Tuesday, September 2, 2008

But is svelte Britney back with Adnan?

Just as things looked to be getting better for troubled Britney Spears it appears she has reunited with her badboy former lover Adnan Ghalib.

The popstar is taking a break in Las Vegas before before attending the MTV Video Awards later this week. And she has been showing off her newly svelte figure, looking better than ever as she relaxed by the pool in a tiny bikini before heading out in a slim fitting sundress.

But also in the city is Birmingham paparazzi Adnan, who has been accused of having ulterior motives by Britney's father Jamie.
Britney Spear

Back to her best: Britney Spears shows off her new body in Las Vegas

The 36-year-old has barely been seen with Britney since she was hospitalised for psychiatric treatment in January.

But despite Britney's father's staunch disapproval of Adnan, the pop star is understood to have started seeing Adnan again, TMZ.com reported.

However sources claim the two haven't got back together for purely romantic reasons - Britney is apparently terrified Adnan has an explicit video of her, filmed during the couple's brief trip to Mexico in January.

Britney Spear

Britney's ex Adnan Ghalib was also in Vegas, sparking rumours of a reconciliation

'Britney's really scared that Adnan has a sex tape,' an insider told MailOnline last month.

'She wants to get it out of his hands.'

Britney's father, who is still her legal custodian following a legal order earlier this year is said to have made his dislike of Adnan obvious.

'Britney's father can't stand Adnan,' said the source.

'He thinks he's seedy, with ulterior motives.'
Britney Spear

Britney and her entourage at the Beatles Cirque Du Soleil

Britney stunned fans when she started dating Adnan last Christmas after years of complaining about paparazzi attention.

But after her recent troubles, including losing custody of her two young sons, the star seems to be getting her life back together. She has been working out to get back her former figure, and is planning on relaunching her career with a duet with former flame Justin Timberlake.

WAG Carly Zucker gets to grips with fiancé Joe Cole as they kiss in the street

There seems to be an epidemic of celebrity PDAs at present.

And now WAG Carly Zucker and her Chelsea footballer Joe Cole have got in on the act with a very public display of affection in a London street today.

Personal trainer Carly grabbed her man tight for an affectionate kiss as the casually dressed couple met for an early morning bite to eat.
Carly Zucker

Passion: WAG Carly Zucker her man, footballer Joe Cole for a passionate kiss in a London street as they met for an early morning bite to eat

Carly had a big wad of papers with her, as she greeted her fiancé. Possibly notes for their impending nuptials which were expected to take place this summer.

Carly told The Mirror: 'We haven't finalised all the details but it will be next summer, not this one.

'It's very exciting. I haven't picked out my dress yet because it's still early days. We're both family people so we'll have all the people we're close to there. It won't be a massive do but it won't be small either!'

Cole proposed to Carly, 25, a year ago after a dinner at London's celebrity restaurant The Ivy.

They have been dating for six years and the Chelsea star presented her with a £50,000 ring at the Surrey mansion where they live together.

Carly and Joe are lining up a regal occasion by having a lavish reception at the State Apartments in London's Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Cole's agent David Geiss said: 'They're looking at sites in London and the Royal Hospital in Chelsea is one of them.'

Carly Zucker

Busy WAG: Carly was seen out and about in London with her dog as she ran some errands

I'm having a breast reduction because my G-cup bust gets in the way,' reveals Ulrika Jonsson

Ulrika Jonsson is having a breast reduction after her chest grew to a 34I cup during her fourth pregnancy.

The 41-year-old, who gave birth to her fourth child Malcolm 10 weeks ago, says she's also having a lift because they look like 'ping pong balls in bin liners'.

She told GMTV today: 'I've been endowed with a rather large bosom, and when I'm pregnant and breastfeeding I go up to a 34I cup, I'm wearing a G cup at the moment.
Ulrika Jonsson
Under the knife: Ulrika Jonsson told GMTV today she plans to have a breast reduction

'I've been thinking about it for a number of years, it's not something I've just thought of in the last couple of weeks.

'All other women are having augmentations, but I'm having what I call corrective surgery - I feel that I've done my bit for my babies.

'I've breastfed four children so basically my breasts look like ping pong balls in a couple of bin liners - they need a bit of help!'

But the TV presenter, who says she's put on five stone while pregnant, insists she won't be having any surgery on her face.

She said: 'I'm going to wait for my body to get back to normal, then I'm going to find the best surgeon in the country.

Ulrika Jonsson

Post-baby body: Ulrika bust increased to an I cup while she was breastfeeding her fourth child

It's probably not going to look very nice afterwards, but at least they won't get in the way anymore. When I take my bra off they are literally on the road!

'But I don't think I would be too inclined to do anything to my face though, in case it went wrong.'

She also said she is looking forward to show her 'sexy side' again.

In a separate interview, Ulrika told Closer magazine: 'It's taken me almost 40 years to feel good about myself.

'I'm around a size 16 at the moment but, hey, I had a baby a couple of months ago, so I'm not worried at all.
Ulrika Jonsson

Happy families: Ulrika Jonsson with her children Bo and Martha and new baby Malcolm

'In fact I'm enjoying not watching my weight and not struggling to be a size zero. I haven't got any clothes that fit me at the moment so I look crap every day.

'But I know it won't be forever. The sexy side of me will kick in again - it always does after I've had a child.'

She insists she is happier than ever after marrying her third husband Brian Monet, 39, an American art director, in March this year and she says he's the model new dad.

She said: 'Brian leaves me gobsmacked at what he's taken on.

'He'll play endless Barbie games with the girls. He reads with them, puts them to bed and cooks their meals.
Ulrika Jonsson


Different looks: Ulrika has vowed her sexy side will return after having her fourth child

We work closely together to make sure the roles are balanced. He adores Malcolm and they're really bonding with each other.

'At first, I don't think Brian knew what to do because I was so involved with the baby, but now he and Malcolm smile at each other and really communicate.

'They've really bonded and Brian's perfectly confident about picking Malcolm up when he's crying and changing him.'

Ulrika has had three other children with different partners.

Her first child, Cameron, 14, was the product of her five-year marriage to cameraman John Turnbull.
Ulrika Jonsson

Still in love: Ulrika and Brian pictured earlier this year

Her daughter Bo, seven, is from a short-lived relationship with German hotel boss Markus Kempen, and, Martha, four, was by second husband Lance Gerrard-Wright, whom she met on her TV show Mr Right.

She said: 'I'm finding the whole experience of having another son quite romantic, too.

It's reminding me of having Cameron and I'm just totally in love with this little baby.

'Brian keeps watching me as I whisper sweet nothings to Malcolm and he says: "Son, she used to look at me like that once!"'

Ulrika also explained how she is keeping things romantic with Brian, who she met in Sweden two years ago.

She said: 'We make sure we keep the romance alive by leaving each other notes and cards, flirting with each other and, above all, talking to each other as two adults, not just parents.

'The spark is there between us still - but give us a chance - we've just had a baby.'

The Swedish star was unflatteringly labelled '4X4' after announcing her pregnancy in October last year because she has had four children by four different fathers.

But she defended her unusual family environment.

She said: 'I know this is not the regular family set-up. But this is just the way life has unfolded.

'I didn't just sow my wild oats and bugger off.

'I've taken full responsibility for my actions, which is more than can be said for one of the fathers of my children, who couldn't be bothered to stay around for longer than two weeks.'

And she is certainly being kept busy by the five of them.

Ulrika said: 'I'm staggered by how much there is to do with four kids.

'But I love the mayhem of a big family - I seem to thrive on stress.'

Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell share a kiss... on a boat called Linda

After enduring a stormy divorce, Sir Paul McCartney''s romantic life finally appears to be sailing along quiet smoothly.

The former Beatle took to the water with millionaire New York socialite Nancy Shevell this week, the affectionate pair sharing a tender kiss as the cruised along off the coast of New York's Long Island.
Nancy Shevell

Love me do: Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell share a tender moment while sailing off the coast of Long Island this week

The singer's modest Sunfish dinghy, named after his first wife Linda, has long been his treasure.

He has said: 'It's my antidote to chaos. I like the freedom, the peace.'

McCartney, 65, and Shevell, 47, have been seeing each other with increasingly regularity since last November.

The pair enjoyed a romantic trip to Antigua in April and a road trip across seven US states last month.

Nancy Shevell

Calm waters: The pair sailed along in Sir Paul's dinghy which is named after his first wife Linda

However reports that McCartney is planning soon to make Miss Shevell his third wife are believed to be wide of the mark.

His adult children Stella, Mary and James are said to be completely against the idea of their father marrying for a very long time after the hell he went through divorcing his last wife, Heather Mills.

And Miss Shevell, whose family has a £315million transport firm, is still to finalise her divorce from her politician husband of 23 years, Bruce Blakeman.
Nancy Shevell

Love boat: The pair, who have been quietly dating since November, looked very much as ease in each other's company

Christina Aguilera steps out for dinner with baby Max

Singer Christina Aguilera clearly isn't one to let standards slip, as she stepped out for dinner In Manhattan, with her family still looking every inch the diva.

In a long patterned maxi dress, stacked wedge heels and a pair of huge sunglasses, Christina looked immaculate as she carried son Max, 7 months, in her arms, while husband Jordan followed.
Christina Aguilera

Yummy mummy: Christina Aguilera headed out for a family dinner in Manhattan yesterday with husband Jordan Bratman, and baby Max, seven months came too

The 27-year old singer wore her platinum blonde hair loose and relaxed, and looked every inch the doting mother as she cuddled son Max Liron to her chest.

Clearly, she's not one to let motherhood come between her glamorous diva image.

And the birth of her first child hasn't slowed the platinum selling artist down, as Christina is currently working on her forthcoming album and preparing for a slew of major live appearances.

Christina will perform at the 4th Annual Fashion Rocks benefit at New York's Radio City Music Hall on September 5 along with Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, and Rihanna.

Christina Aguilera

Glamorous: New mum Christina is still super-glam, as she showed off her immaculate blonde locks, patterned maxi dress and silver wedge heels

The two-hour star-studded concert will see superstar performers paired with models strutting clothes designed by the cream of the fashion world.

And her British fans are in for a treat, as the singer will headline will fly to Britain next month to headline the THISDAY Africa Rising Festival in London.

The Dirrty singer will top the bill at the star-studded event on October 14 at the Royal Albert Hal in what will be her first major performance since giving birth to Max in January.at the star-studded event on October 14 at the Royal Albert Hall.

Frumpy Kate Thornton ditches her glam image by stepping out without a scrap of make-up on

She is known to millions as the glamorous presenter of TV hits including The X Factor and, most recently, Don't Miss A Trick.

But Kate Thornton opted for a more natural look when out and about in London yesterday.

The 35-year-old arrived at the OXO Tower on the Southbank dressed casually in a pair of blue jeans and a red top.
Kate Thornton

Kate Thornton looked less than glamorous without her make-up on yesterday (l), particularly when compared to her usual dazzling appearance on TV (r)

Most noticeable though was that she wasn't wearing a scrap of make-up.

Her appearance was a far cry from the well-groomed presenter that adorns TV screens up and down the country.

Still, Miss Thornton looked in great shape considering she gave birth to her first child, a boy named Ben, just three months ago.

She has been dating DJ Darren Emerson for four years and the couple got engaged in 2007.

Kate Thornton

Au naturel: Kate is barely recognisable as she steps out in London sans make-up

Monday, September 1, 2008

Halle Berry takes New baby Nahla to the zoo

Halle Berry shunned the celebrity trend of selling her baby's first photos to the highest bidder.

But on a family day out little Nahla showed she has inherited her mother's star quality, charming onlookers with her blue-eyed smile.
Halle Berry

Halle chose not to sell the first pictures of her daughter, born in March, to the highest bidder

Halle was the picture of health on her trip to LA Zoo with her mother, blonde Judy Berry.

Her boyfriend and the father of her daughter, French-Canadian model Gabriel Aubry, was not with them - leaving them to enjoy their girl's day out.

Halle's womanly curves showed she has chosen to avoid another worrying celebrity bandwagon - that of losing huge amounts of baby weight in a matter of weeks after giving birth.

At 42 perhaps she is wise enough to that protruding bones and a gaunt face is not an attractive look.

Halle Berry

Halle with her mother Judy Berry as they visit LA Zoo with baby Nahla

Halle Berry

Little Nahla squeaked and squealed at the sights and sounds of LA Zoo - almost as much as the fans who spotted her

The twice-married actress once announced on the Oprah Winfrey Show that she would not tie the knot a third time.

She said: 'I will never marry again. I have a good healthy love for myself and love in my life. I no longer feel the need to be someone's wife and I don't need the validation of a marriage certificate.'

However the unmissable sparkler on her wedding finger left onlookers wondering if she had changed her mind.
Halle Berry

Nahla's dark hair shows she takes after her mother in some ways, but her blue eyes are a nod to her blonde grandmother, Judy

She and Aubry have been dating since they met on a Versace set three years ago and live together in LA.

Perhaps motherhood has softened the Oscar-winning actress, previously married to US baseball player David Justice and singer Eric Benet.

Is it going to be third time lucky?
Halle Berry

After an exhausting day in front of the camera Nahla takes a well-earned 40 winks as they head back to the car