Off for a swim, Jim?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Malibu was awash with celebrities and paparazzi on Friday - as Americans celebrated Independence Day in the sun.

Honestly - you couldn't pop for a paddle or nip for an ice cream without bumping into the likes of Nicole Richie, Kate Beckinsale, Ozzy Osbourne or Lance Armstrong.

Still, Jim Carrey did his best to deflect attention from everyone else - by borrowing girlfriend Jenny McCarthy's black swimsuit for a stroll along the beach. And very fetching he looked, too - in a Borat kinda way...

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Madonna speaks out

Posted by Jane Murphy

See? Even the Queen of Pop gets caught in the rain from time to time... Madonna and her brood didn't quite manage to dodge a downpour when they turned up for a Kabbalah centre in New York on Saturday.

But Her Madgesty could be forgiven for leaving home without an umbrella. After all, she's currently preoccupied with trying to shake off those pesky rumours about an "inappropriate relationship" with New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez and impending divorce from Guy Ritchie.

The latest? To back up last week's strongly worded denials from her publicist, Madge has just taken the unusual step of releasing a statement in her own words...

"My husband and I are not planning on getting a divorce," she says. "I know Alex Rodriguez through Guy Oseary, who manages both of us. I brought my kids to a Yankees game. I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex. I have nothing to do with the state of his marriage or what spiritual path he may choose to study.

"I have learned over the years not to take accusations and the many false reports about me very seriously," she continues. "I also appreciate how fiction and fact seem to be perceived as one and the same by people who read both newspapers and the internet."

Right - got that? There is no marriage crisis. Everything's fine. Move on! There's nothing to see here...

Picture: Big Pictures

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Carrie on Heather!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Look out, Mr Big! Heather Mills has reportedly just bought an apartment on the same Manhattan street where Carrie Bradshaw lived in Sex and the City.

Coincidence? Not according to a nameless friend, who tells news agency Wenn: "Heather is a huge fan of the show. Now she's found herself single and in her 30s, she relates to the characters more than ever.

"She sees Carrie as a role model - and the chance to own a little piece of Sex and the City and live like Carrie was too good an opportunity to pass up."

OK, so Heather's "friend" may be employing a little artistic licence there - but all the same... Does Ms Mills really want to live like Carrie?

I can understand why she may want to spend most of her waking hours eating cupcakes and buying shoes - but surely she's had enough of looking for Mr Big? After all, didn't she already find him? And look what happened there!

Pictures: PA

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Mamma Mia!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Ah, this makes a refreshing change. Last night's star-studded London premiere of Mamma Mia! was attended by an impressive line-up of A-list celebrities - with no Big Brother housemates, glamour models or former soap favourites in sight.

Meryl Streep worked the crowds in a stunning red satin dress - along with co-stars Julie Walters and Pierce Brosnan, plus the film's producer Tom Hanks.

However, my favourite outfit of the night was worn by Italian film producer Livia Giuggioli...

Well, if you were married to Colin Firth, you'd be wearing a big smile all the time, too, wouldn't you?

Pictures: Wenn

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Madonna rumours are "total tosh"

Posted by Jane Murphy

Despite rumours that Guy Ritchie was set to fly to New York in a "last ditch attempt to save his marriage" (© all tabloids), Guy and Madonna attended separate Kabbalah services on opposite sides of the Atlantic this weekend.

But all is not lost! According to Guy's mum, Lady Amber Leighton, the break-up rumours are way off the mark.

"There's no conversation about divorce because there is no divorce," she tells the Daily Mail. "Madonna is in New York finishing off a tour, and Guy will join her there after the weekend.

"That is not a couple splitting up. I'll say it one more time: they are not getting divorced. The speculation is TT - that's total tosh." Got that, folks? It's Total Tosh!

Well, here's hoping Lady A's right. Just for once, it'd be nice to see a celebrity couple stay together, wouldn't it?

Picture: Wenn

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Nicole loves Galway!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Now, here's a sentence I never thought I'd find myself writing... Nicole Kidman has called on the services of veteran Irish flautist James Galway to help her through childbirth.

Allow me to explain... The actress - who's due to give birth in a Nashville hospital sometime over the next fortnight - has been busy putting together CDs of music to listen to during labour.

Naturally, a couple of tracks by husband Keith Urban have made the grade - but top of the pile is Mr Galway, who's best known for his instrumental version of John Denver's 'Annie's Song' back in 1978.

"Nicole has always loved James Galway, particularly his classical albums," says a friend. "Whenever you go to her house, she has Galway on. There is one Prokofiev sonata that's her favourite."

Hmmm... I always thought Nic's musical taste would be more cutting-edge than that. Still, you learn something new every day...

Picture: Wenn

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Britney's shock comeback plans

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here's Britney Spears during an evening out with friends in Los Angeles at the weekend. OK, so this picture isn't taken from her best angle - but you have to admit she's been scrubbing up rather nicely recently.

It's also worth noting that Brit-Brit didn't flash her undies, burst into tears or run off with a paparazzo. She just got out of her car, went into a restaurant and enjoyed a quiet meal with her mates. What a difference a few months can make, eh?

Talking of which, remember the erstwhile pop princess's shambolic performance at last year's MTV Video Music Awards? Well, rumour has it she's hoping to bury the ghost of that little episode by returning to the stage at this year's event in September.

"Everyone deserves a second or third chance, right?" says MTV Networks Music Group president Van Toffler.

So while we cross our fingers and hope Van and the gang can coax Britney back to the scene of the crime, here's a reminder of the night it all went wrong (sorry, Britters!):

Picture: Big Pictures

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Who's been kissing Angelina?

Posted by Jane Murphy

It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it... James McAvoy has been waxing lyrical about what it was like to kiss co-star Angelina Jolie in new thriller Wanted.

"It must have been very pleasant for her," he laughs. "We used a method called CGI to enhance her lips. No, she's got massive lips. And she's a massive superstar. And she's very cool." OK, OK - enough with the gushing!

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

Pictures: PA

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Who's a dirty girl then?

Posted by Jane Murphy

As you can see, Charlize Theron scrubbed up rather nicely for her appearance on Tuesday night's The Late Show With David Letterman.

But the Oscar-winner made a rather grubby revelation during her interview: she's not averse to going a whole week without a proper wash.

"When I do have a little time off, I like to get down and dirty, like camping or travelling to countries that don't have the luxuries," she told the US talk show host. "I'm a tough girl and I can not shower for a week - I'm fine with that."

However, Charlize says she's not so fine with sleeping on dirty sheets. Well, it's good to hear she has some standards!

Watch the full interview here (but be prepared for some good ol' American gushing and whooping):

Picture: Wenn

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Who's spying on Pammy?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Ever logged into Facebook just to check up on an ex? Well, Tommy Lee has gone one better by setting up Google Alerts to keep tabs on on-off wife/girlfriend/whatever Pamela Anderson.

Yep, every time a news story breaks about the former Baywatch star, Tommy's among the first to know.

"He gets every single thing," Pammy told Radar magazine. "And I'm like, 'Honey! Stop Google Alerting me!' He loves me. I love him. But I don't Google Alert him."

Well, it looks like Tommy's set for a very exciting day, as he can read dozens of news stories about himself reading dozens of news stories about Pamela.

Hmmm... how would you feel if your partner knew what you were up to 24/7? Tell us what you think.

Picture: PA

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Vivienne slams Sex and the City

Posted by Jane Murphy

Puh - talk about gratitude! Despite being name-checked in gushing terms throughout the film and designing Carrie Bradshaw's wedding dress, veteran designer Vivienne Westwood has slammed the Sex and the City movie.

"I thought Sex and the City was supposed to be about cutting-edge fashion and there was nothing remotely memorable or interesting about what I saw," she sniffs. "I went to the premiere and left after 10 minutes."

Er... considering the film's about 107 hours long (well, that's what it seemed like when I went to see it), maybe great-aunt Viv should have stuck around a little while longer before passing judgement...

Pictures: Wenn, PA

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Back from the dead?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Elvis Presley, Princess Diana and Marilyn Monroe are the twinkling trio of stars British people would most like to bring back to life, according to a new survey.

And 60% of respondents thought that if Elvis was alive today, he'd be a judge on American Idol.

Other names in the Top 10, compiled on behalf of Warner Home Video, were Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Bobby Moore, William Shakespeare, Henry VIII, Kurt Cobain, Freddie Mercury and Albert Einstein.

But - hang on! What about John Lennon? Surely he'd be a more popular choice than Henry VIII, for heaven's sake! And what about Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria and Shep the Blue Peter dog? It's a travesty!

So which celebrity would you most like to see back from the dead? Tell us here.

Pictures: Wenn

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Leona’s so sexy

Posted by Jane Murphy

Those lovely people at PETA don’t spend all their time waving banners outside meat markets and throwing paint over misguided fashionistas in fur coats, you know.

They also have the very worthwhile and important job of sifting through lots of sexy shots of celebrities - in order to award their annual prizes to the world’s sexiest vegetarians.

This year’s winners? It’s our very own Leona Lewis and Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis. Others on the list include Heroes stars Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia, plus past winner Russell Brand.

Congratulations, Leona and Anthony!

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Miley’s dad deals with it

Posted by Jane Murphy

Remember all the fuss about 15-year-old Disney star Miley Cyrus’s “topless” shoot for Vanity Fair?

Well, now her dad Billy Ray Cyrus has spoken out about the controversy for the first time, on US TV.

In a nutshell? He didn’t know they were going to “strip her down and wrap her in a blanket” - and although he was present at first, he had to leave the shoot before the offending pic was taken.

“I was surprised when I saw the photo - but, hey, that’s life,” he shrugs. “Stuff happens… We gotta deal with it.”

Ah, yet more wise words from the man who brought us ‘Achy Breaky Heart’…

Watch the full interview here:

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Is George dating again?

Posted by Jane Murphy

You’d think an ugly, charmless no-hoper like George Clooney would take ages to persuade another woman to go out with him after a break-up, wouldn’t you?

But apparently not. According to US reports, Mr C has already bagged himself a new girlfriend, just a few short weeks after splitting up with model Sarah Larson.

What’s more, celebrity gossip guru Perez Hilton is even suggesting George knew it was all over with Sarah months ago, but continued to be seen in public with her to boost her profile before the break-up. How thoughtful - or deeply patronising, depending on your point of view…

Anyway, want to know who George’s new squeeze is? So do we - but all we’ve been told is she’s a “woman in her mid-30s”. Any ideas who it could be?

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Is Justin pregnant?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here's Justin Timberlake looking suitably cool and casual at last night's Los Angeles premiere of The Love Guru.

Earlier in the day, Madonna's new best friend popped up on The Jay Leno Show to clear up a few pesky rumours. Ready? He's not about to tie the knot with girlfriend Jessica Biel. Oh, and he's not pregnant either. "Well, men can get pregnant, too - you can't be too careful nowadays," he quipped.

Watch the most interesting part of the interview here (the first six minutes consisted of a lengthy chat about the joys of golf - so, no offence to Mr Trousersnake, but we've cut that bit out):

Picture: PA

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They've got the power!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Oooh - this is quite interesting! Forbes magazine has just unveiled its annual Power List, which ranks celebrities on money and fame.

And guess who's the top Brit, coming in at a very respectable No.5? Actually, there's a clue in our picture. Want another? It's not Victoria Beckham.

Yep, according to US boffins, David Beckham is now the fifth most powerful celebrity in the world - while his wife only makes it to No.50.

But Mrs B's not the only star to be outdone by a partner: poor Brad Pitt only just scrapes into the Top 10 - while Angelina Jolie is at No.3. And newlywed Beyoncé Knowles is three places above her husband Jay-Z on the list.

That Top 10 in full:
1. Oprah Winfrey
2. Tiger Woods
3. Angelina Jolie
4. Beyoncé Knowles
5. David Beckham
6. Johnny Depp
7. Jay-Z
8. The Police (yeah, I know - weird!)
9. JK Rowling (way to go, Jo!)
10. Brad Pitt

So they're the most powerful stars in the world - but which celebrity do you think has the most power in the UK?

Picture: PA

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Is Eva pregnant?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Last week it was Paris Hilton. And this week's "possibly pregnant but probably not" celebrity is Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria.

The evidence? Well, "evidence" is probably too strong a word to use - but, having studied the above snap of Eva out shopping, US star-watchers have pointed out the following:

a) The actress is wearing a "loose" dress, which could be hiding a baby bump.
b) She was spotted scouring the shops with husband Tony Parker and stylist Robert Verdi, who might have been advising her on what to wear during pregnancy.
c) She's a married woman of child-bearing age, and there isn't much other celebrity news around today.

So there we have it. Convinced?

Picture: Wenn

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It's babies-a-go-go!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Blimey! Suddenly we're surrounded by more celebrity newborns than you could shake a gold-encrusted rattle at... Hot on the heels of Jessica Alba's new arrival, comes news that both Ulrika Jonsson and Tori Spelling have given birth over the past couple of days, too.

Ulrika and husband Brian Monet welcomed a 10lb baby boy on Saturday night. His name? Malcolm. How refreshingly normal!

Little Malc is Ulrika's fourth child - each born to different fathers, as the Daily Mail is so fond of reminding us. "I'm delighted and hope my family is now complete," says the erstwhile TV presenter.

Meanwhile, Beverly Hills 90210 star Tori gave birth to a 6lb 8oz baby girl by Caeserean section at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon.

Tori and husband Dean McDermott have already announced the baby's name: it's Stella Doreen. Ah, Doreen - there's a name you don't hear so often nowadays.

So does this herald the return of nice, normal celebrity baby names? What do you think?

Pictures: PA, Wenn

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Jessica's popped!

Posted by Jane Murphy

Congratulations to newlyweds Jessica Alba and Cash Warren who yesterday became the proud parents of a healthy baby girl. Blimey - it's all happening for these two at the moment, isn't it?

Jess gave birth at the Hollywood celebrities' hospital of choice, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and has since been visited by several members of her family.

So far there's been no official statement from Jessica's "people", so I'll have to rely on throwaway comments overheard by the paparazzi in order to pad out this story. Ready? Jessica's dad told a companion his new granddaughter is "beautiful". Erm... and that's it. For now.

Still, now we're all waiting on tenterhooks to find out what name Jessica and Cash choose for their baby. Any suggestions?

Picture: PA

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Is Paris pregnant?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here's Paris Hilton, wearing a somewhat billowing frock during a dinner date with boyfriend Benji Madden in Los Angeles last night.

And you know what that means, don't you? Yep, billowing frock = pregnancy rumours. But don't get too excited: the hotel heiress is bound to step out in something figure-hugging over the weekend to prove she's not really sporting a baby bump.

Meanwhile, in other not-very-exciting Hilton/Madden news, it turns out Paris's long-suffering Chihuahua Tinkerbell is "dating" Benji's brother Joel's pet Pit Bull Eazy. (You may need to read that sentence several times, but you'll get the gist of it eventually!)

Hmmm... I can't help thinking Joel was asking for trouble when he called his dog "Eazy"... How long will it be before we see Tinkerbell wearing a billowing frock, d'you reckon?

Picture: Wenn

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Who's "dad of the year"?

Posted by Jane Murphy

We haven't heard much from Kevin Federline recently - but now Britney Spears's former husband has been catapulted back into the headlines, thanks to a glowing endorsement from an unlikely source.

The dad-of-four has been named "father of the year" by... erm... a Sin City nightclub called Prive Las Vegas. Obviously, the club's proprietors are incredibly well-placed to judge people on their parenting skills - and Kevin's well-deserved accolade has absolutely nothing to do with the fact he's been hired to host a party at Prive next week.

Mind you, this isn't the first time K-Fed's paternal talents have been recognised: last November, Details magazine anointed him "top celebrity father", alongside Anna-Nicole Smith's ex, Larry Birkhead. Praise indeed!

So who'd be your celebrity dad of the year? K-Fed? Brad Pitt? David Beckham? Tell us what you think.

Picture: Wenn

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SJP's fury at dress mess

Posted by Jane Murphy

Ah, it's a hard life being a celebrity... Just imagine Sarah Jessica Parker's horror when she discovered she'd been tricked into wearing a "third-hand" dress to last week's Sex and the City New York premiere...

Apparently, designer Olivier Theyskens assured the actress nobody had even been photographed wearing the stunning silver floor-length gown before. Unfortunately, he forgot about the time Lindsay Lohan wore it for a high-profile photo shoot in Harper's Bazaar...

And it also slipped his mind that US socialite Lauren Santo Domingo had worn the same frock to last month's Costume Institute Gala in New York...

By the way, can you guess who that is standing next to Lauren in our picture? Yep, got it in one: it's the world's most forgetful designer, Olivier Theyskens.

So what does SJP have to say about the matter? "Look, my affection for the dress hasn't changed, but what they did was so short-sighted," she sniffs. "It's just unethical and disappointing that they would allow the dress to be worn again. I just wish it had been handled differently and they had been straight about it."

Hmmm... does anyone else think celebrities make an awful fuss about nothing sometimes?

Pictures: Wenn

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Brangelina's $15m babies

Posted by Jane Murphy

How much would you pay to see a photograph of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's baby twins?

Personally, I'd think twice before shelling out more than £2.50. However, two US gossip magazines - OK! and People - have entered into a fierce bidding war over the publishing rights to the first pics of the as-yet-unborn twins.

The current bid? It's reportedly an eye-watering $15m. Obviously, Brangelina will donate their fees to charity - but all the same... fifteen million dollars?

Picture: Wenn

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Paris: papped or posing?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Here's Paris Hilton killing time before Saturday's MTV Japan Video Music Awards by indulging in a little light retail therapy in Tokyo.

But was the hotel heiress too engrossed in her shopping to notice she was surrounded by paparazzi? Well, what do you think?

Later, Paris went solo on the red carpet at the swanky awards bash...

...before jetting back to Los Angeles to join boyfriend Benji Madden at last night's MTV Movie Awards...

Incidentally, it was immediately following the same event last year that Paris drove straight to prison to begin her infamous stint behind bars.

And what a difference a year makes, eh? Twelve months ago, Ms Hilton was just another pointless "celebutante" who spent her time flitting between upmarket fashion stores and glittering red carpet events. And now, of course... erm... could someone help me out here, please?

Pictures: PA, Big Pictures

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Pammy: papped or posing?

Posted by Jane Murphy

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

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

Picture: Big Pictures

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Britney to play Sandy?

Posted by Jane Murphy

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

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

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

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

Pictures: Rex, PA

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SJP loves Kim!

Posted by Jane Murphy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pictures: PA

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World's best lookalikes?

Posted by Jane Murphy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pictures: Wenn

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The new Britney?

Posted by Jane Murphy

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

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

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

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

Pictures: Big Pictures, PA

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Marcia's shock new hairstyle

Posted by Jane Murphy

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

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

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

Picture: Big Pictures

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Winona loves Keanu?

Posted by Julie Richardson

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

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

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

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

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99 years old. So what?

Posted by Michal Dzierza

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

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

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

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Fergie flips

Posted by Will Parkhouse

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

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

Scarlett's diva demands

Posted by Will Parkhouse

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

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