Paris Hilton Warns Teens Against Drink Driving

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Paris Hilton needs to listen to her own advice. The socialite, who was arrested for drunk driving last month, has warned teens about the dangers of downing alcohol before getting behind the wheel.

The ‘Simple Life’ features in a full page public service announcement in a teen magazine.

"All it takes is one drink to mess with the way you drive - it clouds your judgment and slows your reflexes. Don't take any chances. It just isn't worth it," she tells readers.

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Ashlee Simpson Becomes The New Face of Skechers

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Ashlee Simpson has become the new face of Skechers, following in the ‘S’ branded footsteps of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

The 21-year-old, who says she grew up wearing Skechers, is helping to launch a new line of footwear for the shoe giant.

"Skechers is brand that is not afraid to going the beyond. I look forward to representing Skechers clothing line. I also hope to add a few more pairs to my wardrobe,” she says.

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Ryan Won't Share Screen With Wife Reese

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Ryan Phillipe says he wants to keep marriage and work separate, saying he doesn’t want to share the screen with wife Reese Witherspoon.

The couple starred in the thriller ‘Cruel Intentions’ together in 1999 but Ryan says he’s in no rush to repeat the experience.

"Sometimes I think it's a little cleaner to, at least at this stage in our lives, keep that stuff separate,” Ryan reveals.

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Clooney, Roberts & Damon Join Poverty Fight With Advert

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George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Matt Damon are among the stars who appear in a new advert to show their support for the Make Poverty History.

Desperate Housewives star Alfre Woodard, Don Cheadle, George's journalist father Nick Clooney, and country singer Toby Keith are among the others who appear in the ad.

The advert, which is narrated by Matt Damon, urges viewers to join the ONE campaign and help fight against extreme poverty and Aids worldwide.

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Bob Marley Honoured With Plaque Outside London Home

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Reggae superstar Bob Marley will be honoured with a heritage plaque outside his former home in London.

The plaque will be unveiled at 34 Ridgmount Gardens in Camden as part of Black History Month, which is held every October in Britain.

The singer lived at the address in 1972, when he first came to England with his group the Wailers.

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Jerry Springer Dances No More

Posted by Fara Kearnes at 2:10 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0 )

Saying it was "cruel to keep me on", Dancing With the Star booted non-dancer Jerry Springer from the contest last night. Springer and partner Kym Johnson were very popular with the fans and had survived the ABC reality show's first six rounds.

"This show belongs to people who really can dance," the emotional trash talk show host said, relieved to be finally eliminated.

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Simon Cowell Say No to Marriage. "It's Just Crazy."

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British "American Idol" producer and judge Simon Cowell has ruled out marriage with longtime girlfriend Terri Seymour, insisting he finds the concept "ridiculous" and "just crazy". The wealthy mogul says the idea of a life-long commitment and financial contract bothers him.

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Celebs Who Claim They're Green but Guzzle Gas

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Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, George Clooney and other Hollywood stars usually tut-tut the public for driving gas guzzling vehicles while they tool around in fuel-economy cars like the hybrid Toyota Prius or the electric Tango.

But a new TMZ report shows the hypocrisy of these stars as they hop on their private jets and cruise to appearances, weddings, and film shoots - while burning upwards of 9,400 gallons of fuel (LA to Africa) in a few hours. So much for saving the planet ...

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Michael J Fox Makes Stem Cell Ad

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Michael J Fox, who suffers from Parkinson’s Disease, is appearing in an emotional advertisement backing US Congressional candidates who support stem cell research.

In the ad, Michael is shown rocking uncontrollably, one of the effects of his condition. He has also appeared at a rally to support the Democrats.

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