Thursday, September 18, 2008

Spice Girls Reunion tour is a planet poisoning pop

Spice GirlsLondon: The much hyped Spice Girls Reunion tour has been condemned as planet poisoning pop by environmentalists.

Green campaigners are enraged that each band member will be given their own private jet for the multi-date show.

According to reports, record label Virgin will provide Lear jets big enough to carry each of the Girls’ entourages, their seven children and collective nannies.

Shanna Moakler, Travis Barker split again

Shanna MoaklerWashington: Actress Shanna Moakler and drummer Travis Barker have split once again.

According to sources, the couple decided to split after they realized the failure of their efforts to make their relationship work.

“About a month ago, they separated again,” People magazine quoted a source close to Moakler as saying.

“She moved out. As far as she’s concerned, it’s over. She loves him, but it’s one of those relationships where they keep trying to make it work but it doesn’t,” the source added.

Moakler, a former Miss USA who appeared on Dancing with the Stars, has been devastated by the split.

‘Paris is naive’, says little sis Nicky Hilton

Nicky and Paris HiltonLondon: Socialite Paris Hilton’s kid sister Nicky claims that her older sibling is ‘naive’ and trusts people too easily.

The 23-year-old said that her sister gives people ‘the benefit of the doubt’ and lands up getting hurt.

“It is very difficult to trust people. I mean a lot of people have ulterior motives and are just scumbags. But Paris is so naive when it comes to all of that,’ the Sun quoted her, as saying.

Victoria Beckham keen to smile for Hollywood photogs

Victoria BeckhamWashington: Victoria Beckham’s move to Los Angeles has apparently made her think seriously about her monotonous look for the cameras.

The Spice Girl recently revealed that she would try to repair her sans smile look and will make her best efforts to show her pearly whites to the Hollywood photogs.

“I’m really, really want to but maybe I’m just a bit more self-conscious. I’m really going to try more now that I’m moving to America, because you all smile so much and have such great pearly whites,” Us Weekly quoted her, as saying.

Posh, famous for her dreary pout, confessed that she has never been a good smiler, but added that she will try to mend it.

Is Whitney Houston’s beau dating Kim Kardashian?

Kim KardashianLondon: It looks like singer/actress Whitney Houston’s alleged romance with R&B singer Ray J is over, for her toy boy was reportedly spotted with his ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian.

According to a source the two, who have been a subject of attention earlier because of their graphic sex tape were spotted cozying up in the back seat of a limo, and Ray J was ‘embarrassed’ when clicked with the socialite.

“They looked embarrassed to be snapped together,” the Mirror quoted the source, as saying.

The source also revealed that the R&B singer had a bunch of red roses for his ex-flame. “Ray even had a bunch of red roses in the car for Kim,” the source said.

Jessica Alba is house hunting in the Big Apple

Jessica AlbaNew York: Jessica Alba spends so much time in the Big Apple, that she’s now looking for a house in the city.

A pal of the actress revealed that Alba and beau Cash Warren have been house hunting in New York, and have been looking at apartments in posh Chelsea, SoHo and the West Village during recent months.

“They love visiting New York and decided to have a second home here,” the New York Daily News quoted the pal, as saying.

The friend added that the apartment will really come in handy for Alba, who visits New York often while working or for a shopping trip. “Jessica wants to have a cozy place to stay, since she finds herself working and shopping in NYC all the time,” the pal said.

Paris Hilton is reviving her music career

Paris HiltonWashington: Paris Hilton seems to be serious about reviving her music career, and has reportedly started working on her new record.

The socialite, whose debut album, entitled Simply Paris, debuted in August 2006, is now teaming up with uberproducer Storch, who helped guide Hilton through her first album and also produced chartbusting work with Beyonce Knowles, Christina Aguilera, R. Kelly, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre. “I’m already working on my new record. I’ve been in meetings with Scott [Storch] and we’ve been working on it,” E! Online quoted Hilton, as saying.

Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson not engaged

Pete Wentz and Ashlee SimpsonReports that Pete Wentz proposed to Ashlee Simpson on July 7 before the Fall Out Boy’s performance at Live Earth and the two are now engaged are “absolutely not true”

Speaking with Usmagazine.com, Simpson’s rep refuted rumors that the two planned to wed soon and that their engagement was prompted by Simpson’s pregnancy. Last Friday Wentz spoke with Alan Philips and Josh Shames, promoters of club Dune in Hamptons, who quizzed him on his marriage plans.

Winona Ryder’s arrest got her rid of drug dependence

Winona RyderWashington: Actress Winona Ryder says that the notorious incident of her arrest for shoplifting from a Saks Fifth Avenue store in December 2001 somehow worked as a blessing for her because it got rid of her dependence on drugs.

This is the first time she has talked about her arrest, an incident that got a lot of media attention across the world.

Ryder revealed that just before her arrest, she got hooked to some painkillers that a quack had administered to her to ebb her sufferings from an injury on her arm. “Two months prior to that, I broke my arm in two places, and the doctor, a sort of quack doctor, was giving me a lot of stuff and I was taking it at first to get through the pain. And then there was this weird point when you don’t know if you are in pain but you’re taking it,” she said.

Sis-in-law reveals Demi Moore’s miscarriage

Demi MooreWashington: Demi Moore’s sister-in-law has revealed that the star had a miscarriage in 2005.

Pregnancy rumors have been hounding Moore and hubby Ashton Kutcher ever since they tied the knot in September 2005, and now Lesley Guynes has revealed to American magazine Star that the Ghost star did in fact become pregnant, but she lost the baby.

“I think Demi is getting too old to have kids of her own. Demi and Ashton have been trying (to have a child) for years. She had a miscarriage two years ago,” she told the magazine.

Lesley Guynes, who is separated from Moore’s half-brother Morgan, also revealed that the actress was helping her estranged hubby with the divorce so that she could have access to Lesley and Morgan’s twin sons Cooper and Oliver.

Amy Winehouse’ latest stage horror act shocks fans

Amy Winehouse’ latest stage horror act shocks fansLondon: Brit singer Amy Winehouse shocked her fans with yet another appalling act during a gig at Cornwall, where she took to the stage once again after canceling gigs for almost two weeks.

The gig took off peacefully, but after two songs Winehouse fled the stage. She returned to the stage in a while and suddenly slapped herself in the face and banged her head continuously against the microphone. The 23-year-old then forgot the lyrics of her own songs and began spewing swear words in the middle.

Hilary Duff happy being single in wait for ‘Mr Right’

Hilary DuffWashington: After a series of relationships and break-ups, actress/singer Hilary Duff prefers to be in the single’s lane until she gets her Mr. Right.

The 19-year-old revealed that she has not met someone who ‘excites’ her and would rather be alone and get to know herself better, than jump for any guy who comes first.

“Obviously, I haven’t jumped into a relationship, and I haven’t met someone that really excites me. I would rather be alone and learn about myself,” People quoted Duff, as telling Ryan Seacrest during KIIS-FM radio show. The ‘With Love’ singer who split from ‘Good Charlotte’ singer Joel Madden in November last year, insisted that although she would love to have a ‘great boyfriend’ in future, but being all by herself made her feel independent and she could focus on her work more.

Paris Hilton’s new beau thinks she’s a ‘really smart and amazing girl’

Paris HiltonWashington: Although Paris Hilton has dished out nothing about her newfound love, Tyler Atkins admits that he is getting to know the ‘amazing’ socialite and is enjoying her company a lot.

The 21-year-old Aussie insisted that ‘The Simple Life’ actress was ‘really smart’ and the two share similar hobbies. “She is a really smart, amazing girl and we share similar interests,” People quoted Atkins, as telling Who.com. The car thief turned T-shirt designer revealed that Hilton was ‘cool’ and the two hang out at the beach a lot and enjoy discussing about fashion.

Kate Moss brands Pete Doherty ‘The Slug’

nally realized the true persona of her ex-lover Pete Doherty.

After chucking him out of the house and getting rid of his belongings, the supermodel has branded the Babyshambles frontman ‘The Slug.’

According to pals, Moss chose the nickname because of the junkie rocker’s habit of leaving a trail of nasty substances wherever he went. The scornful comment marks the final collapse for their troubled relationship, which ended after Doherty slept with a South African model. “Pete’s disgusting. He looks like a slug, acts like a slug and always leaves a trail of mess behind him,” the News of the World quoted a friend of Moss’ as saying.

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise watch David Beckham debut for L.A. Galaxy

Katie Holmes and Suri CruiseKatie Holmes, attired in a virginal white deep v-neck dress wearing open toed high heeled pumps, along with 1-year-old daughter Suri Cruise in a pink dress watched David Beckham debut for L.A. Galaxy playing against Chelsea Saturday 21 Jul 2007.

Mother and daughter looked happy, despite the absence of father Tom Cruise who is currently on the sets of his new film Valkyrie in Germany, as they watched the game at the Home Depot Center in Carson sitting in a private box with Victoria Beckham.

Britney Spears buys a $6.55 million dollar house

Britney SpearsBritney, who has been looking at properties since the beginning of this month, when she ran foul of Child Protective Services, may have found what she was looking.

On Sunday, after lunch, Britney spent around 40 minutes looking at an eight bathroom 8,370 square foot Mediterranean style mansion set on 3.1 acres in the mega expensive area of Pacific Palisades Britney. Apparently she was impressed with what she saw because she dispatched her bodyguard and the real estate agents on an errand, leaving her alone in the house with her two sons.

To the amazement of the photogs outside the property, the guard and the real estate agent picked up the open house and for sale signs and put it in the car belonging to Britney’s bodyguards before driving off.

Spice Girls under pressure to double comeback tour dates

Spice GirlsLondon: The Spice Girls reunion tour is all set to turn into a bigger extravaganza than what was planned before, for talks are on for adding 25 more dates to the tour’s itinerary, following fan’s requests for tickets.

However, the elaborate tour may be a problem for the band members, for Emma Bunton is expecting her first child in August, and Mel B and Victoria Beckham have family commitments. “The girls really want to do a huge tour but they’re worried about how much time they’ll be able to commit to it because of their families,” the Mirror quoted an insider, as saying

Kate Middleton’s rowing trainer is orgy party organizer!

Kate Middleton’s rowing trainer is orgy party organizer!London: Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton is hoping to be among the first all-female crew to row across the English Channel in a Chinese dragon boat.

But it seems that Middleton may not have realized the kind of company she would have when she agreed to join a group of female amateur rowers bidding to reach the French shores in the unusual vessel.

Kate’s fellow crew member Emma Sayle, is a leading and infamous organizer.

Apart from organizing the girls for the boat race, Sayle also organizes risque parties for wealthy, attractive and broadminded couples.

Hilary Duff leaves young fan in tears

Hilary DuffNew York: Hilary Duff recently left a young fan in tears after she refused to give her an autograph.

It all began when Duff, her sister Haylie and their parents were enjoying some quiet family time in Texas last week.

The family was dining at the Pier 36 Seafood and Oyster bar and as soon as word got out that Duff was there, two 9-year-old girls arrived carrying posters and T-shirts and hoping for autographs.

As Hilary and her family was leaving the place after dinner she was stopped by the owner who asked her to sign a menu card. While Hilary obliged her, she turned down the 9-year old little girl, leaving her in tears.

Beyonce takes a spectacular fall at Florida show

BeyonceWashington: Singer Beyonce Knowles took a spectacular fall down a flight of stairs, during her concert in Orlando on July 25.

The former Destiny’s Child singer was in the middle of a performance when she tumbled and slid head-first down several stairs, drawing gasps of panic from the crowd.

The ‘Crazy in Love’ singer, who was wearing high heels and a red trench coat, gathered herself back in an instant and continued performing ‘Ring The Alarm.’

After the song, Beyonce quickly left the stage and soon returned to continue the show with her next number, this time seated on a stool. After admitting that it “hurt so bad,” the singer joked with the audience, saying “Don’t put it on You Tube.”

Nicole Richie set to break her silence

Nicole RichieWashington: Nicole Richie is all set to break her silence on a series of TV shows that will run a three-segment interview with the socialite.

The program will be aired beginning on Aug 2nd and 3rd, followed by 20/20.

Richie will talk to Diane Sawyer about her imminent 90-day jail term for a 2006 DUI case and her baby bump, which she and her beau Joel Madden have not discussed so far.

Richie, who is a repeat offender, is due to appear in court on August 16, reports Us Magazine. com.

The 25-year-old suddenly seems to have switched to low profile, for she has been spotted dining at less-glamorous Chili’s in upstate New York.

Angelina Jolie gets racy for ‘Beowulf’

Angelina JolieLondon: Angelina Jolie has shown her sexy side once again-this time posing for a racy shot for her new film Beowulf.

The Tomb Raider star has been transformed into the mother of Grendel the monster, the father of all evil from Anglo-Saxon mythology, for the adult fantasy film, to be directed by Robert Zemeckis.

The actress stars alongside British actors Ray Winston, who plays her evil son, and Sir Anthony Hopkins who plays King Hrothgar.

Paris Hilton slams marijuana-smoking reports

Paris HiltonWashington: Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has dismissed reports that she was smoking marijuana at a Hollywood nightclub recently.

According to the reports, Hilton was spotted smoking the illegal weed with close pal Kimberly Stewart’s ex-fiance Cisco Adler at Guy’s Nightclub on July 25.

It was also claimed that the hotel heiress kissed the Whitestarr frontman.

Hilton’s representative Michael Sitrick has slammed the reports saying that all the allegations are “false.”

Johnny Depp buys penthouse in Eastern Columbia building

Johnny DeppWashington: Actor Johnny Depp has reportedly bought a penthouse loft at the newly converted Eastern Columbia building for a whopping 2 million dollars.

The pad is in the apartment which is considered to be the most beautiful of Los Angeles’ historic buildings, and the finest surviving example of Art Deco following the 1969 destruction of Richfield Tower.

Sources have revealed that the Pirates of Caribbean star’s penthouse has private decks, and gives full views of downtown and the San Bernardino mountains. The building can be easily spotted due to its bright turquoise color, TMZ reports. Developer Kor Group turned the property into condominiums that opened in fall 2006.

Britney’s dodgy dance routine shocks crewmembers

Britney’s dodgy danceLondon: Troubled pop star Britney Spears shocked crewmembers with a dodgy dance routine during a video shoot.

The incident happened a few minutes after the Toxic star gave a disastrous interview to OK! Magazine.

To worsen things, Spears also started ‘sobbing hysterically’, reports News of the World.

A source said that the singer was uncooperative and was rude to everyone on the set.

The source added that she kept drinking Red Bull energy drink throughout the 18-hour session

Christina Aguilera’s touring putting baby at risk?

Christina AguileraLondon: Reportedly pregnant star Christina Aguilera has been told to cancel her world tour dates after she collapsed backstage during her Aussie gig in Melbourne.

The singer was suffering breathing difficulties but still managed to wow fans with her performance during the Aussie leg of her Back to Basics tour.

However, things got bad when Aguilera, who is reportedly expecting her first child with hubby Jordan Bratman, collapsed backstage.

Doctors who rushed to treat her forced to her to skip songs and ditch her encore, fearing that it would be too much for her and the baby, reports The Sun.

Will Jessica Alba and Cash Warren reunite?

Jessica Alba and Cash WarrenNew York: Pals of newly split couple Jessica Alba and Cash Warren don’t quite think that they’re over as yet.

Alba called it quits with her beau, and insiders believe that it was his reluctance for the trip down the aisle that caused the split.

However, pals are pretty confident that they will able to work out their differences and get back together.

Nicole Richie finally admits she’s pregnant

Nicole RichieWashington: Nicole Richie has finally confirmed rumors that she is pregnant.

The reality TV star had been surrounded by pregnancy rumors for the past few months after she was spotted with a baby bump.

And now, in an exclusive sit-down with Diane Sawyer, Richie admits that she is expecting a child with beau, Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden.

“Yes, I am. We are. I’m almost four months,” TMZ quoted her, as telling Sawyer. ABC network, which will air the interview on its show Good Morning America on August 2 and 3, also revealed that Richie “speaks candidly about why this particular constellation of young female stars — Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears, among others — have behaved badly so publicly.”

Kevin Federline wants his sons to have ‘normal’ life

Kevin FederlineWashington: As Britney Spears’ parenting skills come under fire, Kevin Federline’s lawyer reveals what her ex hubby now wants for his kids.

Mark Vincent Kaplan opened up to Usmagazine and insisted that Federline wants his kids to have as ‘normal’ a life as possible.

“His desire is that these kids have a chance to grow up free, in as normal an environment as possible,” the mag quoted Kaplan, as saying.

The attorney’s interview comes at a time when Britney’s bizarre behavior has people worried about her kids. For the moment, Britney and Federline share custody of their sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, but according to a previous agreement between the couple, the singer has physical custody with Federline getting reasonable visitation rights.

Jessica Simpson’s ‘Blonde Ambition’ bombed by her acting?

Jessica SimpsonWashington: It seems singer/actress Jessica Simpson’s upcoming flick Blonde Ambition is not very appealing for the silver screen, for it will reportedly go straight to the DVDs.

According to a source, the film is ‘horrible’ because of the acting of the 29-year-old who has made her debut in a leading role in the film.

“It’s just a bomb, mainly because of Jessica’s acting,” Us Weekly quoted the source, as saying.

“The movie is absolutely horrible. It is going straight to DVD domestically. It will only come out in theaters internationally,” the source said. However, Simpson’s rep has denied these reports.

Victoria Beckham upsets press-shy Chateau Marmont

Victoria BeckhamNew York: It is just been a month since Victoria Beckham came to the US with a big bang of celebrations following her, but it seems that she has begun to wear-out the celebrity welcome she received in the country

Beckham has earned the wrath of the management of West Hollywood hotel Chateau Marmont, by tipping paparazzi about her itinerary.

The hotel tries to ensure maximum privacy for its celeb guests and they hate having Posh Spice there, though they really like her footballer hubby David Beckham. “She always lets the paparazzi know when she’ll be arriving. The Chateau Marmont tries to give celebs their privacy, and they hate her there. They like David [Beckham, her husband], though,’ New York Daily News quoted a source, as saying.

Jennifer Aniston roped in for ‘Management’

Jennifer AnistonWashington: Jennifer Aniston has signed on to star in the romantic comedy Management.

She will be acting along side Steve Zahn in the movie, which also marks the feature directing debut of playwright-screenwriter Stephen Belber.

Management will be financed by Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, with Temple Hill partners Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen producing, reports Variety.

Jim Tauber and William Horberg will be executive producers on the movie. The movie revolves around a travelling saleswoman, to be played by Aniston, who sells cheap art to small companies and motels.

Paris Hilton dating Mischa Barton’s Ex

Paris Hilton dating Mischa Barton’s ExLondon: Paris Hilton is reportedly dating actress Mischa Barton’s ex, Cisco Adler.

The socialite had a series of dates with Adler, who was earlier dumped by Barton after his nude pictures appeared on ParisExposed.com.

And it seems The O.C. actress has no issues with her ex dating Hilton, for Barton, who earlier dated oil scion Brandon Davis and is close pal of The Simple Life star, is tired of ‘immature’ guys in her life.

“I’d like someone who’s mature. God, I can’t take another immature person,” the Sun quoted Barton, as saying.

Love casts a spell over Emma Watson

Emma WatsonLondon: The lovebug seems to have bitten Harry Potter star Emma Watson.

The young actress, who plays Hermione in Harry Potter movies and not so long ago moaned that her fame was having a negative effect on her love life, has reportedly fallen under the spell of Tom Ducker, a 17-year old rugby player.

And so enamored are the two with each other that they even enjoyed a romantic getaway on the French Riviera recently.

Watson, 17, and Ducker were spotted hanging out in nightclubs and eating lobster with champagne while they stayed at Chateau de la Chevre d’Or in Eze, near Nice.

‘People like me even if I am a bit fatter’, says Gwen Stefani

Gwen StefaniWashington: Singer Gwen Stefani has insisted that people will continue to like her even is she is ‘a bit fatter or not’.

Speaking to the Guardian, the 37-year-old mum told the newspaper that she tried not to be super-neurotic about her diet, and that like other girls, she likes to be fit.

“I try not to be but I’m super-neurotic about diet. I’m neurotic about trying not to be neurotic! I’m like every other girl. I have to try really hard my whole life to try to be fit. And I’m super-vain. And I want to wear cute clothes,’ People magazine quoted Stefani, as telling The Guardian. “You know, I was chubby when I was a little girl. And I have all those issues everyone else has. But I try not to. And I’ve learnt over the years that it’s such a waste of time. And people like me whether I’m a little bit fatter or not,” she added.

Kate Middleton forced to quit boat race

Kate MiddletonLondon: Rumors that Kate Middleton’s relationship with Prince William is on once again have gathered storm after she was forced to pull out of her Channel boat race.

Middleton joined the Sisterhood, a 21-strong female crew of a Chinese dragon boat, to raise money for charity, and was due to participate as a tiller when the rowers faced off the Brotherhood, a male crew, in a race across 21 miles of the Channel from Dover to Cap Griz Nez in France.

Richards wants Sheen to be sperm donor for baby no. 3

RichardsWashington: After resuming the nasty custody battle with Denise Richards, actor Charlie Sheen has claimed that his ex wife wants him to father a third child.

The Two and a Half Men star, who recently filed documents in Los Angeles Superior Court to modify the terms of the shared custody of their two daughters, revealed that Richards had requested him to donate his sperm.

“There was a request for a donation. Without getting into it here…there is a specific document relating to this that I am going to reserve for a court,” E! Online quoted Sheen, as telling Entertainment Tonight in a recent interview. When asked whether he would ever think about such a prospect, Sheen said, “I would sooner, in exactly what I’m wearing, walk on the surface of the moon. Does that answer it?”

Jessica Alba signs on for Mike Myres’ ‘Love Guru’

Jessica AlbaWashington: Jessica Alba has signed on to star in Paramount Pictures’ new movie ‘Love Guru’.

The sexy star will be playing the female lead opposite funnyman Mike Myers, who has also scripted the film along with Graham Gordy.

Also appearing with the two will be Romany Malco, and Verne Troyer, who played Mini-Me in Myres’ three “Austin Powers” films, reports Variety.

In the movie, Myers plays Pitka, an American who was left at the gates of an ashram in India as a child and raised by gurus. After returning to America, he tries to settle a rift between a hockey player, to be played by Malco, and his wife, who in turn is enamored with the star player of a rival team.

Jennifer Lopez wins legal battle over ex’s tell-all book

Jennifer LopezWashington: Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez has been awarded 545,000 dollars in her legal battle with her former husband, Ojani Noa, over a tell-all book.

The star’s attorney, Paul Sorrell, has confirmed the amount that the arbiter presiding over the hearing has awarded to her.

Although he did not comment on Lopez’s reaction, he said, “I think she’d just like to see this be over,” reports E!Online.

The actress sued Noa in 2006 after the New York Post reported that the latter was making the publishing rounds with a Lopez-themed book proposal. In her lawsuit, she claimed that Noa’s book contained intimate details about their relationship.

Michael Lohan slams Lindsay’s ex-bodyguard

Lindsay’sWashington: Lindsay Lohan’s dad has hit out against the actress’ ex –bodyguard who claimed that her parents’ negligent and wild ways have contributed to the young star’s current health and legal problems.

In an interview to In Touch, Tony Almeida said both Michael and Dina Lohan were ‘wild, abusive, neglectful partiers’.

Michael slammed Almeida’s statements and said that the latter is a ‘desperate and disgruntled employee who will do anything for money’.

He added that the bodyguard himself has been neglecting his own family and is a drug addict.

Baby Spice is now mama Spice

Baby Spice is now mama SpiceLondon: Spice girl Emma Bunton has given birth to a baby boy named Beau.

31-year old Baby Spice and her boyfriend of eight years Jade Jones celebrated the arrival of their 7lb 15oz baby at London’s private Portland Hospital, where he was born at 1112 BST

The beaming new daddy revealed that they were ‘absolutely delighted’ to have the ‘lucky boy’, and both Bunton and the baby were doing fine.

Sienna Miller will love Jude Law “forever”

Sienna MillerLondon: He might have cheated on her, but Sienna Miller insists that she still loves her ex beau Jude Law.

The 25-year-old actress, who split with Law last December, recently revealed that she will love him “forever,” despite his infidelity.

“Our stolen moments were bliss,” The Sun quoted her, as saying.

Miller separated from the British actor after learning about his affair with Daisy Wright, the nanny of his children by his former wife Sadie Frost. Recently, Miller was romantically linked to rapper P Diddy, a fact that she sternly denied. The British beauty, who was spotted cuddling up with Diddy at a recent party, insisted that the reports of a romance were untrue, and that she and Diddy are just ‘good friends’.

Jessica Alba happy to be single and able to mingle

Jessica AlbaWashington: While rumors are rife that recently split couple Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are not over yet, the actress seems completely happy enjoying her single status.

According to a source the actress who met ex-beau Warren for a final lunch date to ‘say those final things that needed to be said’ is enjoying her single status a lot.

“She’s definitely enjoying being single right now,” US magazine quoted the source, as saying.

The 26-year-old was spotted at L.A. hotspot Les Deux and Hyde hitting the Hollywood club scene. It looks that the ‘Fantastic Four’ actress who earlier revealed that she enjoyed playing the field before she began dating Warren, is set to have a blast of a time.

America Ferrera house hunting with beau

America FerreraWashington: Actress America Ferrera is reportedly house hunting with longtime boyfriend, Ryan Piers Williams.

According to a source the couple, who began looking out for their new home a few days back, was very excited about the idea.

“They’re excited about it,” the People quoted the source, as saying.

The source insisted that the two were not ‘flashy’ types and just wanted somewhere private.

“All that matters to them is that they are together and that they find somewhere private. They aren’t one of those flashy couples,” the source added.

Paris’ Hollywood Hills pad snapped up for $4.25 mn

ParisWashington: Paris Hilton’s Hollywood Hills mansion has been sold for 4.25 million dollars, after being on the market for just ten days.

Potential buyers were carefully screened to avoid letting unwanted priers from getting a sneaky peek into the property.

Hilton had bought the 3.000-square foot, Spanish style pad in 2004 for 2.9 million dollars, according to Us Weekly.

The place also has a pool, complete with Jacuzzi, waterfall and hotel-style cabanas, as well as separate guest quarters and a separate office. During the drama following Hilton’s arrest and release, the residents of Hollywood hills circulated a petition asking their neighbors to bring in the police to attend to the swarm of photogs and nose levels.

Jessica Biel set to bare all

Jessica BielNew York: Jessica Biel will be giving fans an eyeful of what she looks without a stitch of clothing when she bares all in her new movie ‘Powder Blue’.

The actress, according to Us Weekly, has agreed to show off her assets in the movie, in which she stars alongside Forest Whitaker and Ray Liotta.

She will be playing a “stripper trying to earn money to raise her terminally ill son.”

And, she’s even signed a contract that states the bare minimum that she will be showing off. “(She) signed a contract that explicitly details the bare minimum fans will see - including shots of her breasts and butt,” New York Post quoted a source, as telling the mag.

Sienna Miller falls for Matthew Rhys

Sienna MillerLondon: Sienna Miller has reportedly fallen for yet another co-star, actor Matthew Rhys.

The two are currently working in ‘The Edge Of Love’, and the 25-year-old, who split from actor Jude Law last December, has been smitten by Rhys.

The two met after mutual pal actress Keira Knightely encouraged their romance after the three went out for a dinner in May.

Earlier, Miller has been linked to rapper P Diddy and had a fling with rock star/model Jamie Burke after her split from Law, but according to a pal, this time the actress is ‘serious’. “This is the first bloke Sienna has been serious with since she finally split with Jude,” the Sun quoted the pal, as saying.

Victoria Beckham gets a $5 million credit limit at BeverlyHills Neiman Marcus

Victoria BeckhamVictoria Beckham has been given a $5 million credit limit at top Beverly Hills fashion store Neiman Marcus.

The Spice Girl - who moved to the US with husband David and their three sons last month after he joined the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team - has been spending thousands of dollars on clothes ever since she arrived. A source revealed to In Touch Weekly magazine: “Victoria has been doing all she can to boost the US economy!

Lauren Jones explains why her skirts ride up

Lauren JonesFormer WWE Diva, swim suite model and star of the Fox Broadcasting television series Anchorwoman uses sartorial relativity to explain why her skirts ride up exposing too much of her legs.

Jones stars in the scripted/reality hybrid series Anchorwoman, premiering on the Fox Broadcasting network August 22, 2007.

Her 30-day broadcast-news stunt at Tyler, Texas TV station KYTX has come under fire not just because she has no journalistic experience but because she shows too much leg. The beauty from Jackson, Mississippi, was repeatedly sent home to change her skirt but to no avail. According to Page Six, this is how KYTX general manager Phil Hurley explained the predicament and Jones’ own explanation for it to BroadcastingCable.

Paris Hilton set for ‘Big Brother’

Paris Hilton set for ‘Big Brother’London: Paris Hilton is reportedly set to star in reality TV series Big Brother.

The former convict has been offered 300,000 pounds to appear in the Channel 4 program scheduled for January 2008.

The offer makes the hotel heiress the highest paid celebrity on the show so far.

A Big Brother source said that the show’s bosses are in talks to rope in ‘The Simple Life’ star. “We told Paris, ‘Name your price’. We’re in firm talks, and it would be a fantastic coup to get her,” the Sun quoted an insider, as saying. Another source said that Hilton wants to disprove her ‘bimbo’ and ‘wild child reputation’.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to host charity dinner for Katrina victims

Angelina JolieWashington: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are heading for the Hamptons to host a dinner for nearly 50 people to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The dinner, to be held on August 25, will take place at the home of producer Jane Rosenthal and her husband Craig Hatkoff.

According to a source, the guests at the do are likely to make an enormously large financial commitment to the project, reports Us Magazine.com.