Emma Thompson

What a fun-tastc eve was had when we rocked up to the Lavender Trust's 10th Aniversary shindig.

We headed down to Claridge's hotel in London for a night of revelry and frolics.

Emma Thompson is a funny old bird.

And that's why she's one of our faves in the Showbiz Shed.

We hope for Emma Thompson's sake she doesn't snore.

Because by the looks of it, she's fallen asleep on stage at the World Economic Forum.

Think period dramas, and you think Keira Knightley, Emma Thompson...

But Lily Allen?

We already worship at the temple of Miss Church, and now she's cinched it.

Charlotte has achieved full goddess status in our eyes, after her turn at the Glamour Awards.

Remember that scene in Bridget Jones's Diary where Bridg turns up to a party in fancy dress, only to find everyone else in normal clothes?

Emma Thompson has lived out that very scenario.

Remember that scene in Bridget Jones's Diary when Bridge turns up to a party in fancy dress, only to find everyone else in normal clothes?

Emma Thompson does.

Baby it's cold outside, so get indoors quick at your local cinema.

But before you defrost your toes, see what Tim Evans recommends...

OK, so last week we took you to Venice.

And this week we fly you to Toronto, Canada...

With the fifth instalment of the Harry Potter films in the making, the roll-call of famous names popping up alongside the boy wizard just seems to grow and grow.

The latest star to sign up for a part in the fantastical world of Hogwarts is Helena Bonham Carter.

It's important for the EastEnders Mitchells to have a trusted lawyer on hand.

And since their long-standing brief Marcus Christie did a flit there has been a vacancy.

Before the Oscars get underway, here's the latest gossip on the stars from our man in La-La Land, Sandro Monetti.

Imelda Staunton has been "glammed up" in American ads for Vera Drake in a bid to boost the film's lowly US box office takings.

Sir Sean Connery and Dame Judi Dench are Britain's most popular screen legends, according to a new poll.

The 74-year-old Scottish Bond star was voted the best British actor of all time, while Dame Judi, 70, stole best actress.

Yet another big name has joined the voice cast of The Magic Roundabout, with comedian Lee Evans in line to play a new character, described as "the plucky and courageous Train".

Evans' name will roll in the credits along with a pile of other stars, including Robbie Williams as dopey Dougal and Kylie Minogue as the little girl Florence.

Powerful mini-series Angels in America has taken top honours at the Emmy awards.

Screen greats Al Pacino and Meryl Streep took best acting awards for their roles in the show, which picked 11 gongs.