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Jessica Simpson Wants to Adopt

In an interview with the Associated Press, the rep for the 25-year-old star, Rob Shuter, confirmed that Simpson is seriously considering it.

Simpson filed for divorce from her husband Nick Lachey in December.  Her rep explained, "Nothing has been finalized yet.  It is true that she’s exploring options."

Shuter revealed that Simpson and her family have been working for many years to help orphan children in Mexico.  Simpson visited Mexico fo the first time when she was eleven.

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A Tough Life for Whitney Houston

The tabloid, National Enquirer cited Houston’s sister Tina, a former drug addict, who has used drugs with Whitney.

Houston’s sister told the Enquirer, "The truth needs to come out. Whitney won’t stay off the drugs. It’s every single day. It’s so ugly. Everyone is so scared she is going to overdose. Maybe this interview will save her life."

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Tom Cruise Takes Care of Katie Holmes

The star is trying to transmit to his future wife some of the teachings of Scientology, which stiplulates that a woman give birth in silence.

The iPod he gave her contains 300 of her favourite songs.

According to the newspaper The Sun, the couple has put up a large sign, 2 metres long, in their Los Angeles residence, reminding Holmes not to make any noise, and to slow her movements down during labour.

According to Scientology, not following these instructions could be traumatic to the baby.

Katie Holmes is expected to deliver anyday soon.

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Madonna Getting Ready for Her Tour

According to the newspaper The Sun, the singer is largely focusing her workout on her dancing.

"Madonna has been practising krumping ever since she filmed the videos to Hung Up and Sorry. It started as un underground dance in gangland LA and Madonna now wants to make it her own."

Madonna would like to recreate certain scenes from the New York bar Studio 54.

The source added: "Madge has ordered a unique spinning platform to be designed so she and her dancers can recreate Studio 54’s extravagant scenes. She has also ordered dozens of disco balls to decorate the stage with authentic Seventies lighting."

The Sun also revealed that Madonna will be wearing clothing by Jean Paul Gaultier and Dolce & Gabbana.  She will also be wearing jewellery and accessories by Lacroix.

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Cinéma

More celebrities for Astérix

This movie, directed by Thomas Kangmann and Frédéric Forestier is starring Clovis Cornillac (Astérix), Gérard Depardieu (Obélix), Alain Delon (Jules César), Benoît Poelvoorde (Brutus), José Garcia (Sacapus), Jean-Claude Van Damme (Cornedurus) and Stéphane Rousseau (Alafolix).

This movie is expected to be one of the most expensive French films costing an estimated 78 million euros. 

Other stars that will make appearances in the movie include comedian, Franck Dubosc, supermodel, Gisele Bundchen, athletes such as Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, and F1 driver Michael Schumacher.

The F1 champion Michael Schumacher will be driving against Jules César, Brutus.

Shooting will begin on June 22 in Spain, and Astérix will be in theatres in December 2007.

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Cinéma

Justin Timberlake Gets His First Leading Role

In Stop the Loss, Timberlake will play the part of a rebel soldier, a similar part to one played by Sylvester Stallone in Rambo.

A source revealed, "Justin is thrilled about getting his first leading role. It is a huge challenge for him and he’s excited as well as nervous."

The star will have his hands full since he is currently recording a new album.

The source added that, "Justin will have to work quickly to finish the songs. He has been in the studio but he won’t have much time once he starts filming."

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Paul Simon Finalizing an Album

After many years of work, Simon is going to have the album Surprise ready for fans on May 9.

This album was recorded under the guidance of Brian Eno (U2, Talking Heads).  It is the first solo album Simon has done since You’re the One in 2000.

A tour is foreseen for the former Simon and Garfunkel singer.  However, the only date released for now is May 7 in New Orleans, at the Jazz & Heritage Festival.

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Aniston and Vaughn are Engaged

According to the British magazine Grazia, the 36-year-old actor, proposed to the former star of the television series Friends.

Vaughn gave Aniston, 37,  a $175 000 ring  during a recent trip to Las Vegas.

A source stated, "They haven’t set an exact date yet, but are talking about early summer. Both Jen and Vince are clearing their schedules to have some time off to spend together on a proper honeymoon."

The couple met during the shooting of the movie The Break-Up last summer.  This romantic comedy will be on the big screen this summer. 

There is talk about the couple living far away from Hollywood, in order to have more private and peaceful life.

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Brad Pitt Donates His Motorcycle

Pitt and actors Ben Affleck, as well as Laurence Fishburne, have each donated a motorcycle which will be sold to raise money to erect a monument in Washington in honour of Martin Luther King Jr.

The organizer of this event, Morgan Freeman, explained, "He’s remembered as our prince of peace, of civil rights. We owe him something major that will keep him and his memory alive."

In total four motorcycles will be sold, two belonging to Ben Affleck, and one from Brad Pitt and Laurence Fishburne . 

The auction will begin Friday on the site charityfolks.com.

In addition to these items, buyers have the chance to bet their hands on Jennifer Lopez’s shoes, and the DVD Catch Me if You Can, autographed by Tom Hanks.

The monument is expected to be put up in 2008.

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Keira Knightley Has a Big Birthday Bash

The star celebrated her 21st birthday with her friends.  It was a 1920’s style party.

Knightley has played in films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Pride and Prejudice and Bend It Like Beckham.  Her boyfriend, actor Rupert Friend, was among the guests of this party.

There were 150 guests that partied until 4:30 am at Paper and Glass in London.  They drank more than 150 bottles of  Dom Pérignon champagne and tequila cocktails.

At midnight, an entertainer jumped out of an egg to sing happy birthday to the star of the evening.