Britney in 2007 ....

A few days later, a brighter-eyed Brit-Brit issued a Letter of Truth in which she prematurely declared, "I am now more mature and feel like I am finally 'free.'" And part of that apparent freedom involved a hookup with aspiring model Isaac Cohen, a brief encounter that peaked with a weekend trip to Vegas, where they holed up in a $40,000-a-night suite (the loose-lipped Cohen later blabbed about their dalliance to the tabs). (X17Online.com)

Britney in 2007 ....

From MSN http://music.msn.com/music/2007review/yearinbritney?GT1=7707&silentchk=1&photoidx=2

JANUARY

Rarely has the start of a new year so accurately forecast what the next 12 months would hold. Britney Spears rang in 2007 by hosting a blowout bash in Las Vegas, the city that has been witness to some of her most boneheaded moves (case in point: her ill-starred starter marriage to Jason Alexander). The id-propelled starlet's New Year's Eve pledge to "take care" of herself barely lasted past midnight, when she reportedly collapsed at the party. Tap-danced then-manager Larry Rudolph to the Associated Press, "She was not drunk. She was just tired and falling asleep." (Chris Weeks/WireImage.com)

Britney in 2007 ....

Original at MSN

By Kat Giantis
Special to MSN Entertainment

It was all about Britney Spears in 2007. Not that we weren't warned. On New Year's Eve, the stubbornly senseless attention addict was exceedingly clear about where her focus would lie, offering up a resolution that was both telling and breathtaking in its self-centeredness: "Just to take care of me more." Yes, Britney's wants and needs were all that mattered to her in 2007, and her desire to fulfill them cost her dearly, resulting in the loss of her hair, her personal relationships, her dignity, her sense of reality and, most shamefully, her adorable tots, Sean Preston and Jayden James. Tempted to feel sympathy for the onetime pop princess-turned-tabloid-topping, paparazzi-courting cautionary tale? Don't make any rash decisions until you read about the year that was all Britney, all the time ... (X17Online.com)

SCHOOL ASKS PARENTS TO STOP PESTERING JOLIE and PITT

From Young Hollywood

Parents whose children attend the same school as ANGELINA JOLIE and BRAD PITT's adopted son MADDOX have been asked to respect the superstar couple's privacy in a letter.
Officials at the Lycee Francais De New York school want parents to stop pestering Jolie and Pitt for autographs when they drop off and pick up their kids.
The letter, from the school's director of operations Dan Cooke, reads: "Regretfully, I have seen some parents taking pictures, asking for autographs, talking to the media and even shouting at Ms. Jolie and Mr. Pitt for recognition.
"Therefore, in the best interests of the school and safety of your child(ren), I must ask for everyone to please respect the family's privacy and discontinue these practices."
Cooke goes on to make clear that Jolie and Pitt were keen to avoid any disruption: "I want to make you aware that before the first day of school, I met with their security team to discuss the best manner for them to drop off and pick up their son.
"Our foremost goal was to cause the least amount of disruption to the school and to ensure the security of all of our students and families."

SPEARS: 'EVERYONE WANTS A PIECE OF ME'

From Young Hollywood

BRITNEY SPEARS has voiced her disdain at the media frenzy that constantly surrounds her - hitting out at everyone for always wanting "a piece" of her.
The outburst appears on new song Piece Of Me from her as-yet-untitled forthcoming album, which is expected to hit stores in November (07).
But the lyrics on the track give the public an insight into the 25-year-old's state of mind, and her hatred of the world's press always commenting on her appearance and personal life.
She sings: "I'm Mrs American Dream, since 17, they want a piece of me.
"I'm successful, rich and famous, I'm Mrs Oh My God, I'm Britney, Shameless.
"I'm Mrs Extra, Extra, This Just In, I'm Mrs She's Too Big, She's Too Thin."
Spears has been in the public eye since her debut single, Baby One More Time, became a worldwide hit in 1999.
She has more recently hit the headlines for her alleged drug use and stint in rehab, her divorce from dancer Kevin Federline, and her dismal comeback performance at the MTV Video Music Awards earlier this month (Sep07).

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nip/tuck won the 2005 Golden Globe® Award for Best Drama Series and was nominated for the same award in 2004. The series has received three back-to-back Emmy® Award nominations for Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup and won the award in 2004. Joely Richardson received back-to-back Golden Globe® nominations for Best Actress in a Drama Series in 2004 and 2005. Julian McMahon received a Golden Globe® nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series in 2005.

nip/tuck was created and is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, who continues to write and direct several episodes. Michael M. Robin is executive producer. It is produced by The Shephard/Robin Company in association with Warner Bros. Television Productions Inc. The series is filmed in Hollywood, California.

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EFRON URGES McCONAUGHEY TO STAY AWAY FROM THE BEACH

From Young Hollywood

Teen heart-throb ZAC EFRON has urged MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY to stay away from the beach, because his tabloid persona is overtaking his movie career.
The Hairspray star, 19, likes to keep quiet about his personal life, as he doesn't want what he does in private to detract from his acting.
He tells Rolling Stone magazine, "A lot of problems you see people having in this business is that is becomes about their personal lives and not about their work.
"Matthew McConaughey has singlehandedly funded the tabloid magazines for the past two years now. If he would put on a shirt and just get away from the beach, maybe there would be a few less paparazzi around.
"As long as I stay boring, I think I'll be fine."
While other young stars have been admitted to rehab and attracted bad publicity for their incessant partying, Efron makes sure he stays away from the Hollywood hotspots.
He says, "I'm the same age as some other people who are dealing with scandals. I've got friends out here, and we do what kids our age are doing. We don't need people taking photos of us."

METCALFE AND COYLE BACK ON?

Desperate Housewives star JESSE METCALFE's relationship with GIRLS ALOUD singer NADINE COYLE is reportedly back on after they were spotted together in Los Angeles on Friday (10Aug07).
The couple's 14-month trans-Atlantic relationship ended earlier this year (07) after Metcalfe was spotted holding hands with a mystery brunette following a spell in rehab. But it's reported the actor has made several attempts to win back the singers heart.
An insider tells British newspaper the Daily Star, "Jesse asked her to meet him for crisis talks - because he's desperate to have Nadine back."

DANES TURNS SCHWARZENEGGER INTO A BAR MITZVAH HIT

From Young Hollywood

California Governor ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER is in demand at bar mitzvahs after agreeing to send a videotaped message to the nephew of TERMINATOR 3 co-star CLAIRE DANES' ex BEN LEE.
The teenager was thrilled when he received personalised greetings from Schwarzenegger, made possible by the actress' connections to the action man.
But Danes didn't realise that her actions would spark a huge interest in bar mitzvah messages from the Terminator.
She says, "He did this little video... which was very sweet. Then of course everyone was asking how to get a hold of Arnold's people to do it for their bar mitzvah."

OUR STAR ENJOYS NAKED RUBBISH-DISPOSAL

From Young Hollywood

Neighbours of FANTASTIC FOUR star CHRIS EVANS are in for a visual treat - he often takes out his garbage naked.
Evans, who recently came third in a poll of most eligible Hollywood Bachelors, admits he is fond of streaking in his yard.
He says, "I have a nice backyard. It's very secluded, so every now and then I might just run out quickly and take the trash out."

LOHAN BODYGUARD SAVED HER FROM FIRST DRINK DRIVING ARREST

From Young Hollywood

INDSAY LOHAN escaped a drink driving arrest years before the troubles of the past 12 months because her faithful former bodyguard got to her before police did.
The actress, who was charged with her second DUI of the year in Santa Monica, California last month (Jul07), once drove drunk after an argument with then-boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama, according to ex-minder Tony Almeida.
The bodyguard, who worked for Lohan for three years, tells America's In Touch magazine, "Lindsay called me from the top of Mulholland Drive in the middle of
the night.
"She told me that she had a fight with Wilmer and had gotten in the car to chase after him. She'd run off the road and smashed against the curb. She was clearly drunk.
"I drove her back home before the police arrived and her wrecked car was towed away."

EFRON PLAYS DOWN 'COMMITMENT' RING

From Young Hollywood

Teen actor ZAC EFRON has played down reports he wears a 'commitment' ring from HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL co-star and girlfriend VANESSA HUDGENS, insisting commitment is "way too weird a word" for him at such a young age.
The Hairspray heart-throb, 19, has been spotted wearing a silver ring on his left hand and was recently quoted saying, "Exchanging rings is far easier than getting tattoos."
While Efron is happy to talk about his on-screen chemistry with Hudgens and describes her as a "very sexy woman", he refuses to divulge any more details of their one-year relationship.
He says, "I'm not even going to say who it's from. This is just a ring from a friend that I got. 'Commitment' is way too weird a word for me right now.
I'm wearing it for a friend. It is a female friend, but I can't say who, because then it would be chat-room pandemonium and teenage magazine-hysteria."

Sneak Peek at Lindsay Lohan’s Elle Interview

From : Sneak Peek at Lindsay Lohan’s Elle Interview

Lindsay Lohan did an interview with Elle Magazine not long before her alcohol fueled high speed chase. The interview is in their September issue and US Weekly has the scoop on Lindsay’s lip service. Which is pretty funny to read now that you know what happened to Lindsay.
On attending rehab at Wonderland before her 21st birthday:
“I was growing up and going out a lot, and I needed to have a balance. I was glad I went, because I needed to get away from everyone and I didn’t know how to do that. And I learned a lot there. A bunch of my friends – I was with them last night – they’re in AA for, like, years.”
On the media firestorm surrounding her:
“I feel like the asshole, the idiot, because I feel like I’m distracting from the other things that are important, like global warming and that kind of stuff. I genuinely mean that. And I don’t know what to do.”
On her career aspirations:
“I just want to be nominated for an award for all the work I’ve done. It’s so funny – people forget that I played two characters in Parent Trap when I was twelve years old.”
On avoiding fame:
“I hate it, like, when these people say, ‘Well, why do you go to the Ivy if you don’t want …’ Seriously, I like their food! I can’t go to a restaurant? I know I’m going to get pictures taken. I’m fine with it. And I’m going to go have their food. People give you shit for it: ‘Don’t go on Robertson!’ What, I can’t drive down the street?”
Umm, no you can’t drive down the street, that’s why you got arrested you nitwit.

Britney's Shopping Trip Turns Chaotic -- Cops Called

From : TMZ Britney's Shopping Trip Turns Chaotic -- Cops Called

There was pushing, there was shoving, there was flower crushing -- all because of Britney Spears.Moments ago, all hell broke loose outside of Lisa Kline clothing store in Beverly Hills, as Britney's bodyguard desperately tried to clear a path from her car to the store. According to several on-scene witnesses, a gang of overzealous photogs went wild trying to score a shot of Spears as she bobbed, and, ahem, weaved her way into the place. Witnesses claim that the bodyguard and sea of photogs violently pushed back and forth as Britney and her new assistant tried to dash inside.TMZ was told that LAPD was called, but the crazy scene had already calmed down before they arrived. Cops checked in with Spears at her next stop. No one was reported injured, but there were definitely a few pricey casualties -- including a $4,000 flower bed in front of the store, which was crushed during the melee, and the bodyguard's shirt was torn. Inside the store, Britney didn't seem to be bothered by the mess. Sources told us that she was, "a delight ... she was very sweet."Afterward, the chaos continued as Britney tried to get back to her car. Brit's massive bodyguard plowed a path to her Benz, while the gargantuan beast roared for snappers to move. They did.

Britney's Disastrous Photo Shoot

From : TMZ Britney's Disastrous Photo Shoot

TMZ has learned that Britney's self-arranged photo shoot and interview with OK! Magazine was a complete disaster. We're told that the photos are so bad, execs at the magazine are, at this moment, trying to decide whether to report what actually happened -- or sanitize the truth to protect the pop trainwreck.According to multiple sources, Britney's behavior during the interview was "nothing less than a meltdown." She was, according to our sources, "completely out of it" during the shoot. The photos are "so bad" we've learned, that to publish them could "kill her career." Apparently, Brit Brit's eyes rolled back in her head at one point, causing her to look half dead. Her mood, we're told, was extremely erratic. She took frequent bathroom breaks our source says, and each time she returned her mood would change. She was also completely paranoid during the entire interview, fearing at one point the ceiling was about to cave in on her. Out of control y'all!We've also learned that Brit had some issues with hygiene on the set as well. At one point, Britney ordered up some fried chicken to munch on. We're told after she chowed down, she wiped her hands on a several thousand dollar Gucci dress that she was wearing for the shoot, staining it with grease. Yuck! One of her dogs also needed some assistance in the housebreaking department. Our on-set spy says that the dog pooped all over the floor, and Brit used (what else?) -- a Chanel dress to clean it up! How trashtastic!

Cruises and Smiths Throw a Party for Beckhams

From : Cruises and Smiths Throw a Party for Beckhams

Posh Spice and her hubby David Beckham are about to get a star studded welcome to Los Angeles courtesy of their good buds Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. The A-listers are throwing the Beckhams a major shindig tomorrow that has all of La-La-Land yapping.
From huffingtonpost.com:
Two of Hollywood’s biggest stars — Tom Cruise and Will Smith — are hosting a private, welcome-to-L.A. bash for the Beckhams at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Geffen Contemporary in downtown Los Angeles.
The 600-person, invitation-only list includes Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Jim Carrey, Anjelica Huston, Steven Spielberg, David Geffen, producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Brian Grazer, Warner Bros. President Alan Horn and Universal Pictures chief Ron Meyer. Not invited inside: the paparazzi that have followed the Beckhams’ every move here.
“This is the hardest party to get into,” said one person with knowledge of the affair, “It’s A-list only. And, no press.”
And TMZ has the deets on the over the top invitations:
“Please join Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith in welcoming David and Victoria Beckham to Los Angeles,” reads the “gold lettering” on the invite, says People, to the big event Sunday at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Now I’m confused. The invitation I got says “Welcome David to Los Angeles and tell Posh to go home.” Is that the wrong party? But I made brownies.

Janice Dickinson Still Posing

From : Janice Dickinson Still Posing Click to see photo

So I found these pics of loud mouth and loony Janice Dickinson and I am amazed. Can you believe what they can do with a little collagen, silicone, botox, a monkey wrench, a few electrodes and one mad scientist in a thunderstorm yelling “She’s alive!”?
Seriously, this chick has more preservatives in her than a whole case of Twinkies. Ten years after she dies her body will still be posing for the paparazzi…and nobody will care then either.

Britney Spears Sells Her Side of the Story

From : Britney Spears Sells Her Side of the Story

From TMZ:
“Toxic” trainwreck Britney Spears’ crazy really has hit the fan. TMZ has learned that the pop tartlet recently called up “OK!” magazine’s main number and asked for “OK!” Editor-in-Chief Sara Ivens. Miraculously, the mag’s receptionist believed it really was Brit-Brit, and she was patched through to Ivens.
It seems Brit wanted to talk biz and negotiate a tell-all interview with the magazine, and not surprisingly, Ivens agreed. Miss Brit-Brit is expected to dish on her beloved babies; her mama drama, the Fed-Ex, and more.
Brit’s pity party is expected to hit news stands next week. And I’m guessing K-Fed and Mama Lynne aren’t going to be pasting this issue into their scrapbooks.

John Travolta Kisses Guys in a Totally Not Gay Way

From : John Travolta Kisses Guys in a Totally Not Gay Way

I’m not one to go around pointing the gay finger at people, but its starting to sound like John Travolta needs a bigger closet. The Hairspray star was recently spotted smooching on a fellow penis bearer, but he denies any gayness to the kiss. Now he’s being defended by the director of the original Hairspray flick, John Waters, who is gay as gay can be.
From TMZ:
Last fall, high-flying Scientology-loving John Travolta was caught in a lip-lock with his male nanny. His lawyer explained it away at the time as a “customary, non-romantic gesture.”
Now the Queen of Weird, John Waters, is backing up Travolta’s claims. When Gatecrasher asked the director of the original “Hairspray” about Travolta’s kiss-off behavior, he responded “He kissed me hello, he kisses everybody!”
Like I said, bigger closet. A walk-in, with a loveseat, and a full length mirror. Wait, I want that closet and I don’t mind kissing John Waters to get it.