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The sun is out, the sky is blue what could make this day better? Hearing our latest goss direct from London town, that's what.
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Alexa Chung is set to fight it out with Lily Allen... but not in a fisticuffs way. They've both been nominated for a top best-dressed award alongside Kelly Osbourne and Fearne Cotton.
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The award is part of this year's High Street Fashion Awards, and with such stiff competition it looks like it could be handbags at dawn.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/1/Alexa-Chung-0208-14.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Alexa Chung 02.08"},{"caption":"
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Anna Friel ain't bovved about having a big day...
\r\nShe told In Style of her relationship with David Thewlis: \"It just seems to work as it is right now and there doesn't seem any point.
\r\n\"If he'd have said he wanted to marry me, maybe I'd have said yes, but I don't know if we're both marriage-phobes.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/4/9/Anna-Friel-0108.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Anna Friel 01.08"},{"caption":"
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Gemma Arterton has got herself down on the farm... and proved that she can do more than just act.
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She needed farmyard skills for her latest role in Tess Of The D'Urbervilles. So off she trotted for lessons at a farm and learned milking techniques on goats.
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Farmer Judy King said: \"She was a very confident young lady, very down to earth. She just got on with it all. She brought a bit of glamour to the farm, but she'd have a future with livestock if she wasn't in the movies.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/3/17/Gemma-Arterton-1207.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Gemma Arterton 12.07"},{"caption":"
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Simon Cowell's past caught up with him recently when a viewer phoned him on live TV and asked: \"Remember our first kiss?\"
\r\n\r\nTara McDonald-Smith (nee Miller) stunned Si by revealing in a call to American Idol that she gave him his first kiss when he was just nine.
\r\nSimon asked: \"Tara Miller, is that you?\"
\r\nHe added: \"This literally was my first kiss - this was my first crush.\"
\r\nTara said later: \"It was brilliant talking to him.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/3/6/Simon-Cowell-0507.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Simon Cowell 05.07"},{"caption":"
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Seems all that talk about Abbey Clancy getting hitched to her footballer beau Peter Crouch anytime soon is just a load of hot air. Abbey's said her quotes about it all were a bit stretched.
She reckons: \"Peter and I have only been dating for two and a half years but for some reason people seem to think we're going to get married straight away.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/4/7/Abbey-Clancy-0507.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Abbey Clancy 05.07"},{"caption":"
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There's more kiddie joy for Peter Andre. Not in the form of a new sprog, but rather it's his newest addition, daughter Princess Tiaamii, that's making him one proud papa.
Peter's revealed in a diary for New! magazine that she's called him Daddy for the first time. Sweetness is.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/25/Peter-Andre-and-Katie-Price-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Peter Andre and Katie Price "},{"caption":"
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Who needs yoga to relax when you can just take a leaf out of Lily Allen's book? The star has revealed she loves tootling off to art galleries because they help her relax.
Lil, who already owns some fancy Damien Hirst work, has said: \"I fancy myself as a bit of an art expert because I'm constantly looking at the latest works in different galleries.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/4/14/Lily-Allen-0408.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Lily Allen 04.08"},{"caption":"
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Newly single Melinda Messenger has revealed she's looking forward to getting back in the dating saddle. The star, who recently announced her split from her husband of 10 years, Wayne Roberts, has said being back in the dating scene is \"nerve-wracking\" too.
She said: \"I find myself spending so long getting ready for red carpets. It's exciting, though, and I'm looking forward to the male attention.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/5/1/Melinda-Messenger-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Melinda Messenger 04.08"},{"caption":"
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Poor Ben Fogle, the star's had an incident at Gatwick airport. Apparently he was stopped and his luggage searched - and it's all thanks to a cushion cover in a brown paper bag.
Ben said: \"They were worried about a rolled-up cushion cover in a brown paper bag. They obviously thought it looked a bit dodgy. Fortunately, after checking everything they waved us (Ben and his wife, Marina) through.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/5/1/Ben-Fogle-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Ben Fogle 04.08"},{"caption":"
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Reports saying Boyzone may have to postpone their upcoming tour aren't quite accurate.
Sky Showbiz did some snooping and we found out that unlike reports suggested, Keith Duffy doesn't have blood poisoning.
Boyzone's peeps told us the tour is not delayed and that Keith has had an allergic reaction to something he ate.<\/p>","url":"2008/5/1/Boyzone-Ronan-Keating-0308.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":"Boyzone Ronan Keating 03.08"},{"caption":"
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Hmm, Daniel Radcliffe better watch out, Russell Brand has designs on doing something with him. Minds out the gutter, folks, Russ has simply said he'd love to make a movie with Dan.
Russ said: \"I'd love to do a film with Daniel. Perhaps I'll write someone else's life so Daniel Radcliffe can be in that.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/5/1/Russell-Brand-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Russell Brand 04.08"},{"caption":"
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Hoping for another Spice Girls group effort? Sorry to dash those hopes but apparently the gals won't even be joining together for Nelson Mandela's 90th bash in June.
They'll apparently only perform solos, and Geri Halliwell has reportedly said: \"As a pop star, I've had my day.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/4/30/The-Spice-Girls-1207.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"The Spice Girls"},{"caption":"
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Staying in tune with the music goss, model Agyness Deyn has lent her voice, not her mug, to an interesting cause. She's performed guest vocals on the tune Who, with band The Five O'Clock Heroes.
She also apparently appears in the music vid with the band. How merry.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/30/Agyness-Deyn-0408.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Agyness Deyn 04.08"},{"caption":"
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Want to hire Girls Aloud to perform at one of your parties? Get ready to part with around £125,000 for 45 minutes of their time, then.
The girls apparently performed at the 70th birthday bash of uber-rich dude Eddie Healey, who booked them as a treat for his grandchilden and reports say the girls were paid £25,000 each. That's a whole lotta pairs of Christian Louboutins, isn't it?<\/p>","url":"2008/4/30/Girls-Aloud-1207.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Girls Aloud 12.07"},{"caption":"
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What's next in store for Amy Winehouse? Well, the star is reportedly thinking of starting her own record label with her whopping estimated £10m fortune. Interesting indeed.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/30/Amy-Winehouse-0207.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Amy Winehouse 02.07"},{"caption":"
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Someone's been feeling the love a bit too much for David Walliams. It's been revealed he's had a lady stalker, who allegedly sent him scary correspondence in the form of emails and poems.
The woman in question has admitted harassment, but will not spend time in jail and will be sentenced at the end of the week.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/30/David-Walliams-1107.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"David Walliams 11.07"},{"caption":"
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Our showbiz eagle eyes spotted Colin Firth at the Clapham Picture House, on his way to see the movie In Prison My Whole Life, which he co-executive produced.
Our celeb spotter says he looked \"hot\" and was sporting a teeny bit of stubble. Delish.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/23/Colin-Firth-1103.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Colin Firth 11.03"},{"caption":"
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Dannii Minogue's planning to return to The X Factor for a second season, despite regular skirmishes with fellow judges Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh last year.
\"Yes I'm going back to defend my title - heavyweight Minogue is back,\" Dan joked to the Daily Mirror.
Reflecting back, she added: \"There were some moments when I felt like I was back at school. It was distressing but I'm prepared for it this year.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/4/29/Dannii-Minogue-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Dannii Minogue 04.08"},{"caption":"
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You might think Duffy's doing pretty well in the singing stakes, but the lady herself has revealed that she lacks confidence in her vocal powers.
Duffy, who performed at the Royal Albert Hall recently, told New magazine: \"I didn't invite any of my family... I like to keep them away from my music.\"
She added: \"I have never really included friends and family. There is a lot I need to learn before I can present myself to them - I need to get a little bit more confident.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/4/29/Duffy-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Duffy 04.08"},{"caption":"
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Coldplay's new single, Violet Hill, from the album Viva La Vida will be free to download from their website from this afternoon.
The track will be available free of charge for a week, after which it'll be given a paid-for general digital release.
Coldplay's website will also have details of two free shows that the band are hosting in London and New York this June, which fans can win tickets to.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/29/Chris-Martin-0706.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Chris Martin 07.06"},{"caption":"
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Admirers of Colin Firth have been getting a bit too close to comfort for the star.
Speaking on America's The Daily Show, Colin revealed that a fan tried to take a photo of his penis while he went for a pee in a urinal during a theatre show.
He said he managed to push the camera away in the nick of time, but \"it's hard to do when you're not entirely in your pants\".
We can well imagine, Col.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/29/Colin-Firth-1007.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Colin Firth 10.07"},{"caption":"
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Fans of Madonna in the UK and 13 other countries will be able to watch the star perform in New York live via their mobile phones.
The service, available exclusively to Vodafone customers, will allow peeps to select camera angles and interact with other folks at the Madge show, which celebrates the launch of her album Hard Candy.
\"Offering millions of fans around the world live, interactive access to a\r\nunique, intimate Madonna show is a powerful way to showcase a new album,\" said\r\nJohn Reid of Warner Music Europe.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/29/Madonna-1207.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Madonna 12.07"},{"caption":"
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Leona Lewis is to sing at Nelson Mandela's star-studded 90th birthday concert. The do will be held at Londons Hyde Park this summer and will be Leo's biggest gig yet.
\r\nShe's set to be joined by the likes of Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Razorlight, Keane, Sugababes, Eminem and Jamelia on 27th June. Tickets will be available for £65, via a Glasto-stylee registration system.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/28/Leona-Lewis-208-1.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Leona Lewis"},{"caption":"
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Has Victoria Beckham got the rumour mill running away with itself?
\r\nAn eyewitness tells the News Of The World: \"Victoria likes to party with the best of them, especially on her birthday. So a champagne flute is no stranger to her hand. But she didn't touch a drop, which leaves you wondering whether she's already expecting her fourth child.\"
\r\nShe's on our bump-watch folks.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/18/David-Beckham-Victoria-Beckham-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"David Beckham Victoria Beckham 04.08"},{"caption":"
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Her Madgesty has managed to bag herself another winner. Yep, Madonna has retained the top spot in the UK singles chart with her latest tunage, 4 Minutes, featuring Justin Timberlake, taken from her latest album Hard Candy.
\r\nWe have to say we're not the biggest of fans of this particular track, but hey, each to their own.
\r\nKudos to you Madge.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/21/Madonna-0408.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Madonna 04.08"},{"caption":"
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Kerry Katona may well be heading back to Iceland - she's expected to sign a one-year deal for big bucks after a decision by boss Malcolm Walker, who said: \"She's had her problems but is great on our adverts.\"
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The gum-flapping was that Kezza might have been axed after it was claimed she had taken drugs earlier this year - which she denies.<\/p>","url":"2008/3/26/Kerry-Katona-1006-7.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Kerry Katona"},{"caption":"
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It's the question on everybody's lips... did Gavin And Stacey's James Corden actually score with Lily Allen? Well his best mate Matthew Horne has the answer.
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Matt told the Sunday Mirror: \"James comes into work each day and everyone is asking him, 'Have you snogged her yet?' The truth is he hasn't even kissed her. He would love to of course, but they are just friends.
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\"For now. It could change, who knows? James probably wants it to change, but I know they haven't even kissed yet.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/4/14/Lily-Allen-and-James-Corden-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Lily Allen and James Corden"},{"caption":"
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What scares the bejeebers out of our Anna Friel? Well apparently it's getting naked in front of the cameras, never an easy task to be sure.
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She said: \"Any scene that involves stripping off is hell.
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\"You just know it's going to take a day or more to get it right. It never gets any better and it's always uncomfortable.
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\"All you can do is grin and bare it.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/2/23/Anna-Friel-10.06-Knickers.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Anna Friel 10.06 Knickers"},{"caption":"
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James Blunt broke his little finger last month after an energetic stage dive - but he now needs to have the digit rebroken and reset before he'll be able to play the piano again... what a pity.
\r\nJames said: \"I need it to be right but the idea of having them take a hammer and smash my finger in to two isn't so thrilling.
\r\n\"I can't play the piano but I can still play the guitar with my remaining fingers. I need it fixed. I need all my fingers to work properly. Not just for performing but for partying.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/2/21/James-Blunt-02.08.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"James Blunt 02.08"}];