Celebrity News: Michelle Rodriguez Accused Of Violating Probation Again

LOS ANGELES (AP) Actress Michelle Rodriguez violated probation again in a drunken driving case by failing to complete her community service and not following an alcohol education program, prosecutors said.

Rodriguez went to court Friday to answer to the latest claims by the city attorney's office, which said the former ''Lost'' actress submitted a document stating she performed community service on Sept. 25, 2006, but later admitted she was actually in New York City that day.

The document was required as part of the 30 days of community service Rodriguez was ordered to serve for violating probation in a 2003 drunken driving case, according to court papers filed Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

If she is found to have violated terms of her probation, Rodriguez could face between 477 to 537 days in county jail and a $2,000 fine.

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Celebrity News: Britney Spears Turns The Cameras On The Paparazzi

Troubled pop star Britney Spears has sought revenge on the paparazzi - by filming the photographers' every move.

Spears gleefully recorded photographers with her new hand-held camcorder as they waited for her outside a Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The singer looked triumphant as she pointed the camera in shocked snappers' faces, sparking rumors she is making a documentary about her life.

According to TMZ, the 26-year-old mimicked the photographers who 'hound' her on a daily basis, telling them, "You guys are beautiful!"
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Celebrity News: Angelina Jolie Gives $50 As Tooth Fairy

Angelina Jolie gives her son Maddox $50 every time he loses a tooth - and allows him spend it on whatever he wants.

The actress, 32, recently rewarded adopted child Maddox with $100 after two of his front teeth fell out - and Jolie vows to give as generously to her other children Pax, three, Zahara, two, and one-year-old Shiloh.

A source tells British newspaper Daily Star, "Angelina plays the tooth fairy and gives Maddox a bit more than the usual $5 per tooth, and he can spend it on anything he wants to.

"So far he's lost four teeth - that's $200. Not bad for a six-year-old kid."
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Celebrity Designers: Jake and Reese Romance or Not

Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal keep us guessing.

While the two A-listers have kept mum on reports about their friendship turning into romance when they shot the upcoming thriller, Rendition, I’m told they appeared to be way into each other last night.

The maybe-couple were at Carrie Fisher’s L.A.-area home for a party toasting singer Rufus Wainwright, who earlier in the evening had appeared at the Hollywood Bowl performing his almost exact replica of Judy Garland’s legendary 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall.

"Jake and Reese were sitting by the fire all night, talking," a fellow party guest tells me. "Everyone was talking, laughing and celebrating Rufus, but they were deep, deep in conversation. It was like there was no one else in the world."

So, who else was in attendance? Among the boldfaced names in the crowd were James Blunt, Dita von Teese, David Geffen, Barry Diller, Fisher’s ex and CAA honcho Bryan Lourd, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Kate Pierson of the B-52's and Fisher’s mom, Debbie Reynolds.

Reps for Gyllenhaal and Witherspoon did not comment. 'E'
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Music News: Will.I.Am's latest release "Songs About Girls" is out in stores!

For those of you that haven't picked up Will.I.Am's latest release "Songs About Girls" is out in stores! To celebrate, we've got an MP3 of Will's next single, "One More Chance"!

Take a listen:

Purchase "Songs About Girls" at ITUNES today!

Celebrity News: Billy Bob Thornton Feels Sorry For Ex Angelina Jolie

Billy Bob Thornton has spoken out over the frenzied media attention that follows his ex-wife Angelina Jolie and partner Brad Pitt wherever they go.

The Monster’s Ball actor said: "I do feel sorry for Angie and Brad. The only time you hear about me is when I've got a movie coming out and I like it like that. They have to cope with it all the time."

Billy Bob and Angelina remain close despite divorcing five years ago citing "irreconcilable differences."

The 52-year-old actor is also a good friend of Brad’s.

He revealed: "I'm still close to Angie, but Brad's a friend too. We've known each other for years."

Brad is set to produce Billy Bob’s next movie project, the 60s-set Peace Like a River.

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Fab Fashion Blog: Dotspotter

Gwen Stefani, Spring 08 Fashion Week

Couture in the City was recently featured on the fab fashion blog, Dotspotter…enjoy!

Celebrity News: Oscar De La Hoya Gets Legal To Halt Photo Scandal

Oscar De La Hoya has instructed his lawyers to seek "legal remedies" to stop the woman who is trying to sell fake photos of him posing in a fishnet body stocking and high heels.

The scandalous pictures first appeared on the internet earlier this week and quickly became a must-see item.

De La Hoya acted quickly to dismiss the shots as fakes; his lawyer stated the damning pictures were "a really bad photoshop job."

Sources claim the boxing champion is laughing off the scandal, but his attorney, Bertram Fields, insists his client is keen to keep the images away from further misuse.

He says, "Oscar does know the woman who we believe is selling photographs to the tabloid media but he assures me the photos are phony. He has asked me to pursue legal remedies."

But 22-year-old dancer Milana insists the photos are for real - she took them in May.

The Russian-born brunette met the boxer at topless nightspot Scores in New York last year and insists she and her friends have accompanied De La Hoya all over America.

She tells The Insider, "That is Oscar. I took the picture, this is my camera. This is his pictures."
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Celebrity Fashion: Golden Girls Go Graphic

By Wendy O

While us mere mortals shy away from graphic print dresses, Hollywood fashionista’s like Gwen Stefani, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie embrace them with a passion. Hilton even takes it to the next level by pairing two completely different (and totally clashing) patterns, donning a multi-colored patterned dress and black and white graphic shoes.

So I get what Gwen is doing…it’s not like a black and white palette is anything new to her. Since the early No Doubt days, she’s been seen in black and white stripes, up to her more recent off-the-shoulder number in her “Sweet Escape” video. These bold graphics play along nicely with her platinum locks, alabaster skin and red lips combo.

We all know now why Nicole Richie can get away with wearing long, flowy graphic print dresses…they are perfect for disguising a baby bump! Even a five months along pregs belly can be somewhat hidden in this swirly pattern.

But Paris…I don’t know if I can forgive you. Really…first the matronly short hairdo, and now this? Even if the shoes were paired with a solid colored dress, I don’t think that I could stomach them. I get what she’s trying to do, really…and the dress isn’t that terrible, but if you stare at her ensemble long enough you may become hypnotized.

So…graphic prints for fall, yay or nay? Choose your graphics wisely and don’t go around mixing and matching like a crazy heiress…whether you are looking to disguise a burgeoning baby belly or play up siren-like makeup, graphics are hot this season.

Celebrity News: Tori Spelling Learns How To Make A Bed

Tori Spelling only learned how to make a bed after weeks of running a bed and breakfast, according to her husband Dean McDermott. The actress - who runs the Chateau La Rue in Fallbrook, California with McDermott - overcame a privileged upbringing by doing chores around the hotel.

McDermott tells TV host Ellen DeGeneres, "I was kind of surprised that she said she never knew how to make her bed till I went to the Manor. I was like okay I get it. You have people to do all that."
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Celebrity News: Maxim.com Hot 100' Girl Of The Week: Vanessa Minnillo

Vanessa Minnillo is this week's 'Maxim Hot 100' girl! Head on over to Maxim's Vanessa Minnilo page to check her out!

TV personality Vanessa Minnillo was born on November 9, 1980, on the Clark Air Force Base, in the Philippines and grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. In 1997 she became Miss Teen South Carolina, and the next year she was Miss Teen USA. Then in 2003 she landed the job of VJ on MTV's popular "Total Request Live."

Vanessa has been romantically linked to Nick Lachey and Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter.

Vanessa Minnilo checks in at Number 34 in the 2007 Maxim Hot 100 list.
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Lepaparazzi News Update: Britney Spears' Lawyer To Quit

Britney Spears' custody case has just suffered another blow - her lawyer is on the verge of quitting. The singer is currently embroiled in a bitter battle with her ex-husband Kevin Federline over the care of their two sons Sean Preston, two, and one-year-old Jayden James.

According to TMZ.com, Spears' lawyer Laura Wasser will submit legal papers formally withdrawing as her attorney on Monday. Reports suggest Spears was a "problem client" who failed to listen to Wasser's advice.

The website reports Spears' new lawyer will be high-profile attorney Marci Levine.

The singer and her ex were expected to appear at a Los Angeles court on Monday to hear Federline's case for removing the children from Spears' care.
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Heidi Klum & Seal at the 59th Annual Emmy Awards

TV Personality/Model Heidi Klum and Singer Seal arrive at the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on September 16, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

Kate Walsh at the Emmys 2007

Private Practice star Kate Walsh (in Pamela Dennis) at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Shoes by Jimmy Choo. Jewels by Neil Lane.

"America Ferrera" at the 59th Annual Emmy Awards

Ugly Betty star America Ferrera (in Monique Lhuillier) arrives for the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Eva Longoria at the Emmy Awards 2007

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria (in Kaufman Franco) arrives for the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Pregnant Christina Aguilera at the Emmys 2007

Stunning & Pregnant Christina Aguilera was all smiles on the red carpet at the 59th Annual Emmy Awards airing tonight on FOX.

Lepaparazzi News Update: Uma Thurman & Samuel L. Jackson To Co-Host London Fashion Event

Pulp Fiction co-stars Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson will reunite next month to host a charity bash in London.

The pair will take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall for the annual Prince's Trust Fashion Rocks event, which teams designers with
top music artists.

Alicia Keys, Marc Almond and Timbaland are among those booked to perform.
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