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They’ll always have Paris…

Posted by Jane Murphy

So Paris Fashion Week got underway yesterday - which means we can spend another seven days looking at pictures of unlikely combinations of celebrities looking at clothes. Brilliant!

First up? The always fabulous Lily Allen squeezed in next to nearly-as-fabulous Dita Von Teese and we’re-not-quite-sure-about-you-yet Katy Perry on the front row at Dior. And don’t they look really comfortable in one another’s company? No?

Harry Potter star Emma Watson was there, too, but presumably she’d nipped off to get the ice creams when this picture was taken.

Later in the day, Dita hotfooted it over to the new Patrick Demarchelier exhibition at the Petit Palais.

The gorgeous Ms Von Teese ensured she stood out from the crowd by wearing a top hat at a jaunty angle. Rumour has it this look will be positively de rigueur on high streets up and down the land by the end of the year.

And tabloid-tastic supermodel Naomi Campbell showed up, looking like butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth…

I still wouldn’t dare to argue with her though, would you?

Pictures: Big Pictures, Wenn

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Is Becks the new Enid Blyton?

Posted  by Jane Murphy

Move over, Jordan! Footballer, philanthropist and underwear model David Beckham is set to add another string to his bow with a series of children’s books.

Apparently, the not-so-weighty tomes will chart the adventures of a bunch of “plucky youngsters” at the David Beckham Football Academies in London and Los Angeles.

The books are aimed at seven-year-olds, and will cover what the kids get up to on the pitch, in the classroom and in the academy after training.

Mind you, Becks won’t actually be writing the books: publishers say his academies have merely “inspired” them. But I’m sure that won’t stop him turning up to a book-signing or six…

Picture: Wenn

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Wanna smell like Jen, men?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Blimey - those celebrity fragrance launches are coming thick and fast at the moment.

The latest? Diva-turned-triathlete Jennifer Lopez bowled up to Macy’s in New York yesterday afternoon to unveil her new scent, Deseo For Men.

So how does J.Lo want her men to smell? Apparently, the fragrance has top notes of lemon, yuzu, red berries and cedar leaf. Ah yes, there’s nothing like a nice whiff of yuzu, don’t you agree?

It also boasts a “heart” of tobacco leaves, guaicwood and orris (surely she’s making these up now?) - and a “drydown” of sandalwood, cedarwood, pixie dust and Brussels sprouts*.

Fancy giving it a try?

*OK, so I lied about the last two.

Picture: Wenn

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Give it up, Lindsay!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here’s little ray of sunshine Lindsay Lohan stocking up on essentials on the way to LAX airport with partner Samantha Ronson yesterday afternoon.

Those purchases in full? A bottle of Pepsi, a packet of tortilla chips, an unidentifiable object that could either be chewing gum or chocolate and 400 (yes, 400!) cigarettes.

Now, far be it from me to pass judgement on people’s purchases - but seeing as Li-Lo has reportedly beaten all her other “demons” (as they’re called in California), surely she should try to quit smoking, too?

Cigarettes are expensive. They’re smelly. And, oh yeah, they kill you. Don’t do it, Li-Lo!

Picture: Big Pictures

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Chantelle pops out again

Posted by Jane Murphy

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but Chantelle Houghton was out clubbing at the weekend.

Still, our Monday morning wouldn’t be complete without a comment-worthy pic of the former Mrs Preston posing nicely for the paparazzi outside a London nightspot, now would it?

Chantelle wore black satin shorts, a pinstripe ruffled blouse and heels for a night out at the Embassy on Saturday.

Love the outfit? Hate it? Sick of Chantelle and wish we’d publish pictures of Charley Uchea out clubbing instead? Tell us what you think.

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Get a whiff of Posh and Becks!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Don’t be alarmed, readers. Victoria Beckham hasn’t decided to give singing another try. She was merely holding a microphone so she could wax lyrical at the launch of the new Beckham Signature his’n’hers fragrances in New York on Friday.

Naturally, Mrs B was accompanied by husband David -  but, as has become traditional at these events, he was more than happy to let his wife do the talking.

Now, as you may recall, Posh and Becks weren’t the only celebrities to launch a fragrance last week. On Wednesday, Jordan unveiled her latest perfume - and her latest boob job - in London.

And, never one to mince her words, Jordan slammed Posh’s recent UK perfume launch for being “boring”.

So what did the Beckhams do to spice things up on Friday? Well, David wore a snazzy pinstripe suit. Victoria wore gravity-defying, made-to-order latex boots (price tag: £3,300, in case you fancy buying a pair). And, at one point, Becks was seen touching Posh’s bum. Oooh - fancy that!

But was it enough to upstage Jordan’s launch? And, more to the point, was it enough to make you want to try the scent? Tell us what you think.

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Weekly blog round-up

Posted by Jane Murphy

Have your say on this week’s hottest celebrity stories:

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Who are the world’s hottest young stars? >>

Anyone fancy a game of “Shagtag” with Jodie Marsh? >>

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Who went to the ball?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Look! It’s another one of those strange events with a rather eclectic celebrity guest list.

Last night saw the End of Summer charity ball in London’s Berkeley Square, attended by a mishmash of stars including Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly and her doting husband Vernon Kay.

In fact, Vernon’s clearly so doting, he even crouched down to fix his wife’s hem on the way into the building…

What a guy!

Also present were ex-cricketer and erstwhile King of the Jungle Phil Tufnell, escorted by his wife Dawn…

And now… here’s a little test for you. Do you recognise this bunch?

No? I’ll give you a clue: they were on TV every Saturday night for a while last autumn.

Yes, it’s X Factor girlband Hope. You remember? They were the ones who did embarrassing dance routines that involved going off-stage to canoodle with Simon Cowell. (And then they wondered why the Great British Public voted them off the show!)

I thought they’d have swiftly disbanded and headed back to their respective hometowns months ago - but apparently not.  You know what that is? It’s the triumph of Hope over adversity…

Pictures: Wenn

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Renée reveals cancer scare

Posted by Jane Murphy

Seeing as Breast Cancer Awareness Month is just around the corner, some of our favourite celebrities have been doing their bit by speaking out about the disease.

First up? It’s Renée Zellweger who recalls finding two small lumps in her right breast back in 1996.

The Bridget Jones star got checked out right away, but thankfully - after a “weird couple of days” waiting by the phone - she learned she had nothing to worry about.

The lumps turned out to be benign tumours called “fibroadenomas” - which Renée calls “a fancy word for nothing.”

Nevertheless, the experience made her vow to be more breast-aware. “I pay attention,” she tells Self magazine. “I do go get my check-ups.”

Meanwhile, Halle Berry has revealed how she felt inspired to step up the fight against breast cancer after discovering her obstetrician’s wife was battling the disease.

Halle observed the doctor and his wife coping with the stress and turmoil while he guided her through her pregnancy. “Watching them go through that made me respect the resilience of those who are suffering,” Halle tells InStyle magazine.

Halle has now committed to taking part in more charity events to raise vital funds for breast cancer research.

Pictures: PA

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Paris in TV clash

Posted by Jane Murphy

Everyone’s favourite ex-con heiress Paris Hilton is currently doing the rounds to promote her new MTV reality show, in which she searches for a new best friend.

But things didn’t quite go to plan on yesterday’s edition of The View - the US version of Loose Women - when co-host Joy Behar brought up the touchy subject of Paris’s time in prison.

Watch the full interview here. But be warned: this clip contains footage of overexcited whooping Americans, some of whom give Paris a standing ovation:

Picture: PA

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Jack 4 Gemma

Posted by Jane Murphy

Hang on - what’s this? Adrenaline junkie Jack Osbourne and I’m A Celebrity… favourite Gemma Atkinson leaving a club together?

According to the paparazzo who took this picture, the pair were “trying to keep their new romance under wraps” - but by the looks of it, they weren’t trying that hard…

Gemma’s former squeezes include Manchester United winker (I said winker!) Cristiano Ronaldo and Birmingham City striker Marcus Bent - so a romance with Master O would mark a radical departure from her usual footie flings.

Hmmm… I think they look quite good together - don’t you?

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What’s Jordan launching now?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Having posted my blog stories yesterday morning, I was just settling down in my Jordan leisurewear on top of my Jordan duvet to read Jordan’s latest novel, when I realised I just didn’t smell right.

If only Jordan would launch a new perfume, I thought to myself. Then - and only then - would my life be complete.

And what do you know? She has done! Yesterday afternoon saw the hardest working woman in showbiz unveil her new scent, Besotted, with a glammed-up appearance at London’s Café Royal.

Jordan also used the occasion to unveil her newly reduced boobs...

 

 

 

Yep, this is what they look like after being reduced!

“I didn’t want the perfume launch to be boring like Victoria Beckham’s or Kelly Brook‘s,” Jordan explained. “I envisaged a beach with a half-naked lady and that’s what I did. Now everyone has seen my new boobs and I hope I’ve made the public happy.” Happy? We’re ecstatic, Jordan!

So what should Jordan launch next? A dinner service? A range of power tools? A collection of “Katie Price and Peter Andre” commemorative wall-plates?

Tell us what Jordan-endorsed product would make your life complete.

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They’re hot, hot, hot!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Congratulations to Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson who’ve both made it on to Moviefone.com’s list of the 25 hottest stars under 25.

The annual round-up of young upstarts talents is held in high regard in the US - with industry bigwigs queuing up to heap praise upon the contenders.

For instance, Daniel - currently starring as a well-endowed horse-botherer in Equus on Broadway - receives this glowing endorsement from Potter producer David Heyman: “He is a remarkably curious young man who is eager to be the very best at whatever he does, yet retains great humility and decency.”

And Emma? “She is one of the brightest people I have ever met, with a razor-sharp mind,” says David.

Another Brit to make the list was, of course, Keira Knightley - who, lest we forget, is still only 23.

“She’s accomplished so much already, it’s easy to forget her age,” says Dave Karger of Entertainment Weekly. “In The Duchess she has to age from 17 to 27 and she’s equally believable at both ages.”

OK, OK - that’s enough gushing for now, thank you very much…

Pictures: PA

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Fancy playing with Jodie?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Never knowingly over-dressed glamour girl Jodie Marsh popped up to Glasgow yesterday. The reason? To promote a student club night called “Shagtag”.

Just in case you’re not familiar with the rules of Shagtag (yes, it's a game), this is what happens…

1. Everyone wears numbered stickers.
2. If you spot someone you like, you take down their sticker number then leave them a message on the special Shagtag cards.
3. You then pin the message on the Shagtag board and everybody can check out their own - and other people’s - messages.

It’s so much simpler than talking face-to-face, don’t you think?

Picture: Big Pictures

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Chantelle’s lovely-jubbly night out

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here’s Celebrity Big Brother winner and OK! magazine regular Chantelle Houghton leaving London’s Nobu restaurant last night.

Erm… is it just me or can anyone else spot something a little odd in this picture?

Picture: Wenn

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Kerry to write book about Jordan?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Seeing as Jordan and Kerry Katona are two of the UK’s most prolific writers - with various best-selling autobiographies and steamy novels under their belts -  it was only a matter of time before they started writing about one another.

Apparently, Kezza is toying with the idea of penning a tell-all book about her one-time “best friend” - and it could make very uncomfortable reading.

“Kerry is furious about some of the things Jordan has said about her recently,” a source tells Closer magazine. “She thinks she’s insecure and hypocritical and wants the world to know who the real Jordan is.”

Hmmm… somehow I can’t see this project coming to fruition. In fact, there’s bound to be a bemused denial from Kerry in next week’s OK! magazine.

But all the same… I’d read it - wouldn’t you?

Pictures: PA

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Want to work for Courtney?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Don’t all rush at once but tabloid-tastic rock chick Courtney Love is looking for a cleaner. How do we know? Well, she’s put an ad on her MySpace page.

“I know it’s a little weird but the agencies suck and I’m sick of pigs who steal,” Courtney writes. “It’s as simple as that. So f*** it, why not try MySpace?” Yeah, f*** it! Rock'n'roll, eh?

Prospective candidates should be “insanely clean”, “non-stealing”, “non-freaky” - and based near Courtney’s Malibu home.

Any takers? If so you can reply to the ad here.

Oh, and take a look at some of the comments from wannabe cleaners. She said “non-freaky”, people!

Picture: Rex Features

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Gwyneth is our guru!

Posted by Jane Murphy

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for, folks. Gwyneth Paltrow has just launched a lifestyle website, on which the Hollywood A-lister shares her wisdom and tips about how to “nourish the inner aspect“. (Yes, I know.)

“My life is good because I am not passive about it,” Gwyn writes. “I want to nourish what is real, and I want to do it without wasting time. I love to travel, to cook, to eat, to take care of my body and mind, to work hard.

“I love being a mother who has to overcome my bad qualities to become a good mother. I love being in spaces that are clean and nice.” And so it goes on…

Be honest: do you wish you could be more like Gwyneth?

Picture: Wenn

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A night at the opera

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here’s uptown girl Christie Brinkley at last night’s opening gala performance of the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

I know Christie’s not exactly “on radar” at the moment - but I thought it was worth showing you this picture because the former supermodel scrubs up rather nicely. Especially considering the fact she’s 54. Yes, 54! Madonna, eat your heart out…

But Christie wasn’t the only golden oldie to give the young upstarts a run for their money at the Manhattan gala. Our very own Dame Helen Mirren wowed the crowds in a figure-hugging gown…

And she’s 63, you know! Just fancy that!

Also worthy of note was the eye-catching jacket worn by fashion designer Austin Scarlett…

Like it? Mark my words: in a few months’ time, every man will be wearing one…

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How’s it hanging, David?

Posted by Jane Murphy

American idiot illusionist David Blaine has begun his latest headline-grabbing stunt - which basically involves hanging upside down from a wire above New York’s Central Park for three days.

Apparently, he’s “doin’ alright” - although he sounds very nasal from sinus pressure and feels like his head is about to explode. Mind you, that sounds like how I feel when I’m the right way up.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, David uses a catheter whenever nature calls. Hmmm… maybe he can write one of those ubiquitous list books in time for Christmas: 101 Places To Wee Before You Die…

Just after beginning the stunt, David was interviewed by US presenter Kelly Ripa who - very gamely - agreed to hang upside down next to him throughout their chat. Watch what happened here:

Picture: Wenn

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Jordan rolls on

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here’s Jordan - the hardest working woman in showbiz - getting ready for a hard day’s grind promoting her new KP Equestrian clothing line at the Wrightington Hotel and Country Club in Lancashire.

You’ll be pleased to hear that our Jords took her hair out of rollers and joined in a catwalk show to unveil the collection of shocking pink riding wear…

“There’s something here for everyone - all ages and sizes, the horsey and the non-horsey,” Jordan insists. Well, that’s all my Christmas shopping sorted out then. Brilliant!

After the catwalk display, Jordan hung around to sign copies of the KP Equestrian catalogue…

Remember, folks: you may have signed editions of Jordan’s three autobiographies, various novels and children’s books. But until you get her signature on a brochure full of pink horse blankets and velour riding shorts too, you can’t call yourself a proper fan.

Pictures: Big Pictures, Wenn

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Who shone at the Emmys?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Just a few random observations from last night’s Emmy Awards in Los Angeles…

Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman was sporting a new hairdo - which I guess we should christen the “Flob”…

Like it?

Co-star Eva Longoria looked gorgeous in a flapper-style Marchesa dress…

But Christina Applegate pretty much stole the show, making her first red carpet appearance since her treatment for breast cancer earlier this year…

“It really feels good to be here,” Christina told interviewer Ryan Seacrest. “That’s what life’s all about. Things happen, and you have to sit back and really, really embrace your life.

“For me to have a voice and be the voice of a 30-something girl going through this, and dispelling the misnomers that it’s an older woman’s disease, is a big part of this for me.”

That reminds me: it’s nearly Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Click here to find out more and get involved.

Pictures: Wenn

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Heather donates burgers to kids

Posted by Jane Murphy

Heather Mills comes in for an awful lot of criticism - but credit where credit’s due…

The much-maligned Beatle-botherer has just donated $1m (around £500,000) worth of soya hamburgers, soya hot dogs and soya chicken cutlets to kids in one of the poorest areas of New York’s Bronx.

I wonder if it’s all from the Linda McCartney range. Nah, probably not…

Anyway, Heather says she wants to ensure children in the Hunts Point neighbourhood “have as many nutritional advantages as anyone else”. Apparently, the area has some of the highest obesity rates in the city.

Well done, Heather - but let’s just hope they don’t eat all the burgers and hot dogs at once, eh?

Picture: PA

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Weekly blog round-up

Posted by Jane Murphy

Have your say on this week's hottest celebrity stories:

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What a silly stunt!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Do not adjust your computer screens. David Blaine really is hanging upside down in this picture. And he's going to be doing a lot more of that sort of thing over the next week.

His latest stunt? Starting from Monday, he's going to hang upside down from a thin wire suspended five storeys above New York's Central Park for three days. Apparently, he'll cling to the wire using a pair of electro-magnetic boots - and there's no safety net or airbag to catch him if he falls.

Oh, and a sudden rush of blood to his head could cause him to suffer blindness or brain haemorrhage. So no worries at all there then.

And why's Donald Trump in this picture, too? Apparently, he was going to join David in his stunt - until experts warned his toupee may fall off. Possibly.

Pictures: Wenn

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Protestors mar Katie's big night

Posted by Jane Murphy

At last! After weeks of rehearsals - and paparazzi-pleasing costume changes - Katie Holmes finally trod the boards for yesterday's opening night of Arthur Miller's All My Sons on Broadway.

Earlier in the afternoon, Katie left for the theatre cradling super-cute daughter Suri in her arms.

And if you have your I Spy... Celebrity Haircuts book to hand, you may like to note this is the first time Suri's been spotted sporting pigtails. Amazing!

Sadly, Katie's big night was marred by placard-bearing demonstrators from anti-Scientology group Anonymous outside the theatre.

The protestors reportedly shouted: "We are not boycotting Katie. We are not boycotting the play. We are protesting against Scientology. It is evil. Scientology kills people. It follows you home at night. It is perverted."

An Anonymous spokesperson - who, funnily enough, didn't give her name - explains: "We would love to see Katie get away from this evil cult before it's too late."

So should the protestors go home and mind their own business? Or should Katie enlist their support to help her "escape" Scientology? Tell us what you think.

Pictures: Wenn, Big Pictures

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Who's Pamela's new man?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Look who bowled up to yesterday's Vivienne Westwood Red Label show at London Fashion Week.

Yep, Pamela Anderson's in town - as low-key and understated as ever - with a new man on her arm.

Apparently, he wants to be a model...

Pictures: Wenn

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Momma Spears hits TV

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here's everyone's favourite pop princess and bounceback queen Britney Spears heading to a Hollywood studio for rehearsals earlier this week.

Apparently, Britters has agreed to make a guest appearance on The X Factor later this year. Oooh - just imagine if she goes out on the town with Cheryl Cole afterwards. The paparazzi will think they've died and gone to heaven...

Meanwhile, Britney's mum Lynne Spears has given a revealing TV interview in the US to promote her controversial new book, Through The Storm: Fame and Family in a Tabloid World.

Momma Spears waxed lyrical about how she felt when Britney was rushed to hospital for psychiatric treatment earlier this year - and what really happened when 16-year-old daughter Jamie Lynn revealed she was pregnant.

Watch highlights of the interview here:

Any thoughts?

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Carry on Carrie!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Ever wondered what Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw was like as a teenager? We're about to find out.

SATC creator Candace Bushnell has just signed up to pen a book about the Manhattan style queen's high school days.

Publishers HarperCollins insist the novel will be aimed at teenagers - but I imagine there'll be a few interested readers among the older generations, too.

After all, so many really important questions need answering. What did Carrie wear to the prom? Did she manage to get a date? And what does Lloyds TSB's HBOS takeover mean for the average UK investor?

OK, so Candace's book probably won't answer that last question - but I'm still quite intrigued to give it a read.

And more to the point, when the book's inevitably made into a film, who should play the teenage Carrie? Miley Cyrus? Gossip Girl's Blake Lively?

Got any better suggestions?

Picture: PA

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Who's the best-dressed Fergie?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Now, here's a surprise. People magazine has just unveiled its list of the 10 best-dressed stars of 2008.

And top of the pile - ahead of Sarah Jessica Parker, Eva Mendes and Heidi Klum - it's Fergie.

But - hang on! - which Fergie do they mean?

Is it former royal and erstwhile toe-sucker Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York?

Is it gum-chewing, boot-throwing, referee-bothering Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson?

Or is it Black Eyed Peas singer and hip-hop/pop princess Stacy Ann Ferguson?

Well, which one gets your vote?

Pictures: Wenn

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Lily! Jude! Danny!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Considering there were a fair few parties and premieres going on in London last night, the launch of the Alfred Dunhill clothing store had a fairly impressive A-list turnout.

Lily Allen looked gorgeous - and unusually subdued - in a black ruffled gown.

You wouldn't think it to look at this picture but our Lil's currently over the moon because she's finally got a release date for her long-awaited second album (9 February 2009, in case you're interested).

Jude Law also showed up - immediately giving rise to rumours that some of his hair has fallen off his head and landed on his chest...

It happens to the best of us, Jude.

Oh, and man-of-the-moment Danny Cipriani was there, too - although new girlfriend Kelly Brook wasn't on his arm this time...

Nice scarf, Danny!

Pictures: Wenn

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Nicola smiles!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Puh! Remember Chris Moyles's nasty rant about Nicola Roberts, in which he branded her a "sour-faced cow" who never smiles?

Well, here's a picture that proves the Girls Aloud star does smile - sort of. OK, it's not exactly a toothy grin but she's definitely enjoying herself here.

Nicola was out partying with friends at London's Mayfair Hotel - sporting ruby-red hair that made her china-doll complexion look even paler than usual.

Still, it makes a change from all those stars who overdo it with the fake tan, doesn't it?

Picture: Big Pictures

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Invasion of the reality stars

Posted by Jane Murphy

Last night saw the UK premiere of Ben Stiller's new movie Tropic Thunder in London's Leicester Square.

And you know what that means, don't you? Yep, the red carpet was teeming with former reality TV stars, all eager to get their pictures in the papers see the hot new film.

Among them was Danielle Lloyd - sporting a cute black and white coat and... erm... nothing else...

Also working the monochrome look was Big Brother tantrum princess Nikki Grahame...

And former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! favourite Gemma Atkinson looked very demure in her black roll-neck...

Other guests included Love Island veterans Lady Victoria Hervey, Bianca Gascoigne and Brendan Cole.

Have you ever wondered who sends out the invitations for these events?

Pictures: Wenn

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Jemima's not coming in!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Oh surely not! Apparently, Jemima Khan was refused entry to Annabel's last night - despite the fact her mother Lady Annabel Goldsmith founded the swanky London club.

The problem? Jemima would doubtless have been ushered straight through to the VIP lounge - had it not been for the fact that her male friends were all wearing jeans. Oooh - the horror!

I've always thought nightclub dress codes are ridiculous. If you're going to spend the evening drinking and dancing, a pair of jeans seems to be a perfectly sensible fashion choice to me. Don't you agree?

Picture: Wenn

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Eva's "just fat"

Posted by Jane Murphy

Now, I've been trying to avoid all those pregnancy rumours about stars such as Katie Holmes and Eva Longoria Parker for a while because... well... it's not really that interesting or surprising to learn that a happily married woman may be expecting a baby, is it?

But those pesky US rumour-mongers won't leave poor Eva alone - so her Desperate Housewives colleagues have felt compelled to speak out on her behalf.

Step forward, Felicity Huffman. "Eva's not pregnant, she's just fat - that's all there is to it," the actress, who plays outspoken Lynette in the hit show, told People magazine.

Sorry, Felicity - I think you may have just given the game away. Unless there's a humdinger of a feud on the DH set, I really don't think one actress would openly refer to another as "fat" in body-obsessed Hollywood, unless she was trying to cover something up.

So was Felicity being rude, honest or just trying to throw reporters off the scent? Tell us what you think.

Pictures: Wenn

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Luke and Bex: papped or posing?

Posted by Jane Murphy

They're still out there, folks.

While many of this year's Big Brother housemates are still desperately trying to carve out a career in the spotlight, love's young dream Rebecca Shiner and Luke Marsden took a day off yesterday to hang out in London's Battersea Park with their new puppy, Vegas.

The deadly serious paparazzo who took this picture tells us: "The couple are clearly very much in love and seem to have taken things to the next level, as they both share custody of little Vegas." Ah, it's all too beautiful...

But - hang on! - were Bex and Luke really caught out by a snapper who just happened to be wandering through the park, or was the whole thing a publicity-seeking set-up so that gullible fools like me would publish their photograph?

Were they papped or posing? You decide!

Picture: Big Pictures

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Lindsay lays into Sarah

Posted by Jane Murphy

Oh dear! It seems wannabe US vice-president Sarah Palin still isn't winning any fans in Hollywood.

Her latest critic? It's reformed party girl, actress and political commentator Lindsay Lohan, who lays into Ms P on her blog.

"I really can't bite my tongue any more when it comes to Sarah Palin," Li-Lo writes. "I find it quite interesting that a woman who now is running to be second in command of the US, only four years ago had aspirations to be a television anchor, which is probably all she is qualified to be."

Anything else? "Oh and hint hint, Pali pal: don't pose for any more tabloid covers," Lindsay advises. "You're not a celebrity: you're running for office to represent our, your, my COUNTRY!" Got that? COUNTRY!

Meanwhile, outspoken singer Pink has a few words to say about Ms Palin, too. Ready? "This woman hates women. She is not a feminist. She is not the woman that's going to come behind Hillary Clinton and do anything that Hillary would've been capable of... The woman terrifies me."

And finally, here's 30 Rock's Tina Fey and fellow comedian Amy Poehler spoofing Sarah and Hillary on this weekend's Saturday Night Live:

Terrifying!

Pictures: Wenn

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Jennifer's super Sunday

Posted by Jane Murphy

Heavens to Betsy! Just thinking about Jennifer Lopez's action-packed Sunday is making me want to crawl back into bed and sleep for another six hours.

Yesterday morning, the 39-year-old mum-of-two got up super-early to take part in a triathlon at Malibu's Zuma Beach. The event involved a half-mile ocean swim, 18-mile cycle ride and four-mile run.

Here she is just after the swim...

Presumably that wetsuit is by Roberto Cavalli.

And here she is being congratulated/held up by husband Marc Anthony, having completed the course in a very impressive two hours, 23 minutes and 28 seconds...

So then she went home to bed for the rest of the day, right? Wrong!

Instead, the couple flew to New York - where J.Lo changed out of her sweaty sports kit and threw a surprise 40th birthday party for Marc at the swanky Bowery Hotel...

Guests included Dita Von Teese, Brooke Shields and Leah Rimini.

I wonder what J.Lo's got lined up for today? A spot of rock-climbing followed by a three-hour stage performance, perhaps?

Pictures: Wenn

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Kate gets ruffled

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here's Kate Beckinsale hosting a star-studded Hollywood party to raise funds for cancer research at the weekend.

Kate's ruffle-tastic frock has come in for some harsh criticism from celebrity style-watchers, including the never-knowingly-tight-lipped Perez Hilton who calls it a "ruffle nightmare". But personally, I think she looks really nice - don't you?

Meanwhile, brainy Ms Beckinsale has also been bemoaning the fact that her degree in Russian from Oxford University seems to have gone to waste.

Kate chose the degree course so she could read her favourite books in their original language. (Jackie Collins is Russian? Who knew?)

"Now I only speak Russian with the woman who does my bikini wax," sighs Kate. "See what Hollywood does to you?"

Hmmm... I wonder how you say, "Go easy with those clippers, love," in Russian...

Picture: Wenn

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Weekly blog round-up

Posted by Jane Murphy

Have your say on this week's hottest stories:

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And how about Kate Moss's new scraggly bob? >>

Is Cheryl Cole really our No.1 style queen? >>

Which Big Brother stars will stay in the spotlight? >>

Is it time to leave Heather Mills alone? >>

Pictures: Wenn, Big Pictures

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Kate gets a new 'do

Posted by Jane Murphy

Heavens to Betsy! Was there a special offer on cut-and-blow-dries in Supacuts this week?

Hot on the heels of Victoria Beckham's new "Vixie cut" and Agyness Deyn's shocking helmet hair, it seems our very own Kate Moss has gone for the chop, too.

Super-Kate was spotted with the new 'do while out partying at London's Punk with boyfriend Jamie Hince last night.

It's nothing too radical - just a few inches off the ends. For now I'll call it a "shoulder-length scraggly bob" - but I'm sure you can come up with a better name... Any ideas?

Picture: Big Pictures

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Stuart's such a poser!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here's Big Brother 9's most homesick housemate Stuart Pilkington launching Yves Saint Laurent's Touche Eclat For Men in London's Selfridges yesterday afternoon.

Stu was clearly so excited about being in the spotlight, he forgot to put a shirt on. But at least he remembered to wear his studded leather bracelets, eh?

So what do you reckon? Men - would you consider wearing cosmetics? Ladies - would you mind sharing the contents of your make-up bag with your man? Tell us what you think.

Picture: Wenn

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Pammy v Palin

Posted by Jane Murphy

What a shame! It seems the US's newest celebrity - Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin - isn't winning many friends in Hollywood.

As you can't fail to have noticed, Ms P has been stealing headlines and magazine covers from Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and co since John McCain announced her as his running mate two weeks ago. Which is all rather ironic, given the fuss the Republicans made about Barack Obama being a celebrity, don't you think?

Anyway, here's Pamela Anderson to give her considered opinion on the wannabe vice-president:

Just in case you missed it, those four words were: "She can suck it!"

And here's Matt Damon to express his doubts about Ms Palin's capabilities...

Any thoughts?

Pictures: PA

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Who's the best kisser?

Posted by Jane Murphy

It's ever-so-slightly pointless survey time again, folks! And today's fascinating finding is that David Beckham has beaten fellow footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in a poll of fantasy celebrity kissers.

In research commissioned by natural toothpaste Phyto Shield, more than 2,000 men and women were shown a list of famous names and asked to select the star they'd most like to snog.

In the male category, Becks came top with 11%, while Ronaldo and Russell Brand tied for second place with 3% each.

Oh and nobody fancied snogging Chris Moyles or Pete Doherty. What a shocker, eh?

Meanwhile, pop princess Kylie Minogue beat off almost-a-princess Kate Middleton to secure most votes in the female category - but poor Amy Winehouse failed to win a single snog.

So which celebrity would you most like to kiss? Tell us here.

Pictures: PA

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Agy's hairy moment

Posted by Jane Murphy

OK, so it's not quite on a par with the media frenzy caused by Victoria Beckham's new pixie cut - which, as Kit suggested on Tuesday's blog, we should now refer to as the "Vixie".

However, super-cool supermodel Agyness Deyn has also been turning plenty of heads at New York Fashion Week by sporting a severe asymmetric fringe.

Love it? Hate it? Want to give it some careful consideration before you express an opinion? Tell us what you think.

Pictures: Wenn

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Madonna pops out for a pint

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here's Madonna popping to her local boozer with the rest of the family to celebrate husband Guy Ritchie's 40th birthday.

They're just like the rest of us, aren't they? Except, of course, Madonna and Guy actually own the pub...

Oh, and they were surrounded by 101 paparazzi as they tried to make their way from the car to the bar...

It's not easy being famous, you know.

The A-list family were joined by a smattering of celebrity friends including Trudie Styler (aka Mrs Sting), Jamie Hince (aka Mr Kate Moss) and David Gest (aka Him Off I'm A Celebrity...).

But it wasn't a late night for Madonna: the pair headed home to put their three kids to bed by 10pm, although Guy soon headed back to the pub and partied until 4am.

Let's hope he didn't wake the missis when he finally got home...

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Whose shoes?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Take note! Want to know who wore these piano-design shoes to last night's Serpentine Gallery summer party? Of course you do!

Well, I'll give you a clue. The person in question does play the piano - rather well, in fact.

No, it's not Myleene Klass. It's not Natasha Bedingfield. And it's not Sir Elton John.

Give up?

Stars in cars

Posted by Jane Murphy

On the one hand, it's very rude of the paparazzi to stick their camera lenses into celebrities' cars at the end of the evening.

But on the other... it does give us an interesting insight into who's driving home with who.

Last night, for example, Jemima Khan dropped Hugh Grant back home after the pair had been out for dinner together...

Ah, isn't it nice to see ex-partners getting along so well?

Meanwhile, Big Brother's Dale Howard was seen leaving London's swanky St Martin's Hotel with that age-old tabloid-pleaser, a "mystery blonde"...

Mind you, there's nothing to suggest Dale and Ms Mystery are anything more than just good friends/relatives/colleagues. Still, it's good to see Dale with a smile on his face after his devastating break-up (ahem!) with ex-housemate Jennifer Clark, isn't it?

And finally, here's Calum Best doing what he does... erm... best: leaving a nightclub in the early hours with two mystery women...

I wonder where they were all off to. Any ideas?

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Cheryl's got winning style!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Congratulations to woman-of-the-moment Cheryl Cole who's just been voted No.1 style icon by the readers of Heat magazine.

Our Chezza's seemingly never-ending wardrobe of cutting-edge fashions saw her beat off stiff competition from second-placed Coleen Rooney and third-placed Jennifer Aniston.

And the least stylish celebrity? It's never-knowingly-overdressed Jodie Marsh, whose array of bosom-boosting outfits have failed to impress Heat's discerning voters.

Poor old Kerry Katona came second in the worst-dressed poll - which seems a tad unfair to me.

I know we've grown accustomed to seeing pictures of her in shapeless tops and leggings - but that's because she's normally caught on camera in less-than-sexy locations such as the front drive of her house and the car park of her local Iceland. She scrubs up quite nicely on those rare occasions when she attends a red carpet event.

So is Cheryl really more stylish than Kylie Minogue, Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham? Does anyone else have worse fashion taste than Jodie? Tell us what you think.

Pictures: Wenn

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