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17/03/2009

Kate's tale of two cities


Kate-moss-250 NEVER one to miss a party, Kate Moss hot-footed it over from an Yves Saint Laurent photoshoot in Paris (right) to attend her patron Sir Philip Green’s 57th ­birthday bash in London.

Wearing one of the outfits from the shoot, Kate came bearing gifts for the Topshop boss.

And billionaire Sir Philip got a second present as a tipsy-looking Kate fell out of her top when she left Annabel’s club in Mayfair at 2am (below).

Sadly for Kate, boyfriend Jamie Hince wasn’t on hand to help her out, as he was performing in Berlin.

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- By Luke Blackall, Kala Paul Worika and Ashleigh Rainbird

Ladies line up for Dave

David-beckham-399 DAVID Beckham realised another perk of moving to Italy last night: ?Italian women. The football star was guest of ?honour at a Cancer Research Gala Dinner in Milan.

And after showing off his golden-ball skills, David headed back to his table where it seemed like every woman in the room wanted a chat and a kiss from him.

Malika Galliano, wife of the AC Milan vice-president, was so happy to see Becks she even waved a tambourine.

A sheepish looking Becks could do nothing but smile, be polite and keep the women happy. Just wait for the tongue-lashing from Victoria.Becks 

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12/03/2009

Kiefer's Monsters Vs Aliens London premiere

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KIEFER Sutherland has called his new role a "breath of fresh air" after playing tough guy Jack Bauer in hit television show 24.

Sutherland was attending the UK premiere of his new animated film Monsters Vs Aliens.

Reese Witherspoon joined her co-star on a galactic blue carpet last night along with a costume character of her part Ginormica.

Sutherland contrasted his role as Jack Bauer in 24 to his character in the film.

He said: "We spend most of our time on 24 being unbelievably serious."

He said the role in the film was a "fantastic counterbalance". He added: "It was a real breath of fresh air for me."

Witherspoon wore a black dress and dark opaque tights in the chilly weather. She described her character as a "sweet girl".

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Lady GaGa and 'mindblowing, condomless sex'

Lady-ga-gaLADY GAGA says writing music is like having "mind-blowing, irresponsible, condomless sex".
 
The 22-year-old American singer/songwriter/musician and DJ said she finds creating hit records a very sexual experience - and compares inventing new tracks to dating different men.
 
The star, who was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the Grammys, also revealed she would rather spend time in her bedroom than attend a showbiz party.
 
She told Blender magazine: "In the evening I'll probably stay in and listen to a new song I have recorded. I like to roll around in bed with my songs and figure out what feels good."
 
"This is going to be the ultimate creative orgasm for me because I'm ready to move on. I'm not restricted to a certain structure for my show anymore. No limitations. I'm free.”

09/03/2009

Amy denied US visa

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AMY Winehouse has been denied an American work visa – and now she’ll miss out on her biggest US show to date.

The 25-year-old Rehab singer - who was charged with common assault last week – has had to cancel next month's massive Coachella festival.

She had been lined up to do a headline performance along the likes of The Killers, Sir Paul McCartney and Morrissey at the California spectacular which is attended by around 75,000 fans.

Her spokesman said: "She is not appearing at Coachella this year in the light of current legal issues."

The singer was said to be "absolutely gutted" at the development.

As well the thousands of fans, legions of top record executives are expected to visit Coachella.

Winehouse - whose Back To Black album is a multi-million seller - was last week charged with assaulting a woman in Berkeley Square, Westminster, on 26 September.

She will appear at City of Westminster Magistrates Court on 17 March.

It is not the first time US visa problems have stopped her performing.

Last year a delay in finalising via paperwork forced her perform for the US Grammy awards ceremony live via satellite from London.

19/02/2009

Anna Friel lets her hair down

ONE little lady who enjoyed herself a tad too much at the War Child concert was Ms Anna Friel.Anna-friel

She may be small, but after a few drinks the 32-year-old Pushing Daisies actress was seen lunging at the venue’s security staff, when they refused to let her friend into the VIP bar.

An onlooker told theBuzz: “Anna looked completely battered, she could hardly string a sentence together.

"She tried to get her pal into the after party, but security weren’t having any of it.”

The source added:  “She was having trouble walking in a straight line and kept bashing into other guests, stepping on one girl’s foot so hard she cried out.”

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12/01/2009

We hear that...

Princess Beatrice (pictured) was queen of the party scene in the Swiss ski resort of Verbier over the weekend. Princessbeatrice

The red-headed royal, 20, hit the bar to buy shots for all her friends at the Hed Kandi night at the Farinet Casbah club, where she was partying with a mix of people including James Blunt and Lawrence Dallaglio...

• Talented RocknRolla actor Toby Kebbell is our tip for the Orange Rising Star Award at this year’s Baftas. To vote, visit the website bafta.orange.co.uk

20/11/2008

Kylie Minogue headlines Dubai mega-hotel opening bash

FINAL preparations have been made for what is being dubbed "the most expensive party ever". Kylieminogue

More than 2,000 guests - a bewildering mix of royalty and celebrities - have jetted in for the £40m bash, held to launch the luxury Atlantis hotel in Dubai.

Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, will be joined by a who's who of stars including Robert De Niro, Denzel Washington, Charlize Theron, Lindsay Lohan, Janet Jackson and Lily Allen, plus Oprah Winfrey, Naomi Campbell and Agyness Deyn.

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29/09/2008

Getting fizzy with Busta Rhymes

BustagreenAN Arab millionaire proved he had a better sense of humour than Busta Rhymes on Friday night.

The rapper performed his latest ditty Arab Money at the Orange Rock Corps after-show party at Paper in Regent Street, with lyrics making light of mega bucks earned in the Middle East through the sale of oil.

And one tycoon was tickled, ordering £8,000 worth of pricey Ace of Spade bubbly to be sent to Busta to show his “appreciation” of the tune.

The star turned up at 2am – seemingly none the worse for being held by UK immigration for almost 12 hours.

-Luke Blackall and Kala Paul-Worika

25/09/2008

Daisy Lowe's cabaret look

Daisylowe_2Jaimewinstone_5DAISY Lowe rocks out a top hat and tutu on the decks at a fundraiser at Boogaloo while pal Jaime Winstone plays it cool in jeans and an oversized T-shirt.