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Kelly Osbourne is in talks to star in the stage musical 'Chicago'.The 22-year-old singer will reportedly make her West End debut as prison warden Matron Mama Morton in the hit production at London's Cambridge Theatre. A source said: "The word on the street is that Kelly is going to play Mama Morton in Chicago from September. She's been practising like mad."Kelly's spokesperson confirmed the star was in talks, but insisted "nothing has been signed yet".The spokesperson added: "It all depends on timing because there might be a film in the pipeline too."If Kelly - who had a guest-starring role in hit US show 'Life As We Know It' - takes the part she will follow in the footsteps of a host of celebrities to appear in the long-running show.Last year, Ashlee Simpson triumphed in her role as the sexy murderess Roxie Hart in the London production of 'Chicago'.Usher and David Hasselhoff have both played lawyer Billy Flynn - portr...

Julio Camera has paparazzi pinned on ground Britney Spears has allegedly broken the terms of her custody agreement by taking her sons to Las Vegas without Kevin Federline's permission.The 'Toxic' singer - accompanied by her brother Bryan - flew by private plane to America's gambling capital on Wednesday afternoon with 22-month-old Sean Preston, and 10-month-old Jayden James and checked into the Wynn Las Vegas hotel.Under California law, neither parent is allowed to take a child out of the state without written permission from the other - or by obtaining a court order. A source told Us Weekly magazine: "Kevin is demanding she get back to Los Angeles because she isn't allowed to have the kids out of state."Britney did not have written permission and she needs this to take her children out California. She never got it or alerted people she was leaving.I'm sure Kevin's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, is mulling over how to handle this."Britney had ...

Nicole Richie is to enter a plea bargain to reduce her punishment when she appears in court today.'The Simple Life' star - who is reportedly pregnant with her first child -will either plead guilty on no contest to the charge of DUI (driving under the influence) before the Court Commissioner, who will sentence her immediately. Sources say Nicole, 25, will receive a minimum sentence of five days in jail - as the law states anyone with two DUI convictions must at least serve that amount. Nicole, the adopted daughter of singer Lionel Richie, has one previous conviction for DUI from 2002.The star was arrested on December 11 2006 for driving on the wrong side of the road on a California highway on her return from boyfriend Joel Madden's house. She told the arresting officers she had smoked marijuana and taken the strong painkiller Vicodin. Nicole had originally pleaded not guilty to the charge. She is thought to be three months pregnant with the Good Charlotte frontman's bab...

Chris Gilman and Elliot Tiber Photo By: James Edstrom TAKING WOODSTOCK's ELLIOT TIBER held court at NY's PALM WEST Thursday night, with Times Square Gossip(and pr-powerhouse DAVID SALIDOR), talking about his forthcoming launch party at Steve Walter's Cutting Room on Tuesday, August 14. Tiber's book, released by Square One Publishers, candidly details the efforts Tiber took to make the Woodstock festival happen. "I ran a hotel with my parents in White Lake, NY, the El Monaco, befriended Max Yasgur ... and, when the permit required to hold the festival fell through, I secured the proper notification, as I was on the Bethel Chamber of Commerce ... and, it went off." All along, Tiber was living a closeted-gay-lifestyle; going into New York on the weekends and befriending people like Rock Hudson, Robert Mapplethorpe, artist Mark Rothko; and, Tennessee Williams. Tiber gradated from Hunter College with honors and slowly became enveloped in the burgeoning gay-lifesty...

Tom Cruise is allegedly the victim of a plot to extort a $1 million from him. David Hans Schmidt (right) - known as the 'Sultan of Sleaze' for his key role in distributing celebrity sex tapes - was arrested this week for allegedly trying to sell Cruise a large collection of private photos from his wedding to Katie Holmes.The 'Top Gun's star's lawyer, Bert Fields, said the pictures had been stolen and Schmidt approached Cruise's representatives earlier this year about the images.Fields said the actor's representatives had immediately called the FBI and the United States Attorney's Office and from that point the matter was handled by federal investigators. Schmidt, 47, was charged on Wednesday with the charge of felony and bail was set at $100,000.US attorney's spokesman, Thom Mrozek, said Schmidt had been arrested pursuant to a criminal complaint that remains sealed, "so I cannot comment about the case."In the last decade Schmidt has been i...

Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes allegedly angered a waitress after refusing to leave her a tip.The Spice Girl and the 'Batman Begins' star, who have become firm friends in recent months, were enjoying lunch at the Mondrian Hotel's Asia de Cuba restaurant in Hollywood. However, after settling the bill, which Katie is said to have paid in full,the Baltimore Sun newspaper reports the pair didn't leave the waitress a tip, which is customary in the US.When the girl tried to run after the stars, she was reportedly stopped by Victoria's security team.The 33-year-old singer - who recently moved to Los Angeles with husband David and their three sons after he signed a multi-million dollar contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team - has a reputation for being frugal with money. Despite having millions in the bank, David said his wife is very sensible when it comes to splashing her cash and has to put a curb on his spending. He recently revealed: "Victoria is the...

Courteney Cox is obsessed with work.The former 'Friends' actress, who worked with her actor husband DavidArquette on US TV series 'Dirt', struggles to leave work behind when she gets home. Courteney said: "Yes, I do bring things home. It's time to catch up, because when you have been working together, you don't really have time to talk about what happened."At dinner, there is a lot of catching up to do, even though we have seen each other most of the day. It's weird."While the 43-year-old admits she is very different to David, Courteney insists their contrasting personalities make the show more interesting. She explained: "David and I are very different, and have different creative choices and different creative views."He is really left of centre - it's amazing what he comes up with. I'm good with emotions and psychology of people. He is good with other creative aspects - like thinking up Don's hallucinations. Don is a p...

Rita cosby with James Edstrom and Cindy Guyer Hamptons Magazine threw a great clam bake right on the water with so much food and music, no one would want to leave. Jason Binn head honcho for the elite publication once again out did himself for this party on the beach. There was everything you could want on a cool night in the Hamptons. Lobster Tail's and Burgers or toasting marshmallows on the huge barnfire this party had it all. You could drink champagne or dance on the dance floor to the Hamptons most famous D.J.'s and you could even talk to Jet One about booking a private plane to anywhere. Norah Lawlor was spotted with her new hunky boyfriend Jeffrey Bradford (upper left) as was celebrity photographer John Roca from the New York Daily News. The New York Post's Braden Keil was spotted chatting with covergirl Cyndi Guyer and Emmy winner Rita Cosby was seen dancing with singer-composer-producer Tomaczek Bednarek on the beach dance floor under the stars. Public Relations ...

Kelly Rowland used to wish she was lighter skinned.The former Destiny's Child singer was convinced she would be more successful if her brown skin was fairer. Kelly told website Essence.com: "It's said that brown skinned girls don't sell magazines and that's so sad."I remember wishing I was more fair skinned, but Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mom, would say, 'Don't you know how beautiful you are?' She made me come into my brown beauty. I didn't get it, but now I do."Thanks to Tina's advice, Kelly insists she was able to accept herself for who she really is and be proud of her heritage.The 26-year-old star said: "I am chocolate and beautiful and loving it!"Kelly recently revealed she only keeps fit to look good naked.The singer ignores the pressure to slim down and only stays in shape to impress when she is in the nude. Kelly said: "I would never become a size zero. I work out because I want to look good naked, simple as t...

Star Mischa Barton makes friends with Paparazzi Actress MISCHA BARTON has forged a friendship with the paparazzi after finding it impossible to lead a normal life in the public eye.The former O.C. star was forced to learn how to deal with stardom after her television show became an overnight success when it was first aired in 2003.But Barton admits she’s now on good terms with photographers, who often lend a hand with chores unloading shopping from her car.She says, "I don’t think people realise how crazy it is. The day after the show first aired, someone recognised me in the street. I thought, ‘Oh no! What if it takes off?’ And it did. So I went with it. I had to do so much press.I’ve only just learned to drive, because I couldn’t do it under the eyes of the paparazzi; I hate driving when they’re following me."It’s irritating, but I’ve learned to smile it off and forge a quasi-friendship with them. They’ll do things like help you put groceries in your car to get on your goo...

Robbie Williams wants to be remembered British pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS dreams of being hailed a "national treasure" and is aiming to become the U.K.’s "number one male".The Angels hitmaker recently posted a bizarre video of himself online, in which he appears dishevelled and confused, sparking fears for his mental health. But the 33-year-old singer refutes claims he is unwell and told teammates in his American soccer side LA Vale he would like enduring fame in Britain. He said: "I want to be known as ‘El Presidente’ or ‘Nash’, as in National Treasure. I’m the number one male."

AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL has denied reports she was fired from the BRATZ movie, insisting she turned the role down.The Straight Up singer has blasted rumours she was dropped from the project by movie bosses, but blames her busy schedule for parting ways with the production.In a statement released to Us Magazine.com, her representative says, "She was not only taping American Idol three days at week, she was also filming her Bravo reality series Hey Paula! five days a week as well. In addition, she was in the process of not only expanding her successful QVC jewellery line but also coming up with the first scent in her new perfume line Sexy Thoughts."Something had to give and ultimately that was Bratz."

FALL OUT BOY bassist PETE WENTZ has vowed to keep quiet over his private life after his naked photo humiliation last year.Wentz was experimenting with prescription medication when revealing snaps were published online - and the experience has taught him to safeguard his privacy.He says, "I’ve been so candid in the past, and it’s burned me. I used to speak without a filter, but I ended up in hot water. "I can barely remember those years. I was taking prescription medication; I was a drugstore cowboy, mixing this with this, seeing what the combinations did. I couldn’t picture myself in two years."People would ask, ‘What are you going to do on the next record?’ And I’d say, ‘Dude, I can’t even see myself being alive."

Hollywood beauty MEGAN FOX is so intimidating to the opposite sex, men are too scared to approach her.The actress is engaged to former Beverly Hills 90210 Brian Austin Green, so she isn’t looking for romance - but she can’t understand why she terrifies men.Fox says, "I don’t get approached, I get drive-bys! People will drive past my car and scream at me: ‘I’ll buy you an airplane if you give me your phone number!’ Things like that happen, but nobody will come up and ask me for my number."

Sexy Kate Hudson Hollywood beauty KATE HUDSON has laughed off reports she is dating U.S.comedian DAX SHEPARD. Hudson has been single since splitting from her You, Me & Dupree co-star Owen Wilson in May and is currently in the process of divorcing rocker husband Chris Robinson. When the Almost Famous beauty and Shepard were spotted trying to leave a Malibu, California eatery earlier this month, the Employee Of The Month funnyman removed his shirt in a bid to hide Hudson’s face. However, her representative insists the pair were dining with a group of people and their relationship is strictly platonic. Her spokesperson says, "It wasn’t a date. Just a group of friends having dinner and some fun."