Aug 31, 07 06:52 PM

Britney is back....again...sigh. She's hosting the grand opening of the new LAX nightclub at the Luxor in Vegas. Hopefully it's true: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. I wonder what kind of trouble Britney will find in Sin City?

 Aug 31, 07 06:47 PM

Sienna Miller attended the launch party for her new clothing line, Twenty8Twelve, at the Lonsdale restaurant in London. Sienna had a pop at a photographer when he got in her way and the restaurant's security had to step in and pull Sienna away. On the way out, though, it's reported that she was so wasted she needed a human crutch. Good thing that photographer didn't get in her way then or there'd have been real trouble! Ha!

 Aug 31, 07 06:38 PM

There's no comment from the NYPD as to whether a citation was issued to ex-con rapper Lil' Kim last night when she was pulled over in New York while taking her Lamborghini for a spin without plates or a license(?!?).

Reportedly, Kimberly Jones stopped to fill her gas tank on the West Side of Manhattan when cops noticed that her ride had no tags. When talking with her, they also discovered that Kim didn't have a driver's license either. She wasn't detained, though and her lawyer came to the rescue. He picked her up and drove away with her in the 'Ghini.

 Aug 31, 07 06:35 PM

Atonement stars Keira Knightley, Vanessa Redgrave and James McAvoy enjoyed themselves in Venice yesterday after attending the world premiere of the film the previous day.

Atonement is in the running for the top prize at the Venice Film Festival and the Oscar rumors are already making the rounds.

 Aug 31, 07 06:29 PM

The sexy-as-usual George Clooney arrived in Venice yesterday for the world premiere of his new film, Michael Clayton.

From first-time director Tony Gilroy, the legal thriller isn't the typical rage against corporate evil, but a more a human story about making peace with how you earn a buck. The film is set around a major New York City corporate law firm's attempts to settle a multimillion dollar class-action suit against one of its clients.

 Aug 31, 07 06:21 PM

Michael Caine, Jude Law and director Kenneth Branagh separated the men from the boys, arriving yesterday at the 64th Annual Venice Film Festival for the screening of their film, Sleuth.

The distinguished team responsible for the new version of "Sleuth" emphasizes that this is no ordinary remake. Anthony Shaffer's 1972 screenplay has been completely rewritten, keeping the outlines, but gutting it as comprehensively as the new location - still an English country house on the outside, but its interior transformed into a hypermodern space of glass, stone and steel, equipped with all the latest electronic gadgets and surveillance devices.

 Aug 31, 07 06:15 PM

Stunning actresses Michelle Krusiec and Michelle Yeoh along with actor Sean Bean attended the screening of their new film Far North, directed by Asif Kapadia, at the 64th Annual Venice Film Festival.

 Aug 31, 07 06:10 PM

Tony Leung, Tang Wei, director Ang Lee, Wang Leehom and Joan Chen attended the screening of Lee's new film, Se, Jei (Lust, Caution) at the 64th Annual Venice Film Festival yesterday.

 Aug 31, 07 06:04 PM

Caterina Caselli and Italian group Negramaro presented the new rockumentary Dall'altra Parte Della Luna, which is a story of Negramaro's career.

 Aug 31, 07 06:00 PM

60-year-old director Takeshi Kitano was the recipient of the first-ever "Glory to the Filmmaker!" award, named after his latest film, at the 64th Annual Venice Film Festival.

Kitano also acts and appears on a myriad of Japanese variety shows under the name Beat Takeshi.

 Aug 31, 07 12:53 AM

Rumors continue to fly about Amy Winehouse. She's reportedly gone on holiday to St. Lucia AND has taken FIVE (yes, you read that right...FIVE...5...cinco) beehives with her on the trip.

She must have a separate bag just for her hair! Why on earth would she need so many?

Stylist Alex Foden, who sorted out her hair don't when she was in rehab says “She likes her hair to be as big as possible. The bigger the better. She wanted to make sure she had enough with her to clip on, so I made her five before she left.”

Amy creates her beehives with hair extensions held in place by clips and a generous spraying of lacquer and, ironically, the extensions Alex uses are called Hair Rehab and the color Amy likes is called Paparazzi Perfect.

And, on a related rumor, Amy may not need them afterall, as she and hubby, Blake, have had enough of fantasy island and want to come home, immediately(!), despite being booked to return home on Sunday. They are trying to get a flight home as soon as possible.

Oh, if only Amy put as much work into her rehab as she does into her hair and travel.

 Aug 31, 07 12:47 AM

Universal Republic Records has confirmed that Amy Winehouse will not be performing at the MTV Music Awards next month.

The troubled singer is nominated for three MTV awards including best female and was scheduled to perform at the Sept 9 ceremony in Las Vegas, but her US label has issued a statement saying all of her US appearances have been canceled "in a continued effort to support Amy Winehouse's well-being."

This is the latest setback for the 23-year-old singer and comes two days after her mother- and father-in-law urged fans not to by her music in order to help her and her husband to stop abusing drugs. Public concern also grew last week after she was reportedly involved in a bloody brawl with her husband at their London hotel that left both looking bloodied and bruised.

Is this the beginning of the end?

 Aug 30, 07 06:14 PM

Paris Hilton attended a party with friend Brandon Davis at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills last night. On her way home, she dropped the top to enjoy the summer weather.

Paris just can't get enough of summer. She recently performed a duet with James Blunt of “Summer Lovin” from the classic Grease for designer Diana Jenkins' birthday party. The audience seemed to love it, dancing and singing along.

 Aug 30, 07 06:11 PM

Naomi Campbell enjoyed dinner at Cipriani in London last night. And, in the restaurant at the same time was her ex, Flavio Briatore. Maybe that's why she's got such a sour look on her face!

 Aug 30, 07 06:05 PM

With love in full bloom, newlyweds Mel B and Stephen Belafonte spent the evening at Hyde nightclub in West Hollywood yesterday. We even caught them in a passionate kiss in the car!

 Aug 30, 07 05:50 PM

The Reverend Jesse Jackson visited the UK recently with hundreds of people attending his final meeting in Nottingham last Friday. Jackson spoke about the need for self belief and the need to get organized to stimulate change. People chanted, “I am somebody,” after Martin Luther King’s famous phrase.

While in the UK, Jackson enjoyed dinner at Cipriani where he was greeted outside by Renault Formula One Racing Manager Flavio Briatore, who was also having dinner at the restaurant.

 Aug 30, 07 05:43 PM

Reportedly, "Little Britain" star David Walliams and "Britain's Next Top Model" host Lisa Snowdon are anxious to work together again. They guest hosted "Richard & Judy" last week and would love a repeat. Lisa said: “I think David and I have a great chemistry so we should definitely do more TV together.”

David agreed: “If someone was kind enough to ask us to do it again, I’d love to.” He added, “I just felt happy to be working with Lisa. Sometimes when you’re good friends with people in real life, it doesn’t necessarily work with someone on screen, but it felt like we were really good together.”

 Aug 30, 07 05:37 PM

Former Big Brother contestant, Chanelle Hayes, has an obsession with Victoria Beckham and the Spice Girl isn't amused.

"It's sweet in some ways that she dresses like me and tried to come and meet me in LA, but it's also a bit odd," Posh explained. "I wish her luck but we aren't going to be friends or anything."

The 19-year-old Chanelle flew to LA to meet Victoria but was refused by Beckham because she would have found the experience "humiliating." A friend explained: "She has gone to a lot of effort with her and David's move to LA and does not want that kind of publicity. She has nothing against Chanelle but felt it would be humiliating to have that kind of association."

 Aug 30, 07 05:33 PM

Keira Knightley, who looked stunning in Chanel, James McAvoy and Rupert Everett were in attendance at the premiere of Atonement, which opened the Venice Film Festival.

 Aug 30, 07 05:27 PM

Host, Ambra Angiolini and directors Emanuele Crialese, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Zhang Yimou, Ferzan Ozpetek, Paul Verhoeven and Catherin Breillat arrive for the Opening Ceremony and the "Atonement" premiere at the 64th Annual Venice Film Festival last night in Venice, Italy.

 Aug 30, 07 08:28 AM

The UK girl group Girls Aloud is reportedly defending troubled singer Amy Winehouse, slamming people that suggest she should be dropped from her record label. This comes after her in-laws asked people to rally against the star and stop buying her music so she would see some sense. Girls Aloud member and renowned party girl, Sarah Harding said: "I don't think it's fair not to buy her records..."

 Aug 29, 07 03:28 PM

Socialite and entrepreneur extraordinaire Nicky Hilton looked relaxed and rejuvinated as she promoted fresh gear from Chick, her sassy line of stylish attire at PURE nightclub in Las Vegas yesterday.

Nicky recently returned from a yachting trip in Croatia where she let her hair down and partied at Carpe Diem, a club in Hvar Island. She was joined there by boyfriend David Katzenberg and Paris, who flew in on a private jet for a few days. Their base while on the iisland was the 247-foot yacht .

 Aug 29, 07 03:21 PM

Thousands of people crowded into HMV on Oxford Street in London yesterday when stars from the smash hit movie High School Musical 2 showed up to meet fans and sign copies of its #1 selling soundtrack. Stars Zac Efron (Troy Bolton), Vanessa Hudgens (Gabriella Martinez), Lucas Grabeel (Ryan Evans), Monique Coleman (Taylor McKessie) and Olesya Rulin (Kelsi Nielsen) chatted with fans of the movie, answered questions and signed copies of the new soundtrack, which has already become a huge hit around the globe.

Fans lined up on Oxford Street from the early hours of Wednesday morning to grab themselves one of the limited edition "access wristbands" that allowed people into the store to meet the cast. Thousands of other hopefuls crowded the store to catch a glimpse of the stars.

 Aug 29, 07 03:14 PM

Priscilla Presley enjoyed dinner at Spago last night and ran into friend, designer Fred Hayman, as she left the restaurant.

She recently spoke on the 30th anniversary of her late husband's, Elvis Presley, death admitting she is still in awe of him. There will never be another star like Elvis Presley, because he is more famous now than he was when he died 30 years ago, according Priscilla. She told Larry King, "Not only talent, but his passion, his compassion, his generosity. I don't know if we'll ever see anything like it again, you know? And it's growing. We have, now, kids who are 6, 7, 8, 9, into their teens and really discovering who Elvis is today. And it's spreading."

 Aug 29, 07 03:04 PM

Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Saoirse Ronan, Vanessa Redgrave and director Joe Wright arrive at the 64th Venice Film Festival in Italy.

Their film, Atonement kicked off the festival this year and the movie, the screen adaptation of Ian McEwan's acclaimed novel, is hotly tipped to take away the Golden Lion award for Best Film at the festival. Its Oscar potential is already being talked up.

The Venice Film Festival runs through September 8th and, for the first time, the festival jury, headed by Zhang Yimou, will have to give a prize to a film with a gay theme or characters. The winners of Best Film, Director, Actor and Actress will also be unveiled on that date.

 Aug 29, 07 02:54 PM

Last night was the night for white at Hyde nightclub in West Hollywood. Both "The Hills" star Lauren Conrad and Lorenzo Lamas' ex, Playmate Shauna Sands, turned out to party looking beautiful in their white dresses.

Lauren will be launching her first-ever celebrity inspired digital fashion line in September. MTV will be funding the creation of her line called the Lauren Conrad Collection and has helped her build an e-commerce site, which will be the exclusive retailer for her 10-piece fall collection after the site goes live on September 15.

 Aug 29, 07 12:49 AM

Things are looking up for Enrique Iglesias, who told Esquire magazine that he was just never able to find condoms small enough to fit him. Now, Lifestyle Condoms has reportedly offered Iglesias $1 million to model the brand's new line of extra-small condoms.

A representative of the condom makers, told the New York Daily News: "It takes a real man to admit his shortcomings and if this Latin crooner can flaunt a fault and still keep Anna Kournikova on his arm, other men are sure to…take pride in what they're not packin'." That's gotta hurt! Iglesias and Kournikova have been dating since the tennis star appeared in the video for his hit "Escape" in 2002.

Things are looking up for Iglesias in other ways, also. After three years out of the spotlight, Enrique is at the top of the Billboard Latin Singles chart with his hit track "Dimelo" and is currently promoting his newest album Insomniac, which includes 12 songs in English and three in Spanish.

 Aug 29, 07 12:40 AM

Reportedly, Blake Fielder-Civil's parents (aka Amy Winehouse's in-laws) are so unhappy with Amy's out-of-control behavior, they're asking fans to just say "No No No!" to purchasing her records. They feel that doing so will send a message that "her addiction and behavior are not acceptable."

Georgette and Giles Fielder-Civil, Blake's parents, told BBC Radio 5 that they believe their son and daughter-in-law are drug addicts in denial. "They both need to get medical help before one of them, if not both of them, dies," said Georgette, adding that Blake would be "very, very cross" with her for speaking publicly about their personal affairs. "We're concerned that if one of them dies, the other will die. They're a very close couple and if one dies through substance abuse, the other will commit suicide," said Giles.

 Aug 29, 07 12:22 AM

What do these photos of Cameron Diaz (yes, that's her pink thong peeking out from the jeans), Kevin Federline and Fergie have in common? Well, if the Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee has its way, their outfits would be against the law, demanding a $500 fine or a sentence of six months in jail!

The committee was all ears inside the Atlanta City Hall as residents gave their opinion today on a plan to ban low-slung pants that allow thongs or boxers to show, as well as a ban on women wearing sports bras in public. A task force will be studying the issue further.

Oh, the humanity!

 Aug 28, 07 12:21 PM

Dita Von Teese posed for photographers yesterday before her evening show during the Summer Jamboree Festival in Senigallia, Italy. The burlesque star's career has gone from strength to strength since her split with rocker Marilyn Manson.

 Aug 28, 07 12:16 PM

Owen Wilson's uncle, actor Joe Wilson, who worked with Owen on Drillbit Taylor and You, Me and Dupree, was seen yesterday throwing out trash for immediate collection outside Owen's house. Owen Wilson is currently recovering from an attempted suicide at Cedars Sinai hospital in LA.

 Aug 27, 07 08:52 PM

It's been reported that Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor slammed the reactivated Smashing Pumpkins on Friday, just hours before his group performed jsut before the Pumpkins at the Reading Festival in the UK. According to NME.com, Reznor has some issues with Billy Corgan not reuniting the band's original lineup. Aside from Corgan, drummer Jimmy Chamberlin is the only original member of the Pumpkins performing with the group. Reznor said: "I was never a big Smashing Pumpkins fan back when they were the Pumpkins, not to shit on Billy or anything but I don't hear anything that would make me want to care. I think trying to resurrect the name Smashing Pumpkins... it's all a bit corporate for me."

Nine Inch Nails is touring in support of its latest record, Year Zero. Smashing Pumpkins is promoting Zeitgeist, the first collection of all-new material under the band's name since 2000.

 Aug 27, 07 08:45 PM

Andrew Wilson, the brother who found actor Owen Wilson at his home on Sunday following an attempted suicide, returned to Owen's house today to collect a few belongings. Andrew did not respond to questions from the media but a bystander said he looked "dishevelled and distraught." A large package which appeared to be a painting was also delivered in Owen's name via Fedex.

Owen Wilson has now been moved to Cedars Sinai Medical center. He issued the following statement today: "I respectfully ask that the media allow me to receive care and heal in private during this difficult time."

 Aug 27, 07 12:35 PM

Jude Law took in the sights of Berliner Tiergarten in Berlin, Germany yesterday with former Miss Berlin and lingerie model 26 yr old Susan Hoecke.

 Aug 27, 07 12:13 PM

Former wife of Marilyn Manson, Dita Von Teese performed a Burlesque show at Summer Jamboree Festival in Senigallia, Italy yesterday, signing autographs for fans and answering questions at a press conference before the show. During Dita's show, held at Mama Mia disco, the 35-year-old artist performed "Martini Glass" and another two exhibitions.

The sexy Dita will be treating her fans to something special this holiday season as part of the Frederick's of Hollywood holiday ad campaign. She'll help the store advertise new styles inspired by vintage lingerie items worn by "glamour goddesses and dream dames" of old.

This event will mark Von Teese's first print collaboration with an American lingerie purveyor as well as a landmark for Frederick's of Hollywood, which has never before featured a celebrity on its iconic catalogue cover.

 Aug 26, 07 11:54 PM

Actor Owen Wilson was rushed to hospital today after allegedly attempting suicide.

Both Star magazine and the National Enquirer report that the 38-year-old actor was taken to St. John's hospital in Santa Monica, California by ambulance after paramedics and police responded to a 911 call from his home this afternoon.

According to reports, Wilson was found at his home by his brother Andrew after he had slashed his wrists and taken nearly a whole bottle of pills. Santa Monica Police refused to provide details but confirmed that a person was transported to hospital for treatment. Owen is said to be in stable condition but has been moved to another undisclosed hospital. Both his brothers, Andrew and Luke, are with him.

The star is currently filming Tropic Thunder in Hawaii with Ben Stiller and has two more films lined up. His movies include You, Me and Dupree and Starsky and Hutch. Wilson's relationship with Kate Hudson ended earlier this year.

Update: 8/27/07, 2:08 a.m.
It's reported that actor Luke Wilson was seen leaving Beverly Hills' Cedars Sinai hospital in a charcoal grey BMW with his brother Andrew last night. A woman was seen driving the vehicle, which then left the medical center.

Update: 8/27/07, 7:00 p.m.
Owen Wilson has issued the following statement: "I respectfully ask that the media allow me to receive care and heal in private during this difficult time."

 Aug 26, 07 11:38 PM

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, seen here playing the Carling Reading Festival in the UK, reportedly revealed recently that Ashlee Simpson is the first romantic partner he has been honest with.

The 28-year-old singer admitted that celebrity romances are often difficult, but says Ashlee's mature attitude helped make their relationship work.

"This is the first relationship I've been in when I've been honest with the person," Pete said."There's something that has to be said for two people who are doing something creative...Lots of time you can feel like you're baby-sitting someone in a relationship. I've been in relationships when I've signed autographs for fans and the person would get really jealous. There's a story on the internet saying Ashlee is like that, but it's just insane. She would never do that."

 Aug 26, 07 11:31 PM

It was a big celeb-spotting night at The Ivy in London, tonight. We caught stars including Kylie Minogue, David Tennant and Rachel Stevens out and about at the legendary restaurant, a favorite among London's theatre community. Said AA Gill: "A table at The Ivy is one of the most sought-after pieces of furniture in London."