Celebrity Gossip and Entertainment News 22nd December 2005
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22nd December 2005 3:06
Saucy novelist JACKIE COLLINS is wooing British singer WILL YOUNG with sexy messages, despite his well-publicised homosexuality.
HOLLYWOOD WIVES...
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news article: Collins Pursues Young
22nd December 2005 3:06
Rapper FAITH EVANS' grandmother raised 150 foster children.
Read about Faith Evans
news article: Fascinating Fact 696
22nd December 2005 3:06
Finnish rocker VILLE VALO once got so drunk he had his bottom tattooed and the pictures splashed across his nation's newspapers.
The hedonistic...
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news article: Valo's Tattoo Terror
22nd December 2005 3:06
Ben and Jerry's ice-cream employees LISA DALE and PHILIPPA MARSHALL served up a special treat at SIR ELTON JOHN and DAVID FURNISH's Windsor, England...
Read about Elton John
news article: Fascinating Fact 695
22nd December 2005 3:06
Fallen R+B star BOBBY BROWN has sparked outrage among family groups in America, after insisting Santa Claus doesn't exist on his TV holiday special...
Read about Bobby Brown
news article: Bobby Brown Spoils Christmas Magic On Holiday Show
22nd December 2005 3:06
British girl group SUGABABES have replaced former bandmate MUTYA BUENA with unknown singer AMELLE BERRABAH.
Members KEISHA BUCHANAN and HEIDI...
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news article: Sugababes Unveil New Member
22nd December 2005 3:06
Dance impresario MYLO has been forced to cancel two London gigs after breaking one ankle and spraining the other.
The DESTROY ROCK + ROLL hitmaker...
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news article: Mylo Cancels Gigs After Breaking Ankle
22nd December 2005 3:06
SIR ELTON JOHN reportedly shunned the advice of friends before his wedding yesterday (21DEC05) and refused to ask partner DAVID FURNISH to sign a...
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news article: John Refused Pre-nuptial Agreement
22nd December 2005 3:06
NOTORIOUS BIG has been caught up in the middle of another night of violence after three people were stabbed at the launch party of the hip-hop hero's...
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news article: Biggie's Party Turns Into A Bloodbath
22nd December 2005 3:06
Former 24 regular ELISHA CUTHBERT writes an ice hockey blog on North America's National Hockey League official website NHL.com.
Read about Elisha Cuthbert
news article: Fascinating Fact 698
22nd December 2005 3:06
"It doesn't take a lot to make me happy - a nice dinner, breakfast in bed or somebody running a bath for you when you get home." SIENNA MILLER likes...
Read about Sienna Miller
news article: The Things They Say 899
22nd December 2005 3:06
SANDRA BULLOCK's celebrity mechanic husband JESSE JAMES has jetted out to Iraq to give troops motor-fixing tips.
James, who hosts hit show MONSTER...
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news article: Bullock's Mechanic Man Visits Iraq
22nd December 2005 3:06
PARIS HILTON is hoping to distance herself from her newfound title as the world's worst dog owner, by purchasing two new puppies.
The hotel...
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news article: Hilton's New Puppies
22nd December 2005 3:06
Larger-than-life funnyman JACK BLACK has signed up for a new delivered gourmet food diet plan in a bid to wean himself off fast food dinners.
The...
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news article: Black Calls In Gourmet Food Firm To Beat The Burgers
22nd December 2005 3:06
KATE BECKINSALE and her movie maker husband LEN WISEMAN enjoy sex together even when they're apart - thanks to their trusty webcam.
The British...
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news article: Kate's Kinky Webcam Sex Sessions
22nd December 2005 3:06
JESSICA SIMPSON is the latest name on JAMES BOND producers' wish list after both CHARLIZE THERON and ANGELINA JOLIE pulled out of a Bond babe role in...
Read about Jessica Simpson
news article: Simpson Gets Bond Bosses All Stirred Up
22nd December 2005 3:06
THE PRINCESS DIARIES star ANNE HATHAWAY has embarked on a new romance with a real estate developer.
The 23-year-old actress arrived at the 6...
Read about Anne Hathaway
news article: Hathaway Revelling In New Romance
22nd December 2005 3:06
Actress JENNIFER ANISTON plans to become a mother "within the next year".
The former FRIENDS beauty is dating her THE BREAK UP co-star VINCE...
Read about Jennifer Aniston
news article: Aniston Wants To Become A Mother In 2006
22nd December 2005 3:06
JAMIE FOXX has laughed off reports his MIAMI VICE co-star COLIN FARRELL had checked into a rehabilitation clinic to control an addiction to...
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news article: Foxx Puts Up Farrell
22nd December 2005 3:06
DAVID LETTERMAN's lawyers are urging officials in New Mexico to drop a bizarre restraining order granted to a woman who claims the US chat show host...
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news article: Letterman Fights Restraining Order
22nd December 2005 3:06
Movie star ETHAN HAWKE has offered his support to a convicted killer serving a 30-year jail sentence for murdering a police officer at the request of...
Read about Ethan Hawke
news article: Hawke Seeks Clemency For Murderer
22nd December 2005 3:06
Rapper FAITH EVANS' grandmother raised 150 foster children.
Read about Faith Evans
news article: Fascinating Fact 697
22nd December 2005 9:22
SCARLETT JOHANSSON has given boyfriend JOSH HARTNETT cause for concern, by branding monogamy unnatural and questioning romances between actors.
...
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news article: Johansson Questions Monogamy
22nd December 2005 9:22
Working on KING KONG turned funnyman JACK BLACK back onto nicotine after a year of not smoking.
The actor/rocker blames a "lost weekend" on the...
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news article: Black Blames King Kong Lost Weekend For Smoking Habit
22nd December 2005 9:22
Period drama PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and thriller THE CONSTANT GARDENER are leading the nominations at next year's (06) London Film Critics' Circle...
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news article: Prejudice And Gardener Lead London Critics' Nominations
22nd December 2005 9:22
"That's something I just will not reveal... I was nine-years-old when it ended up there... It's a reminder to accept the things you can't change."...
Read about Mary J Blige
news article: The Things They Say 900
22nd December 2005 9:22
Pop star CHRISTINA AGUILERA celebrated her 25th birthday in style recently, partying with LINDSAY LOHAN and PARIS HILTON in Hollywood.
The DIRRTY...
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news article: Aguilera Turns 25 In Style
22nd December 2005 9:22
EVANESCENCE frontwoman AMY LEE was kicked off the soundtrack for the movie THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE because her...
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news article: Amy Lee Too Dark For Narnia
22nd December 2005 9:22
R+B star MARY J BLIGE finds married life just as stressful as being single, because she constantly fears her husband will cheat on her.
The...
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news article: Blige Fears Isaacs Would Cheat
22nd December 2005 9:22
SIR ELTON JOHN's new partner-in-law DAVID FURNISH will not become LADY JOHN, according to etiquette authority Debrett's.
In Britain, it is...
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news article: Furnish Will Never Be A Lady
22nd December 2005 9:22
R+B singer FAITH EVANS is warning dieting women to stay away from pills as a quick fix to shed the pounds, because medication left her agitated and...
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news article: Evans Reveals Diet Pills Nightmare
22nd December 2005 9:22
The FUGEES star PRAS MICHEL has no fears his group have been surpassed by THE BLACK EYED PEAS in their absence, because they are on a different level...
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news article: Pras Michel: 'Fugees Are On A Different Level To The Black Eyed Peas'
22nd December 2005 9:22
R+B star MARY J BLIGE has launched a scathing attack on her native America, accusing the country of upholding an inherently racist attitude towards...
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news article: Blige: 'America Is Still Racist'
22nd December 2005 9:22
"Pretty people aren't as accepted as other people. It comes with all these stigmas." It's a hard life for THE OC star MISCHA BARTON.
Read about Mischa Barton
news article: The Things They Say 902
22nd December 2005 9:22
PAMELA ANDERSON treated rock fans to a festive pole dance when she performed on stage during ex-husband TOMMY LEE's MOTLEY CRUE festive show at the...
Read about Pamela Anderson
news article: Fascinating Fact 699
22nd December 2005 9:22
Funnyman STEVE CARELL's summer hit THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN is raising Christmas cheer in America and is on course to become the biggest-selling comedy...
Read about Steve Carell
news article: Virgin Makes It A Bumper Christmas For Carell
22nd December 2005 9:22
Actor TONY DANZA infuriated his mother so much with his choice of girlfriend when he was younger, she went on a hunger strike until he ended the...
Read about Tony Danza
news article: Danza's Romance Left Mother Hungry
22nd December 2005 9:22
"As everybody knows, sexuality blossoms with marriage. Sex gets better and better every year." Actor/director JON FAVREAU loves being a married man....
Read about Jon Favreau
news article: The Things They Say 901
22nd December 2005 9:22
SWINGERS star JON FAVREAU enjoyed being tucked away from cameras while he directed his new movie ZATHURA - because he'd just had braces attached to...
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news article: Favreau's Braces Secret
22nd December 2005 9:22
German actress DIANE KRUGER jumped at the chance to star in MERRY CHRISTMAS because it gave her a rare opportunity to portray her country in a...
Read about Diane Kruger
news article: Kruger Delighted To Portray Germans In Positive Light
22nd December 2005 9:22
Hollywood socialite KIMBERLY STEWART has been spotted back on the arm of her former fiance TALAN TORRIERO - just weeks after the couple called off...
Read about Kimberly Stewart
news article: Stewart Back With Beau
22nd December 2005 9:22
Screeners of movies, including NORTH COUNTRY, up for Oscar consideration have already been pirated and are showing up online, according to an...
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news article: Oscar Screeners 'Show Up Online'
22nd December 2005 13:52
By Sarah Henshaw
1: Which female singer did Sir Elton John NOT duet with this year, either on record or in public?
a) Norah Jones
b) Joss...
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news article: Wenn Music Quiz 2005
22nd December 2005 13:52
A host of celebrity guests including ELIZABETH HURLEY, CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, SIR MICHAEL CAINE and the OSBOURNE family were last night (21DEC05) left...
Read about Elizabeth Hurley
news article: Jams Delay Elton Reception
22nd December 2005 13:52
MADONNA's romantic fifth anniversary getaway with film-maker GUY RITCHIE was abandoned yesterday (21DEC05) when her private jet developed technical...
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news article: Madonna Anniversary Spoilt By Jet
22nd December 2005 13:52
LATEST: Antipodean beauty RACHEL HUNTER is struggling to maintain her appetite after falling ill with a mystery illness earlier this month...
Read about Rachel Hunter
news article: Hunter Still Ailing
22nd December 2005 13:52
British actor SIR ANTHONY SHER 'married' theatre director GREG DORAN, in one of England's first same sex civil partnerships yesterday.
On the same...
Read about Elton John
news article: Sir Anthony Sher 'Marries' Gay Partner
22nd December 2005 13:52
The film depicting supermodel KATE MOSS snorting cocaine in a London recording studio has reportedly been turned over as evidence to police.
...
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news article: Moss Drug Video Turned Over To Police?
22nd December 2005 13:52
Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND have announced a boycott of US recording studios - because the tea-drinking hitmakers can't get a decent brew in...
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news article: Franz Ferdinand: 'America Isn't Our Cup Of Tea'
22nd December 2005 13:52
New dad ROD STEWART broke down in tears on stage in London this week (ends23DEC05) after showing off a giant picture of his three week old son...
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news article: Stewart's Tears For Baby Son
22nd December 2005 13:52
Ambitious FRANZ FERDINAND guitarist NICK McCARTHY has joined forces with his wife to record a new album.
The side project, called BOX CODAX, sees...
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news article: Franz Ferdinand Guitarist Teams With Wife
22nd December 2005 13:52
DAMON ALBARN's animated rockers GORILLAZ are set to poke fun at a British festive tradition as they produce an alternative to QUEEN ELIZABETH II's...
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news article: Gorillaz Ape Royal Speech
22nd December 2005 13:52
R+B beauty JANET JACKSON was the most popular name search on internet search giant Google this year (05), thanks to her alleged love child and naked...
Read about Janet Jackson
news article: Jackson Tops Google Poll
22nd December 2005 13:52
Housewives' favourite TOM JONES received Mafia protection when he relocated from his native Wales to America.
The IT'S NOT UNUSUAL singer, who has...
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news article: Jones Under Mafia Protection
22nd December 2005 13:52
"I have always been attracted to him. I always thought that I would actually marry him." Lifestyle guru MARTHA STEWART on comedian DAVID LETTERMAN.
Read about Martha Stewart
news article: The Things They Say 904
22nd December 2005 13:52
New Zealand supermodel RACHEL HUNTER is fighting off her dance instructor's romantic advances during rehearsals for British TV talent show STRICTLY...
Read about Rachel Hunter
news article: Hunter Fights Off Teacher's Advances
22nd December 2005 13:52
"As far as I'm concerned, if you don't buy your kid the cutting edge of technology, you are neglecting that child. It's tantamount child abuse."...
Read about Jon Favreau
news article: The Things They Say 903
22nd December 2005 13:52
LASSIE director CHARLES STURRIDGE has hit out at a British journalist's disparaging review of his canine classic remake, branding the reporter "a...
Read about Charles Sturridge
news article: Lassie Director Defends 'Sentimentality'
22nd December 2005 13:52
JARHEAD director SAM MENDES confesses he was seduced into making the Gulf War movie, after producers sent him a clever marketing gimmick.
The...
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news article: Mendes Seduced By Gimmick
22nd December 2005 13:52
Seven castmembers of hit show LOST have been stopped, cited and/or arrested for speeding or drink driving since they started filming on Hawaii.
Read about Lost
news article: Fascinating Fact 700
22nd December 2005 13:52
Model/actress SIENNA MILLER has laughed off reports she will become the next JAMES BOND girl, claiming a role alongside 007 would ruin her burgeoning...
Read about Sienna Miller
news article: Miller Snubs Bond Role
22nd December 2005 13:52
JOHNNY CASH biopic WALK THE LINE is to be screened at California's Folsom Prison, 38 years after the country star recorded a live album there.
The...
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news article: Cash Biopic To Be Screened At Folsom Prison
22nd December 2005 17:17
Adult-rated films boasting raunchy or violent material have been banned from Indian cable TV networks in a "public interest" court ruling.
The...
Read about Rupert Murdoch
news article: Indian Court Bans Sex And Violence On Tv
22nd December 2005 17:17
Former Argentine soccer star DIEGO MARADONA was arrested by Brazilian police at Rio de Janeiro airport today (22DEC05) following a disturbance.
...
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news article: Maradona Arrested After Disturbance In Rio
22nd December 2005 17:17
MARY J BLIGE gave up her drink and drug-fuelled lifestyle after experiencing the shock of fellow R+B star AALIYAH's untimely death.
The...
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news article: Blige Credits Aaliyah With Clean Living
22nd December 2005 17:17
Animal-loving superstar MARIAH CAREY has refused a Christmas gift of two fur coats, because the thought of animal skins repulses her.
The ALWAYS...
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news article: Carey Snubs Fur Gift
22nd December 2005 17:17
Troubled rocker COURTNEY LOVE is reportedly considering selling her rights to the back catalogue of her late husband KURT COBAIN and NIRVANA.
...
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news article: Love To Sell Cobain Catalogue?
22nd December 2005 17:17
ROD STEWART's ex-wife RACHEL HUNTER has sent her best wishes to the rocker and his fiancee PENNY LANCASTER following the birth of their son ALASTAIR...
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news article: Hunter Stays Away From Stewart's New Family
22nd December 2005 17:17
Pop rockers GREEN DAY have issued a cease-and-desist order in a bid to stop DJ team DEAN GRAY from making their AMERICAN IDIOT remixes available for...
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news article: Green Day Target Remix Team
22nd December 2005 17:17
LATEST: MADONNA has hit back at newlywed SIR ELTON JOHN after he criticised her for not attending his pre-wedding party on Monday (19DEC05).
...
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news article: Madonna Hopes Elton Will Be 'Happier Married'
22nd December 2005 17:17
Rocker ROD STEWART and PENNY LANCASTER's baby son ALASTAIR almost died in childbirth because of complications.
The three-week-old's umbilical cord...
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news article: Stewart Reveals Birth Scare
22nd December 2005 17:17
LATEST: Singer GWEN STEFANI has confirmed reports she is expecting her first child with British rocker GAVIN ROSSDALE.
The NO DOUBT star announced...
Read about Gwen Stefani
news article: Stefani Confirms Baby Rumours
22nd December 2005 17:17
Hollywood heart-throb JOHNNY DEPP has teamed up with his FINDING NEVERLAND co-star KATE WINSLET for a 3-D documentary project.
The pair will swap...
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news article: Depp And Winslet Reunite For 3-D Film
22nd December 2005 17:17
Hollywood actress CHRISTINA RICCI will make a cameo appearance in hit US TV medical drama GREY'S ANATOMY next year (06).
The MONSTER star will...
Read about Christina Ricci
news article: Ricci To Cameo In Grey's Anatomy
22nd December 2005 17:17
Veteran movie composer BILL CONTI will be musical director at the Academy Awards in March (06), for the 18th time.
Conti, himself an Oscar-winner...
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news article: Conti To Be Oscars Musical Director Again
22nd December 2005 17:17
The US rapper who inspired the character of TURTLE in MARK WAHLBERG's TV show ENTOURAGE has died. He was 39.
Massachusetts-native DONNIE CARROLL...
Read about Mark Wahlberg
news article: Wahlberg's Tv Inspiration Dies
22nd December 2005 17:17
MATTHEW BRODERICK hated making THE STEPFORD WIVES with NICOLE KIDMAN and has nightmares about being remembered for it.
The actor struggled to cope...
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news article: Broderick Hated Stepford Wives Flop
22nd December 2005 17:17
JENNIFER ANISTON has shrugged off suggestions the past 12 month have been worst of her life, insisting she wouldn't have changed events "for...
Read about Jennifer Aniston
news article: Aniston: 'I Wouldn't Change 2005'
22nd December 2005 21:31
Irish rocker BONO is thrilled he escaped "rock star retirement" to re-launch U2 as the best band in the world - because it proved all his critics...
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news article: Bono Delighted To Prove Critics Wrong
22nd December 2005 21:31
Country star DIERKS BENTLEY has married in time for Christmas (25DEC05) after eloping to wed his high school sweetheart at the weekend (18DEC05).
...
Read about DIERKS BENTLEY
news article: Dierks Bentley Elopes To Wed
22nd December 2005 21:31
Teen entrepreneur MARY-KATE OLSEN loves to buy big, stylish jackets, because then she can secretly wear pyjamas in public.
The 19-year-old beauty,...
Read about Mary-Kate Olsen
news article: Olsen's Pyjama Trick
22nd December 2005 21:31
Charismatic JACKASS star JOHNNY KNOXVILLE is desperate to write a novel - but consistently finds his literary plans thwarted by his love of...
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news article: Knoxville's Novel Plans
22nd December 2005 21:31
The two-hour season finale of plastic surgery drama NIP/TUCK has made TV history for cable channel FX after recording the network's biggest ratings...
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news article: Nip/tuck Finale Breaks Network Records
22nd December 2005 21:31
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE is Britain's most successful movie of 2005 - beating off competition from STAR WARS: EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE...
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news article: Harry Potter Is UK Film Of 2005
22nd December 2005 21:31
THE DUKES OF HAZZARD star JOHNNY KNOXVILLE isn't the only prankster in his family - his father once tricked his pals into believing they had...
Read about Johnny Knoxville
news article: Knoxville's Prankster Father
22nd December 2005 21:31
HEATH LEDGER is convinced playing a gay cowboy in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN has improved his acting skills, because simulating romantic love for another man...
Read about Heath Ledger
news article: Heath Ledger's Gay Fears
22nd December 2005 21:31
JENNIFER ANISTON has launched a veiled attack on former husband BRAD PITT, insinuating his relationship with ANGELINA JOLIE is a "mistake".
The...
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news article: Aniston Issues Veiled Warning To Pitt
22nd December 2005 21:31
"It just smells good, like you want to hug somebody. It's feminine, sensual, fresh and clean." ASHANTI on her new perfume Precious Jewel.
Read about Ashanti
news article: The Things They Say 906
22nd December 2005 21:31
Rocker TOMMY LEE and his ex-wife PAMELA ANDERSON surprised revellers at a West Hollywood gig on Monday (19DEC05), when they arrived onstage for a...
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news article: Lee And Anderson Jam Onstage
22nd December 2005 21:31
"I wore this yellow Gucci outfit - it was, like, the yellow fur. I thought I looked nice that night and I went on the Internet and they had like Big...
Read about Mary J Blige
news article: The Things They Say 905
22nd December 2005 21:31
SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS has declared all his stage name changes a "joke".
The rap mogul has been known as PUFF DADDY, PUFFY and P DIDDY, before most...
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news article: Combs: 'Name Changes Were Just A Joke'
22nd December 2005 21:31
Irish rockers U2 would love to give their crusading frontman BONO "a really good kick" - but admit his perfection means they never get the...
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news article: U2: 'We'd Love To Kick Bono'
22nd December 2005 21:31
MARIAH CAREY has topped off an amazing comeback year (05) in her native America by stealing the Christmas number one hit away from teenager CHRIS...
Read about Mariah Carey
news article: Carey Celebrates Christmas On Top By Matching Elvis' Feat
22nd December 2005 21:31
LATEST: MARY J BLIGE is still raging about her recent VIBE magazine cover shoot, demanding the publication's bosses release an apology for making her...
Read about Mary J Blige
news article: Blige Attacks Vibe Again
22nd December 2005 21:31
Sexy SIENNA MILLER posed naked for the 2003 Pirelli calendar.
Read about Sienna Miller
news article: Fascinating Fact 701