survey, 27% of us would prefer to get an invitation to Wayne and Col's June nuptials, while just 24% would opt to dig out our big hats for Wills and Kate.

So what's the attraction? Well, there's the irresistible lure of seeing Sir Alex Ferguson dancing to the Grease megamix with a bunch of Liverpudlians, I suppose. But latest rumours suggest Wayne and Coleen's big day is now set to take place in an Italian monastery. Oh, and it's going to be butterfly-themed.

Guests will each be given a handmade box containing a rare butterfly, which they'll then release into the air. "It will make everyone gasp with amazement," says an insider. How ridiculous! Sorry, I meant to say: how romantic!

Picture: PA

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Angelina Jolie, Rebecca Loos, Amy Winehouse

Have your say on the top five stories that got us all talking this week:

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More Brangelina baby news >>

Fergie's weird performance on American TV >>

Rebecca Loos rejected by Beckham's tattoo artist >>

Is Jordan really heading for Olympics? >>

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Goldenbums

Posted by Dan Curley

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David Beckham has scored himself a new kind of hat-trick – the LA-based soccer star has been snapped for the third time ogling a cheerleader’s rear end.

The 33-year-old was watching the LA Lakers play San Antonio Spurs with son Brooklyn, nine. The action on the pitch was clearly not as interesting as the blonde cheerleader demonstrating her Becks Appeal.

His wandering eyes were caught on camera twice during April, both times with cheerleaders at basketball games. Only a few days ago, Posh told BBC Radio 1 of her sons’ love of sports: “The boys love all sports, they definitely take after their dad. Whenever they come in from school they shoot hoops in the driveway and I’m standing there being their cheerleader!”

Seemingly, she’s not being cheerleader enough. If we ever see her leave a sports store with a costume, we’ll know why…

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Winona loves Keanu?

Posted by Julie Richardson

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves © PA Photos

If the rumour mill is to be believed, light-fingered Winona Ryder has given up pilfering from her local shopping mall and has set her sights on stealing the heart of co-star Keanu Reeves.

According to Star Magazine, the pocket-sized actress has been cosying up with Keanu on the set of The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee. Allegedly they've been spending a lot of time in each other's trailers and they're always hugging on set. It must be love!!!

But then again, it's not the first time we've got unnecessarily excited about stars falling for each other on set. Think Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughan, Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson - need we say more!

So, what do you reckon - will this blossoming romance continue after the cameras have stopped rolling? We're not convinced.

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Tatts enough, Rebecca!

Posted by Stewart Turner

Rebecca Loos (c) PA

Where do you think Rebecca Loos might go if she fancied adding to that delightful 'Thank God I’m Female' job she had inked on her arm the other month? Her local tattoo parlour? Not on your life…

Instead, old parrot face dropped in to David Beckham’s favourite tattoo artist Louis Malloy’s studio, and asked him to sketch some stars, the moon and the sun on her neck. But Louis is a loyal sort – and told Loos to sling her hook. A source told The Daily Star, “Louis refused. He is incredibly loyal to David.”

“He then called David, who said he was delighted. But then David had a change of heart. He asked Louis to get Rebecca back and give her a tattoo – a four-letter word on her forehead!”

So readers, do tell - what would you like to tattoo on Rebecca Loos’ forehead?

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Jordan heading for Olympics?

Posted by Nikki Scholey

Jordan © PA

We know Jordan is full of ambition. She has her own perfume and underwear range and is always dreaming of the next opportunity.

Well, it now seems she's got a bit carried away, as the model says she wants to compete in the Olympics.
Her hubby, Peter, has bought her a "top quality" horse for her 30th birthday, which she celebrates today. The horse, called Dana, reportedly has potential to do well in major events.

We know when Jordan, sorry, Katie Price, has her mind set on a goal she's like a dog with a bone.
She now plans intensive training to fulfil her ambition of winning dressage competitions and maybe go all the way to the Olympics.

According to The Sun, a friend says: "Katie loves training and riding her horses but wants to take it a step further. It’s her dream to compete in a dressage competition at the Olympics."

A source adds: "Dana shows a lot of promise. This horse could take Jordan all the way." (You have to love that quote.)

Us girls all had My Little Ponies when we were growing up and dreamed one day of owning our own. It seems the dream came true for the mother of three, who owns several horses and rides them around her 30 acres of land at her home in Surrey.

“I love horses,” she says. “I started riding when I was seven and have kept horses ever since.” Lucky girl!

By the way - a big Happy Birthday to one of our favourite celebs.

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99 years old. So what?

Posted by Michal Dzierza

So Madonna and Sharon Stone hit the red carpet in Cannes last night, laughing, posing for cameras in stunning outfits and having the time of their lives. (Even though Madge was there to promote her ‘serious’ documentary about Malawi AIDS orphans.)

Madonna and Sharon Stone - Big

This morning’s tabloids, however, were quick to point out that the two mega stars have a combined age of 99 “and STILL looking a million dollars” (as the Daily Mail put it).

What’s your verdict? Yay or nay? And does their age have anything to do with that? Comments below please

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Fergie flips

Posted by Will Parkhouse

When we heard Fergie had sprayed on a pair of Lycra trousers and started doing frontflips onstage in New York, we were more than a tad surprised – isn't she too busy hanging around council estates teaching people about fruit and veg?

Then: oh, that Fergie. Thank God. There's a bit of the Black Eyed Peas singer's ridiculously OTT performance of Heart's 'Barracuda' below. Although her gravity-defying mid-song gymnastics are admittedly quite impressive, you have to admit they do affect her tuning a little.


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Scarlett's diva demands

Posted by Will Parkhouse

Scarlett Johansson © PA

We'd never had Scarlett Johansson down as an over-pampered pain in the backside – it's more fun to imagine she's exactly like her Lost In Translation character – but it sounds like the actress is as prone to unreasonable demands as the next A-lister.

The starlet was due to be in Cannes yesterday for the premiere of new Woody Allen film Vicky Cristina Barcelona, ready to hit the red carpet alongside the director and co-stars Rebecca Hall and Penélope Cruz (Pen's boyfriend Javier Bardem, who also stars, couldn't attend due to family reasons).

But Scarlett's representatives reportedly wanted the French branch of Warner Brothers to shell out for her own make-up consultant to follow her around (cost: 5,000 Euros a day), plus a hotel 25 to 30 miles away from where everyone else was staying. Les Warner Frères said no.

"While Woody's terribly fond of Scarlett, he was a little upset that she wasn't being a team player," an executive connected to the movie confided to the Daily Mail.

Look out, Mariah, there's a new diva in town!


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Pete and Amy star in… Winemouse

Posted by Will Parkhouse

If your husband is in jail and your marriage is in trouble, what's the best way to contact him? If your name is Amy Winehouse, it's by filming yourself standing in a weird blue room with Pete Doherty and a box of newborn mice and getting one of the rodents to deliver the message. And then chucking the resultant video on YouTube.

"Blake, please don't divorce Mummy - she loves you ever so," says the mouse, in a voice that sounds suspiciously like Amy's. "Oh my God, that's psychedelic," says Pete, correctly as it happens. And it would all be quirky and cute if the whole situation wasn't such a damn mess.


We say: for the sake of all that is pure and good, someone go and free those mice! And while you're there, get those two to clean their fingernails.


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Charlotte Church, Victoria Beckham, Chanelle Hayes

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Will Victoria Beckham really eat cake? >>

Was Chanelle Hayes booed off-stage? >>

Are the Sex and the City girls at war? >>

Do Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse make a good couple? >>

Pictures: Wenn, Big Pictures, PA

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Paris meets Chanelle

Posted by Jane Murphy

Never let it be said Paris Hilton doesn't work hard for her money. The unstoppable hotel heiress spent yesterday promoting her new fragrance, Can Can, in London.

But before heading into the late-night launch party at Dolce nightclub, she found time to stop and give us this limp little wave...

Paris Hilton

Oh Paris, we're not worthy. But - hang on! Was our favourite ex-convict looking decidedly less orange than usual? I only ask because she seems to have been "out-oranged" by some of the UK's most celebrated reality stars, who also turned up to the launch.

First came Big Brother's Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, whose dress almost matched her skin tone...

Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace

Then came a very serious-looking BB housemate-turned-pop star Chanelle Hayes...

Chanelle Hayes

But most comment-worthy pic of the night has to be this one of Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton...

Chantelle Houghton

I wonder what was wrong with her eye. Too much mascara? Too little sleep? Or was she just dazzled by the sight of Aisleyne? Who knows?

Pictures: Wenn, Big Pictures

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More Brangelina baby news!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt almost didn't make it to Angelina Jolie's movie premiere in Cannes last night. The reason? He was putting their four children to bed. "He's with our kids right now, but he'll get his suit on at the last minute, I'm sure," an unruffled Ange told reporters.

Mind you, Angelina's got enough to worry about at the moment with trying to keep all her Kung Fu Panda co-stars under control.

On Wednesday, Jack Black told the world she was expecting twins. And yesterday, Dustin Hoffman went one better by announcing the due date (19 August, in case you were wondering). Honestly - is nothing sacred?

Watch Ange and co at the official Kung Fu Panda press conference here:

Picture: Wenn

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Where's Britney?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Britney Spears

Stop me if you think you've heard this one before but... Rumours are rife that Britney Spears is pregnant. The evidence? She looks like she may have piled on a few pounds and she went for a hospital check-up yesterday.

Apparently, the hospital in question actually specialises in sports injuries - but that hasn't stopped the Hollywood rumour mill from going into overdrive.

Still, enough of that nonsense! I'm far more interested in the news that later in the day, Britters headed off on holiday with Mel Gibson. The pop princess is staying at Mel's Costa Rican ranch, along with her dad Jamie, Mel's wife Robin and the actor himself.

"They're just going away for a few days to relax," a friend told People magazine. "Mel and Robin obviously saw a woman in crisis and wanted to extend themselves in any way possible. There are no expectations. There is no agenda. It's simply an act of human kindness - one neighbour reaching out to another."

Oh well, let's hope Britters doesn't get too bored during her holiday with the oldies... I wonder what they'll talk about all day. Any ideas?

Picture: Wenn

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Kelly and Billy reunited!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Kelly Brook and Billy Zane

Following yesterday's news that Kelly Brook and Billy Zane appear to have rekindled their romance, the couple spent the day in London with the paparazzi in hot pursuit.

They strolled round Notting Hill, ate lunch at a pavement café and sipped drinks on a roof terrace - all in full view of the snappers. It was almost as if they wanted to be photographed.

Cynics have noted Kelly still wasn't wearing her engagement ring - but it definitely looks like their relationship is back on. But if Kelly had her doubts before, is she right to take Billy back so soon? Tell us what you think.

Picture: Big Pictures

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Paris still loves us!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Paris Hilton

Remember how Paris Hilton sprayed herself orange last week in recognition of our sterling work in covering her every move on these pages?

Well, she seems to be continuing her love affair with all things British - because she's just bowled up to The Dorchester in London sporting a T-shirt with her name emblazoned across a Union Jack.

Just one thing, though: why doesn't she stay at the Hilton?

Picture: Big Pictures

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Posh admits gym phobia

Posted by Jane Murphy

Victoria Beckham

I've just sat through another two hours of GMTV to make sure I didn't miss the second part of Fiona Phillips' exclusive interview with Victoria Beckham.

And was it worth the wait? Well, that depends whether you enjoy watching immaculately groomed women talking about shoes and relationships. But, hey, judging by the hysteria that's greeted the new Sex and the City movie, that's exactly what we do all want.

Anyway, the highlight of the interview came when Fiona asked Posh whether she'd ever consider wearing flat shoes. What about when she's working out, for example? "I'd love to go to the gym," sighed Mrs B. "But I just can't get my head around the footwear."

Now, is that the worst excuse you've ever heard - or has the business-savvy fashionista just noticed a gap in the market for high-heeled trainers?

Picture: Wenn

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Angelina confirms: it's twins!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Angelina Jolie

Remember all those rumours that Angelina Jolie is expecting twins? Well, unlike most Hollywood rumours, it turns out this one's true.

How do we know? Loose-tongued actor Jack Black let the news slip during a joint interview with Angelina to promote their new animated film Kung Fu Panda. "You're gonna have as many as the Brady Bunch when you have these," he quipped, gesturing towards her baby bump.

Interviewer Natalie Morales then asked Ange if the news was true. "Yeah, yeah, we've confirmed that already," she laughed. "Well, Jack's just confirmed it actually."

The twins will bring Angelina and Brad Pitt's ever-growing brood up to a total of six. But will they stop there?

The interview airs on US TV today. Meanwhile, here's how one rather cynical newscaster broke the story...


Picture: Wenn

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It's SJP v Cynthia!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Sarah Jessica Parker

Monday night's Sex and the City premiere has been branded a "farce" by the Daily Mail's melodramatic showbiz team.

The reason? Kim Cattrall further fuelled her feud with Sarah Jessica Parker by leaving the cinema without actually watching the movie. Hmmm... maybe she'd been given the seat behind SJP and couldn't see the screen properly because of that silly hat.

And talking of that hat... It seems fellow SATC star Cynthia Nixon may not be Sarah's biggest fan either. Apparently, she was overheard commenting to a friend: "What was SJP wearing on her head? What was going on there?"

Cynthia Nixon

A source told the Daily Mail: "There's not a lot of love lost between them either."

Meanwhile, the movie's been getting mixed reviews - and spoilers have been popping up all over the internet (they're there if you look hard enough). So are you looking forward to seeing the film - or have you had your fill of the SATC girls now? Tell us what you think.

Pictures: Big Pictures, PA

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Pete's back at Amy's

Posted by Jane Murphy

Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse

Ah - don't they make a lovely couple?

Last night saw Pete Doherty pop round to see his under-fire friend Amy Winehouse for the first time since he was released from prison eight days ago.

Earlier in the evening, Amy was in the audience for Pete's gig at the Kentish Town Forum - so Pete and the band called in for a cuppa and a chat chez Winehouse on their way home.

Incidentally, ex-EastEnder James Alexandrou was also round at Amy's - so their unlikely friendship must still be going strong.

Anyway, as you can see, Pete and Amy's farewell on the doorstep was pretty emotional. But are they any good for one another? What do you think?

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Posh sets the record straight

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Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham's just been interviewed by Fiona Phillips on GMTV. So for all you Posh fans who had to leave home before 8.35 this morning, here's what she said:

* She doesn't read gossip magazines and isn't really aware of them. "If you took too much notice of what people say about you, you'd be an uncontrollable bighead one minute and off to rehab the next," she explains.

* Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are "normal" - and Tom hasn't tried to convert her to Scientology.

* She's not pregnant.

* She's now hung up her microphone and has no plans to sing with the Spice Girls again. Oh, and she hasn't joined the Pussycat Dolls. "Imagine leaping around on stage in your bra and knickers," she sniffs.

* The reason she never smiles? "It's just the way my face falls."

And that's the end of today's Beckham broadcast. Any thoughts?

Picture: Wenn

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Breast is best for Charlotte

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Charlotte Church and mums

We've barely heard a peep out of Charlotte Church since she gave birth to daughter Ruby last year. But the Welsh warbler made a rare public appearance yesterday - at the launch of a campaign to persuade more young mums to breastfeed.

"Your boobs are kind of stuck to you, so you're going to have food ready for your child," Charlotte insists. "It's cheaper, it's clean, it's the right temperature and everybody knows mother's milk is best. I think people don't like the look of it, so to speak. People are more selfish these days and keep their bodies to themselves."

And do you practise what you preach, Charl? "I mostly breastfeed at home, but if she really wanted feeding when we were out I've done it in Boots and a couple of times in restaurants. Nobody told me not to because I wouldn't have been that happy with those people. It's our right."

Do you agree with Charlotte - or does society put too much pressure on new mums? Tell us what you think.

Picture: PA

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Kelly's two-frock shock

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Kelly Osbourne

It's not easy being an über-talented celebrity, you know. And it's not easy being Kelly Osbourne either.

While most of us were curled up in front of Coronation Street last night, the in-demand 23-year-old was obliged to attend two (count 'em) swanky awards ceremonies in London.

First she wore this cute white frock to the LK Today High Street Fashion Awards at Café de Paris, where she rubbed shoulders with such luminaries of the celebrity world as Abi Titmuss, Caprice Bourret (remember her?) and Myleene Klass.

But there was no time to stick around and make friends because Kelly then had to hotfoot it over to the Grosvenor House Hotel for the Sony Radio Academy Awards. And somewhere en route she managed to change into this equally elegant black satin dress.

Kelly Osbourne

But now today's trivial-yet-pressing question: which dress do you prefer? Vote now!

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