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    May 28

    Chanelle to beat glamour girls

    Big Brother weak-out and soon to be failed pop star Chanelle Hayes is already crowing about her modelling career and her 2009 calendar.
    The twenty-year-old BB8 star revealed that she is aiming to sell more calendars than glamour models Lucy Pinder, Gemma Atkinson and Keeley Hazell.

    She told the Daily Star, "All the girls are gorgeous and it’s brilliant to even be up there competing with girls who have been in the business a lot longer than me. But me, a relative nobody, came fourth this year, which is pretty damn good! Now I want to do even better and maybe knock one out of the way!"

    Check out footage from the shoot here…

    Watch Chanelle's sexy photo shoot


    What is she thinking? As good as she looks - and no one is denying that - by the time boys are thinking about buying their calendar for next year, Chanelle will be long forgotten in the celebrity stakes. There will be at least a couple more talentless limelight-crazed contestants from the new Big Brother, who will bring out their own 12 page ring-bound, self-indulgent portfolios.
    May 20

    Jude Law snogs Kimberly Stewart

    Jude Law shocked onlookers by passionately snogging Rod Stewart’s daughter Kimberly on the dance floor of an Essex nightclub... and being caught on camera.TheSun_JudeandKimberly

    The new couple’s venue of choice was the 195 club in Epping, Essex, a regular haunt for the likes of Jodie Marsh, Jade Goody and a handful of WAGs. According to onlookers, the A-list star bought Kimberly a £170 bottle of bubbly before they locked lips on the dance floor.

    "We couldn't believe it when we saw Kimberly Stewart snogging the face off Jude Law. They were really going for it," one clubber told The Sun. Another said: "It was obvious they were a couple."

    The 35-year-old actor, whose last high-profile girlfriend was Sienna Miller, has since dashed off to the Cannes Film Festival to promote the documentary The Day After Peace.

    May 19

    Britney holidays with Mel Gibson

    Britney Spears had some fun in the sun over the weekend on a Costa Rican beach where she is staying with Mel Gibson.

    Britney_JasonTrawick_PA She’s pictured here with her agent and good friend Jason Trawick frolicking in the water at Barrigona beach. A slight tummy bulge had the tabloids predicting a pregnancy announcement, but we’re assured the starlet isn’t expecting.

    Mel’s $24 million property is set on 402 acres in the Pacific coast resort town of Samara. As well as the actor and his wife, Britney’s dad Jamie is also along for the holiday.

    Mel used to live near Britney's Malibu home and wanted to offer the star a chance to get away from LA, as well as advice on how to best deal with paparazzi attention and substance abuse (he's been treated for alcoholism in the past).

    Photos: Britney's golden years

    May 17

    Amy and Pete’s disturbing new video

    Pete Doherty uploaded a video to YouTube last night, showing him and new best friend Amy Winehouse obviously under the influence.Amy_on_YouTube

    In the bizarre video, Amy, dressed in her trademark bra and shorts, displays a box of newborn mice to the camera. Pete can be heard singing a few lines from songs, before joking that one of the mice looks like Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell after he's taken a bath.

    Amy then manhandles a couple of the tiny rodents while sending a message to her husband in jail: “Blake, please don’t divorce mummy, she loves you ever so.” Her plea follows reports this week that Blake plans to leave the singer once he gets out of jail, unless she gets clean. Mimicking the mouse, Amy says: “I’m only a day old but I know what love is.”

    Watch Pete and Amy's video message

    Battle: Who is the most out-of-control celebrity?

    Do celeb drug-takers get off too lightly?

     

    May 14

    Kelly back with Billy

    Kelly Brook has rekindled her romance with Billy Zane only weeks Kelly_Billy_Rexafter ending their four-year relationship because he couldn’t commit.

    Billy, 42, flew to London from South Africa earlier this week in an attempt to win Kelly back. The broken-hearted actor bought roses and chocolates for his ex and organised dinner at a fancy Thai restaurant in order to persuade Kelly to give their relationship another chance. It seemed to have worked as the pair were seen returning to his west London hotel suite just before midnight. “Kelly was giggling and looked very happy. She kept touching his arm,” an onlooker told The Sun.

    Although the 28-year-old model has previously said she is keen to get married, there is still no sign of her £28,000 engagement ring.

    Blake hits out at Amy

    Amy Winehouse’s husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, has hit out at his wife’s behaviour in letters written from his prison cell.Amy_Blake_Rex

    Close friend Sarah Thomas took a series of letters, all written by Blake while behind bars, to Grazia magazine. One letter says: “How much is my wife trying to do my head in!? Can’t help feeling I'm going to see a photo of her snogging some junkie soon! She needs to remember she’s married to someone in prison.”

    Sarah explained Blake’s frustration and the tenuous state of the couple’s marriage: “It really upset him when she lets him down. She books visits and doesn’t turn up so no one else can go,” Sarah said. “He doesn’t want to go back to Amy because she’s doing drugs. People might see it as scandalous, but it has to happen for him to be OK. If Blake was released tomorrow, I think they’d go their separate ways.”

    Sarah, who Blake has nicknamed ‘Baby Bear’, also told Grazia that Amy and Blake had planned to have children: “They’ve talked about having kids, and Amy is actually very maternal. She likes taking care of people, and does wifely things like making pillowcases out of tablecloths.

    Blake is currently on remand in London's Pentonville prison. Amy has been linked to various men in recent months including her manager’s assistant, Alex Haynes, and Babyshambles guitarist, Mik Whitnall.

    Gallery: Amy Winehouse through the years

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    Also happening in Celeb Land today:

    Britney has minor car crash

    Madonna to build girls' school

    Jennifer Aniston backstage at boyfriend's gig

    May 13

    Jennifer goes public with new romance

    Jennifer Aniston seems happy to flaunt her new relationship. And we’re happy to see her so happy!

    Jennifer_John_SplashJennifer and singer John Mayer got together in April, and they obviously see no reason to hide their romance – the happy couple cuddled and kissed in front of dozens of other hotel guests at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami last weekend. See more in our special video report

    A witness said: “They were swimming and sitting out at the pool on Saturday for more than three hours. They looked like they were completely into each other. She put her arm around him while they were in the pool. It was intimate. They both looked so happy. They were in full view of everyone at the pool. They weren’t trying to hide it."

    The couple then headed to the wrap party for Marley And Me, Jennifer’s next film, and were happy to be photographed holding hands and arriving and leaving together.

    See more pics of Jennifer Aniston and her new man in our special video report

    Kris Marshall makes full recovery

    Kris Marshall has made his first public appearance since recovering from a head injury after being hit by a car last month.KrisMarshall_PA

    The actor, currently seen in a series of BT ads, stepped out at the Sex and the City premiere in London. Doctors were amazed by the 35-year-old’s miraculous recovery after being hit by a car on a night out in Bristol – they’d originally feared a serious brain injury.

    “I’m alright.  I’m nearly recovered – a bit sore still but I’m back at work,” Kris told reporters at the premiere. “I wouldn’t come to these things unless I’m in it but my girlfriend really wants to see it and she looked after me while I was in hospital.”

    Glad to see you back on your feet, Kris!

    See photos from the Sex and the City world premiere

    May 09

    Introducing Celebrity Spotter

    Thought I’d show off a handy new service that launched on MSN Celebrity this week.celebspotter200

    Celebrity Spotter lets you find out where the stars are going to be across the UK over the next four weeks. Zoom into your chosen area on the map to see who’s doing what, where, and to whom.

    Whether it’s a comedy gig, a book signing, a film premiere or VIP celebrity bash, it’ll be listed on our Celebrity Spotter service. At the moment, the service is flagging up a Hollyoaks charity ball in Chester, the celebrity Soccer Six tournament in London, and the Queen’s upcoming visit Southampton, among dozens of other events. Dive in and enjoy!

    Try Celebrity Spotter now

    May 08

    Nicole Kidman dumped by Chanel

    Nicole Kidman, 40 years old and pregnant, has been dumped as the face of Chanel No. 5 and replaced by a much younger woman.NicoleKidman_Chanel

    The perfume giant has chosen French actress Audrey Tautou as the new face of the fragrance. The 29-year-old, best known for roles in Amelie and The Da Vinci Code, is expected to pocket $4.3 million for the deal.

    Nicole has been the face of Chanel since 2004, when she reportedly earned $3.7 million for a three-minute advertisement directed by acclaimed Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann, breaking the record for the most money paid per minute to an actor.

    She’s expecting her first biological child in July.

    Find out more about Audrey Tautou at MSN Movies

    Amy Winehouse arrested again

    Amy Winehouse spent nine hours being questioned by police on Wednesday after officers were handed a video which allegedly showed her smoking crack cocaine. The Sun newspaper published pictures from the video, showing the star inhaling fumes from a pipe, earlier this year.

    AmyWinehouse_PAThe singer was released on bail at 10.30pm last night, after voluntarily turning herself in at Limehouse police station in east London. A spokesperson for the Met said: “Around 1pm today a 24-year-old woman from the Camden area attended a London police station by arrangement and was arrested in connection with the alleged possession of a controlled drug. This is in connection with an investigation connected to footage passed to the Metropolitan Police on 22 January.”

    Amy’s run-ins with the law are becoming more frequent – she recently spent the night in jail after slapping a man after a night out in Camden in March. She was cautioned for common assault.

    Dad Mitch Winehouse has spoken out against his daughter’s behaviour. “I want her sectioned,” he said last week. “The situation is getting out of control. I want her off the street. I don't think being somewhere for six weeks is going to cure her problems. I think it needs far more radical measures. We will take the bull by the horns and deal with it.”

    Video: The Amy Winehouse story so far

    May 07

    Britney triumphs in court

    Britney Spears was in court again on Tuesday to fight for visitation rights to see her sons, and this time she did everything right.Britney_PA

    Britney turned up just before 8am with both her parents, a big change from previous hearings when she either turned up hours late or not at all. Throughout the hearing, the star was quiet and cooperative and won praise from the judge and ex-husband Kevin Federline’s legal team.

    After spending all morning in court, both on the stand and in private talks with Kevin and his lawyers, Britney was awarded more supervised visits with her sons. Although it’s not clear exactly how much she will see Sean Preston and Jayden James, K-Fed’s lawyer said it was an “expansion of time”. “It is a cautious step, but a step forward nonetheless,” he said. “We are seeing signs of her progress, and consistency over time is something welcome by Kevin. The children are doing great.”

    They’re back in court on July 15, when Britney is hoping that their shared custody agreement will be reinstated.

    Pete Doherty out of jail

    Pete Doherty walked free from prison on Tuesday morning, after serving just 29 days of a 14-week sentence.

    PeteDoherty_PA The Babyshambles singer was joking with reporters after leaving Wormwood Scrubs Prison in west London at around 7.10am. Dressed in a suit and tie, Pete said he was looking forward to having a rum and coke and spending time with his cats.

    When asked if he’d taken drugs in jail, Pete showed a certificate confirming he’d passed a drugs test and said: “Well, I knew it was going to be a bit rough to start with, with the overcrowding and the medical facilities. Although they do their best, they are good, they can't really cater for the average junkie.”

    Doherty was jailed in April for breaking probation, after receiving a four-month suspended jail sentence in October for possessing crack cocaine, heroin, ketamine and cannabis, and driving while uninsured.

    His early release means Babyshambles can play Glastonbury as planned.

    May 02

    Mariah Carey’s quickie wedding

    Mariah Carey, 39, apparently got hitched to 27-year-old actor and rapper Nick Cannon on April 30.
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    The couple, who have been dating for just two months, are said to have had an impulsive ceremony at Mariah’s new home in the Bahamas and there was no pre-nup, despite Ms Carey being a multi-millionaire and one of the best-selling music artists in history.

    Nick's family member Linda Cannon confirmed the couple were married: “Yes, we know,” she said. “He called us and told us all about it. We are happy for him. If that is what he wants then we are happy for him.”

    May 01

    Monthly Mailbag - April

    Hi everyone, it's the start of a new month so it's time for me to look back on all your comments and feedback during April.

    Kerry Katona always divides opinion and this month was no different. She gave birth to son Max, invited an MTV crew into the delivery room, and then announced in her magazine column that she’d lost two stone in just seven days:

    “I just can’t believe how much Kerry has changed since her pop days – she seemed a sweet girl who had everything going for her but now everything just makes her look rough and cheap. She could do so well if she got her act together and sorted her life with her children first, then worried about the fame.”

    “I find it revolting she would want to share the most intimate moment a couple will have (the birth of their child) with the nation.”

    “Two stone in a week? That sounds incredibly dangerous to me. When I lost two stone in a month my doctor said it was too much, too fast... I’m all for getting back into shape after giving birth, but I don’t think it should ever be your first priority.”

    “I think those wishing bad things upon her need to take a close look at themselves. She is going to be in the public eye anyway – the tabloids are obsessed – so just get used to it.”

    “C’mon guys. She gave birth in front of a camera crew. Doesn’t that say it all?!”

    Dozens of you sent messages of support to actor Kris Marshall, who was hit by a car after a night out in Bristol:

    “My heart goes out to Kris and his family. Kris was really good in My Family – I love that show, it’s such a laugh, I could watch it over and over. So I hope you make a speedy recovery Kris & we see you back on screen entertaining us all. My thoughts are with you.”

    “Just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery, there has been more than one occasion when you have brought a smile to my face and I was very sad to read about your accident.”

    Peter Doherty being sentenced to jail (14 weeks for probation violation) also got you talking in April:

    “Of course Pete Doherty should be jailed - why are the courts more lenient just because he's famous???! “
     
    “Maybe if he goes to jail he might chill out with the drugs and write something worth listening to, rather than the crap that people pass off for music because they like the ‘image’.”

    “I reckon he should have been put back in rehab under stricter conditions... I know someone who was in jail for longer for just a driving offence!”

    “While the stones and the Beatles did lots of drugs it must be taken into account that it was very much of its time... society has changed and drug use isn't as socially acceptable as the way that it was then. The media hype around Pete makes the whole situation worse – every time there is a story about him getting let off, there are hundreds of people proclaiming him a legend.”

    Thanks for all your comments, keep them coming.

    Colleen x

    Jennifer Aniston’s new romance

    InTouchJennifer Aniston seems to have finally found love... with Jessica Simpson’s ex! Jennifer has been spotted out and about in Miami with singer John Mayer, who’s nine years younger than the Friends star. The pair were first spotted together last Friday, having lunch (and sharing a dessert) in a restaurant that opened just for them, before having a romantic dinner at Casa Tua on South Beach the same night.

    Now photographs of the cute couple have emerged in In Touch Weekly, showing them sunbathing and getting close in the Florida sunshine, where Jennifer is filming Marley & Me.

    Since dating Jessica Simpson in 2006, John’s been linked to string of starlets including Cameron Diaz and Mandy Moore. Let’s hope he doesn’t stray and Jennifer is lucky in love for once!