New mom Salma Hayek is teaming up with disposable diaper giant Pampers, as spokeswoman for“One Pack = One Vaccine” ,  a charity program launched in 2006 in the UK. Together with UNICEF, the program provides mothers and babies with tetanus vaccines in the developing world.

“In our own small way, this is an opportunity for moms like me here in North America to help other mothers on a global level,” Salma said.

Salma is mom to Valentina Paloma Pinault, who was born in September 2007.

Amid the recent rumors circulating the Hollywood grapevine that Miss Simpson was  to star in the remake of the1990 Cinderella-like tale, Pretty Woman, Jessica Simpson’s reps finally put a lid on the gossip and confirmed that the singer will NOT be taking on the role immortalized by Julia Roberts of the tart with a heart.

“We officially confirm that Queen Latifah will join the Jenny Craig program in January. We are thrilled to have Queen Latifah support our mission of improving health by taking her first step toward achieving a more healthful lifestyle.” said Scott Parker, Jenny Craig’s vice president of marketing.

Joining ex-heavyweights Kirstie Alley and Valerie Bertinelli, Queen Latifah, the larger-than-life star of Hairspray and Oscar nominee will have a slightly different approach to her endorsement, befitting to the singer/actress’ beliefs that big can be beautiful, as long as you’re healthy too.

After allegations that Paul Mc Cartney’s  estranged wife, former glamour model Heather Mills, was writing a new book on sex tips for women, Miss Mills’ reps have firmly denied that such a book was in the offing to her being too busy with her charity work.  Miss Mills published a book in 2006 titled “Life Balance: The Essential Keys To A Life of Well Being”. 

17-year-old Emma Watson, better known for her role as the the brainy Hermione on the Harry Potter films, has admitted that she longs to live the life of an ordinary teenager.  Since winning the part of Hermione at the tender age of 9, Emma has been causing a stir everywhere she goes, making it impossible to have a boyfriend, the English teen says.  Emma has since applied to go to the prestigious Cambridge University, just in case acting doesn’t work out.

After 5 years, Celine Dion gave an emotional performance as she bid the Vegas stage goodbye. Her last performance “A New Day” at Caesar’s Palace was capped off with Celine classics such as Titanic’s “My Heart Will Go On” and rose petals showering the diva. Celine spoke candidly to the audience throughout the show, not bothering to hide her tears. After the last song, her husband and son joined her on stage for a group hug.

Like Jennifer Aniston,  Ashley also had good reason to get a nose job, and no, it wasn’t to shed the Jewish-American-Princess look.  It was because of a “deviated septum“, caused by a car and dance accident which caused her to have difficulty breathing.

Yesterday, the teen star who plays the acid-tongued Sharpay in High School Musical, revealed her new nose at a New York benefit concert.

 

She’s not exactly the classic Chanel beauty, and the wild stories of drugs, bulimia and unsavoury partners don’t exactly fit with haute couture, but nevertheless, the SUN tabloid has said that Karl Lagerfeld’s new muse is indeed,  pop music’s messed-up queen, Amy Winehouse. Well, he was reported to have said he liked her hair at least:

“She is a beautiful, gifted artist and I very much like her hairdo….I took it as an inspiration, because, in fact, it was also Brigitte Bardot’s hairdo in the late fifties and sixties. And now Amy has made it her own style.”

As we all know, unless you live under one of those rocks in Central Park, that Britney Spears has been ordered to be sober by a court order.

So, it translates perfectly in Britland that you are then supposed to get an application to become a bartender, right?  WTF?

While staying at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, Britney went downstairs to the bar area & started up a long chat with the bartender there.  Later on, Spears revealed that she wanted to do what the bartender did & thus asked for an application to tend bar at the California hotel. 

Currently the application is in the hands of the hotel’s Human Resources office, and by god let’s hope it stays just there!  Besides, I just don’t see Britney being able to tell a Cosmo from a dirty hole in the Louisiana ground…

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Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss has had something of a career move as of late.  The madam has opened up her Dirty Laundry laundromat this past weekend.

Dirty Laundry is located in Nevada, about an hour away from Las Vegas.  You’re already making plans to visit, aren’t you?

But this isn’t what is really up Fleiss’ sleeve, Heidi plans on opening up a legal brothel for the ladies out there.

“I have had maybe over 300 women ready to buy memberships and plenty of men have applied … and let me tell you ladies out there, they won’t let you down!”

“Without Viagra we couldn’t do it,” Fleiss reveals.

Her new business is reported to be up & running in about 60 days, so get ready ladies!

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WTF?  After seeing Victoria Posh Beckham on the city streets getting prepared for the debut of her reality TV show, it looks like the wife of soccer star David Beckham is backing out of the deal.

Victoria has reportedly backed out of the reality TV show with NBC which was to cover the family’s move from the UK to the States.

According to reports, the diva soccer wife is saying that family comes before fame.   

A source was quoted as saying that “the TV series was a great launchpad for her career … but she felt she was being pushed into a corner and David was obviously always going to take priority.”

Ummm, so, Posh can’t have her own job, I mean besides the one where she walks the streets with nipples blaring?

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“People like Bono, Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman have inspired me to put my celebrity to good use. I have the advantage of reaching multiple generations to make a difference.”

“I am really excited, but also a little nervous about this much responsibility - it is an actual job. There are responsibilities and commitments that I must make to be the voice of dolphins, whales and conservation issues, and the expectations are quite large.

“Everyone loves dolphins. Yet, we are still driving them to extinction.”

~Nick Carter

Paris Hilton is a woman of follow-through.  Just hours after her 45-day sentencing for driving with a suspended license, Hilton fired her publicist Elliot Mintz. 

Mintz released the following statement:

“The day after the hearing, I sent an e-mail expressing my sadness over the ruling of the judge and the irrational sentence he imposed. In that e-mail I also offered my sincerest apology for any misunderstanding she received from me regarding the terms of her probation. To the extent that I have miscommunicated information I received from her attorneys……I am deeply and profoundly sorry. I told her that I assume personal responsibility for my part in this matter.

I believe when stated in court that she believed it was o.k. for her to drive under certain circumstances she was being absolutely truthful. Due to this misunderstanding, I am no longer representing Paris. For the record, I have nothing but love and respect for Paris and her family. Paris is a wonderful person and does not deserve the punishment that was handed down by the court. I only wish her my best.”

Well, is seems like it can’t be that difficult to manage Hilton’s life, right?  Paris, call me!

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Well, ya’ll, Britney Spears has taken to the stage once again.  Why, it was almost three years ago when Spears last performed live & we don’t know what to make of the whole thing.

During her 20-minute set at the San Diego House of Blues Tuesday night, Spears’ performance included such hits as “Toxic” & “Breathe On Me”.  Brit is apparently planning more shows this week, so you had better get on the ball & start jeering or start cheering!

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Did you get tingles last night & couldn’t figure out why?  Well, it was probably because your girl Britney Spears took the stage for the first time in almost three years.

Spears climbed the stage at the San Diego House of Blues around 10:15pm, where the pop princess performed a 14-minute set for many screaming fans while donning a black wig.  Brit lip-synced & danced her way around such favorites as ”… Baby One More Time” & “Toxic” which featured rapid costume changes as well as some smoke effects.  Is Brit back, then?

According to Millennium Dance Complex owner, where Spears has been “working” for the last few weeks, Brit has been working on new material that is similar to her older hits.

“They’ll be in the style we are all used to, the pop thing,” reveals Robert Baker.

“But she’s got bigger plans brewing, with music and dancing that’s a break from her old stuff. She’s really excited about that.”

I dunno about this Robert guy, he’s kinda talking like he’s her agent.  Better get back in that kitchen quick, Brit, & figure out your damn business strategy!

You tell me- Are you glad the Brit is back?

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As we reported on Wednesday, Rosie O’Donnell plans to leave “The View” at the end of the season, citing a disagreement on contract terms.

Well, it looks like Rosie put that lightly.  Apparently O’Donnell pulled the number, 10 million out of her wide ass to ABC.  Hilariously, Rosie asked the broadcasting network for $10 million for her continued talk show hosting for a year.   Wow, what, did she not really want to go back on the show & decided to pull out a big one they could never agree to?

Interestingly, ABC was willing to negotiate, countering Rosie’s $10 million for one year, for $3o million for three years.  But O’Donnell didn’t budge one bit, only wanting to do one more year of the show. 

Hmm, anyone up for giving me $30 million for co-hosting “The View” is more than welcome!

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I’m thinking that teen queen Lindsay Lohan just isn’t a big enough star to start backing out of movies, but it looks like LL has other ideas about that one.

According to Lohan’s rep, the ”actress” has dropped out of the Keira Knightley film The Best Times of Our Lives, which actually looked rather cute.  Lindsay supposedly walked away from the project after her people & the producers of the movie were unable to sign an agreeable contract. 

So, it looks to me like the teen queen was probably demanding a little too much for the film’s producers.  LL is just getting a little too big for her britches these days, don’t you agree?

Enjoy this advance photo of Lindsay gracing the upcoming cover of Nylon magazine.

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I can’t say this album was highly anticipated by the masses, because most of us don’t even know who Belgian Tony Parker is, but the San Antonino Spur recently released a rap album the likes of which no one really liked.

“Desperate Housewives” actress Eva Longoria cheered her fiance on as he released his very first (and last) rap album this week.  Unfortunately ”Balance-toi” was not the rap album of the year.

Parker basically brags (more than most) about his lavish life in a semi-rappish style, much to the chagrin of these ears of mine.  The only thing going for Tony with his new album, is that most of the lyrics are in French.  For some handy dandy (& a little scary) translations of his rhymes, check out the Village Voice. 

We all just think that Parker should stick to the things he knows best:  marrying older & uglier women and playing ball.

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Well, it looks like the rumors were well-founded.  Britain’s Prince Harry will be going off to Iraq to command a tank unit.  Not such good news for a Thursday, I don’t imagine. 

CNN revealed today that the third in line for the English throne, after father Charles & brother William, will be deployed to Iraq with his Royals & Blues regiment.  Prince Harry is to be stationed near the southern city of Basra.  Seems like you would want to keep where ole Harry boy will be a little more hush-hush, I image he will be quite a tasty target for insurgents.

Once upon a time British officials had indicated that they would try to keep 22-year-old Harry out of the war, but it looks like he’s going all the same.  Apparently it was Harry himself that stated he did not want preferential treatment, saying he would be happy to die just as well as anyone else I suppose.

On his 21st birthday, Prince Harry stated, “There is no way I am going to put myself through Sandhurst [Royal Military Academy] and then sit on my arse back home while my boys are out fighting for their country.”

According to Britain’s Press Association, Harry is “over the moon” about going off to Iraq.  Jeez Louise, is Harry stupid?  Must be.

A spokesman for Prince Harry offered these words, “We can confirm today that Prince Harry will deploy to Iraq later this year in command of a troop from ‘A Squadron’ of the Household Cavalry Regiment.

“Whilst in Iraq Cornet Wales (Harry’s regimental title) will carry out a normal troop commander’s role, involving leading a troop of 12 men in four Scimitar armored reconnaissance vehicles, each with a crew of three.

“The decision to deploy him has been a military one… The royal household has been consulted throughout.”

Well, much luck to the boy who one reporter stated, ”has become the number one target for insurgents.”

We all wish Prince Harry & everyone else involved in Iraq safety.

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With Kevin Federline’s new ad for Nationwide Insurance coming along this Super Bowl weekend, Taco Bell thought they might as well offer K-Fed a job as well.

Taco Bell’s president, Greg Creed, is offering 28-year-old Federline to run for the border for a one-hour shift.  Creed even went so far as to promise to give K-Fed some free grub if he decides to accept the invitation.  Ha!  Hilarious.  Here’s the letter:

“Dear Mr. Federline,

First off, congratulations on your upcoming Super Bowl ad. We heard it’s generating a lot of talk, particularly about working in the fast food industry.

We know you respect those who work in our business. In fact, last year you said in an interview, “My kids are going to have to learn what a real job is, what life is. You don’t have it easy with me. Period. My kids are going to work at Taco Bell.”

We’re flattered, but obviously they’re too young to work for us. So here’s our offer to you: Come work for us, just for a one hour shift. We’ll get you a uniform, a custom name tag and show you what a great place Taco Bell is to work. We’ll even reward customers who visit that restaurant with an order of our new Carne Asada Steak Grilled Taquitos for free.

We encourage you to continue to “Think Outside the Bun” and hope you accept our tasty offer.

Sincerely,
Greg Creed
President
Taco Bell Corp.”

As of yet there is no word from team Federline if he intends to accept the mission.  But I’ll bet he doesn’t get another one quite as silly as this one again.  I love it.  I can just imagine K-Fed saying, ”Can I take your order?” 

Thanks to Us Weekly for the images.

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