Britney Spears says it has been a ”hell of a year” for her.

The 26-year-old singer - who is set to release her new album “Circus” tomorrow (Dec 2, 2008) - admits she has struggled to get her life back on track since her public breakdown earlier this year, but is pleased her fans have stuck by her.

She said: “The whole year has been a hell of a year for me. I have been working so hard on my album, but I didn’t know exactly where I stood with everyone.” Read more »

Celine Dion is ”too busy” to write songs.The “Think Twice” singer - who has sold over 200 million albums worldwide - says she wishes she was able to pen her own material but struggles to find the time in her busy schedule to harness her ideas.

She said: “I wish I could write songs. I have a lot of ideas.”

“A tune will come into my head and sometimes a lyric, but I never really sit down and try to make something from it.”

“It’s just for me. And I think I’m too busy anyway.” Read more »

Kate Bosworth wants to go back to school.The 25-year-old actress was offered a place at America’s prestigious Princeton University as a teenager and despite the college eventually revoking the offer after she deferred too many times, the “Superman Returns” star says she hasn’t ruled out furthering her education in the future.

She said: “I don’t think that door is closed for me. My mom went back to school when she was 40, so I had an untraditional upbringing in that way.”

Despite appearing in “The Horse Whisperer” at the age of 14, Kate says she decided not to pursue a Hollywood career immediately afterwards because she didn’t want to have to admit to her children she hadn’t been to her school prom. Read more »

Jada Pinkett Smith won’t work with her husband Will Smith because she ”wants to stay married.”The “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” actress - who earlier this year stepped behind the camera for her directorial debut with “The Human Contract” - believes the couple’s relationship would struggle in a professional environment.

She said: “Will wanted to do ‘Madagascar’ with me but we decided to stay married.”

“I love being in control. I plan on being in control on a film sometime next year as well.” Read more »

Christina Aguilera always wears a locket with a picture of her son.

The 27-year-old singer – who gave birth to Max in January – loves the Stephen Webster locket which husband Jordan Bratman had specially made for her first Mother’s Day in May.

Speaking about the exclusive piece of jewelry, which features Max’s name, a diamond sword and a blood drop design, she said: “I love the symbolism of the blood droplet. It’s like Max pierced my heart.” Read more »

Cameron Diaz deliberately avoided Jessica Biel at the CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute.

The “What Happens in Vegas” star rushed through the back entrance of Los Angeles’ Kodak Theatre on Friday (Nov 28, 2008) to prevent running into Jessica, who is currently dating Cameron’s ex-boyfriend, singer Justin Timberlake.

A source said: “It was a careful tango to make sure they weren’t backstage at the same time.”

Jessica – who was accompanied by her father Jonathan - presented one of the prizes at the ceremony, which recognizes people who have shown incredible bravery and dedication in the face of adversity.

Cameron also handed over an award to Marie Da Silva, who was praised for funding a school in her native Malawi. Read more »

Reese Witherspoon only buys her children ”one or two” Christmas presents.

The “Four Christmases” star – who has nine-year-old Ava and five-year-old Deacon with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe – admits she limits the amount of gifts her family receive on the festive holiday because she doesn’t want them to be spoiled.

After saying Ava has asked for a horse for Christmas, Reese said: “I’m a little strict about that kind of stuff. I think kids do best when they only have a couple of things that they really enjoy.”

“I try and stay away from the gluttony of things. They don’t appreciate it as much. When they only get one or two things, they really like it.” Read more »

Britney Spears has reportedly demanded three dressing rooms and 45 bodyguards ahead of her performance on ‘The X Factor’ tomorrow night.The 26-year-old singer - who wowed fans with an exclusive rendition of her hit record “Womanizer” at Germany’s Bambi Awards last night (November 27, 2008) - is said to have made more outrageous requests than infamous diva Mariah Carey, who appeared on the British TV talent show two weeks ago.

A source said: “It’s completely silly. No one has seen anything like it, not even when Mariah Carey was on the show. Britney has ordered the use of three dressing rooms, Mariah only wanted two.” Read more »

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are set to receive $2 million for pictures of their newborn baby.The married couple - who welcomed their first child together, Bronx Mowgli Wentz, into the world last week - could receive the staggering amount for the first exclusive shots of their son.

Publicist Howard Bragman said: “I see Ashlee and Pete coming in at the low seven figures mark.”

“Two million seems like a good, solid figure for Ashlee and Pete. It’s a two-celeb couple, so that’s a boost for them.”
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Beyonce Knowles has learned marriage is ”more than a dress.”The “If I Were a Boy” singer, who tied the knot with rapper Jay-Z earlier this year, is inspired by her parents’ happy marriage and is willing to work hard to ensure her relationship survives.

She said: “I learned that it’s a lot of hard work, that it’s more than a dress.”

“My parents are tighter now than ever, but they’ve been through it all.”

“There were times when they were together, times when they were apart.” Read more »