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No smoking on stage? That doesn't bother one Robbie Williams. This bad boy broke the law during his recent Aussie concerts and has the backing of the government as well.. The leader of Australia's Queensland state offered to pay the fines, insisting Mr Rudebox was a guest of the state. Health groups criticised Robb after he smoked on Wednesday at his opening concert. He fired up again the next night, telling the crowd that he'd heard about the controversy and promised not to smoke again - as he puffed on a cigarette. State Premier Peter Beattie said that Robb was liable for fines totalling $150, but that he would pay. "He used it as part of his act and he is going to be treated like anybody else, but because of the circumstances, I am going to pay it," Beattie said. He must have been impressed with the new Bongo Bong album.

Multimedia Nine's 'Today' entertainment interview with Robbie Williams and had the latest on his Australian tour plus a sneak peek at his Sydney show. The segment was aired on Wed, Dec 13th. [NineMsn-Robb]


Australian born pop queen Kylie Minogue is to welcome 2007 by performing a huge concert in her adopted home Britain. She has lived in London on and off for 18 years and will host a special New Year's Eve concert in the capital's Wembley Arena. Kylie is looking forward to the new year - earlier this year (05) she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She says, "I've been to some great New Year's parties over the years and I can't wait to host what will be the biggest party of all". Those lucky audience will truly have their money well spent.




Months back, Kate Hudson treated her ex-husband to some pole-dancing at home. Now, she admits to being obsessed with it and thus took up the raunchy dance classes as a fun way to tone up her body. Kate said, "I recently started this really fun pole-dancing class. Well, every woman, when they take this class realizes pole-dancing is one of those things you don't know you're capable of until you try," She added: "You can get obsessed with it - you're doing all these tricks on the pole and you want to practice them - but I've never been stronger. Now I can climb a pole without using my feet." Owen must be grinning about this new sexy monkey moves someone has acquired.


Emma Bunton - 'Life In Mono' album promoshoot



This should be a cracker. Ben Stiller has announced his plans for a 'Zoolander' sequel. Stiller is hoping to reunite all original cast members from the first film, including Wilson, Ferrell and Milla Jovovich. Stiller said: "It's almost more difficult to work together as everybody has gotten successful. Everybody is doing their own thing, and it's sometimes hard to get together." The Blue Steel look is back..

New Tunes:
1) Sophie Ellis Bextor - Colour Me In [mp3]
2) Singapore Sling - Sunday Club [mp3]
3) Bloc Party - Song For Clay [mp3]
4) Babyshambles - I Wish [mp3]

Mademoiselle E.B is back! She has added some Goldfrapp-spice with the electronica sounds for an impressive new track from her third album out next year. Every BRMC (Black Rebel Motor. Club) fans should take note of 'Singapore Sling'. These boys are tuned in well with their rock n roll style. Funny weird indie gang Bloc Party new track sets up another strange funny patterned journey for their new album. Pete & his mates came up with this feel-good song that might surprise some because it isn't punk nor dirty rock.


Sarah Michelle Gellar on the set of Suburban Girl: New York (14/12/2006)



Celeb Vid Sightings:
1) Kate Hudson shopping in Santa Monica, California. She tried on clothes at Planet Blue before heading to Big 5 Sports store where she looked at baseball bats and loves. [Hudson-Blue]

2) Lindsay Lohan poses for the paparazzi in a low cut dress, then jumps in the car and pulls a cloth bag over her head, at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. [Lohan-Roose]

3) Kate Moss braves the London chill for a shopping trip on Marlybone High Street, wearing a very fetching hat. She then visits the Topshop Offices in London. [Moss-Marlybone]


Looks like Colin and his friend had a blast at a club in Dublin just recently. Known for being a party animal, Colin has been laying low for quite a while, probably due to a stint in rehab and trying to get his career back in order after a series of films that didn't do as well as expected. But this tiger's spots will always be there.

Maybe she had too much booze. Jessica Simpson doesn't only have a hard time remembering her lyrics. Her movie lines was also fed to her by a microphone in her ear because she has been struggling to remember them. Currently filming "Blonde Ambition", Jessy is finding it too hard to learn her lines and has turned to the producers for help. A source said, "After the seventh take on the shoot, the director hid a microphone in her ear so a crew member could feed her lines. She laughed it off, saying, 'I'm sorry everyone. I'm sorry.'" Her co-star Luke Wilson was unfazed, patting her on the back and telling her it would be OK. That should earn him some brownie points.

Rose McGowan at Raise Awareness For The Art Of Elysium (13/12/2006)



The Arctic Monkeys have confirmed their second album is "nearly finished". The Sheffield boys have recently finished supplementary recording sessions with Mike Crossey and are now putting the finishing touches to the LP. Speaking of the as-yet-untitled album's style drummer Matt Helders said, "It's definitely different - a step on, I guess. We're all better at playing us instruments. It's as simple as that really. It's a bit louder and a bit faster in places but we've still got the slow bits as well." Bring it on!

Courtney Love has paid tribute to Lily Allen, by likening her to.. Drew Barrymore?!? The veteran rocker met little Lily when she was 11 years old, and Love was struck by how mature she was for her age - just like Drew was at the same age. She says, "Lily was hanging out at the Groucho Club with her mum. She wasn't bratty at all, she was like a really nice kid. I remember Drew before I was friends with her - it's not like she had big boobs or anything early, but she was sort of like 40 when she was 11, and a really sweet little girl." A good talent spotter?

Halle Berry Christmas shopping in Hollywood, (11/12/2006)



The Most Deserving Celebrities of 2006:

1) Kylie Minogue - Battled her cancer trauma like a trooper. Hasn't moaned nor sold her story to the media. She's just got on with it and took the press and public attention in her strides. She's know returned to with an either bigger and better comeback with an international bestselling childrens book and sell-out tour.

2) Daniel Craig - Was given a lot of stick earlier in the year by fans and media alike when he was chosen to be the new bond. However he's pulled through it and has faced amazing critic reviews as the film has gone onto become the highest-grossing bond film ever and one of the most successful films of the year.

3) Keira Knightley - Constantly hit the headlines, defining the phrase "English Rose". She's starred in one of the years biggest blockbuster sequels Pirates Of The Caribbean. She was also nominated for an Oscar, won a Golden Globe, has gone onto become the face of Chanel and has become one of Britains highest paid and talked about celebrities over both sides of the Atlantic.