Naomi Campbell - head over heels in love

Catwalk queen Naomi Campbell is apparently head over heels in love with Brazilian businessman Marcus Elias. She has been flashing a diamond ring on her finger, sparking rumours that she has secretly got engaged to him. Naomi met the wealthy Marcus Elias two weeks ago at a party for a fashion magazine in Sao Paulo and they’re already nuts about each other. "They were all over each other and looked perfectly suited. Now, Naomi’s wearing a sparkling diamond ring and everyone is wondering if they’ve had a whirlwind engagement," said one source. Marcus arrived at the party with another woman, but soon switched his attention to Naomi. The pair ended the evening cuddling up together. Marcus, 49, then whisked Naomi by private jet to the coastal resort of Trancoso. Naomi was later overheard declaring her love for Marcus at an A-list party hosted by Brazilian minister of culture Gilberto Gil in Salvador. "Marcus and I are so happy together," she laughed.

Britney's bodyguards go bathroom with her

Jamie Spears has told Britney's bodyguards not to leave her alone, even when she goes to the bathroom.

Jamie has co-conservatorship over Britney's affairs and is prepared to do anything to keep the troubled singer on the straight and narrow - including placing her under constant supervision.

Britney and her father went to new Los Angeles restaurant Citrus on Saturday night and as soon as she got up to have a cigarette or to use the bathroom bodyguards "jumped into action".

An onlooker told the New York Post newspaper: "Britney sat down at the table to eat, but hardly touched her lobster burger, and chose to eat chips instead.

"She continuously got up from the table to go to the bathroom or hang out at the bar and smoke a cigarette. Bodyguards followed her to the bathroom and bar."

Britney is also reportedly struggling to control her kleptomania.

The mother-of-two, who allegedly stole a top from a Los Angeles store at the weekend, was seen taking a coffee cup from the restaurant.

Meanwhile, Britney is said to be desperate to hire renowned

celebrity attorney Stacy Phillips to help her in her ongoing custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Phillips - of law firm Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon and Jamra - has previously represented high-profile celebrities including Bobby Brown and baseball legend Darryl Strawberry, as well as the former partners of Tori Spelling and Jean-Claude Van Damme. She also recently received critical acclaim for her book, 'Divorce: It's All About Control; How to Win the Emotional, Psychological and Legal Wars'.

Nude support of Alicia Silverstone for PETA

It sounded too good to be true - Alicia Silverstone was going to take it all off in order to support PETA by advertising her vegetarian ways. However, after the 30-second commercial was filmed and ready to air in Texas, Comcast Cable yanked the ad off the air.

The commercial was set to feature Alicia Silverstone as she came out of a pool, removed all of her clothing and began to discuss the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. PETA said that they chose to run their ads in Houston, Texas, because the city ranks high on the list of poor eating habits and percent of obese people.

However, Comcast decided that it wouldn't air the commercials, despite the fact PETA had already paid for the air time. A spokesperson for Comcast announced that they decided the nudity in the advertisement was not suitable for airing on their broadcast, and as such, put an end to the ad's airtime just hours before the commercial was first set to be beamed into viewers' homes.

Houston residents who are curious about the nude Alicia Silverstone and her promotion of vegetarianism are still able to view the ads on PETA's official Web site, PETA.org. People magazine quoted PETA president Ingrid Newkirk, who said in a statement, ""[Viewers can] get an eyeful, not only of the stunning Ms. Silverstone, but also of our free Vegetarian Starter Kit - chock full of delicious recipes - that will make them drool for an entirely different reason."

HOLLYWOOD SALUTE INDIAN BEAUTIES

Many Indian actresses are being signed up by Hollywood filmmakers. Aishwarya Rai, Mallika Sherawat, Kashmira Shah and latest Celina Jaitley are all take part in the rat race. Along with the global acceptance of the traditional Indian beauty, the foreign agents are also playing a big role in getting deals for the Indian actresses. Not only the actresses, even the actors are now attracting foreign filmmakers.

Every woman's inspiration and every man's fantasy,

They may be every woman's inspiration and every man's fantasy, but in spite of their flat tummies and long legs, some actresses still fall 'short'... of luck maybe, or of being taken more seriously as actors. While the likes of Bipasha Basu, Shilpa Shetty can boast of their much-in-tone hot bods, the not-in-perfect-shape actors (female) like Rani Mukherjee and Kajol can boast of having enjoyed their stint at the pinnacle. May be their well-rounded bosoms represented the Indian woman only too well, and their 'there's something about them' characteristic only swept the men off their feet...

In the past, too, we've had some well-endowed women ruling the box office. Sridevi and Madhuri, for example. Thunder thighs may now have become thanda, and hot bodies may have DQ's (drool quotients) rocketing sky-high. But then it's still a pleasure watching the imperfectly shaped Vidya Balan look so classic in Parineeta . It comes with looking Indian, we say! Kareena Kapoor, too, may have lost tons of weight of late, but the drastic change in body celluloid has only ensued in an equal proportion of criticism coming her way. Nonetheless, the fair lady has shone brightest when at her healthiest best.

Now, that quite doesn't mean one lets go of oneself, and that it ain't good to look hot and sexy. It's perfect for Hollywood aspirants waiting to be roped in as Bond girls. Miss Perfect Ten, Shilpa Shetty, for example, has had her share of fame in Bollywood, but London seems to be treating her highness with much more royalty and respect. Nothing to take away from her acting, obviously. She has always done a fabulous job...and will always be a Metro girl.

And while SS is busy launching perfumes and doing Broadway Shows, loving the smell of every fresh pound in her bank account, Esha Deol is losing her pounds back home. She has got into tremendous shape, and endorsements, too, seem to be making their way into the lap of this current hot pin-up poster girl. But never mind the Big Brothers and pro-Vogue, where are the Big Pictures and Provoked , we ask, Mr. Directors?

Mallika Sherawat-one of the 100 most beautiful

She is indeed made it to the elite circles of Bollywood! Though Mallika Sherawat started of to do the usual but nevertheless consequential roles for publicity, she took the fame forward with remarkable and bankable work nationally and also internationally. Mallika Sherawat has long made it internationally like all the A-list stars in Bollywood. What more, she has also walked the red carpet with the legendary Jackie Chan at Cannes. The lady is now ready to be termed one of the 100 most beautiful women in the world. One of Hong Kong’s premiere luxury fashion magazine asks her for the cover page. This monthly claims to be a leading authority on fashion, beauty and entertainment in the Asia Pacific region. Editor Ellie O’Ready says, “We feel that Mallika is truly one of the 100 most beautiful people in Asia and our list just wouldn’t be complete without her.” So be ready to see our very own Mallika on the prestigious magazine’s cover in a month or two.

MADONA - SOME HIDDEN FACTS

#1: Her biggest fear

Fear of bad reviews, fear of getting old, fear of slipping a disc on stage - these we could understand. What really gives Madonna the willies, however, is "brontophobia" - not a fear of the mighty brontosaurus, but a morbid fear of thunder.

#2: Record-breaking rudeness

During her 1994 appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman, Madonna said "f**k" 13 times, asked Letterman to smell her underwear, accused him of being a "sick f**k" wearing a wig and refused to leave the set when her time was up. Behave!

Separated at birth?

#3: The celebrity relatives

Distant relatives of Madonna include Gwen Stefani (a far-removed cousin), Celine Dion (they share a French-Canadian ancestor) and Mark Wahlberg (who is intermittently rumoured to have brawled/had a fling with her).

#4: The cola catastrophe

In 1989 Madonna was paid $5 million to promote Pepsi cola. After her single Like A Prayer caused a storm of international controversy, the ad was pulled from circulation. It was only aired once.

• #5: A certifiable genius?

Madonna is reported to have an IQ of 140. Whether this was measured by one of those dodgy Internet self-assessment quizzes or under the stern gaze of Mensa officials, we're yet to confirm.

#6: The siblings

Madonna has seven siblings: Martin (a struggling alcoholic and failed rapper; "MC Ciccone"), Anthony (a TV production assistant), Christopher (an interior designer and artist), Paula (a go-go dancer and singer), Melanie (a publicist for Brian Eno's Opal Records), Mario (Director Of Merchandising at Maverick Records) and Jennifer (a half-sister whose fate remains unknown). There have been various reports of Madonna cutting ties with her siblings over their refusal to follow the teachings of Kabbalah.

#7: Ice Ice baby

In 1992 Madonna and coiffed rapper Vanilla Ice enjoyed an eight month relationship, during which time she reportedly would phone him in the middle of the night and demand to know if he was with another woman.