After that disastrous X Factor performance, Britney Spears high-tails it to New York

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Geri Haliwell

Geri Halliwell turned up to an awards ceremony looking enviably sleek and well-groomed in a ruffled red dress. But as she turned around, a wardrobe malfunction saw her reveal her rear for all to see.

Sarah Symonds and Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay yesterday made light of allegations that he cheated on his wife by saying: 'Come on though, if I was really going to cheat it wouldn't be with a complete slapper.'

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Jay Hunt

It led to weeks of protests, 42,000 complaints, a series of resignations and a grovelling apology from the BBC. Yet remarkably, Jonathan Ross has been defended by the controller of BBC1.

Madonna

It is my theory about the fact you can always pinpoint exactly how a woman is emotionally - precisely where her life choices have landed her - by her wardrobe. And, judging by the pictures of Madonna's recent outfits, I would surmise she is in a very dark place indeed.

Joan

When I heard that Guy Ritchie refused a cut of Madonna's fortune at the end of their marriage - even though, under the law, he could argue for half of whatever she had - I gave a tiny cheer.

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Meera Syal

It may prove difficult for Santa to get down the chimney or to wrap and put under the tree – but Oxfam wants thousands of Britons to buy a camel this Christmas.

Thereza Bar

As David Van Day makes trouble in the celebrity jungle, his former singing partner from Dollar says: For once I'm going to speak my mind about...That Awful Vain Man

Zara Phillips

Her early rebellious were a sign of things to come. Zara Phillips, now 27, is turning into a very unusual royal.

BRIAN JONES

A vital witness has broken decades of silence over the death of Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones - revealing shocking secrets that may identify his killer.

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Changeling

Angelina Jolie shines in Clint Eastwood's riveting true story of murder and corruption in 1920s California. One film that deserves to be called a masterpiece.

Four Christmases

The people behind this movie obviously imagine it to be a playful, heart-warming romcom that celebrates the Christmas spirit. In reality it's a horror film.

What Just Happened?

An unsuccessful satire on the amorality, back-biting and egotism of Hollywood, based on the memoirs of a Tinseltown insider. Leading man Robert De Niro is not a natural comedian.

Flawless

Demi Moore remains a truly terrible actress in this soporific and implausible heist film. They don't make thrillers like this any more, and for good reason.

Kate Hudson

My Best Friend's Girl is so terrible that the distributors didn't show it to the national critics.

Mark Strong and Leonardo DiCaprio

It lacks the epic sweep of Gladiator, but it's enormously competent, with a couple of fine supporting performances from Russell Crowe and British actor Mark Strong.