Weekly blog round-up

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

Is Russell Brand really public enemy No.1? >>

Why does everyone have it in for Kerry Katona? >>

What's supposed to be sexy about Gordon Ramsay? >>

Who thinks Victoria Beckham has the perfect celebrity body? >>

Who's Danielle Lloyd's scary celebrity lookalike? >>

Pictures: Wenn

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Mariah's terrifying outfit

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Waaaah! I've been having terrible nightmares all week about giant fried eggs and dogs in fancy dress.

But now, dear readers, I'm absolutely quaking in my boots - thanks to these frankly terrifying pictures of Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon (sort of) dressed as New York firefighters.

The occasion? Mariah's Hallowe'en party at Marquee in Manhattan. Apparently, Ms Carey had several costumes in mind before settling on the sexy firefighter option - but was insistent she and Nick should have matching outfits.

So is Nick wearing a red satin bra and matching stockings beneath his jacket and trousers, too? Your guess is as good as mine...

Pictures: Wenn

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Anything to declare, Kate?

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As any celebrity gossip-merchant worth their salt knows, you can't just say: "Here's a picture of Kate Moss and Jamie Hince walking through Heathrow airport." You've got to have a story to go with it.

So take a look at these latest pics of the tabloids' favourite supermodel - and see if you can guess what the "story" is.

Well, according to some sections of the press, the above picture adds weight to rumours Kate may be pregnant. The reason? She's carrying a blanket, which is partly obscuring her tummy.

"I know it's cold outside but that seems a bit extreme, unless she's got a growing baby bump to hide," writes Gordon Smart in The Sun. Er... she was just about to get on a long-haul flight to Los Angeles, you berk!

Meanwhile, those lovely people at the Daily Mail have decided Kate's showing her age. Their verdict? "The notoriously hard partying model looked washed-out, wrinkled and every inch her 34 years."

So now let's play a game. Everybody look at the pics of Kate for one minute then make up your own story to go with it. Go on - it's fun! I do it every day! Tell us what you come up with here.

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Cleese reveals shock marriage views

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Oooh - you can't move for stories about former Fawlty Towers stars at the moment.

John Cleese - the original Andrew Sachs-botherer - has revealed some pretty controversial views about marriage in a new interview with The Times.

Currently going through his third divorce, the 68-year-old actor was asked whether he would have preferred to spend the past 40 years with just one woman.

His reply? "No, I think it should be like dog licences. I think you should renew marriage licences every five years, unless you have children.

"And I think before you have children you should have to go and pass various tests and get a licence to have a child. Because it's the most transformative and difficult thing of your life."

Do you agree with John? Tell us here.

Picture: PA

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Russell's parting shot

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It's a good job that whole global financial meltdown and US presidency race have been sorted out, isn't it? Otherwise we wouldn't have time to concentrate on the really important things like a couple of immature egotists making a series of prank phone calls to a bemused actor.

The latest in the Russell Brand/Jonathan Ross saga? Well, as you know, Russell's resigned from the BBC - but he did prepare this little explanatory video before he went:

Meanwhile, poor old Andrew Sachs is being doorstepped by overexcitable hacks...

In a nutshell? He's accepted everyone's apologies and he won't be reporting the pair to the police - perhaps under the bizarre illusion that the police have more important things to worry about.

Meanwhile, Georgina Baillie has all too predictably told The Sun that Russell was a "disappointment" in bed, and revealed that he yelled out her granddad's Fawlty Towers catchphrase "Que?" during the throes of passion.

Georgina says the phone prank could have ruined her life - but I reckon she's a dead cert for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! if she fancies it, due to her recently raised profile.

And Jonathan? The nation waits with bated breath while BBC bigwigs decide his fate. But even his best mate Ricky Gervais says he's made a big mistake...

So what next for Russell, Jonathan and Georgina? Tell us your thoughts here.

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Bond is back, back, back!

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There was so much going on in London last night, it's making my head hurt. Just across town from the National TV Awards, another gaggle of stars turned out for the Quantum of Solace premiere in Leicester Square.

But Bond himself Daniel Craig was almost upstaged by co-star Judi Dench on the red carpet: the 73-year-old actress sported a crystal 007 neck tattoo for the occasion.

Way to go, Dame Judi!

Also in attendance - and, as far as I know, devoid of novelty tattoos - were Princes William and Harry, who took time out to chat to members of the armed forces lining the red carpet...

The royal siblings were doubtless thrilled to see that their old mate Mohamed Al Fayed had been invited along, too...

Also in attendance: Robbie Coltrane, Bob Geldof, Duncan Bannatyne, Katherine Jenkins, Simon Webbe, Jack White, Elle Macpherson, Tamara Beckwith and Boris Johnson.

Once again, I find myself wondering who draws up the guest lists for these occasions...

Pictures: Wenn

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The gang's all here!

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Want to see Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Snoop Dogg, Orlando Bloom and Jennifer Aniston in a new film directed by Steven Spielberg?

Hang on - I'll see what I can do...

Short pause while I send out a few texts and call in some favours from my Tinseltown contacts.

Righto - here we are...

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Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross suspended

Remember the Celebrity Big Brother racism row? Back then, UK media regulator, Ofcom, got over 44,500 complaints from viewers outraged by some of the contestants' behaviour towards Shilpa Shetty.

It looks like Ofcom is likely to be inundated with a massive - and rapidly growing - number of complaints following Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand's 'lewd phone calls' to Andrew Sachs. Ross and Brand - whose celebrity status was sealed by a massive BBC salary and a couple of Hollywood stints respectively - have now been suspended by the BBC.

Georgina Baillie - the scantily-clad Andrew Sachs grand-daughter who's at the centre of the latest media/celeb scandal - wants both presenters sacked. Not because she was hurt. Because her grandad was upset.

It's a complex matter, which got some media outlets in a tizz and left some cynics totally cold. Even our office is divided. Some think it's blown out of all proportions, others think Ross and Brand should get a kick in their backsides. Whose side are you on? What's your take on the whole thing? Let us know below

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Jordan: 'Posh is perfect!'

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I was so engrossed in Max Clifford's interview about Kerry Katona in the new issue of Heat, I almost missed the miraculous turnaround from Jordan further into the magazine.

Despite years of public sniping and bitchy comments, Jordan has paid Victoria Beckham a huge compliment - by saying she has the perfect celebrity body.

"Victoria always looks really good," says the prolific glamour girl. "She always looks immaculate and I love her hair. You know, like, every time I've had a kid I've shrunk back and so has she. So maybe she's just naturally thin. I know I am."

What's more, I think I may have found the perfect excuse for Jordan and Posh to get together and become friends: they could be running buddies.

Apparently, Victoria's been in secret training for this weekend's New York marathon - although she's now thinking she may wait until the Los Angeles marathon in February instead. And Jordan is stepping up her training for next April's London event.

Hmmm... let's hope they both up their food intake, too. Marathon training can make the pounds drop off - and, as much as I hate to comment on people's body shapes, I don't think these two can really afford to lose any more weight. Do you agree?

Pictures: Wenn

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Ugly Betty speaks out!

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The Suarez family from Ugly Betty - aka actors America Ferrera, Tony Plana and Ana Ortiz - have taken a break from filming series three to send out this very important video message.

The stars voice their disapproval to Proposition 8 - a proposal to ban gay marriages across California.

Watch what America and co have to say here:

Picture: Wenn

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Dani's shock lookalike

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I know this is probably just an unfortunate photograph - but I couldn't help noticing that Danielle Lloyd looked uncannily like surgery-tastic socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein while posing for the paparazzi in Mayfair last night.

Despite the rain and snow in central London, Danielle had a very busy evening - hot-footing it from swanky eaterie Nobu to the Lipsy launch party at Crystal.

Also in attendance at Lipsy's do: Big Brother twins Sam and Amanda Marchant; tantrum princess Nikki Grahame; and celebrated singer and shoe collector Lily Allen.

However, having stared at their photographs for several minutes, I can't think of anything to say other than, "Here's a lady in a pretty dress" - so you'll just have to make-do with the Dani/Jocelyn lookalike for now!

Pictures: Wenn

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Kerry under fire!

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That Kerry Katona story isn't going to die down just yet, folks - with most of today's newly published celebrity magazines jumping on the band wagon.

Been wondering what Kerry's publicist Max Clifford has been up to since her infamous appearance on This Morning? He's been talking to Heat magazine, of course.

In a nutshell, it sounds like Max blames Kerry's husband Mark Croft for allowing her to go ahead with the interview. "Mark has a lot of influence and is involved with everything privately and, increasingly, professionally," says Max. "All I can say is that Mark was happy for Kerry to go on This Morning, which I think says a lot."

What about Kerry's drinking habits? "People around her are telling me she is drinking more and more, earlier and earlier," he reveals.

And drugs? "There's only one person who knows exactly what Kerry's doing and that's her," Max insists. "I can only tell you Kerry has sworn to me on all things sacred that she hasn't touched any drugs for years and wouldn't do so again."

All things sacred? I wonder if he means a copy of OK! magazine? Talking of which... Kerry's one-time friend Jordan gives her verdict in this week's issue - even though she admits she hasn't seen the TV interview.

"A lot of people have told me about it, saying she seemed drunk," says Jordan. "All I can say is, that sums her up."

Over in Reveal, Kerry's mother-in-law Marilyn Croft snipes: "If she hadn't been drinking before that interview I would be amazed because she was acting more drunk than when I've seen her have a drink."

And according to unnamed "friends" quoted in The Sun, Kerry's former husband Brian McFadden is preparing to fly back to the UK from Australia to fight for custody of their two daughters. Oh, and he's apparently lined up Louis Walsh to be a character witness.

Hmmm... I wonder if Kerry has anyone she can truly count on as a friend at the moment. Judging by today's rash of revelations, I very much doubt it. What do you think?

Pictures: Wenn, PA

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Be afraid! Be very afraid!

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As you're doubtless already aware, last night saw Animal Fair magazine's eighth annual Hallowe'en Pet Costume Party take place in New York.

Lindsay Lohan's mum Dina and 14-year-old sister Ali obviously don't have any pets to take along - so they went dressed as a couple of cats instead. As you do.

I reckon that one's worth about four out of 10 for effort - don't you?

And as for the rest of the guests... I have to admit I didn't have a clue who any of these people were when I first saw the pics, but I thought they were worth including for their, erm, dogged determination to impress.

Here's Jane Pontarelli and her dog Lulu...

Jane and Lulu are the society editors of Pet Society magazine.

Hmmm... they both sound barking mad, if you ask me.

And here's Animal Fair editor Wendy Diamond and her pooch Lucky...

Apparently, Wendy put that pumpkin on her head at the magazine's first Hallowe'en Pet Costume Party and hasn't been able to take it off since. Possibly.

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Brad's back on top!

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Oooh! Almost eight million women regularly fantasise about men other than their partners, according to research commissioned by oven chip connoisseurs McCain.

I have no idea how they came up with that figure - unless they've devised special chips that can see into our brains.

Or maybe they employed someone to bang on every door in Britain and quiz women about their saucy thoughts. If that's the case, I must have been out when they called. Which is a shame because I'd be more than happy to chat about my sexual fantasies to a man from a frozen food company - as long as he gave me a free bag of chips, that is.

Anyway, I digress... Having recently had to make-do with second place in a smattering of similar surveys, Brad Pitt will doubtless be delighted to hear he topped the celebrity fantasy poll - knocking old rival George Clooney into the runner-up spot.

And despite being more bothered by aliens than No.1 hits nowadays, Robbie Williams took third place - closely followed by Orlando Bloom and David Beckham.

But here's where I find myself feeling a tad baffled. Sweary, scary, purple-faced chef Gordon Ramsay is next on the list. Why? Why? Why? Will somebody please tell me what's supposed to be sexy about him?

And rounding off the Top 10 are Simon Cowell, Jude Law, Russell Brand (just don't give him your mobile number) and Tom Cruise (yeah, good luck with that one).

Anyone missing from the list? Think any of them didn't deserve to be on it? Tell us here.

Pictures: PA

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Kerry: 'Phillip Schofield is ignorant'

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Oh dear! The fallout from Kerry Katona's now infamous This Morning appearance continues unabated.

The latest? According to The People, Kerry has slammed presenter Phillip Schofield for assuming she was drunk on-air. The under-fire reality star still maintains her slurring was due to the medication she takes for bipolar disorder.

"He was out of order," Kerry told the newspaper. "Saying I was drunk is ignorant and arrogant. Why didn't he ask me about my condition on air and help me explain my slurring was due to my illness and medication?

"I would take action against him - but I want to see what happens first." Hmmm.. I wonder what that's supposed to mean.

Meanwhile, Kerry's husband Mark Croft has also had a dig at poor Phillip. "Schofield would never have got this kind of publicity without Kez," he insists.

Ah yes, the seasoned presenter who's on TV five mornings a week is probably just desperate for publicity, isn't he?

Whatever the reasons behind Kerry's slurring - and, call me gullible, but I still think it could have been down to her bipolar medication - I really think she needs to stop talking to the tabloids, ditch the reality TV show and get herself sorted out. How about you?

Pictures: PA

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Girls Aloud party!

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Cheryl Cole and the Colettes - aka Girls Aloud - were out celebrating hitting the top of the charts one day early.

Although the official chart rundown wasn't confirmed until yesterday afternoon, the girls were obviously feeling pretty confident that new single 'The Promise' was destined for No.1 when they bowled up to London's Kitts club on Saturday.

As you can see from our pic, Cheryl had a spot of bother getting into her car at the end of the evening - but there were plenty of willing helpers around to give her a hand.

Meanwhile, Sarah Harding seems to be morphing into Paul McCartney...

And Nicola Roberts smiled - a lot!

Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Chris Moyles!

Pictures: Wenn

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Gwen is egg-stra scary!

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Excuse me for being dim but I just don't get the thinking behind US Hallowe'en parties.

I thought you were supposed to get dressed up as something really scary - a ghost, ghoul or Sarah Palin, for example. But it seems most celebrities' fancy dress outfits are more lairy than scary.

An example? Here's the usually too-cool-for-school fashionista Gwen Stefani attending a West Hollywood Hallowe'en knees-up dressed as - wait for it! - a fried egg. How terrifying!

Husband Gavin Rossdale is carrying his costume rather than wearing it, so I can't really tell what it is. A giant rasher of streaky bacon perhaps?

Still, it's nice to see Gwen come out of her shell for once, isn't it? (Sorry!)

Pictures: Wenn

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Weekly blog round-up

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

Who's to blame for Kerry Katona's TV meltdown? >>

Could Jennifer Aniston really be pregnant? >>

Has Cheryl Cole got the UK's nicest accent? >>

Is Jordan turning into Jodie Marsh? >>

What do you think of Paris Hilton's new music video? >>

Pictures: Wenn, PA

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Ange: 'Brad had wee on him'

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Those revelations are coming thick and fast from the gorgeous Angelina Jolie this week.

Hot on the heels of Ange's confession that the pair did fall in love while Brad was still married to Jennifer Aniston comes news that Brad's been known to step out in dirty trousers.

"There is no need to feel nervous on the red carpet," the actress tells the new issue of Italian Vanity Fair. "In May last year at Cannes I smiled a little more because Brad had dirty trousers and one of the kids had weed on him."

Ah yes, I recall there was a lot of gossip about where the smell was coming from at the time - but people were blaming it all on George Clooney.

Moving swiftly on... Ange also hints that she and Brad could be a step closer to tying the knot.

"We've done everything the wrong way around, but sooner or later the children will ask, you know, they watch films and ask questions," she says. "They want to know why Shrek and Fiona got married and we haven't."

Oooh - could it be time for Brad to get his best trousers dry-cleaned and take a trip down the aisle?

Picture: PA

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What now, Jodie?

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Please believe me when I say I did think long and hard before giving more airtime to Jodie Marsh.

But then again, I don't think celebrity watchers appreciate how much effort Jodie invests into ensuring she gets the paparazzi's attention. And last night's outing to London's Funky Buddha is a case in point...

Revealing outfit? Check.
Bizarre new haircut? Check.
Notable love interest? Check. (That's her new squeeze, Nina, in the car with her.)
Prominent tattoos? Check.
Tendency to hang precariously out of taxi windows? Check.
Penchant for late-night takeaways? Check.

I guess the most noteworthy aspect of these latest japes is Jodie's hairdo. Presumably hairdresser Nina was responsible for this - because she's lovingly shaved her initial into the side of Ms Marsh's head.

It's all too beautiful. Er... isn't it?

Pictures: Wenn

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Paris's terrifying video

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Those presidential debates and no-holds-barred interviews are all very well - but if Barack Obama and John McCain really want to win over voters in the US presidential campaign, maybe they should take a leaf out of Paris Hilton's book.

The hardest-working hotel heiress in showbiz is set to release her all-singing, all-dancing "Paris For President" music video this weekend.

And we've got a little taster of what to expect here...

Frankly, dear readers, I think it's one of the most disturbing things I've ever seen. How about you?

Picture: Wenn

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Jordan gives us an Eiffel

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Look - Jordan's been out partying again! The occasion? The relaunch of London's Movida nightclub - also attended by Paris Hilton (oooh!), Lemar (oh!) and Antony Costa (who?).

For reasons that are yet to become clear, our Jords emerged from the club waving a model of the Eiffel Tower. Any idea what she was planning to do with it? On second thoughts, don't answer that.

And if you like the look of Jordan's outfit from the front, you're really going to love it from the back...

Any thoughts?

Pictures: Wenn, Big Pictures

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Kerry's meltdown: the fallout

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By now, you've probably seen Kerry Katona's shambling appearance on yesterday's This Morning. And whatever the truth behind her slurred speech and apparent discomfort, you've got to admit: something's not quite right here.

According to the Daily Mirror, Kerry had been downing Sambuca shots backstage at ITV2's Celebrity Juice on Tuesday night - so that can't have helped.

However, the former Atomic Kitten still insists she wasn't drunk. "I haven't got a booze problem," she told reporters outside her Cheshire home. "I feel completely stitched up. I am extremely annoyed at how they made me look."

Still, Kerry's publicist Max Clifford says he's increasingly concerned for her health. "She's a fragile little soul," he said in a radio interview. "I need to sit down and talk to her. Kerry is more than just a client. I've grown very close to her over the last five years through all the dramas and heartache she's had."

So who - or what - is to blame for Kerry's latest drama? Tell us what you think.

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Ellen slams Palin over gay marriage

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Glamorous granny-to-be, part-time moose-botherer and Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has had a very public ticking-off from US national treasure Ellen DeGeneres.

The reason? Mrs P favours a federal ban on gay marriages - so has given her backing to California's controversial Proposition 8, which seeks to ban all same-sex marriages.

Funnily enough, chat-show host Ellen - who recently tied the knot with partner Portia de Rossi - thinks the mooted ban stinks. And you know what? I'm inclined to agree. How about you?

Watch what Ellen has to say below - then tell us what you think.

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It's Chanel, sweetie!

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No prizes for guessing who was top of the guest list at last night's Chanel party in New York's Central Park.

Yep, Sarah Jessica Parker did her alter-ego Carrie Bradshaw proud in a cute jacket, one-shoulder silver dress, eye-popping heels and - ooh-er! - visible stocking tops...

Also effortlessly hogging the limelight was our very own Agyness Deyn - complete with open-neck shirt, crucifixes and typically eccentric footwear...

But the prize for quirkiest fashion statement of the night has to go to singer Eve, who sported some pretty impressive Barack Obama nail art on her thumb...

I wonder if the look could ever catch on over here? Come the General Election, politically minded Brits could all be queuing up to have Gordon Brown or David Cameron etched on to their nails. Possibly.

Pictures: Wenn

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Jodie wants your sperm!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Don't all rush at once but Jodie Marsh is looking for a sperm donor.

Remember how she's a lesbian now? (No? Oh do keep up!) Well, having dated hairdresser Nina for several weeks, Jodie reckons the couple are ready for parenthood.

So the erstwhile glamour model made an impassioned appeal on Tim Shaw's Absolute Radio show yesterday afternoon, asking for a suitable sperm donor to come forward.

And yes, this is how she dresses for an appearance on the radio.

Sometimes, dear readers, words fail me.

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Is Jennifer Aniston pregnant?

Posted by Jane Murphy

As sure as night follows day, the news that Jennifer Aniston has hooked up with a man will soon lead to rumours that she's pregnant or, at the very least, desperate to have his baby.

(Perish the thought that a 39-year-old woman could just be going out with someone because she fancies him and wants to have a good time!)

So none of us should be too surprised to hear the latest "news" from Australia's New Weekly. According to the magazine's sources, the reason Jen's rekindled her romance with John Mayer is because she's just found out she's expecting his child. Hmmm...

"Jennifer is over the moon," says an unnamed insider. "She doesn't want to be a single mom, so she is willing to give John the chance to prove his parental potential."

OK, so the story could be true - and if it is, I wish the couple all the luck in the world. But I've a feeling this one may just be wishful thinking on the part of a magazine looking for a good cover line. What do you think?

Picture: Wenn

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Cheryl beats Charl in poll

Posted by Jane Murphy

Listen up, pet. Cheryl Cole's Geordie lilt has topped a poll of the nation's favourite celebrity accents - while erstwhile rival Charlotte Church's Welsh burr sees her languishing on the "most hated" list.

But Charl's dulcet tones were still more popular than the Cockney twangs of David Beckham and Amy Winehouse, which were voted the UK's most annoying accents in the poll by Travelodge.

Other popular accents included Bolton's Peter Kay, Northern Ireland's James Nesbitt and Fife-born Edith Bowman.

So are Cockneys really that annoying? Could you honestly never tire of listening to Cheryl? Tell us which celebrity accents you love - and hate - the most.

Pictures: PA

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Paris loves London!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Oh dear! After a few days hanging out in the capital's swankiest clubs and rubbing shoulders with the royals, Paris Hilton has gone ga-ga for London and says she wants to stay in the UK for good.

Yesterday, the hotel heiress wore this none-too-subtle "Royal Highness" top as she indulged in a spot of shopping in Notting Hill.

And it seems she was in full-on gushing mode. "I love London - it's my favourite city in the world," she told the Daily Mail journalist who'd been assigned the top task of trailing Paris round the shops.

"I love the Brits - they rock!" she continued. "Everything from their personalities, style and of course the accents. I'd love to live here one day."

So it looks like we really will always have Paris, folks. How do you fancy having her as a neighbour?

Picture: Wenn

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Gwyneth goes undercover

Posted by Jane Murphy

Last time Gwyneth Paltrow showed up to a London film premiere, she wore eye-popping heels that sparked 1,000 tabloid stories. This included my all-time favourite Daily Mail headline: "So what do these heels (and very short skirt) tell us about Gwyneth's marriage?"

Anyway, Gwyn clearly decided she didn't want to run the risk of provoking another media frenzy at last night's Two Lovers premiere in Leicester Square - so opted for a head-to-toe black outfit and a pair of flat Gladiator sandals.

Only problem was... It was weeing down with rain in London last night - so the sandals probably weren't the wisest choice. I can only assume Gywneth doesn't have any windows in her house, otherwise she'd have known that before she headed out.

Still, at least she had a little man with an umbrella to follow her around all night. I wonder how much he costs...

Picture: Wenn

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Girls Aloud on the town

Posted by Jane Murphy

No prizes for guessing what Girls Aloud did after their triumphant (ahem!) live performance on Saturday's The X Factor. They all went home and watched Match Of The Day, of course.

Oh no, I tell a lie. The bouffant-haired band - minus Cheryl Cole, who remained behind on Xtra Factor duties - went out partying at London club Whisky Mist.

Anything worthy of note? Well, Nadine Coyle took her new man along...

His name? Jason Bell. Occupation? US NFL player. Specialist subject? Looking a bit like Ashley Cole at first glance.

In other news, Sarah Harding looked like she could be a teeny-weeny bit drunk...

But bandmate Kimberley Walsh seemed to be managing to hold things together nicely...

So what did you reckon to the girls' X Factor performance then? Tell us here.

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Becks in the hood

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here's David Beckham heading off to hang out at the bus shelter through Heathrow on his way back to Los Angeles, sporting a grey hoodie.

According to the oh-so-clued-up fashion experts at the Daily Mail, the grey hooded top is "a favourite garment of British teenagers". Just fancy that!

Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham's attempt at travelling incognito involved pulling a beige trilby down over her face...

Good idea, Posh! Heathrow is teeming with ordinary people wearing trilbies and skin-tight leather trousers, isn't it?

How strange that the couple didn't manage to blend into the crowd.

Pictures: Wenn, Rex Features

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Angelina's not-so-shock confession

Posted by Jane Murphy

This will come as no surprise to anyone, but just for the record... Angelina Jolie has admitted she and Brad Pitt did fall in love on the set of Mr & Mrs Smith - while Brad was still married to Jennifer Aniston.

Talking about why she wants her kids to see the film, Ange told the New York Times: "Not a lot of people get to see a movie where their parents fell in love."

Meanwhile, Angelina says she now picks her film roles based around her children's schedules. "I ask myself, 'Who's in school at that time? How can I be sure I don't do too many long hours? Can the three youngest be on the set ever day?'" she explains.

"As long as I can still be with my family, it's fun. But I only want to do that, and I'm not looking for anything else."

Picture: PA

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Weekly blog round-up

Posted by Jane Murphy

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

Was Pamela Anderson right to slam Jordan's parenting? >>

Is Johnny Depp really the world's sexiest man? >>

Were you shocked by Madonna and Guy Ritchie's break-up? >>

Is it time for Rebecca Loos to change the record? >>

Who's fallen in lust with Prince Harry? >>

Pictures: Wenn

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Britney's live from LA!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Britney Spears's amazing comeback continues apace - with the relaunch of her official website.

And, being a well brought-up young lady, the pop princess has recorded a special message to welcome us all to her world.

"I'm taking you where no paparazzi will ever go," she promises. Does such a place even exist?

Watch Britney's full video message here:

Picture: Big Pictures

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What Katie designed next

Posted by Jane Murphy

It's been previewing for months - but the new Broadway production of All My Sons, starring Katie Holmes, started its official run last night.

This time, there was no sign of Tom Cruise - but around 35 anti-Scientology protestors still made their feelings known outside the theatre.

So far, the play has received mixed reviews - with USA Today calling Katie's performance "a little off-key" - but the cast still celebrated with an after-party at New York's E-Space.

And to mark the occasion, Katie wore a jumpsuit she'd designed herself, over the top of a black lace blouse...

Like it?

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Posh finds her shirt

Posted by Jane Murphy

Phew! If you've been worried sick since reading yesterday's story about Victoria Beckham's missing shirt, you'll doubtless be thrilled to see she's found it again.

Mrs B was reunited with her white shirt at yet another promotional gig for her dVb jeans range yesterday afternoon - this time in her old stomping ground of Madrid.

Also worthy of note were Posh's eye-popping 6in Marc Jacobs heels...

I wonder where she'll turn up today...

Pictures: Wenn

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Harry's a gay icon!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Prince Harry is a hit with the fellas, according to a new online poll.

More than a third of single gay men questioned said they'd like a romance with the royal redhead - while only 23% fancied a fling with Prince William.

Meanwhile, Kate Middleton polled nearly a quarter of votes from gay women to become the most lusted-after royal date among the UK's lesbians.

But - hang on! - Kate's not even a proper royal. These results are surely a kick in the teeth for bone fide royalty such as Princess Beatrice, Zara Phillips and the ever-fragrant Princess Michael of Kent.

So which royal would you most like to hook up with? Tell us here.

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Who boobed at the Mobos?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Do you know what I like best about this picture of Mel B channelling Grace Jones at last night's Mobos?

It's the woman in the background, who's throwing her head back in laughter.

But to be fair, the artist formerly known as Scary Spice wasn't the only celebrity to give onlookers something to chuckle about last night. Take a look at this picture of Danielle Lloyd...

Clearly, Dani didn't have much faith in the quality of canapes on offer so decided to smuggle a couple of chicken fillets into the building: you can just see them poking out from the top of her frock.

Incidentally, I wonder what she was doing there anyway. If anyone knows what contribution Ms Lloyd has made to music of black origin, please do tell.

Another apparently random guest was former Desperate Housewives star Jesse Metcalfe, who gave the photographers a strange three-digit hand gesture...

Any idea what it means?

Pictures: Wenn

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Forgotten something, Posh?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here's Victoria Beckham at the launch of her new dVb denim collection in Dusseldorf yesterday afternoon. (Why Dusseldorf? Well, why not?)

To mark the occasion, Posh wore a collarless fitted tuxedo with matching waistcoat and black tie - but no shirt.

Mind you, maybe somebody had nicked her shirt and sold it on eBay. There's a lot of it about at the moment, apparently...

Anyway, what do you think of Victoria's latest outfit? Love it? Hate it? Want to give it some careful thought before you express an opinion? Tell us here.

Picture: Big Pictures

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Madonna and Guy Ritchie to divorce - your reaction

We were thinking what Madonna song to use as the title for this post - Don't Cry for me Argentina or Sorry jump to mind - but then we decided against it. We know that for legions of Madonna fans the news of her imminent divorce is a culmination of a long wait for the answer to the persistent question: will they or won't they?

Yes, they will. It has just been confirmed that Madonna and Guy Ritchie are to divorce.

We've been expecting this announcement for some time, but still, it came as a shock to many. Are you surprised by today's developments? Sad? Shocked? Leave your comments below.

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Gossip Girl stars' shock video

Posted by Jane Murphy

Is there anyone in Hollywood who hasn't made a "don't forget to vote" video over the past couple of weeks?

Latest to join the throng are Gossip Girl stars - and real-life couple, fact fans - Blake Lively and Penn Badgley. Their new public information film spoofs anti-drugs videos by urging voters to just say no to John McCain:

And another of our favourite US TV stars - Adrian Grenier from Entourage - comes over all serious in his contribution to the cause:

Heroes star Hayden Panettiere has also made a hilarious video, which I can't post here because she says several rude words in it (and I know that would be too much for your tender little ears to take).

"There are three thing I think all citizens should do: smoke cigarettes, vote for John McCain, and don't wear a seat-belt," says Hayden. "A vote for McCain is a vote against change. He'll keep tax breaks for the rich, start another war and we'll all probably die." Marvellous!

Mind you, Hayden's probably just biased because she wants us all to vote for Nathan Petrelli. Or am I getting confused again?

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It's the Justin and Jess show!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Ridiculously gorgeous celebrity couple Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have been doing their bit to support Barack Obama's US presidential campaign.

Some examples? Here's Justin performing an off-the-cuff riff - while Jess puts in a sterling effort as his backing dancer - at a pro-Obama rally in Las Vegas on Saturday:

And here they are doing a rough-and-ready ventriloquism act at the same rally:

Any thoughts?

Picture: Wenn

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Loos on the loose - again!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Thought we'd heard the last of Rebecca Loos? No such luck, unfortunately!

The pig-pleasuring Beckham-botherer is interviewed in the new issue of men's magazine Zoo - and no prizes for guessing her pet subject.

Yep, she's still bleating on about her alleged fling with David Beckham - when, really, you'd think she'd have found something else to talk about by now, wouldn't you? After all, she has dated such luminaries of the celebrity world as Stan Collymore and Calum Best since that whole Becks thing blew up.

Anyway, asked to rate Mr B's bedroom technique out of 10, she replies: "Eight, eight and a half. And very confident. It's nice when a man is confident in the bedroom." Yeah. Whatever.

And then the interviewer asks her to name "the least fanciable female celeb". Her answer? "We both know what I'm thinking! But I'll just stir it up. I'll just say anyone who's skeleton thin and plastic-looking."

Oh give it a rest, Rebecca.

Pictures: Wenn

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Is Jen back with John?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Could Jennifer Aniston have rekindled her romance with John Mayer?

That's the rumour that's currently whirling around Tinseltown, thanks to a story in - ahem! - The National Enquirer.

Apparently, the pair flew in to Los Angeles together yesterday morning, having spent some "under the radar" time together in New York.

"They were very lovey-dovey," says an insider. "They kissed several times and hugged each other tightly. John gave her a long, lingering kiss."

Hmmm... how come nobody else seems to have seen this happen? Mind you, maybe all eyes were on Victoria Beckham going in the other direction...

Picture: Wenn

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Pammy: 'Jordan is beyond low'

Posted by Jane Murphy

It's another totally manufactured heartfelt celebrity feud, folks!

Pneumatic ex-Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson has slammed our very own Jordan for allowing her kids to appear on her reality TV show.

"I have no idea how she became famous," Pammy sniffs to Now magazine. "She shows off her kids all the time in TV shows - that's beyond low. I'd never do that. Kids can't make that decision at that age, can they?"

We'll probably have to wait for next week's OK! magazine to find out Jordan's response. Still, I reckon she can get a couple of good cover-lines and a 10-page feature out of that one, don't you?

But in the meantime, what do you think? Is Pammy right to criticise Jordan's parenting? Does she need to mind her own business?

Or maybe you can't believe people care about such trivialities, having clicked on this story by mistake while searching for a hard news report about world financial meltdown... Either way, tell us what you think.

Pictures: Wenn

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Spot the difference!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Could Madonna be Lindsay Lohan's secret long-lost mother?

OK, maybe not - but they did look scarily similar at last night's New York screening of Madonna's film Filth & Wisdom. I wonder if they rang one another up and swapped notes on hairstyles and outfits earlier in the day.

Still, if you're having trouble telling them apart, here's a handy hint: Madonna's the one wearing shoes with heels made out of guns...

Like them?

Pictures: Wenn

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Has Paris found her new BFF?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Remember how Paris Hilton's been over in Blighty filming her totally genuine search for a new Best Friend Forever?

Well, rumour has it she may have found what she's looking for. Paris bowled up to Diesel's London party on Saturday night with a new pal in tow - and she certainly looked the part...

Note the skin-tight gold metallic leggings and huge shades balanced on top of the head.

But - hang on! - apparently, there were more Paris's New BFF contestants hanging around the star-studded knees-up, too. Here's another one...

Is it just me or does she look uncannily like someone we already know?

Pictures: Wenn

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Lindsay's all out of fake tan

Posted by Jane Murphy

Poor Lindsay Lohan. The erstwhile actress turned up to Diesel's 30th birthday bash in New York at the weekend - even though she'd clearly run out of fake tan before she'd managed to do her ankles and feet.

Or maybe she left her socks on when she was sunbathing.

Don't you just hate it when that happens?

Picture: Wenn

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Still got it, Johnny!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Bad luck, George Clooney! Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has just been named the sexiest man in the world in a survey by Cosmopolitan magazine.

Everyone's favourite swashbuckling pirate narrowly beat Swoony Clooney to the top spot - with Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniel Craig and Brad Pitt occupying the next three places on the list.

Incidentally, Jake was one of only three stars in their twenties to make the Top 25 (the other two were Justin Timberlake and James McAvoy, in case you're interested).

The remainder of the super-sexy line-up are in their 30s and 40s - with the exception of Pierce Brosnan, who made the No.19 spot at the ripe old age of 55. (Perhaps it's his singing, as showcased in Mamma Mia!, that makes him irresistible to women? No?)

As ever, there were a few more surprises on the list. All four members of Take That shared the No.13 spot - meaning Gary Barlow is officially deemed more sexy than David Tennant, Dermot O'Leary and Clive Owen. Hmmm....

And scary, sweary celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay came in at No.21.

Ah yes, there's nothing sexier than a red-faced, floppy-haired man in chef's whites waving a fish-slice and bellowing that you've "burnt the f***ing souffle", is there?

So who'd get your vote to be the sexiest man in the world? Tell us here.

Pictures: Rex Features, PA, Wenn

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