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Celebrities and their Sunglasses

2011-01-19T12:10:00.001-08:00

Every celebrity out there knows the real value of a pair of designer sunglasses. Whether it's to hide the effects of a late night out on the town or an effort to blend in on the street, a pair of quality sunglasses is absolutely indispensable. We've seen a lot of trends come and go, but a great pair of sunglasses will always transcend the passing fads of the day.

With the summer just around the corner, we have begun our fashion trend spotting efforts for 2006. Like years passed, celebrities are on the forefront of eyewear fashion. One of my favorite pastimes is to monitor the fashion trends of my favorite celebrities. As with last season, big sunglasses are all the rage for the ladies. God bless you, Jackie O!

Carmen Electra is one of my favorite celebrities, and one of the most stylish women in entertainment. While I could do without another season of her dreadful "reality" television show, I am dying to get my hands on a pair of the Missoni shades she was recently spotted in. They are oversized and oh-so-glamorous!

Catherine Zeta-Jones may have a thing for old, outdated actors but her fashion sense is as fresh as a spring breeze. I recently saw her sporting a pair of Dolce & Gabbana glasses that were out of this world! I suspect they were the utterly amazing "4005" model. They were black, with the D&G logo designed into the arms of the glasses. The shades are big, bold, and beautiful!

Heidi Klum, our favorite supermodel and partygirl, has incredible fashion sense. I saw a picture of her earlier this week wearing a classic pair of Aviator shades. While a number of people in the fashion industry have been lamenting the prevalence of Aviator shades, I couldn't imagine a world without them. Heidi was wearing a pair made by Ray Ban, and they were absolutely fabulous!

Speaking of partygirls, how could I go on without mentioning Paris Hilton? I adore Paris. She may not be taken seriously as an actress or singer, but she reigns supreme over the fashion world. She was recently spotted wearing a pair of the new Oakley glasses for women. That's right, kids. Oakley just launched a new line of shades exclusively for women, and they are the must-have item for this fashion year. Believe the Hype!

Angelina Jolie and her Humanitarian Efforts

2010-11-27T07:34:00.000-08:00

Angelina Jolie, partner to Brad Pitt, is the star of several blockbuster movies. Among them Girl Interrupted and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, coincidentally where she met Pitt. But perhaps her most well known portrayal was as the buxom Lara Croft, in the Tomb Raider films.

Angelina Jolie, partner to Brad Pitt, is the star of several blockbuster movies. Among them Girl Interrupted and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, coincidentally where she met Pitt. But perhaps her most well known portrayal was as the buxom Lara Croft, in the Tomb Raider films. During the shooting of the first movie, much of which was shot on location in Cambodia, Jolie came to witness the beautiful environment, immersive culture, and rampant poverty of the nation. This, she says, opened her eyes and was her stepping stone into humantiarian work.

After Cambodia, Anglina Jolie took a trip to Sierra Leone and Tanzania in 2001, and it was there that she first became actively involved in humanitarium causes. The purpose of that fateful trip was to discover first hand the conditions that refugees must suffer. Angelina was so shocked that shortly after, in August 2001, she was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, otherwise known as UNHCR.

The UNHCR assists over 20 million refugees in 120 countries around the world. They were created to protect and safeguard the well-being and rights of refugees. They believe that refugees have a right to seek asylum in another country and will actively seek to engage nations to integrate and support those refugees. Thus far, in only 5 decades, they have helped over 50 million people in the world.

Angelina’s contribution has greatly assisted in generating more widespread attention to this worthy cause. As a goodwill ambassador, her role is to communicate to, and provide a focus on refugees by generating mass-media attention. Though in Jolie’s case this is not merely superficial. She actually spends much of her own time and is genuinely affected by their misery. On her trip to Ecuador, Jolie wrote of the suffering, “People's lives are truly in danger – not just in the sense that you feel your town is unsafe – their lives are actually being threatened and their houses are being burnt down.”

To further increase public awareness, Jolie has released several personal journals of her experiences during field visits. More information can be found at unhcr.org.

As well as the physical effort that Jolie contributes, her foundation with partner Brad Pitt, called the Jolie-Pitt Foundation recently donated USD$1 million to groups working in Darfur. Darfur is a region in war ravaged Sudan, which Jolie has visited three times already.

Jolie now plans to spend most of her time in humanitarian efforts, revealing that she splits her actress her salary three ways; a third for savings, a third for living expenses and a third for charity. Considering she commands a high pay packet for movies, as well as product endorsements, that equates to a considerable amount donated.

Jolie has two adopted children, and is currently thinking of a third. Maddox, a cambodian refugee boy she adopted in 2002, and Zahara, an ethiopian refugee girl. She also has a child with Brad Pitt, named Shiloh.

Together with Pitt, Jolie has stated that she will continue to promote and actively engage in humanitarian causes, as well as pursuing her acting ambitions.

Get high celeb like glam-quotient with chic red carpet dresses

2010-11-26T05:08:00.000-08:00

When you watch Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Lopez, Katie Holmes, Penelope Cruz or Madonna for that matter, walk the red carpet for awards functions; your eyes are glued to the elegant, out-of-the-box designer dresses and gowns that they wear. Some of them go out of their way and personality to try something different and weird to stand out in crowd by adorning dresses and accessories that scream for attention of shutter bugs and anyone who cares to appreciate or criticize their choice of dress. Most of you dream to fit into that hot, sleek, graceful, modish, stylish and glamorous dress but be careful when choosing a red carpet dress for if you go wrong with it, you won't get a second chance like the celebrities, do.
Red carpet occasion, initially, were worn in formal white collar events which were held to felicitate higher or top performing officials in army or across the industry. It is Hollywood which made the concept super famous by giving the status that it deserves. A status of high glam quotient where all the top performers are looked up to and appreciated and letting more and more people follow these achievers making them almost a legend and iconic.

Red Carpet dresses worn by female models and actresses has created a huge wave in the deigning industry and given a new definition to walk down the red carpet, which was until sometime back only an official honor. These alluring and enchanting dresses have made sure head turn, filled pages of newspapers and websites and have adorned mannequins of top designers and filled the dreamy eyes of young girls with shimmering dresses to be part of their wardrobe.
There is no typical red carpet dress because creative designers have broken all the norms for it. However, it can be defined depending upon the occasion. For instance, a red carpet business event wouldn't appreciate dresses that bare all or are too revealing and loud, while an Oscar like event can accept certain glitter and cleavage but with unsullied sophistication and on the other hand when you participate in serious film festivals you have to be a little conventional as opposed to a wacky MTV music awards where anything that is not prim and proper is allowed and appreciated.

As mentioned above people are supremely crazy and completely gaga over the red carpet dresses. I have known some people who watch award functions only to check gowns and dresses worn by the celebrities on the crimson carpet. It is not uncommon that most of these gowns fetch atrocious money when put on an auction. Also, the fact that most girls carry the photographs of their favorite red carpet dress to their designer or boutique or resale/rental store to get the exact match is not rare. They would want to buy them for their prom party or an office party where a mock red carpet ceremony might take place or probably wear it at a casual party to make a statement.
As soon as the Oscars and Golden Globes are done with, local boutiques adorn the look likes taken off the red carpet to fit all the sizes and shapes that stay in the locality. All of this is justified for no one wants to lead a mundane life and if it is your favorite celebrity that excites you to bring that stunning change in your life via your wardrobe then so be it.
Latest style in the red carpet dresses are audacious thigh high slits coupled with strapless of or shouldered neckline studded with luxurious stones and finely embroidered at the hem. Wine, champagne, olive and maroon colors always get you the deafening attention that you deserve, plunging neckline or the one that shows off your cleavage with a peek-a-boo look do well in a casual or wild themed party. Another emerging trend is the side cut out in sinful red and vivid aqua blue super cool and hot at the same time. Team these dresses with loud and impudent accessories and devilish stilettos to complete the look.

With red carpet dresses now more accessible you can get that celeb like glam quotient by customizing it in matter of minutes.

Why Celebs Like to Be Seen in a Black Leather Bomber Jacket

2010-11-14T09:01:00.001-08:00

When icons support certain fashions, the fashion itself becomes iconic. This is particularly true of the black leather bomber jacket which has been worn by superstars for decades. So, quite simply, they copy the fashion and also wear black jackets designed in this iconic style.

The origin of this type of leather jacket can be traced to the great, tragic world wars, when bomber pilots were issued with warm jackets to ensure their survival while flying high up in the atmosphere on a mission to kill. When movies were made about wartime activities and adventures, the heroes almost always wore these jackets. These guys were, of course heroes, and so they quickly became role models for heroes in other scenarios.

Some of the early stars to have worn leather jackets in movies include James Stewart who wore an authentic shearskin leather bomber jacket (not black) in the Western Night Passage. Gary Cooper also wore a shearskin design in the Oscar nominated and box-office hit For Whom the Bell Tolls which was produced in 1943. Harrison Ford embraced the color (black that is) when he starred in Indiana Jones in the 1980s. This was an authentic bomber jacket, and not a shearskin design like the others. In later adventure movies, also cobbled around Indiana Jones, the leather jackets were mostly brown.

Not quite the same, but very similar to bomber jackets, black leather motorcycle jackets have also become hugely popular. Ironically though, they have sometimes tended to get negative feedback because of how bikers are perceived to behave. These jackets are also more functional than those generally preferred by the celebrities who are frequently seen swanning around in their fashion designs that have been based on authentic designs, but cost $1000s of dollars more.

While traditional leather bomber jackets were brown, in the mid-20th century black became a much more popular color. Nowadays both black and brown are esteemed by celebs who are spotted wearing all kinds of leather jackets.

While the original jackets handed out to bomber pilots were really just practical safety clothing items, black leather bomber jackets have become high fashion. So when you consider why so many celebs like being seen in them, look at the designs that they choose and recognize the fact that they are sporting high class fashion.

The good news is that you too can sport the style associated with a high class mens bomber jacket. Furthermore, an off the peg mens bomber jacket can make you look like a superstar.

Want to spend your holiday like a star? We've got you covered. Get ready to flip flop your way to summer bliss because there's nowhere better to bask,

2010-11-14T09:00:00.000-08:00

1.Cabo San Lucas

Considered the jewel of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is anything but boring. From world-class golf, to swimming, snorkling, and scuba, your days will be easily filled... or not (if you'd prefer).

2.Miami Beach

More then just a hot spot in the sun, Miami Beach has world famous nightclubs, Art Deco architecture, and designer fashion. It's no wonder supermodel Heidi Klum loves to go!

3.St. Barths

This pearl of the Caribbean is the perfect place to go and relax. With delicious restaurants, great shopping, and fourteen white sand beaches to choose from how can you go wrong? Mariah Carey doesn't think you can!

4.Turtle Island

For romance, relaxation, and adventure, take a trip to Turtle Island, a place named by Captain Cook and his sea turtle eating crew. Privately owned since 1972, this South Pacific paradise is thought to be "as close to heaven on earth as you're likely to get."

5.St. Tropez

Located on the French Riviera, St. Tropez has a reputation for famous and wealthy summertime guests. It has been dubbed the "playground to jetsetters, fashion models, and millionaires."

6.Martha's Vineyard

"Hollywood East", a summer colony only accessible by boat and air, is a favourite of Oprah and Sir Paul McCartney. A study found that the cost of living on the island is 60% higher than the national average and housing prices are 96% higher.

7.Hawaii

A picture perfect destination where every island is more beautiful than the last. The Aloha state has an incredible history and a flame living within its people that can't be put out. When up for a surf, Cameron Diaz likes to visit.

8.The Hamptons

For those busy New York stars who can only escape for the weekend, the Hamptons is the perfect compromise. Distinguished by its shops, restaurants, and galleries, it's no wonder high-stress New Yorkers like to spend their summers there.

9.African Safari

For those celebrities who look for adventure in their holidays, African Safaris seem to be a popular choice. But don't be fooled by their hats and habits, these holidays offer every possible creature comfort in the middle of immaculate wilderness.

10.Bora Bora

A Polynesian jewel of coral, crystal blue water, and lush forests, Bora Bora is one of the world's most beautiful islands. Located 160 miles northwest of Tahiti, Charlize Theron likes to go.

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Debt consolidation advice by Starsville

2010-05-07T08:53:00.000-07:00

I remember saying to my mentor, "If I had more money, I would have a better plan." He quickly replied," I suggest that if you had a better plan, you will have more money." You see, it’s not due to decide, its plan to solve. - Jim Rohn

My niece is a difficulty in making ends meet. As the old joke goes, no matter how hard he works to make ends meet, somebody must be transferred to 'end' and get out of debt.

Today's economy may be difficult, so that's important to be active in your economy. It will take time to pay off debt free, especially credit cards that pay you the advantage of chance.

Make a quality decision to be free of debt. The system's control, if you're not involved! An interest charge, late fees and bill payment stress is removed, if you do not owe.

Appears to be impossible? It's not the case, but the "must begin with where you are. Try this (I did not say easy!).

1. Where are you? Draw up a list of each invoice, interest rates and debt balances. Most of us don’t even know the whole picture of our economy. You can't plan, where you can if you're going to know where you are.

2. What is the leak? Do you have any idea how much 'loose Cash' you in a week? Coffee Lattes, lunches out, soda and snacks. What are you willing to give up in order paying down debt?

3. Who gets paid first? Credit card or loan, the lowest of the balance is a good place to start. You'll see a profit quickly, and it motivates you to keep going.

Make at least free from debt and put more money against the target. Don't assume that you have extra money to use, just because one paid the debt or loan. Use it to pay off in the past to the next.

4. When will you start? NOW!

5. What does it matter? 'SYSTEM" works against you. The banks and credit carddebt consolidation companies want you to pay forever. They live on the interest and late fees.

I read a statistic not long ago that nearly 1 / 3 of the credit card company revenue come from late fees. Don't feed greedy interest rates are eating monster. Better in your pocket than theirs!

This is especially important if you plan to apply for funding as part of your success or the business plan.

Becoming debt-free is a challenge, any time of year, but as we approach the Christmas season, guilt and temptation to latch, trying to entice you spending more than you should. Don't let two-headed monster will lead you to prison.

No matter where you are, begin to make proactive decisions to win economic freedom. Soon, you'll enjoy a stress-free, debt-free - an economic success.

Can I Download Oceans Movie From Internet For Free? | Learn How To Watch Oceans Full Movie Instantly

2010-04-22T14:13:00.000-07:00

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Matt Damon

2010-02-28T08:32:00.000-08:00

Date of Birth
8 October 1970, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Birth Name
Matthew Paige Damon

Height
5' 10" (1.78 m)

Mini Biography

Matt Damon was born in 1970. His father, Kent Damon, a tax preparer, and his mother, Nancy Carlsson-Paige, a college professor, are now divorced. His older brother, Kyle (b. 1967), is a sculptor. Matt's first film role was a one-line part in Mystic Pizza (1988). Hollywood's power brokers realized his potential as a serious actor when they saw him play a Gulf War vet-turned-heroin addict in Courage Under Fire (1996). One of Matt's closest childhood friends was fellow young thespian Ben Affleck, who starred in Chasing Amy (1997). Damon and Affleck collaborated on the screenplay for Good Will Hunting (1997), in which they co-star.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Dennis Lewis

Mini Biography

Matthew Paige Damon, or better known to fans as Matt Damon was born on October 8, 1970, in Boston Massachusetts, USA to Kent Delfer Damon, a stockbroker, realtor and tax preparer, and Nancy Carlsso-Paige, an early childhood education professor at Lesley University. Matt has an older brother named Kyle who is now a sculptor. Unfortunately for Matt and his brother, their parents divorced in the year 1973.

The 5'10" star is of English, Finnish and Scottish ancestry. While his parents were still together, their family lived in Newton, before eventually settling for a divorce, where Damon and his brother moved with his mother to Cambridge. He grew up in a stable community back in Massachusetts. Matt also grew up near actor, Ben Affleck, when he was younger.

Matt attended Cambridge Ridge and Latin School which is located in Cambridge and he performed in a number of theater productions during his time there. Later on, he was accepted into Harvard University as an English major in the fall of 1988 and was supposed to graduate with the class of 1992. While in Harvard, kept on skipping classes to pursue acting projects, which included the TNT original film, Rising Son, and prep-school drama, School Ties. It was until his film, Geronimo: An American Legend, was expected to be a big success that he decided to drop out of university completely.

Arriving in Hollywood, Matt managed to get his first break with a part in the romantic comedy, Mystic Pizza. However, the film did not do too well and his film career failed to take off. Not letting failure discourage him from acting, he went for another audition, and managed to get a starring role in School Ties.

Up next for Matt was a role as a soldier who had problems with drug-addiction in the movie, Courage Under Fire. Matt had in fact lost forty pounds for his role which resulted in health problems. The following year, his garnered accolades for Good Will Hunting, a screenplay he had originally written for an English class at Harvard University. Good Will Hunting was nominated for 9 Academy Awards, one of which, Matt won for Best Original Screenplay along with Ben Affleck.

In the year 1998, Matt played the title role in Steven Spielberg's film, Saving Private Ryan, which was one of the most acclaimed films in that year. Matt had the opportunity of working with Tom Hanks and Vin Diesel while filming that movie. That same year, he starred as an earnest law student and reformed poker player in Rounders, starring opposite Edward Norton and John Malkovich.

The next year, Matt rejoined his childhood friend, Ben Affleck and fellow comedian, Chris Rock, in the comedy Dogma. Towards the end of 1999, Matt played Tom Ripley, a working-class young man who tastes the good life and will do anything to live it. Both Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow also starred in the movie. The Talented Mr Ripley earned mixed reviews from critics, but even so, Matt earned praise for his performance.

Matt lent his voice to the animated movie, Titan A.E. in the year 2000, which also earned mixed reviews from the public. He also starred in two other movies, All the Pretty Horses and the golf comedy-drama, The Legennd of Bagger Vance, starring alongside Will Smith.

In the year 2003, he signed on to star in The Informant by Steven Soderbergh and the Farrelly Brothers' Stuck on You. He also starred in Gerry, a film he co-wrote with his friends, Gus Van Sant and Casey Affleck.

One of Matt's most recognizable work to date is his role in the Bourne movie franchise. He plays an amnesiac assassin, Jason Bourne, in The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum.

Another praised role is that as Linus Caldwell in the Ocean's movie franchise. He had the opportunity to star opposite George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts and Don Cheadle in Ocean's Eleven. The successful crime comedy-drama eventually had two other sequels, Ocean's Twelve and Ocean's Thirteen.

Among other highly acclaimed movies that Matt managed to be a part of was in Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm, George Clooney's Syriana, Martin Scorsese's The Departed and Robert De Niro's the Good Shepherd.

In his personal life, Matt is now happily married to Argentine-born Luciana Barroso, whom he met in Miami, where she was working as a bartender. They married in a private civil ceremony on December 9, 2005, at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau. The couple have three children Alexia, Luciana's daughter from a previous relationship as well as Isabella and Gia Zavala, both Matt's and Luciana's child together.

Matt is a big fan of the Boston Red Sox and he tries to attend their games whenever possible. He has also formed great friendships with his Ocean's co-stars, George Clooney and Brad Pitt, whom he works on charity projects with. He and actor Ben Affleck, together with Ben's wife, Jennifer Garner are also good family friends and can be often seen going out together with Matt's wife, Luciana Barroso.

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How To Be Perky Like A Hollywood Celebrity

2010-02-19T06:19:00.000-08:00

What is it that distinguishes Hollywood celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Robert Pattinson or Megan Fox from the crowd? Well, besides fame, good looks and enviable bank accounts there's one thing that sets them apart - style! And the good news is that you don't need to be a movie star to be perceived as glamorous and stylish like a Hollywood icon. Here's how.

1. Be positive in conversation. In TV interviews and chat shows the stars are generally cheerful, optimistic and modest. They do not dwell on the bad times, misfortunes and obstacles of life but rather emphasise those things that have helped them develop personally and professionally. Actors tend to be open minded, liberal and thoughtful. They are rarely outspoken, they do not make flippant remarks they might later regret and they do not put other people down.

2. Believe in yourself. As well as the praise, Hollywood celebrities are inevitably exposed to a lot of negative criticism. Don't allow someone else's criticism or disrespect to get you down. They may have had a bad day or be one of life's losers. Whatever that person's motives are, what they say reflects a lot more about who they are than about you. Have faith in your own unique talents, personality and charm.

3. Be relaxed. At home in the spotlight, actors and actresses exude calm and relaxation. A daily chill-out can help you stay cool too. Numerous stars, including Jennifer Anniston and Gwyneth Paltrow, practice yoga. Others, such as Mel Gibson, relax with Tai Chi. Heather Graham and Halle Berry have set a trend for unwinding through meditation. You'll feel the benefits yourself with as little as 10 minutes practice a day.

4. Be a good listener. On the screen, being good at listening to what someone else is saying is an essential acting skill. It requires concentration and reaction to what the other person is saying, without interruption, distracting gestures or disinterest. Good listening is also a great social skill that will make others see you as a great conversationalist!

5. Be well groomed. It shouldn't need saying that hair, nails and teeth should be immaculate. For the ladies, the correct make-up can give a glamorous glow, so get advice from a professional beautician on what works best for you. When you buy scent don't skimp, expensive perfume and after-shave simply has more class.

6. Dress to impress. Whether it's relaxed and casual or smart and elegant, dress appropriately for the occasion. It's better to have a few well fitting expensive items than an extensive but commonplace wardrobe. And don't forget that well matching shoes and accessories are essential.

7. Work out like the stars. Toned muscles keep you looking and feeling young and attractive. If you don't have the time or money for working out in a gym, work out at home with an exercise mat and small weights, or follow an exercise DVD. However, a gym instructor will get you started right, so you perform exercises correctly and don't hurt yourself. Even exercising 10 minutes a day, or 3 times a week for 20 minutes, can make a big difference.

8. Watch your figure. Many celebs, such as Brad Pitt and Jessica Alba, favour a well balanced diet rich in vitamins and protein and low in carbs. Stick to a diet that you enjoy and works for you, but don't over do it. Skinny doesn't look attractive on the screen or in real life either. Anti-oxidant vitamin supplements and drinking plenty of water can help keep your body healthy too.

9. Learn a foreign language. Many big movie stars are fluent in a romantic foreign language, such as French (Uma Thurman and Johnny Depp), Spanish (Gwyneth Paltrow and Matt Damon), Italian (Clint Eastwood) or Portuguese (Salma Hayek). Learning a foreign language is fun and adds an extra dimension of glamour to your persona!

10. Live uptown. OK, maybe you can't afford to live in Beverly Hills or Malibu like movie royalty. But not every star lives in mansion either, what is important is the right address. Living in smaller accommodation in the right part of town may bring a better quality of life. And being perceived as successful can also bring even more success in your career and private life.

11. Be charitable. Many stars use their celebrity status to promote charitable organizations. Angelina Jolie and George Clooney are two of the best known examples of the numerous actors and actresses who selflessly give their own time, money and endorsement to worthwhile causes. Find a charity you believe in and support it how you can, even if it's only buying their Christmas cards. Realising how well off you are compared to many people will help keep you level headed and appreciative of the good things in your life.

12. Keep up with the latest movie news, Hollywood fashion and Tinseltown gossip with online glossies such as HollywoodLife and TheHollywoodGossip. They provide an inspiring glimpse into another world, as well being a source of entertaining conversation material.

Angelina Jolie gossip, gossip band, celebrity gossip magazine

2010-01-31T03:20:00.000-08:00

Angelina Jolie, born to actor Jon Voight and actress/model Marcheline Bertrand, has garnered significant compliments while captivating various roles as "Gia," "Girl, Interrupted," "Tomb Raider," and "Alexander". Jolie is also recognized for her extensive work in support of several charities. Angelina Jolie and Clint Eastwood worked together on the critically acclaimed drama "Changeling” At the World Premiere of "Gran Torino" Jolie supported Clint Eastwood. And also on the red carpet Jolie talked about what makes Eastwood as special as a director.

In the classic film Beowulf, directed by Robert Zemeckis, Winstone plays Beowulf, the hero, who is responsible for assassination of the evil spirit Grendel (Glover) and is seduced by Grendel's gorgeous mother (Jolie), an unexpected twist reveals from the original poem probably if studied by anyone.

Angelina met costar Jonny Lee Miller on the set of the movie Hackers which lead them married in 1996 and at the ceremony; she had his name scribbled in blood on her white shirt.
In 2000, Angelina won an Oscar for her role in Girl Interrupted where she met Billy Bob Thornton on the set of Pushing Tin, Angelina was love-strucked. They had a quick wedding in Vegas both wearing jeans. But soon after, they were seen wearing vials of each other's blood around their necks.

In 2004, after frequent visits to countries including Thailand, Angelina fully motivated by some artwork which appeared in the form of a huge tattoo on her back depicting a tiger. The foot long piece of work supposedly carries a Thai blessing of prosperity and power.

It seems that commercial air travel just doesn't hold enough enthusiasm for Angelina. That’s why she determined to go full throttle into taking flying lessons and became a licensed pilot. She now flies in her Cirrus SR22 with her beau Brad Pitt, who has started taking flying lessons of his own.

Angelina Jolie won the Best Actresses of 2008 for her performance in "Changeling. In the year-2007, he could barely come up with five top picks in the Best Actress category. It wasn't because there weren't any high-quality actresses; it was because there were extremely few films with women in starring roles. This year's wasn't rather as hard to put together as there seemed to be more films with women in considerable leading roles.

Lindsay Lohan is back in US

2009-12-17T07:15:00.000-08:00

Lindsay Lohan is now back home, U.S. on Saturday. Earlier she went to India whereshe filmed a documentary about the trafficking of women and children.

Lindsay's mom Dina told PEOPLE "Lindsay is home from India now. I am so proud of her for going."

When she was in India, Lindsay visited the Sanlaap women's and children's shelter outside Calcutta. Lohan spent her time with residents and watched performances that was danced by the children. She also visited the hospitals.

Why there reports saying that she didn't go India? When you are a celebrity, you just have to get used to the media when it comes to fabrication news.

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Getting Your Celebrity Fix

2009-12-14T04:24:00.000-08:00

Celebrities: Models, movie stars, singers, the rich and famous!

We love them. Maybe we despise a few of them, but we love to hate them too. Celebrities have got astounding lives of excessiveness, fantasy, and fussand many of us can not get enough.

In America, they are our royalty. And many enjoy it, repaying our focus with continuous astounding adventures, misadventures in the public eye, and very imperfect blow-ups.

Whether they are weirdly childlike or child stars, running for office, running charities or running from police, amazing artists or famous simply because, for some reason, we know who they are, celebs are their own grade of people.

Celebrities are one of the topics driving net bloggers. Fan-sites, news blogs, candid photo albums - all dedicated to getting us the celebrity fix we want.

Who was just stopped - again - for DWI? Which album just went double gold, and what flick is flopping even with a superstar cast? Who just gifted a million bucks to their hometown library?

News like this is what drives the Internet's surfers after the latest celebrity news
and gossip. These answers and more are published on the main pages of the most popular World Wide Web portal sites and are published in RSS news feeds. And even offline, newspapers, magazines, and people gossiping circulate the word about the most recent celebrity event.

And the option also is as vast as the World Wide Web when it comes to the tone of news and gossip you're looking for. Good news, bad news, rave reviews, scathing comments, all sorts of opinion and point of view can be found for almost any celebrity.

We feel more understanding of our favorite celebrities when we get to learn more about them, and they seem really genuine to us. Snapshots of their daily lives enable us to see although they might be unlike us in many ways, celebrities have got many similar simple joys the rest of us do.

It is also terrific to to connect with other devotees and be able to exchange news on our favorite celebrities work and leisure. Chat rooms, message boards, and other devotee sites can provide stargazers with company round the clock.

Get your fix at Celebrity Videos and Celebrity News now!

Mischa Barton detained in psychiatric ward

2009-07-17T07:50:00.000-07:00

Mischa Barton has reportedly been placed under "involuntary psychiatric hold" at an LA hospital. This comes after LAPD responded to a non-emergency call to assist the OC actress with a "medical issue". According to a police spokesman, "We responded to her home last night on a medical issue. We assisted with it. She was removed from her home." The actress' rep Craig Schneider also confirmed that she was receiving hospital care but refused to give further details. "Police were involved due to Ms Barton's celebrity status; to ensure her safe transfer to medical treatment for which she remains hospitalised per the recommendation of her doctor." A "friend" of the actress revealed that the star had been "dealing with a lot of personal issues". The hospitalisation comes just a few weeks after Mischa was thrown out of the toilets of Whiskey Mist in London and after she was pictured looking puffy and wide-eyed. Let's hope Mischa gets better soon!

Hollywood Reporter

2009-07-16T07:19:00.001-07:00

Channing Tatum is on the August cover of GQ

2009-07-15T02:12:00.000-07:00

Channing Tatum is on the August cover of GQ, where he's tasked with promoting next month's G.I. Joe (oof).

All he has to say about that is "I hope it does OK." Costar Sienna Miller chimes in with "You know, G.I. Joe, it's not going to be the best acting work we've ever done." Well, these two certainly know how to make us want to see a movie.

Fortunately, his profile is less about figuring what a mess G.I. Joe might be and more about promoting Chan (that's what they call him) as a good ol' Southern boy. Oh yeah, and he has abs and stuff that are trying to burst through that button-down shirt. Oh, oops, they just did...

Chan takes writer Lisa DePaulo to his Uncle Bruce's home in Alabama. There, you have to choose between liking horses or liking Obama, something Chan refuses to do.

"I don't care. If they don't like me because I voted for Obama, then f--k them. I like horses and I like Obama. Nothin' wrong with that."

Such a diva, this guy, thinks he can have his horse and Obama, too.

And that's about all you need to know about Chan. He's just a simple guy who "got crazy lucky." Oh, right—and the muscles:
Channing Tatum, GQ Inside Mario Testino/ GQ

Now someone help him out and get all that sports equipment stuff away from him. He's not in Abercrombie & Fitch ads anymore.

Mariah Carey apologises for Jackson memorial performance

2009-07-09T08:25:00.000-07:00

Mariah Carey has apologised for her performance at the Michael Jackson memorial concert. The star sang "I'll Be There" with Trey Lorenz but said on Twitter that she felt she hadn't done the song justice. "Trying to sing today was basically impossible for me," she wrote. "I could barely keep myself from crying. I'm sorry that I wasn't able to pull it together and really do it right, but I was literally choked up when I saw him there in front of me." The ceremony was thought to have been watched by more than 2.5 billion across the world but Mariah continued that she didn't think it was really goodbye to the star. "One thing I know is, we will never really have to say goodbye to MJ. His legacy lives on through his music and the millions of people. He inspired with his timeless music. He will be forever in our hearts." SOURCE: USMAGAZINE

Lilly Allen gets US Make-Over

2009-02-18T01:35:00.000-08:00

The Smile singer has gone uncharacteristically preened for her American invasion, debuting a new look last night, as she performed on the Jay Leno show.

Gone are the messy bangs and bum-flashing frocks, and in their place full voluptuous curls, a sweeping fringe and a chic sugar pink fringed dress.

Flawless make-up and a glowing spray tan complete Lily's high glamour look, which screams old Hollywood.

Luckily the star has retained a spot of her signature style. The nails may have been manicured, but she forgoes pretty-pretty PINK for a deep dark purple.

And though the shoes were in girly lilac, their massive platform and vertiginous heel ensured they maintained a stylish edge.

Lily, we like! Keep up the good work, or at least, keep the US stylist!

Victoria Beckham agrees Milan move

2009-02-17T02:51:00.000-08:00

Victoria Beckham has finally agreed to David’s dream of finishing his football career in Milan – despite their family being based in LA.

The fashionista has been concerned about uprooting her children from school again, but doesn’t want to deny David of his footie dreams.

The couple have now agreed that Brooklyn, nine, Romeo, six and three-year-old Cruz will stay in America until the end of the school year.

A source told The Sun: ‘Victoria has told David she loves him and nothing will come between the family.

‘He was thrilled that she has let him pursue his last chance of playing top flight football.’

No deal has yet been finalised, but if Becks gets a contract for longer than a year it is thought the family will return to their ‘Beckingham Palace’ home in Hertfordshire.

The source added: ‘David probably only has a few seasons left in him and if he wants to keep his England place and maybe play in another World Cup he must compete at the top level.

‘Victoria can see that now — and after his career ends they can settle anywhere they want.’

Milan officials fly to LA tomorrow to work out a deal.

Beckham’s current club LA Galaxy want a £5 million bid doubled before they agree to let him go.

He could also buy himself out and sign with AC for free.

His spokesman said: ‘Victoria is very supportive but nothing has been agreed on his future.’

Cameron Diaz and Paul Sculfor: So In Love

2008-12-23T01:01:00.000-08:00

Many predicted he’d just be a passing fling, but Cameron Diaz and boyfriend Paul Sculfor showed they’re still madly in love on a romantic Christmas stroll in Soho, New York, yesterday.

Cosily wrapped up against winter’s chill, the couple stepped out in matching – albeit for the colour – double-breasted coats.

Cameron teamed her light grey cover-up with a cool black beanie hat, skinny blue jeans and a pre-requisite oversized bag, while Brit model Paul kept trendy, too, with a stripy scarf and Baker boy cap combo.

The achingly gorgeous pair, who’ve been an item since June of this year and are reportedly house-hunting in LA, looked happy and relaxed as they chatted and giggled non-stop.

Wonder if they were Christmas shopping for each other? After all, they’d struggle fitting a new home under the tree…

Sienna to show at Fashion Week

2008-12-12T05:40:00.000-08:00

Sienna and Savannah Miller's fashion label, Twenty8Twelve, is to make its catwalk debut during next February's London Fashion Week.

The capital's provisional fashion week schedule was released today, and has the label down for a 9pm show on Sunday 22 February.

Twenty8Twelve, which was started by Sienna and her fashion designer sister, Savannah, in 2007, has never been shown during Fashion Week. It won rave reviews from the style press when it debuted, and has since continued to grow, adding accessories to the range and gaining stockists around the world.

The show should be a hot ticket for the week, which many feared would suffer this season after its dates were moved to sit over a weekend.

Although this shift left many wondering whether bigger names would jump ship, there was clearly nothing to worry about, as Luella and Vivienne Westwood are both back for another season, while Julien Macdonald, Jenny Packham, Paul Smith, Giles and PPQ will all continue to show in London.

BRAD: I FELL FOR ANGE WHILE MARRIED

2008-12-11T07:03:00.000-08:00

Brad Pitt has finally admitted that he did fall for Angelina Jolie while still married to then-wife Jennifer Aniston.

Confirming rumours that have been circulating for years, the actor told Rolling Stone magazine that Mr & Mrs Smith was his favourite movie, 'Because you know... six kids. Because I fell in love.'

The answer reiterates Jolie's interview to the New York Times last month, in which she described looking forward to showing her children the film because, 'Not a lot of people get to see a movie where their parents fell in love.'

The statement was later referred to by Aniston, who hit back saying, 'There was stuff printed there that was definitely from a time when I was unaware that it was happening.

'That stuff about how she couldn't wait to get to work every day? That was really uncool.'

Pitt started filming Mr & Mrs Smith in May 2004, seven months before he announced his split from Aniston. Rumours swirled of a romance with Jolie, after the co-stars were photographed holding hands.

Their relationship was finally outed in April 2005, three months after the actor's marriage had officially ended, when they were spotted holding hands in Kenya.

Pitt initially denied all claims that he started a relationship with Jolie while still married.

Eva high street premiere look

2008-12-10T05:49:00.000-08:00

While the red carpet was awash with designer dresses at this week's premiere of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Eva Longoria bucked the trend, and opted for a high street frock.

Wearing a stunning aqua-marine gown from the Karen Millen autumn/winter collection, the actress looked easily as glamorous as her designer-clad counterparts, with Jennifer Lopez in Roberto Cavalli and Angelina Jolie in Versace.

As for our favourite element of her look? While usually we can only dream about recreating an A-lister's ensemble, this time it's available at the click of a button. Not only is the dress online now, but it's also reduced to £127.23. Click here to buy.

Kudos to Eva for her high street saviness!

Angelina hints at marriage to Brad

2008-12-09T05:04:00.000-08:00

Angelina Jolie has given the biggest indication yet that she may marry Brad Pitt.

The couple have always said their biggest commitment to one another is raising six children together, however the A-list actress has hinted that the pair may still tie the knot.

But don't get too many romantic notions of a big white wedding splashed on the cover of magazines as Angelina has revealed a far more practical reason for saying 'I do' – to adopt another child.

Yes, that's right, not content with adopting three children under 10, the Changeling star says as a co-habiting couple, adoption is a more rigorous process and were the couple to be joined in matrimony, they stand a better chance of adopting from other areas of the world.

'Brad and I aren't married, so as a technically single woman there are lots of countries I can't adopt from. And as a technically single man, most countries wouldn't allow Brad to adopt at all.'

She added: 'Brad and I are trying to balance our lives so that we’re there for our kids and can also make sure we’re fulfilled as people.'

There can be no question of the 33-year-old's financial provision, should she add another child to her growing brood. The actress has recently been revealed as the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, taking home a whopping £10.2 million per movie and knocking Reese Witherspoon off the number one spot.

Posh: Not pregnant, just bloated

2008-12-08T05:34:00.000-08:00

Victoria Beckham has revealed that she and her A-list gal pals - Eva Longoria Parker, Kate Beckinsale and Katie Holmes – find ongoing press pregnancy rumours hilarious.

The ultra-glamorous group love to joke about the constant speculation that they're pregnant because the gossip usually emerges after one of them has been feeling bloated.

'You get a little water retention; it's not news,' the mum of three tells American Harper's Bazaar. 'Me, Katie, Eva and Kate always joke about how one of us is allegedly pregnant, but no, we're just a little bloated today! None of us is pregnant.'

Despite this, the fashionista did add that she would love to have a daughter in the future.

'I'm such a girl's girl,' she says. 'I walk into my closet and go, 'Crikey!' To one day hand that down to another girl.'

The singer-turned-designer also admits that being married to David Beckham hasn't always been easy.

'We've had a lot of ups and downs,' she confesses. ' I love him more now than when I first met him.'

'Back then, there was a certain innocence,' she says. 'I look back and think if only I knew then what I know now. I've toughened up a lot.'

In the interview, the former Spice Girl went on to explain why she feels she can never let her super-chic appearance slip.

'If I go to the supermarket looking like s**t, that affects my work. I am selling an image.'

'Plus, I have fun with it.'

Kate Winslet slinkiest look yet

2008-12-05T05:09:00.000-08:00

Airbrush? What airbrush? Kate Winslet hit the red carpet this week looking sizzling hot in a slinky Hervé Léger dress and shot straight to the top of the year's best-dressed list.

Knocked by certain gossips who claimed she couldn't possibly have looked so slim in her recent Vanity Fair cover photo if it weren't for a little helpful retouching (vehemently denied by Winslet at the time), the mother-of-two arrived for the premiere of her latest film, The Reader, looking absolutely fabulous.

Joined by co-stars Ralph Fiennes and David Kross at the Ziegfield Theatre in New York, Kate wore a body-hugging grey dress with satin heels and a jewelled gold bracelet.

Move over Gwyneth, Kate's definitely the yummiest mummy on the block right now!

Kate Moss to announce pregnancy

2008-12-04T05:20:00.000-08:00

Rumours abound that supermodel Kate Moss is set to make a rather big announcement – that she is pregnant.

According to reports, the party girl will announce her baby news to close friends and family at a gathering at her Cotswold country pad, just before Christmas.

In recent weeks the supermodel has become increasingly close to her man, The Kills frontman Jamie Hince, and speculation has mounted that his curbing of Kate's party-hard ways has led to the couple's desire to start a family together.

Kate has been channelling a more dressed-down style lately, donning more relaxed pieces that could hide any potential bump. She has also toned down her evening jaunts, with a noticeable lack of late-night stumblings back to her North London home.

One source revealed to The Sun newspaper: 'Kate has been on the blower to the Primrose Hill crowd. Her PA has been on the case to her family.

'Kate has had a few big nights out recently but she has been behaving more than usual. Even Simon Cowell spotted a bit of a belly after she went to The X Factor.'

BRITNEY: I am sad and lonely

2008-12-02T07:03:00.000-08:00

Britney Spears has admitted that despite getting her life back on track since her public breakdown she still feels sad and lonely.

The superstar revealed all in a hotly-anticipated documentary for American MTV called Britney: For The Record, which was screened on Sky1 last night.

The singer, who is 27 today, explained the reasons behind her meltdown.

'[It was] a really bad time in my life… I'm not gonna sugarcoat it and say I was OK,' she admitted. 'Maybe I had traumatic stress. I just remember I did not want to be at home. When I was in my car, I was driving and I was going somewhere.'

The Womanizer singer also said her dream was to run away to a remote island with her two sons and a new man, but due to her enormous fame, she finds it hard to trust people.

'I let bad people in because I was lonely and I really paid the consequences for that big time,' she said.

'I am very protective of myself. Sometimes it can get kind of lonely.'

Britney burst into tears as she said that after her breakdown she was so controlled by doctors and lawyers, that she felt she couldn't be truly happy.

'You can't really go there in a complete state of happiness because you're scared it's going to be taken away.'

'So it's better just not to feel anything at all and to have hope to feel the other way.... When I tell people the way I feel, they hear me, but they're really not listening. They hear what they want to hear. They don't really listen to what I'm telling them.'

'It's bad. I'm sad,' she added sobbing.

And what did she have to say about the infamous head-shaving incident? She shrugged it off as her 'little bit of rebellion or feeling free'.

Madonna also featured in the 90-minute documentary saying that she felt maternal towards the Toxic singer.

'There is fragility about her and vulnerability about her that makes me feel maternally towards her,' said Madge.

Despite all this, Britney insists things are looking up.

'Everything is coming together right now. I'm ready to make this a really good phase in my life,' she added, 'I choose to be a happy person. I choose not to be a bitter person.'

Meanwhile, it was announced yesterday that Britney Spears was the most searched term on Yahoo for the fourth year in a row, even beating Barack Obama.

Will we ever get tired of Britney? We doubt it!

Luella named designer of year

2008-11-26T06:57:00.000-08:00

The crème de la crème of the style industry was out in force last night, to celebrate the British Fashion Awards.

Taking place at Lawrence Hall in Westminster, the star-studded event saw a stylish line-up take to a Swarovski crystal-strewn black carpet to celebrate the best of British fashion talent.

So who picked up the prizes? Bagging the evening's top honour, Luella Bartley took home the Designer of the Year title, while Louise Goldin was tapped to follow in her footsteps, as the recipient of the Swarovski Emerging Talent Award.

The evening attracted a glamorous line-up of supermodels, including Claudia Schiffer, Laura Bailey and Yasmin le Bon, but it was newcomer Jourdan Dunn who was the talk of the evening, cementing her status as the next big thing by picking up Model of the Year.

Other mentions went out to Matthew Williamson, who picked up Red Carpet Designer of the year, while Best Designer Brand was won by Jimmy Choo.

Honouring his contribution to the industry Stephen Jones was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design, presented to him by his friend and muse Erin O'Connor.

With stylistas, models and designers all in attendance, the evening proved again to be one of the most glamorous on the fashion calendar.

Cruise reveals love for paparazzi

2008-11-25T05:30:00.000-08:00

While most Hollywood stars battle to shield their kids from the waiting paparazzi, Tom Cruise has revealed that he loves the shots they take of his daughter Suri.

Speaking to an Australian magazine, Cruise revealed 'I have to say some of those paparazzi shots of my daughter are incredible.'

He added, 'As a parent you protect your children but Suri is a very open and warm child and she will just wave to people on the street. She is such happy, fun girl.'

Two-year-old Suri is regularly snapped by the paps, whether out-and-about with mum Katie Holmes or with her dad.

Often touted as one of Hollywood's most stylish tots, Cruise divulged that she already has a say in her outfit choices.

'I'd put a pair of pants on her and the next minute and turn around and the pants are off and a dress is on... So she's very much a real girl. In fact yesterday Kate finally did get her into pants for the first time.'

Opening up on future plans, he quashed rumours that Katie is already pregnant, but did confirm, 'yes, we will have more children.'

'But now I'm making movies and Kate is loving being on Broadway because it has been a dream of hers, so we are enjoying this time too,' he added.

2008-11-24T07:45:00.000-08:00

A who's who of the American music world was out in force this weekend for the annual American Music Awards and it was R&B star Chris Brown who reigned supreme, taking home three top gongs.

The rumoured beau of songstress Rihanna – who also grabbed two gongs herself - pipped Coldplay to the post, winning artist of the year, male pop/rock artist and male soul/R&B artist.

Hosted by US comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the glittering awards do lit up downtown Los Angeles on Saturday night and drew in a younger musician crowd than ever before.

Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift and Rihanna all made an appearance at the awards do, but it was veteran Christina Aguilera who showed them how it's done, opening the show with a medley of her hits.

A baby boy named Bronx for Ashlee!

2008-11-21T04:49:00.000-08:00

As baby names go, this has to be one of the best we’ve heard all year – Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz had a son this week and called him Bronx Mowgli Wentz…

Isn’t the Bronx a really rough area of New York? And wasn’t Mowgli the boy from the Jungle Book? Who was raised by a pack of wolves?!

We’re not saying anything about Ashlee and Pete’s parenting skills, but perhaps they should've given their son’s name a little more consideration.

Still, if they have another boy, they could always call him Harlem Tarzan.

Joking aside, we’re pleased the couple had a healthy baby boy.

Bronx Mowgli Wentz weighed in at 7lbs, 11oz and mother and baby are 'doing well' a spokesman for the couple told People magazine.

Singer Ashlee, 24 and Pete, 29, married in May this year and announced her pregnancy a few weeks later.

'I would love to have a big family one day,' Ashley said at the time.

'A big soccer team or a band!' added Wentz, the bass player from Fall Out Boy.

Congratulations to the new parents and commiserations to Bronx Mowgli!

HUGH JACKMAN IS SEXIEST MAN ALIVE!

2008-11-20T04:40:00.000-08:00

He's talented, gorgeous, caring and leaves women stammering 'Oh… my… God…' according to his co-star Nicole Kidman – no wonder Hugh Jackman has just bagged the title of sexiest man alive!

The 40-year-old star toppled perennial favourites Brad Pitt and George Clooney to reach the number one spot in People magazine's prestigious poll.

But the star is charmingly unfazed by his sudden sex god status.

'When I was younger, I had chicken legs. My nickname was Sticks!' he laughs.

However, his wife of 12 years, Deborah-Lee Furness, wasn't surprised when Hugh was awarded his new title.

'God bless her. She said, "I could've told them that years ago." And then she said, "Obviously, Brad wasn't available this year." And I said, "That was a joke, right?"' he tells People.

The Australian actor also lifts the lid on his sex life, admitting that his wife likes him to stay in costume.

'It makes her feel like she's having an affair in a good way. When we met, I was cast as a prisoner with tattoos and she'd say, "Don't take your tattoos off tonight" and I'd be like, "All right".'

The 6ft 2in star beat British beefcake Daniel Craig into second place (that's one wrestling match we'd like to watch…) and left other hunks including Brad Pitt, Zac Efron and David Beckham standing.

Hugh stars in the new epic film Australia with Nicole Kidman. 'Women's jaws drop when Hugh walks into a room,' she says of her countryman.

One lucky woman who saw a huge amount of Hugh was his daughter's nanny.

'I didn't wear anything to bed until my daughter was born and we had a night nanny because I was working. I walked out stark naked, and she was reading a book. Now I like boxer briefs,' he reveals.

OK. That's it. We’re quitting our jobs and moving to Oz to work as a night nanny!

Other men who made the list include Simon Cowell, George Clooney, Lewis Hamilton, Gordon Ramsay, Sting, Christian Bale, Sting, Bear Gryllis, Matthew McConaughey and Prince Harry.

John Sergeant quits Strictly

2008-11-19T05:24:00.001-08:00

John Sergeant, former ITV political editor, has quit Strictly Come Dancing, after a three-day attack from the programme's judges over his continuing presence on the show.

Dubbed the 'dancing pig', the 64-year-old has decided to pull out of this year's show – despite being favourite to take the dance title – after the severity of criticism from the judging panel.

In a statement, Sergeant said: 'The trouble is that there is now a real danger that I might win the competition. Even for me that would be a joke too far.'

Strictly judge Arlene Phillips, who led the onslaught against the dance contender, commented on the news saying: 'I'm always sad if a contestant leaves of choice, because you are always expecting to let the public vote them in or out - but John is his own person and he has his own reasons for doing this.'

When asked if Phillips felt responsible for Sergeant's departure she replied: 'Not really. If you look back, we've actually been quite nice on this programme.'

While she admitted that the former political correspondent had provided the public with many 'funny, funny moments' there was no doubting that the judges were becoming increasingly frustrated with his continuing success on the show.

Sergeant continued his statement saying: 'It was always my intention to have fun on the show and I was hoping to stay in as long as possible.'

He thanked Russian dance partner Kristina Rihanoff and 'all those viewers who have been rooting for me through the series'.

Earlier today it was revealed that BBC bosses had made a change in the rules to stop dancers like Sergeant getting so far in future competitions.

The new rules mean a contestant who finishes bottom of the judges' leader board three weeks in a row will be automatically ejected, without the chance to save themselves in a dance off.

A source told the Daily Express, 'Rule changes are definitely afoot for the next series and the one that is being discussed would certainly please the judges because it would give them more power.'

The new rules won't come into play until the next series, but Sergeant has already decided to take matters into his own hands and quit the show.

If the news has brought a tear to your eye, don't panic, Sergeant will make his final appearance on Saturday night's show before taking his final bow.

Katy Perry had a boob job

2008-11-19T04:38:00.000-08:00

Katy Perry has rubbished rumours she’s had a boob job.

The I Kissed A Girl singer says she can think of better things to spend her cash on.

‘How could people think these are fake? Look at 'em. Ask them! They are as real as real can be,’ she tells The Sun.

‘One hundred per cent genuine and untouched... well sort of.

‘I would never spend money on fake boobs. Shoes, maybe. A handbag, maybe. But plastic t*ts – no way!’

But Katy, 24, hasn’t ruled out having work done in the future.

‘I am not against people who get things done,' she adds. 'A tuck or a lift never hurt anyone.

'In 50 years time I may look like a Siamese cat in a wind tunnel but as of this moment I haven't and the rack is real.’

X FACTOR FASHION ROUND-UP

2008-11-17T05:25:00.000-08:00

The competition is heating up on the X Factor, but it's as much about the style now as the singing.

The four remaining female contestants may have been battling it out on the stage, but we all know that it's their fashion picks that really gets the nation talking.

For yet another week, we have to applaud Alexandra's stylist for her sartorial choices. In a Reiss bustier dress (that the marieclaire.co.uk desk has been lusting after for weeks), the singer looked stunning, although we'd have ditched the purple belt and kept things simple.

Making a welcome return, Diana may not have been on form vocally, but she looked pretty-as-a-picture in her nude Topshop minidress.

Rachel meanwhile made a vast improvement on previous weeks, ditching the ill-fitting dresses for a pair of sharp tailored trousers and a Karen Millen blouse. Full marks for fashion progress, but next time ditch the contrast pink shoes.

Saving the worst till last, we are left with Ruth. Her prom dress looked more suited to Halloween, with its shredded skirt and tea-stained shade. All she needed was some fake blood, and the look would have been pure corpse bride.

Of course the fiercest fashion competition has to be reserved for the judges, Danni Minogue and Cheryl Cole, as both battle it out for the title of most glamorous. This week, there was no contest, and Dannii won with flying colours, for her blue maxi dress, red heels and sweet side-swept bun.

As much as it pains us to say, Cheryl wasn't quite so successful. Her bizarre white dress with cut-away sleeves was a harsh choice. Not to load on the criticism, but the heavy make-up, particularly her garish pink lips, really didn’t help matters.

Less slap, more style, next week please Mrs Cole.

Last up, and this week's celebrity guest, Leona Lewis, took to the stage in a frothy concoction of a dress just didn't hit the right spot. We like the strapless shape on her, but the full skirt, which cut short at the front and graduated to a longer back looked more pantomime than prime-time TV.

Victoria's Secret in Trouble

2008-11-14T04:34:00.000-08:00

Victoria's Secret – the US underwear giant – may be taken to court by dozens of women who claim the bras brought them out in painful rashes and red welts on their skin.

One woman says she has been left permanently scarred after wearing the Angels Secret Embrace bra, reports The Telegraph.

Roberta Ritter, 37, claims the bra brought her out in red, inflamed, blistery welts.

'It itched profusely. I couldn't sleep and was waking up itching,' she said.

The leading lingerie firm uses supermodels such as Giselle and Heidi Klum to promote their range of underwear.

Now the company faces a class action from dozens of women who say their skin has also been affected after wearing the bra.

After launching her lawsuit against Victoria's Secret, Roberta says she was contacted by many women who suffered similar symptoms. The group are now waiting to hear if they can launch a class action.

Roberta's lawyers said they have had the bra tested and a laboratory found traces of formaldehyde in the underwear. The chemical is often used to prevent fabrics creasing.

However, Victoria's Secret has denied the use formaldehyde in the manufacturing process.

'We have strict quality controls around our products, and we do not use formaldehyde in our bras,' the company said in a statement.

A US judge will decide next year if Roberta's case can be heard, plus whether the women can bring a class action against the underwear giant.

LINDSAY TO ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

2008-11-13T04:16:00.000-08:00

Lindsay Lohan and her girlfriend Samantha Ronson are due to make their relationship official by announcing their engagement, it has been claimed.

The pair will make the announcement while in Paris this week, the Sun newspaper reported.

Lindsay and Sam are currently on a promotional tour of Europe. Sam is down to dj tonight at celebrity hotspot Chinawhite and the couple are due to fly to Paris by private jet after Sam's gig.

A source told a different newspaper, 'After spending weeks discussing rings, they want to visit two leading jewellers in Paris with their finalised design.'

However, it's not the first time the Mean Girls star has been rumoured to be engaged to her girlfriend.

Earlier this year, she was spotted wearing a ring on her wedding finger, sparking stories that the couple had already taken their relationship to the next level.

But the source said this time, it's for real; 'It’s something they’ve been working on and naturally they’re really excited.'

If the pair do decide to tie the knot, at least they won't have to worry about music at the wedding – Sam's brother Mark Ronson should be able to spin a few tunes without any trouble!

Jennifer Aniston Breaks Silence About Brad & Angelina

2008-11-12T02:36:00.000-08:00

For years she's maintained a dignified silence about the woman her husband left her for, but Jennifer Aniston has finally spoken up about Angelina Jolie – calling her 'uncool' and 'inappropriate'.

The star opened her heart in an interview with US Vogue, and not only talks about Jolie, but also her divorce from Brad Pitt, and her subsequent relationships with Vince Vaughn and John Mayer.

But, firstly, back to Angelina. The Tombraider star famously gave an interview to the same magazine, where she talked about falling in love with Brad on the set of Mr and Mrs Smith. Until that time, Jolie and Pitt maintained they only fell in love after Brad's split from Jen.

Aniston said: ''There was stuff printed there that was definitely from a time when I was unaware that it was happening.

'I felt those details were a little inappropriate to discuss. That stuff about how she couldn't wait to get to work every day? That was really uncool.'

Jennifer had warmer words for her ex-husband, saying: 'I have nothing but absolute admiration for him, and I'm proud of him,' she said.

'We have exchanged a few very kind hellos and wishing you wells and sending you love and congratulations on your babies.'

And she described their divorce as 'amicable'. She explained: 'Well, it never was that bad.

'I mean, look, it's not like divorce is something that you go, "Oooh, I can't wait to get divorced!" It doesn't feel like a tickle.

'But I've got to tell you, it's so vague at this point, it's so faraway in my mind, I can't even remember the darkness.

'I mean, in the end, we really had an amicable split. It wasn't mean and hateful and all of this stuff that they tried to create about Brad can't talk to Jen and Jen can't talk to Brad because this person won't allow it. It just didn't happen. The marriage didn't work out.

'And pretty soon after we separated, we got on the phone and we had a long, long conversation with each other and said a lot of things, and ever since we've been unbelievably warm and respectful of each other.'

She added: 'Whoever said everything has to be forever, that's setting your hopes too high. It's too much pressure. And I think if you put that pressure on - yourself - because I did!

'Fairy tale! It has to be the right one! - that's unattainable.'

Jen also says she's proud of her love life – and isn't the poor lonely victim she's portrayed to be in the press. She said: 'This whole "Poor lonely Jen" thing, this idea that I'm so unlucky in love? I actually feel I've been unbelievably lucky in love.

'Just because at this stage my life doesn't have the traditional framework to it - the husband and the two kids and the house in Connecticut - it's mine.

'It's my experience. And if you don't like the way it looks, then stop looking at it! Because I feel good. I don't feel like I'm supposed to be any further along or somewhere that I'm not. I'm right where I'm supposed to be.'

Talking of love post-Brad, Jen described Vince Vaughn – whom she dated for two years after her marriage split – as her 'defibrillator'. She said: 'He literally brought me back to life. My first gasp of air was a big laugh! It was great. I love him. He's a bull in a china shop. He was lovely and fun and perfect for the time we had together.

'And I needed that. And it sort of ran its course.'

So what of new love, singer John Mayer? 'We care about each other. It's funny when you hit a place in a relationship and you both realise, "We maybe need to do something else," but you still really, really love each other.

'It's painful. There was no malicious intent. I deeply, deeply care about him; we talk, we adore one another. And that's where it is.'

And, finally, the actress re-affirmed that she does want children one day, adding: 'I've said it so many times: I'm going to have children. I just know it.'