Britney Spears linked to 'Pussycat' lesbian stripper role

Comeback contender Britney Spears has been linked to many oddball things during her tumultuous time on Earth.

Let's see...there's her connection with those merry Mickey Mouse folk, her penchant for quickie marriages, popping out love kids, and a rather naughty habit of not wearing underwear. Tsk.

But nothing beats her latest venture.

The interwebnet has been buzzing with the rumour (and I stress rumour) that Spears has been chosen by director Quentin Tarantino to star in his remake of the 1965 cult film Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

Aside from the horror that yet another classic is about to be tinkered with (and undoubtedly slaughtered), there's the hideous prospect of seeing Spears fumble like a fembot on the silver screen as a maniacal, killer lesbian stripper.

Russ Meyers will be spinning in his grave. Boo hiss, indeed.

Like I say, it's purely a rumour at this stage. Tarantino, who is currently occupied directing his "re-imagining" of The Dirty Dozen called Inglorious Bastards, has responded to the Pyssycat re-make rumours with "That's complete bullsh**."

But that hasn't stopped the tabloids from milking the rumour for all it's worth.

British newspaper the Mirror also says Spears is lined up for the saucy role.

And just to raise the gossip bar a notch higher, they even speculate that Spears' "violent character murders a man with her bare hands. She also has sex scenes with another girl - not a big deal for the singer who kissed Madonna on stage."

And a snitch supposedly said: "Quentin is convinced Britney will be brilliant.

"She [Spears] is delighted. She thinks it could turn her career and her life around.

"It is perfect Tarantino material. He wanted to get Britney first. She's playing the most important character."

There's absolutely no way that Spears is capable of steering a big production on her own. I mean, have you seen the roadkill that was her 2002 flop Crossroads? Talk about the cinematic equivalent of a sedative.

Update: A mouthpiece for Spears says:

"Though she definitely intends to explore acting roles down the road, right now she's concentrating on recording her next album."

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DOLLY PARTON MAKES BRITNEY AND LINDSAY JOKE

Hooray for Dolly Parton! The country music legend (who looks remarkable for 105) made a few jokes about Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan at a concert in LA the other night. And assuming that neither Britney or Lindsay have much in the way of a sense of humour, it could be hair extensions at dawn the next time either of them bump into Dolly.

Dolly told the crowd:

"Poor little Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan - ain't it awful?"

She continued:

"If those little girls slept with as many men as they say in the tabloids, why their little butts would have more fingerprints than the FBI!"

She's got a point.

But we doubt Lindsay or her new 'girlfriend' Sam Ronson will find that remotely amusing.

She then added sympathetically:

"I kinda feel sorry for them. We should give those two a break."

But she declined to say which part of them she'd like to break. Necks perhaps...

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Verdict: Another sweetly irreverent relationship disaster film from the Judd Apatow stable.

Judd Apatow, writer, director, producer, is the undisputed king of irreverent romantic comedies.

The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up specialised in crass sex talk and embarrassingly awkward moments - and did it well. But with Forgetting Sarah Marshall this is starting to get predictable and wear a bit thin.

FSM is still refreshing as a romantic comedy. Its bawdy attitude helps you see past the genre's predictability. And unlike typical chick flicks, it's refreshing in that it focuses more on the male perspective on getting dumped.

Directed by newcomer Nick Stoller, it's written by Apatow and Jason Segel, who also stars in the lead role as a struggling musician Peter Bretter. He's's a nice guy and boyfriend to television star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). He's a bit sloppy and a little lazy, but he's good at holding Sarah's purse while she gets her photo taken on the red carpet.

Video: Forgetting Sarah Marshall - Official Trailer


When she announces she's dumping him and there is someone else, Peter's life crumbles around him. Initially, he tries to make himself feel better with one night stands, but after a nervous breakdown on the job (he composes the music for Sarah's cop show) he heads to Hawaii on holiday.

Unfortunately, that is where his ex is vacationing with her new boyfriend, British rocker Aldous (Brand).

Segel is like a less sophisticated Vince Vaughn, and is truly annoying as he cries his way through the beginning of the film, but like all nice guys he grows on you. He's another one of Apatow's boy-man characters who faces the dilemma of moving on with life and growing up, or remaining where he is. He's a bloke, but also an emotional mess and it's this mix of character which makes Apatow's work appeal to both females and males.

Basically, Forgetting Sarah Marshall is what you'd expect from Apatow and co.

It's a film with some home truths and offbeat characters in ordinary situations mixed with ordinary characters in offbeat situations. The laughs are there, but it's a shame they're a long time coming.

Cast: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Paul Rudd, J, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand

Director: Nick Stoller

Running Time:111 mins

Rating:R16 (offensive language, sex scenes)

Screening:SkyCity, Hoyts, and Berkeley Cinemas

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Has Beyonce Knowles been 'whitewashed' in new L'Oreal ad?

Here's Beyonce Knowles as you're never seen before - with her usual image on the right.

The image on the left is for an advertising campaign by beauty giant L’Oreal who are being accused of doctoring the picture to ‘whitewash' the black singer.

As you can see, the 26-year-old Crazy In Love star appears with an almost completely white complexion in the promotional campaign that first appeared in America yesterday.

The singer and actress, wife of rap megastar Jay-Z, is also strawberry blonde in the ad for L’Oreal Paris Feria hair-highlighting product.

However, L'Oreal are strenuously denying they had altered her skin tone despite outrage in US papers over the Elle magazine ad.

The New York Post labelled the ad "shocking" and accused the company of making the singer look like a "weird, nearly white version of herself".

A spokesman for L'Oreal said: "Beyonce Knowles has been a spokesperson for the L'Oreal Paris brand since 2001. We highly value our relationship with Ms. Knowles.”

He continued: “It is categorically untrue that L'Oreal Paris altered Ms. Knowles' features or skin-tone in the campaign for Feria hair colour.”

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Lindsay Lohan & Sam Ronson to 'wed'

LOOKS like romance for movie babe LINDSAY LOHAN really does Mean Girls—she’s about to “tie-the-knot” with her lover.

I can reveal that Lindsay will come out and declare her eternal love for sweetheart SAM RONSON at a private ceremony in LA later this year.

I'm told the smitten pair will exchange vows to stay together for LIFE.

Lindsay's mum Dina has told pals that she wants to "welcome Sam into the family" with a lavish do, including drinks and canapes for Li-Lo's pals and relatives.

The 22-year-old Freaky Friday star has been shopping for a white mini-dress for the occasion —and I hear she's chosen a very bridal-looking one by Chanel.

And crop-haired DJ Sam, 30, has joked that she'll wear a black groom-style suit complete with a TOP HAT.

I got my computer whizz to show you on the left what the bride and "groom" would look like on their big day.

My source revealed: "Dina is still working on the date of the party but it's looking like towards the end of the year.

"Lindsay's new album Spirit In The Dark is out in November, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's around then.

"They've been keeping the relationship quiet for months and trying to pass each other off as ‘just good friends'.

"But they've decided it isn't a fling, it's for life— so they want to make their romance public."

I'm sure the "wedding" will produce something very beautiful.

And by that I mean, the honeymoon video. What? Come on guys, we were all thinking it.

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Olympic swimmer poses naked in Beijing

Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard poses naked in the ad

American Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard caused a splash in Beijing today when she posed naked in front of a US flag to protest against the fur trade.

In a poster for the animal rights group PETA, the reigning 200-meter breaststroke champion - who also appeared in Playboy in 2007 - appears naked in front of the flag flag with the slogan: "Be comfortable in your own skin. Don't wear fur."

The 26-year-old Beard swore: "I'd much rather go naked than ever put a dead animal on my body."

She said she decided to participate in the PETA campaign because she loved animals and was horrified to see how fur was produced for fashion in some places.

"I have seen a lot of the videos, and (it) brings me to tears," the four-time Olympian was quoted saying in a PETA statement. "What (some people) think is pretty is actually something that's very gruesome and gross."

The 26-year-old came to prominence at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics when as a 14-year-old she took her teddy bear with her on to the victory podium.

Amanda with her poster at the launch today

She won gold in the 200m breaststroke at the Athens Olympics in 2004 and, billed as one of the world's sexiest athletes, has also appeared in Sports Illustrated and FHM magazines.

Jason Baker, an Asia-Pacific spokesman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said today's launch of the ad was "a bit more dramatic than we had planned" after Chinese security officials visited a hotel where an official news conference had been scheduled and shut down the event.

"From what I've been told from the hotel, the public security bureau showed up at midnight and told them our specific event had to be canceled for safety reasons, without going into any specifics," Baker said. "When I arrived at 8 a.m., there were public security officials in the press conference room we had booked.

"Amanda didn't want her voice to be silenced, so we went ahead and arranged something else — we never knew if we were going to be stopped at any point."

Baker said the protest was not against China and did not interfere with the Olympics. Police and security did not interfere with the event outside the village's south gate.

"It was a sexy ad really designed for the US market. It was positive, and it was (supposed) to be done in a private function room," Baker said.

"I'm surprised they were so concerned, given we've done similar with Asian celebrities in the past."

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Paris Hilton runs for president

In a hilarious, Paris Hilton reveals why Americans should vote for her

Paris Hilton mocks Republican Presidential candidate John McCain in a spoof video

Socialite Paris Hilton has announced she's running for president in a spoof internet video hitting back at Republican candidate John McCain.

The hotel heiress was furious when McCain's campaign used an image of her in an anti-Barack Obama ad without asking her permission.

As clips were shown of Paris, Britney Spears and Obama, the McCain ad said of his rival: ' the biggest celebrity in the world... but is he ready to lead?'
Despite Paris's mother Kathy issuing an angry response to the ad, the socialite remained quiet... until now.

In a hilarious internet video, Paris, 27, addresses McCain, 71, as 'from the olden days' and a 'wrinkly white haired guy' and dismisses Obama as 'that other guy'.

In the short promo, produced by Brooke Shields' husband Chris Henchy, Paris announces her plan to run for president and paint the White House pink as she reads a glossy magazine on a sunlounger while dressed in a leopard-print swimsuit and stilleto heels.

The Paris video describes John McCain as the 'oldest celebrity in the world'

Paris is introduced after a voiceover hailing McCain as 'the oldest celebrity in the world... like super-old, old enough to remember when dancing was a sin and beer was served in a bucket.... but is he ready to lead?'

While the socialite needs no introductions, she says: 'Hey America, I'm Paris Hilton and I'm a celebrity too. Only, I'm not from the olden days, and I'm not promising change like that other guy, I'm just hot.

'But then that wrinkly white haired guy used me in his campaign ad, which I guess means I'm running for president, so thanks for the endorsement white haired dude, and I want America to know, that I'm like, totally ready to lead.'

Before presenting her strategy for the current energy crisis, Paris stops to look through the magazine to 'find out where I can fly to get the best tan... oh Maui.'

After reeling off her surprising plan to solve the energy crisis, Paris challenges Obama and McCain, saying: 'I'll see you at the debates bitches.'

Before signing off, Paris says she hopes to appoint R&B singer Rihanna as her vice president.

In response, McCain's spokesperson Tucker Bounds said: 'It sounds like Paris Hilton supports John McCain's 'all of the above' approach to America's energy crisis - including both alternatives and drilling. Paris Hilton might not be as big a celebrity as Barack Obama, but she obviously has a better energy plan.'

Paris is no stranger to political controversy.

In 2004, despite appearing in ads for rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs Vote Or Die campaign, which encouraged young voters to register to vote, it was later revealed she didn't even vote.

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