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'Office' stars turn out for Davis wedding

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:34:40

The Office actress Lucy Davis has married in front of a crowd including several of her former co-stars.

Davis, who played receptionist Dawn, married Troy actor Owain Yeoman at St Paul's Cathedral in front of around 300 guests.

They included Martin Freeman, who played Tim - who fell in love with Dawn, Mackenzie Crook, who played co-worker Gareth and Joel Beckett - Dawn's no-good boyfriend Lee. Also present was Davis's proud father, comedian Jasper Carrott.

One of the guests, who were transported to the ceremony in double-decker buses, commented: "As Dawn she was a tad podgy, very much the girl-next-door. But today she looked like a Hollywood star - toned, thin and radiant."

Lucy said she felt "good" after the big day, while Carrott added: "I'm very proud. It was amazing. Lucy looked really stunning."


 
 

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt at 'Shepherd' premiere

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:31:44

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At their very first red carpet event together, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt rocked the red carpet at the world premiere of her new film The Good Shepherd presented by Universal Pictures at NYC’s Ziegfeld Theatre.

Former Westlife Singer Takes Time Out With Delta & Kids

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:29:53

It was easy to understand why Irish star Brian McFadden was smiling as he enjoyed some quality time with his three favourite girls this week. The former Westlife singer was photographed with his partner Delta Goodrem and his two daughters, Molly and Lilly Sue, as he paid a visit to a children's hospital in his hometown of Dublin.

The singer and his Aussie love went along to open a new intensive care unit at the facility. And the outing proved to be just what the doctor ordered, as the girls enjoyed a bit of festive fun by giving a model Santa Claus the once over with a stethoscope.

Ireland is currently enjoying unusually bright weather for this time of year, but the family can look forward to experiencing even warmer climes in the not-too-distant future. Five-year-old Molly and three-year-old Lilly Sue will no doubt get the chance to visit Australia sometime soon, as their famous dad is planning to take up residence there in the New Year.

Brian and Delta, who currently spend most of their time in London and New York, have decided to up sticks and head for Sydney. And the celebrity couple is set to sing up a storm in the Aussie city's Myer Music Bowl when they perform a seasonal duet at the Carols By Candelight concert on Christmas Eve.

Quickies

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:26:20

Matt Damon and his wife Luciana were also at last night’s world premiere of his new film The Good Shepherd co-starring Angelina Jolie. He was also on David Letterman last night where he spoke Spanish and did a great Matthew McConaughey impression.

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Victoria Beckham styled Katie Holmes for an upcoming issue of Harper’s Bazaar.

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Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin put their Tribeca home on the market for $13.75 million only to pull it the next day, real estate records show.

Inside Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes's Post-Wedding Party

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:25:05

Back from their Maldives honeymoon, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes held a post-wedding bash Saturday night at the Los Angeles home of Cruise's producing partner, Paula Wagner, on Saturday.

But the first order of the day was a trip to Cruise's daughter Bella's soccer game, where Cruise's sister Cass, mom Mary and Holmes's parents – all in town for the party – laughed and kicked the ball around at half-time (Mary even showed off some fancy footwork).

In the evening, it was off to Wagner's home, although Holmes's family stopped for appetizers at the Beverly Hills Hotel's Polo Lounge on their way.

At the party, they joined 230 guests including Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Brooke Shields, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith – all of whom made it to the couple's Italian wedding – as well as Steven Spielberg, Jerry Bruckheimer, Orlando Bloom, Dakota Fanning and Cruise's pre-Holmes girlfriend, Penelope Cruz.

Said one guest, "Tom seemed really proud, parading Katie around his guests." Any tension with his ex? No way! "There was so much love in the air that it seemed like a family reunion."

The bash, organized by event producer Travis Jackson of Ikus & Co. and event planner Damon Pearse, took place under three backyard tents; the tables featured centerpieces of cream roses, amaryllis and peonies in smoke-mirrored glass boxes and French linen napkins custom-dyed chocolate brown.

Dinner, from Salt of the Earth catering, was mashed potatoes, short ribs, a lavish caviar bar with pink ice and imported coral and a dessert bar that included strawberry aperitifs and chocolate cigars.

Cruise, in a dark suit, and Katie Holmes, in a pale pink dress, entertained their guests as a jazz trio performed until the party ended at 1 a.m.

"It was an intimate, joyful celebration," says a source.

As Fanning, Cruise's costar in last year's Spielberg-directed War of the Worlds, said Sunday at the premiere of her movie Charlotte's Web, "They were really happy. It was a fun party, it was great."

Ant's cousin is a prostitute

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:23:14

Ant McPartlin's cousin is working as a prostitute, despite his pleas for her to stop for her safety, a report has claimed.

Michelle Rushfirth claimed she is still close to the I'm A Celebrity host but other family sources told The People otherwise.

"At the end of the day it's my life and has got nothing to do with him," Rushfirth told the paper. "Ant can't tell me what to do.

"He doesn't like me doing my work and said I've got to stop for my own safety as there are a lot of girls out there being killed. He doesn't want to see his cousin ending up in the gutter."

However, a spokesman for McPartlin said: "Ant hasn't spoken to Michelle for 20 years. He had no idea she was working as a prostitute."

Another source added: "Ant was stunned to learn about Michelle's life. He is obviously not happy that she's been saying all these things about him.

"But family is family at the end of the day and he is very concerned for her welfare because he knows that she's vulnerable. Michelle is in a murky business and he wouldn't want her to come to harm."

Wesley Snipes freed on $1 million bail

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:22:27

Wesley Snipes posted $1 million in bail on Saturday to secure his freedom until his forthcoming trial on several tax evasion charges.

"I look forward to clearing my name and resolving this issue post-haste," said Snipes after attending a federal courthouse in Florida. The actor had flown into the country on a private jet from Namibia, where he has been making a new movie on location.

Reports had been circulating in the media that Snipes had earlier gone to Namibia to avoid the charges, but his attorney Billy Martin explained the situation: "Mr. Snipes left America to begin filming Gallowwalker long before this indictment was returned. We want to make it clear that he did not avoid returning to the United States. He's always been ready to return and he did not flee."

Nicole Said She Smoked Pot & Took Vicodin

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:21:59

Nicole Richie, arrested by the California Highway Patrol early Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence, admitted to officers that she had smoked marijuana and consumed the painkiller Vicodin, Altadena CHP Officer Todd Workman reveals.

Richie was arrested after CHP officers responded at 12:31 a.m. Monday to two 911 callers who reported seeing a 2005 black Mercedes SUV going the wrong way on the 134 Highway, says Workman.

The Simple Life star, 25, was alone and talking on her cell phone when officers approached her car. "She told (them) she was lost, and had been following a friend," Workman says.

Richie was put through a series of field sobriety tests, which she failed. "She was not given a Breathalyzer because the officers didn't believe she was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage," Workman says.

Workman also says it was unclear how far Richie traveled the wrong way on the freeway, "but we don't think it was more than a mile or two."

Richie was booked in Glendale and "was cooperative," said agent John Balian of the local police force, adding that her booking sheet shows she is 5'1" and 85 lbs. (Workman says that Richie's driver's license puts her weight at 100 lbs., but she told the officers she weighted just 85.)

Her bail was posted at $15,000 and she was released at 7:17 a.m.

Richie's attorney, Howard Weitzman, issued this statement Tuesday: "This is a difficult time for Nicole but she is prepared to accept whatever responsibility is appropriate. She intends to continue with her career and will deal with any other issues that need to be addressed."

Titmuss devastated as Cole moves on

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:19:48

Abi Titmuss was devastated after seeing ex-boyfriend Brendan Cole chatting up another woman this week.

The former nurse, who turned down an £80K I'm A Celeb contract after falling for Cole, arrived at London's Jewel bar and spotted the serial charmer flirting with Page 3 girl Leilani Dowding.

An onlooker told The People: "Abi arrived looking really happy and relaxed. But as soon as she spotted Brendan her face instantly changed. He was being really flirty with Leilani and when Abi saw them she looked really upset. She quickly finished her drink and left in a hurry.

"The last thing she wanted was to watch her ex trying to pull someone."

Enter Shikari announce new tour dates

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:19:17

Enter Shikari have announced new tour dates for 2007 shortly after completing a sold out UK tour.

The band will began another round of UK performances in January, although they will also travel to countries as diverse as Germany, France and Austria to play with Billy Talent and Alexisonfire.

The full tour dates are as follows:

January 18 - Northampton Soundhaus
January 19 - Middlesborough Sumo
January 20 - Preston 53 Degrees East
January 25 Gloucester Guildhall
January 26 Barrow in Furness Canteen
January 27 - Peterborough Radius
March 1 - Cardiff Solus
March 3 - Wolverhampton Wulfrun
March 4 - Southampton University
March 6 - Sheffield Leadmill
March 7 - Glasgow QMU
March 8 - Newcastle University
March 9 - Manchester Academy II
March 10 - London Hammersmith Palais

Kirsten Dunst in Bazaar

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:18:49

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Lee Ryan hopes for solo success in US

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:17:03

Lee Ryan has decided to leave the UK in search of success in America.

The former Blue singer, who was dropped by the SonyBMG label after his album failed to set the charts alight, has decided that his musical efforts may be better appreciated in the States.

"I've had enough of it here," Lee told The Mirror. "I've got a far bigger chance of success there. If it doesn't work out, I might just become a professional carol singer. I'll be good at that."

'Superman' producer sued over sex claims

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:15:40

Superman Returns producer, Jon Peters, is being sued by his former assistant over sexual harassment allegations.

According to the BBC, Shelley Morita claims that Mr. Peters often grabbed and kissed her and made "rude and disparaging comments".

The former assistant also claimed that Peters exposed himself to her three-year old daughter.

Ms. Morita began working for the film producer in February 2005, but resigned after just a year.

She is seeking as yet undisclosed damages.

Atomic Kitten to reform in 2007

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:15:03

Atomic Kitten have decided to stage a reunion, according to a report today.

The girlband discussed the surprise move after performing together again for a charity gig in Liverpool last week. The trio are now planning a special New Year's Eve gig before recording new material in 2007.

A source close to the singers told The People: "They've remained friends over the past few years. They all wanted the chance to do their own thing but now feel the time is right to reform."

Kate Bosworth Buys Lost Girls Rights

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:14:37

Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns) has bought the film rights to Catherine Hanrahan's novel "Lost Girls and Love Hotels," the author has revealed. The book's publisher, Penguin Group, describes the story as follows:

Margaret is doing everything in her power to forget home, and Tokyo's exotic nightlife-teeming with drink, drugs, and three-hour love hotels-enables her to keep her demons at bay. Working as an English specialist at Air-Pro Stewardess Training Institute by day and losing herself in a sex- and drug-addled oblivion by night, Margaret represses memories of her painful childhood in Canada and her older brother Frank's descent into madness.

But Margaret's deliberate nihilism is thrown off balance as she becomes increasingly haunted by images of a Western girl missing in Tokyo. And when she meets Kazu, a mysterious gangster, their affair sparks a chain of events that could spell tragedy for Margaret, in a city where it's all too easy to disappear.

Razorlight announce UK tour

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:13:49

Razorlight have announced the details of their biggest UK tour yet.

The rock band, fronted by controversial singer Johnny Borrell, will play seven arena dates, starting in Exeter on March 30.

Tickets for the concerts are due to go on sale on Thursday, December 14 at 9 am.

The dates for the tour are as follows:

Exeter West Point – March 30
Bournemouth BIC – April 1
Newcastle Arena – April 2
Manchester MEN – April 3
Glasgow SECC – April 5
Birmingham NEC – April 6
London Earl’s Court - April 8

Fast and The Furious Star Enaged

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:13:20

Jordana Brewster, star of such films as The Fast and the Furious and The Faculty, is engaged. Brewster's boyfriend of one year, producer Andrew Form, popped the question on November 4 with a sparkler by jeweler Peter Atman. "It wasn't a total surprise, but it was very spontaneous!" she tells Us. "It's going to be a pretty small destination wedding - next November." Her dream dress designer? "I love Carolina Herrera!" Form was a producer on such films as The Amityville Horror and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, in which Brewster also starred. This will be a first marriage for the 26-year-old actress. In the past, the Yale graduate has dated actor Mark Wahlberg and New York Yankee Derek Jeter.

Lucas turns down 'Robin Hood' role

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:12:14

Matt Lucas has cast serious doubts upon the prospect of his portraying Friar Tuck in BBC series Robin Hood, explaining that his busy schedule would not allow such a commitment.

Last week it was rumoured that Lucas would join the Saturday night drama as the portly man of the cloth, after BBC One channel controller Peter Fincham said he "would be very happy" if he filled the role. He added that the Little Britain comedian had also been unofficially enthusiastic about the idea.

However, The Stage reports that Lucas has said that he will not be able to take the part next year, in what already promises to be a hectic twelve months. 2008 will see Lucas and comedy partner David Walliams take their Little Britain stage show to Australia, as well as work on a US version of the programme.

Sam Raimi to produce 'The Shadow'

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:11:37

Sam Raimi is to produce a new big screen adaptation of The Shadow after Columbia Pictures bought the rights to the heroic character.

"I've been a passionate Shadow fan ever since I was a kid and have long dreamed of bringing this character to the screen," Raimi told the Hollywood Reporter. However, despite helming both the Evil Dead and Spiderman franchises, Raimi is reportedly not taking on directorial duties.

The character of The Shadow, who has the power to cloud the minds of his adversaries, originated on a radio show in 1931 and was created by Walter B Gibson. In 1994, Highlander director Russell Mulcahy attempted a cinematic version starring Alec Baldwin, but the movie was a box-office disappointment.

Walsh unimpressed by 'X Factor' final two

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:10:56

X Factor star Louis Walsh has claimed that he would not give a recording contract to either of the show's finalists.

The judge, who lost his final act last weekend, has explained that Leona Lewis's shy nature could hold her back if she wins the competition, while Ray has a better chance of a career in the West End.

"Leona hasn't got a great personality," Walsh told the News of the World. "She's very, very shy and very normal. Female stars have to have that X factor, otherwise it can hold them back."

On Ray, Louis added: "He has the likeability factor, the mums are voting for him, but I don't think he'll actually sell records. He'll always work, but I think he's more likely to be in musicals.

"Sharon has said before he reminds her of a panto boy and I have to say I can see it too."

Christina in 'Glamour'

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:09:29

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Beyonce almost missed Dreamgirls role

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:07:01

Beyonce Knowles almost didn't get the part in Dreamgirls because her voice was too good.

The singer plays soul diva Deena Jones in the Oscar-tipped movie but almost missed out on the part because her voice is so much more powerful than her character's.

Beyonce told Vanity Fair magazine: "My usual performance style - the energy and the dancing and my growling - is the complete opposite of Deena. They didn't know if I could be understated, and if I could play the part, basically.

"Vocally, I had to completely hold back, I had to whisper things."

The 25-year-old star insisted on doing her own hair and makeup for the audition to make sure she looked the part but says she was still the most nervous she has ever been.

Beyonce said: "I was terrified, which worked out great because I was supposed to be 16 and I was nervous and I'd never done a talent show, so it helped."

Jenna Jameson Pulls Plug On Marriage

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:06:19

Porn queen Jenna Jameson has filed for legal separation from her husband of three and a half years.

Pagesix obtained the legal papers, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Jameson, whose legal last name is Massoli, has been estranged from husband Jay Grdina. Grdina, also a porn star, performs under the name Justin Sterling.

The couple has no children, however, we're told the divorce could get nasty. Sources say the couple has no prenup, but Jameson is rolling in dough after selling her lucrative business to Playboy. Jameson is repped by mega-celebrity lawyer Neal Hersh.

Jameson, once linked to rocker Dave Navarro, has been keeping company with Ultimate Fighting champion Tito Ortiz. The couple has been spotted partying it up in Vegas and Los Angeles, and was most recently spotted in the green room at VH1's Big in '06 awards.

Hammond to give Ross TV interview

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:04:05

Top Gear host Richard Hammond is to give his first TV interview since his near-fatal accident to Jonathan Ross.

The 36-year-old will appear on BBC One's Friday Night With Jonathan Ross on 22 December.

Hammond almost died when the 300mph jet-powered dragster he was driving veered off the track at Elvington airfield, near York, in September.

He was treated for a brain injury at Leeds General Infirmary and has since made a "remarkable" recovery.

Hammond's severe injury had reduced him to a "child-like state" in which he became obsessed with Lego, which he said helped him recover.

He suffered short-term memory loss, became disorientated and also endured "excruciating" pain, for which he was prescribed morphine.
Filming on the new series of Top Gear was suspended after the accident, but has since resumed.

Hammond will be back in the studio in early 2007 when the first episode is broadcast.

Jessica Simpson starving herself

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:03:25

Jessica Simpson is apparently starving herself to stay skinny for her new movie.

The ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actress is currently filming ‘Blonde Ambition’ with Luke Wilson in Louisiana but is not taking advantage of the delicious local cuisine as she is paranoid about gaining weight.

During a break from shooting last week, Jessica visited Chili’s restaurant with friends, but barely ate anything.

One fellow diner revealed to Life and Style Weekly magazine: “She ordered Caribbean chicken salad but she only ate the chicken in it. She left everything else.”

A few days later, homemade gumbo - a type of stew - was served on the film set but Jessica refrained from tucking in.

A source on set revealed: “Luke said, ‘This is the best thing ever’. He had his whole face in it! But Jessica didn’t touch it.

“She’s not really eating while she’s working because she’s trying to stay slim.”

Farrell & Hayek Win Best Nude Scene

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:02:13

SALMA HAYEK and COLIN FARRELL's naked tryst in movie ASK THE DUST has won the best nude movie scene of 2006. The pair's steamy skinny-dipping clinch in the ROBERT TOWNE-directed film was awarded the top flesh-baring accolade by film review website Mr.Skin.com. GRETCHEN MOL was given second place in the annual rankings for her portrayal of 1950s pin-up BETTIE PAGE in THE NOTORIOUS BETTIE PAGE, while other winners included JENNIFER ANISTON for THE BREAK UP and KELLY BROOK for SURVIVAL ISLAND.

Ryan Phillppe: Breach! Breach!

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 19:00:27

Almost divorced Ryan Phillippe has a new film coming out Feb. 16, 2007 called Breach and its trailer was recently released.

Here’s the synopsis of Breach: When young Eric O’Neill (Ryan Phillippe) is promoted out of his low-level surveillance job and into the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent is on the verge of becoming reality. Even more impressive, O’Neill is hand picked to work for renowned operative Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper). Laura Linney also stars.

Jennifer Aniston Does ‘Dirt’

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-12-12 - 18:59:29

Jennifer Aniston didn’t seem to have let her break-up with Vince Vaughn affect her any at the premiere screening of her BFF Courtney Cox’s new show Dirt at the Paramount Theater last night in LA. Jen, 37, was all smiles in a ruffled wrap dress, leggings, and pumps — all in black! She then hit up the after-party at Republic restaurant and lounge.

Dirt premieres Tuesday, Jan. 2 @ 10PM on the FX Network.

George Clooney recently spoke out on the Jen/Vince split to Newsweek: “It began on the set of a film called “the break-up,” so let’s face it: the Vince Vaughn-Jennifer Aniston romance was doomed. It met its official, flack-certified demise last week, but it sounded over many times before.”


 
 

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