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Catherine Zeta Jones: Obsession with weight is insane

EAGLE — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:08:54 GMT

Mrs Michael Douglas new mums in the US are so competitive Catherine Zeta Jones is scathing about celebrity mums who rush to lose their pregnancy pounds. 'I think it's awful this competition in the US between actresses who just had a baby, to see who's first to get back to their normal weight,' she says. 'It's insane. I find this wave of super-skinny women scary.' The Welsh siren, 38, claims that the constant attention makes stars insecure. 'Every time you go out, you're photographed, criticised or judged,' she tells OK! 'Nobody likes to be under that constant pressure.' Catherine, who seems to have lost a few pounds recently herself, insists it's no effort for her to drop a dress size. 'It's quick for me to get back in shape,' she insists, 'but I'm not fanatical.'

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Jordan: Psychic told me how I'll die

EAGLE — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:06:50 GMT

But glamour model has a back-up plan Jordan claims she knows how she'll pop her clogs. 'I'm not scared of dying because I've been told by a medium I'm going to die in my sleep,' she says. The glamour model, 29, admits that the psychic was unclear on the details - and couldn't tell her exactly when she'll snuff it. 'She just said I'd be a very old lady.' But the mum-of-three has a back-up plan in case the psychic's wrong - she'll go abroad to top herself. 'If that's not true and I know I'm on my way out but it's going to take a while, I'll go to Switzerland,' she explains. 'I did some research ages ago - you have to live there for a year so I would do that, and then have the lethal injection.' Thanks for sharing that, Jordan

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Jennifer Lopez to confirm baby rumours?

EAGLE — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 07:08:13 GMT

Actress set to announce her pregnancy, say sources Jennifer Lopez is set to announce she's pregnant at her show tomorrow night. Until now the singer has denied the baby rumours, but friends say that's about to change. 'She will announce that she's expecting her first child at her Madison Square Garden concert on Saturday night,' a source tells the Sun. Jennifer, 38, has never hidden her desire to have children with her third husband Marc Anthony, 39, and it seems she's got her wish. At a recent show she appeared to have a fuller figure. 'A definitive baby bump was there,' an onlooker tells the New York Post.

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Jessica Alba: I get nervous around men

EAGLE — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 07:02:52 GMT

Actress says she's not confident about dating Jessica Alba has revealed she's not confident when it comes to chatting up men. Despite regularly topping sexist women in the world polls, the Fantastic Four actress admits she still gets nervous if she fancies a guy. 'I get all squirmy and giggly,' she tells the Daily Record. 'I never know what to say. My mouth gets all dry and my heart beats fast.' But Jessica, 26, who recently broke up from long-term boyfriend Cash Warren, acts less than nervous in her new film Good Luck Chuck.

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Angelina Jolie: The only drug I can't handle is cannabis

EAGLE — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:13:47 GMT

Actress has tried 'every drug possible' - but hated smoking pot Angelina Jolie has revealed that of all the drugs she has tried over the years - the only one that she didn't enjoy was cannabis. The actress – who has admitted to trying 'every drug possible' - says that cannabis made her feel giggly and silly and she hated it. 'I've done coke, heroin, ecstasy, LSD, everything,' she tells Metro. 'But the one that had the worst effect for me was pot. I felt silly and giggly and I hate feeling like that.' But Ange, 32, also admits that she had a rather crazy experience when she visited a theme park on LSD. 'I remember taking LSD before I went to Disneyland,' she says. 'I started thinking about Mickey Mouse being a short, middle-aged man in a costume who hates life. 'Those drugs can be dangerous if you don't go into it positively – I gave them up a long time ago.'

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Jennifer Lopez to support the Spice Girls in LA

EAGLE — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:07:35 GMT

Hollywood superstar to join US tour Jennifer Lopez has agreed to join the Spice Girls on stage when they kick off their reunion tour in LA and she's happy to be the supporting act. The Hollywood star, 38 – who has sold 50 million records worldwide - will play second fiddle to the girl band but says she doesn't mind. 'I'd really like to get back out there on tour,' she tells the Sunday People, 'and I'd really like to perform on the same stage as the Spice Girls. 'Even before we were friends, Posh was my favourite.' Victoria, Emma, Geri and the two Mels are also hoping to work with the Scissor Sisters and have even joked about asking Robbie Williams to get in on the act. Rehearsals are due to start next month and the tour kicks off on 7 December in the US.

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Lindsay Lohan: I'll quit Hollywood to get clean

EAGLE — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:06:04 GMT

Reformed actress prepared to give up career to avoid drugs, says dad Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan is willing to give up her movie career to ensure she keeps away from drugs. The Mean Girls star has told her dad that she's determined to quit her party lifestyle. 'She said she does not want to live in Hollywood as that is where this evil in her life happens,' Michael Lohan reveals. 'She said, "'I hate Hollywood and i don't want to work there".' Lindsay, 21, and her father were recently reunited after being estranged for 3 years. He visited her in Utah were she is currently in rehab and she sobbed in his arms. 'Lindsay said, "'Daddy, I have done some terrible things and been addicted to drugs but please believe me, I will never do drugs again",' says Michael. The Mean Girls actress is staying in the Cirque Lodge rehab centre where residents help with household chores and other odd-jobs. 'She has taken up gardening and loved showing me the roses she looks after,' Michael tells the News Of The World. 'These are things normal people take for granted, but things Lindsay has not done for a long time because she's been wasted on drugs. 'I have seriously not seen her this happy in years.'

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Jamie Oliver: I miss Brad Pitt

EAGLE — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:04:04 GMT

Chef hasn't heard from his Hollywood pal in over a year Jamie Oliver has not seen his mate Brad Pitt since the actor started dating Angelina Jolie. The TV chef became good friends with Brad, 43, and then-wife Jennifer Aniston, 38, when they flew him over to LA to cook for Brad's 40th birthday in 2004. 'I still see Jennifer a reasonable amount,' says Jamie, 31. 'When she's over here or I'm over there. She's adorable, as ever. 'But Brad I haven't seen for over a year. Life's like that, though, isn't it? Especially when you've got a missus and kids. A lot can happen in two years.'

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Brooklyn Beckham tipped to be huge footie star

EAGLE — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:58:35 GMT

He'll be more famous than dad David Beckham David Beckham's son Brooklyn has been tipped for footie greatness. The 8-year-old has been wowing top youth coaches in LA - by playing against children 4 years older than himself. 'He has made a big impression,' a source tells the Daily Star. 'He stands out on the pitch, even against much older boys. It's very exciting to see how he is developing.' Brooklyn has so much talent that insiders says he'll be bigger than his dad David, 32. The lad's lucky to get his father's skill with a ball but wonder what he got from Posh? Perhaps he pouts brilliantly each time he kicks...

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Brad Pitt fuming with Angelina Jolie for seeing her ex

EAGLE — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:56:15 GMT

Actress pours heart out to former hubby Brad Pitt is furious that Angelina Jolie has been secretly seeing her ex-husband. Ange reportedly met up with Jonny Lee Miller in LA last month and told him all about her and Brad's relationship issues. 'They spent an hour together. Angelina was only in LA for a few days, so she made sure she saw him,' says a source. 'She poured her heart out. She wasn't bad-mouthing Brad, but did talk about their problems.' Johnny and Angelina were married for three years and have remained close friends ever since. They were even photographed together when Ange, 32, was pregnant with Shiloh.

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Kelly Rowland: Everyone in the US loves Victoria Beckham

EAGLE — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:53:56 GMT

Destiny's Child singer adores Posh America can't get enough of Victoria Beckham says Kelly Rowland. 'People love her, she's in every magazine and people never say anything bad about her,' insists the former Destiny's Child singer. 'We've embraced her like she's one of our own.' The 26-year-old thinks Posh is a great gal. 'She looks good and she's a sweetie pie,' she says. Victoria has really great presence and doesn't make you feel like she's bigger than anybody else. 'She's just very cool and really humble and I love that about her.' Kelly also admires Victoria's fashion sense. 'She's so sweet, I love her. I love her style so much and how she just goes for it every time.' Oh, get a room!

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George Clooney has new love

EAGLE — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:05:19 GMT

He's snapped smooching Sarah Larson It seems George Clooney hasn't quite gone through the entire female population of Hollywood. The notorious ladies' man has been snapped planting a smacker on yet another beautiful young woman The actor, 46, is said to be dating little-known actress Sarah Larson. They attended the Venice Film Festival together, where George was more than attentive.

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Potter star Daniel says women are after his 23m fortune

EAGLE — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:11:42 GMT

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe says he is being deluged with offers from gold-digging young girls wanting to get their hands on his multi-million pound fortune.

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Nicole Kidman: I wasn't a cool teenager

EAGLE — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:00:10 GMT

Actress was lonely growing up in Australia Nicole Kidman hated her ginger hair and fair skin when she was growing up. The actress, 40, was raised in Australia – so she wasn't allowed to play outside because of the intense sun. 'In Australia you spend a lot of time indoors if you're fair-skinned because you burn,' she says. 'I always felt like I wasn't the cool girl at school, so I'd stay indoors while everyone else was going to the beach and I'd sit and read books, but it resulted in a very vivid imagination that then sustained me.' And Nicole says the books would help her escape her life. 'As a child, I used to want to be the person in the book,' she tells OK!. 'That would be the thing, because I didn't like my life, so I wanted to be the character in the novel. That's the ramifications of being a fair-skinned redhead in Australia.'

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Jude Law and Cameron Diaz head to Hawaii

EAGLE — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:57:54 GMT

The Hollywood co-stars are ready for the surf Jude Law and Cameron Diaz starred in The Holiday together and now they're off to Hawaii for a bit of off-screen relaxation. The pair, both 34, are reported to be off to Oahu in Hawaii tomorrow and will share a luxury beachfront villa with a group of pals – including Drew Barrymore and Spike Jonze. Drew is a keen surfer and will no doubt be teaching Jude all her best techniques. 'Jude and Cameron went on a few dates in Los Angeles earlier this summer,' a source tells the Sunday Mirror. 'Then he went back to England and she dated a few other men, including Jessica Simpson's ex, John Mayer. But it is Jude she really likes.' Reps for Jude Law recently said there is no romance between the couple.

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Rush Hour 3 Tops The US Box Office

EAGLE — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:37:58 GMT

"Rush Hour 3" in which Hong Kong action hero Jackie Chan reprises the role of inspector Lee once again, took the top spot in the US over its debut weekend. Opened on August 10, the picture raked in US$50.2 mn over three days. It knocked out the previous week's number one "Bourne Ultimatum" to the second place while the "Simpsons Movie" which was in its third weekend ranked third. The latest installment of the successful franchise reunites director Brett Ratner for the third time with Chan and Chris Tucker who as the funny crime-fighting duo deliver East-meets-West fusion action and jokes. The slapstick comedy marks the Hollywood debut of mainland Chinese actress Zhang Jingchu who plays the daughter of a Chinese ambassador. Another new Asian face in the franchise is Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada as a hitman. Although the picture is now being rolled out in multiple territories worldwide from Singapore to Switzerland, the mainland Chinese audience will not get to see it in theatres. Local censors have ruled out the possibility of a theatrical release, saying that it is "commercially unviable". But given the remarkable performance of the first two "Rush Hour" movies in the mainland ¡V both released by prominent Hong Kong producer Bill Kong's Edko Films, there are speculations that the real reason for blocking the latest film is about its portrayal of a Chinese gangster organization which the local censors deem negative of the Chinese people. Started in 1998, the "Rush Hour" franchise has been highly lucrative. In the US alone, the first picture grossed US$141.2 mn while the box office for the second picture was even higher with US$226.2 mn.

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David Beckham: I'm horrible to my wife

EAGLE — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:46:18 GMT

Becks takes frustrations out on wife Victoria Beckham when he's not playing footie David Beckham reckons he's a 'terrible person' – but only when he's not playing footie. The LA Galaxy star, 32, says he takes out his frustrations on wife Victoria, 33, if he's left on the bench. 'I'm a terrible person to be around when I'm not playing soccer,' Becks tells CNN International's World Sport. 'When I'm injured or when I'm off the team, you can ask my wife, she knows exactly how I am and how passionate I am about being on the field, and when I'm not on the field it affects me on and off the pitch.' Poor Posh.

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Angelina Jolie pregnant?

EAGLE — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:43:02 GMT

Friends of the actress claim she's expecting Close friends of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt say that the actress is pregnant. The couple are rumoured to be close to splitting but but pals say the relationship is now back on track. 'Brad and Ange are giving it another go – because she's pregnant again,' says a source. 'Their relationship has been in such bad shape…but the baby news has turned everything around.' Angelina, 32, was spotted rubbing her tummy at Maddox's sixth birthday party earlier this month. She already has 14-month-old daughter Shiloh with Brad, 43, and three adopted children - Maddox, 6, Zahara, 2 and Pax, 3.

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Donald Trump wants them to appear on celeb version of US show

EAGLE — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:40:14 GMT

Donald Trump is offering troubled starlets Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears a chance to redeem themselves on TV. He wants the threesome to appear on a celeb version of the US version of The Apprentice. Paris, 26, is said to be interested in the project, while Britney, 25, is still locked in talks. 'We're negotiating with Britney right now,' Donald tells the New York Post. 'Can you imagine her doing it? 'We're not sure what will happen. She's a (bleep)ing mess.' And the billionaire, 61, is hoping to get Lindsay, 21, on board by the end of the week. 'Lindsay's another (bleep)ing mess,' he says. 'We haven't asked her yet, but I'm going to call her this week. It would a positive thing for her to do . . . for all of them.' Three words. Car. Crash. Telly.

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Shilpa Wins!

EAGLE — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:25:11 GMT

You've picked your winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2007... Sensational Shilpa has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother after polling 67% of the final vote. A window-smashing scream welcomed the news, along with disbelief from the shocked actress. "Are you kidding me?" she bawled, accompanied by the compulsory waterworks. Unlike earlier sobbing sessions, these were definitely tears of joy. Following her farewell to Jermaine she dashed to the toilet to gain some composure. Amidst an awesome firework display, she emerged to an adoring crowd and frantically blew kisses. History has been made. The self-proclaimed 'Angelina Jolie' of Bollywood, Shilpa's stay has been dominated by culinary-related rows and flirtations with a certain A-Team legend. A beacon of calm when engulfed in a verbal storm, Shilpa's outlook was perhaps helped by her regular meditation sessions. She even gave Carole and Ken a tutorial on Day 2! But when Jackiey and Jade came in to form their extended Family, it wasn't long before sparks started to fly. Who knew that the pronunciation of a two-syllable name would prove so problematic? Shilpa's devotion to feeding the housemates didn't quite win her unanimous support, as Danielle, Jade and Jo debated the health and safety of her chicken. And then came the great stock cube argument... But Shilpa managed to sail through stormy waters with her head held high and her oversized sunglasses firmly secured. Apologies and cider were soon heaped upon her and her infectious laughter was regularly heard bouncing off the walls of the House. Especially when there was a spot of Dirky Dancing...

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