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Kate Winslet Hollywood star Kate Winslet has reportedly dropped out of a planned movie on the life story of British designer Vivienne Westwood.The sexy actress was allegedly in talks to play the fashion mogul in an upcoming biopic planned by Universal pictures. But Winslet is now said to have canned plans to appear in the film, amid rumors that Westwood was unhappy with the choice of leading lady. A source tells British newspaper The Mail on Sunday, "Kate's people are saying she was never formally committed to the project but there are whispers Dame Vivienne didn't want Kate playing her. In fact Vivienne doesn't seem keen on the film being made at all."Westwood has already spoken of her disdain for the movie project, insisting she "doesn't know what is happening, but hopefully they (Universal) will drop it." Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

Former Troubled singing star Britney Spears' publicist is hitting back at reports the singer is dating rocker Benji Madden. Britney was said to have grown close to the Good Charlotte rocker after they were introduced to each other by her manager Larry Rudolph, who has been helping her to find a new boyfriend, according to media reports. In Touch Weekly magazine reported the pair shared dinner at a Los Angeles California hotel, and have seen each other several times since, with an unnamed source adding, "They've been on a few dates. She appears to like Benji a lot, and he seems to really like her." But Spears' publicist Holly Shakoor has dismissed the gossip reports. She tells E! News: "The claims made by In Touch are completely false. There is not an ounce of truth to any of it." Madden split from the former reality show star Paris Hilton last month after a nine-month relationship. Click Here To Read The Britney Reports... Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

Paris Hilton Socialite and television reality star Paris Hilton is "devastated" after a burglar robbed her California mansion, because the jewelry that was stolen is irreplaceable.The thief is believed to have forced his way through the front door of the property in Sherman Oaks California on Friday before ransacking the heiress' bedroom and making off with an estimated $2 million worth of her gems. And although Hilton is grateful she wasn't in the house at the time, she is heartbroken by the loss.She tells Life and Style Weekly, "I am devastated. I cannot believe someone broke into my home."They took items that had such sentimental value that no one will ever be able to replace. I'm just thankful that I wasn't there when it happened."Hilton's mother Kathy has since reminded her daughter not to attach too much significance to material goods. Kathy adds: "She (Paris) and I were talking about it and really, it is stuff. I'm just happy...

Jessica Alba Sexy Jessica Alba and hubby Cash Warren have finally hosted their wedding reception after seven months after their marriage. The Hollywood couple tied the knot in a low-key ceremony at the Beverly Hills Courthouse in Los Angeles California in May, just weeks before Alba gave birth to the couple's first child, daughter Honor Marie, in June. And now the star has finally found the time to celebrate her nuptials. The couples families came together on Friday night to toast the happy couple at their Beverly Hills home, according to Usmagazine.com . Both Alba and Warren spoke about their relationship before their fathers each made a speech, expressing delight over the union of the two families. A source says, "There were no tears, just lots of happiness and love. It felt extremely special for everyone. Jessica is so excited. This is such a happy time in their lives."And the couple's six-month-old daughter was guest of honor at the ceremony -- Honor was dressed i...

Hollywood star Zac Efron made Christmas come early for some young patients at a Los Angeles California hospital. He made the children happy by visiting their ward with some holiday gifts.The star went along to the Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA on Friday to play Santa Claus by giving away $10,000 worth of toys.The kids were ecstatic at their surprise guest, who toured the wards for two hours, giving out presents including art sets, board games and "High School Musical" products, signing autographs and posing for pictures with staff. A source tells Usmagazine.com , "He really spent time bonding with each of the children and their families. The kids were smitten and beaming from ear to ear. Some of the kids couldn't even speak, but they had the widest grins and would sit as close to him as possible."Zac was super gracious and could not have been more kind and truly happy to be there." Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

Licking Lindsay Lohan's lesbian girlfriend Samantha Ronson has been admitted to the hospital in California. She is reportedly suffering from exhaustion and depression. The DJ is said to have called doctors to her Los Angeles California home yesterday and was subsequently taken to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. A source tells America’s Life and Style magazine, "She’s been suffering from depression and from lack of food and sleep. Lindsay has been helping her through this as she has been through it herself two years ago." Celebrity website TMZ.com is reporting that Ronson has been admitted to the hospital, but claims the visit is "not an emergency and definitely non life-threatening". Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

Troubled Pete Doherty has been forced to cancel three shows in London England following an bad arm injury. The Babyshambles rock star was due to play three nights of solo shows at the city’s Rhythm Factory club from December 20th until December 22nd. But Pete is said to have canned the shows at the last minute, with a spokesperson citing an "arm injury" as the cause of the cancellation, according to NME.com. Pete was reportedly hospitalized last weekend after injuring himself during a recording session in the studio. The dates have been rescheduled.

Internet icon Carmen Electra is preparing for a very long engagement to Korn guitarist Rob Patterson, because the star wants to ensure her third marriage doesn’t end in another divorce. The couple became engaged in April, but Electra insists she won’t be bowing to pressure from friends and family to set a date after two failed unions to rocker Dave Navarro and former basketball star Dennis Rodman. She says, "We both feel like there’s no rush. I think that when you have the past history that I have and you’ve been married and divorced quite a few times, it’s kind of nice to take baby steps, it’s good for me." But the Playboy pin-up insists she is keen to put her wild ways behind her and settle down to build a family. She adds, "I definitely want to be a mom someday. I’ve done everything except for that. Soon - not right now - but soon." Photo By: RD / Kabik / Retna Digital

Kate Beckinsale Hollywood star Kate Beckinsale has the ideal way of dealing with wild paparazzi. The actress actress simply ignores them. Kate lives in Los Angeles California with her husband Len Wiseman, and her daughter Lily, from a previous relationship and is constantly photographed whenever she steps out of her mansion. But the talented star will never lose her temper with the celebrity snappers as many other celebrities have done before, and she believes it may have something to do with her being a typically reserved Brit. She tells Access Hollywood, "Maybe it’s a British thing. I sort of adopt a victim mentality in that I can’t do anything about it so it’s pointless throwing things and shouting. "I just think, they’re going to wait at the bottom of your road and follow you places. Hopefully you’re not doing anything so spectacularly interesting like having your pants fall down, because that kind of thing tends to attract attention. It’s a part of the job th...

Fun loving Lily Allen is convinced her partying days are way behind her, because she no longer enjoys the company she kept in her wild club days. The pop star is insisting she no longer has any desire to hit the dance floor with friends, because she now prefers quiet dinners and intellectual conversation. She says, "My mates are in a totally different place. I’ve grown up so much and they are still all into going out and dancing and taking drugs. "I hang out with much older people, I go for dinners at posh places and talk about art! I find that my life was sort of lacking in friends. I’m meeting more interesting people who tax my brain." And Lily hints that she may be ready to quit the spotlight for good, to become a full-time mom. She adds, "What I really want out of my life is to have children. I don’t think I want to be doing this (singing) at the same time as that. I certainly wouldn’t want to mix the two. But I do enjoy it."

Jesus Juice Creator Michael Jackson has been hit with a $1 billion dollar lawsuit from a woman named Billie Jean, who reportedly wants custody of his son. In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles California on Wednesday, Billie Jean Jackson alleges she is the mother of the singer's son Prince Michael Jackson II, nicknamed Blanket.The woman demands $1 billion in support payment, as well as joint legal and physical custody of the 6-year-old, according to legal documents obtained by "Extra." Billie Jean also requests that she visits with the boy on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to participation in Blanket's education.The pop star refused to identify Blanket's mother after he was born in 2002, but has previously said the child was the result of artificial insemination from a surrogate. Jackson has faced similar lawsuits in the past. In 2006 and 2007, a woman unsuccessfully sued him for paternity payments, claiming she helped Jackson reproduce. Photo B...

Emma Watson Hollywood star Emma Watson feels sorry for superstars such as Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan, because she loves living "a normal life."The Harry Potter star shot to fame at just age 11 but hasn't let it go to her head, preferring to concentrate on her work rather than living the showbiz lifestyle. She says, "I have a more normal life than people expect. When I take public transport, people are like, 'That girl looks like the girl from 'Harry Potter,' but it can't be her on the train'. I get stopped by people, but that's fine. I'd never want to be so famous that I couldn't live a normal life to a certain extent."And the thought of being too famous to go out unrecognized terrifies the teenage actress. She adds, "I can't imagine anything lonelier, just not being able to be part of the real world and being trapped and locked in hotel rooms and cars." Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

Britney Spears Former toxic singer Britney Spears could be set to top hotel heiress Paris Hilton. She is reportedly dating the former reality show stars ex, Benji Madden. Spears is said to have grown close to the Good Charlotte rocker after they were introduced to each other by Spears' manager Larry Rudolph following Madden's break up with Hilton, according to media reports. A source tells In Touch Weekly magazine that the pair shared dinner at a Los Angeles California hotel and that they have seen each other several times since. The unnamed source adds: "They've been on a few dates. She appears to like Benji a lot, and he seems to really like her." Madden split from Hilton last month, after a nine-month relationship. Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

Pop singing star Fergie and Josh Duhamel have set the date for their wedding. They are tying the knot next month, according to Internet reports. Fergie got engaged to actor Josh Duhamel last year, and she has talked about the excitement of marriage and wanting children with her actor boyfriend. And now the couple has set the date for their big day, reports " Access Hollywood ." The Web site states the couple will wed during the second weekend in January in Southern California, with Fergie's "Nine" co-stars Kate Hudson and Nicole Kidman set to attend the bash. Photo By: RD / Dziekan / Retna Digital.

Paris Hilton A masked burglar broke into socialite Paris Hilton's California mansion and stole millions of dollars worth of her jewelry yesterday.The thief is believed to have forced his way through the front door of the property in Sherman Oaks, before ransacking the former reality show stars bedroom and making off with an estimated $2 million worth of the gems.The burglary happened at around 5 a.m. A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles California Police Department tells People.com , "At around 5 a.m. Friday, officers received a call from a security guard who reported that Paris Hilton's residence had been broken into." According to detectives, a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt and gloves forced entry through the front door, ransacked her bedroom, took unknown property and fled." Hilton was not in the property at the time of the burglary. Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna