Singer/actress JENNIFER LOPEZ credits her new reclusive lifestyle with helping her find happiness with husband MARC ANTHONY. The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK star admits spending more time at home and less time partying has improved her private life. And she has learned the best ways of outwitting stalker photographers. She says, "I have become very good at disappearing. I wasn't good at it before. It's kind of getting out of the glare for a minute. I learned how to do that, too. "You have to make adjustments. Some of it is just kind of staying at home more, believe it or not."

Jessica Simpson insisted on top photographer James White capturing her for the upcoming cover shot for men's magazine Maxim, because she wanted to look like her modern idol Jennifer Lopez. Simpson reportedly loved the way White made Lopez look in a October 2003 Esquire magazine spread pictorial, and wants the same style. The pop star posed for White in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to American publication Life & Style.

Universal has picked up domestic distrib rights on "We Own the Night," a mobster film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Wahlberg and helmed by James Gray, from 2929 Prods.

At the Berlin Film Festival, U had picked up distrib rights in several foreign territories, including the U.K., Germany, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Austria and Switzerland; 2929 has retained rights in other territories.

Gray-penned pic is set in 1980s Gotham, where cops are fighting the Russian mob after it has targeted officers and their families.

Phoenix and Wahlberg play brothers from a family with deep roots in the NYPD who have chosen different sides in the war: Wahlberg plays a cop, Phoenix a manager at a gangster-owned nightclub.

"Night" is lensing in Gotham with a cast that includes Robert Duvall and Eva Mendes. Nick Wechsler is producing with 2929 prexy Marc Butan and Wahlberg, while 2929 owners Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban exec produce.

Gray previously directed Wahlberg and Phoenix in "The Yards," which Wechsler produced and U production prexy Jon Gordon oversaw when he was at Miramax.

Shayne Ward has announced dates for a tour of the UK and Ireland, which kicks off in January 2007.

Ward's 11-date tour includes performances at the Manchester Evening News Arena and the Cardiff International Arena

He will also perform at Birmingham's NEC Arena on February 23.

Tickets for the Birmingham event will go on sale at 0900 BST on April 28 with prices starting at £25.

Irish fans will be able to catch their hero in Dublin and Cork.

In just six months, Shayne has gone from shop assistant in Manchester to one of the biggest selling recording artists in the UK and Ireland.

His self-titled debut album entered the UK chart at number one. The album has sold more than 201,000 copies since its release.

Ward, 21, will perform a series of hits from the album, including the singles That’s My Goal, No Promises and Over The Rainbow.

He said: "I am very excited about my tour, I can't imagine what it will be like to sing for so many people on my own but I can't wait to go out there and do it.

"This whole experience has been a dream come true and a nationwide tour is the icing on the cake."

Ward's latest single No Promises is currently second in the UK chart.

Brandon Davis launched his new line of jeans at Falcon with the help of the Hilton sisters.

There was no sign of girlfriend Martha Krupa. Martha, 21, flew into Las Vegas instead to be on hand for the party and autograph session with her sister Joanna Krupa at PURE nightclub.

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has quit school so he can focus exclusively on acting. The 17-year-old, who plays Harry's Hogwarts pal Ron Weasley in the magical JK Rowling movies, is overjoyed because academic studies have never been his strong point.

He says, "I've left school quite recently. Thankfully I don't have to do that anymore. It was getting quite hard to juggle the tutoring with the film. I'm not really an academic sort of person so I just thought I'd leave and concentrate more on films."

Grint stars alongside veteran British actress Julie Walters in the new coming of age drama "Driving Lessons."

DAVID Beckham was handed a £70,000 car for free yesterday - days after hi-tech thieves stole his armour-plated BMW.

Beckham, 30, landed a posh Audi Q7 4x4 with £20,000 worth of extras - then took it for a spin on a race track.

Real Madrid's 23 star players each get an Audi every year as part of the club's sponsorship deal with the car manufacturer.

The England skipper opted for a 4.2FSI in phantom black with pearl-effect paintwork, black leather interior, car phone, flat screen television, Bose stereo, satellite navigation and a keyless entry and starting system.

Beckham then tested the 154mph motor on a specially built dirt-course in Madrid, driving French star Zinedine Zidane, 33, and Italian striker Antonio Cassano, 23, round the track - under the watchful eye of an instructor.

A Real Madrid source said: "It is a specially constructed track near our training ground, with ramps and plenty of steep descents to make it challenging.

"David insisted having a go at the wheel. Zidane and Cassano looked a bit nervous at first but David is a great driver and was 100 per cent in control the whole time."

Beckham's estimated fortune is £87million and earns £100,000 a week with the Spanish giants.

But he was loaned the Audi Q7 for the year for free - on condition he drives it every day to training.

An Audi source said: "Beckham asked for just about every extra possible on the car, bumping the price up by £20,000." L On Monday, it was reported that a gang of car thieves stole Beckham's [ £70,000 armoured BMW X5 while he was eating lunch with his sons.

The gang used hi-tech software to start the car's engine electronically in a car park.

Hollywood club boss BRIAN QUINTANA is planning a full-on court war with PARIS HILTON if she snubs his latest attempt to end their bitter legal battle.

The Los Angeles party planner originally sent the socialite a "cease and desist" letter, which contends she was "ruining his reputation and interfering with his business relationships" last November (05). Quintana also accused Hilton of slander, claiming she had been making unfounded allegations about him to the US tabloid media. He has since won a three-year restraining order against the socialite after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge agreed Hilton was a threat to him after she made criminal threats against him.

But Quintana has attempted to end the squabble by agreeing to meet with Hilton and her lawyer ELLIOT MINTZ, but no agreement was reached. The party planner has now retained a new lawyer and plans to press on with a civil suit against Hilton, claiming "slander, interference with business relationships and emotional distress and harassment".

But he's offering her a final laurel branch - the chance to put the past behind them and join him to relaunch trendy Hollywood nightclub Teddy's. Hilton was a regular at the hip Roosevelt Hotel club before it closed its doors last month (MAR06), amid reports of underage drinking. And Quintana, who has been approached to take charge of the club, believes it the re-opening will be a perfect opportunity for the two foes to kiss and make up. He explains, "I don't want to drag out a lengthy legal battle. I need people to know they can trust me because I'll be around for years. "So, for a small fee, I'm asking her to make an appearance with me (at Teddy's)." He'll even drop the restraining order, which prevents Hilton from coming within 25 yards (75 metres) of the party planner when they're at the same event, and 100 yards (300 feet) at all other times.

If "stubborn" Hilton refuses to accept Quintana's latest peace offering, he fears the worst for her: "Worst case scenario she goes to jail for felony assault and criminal threat (sic), which is a felony in LA. "It surely makes more sense to settle this - at the moment she can't even speak to me and it must be embarrassing for her to have a restraining order in place against her."

Snoop Dogg was arrested last night after a "mini-riot" at London's Heathrow airport. Snoop was reportedly held by police along with four of his entourage following the melee. London police confirmed five men were in custody after being arrested for violent disorder and affray.

KATE BOSWORTH was ready to give up her big screen debut in THE HORSE WHISPERER - until her mother convinced her to grab the opportunity with both hands. The young actress, then just 14, was terrified of leaving her home and family, but credits her mother with giving her the courage to pursue an acting career. She says, "As an only child you either become a loner or you learn to put yourself out there, which my parents encouraged. "I remember when I got The Horse Whisperer, I was crying because I didn't want to leave school and my friends. I didn't know what was going to happen to me and I was going to go off for three months and I didn't know what I was doing. I was freaking out. "Mom just said, 'You have to do this. This is going to be an incredible experience. Even if you only do this one movie and never do it again, it doesn't matter. You'll have this moment and you can go: I did that once and it was amazing.' "She really was incredibly supportive."

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Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today they have secured an all-star cast for the voices in "Superman Returns: The Videogame." The game will feature the voice and likeness of Brandon Routh (Superman/Clark Kent) as well as the voices of Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor), Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane), Parker Posey (Kitty Kowalski) and Sam Huntington (Jimmy Olsen), all reprising their roles from the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film directed by Bryan Singer.

Launching with the film this summer on June 28, "Superman Returns: The Videogame" allows players to experience a real sense of flying, and master Superman's unrivaled powers in order to save Metropolis. Based on the classic DC Comics books as well as the upcoming motion picture, "Superman Returns: The Videogame" draws from more than 60 years of comic lore to create the ultimate open-world super hero experience.

"Superman Returns: The Videogame" is currently in development by EA Tiburon in Orlando, Fla. and will be released on the Xbox 360(TM) videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as current generation platforms and handheld game systems.

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WHAT's going on with Superman Returns star Kate Bosworth? We hear the 23-year-old actress is so desperate to improve her bust size she is taking special herbal boob enhancing capsules.

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Kate Bosworth and former male model Danny Kee
have been getting cozy: The pair were spotted kissing in Southern California this weekend.

On Sunday, Bosworth, 23, and Kee, 32, the
soon-to-be ex-husband of Laura Beth Hendricks, arrived a Radisson in the Westlake Village neighborhood outside Los Angeles at about
7 p.m. in separate cars.

In the parking lot, the two kissed then
walked hand-in-hand, smiling and chatting the entire way as they headed for the restaurant.

They left the restaurant at 7:45 p.m. in the same car together. Kee has a home in Westlake Village.

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Beverly Hills, CA :: Actress Kate Bosworth went shopping with her publicist, Robin, yesterday afternoon. The 23-year-old was recently spotted with businessman Danny Kee, 32 and his sister Melissa Kee, at a party being held at The Tom Tom Club in Santa Monica.

- Chantelle Houghton advising a fellow blonde about hair extensions at the Richard Ward salon in Chelsea.

- Anthea Turner strolling past Victoria Station and Letitia Dean walking along Wardour Street.

- Former Boyzone star Stephen Gately on his mobile on Charlotte Street.

- Former Spice Girls star Mel C buying trainers at Offspring, Camden and Dame Kelly Holmes looking at Sushi in Pret, Leicester Square.

- Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and Fulham ace Brian McBride having lunch at Harrods.

- Liz McLarnon stocking up on Clarins creams at Selfridges, West London.

- Rebecca Loos having lunch with her girlfriend at Maggiore's, Covent Garden.

- Former Boyzone star Shane Lynch talking loudly as he strutted into the Plaza hotel with a group of children.

- Pulp star Jarvis Cocker driving an old VW Beetle through Camden.

- Ex Big Brother boy Jon Tickle at Staines Station and Lesley Joseph on Marylebone Street.

Welsh singer Charlotte Church could be joining boy band Take That on the stage of her home town of Cardiff.

Take That member Gary Barlow has announced that he wants Church to duet with the band on the song 'Relight My Fire'. Their original version featured '60s singer Lulu, and Barlow is desperate for the Welsh wonder to take over Lulu's section of the song.

He told reporters: "How great would it be to get her to sing Lulu's bit when we play Cardiff? She's got a fantastic voice and it would be the perfect venue for her."

Tom Cruise has missed a press conference in order to shop for clothes for his new baby.

The actor - currently promoting new film M:I:III in Paris - was expected to show up for the subsequent premiere after missing the question and answer session to buy clothes for baby Suri.

Meanwhile, at the conference, co-star Michelle Monaghan joked of Cruise: "Just in general to kiss [him] is, you know...an experience of a lifetime. I highly recommend it...I said to Katie, I understand why you keep him around.”

Eva Longoria has laughed off reports that she is having an affair with 24 star Kiefer Sutherland.

The actress starred alongside Sutherland in The Sentinel and remains amused at the rumours. "All of us had meals together, so it was funny when that rumour about us having private dinners came out. I was like, 'Yeah - us and about 20 other people!'

"Kiefer is one of (Tony's) favourite actors, so we all met before the movie and hung out. Plus Kiefer speaks French, so they had this whole French thing going on."

WESTLIFE have racked up another amazing career record - as the most popular act in the glittering history of the M.E.N. Arena.

The group's two sell-out performances over the weekend took sales for their shows at the Manchester venue past the 250,000 mark - the first act to do so since the Arena opened in 1996.

Before going on stage on Saturday night, Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian were presented with specially commissioned `Platinum Tickets' to mark the achievement.

Arena general manager John Knight said: "It is remarkable to think that approximately one in every 20 tickets sold at the arena over the past five years has been for Westlife.

"The boys seemed genuinely pleased by this milestone, and asked if Take That would beat it after their concerts here next month.

"I assured them that their record of 22 shows and over 250,000 ticket sales was safe for some time yet."

Shane told the 14,000 fans about the honour. He said: "We love coming to Manchester and tonight has been a special night because we have been given an award.

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"I would like to thank all of you for making it possible."

The Irish boyband's record will be made all the sweeter by the fact that they pipped their former manager - Ronan Keating, who performed 14 times at the Arena with Boyzone and fives times as a solo artist - playing to 242,000 fans.

It was Ronan who gave Westlife their first big break of course - the band supported Boyzone at one of their MEN Arena dates and, in those days, went by the name `Westside'.

Take That are likely to claim third spot in the M.E.N. Arena popularity stakes. They have already recorded 143,000 sales and stand to add another 90,000 with their six sell-out shows later this month.

New York :: Co-stars Scarlett Johansson, 21, and Chris Evans, 24, filmed scenes for The Nanny Diaries at Columbia University yesterday morning. (Synopsis :: College student Nan (Johansson) goes to work as a nanny for a rich New York family. Ensconced in their home, she has to juggle their dysfunction, her studies, a new romance, and the spoiled brat in her charge) Scarlett and Chris filmed their make-out scene sitting on a usually-not-functional fountain out on "The Steps" in front of Low Library.

Irish star Jonathan Rhys-Meyers plays a member of Hunt’s team, alongside series staple Ving Rhames, and Asian superstar Maggie Q – and for once he didn’t have to play English. “It’s been incredible fun,” he grinned, looking a sight more cheerful than he did at Match Point might we add. “It’s been hard work but I love doing this, and Tom’s very good at signing autographs so it gives us time to actually say hello to people.” Go on then, tell us what it’s like promoting something this big. “It’s just non-stop, you constantly have to refresh your answer and give energy to people, but it’s really easy because you get so much energy back. Working with Tom is another very easy experience – a very intense, hard experience, I mean, we’re doing 14 to 17-hour days but it’s lovely. He’s a great boss and a great actor.”

Britney Spears will hold a press conference on May 4th at the LA Convention Centre for record executives and exclusive selected media. Sources say Britney will annouce her pregnancy officially and relationship status with current husband Kevin Federline, 28; the couple haven't been seen together for weeks.

"Britney hasn't held a press conference in so long that we know its something big, pregnancy, a split, we're not sure" says Karen Phillips from Sony/BMG.

Denise Richards reportedly called a summit meeting with longtime pal and neighbor Heather Locklear to reveal she was in love with the latter's estranged husband.

The star, who is in the middle of a bitter divorce from Charlie Sheen, met up with Locklear days before going public with her Richie Sambora romance, according to In Touch magazine.

Hollywood gossips claim the Sambora/Richards romance has ended the friendship between the two actresses, who spent New Year's Eve together at a concert - without their husbands.

The publication also claims Richards may have been instrumental in prompting Locklear to divorce her husband after 11 years of marriage.

A friend tells In Touch, "She was the one who told Heather to file for divorce."

Locklear and Richards first became friends in 2001 when the former "Bond" girl joined Sheen and Locklear in a "Spin City" episode.

Last year, Denise was one of just six women Heather invited to share her 44th birthday celebration at restaurant Koi in Los Angeles.

ANGELINA JOLIE is encouraging her adopted son MADDOX to take up yoga after introducing him to top French instructor MARYAM ASKARI. Askari helped Jolie cope with the aches and pains of pregnancy when the actress was recently in Paris, France, and after Maddox showed interest in his mum's hobby, she signed him up for a class. Askari tells America's Life + Style magazine, "She loves to do yoga with Maddox. He's really into it."