The Return of Barrymore

Having been placed as the runner up in the hit Channel 4 series, Celebrity Big Brother, former TV star Michael Barrymore says that he’s going to marry his gay lover.

Mr Barrymore was mired in controversy in 2001 following the death of Stuart Lubbock, who was found with sexual injuries after drowning in Mr Barrymore's swimming pool. Following newspaper revelations, Mr Barrymore fled to New Zealand where he attempted to re-launch his career as a stage actor.

Now he claims he is planning a permanent return to the UK where he is due to re-launch his TV career and settle down with boyfriend Shaun Davies.

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Jen's Betrayal

Jennifer Aniston has told friends that she feels betrayed by Chef Jamie Oliver, according to a published report. The actress reportedly fels betrayed after learning that the chef has agreed to cater for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's forthcoming wedding.

The Mirror cites a source saying: "Jennifer considered Jamie to be a friend so when she saw pictures of him having a cosy dinner with Brad, Madonna and Guy Ritchie in London's Locanda Locatelli this week, she was surprised.

Chris Martin is loaded! It's Official!

Champagne socialists Coldplay have topped OK! magazine's 2005 rich list (pop category) after earning an estimated £37 million to date.

Chris Martin's boys sold approximately 10 million copies of third album 'X&Y' which, coupled with revenue from their sold-out tour, allowed them to beat the likes of U2 (£35 million), Sir Elton John (£30 million), The Rolling Stones (£28 million) and Sir Paul McCartney (£25 million).

Other artists to make the top 10 included Rod Stewart, Simon Cowell and The Osbournes.

The Brad & Angelina show hits the U.K.

The hottest Hollywood couple of the moment, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, were spotted strolling through Heathrow airport with dark glasses in place at the end of a whistle stop stay in London.

Having caused a stir by flashing her tattooed pregnant belly on the way into the capital on Tuesday, screen siren Angelina and new beau Brad checked into Mayfair's Claridges Hotel for the night.

The Ocean's Twelve star then headed out for dinner and a catch-up with old showbiz pals Madonna and Guy Ritchie and Jamie Oliver.

They have now left London, but their kids are still here...
So there's a good chance they'll be back soon!

Upcoming London Premiere's

13 Feb - Film Premiere of 'Casanova'. - At the Vue Cinema, Leicester Square.
19 Feb - BAFTA Film Awards. - At the Odeon, Leicester Square.
08 Mar - Film Premiere of 'V for Vendetta'. - Venue to be confirmed.
23 Mar - Film Premiere of 'Firewall'. - Venue to be confirmed.

Also, 1st Feb see's the unofficial premiere of "North Country" at the NFT with a Charlize Theron Q & A.

John Madden is doing a screening of "Proof" on 9th Feb 2006 with a Q & A.

Tickets were available to these but most are sold out.

Thames Whale

Office work in London came to a standstill last Friday, as half the city spent the afternoon following the progress of a bottlenosed whale who mistakenly turned left at the Thames Estuary and ended up in central London. Despite a £100,000 rescue operation, it sadly died on Saturday before he could be taken back to the North Sea. As you'd expect, eBayers have swung into action with Thames Whale-related listings. Grab a tribute cross-stitch pattern for £3.75, a commemorative t-shirt for a tenner, the inevitable fridge-magnet for £1.99 and Whale stickers £1.99.

Spotted in London

Actor Woody Harrelson spotted staggering out of Boujis with Lindsey Lohan. He's currently appearing in "The Night Of The Iguana" at Le Meridien Piccadilly.

Screen Actors Guild Awards tomorrow

Venue: Shrine Exposition Center, Los Angeles, California, USA, 5pm (1am GMT); red carpet arrivals: 3.30pm; ceremony: 5pm

Manchester V Cancer - MEN center tonight

One-off charity gig in aid of Manchester's Christie Hospital. Former bassist with The Smiths, set about organising the fundraiser after learning that his manager's sister and father were both diagnosed with cancer at the end of 2004; he performs with his ex-bandmate Marr for the first time since the band's split in 1988. Band-of-the-moment Arctic Monkeys is also rumoured to be attending invitation-only aftershow.

Dennis Rodman - basketball match

Very recent Celebrity Big Brother 4 housemate, and five-time NBA Champion (with the Michael Jordan-era Chicago Bulls), plays one-off game for Genesis Brighton Bears against Guildford Heat. Club has retention option for two further games if Rodman plays well. Media reports have suggested Rodman earns £20k for the appearance(s). Bull

Sigmund Freud do tonight

Sigmund Freud 150th anniversary - drinks reception
Venue: The Freud Museum, 20 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3, 7-8.30pm
Reception celebrates 150 years since the birth of massively influential Austrian psychologist, thinker and writer. Takes place during The Freud Museum's three-day conference Freud

Big Brother House

I'm not surprised that celebs go loopy in the Big Brother house, a friend of mine was in there for an hour before the series started and found that hard to bear.

Jodie Marsh & Michael Barrymore

Just watched Jodie Marsh complaining about how badly she was treated in Big Brother and by the press in general.

Somebody who is only famous for wearing very little clothing and slagging off Jordan, should be grateful that they get the opportunity to be paid for sitting around doing nothing! When Barrymore (who has been turned over by the press more times than anybody!) told her to learn some 'Humility', it clearing fell on deaf ears.