
var galleryData = [{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Following the recent death of Lindsay’s grandfather her father, Michael, is said to be keen on a reconciliation with his daughter. <br/><br/>\r\n\"She has been having a hard time,\" Michael said. <br/><br/>\r\n\"So I'm here for her. Lindsay is my daughter. Nothing will ever separate a father's love from his kids. And that is all that matters. No one will ever change that.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/8/4/Lindsay-Michael-Dina-Lohan-0593.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":"Lindsay Michael Dina Lohan 05.93"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Mummy-to-be Rebecca Romijn's hubby, Jerry O'Connell, has noticed he doesn't have a pregnant foot fetish. <br/><br/> Jerry said: \"I've never looked at a woman and been like, 'Wow, swollen feet, let me jump on that.'\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/21/Rebecca-Romijn-and-Jerry-OConnell-0907.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>One of Madonna's friends of 27 years thinks the media is a double-edge sword.<br/><br/> \"Madonna likes her press,\" said the friend. \"It's very bought and paid for and designed.\"<br/><br/>\r\nBut the pal doesn't like it when things go too far.<br/><br/> \"It makes me angry because I'm friends with her children,\" she said. \"I've been there since they were born - and they can read the paper.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/8/11/Madonna-0903.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Madonna 09.03"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Britney and Jamie Lynn's mum, Lynne Spears has said reports that her family sent Republican Vice President candidate Sarah Palin's 17-year old pregnant daughter presents are nonsense.<br/><br/>  \"She hasn't sent her any gifts, but that she does support Sarah and, of course, can empathise with their situation,\" Curt Handling, Spears' publicist, confirmed.<\/p>","url":"2008/3/27/Jamie-Lynn-Spears-Lynne-Spears-0406.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Jamie Lynn Spears Lynne Spears 04.06"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Most guys bend over backwards to get the approval of their girlfriend's parents. However Paris Hilton and Benji Maddon are not most people. The two arrived an hour late to meet the Paris' folks and apparently Benj didn't seem very interested.<br/><br/>\r\n\"Benji played on his BlackBerry literally the entire time,\" one partygoer said. \"He devoured dinner and completely checked out. Paris talked to her folks the whole night, then they left.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/3/13/Diary4-0308-Paris-Hilton-Benji-Madden.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Diary4 03.08 Paris Hilton Benji Madden"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Eva Mendes knows it's good to talk.<br/><br/>\r\n\"I'm big on therapy,\" said Eva. \"I love talking about therapy, because there's nothing wrong with it. Why wait until something goes terrible in your life to start fixing things?\"<br/><br/> Whatever makes you happy, Eva.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/1/Eva-Mendes-0207.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Eva Mendes 02.07"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Kim Kardashian picking up the mic?<br/><br/>\r\nWe know Kim K loves the spotlight but who knew the reality star loves to sing as well? She's not averse to the idea of recording some stuff...<br/><br/> \"I would be down, if it was something fun. I love music, so it would just have to be the right thing,\" she said.<br/><br/>  \"I would love to work with, like, Timbaland as a producer and maybe Justin Timberlake.\" <br/><br/>World, get your ears ready.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/19/Kim-Kardashian-0808.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Kim Kardashian 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Christina Aguilera has come up with a great idea that won't make her spend hours in the recording studio away from her baby boy, Max… a greatest hits album.<br/><br/>\r\nXtina said: \"I can't believe it's been over 10 years since my first album, and it was really exciting to put all of my favourite songs in one collection for my fans.\" <br/><br/>\r\nThe album, Keeps Gettin' Better - A Decade Of Hits, will be available this fall and features two new songs.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/26/Christina-Aguilera-0808-1.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Christina Aguilera 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Sweet and quirky Kate Hudson thinks ex-lovers can be friends and… roommates. <br/><br/>\r\nSpeaking of her arrangements with ex-husband Chris Robinson she said: \"Look, we're still basically living together. We've figured it out. I mean, obviously nothing's perfect, but I could never look at (our divorce) as a mistake. If anything, it's the best thing that ever happened to us.\"<br/><br/>\r\nPeace, love and ex-lover roomies... totally normal.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/3/Chris-Robinson-and-Kate-Hudson-0703.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Chris Robinson and Kate Hudson 07.03"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Akon's heading to court on the 1st December following an incident in June 2007 when I teenage fan was concussed at one of the singer's concerts.<br/><br/>\r\n\"We are pleased that Judge Epstein adjourned the case to a date certain for either a trial or a negotiated resolution,\" a statement from Akon's representative read.<br/><br/> \"Akon looks forward to putting this incident behind him, and in the meantime, he will continue to meet every requirement set forth by the court.\" Smart idea.<\/p>","url":"2008/5/14/Akon-0508.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Akon 05.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Is Britney Spears going to be hooking up with her ex?<br/><br/>\r\nThe pop star is in Las Vegas, having a wee break before her stint on the MTV Video Awards next week.<br/><br/>\r\nBut who else is in town? None other than her Brummie ex-boyf, Adnan Ghalib.<br/><br/>\r\nWe imagine the papper is just there for work but Las Vegas ain't a big place...<\/p>","url":"2008/8/21/Britney-Spears-0808.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Britney Spears 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>We all know Eva Longoria Parker has admitted to packing on pounds for her Desperate Housewives role but we're amazed she can put on weight at all with her current food and drink options.<br/><br/>\r\nAt the opening of Las Vegas sushi restaurant Yellowtail the actress was reportedly skipping the raw fish and alochol. <br/><br/> Her drink of choice... water.<br/><br/>\r\nDon't you hate it when celebs play coy?<\/p>","url":"2008/8/8/Ricardo-Chavira-and-Eva-Longoria-Parker-0808-3.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Ricardo Chavira and Eva Longoria Parker 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Matthew McConaughey's surfer friends have landed in trouble.<br/><br/>\r\nTwo Malibu surfers are now being charged after a run-in with paps on a beach in June.<br/><br/>\r\n\"I'll give you a thousand bucks if you leave right now,\" one of the surfers told photographers trying to get snaps of the Hollywood actor, but a scuffle followed, with one camera ending up in the ocean.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/18/Matthew-McConaughey-0808.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":" Matthew McConaughey 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Country-singing Jessica Simpson is excited and ready for the world to hear her new sound.<br/><br/>\r\n\"My biggest hope for this record is that people aren't listening to it and thinking about me and somebody else. I think that it's important for people to give it a listen without thinking about any of my relationships.\"<br/><br/>\r\nWe will try, but everyone knows Nick Lachey, John Mayer and Tony Romo are bound to be song inspirations… right?<\/p>","url":"2008/8/12/Tony-Romo-and-Jessica-Simpson-0808.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Fran Drescher, the funny-voiced Nanny star, is defending same-sex marriage in California. <br/><br/>\r\nFran said: \"I'm a gay icon, but even if I weren't, I'm a political activist who believes in preserving the American dream which is tolerance of diversity and the separation of church and state.\"<br/><br/>\r\nThe actress went on: \"If you wanna live in a single-minded, religious-based country you're in the wrong place.\"<br/><br/>\r\nYou tell them, Fran.<\/p>","url":"2008/4/1/Fran-Drescher-Marc-jacobson-0408.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Fran Drescher Marc jacobson 04.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>It seems that Ashton and Demi Moore are thinking of extending their family.<br/><br/><\/p><p>The pair have yet to have any kiddies of their own... but that tide could be set to change.<br/><br/><\/p><p>Ashton told Closer mag: \"We're both really busy right now, but it is something we'd like to try for in the future.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/4/3/Ashton-Kutcher-and-Demi-Moore-0796.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore 07.96"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Could Tom Cruise be ditching his action man ways after his cameo in Ben Stiller comedy Tropic Thunder?<br/><br/><\/p><p>He said: \"Well, I'm always looking for something new, and Ben's movie is hilarious. He and I are old friends, and he is a really good director, so originally I said I'd do it just for friendship. But it turned out great.<br/><br/><\/p><p>\"I actually love comedy, and I did it in Risky Business, so I'll do more if it presents itself.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/4/25/Tom-Cruise-1107-8.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Tom Cruise"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Angelina Jolie was the butt of Joan Rivers' jokes while being interviewed on GMTV.<br/><br/><\/p><p>Joan told reporters: \"Well, I've worked with stupid actresses - I've worked with Angelina Jolie. She saw a sign that said 'wet floor' one time, and she did.\"<br/><br/><\/p><p>\"I mean she's attractive, but not a bright girl. Stunningly beautiful but stupid. She would have asked Stevie Wonder, 'What's your favourite colour?'\"<\/p>","url":"2008/6/25/Joan-Rivers-0508.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Joan Rivers 05.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>LeAnn Rimes and Dean Sheremet seem eager to begin a new chapter of their lives together: parenthood.<br/><br/><\/p><p>Yep, it appears that they're ready to take the baby plunge.<br/><br/><\/p><p>LeAnn said: \"We're ready, definitely.\"<br/><br/><\/p><p>And they've got some friendly nudging from their pal Keith Urban: \"He's encouraging us to start gettin' on it.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/LeAnn-Rimes-Dean-Sheremet-0906.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"LeAnn Rimes, Dean Sheremet 09.06"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Rebecca Romijn's baby bump has brought on some odd cravings. She's expecting twins with hubby Jerry O'Connell next year but changes have already begun with her preggers hankerings.<br/><br/><\/p><p>Jerry dished the dirt, saying: \"Lemonade always has to be in our fridge. That's my job. (Also) soy cream cheese. It's crazy, right? Can't be cream cheese. Soy cream cheese.<br/><br/><\/p><p>\"Do you know how difficult it is to find soy cream cheese? It's usually in the corner of the supermarket someplace.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/4/25/Rebecca-Romjin-0907.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Rebecca Romjin"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Angelina Jolie is embracing all things Euro - and may soon be starring in some films over our side of the pond.<br/><br/><\/p><p>She told German mag Focus: \"It would really interest me - there are more and more great films coming out of Europe and other cultures.<br/><br/><\/p><p>\"When I can really speak it, maybe I'll try out for a French film in a few years.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/14/Angelina-Jolie-0508.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Angelina Jolie 05.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Johnny Depp's returned to his musical roots and reunited with his old band The Kids for a fundraiser in Florida.<br/><br/><\/p><p>His family joined the crowd of 2500, to watch the Pirates star strap on his guitar and sing vocals in their 90-minute set.<br/><br/><\/p><p>Johnny joined The Kids when he was at high school and moved to LA with them in search of a record deal. After the band broke up, Johnny decided to pursue a career in acting.<\/p>","url":"2008/7/28/Johnny-Depp-0108-5.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Johnny Depp 01.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Here's some recommended reading - The New York Times' oral history of the principal characters of Beverly Hills 90210. The stars of the show have even piped up in it.<br/><br/><\/p><p>Jenny Garth said: \"There were times when it was worse than high school.\"<br/><br/><\/p><p>Shannen Doherty added: \"My audition was horrible. I actually remember walking out and saying, 'I lost that job. I blew it.'\"<\/p>","url":"2008/3/14/Beverly-Hills-90210-0000.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":" Beverly Hills 90210 00.00"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>No surprise that Spencer Pratt is a huge fan of his girlf Heidi Montag's new music vid.<br/><br/><\/p><p>He said: \"What do you think I work out to every day? I know the whole thing by heart.\"<br/><br/><\/p><p>There's also a bit of the love stuff involved - Heidi spilled the beans, saying the song \"is about when you fall in love with someone\". She added: \"It's about how I feel about Spencer and my relationship.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Spencer-Pratt-0808.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Spencer Pratt 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Russell Crowe is set to be Dr Watson in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes movie.<br/><br/><\/p><p>With Robert Downey Jr signed up as the legendary detective, it already has the buzz that goes with a classic.<br/><br/><\/p><p>A movie insider told The Sun: \"Russell wants the part, Guy wants Russell. All they've got left to do is dot the i's and cross the t's.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/4/21/Russell-Crowe-1007.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Russell Crowe 10.07"},{"captionHeading":"LA Gossip","caption":"<p>Paris Hilton has a fan - yup, Adrian Grenier is hosing her down with praise.<br/><br/><\/p><p>He told Page Six: \"I have a lot of respect for Paris. She's ballsy.<br/><br/><\/p><p>\"She's learned to play with paparazzi attention and have fun with it, and she creates little mysteries in the tabloid arena.\"<br/><br/><\/p><p>But that doesn't mean he'd fancy a romantic slice of Paris pie: \"I have fun with her, but it's always been platonic. (Our relationship) wasn't sexual though I understand that sex sells.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/8/27/Paris-Hilton-0905.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Paris Hilton 09.05"}];