Amy Winehouse’s label ambition

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Amy Winehousemy Winehouse is reportedly set to start her own record label.

The troubled singer - who was recently revealed to have amassed a £10 million fortune - has threatened to quit Island Records after releasing her next album after discussing her options with new love interest Alex Haines.

A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: “For the first time in her career Amy is beginning to have her head turned by the cash she can make. It’s never been a huge deal in the past but she is beginning to realise everyone else is making money out of her success.

“Her deal with Island ends after her next record. That’s why they are trying to get her to clean up first and make sure it’s a classic.”

It was recently reported Amy had been ordered by her record company to behave if she wants to release another album with them.

Bosses are said to have grown increasingly tired of Amy’s behaviour, which recently saw her cautioned by police after assaulting two men during a wild night out.

A source close to Amy - who was ordered into rehab earlier this year by the label’s European chief Lucian Grainge after he saw footage of her smoking what appeared to be crack cocaine - said: “Amy has been reminded of her responsibilities. Unless she is clean she will not be allowed to release another album.

Angelina Jolie’s French arrival

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Angelina JolieBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have flown to France to prepare for the birth of their rumoured twins.

The couple and their four children arrived in Nice on Monday (28.04.08) via private jet, with three nannies and two security guards in tow.

Until they find a home, the family are staying on the French Riviera, at a villa owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

A source revealed to US TV network E!: “It’s a breathtaking villa with views out over the Mediterranean and they have roughly 12 staff on hand at all times to get them anything they need.

“They love France and will now be here until after the babies are born. Angelina is looking at Marseille hospitals as a potential place to give birth.”

Angelina, who is believed to be due in June, wants to give birth in France as it is the birthplace of her late mother, actress Marcheline Bertrand.

Angelina met Paul Allen - who helped finance DreamWorks film studio - when she voiced a character in the animated hit ‘Shark Tale’ in 2004.

Jessica Alba: Pregnant and Pampered

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Jessica AlbaAt this stage in the game, Jessica Alba must be anxiously awaiting the June birth of her first child. And in the meantime, she’s doing whatever she can to make herself as comfortable as possible.

Yesterday the “Good Luck Chuck” babe was spotted taking her mind off of her burgeoning baby bump by doing a little retail therapy at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills.

And when she had satisfied her need to spend, the “Dark Angel” hottie headed over to a hair salon to get pampered. Just what a girl needs!

Alba recently told press that she’s always known that motherhood would be in the cards for her. “I’ve known since I was a little girl (that I was going to have kids). I’m the oldest of 15 cousins. I’ve babysat them, changed diapers, fed them their bottles and burped them since I was about six.”

Leona Lewis Lives it Up in Aussie Land

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Leona LewisEver since Leona Lewis touched down in Australia late last week, she’s been taking full advantage of her time there.

Last night, the “Bleeding Love” crooner showed the Aussies what she’s all about with a killer performance in Sydney.

Then, earlier today she visited a local radio station to promote her new album and give an interview. But she was just getting started.

Following the interview, Miss Lewis moved on from business-mode to pleasure as she indulged in some retail therapy. First she stopped into the MAC store to pick up a few items before unleashing her spending spirit on the boutiques of the Australian Capital.

And it has been announced that Leona will be one of the performers at Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday party in London this summer.

Ashley Olsen is “Everywhere at Once”

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Ashley OlsenWhile it’s true that she cut her teeth on a sitcom career, and made even more money doing kids movies and designing clothes, Ashley Olsen is an indie film buff-at-heart.

The “Full House” cutie was spotted over at the Hearst Tower in New York City for a screening of “Everywhere at Once” hosted by Harper’s Bazaar.

She looked simple-yet-sexy in a grey scoopneck sweater paired with a shiny black skirt and a pair of Roman Gladiator-esque high heels.

As for “Everywhere at Once,” a press release describes it this way: “In Everywhere at Once, renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh and experimental filmmaker Holly Fisher collaborate to weave together a tapestry of images, incorporating Lindbergh’s still pictures with clips from the Tony Richardson film Mademoiselle (1966), starring Jeanne Moreau.”

Lindsay Lohan’s New Album: Amazing?

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Lindsay LohanWhile everyone has been busy talking about all the trouble she’s been in during the past year, Lindsay Lohan has been hitting the studio, recording an album that she hopes will silence all of her critics.

And according to FOX News, she may have just the recipe to make a tasty aural treat. After all, her recent shift to the Motown record label alone has added some credibility to her third major label outing.

Reportedly, LiLo is being joined in the studio by some pretty impressive names. Guys like Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and Timbaland are being paid big bucks to help insure the “Mean Girls” actress pulls off a major hit or two.

There’s still not a definite release date on the project, but rest assured that if Motown is putting all kinds of money into the production of the record, they’ll surely throw some cash into the promotion of it as well.

Liz Hurley’s no love rule

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Liz HurleyLiz Hurley refuses to talk to ex-lover Hugh Grant about his love life.

The British actress-turned-fashion designer, who dated Hugh for 13 years, is still very close to the actor but draws the line at hearing about his sexual exploits.

Liz, who is now married to Indian businessman Arun Nayar, said: “We don’t do love life really - we just stick to business. Hugh is someone I trust enormously. I still very much use him as my sounding board. I can work with him and not worry about sounding like a prat. We are very lucky to have that. I am also incredibly lucky that he gets on so well with my husband Arun.”

The 42-year-old beauty also revealed she constantly pesters Hugh to take on more acting roles.

She added: “I am always trying to persuade Hugh to work, to do a movie. I just love people to be busy. I think everyone needs to be busy.”

Nicole Richie Parties in Palm Desert

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Nicole RichieHeading out on a short road trip sans Harlow, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden turned up at a party in Palm Desert, California on Saturday afternoon (April 26).

The former Simple Life star accompanied her Good Charlotte rocker beau to the shindig, where Joel performed the always-important DJ duties.

Meanwhile, Nicole seemed to be fully taking advantage of her baby-free outing - sipping on a drink while jumping up and down and joking around with fellow revelers.

Of Miss Richie’s spirits since giving birth to her first child back in January of this year, a friend told press: “Nicole is thrilled with the way things are in her life. She couldn’t be happier.”

Jennifer Love Hewitt’s “Evening Of Hope”

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Jennifer Love HewittRecovered from a recent ankle injury, “Ghost Whisperer” actress Jennifer Love Hewitt spent her Saturday by the side of fiance Ross McCall.

The duo started things off with a walk around their Los Angeles neighborhood with Jen smiling ear-to-ear as she showed off her band new puppy to the following paparazzi.

After going home and getting cleaned up, Love Hewitt, 29, and McCall, 32, headed out to attend American Cancer Society’s “Evening Of Hope” at a private Beverly Hills residence.

Wearing a low-cute blue dress, the Can’t Hardly Wait actress and her beau enjoyed the company of fellow celebs including Mena Suvari and Kelly Hu at the Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser.

Christina Ricci Premieres “Speed Racer”

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Christina RicciThe stars were out in Los Angeles last night, attending the world premiere of “Speed Racer” at the Nokia Theatre.

Among those hitting the red carpet were the movie’s star Christina Ricci, along with fellow Tinseltown hotties Emmy Rossum and Minka Kelly.

And with talks of a sequel already prevalent, Superhero Hype! spoke with the Miss Ricci about what she would like to see her character do the next time around.

“I would like her to do more action-y things because I had fun being out there. That was fun stuff,” Ricci said.

Talking about working on the “Speed Racer” set, Christina told: “Larry and Andy Wachowski (the film’s directors) created a world that they love and created characters that they loved and are attached to. When we were all leaving, we were like ‘write the sequel!’ ‘We want to come back’. And they were like, ‘I know. I know. We’re going to. Don’t worry’. They were as sad for it to be over as we were.”

After being asked if the sequel would be started soon, Ricci enthusiastically replied: “Yeah, definitely. Yes, that’s definitely the impression I got.”

“Speed Racer” makes its way into theaters on May 9th.

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