PHIL COLLINS ANNOUNCES MUSICAL RETIREMENT

(nme.com) Has announced that he is retiring from music. Having completed a reunion tour with Genesis, the multi-instrumentalist has said in a newspaper interview that he has no plans to tour or make another album. Collins told The Times that he will continue to write, simply because he does not know how to stop. The interview quotes Collins as saying he is more interested in his collection of memorabilia from the Battle Of The Alamo than music. Collins said: "It's not that unusual for a man of my age, who grew up reading Davy Crockett." Collins was speaking ahead of his appearance on Sky Arts TV series 'Songbook'.He re-ignited an old feud with Noel Gallagher. The Oasis man famously said ahead of the 2005 general election: "Vote Labour, if you don't and the Tories get in, (Collins) is threatening to come back from Switzerland, and none of us want that. Collins said of the comment: "I don't care if he likes my music or not. I do care if he starts telling people I'm a wanker because of my politics. It's an opinion based on an old misunderstood quote."

RANGO WINS AMERICAN BOX OFFICE

(nortecastilla.es) The animated film 'Rango' has managed to obliterate box office theaters in the United States and Canada this weekend, in which has raised $ 38 million. It seems that the connection between the director Gore Verbinski and actor Johnny Depp continues to bear fruit. If previously triumphed in the series 'Pirates of Caribbean', we now turn to in this animated film, in which Deep has lent his voice to the chameleon character of the tape. The second film in the collection of ranking last weekend was for 'Destination hidden', starring Matt Damon, with 21 million dollars, far from the 38 collected by 'Rango'. The worst debut in theaters took him 'Take Me Home Tonight', teen comedy starring Topher Grace and Anna Faris. The film is scheduled in 2003 theaters, but barely able to raise $ 3.5 million, remaining at 11 ° instead of box-office rankings

THE BLACK CLOUD OF ARTISTS

I have fresh in my memory as when Britney was going through a difficult time as the press and public were determined to highlight the negative of this young girl is merely the product of the American factory of the artist. Many want to have the success and recognition but the fact that the famous dish is not so easy, a lot of money, praise and facilities have on their doors, these young people at a young age to achieve goals that are achieved in many years. Today Britney having overcome their difficult times and with new material on the market are those determined to report them and remember their mistakes, and ironies of life as those who put an example to Christina Aguilera, blonde today also spectacular voice goes through a black cloud in her life. Nobody is safe from this!! Please celebrities are human beings like us with strengths and weaknesses that they have only provided a means of communication that highlights everything. That was one of the things that motivated us to create Gossiping, because they are reluctant to teach the negative things that have a gift: the art of singing, dancing, acting, designing, etc, talent, art and poetry each delivery every day in their roles. Lidsay Lohan seems to be the dish of the dam tabloid this young actress, singer with talent this passing evil, and apparently the more the show seems to attract more problems, we want everything for her and satisfactorily resolves their power to see in all things media positive about their work. I can not mention Charlie Sheen wanted and appreciated, I have to tell you that Charlie is now a bit detached from what once was, affectionate man, charismatic, with a bright future cornerstone of the series Two and Half Man, not the one next to him is a cast of excellent actors, producers, directors, etc who have achieved what few succeed in the TV series American formula for success. I've known Charlie for a long time through his work and I'm sure his children in the end are those who really need it will get a way to let this black cloud in his career. I hope God will enlighten him and let him realize that the way it has handled things is not the most appropriate and should not mix the personal with the work, if he wanted a raise, with his career and coming from family he has known that these are not the methods to achieve it. I do not want to become in the media that highlight the negative, but I want to use this forum to send a message to other young actors and actresses who are succeeding on TV, what Charlie Sheen is not common is just a mistake, please discussed the same error, always seeking to keep a healthy lifestyle, surrounded by his family and people who can advise you well. Your career is Your livelihood and profession should take care and keep it ... .. This editorial is dedicated to all those fans whose artists are going through a difficult time and without any condition of continuing to support, they are what make the industry has such huge profits ....

JOHN GALLIANO APOLOGIZES

(Quien.com) Fashion designer John Galliano offered an apology for his behavior at a cafe in Paris, where anti-Semitic remarks offended a group of people. "I apologize for my behavior and accept all the accusations that have arisen against me," Galliano said in the document circulated to the media by the law firm Harbottle and Lewis. He added: "I take responsibility for the circumstances in which I met and for allowing me to be seen behaving in the worst ways." Recall that the Dior fashion designer fired after they broadcast a video in which the British praised Adolph Hitler. Galliano days before had been suspended by the fashion house because of an investigation of an alleged anti-Semitic incident occurred in a Paris cafe. The whole affair has raised different opinions, as the case of Oscar winner, Natalie Portman, who said in a statement to the New York Times he does not want to be connected with John Galliano, because you disagree with the statements of the designer. "As an individual proud of being Jewish, would I involve with Mr. Galliano in any way," Natalie told the U.S. daily.

OK MAGAZINE THIS WEEK

Only in the pages of OK! magazine this week, we bring you the first precious photographs of Melissa Rycroft and Tye Strickland’s sweet bundle of joy, Ava Grace, and we have a sneak peek online! So how did the happy couple choose such a beautiful name for their little girl? A complete stranger provided the inspiration!

OK! COVER STORY: INTRODUCING MELISSA RYCROFT’S BABY GIRL

“I wish there was a really fun or romantic story as to how we picked it out, but we took her name from a woma who called in to a talk-radio station!” Melissa reveals to OK! in the exclusive interview. “Tye and I had been going back and forth about names for months, but he didn’t like the names I liked, and I didn’t like the names he liked.”

OK! EXCLUSIVE GALLERY: INSIDE MELISSA RYCROFT’S NURSERY!

Fate struck when Tye was at work one day, she continues.

“He called me and sad this woman named Ava called in, and asked what I thought about the name Ava. I liked it, and it stuck. Her middle name is Grace because she’s our little saving grace and a blessing brought into our lives.”

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3. EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Take a Peek Inside Melissa Rycroft’s Nursery!


4. IN THIS ISSUE: Inside Melissa Rycroft’s Nursery!


5. Melissa Rycroft Expecting Her First Child!

ELTON JOHN & DAVID FURNISH ON ROYAL WEDDING: “WE DO HAVE AN INVITATION”

(okmagazine.com) Elton John and David Furnish have made the cut! Prince William and Kate Middleton have invited them to their royal wedding. “We do have an invitation,” the Elton told Canada’s CTV. “I’ve been trying to be discreet.” So what does Elton think of the Prince William’s bride-to-be? Kate “is Diana in personality. She is very discreet, she is a very beautiful girl,” he said. “They have been together a long time and I think she has handled the pressure so much.” But he reportedly wasn’t thrilled that she received Diana’s ring. “It is none of my business,” he said, “but I thought it was a little odd.” And Elton thinks the pressure the future husband and wife will face will continue as he says Prince William “one of the hardest jobs in the world … the scrutiny he will be under.” “I hope [William] becomes King at an early age,” Elton explained. “I think we need young people like him to lead. I think he will be a tremendous king – not that Charles won’t, but I think William will be … tremendous.”

THE CHRISTINA AGUILERA MUG SHOT THE COPS DIDN'T WANT YOU TO SEE

(eonline.com) Does Christina Aguilera look publicly intoxicated to you? The spiraling pop diva was arrested on suspicion of that very charge early this morning, and here is the photographic evidence of the bust, exclusively obtained by E! News. L.A. Sheriff's Department spokesman Steve Whitmore said that Aguilera's picture is not going to be released to the public because authorities do not plan to press charges...but sometimes a camera is just in the right place at the right time. While this certainly won't go down in the annals of scary mug-shot history, it's definitely not one of Aguilera's better looks. In her defense, Whitmore said earlier today that the "Beautiful" singer was "cooperative" and "not belligerent in any way whatsoever" when she was taken into custody along with boyfriend Matthew Rutler.