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Hilton Apologizes to Celebrity Pals
24 February 2005
Paris Hilton has issued a public apology to her many pals who have been bombarded with calls since the contents of her mobile phone ended up on the internet. Hordes of celebrities, including Christina Aguilera, Eminem, Anna Kournikova and Ashley Olsen received hundreds of calls after Hilton's T-Mobile Sidekick was recently hacked. And Hilton, who became an unintentional porn star on the internet when her sex tape with ex-boyfriend Rick Salomon was leaked, is eager to let her pals know she's truly sorry. She tells Us Weekly, "I feel horrible that, once again, someone has invaded my privacy." Hilton learned of the leak while holidaying on the Caribbean island of Aruba. She says, "(My sister Nicky) told me what was out there. It's too upsetting for me - I can't believe it. I want to apologize to all my friends and family. I don't know why this stuff always happens to me, but I wish it wouldn't anymore."
Hilton Phone Hack Opens Up Celebrity Details to Public
22 February 2005
Socialite Paris Hilton has been left devastated after a computer hacker broke into her mobile phone and published her personal photographs and celebrity-laden address book on the internet. The sensitive information quickly flooded the web - and Hilton's celebrity pals have been inundated with unwanted calls from fans hoping to speak to their idol. One celebrity has recorded an answer phone message stating the caller is in breech of a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) code, according to Fox News correspondent Roger Friedman. The stars who have had their privacy compromised include hip-hop superstars Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams; pop stars Christina Aguilera and Avril Lavigne; tennis stars Andy Roddick and Mark Philippoussis, and Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody.
Aguilera To Wed Bratman
14 February 2005
Pop beauty Christina Aguilera has accepted her boss and long-term boyfriend Jordan Bratman's marriage proposal. Bratman presented the raunchy singer with a glistening $114,000 diamond ring on Saturday after a romantic dinner at their hideaway abode in Los Angeles. Aguilera has always been vocal about her love for Bratman, a partner in the talent management firm Irving Azoff, and is elated the businessman will finally be more than just her manager. The 24-year-old's agent, Meghan Prophet, has confirmed the news but said, "No wedding plans have been set yet." A source adds, "Jordan's been quite nervous about it. He just didn't want anything to go wrong. One of the things he wanted to get right was the ring, and that took longer than he thought."
Madonna To Host Tsunami Telethon
12 January 2005
Pop superstar Madonna has agreed to host a Us TV benefit show to raise money for the American Red Cross's tsunami-relief efforts in south east Asia. The Material Girl - who has been attacked for donating 10,000 bottles of Kabbalah Water to areas hit by the December 26 tidal wave - will take part in American TV network NBC's Tsunami Relief Telethon on January 15. She will be joined by "Dirrty" singer Christina Aguilera, soul star Diana Ross, rockers Maroon 5 and actors including George Clooney, Kevin Spacey and Uma Thurman.
Christina and Sheryl Step Up for Tsunami Victims
6 January 2005
Christina Aguilera, Sheryl Crow and country star Tim McGraw have signed up to perform on an upcoming US TV telethon which aims to raise funds for the victims of the December 26 tsunami. The hour-long show, which will also feature George Clooney, Courteney Cox and Danny Glover, will air live on January 15 across all of network NBC's broadcast and cable channels. Meanwhile, NBC-owned WNBC New York teamed up with children's charity UNICEF to stage an hour-long commercial-free tsunami benefit show last night, featuring appearances by new UNICEF ambassador Clay Aiken and actresses Sarah Jessica Parker, Debra Messing and Tea Leoni.
Aguilera's Saucy Post-Awards Antics
1 September 2004
Pop rebel Christina Aguilera shocked club revelers by outrageously flirting with her girlfriends at post-MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) party on Sunday. The sexy singer, who is dating Jordan Bratman, and a group of female friends went to nightclub boss Tommy Puccio's party at the Raleigh Hotel in Miami, Florida, following the star-studded ceremony at the American Airlines Arena. A partygoer says, "Christina was leaning back in a director's chair while the girls danced between her fishnets. She even hitched her ankles up on one of her girlfriend's shoulders." According to onlookers, socialite Paris Hilton was keen to join the fun after watching the pop star in awe. The partygoer adds, "Paris clearly wanted to get in on this. She sat next to Christina, who dropped her three girlfriends and put her arm around Paris, who leaned into the crook of her neck."
Stars Make Grand Entrances at VMAs
31 August 2004
Last year's MTV Video Music Awards was dominated by a spectacular stage show in which Madonna, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears cavorted and kissed. This year was all about grand entrances, as music royalty got the chance to show off their spending power by cruising up to Miami, Florida's harbor-side red carpet in a variety of impressive water craft. R&B star Usher, who picked up his first and second VMAs at the ceremony, was the first on the red carpet, stealing the show in a breathtaking silver yacht. He said after stepping on dry land, "I wanted not only the sexiest and flyest boat, but also the fastest." The singer then kicked off the live show, performing his hit "Confessions, Pt II." Rapper Ludacris followed him onto the red carpet with pal Lil Jon, telling reporters he was tempted not to stop in Miami: "We about to go to the Bahamas and just skip the VMAs." The 'king of bling' Sean 'P Diddy' Combs meanwhile shared his yacht with showbiz pals Bruce Willis, rapper Mase and Naomi Campbell. The Beastie Boys however shunned the flashy approach and arrived on the red carpet in the swamp burner they rode in their "Ch-check It Out" video.
Matthew Perry Turns Down Britney's Home
26 August 2004
Actor Matthew Perry has turned down the opportunity to live in Britney Spears' New York City home, after deciding he'd rather stay in Los Angeles for the time being. The former Friends star had considered moving to the Big Apple, which was home to his girlfriend Rachel Dunn until she moved to California, and even toured the singer's home, which is on the market for $5.7 million. He says, "I decided against taking Britney's apartment. I looked at it, but I decided I'm not into moving to New York right now." Spears' pop rival Christina Aguilera has also reportedly eyed the home since it went up on the market.
Aguilera: "I'm Not Pregnant"
25 August 2004
A bout of stomach flu was behind Christina Aguilera's recent vomiting on a night out with her boyfriend Jordan Bratman - not an alleged pregnancy. The singer threw up outside her limousine on the way to a romantic meal with Bratman at Toscana's Italian restaurant in Brentwood, California, which led to tabloid speculation the star was expecting her first child. An onlooker at the time said, "Christina looked really off color. She walked into the restaurant with her hand on her stomach and didn't look very happy at all." However her spokesperson has stepped forward to clarify the reason behind Aguilera's vomiting, explaining, "She has had stomach flu all week. She is not pregnant."
Janet Eyes 'Valley of the Dolls' Role
5 August 2004
Pop beauty Janet Jackson is reportedly in talks to star in the remake of camp classic Valley Of The Dolls, after Christina Aguilera turned down a chance to star in the movie. Singer Aguilera recently rejected an opportunity to star in a revamped version of the 1967 film because she's currently working on her next album. But now sources close to Jackson say she's in talks with director Betty Thomas to appear in the movie herself. The original film, about three women whose lives are affected by Show business, starred Patty Duke and Sharon Tate.
Aguilera Going Bald?
15 July 2004
Pop beauty Christina Aguilera has allegedly fallen victim to a devastating hair loss disease. The singer's curly new hair extensions are reportedly covering up bald spots which many suspect have been caused by the stress-related disease alopecia, according to gossip website Pagesix.Com. An insider says, "They don't know if it's alopecia, the disease, or if it's from wearing extensions all these years. Her hair is falling out. Her new look is supposed to cover up the hair that she's already lost." The star's representative flatly denies the allegations: "It's absolutely not true. There is nothing wrong with her hair."
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