Pop singer Britney Spears has had her car impounded after abandoning it in the middle of the road.
According to People magazine, the singer left her white Mercedes on a road in Brentwood, California, after she got a flat tire.
Lt David Grimes of the Los Angeles Police Department, West LA, said: "Ms Spears's car was impounded.
"Officers on the scene told me it was blocking the roadway, and that it was unsafe enough to leave at the location."
"It was towed by a private company that's contracted with the city. Her car is being held at the official police garage tow yard."
Grimes also said: "There's not a hold on the vehicle. She just needs to show up to obtain it. She'll have to pay tow fees, and that total cost depends on how many days she leaves it there. But she won't get any citations or fines."
Spears reportedly accepted a lift from a paparazzo who was trailing her after she decided to abandon her car.
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Grey's star Jeffrey Dean Morgan engaged?
'Grey's Anatomy' and 'PS, I Love You' star Jeffrey Dean Morgan is reportedly set to marry 'Weeds' actress Mary-Louise Parker.
According to the New York Daily News, the couple, who play a husband and wife on the television show 'Weeds', have recently told their friends that they are engaged.
The pair reportedly split last June after enjoying a short romance together but attended the US premiere of 'PS, I Love You' together in December, holding hands on the red carpet.
Neither the couple nor their representatives have commented on the recent engagement reports.
According to the New York Daily News, the couple, who play a husband and wife on the television show 'Weeds', have recently told their friends that they are engaged.
The pair reportedly split last June after enjoying a short romance together but attended the US premiere of 'PS, I Love You' together in December, holding hands on the red carpet.
Neither the couple nor their representatives have commented on the recent engagement reports.
The Bill star Stewart says he is recovering
'The Bill' star Jeff Stewart said today that he is recovering, following media reports that he harmed himself after his contract with the show was not renewed.
The 52-year-old actor, who plays PC Reg Hollis in the ITV drama, has issued a statement asking the media to respect his privacy.
Stewart said in the statement: "The last few days have been very difficult for me, but I am receiving the right care and help, and am surrounded by family and friends."
"I want to confirm that I do not have any financial concerns, or indeed any other problems, as has been reported."
He also said: "I love being an actor. My work as an actor is very important to me - it's my life, and the thought of this suddenly changing had an extremely serious effect on me."
"I am feeling much better now, and am progressively improving."
Stewart has played PC Hollis since the show's launch in 1984.
The 52-year-old actor, who plays PC Reg Hollis in the ITV drama, has issued a statement asking the media to respect his privacy.
Stewart said in the statement: "The last few days have been very difficult for me, but I am receiving the right care and help, and am surrounded by family and friends."
"I want to confirm that I do not have any financial concerns, or indeed any other problems, as has been reported."
He also said: "I love being an actor. My work as an actor is very important to me - it's my life, and the thought of this suddenly changing had an extremely serious effect on me."
"I am feeling much better now, and am progressively improving."
Stewart has played PC Hollis since the show's launch in 1984.
Potter star Watson parties with Borrell
'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson has been spotted partying with Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell in London.
They met at the Vanity Fair And Burberry Portraits party at the National Gallery. And despite a 10-year age gap, the 17-year-old actress reportedly seemed enthralled.
"Emma had gone over to speak to Pixie Geldof, who was chatting to Johnny at the time. Emma and Johnny immediately hit it off," an onlooker told the Daily Telegraph.
"It was clear they had loads to talk about - even if they don't look like they have much in common."
According to the Daily Star, Borrell, 27, didn't realise who Watson was until they left the party and fans started calling her name.
The unlikely pair then reportedly hopped into a cab to another fashion party and from there, they are believed to have gone on to a private event at the Dorchester Hotel.
They met at the Vanity Fair And Burberry Portraits party at the National Gallery. And despite a 10-year age gap, the 17-year-old actress reportedly seemed enthralled.
"Emma had gone over to speak to Pixie Geldof, who was chatting to Johnny at the time. Emma and Johnny immediately hit it off," an onlooker told the Daily Telegraph.
"It was clear they had loads to talk about - even if they don't look like they have much in common."
According to the Daily Star, Borrell, 27, didn't realise who Watson was until they left the party and fans started calling her name.
The unlikely pair then reportedly hopped into a cab to another fashion party and from there, they are believed to have gone on to a private event at the Dorchester Hotel.
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Auckland Town Hall
The first few seconds of Gareth Farr's song-cycle Ex Stasis, the major work of his residency with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, suggested exotic climes were imminent - and it was a promise well kept.Paul Horan's allegory of an aviatrix who lands on a Pacific Island proved to be a rich blueprint for a possible opera, from its island-style Pinteresque dialogue between George Henare and Mere Boynton to some glorious aria opportunities for Deborah Wai Kapohe.Indeed, listening to the minimalist sheen behind Wai Kapohe's first appearance, gorgeously spun by the orchestra, one could well imagine the soprano playing the role in the most soignee of flying costumes.Horan's lyrics thoughtfully investigate what happens when cultures and personalities are thrown together; and Farr is the perfect musical partner all the way.This composer knows how to reconcile detail with a formally convincing structure and never errs in finding the right colours, especially in the wash of harp and keyboards during that gripping arioso in which the outstanding James Egglestone lays out the guilt and regrets of a colonial Governor.
The other singers, struggling at times to compete with the orchestra, were variable. Henare, the seasoned actor, was the most convincing.Wai Kapohe was too often burdened with a cumbersome vibrato, and a nervous Boynton had insecure intonation, with moments of stridency.There were the expected Farr outbursts, such as an early conflagration of log drums, but this was a score that knew the value of reticence, signing off with sighing voices that float away on orchestral gossamer.After the interval, Tecwyn Evans, who had been a maestro molto simpatico for Farr, inspired his players to give their rip-roaring all in the complete ballet score for Manuel de Falla's The Three-Cornered Hat.Again, we had the exotic, setting off with a fiery Boynton, thundering timpani, quivering castanets and orchestral players making with the hand-claps and "Ole"s.I doubt if the APO has ever played more vividly but was I alone in feeling that Henare's running commentary, although carried off with the snap and sparkle of a skilled thespian, was ultimately a distraction from evocations already in the score?
The other singers, struggling at times to compete with the orchestra, were variable. Henare, the seasoned actor, was the most convincing.Wai Kapohe was too often burdened with a cumbersome vibrato, and a nervous Boynton had insecure intonation, with moments of stridency.There were the expected Farr outbursts, such as an early conflagration of log drums, but this was a score that knew the value of reticence, signing off with sighing voices that float away on orchestral gossamer.After the interval, Tecwyn Evans, who had been a maestro molto simpatico for Farr, inspired his players to give their rip-roaring all in the complete ballet score for Manuel de Falla's The Three-Cornered Hat.Again, we had the exotic, setting off with a fiery Boynton, thundering timpani, quivering castanets and orchestral players making with the hand-claps and "Ole"s.I doubt if the APO has ever played more vividly but was I alone in feeling that Henare's running commentary, although carried off with the snap and sparkle of a skilled thespian, was ultimately a distraction from evocations already in the score?
Cloverfield sets monster record in US
'Cloverfield' has become the first monster hit of 2008 after making $41m (€28m) in the US last weekend, a record opening for January according to studio estimates.
Watch an extended clip from 'Cloverfield' here.
The tale of a giant reptile causing chaos in New York City surpassed the $35.9m premiere weekend of the 'Star Wars' special edition in 1997, the previous best for January.
Featuring a cast of unknowns, 'Cloverfield' tells its monster story from the perspective of a partygoer's hand-held video camera, which captures the mayhem as the creature tears through the city.
The film benefited from cryptic marketing that sent moviegoers on a scavenger hunt to decode clues about the movie's plot, images and even its title, which was not confirmed until shortly before its release.
'Cloverfield' is released in Ireland on 1 February.
Watch an extended clip from 'Cloverfield' here.
The tale of a giant reptile causing chaos in New York City surpassed the $35.9m premiere weekend of the 'Star Wars' special edition in 1997, the previous best for January.
Featuring a cast of unknowns, 'Cloverfield' tells its monster story from the perspective of a partygoer's hand-held video camera, which captures the mayhem as the creature tears through the city.
The film benefited from cryptic marketing that sent moviegoers on a scavenger hunt to decode clues about the movie's plot, images and even its title, which was not confirmed until shortly before its release.
'Cloverfield' is released in Ireland on 1 February.
Dustin makes his debut in Belgrade
Ireland's Eurovision hopeful Dustin the Turkey had his first rehearsal in the Belgrade Arena today.
The turkey rehearsed 'Irelande Douze Pointe' three times and later took part in his first press conference for the international media.
To watch Dustin's special acoustic performance of 'Irelande Douze Pointe' on 'WE tv's web-only show, click here.
It is reported that members of the press were very impressed with Dustin and that his brand of humour travelled well.
At today's rehearsal, Dustin was reunited with Polish contestant Isis Gee, whom he met on 'The Late Late Show' recently.
Of their encounter today, he said: "Isis Gee wants to share a room with me, but when I saw it wasn't bunk beds I wasn't happy to share."
Tomorrow Dustin will be accompanied by other members of the Irish delegation to an Irish bar in Belgrade but must be home in bed by 9pm.
The turkey rehearsed 'Irelande Douze Pointe' three times and later took part in his first press conference for the international media.
To watch Dustin's special acoustic performance of 'Irelande Douze Pointe' on 'WE tv's web-only show, click here.
It is reported that members of the press were very impressed with Dustin and that his brand of humour travelled well.
At today's rehearsal, Dustin was reunited with Polish contestant Isis Gee, whom he met on 'The Late Late Show' recently.
Of their encounter today, he said: "Isis Gee wants to share a room with me, but when I saw it wasn't bunk beds I wasn't happy to share."
Tomorrow Dustin will be accompanied by other members of the Irish delegation to an Irish bar in Belgrade but must be home in bed by 9pm.
Lindsay Lohan - Lohans Mum Sister Lindsays No Lesbian
LINDSAY LOHAN's mother and sister have laughed off reports the actress is gay, insisting the rumour is just the latest in the long line of silly stories the press fire at the family.
The Mean Girls star has been linked romantically to pal Samantha Ronson for some time and now Dina and Ali Lohan are speaking out about the lesbian gossip.
In an interview to promote her new reality show, Living Lohan, Dina tells TV show Extra, "Samantha's an amazing girl," while Ali adds, "They're best friends. They're just friends. It's pathetic what people say."
Dina explains, "It's so silly. We actually laugh about it now. It really does hurt... but you develop a thick skin. You have to ignore it."
The interview ended abruptly when Extra reporter A.J. Calloway asked Dina about her relationship with her estranged husband - and Lindsay's father - Michael. The family publicist objected to the personal question and ended the chat.
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