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September 2008

30/09/2008

Victoria Beckam is snap happy

PoshpixieYOU might not guess it from the way she scowls and grimaces in photographs but Victoria Beckham has claimed she loves the paps.

The former Spice Girl has said she “would never complain about paparazzi intrusion” because of her role in the public spotlight.

She said: “I put myself in this position. I am a celebrity and so is David.”

But she explains the issue is sometimes complicated when the couple are with their three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz.

The 34-year-old said: “Sometimes the paparazzi do get violent, they drive dangerously, and it’s not fair to the kids. That’s the sad thing about it.”

But Posh said there were also positives about constantly being snapped as she goes about her day-to-day life – the paparazzi have provided her with some of her best family photos.

“That’s the good thing, you never have to take a camera because somebody is always going to capture that moment…and they often re-touch the photos.”

Well give us a smile then!

-Ashleigh Rainbird

Myleene puts being a yummy-mummy first

TV star Myleene Klass says becoming a mum cut her TV career short.

001myleeneThe singer turned classical music star turned TV presenter was temporarily replaced on BBC One’s The One Show when she gave birth to her daughter Ava but now accepts it’s permanent.

She said she is so busy being a mum she can’t imagine going back.

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Richard and Judy Give Peace A Chance

RichardandjudyRICHARD and Judy get that loving feeling while recreating John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s famous bed-in.

The television presenters ditched their normal smart dress for a shoot in Heat magazine ahead of the launch of their new show.

Dressed in pyjamas, they got into the free spirit by donning wigs and Richard also wore fake facial hair and round specs.

John and Yoko’s original shot was taken at the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam during their 1969 anti-Vietnam war protest.

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Spacey's role for DJ Johnny Vaughn

JohnnyvaughancutKEVIN Spacey and Johnny Vaughan; this unlikely double act could be coming to a theatre near you, if Kevin gets his way.

The Oscar-winning Old Vic director met Capital FM presenter Johnny at the Virgin Media Short Film awards on the South Bank last night and instantly became a fan.

Kevin thought Johnny was hilarious,” a source tells theBuzz. “He was saying that they should do some sort of double act on stage.” We’d pay to go and see that performance...

Estelle's Legend duet

EstellelegendTHEBUZZ can reveal that ­Estelle is planning a show-stopping duet with John Legend at next month’s MOBO Awards at Wembley Arena.

The duet might be nerve-wracking for Estelle as she will be performing with her boss.

The American Boy singer (right), who is signed to Legend’s HomeSchool Records, is nominated for no fewer than five MOBO Awards.

“It’s one of the biggest nights of her life, but she’ll have to be on her best behaviour with the boss around,” joked a MOBO insider. Vote for this year’s best newcomer, in association with thelondonpaper, at thelondonpaper.com.

Holly Branson: Dad’s a wally

HollybransonIT always pays to make a good impression when starting a new job, so spare a thought for Holly Branson who suffered an embarrassing slip on her first day.

The newest health department intern at daddy Richard Branson’s Virgin empire squirmed when her overzealous pops called her mobile to check how she was getting on.

“I was an hour into my first meeting when he called me. As I picked it up, he said: ‘Why are you answering your phone? You should be working’!” she told theBuzz last night at the launch of Richard’s book, Business Stripped Bare

Insider gossip: Bollywood

BollywoodnewDevgan avoids chopper horror
Ajay Devgan, who is set to captivate us with his superhero skills in new film Toonpur Ka Superhero, suffered a near-death accident when a stunt went wrong, theInsider can reveal. During a jet-ski scene which was supposed to be shot from a helicopter, the chopper lost control and the blades snapped within an inch of Devgan’s face. Sounds like a close one to us, Ajay...

Saif: I’m sorry for my melee
Saif Ali Khan has apologised for a recent fracas involving a
photo-journalist while filming in the Punjab. Charges have been filed against him and four others of alleged assault, but he denies any involvement. He told us: “If anyone has been offended by this incident, then I would like to apologise to them personally.”
Take note, Lily Allen...

Amitabh works on new picture
Aishwarya Rai’s (pictured above) Hollywood aspirations have rubbed off on her father-in-law. Amitabh Bachchan is working on a new film, set in India and France. It’s made by the team behind March of the Penguins and he’ll start work at the end of next year.

Lindsay Lohan catches some rays

LilobeachA WEEK after coming out as a couple Samantha Ronson and a bronzed-looking Lindsay Lohan appear very much relaxed as they enjoy a walk on the beach and some sunbathing action during a holiday in Mexico.  Lilobeachcut

Kate Moss pining for her ex

MosssadKATE Moss may have been spotted with a host of different men since her split with The Kills guitarist Jamie Hince, but the model is secretly pining away for the rocker.

Recently Kate, 34, was out partying and enjoying a drink too many, but over the weekend while the mother-of-one celebrated daughter Lila Grace’s sixth birthday in the Cotswolds, Jamie was still on her mind.

A source told theBuzz: “After Lila’s family tea party, Kate made sure she stayed to see the birthday girl open all her presents, but then headed straight to a computer to watch Jamie’s live set online.”

The Kills have been touring the US and on Sunday were performing as part of the Austin City Limits Festival in Texas.

Last week theBuzz revealed that it was Jamie, 39, who dumped the beauty after giving her an ultimatum – a family life in Oxfordshire with Lila Grace, or for Kate to continue her relentless partying.

Refusing to acknowledge their split, Kate has not even packed any of Jamie’s belongings, leaving them as they were when he left her St John’s Wood home.

The insider continued: “Kate was armed with a bottle of wine and a packet of cigarettes and just sat there transfixed, singing along to all the songs.”

“Kate is really missing Jamie. She can’t stop imagining him rocking away on stage in the coolest parts of the States, because she knew he was most looking forward to gigging in the South.”

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Coleen Rooney is princess in distress

COLEEN Rooney says she needs professional help – not for marrying Shrek-like footballer Wayne though.

She maybe a big girl now but the WAG is unable to tackle the simple task of sorColeenrooneyongmtv3009_2ting out her own clothes.

Coleen – who writes a weekly newspaper column and has two books to her name – told Lorraine Kelly on GMTV her wardrobe is “all over the place”.

“I want to get one of them, you know, there’s this Practical Princess thing where they come in and just organise your whole wardrobe.”

Poor princess – it’s a hard life.