April 14, 2008 1:38 PM
Will Ashley win Cheryl's forgiveness with romantic holiday?
When your husband is continually referred to by the media as a 'love rat' then things aren't looking too rosy in your marriage. Just look at Ashley Cole and his missus Cheryl. After the well-publicised allegations of his infidelity, the couple is back living together in a show of togetherness and unity, but behind closed doors things are very far from happy according to new gossip.
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl might have moved back into the couple's marital nest, but insiders say the couple barely talks, while she insists they sleep in separate rooms with no nooky. Chelsea footballer Ashley, being a randy so-and-so, is far from keen on this and is planning a luxurious holiday to the Bahamas in June to help rekindle the dying romance.
A friend of the estranged couple revealed to The Sun: “Ashley has been miserable these past few months and Cheryl’s really made him pay for what he did. He thinks the holiday will be the final gesture that will make things go back to the way they were before he was caught out. He even hopes the sex ban will end while they’re away.”
Who thinks this source might be a pal of Ashley's? He certainly seems to think that the sports star has been punished enough for his cheating and that a few soft words and flashy pressies are enough to gloss over the cracks of deception and infidelity. In contrast, a friend of Cheryl's explained how the pop star is coping.
“Cheryl accepted Ashley back because she loves him. But she’s finding it hard to put his cheating behind her," explains the source. “Although they are both living in the same house, they are still not really behaving like man and wife and sleep in different rooms. Ashley still has a lot of work to do."
On whether the left-back lothario can work his magic with a little getaway, the friend confided: “She could refuse the holiday offers all together. He has a long way to go before he wins back the place he used to have in her heart – and her bed.”
And so he should. Since when was a few days in the sun a remedy for broken trust?
[via The Sun]
Posted by Katie Button on April 14, 2008 in Girls Aloud, Musical Stars, Sport Stars, UK Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 3, 2008 10:27 AM
Dannii Minogue's big date with Lewis Hamilton
Those Minogue sisters seem to be perpetually unlucky in love, between them they've romanced many high-profile gents but it always seems to end in tears. However, younger sibling Dannii seems ready to take another stab at love having planned a big date with F1 ace Lewis Hamilton. Could this be the one for the X Factor judge?
The pair met at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne in March and seemed quite enamored with each other. A friend of Lewis' told The Sun: “Lewis has been texting Dannii like mad since they met in Melbourne. He took a real shine to her. Lewis thought she was gorgeous and was really impressed with her knowledge of cars. He wanted to take her out for dinner that night but she had something on that she couldn’t cancel. He’s kept at it and she’s finally agreed to meet him for dinner at the Monaco Grand Prix.”
Full marks to the speed demon for being so dogged in his pursuit of La Minogue. “Lewis is delighted they have finally set a date," confided the McLaren driver's chum. “It’s the earliest time they could both do. They will certainly have a lot to talk about. Dannii is quite knowledgeable about F1 thanks to her relationship with Jacques.”
Jacques being Jacques Villeneuve the Canadian former F1 Champion who she was engaged to back in the late 90's. That romance soon ran out of gas but Dannii is clearly impressed with her latest suitor: “I think the guy is incredible," commented Dannii. "He is mostly perfect in every way, shape and form.” Ooer – sounds like you're well in there Lewis.
[via The Sun]
Posted by Katie Button on April 3, 2008 in Dannii Minogue, Musical Stars, Relationship Watch, Sport Stars, UK Stars | Permalink | Comments (1)
March 26, 2008 12:11 PM
Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin set to wed this Summer
Coleen McLoughlin has blagged a media career simply through being the squeeze of footballer Wayne Rooney, but things are set to become official this summer as the couple splash out on a lavish wedding. The loved up pair of chavs are heading to the South of France for a June wedding which is set to last four days. Four days – do they really need that long to say "I do"?
So what do we know about this shindig? That the 60 guests, including Wayne's footie chums and boxer Ricky Hatton, will be flown over to the Côte D’Azur by private jets on June 10th. Leading up to the wedding, which is believed to be set for the 12th, there will be a black and white ball with events afterwards including a champagne lunch and a BBQ.
A friend of the couple explained the choices: "Coleen wanted to spread the event over a few days because people are travelling so far. You can virtually guarantee the weather at that time of the year so they’ve gone for lots of outdoor celebrations. Coleen and Wayne take regular holidays in the area, so they’re very familiar with the place.” Oh lucky them.
For those that care about fashion, Coleen will wear a £100,000 gown as designed by Marchesa, though I'm sure she'll spruce it up with a few George at Asda accessories. Of course, we'll all get the chance to see the gown, the guests and all the drunken rowdiness (come on – they are footballers) as the pair has confirmed a deal with a glossy magazine. Said mag (probably Hello! or OK!) will stump up £2.5million for the honour, with a chunk of this to be donated to a Liverpool charity. I should hope so too – I don't think they're exactly strapped for cash.
[via the Sun]
Posted by Katie Button on March 26, 2008 in Coleen McLoughlin, Sport Stars, UK Stars, Wayne Rooney | Permalink | Comments (0)
March 14, 2008 11:05 AM
School children name David Beckham their top role model
When you were a kid who did you look up to and admire? Chances are they were slightly more inspiring than the current crop of celebrities that British children claim are their top role models. A new poll conducted by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) found that a whopping 53% of sprogs want to be David Beckham. With his footballing prowess, hoards of lusty female fans and impressive bank balance – Mr. Beckham is one of the more understandable and logical choices found on the list. Unlike other names…
David's Spice Girl wife Victoria was inexplicably voted the second choice with 30% of the vote. Yes, she too enjoys a life of celebrity luxury and was once a hard-working pop star – but a role model for young minds? Still, it could be worse – Paris Hilton made it to number six on the list.
Elsewhere, sporting stars such as Chelsea's Frank Lampard and Formula One rookie Lewis Hamilton proved popular as are actors such as David Tennant and Keira Knightley, with music being represented by the Sugababes, Leona Lewis and Nadine Coyle.
Being in double digits, the idea that these celebrities are worthy role models has me scratching my head in confusion (not cos I have nits – urgh!), however the general secretary of the ATL, Dr. Mary Bousted, is far less surprised.
"It reflects the current media obsession with celebrity and the effect of celebrity culture on society as a whole," she explained. "However, we are deeply concerned many pupils' believe celebrity status is available to everyone. They do not understand the hard work it takes to achieve such status and do not think it is important to be actively engaged in school work as education is not needed for a celebrity status.
"Celebrity culture can perpetuate the notion that celebrity status is the greatest achievement and reinforces the belief that other career options are not valuable."
And let's be honest – not every girl aspiring to be a WAG is going to be pretty enough to pull it off.
[via Contact Music and Heatworld]
Posted by Katie Button on March 14, 2008 in David Beckham, Film Stars, Girls Aloud, Keira Knightley, Musical Stars, Posh 'N Becks, Sport Stars, Sugababes, UK Stars, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (2)
March 3, 2008 12:25 PM
Cheryl demands husband Ashley publicly apologise for cheating
It's the love saga that won't end. Will Cheryl forgive husband Ashley his philandering ways or will she boot him out and end their marriage? For weeks this showbiz story has rumbled on, taking in trips to LA for Cheryl as she holidayed with her Girls Aloud band members, consulting them on their views (one piece of advice Cheryl - don't listen to Nadine. She obviously has no standards when it comes to men, after all she did date Jesse Metcalfe.) Sometimes we hear that they're on the mend, at others it appears to be all over. Does anyone know what's going on?
Well, according to the Sunday People, Cheryl is considering reconciling with Chelsea left-back Ashley, on the condition that he publicly apologise to her and admit his wrong-doing. Sound about as likely as Amy Winehouse washing her hair? You betcha. Ashley is far from keen, despite the importance that Cheryl has placed on the gesture.
A source close to the England player reveals: "He doesn't want to do it. He still insists it wasn't his fault. He claims he can't remember because he was too drunk." Cheryl, though sees it as the only way forward: "She feels like a fool. She feels betrayed and hurt. Now she needs him to take the blame for what he has done."
With fool-proof logic and unarguable common sense on his side, after all he was "too drunk" to know that he had his penis inside a woman other than his wife, surely Cheryl should forgive Ashley's dalliance?
[via Now magazine]
Posted by Katie Button on March 3, 2008 in Girls Aloud, Musical Stars, Sport Stars, UK Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)
February 28, 2008 12:42 PM
WAG Abbey Clancy chooses her man over modelling career
What's the most important quality for a WAG to have? Big breasts and a fake tan? No, these help of course, but for those ladies really hoping to develop a long-term commitment with their soccer studs, loyalty must rank as the number one attribute. After all, Coleen McLoughlin stayed with Wayne Rooney after his frolics with prostitutes came to light and she's got an ITV2 show. See WAGS – it pays to stand by your man. Another prime example is Abbey Clancy.
The girl has fought for her modelling dream on not one, but two LIVING reality TV shows – Britain's Next Top Model (in which she finished second) and Abbey and Janice: Beauty and the Beast and yet she is willing to put her career on the back-burner for Liverpool striker Peter Crouch. Abbey is said to have been offered a juicy offer from a top modelling agency in the US, but has said a firm no, preferring to stay in Blighty with her beau. "I just don't think I could leave Peter," Abbey gushed to The Sun.
"I had a really big decision to make — whether to stay in Liverpool or enhance my modelling career in LA. Obviously I really love modelling and I'd love to make it big. But it's not a decision which can be made overnight and my life is fulfilled with my relationship — my modelling career is a bonus. I'm happy with Peter and that's enough for me."
Rumours that she'll soon be putting something sparkly on her finger might have helped her come to this decision, as a friend of the couple admitted: "It wouldn't surprise me if he popped the question soon. We are all expecting them to get married next year." Someone call OK! magazine and book that front cover NOW!
[via Now magazine]
Posted by Katie Button on February 28, 2008 in Relationship Watch, Sport Stars, UK Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)
February 20, 2008 10:03 AM
Pink splits from husband Carey Hart
After months of speculation, pop star Pink has confirmed that her marriage is over. The Stupid Girls singer married motocross racer Carey Hart in January 2006, but the relationship has been dogged by rumours of Hart's infidelity. Pink's rep confirmed to People magazine: "Pink and Carey Hart have separated. This decision was made by best friends with a huge amount of love and respect for one another. While the marriage is over, their friendship has never been stronger."
So what was responsible for the split? Was it Hart's alleged wandering eye? The unofficial line is that work commitments kept the couple apart (that old chestnut), with Pink in the studio working on new music while Hart is busy opening nightclubs. Really people, when you have so much money and control over your careers (there's no 9 to 5 clocking in with these slebs), why let work dominate your lives and sabotage your relationships?
[via TMZ]
Posted by Katie Button on February 20, 2008 in Musical Stars, Sport Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)
February 8, 2008 3:10 PM
Cheryl Cole "can't stand the sight" of cheating husband Ashley
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the marital woes of Girls Aloud singer Cheryl and her cheating hubby Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole. Should she forgive him, should she dump him and if they got divorced how much moolah could she make? The latest development in the saga reveals that Cheryl refused to watch the England match on Wednesday night as she "can't stand the sight of him."
The Geordie pop star is currently staying with a close chum away from the marital home and remains unsure whether to stand by her man or seek a permanent separation. A source explained to 'The Sun': "Ashley is desperate for Cheryl to come home because he knows the more time she is away with people who hate him, the more she will be turned against him. None of her family or friends want Cheryl to take him back." And why should they?
"It’s abundantly clear to her now he can’t be trusted and the truth is she simply doesn’t know how many people he has slept with or paid off", adds the insider. “Cheryl goes from one extreme emotion to another. One minute she’s hopelessly distraught and in floods of tears, the next she’s furious."
I would imagine that such a maelstrom of emotions is understandable given the circumstances – but what do you Star Trippers think? Reconcile, reject or just shut the hell up?
[via The Sun]
Posted by Katie Button on February 8, 2008 in Girls Aloud, Sport Stars, UK Stars | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 17, 2007 1:07 PM
Gemma Atkinson split with Cristiano Ronaldo over his hooker habit
Wayne Rooney’s WAG Coleen McLoughlin might have turned a blind eye to his hooker habit, but ex-Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson has revealed it was Cristiano Ronaldo’s predilection for prostitutes that ruined their relationship. The Manchester United star’s sexploits have been well documented of late, and now Gemma has confirmed that, like most self-respecting ladies, your boyfriend paying other women for sex is a big no no.
"I did go out with Cristiano, but it all ended when he was caught sh*gging prostitutes. He didn’t dump me but I didn’t dump him - it just sort of ended. And now I’m seeing someone else, who is semi-famous." Semi-famous? What like only on Sundays or bank holidays? All joking aside, good on you girl for making a stand. Though I suppose unlike Colleen, Gemma has her acting work (with an upcoming film with Joanna Lumley) to help support herself.
[via Digital Spy]
Posted by Katie Button on October 17, 2007 in Sport Stars, UK Stars | Permalink | Comments (22)
September 6, 2007 3:00 PM
Kelly Smith and Kristine Lilly prepare for the women's football World Cup, as does Kickster.tv
You know you're famous when your name is mentioned in an episode of Friends. More than that, if you're the only player of your sport who's ever been mentioned in an episode of Friends, then you're stellar.
For those Brits interested in patriotic flag-waving, Arsenal's Kelly Smith has long been our trailblazer. She was the first English girl on the plane over the Atlantic, ostensibly for university, but more importantly to have the chance of joining the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA). She was drafted to Philadelphia Charge and then moved to the New Jersey Wildcats, before returning to Britain after WUSA's sad collapse. She's the best England player of the modern era, and Holland boss Vera Pauw reckons she's the best player in the world.
Not too shabby, eh?
All of this do-gooding is all well and good, but what you filth-mongers probably want to know is - who are the hottest female footballers? In which case it's fortunate that Lost Weekend did a post not too long ago on this very topic. Happy now?
For the all of the latest news and action from the Women's Football World Cup, head over to Kickster, Shiny Media's brand new blog dedicated to women's soccer
Posted by Aigua on September 6, 2007 in Sport Stars | Permalink | Comments (2)
August 13, 2007 4:47 PM
Alex Curran seen with Calum Best
Calum Best ("owner of the most ravenous penis in the world" quoth HolyMoly) has been spotted in the south of France with Alex Curran, wife of Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard.
It would seem that Alex missed her husband's first game of the season, in favour of spending time with the son of George Best (insult/injury). Gerrard celebrated his opening day by scoring a wonderful shot from outside the box on Saturday... I'll let you finish this sentence for me.
Now, I'm sure it's purely platonic, but would you be happy if your new wife was spotted on her holidays with someone with as low a reputatuion as Best's? I doubt it.
Posted by mofgimmers on August 13, 2007 in Sport Stars | Permalink | Comments (2)
July 20, 2007 4:02 PM
Louise and Jamie Redknapp: Not interested in fame
Really Louise, tut tut. Don’t you know that as a wife to an ex-footballer, it is your role to grace cheap tabloids, make friends with other photographed celebrities and if you’re really lucky, model for Asda? You are not allowed to be normal, spill ketchup down your top or miss a manicure. These things are simply not done. Well kudos to Mrs. Redknapp for putting two fingers up to the cult of celebrity and insisting that her and hubbie Jamie are happy to lead a low-key lifestyle.
She may technically be referred to as a WAG, but Louise says her and Jamie, who have been married since 1998 and have a son, Charley, are not interested in cashing in on their fame. 'It doesn't particularly appeal to us, especially Jamie. He just wanted to play football. He was the captain, and he was proud just to do that. He wasn't a model. However, times have changed and it's more acceptable for players to have a celebrity status and promote things. Some take it to the absolute max... but I think it's better to be known and remembered for what your talent is. There are times when you think, "Should we have cashed in more? Played the game a bit more?" Then we go, "Nah!"' Good for you Louise!
Posted by Katie Button on July 20, 2007 in Musical Stars, Sport Stars, UK Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)
July 16, 2007 3:13 PM
Victoria Beckham in quite witty shocker
Victoria Beckham is once again the biggest news of the week with her husband David. The pair have just moved to LA for David's start with his new club the LA Galaxy, and of course for Victoria's fashionable stance and pout to get a cross-Atlantic work out.
Amid the publicity mania our Vic' has sure learned a thing or two about how to create some press. During filming for her reality TV show Victoria Beckham: Coming To America (which is yet to hit screens) she hit out at one rich and famous American star, with surprisingly witty results. When asked about Eddie Murphy she quipped, "Eddie Murphy? Beverly Hills C**k."
Surprisingly sharp for the ex-Spice Girl. She was of course defending ex bandmate Melanie Brown who got knocked up by the cheating actor, before he denied fatherhood of the tyke. If Victoria keeps up this cattiness she might just be thought of as something more than a walking wardrobe, could she be considered witty and intelligent? Maybe that's a stretch.
[Image: Getty]
Posted by Orla Doherty on July 16, 2007 in David Beckham, Film Stars, Musical Stars, Spice Girls, Sport Stars, UK Stars, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (2)
July 11, 2007 1:26 PM
Has Frank been playing away from home?
Why are male UK sports stars so keen to cheat on their women? I've only just told you about Gavin Henson cheating on pregnant fiancee Charlotte Church, and now news is breaking that Frank Lampard has done the dirty on his fiancee, Elen Rives. 29 year old Rives has been photographed without her diamond engagement ring that had previously weighed her hand down for over two years upon hearing rumours that Frank did the no pants dance with an Eastern European woman whilst holidaying in Las Vegas.
Suitably furious, she has threatened to change the locks on their £8 million Chelsea home, so that when the soccer star returns from Chelsea's pre-season tour of the UShe could be left out in the cold (question - whose money bought the house I wonder?) She is also said to be piling up his clothes and belongings in preparation for his return in a fortnight when she plans to throw them out the window at him in a manic rage (probably - that's what upset woman always do in films.)
She only just dropped their second sprog together and is being consoled through this hard time by none other than Frank’s mum Pat. As is always the way, a chum has dished all on the saga, claiming that "she (Elen) doesn't want Frank near her at the moment. She is devastated and humiliated - but she is a bright woman, she knows how to get at Frank. She went berserk when she saw the newspapers and she's wasted no time in making Frank look and feel stupid about what he is said to have done. She is claiming she is going to change the locks at the house so that he can't get in. She is trying to frighten him and make him feel bad."
And so he should. Burdening her with two children with appalling names (Isla and Luna, really?) and then ditching her for some casual sex in Sin City. It’s not on Frank. But then, I’ve never been a fan. He might be able to score with the ladies, but put on an England shirt and the lad’s bloody useless!
Posted by Katie Button on July 11, 2007 in Relationship Watch, Sport Stars, UK Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 28, 2006 5:55 PM
YouTube Video of the Day - Kat & Alfie bloopers
I think that Kat & Alfie are still the most popular couple in Soapland, and what better way to recall their glorious days on the square than to have a giggle with them over a series of bloopers. Take note of the tender kiss spoiled by a farting chair. Brilliant.
Posted by mofgimmers on November 28, 2006 in Sport Stars, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 25, 2006 5:27 PM
Top Ten Stories
Lindsay Lohan and Harry Morton have reportedly parted ways, after it was rumoured they were engaged.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Stella McCartney are trying to set their parents, Blythe Danner and Paul McCartney, up together, as they can't wait to overhear geriatrics going at it like rabbits.
Jennifer Lopez is so desperate to fall pregnant, she has resorted to IVF treatment. If only she'd stayed with P Diddy - his sperm seems very fertile.
Has Paris Hilton stooped even lower than Travis Barker, and hooked up with Fred Durst, Britney Spears's former lover?
Speaking of trashy tattooed bad boys, Steve O literally pissed all over the red carpet at the Jackass 2 premiere in Los Angeles.
After six days of engagement, Aaron Carter and his Playboy girlfriend have split.
Victoria and David Beckham are apparently going to star in an episode of Neighbours - let's hope Posh gets it on with Harold, eh?
Buffy - ahem, Sarah Michelle Gellar, thinks Alec Baldwin is sexy.
Not surprisingly, Steven Tyler has Hepatitis C.
David Hasselhoff's 14 year old daughter tried killing herself last night by slitting her wrists. We could make a joke here about how we'd do the same if he were our father, but really, we're not that cruel.
Posted by Katherine on September 25, 2006 in Britney Spears, David Beckham, David Hasselhoff, Gossip Rag Roundup, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hot Gossip, Lindsay Lohan, Musical Stars, Paris Hilton, Posh 'N Becks, Rag Roundup, Relationship Watch, Soap Stars, Spice Girls, Sport Stars, TV Show Gossip, Thighs Wide Open, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 21, 2006 11:37 PM
Katie To Play Posh
Now, please understand that here at Star Trip we're not the sort of people who will judge an artistic endeavour before we've seen/heard it. That would be wrong and ignorant of us. But, faced with the rumour that Tom Cruise has pitched the idea of a David Beckham biopic - let's just say eyebrows were raised. The fact that Paramount optioned the movie caused those same eyebrows to move higher. And, well, certain people will be taking tweezers to the backs of their necks in future with the news that Katie Holmes is set to play Posh.
A British actor is being lined up to play Becks, which will undoubtedly lead to guesswork aplenty in the press. No word yet on who'll play Rebecca Loos. An insider said "Tom has a brilliant grasp of what the public want to see". Really? And he STILL made The Last Samurai? [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Antonia on September 21, 2006 in David Beckham, Katie Holmes, Musical Stars, Spice Girls, Sport Stars, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 1, 2006 6:21 AM
A Week With Posh & Becks
Somebody needs to let the Beckham's know that this really isn't good enough. Week after week, I set out to write 'A Week With Posh & Becks' and I mostly have very little to say. Now I'm not suggesting they should have a screaming argument in public just to give me something to write about (though it would be nice), I'd just like them to, you know, do more than play football or shop.
The usual rounds of "friends fear for skinny Victoria" have been doing the rounds in the 'gossip and lifestyle' magazines, but that aside, there is NOTHING for me to say here. If P&B aren't careful, I'm going to have to start making it up. And I have a very overactive imagination ("David Beckham Eaten By Comeback Dodos!").
Posted by Antonia on September 1, 2006 in David Beckham, Musical Stars, Posh 'N Becks, Relationship Watch, Sport Stars, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (0)
July 20, 2006 9:27 AM
David Walliams up for another award... but this time it's sporty!
Okay, so England flopped at the World Cup, our cricketers are struggling with injuries, the rugby's gone downhill, and Andrew Murray unaccountably failed to win Wimbledon at his second attempt. So who to vote for in the BBC's Sports Personality Of The Year contest? How about a comedian with proven ability to do the front crawl in the face of floating turds?
Yes, Little Britain star David Walliams is apparently now the second favourite to win the prize, having seen his odds slashed from 50/1 to 6/1 by bookie William Hill. Even with golfist Colin Montgomerie and footballer Steven Gerrard as the 9/2 favourites, I can't see either standing in the Walliams' way, unless Monty wins The Open this week, or Gerrard manages to sever both Cristiano Ronaldo's legs in a tough-but-fair tackle when Liverpool next play Man Utd. [Stuart Dredge]
Posted by Stu on July 20, 2006 in Sport Stars, TV Show Gossip | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 20, 2006 9:45 AM
Tales from the tabloids: Is it safer to text-message or smoke crack at 50mph?
Plenty of gossip in today's tabloids - some of it's even nothing to do with the World Cup...
- Jade Goody is snapped text messaging while driving at 50mph, risking a £1,000 fine (oh, and a horrible painful death). “It’s outrageous, she is supposed to be a role model,” says an RAC spokesperson. Although he could be talking about the fact that she’s still famous.
- The Mirror splashes on Corrie star Craig Charles doing a Doherty (i.e. a four-hour ‘crazed crack cocaine bender’) while being chauffeured back from work. Well, Betty’s hotpot does that to a man.
- The Sun reckons England’s WAGs (Wives And Girlfriends) face a battle against Sweden’s FOFs (Fruar Och Flickvanner) today, although the Swedes are pessimistic. “They’re the underdogs because the WAGs are so famous,” says a Sweden ‘team source’.
- The Star reveals that Big Brother housemate Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (hang on, isn’t she meant to be from the street?) has appeared on a “raunchy” website specialising in shots of ladies in uniform. They don’t print a link, as they’re promising “more sexy photos” tomorrow. Tsk.
- England footballist Gary Neville is a soft-rocker, says The Mirror. He entertains his team-mates with songs by Elton John, Bon Jovi, Oasis and U2. Let’s hope England aren’t Living On A Prayer tonight... Yes, I did make that up myself.
- Ex Hearsay star Suzanne Shaw fortuitously manages to lean out of a balcony in her bra just as a paparazzo is walking past. Fancy that. The Star has the pic.
- Finally, there's a heartwarming tale of a five-year-old girl who woke up from a coma when played James Blunt’s ‘Your Beautiful’. And no, it wasn’t listening to his album that put her to sleep in the first place, you harsh people.
Posted by Stu on June 20, 2006 in Big Brother, Coleen McLoughlin, Drug Scandals, Jade Goody, James Blunt, Sport Stars, Tabloid Tales, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (4)
June 19, 2006 9:54 AM
Cheryl Tweedy Voted Hottest WAG Over At The Sun
Over at The Sun, their readers have been voting on the hottest English WAG (wife and girlfriend) of the World Cup, and the results have just come in. Pleasingly, the public don't seem to favour skin-and-bones Posh Beckham, as they placed Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Tweedy in at number one with 31% of the vote. Several unknown's followed, as robot-dancer Peter Crouch's girlfriend Abigail Clancy had 15%, Joe Cole's partner, Carly Zucker received 13%, and coming in laughably fourth, Victoria Beckham, with 8%. And what of Miss Chav herself, Colleen McLoughlin? The money-hungry Eastender was lubbed with a measly 4%, very surprising, considering it was the white van-driving Sun readers who were voting, after all. [Katherine Hannaford]
Posted by Katherine on June 19, 2006 in Coleen McLoughlin, Girls Aloud, Sport Stars, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (1)
June 14, 2006 9:44 PM
David Beckham Hits Back At German Newspaper.
Yesterday we told you about how a German newspaper has been slagging off David Beckham, and the England captain has finally had the chance to consult a PR expert for the appropriate cutting response dragged himself away from his hectic training schedule to comment. Becks said:
"When it comes to my family that is one thing I won't accept and never will.I find it sad that one person drops to the level of criticising my family, but it is one sad person thinking of what they can do to put me off my next game."
OR, maybe they just hate you? [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Antonia on June 14, 2006 in David Beckham, Hot Gossip, Sport Stars, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (1)
June 13, 2006 4:10 PM
David Beckham Fury At German Newspaper.
Here at Star Trip, we like to kid ourselves think that we report on celebrity gossip with a tongue-in-cheek-not-sucking-up-to-anyone flair. However, we're well aware that there's a line and, being good little journalists, we try not to cross it (though the line doesn't exist when it comes to Heather Mills McCartney). Others, so it would seem, don't think the line exists at all in any circumstance. Well how else could you explain what German newspaper Bild have been saying about the Beckhams.
Much to England captain David's annoyance, they lashed out at the entire family. Quotes include Beckham's Mum being branded as having "a smile of a peasant" and called his sister "Fat-Ham". You can read a full rundown of the German onslaught by clicking here. [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Antonia on June 13, 2006 in David Beckham, Hot Gossip, Sport Stars, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (1)
June 12, 2006 6:47 AM
England Star Peter Crouch Lesbian Love Shock
Crouchaldinho might not have hit the mark on Saturday for England against Paraguay, but he's seemingly scored a winner in the bedroom etc etc. The News Of The World had an innuendo-packed story on the Crouchster's girlfriend Abi Clancy this weekend, claiming that when in failed girl-band Genie Queen, she romped on a bed topless with one bandmate, and "would party all night with the other girls". But what the nation really wants to know is was it Pete's robot dancing that won Abi over? [Stuart Dredge]
Posted by Stu on June 12, 2006 in Sport Stars, Tabloid Tales | Permalink | Comments (0)
May 30, 2006 2:03 PM
See Robbie Williams' Football Stars Triumph
It's a wonderful thing when the worlds of football and celebrity collide, as Posh'n'Becks, Ashley'n'Cheryl and, er, Dwight'n'Jordan will testify. And never more so than last weekend at the Soccer Aid event, when an England team captained by Robbie Williams beat the Rest Of The World 2-1 in an entertaining match. Relive the goals thanks to this YouTube vid (below), which will leave readers outside the UK wondering who Jonathan Wilkes is and why he counts as a celebrity. Actually, it'll leave most UK readers wondering the same... [Stuart Dredge]
Posted by Stu on May 30, 2006 in Hot Gossip, Robbie Williams, Sport Stars, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)
Cheryl Tweedie and Victoria Beckham Cellulite Shocker
Now come on. Nobody seriously thinks there's an ounce of cellulite on Posh or Cheryl. But if there is, they'll have the chance to shift it during next month's World Cup in Germany. The hotel where the England footballer wives will be staying has apparently spent £100,000 revamping its gym with the latest fat-fighting kit, including a machine that claims to beat cellulite using the Power Of Electricity alone. If I was a proper tabloid journo, I'd be kick-starting a 'Are they calling Our Boys' Birds a load of old chubbers?' campaign immediately... [Stuart Dredge]
Posted by Stu on May 30, 2006 in Posh 'N Becks, Sport Stars, Tabloid Tales, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (1)
May 29, 2006 3:43 PM
FA Disses David Beckham's Rapping Skillz
As if we needed any more evidence that the Football Association are blithering idiots, today's Sun has a story revealing that New Order were set to re-release their classic World In Motion song for the 2002 World Cup - with David Beckham handling the legendary John Barnes rap part. And the FA passed on the chance, the big ninnies: "He agreed! So did his management," New Order's Peter Hook tells the Sun. "In fact, everything was in place, but then the FA banned it because they had already signed Ant and Dec." Read it and weep, folks. [Stuart Dredge]
Posted by Stu on May 29, 2006 in David Beckham, Musical Stars, Sport Stars, Tabloid Tales | Permalink | Comments (0)
May 13, 2006 7:13 AM
Wonder If Hubby Marilyn Manson Will Be Attending?
Venerable sex-kitten Dita Von Teese has stripped for many a cashed-up 'sleb, but I bet stripping for Posh and Becks will be an experience she'll never forget. The ubiquitous couple have booked the burlesque stripper for their pre-World Cup party, an insider told the Mirror 'The party has a slightly naughty theme and Victoria and David just feel that Dita will be perfect.' Now, I wonder what 'naughty' means to Posh and Becks - Perhaps we can expect to see a slobbish, unmade-up Vic drinking Fosters, with David sporting a week's growth on both his face and legs? Anyone got a spare invite to what's being touted as the 'highlight of the showbiz calendar' ? Rats, I guess I'll have to wait for the photos to appear in OK! magazine along with everyone else. [Katherine Hannaford]
Posted by Katherine on May 13, 2006 in Dita Von Teese, Posh 'N Becks, Sport Stars, Tabloid Tales | Permalink | Comments (50)
May 10, 2006 7:36 PM
Cheryl Tweedy & Ashley Cole: Wedding Crisis.
Those folks over at Who Ate All The Bratwurst? might think the impending football World Cup is important or something, but I firmly disagree. The tournament is putting the wedding of Ashley and Cheryl in danger as the couple struggle to plan both a huge bash whilst Ashley tries to stay fit and injury free! It's just not on. Football before a huge celeb wedding? Who do I complain to?
Cheryl is said to be finding it difficult to plan the end-of-July nuptials with everything so up in the air with the World Cup. Ashley has only recently returned to the game following a long-term injury, so the pressure is on for him to be fit. A friend of Cheryl told Closer magazine: "She's looking forward to the World Cup and will be in Germany to support Ashley. She's desperate to make this wedding happen but doesn't want to end up rushing the plans. She wants Ashley to concentrate on the football and not worry about the wedding. She would prefer to cancel the bash if it means they can do it properly at the end of the summer."
Now that's going above and beyond fiancee-ing! [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Aigua on May 10, 2006 in Girls Aloud, Musical Stars, On Heat, Sport Stars | Permalink | Comments (12)
May 5, 2006 8:58 AM
Cleese's World Cup Single
John Cleese must be reading our football blog, Who Ate All The Bratwurst, (famous for their 10 easy steps to making your own World Cup single), for news has leaked that he is planning on releasing his very own World Cup song. He's taken inspiration from one of Fawlty Towers' most well known phrases, 'don't mention the war', and has written an English anthem by the same name. Cleese said, 'It's a catchy tune, hopefully you'll be hearing it on a football terrace near you, very, very soon.' The song will be available for download ahead of the tournament's kick-off on June 9th, and judging by the other World Cup singles, it will be quite the hit we imagine. [Katherine Hannaford]
Posted by Katherine on May 5, 2006 in Sport Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)
May 4, 2006 1:37 PM
Footballers Wives Packing Their (Small) Bags
Oh, what's a footballer's wife to do? According to this story, the England squad's wives and girlfriends have been told by the FA that they have to travel light, or pay for their luggage themselves. So unless they stump up, it's one suitcase and one piece of hand luggage only on the plane to Germany - just like the rest of us plebs in other words. Although you have to feel for Posh and chums, who will presumably be spending the rest of this month jumping up and down on their suitcases to try and squeeze in a month's worth of designer gear. [Stuart Dredge]
Posted by Stu on May 4, 2006 in Hot Gossip, Sport Stars, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (0)
