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Lily Allen is surprised so few girl groups are marketed towards young women. Miss LDN wishes more female bands would step forward to challenge the dominance of fashionable boy bands. She says: "It's funny because one of the main markets for buying music is 15 to 24-year-old girls. Strange there aren't any females directly trying to appear to that age group or talk to them on a lyrical level. Bands nowadays are made to fit with the right amount of hair gel. Make sure the lead singer is quite good looking and the bass player has an air of mystery." Sounds like a typical band outlook, ain't it? But it is mostly male dominated ones.. so Lily wants a change of mindset. She added: "It is odd there aren't any females doing that, especially not young females. At the same time, I'm not just appealing to that audience." Why not form a super-girl group and take on G.A? Just discuss about it with Lady Sov, M.I.A and.. Charlotte?


The stick-thin community are not the only ones being adored. Charlotte Church believes she is a good role model for younger girls because she's not super thin but still happy. She said: "I can be a good influence on young girls. I can say you can be fuller-figured and happy and have a nice fella on the go. I think I look pretty good naked." Charl also revealed that she doesn't put a lot of time into learning the lines for her weekly chat show because she's got back-up on standby: "When I scratch my head that's the code for I've forgotten my script." So she really is not using some useless shampoo product after all.

It is really hard for Geri Halliwell and her baby girl at the moment. Geri has told police she is being shadowed by a mystery stalker. She is worried that baby daughter Bluebell could be in danger after spotting the stranger several times. A police source said: "Geri believes she has a stalker and is absolutely terrified." They have advised Geri on ways to improve security at her home in Primrose Hill, North London. But it is not the first time she has been targeted by a stalker. In 2001 she fled her two-storey apartment in Holland Park, West London, after it was broken into while she was on holiday. Hope this problem can be rectified asap.

Meanwhile, Emma Bunton is releasing this year's Official Single For The Charity. Emma will be releasing her own version of the sixties Classic "Downtown" and will perform the official song on the big night; Friday 17 November live on BBC One. Looks like she's in a happier world at the moment.


LOST Season 3 Ep 3 - "Further Instructions"
This week is all about what happened on the other side of the island where the plane survivors lived. Locke, Desmond and Mr Eko all survived from the implosion of Swan Hatch. The whole station has become a giant crater. But the implications of it are quite interesting. Desmond had his clothes(all of it) blown off, leaving him running around naked(!!) and was seen by Locke after he woke up in the middle of nowhere. His legs are still in working condition but when Locke stood up from his lying position, Mr Eko's stick just nicely fell off from the branches above. Upon seeing the return of Locke to the camp site, Charlie was persuaded by Claire to speak to him. But Locke had no ability to speak.. And after some funny charade moments, Charlie found out that Locke wants to "speak to the island". *cue theme music* A sweat lodge was created and after eating some goop, Locke's trance moment had a visitor. Boooooooone! He brought Locke to the Sydney airport 'trippy version' where some cool scenarios were played out by other losties. Boone said someone there needs Locke's help. Not Charlie & Claire, not Jin/Sun where Sayid has their backs, not a counter guy Hurley in a suit punching 'the numbers', forget about Desmond who was helping himself with some flight attendant babes... Sawyer who was seen flirting with Kate with Jack at the front awaiting to be body scanned by gate security personnel.. Ben! Oh yes, they need Locke's help badly. But more importantly for now, he has to clean up "his own mess". Next scene was Locke crawling up the escalator and a blooded stick belonging to Mr Eko appeared at the top. That's the person he has to help now! After that trip, Locke was determined to save Mr Eko's life. In the jungle, some noises were heard which sounded like wild bears. Spotting something moving towards them, a flying knife from Locke went through the water canteen of.. Hurley! "Duuuuuuuude.." So he explained what happened with his 3 captured friends. BUT did Hurley told Locke/Charlie about Michael & Walt leaving on a boat for home? "That dude(Ben) in the hatch was like, the leader.." - which gave Locke a mild shock with regards to his earlier dream. Hurley then continued his journey back to camp alone where he met Desmond who told him not to worry because in Locke's speech, there will be a plan to bring back J.S.K. Hmm.. what speech? Mr Eko was hidden in the bear cave and got rescued by Locke who frightened off a bear with a flaming stick. On their way back, Locke apologized to an unconscious Eko about not listening to him regarding the numbers. But Eko suddenly spoke and told John Locke not to worry because J.S.K can still be saved. "After all, you are A HUNTER.. John". The flashbacks were of course about him. A new character by the name of Eddie appeared on the road and hitchhiked Locke's vehicle. He wants to go to this place called 'Eureka' so Locke brought him to an interesting place in the middle of nowhere just like the island's Otherville. At one point, Eddie was wearing a "Geronimo Jackson" t-shirt which he claimed he never heard of and belonged to his dad. That particular band was part of the long-player record collection in the Swan discovered by Hurley in Season 2. After staying for six weeks, Eddie questioned the community and pleaded to Locke in showing him what was actually in one tent where they were dealing with illegal pot business. The rest found out this Eddie was an undercover cop and told Locke off but he vowed to take care of this kid. But after being held at rifle point, Eddie played into Locke's mind. "You're not a murderer, John.. You're a farmer." - at which Locke claimed he is a hunter. He let Eddie off after some hesitation. Back to present time - when they all have reached the camp site, Paolo and Nikki came into the picture for their debut. Hurley told Nikki Jack's not coming back because "they've got them". Paolo asked "Who's they?" to which Locke explained to everyone about what happened and his vow to find their captured friends. Oooh, THAT was the speech Desmond spoke about earlier.. but how did he know about it?? Swan station gave him some "see the future" powers after he turned on fail-safe key? Hurley looked on towards Desmond who was all alone throwing rocks to the sea when everyone else were concerned about Mr Eko's condition. How will Locke & Mr Eko lead the way to Otherville without a boat? Can Hurley trace back the steps to Pala Ferry? Are Sun/Jun/Sayid going to be part of the rescue team? And what can they do to lure The Others into coming back to the losties' side of the island?

Jessica Simpson has spoken for the first time about her spilt from ex-hubby. She said in a recent interview that when they spent their third anniversary apart it became apparent that all was not well. Jessy had flown to work with a charity in Africa while Nick chose to stay at home. Speaking about that time she said: "I was in hospitals with all these sick kids... I just knew I needed to find something more in my life - on my own". She then prayed and when she looked at the sky she saw a double rainbow and ever since has listened to 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' daily. Shortly after Jessy returned home she informed Nick that she wanted to divorce. Hmm... what an interesting perspective. Or just another story from the clouds.

If you a stranger to Lindsay Lohan, don't give any advice on her life when you happen to meet this mean girl.. La Lohan has hit out at these strangers, insisting they know nothing about her. She is adamant few people really know her, despite her socialising and love life filling newspapers and magazines on a daily basis. She tells InStyle: "The other day this guy I'd never met was like: 'Make sure you keep your stuff together.' "I was like: 'Excuse me? You know nothing about me.' I was flabbergasted." Sometimes, being helpful just doesn't mean a thing. How can she get an Oscar before 30 with this attitude.. First thing, she can learn from Jerry Hall when coming out of the car in public eyes..[Linds-Jerry]

Lindsay @ Tommy Hilfiger Store Opening in Paris (18/10/2006)


Lindsay Lohan candids in Paris (19/10/2006)


Robbie Williams has promised not to quit pop music unless he falls in love. The Rudebox singer claims that his work gives him "a purpose" and believes that the only reason to quit would be if he wanted to spend more time with a serious girlfriend. "There is always a song to be written. Until this dies within me, I will continue," he explained. "If I fall in love and want to travel around the world with that person, then perhaps I will stop. But I am not in love. I have work to do which gives me a purpose in life." There will be millions who wouldn't want this ego to land on the love island if it means the end of RW pop era.

Kylie Minogue has returned to her old song-writing team to ensure her much-anticipated pop comeback is a sure-fire hit. The singer is making sure her new album flies off the shelves by returning to the Stock, Aitken and Waterman team who are aiding her with her new tunes. A source close to Kylie said: "Those guys made her a hit 20 years ago so she has decided to return there because she knows they are good." Kylie is going for a pop sound but with a bit more of an edge to it. Whatever that will be, one thing's for sure = top notch quality.

Claudia Schiffer is slender herself - but the supermodel says today's catwalkers are too skinny to be attractive. "It doesn't really look good any more," Schiffer tells Germany's Bunte magazine. Read more [Schiffer-Rant]

Brandon Flowers has a fear of flying? [Brandon-Article]

Monica Belluci at the N (Lo E Napoleon) photocall in Rome film festival(14/10/2006)
Vid Clip -> [Bellucci-Rome]

Nicole Kidman has claimed that she thinks there are worst crimes a husband or wife could commit other then adultery. She revealed that playing mind games has much more of a damaging impact then affairs. Nicole said: "I don't think that sexual faithfulness is the most important one. It is the easiest type to define, but mental unfaithfulness is far more subtle and dangerous. How far can you go in this type without being 'really' unfaithful? A difficult issue for which I don't have answers, only questions." It is, after all, a complex sitution recognized worldwide. She added: "True love is about loving firstly and, above all, the soul of the other person, and souls don't age. Nor do they develop wrinkles." Heh. Neither does Kidman with all that botox..

Nicole Kidman @ Rome Film Festival press conference [NK-PC] & leaving her hotel in Rome [NK-StRegis]