Cheryl’s ring - the saga continues!

Posted by Jane Murphy

There’s been an exciting breakthrough for the growing army of celebrity-spotters whose sole purpose in life is to check whether or not Cheryl Cole is wearing her wedding ring.

This in-your-face picture of our Chezza flashing the £160,000 band has just appeared on her management company’s Twitter page.

The caption? “3 words: Diamonds Are Forever.” Well, that’s great news about the diamonds, Cheryl - but what about your marriage to Chelsea star Ashley Cole?

Seriously though, I can’t really think of a good reason why the couple would pretend their marriage was all fine and dandy if it wasn’t. And to put it bluntly, it’s not as if they work together and have a joint brand to protect.

My not-so-expert reading of these latest break-up rumours? They’re both working very hard at the moment and probably don’t see one another as much as they’d like. Oh, and sometimes Cheryl leaves her wedding ring at home because it’s quite big and expensive.

So has this new pic of Cheryl changed your opinion of her marriage? Tell us what you think.

Picture: Supersonic PR, twitpic.com/pzims

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It’s Posh in a hat!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Hold the front pages! Victoria Beckham’s just boarded a flight back to Los Angeles, following a whistle-stop visit to the UK.

And you know what that means, don’t you? Yes, we’ve got a whole new OTT airport outfit to admire - starting with that attention-grabbing ‘20s-style cloche hat.

The verdict? Well, the Daily Mail suggests the eyesight-restricting headgear isn’t necessarily the best choice when negotiating your way through an airport - while The Sun simply brands it “dowdy”.

But actually, I rather like it. In fact, I’m sitting here in a cloche hat and full-on flapper dress right now.

The rest of Mrs B’s outfit? A wool jacket and tunic, three-quarter-length trousers and a pair of Louboutin pumps…

So is Posh’s ‘20s throwback style a hit or a miss? Tell us what you think.

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Lily goes two-tone!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Hmmm… I’m not totally convinced by Lily Allen’s latest hairdo - are you?

The singer sported the two-tone bleach-and-black style for a gig at Manchester Apollo on Tuesday night. But don’t be too alarmed: I’m pretty certain it’s just a wig. After all, nobody’s hair grows that fast, does it?

Other talking points? Well, that red Preen bandage dress is definitely a winner - although pairing it with black footless tights may not have been the best idea. (Amanda Holden’s been spotted wearing the same frock, fact fans.)

And note how Lily bowled up in five-inch heels…

…but looked much happier once she’d ditched them in favour of going barefoot instead…

I’d go back to the trainers if I were you, Lil…

Love Lily’s hair? Not impressed by the dress? Tell us what you think

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Kate’s pro-skinny slogan shocker!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Bad Kate Moss. Bad, bad, baaaad Kate Moss.

The headline-grabbing supermodel has started an almighty great row by admitting she tries to live by the motto: “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.”

“You try and remember, but it never works,” she laughed in an interview with fashion news website WWD.

To be fair, the dieting slogan was originally championed by above-board slimming organisations - but nowadays, it’s the kind of motto found plastered across pro-anorexia websites. Oh Kate, what the hell were you thinking?

Whether you like it or not, Ms Moss is a role model to millions of young women - and by appearing to condone the “cult of skinny”, she’s being incredibly irresponsible.

I really can’t imagine why Kate would say something like that - unless, of course, in spite of her super-successful career and superstar lifestyle, she’s actually a prize berk.

What do you think? Tell us here.

Picture: Wenn

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Fancy a night out with these two?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Yes, it’s Peep Show’s David Mitchell and cheeky trickster Derren Brown - together at last!

How so? Well, the mildly unnerving duo have just topped Heat magazine’s annual Weird Crush poll - with Derren at No.1 and David taking the runner-up spot.

Now, I can only imagine Mr Brown used some kind of mass mind control technique on Heat readers in order to catapult himself to the top of the list. I mean, surely people don’t really fancy him. Er… do they?

Anyway, the magazine has helpfully provided full colour pictures of the Top 25 crushes - and having perused them all at great length, I have to say some are much weirder than others.

Some examples? Talent show mogul Simon Cowell is at No.5, while his cheeky little sidekick Louis Walsh only makes it to No.23 (yeah, good luck with that one, ladies).

US president Barack Obama takes the No.12 spot - sandwiched between swear-o-matic chef Gordon Ramsay at No.13 and comb-shy granddad-botherer Russell Brand at No.11.

Hmmm… Barack will doubtless regard this as one of the greatest achievements of his career so far. Keep up the good work, Mr President - and you could even make it into the Top 10 next year. Fingers crossed, eh?

Personally, I don’t have any weird crushes. I mean, there’s nothing weird about having the hots for Ronnie Corbett or Super Hans from Peep Show, is there?

So how weird is your weird celebrity crush? Tell us here.

Pictures: PA

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Vivienne unveils her latest shock frocks

Posted by Jane Murphy

You didn’t have to be a celebrity redhead to get into the launch of Vivienne Westwood’s Anglomania Spring/Summer collection at Selfridges in London yesterday - but it certainly helped.

Nicola Roberts - the true Girls Aloud fashion queen - showed up sporting a bouffant ‘do and Chanel frock…

…while Florence Welch went for the "late ‘80s sixth-former" look…

Hurry, Flo - you’ll be late for General Studies!

Still, enough of what the audience were wearing. What about the catwalk looks? Auntie Viv called in Daisy Lowe to show off some big, big prints and statement necklaces…

A cute new look we can all embrace next summer - or a close representation of what it looks like if a very pretty woman tries to hide out in a box of curtains? You decide!

And here’s another key look from the catwalk…

…although I’m not totally convinced the hat will be a hit. Still, you never know…

Pictures: PA

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Stop the Katie-bashing!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Now, when it comes to making rubbish jokes or slightly off-colour comments about Katie Price, I admit I’m often first in the queue.

But in the months since her split from Saint Peter Andre, Katie’s gradually morphed into Public Enemy No.1 - with press and public alike lining up to take a pop at her.

And now she’s shown up on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! so we can all vote for her to get covered in spiders and eat kangaroo willy, too. Marvellous!

Except… isn’t this just bullying? Take columnist Jaci Stephen in today’s laugh-a-minute Daily Mail, for example. According to her, Peter Andre must look to the skies and “thank God for getting him out of his marriage to the car crash that is now Katie Price”.

Just for a minute, can we stop and ask ourselves exactly what it is Katie’s supposed to have done wrong? She’s been criticised for leaving her kids in the care of others - but so do millions of other working parents. As long as they’re being well looked after, what’s the problem?

She’s been sneered at for her fashion sense (or lack of it) - but name me an on-radar female celebrity who hasn’t flashed the flesh on a big night out.

And she’s been slammed for being a bit gobby. Well, if you had that amount of bitchiness and vitriol aimed in your direction 24/7, wouldn’t you start trying to defend yourself, too?

Katie’s far from perfect - but she doesn’t deserve all this nastiness. Anyone else with me on this one?

Picture: Rex Features

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Becks gets a Jedward ‘do!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Still undecided exactly where you stand on the John & Edward debacle?

Well, it may interest you to note the pair have been given their biggest vote of confidence yet - because King of Everything David Beckham has just started sporting a Jedward-style spiked-up hairdo.

Becks unveiled his latest look in LA Galaxy’s 2-0 win over Houston Dynamo on Friday. And the slightly bizarre barnet got a second public outing at last night’s LA Lakers basketball match…

Mind you, dapper Dave’s version of Jedward’s ‘do does have a subtle twist or two: it’s a kind of cross between a Mohican and a quiff, plus he’s still got that weirdy beard.

For what it’s worth, I think the quiff is probably a winner - but the sooner he gets rid of that face-fluff, the better. Don’t you agree?

Pictures: Wenn, PA

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Flashing’s in fashion at Variety Club Awards!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Heavens to Betsy - look what The Saturdays are wearing!

Everyone’s third favourite UK girl band stole the limelight from all-comers at last night’s Variety Club Awards in London - with a line-up of eye-popping dresses.

Now, you could be forgiven for becoming distracted by Rochelle Wiseman’s very little black dress with its plunging neckline - or Mollie King’s white corset frock and black boots combo.

However, I’d like to draw your attention to Frankie Sandford’s sequined mini - which is actually more hole than dress. I mean, just look at the back of it…

Have the moths been at it? I’m really not convinced by this new-fangled trend for frocks with cut-out details. After all, even a seasoned fashionista like Sienna Miller can’t quite carry it off.

Anyway, back to last night - and flashy Frankie even managed to upstage Kelly Brook, who was looking uncharacteristically low-key and understated in a figure-hugging single-shoulder blue frock…

Alesha Dixon showed off her pins in a bronze bandeau top and printed gold miniskirt…

…although that bloke over her right shoulder looks more intent on taking a picture of someone further along the red carpet. How rude!

Could his target have been Strictly Come Dancing’s Kristina Rihanoff, who opted for a super-revealing ruffled mini?

Note how Kristina’s sent significant other Joe Calzaghe off to work the crowd behind her - while she works the cameras. Now, that’s top teamwork!

So whose look was a hit - and whose was a definite miss? Tell us what you think.

Pictures: Wenn, Big Pictures

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Cheryl and Ashley - together again!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Panic over! Here are Cheryl and Ashley Cole leaving last night’s Children In Need concert together - putting paid to those rumours of a rift.

Well, OK - they don’t exactly look like love’s young dream in this picture. But they were probably just a bit tired. Cheryl had just performed on stage with Snow Patrol while Ashley had looked on proudly from the audience.

Rumours that Ash only turned up to the star-studded show because he’d heard Take That were getting back with Robbie Williams later proved to be unfounded.

So Chezza’s wedding ring is back on and all is right with the world. Er… isn’t it? What do you think?

Picture: Big Pictures

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Pre-jungle Katie gets puffed up!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Right, so what’s our old mate Katie Price been up to since we last caught up with her 20 minutes or so ago?

Well, you’ll doubtless be fascinated to hear she’s still in Los Angeles - where she’s rumoured to have had a “cosmetic MOT” ahead of her much-hyped stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! next week.

Aside from her usual Botox top-up, it seems Katie may have had collagen injections in her lips - if the spectacular "trout pout" she was sporting yesterday is anything to go by.

I can’t help thinking her eye make-up may be a tad OTT for an afternoon of running errands, too. But to be fair, she did manage to squeeze in an appearance on TV show Chelsea Lately between beauty appointments.

Katie’s also rumoured to be getting her £500 hair extensions replaced while she’s in Hollywood - which seems a bit pointless as they’re bound to be crawling with critters once she hits the jungle.

Ah well, it probably won’t be long until we see that formidable pout wrapped round a kangaroo’s private parts. Marvellous! And they say TV is dumbing down…

Love or loathe Katie’s latest look? Tell us here.

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Jedward in flat hair shocker!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Eek! Could John & Edward’s X Factor reign be coming to an end?

I only ask because the rapping-and-jumping duo were spotted outside the contestants’ house yesterday afternoon without their trademark six-inch-high quiffs.

And as everyone knows, this year’s show is all about the hair. (See also: Dannii Minogue and Jamie Afro.) Without their usual ‘dos, Jedward are just a couple of flops.

So now for the burning question the whole country is asking (possibly): should the twins wear their hair “up” or “down”? Tell us what you think.

Picture: Rex Features

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Pete 4 Alexandra? Apparently so!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Somewhere in Tabloid Central, there’s a box containing the names of all eligible celebrity females. And once a week, it’s someone’s job to draw out a name at random then romantically link them to Peter Andre.

The latest? Pete is no longer rumoured to have the hots for Chantelle Houghton, Alesha Dixon or Stacey Solomon: he’s now hooking up with X Factor winner Alexandra Burke. Who says so? The Sun says so. So it must be true, mustn’t it?

The couple first met when Pete interviewed Alex during his stint as guest host on The Paul O’Grady Show last week.

Apparently, they’ve since exchanged a series of flirty text messages - and Pete’s spent the entire week researching recipes so he can impress Alex with a home-cooked dinner at a “secret location” this weekend.

“He has even tapped up some friends for a Jamaican recipe to get her sizzling,” says an “insider” who appears to employ exactly the same turn of phrase as a Sun editorial.

So is Pete really set to date Alex? Or will he be linked to someone else next week - and if so, who? Tell us what you think.

Pictures: PA

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What’s Katie doing now?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Have you ever stopped to imagine how absolutely exhausting it must be to be Katie Price?

Here she is, arriving at LAX airport in Los Angeles just a few hours ago - which some might consider a little strange, seeing as she’s rumoured to be wanted on another continent for a not-so-surprise appearance in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.

But latest rumours suggest she’s fulfilling a few work commitments Stateside before joining the jungle reality show a week late - although she’ll still be paid five times more than other contestants. No wonder Katie and her manager are smiling in this picture…

So to recap, over the past few weeks alone, Katie’s hit the headlines for: a cross-dressing book launch, a hospital vigil for son Harvey, a cancer scare, rumoured break-ups and make-ups and the continuing war of words with Peter Andre. Oh, and someone threatened to kill one of her horses.

If you were Katie, wouldn’t you just want to shut up and lie low for a while? Surely no amount of money is worth this amount of stress and hassle. Tell us what you think.

Pictures: Wenn

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Put them away, Amy!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Now, I appreciate that battling addiction in the public eye must have been an absolute nightmare.

I can’t imagine how awful it must be to have the paparazzi camped outside your house 24/7.

And I really don’t want to knock someone when they’re down.

But I just want to ask one thing, Amy Winehouse: is that really any way to dress when you’ve just nipped down to your local pub for the evening?

Picture: Wenn

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It’s Michael Caine v David Haye

Posted by Jane Murphy

People, stop the senseless fighting!

Here’s septuagenarian superstar Michael Caine squaring up to cheeky young upstart David Haye, the newly anointed WBA Heavyweight champion. But don’t worry, folks - they were only messing about for the cameras…

The occasion? Last night’s London premiere of Harry Brown, in which Michael plays a vigilante pensioner on a run-down council estate. (Sounds like the kind of film where the laughs just keep on coming, doesn’t it?)

Anyway, Mike and Dave weren’t the only high-profile double act on the red carpet. Him-off-EastEnders Larry Lamb and son George showed up, too…

…as did Her-off-Hollyoaks Hannah Tointon and her former soap siren sister Kara…

But look who didn’t get the memo saying, “Two’s company - three’s a crowd”…

Yep, Phil ‘Twinkletoes’ Tufnell brought wife Dawn and Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Virshila along. Now, that’s just greedy.

The rather eclectic guest list also included actor John Hurt, Bond girl Gemma Arterton, veteran broadcaster Sir David Frost, former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, DJ and cockney rhyming slang Pete Tong and most of Spandau Ballet. True!

Pictures: PA

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Samanda want to date Jedward!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Of course, if you’re not fully clued up on your C-list celebrity twins, the above headline could read like it’s written in some kind of illiterate secret code.

But for the rest of you… yes, it’s true! Big Brother 8’s Sam and Amanda Marchant have decided for the purposes of publicity revealed they’d love to go on a date with X Factor rapping-and-jumping sensations John and Edward Grimes.

“We love the twins and would definitely go on a double date with them,” Sam - or then again, it could have been Amanda - told Closer magazine. “It would be freaky as we look so much like them. Maybe we’re related. We could be quadruplets!”

Amanda - or maybe Sam - added: “John and Edward have become bigger than the other contestants because they’re setting their own trend with their funky style and their hair.”

The vote of confidence from the Marchant sisters will hopefully go some way towards boosting Jedward’s spirits, after they were so cruelly mocked by yet more celebrity twins, the Cheeky Girls, last week.

“They can’t really sing - they’re totally out of tune,” Gabriela ‘Cheeky’ Irimia told The Sun. Well, it never did you any harm, did it love?

Pictures: Wenn

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Take That’s Mark ‘booed at his wedding’

Posted by Jane Murphy

Congratulations to Take That’s Mark Owen and his long-term partner Emma Ferguson who tied the knot in a candlelit ceremony at Cawdor Church in the Scottish Highlands yesterday afternoon.

Mark and Emma reportedly turned down big-bucks picture deals from glossy magazines so they could get married in private - but that didn’t stop crowds from turning up for a spot of rubber-necking outside the church.

Now, according to The Sun, the happy couple were booed by fans for not posing for pics afterwards. But I can’t help thinking the “fans” in question may just have been disgruntled members of the paparazzi.

Besides, it’s not like the snappers had that much to moan about. After all, they managed to get several pics of Mark and his Take That bandmates before the ceremony.

Here are Howard Donald, Gary Barlow and Mark approaching the church…

Here they are again, with Jason Orange and Somebody Else Who Isn’t Famous thrown in for good measure…

And here’s the lovely Emma with her bridesmaids…

Sadly, there aren’t any snaps of notable wedding guest Robbie Williams yet - unless, of course, that’s him going undercover as a vicar in the picture above.

Pictures: PA, Big Pictures

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It’s outfits a-go-go at the MTV Awards!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Why wear just one dress on the red carpet when you could spend the whole night wandering backwards and forwards in various outfits?

Last night’s MTV Europe Music Awards saw a plethora of costume changes from high-profile stars. An example? Our very own Leona Lewis showed up in a pair of Vivienne Westwood harem pants but then thought better of it and changed into one of Viv’s corset ballgowns instead.

Mind you, that was nothing compared to the 12 (yes, 12!) different outfits worn by host Katy Perry.

I’ll spare you the picture of Katy in her customised West Ham corset (I’m not making that one up, by the way) - but here she is in a jewel-embellished mini and a floor-skimming Marchesa gown…

And Joss Stone rang the changes with a blue satin playsuit and a one-shoulder white frock…

Impressed? Want more? See whose style Beyoncé copied here.

Pictures: PA

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Sharon: ‘SuBo got hit with the ugly stick’

Posted by Jane Murphy

How spiteful and unnecessary!

Sharon Osbourne has shown her super-bitchy side by poking fun at Britain’s Got Talent runner-up Susan Boyle during a US radio interview.

Talking about SuBo’s success, Sharon snipped: “I like everybody to do well. Even somebody that looks like a slapped a***. God bless her. It’s like, ‘You go girl’. She does look like a hairy a**ehole.”

Anything else, Sharon? Well, yes, actually. “God gave her the talent - yes he did,” she proclaimed. “And he hit her with the f***ing ugly stick. She is a lovely lady. You just want to say, ‘God bless - and here‘s a Gillette razor'.”

What a shame we’re not all as “naturally” beautiful as Sharon, eh?

Still, the outburst does seem a little strange. Sharon has always championed Susan in the past - and reportedly helped calm the Scottish singer’s nerves before she performed ‘Wild Horses’ on America’s Got Talent.

I wonder what made Mrs O suddenly turn nasty. Any thoughts?

Pictures: Wenn

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Holly receives Banger Award

Posted by Jane Murphy

In the highly likely event you missed the start of This Morning yesterday, it’s my proud duty to inform you that Holly Willoughby was presented live on air with a Banger Award.

And no, it’s not what you’re thinking. The prestigious phallic-shaped gongs are handed out during British Sausage Week in recognition of “services to sausages”. (Yes, it’s British Sausage Week already - it seems to come round earlier every year, doesn’t it?)

Apparently, Holly was chosen for the award because she eats a lot of bangers. Of course she does! She‘s famous for it. Er… isn’t she?

However, poor co-presenter Phillip Schofield couldn’t hide his envy. He later posted on Twitter: “Holly is really rubbing my nose in this award, which is not a pretty sight.”

Don’t worry, Phil - I’m sure there’s a Tiny Chipolata Award with your name on it somewhere…

Picture: Wenn

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Random reality TV stars pose by a car

Posted by Jane Murphy

Guess what? Peugeot launched its new BB1 concept car at London’s Hospital Club last night. Yeah, I know - I couldn’t give a monkey’s either.

But then I saw the guest list for the launch party and realised Peugeot had pulled out all the stops to ensure the biggest buzz possible. I mean, I wouldn’t have believed it unless I’d seen the picture myself, but the Cheeky Girls were there. Both of them! In purple dresses!

But that‘s not all. Here’s former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Jo Wood squeezing into the car with I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! winner Christopher Biggins…

Now, there’s something you don’t see every day.

And here’s reality-TV-stalwart-turned-presenter Jeff Brazier perched on the edge of the driver’s seat…

Other big, big names who turned up to the launch included singer Javine Hylton, BBLB presenter George Lamb and that psychologist who pops up on loads of reality TV/talking head shows, Linda Papadopoulos. What a line-up!

Picture: Big Pictures

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Kelly gets her buns out

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Readers, I ask you. Is there anything funnier than someone holding a couple of cherry buns in front of their chest so they… fnaar… look a bit like… snigger… boobies? Of course there isn’t!

Talking of which, you’ll be relieved to hear that Kelly Brook’s first performance in the London stage production of Calendar Girls - in which she does “the cherry bun thing” - went down a treat last night.

Afterwards, Kelly got dressed (thankfully) and trotted off for dinner at The Ivy…

Her dining companion? Boyfriend Danny Cipriani, of course (although he wasn’t wearing anything particularly interesting so doesn’t get his pic in this blog).

And the dress? It’s by designer Suzie Turner, since you ask…

Like it? Tell us here.

Pictures: Wenn, PA, Big Pictures

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What’s Liz doing now?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Oooh - the glamour! There was much excitement at Harrods yesterday afternoon as everyone’s favourite fashion-conscious-organic-farmer-who-used-to-go-out-with-Hugh-Grant launched her new range of healthy snacks.

Yep, Liz Hurley bowled up in a little red dress to showcase the collection, which comprises organic fruit bars, oat bars and - perhaps most excitingly of all - beef jerky.

Apparently, everything is under 100 calories and comes ready-wrapped in portion sizes so people aren’t tempted to overeat.

“It’s very difficult, particularly if you’re not very self-disciplined,” Liz explained to the crowds of reporters who‘d gathered to eye up her jerky.

“I can’t have one biscuit - and if I have a slice of toast, I’m going to make two slices of toast. And if I have peanut butter, forget about it! To me, I like being blah pre-packaged blah blah gubbins healthy blah blah.”

(Sorry - I think I glazed over for a moment while copying out that quote.)

So are you tempted by Liz’s new range? Or would you prefer to just grab an apple instead? Tell us here.

Picture: Wenn

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John & Edward! Chantelle! Peter Andre!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Oh happy day! Look who bowled up to last night’s premiere of A Christmas Carol in London.

Yep, Ireland’s foremost popular entertainers, John & Edward, took time off from rehearsing their latest show-stealing song-and-dance routine to try out a myriad of poses for the paparazzi in Leicester Square.

Incidentally, all the other X Factor contestants were there, too - but frankly, who cares about them when Jedward are around? Mind you, Stacey Solomon looked quite nice…

…although I’m not overly keen on that Pat Butcher-esque dress - are you?

Meanwhile, fellow Essex girl Chantelle Houghton showed up looking very glam, with a fancy up-do and off-the-shoulder gown…

It’s clearly all part of Chantelle’s ongoing quest to smarten up her image - and it seems to be working.

The Celebrity Big Brother winner is particularly keen to be rid of her trout pout: “I can’t wait for it to go out of my system,” she told OK! magazine. “My lips are going down.” Rejoice! Rejoice!

Anyway, back to last night… Former Strictly Come Dancing partners Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff arrived hot-foot from their recent romantic break in Rome…

But I can’t linger over them for too long because I’m too confused by this picture…

Yep, it’s erstwhile glamour model Nicola McLean and Saint Peter Andre in front of a bunch of carol singers.

Are they in the midst of a misguided dance routine? Are they simply greeting one another? Or am I just having one of my hallucinations again? After all, I have been working very hard recently…

Pictures: Wenn

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Russell and Jonathan - together again!

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Lock up your granddads!

There was much excitement at last night’s Music Industry Trusts Awards in London - not least because Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross were publicly reunited for the first time since the Sachsgate debacle.

Jonathan showed up with his always-easy-to-spot wife Jane Goldman…

…and was later presented with an award by yet another tabloid-tastic superstar, George Michael…

Why the gong? Apparently, Jonathan is “the UK’s most important broadcasting star-maker” - which is one in the eye for Simon Cowell, don’t you think?

Also in attendance? Former Oasis grumpy-chops Noel Gallagher and his partner Sara MacDonald…

As you may recall, Noel was very vocal in his support for Russell and Jonathan during Sachsgate. Still, everyone’s grown up and moved on a lot in the past year. Er… haven’t they?

Indeed, Russell - who’s currently dating Katy Perry - is even thinking about settling down and having kids.

“I’m ready for children actually,” he told the Sunday Times at the weekend. “It’s been seven years since I took drugs. I’ve made a film. I don’t have to fight so much. I’ve grown weary of the carousel.” Oooh - get him!

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Jools: ‘Ronnie wants me to pose naked’

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Well, there’s a headline I never thought I’d write.

Apparently, Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood has “offered” to paint a naked portrait of Jamie Oliver’s wife Jools. How kind!

“I’m really comfortable with nudity,” Jools reveals in a new interview with Red magazine. “Ronnie said he’d do a nude painting of me as a present for Jamie.

“I got excited, but when push came to shove, I thought, ‘I’m going to have to sit around naked for ages. What the hell am I going to talk to Ronnie about?’ I’d just die. Maybe a photo would be easier.”

Still, just to prove she really doesn’t have a problem with taking her clothes off, Jools adds: “The story about me dancing naked for Jamie at Christmas with jingle bells on my boobs - all true!”

So would you let an ageing rocker paint a picture of you in the nude? Ever tried to attach jingle bells to your boobs? Get it off your chest here.

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Think Katie’s scary? You should see Alex!

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Arrrrrrgh - make them go away, Mummy!

Yes, it’s everyone’s favourite headline-grabber Katie Price and her ever-faithful make-up artist Gary Cockerill attending Saturday night’s Bloodlust Ball at London’s Hampton Court.

Actually, on second glance, they’re not really that scary, are they? Katie’s boyfriend Alex Reid, on the other hand…

…is likely to give me nightmares for weeks to come. (Just be thankful I’m sparing you the back view.)

Still, rest assured Katie and Alex weren’t the only celebrities who made an effort for Hallowe’en.

Among my favourites? Jonathan Ross dressed up as Edward Scissorhands to greet/shear fans outside his house party…

And Hollywood über-gossip Perez Hilton bowled up to Heidi Klum’s Hallowe’en knees-up in Los Angeles dressed as Lady GaGa…

Presumably GaGa was somewhere across town, dressed as Perez.

Impressed with everyone’s outfits? Tell us here.

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Stephen’s Twit-fit is over!

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Having unnerved the nation by threatening to quit Twitter last week, national treasure/social commentator Stephen Fry has calmed down a bit and admitted he’ll be doing no such thing.

The erstwhile actor took offence when one of his followers on the social networking site accused him of being “boring”.

Stephen‘s direct reply? “You’ve convinced me. I’m obviously not good enough. I retire from Twitter henceforward.”

However, Mr Fry’s followers - including the original critic - soon rallied and persuaded him otherwise.

So having mulled it over during a long-haul flight to Los Angeles, Stephen says he’s now “feeling more sheepish than a sheep” and blames his threat to quit on “a mood thing”. Phew!

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Posh gives the Pob a new twist

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There was much excitement in Los Angeles on Saturday night when Victoria Beckham stepped out with a new hairdo. Yep, the whole of Tinseltown was talking about it. Possibly.

As you can see, Mrs B swapped her usual super-sleek style for a tousled bob - which from now on will be known as the T-Pob.

The occasion? A family trip to watch a basketball match between the LA Lakers and Dallas Mavericks…

Notice how David Beckham is still sporting that horrible beard. Let’s not dwell on it, though. I think he’s just doing it to annoy us all now - so if we ignore it, it might go away.

Meanwhile, in other Beckham-related news, rumours suggest that Posh will be joining the rest of the Spice Girls to perform at the opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympics in London.

“They stand for so much in British music history - and I can’t think of a better time for them to get together for another performance,” says the group’s manager Simon Fuller, with pound-signs flashing daintily in his eyes.

So are you impressed with Posh’s hair? Unnerved by David’s beard? Think Girls Aloud should have got the Olympics gig instead? Tell us here.

Picture: PA

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Katie takes her kids to work

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Right, enough of the Katie Price-bashing! No, really.

Yesterday saw the prolific author show up for a book-signing at WHSmith in Chelmsford with son Junior and daughter Princess in tow.

Fair enough, you might think. After all, it is half term. But not according to our old laugh-a-minute mates at the Daily Mail, who’ve run the story under the headline “What are you wearing, Mummy?” - then go on to suggest Katie must be having trouble with childcare.

Well, what she’s wearing is a glamorous red dress - which is actually quite tame by her usual standards.

And by all accounts, Junior and Princess were perfectly happy doing some colouring while their mum signed her new style book for the hundreds of fans who’d turned up to meet her.

Frankly, it seems Katie can’t win at the moment. If she’d left the kids at home with a nanny, she’d probably have been accused of neglecting them. And if she’d worn anything less glam than her little red frock, she’d have been slammed for not making an effort.

Isn’t it time for the tabloids to give Katie a break? What do you think?

Pictures: Rex Features, Big Pictures

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Is this the world’s best-ever coat?

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Thinking of buying a new winter coat? Me, too!

But don’t spend too much time trudging round the shops trying on loads of different styles: it looks like model-about-town Elen Rives has found us all the perfect cover-up.

The former Wag modelled this eye-catching number outside yesterday’s Hello Kitty 35th anniversary party in London.

As you can see, it’s just the thing to draw admiring glances and flattering comments from friends and colleagues when you bowl up to work or the pub. But be warned: it does emit a plaintive mewing sound when you sit down.

Like it? Lost for words? Tell us here.

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Want to look like the Cheeky Girls?

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It’s what we’ve all been waiting for, folks.

The Cheeky Girls have just launched their own cosmetics range - the aptly named Cheeky Collection, which comprises 36 “fresh, fruity and colourful” products such as eye shadows and lip glosses.

Everyone’s favourite talent show twins (sorry, John & Edward) have reportedly been hard at work creating the range for the past year. Ah, I knew there’d be a good reason why they’d been a bit off-radar recently.

But now they’re back, back, back - and their adoring public got to see plenty of them when they made a personal appearance to promote the make-up in a Leeds store yesterday afternoon.

So will you be trying out the new Cheeky Collection? Or are you saving up your money for Jedward’s bound-to-happen hair gel range? Do you despair for humanity? Tell us here.

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Pete’s Michael Jackson tribute plans

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News just in from Peter Andre! Apparently, he’s planning a “very special Michael Jackson tribute” on the first anniversary of the King of Pop’s death next June.

“We’re still in talks about what we’re going to do,” Pete told reporters at Tuesday night’s This Is It premiere. “There are a few options - one being a live concert and another being a one-off TV special. Whatever it is, it’s not going to happen overnight, so we’re lucky we have lots of time to plan it.”

Ah, it’s what Michael would have wanted. Er… isn’t it?

In other news, Pete - pictured yesterday outside his Brighton home with son Junior and daughter Princess - has been singing the praises of his This Morning colleague, Phillip Schofield.

“I do look up to Phillip,” he admitted. “He’s the ultimate gentleman off and on screen and people love him because of that. He makes you feel relaxed before you even start talking. Forget George Clooney - Phillip is the silver fox.” If you say so, Pete…

Pictures: Wenn

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Coming soon: Posh bags and shoes!

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Here’s Victoria Beckham strolling through Heathrow last week, demonstrating one of the first rules of fashion: if you’ve got a nice bag and eye-catching footwear, people will hardly notice you’re not wearing any trousers.

So perhaps with that in mind, the celebrated fashionista is reportedly planning to launch her own range of bags and shoes. Oh happy day!

“Victoria is tired of promoting other brands,” a mysterious “friend” tells The Sun. “If she wears Christian Louboutin or Hermès, people go and buy it. She thought, ‘Why can’t I do this with my own line?’"

Ah yes, I’m forever rushing out and blowing £2,000 on a bag after I’ve seen Posh with one - aren’t you?

Still, Mrs B’s megabucks dress designs have been snapped up by the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Elle Macpherson and… er… Carol Vorderman - so I’m sure there’s a similar market for ridiculously pricey shoes and bags with her logo on them, too.

So will you be saving up for a VB handbag or towering heels? Tell us here.

Picture: Big Pictures

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Suits you, Nicola!

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Look! Nicola Roberts’ new-found career as a head-turning fashionista continued apace last night when she bowled up to London’s celeb-tastic May Fair Hotel sporting a retro trouser suit and coiffed-to-perfection hair.

I can’t quite decide what this look most reminds me of. It’s a little bit Miss Moneypenny, a little bit "Hollywood glamour puss" and a little bit “mid-’70s schoolteacher hurrying into assembly”…

Like it? Tell us here.

Picture: Big Pictures

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Who’s got the most specs appeal?

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At last - the waiting is over! Last night saw Vic Reeves and his charming wife Nancy Sorrell crowned Specsavers Celebrity Spectacle Wearers of the Year during an oh-so-glitzy ceremony at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum.

And that’s no mean feat - especially considering, as far as I recall, Nancy doesn’t normally wear glasses.

Anyway, Vic was quick to sing the praises of his specs. “I don’t wear glasses to be funny,” he told headline-hungry reporters who’d assembled from across the globe (possibly). “I think they make me look like a boffin. They give me the 'cool scientist' look.”

The event was also attended by a whole host of stars who aren’t really known for wearing specs - including a stunning-but-slightly-overdressed Jessica Taylor…

…seasoned paparazzi-pleaser Vanessa Feltz…

…and erstwhile supermodel Caprice, who seemed to think she could get away with just daintily dangling a pair of glasses from her hand…

Tsk!

But did Vic and Nancy deserve to win? Remember, folks - this is Very Important Stuff. You can’t just dismiss it as a load of old publicity-seeking hogwash.

Give it some careful thought then tell us who'd get your vote for the Celebrity Spectacle Wearer of the Year.

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Would you pay £50 to see Kerry?

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Want to know the latest Kerry Katona rumour that’s popped up in the tabloids? Of course you do! Er… don’t you?

According to those lovely people at the News of the World, the under-fire reality TV star has agreed to carry out personal appearances in pubs and clubs for a fee of just £50.

Now, before you start organising a whip-round to lure Ms Katona to your local boozer at the earliest possible opportunity, I should just mention that Kerry’s “people” have denied the claims.

However, a mysterious source tells the tabloid that Kezza’s husband - that old charmer Mark Croft - is the “brains” behind the plans.

“Mark has persuaded her that doing personal appearances is a good way to make some money and raise her profile again,” says the insider.

“He’s also been speaking to nightclub owners in Cheshire, to get them to do Kerry Katona nights. He knows Kerry’s celebrity status and car crash life make her lucrative.”

So would you hot-foot it to a pub or club if there was a chance of seeing Kerry in the flesh? Or would you pay money not to bump into her? Tell us here.

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It’s the Q Awards. Cue eye-popping outfits!

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Monday afternoon is party time! At least, it was yesterday - as the great and the good from the music business gathered at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel for the Q Awards.

Among the winners? A casual-looking Lily Allen picked up the gong for Best Track (for ‘The Fear’), sporting a very chic white-sparkly-frock-over-black-leggings combo. However, the Daily Mirror’s 3am Girls have described the singer’s ’do as “post-coital hair”. Whatever can they mean?

And talking of hair, Pixie Lott wore some flowers in hers…

…while Shingai Shoniwa from The Noisettes opted to pop a selection of fruit in hers…

Well, that’s one way to remind yourself to get your five a day, I suppose.

And finally, here’s the ever-delightful Amy Winehouse showing off her brand new jubblies to the paparazzi (again) later in the evening…

Apparently, Amy bowled up late to the ceremony, but eventually stumbled on stage to present The Specials with the Inspiration Award.

She later “heckled” Robert Plant - by chanting, “Billy Bragg! Billy Bragg!” - when he went up to collect a gong. Mind you, this may not have been text-book heckling: she could just have terrible eyesight.

Anyway, Amy’s evening ended with a trip to a nearby restaurant with her 13-year-old goddaughter Dionne Bromfield, which is where our charming snap was taken.

Impressed with the outfits? Inspired by the hairdos? Sick to the back teeth of seeing Amy’s cleavage? Tell us here.

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Simon’s ‘as inspirational as Mother Teresa’

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Oh dear - this won’t make Simon Cowell’s humungous ego any smaller, will it?

The high-trousered talent show mogul has been voted one of the world’s all-time greatest leaders in a new survey of 1,000 teenagers, commissioned by the Prince’s Trust.

Simon shared eighth place on the list, alongside life-saving nun Mother Teresa and wife-bothering monarch Henry VIII. Now, there’s an unlikely trio if ever I saw one…

Still, don’t be too alarmed. The teens’ top three leaders were civil rights activist Martin Luther King, US president Barack Obama and former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela.

What’s more, 70% of those polled said they were more likely to be inspired by someone they knew, rather than a celebrity - while two in three believed there were more celebrities setting a bad example than a good one today.

But is Mr Cowell really a great leader? Are today’s teens actually more influenced by TV stars than they are by politicians? Tell us what you think.

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Katherine and Rikki - together at last!

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Have you noticed how everyone’s favourite mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins was suddenly everywhere this weekend?

An example? Late on Saturday night, she bowled up to the G-A-Y club night in London, sporting a super-tight PVC dress - and belted out a few classical hits to the appreciative crowd.

You may also be interested to note that Katherine’s left shoulder and arm were covered with Swarovski crystals. Apparently, they were put on one by one with tweezers and glue, and took three hours to apply. Fascinating stuff, eh?

Still, Saturday night at G-A-Y wasn’t all about Katherine. Last week’s X Factor loser Rikki Loney and his amazing dancing eyebrow also made a personal appearance at the club…

...putting paid to those pesky tabloid rumours that the eyebrow was about to strike out and launch a solo career. Phew!

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And today’s brown-nosing award goes to…

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Look! Here’s a (fairly) smiley Kate Moss and her boyfriend Jamie Hince taking a cigarette break outside Scott’s restaurant in London on Friday night.

And rather conveniently, that gives me all the excuse I need to mention a rather silly feature which accompanied a preview of Kate’s new Topshop collection in yesterday’s Observer Woman Magazine.

First we’re told that the supermodel’s Topshop office “smells sweetly of fags”. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? I wonder what’s happening inside…

“Picking delicately at a packet of crisps, Moss is describing her new collection,” the article continues. “’Feature sleeves!’ she squeals. ‘Floaty things! Sexy things! That kimono feeling!’”

So basically, the room stinks of cigarettes and Kate’s wolfing down crisps while shouting out random meaningless phrases. Brilliant!

Anything else? Well, yes actually. Pooh-poohing those nasty press reports about Kate having wrinkles, the article insists: “In the flesh, she glows - like she’s carved from frozen brandy butter.”

Still, enough of all that. Where does Kate stand on nightwear? “I do like a pyjama,” she reveals. “I wore a pair out as eveningwear in New York once, and there was a massive snowstorm. We couldn’t get a cab, so I had to walk home in them. It was freezing, but they did look good.”

Ah well, I’m off to wander the streets of Penge in my pyjamas now. After all, if it’s good enough for Kate…

Picture: Wenn

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Sienna gets ripped off!

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Here’s our very own Jonny Lee Miller and Sienna Miller (no relation, by the way) at the opening night of their new production of After Miss Julie in New York.

The response? Critics seem to be divided on Sienna’s performance, in particular - but I’m sure she realised a long, long time ago that you can’t please all of the people all of the time.

Talking of which, what’s with the frock?

I’m not convinced by all those cut-out bits. Maybe it’s time to invest in some mothballs…

Love the dress? Hate it? Wondering where the rest of it’s got to? Tell us here.

Pictures: Rex Features

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Blame it on Rio (Ferdinand)!

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Look! It’s Spice-girl-about-town Mel B sporting a very low-cut gown.

The occasion? Last night’s star-studded premiere of new guns-girls-and-gangsters movie Dead Man Running in London’s Leicester Square.

The film’s been part-funded by England football star Rio Ferdinand, who posed for the paparazzi alongside his erstwhile team-mate and co-producer Ashley Cole…

Ah, just imagine the frisson of excitement among the photographers when someone shouted, “Cole’s coming!” - followed by the crushing disappointment when they realised it was only Ashley, not Cheryl.

Mind you, Rio and Ash weren’t the only pretty pair on the red carpet. The film’s star 50 Cent (he plays a revenge-hungry loan shark, in case you were wondering) posed for plenty of pics with ‘Superstar’ singer Jamelia…

Oooh - I never knew they were friends. Did you?

Naturally, no low-budget Brit gangster flick would be complete without an appearance from Danny Dyer - so you’ll be pleased to hear he’s high up on the cast list. And following the premiere and after-party, Danny returned to the May Fair Hotel, where he was met by “phantom hugger” Tania McIntosh…

Poor Tania was doubtless horrified when she opened her eyes and realised who she’d been hugging. After all, the woman does have some standards…

And finally, here’s Mel B arriving back at the same hotel - sporting a completely different frock…

How so? Well, she’d also found time to attend a party to celebrate the launch of British Airways’ direct London-to-Vegas flight. Gosh - it’s almost as if she’ll turn up to absolutely anything, isn’t it?

Pictures: PA, Wenn, Big Pictures

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Myleene in Wag-slamming shocker!

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Blimey - has someone put something in Myleene Klass’s herbal tea this week?

The usually oh-so-serene model/presenter/musician seems to have gone a bit soundbite-tastic over recent days. Hot on the heels of her “marriage is unnecessary” bombshell last weekend, the star has now indulged in a spot of Wag-bothering.

“The whole Wag thing is diabolical,” she told Ireland Online. “I heard about one girl - who will remain nameless - who’s willing to put up with her husband’s indiscretions because of the lifestyle it gives her.

“No man is worth a handbag! Buy your own stuff! I don’t profess to be the most talented person, but I put the work in.”

No man is worth a handbag? Hmmm… that seems a bit harsh. I suppose it all depends on the handbag really.

But joking aside, do you agree with Myleene? Is she right to single out Wags for a tongue-lashing? Tell us what you think.

Picture: Wenn

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Who has the most annoying celebrity voice?

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It’s pointless poll time again, folks.

The latest? A survey of more than 1,500 people by Magic 105.4 radio station found that seasoned broadcaster Janet Street-Porter has the most annoying celebrity voice in the UK.

(Incidentally, have you noticed how it’s absolutely impossible to say “Janet Street-Porter” out loud without doing an impression of her?)

Still, JSP only just made it to the top of the list: publicity-shy glamour girl Katie Price’s dulcet tones came a close second.

Meanwhile, national-treasure-in-waiting Alan Carr was voted people’s top choice to make announcements on the London Underground.

Alan’s response (via Twitter, of course)? “Wonderful. Am so flattered and surprised. Who would want to hear my voice when they’re six feet under?

“I’ve even been practising ‘Mind the gap’, ‘Doors are closing’ and my favourite phrase of the underground, ‘Turn left outside for the replacement bus service’.”

Fellow Twitter king Stephen Fry was voted the celebrity with the No.1 iconic voice, narrowly beating Sean Connery.

So which celebrity voices do you most love - and hate - to hear? Tell us here.

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Katie’s evening drags on

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God knows she’s got her knockers - but you have to hand it to Katie Price for hitting back in spectacular fashion and keeping us all entertained. I defy anyone to look at this snap from her latest book launch and not laugh just a little bit.

Katie appeared to be channelling the late, great Diana Dors as she posed for pics in London’s Selfridges to mark the publication of Standing Out: My Look, My Style, My Life.

And her lovely assistants? From left to right, we have: boyfriend Alex ‘Roxanne’ Reid wearing that outfit from Katie’s infamous Ibiza trip; riding instructor Andrew Gould sporting a memorable get-up from the KP Equestrian launch; brother Daniel Price in a cut-down version of his sister’s wedding dress; and close friend Phil Turner working this season’s must-have “sexy banana” look.

The completists among you may like to note that Katie swapped wigs for the book-signing - although I do feel her split ends could have done with a trim…

Still, proud Alex didn’t seem to mind - although according to the hotshot showbiz reporter from The Sun, he “scowled” when asked if he was feeling comfortable…

Oh well, maybe his gold lamé swimsuit was rubbing a bit: it was a tad on the tight side, after all.

Anyway, following the Selfridges gig, the entire party continued their drag-themed day by going to see John Barrowman perform in La Cage Aux Folles.

At this point, Katie dumped the wigs and got changed into a hoodie and sweatpants…

…while Alex dressed as Dappy-out-of-N-Dubz…

…but had clearly still found time to top up his shocking pink lipstick before heading for the theatre.

So are you impressed with Katie’s latest publicity stunt? Tell us here.

Pictures: Wenn, Big Pictures

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Simon’s a nice boy really (apparently)

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If you happen to be among the 15 million viewers who caught last weekend’s The X Factor, you could be forgiven for thinking that Simon Cowell was a rude, smug, vain, self-centred irritant.

But how wrong could you be? Well, very wrong, according to… er… Simon’s mum Julie Cowell.

“It would only upset me if he really was a nasty person,” she tells Yours magazine. “Simon isn’t nasty - he’s just honest.”

Mind you, Mrs C does concede that her son was “determined and often difficult” when he was growing up. And she recalls how she once bought a new hat - then made the mistake of asking five-year-old Simon how she looked in it. His response? “You look like a poodle.”

Remember, that’s not nasty - it’s just being honest.

Picture: PA

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Reveal’s party pics - revealed!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Heavens to Betsy! There were some eye-popping sights on the red carpet at last night’s Reveal magazine knees-up in London - not least the appearance of Big Brother 10 winner Sophie Reade accompanied by former housemate Rodrigo Lopez.

Wondering why Rodrigo’s looking so miserable? Well, it could be because his little-talked-about relationship with fellow BB10 “star” Charlie Drummond has just hit the skids.

According to Rodders, Charlie didn’t love him at all and was only hooking up for a spot of post-show publicity. Er… well, that didn’t really work, did it?

Anyway, back to last night - and romance was very definitely in the air for presenter Vanessa Feltz and her partner Ben Ofoedu...

Ah, that’s nice, isn’t it? No?

And tabloid-tastic Lib-Dem MP Lembit Opik bowled up with his rumoured squeeze, lingerie model Katie Green…

Hmmm… I’m not sure the body language between these two is particularly encouraging here. Still, I’m sure they’re together for all the right reasons. Oh yes.

In other news, Tory maths tsar Carol Vorderman showed up in a dress designed by Victoria Beckham…

Incidentally, it’s the second time she’s worn a Posh frock over recent weeks - and they’re not cheap at £2,000 a pop! Maybe Tory maths tsars aren’t feeling the pinch like the rest of us.

Needless to say, there were plenty of former reality TV stars at the party, too - including Danielle Lloyd, Michelle Heaton, David Van Day, Calum Best and the always-good-for-a-paparazzi-pic Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace…

Ah, don’t you wish you’d been there, too?

Pictures: Wenn, PA

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Victoria’s latest secrets

Posted by Jane Murphy 

Look! It’s everyone’s favourite pop-princess-turned-fashionista Victoria Beckham leaving a London photographic studio yesterday evening.

Hmmm… I can’t quite make out whether that blue bendy thing in the bottom of the shot is Mrs B’s leg or somebody else’s arm - but I think I’d better settle on the former. Otherwise, that’s how naughty rumours start.

Anyway, the appearance of this new pic gives me all the excuse I need to fill you in on all the latest Posh-related gossip.

Ready? Apparently, she’s set to film a cameo for Gossip Girl - although original plans for her to appear as Chuck Bass’s long-lost mum have since been pooh-poohed. And quite right, too. Whatever next? Madonna as his granny? Actually, that might work…

But I digress… Victoria’s also being lined up to be a judge on the upcoming series of talent show So You Think You Can Dance?. Mind you, she’d only be appearing as a “guest judge” as she’s apparently far too busy with her fashion range to commit full-time.

Talking of which, Posh has also reportedly ruled herself out of Mel B’s Spice Girls reunion plans because she’s too tied up with her fancy frocks. Bummer!

And finally, according to the Daily Mail, Victoria has just embarked on a new diet regime which consists entirely of fish and berries.

“Victoria’s only indulgence is a glass of wine every night,” a source tells the newspaper. “She thinks she’s the best ambassador for the clothes she designs, so she wants to be model-thin.”

Tsk! If she gets any thinner, we won’t be able to see her. And then what would I write about?

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