July 2007

SHOOTING ON BRITNEY SPEARS’ NEW MUSIC VIDEO WAS STOPPED AFTER THE SINGER REPORTEDLY “SOBBED HYSTERICALLY” DURING A POLE DANCE ROUTINE.

Shooting on Britney Spears’ new music video was stopped after the singer reportedly “sobbed hysterically” during a pole dance routine.

The troubled star, who was filming the promo for new single ‘Give Me More’, apparently looked “dead-eyed” and “disorientated” and became paranoid during her raunchy pole dance last Wednesday (25.07.07).

A source said: “Britney was rude, and she chain-smoked and drank an enormous amount of Red Bull throughout the shoot. “She had a problem with the extras watching her pole dance, suddenly she was in floods of tears. It was sad to witness.”

At one point, Britney – who was wearing a black leather waistcoat, a pair of black hot pants and ripped fishnet tights – squatted on the floor and hugged her Yorkshire Terrier puppy London as she vacantly stared into space.

Jude Law has flown to the US to be with alleged new love Cameron Diaz.

The British actor, who played Cameron’s lover in festive comedy ‘The Holiday’, is set to spend a romantic week with the stunning actress. A source is quoted as saying: “Jude is going to take her on a series of romantic dates this week.

“They had a lot of fun while making ‘The Holiday’ and this is the key to their relationship.” Cameron, 34, previously admitted she “fell in love” with the ‘Cold Mountain’ star, also 34, after working with him last year.

Christina Aguilera was ordered to cancel two of her world tour dates after collapsing backstage.

The ‘Dirrty’ singer, who is reported to be four months pregnant, suffered breathing difficulties during a performance in Melbourne, Australia, last Friday (27.07.07).

Although she managed to finish the concert, the star was forced to miss some songs and her encore. Doctors were called to the venue and after treating Christina they ordered her to cancel her two remaining Melbourne dates and confined her to bed rest.

Christina – who has yet to confirm the pregnancy herself – apologised to her fans, saying she was suffering from flu.

ANGELINA JOLIE TOOK ON HER LATEST MOVIE ROLE SO SHE COULD BE A HERO TO HER CHILDREN.

Angelina Jolie took on her latest movie role so she could be a hero to her children.

The Oscar-winning actress – who has four children, five-year-old Maddox, three-year-old Pax, two-year-old Zahara and one-year-old Shiloh, with lover Brad Pitt – provides the voice of Tigress in ‘Kung Fu Panda’.

She said: “I’m doing ‘Kung Fu Panda’. I’m going to be a hero to my children. I’m the tiger and Jackie Chan’s in it, so I’m so cool.” Meanwhile, Angelina and Brad and three of their children went bowling with good friend Mariane Pearl and her young son Adam.

The couple are currently holidaying in France and decided to treat the children and Mariane – who Angelina recently portrayed in the movie ‘A Mighty Heart’ – to an afternoon at the local family fun centre ‘Le Palace’.

However, the day almost turned sour when Brad slipped on one of the lanes and hurt his back. Brad and the three boys – Maddox, Pax and Adam – also played air-hockey, while Angelina and Zahara chatted to Mariane.

Bernard added: "With only two lanes we're certainly the smallest bowling in France, so we're still having trouble realizing we spent Monday afternoon (23.07.07) with the most famous couple in the world."

Before leaving, Angelina and Brad personally thanked the Bernards – speaking a little French – and signed autographs for the couple's 15-year-old daughter.

Scarlett Johansson has splashed out £400,000 on a "gigantic" new home in the Hollywood Hills.

The 22-year-old actress bought the seven-bedroom Los Angeles property located in the Hollywood Hills from film director Harold Becker. A source said: "It's a gigantic property with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The place spans over 4,352sq ft."

The 'Lost in Translation' star will have a host of celebrity neighbours. They include Brad Pitt and his partner Angelina Jolie, Sharon Stone, Meg Ryan and Denzel Washington.

However, the £400,000 price tag is dwarfed by the sums other stars have laid out for their Los Angeles homes. Victoria and David Beckham - who moved to the US with their three sons earlier this month after David signed a multi-million dollar deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team - paid a staggering £11 million for their new Beverly Hills home.

Their six-bedroom villa is located just down the road from good friends Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, who live in a £17 million property that sits on 1.3 acres. Actress Salma Hayek reportedly bought actor Kelsey Grammer's Bel-Air property for £10 million in June this year.

Jessica Alba has split from her boyfriend of two-and-a-half years, movie producer Cash Warren.

The Hollywood beauty reportedly called time on the couple’s two-and-a-half year romance during an emotional telephone conversation, in which she told the movie producer she “didn’t love him anymore”.

After delivering the heart-breaking news last weekend, Jessica, 26, allegedly sent an aide to the Los Angeles home the couple shared to help Cash, 28, pack up his belongings and make sure he moved out.

A source told America’s Us Weekly magazine: “The break-up happened almost out of nowhere. Cash thinks there could be another guy involved but doesn't know - he's totally devastated. But it was all her."

The pair met on the set of the first ‘Fantastic Four’ film in 2005, in which Jessica starred and Cash worked as a director's assistant, and their romance quickly blossomed. The ‘Sin City’ actress has previously admitted she found it difficult to maintain a successful movie career and a happy love life.

She said: "Just being an actress and being in a relationship is tough - I don't recommend it." Jessica’s publicist is yet to comment on the alleged break-up.

SIENNA MILLER HAS SPLIT FROM HER LOVER JAMIE BURKE.

Sienna Miller has split from her lover Jamie Burke.

The couple, who have been dating for eight months, reportedly decided to part ways following a series of heated rows.

Musician Jamie was said to have been “furious” with the ‘Layer Cake’ actress for partying with P. Diddy after the Concert for Diana earlier this month.

The couple, who have conflicting work schedules, were also said to be struggling to maintain a long-distance relationship

A source said: “Things have been difficult for a while now. He is based in New York and she is mostly in London. They are both so busy that they just don’t get to spend much time with each other.

“They couldn’t make it work, so they split.”

Victoria Beckham has branded Eddie Murphy the “Beverly Hills C**k”.

The Spice Girl, who is furious with the actor for demanding a paternity test to prove he was the father of Mel B’s daughter, also threatened to cut off Eddie’s genitals during her scathing attack.

When asked who her least favourite celebrity is, Victoria replied: “Eddie Murphy. The Beverly Hills C**k!” Victoria launched the vicious attack during her new reality show ‘Victoria Beckham: Coming To America’.

During the show, Victoria’s personal assistant asks her if she would spit in Eddie’s food, to which the star replies: “I’d spit in his food definitely. I would chop his d**k off too!”

P. Diddy’s split from Kim Porter could cost him $1.2 million a year.

The music mogul – real name Sean Combs – already pays the mother of his son Justin, Misa Hylton-Brim, $30,000 a month in child support, but that figure is set to be dwarfed by the maintenance he may have to provide Porter to care for their three children.

Celebrity divorce lawyer Raoul Felder said: "With Misa Hylton-Brim receiving approximately $30,000 a month, there is no reason that Ms. Porter shouldn't be able to get close to $100,000 or more per month in child support.

"That amount accounts for Porter having three children with Combs and inflation in the years since Misa received the ruling in her case."

Porter is mother to 10-year-old Christian and seven-month-old twin girls D'Lila Star and Jesse James from her 10 year on/off relationship with P. Diddy.

MADONNA WOWED THE WORLD AT LIVE EARTH LONDON ON SATURDAY NIGHT (07.07.07), WITH A STUNNING PERFORMANCE.

Madonna wowed the world at Live Earth London on Saturday night (07.07.07), with a stunning performance.

The 48-year-old pop superstar thrilled the 70,000 crowd inside London’s new Wembley stadium and two billion people watching worldwide.

Her performance was the climax of a spectacular day, which featured an array of acts including the Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, the Black Eyed Peas and the Pussycat Dolls – who all played for free to raise awareness of global warming.

Madonna took to the stage in a figure-hugging black dress before opening with a song specially written for the occasion, ‘Hey You’, which implored people to change their lifestyle to save the world.

She then launched into classic hits ‘Ray of Light, ‘La Isla Bonita’ and finally ‘Hung Up’, during which her provocative dancing had the audience in raptures.

The concert kicked off at 1.30pm with a drumming troupe dubbed the SOS Allstars, featuring Queen sticksman Roger Taylor, Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins and the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith, who got things going with a version of Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You’.

Other acts included Bloc Party, Kasabian, Snow Patrol, Damien Rice who duetted with David Gray, James Blunt, Paolo Nutini, and Corinne Bailey Rae who performed a cover of Marvin Gaye’s classic ‘Mercy Mercy Me’ with John Legend.

Throughout the event a host of stars including Thandie Newton, Terrence Stamp, Gerard Butler, Kyle MacLachlan, Eddie Izzard and Chris Rock took to the stage to deliver pleas for everybody to embrace a more eco-friendly existence.

The concert – organised by former US Vice President Al Gore – was just one of eight concerts held all over the world featuring a stunning array of the world’s top stars and watched by more than two billion people on TV.

Live Earth began in Sydney with songwriter Jack Johnson before finally ending in New York 26 hours later, where The Police were joined in a rendition of their hit ‘Message In A Bottle’ by Kanye West and John Mayer.

Live Earth London headliner Madonna’s carbon footprint is the equivalent of more than 14,000 people in Malawi, it has been claimed.

Madonna’s carbon footprint is the equivalent of 14,000 people, it has been claimed.

The singer, who headlined Live Earth London on Saturday night (07.07.07), reportedly leads such a lavish lifestyle her carbon emissions equate to those of 14,548 Malawians.

Madonna - who urged people to reduce their carbon footprint, the measure of an individual’s carbon emissions, at the event which was staged to raise awareness of environmental issues - has nine homes around the world, six cars and takes three private jet trips a year.

The 48-year-old’s two gas-guzzling Range Rovers and four other cars create an estimated 8,000kg of CO2.

Madonna recently took two 8,000km return trips to Malawi to adopt son David Banda, and travelled to the Maldives for a romantic break – clocking up approximately 176,624kg of emissions.

The singer’s 2006 ‘Confessions Tour’ dramatically increased her carbon footprint – the 56 worldwide dates churned out around 650,00kg.

It is claimed Madonna is producing an estimated 1,018,372kg of CO2 annually – the average British person creates around 10,000kg.

Paris Hilton partying return

Paris Hilton enjoyed her first night of partying on Friday (06.07.07) since leaving jail two weeks ago.

Paris Hilton enjoyed her first night of partying on Friday (06.07.07) since her release from prison.

The hotel heiress – who was jailed for 23 days for driving with a suspended licence – enjoyed a night of drinking and dancing at Hollywood hotspot Les Deux with a group of friends and her sister Nicky.

A fellow reveller told People magazine: "Paris was super-happy and full of smiles. "She was laughing, having fun, drinking, dancing, singing along to songs, talking to everyone and hugging all the girls at her table."

At one point, the 26-year-old blonde - who was wearing a grey shirt and black fedora hat - stood on a couch and danced “seductively”. A source said: “She waved her arms in the air and sang the words to every song they played, including her own single ‘Stars Are Blind’."

In an interview given just hours after her release from prison, Paris vowed to change her partying ways and insisted she was through with the club scene.
She said: “There is so much more to life than that whole club scene.
"I've been doing it for a long time. It's fun. I'm a social person. I love music. I love to dance. I love to hang out with my friends.

"But that's not what I care about as much anymore. Obviously I'll still go out sometimes, I'm young and I like to be social. But I'm going to focus more on my work."

CHRISTINA AGUILERA’S PREGNANCY HAS BEEN CONFIRMED.

Christina Aguilera’s pregnancy has been confirmed.

Rumours that the ‘Dirrty’ singer is expecting her first child with husband Jordan Bratman were confirmed yesterday (04.07.07).

The couple have not yet released a statement, but Christina’s father, Fausto Aguilera said: "I'm so excited. I want Christina to achieve all her goals. I wish her all the happiness in the world." Last month it was alleged the Grammy-winning singer discovered she was nine weeks pregnant just days before Jordan turned 30 on June 4.

Sir Paul McCartney is being lined up to headline Live Earth.

The former Beatle is in talks with organisers about performing at the spectacular concert at London’s new Wembley Stadium on Saturday (07.07.07).

According to reports, former US Vice President Al Gore – who has organised a series of concerts across the world to highlight the dangers of global warming – decided to personally approach McCartney after discovering the strict vegetarian and animal rights campaigner was a fan of his documentary ‘An Inconvenient Truth’.

Daniel Radcliffe has been rated 11 out of 10 for his kissing skills.

Katie Leung – who plays the boy wizard’s love interest Cho Chang in new movie ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ – says kissing Daniel was a “lovely” experience.

Katie said: “It was very lovely. It took about 30 takes and it was quite graphic. I was nervous beforehand but it was lovely. Daniel was definitely a great kisser and a real gentleman. I’d give him 11 out of 10.”

And Daniel was quick to return the compliment, saying: “She gave me eleven? Oh, she gets eleven too!”

Hundreds of screaming Potter fans braved thunderstorms and driving rain to greet the movie's stasr at the European premiere of ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ in London’s Leicester Square last night (03.07.07).

SIR ELTON JOHN LED A STAR-STUDDED LINE UP AT THE CONCERT FOR DIANA YESTERDAY (01.07.07).

Sir Elton John led a star-studded line up at the Concert for Diana yesterday (01.07.07).

The 60-year old musician opened and closed the emotional charity event which featured a host of top entertainers, including Lily Allen, Rod Stewart, Kanye West, Duran Duran and Take That.

The show was organised by Diana’s sons Princes William and Harry to mark the 10th anniversary of her death, on what would have been her 46th birthday.

Elton – who performed at Diana’s 1997 funeral - opened the spectacular show with ‘Your Song’ before another of Diana’s favourite artists Duran Duran got the 63,000 fans packed into London’s new Wembley Stadium dancing to their hits.

A global audience of more than 500 million people in 140 countries around the world watched the event.

Penelope Cruz allegedly had a panic attack on a plane which delayed the flight by almost two hours.

The ‘Volver’ actress was on a Continental flight travelling from Newark, America, to Barcelona, Spain, when she “freaked out and refused to fly”, a fellow passenger revealed.

Cruz is said to have told cabin crew she needed to get off the plane and instructed staff to remove her luggage, which caused the lengthy 1 hour and 40 minute hold-up.

Kelly Osbourne has moved in with her new boyfriend.

The TV star, the daughter of rocker Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, has embarked on a whirlwind romance with Jarrod Gorbel, lead singer of New York indie band The Honorary Title.

Although the pair have only been dating for two months, Kelly has moved into Jarrod’s New York home.

A source said: “Kelly is head-over-heels. She just moved in with him in Brooklyn.”

The 22-year-old previously lived with her first boyfriend - Bert McCracken, lead singer of The Used.