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Actress Emma Thompson will light up anywhere ! Emma Thompson reportedly infuriated Will Smith by smoking in a New York restaurant on Tuesday night. The 'Love Actually' star was dining with a male friend at a center table in the exclusive Waverly Inn, where the 'Men in Black' star was also enjoying a meal. A source told the New York Daily News newspaper: "Emma and her friend pulled out their cigarettes and just lit up at the table while everyone was eating."Everyone else was glaring at them in disgust, including Will Smith."Smoking in New York bars and restaurants was banned in 2003. Emma, who lives in London, could soon also feel the wrath of diners in the UK capital. Smoking will be banned in all public places across England from July 1. Emma, 48, is married to her 'Sense and Sensibility' co-star Greg Wise with who she has a seven-year-old daughter, Gaia Romilly.

Lindsay Lohan wants her new album to be "urban pop".The 'Mean Girls' star - whose last LP was 2005's 'A Little More Personal(Raw)' - is about to start work on her latest record with Maverick Records CEO Guy Oseary. Lindsay said: "We'll start in probably June or July and take four months. It's going to be urban pop."The 20-year-old is currently busy promoting her two new movies, 'Georgia Rule' in which she plays a rebellious young seductress, and 'I Know Who Killed Me' in which she plays a stripper.The singer-and-actress has also been voted number one in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, but she is not entirely happy with the title. She said: "It's really flattering, but it does get kind of awkward."Meanwhile, it has been revealed the actress' 21st birthday party will be sponsored by a vodka company. Lindsay's lawyer Mike Heller has revealed Svedka Vodka will be one of the sponsors of her upcoming Ju...

Icon 'Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood Ronnie Wood has been given a Romany gypsy caravan for his 60th birthday.Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie woke up to find the $80,000 traditional painted caravan parked in his drive, left there as a surprise from his wife Jo. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Ronnie rolled out of the house in the morning and burst out laughing when he saw it. He's delighted with the caravan."He has Romany gypsy roots and always said he wanted one."The ageing rocker joked he might even take the caravan on tour this summer.The source added: "The Stones are playing the Isle of Wight Festival in the summer so he'll have a perfect chance to give it a good road test."Ronnie, who turns 60 on June 1, was born to Romany gypsy parents and spent some of his childhood living on tugboats.Former model Jo married Ronnie in 1985. The couple have two children together - Leah and Tyrone - and both have one child from previous relati...

Funnyman ZACH BRAFF is hoping to move to New York City once his sitcom SCRUBS ends.The actor grew up in New Jersey, New York’s neighbouring state, and forgot how much he loved the Big Apple until a recent visit there. He says, "New York City is perfect. I really like it here. I think I may have to move here when Scrubs is through. It just fits me a smidgen better than L.A."I’ve been to art galleries and plays and tiny hidden restaurants. I went to look at an apartment to rent and when the door opened I was greeted by a monkey and a pig. (only in NYC)."Maybe it’s the Jersey boy in me, but I fit here. Definitely staying the summer." Scrubs is filmed in Los Angeles.

Brad Pitt and Matt Damon Brad Pitt and Matt Damon constantly discussed diapers while filming 'Ocean's Thirteen'.The two actors shared their fatherhood experiences when they were reunited for the third movie in the heist franchise. Brad told USA Today newspaper: "I knew something had changed when Matt asked me in passing if I had any extra diapers."Brad has four children with Angelina Jolie, while Matt's wife Luciana Bozan Barroso gave birth to daughter Isabella last June.Their co-star George Clooney joked about being the only actor on set who didn't have kids to look after. He said: "I'm still waiting for the paternity test. I counted the months,and it's been like nine months, so I figure I'm clean!"Don Cheadle - who plays a London bomb expert in the films - revealed that if there is a fourth instalment, they will start killing each other off. Don said: "If we do another Ocean's, we're going to have to start dropping peo...

'Blondie' Debbie Harry is back ! Blondie will headline this year's Lovebox festival.The 'Sunday Girl' singers - fronted by Debbie Harry - will perform on the main stage at London's Victoria Park on Saturday July 21.The line-up also includes Groove Armada who will perform a DJ set in the dance music arena on Saturday and headline the main stage on the Sunday.The duo will spin the decks in the Strange Love arena which has been specially designed to recreate the set of the cult Stanley Kubrick film 'Dr. Strangelove'.The Super Furry Animals, The Presets, Patrick Wolf, The B-52's and The Rapture will also perform during the weekend.On Sunday, Lovebox will hold its own Brazilian carnival in the park.The popular dance festival will also showcase circus, street theatre, comedy and an original steam funfair.Tickets are $70. a day or $120. for the whole weekend.

Brittany Murphy is rumored to have married British screenwriter Simon Monjack to stop him being deported from the US. According to reports, the 'Factory Girl' screenplay writer was arrested on expired visa charges in the middle of the night on March 27 - just weeks before the couple's secret wedding. A source told the New York Post newspaper: "Brittany knew nothing about any of that."Monjack's lawyer said: "These charges are being made by disgruntled ex-girlfriends and immigration officials have concluded the marriage had no bearing on my client's visa status."A representative for Brittany refused to comment.The couple, who began dating last year, tied the knot at their Los Angeles home in front of close family and friends last month. Brittany's representative said: "They were married at their home in Los Angeles several weeks ago in a very intimate ceremony. It was officiated by a rabbi and they were surrounded by their families....

Kid lover and Jesus Juice creator Michael Jackson Michael Jackson's proposed Las Vegas shows have been thrown into doubt after he demanded a staggering $200 million to perform.The eccentric singer has been in talks with a major hotel to launch his pop comeback with a live residency in the city, but negotiations have broken down because of his alleged outrageous financial demands. A source said: "It is too much. Talks have stalled."Jackson's requested fee is believed to be twice the amount Celine Dion wanted for her four-year deal with Caesars Palace. Rumors of the 'Billie Jean' singer's proposed residency in the city have been circulating for several months. Just a few weeks ago, it was reported Jackson wanted a giant robot of himself which shoots laser beams for his shows. Mike C. Luckman of Luckman Van Pier, an entertainment consultancy firm, revealed the pop superstar had been reviewing plans for a 50 foot robotic replica which would be used to promote...

Natalie Portman is rumored to be dating 'Saturday Night Live' funnyman Andy Samberg.The 'Closer' actress met the comedian a year ago when they co-starred in a spoof rap video which poked fun at her 'Little Miss Perfect' reputation when she hosted the popular US comedy show 'Saturday Night Live'.The pair's alleged romance blossomed after Natalie split from long-term boyfriend Gael García Bernal. Samberg's co-star Kenan Thompson said: "If Andy is dating Natalie, I'm extremely jealous."The 'V for Vendetta' actress is currently working with FINCA International, an organisation which gives small loans to impoverished people in developing countries. Natalie, 25, said: "Getting this loan enables them to start their own business out of their own house and be with their children. It changes the whole system."If a woman can't tell her child, 'I can feed you tomorrow, I can pay for your school', then what happens...

Playboy Playmate Victoria Silvstedt Mischa Barton and Victoria Silvstedt had a dramatic bust-up at a lavish Cannes party on Tuesday.The pair arrived at the exclusive bash thrown by jewellers De Grisogono at Hotel du Cap's Eden Roc club together, but tempers soon flared.Mischa, 21, was reportedly unimpressed with Victoria following her around and tried to shake her off, but her attempts did not go unnoticed by the blond Playboy Playmate. Victoria, 32, was overheard yelling: "Where the hell are you going now? Why do you keep walking away from me?"The former 'The O.C.' star angrily responded, saying: "We're not even going in the same direction. We're not going to the same place."The beautiful stars spent the rest of the evening apart mingling with other guests including Naomi Campbell, Eva Mendes, Kid Rock and Beyoncé Knowles. However, things came to a head when Mischa bumped into an angry Victoria as she tried to leave the party at 4am. A source...

Monkee Micky Dolenz with Mark Bego and Supreme Mary Wilson Cutting Room owner Steve Walter with Mark Bego and Public Relations guru David Salidor "Supreme-MARY WILSON sang BILLY JOEL'S "New York State of Mind", with original sax-player RICHIE CANNATA who originated the song's signature sax-line, at Monday's fete for celebrity-author MARK BEGO's new tome (his 50th book) on singer: 'BILLY JOEL: THE BIOGRAPHY,' all at STEVE WALTER'S boite, THE CUTTING ROOM. Bego's next book is slates to be with LAMAR FIKE, one of ELVIS PRESLEY'S MEMPHIS MAFIA. Also there, the sexy JOYCE DeWITT from Three's Company with Monkee MICKY DOLENZ, ROBERT FUNARO from The Sopranos and, KEN DASHOW, from Q104.3."

Orlando Bloom is building an eco-friendly house in the British countryside.The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star decided to construct his own green home because he can't afford to buy a property in London.The actor complained to Britain's Daily Express newspaper: "I was trying to buy somewhere in London but couldn't afford it. It is not the actors making money, it is the boys in the City."However, the project has been a lot more time consuming and expensive than Orlando had anticipated. He said: "I wanted to make a green house, a place that felt safe and comfortable and out of the way."But building a house has been so stressful, it has taken double the budget - but I did make changes."The 30-year-old, who is a committed environmentalist, recently travelled to the Antarctic for environmental organisation Global Green to study the effects of global warming. Orlando explained: "I slept in a room the size of a bus shelter and shared a toilet...

Paris Hilton has turned to Buddhism in her ongoing campaign to avoid jail.The hotel heiress - who has been sentenced to 23 days in jail for driving with a suspended licence - was seen in Hollywood's Bodhi Tree bookstore picking up a spiritual tome. Earlier this week, 'The Simple Life' star was spotted clutching the Bible and a self-help manual. Lawyers for Paris, 26, have told the socialite she needs to "live like a nun" if she has any chance of evading jail. Paris has told friends she is quitting alcohol and partying and has replaced her skimpy outfits with a new demure look. She also recently made a public show of playing the loyal daughter by visiting her father Rick in the hospital with a huge get well soon card. A friend of the star said: "Paris' attorneys have insisted she live like a nun. She has been strictly advised to stop acting like a Hollywood brat and appear more humble as they battle to keep her out of jail."They have ordered her to s...

Drew Barrymore throws prom birthday party Drew Barrymore threw a prom-themed birthday bash for her best friend Nancy Juvonen (left).The actress - who missed her own high school prom - hosted the glitzy party at her Los Angeles home earlier this week, and guests including Courtney Love, US chat show host Ricki Lake and comic star Kathy Griffin. Guests were treated to prom-style photos upon their arrival, before moving into the main room where classic 80s movie 'Sixteen Candles' was played on a loop and some of the decade's hit records were blasted out in the background. A source revealed: "Everyone was dressed in cheesy tuxes and gowns. It was hilarious and outrageous."Drew was introduced to Juvonen while filming 'Mad Love' in 1994.The pair became such firm friends they started their own production company, Flower Films.Together, they have produced several hit movies including 'Charlie's Angels', 'Donnie Darko' and 'Music and Lyric...

Lindsay Lohan and Vodka go great together Lindsay Lohan's 21st birthday party will be sponsored by a vodka company, according to her lawyer.The actress' legal representative Mike Heller has revealed Svedka Vodka will be one of the sponsors of Lindsay's upcoming July birthday bash. Heller told Us Weekly magazine: "This should be one of the best parties ever."However, the star's representative is not willing to discuss her party plans, saying: "I am unaware of who is sponsoring Lindsay's birthday, as I am not the one planning it."Lindsay - who reaches the landmark age on July 2 - checked into the Wonderland rehab centre in January, to be treated for alcoholism, following an all-night drinking binge at the Golden Globe Awards. She is now a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, despite not yet being legally old enough to drink in the US. Other sponsors include Las Vegas nightspots Pure nightclub, Caesars Palace and the Social House restaurant at Treasure ...