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December 31, 2006 1:28 PM

Monica and Ross do "The Routine"

Happy New Year! In celebration of tonight's festivities, I thought I would share with you my favorite New Year's TV moment...

Behold Ross and Monica on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve doing "The Routine". I know this is old, but I feel it qualifies as a classic. Enjoy, and be safe out there tonight!

Posted by Cate on December 31, 2006 in YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (1)

December 22, 2006 12:46 PM

Spend your weekend with the Stars

Ah, it's that time again, folks. It's Friday. But not just any Friday, oh no. It's a mega Friday in which we don't have to go back to work until about January 2 of next year. I can practically hear the angels and suffering cubical slaves weeping tears of joy from here.

So, if you'd like to find a good way of ditching your family, or hiding from your in-laws this weekend, why not spend some time stalking celebrities, or catching up on the latest gossip? Tis the season. So, today in Maida Vale, London, Radio 1 will be throwing at 12 hour Christmas party. 12 hours! Think of all the glorious, naughty fun you could have in 12 hours! Jimmy Carr and Ricky Gervis will be there, and who knows what other hot musical celebrities will show up!

There's a rumor floating around -again- that Kate Moss and Pete Dohertyy will be getting married in Westminster, London, tomorrow. Now, I really hope this isn't true. Not that I don't want them to be happy, but let's be honest, they're not the best couple in the world. However, if you're out and about tomorrow and have your best paparazzi gear on you, by all means, investigate!

Sunday is Christmas Eve, for those of you who care, and not much will be going on. However,the Christmas number one song will be revealed! Who do you think will top the UK's chart? The favorites are Leona Lewis, Girls Aloud, and for some reason Katie Price and Peter Andre. It's a toss up, really. However, my votes are for Katie and Peter. They're AWESOME!

Happy Holidays, lovely readers. We wish you the best! Stay safe, and try to stay warm!

Posted by Cate on December 22, 2006 in Girls Aloud, Hot Gossip, Jordan, Kate Moss, Kate Moss & Pete Doherty, Pete Doherty, Peter Andre | Permalink | Comments (0)

Posh sure has perked up for the Holidays

Posh, as seen here, doesn't exactly seem to be feeling overly festive. However, two big parts of her seem to have perked up for the Holiday season. I hate to have to point this out, but she's looking a little...unnatural.

Back when her world was "Spicy" and Beckham-less, didn't she seem softer and more friendly? Now she just seems sharp, and Nazi like. It's been reported that after the birth of her first child in 1999,she got breast implants, and now, almost eight later it appears she's had even more work done.

Now, I don't personally care. She can do whatever she wants. However, I  wonder how many times she knocked over the Christmas tree while trying to hang ornaments. Maybe Santa will bring her a industrial strength, wool jumper for Christmas to protect the young Beckham children from losing an eye or even losing a limb.

Posted by Cate on December 22, 2006 in Posh 'N Becks, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 21, 2006 4:54 PM

See Girls Aloud with no knickers on (sort of)

Oh, alright, it's probably just some not-so-subtle Photoshop rejigging. Star Trip's gusset correspondant assures me that no self-respecting popstar would be caught dead at a premiere wearing a black thong with a white dress. Still, it was worth a post. A bigger version of the pic is here.

Posted by Stu on December 21, 2006 in Girls Aloud | Permalink | Comments (3)

YouTube Video of the Day - Miss America 1986 style

With Miss America causing a bit of stink by getting blotto after being led astray by New York, it may be worth thinking about how funier the furore would have been if this had happened 20 years ago. Wait until you see Miss Kentucky on this video... she's probably smuggling Jim Beam in those lampshades on her shoulders! God bless 1986!

Posted by mofgimmers on December 21, 2006 in YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)

Paris Hilton's knickers are for sale!

Yes, Paris DOES wear knickers, bucking the celebrity trend du jour. And a pair of grundies she wore during her holiday in St Tropez earlier this year are up for grabs on eBay. They're made by Vive Maria, who I assume are an expensive fashion label, although my knicker-knowledge is flimsy enough that they may just be the Santa Monica equivalent of TK Maxx.

Also today on Bayraider: a Sony VAIO laptop signed by Ricky Martin, and three cool yellow robots. None of whom have been signed by Ricky Martin, or wear knickers. The tarts.

Posted by Stu on December 21, 2006 in Paris Hilton | Permalink | Comments (0)

Victoria Beckham has less hair but more nookie

It sounds like a fair trade-off to me. Apparently the reason Posh ditched her hair extensions recently was because she wanted more sex with hubby David Beckham. "David prefers my hair short. With hair extensions you can be in the midst of passion and one flies out. We both prefer the new cut for that reason among others!" she tells today's Sun.

Now, call me naive, but surely if you were actually in the midst of passion, you'd barely notice a hair extension flying out? It doesn't say much for David's technique. Or maybe Posh's. Actually, maybe they're both Not That Good at sex, what with all the looking in mirrors worrying about their hair.

It's a wonder they've managed to spawn three times if you ask me. What if you notice a broken nail while getting jiggy? Or worry that your designer outfit's getting rumpled where you tossed it on the floor. Or you remember THAT BITCH Rebecca Loos at a crucial moment. Grim.

Posted by Stu on December 21, 2006 in Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (0)

Lots of people like Katie Price and Peter Andre's duets album

And when I say 'like', I mean really like. Just check out the user reviews on Amazon for the Price/Andre album of duets that's just come out. Most of them give it 5 stars, and they're simply marvellous. Star Trip's favourite is below, but you can read them all here.

"What a wonderful experience. It reminded me of that time I was walking along a running stream in a wooded glade when I spotted the water turning a pale shade of red. This I attributed to the cherry blossom that was overhanging the water's edge dropping into and colouring the water but upon further inspection I discovered a number of floating, disgorged sheep, guts and entrails spewing out and blood trailing along in swirls behind each carcass. I shall always treasure that moment as I shall this album."

Posted by Stu on December 21, 2006 in Jordan, Peter Andre, Peter Andre & Jordan | Permalink | Comments (1)

'Lost' star loses home to fire

Our favorite lady from 'Lost', Evangeline Lilly, lost -excuse the pun- her rented home in Hawaii early this morning to a horrible house fire.

Lilly shared the house with two other women. Thankfully Lilly and her roommates were not home at the time of the fire, at 6:30 this morning. Firefighters were at the scene in 20 minutes and managed to get the flames under control, but the house had already been destroyed.

Our heart goes out to Lilly, and we certainly hope that she'll somehow be able to muster up enough cash to maybe stay in a Motel 6 or something for a couple nights. It seems very strange in this day and age to lose your house in a fire, doesn't it? Ah, the forces of nature. We're just glad she's safe. Hopefully, her ex-hobbit boyfriend will be able to help her out.

Posted by Cate on December 21, 2006 in TV Show Gossip | Permalink | Comments (2)

December 20, 2006 6:25 PM

YouTube Video of the Day - Borat talks to the Republicans

Borat is the success story of the year. From being a bit part on the Ali G show, to taking over the world! Let's see the great man in action in this great little video... He would like to do romance inside you.

Posted by mofgimmers on December 20, 2006 in YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)

Win a chance to sing with Justin Timberlake

Now, we can't guarantee he'll grab your bum like he did to Kylie Minogue, but you can enter to win a chance to sing with Justin during the 2007 Grammy Awards.

Yahoo Music and CBS.com are running the competition, and all you have to do (besides be rather talented) is submit a 60 second video of yourself singing acapella to a Grammy-nominated song, and hopefully beat out the millions of other participants.

Seems easy enough, but chances are this will be your biggest break yet. Can you imagine the world seeing you sing for the first time with Justin Timberlake in front of the biggest stars in music, on stage at the Grammy's? I, personally, would break out into hives and then pass out. Perhaps you will have better luck! Maybe you could even get him to sing his latest hit from SNL with you!

Posted by Cate on December 20, 2006 in Justin Timberlake | Permalink | Comments (2)

"Sorry, Miss. America couldn't make it today, she's busy in rehab..."

Oh the humanity. You've no doubt heard about Donald Trump and the Miss Universe Organization threatening to take away Miss. America Tara Conner's crown and sash. Tara's a small town girl from Kentucky and blamed the culture of New York for grabbing her into its tornado of sin! See, that's why she was going to bars when she was under aged! Really! Trump gave Conner a second chance, as she promised to undergo drug testing, and enter a rehab facility.

Does anyone else think this is pathetic? She plays the "I'm just an innocent gal from Kentucky and the big bad city of New York is to blame" card and gets a bloody tiara. Miss. America is supposed to be a "role model" for young girls, and Trump thinks that she not only deserves a second chance, but that, "I believe she can do a tremendous service to young people."

Sigh. I'm sure she will. She'll be able to reach out to all of the other 20 year old girls in rehab. In fact, she's the perfect example that you can do whatever you want, cry and apologize once you get caught, do a little rehab, and you're not only forgiven,but even more famous! God bless the USA!

Posted by Cate on December 20, 2006 in Hot Gossip | Permalink | Comments (0)

Drink wine from Jenna Jameson's wedding

She's the world's most famous adult entertainment star, apparently. So friends tell me. And when she got married in 2003, Jenna Jameson gave bottles of red and white wine to all the guests, customised with a label celebrating her nuptials. Steady now. An unopened bottle of each is now being sold on eBay by one of those guests, with a whopping price tag of $5,000.

Also today on Bayraider: a unique Deftones snowboard made for the Warped Tour, and Harpo Marx's gold jockey pants from the film 'A Day At The Races'.

Posted by Stu on December 20, 2006 in Bayraider Blitz | Permalink | Comments (0)

Christina Ricci says sorry for wearing fur

Reindeer pelt coat? Just before Christmas? Christina Ricci, how could you? Rudolph and chums were put on this earth to deliver presents and caper about in the snow for the benefit of Lapland tourists, NOT to keep your Hollywood shoulders warm in December. Got that?

Well, it seems she has. After being papped wearing a reindeer-fur coat and slapped onto the cover of a US magazine, it seems Christina has in turn been slapped (metaphorically) by her fans, with what the Mirror describes as a furious backlash. Now, she's apologised.

"I never meant to hurt or anger anyone with my insensitivity. I have received the message loud and clear and will not be wearing fur in the future. I apologise for my offensive actions."

Crumbs, it seems fans do have some power to influence their idols' behaviour after all. Christina joins Paris Hilton, who vowed never to wear fur again after a night round Heather Mills' house watching seals being skinned. On video, I mean.

Posted by Stu on December 20, 2006 in LA Airheads | Permalink | Comments (0)

A BlackBerry is more sexy than a naked Scarlett Johansson

Poor the Scarlett. There she is, sprawled naked in a photo studio alongside Keira Knightley. And all the men around her are dribbling over... an emailing gadget. Yes, it's the truth. It's in The Sun this morning, so it must be gospel.

"Keira and I, and we’re totally naked, and some guy is on his BlackBerry computer," she says. "Everyone was busy working. But I guess it’s better than if they were all looking at me. It was comfortable."

Tsk, surely they were all clustered around the BlackBerry uploading illicit snaps of the Vanity Fair shoot to sundry gossip websites. Or maybe they really did just prefer the BlackBerry. It would've been different if Woody Allen had been around.

Judging by some of Scarlett's recent films, I'd put my money on the gadget to snag an Oscar nomination next year...

Posted by Stu on December 20, 2006 in Scarlett Johansson | Permalink | Comments (1)

December 19, 2006 6:12 PM

YouTube Video of the Day - Matt Willis before he was famous

I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! winner, Matt Willis wasn't always a snotty nosed pop-punker in Busted (and of course, now Number 1 solo artist). It would seem that he was one a budding... um... dancing machine! Check this video to watch him shimmy like a poor man's Michael Jackson!

Posted by mofgimmers on December 19, 2006 in I'm A Celebrity..., Matt Willis, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)

Justin Timberlake on Saturday Night Live

In case you missed it, Justin Timberlake was on Saturday Night Live last, um, Saturday. This bit from the show is hilarious. Just a sentimental Christmas song about, ya know, things in boxes. Absolutely hysterical. However, frighteningly similar to some of the videos he did back in his NSync days...

Posted by Cate on December 19, 2006 in Justin Timberlake, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (1)

Paris Hilton thinks sex, is like, totally sacred

Maybe it's time to start calling Paris, Sister Paris Mary Hilton. Apparently, Paris thinks that "sex is sacred". Paris reportedly told the London Mirror that the last time she had sex was,

"About six or seven months, I think. I don’t care...I’ve only been in, like, two relationships and I just thought I’d like to be single...Sex is sacred. People should’t have sex unless they’re in an exclusive relationship anyway. I’d rather not do anything. Guys want you more when you don’t do it! Young girls should know that.”

Oh good, she's giving sex advice to young girls. Perfect. She's practically holy, that Paris. And who knows, maybe sex really is sacred to her; so sacred she has to video tape it to preserve those precious moments.

Posted by Cate on December 19, 2006 in Paris Hilton | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 18, 2006 3:43 PM

YouTube Video of the day - X Factor winner announced

Well, the X Factor is over and done with.  We all know that Leona beat the wee man, Ray (as in small, not... y'know). Well, for those biting nails at home, have a see what it was like for the people who were there on this fan vid. Tense!

Posted by mofgimmers on December 18, 2006 in YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)

Jessica Simpson's Hair Do

This may be old news to some of you, but Jessica Simpson and her minion friend and hair dresser Ken Paves have a clip-on hair extension business together for Hair U Wear called Hair Do. Hair Do. I wonder if Jessica came up with that all on her own. I couldn't have cared less about this collaboration, until I saw the Hair Do advertisement this morning. Please take the time to look at their website, as there's even a behind the scenes video where Jessica -thankfully- isn't allowed to speak that much. I find her more irritating than ever, now.

 

Posted by Cate on December 18, 2006 in Jessica Simpson | Permalink | Comments (2)

Britney has most watched online video of 2006

This weekend ViralVideoChart.com released its top ten list of the most watched celebrity videos. Top honors went to Britney Spears, as the stoned video of her burping and contemplating time travel was viewed 3,311,19 times. ("HUH?!?!")

Lindsay Lohan's "Paris Hilton is a C**t" video, as well as the video where Keira Knightly plays "Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head" on her teeth made the cut. However, I find the most interesting video on this list to be Paris Hilton "singing" to Hugh Hefner on his birthday. And by "interesting" I mean "so disgustingly untalented that I burst into giggle fits of glee". Her talents as a singer are absolutely breath taking. Enjoy!

Posted by Cate on December 18, 2006 in Britney Spears, Keira Knightley, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (1)

Get Paul Anka to customise My Way for you

Okay, Paul Anka might not be a celebrity to you, but he still makes your Gran go weak at the knees. Well, that and the arthiritis, of course. The crooner is still going strong, and now he's offering his services as a singer/songwriter/adapter on eBay in the name of charity.

Paul's basically agreed to rewrite 'My Way' for the winning bidder in this auction, customising the lyrics to fit whatever special occasion you like. And all proceeds are going to a drugs and alcohol charity. Marvellous.

Also today on Bayraider: Buster Keaton's home-made porkpie hat, and a Nokia N95 mobile, several months ahead of its official on-sale date.

Posted by Stu on December 18, 2006 in Bayraider Blitz | Permalink | Comments (1)

X-Factor winner Leona is planning wedding bells

Phew. Justice was done in Saturday's final of The X-Factor then, as Leona Lewis triumphed with 60% of the vote. Although I have to say, I warmed to Ray when he was asked why viewers should vote for him, and he replied they should vote for both contestants. Call it the festive spirit(s).

Anyway, Leona's a cert for the Christmas number one slot this week with her first single, with over a million pre-sales, and 50,000 people downloading it directly after the final at the weekend. But it seems Leona could already be earmarked for bigger and better things, judging by the Mirror's report that US music biz bigwig Clive Davis already sees her as the next Alicia Keys or Whitney Houston.

At least this means she won't have to sleep with Simon Cowell, I guess. But Leona tells the paper that she's already looking forward to marrying her partner Lou Al-Chamaa. "Nothing has changed after this experience and I trust him 100 per cent," she says. "Our relationship just gets stronger and stronger. I want to marry him in the future, definitely."

Posted by Stu on December 18, 2006 in TV Show Gossip | Permalink | Comments (0)

Little Britain star Matt Lucas gets married

Well, at least some celebrities are making an effort to remain married at the end of 2006... Comedian Matt Lucas got hitched yesterday in London's Trendy Home House to long-term partner Kevin McGee, and threw a glitzy panto-themed bash to celebrate.

Most of the male guests seem to have come as Captain Hook, which is either a sad reflection of the lack of decent panto roles for men, or a sign that Matt's mates are lacking in imagination. That said, his Little Britain co-star David Walliams came as... Christopher Biggins. Although he had to wear a badge saying so for people to get the joke, which is never a good sign.

Other attendees include Vic Reeves and wife Nancy, Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Will Young, Graham Norton, Barbara Windsor and Dale Winton. Congrats to the happy couple, and boo to The Sun's Victoria Newton, who couldn't resist a 'nipped in through the back door' pun at the end of her report. Because they're gay, geddit?!!!1!1! God bless the tabloids...

Posted by Stu on December 18, 2006 in TV Show Gossip | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 15, 2006 5:23 PM

YouTube Video of the Day - Ali G interviews Buzz Aldrin

Seeing as Sacha Baron Cohen has had a bit of bad news, it may be worth recalling what he does best... and that's stitching people up. Watch poor Buzz Aldrin (or Buzz Lightyear as Cohen calls him) explain how a joke works...Brilliant!

Posted by mofgimmers on December 15, 2006 in YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)

X-Factor Leona: "I wouldn't bed Simon Cowell"

Somehow we missed the original reports that Leona Out Of The X-Factor would sleep with judge Simon Cowell to secure a recording contract. It's a ridiculous idea, of course, given that all she actually has to do to bag a deal is beat demonic man-child Ray in the final this weekend.

But still, in today's Sun, Leona's keen to make it clear that her heart's not with any high-waisted pop supremos, but instead with her boyfriend Lou. Here's what she has to say about Simon: "He is more like a father to me than someone I would go out with. He’s about the same age as my dad too. So the thought of me going out with him is all wrong — sick. I was shocked when I read that I supposedly want to bed Simon. There is no way I would sleep with him. I never said anything like that."

No news yet on whether Ray would brave Sharon Osbourne's grundies to get a three-album contract, but I'll keep you posted. Hopefully Saturday's show won't see any more judge-baiting shenanigans, too.

Posted by Stu on December 15, 2006 in Musical Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)

Spend your weekend with the Stars

  It's been a long week, folks. I know we're all tired, hungover, or just plain sick of shopping and spreading Holiday cheer. (Bah-hum-bug.) But do you know what would make all of us feel better? Hanging out with celebs and royalty this weekend, that's what!

Today, if you're in Sandhurst, Berkshire, you can catch the Sovereign Parade with Prince William and The Queen. Prince Phillip will be there as well, but most importantly Wills will be in his military uniform! Hello photo opportunity!

Saturday is the X Factor III Finale at Wembley. Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, and Louis Walsh will be casting their final votes for contestants Leona Lewis and Raymond Quinn. Girls, hold on to your knickers, because it's rumored Take That might make an appearance to give some last minute pimping of their album coaching for the contestants. Yippee.

If you're not busy praying and roasting on Sunday, be a complete stalker and stop by Matt Lucas and Kevin McGee's wedding in Whitehall, London. Important folks such as Sir Elton John, Kate Moss and Charlotte Church are said to be guests. Bring your best paparazzi lens and enjoy the celebration and media frenzy.

And on a personal note, if anyone happens to attend the Sovereign Parade, I was serious about those pictures of Prince William. Send them my way. Ya know, for um, journalistic reasons.

Posted by Cate on December 15, 2006 in Charlotte Church, Elton John, Kate Moss, Simon Cowell, TV Show Gossip, Take That, The Royal Family | Permalink | Comments (0)

Myspace drama with Paris and KFed

Apparently the Myspace bulletin written by Paris Hilton defending Britney Spears, wasn't written by Paris at all. Hilton's reps say, "Paris did not write it. She does not have a MySpace account." Hmmm, perhaps that would explain why it was actually readable and made sense. So, the "Official Paris Hilton Page" is indeed, not so official. This is heartbreaking news considering I recently messaged her telling her how totally awesome, and like how pretty and smart she was. How embarrassing...

In other tragic Myspace news, Kevin Federline has apparently deleted JR Rotem off of his Top 20 friends list, after JR was seen canoodling with Britney Spears. He's so ballsy, that Kevin. You get him where it hurts...Myspace. Ouch! You're my hero, Kev.

Posted by Cate on December 15, 2006 in Britney Spears, Britney Spears & Kevin Federline, Kevin Federline, Musical Stars, MySpace Exposé, Paris Hilton | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 14, 2006 4:48 PM

YouTube Video of the Day - Britney pre-split

Britney Spears is forever in our newspapers... and this is her being asked if she's house hunting in France and being told that she "looks great!" and to forget "those stupid rumours!" This is before the K-Fed split...

Posted by mofgimmers on December 14, 2006 in Britney Spears, Britney Spears & Kevin Federline, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)

Get Carmen Electra's Baywatch swimsuit on eBay

Remind me who Carmen Electra is again? Oh yeah, her. Is it fair to say Carmen's star has waned somewhat since her Baywatch heyday? It's all Hollyoaks babes and Zara Phillips round these parts nowadays. So I've heard. But anyway, Ms Electra still has her fans on eBay, one of whom has already bid for this autographed swimsuit from her Baywatch days. Bayraider has the story.

Also today on Bayraider: Japanese big stuffed Nightmare Before Christmas dolls, and a foam (American) football based on Stewie from Family Guy's head.

Posted by Stu on December 14, 2006 in Bayraider Blitz | Permalink | Comments (0)

Borat axed! But only for his dreadful singing

Having successfully outraged parts of the US and the whole of Kazakhstan with his Borat movie, Sacha Baron Cohen is now limbering up for his role in the musical adaptation of Sweeney Todd. But there's a problem: apparently his singing is so bad, director Tim Burton's going to allow him to rap instead.

"Pirelli is a notoriously demanding role with some difficult songs," a source tells today's Sun. "Any professional singer would struggle. So Sacha has been told to go for a rap style. It will be a bit like Jim Broadbent's performance in Moulin Rouge. That won him a Bafta."

Could awards be on the way for Sacha? Well, the new movie is more likely to garner him gongs than balloon art puppets, I guess, although his chatshow appearances will probably be less entertaining. Unless he slits the throat of Michael Parkinson then turns him into pies. That would be quite good.

Posted by Stu on December 14, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Girls Aloud for PM!

All five of them. I know it's unprecedented, but it might just work... Yes, Girls Aloud have been dispensing all manner of political wisdom in an interview with the New Statesman (which I'm not entirely convinced isn't a spoof). Here's Cheryl Cole on Conservative Party leader David Cameron:

"Politicians know we get listened to by more young fans than they do. That's why David Cameron said he fancied me. He was just trying to be cool! I bet he couldn't name a single song of ours. Do I fancy him? No! Politicians should stop trying to be cool and get on with running the country."

Meanwhile, Nicola Roberts says late-night political debate shows are a turn-off for youngsters, while Sarah Harding wants to see politics made more user-friendly. "It just isn't talked about in normal magazines and newspapers. We never get asked who we'd vote for. It could be a general question in an interview, but it isn't."

As I said, Girls Aloud for PM! Although if that means Blair, Cameron and Lib-Dem leader Menzies Campbell have to appear on Popworld miming to 'Something Kinda Ooh', then maybe not. Actually no, that's a fab idea too... Obviously, Charlotte Church would have to lead the opposition, following her past spats with the band. And Sarah would be the first candidate for an early sacking, given her tendency to wander off message.

Posted by Stu on December 14, 2006 in Girls Aloud | Permalink | Comments (0)

Just Another Boring Day At Shiny Towers...

We often get asked exactly what it's like working at Shiny Towers, so we thought it was about time to share our office with you. Here's just a taster of what goes on in our office. Merry Christmas.

Posted by Aigua on December 14, 2006 in Shiny Media News | Permalink | Comments (0)

Rod Stewart has trouble with his, erm...

Reading this completely disturbing story about Rod Stewart's love making made me cringe...and then laugh a whole lot. Rod, being 61, apparently has a hard time concentrating while, um, enjoying his fiancee Penny Lancaster. Rod told the London radio station Heart that,

"I'm not one for having music on, or the TV, or any distractions for that matter. I just like a few candles around the place otherwise I lose my concentration. To be a good lover takes great concentration. Penny is a lucky lady, but I'm also a very lucky man. She's heaven sent."

Maybe it would help if he put his own music on? He already knows all the words and chords, so maybe it would be comforting for him? Penny would probably love it, it would be the ultimate Rod experience on both physical and auditory levels!

Golly, she sure is lucky.

Posted by Cate on December 14, 2006 in Musical Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)

Nicole Kidman puts an end to baby rumors

  Poor Nicole Kidman has had a rough couple of months. While her husband, Keith Urban, successfully completed a rehab program for alcoholism, she's also been battling the heated rumors that she's pregnant.

This month, Nicole has put an end to the gossip, saying, "No, I am not pregnant...One minute I'm being told I'm too thin, the next I'm told I'm fat and it must be because I'm expecting a baby...It's very confusing. My mum rang me up and said: 'Are you pregnant?', and I said: 'No, Mum, you'd be one of the first to know,' and we just laughed about it because there's not much else you can do."

Now, for someone as thin as Nicole, I can imagine it would be very annoying to have the entire world saying, "Look! You have a tummy! You must be pregnant!", especially when you're not. We wish you the best, Nicole. And next time you want to get that burger and fries, go ahead! We know, now, that it's not a baby, just McDonald's.

Posted by Cate on December 14, 2006 in Baby Watch, Nicole Kidman | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 13, 2006 4:18 PM

YouTube Video of the Day - Britney Spears talks rubbish (possibly wasted)

It's a classic clip, but one worth watching again now that Britney is back on the scene. It's the classic home-vid shot by K-Fed which sees Britters talking about the wonders of time travel with a stack of fried chicken on her lap, burping and how jaw-ache makes your face ugly. Genius. Altogether now "I jus' watch the movie and drink at home!"

Posted by mofgimmers on December 13, 2006 in Britney Spears, Britney Spears & Kevin Federline, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)

Saturday Night Live Paris Hilton spoof

Tis the season...to be racist, apparently. We've all heard of Michael Richard's rant and use of the "N word", Mel Gibson's drunken racial slurs but now D'Andre Ford, a member of staff for the US television show Extra!, caught an act road rage induced racism on tape!

Posted by Cate on December 13, 2006 in Jude Law, Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton | Permalink | Comments (1)

Paris defends Britney on Myspace

Paris is such a good friend, that I almost kinda wish that we were best friends. Knowing that Britney has been under a lot of scrutiny lately, Paris decided to defend her the best way she could think of: on her Myspace. In a bulletin posted to all 162,287 of her closest friends -that surprisingly didn't inlcude "WTF??!!" or a single "OMFG!!!1!"-Paris wrote,

"Lately, you've been seeing pics of me and Britney partying (blah blah) and she knows that some of her fans are very upset about what they call her "beh avior" and sadly they're blaming the issue on her being friends with me. Yeah, me and Brit have become really close in the past few weeks, and we've gone out alot in the past few nights, but I never influence anything she does, and neither does anyone else..."

Maybe the best part was when she said, "She goes home every night to her babies and partying has not come in the way of her parenting."

Uh-huh, sure. I imagine that about 3am when Britney finally stumbles in, reeking of cigarette smoke and Grey Goose, her parenting skills are on fire. And then 3 hours later when her children are awake, she's 100% willing to ignore her massive hangover to watch Sesame Street and eat Cheerios with her boys.

Thanks for clearing that up, Paris. Love ya, babe!

Posted by Cate on December 13, 2006 in Britney Spears, Hot Gossip, Paris Hilton | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 12, 2006 5:54 PM

YouTube Video of the Day - Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie... daughter of singer Lionel 'Easy Like Sunday Morning unless I'm in the middle of a huge messy divorce' Richie and general party animal is all over the papers at the moment after she was arrested in Los Angeles for driving under the influence of Vicodin and marijuana. Here she is giving a little smile to some adoring fans/press peeps.

Posted by mofgimmers on December 12, 2006 in Nicole Richie, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (13)

Picard's uniform from Star Trek is on eBay

Sorry, Bayraider is a little low on proper current celebrity tat today, having regressed to TV and film stars of earlier decades. But still, if you're a Trekkie (Trekker? Whatever) at heart, you'll be plenty excited by the news that you can buy Patrick Stewart's uniform from his days as Captain Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Also today on Bayraider: Tonto's tunic from The Lone Ranger, and a 1970s wax bust of Charles Bronson. You know, the action movie star.

Posted by Stu on December 12, 2006 in Bayraider Blitz | Permalink | Comments (0)

Sienna Miller claims it wasn't about the fame

Sienna Miller wants us to believe that she wasn't "desperate to be famous" and that her relationship with Jude Law wasn't about the fame. Miller told W, "...I know sounds cliched and probably like a lie, but it is, in my case, very true...And that's the irony of my situation." Like a lie? Well...okay yes. Yes it does sound, and look, like a lie.

Maybe it wasn't about the fame, but I still have a hard time believing someone who would stay with their fiance after they cheated on you with the nanny of his children. Sienna apparently still wears her engagement ring from Jude Law despite their relationship being over because,"It is a beautiful ring. He is still a very close person in my life." If it's truly not about the fame, darling, then why don't you just stop talking about your relationship in the press? Amazing idea, no?

Posted by Cate on December 12, 2006 in Sienna Miller, Sienna Miller & Jude Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

Natalie Portman gets hotel staff's backs up

Natalie Portman probably won't miss Folkestone after her recent stay there, but then it seems the town won't miss her much either. At least, not if you talk to staff at the Sandgate Hotel, where Nat stayed while filming The Other Boleyn Girl with Scarlett Johansson.

Today's Mirror claims the actress asked staff to close the hotel bar at 10pm, and then disturbed other guests with her 5am yoga sessions. How do you disturb people with a yoga session? Does it involve shouting? Smashing bottles? I'm puzzled. Anyway, one of the hotel's employees has told the paper "We were relieved when she left".

Posted by Stu on December 12, 2006 in Hot Gossip | Permalink | Comments (0)

Who's Britney Spears' mystery boyfriend?

That's what The Sun is asking this morning, after Brit was spotted out on the town with a mystery fella. I think their description of him as a 'hunk' may flout the trades descriptions act, mind. Nevertheless, the couple were seen having dinner, before Britney hopped onto his lap while puffing on a cigarette.

"They looked like a couple in love," an eyewitness tells the paper. "She sat on his lap and he stroked her back very tenderly." Britney's People say they don't know who the man is, although hopefully they're taking precautions this time by calling up all the Quickie marriage parlours in Vegas to ensure she's barred.

Still, it's clear Britney is making good on her promise to take things easy on the partying front. 

Posted by Stu on December 12, 2006 in Britney Spears | Permalink | Comments (0)

Nicole Richie gets arrested on DUI charges

Nicole Richie was arrested in Los Angeles last night for driving under the influence. Amazingly, the "influence" wasn't a sugar high from binging on gummy bears, Kool-Aid and whipped cream. While no alcohol was involved, Richie freely admitted to taking Vicodin and smoking marijuana.

Maybe they should change the title of "The Simple Life" to "The Stoned Life". I am shocked to hear this, considering she always seemed so put together, and coherent. I was actually more concerned to find out that Richie only weighs 87lbs. 87lbs! I haven't weighed that much since I was 12! Oh Nicole, maybe you should start hanging out with Brit and Paris. They seem like nice, innocent girls that would maybe be a good influence for you...maybe.

Posted by Cate on December 12, 2006 in Nicole Richie | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 11, 2006 3:47 PM

This is certainly not Jordan and Peter Andre singing very badly

Get ready for your ears to drop off and hide under the sofa trembling. You're about to hear something that sounds suspiciously like Peter Andre and Jordan singing their version of 'A Whole New World'. It seems that the lawyers for the pair aren't happy with this video unless you write IT'S A SPOOF lots of times. So even though this video could only be described as a SPOOF, one can't help but notice the similarities in the voices you can hear... on this SPOOF...  that really does sound like Andrex and Jordan making horrible music.

Posted by mofgimmers on December 11, 2006 in Jordan, Peter Andre, Peter Andre & Jordan, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)

Get Angelina Jolie's dental cast

And she does have very good teeth, y'know. I'm not sure if that was the case when Angelina was 16, though, which is when this dental cast was taken. Why? She was appearing in a play at theatre school, and needed some vampire fangs. The FX artist responsible is now selling the cast and fangs mould on eBay, and for a bit extra will throw in a copy of the fangs too.

Also today on Bayraider: A full set of Abba dolls from the 1970s, and your own bluddy enormous drive-in movie screen.

Posted by Stu on December 11, 2006 in Bayraider Blitz | Permalink | Comments (7)

Arctic Monkeys in environmental row

Gordon Brown famously tried to grab some yoof cred by saying he listened to the Arctic Monkeys on his iPod, before digging himself out of the hole at the Labour party conference with the comment: "I'm more interested in the Arctic Circle than the future of the Arctic Monkeys". The big buffoon.

But it seems ver Monkeys might actually be hindering Gord's environmental plans too. Today's Mirror has a report on the group having a big bust up with climate-change organisation Artists' Project Earth, which recently released an album of latin-style reworkings of famous songs, including the band's 'Dancing Shoes'.

But apparently there's a huge hoo-ha going on now, after a video for the song was shown on GMTV, which apparently counts as 'advertising' in the Monkeys' book. "The song can't be played on the music channels because now there's no video to go with it," a source tells the paper. "So sales are seriously hit. The other much bigger acts such as Coldplay and U2 have been true professionals - unlike the Monkeys."

Still no news on whether the band have also finally treated their dirt-poor girlfriends to something nice – a gaz-guzzling car perhaps, or some shovels to beat baby seal pups with.

Posted by Stu on December 11, 2006 in Musical Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mel B sets the lawyers on Eddie Murphy

He may have supplied the voice for Donkey in Shrek, but Eddie Murphy's about to see an entirely new level of ass kicking. Ex Spice Girl Mel B has apparently been taking her pick of top Hollywood lawyers to ensure she gets a big sack of cash, after he dumped her despite her being pregnant, and then demanded a DNA test.

The Sun reports that last night, Mel told a journalist pal: "I’m determined to take him to the cleaners. He’s going to get a shock if he thinks I’m taking this kind of treatment lying down. He’s a cheating, lying scumbag — he’s the father of my baby and he knows it."

I think it was dumping her via an interview on Dutch TV that really hurt. I mean, he could've at least saved it for Oprah. I'm guessing the couple will also be wanting to engage top Hollywood cosmetic surgeons too, to get rid of those matching tattoos...

Posted by Stu on December 11, 2006 in Spice Girls | Permalink | Comments (1)

Hilton and Spears pretend to be adults

Our favorite "Best Friends Forever!!!" team is seriously cracking us up. Britney's posse must be doing some serious damage control lately. Last week she wrote an apology  to her fans on her official website,saying that she "probably" had taken her new freedom and partying too far. She was even spotted this weekend in Hollywood with demure, brown hair. Are we supposed to believe that she's suddenly all humble and responsible again? BAH!

And that brings us to Paris Hilton. Paris was seen in LA this past weekend with her old boyfriend Stavros Nachos Niarchos. What's even more disturbing, is that she's been wearing a big ole rock on her engagement ring finger. Again, who is she kidding? How many times has this girl been engaged? And do these two party gals really think that they're fooling us with all of this "settling down" rubbish?

I think not, ladies. Good try though. Now, if you can both start wearing underwear and stay out of Hyde, we might feel a little tingle of hope. But until then, we have our eye on you...and your little dogs, too.

Posted by Cate on December 11, 2006 in Britney Spears, Musical Stars, Paris Hilton | Permalink | Comments (0)

Billie and Kate lash out against extra thin role models

  Kate Winslet and Billie Piper have both spoken up recently against stars like Victoria Beckham and other skeleton-esque celebrities. The lovely, curvaceous Kate said this to the BBC on Sunday morning,

"It is unbelievably disturbing what's going on at the moment...It's so disturbing because young girls are impressionable from 11 up to 19 or 20 even...They're trying to figure out who they are and they want to be loved, and what I resent is that there is an image of perfection that is getting thinner and thinner and it's truly upsetting to me."

Amen, sister. Billie Piper, who has battled anorexia in the past, apparently can't understand why young girls idolize the body of Victoria Beckham,"My sister is 13 and she's already worried about her figure. She loves Posh and I say 'Come on Ellie, she's tiny. What's wrong with Shakira? She's sexy, curvy.' But she has no interest."

So refreshing to hear healthy celebrities actually speaking up! If only more starlets would rebel and clue in the rest of the show biz world that eating is, like, so hot right now.

Posted by Cate on December 11, 2006 in Billie Piper, Posh 'N Becks, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 8, 2006 12:24 PM

Spend your weekend with the Stars

  Between office Christmas parties, and mandatory Holiday festivities, why not add some fun to your weekend? There's lots of, um, interesting Celebrity functions going on that you can take part in! If you're in Ashover today, Prince Charles and Camilla will be taking a tour of the city and turning on the Christmas lights! Who wouldn't want to schmooze with the best looking couple in Britain?

On Saturday, drop by The Astoria and take the wonderful opportunity to see Jordan and Peter Andre lip-synching live! Or, if you don't feel like giving yourself a headache, you could always go into London's Selfridges and see Gordan Ramsey or Shayne Ward at WH Smith Newcastle Greenhead!

And lastly, for our New York readers, on Sunday take the chance to see Renee Zellweger and -sigh- Ewan McGregor at the premiere of Miss.Potter!

Doesn't rubbin' elbows with celebrities and Royals sound much better than elbowing people in shopping malls this weekend?

Posted by Cate on December 8, 2006 in Jordan, Peter Andre, Peter Andre & Jordan, The Royal Family | Permalink | Comments (0)

Lindsay Lohan should really stop emailing

Lindsay Lohan wants to clean up her image. And how is she going to do that? By suing the media of course! Lindsay apparently wrote an email to her friends claiming that, "Al Gore will help me. He came up to me last night and said he would be very happy to have a conversation with me."

Hmmmm. Interesting because Al Gore's posse says that,"I can confirm for you that Mr. Gore has only met Ms. Lohan once, very briefly, at the GQ Men of the Year dinner last week. There were hundreds of other guests." Buuurrrrrnnn. Did she really think that the former US Vice President was going to team up with her and fight the tabloids? Why has she not been banned from sending emails, yet? Lindsay, put the Blackberry down, and go read a book or something. Please?

Posted by Cate on December 8, 2006 in Lindsay Lohan | Permalink | Comments (2)

December 7, 2006 9:23 AM

Britney Spears speaks up on her official website

And the saga continues. Britney Spears has posted this message on her official website,

"It's been a long time since I've been out on the town with my friends. It's been 2 years since I've even celebrated my birthday. Every move I make at this point has been magnified more than I expected, and I probably did take my new found freedom too far. Anyway, thank God for Victoria Secrets' new underwear line! I look forward to a new year, new music, and a new me."

Okay, good for her for finally speaking up. However, does she expect us to feel sorry for her because she made the choice to get married and have two babies in two years? I'm so shocked to hear Kevin Federline didn't take her out on her birthday. That's so unlike him. All in all, Britney, you didn't just "probably" take it too far. You've been hanging out with Paris Hilton and showed your lady parts to the world. THAT is too far.

We wish you the best, and just hope you really do make it down to Wal-Mart Victoria Secret and buy yourself some knickers, and manage to spend some time with your kiddos.

Posted by Cate on December 7, 2006 in Britney Spears, Britney Spears & Kevin Federline, Musical Stars | Permalink | Comments (36)

December 6, 2006 1:14 PM

Scary rubber GWAR costume on eBay

The rock band GWAR aren't, in any sense, celebrities. But they should be. As Bayraider explains, their live shows involve "wearing bonkers rubber costumes, re-enacting necrophilia and bestiality on-stage, and covering the audience with fake blood, spunk and urine". Which is nice. Anyway, Bayraider has found a discarded GWAR stage costume which is being auctioned on eBay. Just the thing for your office fancy-dress Chrimbo party.

Also today on Bayraider: R2-D2's head from Star Wars, and your chance to break the world record for furniture land speed. Don't ask.

MEANWHILE, YESTERDAY ON BAYRAIDER...
Black Crowes platinum disc, Ronaldinho's Lenovo laptop, and a super-rare Velvet Underground LP

Posted by Stu on December 6, 2006 in Bayraider Blitz | Permalink | Comments (50)

Heather Mills in "vile" wheelchair farrago

It's not easy being Heather Mills. If it wasn't enough facing media vilification and copping abuse from the Scissor Sisters, now she's having to put up with blatant disrespec' from lowly airport staff.

Today's Mirror reports on Heather's annoyance when the wheelchair she'd booked at Gatwick Airport turned out to be... a wheelchair, rather than a swish electric buggy.

"Have you got it in for me?" she reportedly told staff. "This is vile! Why are you doing this to me? Don't you know I have only one leg? Why are you treating me like this?"

Heather eventually made the journey on foot to her departure gate, although her spokesperson has denied that there was a bust-up over the wheelchair. Heaven knows what would have happened if she'd flown Ryanair, who infamously introduced a charge for wheelchairs...

Posted by Stu on December 6, 2006 in Heather Mills | Permalink | Comments (1)

Razorlight are a bunch of radiation-fearing wusses

Far be it from me to make fun of pop stars' genuine health scares. Actually, that is what I'm paid for, so let's get on with it.

Razorlight apparently got The Fear after travelling on a plane that was later found to have traces of Polonium-210 on it – the substance that's been linked to the death of Russian ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko.

"The lads were terrified," a source tells today's Sun. "They were all feeling run down when they got back from Russia, then switched on the TV and found out the plane they had been on was grounded in the radiation scare. They feared the worst and immediately called their management for advice. Luckily they have all been given the all-clear by doctors."

Singer Johnny Borrell wasn't even on the flight, but still rang NHS Direct to seek advice, the paper says. Tsk boys, all this worrying isn't very rawk, is it? Myleene Klass almost got shot down by the Taliban, and she didn't moan about it.

Posted by Stu on December 6, 2006 in Musical Stars | Permalink | Comments (1)

Aniston and Vaughn "Break-up" for real this time

  I don't know if anyone else saw this coming, but it's official: Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn are dunzo. Despite numerous tabloids reporting their separation a few months ago, Aniston reassured Oprah that they were sill together. Then came the engagement rumors, then more break-up rumors...Finally, yesterday their publicists came clean to People Magazine saying,"After Jennifer's trip to London several weeks ago, Jennifer and Vince mutually agreed to end their relationship but continue to be good friends today..."

Why do people in show business even date anymore?

Posted by Cate on December 6, 2006 in Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn | Permalink | Comments (0)

Jessica Simpson flubs Dolly Parton tribute

During the Kennedy Center Honors last Sunday, Ms.Jessica Simpson was supposed to pay homage to honoree Dolly Parton by singing her rendition of Dolly's hit "9-5". Despite supposedly being a huge fan of Dolly's, Jessica didn't exactly know the words. Apparently she was singing off cue cards, and abruptly ended the song saying, "Dolly that made me so nervous!" and proceeded to scurry off the stage like a scolded puppy.

Jessica, I do feel remotely bad for you, seeing as you embarrassed yourself in front of the President and -my God- Dolly! However...You're a performer. This whole "memorizing lyrics to songs" thing shouldn't be such an overwhelming task for your wee lil' brain to compute. Jess, you should give Lily Allen a call; she'll understand.

Posted by Cate on December 6, 2006 in Jessica Simpson, Musical Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)

YouTube Video of the Day - Courtney Love: Bag Lady

With Courtney Love currently touting her new book/diaries, it's worth remembering how hilariously messy she can be. When she's not getting harrassed by Prince Andrew, she's legging it around TV companies looking like a confused old lady with head-scarf and tesco bags full of tat. Brilliant!You can smell the cat wee from here...

Posted by mofgimmers on December 6, 2006 in Courtney Love, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (1)

December 5, 2006 1:02 PM

A video montage of Britney's fall from pop glory

The world has been pretty harsh on Britney lately...And, well, who the hell could blame us? She's flashing her "precious" to the world?! But I think this backlash against Britney is so strong because we really do care about her. She was our navel baring sweetheart that became our red neck, barefoot and pregnant tabloid queen.

I think this video sums up everyone's feelings perfectly. Set to a beautiful, acoustic version of "Toxic" it follows Britney's career through music videos, interviews and magazine covers. It documents her tumbling, falling, and eventually ending up naked and pregnant in a fur robe. What's even sadder is that it doesn't even include the latest debauchery. Oh baby, baby.

Posted by Cate on December 5, 2006 in Britney Spears, Britney Spears & Kevin Federline, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)

Gwyneth Paltrow blasts the American way of life

Oh, Gwyneth. I like you so much better when you're reading from a script or silently smiling in photographs. It's so disappointing that when you're allowed to speak freely, you say arrogant things like this,

"I love the English way, which is not as capitalistic as it is in America. People don't talk about work and money; they talk about interesting things at dinner parties. I like living here because I don't tap into the bad side of American psychology, which is 'I'm not achieving enough, I'm not making enough, I'm not at the top of the pile.' It's just kind of like, I am."

Gwyneth has, shockingly, been getting lots of heat for saying this. But, like every other celebrity who opens their mouth before thinking, Gwyneth claims she was misquoted. Never mind that she said, "Brits are far more intelligent and civilized than Americans." back in February 2006.

Gwyneth. Need we remind you that you named your children APPLE and MOSES? Need we remind you that you're American? Why don't you chew on a big slice of humble pie, and think how your uncivilized American fans have helped your career. Once again, Gwynnie, for shame.

Posted by Cate on December 5, 2006 in Gwyneth Paltrow | Permalink | Comments (2)

Black Crowes triple-platinum disc for sale on eBay

You may know Chris Robinson as Mr Kate Hudson. Well, the former Mr Kate Hudson, anyway. But of course, he's also the frontman of top rawk band the Black Crowes. One of their triple-platinum disc awards is being sold off on eBay to benefit the LIFEbeat HIV/AIDS charity, which is a worthy cause.

Also today on Bayraider: a Lenovo laptop signed by footballing megastar Ronaldinho, and a super-rare acetate of the Velvet Underground's first LP, which is attracting dozens of bids and a sky-high price.

Posted by Stu on December 5, 2006 in Bayraider Blitz | Permalink | Comments (0)

Celebrity Big Brother: Whitney Houston, Kevin Federline, Prof Stephen Hawking and more!

Okay, okay, so Myleene didn't win I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here after all. There must be more nostalgic Busted fans out there than I thought. But now it's time to get excited about the next series of Celebrity Big Brother, which airs in January. So who's going to be in the house? I've been rifling through the Web to find out – click on the links to see the original stories.

Whitney Houston is the weirdest candidate, given that the glare of reality TV might not be the best thing for a recovering drug addict and alcoholic. And heaven knows, she came off badly enough from her own reality show with ex-husband Bobby Brown. Nevertheless, it's rumoured that Whitney's been offered £150,000 to appear.

This year's 'fiery Scottish socialist who might don a catsuit' (not that there's a formula to these things) is Tommy Sheridan, who recently won a big libel case over allegations that he had "three in a bed drug-fuelled romps". Understandably, his political party is less keen.

The Celeb BB house could do with some proper intelligence, so how about... Professor Stephen Hawking? Yep, he's apparently been approached too, although he's likely to turn it down. "When Stephen heard, a big grin spread across his face. He thought it was very funny," says an aide.

Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding is also hotly tipped to go into the house. No, not the one who married Ashley Cole. Or the one who's bonking the Desperate Housewives gardener. Or the ginger one. You know, one of the other two. I think she's single, so the producers clearly hope she'll Find Love in the house. Although I can't see a meeting of minds with Prof Hawking, if I'm honest.

Kevin Federline is also being tempted with big bucks to appear in the show. And after all, it's not as if he's busy with that successful music career... Although it might mean we have to watch and listen to him rap on a daily basis.

Getting more bizarre as we go, how about disgraced peer Jeffrey Archer? Which would at least give him ample material for a rubbish book about reality shows afterwards.

And finally, a long roll-call of other names reportedly in the frame: John Leslie, David Hasselhoff, Adam Ant, Grace Jones, RuPaul, Duncan Out Of Blue, Su Pollard, Derek Acorah, Dale Winton, Ruby Wax, Rachel Stevens, Simon Amstell, Melanie Blatt and David Baddiel.

Posted by Stu on December 5, 2006 in Big Brother | Permalink | Comments (1)

Did Courtney Love shack up with... Prince Andrew?!

Obviously, the answer is no. Courtney may be somewhat unpredictable in her choice of men (Steve Coogan? Russell Brand?), but she does have some standards. But today's Sun has a story on a mysterious 1am visit that Prince Andrew paid to Courtney's LA pad in 2000. She says he was out on the pull.

"Prince Andrew turns up at my house at one in the morning and he wants to party," she tells the paper. "He'd come to Hollywood to look for chicks. I don't know what he expected at my house. I answered the door and he was there with a bodyguard."

A presumably bemused royal spokeswoman gives Andy's side of the story, claiming that he wasn't in search of "chicks", but instead just wanted... a nice cup of tea. Because Courtney Love's house is a logical destination for hot beverages. That said, the pictorial evidence (above) does seem to support his explanation.

Posted by Stu on December 5, 2006 in Courtney Love | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 4, 2006 4:33 PM

Lindsay Lohan - Hounded

Just imagine you're Lindsay Lohan. Your life is a constant flick between flashing your tuppence, to writing heartfealt lettres [sic] to being hounded by the press. Let's have a look at the latter.

Posted by mofgimmers on December 4, 2006 in Lindsay Lohan, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)

Jordan and Peter Andre's "Whole New World" video

The chemistry between these two positively seeps with natural talent. Sure they completely ripped off parts of Justin Timberlake's video for Sexyback, but Jordan's 48 costume changes throughout the entire video is such a visual treat. Did I mention the marriage proposal on a balloon at the end? If this video doesn't win all kinds of awards, I will be shocked. Shocked, I tell you.

If you can stop laughing long enough to actually watch this video in it's entirety, please do. It's worth it. This may one of the best things I've seen in a long time. It is pure gold. Magnificent, even.

Thank God they have a pre-nup, after the success of this video who knows how much money they'll make. I mean, we're talking tens, if not hundreds of pounds!

Posted by Cate on December 4, 2006 in Jordan, Peter Andre, Peter Andre & Jordan, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (2)

Geri Halliwell flexes her girl power for the UN

It's always refreshing to see celebrities doing things for the greater good, rather than their own good. Geri Halliwell recently shared with CNN the details of her travels to Zambia, where she helped raise awareness of the country's HIV pandemic with the United Nations Population Fund. Halliwell has been a UN Ambassador for the UNPF since 1999, after her separation from the Spice Girls. Meanwhile, Posh is so busy worrying about what she looks like naked, while we worry about what the hell she's wearing. Nice to see at least one of the former Spices has some real girl power.

Posted by Cate on December 4, 2006 in Musical Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)

Fancy a Captain Jack coat from Torchwood?

The BBC's been winning fans a-plenty for Torchwood, its spin-off from Doctor Who which pictures slobbering aliens walking the streets of Cardiff (and yes, if you've been there around 11pm of a Saturday night, you won't find it too far-fetched either...).

Anyway, Bayraider has found a vintage RAF great coat up for sale on eBay which is the spitting image of the one worn by Captain Jack in the show. Good news for big fans, or people with mild uniform fetishes. Of course, if you've got both, you'll be in heaven.

Also today on Bayraider: Alice Cooper's black leather trousers, and three James Bond-style spy watches.

Posted by Stu on December 4, 2006 in Bayraider Blitz | Permalink | Comments (4)

Get set for Take That: The Musical

Well, it was only a matter of time, whether the band reformed or not. And since the Take That reformation is going so swimmingly, it's no surprise to see news in the Mirror that there's going to be a TT-themed West-End musical next year.

The band  won't actually be appearing in the show – although I guess that may change depending on how the album sells – but it'll feature all the hits, doubtless shoehorned into some ludicrous plot about a hero who has to relight his fire before he's allowed back (home) for good, while wondering whether it could be magic etc etc etc.

One question: given Robbie Williams' reluctance to rejoin his former band, will there be a Robbie character in the musical? Either way, this looks set to take over from Mamma Mia as the hot ticket for the lucrative 'drunk women of A Certain Age' West-End audience.

Posted by Stu on December 4, 2006 in Take That | Permalink | Comments (0)

Russell Brand to "tear it up" at the Brits

He's already bestriding the British TV industry like a leggy goth King Charles spaniel on heat (while cosying up to Abi Titmuss), but Russell Brand isn't settling for that. The comic/podcaster/shagger has signed up to present next year's Brit Awards, according to The Sun, and he's promising to make them entertaining, especially as they're being broadcast live.

"I will do my level best to tear it up," he tells the paper. "Once it starts it is all in my hands. It it is going to be like the rock and roll Brits of old, returned to the controlled mayhem and danger. I am going to be the ringleader at this carnival of mayhem and I’m really looking forward to it."

Translation: this could be the most entertaining Brits since the infamous Mick Fleetwood'n'Sam Fox farrago all those years ago. Especially if they find a half-pint glamour model to co-present with lanky Russell, and sabotage the autocue.

I can't wait... Although Brit bosses, you should probably insert a clause in Russell's contract forbidding any on-stage vacuum-cleaner antics.

Posted by Stu on December 4, 2006 in Russell Brand | Permalink | Comments (1)

December 1, 2006 3:38 PM

Lindsay Lohan strikes back at media

Lindsay Lohan's publicist, yet again, had to do some major clean-up work. After film legend Robert Altman died last week, the distraught actress wrote a questionable email to the Altman family expressing her drunken grief. The subject of the email being "Dead is Hard, Life is Easier".

Despite her best efforts to be taken seriously, lines she wrote such as "I feel as I've just had the wind knocked out of me", her many grammatical and spelling errors, and her choice of sign off ("Be Adequite") had all of the Hollywood media laughing at her...again. Lindsay's publicist defended her saying she was crying and very upset while she quickly wrote the email on her Blackberry, "Everybody has got to get a life. People need to get off her back." Lindsay, come on. This is just too much! And how could we possibly get a life when your life is so much more, um, adequite?

Posted by Cate on December 1, 2006 in Lindsay Lohan | Permalink | Comments (1)

James Blunt thinks Muppets are "Beautiful"

James Blunt recently made an appearance on the beloved show Sesame Street. During his stay with the Muppets, Blunt serenaded them with "You're Beautiful", his overly popular hit from last year. It is unclear in this photo whether the Muppet is scared, singing along, or irritated because James won't stop hitting on him.

Posted by Cate on December 1, 2006 in James Blunt | Permalink | Comments (0)

Nicole Kidman is highest paid actress in Hollywood

Despite Nicole's irregular choice of films, such as Dogwood and Birthday Girl, she has been named the top earning actress in Tinsel Town by The Hollywood Reporter. No one knows for sure if Kidman is in fact having a child with her new hubby Keith Urban. But at least it's good to know that she would financially be able to support a new addition to their family; or 345 new additions, if need be.

1. Nicole Kidman $16 million-$17million
2. Reese Witherspoon $15 million
3. Renee Zellweger $15 million
4. Drew Barrymore $15 million
5. Cameron Diaz $15 million
6. Halle Berry $14 million
7. Charlize Theron $10 million
8. Angelina Jolie $10 million
9. Kirsten Dunst $8 million-$10 million
10. Jennifer Aniston $8 million

Posted by Cate on December 1, 2006 in Nicole Kidman | Permalink | Comments (2)

Britney's "comeback" backfires

Oh, Britney. Where are your children? Didn't you just give birth a couple months ago? We understand you're on a "comeback" of some sorts, but we're concerned.

Apparently, your record label,Jive, has some concerns as well. Jive is reportedly upset with Britney as she's been missing recording sessions because of her late nights with a certain Heiress. Brit, go home. Go to work. And please, try putting on some underwear before you leave the house.

Posted by Cate on December 1, 2006 in Britney Spears | Permalink | Comments (0)

TomKat moving to London?

I have some unfortunate news that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes may be invading our side of the pond. Apparently, they've purchased a 6 bedroom house in Dorman's Park, just outside of London. Sadly, London Town may become TomKat's "little get away" from their home in Beverly Hills.

Perhaps Tom is on a "world domination" plan to spread the teachings of Scientology around the globe. First the States, then Italy, and now the UK? At least we've had adequate time to move if anyone feels the need. But on the bright side of things, at least they didn't have their wedding hoopla here.

Posted by Cate on December 1, 2006 in Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)

Top 5 reasons why Myleene Klass should win I'm A Celebrity... (only one involving a bikini shower)

Myleene to win! And not just for skimpy swimwear reasons. Really. Yes, Star Trip's vote goes to the ex-Hearsay star who's been winning millions of new fans (yes, most of them male and leering) on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. So what are we basing our decision on? Here's five reasons.

1. She's nice! Don't take my word for it, listen to Matt Out Of Busted, who told her so on the show. "You come across exactly the same as you do on TV. It's amazing. You come across on TV really happy and smiley, and I was like 'she must be a bitch'. But you're not, you're happy and smiley!"

2. Oh alright, she looks great having a shower in a bikini. There, I've said it. People have even started setting it to music on YouTube... (below)

3. It might spark a Hearsay revival. Hang on, that's not really a reason to vote for Myleene to win, is it...

4. She was great at the Celebrity Cyclone trial, battling through ferocious wind (no, not the internal kind) to help secure maximum mealage for the remaining celebs.

5. It might get her another record deal to play Bach piano concertos. She's very good at it too, look below. Especially when the piano is located in a wind tunnel.

Posted by Stu on December 1, 2006 in I'm A Celebrity..., Myleene Klass | Permalink | Comments (1)

Christina Aguilera gets honored in wax

Christina Aguilera is the latest celebrity to get immortalized in wax at London's Madame Tussuad's. Christina's wax double wears a beautiful, floor-length jeweled gown,platinum blond locks, and her signature red lips. This wax-Tina stands in front of a 1920's style dressing room mirror, and fans can even sing along with Christina in a hairbrush microphone. Not quite as good as seeing her on tour, but a fun photo opportunity none the less.

Posted by Cate on December 1, 2006 in Musical Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)