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Lily Allen has said there is "no way" she could move to New York because there is too much pressure on women to be perfectly groomed at all times. She said: "Women there are too high maintenance! I remember this lady who was having a forearm wax - which I'd never even heard of before! They make you feel really bad about yourself unless you are completely pruned everywhere. All that preening makes you look worse anyway." Indeed.












Natalie Imbruglia has split from her husband after four years of marriage as they had grown apart due to the pressures of work. The couple met in 1999 and wed on New Year's Eve 2003. Theirs was an unconventional marriage, with Imbruglia based in the UK and Johns living in Australia. In a joint statement, the pair said: "While we are very sad about it, our parting is amicable and we remain friends." This silverchair has gone very stale for her.













Maria Sharapova @ Hong Kong Press Conference (01/01/2008)





>> Michael Bay talks Transformers 2 [Trans2]




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Since this weekend sees a break from the Premier League, let's reflect on the situation at the top..












Will "Paul Heyman" have any chance of winning the Crown?














Or will "Droopy Dog" continue to battle on with his injured troops?















Most likely outcome will see "Mr Bean" giggling his way to the title or.....
















The Crown stays in the kingdom of Jabba The Hut..

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Drew Barrymore is desperate to make boyfriend Justin Long her third husband and is pressing him to propose - just five months into their relationship. Despite her failed marriages, Barrymore is convinced Long, is the one for her. A friend revealed, "Drew kidded that his New Year's resolution is for him to ask her for her hand in marriage." Hmm.. 'A rush of blood to the head' situation?








Mischa Barton has reportedly confessed her sins in church after being arrested for DUI. The actress is currently out on bail after being booked on December 27. She paid a visit to the Good Shepherd Catholic Church looking "deep in thought". A witness said: "Mischa came out of the church looking very pious, wearing a white, virginal dress.. and carrying a church brochure." That was quick.








Vanessa Hudgens has described last year's naked photograph scandal as "traumatic". She told Seventeen: "I'm much better now. It was very traumatic, and I am extremely upset it happened. I hope all my fans can learn from my mistake and make smart decisions." Her mum had taken the scandal in her stride, saying: "Well, everyone can be naked if they want to'." Worldwide superstardom has been guaranteed. No wonder the mum doesn't mind.








Katharine McPhee - candids at a Gas Station (02/01/2008)




Scarlett Johansson - bears candidate for presidential election (03/01/08)








Links:
>> Vanessa Hudgens - Seventeen Mag Feb 2008 [VH-Seventeen]

>> David Letterman or Conan O'Brien - Who Had The Better Beard? [TalkShow-Beards]

>> Scarlett Johansson showed up at some presidential rally [SJ-Political]

>> Sarah Michelle Gellar Has Superficial Dreams [SMG-Dreaming]







The rumours regarding Nicole Kidman's pregnancy refuse to go away. She was recently snapped displaying what appears to be a small 'bump' further fuelling the rumours. The beauty took a stroll in Sydney wearing a floaty dress that appeared to fill out under the high 'maternity style' waist band. Her 2008 schedule is pretty much free furthering claims that she may successfully be expecting this time around. Nicole is set to begin filming The Reader in Berlin later this month. [NK-Museum]