June 2007

PARIS HILTON’S FAMILY HELD A WELCOME HOME PARTY FOR HER YESTERDAY (26.06.07).

Paris Hilton’s family held a welcome home party for her yesterday (26.06.07).

Her parent’s Bel-Air mansion saw family and friends celebrating with the heiress after her release from California county jail. Paris’ aunt Kyle Richards said: "She's very happy to be home – very, very happy. She’s going to relax and spend family time.

"I think she's just excited to be at home and be with her family." Pink balloons, pink hydrangeas, pink roses, yellow lilies and a white frosted cake decorated with the words ‘Welcome Home’ were delivered to the home.

George Michael is too scared to take an HIV test.

The ‘Fast Love’ singer hasn’t been tested for the virus for at least three years because he fears the results could come back positive.

The revelations feature in a BBC2 TV documentary ‘Stephen Fry – HIV and Me' by Michael's friend, comedian and actor Stephen Fry. The programme's producer, Ross Wilson, said: “George says he does not believe in tests.

“He says he finds the wait for results too harrowing and that he hasn’t had a test since at least 2004 due to his fears it might be positive.”

The former Wham! star was arrested for "engaging in a lewd act" with an undercover police officer in a Beverley Hills public toilet in April 1998, and admits to enjoying “sexual freedom” despite being in a long-term relationship with boyfriend Kenny Goss.

Daniel Radcliffe had to wear padded underwear to protect his manhood while filming the latest ‘Harry Potter’ movie.

The 17-year-old actor also needed easy access stripper-style trousers for scenes in which the teenage wizard takes to the skies on his broomstick.

Radcliffe said: “I had padded shorts under my trousers. I also other trousers that must have belonged to the Chippendales because they’ve got Velcro that rips apart to get the harness on for flying, then sticks back together.”

PARIS HILTON WAS RELEASED FROM PRISON TODAY (26.06.07).

Paris Hilton was released from prison today (26.06.07).

The hotel heiress, who served 23 days at California’s Century Regional Detention Center for driving with a suspended licence, left the jail just after midnight.

A smiling Paris, who was wearing a grey and white cropped jacket and blue jeans, waved at the throng of fans who had come to support her before embracing her parents Kathy and Rick Hilton and driving off in a black SUV.

As she walked from the jail gates to her waiting car, Paris was bombarded by a media frenzy of TV crews, photographers and reporters.

Reese Witherspoon has split from Jake Gyllenhaal, it has been reported.

The Oscar-winning actress, who separated from her husband Ryan Phillippe last year, is said to have ended the relationship because she wants to spend more time with her children.

A source said: "Reese and Jake just recently broke up. It's totally and completely over.

"Reese was the one who had to do it. She just got out of a divorce and was so concerned with her family, she just didn't have the time for him and he really demanded that. "They're still friends. Things are fine, but it was a clean break – there's no chance of getting back together."

Madonna has splashed out £6 million on the house next door to her London home.

The superstar, who is said to already own five properties in the British capital, snapped up the 10-bedroom Georgian townhouse in Marylebone last week.

It is now believed Madonna - who lives in the eight-bedroom house next door with husband Guy Ritchie and children Lourdes, 10, six-year-old Rocco and adopted baby David – could link the two properties to make one huge home.

The 48-year-old star purchased the house from designer-developer Paul Davies, who paid just £3.1 million for it last year.

LINDSAY LOHAN HAS FOUND GOD, HER FATHER SAYS.

Lindsay Lohan has found God, her father says.

Michael Lohan believes his actress daughter – currently in residence at Malibu’s Promises rehab centre – is now on the road to recovery after attending church on a regular basis.

He revealed: "Lindsay has found this righteous path because she's going to church and that's a good sign." Michael – who has been estranged from the ‘Mean Girls’ actress since his 2005 assault conviction – is also pleased Lindsay has cancelled her 21st birthday party at Las Vegas’ PURE nightclub.

Paris Hilton may be force fed by a drip following worries over her sudden weight loss and refusal to eat in prison.

The hotel heiress, who is serving a 45-day sentence for driving on a suspended licence, has sparked concerns after losing over 5lbs in a week and appearing “weak and lethargic”.

Paris’ weight has plummeted to 100lbs since she was transferred back to California's Century Regional Detention Centre last week. A source said: “When she was transferred , Paris refused to eat. Staff became worried as she seems very thin with her bones poking out. She was also very weak and lethargic.

“They threatened to put her on an intravenous drip unless she started eating. She has since managed to eat a little food , but doctors are monitoring herclosely.

Christina Aguilera has reportedly told friends she is three months pregnant.

The ‘Dirty’ singer and husband Jordan Bratman have allegedly been telling pals their happy news, prompting speculation Christina has passed the crucial 12 week stage of pregnancy.

A source said: “The rumours about her are definitely true. She’s been telling friends. She has to be three months now, because she’s announcing it.”
Earlier this month, it was claimed Christina discovered she was nine weeks pregnant just days before Jordan turned 30 on June 4.

LINDSAY LOHAN HAS CANCELLED HER 21ST BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Lindsay Lohan has cancelled her 21st birthday party.

The ‘Mean Girls’ star – currently in residence at Malibu’s Promises rehab centre – had been planning to celebrate the milestone with a lavish party at Las Vegas’ PURE nightclub on July 2. The bash was called off yesterday (18.06.07).

PURE representative Kate Turner said: "We support Lindsay and wish her the best as she is taking care of personal matters at this time. "Due to the unique circumstances Lindsay's birthday party at PURE Nightclub has been cancelled. We think the world of her and look forward to working with her in the future."

Britney Spears threatened to sue a Florida radio station unless they removed billboards of her with a shaven head.

Lawyers for the ‘Toxic’ singer told WFLZ radio to take down adverts featuring three pictures of the 26-year-old singer bald and snarling. Images of Britney for commercial purposes can only be used with her consent. A letter was sent to station owners Clear Channel Communications from law firm Lavely and Singer dated June 14.

It read: “Clear Channel was already exposed to substantial liability for its offensive, unauthorised commercial exploitation of my client’s photograph on the billboards. “Once again, we demand the immediate removal of the billboards, confirmed by documentary evidence and verified under penalty of perjury.”

Paris Hilton’s neighbours have launched a campaign to have her removed from her Hollywood Hills home.

The hotel heiress is currently serving 45 days in a California jail and in her absence residents have distributed flyers petitioning for her to be thrown out of the neighbourhood.

The leaflets - distributed by Christopher Hauck and Anne Goursaud – read: "Since the arrival of Paris Hilton to our neighbourhood, we have seen our quality of life deteriorate. “Last week was intolerable. We feel we need to take a united stand. The circus will resume when she exits jail." The pamphlet urges residents to contact the police and their city councilman.

PARIS HILTON'S MEDICAL CONDITION IS STILL BEING "ASSESSED" IN PRISON.

Paris Hilton's medical condition is still being "assessed" in prison.

The hotel heiress, who has been transferred to a medical wing at California's Century Regional Detention Centre, in Lynwood, after spending four days in Los Angeles' hospital jail Twin Towers Correctional Facility, is said to be "stable".

However, Paris' undisclosed medical condition is still being monitored. Los Angeles County Sheriff spokesperson Steve Whitmore said: "Her assessment is ongoing, but her condition is still stable.

"From here, it will be determined by medical staff whether an inmate can be moved back into the original module (cell block) where they were before. I don't know when that day will be, it's a day-by-day situation."

Rod Stewart says his relationship with new wife Penny Lancaster is "the most wonderful romance of my life".

The twice-divorced rock singer, 62, married the 36-year-old model in a low-key ceremony in Italy on Saturday (16.06.07) and gave the glowing tribute at the couple's reception.

He gushed: "It wasn't love at first sight but it has grown into the most wonderful romance of my life." The couple, who have a one-year-old son, Alastair, tied the knot in Santa Margherita Ligure at the impressive Villa Durazzo, watched only by Penny's parents, Sally and Graham.

Tom Cruise is set to perform a Scientology wedding for a friend, it has been reported.

The 'War of the Worlds' star, who is at the highest level of Scientology, will conduct James Packer's wedding on France's Cote d'Azur on Wednesday (20.06.07).

The wealthy Australian heir - who is marrying model-turned-singer Erica Baxter - is one of the Church of Scientology's richest benefactors after he inherited a $6.5 billion fortune when his father, Kerry Packer, died last year.

Packer is believed to have booked out Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat and the Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc for wedding guests.

BRITNEY SPEARS HAS MOCKED LINDSAY LOHAN IN A POSTING ON HER OFFICIAL WEBSITE.

Britney Spears has mocked Lindsay Lohan in a posting on her official website.

The ‘Toxic’ singer has invited fans to choose the title of her comeback album and has given them five options. The first title ‘Omg is Like Lindsay Lohan Like Okay Like’ is an obvious dig at the troubled actress, trivialising her latest trip to rehab.

The posting, titled "You'll Never See it My Way,

Because You're Not Me" says “Britney is asking her most die-hard fans for some assistance in order to name her upcoming album”. The other four possible titles are ‘What if the Joke is on You’, ‘Down boy’, ‘Integrity’ and ‘Dignity’.

Jennifer Aniston is planning to adopt, it has been reported.

The former 'Friends' star is so desperate to start a family she is said to have contacted the same adoption agency that helped singer Sheryl Crow find her new son Wyatt.

A source said: "Jen has been thinking about adopting for a while. But after seeing Sheryl and Wyatt together she didn't know why she was still waiting."

Jennifer, 38, has always longed to become a mother and was said to be "devastated" by rumours her split from ex-husband Brad Pitt was because she wasn’t ready to have children.

Christina Aguilera is pregnant, it has been reported.

The ‘Dirrty’ singer allegedly discovered she was nine weeks pregnant just days before husband Jordan Bratman turned 30 on June 4.

A source revealed: “Jordan was blown away! He told her the baby was the greatest present ever! “Christina’s always been maternal. There’s no doubt Christina will make a fabulous mother.”

On June 7, Christina and Jordan were seen leaving New York’s Maternal Fetal Medicine Association. The facility is known for its state-of-the-art ultrasounds and expertise in high-risk pregnancies.

PARIS HILTON'S PARENTS VISITED HER IN JAIL FOR THE FIRST TIME YESTERDAY (12.06.07).

Paris Hilton's parents visited her in jail for the first time yesterday (12.06.07).

The hotel heiress spoke to her worried mother and father, Kathy and Rick, through a glass shield at Los Angeles' Twin Towers Correctional Facility.
She told them she was suffering from the cold and lack of sleep, but assured them she had got her appetite back and had eaten cereal that morning.

Emerging from their 30-minute visit, Kathy said: "It's tough in there. It's cold and she hasn't had much sleep." Rick added it was "just good to see" his daughter, who is currently serving her 45-day sentence for driving with a suspended licence on the facility's medical ward.

Kathy insisted that despite the circumstances Paris "was very happy" saying: "She wants to just do her time and get on with it." Meanwhile, it has been revealed the 26-year-old socialite has been dropped by her talent agency.

Endeavor representative Michael Donkis simply stated: "Paris is no longer a client." The company would not divulge the reasons behind the move, which was announced in an email circulated around the agency last Friday (08.06.07) - the day a judge overruled a decision to prematurely release Paris and sent her back to jail.

The Beverly Hills-based agency had represented 'The Simple Life' star since 2005

Jennifer Aniston is set to produce and star in a prison musical.

The actress’ latest project ‘Goree Girls’ follows the story of eight women at Texas' Goree Prison during the 40s. The inmates formed one of the first all-female country and western acts in the US and achieved international stardom.

Jennifer and her producing partner Kristin Hahn read about the women in an article titled ‘O Sister Where Art Thou’ by Skip Hollandsworth.

The film will be produced by Jennifer’s ex-husband Brad Pitt's Plan B production company – in which she was a former partner.

The former ‘Friends’ star still works with the company and has several upcoming Plan B projects including, ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’. The 38-year-old is reportedly dating British model Paul Sculfor.

Former boxer Sculfor previously dated George Clooney’s ex-lover Lisa Snowdon. Sculfor has modelled for a number of major fashion houses, including Jean Paul Gautier and Christian Dior, and has also starred in a Levi's advert.

Lindsay Lohan is reportedly set to be dropped as the face of a major fashion label after checking into rehab.

The troubled actress, who is currently being treated for alcoholism and drug abuse in Malibu’s Promises clinic, was set to star in the 2007 autumn campaign for fashion house Jill Stuart and shot the advertisements in April.

However, the Japanese branch of the company who funded the campaign are said to be furious with Lindsay’s recent behaviour and no longer want her involved.

A source told the New York Daily News newspaper: “The Japanese licensee paid for it, and they wanted to pull the plug. “The day Lindsay appeared on the front page of the newspaper crashed out in the front seat of the SUV, the Japanese told Ron Curtis (Jill Stuart’s CEO) they no longer wanted to be involved. And they are the ones who financed the campaign.”

However, Curtis insists the international campaign will still go ahead as planned.
He said: "The ads are running as planned, and we have the utmost support for Lindsay and her rehabilitation, and she is doing great. They will also appear in all of the major lifestyle fashion magazines for fall in Asia and the U.S."

Meanwhile, the ‘Mean Girls’ star is being sued over a 2005 accident in which she crashed her car into a parked van. The $3.6 million lawsuit has been filed by Grandeur Incorporated, who claim Lindsay ploughed into their company van as she made an illegal U-turn in Beverly Hills.

PARIS HILTON IS SO PETRIFIED OF BEING PHOTOGRAPHED ON THE TOILET IN JAIL SHE IS REFUSING TO EAT OR DRINK.

Paris Hilton is so petrified of being photographed on the toilet in jail she is refusing to eat or drink.

The hotel heiress - who was sent back to prison on Friday (08.06.07) after she was briefly released and put on house arrest for "medical reasons" - has stopped consuming any solids or liquids because she fears opportunist prison officers will take pictures of her relieving herself.

A source said: "At first she didn't eat or drink anything because she didn't want to have to use the toilet. "She cried constantly which didn't help the dehydration." Paris was taken to Los Angeles' Twin Towers Correctional Facility's medical ward, after Superior Court Judge Michael T. Sauer overruled Sheriff Lee Baca's decision to put her under house arrest.

Judge Sauer has also reinstated Paris' full 45-day sentence - which had been reduced to 23 days - for driving with a suspended licence. Paris is being monitored 24-hours-day at the new facility, where her basic cell measures 100 square feet and comes equipped with a toilet, sink and a small window.

On Sunday (10.06.07), the star was visited by her sister Nicky and her ex-boyfriend Stavros Niarchos. Emerging from her 30-minute visit, Nicky said: "She's being strong." Paris initially handed herself in to California's Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood on June 3.

Lindsay Lohan had a “total death wish”, says her former bodyguard.

The troubled actress, who is currently being treated for alcoholism and drug abuse in Malibu’s Promises rehab centre, is “out of control” and has reportedly tried to commit suicide.

Lindsay’s ex-security guard Lee Weaver, who claims he quit because she was too dangerous to work for, revealed to the News of the World newspaper: “I have looked after some of the wildest stars in Hollywood but have never seen anyone as out of control as Lindsay. She had a total death wish and took more drugs and drank more than anyone I’ve met.

“I lost count of the times I thought she was overdosing and had to carry her out of parties. Every morning I’d breathe a sigh of relief she was still alive.

“One night I looked at her wrists and hands and noticed they had bright red wounds all over them. She broke down and told me, ‘I don’t belong on this planet anymore.’ She said she cut herself because she didn’t think life was worth living.”

Weaver - who has previously worked for Brad Pitt, Pamela Anderson and Robert Downey Jnr - also claims Lindsay, 20, joined Nicole Richie for cocaine binges. He said: “One night Lindsay and Nicole laid a mirror taken from the bedroom and on a coffee table and emptied a mountain of coke onto it. They went at the stuff with straws hoovering it all up. I tried to tell Lindsay to stop. After ten hours, I had to carry her to the car.”

Weaver also claims Lindsay experimented with lesbian sex, using women for “thrills”. He added: “I lost count of the women she took back to her hotel room from clubs. She used girls for thrills. I even saw her try to grope Mariah Carey’s butt and boobs one night. “At the start she seemed such a fun-loving angelic girl, but under the influence of drugs she was psychotic.”

The late John Lennon persuaded wife Yoko Ono not to abort their only son Sean.

Ono was unsure if she should keep the unborn child because it was conceived shortly after the couple were reunited after splitting up for 18 months in the early 70s.

She told BBC Radio 4’s ‘Desert Island Discs’: “I know it sounds strange now but I thought, well, I should let John decide whether to keep it or not.

“We’d just got back together and I became pregnant very soon, and I didn’t know if it was the right moment to have a child because maybe he didn’t want it. I didn’t want to burden him with something he didn’t want.

“He said, ‘Of course we are going to keep it’, and he was really upset with my remark.” Ono, who married Lennon in 1969, gave birth to Sean in 1975.
Lennon took a five-year career break to help raise Sean and virtually stopped playing the guitar and creating music.

Lennon, who was murdered by crazed fan Mark Chapman in New York in December 1980, was desperate to get home to see Sean on the night of his death.

Ono, 74, revealed: “I said, ‘Shall we go out and have dinner before we go home.’ John was saying he wanted to go home before Sean went to sleep. He was concerned about that. This is the last thing he said, that he wanted to see Sean.”

Sir Paul McCartney will spend his 65th birthday with estranged wife Heather Mills, it has been reported.

The Beatles’ legend has invited Heather to the intimate celebrations at his Peasmarsh estate next Monday (18.06.07).

A source told Britain’s Sunday Mirror newspaper: “We are talking about a total and very quick transformation from a state of complete vitriol between the two of them to something much more amicable.

“Before she went to America, they wouldn’t speak on the phone, now they can have a civil conversation.

“It’s as though Paul has chosen saturation point with all the bitterness and Heather – aware of the battering her public image has taken – has decided to genuinely try to bury the hatchet.

“Paul has had enough of all the spite. The divorce has effectively been placed on hold.” Heather – who has been embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with Paul since they split in May 2006 – is set to present Paul with a vegan birthday cake at the party.

Two weeks ago, Heather, 39, and Paul were seen meeting in a North London restaurant, sparking rumours they had decided to end their feud for the sake of their three-year-old daughter Beatrice.

Relations between them have improved so much friends claim they have been meeting regularly and that Paul even sends Heather "little notes and flowers".

Last week, Paul wowed a select group of fans at a secret London concert.
The star, who performed for just 1,000 people, debuted tracks from his eagerly anticipated new album, 'Memory Almost Full' and delighted the crowd with a series of Beatles classics, including ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Get Back’ and ‘Back In The USSR’.

CAMERON DIAZ'S NEW BOYFRIEND CRISS ANGEL HAS DECLARED HIS LOVE FOR HER AFTER A DAREDEVIL STUNT.

Cameron Diaz's new boyfriend Criss Angel has declared his love for her after a daredevil stunt.

The illusionist, whose latest feat involved him escaping from a locked concrete box 40ft above New York's Times Square, devoted the act to Cameron.

Minutes before the box was closed, Criss said: "This is dedicated to my new girl. You know who you are. I'll be thinking of you."

The following morning - after Criss emerged from the box - he stood with his hand on his heart and told the crowd: "I'd like to dedicate this escape to my girl 'Trouble', aka Cameron. I love you, baby. Have a safe trip to Europe for your 'Shrek' tour."

Jennifer Aniston is dating a British model.

The former 'Friends' star has been romancing Paul Sculfor for several weeks, and the pair are said to be smitten with each other.

Former boxer Sculfor previously dated British socialite and reality TV star Lady Victoria Hervey, and the blonde insists Jennifer has landed herself a real catch.

Hervey revealed: "He's a lovely guy. A gentleman. Simple things, like opening doors, he does all that. He'll think of the woman before himself."

Sculfor has modelled for a number of major fashion houses, including Jean Paul Gautier and Christian Dior, and has also starred in a Levi's advert.

Paris Hilton was subjected to a full cavity search when she entered prison, it has been claimed.

All prisoners entering California's Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood are subjected to a full strip and invasive search upon arrival and the hotel heiress was no exception.

It had been previously claimed Paris would not undergo the search for contraband items. But an inside source said: "Paris was told to spread 'em just like everyone else." It is not known if anything was found on her person.

PARIS HILTON IS SET TO MAKE £1 MILLION FROM HER TIME IN PRISON.

Paris Hilton is set to make £1 million from her time in prison.

The hotel heiress - who is serving 23 days at California's Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood - will make £500,000 from her prison diaries and can expect an equally large sum for an exclusive interview about her time behind bars.

An insider revealed: "Paris' jail diary will make a dramatic read. If she can make it believable and not exaggerate too much she can expect to make a fortune.

"And when she gets out it's the story everyone will want - how the pampered rich girl coped with life behind bars."

Nicole Richie is pregnant, it has been alleged.

The 26-year-old - renowned for her skinny frame - sparked rumours after being photographed with an apparent baby bump.

Now it has been claimed she has undergone a series of pregnancy tests which have confirmed she is expecting.

A source told America's Life and Style Weekly magazine: "Nicole recently underwent a series of tests, including blood and urine screenings, which confirmed she is pregnant."

Last Wednesday (30.05.07) - just days after her alcohol-fuelled Memorial Day barbecue - Nicole was photographed outside a reproductive clinic.

Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese are set for a custody battle over their collection of dead pets.

The shock rocker wants his stuffed animals, which include a peacock and two monkeys, back from estranged wife Dita.

Marilyn is quoted as saying: "I have four taxidermied baboons, two monkeys, a white peacock, a turtle and a wild boar.

"I went through a dramatic lifestyle change with my home after the break-up. I left it. When you get separated, you lose so much. I don't what she'll say when I ask for them back."

Marilyn, who is famed for his gothic image and love of the macabre, dated Dita for five years before they married in 2005.