LOS ANGELES, Dec 1: Jennifer Lopez's first husband, Ojani Noa, told a judge Friday that he plans to fight her efforts to quash a tell-all memoir. Noa, 31, said in a pretrial hearing that he regrets agreeing to a June 30 preliminary injunction that prohibits him from "criticizing, denigrating, casting in a negative light or otherwise disparaging or causing disparagement" to Lopez.

"I want to fight this thing to the end," he said. "My life has not been the same since this lawsuit was filed." The judge gave Noa until January 17 to hire a lawyer or represent himself. Lopez filed her lawsuit April 10 and obtained a temporary restraining order barring Noa from publishing intimate details of their sex life.

Noa said Friday that Lopez misunderstood what the book was about. "This was to be about my life story, coming here from Cuba," he said. "She was only a part of my life, but I was going to talk about my other girlfriends, as well."

Lopez, who has appeared in films such as "Selena" and "Out of Sight," married Noa in February 1997 after meeting him in a Miami restaurant. They divorced 11 months later.

LONDON, Dec 4: A recent survey has revealed that one in every ten British is a shop-lifter.According to statistics, a total of 3.7million people aged 16 to 65, ten per cent of their age range, have indulged in shoplifting.

According to The Sun, the crowd nicked about 1.7 billion pounds worth of goods, with a staggering 85,000 thieves stealing over 5,000 pounds each.

Experts say the thieves are feeding a booming black market, as more than one in four people have said they would buy "hooky gear" if the price was right.

According to the paper, regions where people have stolen high value goods include Greater London, North West, North East/Yorks and Humberside, South East/East Anglia, East and West Midlands, Wales and West and Scotland.

Statistics further revealed that men were more keen on dodgy buys. "One in three are happy to shell out, compared to one in five women," said an expert.

However, one in three Britons also said they would inform authorities if they believed someone was selling stolen goods.

The findings further revealed that Londoners were likely to steal the most expensive items, followed by thieves in the North West while Scots were the ones least likely to shoplift.

Did 'bisexual' Britney beg K-Fed for 'threesomes'?

LONDON, Nov 23: There may or may not be a Britney Spears sex tape, but one thing is certain, Kevin Federline's will adopt a no-holds-barred strategy during his divorce proceedings with Britney. Reports indicate that K-Fed is now contemplating writing a tell-all book about his estranged wife. The wannabe rapper is allegedly planning to make the book so outrageous, that jaws will drop over the juicy revelations.

The jilted hubby, it seems, will soon reveal that Britney is bisexual and begged him for three-in-a-bed romps. Federline, 28, will say that the Pop Princess regularly fantasised about women and was desperate to share one with him. A family source close to Federline said he was "prepared to reveal everything in court".

"Britney has told him more than once she is sexually attracted to women and men equally. She has asked Kevin many times if they could have a threesome," the Sun quoted a source close to K-Fed as saying.
The wannabe rapper is also expected to claim Britney is guilty of a string of mishaps involving Sean Preston.

Sources claim that he will do whatever it takes to reveal the hidden, dark side to Britney Spears. Fed Ex wants to write about his soon-to-be ex-wife's lesbian encounters, reported use of cocaine and marijuana and secret plastic surgeries.

He's also planning on making a laughing stock out of Britney, by attacking her deepest vulnerabilities and exposing her insecurities about her weight, acne and hair.

Contrary to reports in the media there is no "sex tape" involving pop star Britney Spears and her estranged husband Kevin Federline, the fledgling rapper's lawyer has said. Since Spears filed for divorce from Federline earlier this month reports have surfaced in the tabloid press that Federline had a videotape of the couple having sex and was considering making it public.

"There is not a sex video of Kevin and Britney in existence," Federline's divorce lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, said in a written statement. "It goes without saying that the stories of Kevin attempting to sell such a video are patently false and anyone who reports that they have information of such attempts is either lying or reporting the lie of someone else," Kaplan said.

Spears, 24, abruptly filed for divorce on Nov 7, citing irreconcilable differences with Federline and seeking sole custody of their two children, 1-year-old Sean Preston and James Jayden, who was born in September. Federline, 28, responded the following day with court papers seeking spousal support and custody of the children.

A porn spoof on Jennifer Lopez!

NEW YORK, Nov 22: Singer-cum-actress Jennifer Lopez is to be spoofed in a new porn flick inspired by her song "Jenny from the Block". According to pagesix.com, the film titled "J-Ho: Jenny on the..." is to be a parody on her career. Jasmine Byrne, who is a Lopez look-alike, will play J-Ho. She has starred in parodies of other celebrities earlier.

Said Byrne: "I always loved Lopez and doing her singing and acting. And I just jumped at the chance to do it."

Cruise and Holmes exchange wedding vows in Italian castle

BRACCANO (Italy), Nov 19: In a fairy-tale setting fit for royalty, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes exchanged wedding vows in a glowing 15th-century castle in a lakeside Italian town, his publicist said.

Arnold Robinson confirmed that the ceremony had taken place last evening, and later said in a statement that the ceremony was performed by a Scientology Minister before more than 150 relatives and friends.

Holmes wore a fitted Giorgio Armani off-the-shoulder bridal gown with a train in ivory silk cadis adorned in valenciennes lace and Swrovski beaded crystal embroidery, and Cruise also wore a handmade, Armani tuxedo.

Outside, fans and residents hoped for a glimpse of the celebrity couple, as oil-fed torches glowed from the battlements of the Odescalchi castle, which towers over the town on the shores of Lake Bracciano. Tiny candles, placed in the castle`s windows, flickered romantically as the couple and fellow stars gathered in the town about 45 kilometres northwest of the Italian capital.

Following the ceremony, Cruise and Holmes were serenaded at the reception with a special performance by Italian vocalist Andrea Bocelli.

Longoria too sexy to be a politician!

London, Nov 19: Despite being actively involved in politics, 'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria insists that she will never be able to make the shift from actress to politician, for she's sure that people will always think of her as her character on the hit show.

Speaking to a group of Latin political leaders at a lunch in Washington on Wednesday (Nov 15) Longoria, who plays the seductive Gabrielle Solis on the show, joked that though she wanted to run for President of the United States, her past on the show, which included an affair with a teenage gardener, faking a paternity test, and having a husband who was imprisoned, would be just too chequered for the American people.

However, one place where Longoria was confident she would win, was California, which also voted to make 'Terminator' Arnold Schwarzenegger the Governor.

"I'm here today to announce my candidacy for president. Oh, wrong speech! In the last two years, I've had an affair with the gardener and a teenager, I've faked a paternity test, my husband went to prison, and I threw him out of a window. I would probably win in California," Femalefirst quoted her, as saying.

The feisty Latina also joked that their wild sex lives on the show had left the cast of the hit series extremely confused about their political leanings.

"I think everybody on Wisteria Lane has the money of a Republican, but the sex life of a Democrat so it's a really political show," she added.

Michael Jackson thrills no one in comeback

LONDON, Nov 17: Reclusive pop superstar Michael Jackson made a musical comeback of sorts Wednesday, singing the chorus line of his charity single "We Are The World" before the sound cut out as he struggled for the high notes.

The 48-year-old singer, performing live for the first time since he was acquitted of child molestation charges in June 2005, had been expected to sing his seminal hit "Thriller." But to the huge disappointment of screaming fans, that was performed instead by young American star Chris Brown.

Jackson looked uncomfortable at times as he was surrounded by excited young members of a gospel chorus on stage with him. That did not stop supporters desperate to see their idol cheer his every move, especially when he threw his black sequin jacket into the crowd.

The failure by the deposed King of Pop to demonstrate his voice and confidence were back to anywhere near their best was likely to raise further doubts about his ability to resurrect a career that has been on hold for years.

"I love you!" he shouted before the World Music Awards 2006 ceremony he headlined wound up.

Earlier in the evening, Jackson was given the Diamond Award honoring artists who sell more than 100 million records. Introducing Jackson, American singer Beyonce said: "Tonight we are celebrating 25 years of 'Thriller,'" referring to his seminal album. "If it wasn't for Michael Jackson, I would never have ever performed. I love you; we all love you."

Jackson, who has been a virtual recluse for the past 17 months, thanked fans and his family, singling out his three children who have been with him during his stopover in London. "I am greatly humbled by this award," said Jackson, who wore his jet black hair long and straight. "It was my dream that 'Thriller' would be the biggest-selling album ever ... and God has answered my prayers."

Jackson's lifetime record sales tally is believed to be around 750 million, making him the most successful entertainer of all time. Whether Wednesday's performance helps him on the road to professional recovery remains to be seen.

"I would say there's very little chance of him coming back from where he is," said Gareth Grundy, deputy editor of the Q music magazine, speaking before the show. "I think people will always be fascinated by the freak show, and that's what's going on," he said. "I would categorize him as a celebrity as opposed to an artist."

Celebrities Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan were also at the Earls Court venue, where they were joined by hundreds of reporters eager to catch Jackson in action. He has said he planned to move to Europe in a bid to resurrect his musical career and indicated he will release a new album in 2007.

Bond and his girl had sex like two animals

LONDON, Nov 9: Ardent 'James Bond' fans may seem to be taking some time to adjust to the new super spy - Daniel Craig, but the actresses in the upcoming 007 flick 'Casio Royale' can't stop praising the actor - especially in their saucy bedroom scenes.

New Bond beauties Caterina Murino, Ivana Milisevic and Eva Green said that they had an awesome experience shooting with Craig.

Although stunning Caterina loved shooting with the new Bond, she reportedly has only one complaint that her sex scene with Daniel was too short.

The 32-year-old Italian brunette plays Solange - the wife of bad guy Dimitrios. Craig beds Solange after he beats Dimitrios in a game of poker. "Solange isn't the classical Bond girl. She is not out to kill James, she is just very upset in her life," the Sun quoted Caterina, as saying.

"Then one night she meets Bond . . . and has sex with him. We are like two animals. We are not going to be friends, me and James, we are only sexual things," she added.

She further said that although she was feeling a bit uncomfortable before shooting the sex scene, it did not take her long to relax.

"Daniel was very nice to me. And the director, Martin Campbell, was wonderful. He made us very comfortable."

"Unfortunately it was very short, but Very nice," she said.

Britney Spears files for divorce: Court documents

LOS ANGELES, Nov 9: Pop-star Britney Spears has filed for divorce from her dancer husband Kevin Federline, according to court documents.

The 24-year-old teen-idol, who married Federline in 2004, will seek custody of the couple`s two children, one-year-old Sean Preston and two-month Jayden James, the documents filed at the Los Angeles county superior court said.

Spears` lawyers cited "irreconcilable differences" for the split while the TMZ.Com celebrity website cited friends of the singer as saying there was no single reason for the divorce rather "a string of events."

A spokeswoman for Spears was not immediately available for comment.

Spears, whose wealth was estimated by business magazine Forbes at around USD 123 million in 2004, has a pre-nuptial agreement with Federline that will protect her assets, sources close to the singer told TMZ.

The singer shot to superstardom in late 1998, with her smash hit debut album "Baby One More Time," which she followed with another chart-topping success the following year, "Oops!...I did it again."

According to Time magazine, Spears has sold over 76 million records worldwide and her 31 million albums sold in the US make her the eighth best-selling female artist in American music history.

Yet while Los Angeles-based Spears is idolised by many teenage fans, her personal life has become a favourite topic for debate from an insatiable entertainment media.

Wardrobe slip-up at Lakme Fashion Week!

MUMBAI, Nov 4: Wardrobe malfunctions has become the buzzword at fashion weeks. After much talked slip-up by Carol Gracias and Gauhar Khan at last year's Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai, this time too there has been another slip-up that has rocked the ramp.

This one happened during Mumbai-based designer Seema Khan's show on Day 4 of Mumbai Fashion Week. The model's strappy dress came off from one shoulder revealing her transparent plastic lingerie.

A wardrobe error every now and then at fashion weeks makes us wonder if they are done for media attention or are they simple accidents.

Bisexual star would prefer `bedding` Kidman than Cruise!

WASHINGTON, Oct 31: While he`s sexually responsive to both sexes, the man in Scottish actor Alan Cumming`s still seems to take predominance when it comes to choosing a bed-partner. The 41-year-old star has revealed he would prefer to bed his `Eyes Wide Shut` co-star Nicole Kidman rather than her ex-husband Tom Cruise.

The bisexual star played a hotel desk clerk in the 1999 Stanley Kubrick film, which was the last movie the pair made together before their 2001 split.

When asked to give his opinion on his good-looking exes, Cumming said he isn`t attracted to the Mission:Impossible hunk who is set to marry his longtime girlfriend Katie Holmes in Italy next month.

"I think Nicole would be the better lover because I just don`t see Tom as a sexual being. He`s not in my `spank bank`, put it that way," Contactmusic quoted him, as telling UK gay magazine Attitude.

"She`s an Aussie and goes for rocker types, so I think she`d be pretty good. "I don`t know if Tom`s gay. No, I don`t think he is. Maybe he`s sucked the odd c**k or two in his time, but then haven`t we all? I think all his relationships with women have been genuine though," he added.