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Actress CHRISTINA RICCI stayed naked on the set of her new movie BLACK SNAKE MOAN, so she wouldn’t bee self-conscious about posing nude on film.
The star admits she was apprehensive about peeling off for her role as a nymphomaniac in the movie - so she decided to walk around naked all the time.
She says, "I needed to lose any sort of self-consciousness because I feel sometimes you can see self-consciousness in a performance when somebody is naked or in a nude scene.
"I really needed for that not to be there, so to help me I stayed the way I would be for the scene all the time - in order to get the crew really used to seeing me that way. Not only was I comfortable, but I could look at anybody’s face and see they were comfortable."

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CHRISTINA RICCI was already bored of partying by the time she hit the legal US drinking age of 21, because she had been boozing for years.
The Monster actress reached her landmark age in 2001 and was already tired of the New York bar scene. She is now tee-total.
The 27-year-old explains, "The reason I don’t feel the need to go out to clubs and parties any more is we did it so hardcore, especially living in New York as a teenager.
"From the age of 16 to 20-something, we did whatever the hell we wanted.
"By the time I was legal to drink, I had had so many wild nights, it was like, ‘Really, now I’m legal?’"

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KEANE frontman TOM CHAPLIN believes PETE DOHERTY should be left alone to conquer his drug problems himself.
The troubled Babyshambles singer has spent years battling an addiction to drugs, and despite various arrests and stints in rehab, he has failed to stay sober for over a year.
Chaplin, who checked into prestigious rehab clinic The Priory in London at the same time as Doherty last year (06), says the boyfriend of supermodel Kate Moss, will only give up drugs if he really wants to.
Chaplin tells British music magazine Q, "No-one’s got any right to stop him killing himself."

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Hollywood actress LINDSAY LOHAN will hit Las Vegas to celebrate her 21st birthday in July (07) and plans to learn how to gamble.
The Mean Girls is planning to have a big party in Sin City with friends, but a civilised celebration with family.
She tells People magazine, "I’m going to milk because it’s a big birthday.
I’m to have dinner in Malibu. I’m going to be with my family and friends."

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A scene from movie BABEL is making fans feel ill because it features strong strobe lighting.
The movie, starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, has received 15 complaints from viewers since its release in Japan last weekend (28Apr07).
Fans complained about a scene where Oscar-nominated Japanese actress Rinko Kikuchi visits a nightclub with flashing lights.
Movie distributors Gaga Communications have added a warning to their website and cinema posters about the picture.

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Moviemaker QUENTIN TARANTINO has embraced the philosophy of past lives after being introduced to reincarnation by his actress pal UMA THURMAN.
Thurman was brought up Buddhist, often meeting the Dalai Lama during her childhood, and has explained the Eastern religion to her director friend.
Tarantino tells British men’s magazine GQ, "I do believe in past lives and stuff like that.
"I know I must have been a writer in a few other lives.
"I know I was a black slave in America. I think maybe even like three lives.
Yeah, I know that. And I know that I was Japanese in another life and I was Chinese in another life.
"(I know) a bit of it is through knowing Uma Thurman and knowing her dad, Buddha Bob (Robert Alexander Farrar Thurman) - him talking about the whole thing." When asked what makes Tarantino believes he was formerly a black slave, he replies, "I’ve got nothing I could say that would not make me sound like a horse’s ass. It’s just a feeling. A knowing."

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New mother BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD has been collecting SPIDER-MAN 3 merchandise as she promotes the film, to keep for her newborn son Theodore.
Howard and husband Seth Gabel welcomed the little boy in February (07) and the actress admits she’s been taking home keepsakes from the movie’s various premieres for the tot.
She tells the New York Post, "I keep all the things related to it. I had a baby boy 10 weeks ago.
"I plan to brainwash him with Spidey early."

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Prisoner-turned LAW AND ORDER actor DAVID WAYNE is heading back to prison after admitting robbing hotels and stores in New York.
The 48-year-old - who landed a role in the TV show playing a once-imprisoned author - pleaded guilty to robbery and attempted robber in court in Manhattan on Monday (30Apr07).
He admitted he wore bandages on his face and strapped highway flares around his body to rob thousands of dollars from a series of hotels and stores.
Wayne - who has already spent 14 years in prison for earlier robberies - faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison when he is sentenced in 18 June

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Actress CHLOE SEVIGNY was treated in rehab as a teenager after her parents caught her taking drugs.
The 32-year-old ZODIAC star smoked marijuana to escape her boredom - and insists her experiences put her off taking drugs as an adult.
Sevigny says, "I had a great family life - I would never want it to look as if it reflected on them. I think I was just very bored. And I did just love taking hallucinogens. I probably shouldn’t promote that. But I often feel it’s because I experimented when I was younger that I have no interest as an adult."

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SCREAM actress NEVE CAMPBELL will marry British actor JOHN LIGHT at a secret location in Los Angeles this Saturday (05May07).
The Party Of Five star has been dating the Royal Shakespeare Company actor since 2005, after they met while filming movie Investigating Sex.
The couple have been living in London for two years, but will marry in an intimate ceremony at a secret Malibu location - where Campbell is filming US TV show Medium - according to PageSix.com.
Close family and friends have been told to not reveal the location and time.

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A man who tried to bribe talk show host OPRAH WINFREY for $1.5 million (£750,000) has had his charges dismissed by a Chicago, Illinois court.
Keifer Bonvillain was accused of bribing the media tycoon with information that "would embarrass her if it were made public".
He was charged in a federal court with trying to extort money by threatening to injure a person’s reputation, but the case was dismissed by prosecutors today (02May07).
In return, Bonvillain will be placed under one year’s supervision during which he must hold a job or attend classes, complete 50 hours of community service and pay $3,000 (£1,500) in compensation to the FBI.

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SHARON OSBOURNE will give away thousands of free tickets to this year’s Ozzfest concert because she is annoyed performers are trying to make money out of the event.
The reality TV queen and her husband Ozzy usually charge fans to attend the annual touring festival to cover band’s fees, but this year the event - which kicks off in Seattle, Washington, on 12 July (07) - will be free.
The former Black Sabbath frontman reveals his wife became annoyed with artists over-charging for their appearances.
He tells MTV, "Last year, Sharon was getting p**sed off at the bands who wanted more and more (money to play), so she goes, ‘F**k this, I’m going to do it for nothing’, and bring it back down to earth.
"It’s our way of saying, ‘Eh, come along, have some fun.’ The ticket prices don’t ever go down. We’re in hard times now. I’m just trying to bring a bit of fairness to the game, and Sharon is also, and keep people happy."

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Pop star BJORK sticks to fresh food after growing sick of picked food growing up in Iceland.
The diminutive singer has tried a variety of unusual delicacies, including puffin, but prefers to eat more traditional meals.
She tells British magazine GQ, "I ate puffin once, it’s overrated.
"There’s a lot of picked stuff in Iceland.
"They pee on a shark and then dig it into the earth for a few months, then they get it out and the ammonia has preserved it. I’m more into the fresh stuff." (ES/MNG/LJ) WENN - FIFTH - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 02 MAY 2007

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Singing legend TONY BENNETT had an argument with SIMON COWELL over the music mogul’s nurturing style of wannabe pop stars.
Bennett has advised contestants on American Idol and British TV show The X Factor - which are both judged by Cowell - and was surprised at the speedy path of fame they take.
Bennett tells London’s Time Out magazine, "I had it out with Simon when I met him and I suggested that he should open up tiny clubs across the countries so the kids could break in and learn properly.
"He said, ‘Oh, I haven’t got time for that, I’m too busy making money.’"

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Founding members of THE JAM are inviting former frontman PAUL WELLER to join them on stage when they tour the UK this month (May07) and think he’d approve of how they play the original songs.
The British mod group were big in the seventies, but broke up in 1982 after a farewell tour. Weller then went on to form group the Style Council before becoming a solo artist.
Original members of The Jam, bassist Bruce Foxton and drummer Rick Buckler, have now reformed to go on a tour to mark the group’s thirtieth anniversary, billed under the name From The Jam.
Although Weller will not be joining them, Foxton isn’t worried about letting the classic songs down and would be happy for Weller to perform with them.
He says, "We’re doing the music justice. I can sleep easy. No qualms about whether we should or shouldn’t be doing this. I’m really excited about the whole thing.
"People ask: ‘How do you reckon Paul feels about it?’ I’d like to think he’d say: ‘Well, I’m not interested but good luck to them’. If Paul came to see us, I think he would be pleased with the way we’re performing those songs. He’s more than welcome to join us."

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Teenage R&B singer RIHANNA has lost her good girl image thanks to R&B star NE-YO and rapper SHAWN ‘JAY-Z’ CARTER.
The Barbadian born star chose the title of her latest album Good Girl Gone Bad to warn fans she’s not so innocent anymore.
The SOS hitmaker credits working alongside Jay-Z, owner of Def Jam Records, and singer/songwriter Ne-Yo for helping her shake off her good girl status. She tells MTV, "We figured Good Girl Gone Bad was the perfect title because it showed people I’m my own (person) now. Not doing what anyone wants me to do.
"I’m not the innocent Rihanna anymore. I’m taking a lot more risks and chances. I felt when I cut my hair, it shows people I’m not trying to look or be anybody else. The album is very edgy."

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Hip-hop star SEAN PAUL is changing his name to Sean P for the release of his debut solo album this summer (07).
The YoungBloodz rapper is recording the new CD in Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles and promises it will feature a number of high profile collaborations.
Meanwhile, the star is preparing to tour US army bases throughout Asia, according to AllHipHop.com.
He says, "Our soldiers are in need of some good ole’ down south Crunk entertainment. Everyday, these guys put their lives on the line for freedom that we take for granted - it’s because of them that I have the freedom to do what I do. They are true heroes."

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Legendary crooner TONY BENNETT fears for the future of London, after hearing of the recent teen shooting killings in the British capital.
The New Yorker, 80, has been a regular visit to London since the 1950s and has been stunned by the rise of guns of the streets over the past 10 years.
He tells London’s Time Out magazine, "London has changed. It used to be more civilised. The police use to be polite, now they carry guns.
"I’m against guns, it’s the lowest form of human behaviour." Despite his fears, he admits he loves Londoners. He explains, "I just like the quality of the people. Not the royalty, not the upper class, the normal people."

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