Feb 22

BritneyWhat a week it has been for Britney Spears! She’s been in and out of rehab, shaved her head and had a tattoo. She has now entered rehab in LA for the third time in a week. An emergency court hearing over the custody of her children has had to be canceled. Is this the real reason for her re-entry to rehab? Meanwhile rumors have been circulating that the reason for the new bald look is so that her hair can not be tested for drug use.Whatever the truth, let’s hope that Britney gets the help she needs.

Feb 19

Kelly Osbourne in tearsKelly Osbourne has really caused a storm today as she broke down at an AIDS support gig, supported by the Body and Soul charity. The event at Koko, Camden, North London was attended by an array of stars but it was most definitely Ms Osbourne who took center stage.

After appearing on stage to announce the award-winning Scissor Sisters, Ms Osbourne revealed over the microphone that the AIDS charity was very close to her heart as she told the audience that one of her family members is suffering from HIV. This has set the celebrity rumor mill into full flow with speculation about the identity of the mystery person.

The Osbourne family have never been your traditional family unit with rumors of in-fighting, drug abuse (in earlier years) and some suggestion of mental instability in the family. While “Ozzie” may have calmed down of late, both Kelly and Jack have been regulars on the party circuit for years, and both have undergone stints in rehab. Quite what the mysterious family member thinks of their secret being released to the world remains unknown, but as speculation mounts many are expecting a press statement at some time to clarify the situation.

Feb 19

Britney with shaved headNot content with just shaving off her hair in an LA salon, Britney was spotted by onlookers getting a tattoo in a downmarket parlour.

Whilst some have chosen to take advantage of her(the hairdressers is selling strands of Ms Spears’ hair for mega bucks on eBay and charging 100 dollars for a “Britney Buzz”), others are concerned.

Britney’s official website crashed through the volume of well-wishers visiting her site. Is Britney adopting a new grungey image? Has it all been a publicity stunt? Or is it, as many fear, a genuine cry for help?

Feb 18

Sylvester StalloneAfter seizing banned substances from Sylvester Stallone’s entourage, policy in Sydney have searched his private jet and hotel room. Stallone and his team, arrived in Sydney on Friday night and were kept there for several hours. Stallone was in Australia to promote his new film, Rocky Balboa.

Officials are considering whether or not to take action . It is not quite known what substances were seized, but Australian Customs have hinted that it is contraband. Continue reading »

Feb 14

Naomi CampbellWhile fashion hot head Naomi Campbell has been quiet since her recent court case, where she was rebuked for her unreasonable behaviour, she has burst back onto the scene with her controversial views on size Zero.

Ever willing to put her views forward, she has claimed that “skinny” models have psychological problems of their own, and the fashion industry cannot be held responsible.

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Feb 13

Robbie Williamsven though Robbie Williams is one of the biggest music stars in the world, his charisma and bubbly personality seem to be running low at the moment. In yet another difficult period in his life, Robbie has been admitted to a rehab clinic in Los Angeles with what has been described as an addicition to “prescription drugs”.

While many will be relieved that this is not a return to his drinking and recreational drug abuse, there have been signs of late that all was not well. The Far Eastern stage of his recent world tour was dogged by no shows and incoherent ramblings in the popular press. At the time it was claimed that the ex-Take That star was suffering from exhaustion and all that was required was “a short break” from the music scene.

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