var galleryData = [{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 6/11","caption":"Julia Roberts plans to hook up with her Ocean's Twelve co-star Brad Pitt in a role that was originally down for his ex, Jennifer Aniston.<br/><br/>\nI can reveal that Julia, last heard on screen in animated comedy The Ant Bully, has agreed to take on a dramatic role for Brad's Plan B production company.<br/><br/> She is keeping tight-lipped about the part but told my mole that after doing serious theatre for the first time on Broadway this year, she is now ready to tackle more exhausting movie roles.<br/><br/>\nThe really good news is that she has not ruled out a third stint with her most famous leading man, Richard Gere.<br/><br/>\nShe said: \"He will always have a place in my heart.\"","url":"2006/8/4/Bopping-Great-Beads-1434333.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"Bopping Great Beads"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 6/11","caption":"Bond star Daniel Craig, who can soon be seen in the eagerly anticipated Casino Royale, could have been an EastEnder.<br/><br/>\nThe British actor, known for his hard hitting gritty roles in films like Layer Cake, could have patrolled the roads of Walford.<br/><br/>\nInsiders have shown me Dan's CV from when he was starting out in the biz over 20 years ago, including details of a meeting or two with the show's bosses.<br/><br/>\nImagine, he could have been running Martin Fowler's fruit and veg stall or working behind the bar at the Vic...","url":"2006/3/6/I-Beg-Your-Pardon-1385898.jpg","width":250,"height":300,"alt":"I Beg Your Pardon?"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 6/11","caption":"Mariah Carey has hit out at the bad press surrounding her cancelled Hong Kong concert and says she is not to blame.<br/><br/>\nThe megastar songstress claims it was because she was owed money, not because she was making irrational demands, that the gig was called off.<br/><br/>\nShe told me: \"You know, calling me a diva is an easy option just because I am a singer and an actress.<br/><br/>\n\"But the word diva really cannot be applied to me.\"","url":"2006/7/13/ESPY-Awards-1426240.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"ESPY Awards "},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 6/11","caption":"Has Emma Bunton really landed the Children In Need single this year?<br/><br/>\nThe Strictly Come Dancing star, who shot to fame with nineties group The Spice Girls, is a controversial choice in light of the fact she hasn't released any songs of late.<br/><br/>\nAn insider told me: \"It's not as if she is hot right now - she hasn't released any new material for over a year.\"<br/><br/>\nPrevious Children In Need singers have included Will Young, who did double A-side \nYou And I/Don't Let Me Down, and Liberty X, who sang A Night To Remember.","url":"2006/10/13/Real-Boobs-1457045.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"Real Boobs"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 6/11","caption":"Justin Hawkins from The Darkness is hoping to make a comeback at next year's Brits after disappointing sales of \nthe band's latest album One Way Ticket To Hell And Back.<br/><br/>\nThe I Believe In A Thing Called Love hitmaker, who took \nhome a clutch of awards at the 2004 Brits, has recently had a stint in rehab for his cocaine and alcohol problems.<br/><br/> Justin told me: \"I'm planning a solo career but I may rejoin the band again at some stage.<br/><br/>\n\"We all need some space right now.\"","url":"2006/7/24/Long-Haired-Lovelies-1430171.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Long-Haired Lovelies"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 6/11","caption":"Footballer-turned-film star Vinnie Jones is still holding out for his starring role in a new Carry On film.<br/><br/> EastEnders star Shane Richie was meant to be involved but has since bowed out, and now hard man Vinnie is trying to persuade director Guy Ritchie, with whom he worked on Snatch and Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, to come aboard.<br/><br/>\nVinnie says: \"I hope it will get made. I've told them they should get Guy Ritchie on board.<br/><br/>\n\"He would whip the lot into shape and we'd have a great movie.\"<br/><br/>\nI am told that Guy, who is better known for his gangster flicks, rather likes the idea.","url":"2006/3/7/Stars-And-Smoking-1386262.jpg","width":350,"height":235,"alt":"Stars And Smoking"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 6/11","caption":"The stunning Rachel Hunter has now signed up for her sixth reality TV show in as many months.<br/><br/>\nThis time she turns ghosthunter with ex Baywatch star Traci Bingham.<br/><br/>\nMy spies also reveal that Rachel is in advance talks with Celebrity Big Brother UK about a stint in the House.","url":"2005/12/14/Neil-Seans-Scoop-1362081.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Neil Sean's Scoop"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 6/11","caption":"Ronan Keating has been struggling to make it in the US but is hoping that his first taste of reality TV will \nboost his popularity.<br/><br/> His new single This I promise You isn't getting the radio play he would have hoped for so what else is an ex Boyzone star to do?<br/><br/>\nRonan can soon be seen improving his culinary skills on Ready Steady Cook alongside Chris De Burgh, and he is also branching out into country music, with plans to record some tracks in Nashville, Tennessee.<br/><br/>\nHe told me: \"I feel that taking this musical direction will help me crack the market and it's a sound that I love too.\"","url":"2006/10/24/Beautiful-Men-1460677.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"Beautiful Men"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 6/11","caption":"Pete Burns, of Dead Or Alive fame and more recently a star on Celebrity Big Brother, is planning to reveal all his beauty secrets in a new book.<br/><br/>\nThe outspoken star, who looks decidedly different to his You Spin Me Round days following plastic surgery mishaps, reckons he's picked up a few tips on how to make the most of things along the way.<br/><br/>\nHe told me: \"It's not about surgery and how you look but the tricks you pick up over the years from make up artists. I know a lot.\"<br/><br/>\nPete is currently working on a new album and apparently has plans to hook up with the Pet Shop Boys.","url":"2006/1/6/Celeb-Big-Bro-Daily-Diary-1367319.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"Celeb Big Bro: Daily Diary"},{"captionHeading":"Neil Sean's Scoop 6/11","caption":"Ex Blue star Duncan James, who blasted his bandmate Antony Costa for appearing in last year's I'm A Celebrity, \nappears to have had a change of heart about reality TV.<br/><br/>\nHe is set to star in Dancing On Ice alongside Sky News \nbeauty Kay Burley, no less.<br/><br/>\nDuncan told me: \"I thought long and hard about doing a reality TV show but this \nappealed to me as I can actually learn to skate. And it's all for charity.\"<br/><br/>\nHowever, fans will be relieved to hear him say: \"I haven't quit singing, I'm actually currently working \non new material for release next year.\"","url":"2006/2/16/Style-Hits-At-The-Brits-2006-1380205.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Style Hits At The Brits 2006"}];