The OC's Rachel Bilson battles her heartbreak with some major retail therapy

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By Daily Mail Reporter

Bag lady: Rachel Bilson gamely lugged two huge bags herself in Los Angeles yesterday but friends pitched in to help carry the rest


What's a girl to do after her engagement is called off? Go shopping of course!
The OC star, 28, indulged in a blow-out retail therapy session with some pals in Los Angeles yesterday.

Loaded down with bags, the actress roped in her friends to lug the rest of her purchases as the group walked around the downtown fashion district.


Moneybags: Rachel digs into her Chanel purse during her extensive shopping trip


Known for her snappy sense of style, Rachel teamed a pair of distressed cut-offs with a cap-sleeved cardigan and bright pink pom-pom-covered sandals.

Rachel's faced some serious heartache in the past month, with her engagement to Star Wards Episode III actor Hayden Christensen, 29, put on hold.

In June, the actress showed her ringless finger to Us Weekly on the red carpet in Hollywood. When asked how wedding plans were going, she said, 'No, no plans' and pointed to her bare hand. 'No nothing.'


Loaded: Rachel and a friend lug bags of shopping loot in LA's Fashion District


A source said the couple were 'taking a break'.

Rachel and Hayden, who co-starred in 2008 action film Jumper are reportedly 'taking about a month off' before reviewing the situation.

The actress previously dated her co-star on The OC, Adam Brody for three years until 2006.

A long-time fashionista, it's not surprising Rachel hit the fashion district. In 2008 she launched her own fashion line through DKNY called Edie Rose. Most of her own fashion collection was lost when he house was burgled in 2009.

Perhaps she's still re-stocking her wardrobe now!


Lost love: Rachel strolling with ex-fiance Hayden Christensen in New York earlier this year. The couple decided to take some time apart last month

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New Glee star aged just 18 had Botox to look 'fresh-faced' in preparation for TV debut

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By Mail Foreign Service

Fresh-faced: Charice Pempengco, aged just 18, poses for a portrait in New York in April this year. She has admitted she had Botox so as to look more 'fresh' for her debut on hit U.S. TV show 'Glee'


Filipino singing sensation Charice Pempengco has had cosmetic treatment ready for her debut in the second series of the hit TV show 'Glee'.

The 18-year-old said she wanted to 'look fresh on camera' for her first appearance as a guest star on the musical comedy.

The 30-minute procedure was intended to make her 'naturally round face' more narrow, celebrity cosmetic surgeon Dr Vicki Belo said.

Charice, in the same interview with ABS-CBN television, said last week's face makeover was part of her big preparations 'to look fresh on camera' for 'Glee'.

She said: 'All people will be anticipating how will Charice look? Is she good enough to pit against [Glee character] Rachel Berry? So of course there is tremendous pressure.'

Rachel Berry is played by actress Lea Michele, who at age 23 is five years older than Charice.

Charice, who shot to fame after appearing on Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres's U.S. talk shows last year, will start filming next month.

In an earlier TV interview, she said she auditioned for 'Glee' in mid-June in Los Angeles and was thankful to have been accepted.


'Tremendous pressure': Actress Lea Michele in her role as Rachel Berry on the hit show Glee, in a publicity image released by Fox


'It's really a blessing,' she said, adding she was 'very proud to be an Asian, very proud to be Filipino.'

Dr. Malcolm Roth, president of New York's Society of Plastic Surgeons and director of plastic surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in New York said he wasn't sure how someone so young could benefit from Botox.

'You would think that the make-up people could take care of (any wrinkles she might have) or that they could take care of it in post-production,' he said.

But Dr Roth said there might be some benefits for on-camera teens in Hollywood.

'Some people do have hyper-active muscles and muscles are what create the wrinkles in certain types of expressions,' he said.

He added: 'It may be of some benefit for the camera, but I would be reticent to consider Botox for a normal 18-year-old.'

Charice was born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco and raised with her brother by a single mother.

She sang in local contests and appeared on TV talent shows in the Philippines and South Korea before she got her big break on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' aged 15.

She later appeared several times on the 'Oprah Winfrey Show' and credits the talk show host for helping push her career.

On the streets of Manila this week, some residents who follow Charice had mixed feelings about what she did with her face.


Global hit: The cast of Glee, who Charice will be joining next month


'I think it's OK for women to have procedures done, but Charice is too young. Does she need it?' said Patricia Carpio, a 21-year-old student.

For Myrna Lumanao, a 23-year-old seller in a doughnut stall, looking natural is better. 'I guess she can afford to have those procedures done because she has the money, but I wish she did not change her looks.'

See video of Charice performing on the Oprah Winfrey show in May here




See video of Charice performing on the Ellen DeGeneres show two years ago here


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Angelina Jolie dazzles in super short dress (but covers the secret inner thigh tattoo she had inked on for Brad Pitt)

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Star quality: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attended the LA premiere of her new film Salt today


Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt took a break from saving the world to walk the red carpet at the premiere of her new film Salt in Los Angeles last night.

The golden couple, who have six children, lit up the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood as they signed autographs and chatted with fans.

But Brad, 46, who recently shaved his long beard to the delight of his many fans, was clearly cast in the supporting role.

It was Angelina's time to shine in a dazzling black sequinned mini-dress that put her legs on show.

But the sequinned confection wasn't short enough to reveal the new tattoo she has on her inner thigh, a secret tribute to her partner.


Secret ink: While the actress' dress was incredibly short, her new inner thigh tattoo, which she had done 'for Brad', was kept hidden


The 35-year-old showed a hint of the ink in a recent photoshoot for Vanity Fair but declined to reveal what it said.

When quizzed about the etching last week, a coy Angelina would only say: ‘Um, it’s for Brad.’

The star now has a total of 14 tattoos, including the map co-ordinates detailing the countries of birth of her adopted children Maddox eight, Pax, six, and Zahara, five; and biological kids, Shiloh, four, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 23-months-old.

Her father Jon Voight also made a surprise appearance on the red carpet, along with her brother James Haven.


Leading man: Brad played the supportive partner for the occasion



Happy couple: The pair looked in very high spirits as they arrived


The famously fiery father and daughter recently reconciled after years of estrangement which began in 2001 when he said she had 'serious mental problems.'
Meanwhile, the actress is already thinking ahead to her next movie, which will see her take on the part of Cleopatra.

Elizabeth Taylor's portrayal of the iconic Egyptian queen in the 1963 movie earned critical acclaim, and Jolie said her take on Cleopatra will be very different.

She told the New Straits Times: 'I will play it differently to Elizabeth Taylor, but I could never be as lovely as she was.


The look of love: Brad couldn't take his eyes of the actress


Meet and greet: The star signed autographs for fans


Family affair: Angelina's father Jon Voight made a surprise appearance at the event along with her brother James Haven


'We are trying to uncover the truth about her as a leader and not just a sex symbol which she really wasn't - she didn't have many lovers, maybe only two, and they're men she had children with.'

She added: 'She was misunderstood and her life story was written wrongly. I always thought her life was very glamorous.

'Then I read her story and found a different side to her - that she was a mother, leader and an intellect who spoke five languages!

'Her upbringing also reflected her relationship with Rome - all that is much more interesting than what she was summed up to be.'

Salt hits screens in the US on July 23 and in the UK on August 20.


Sharing the spotlight: Angelina with her Salt co-starLiev Schreiber and his partner Naomi Watts


Pewter power: The Hills star Kristin Cavallari looked stunning in a grey minidress with spiked shoulders and matching silver heels













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Katie Holmes dresses down to go shopping with Suri... and comes up short

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By David Gardner

Hitching a ride: Katie Holmes' hot pants revealed a little more leg than expected


She obviously didn't mind showing off a bit of leg.

But Katie Holmes may have revealed more than she bargained for as she climbed out of her car with her hot pants hitched up so high they disappeared beneath her denim shirt.

The actress, who is married to Tom Cruise, was using a day off to take the couple's daughter Suri shopping in Toronto.

The four-year-old has made frequent visits to the set in Canada where her mother is filming The Kennedys, an eight-hour mini-series to be broadcast on the History Channel next year.

Miss Holmes is co-starring as Jackie Kennedy alongside Greg Kinnear, who plays husband John F Kennedy.

But perhaps spending weeks in the role of the glamorous First Lady has affected the 31-year-old's sartorial judgment.

She teamed the casual shirt and daring hot pants with strappy high heels - probably better suited to a red carpet than a day out with a young child.

Holmes looked a lot more elegant as she left her apartment in Manhattan to attend the premiere of her new film The Extra Man.


Covered up: Katie Holmes looked more composed as she left her apartment to attend the premiere of her new film The Extra Man


Family outing: Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise take Suri shopping

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Cheryl Cole to film X Factor 'judges houses' in Britain while Cowell and co go abroad

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By Sara Nathan

Ailing: Cheryl Cole may have to film the judges houses section of The X Factor in Britain


Cheryl Cole may be forced to film the ‘judges houses’ segment of the X Factor in Britain - as she could still be too poorly to travel.

The judges - Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Cheryl and Dannii Minogue - normally jet away to somewhere exotic to whittle down their finalists.

However, as the fragile star continues to recover at home after battling Malaria, it has become clear that producers may have to amend their plans.

A show source told the Mail: ‘At this stage we are looking at different ways to make things as easy as possible for Cheryl.'

Last year, Mrs Cole, 27, who mentored the boys, whittled down her finalists in in Marrakech, Morocco, with the help of Will Young.

While Miss Minogue, 38, who was mentoring the Girls, was joined by her sister, pop star Kylie, in Dubai.

Simon Cowell took his Over 25 hopefuls to his house in Hollywood, with the help of Sinitta.

And Louis Walsh, who mentored the Groups, went to Tuscany, Italy, with Boyzone star Ronan Keating.

A source close to Mrs Cole added: ‘No decision has been made yet about judges homes. It's still some way off so we will see closer to the time.’

New mum Minogue, who gave birth to son Ethan earlier this month, is expecting to rejoin the show for the judges house at the end of August following her maternity leave.

Last week, Cowell, 50, admitted that the petite brunette was keen to return to work.
She missed the final X Factor auditions in Manchester - and will miss the boot camp auditions this week.

But Cowell said: ‘I think she is keen to get back to work. I just want to make sure she doesn't rush back too early.

'We're going to have a conversation about that.’

Meanwhile, the singer’s ex-husband, cheating Chelsea player Ashley Cole has continued to keep an eye on her progress as she battles the tropical disease.


Uncertain: Both Dannii Minogue and Cheryl have been missing from the judging panel on this year's X Factor


Cole flew home from a five-star, 10-day trip to Los Angeles on Saturday and a friend told how he had cancelled a planned visit go Sin City, Las Vegas, because he thought it would be ‘over the top’, in light of Mrs Cole’s illness.

The multi-millionaire footballer is due to report back to Chelsea on July 26 – but the club may sell him to Real Madrid.

And his friend told the Mail ‘It’s not up to Ashley, he wants to stay at Chelsea, but there is a lot of uncertainty at the moment.

‘He still cares about Cheryl and even though they are divorcing, it would be wrench for him to move abroad.’


Back in Blighty: Cheryl's estranged husband arrives in Heathrow Airport on Friday
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Single mother Charlotte Church looks tired as she does the supermarket shop

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Tired: Charlotte Church looks shattered as she shops at her local Waitrose supermarket in Wales yesterday


It appears her split from Gavin Henson has taken its toll on Charlotte Church.

The 25-year-old singer was spotted looking tired and drawn as she went shopping at her local Waitrose supermarket yesterday.

Wearing a black zip-up jacket, white skinny jeans and black biker boots, Charlotte couldn't hide the bags under her eyes as she stocked up on some essentials






Exhausted: Charlotte's chic outfit couldn't detract from the bags under her eyes


Charlotte split from rugby player Gavin Henson in May - six weeks after announcing their engagement.


Supermarket sweep: Charlotte stocked up on some essentials for her new house


Adverts for the property said: 'The Spinney offers a magnificent detached family home of excellent proportions, in an enviable position fronting Dinas Powys golf course.'

The house is set in three acres of land and includes a garage with space for four cars and the second floor lounge features a balcony.

Wanting to make a fresh start for herself, Charlotte put up for sale the £1.2million mansion in St Bride's Major, Wales, that she and Gavin had lived in.

But it seems the stress of the move, combined with the concern over the split, has left the fragile star shattered.


Happier times: Charlotte with Gavin at the GQ Men of the Year awards last year


However, while Charlotte is struggling to cope, it seems Gavin is doing extremely well.

The rugby player told Closer magazine recently: 'I'm having such an awesome time at the moment. I like going out to parties and enjoying myself - I'm only young.'

Asked about his break-up he said: 'That's just the way it goes, isn't it? That's life. But I'd rather not comment about my personal life at the moment if that's OK.'

Earlier this week Charlotte's representative was forced to deny claims that the pair were planning on getting back together, after a report Gavin was 'desperate' to get Charlotte back.
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A pole-dancing groom and a diamond-encrusted dress... First episode of Katie & Alex: For Better, For Worse reveals extent of pair's extravagant weddin

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Blushing bride: Katie Price tries on the diamond-encrusted full skirted dress she eventually chooses to wear for her wedding blessing to Alex Reid


Katie Price has never been one to do anything by halves, and it seems her new husband Alex Reid is following in her footsteps.

The full extent of the couple's extravagant wedding blessing was revealed in the first episode of their new ITV2 reality show Katie & Alex: For Better, For Worse.

While Alex stripped off and started pole dancing on his stag do, Katie travelled to Paris in search of the perfect wedding dress, and ended up leaving with a diamond-encrusted gown


Sparkly: The sight of Katie in the corset-style dress reduced her mother Amy to tears in the Parisian store


The new series sees the couple preparing for their wedding blessing, following their quickie Las Vegas wedding in February, and things don't get off to a smooth start.

On the first day of wedding planning, Katie and Alex disagree about where they should have the ceremony, with Katie arguing that it would be more romantic in the local church and Alex insisting he is 'turned on' by the thought of having it in the garden of their Sussex home.

However, it's Katie who wins in the end, and it's decided the ceremony will be held at the church down


Busty: The corset-style top struggled to contain Katie's ample assets, but she was happy with the look


And one that didn't make it... Katie tries on a Swan Lake style dress, but mum Amy tells her, 'It doesn't do anything for your boobs'


And while it started off being a low-key affair, the blessing quickly turns into more than just a chance for friends and family to celebrate.

With help from three drag queens from hit West End show Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert, a giant pink stiletto, human statues dressed as gargoyles and a cage, preparations for the wedding reception are made.

But despite the outrageous reception plans, one thing was certain to remain low-key - the food.


Stag on a mission: Alex Reid strips off to start pole dancing at his eventful, and alcohol-filled, stag do


Excited: Alex can't stop smiling as he shows off his incredible skills on the pole at the Guildford venue


While Katie opted for a fish and chip supper for their guests, Alex suggested possibly hiring a kebab van. However, yet again, Katie's choice was the final decision.

The couple's invitations were suitably glamorous, showing a finger against a red hot pair of lips - 'to show that it's a secret wedding', according to Katie.

But Alex was less than impressed with the invites, continuously laughing at them before finally giving in and addressing some of them to his friends.


Buff: Alex showed off his muscly figure as he stripped to his pants for the pole-dancing routine


Impressive: Alex pulled some amazing moves out of the hat as he was watched by an audience including his stags


Score cards: The naughty nurses hold up placards bearing scores following Alex's amazing routine


There has been constant speculation about the state of Katie and Alex's marriage, and while it was clear Katie is the dominant partner in the relationship, Alex said they have learned to make it work.

He explained: 'Katie's a hard arse - she can keep going and going when we are arguing. But I know deep down that we really love each other.

'Sometimes you just need to have a cuddle and talk heart to heart, soul to soul, and it all gets sorted out.'


And some for you too: Katie giggles as a male stripper gets up close and personal during her hen do


Ready to go! Katie watches with anticipation as the strippers, who entered wearing long clothes, slowly strip


After a party to decide which cocktails would be best for the blessing celebration, it was time for Katie and Alex to choose their outfits for the wedding.

Alex decided to go to renowned tailor Terence Trout for his morning suit. But, after being measured for the outfit, Alex left wearing an off the peg suit to fool the ever-present paparazzi outside the store.

However, London wasn't good enough for Katie's dress hunt, so she decided to take herself, and mother Amy, over to Paris in a bid to find the perfect gown.



Preparing: Alex and Katie have a rehearsal for their wedding blessing in St Paul's Church in Woldingham


Kneeling: The pair kneel in front of the vicar as he goes through how the big day will pan out


After trying on several dresses, including a Swan Lake type gown which did little to flatter her figure, Katie finally settled on a full skirted dress which came complete with a diamond-encrusted corset-style bodice.

And seeing her little girl in her wedding dress, Amy couldn't help shed a tear before she was comforted by her not-so-subtle daughter who told her: 'Why are you crying, Mum? It's only a dress - what are you going to be like on the day?'

Upon her return to London, Katie was whisked away to an exclusive hen do at the Mayfair Hotel, organised by close friends Phil Turner, Gary Cockerill and Katie's close friend and bridesmaid Melody.


Invitations: Alex is unimpressed by the invitations, which had a picture of a finger and a pair of lips on the front


Addressing: Alex is mocked by Katie when he spells friend Donna's name as Donner on the invitation


The party was full of flowing champagne, and Katie was even treated to three male strippers, who came into the room wearing full-length black coats, and left wearing nothing.

But instead of letting herself go completely, mother-of-three Katie decided to take things slowly at the event, and stuck to orange juice instead of swigging champagne.

Explaning her decision, Katie said: 'I don't want to drink because I'm getting older and it takes me two days now to get over a hangover.'


Glamour puss: Katie's hair is seen teased into a huge beehive, accessorised with a veil and a tiara


Excited: A jubilant Alex Reid rushes into the church ahead of the ceremony


However, things weren't quite so sensible over at Alex's stag do.

Organised by his brother Rupert, Alex and his stags were treated to an afternoon of clay pigeon shooting before moving on to the Players Lounge casino and strip bar in Guildford.

As well as being served drinks by 'nurses' dressed in very provocative skimpy outfits, the stags were treated to the sight of their waitresses attempting to stay on a bucking bronco, before being given a full-on performance by several pole dancers.


Thrilled: Katie smiles broadly as she prepares to go to the church for the blessing


Transport: Katie's friends and family arrived at the church in this bus


But the party really started with stag Alex decided to try his luck on the pole.

Stripped to his pants, Alex nimbly made his way up to the top of the pole before showing off his best moves to an audience including his nurse friends - who gave him top marks for his show.

Katie also revealed during tonight's episode that she had her wedding ring from her first marriage to Peter Andre made into a diamond bangle enscribed with children Harvey, Junior and Princess's names.

She said: 'When I'm older, Princess will end up getting the bracelet made of the diamonds I married her dad in.

'I suppose when I look at it I think, "Oh, that's the wedding ring", but it's not the wedding ring now, it's the bangle.'


Recycling: Katie revealed on the show that she had her wedding ring from her marriage to Peter Andre made into a diamond bangle


Inheritance: Katie said she will give the bracelet, enscribed with her children's names, to Princess when she is older


The pair's decision to air their wedding blessing and honeymoon as part of a three-part special on ITV2 was criticised by many, but Katie and Alex defended their decision.

Katie said: 'It's going to be great sharing this fantastic day with my friends and family.

'I can't wait to celebrate our love for each other again.'

While Alex added: 'Katie and I are really looking forward to spending our special day with our family and close friends.

'Seeing her walk down the aisle again and being able to share it with the people we love will make this truly memorable.'


Friends and family: Katie and Alex's special day was attended by hundreds of their closest friends and family


The next episode of Katie & Alex: For Better, For Worse will be aired on ITV2 next Wednesday, and will show the couple's actual blessing day.

But things don't appear to go quite to plan, as Alex is seen saying Katie is an hour and ten minutes late arriving at the church in the teaser for next week's show.


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Hangeng speaks out on SM Entertainment human rights violations

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In a recent interview on a BTV program on July 12th, Hangeng gave some chilling answers as to why he eventually decided to leave SM Entertainment last year.

Apparently, the decision to leave came after a series of incidents which piled up and made it impossible for Hangeng to stay on.

Hangeng stated that it was true he couldn’t take sick leave nor return to China to visit his family. Even more astounding was the treatment given to him and fellow Super Junior member, Choi Siwon by a SM Entertainment manager after they fell sick two hours before an awards ceremony last year. Check out the excerpt below.







Hangeng’s legal dispute with SM Entertainment remains deadlocked till this day but his activities in China will not be hindered and he will release an album at the end of the month plus holding solo concerts this weekend.


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