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Actress CARMEN ELECTRA overcame her shyness by posing nude for Playboy magazine.
The former BAYWATCH star was insecure about her figure before stripping off for HUGH HEFNER’s publication in the 1990s - and admits the experience equipped her with body bravado.
She says, "I was painfully, painfully shy, so when I got offered to do Playboy I thought about it.
"I wasn’t sure at first but then I thought what a great fun opportunity it was and what a good way to get over some of my shyness.
"And then, of course, no one wanted me to keep my clothes on after that."

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LINDSAY LOHAN’s mother DINA has chastised LYNNE SPEARS for not speaking out in defence of her troubled daughter BRITNEY SPEARS.
Spears recently left the Promises rehabilitation centre in California after completing a 30-day program to fight substance abuse.
But Dina Lohan believes the TOXIC singer’s mother should have stood up for her daughter earlier against the scathing media reports criticising Spears’ downward spiral into rehab.
She says, "I don’t know her mom. But I love this kid, and I feel so badly for her because I’m a mom. The girl is a beautiful kid. She married some guy just to get out of the limelight. Cut her some slack.
"Her mother, I’m surprised she didn’t come forward. I’m not gonna sit back and go, ‘You’re gonna trash my kid?’ If my daughter was in high school, I would be at the principal’s office. Hello?"

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JOHN TRAVOLTA has reportedly promised not to mention his Scientology religion when he appears on a German TV chat show later this month (MAR07).
The GREASE star is to make an appearance on WETTEN, DASS…? on 31 March, but local politicians are worried he’ll use the interview to promote his religion as a new Scientology centre is opening in Freiberg, Germany around the same time.
Local TV network ZDF claims to have spoken to Travolta’s management to request the star only promotes his new movie WILD HOGS - and not Scientology.
However, the network insists there is no relation between Travolta’s visit and the opening of the centre.

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LINDSAY LOHAN’s mother DINA has hit back at criticism in the US media for letting her daughter’s lifestyle spiral out of control, insisting the young actress needed to confront her problems herself.
The MEAN GIRLS star checked out of the Wonderland Center in Los Angeles last month (FEB07) after completing a month-long stay to battle her drink demons.
And Dina admits she is doing the best she can to help her daughter get her career back on track.
She tells Harpers Bazaar magazine, "She is just a 20-year-old who had to reel it in. And she’s from an addictive personality genetically. And in that world, they give you things like candy. Hurt your ankle? ‘Let’s give her something.’ "Lindsay had to fall and get up. I knew it was coming. I told her, but finally she was like, ‘Mommy, I had to do it myself.’ You can lead a horse to water. You can’t make him drink."

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British model SOPHIE DAHL has agreed to pen a tell-all memoir about her problems with food.
Dahl, whose weight dropped from a British size 16 to an 8, has signed a deal with publisher HarperCollins to write the book.
A HarperCollins spokesman says, "This is going to be an intimate food memoir.
It will be a very personal piece of writing on her thoughts and relationship with food.
"But the book will not just be about her feelings on the subject - it’s also going to be a celebration of food.
"And I can assure you: there will be nothing in there about faddish diets." Dahl, whose grandfather was legendary children’s author ROALD DAHL, has had a number of short stories and a novella published.

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Former THE O.C. star RACHEL BILSON is struggling to come to terms with living the single life after breaking up with ex-boyfriend ADAM BRODY last year (06) and is complaining of loneliness.
The 25-year-old, who ended her three-year relationship with her O.C. co-star in December (06), claims she particularly feels the sting of their split at night.
She says, "The nights can get lonely, y’know. I’m happy being single, but sometimes you need someone to cuddle."

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Welsh star IOAN GRUFFUDD has hit out at British actors who scoff at the idea of earning their living in Hollywood.
The AMAZING GRACE star, who lives in Los Angeles, claims his UK counterparts are often far too cynical about the America industry and has called on them to live the dream.
He says, "I would say to all other British actors: ‘Please don’t tell me that you haven’t once stood in front of the mirror and quoted SCARFACE or THE GODFATHER, or made your Oscar speech!’ "The only different with me is that I admitted it. I said I wanted it, and I broke the taboo."

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PARAMORE guitarist HUNTER LAMB has quit the American rockers in an amicable separation.
Lamb is leaving the band, which has almost completed the follow-up to their 2005 album ALL WE KNOW IS FALLING, to concentrate on his upcoming nuptials.
A statement from the band reads: "We wish Hunter the best in all that he does next and in his engagement and marriage.
"It was a blessing getting to know him on the road and we were lucky to have him in the band with us. Sometimes things just don’t work out the way you thought they would." (GES/RWK/JC) WENN - FIFTH - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 22 MARCH 2007

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Cult rockers MATCHBOOK ROMANCE have split up.
The US band, who formed in 1997 under their original name of THE GETAWAY before signing to Epitaph records in 2002 when they became Matchbook Romance, made the mutual decision to go their separate ways.
In a posting on its MySpace website, the band says: "Today is a sad day.
Because it is on this day that we, the members of Matchbook Romance, have decided to part ways and go on an indefinite hiatus.
"This was not at an easy decision for us to come to, as it seems it’s taken months for the words to even form on the tips of our tongues. Its a decision that we thought we would never have to make, but unfortunately, after five years its a decision that best suits our situations."

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Welsh singer CHARLOTTE CHURCH has been forced to rethink the location of her upcoming wedding to rugby star GAVIN HENSON, after police warned their choice of venue is a top spot for having sex in public.
The VOICE OF AN ANGEL singer chose the 17th century Castell Coch - ‘The Red Castle’ in Welsh - in Cardiff, for its scenic beauty and proximity to her home nearby.
However, the 21-year-old pregnant star is said to be dismayed by police reports of explicit activities occurring in the castle’s vicinity.
A source tells British newspaper The Sun, "Charlotte has been made aware of the dogging (sex in public) and has concerns. She’s talking to Gavin."

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TIMBALAND is planning to give British rockers COLDPLAY an urban twist when he produces songs for their upcoming album.
The beatmaker - real name TIMOTHY MOSLEY - is the brains behind NELLY FURTADO’s hit MANEATER and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE’s SEXYBACK.
And he’s now turning his hand to the CHRIS MARTIN-fronted band.
Talking about his production process, Timbaland says, "I try to get into their heads, see what they thinking about. I just try to figure out how they are feeling.
"And if they are feeling a certain way, I go by that. It’s more about everyday life - then it (should) be about music." Coldplay are also working with legendary producer BRIAN ENO for the follow-up to 2005’s X&Y.

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Pop newcomer CALVIN HARRIS has slammed British rockers BLOC PARTY for being "rubbish" and "boring the s**t out" of fans.
Harris - who is working on KYLIE MINOGUE’s forthcoming album - is disillusioned with the current state of the music industry and is fed up with artists taking themselves too seriously.
He says, "A lot of these people think they’re changing the world with their music, but actually they’re just boring the s**t out of everyone.
"Like Bloc Party - they are rubbish. They make very tedious music. What kind of person is going to make all this music and not make one single tune? What’s the point?" But Harris has kinder words for his Australian pop collaborator Minogue.
He adds, "She is so nice, the most down to earth superstar you could ever hope to meet - she made the tea in the studio."

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Country music star REBA McENTIRE is to host the 2007 Academy Of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada later this year (07).
The legendary singer, 51, has sold more than 50 million records to date in her 32-year career and is honoured to be returning to her musical roots.
She says, "I’m so flattered. I’m thrilled to be heading back to Las Vegas to help put on the greatest show in country music." The awards nominations are being led by BROOKS & DUNN with nine nods, while GEORGE STRAIT is close behind with nominations in eight categories, including Entertainer Of The Year and Top Male Vocalist.
McEntire will present the 42nd annual Academy Of Country Music Awards to celebrate the industry’s hottest emerging talent at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on 15 May (07).

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British rockers THE DARKNESS have confirmed they are changing their name following the shock departure of frontman JUSTIN HAWKINS last year (06).
The trio, comprising DAN HAWKINS, ED GRAHAM and new frontman RICHIE EDWARDS, decided to continue with the band after Justin Hawkins walked out of the group last October (06).
But the remaining members of The Darkness are now looking for a clean break, and are "days away" from finalising their new band name.
Edwards says, "I can absolutely confirm here and now that we will not be carrying on under the name The Darkness.
"We are literally days away from announcing our new name, when this is done we will be launching our new website and we sincerely hope that you guys will be paying it a visit.
"I can’t wait for this album to be finished and for you all to hear it, it’ll knock your f**king socks off!"

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The actor, who lost a stone to prepare for his role in ‘Blood Diamond’, admits he fantasised about calorific treats during the five-month gruelling training regime.
Leonardo said: "The daily routine was daydreaming about being in Paris eating pain au chocolat. It took me away from the impact of being in Africa and preparing for my role.
"Being away from home for five months took its toll. I did a lot of fitness and military training with ex-mercenaries, which got me extremely fit. There was no messing around. They’re a pretty hardcore bunch of alpha males. My body changed a lot." Leonardo, 32, says filming in Mozambique helped him to reassess his lifestyle choices and made him less tolerant of self-obsessed celebrities.
He explained: "I feel more level-headed these days. I loathe being around people who are self-consumed. I find it so boring."

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The ‘Sin City’ actress admits she enjoys getting revenge on casting bosses who have turned her down for parts in the past.
She revealed to Britain’s OK! magazine: "We try so hard at auditions and are rejected so often, so when you get to the point where you can actually get those same people to kiss you’re a**, it’s really great!" Jessica, 25, is bombarded with work offers, but admits one of her favourite things to do is turn down roles.
She added: "Do you know what I like? Turning roles down! I think that’s my favourite thing. I’m not a snob, but I do love turning jobs down." One role Jessica didn’t turn down is the comic book sequel, ‘Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer’, due for release later this year.

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The ‘Spider-Man 3′ actress went to see the British band perform at Los Angeles’ El Ray Theatre on March 9 and after meeting Johnny she was invited to Texas’ SXSW festival – where they were seen kissing at the weekend.
Kirsten also appeared to be smitten when she saw the group perfrom at La Zona Rosa, in Austin, on March 16.
A source told Us Weekly magazine: ‘Kirsten was there rocking out and just got really into him.
‘She and her friend went right to the side of the stage and danced like crazy to every song.
"She was in a great mood, knew every word and was mesmerized by Johnny. She kept calling things out to him and giggling.
‘After the set she met him backstage and they kissed. They are definitely together. They were all over each other.’ Kirsten, 24, and Johnny, 26, were also seen dirty dancing that night at Blender House.

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The couple were horrified when it was announced that ‘Employee of the Month’, starring Nick’s ex-wife, was to be shown during their recent first class flight from New York to Los Angeles.
A source told the National Enquirer magazine: "Nick and Vanessa were visibly freaked out and started whispering furiously to each other." The flight attendants noticed their reaction and quickly huddled in the galley for an emergency meeting.
Moments later they announced: "Ladies and gentleman, due to technical difficulties with our in-flight movie, we will instead be showing ‘Badidas’ starring Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek."

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