Van Tango

A new fling for her? Jennifer Aniston was having dinner with friends at West Hollywood's Madeo restaurant when billionaire playboy Steve Bing, approached her and gave her his phone number. "They've known each other socially," says an insider. "He saw an opportunity and made a move." Jenn hasn't taken Steve up on the offer just yet. Ever since she became single, "men are coming out of the woodwork," says a pal. Let's wait and see who will be the next to win her heart.


Johnny Depp loves being labeled weird. The actor believes he discovered who he really is as a person by taking on oddball roles. Depp said: "I was given the weird badge but I think everybody's weird and that's the key to it. We should celebrate our individuality, not be embarrassed or ashamed of it. We all have idiosyncrasies. People do themselves a great disservice by not allowing themselves to see who they really are because they are afraid of what others might think." Basically he wants everyone to come out of their shell. But not everyone is as cool as him to adapt to changes. Meanwhile, Depp has a weird way of preparing for his role as demonic barber Sweeney Todd. He is spending hours on end pretending to cut imaginary throats with his razor. A source said: "Johnny is always very conscientious in his roles. For this part he has to get into the mind of a serial killer. He wants to feel adept with the razor blades, to feel as if they were an extension of his arm." Creepy, but that is a sign of a dedicated worker.


Posh meet up with Geri Halliwell for some fun on the ice. The two hit an ice skating ring with their kids at London's Natural History Museum. Posh played babysitter, holding Bluebell in her arms at the side of the rink while her own sons showed off their skills on the ice with Geri who was a bit rusty on ice and slipped and fell a few times.


Marisa Miller Video Special: [Marisa-Vid]

Battle of the girl band continues.. Cheryl Tweedy isn't ready to let her exchange of words with All Saints die down just yet. When asked about her ideal New Years party guests in a recent magazine interview, Cheryl replied: "All Saints wouldn't be coming. I only said they sounded like us and then they started saying nasty stuff. They're all mothers, it's time they grew up." Meeeeeow!


Celeb Vid Sightings:
1) Jessica Simpson, her hair stylist Ken Paves get into a car and drive off...then return...then drive off..., while leaving Social in Hollywood, CA. [Jessy-Social]

2) Gwen Stefani leaves Ivy restaurant after having a late lunch there. She was there with her new baby, Kingston. She then stopped to pose, before driving off in her Range Rover. [Gwen-Ivy]

3) LA Mission Christmas Event for feeding and giving presents to the needy in Los Angeles. Jenn Hewitt serves food and kisses kid on top of his head. Melissa Joan Hart Serves and takes food to tables. [JoanHart-LA]


Fantastic Four 2 (Teaser Trailer)



Would you want Lindsay Lohan in the political scene?? Well, new stripper-lover Lindsay is being encouraged by the New York State Independence Party to run for local government in 2009. NYSIP's Frank Morano believes she could bid for New York City Public Advocate - a position next in line to the mayor, which links the electorate and city government. Morano writes, "As Albany is currently a cesspool of corruption, badly in need of reform, you may also want to consider a bid for the state legislature. Many celebrities have made the transition from Hollywood to politics, ranging from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jesse Ventura to Ronald Reagan. Few if any though, had the enormous potential that you possess." Goodness knows what new rules that party animal will impose if she ever get that post. Check out her 2006 coke-cohol timeline here [Lohan-06]


Ashlee Simpson and her guitarist taking a walk:



Courteney Cox gets a ticket! Mrs. Arquette was pulled over in Beverly Hills on Tuesday on her way to meeting her hubby, and given a ticket by Beverly Hills finest. Once reunited with husband David, he consoled the cited wifey.



Favourite Acts of 2006 (Part 2)

1) Thom Yorke - King of all weird sounds became bored and decided to make his own album without the usual crew. [Black Swan]

2) New Young Pony Club - Emerging band that has the power to make you dance to their indie beats. Be entertained by their grooves. [Gotta Get Into You]

3) Klaxons - With a new album out next year, this Nu-Rave gang will set the scene on fire. Bigger ones than now. [Magick]

4) Mareva Galanter - French chick bringing back the 60s 'ye-ye' sounds. [Laisse Tomber Les Filles]

5) Cansei de Ser Sexy - Crazy Brazilian band with a hyper-active Lovefoxx belting out retro indie-funk tunes. [Music is My Hot Hot Sex]

6) Muse - Although it is no 'Absolution', BHAR still has its great moment. [Exo-Politics]

7) The Kooks - Young talented indie kids belting out ramshackle tunes. [You Don't Love Me]

8) Lily Allen - Ever since her underground days, this super-talented lady has proven to be one of the best female singers of the year. [Friday Night]

9) The Pipettes - They said Beatles ruined music when music was actually fun. 60s revival trio surfed and swaggered through our ears making everyone delighted. [Tell Me What You Want]

10) Milburn - Sheffield boys suffered a little when Arctic mania came through. But Milburn is class in their own way. [Stockholm Syndrome]

11) She Wants Revenge - Interpol/Editors are keeping a low profile this year. That is when S.W.R decided to replicate the dark scene. Good effort, though. [Tear You Apart]

12) Les Incompetents - Their reign didn't last long. But if you mix Libertines & Madness, this is the product. [How It All Went Wrong]

13) Love Is All - Great discovery to make. Utilizing the saxaphone, this Swedish indie band is cool personified. [Busy Doing Nothing]

14) The Good, The Bad and The Queen - Another Damon Albarn side project. Very interesting style they have imposed in their unique brand. Haunting and melodious. [Herculean]

15) Scissor Sisters - Disco loving crew reveals a 'Ta Dah' specialty which everyone can enjoy. Even the straight ones. [I Can't Decide]







HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007!!!

Everyone knows she loves different varieties in her music. But few are aware of what Kylie prefers for the bedroom sessions. Until now... Stylin' Kylie recently admitted that she is easily bored in bed. Currently dating Olivier Martinez, she admits being a highly sexual person and enjoys a lot of variety in the bedroom. Kylie said, "Sex is the most natural thing in the world. When I'm in a relationship, I like lots of it. I like to be swept off my feet. But I do have a very low boredom threshold." Ooooooooh... Earlier this year, she confessed to having steamy phone sex sessions with Olivier. Due to their hectic work schedules, they have to resort to dirty texts and racy conversations to keep their love life going. She said, "We talk a lot on the phone and it can get quite steamy - we miss each other. The bills are quite high, but that's the way we communicate with each other." This red blooded woman does confide in many chocolate sessions after all.


When you're in a foreign country next time, be aware of their cultures. Renee Zellweger certainly learn it the hard way after she gave her chauffeur in Jordan a big hug goodbye and unwittingly violated the country's conservative protocol. Ms Jones was working with the Children's Defence Fund last year ('05) and attended a summit in Jordan about women's health issues. She explains, "I had this driver in Jordan who didn't speak any English. He safely delivered me to the airport and he was just really nice, so I threw my arms around him and gave him a big Texas thank-you hug. He became horrified, and I thought, 'You don't do that! You don't go over there and you don't hug a man that you don't know.'" Well, at least he didn't run away like a lunatic. She added, "Cultural faux-pas! I thought, 'Oh, my God, here we go. He's insulted and I'm a prostitute and I'm probably going to jail...or I'm probably married to that guy! We're a couple now!'" Would imagine her face to be somewhat similar to the Bridget movie poster.


Kate Hudson in Santa Monica



Thom Yorke - From The Basement (Down Is the New Up / Videotape) [Thom-Base]

Hold the presses! Orlando Bloom has been spotted partying with a pretty blonde. The hunky 29-year-old enjoyed a jolly, champagne fuelled night out with six mates at London's Kitt's club last Thursday. According to an eye-witness Bloom's eyes were set on one lady in particular. The source tells The Daily Mirror, "Orlando came in with a group of six mates and they seemed in a jubilant mood, ordering three bottles of Krug champagne. But he spent most of the night huddled up with the blonde girl. They seemed really close and very sweet together." This would mean no more Kirsten affection, for now.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have reunited for good. The Aussie couple recently met up in Sydney before Christmas and have been seen mingling and canoodling ever since. Urban can finally breathe a sigh of relief after recently completing his rehabilitation program at the Betty Ford Center in California. He had spent two months at the center before he flew to Australia just in time for the holidays. The couple were spotted hand-in-hand by the swarming paparazzi as they walked out of the United International Pictures office. Urban hasn't visited his homeland since he got married in June. Things should now be calmer for these two lovebirds.

Paris Hilton at the beach (21/12/2006)



Hannibal Rising - Teaser Trailer



Anne Hathaway has better things to worry about then fitting into Hollywood's model of female physical perfection. Anne insists she's not obsessed about her appearance and isn't worried about gaining weight. She has no intention of being pressured into staying slim and already knows how she will cope if she puts on a few pounds. Anne said, "There has always been pressure on actresses, but I will never suffer, because if I gain weight I will just become a character actress." And by having an Italiano lover, she lets him dress her instead. Raffaello Follieri, who she has been dating since 2004, is far more fashion conscious and regularly picks out the outfits she wears. She said, "I go to my boyfriend for help to pick out everything. He is Italian so has the perfect taste. For me, style is just throwing on whatever's clean and I'll probably never change." Just a simple girl beneath all those stylish outfits, aye?


Michelle Rodriguez - Candids in Beverly Hills (21/12/2006)



Favourite Acts of 2006 (Part 1)

1) The Presets - With Daft Punk, LCD Soundsystem and The Prodigy taking a break, out pops The Presets to keep the indie-dance vibe alive. They take no prisoners in delivering hardcore mish-mash beats that solidifies their status as amongst the best out there. [Are You The One?]

2) Bob Dylan - No explanation needed when the legend comes back. His new album is like discovering an old magical pill from the rockabilly mountains. [The Levee's Gonna Break]

3) The Young Knives - The theme of art-rock is quite prevalent this year and these trio guys, dressed like your grandads, introduced some spiky guitar tunes to delight us all. [Weekends and Bleak Days]

4) Hot Chip - These bunch of dudes, who look like Moby's cousins, have craftily mastered some gorgeous electronica tunes to make people dance like madmen, intentionally or otherwise. [Over and Over {Diplo Remix}]

5) Wolfmother - This is what retro-rock ala Led Zep/ACDC should sound like. No 'darkness' nonsense from these Aussie trio boys. [Woman]

6) Margaret Berger - Norwegian idol contestant Margaret is not really well known to the masses. From 'Pretty Scary Silver Fairy', this lady knows the formula to a great electro-pop album. Sprinkling some Kylie, Lily, G.Aloud influences around it, she totally delivered her music in style. [Samantha]

7) Tilly & The Wall - Am not a crazed indie-pop fan. With many of those genres dominating the scene this year, Tilly & The Wall interests me most. Their music is great for campfire events or those hippy/graduation nights and can be highly addictive if one is not careful. [Reckless]

8) Mando Diao - Swedish raw rock returns to give the strokes, stripes, vines worshippers something to smile about. Another unforgettable journey into the mando world. [Long Before Rock 'n' Roll]

9) The Fratellis - After watching a sample video of one 'Henrietta', first instinct was that this gang is one to watch out for. Not surprising to know how much attention was given to Scottish trio The Fratellis when their debut album came out. Fast, catchy, danceable rock tunes galore smacks every sleepy coldplay, snow patrol, thirteen senses records to the bin. [Everybody Knows You Cried Last Night]

10) Arctic Monkeys - Going underground and then having the best first-day album sales record. Turner and boys have turned on the style well. And they are just getting started. [Waiting Bye To The Train Or The Bus]

11) Annie - This Norwegian singer brings fresh pop tunes along with some rnb influences in 'Anniemal'. She pulls in some Sarah Connor, Natasha Bedingfield sounds but overall moulded into her own. Very rare to find artistes who understand what good pop should be like. [Always Too Late]

12) The Raconteurs - Great story-tellers they proclaimed. Jack White and his buddies decided to entertain us with their unique brand of indie-rock. But deep down, we really missed Meggy at times. [Store Bought Bones (live)]

13) Be Your Own Pet - A bunch of teens from Nashville showing what punk/garage rock really means. Singer Jemina is like a younger version of Karen O and their fast paced, in-your-face music is really a joy to hear. [Love Your ShotGun]

14) Smoosh - Two young girls playing their instruments combined with simple care-free songs. Would be very wrong to dismiss them because potential is in abundance. A very talented duo. [Find A Way]

15) Albert Hammond Jr - His side project to release a few 'rejected' Strokes songs. There is no big reptilian stuff here. Only breezy, early 70s tunes good for lazing out in a hammock during summer. And Albert is singing this time round. [In Transit]

Kate Moss is expected to marry Pete Doherty next week in a civil ceremony in West London. The ceremoney will be held at Fulham Register Office - chosen as the couple's venue because of its proximity to the home ground of the his favourite football team, Queens Park Rangers. One source said: "Both Kate and Pete have invited close friends and family to meet them there on Friday. Pete is determined to have his mates there." An extended group of friends and family will fly to Ibiza for a lavish celebration on January 18. One close friend to both said: "They will travel out to the island a couple of days ahead of the party, in time for her 33rd birthday on January 16." Will be a high profile event for sure.


If you presumed she would be gone forever... "think again." Michelle Rodriguez, whose "Ana-Lucia Cortez" character was killed off last season, will appear again soon on the show, in the show's flashbacks, Access Hollywood has learned. She was photographed jogging on the beach in a red party dress in Hawaii on the island of Oahu recently - the location where "Lost" shoots. More bad ass attitude from Ana towards anyone who pissed her off is more than welcome. Maybe there will be further accidental meetings/interactions with fellow flight mates.



If you want Noel Gallagher's autograph, it is better to have some Oasis merchandise to hand. He is now fed up with strangers coming to him with scraps of paper to write on. Noel says: "People come over when you're out and go: 'Can I just get a quick picture with you?' 'No.' And then they say: 'I bet you don't mind when I buy your albums.' Of course I don't, I love it. But I'm not signing your tube ticket. People come to my door on a daily basis from all over the world, and more often than not I'll give them a signed picture. But if it's just oddballs in the street giving you the top of an envelope - no way! And what do you do with something that's got 'Best Wishes Noel Gallagher' on it? You'll probably sling it in a drawer and you've wasted two minutes of your time, two minutes of my time, and I've bought some ice cream here and it's melting." And everyone knows it is never nice to wait upon a melting ice-cream.


Katharine Mcphee - OK Magazine



Guess whose voice is best for caroling? Even though she has put her recording career on hold, Charlotte Church is still the celebrity that people want to hear sing a Christmas carol, according to a survey. Charl is currently concentrating on her TV career with her own Channel 4 show. But she is more popular than Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue. Chocolatier Thorntons asked 2,000 Britons which celebrities they would like to see perform a Christmas carol especially for them. Only 6% wanted Gary Barlow to relight their fire while Cheryl Cole got a lowly 3.3% of the vote.

Hilary Duff is less than impressed that her ex-bf is already seeing Nicole Richie, just weeks after they went their separate ways. A source said: "Hilary can't believe he's dating Nicole and thinks she's a skank." Hilary was surprised when she heard Nicole was driving back from Joel's when she was arrested for driving under the influence, having smoked marijuana and taken Vicodin. This would only mean that Hilary now thinks low class punk boyfriends are so yesterday..

Rachel Bilson - Photo Shoot



Keanu Reeves out with a mystery friend:



An unusual raging mood? Elizabeth Hurley swore at a photographers as she had her documents checked at an Indian airport recently. She was flying from Maharana Pratap airport to Mumbai after three days in Udaipur for a photoshoot for her beach swimwear collection. As Hurley spoke to security officials at one of the airport checkpoints, paparazzi swirled around her, who promptly told the snappers to get lost. Can't recall any similar incidents when Hurley got all mad with photographers.


Being married to Uma Thurman is apparently too much for Ethan Hawke to handle. Ethan has complained he didn't enjoy being married to her because she was too famous. The couple split up after he was caught having an affair with Canadian model Jen Perzow. He told Parade magazine, "To be married to another famous person was a huge pressure - one I didn't enjoy. And it had nothing to do with her." Despite a messy divorce, which was finalized in 2005, Ethan refuses to utter a bad word against the mother of his two kids. He added, "She's my children's mother. You have to keep that in mind above anything else." He also confessed that fatherhood has been his most challenging role, saying: "It's the only role that if I fail, I will consider my life a failure." Sometimes, __it happens. But at least he's one responsible dad.

Xmas tunes:
1) Jewel - Winter Wonderland [mp3]
2) The Pipettes - White Christmas [mp3]
3) Girls Aloud - White Christmas [mp3]
4) The Raveonettes - The Christmas Song [mp3]


Scarlett Johansson - On set of 'The Other Boleyn Girl'



A good idea? Johnny Depp is stepping into Freddie Mercury's shoes in which he is set to play the Queen singer in a new bio-pic. Guitarist Brian May has confirmed the project is being developed, with the "fantastic" Depp favoured to play Mercury. May writes on his website, "Discussions are at an early stage. He (Johnny) would be a worthy counterpart for Freddie on screen. I don't think I can say any more right now." Wonder if Johnny will sacrifice his long locks for the role.


After a Jarvis comeback, another old school icon will make a comeback. Brett Anderson's solo debut LP will be released next March. He has signed a short-term deal with Drowned In Sound for the release of the as-yet-untitled 11 track album on 26 March. It will finally feature his first personal offerings, "In the past I've hidden behind characterisation and vignettes but I've not done that here. Essentially I have taken a knife to myself and am showing the world my insides. The songs are a comment on how I really feel, like my hatred of consumerism or just the loneliness of life. No guests, no gimmicks, just me and the music." Openness in a music diary, eh?








MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!!!!