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Hollywood couple BRAD PITT and ANGELINA JOLIE took a night off parenting their four children to host a fundraiser for the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the Hamptons, New York on Saturday. The pair left Maddox, Pax Thien, Zahara and Shiloh Nouvel with nannies at the New York City hotel to fly to the Hamptons to the home of Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff in Watermill.The fundraiser was promoting the Troy hunk’s Make It Right project, which aims to rebuild New Orleans, Louisiana’s hurricane-ravaged Ninth Ward. During the evening, the couple socialised with Pitt’s Ocean’s Thirteen co-star Ellen Barkin, country singer Jimmy Buffet and supermodel Christie Brinkley, the New York Daily News reports.

Veteran TV Star-Newswoman-Emmy Winner Rita Cosby is coming out September 4th with a powerful and shocking new book that is expected to make major headlines about a case that riveted the nation. Blonde Ambition: The Untold Story Behind Anna Nicole Smith's Death by Grand Central Publishing. This book is sure to make the best seller list ! YOU PROBABLY THINK YOU KNOW ALL THERE IS TO KNOW. ANNA NICOLE SMITH LOST HER SON. SHE ACCIDENTALLY OVERDOSED. SHE WAS A DRUG ADDICT. YOU DON'T KNOW A THING... She was famous for being famous. A bodacious young girl from Texas, Anna remade herself into the centerfold of the world. She was a "dumb blonde," a stripper, a Playboy Playmate, who boldly took her case against her billionaire husband's family all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Her tragic life and untimely death evoke an odd mix of fascination, shock, and dismay. And through it all, there still exists a voracious thirst to discover more about who she actually was... a...

Babyshambles Pete Doherty has reportedly been made to check into rehab by his aunt.The troubled Babyshambles rocker was persuaded to seek professional help for his drug addiction after a late-night visit from his aunt Joan Cassidy on Wednesday. Doherty has now agreed to enter Clouds Rehab Centre in Salisbury for a 12-day stay at a cost of £4,000 (U.S. $8 thousand), and has called West London Magistrates' Court for permission to switch his bail address to the centre, whose past patients include Robbie Williams and Boy George. Doherty had agreed to live with cousin Carole Parsons at her home in the village of Tintunhull, Somerset, as part of his bail conditions until September 4, when he is due to be sentenced on drugs charges. But when he was accused of attacking a 22-year-old female photographer outside Parsons' home on Wednesday his aunt decided he would be better off in rehab. Joan's son-in-law Barry Parsons said: "Pete's decided it's best to go into rehab. ...

Naomi Campbell has failed to prevent an ex-employee from using her violent past against her in court.The British supermodel has been told by a judge her past behaviour is "relevant" to a lawsuit brought by former maid Gaby Gibson, who claims Campbell beat her when she couldn't find a pair of Stella McCartney jeans. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Michael Stallman said: "Those alleged acts might be relevant to the issues of intent and the need for future deterrence." Naomi insisted any mention of her past behaviour would be "scandalous and prejudicial" and would bias a jury, but Judge Stallman disagreed. Gibson filed her lawsuit just days before Naomi was sentenced to five days of community service earlier this year for throwing a phone at another former employee, Ana Scolavino.Gibson, a Romanian immigrant, worked for Naomi from November 2005 until January 2006 and claims the 37-year-old beauty is a "violent super-bigot". Gibson alleges when ...

George Michael helped homeless people write songs about poverty while serving his community service.The 'Careless Whisper singer - who was sentenced to 100 hours service in June for being unfit for driving through tiredness and taking prescription drugs - gave residents a masterclass in songwriting during his time at London's St Mungo's homeless hostel last Monday. One resident at the Euston shelter, Andrew Gilmour, told Britain's Daily Express newspaper: "When he arrived, nobody knew who he was. He was in a baseball cap, shirt and trainers and spoke to anyone and everyone and didn't act special."He was dressed down more than me. But then he helped people write songs, some about poverty, some about people in hostels."Andrew believes the 44-year-old star's visit had a positive effect on all the residents.He said: "I thought it was a really good thing because he's keeping drug addicts and alcoholics off the street. They're going to him...

Victoria Beckham is addicted to British crisps and has them shipped to her new US home.The Spice Girl - who recently moved to Los Angeles with husband David Beckham and their three sons - can't live without the tasty snack and always keep a supply of her favourite flavors in her home. A source told gossip website TMZ.com : "Victoria has a thing for Walkers crisps - cheese and onion and chicken flavor. She has them shipped over from Britain by the box-load."The 33-year-old singer is currently on a strict diet, along with the rest of the Spice Girls, to ensure she looks her best on their reunion world tour.Victoria is said to eat a low carbohydrate, high protein diet which mainly consists of sushi, edamame beans and quinoa. Last year, she denied having an eating disorder, saying: "I eat really healthy, I love Japanese food, lots of fish, any sort of vegetable, lots of fruit."I think there's a big difference between someone having an eating disorder and someon...

Everyone loves to hate Simon Cowell Simon Cowell had a furious row with Louis Walsh after the Irish music mogul branded the Spice Girls "ugly" and "overrated".'X Factor' judge Simon is desperate for the reformed band to appear on the hit British talent show, but fears the girls will refuse after fellow judge Louis' recent comments.Simon is now begging the group - Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Mel C, Geri Halliwell and Mel B - to forgive Louis. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Simon was furious with Louis for slaughtering the Spice Girls. He really wants them to do a masterclass on one of the live shows and now fears Louis has blown it. He gave him a b******ing and told him to keep his mouth shut."The girls haven't said yes or no yet. Simon is going to have to do a lot more grovelling to make it happen."In a recent interview, Louis ruthlessly claimed the group are "well past their sell-by date".Louis, who form...

Diddy and the cast of MTV’s “Making The Band 4” take over Times Square for a live event Sunday night, August 26th beginning at 10PM ET where the band will finally be unveiled. Fresh on the heels of creating the successful all girl group ‘Danity Kane,’ whose Platinum album debuted at number one selling more than 230,000 + copies in its first week. The group toured with Christina Aguilera and The Pussycat Dolls and will be releasing a new album on Bad Boy Records in 2008. This season we will see if Diddy can apply his magic touch to create the ultimate all-male band. From MTV’s Time’s Square studio , fans will welcome the 10 finalist from one of the most exciting seasons of the hit reality series Making The Band. In the season finale Diddy made a shocking announcement deciding not to pick the band but instead solicited the help of the MTV viewers. At the live event on August 26th Diddy will reveal which deserving cast members will be chosen for the few coveted spots in the band. Which o...

Lindsay Lohan has admitted she is addicted to drugs and alcohol.The 'Mean Girls' actress, who is currently staying at Utah's Cirque Lodge detox centre, is "ashamed" of her recent behaviour and accepts she is out of control.Lindsay said: "It is clear to me that my life has become completely unmanageable because I am addicted to alcohol and drugs. Recently, I relapsed and did things for which I am ashamed."The 21-year-old star made the statement shortly after reaching a plea deal for two counts of DUI (driving under the influence), two counts of being under the influence of a controlled substance and a reckless driving charge yesterday. She added: "I broke the law, and today I took responsibility by pleading guilty to the charges in my case. No matter what I said when I was under the influence on the day I was arrested, I am not blaming anyone else for my conduct other than myself. I thank God I did not injure others. I easily could have."I very...

Nicole Richie served just 82 minutes of her four-day jail sentence yesterday. 'The Simple Life' star - who pleaded guilty to DUI (driving under the influence) on July 27 - reported to California's Century Regional Detention Facility, in Lynwood, at 3.15pm, accompanied by her boyfriend Joel Madden and her lawyer.The pregnant star was booked and then released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at 4.37pm because of chronic jail over crowding Under-sheriff Larry Waldie insists Nicole did not receive special treatment because of her celebrity status.He said: "The reality of overcrowding is that would have happened to any female inmate with a 96-hour sentence."They were told to treat her like any other inmate, and that is what happened here."The current sheriff's policy states all non-violent female offenders sentenced to 30 days or less are booked and released within 12 hours.The 25-year-old star was arrested for DUI on December 11 after being ...

The Daily Mail cover with Amy Winehouse and Blake Felder Civil Amy Winehouse was left bloodied and bruised after a ALLEGED vicious fight with husband Blake Fielder-Civil.The troubled 'Rehab' singer, whose frail arms were covered in scratches and bandages, ran screaming from London's Sanderson Hotel at 3.30am yesterday as Blake chased her down the street yelling her name. An onlooker says a hysterical Amy flagged down a black car and jumped in, but Blake - who was bleeding from deep scratches on his face and neck - was too far behind to notice.He continued searching for her, looking in doorways and even bins. A source said: "When the car got to Charing Cross, Amy ran to a shop for cigarettes. You could see she'd been in a fight. Her clothes were bloody and she was covered in scratches and bandages."Another onlooker said: "Amy looked totally out of it. She was covered in blood and her make-up was badly smeared. Her eyes were glazed. It was as though she co...

Kanye West says Justin Timberlake is his nemesis.The rapper believes the 'SexyBack' singer is the only star that can both rival and inspire him.He told hip-hop magazine XXL: "My biggest inspiration and biggest competition is Justin Timberlake. He is the only other person that gets an across-the-board response and respect both on black radio and white radio."Kanye says he and Justin are on a different level to everyone else and has compared their healthy rivalry to Prince and Michael Jackson's chart battle in the 80s.He added: "If Justin hadn't come out and killed the game, I can't say that my album, singles and videos would be on the same level that they're on. We push each other. I look at me and Justin like Prince and Michael Jackson in their day."The Grammy-award winner also insists he is not interested in record sales but instead concentrates on connecting with his fans.He said: "I feel like my lyrics are, if not THE, then equal to, ...

Jessica Alba is back with boyfriend Cash Warren.The actress and the movie producer were pictured taking a romantic stroll along Pacific Palisades beach in California on Wednesday. A source said: "They were hugging and looked very happy together."The 26-year-old screen beauty - recently voted FHM magazine's Sexiest Woman Alive - met Cash on the set of 'Fantastic Four' in 2005, in which Jessica starred and Cash worked as a director's assistant.Cash was named the 'Luckiest B*****d' of 2007 by Spike TV just before their brief split last month.The 'Sin City' actress - who reportedly called time on their two-and-a-half year romance during an emotional telephone conversation in July - apparently dumped Cash after getting tired waiting for him to propose.

Rihanna has offered a message of support to Amy Winehouse.The 'Umbrella' singer is concerned by troubled Amy's recent behaviour and hopes she can overcome her drink and drugs demons and get her career back on track. Speaking at the MOBO Awards nominations party at London's Movida nightclub on Wednesday night Rihanna said: "I think she is an amazing artist. She's definitely one of my favourite singers in the UK, and I wish her well."Rihanna - who was nominated for two awards, while Amy, who checked out of rehab for a second time last week, received an impressive four MOBO nods - has made no secret of her admiration for the 'Rehab' singer in the past. She said: "I love her. She's so real. She's like, 'This is who I am - whatever.' "Amy, 23, has cancelled her European tour and postponed all her US concerts after allegedly overdosing on a cocktail of drugs earlier this month. She was being treated for suspected alcohol and dr...

Ryan Phillippe only spends time away from his children to make "serious" movies.The handsome actor - whose estranged wife Reese Witherspoon achieved global fame as ditzy Elle Woods in the 'Legally Blonde' movies - isn't interested in starring in "fun" films, because it's more important for him to be a good dad. Ryan told BANG Showbiz: "I like making movies that make people think. I like making movies that push buttons, or make people uncomfortable, or question the world around them."That is something that is satisfying to me when I choose to take time away from my children to dedicate myself to work."I enjoy watching fun movies but if I put my time and focus into a project I like it to resonate and to mean something."I think the best art challenges people and that's exciting to me."Ryan, 32, and Reese, 31, have two children - seven-year-old daughter Ava and three-year-old son Deacon. Reese filed for divorce last November...