EXCLUSIVE: Has troubled Lindsay Lohan fallen spectacularly off the wagon?

By DONNA MCCONNELL

Down and out in New York: Lindsay Lohan exhibited some bizarre behaviour as she sat in the street smoking after leaving bar with friends


Sitting in a grimy street, head face-first on the pavement, troubled star Lindsay Lohan appears to be down and out as she leaves a New York bar.

Looking decidedly the worse for wear, Lohan - who as part of her probation is not allowed to drink alcohol - appeared to have spent the best part of the evening hanging out with friends in The Cabin Down Below bar soon after arriving in New York by private jet.

After emerging, she is seen stooping on the floor, groping for support, and struggling to stay atop her high platform heels.


A new Lo: Lindsay hits the floor with her face


Dressed in a very short black dress, leopard print coat, the Machete star kneels on the floor, cigarette in hand, laughing uncontrollably and inadvertently exposed her underwear.

The 24-year-old stumbles to her feet while her laughing friends - including Samantha Swetra who was recently involved in a fight with Boardwalk Empire actress Paz de la Huerta - show little concern.

Finally one of them goes to her aid.

Lohan attempted to play down the scenes this morning tweeting: 'Is it not allowed to slip and fall? im always a klutz!!!'


Party time in the Big Apple: Lindsay arrived in New York last night by private jet and was soon seen out with friends on the Lower East side of Manhattanv


A source told the New York Daily News that Lohan had checked into a Times Square hotel instead of going as planned to her family's Long Island home.

Later that night, she was seen bar-hopping with Swetra starting at the Rose Bar in the Gramercy Park Hotel before continuing to The Cabin Down Below in the East Village, an ultra-exclusive bar disguised as a dive.

Lohan arrived in New York as it emerged she is planning to leave Los Angeles and set up home in the city.


Questions to answer: Lindsay will have some explaining to do to her probation officer as she appears very high-spirited in these pictures taken last night


According to her mother Dina Lohan the troubled actress is 'actively looking' for an apartment to rent.

Lindsay has been seen more and more in the city in recent weeks, flying in on a private jet a few days ago, supposedly join her family for a vacation on Long Island.

'She will be in New York a lot more going forward. She's actively looking for places in the city with her younger brother Michael,' Dina said.

'She loves it here. And she has a lot of friends who already have places, so she might sublet.'

And Lohan wasted no time in meeting up with some of those friends in a bar on the Lower East Side of the city.


Helping hand: Lindsay's friends seemed unconcerned by her wobbly state, and offered her hand to get to her feet

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Bad hair day! Cheryl Cole sports bird's nest do as she larks around for the camera while filming new L'Oreal ad

By JODY THOMPSON

Anyone got a comb? Cheryl Cole's PR company posted up a picture of her having a seriously bad hair day as she was being styled for a new L'Oreal advert


She normally never has a hair out of place - and if there is, it's been artfully placed in the name of style - but Cheryl Cole was struck down with a serious case of barnet bother earlier today.

The X Factor judge appeared not only having a serious bad hair day to the extent her locks looked like a bulldozed bird's nest, but her PR Tweeted cheekily posted up a pic of it on Twitter for the world to see.

The hilarious photo which showed 27-year-old Cheryl grinning wildly under her wild hair was captioned: 'A seriously bad hair day. Help a girl out.'


Brunette beauty: The star had her usual hair style when she attended the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards in London's Leicester Square last week


But fans of the brunette beauty need not fear that she's had a fashion fail - Mail Online can reveal the star was being styled for a new L'Oreal advert.

Although her PR couldn't divulge any more information about the campaign, the Twitter picture in which the star is wearing a khaki zipped jacket looks suspiciously like a 'before' shot for one of L'Oreal's rectifying hair products.

And even if not, as the face - and hair - of L'Oreal - she's certain to access to a myriad more of the beauty company's potions to restore her locks to their usual loveliness.

The X Factor judge is currently on tenterhooks waiting to find out if she's landed a job on the U.S. version.


Groomed girls: Cheryl and Girls Aloud bandmate met Prince Charles at the event which was sponsored by L'Oreal


Show insiders said that the 27-year-old Girls Aloud singer is set to take a role on the new programme in a multi-million pound deal but there has been some anguish about whether viewers will know who she is or be able to understand her accent.

The only person confirmed to be sitting alongside Cowell on the U.S. X Factor panel is producer L.A. Reid, who has helped launch the career of the likes of Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber.

A decision is expected soon however as auditions for the show started this week with 18,000 hopefuls descending on Los Angeles in a bid to become a star.

In the meantime, Cheryl is enjoying her time back in the UK, and last week,was a guest at the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards.

Wearing a peach Sass & Bide gown that was slashed to the thigh, she joined her Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh to meet the charity's head Prince Charles.


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Insidious TV spot delivers the goods

OK, if Shawn and I weren't so damn dedicated to our fine radio show we'd probably be sitting in a movie theatre tomorrow night giving James Wan's Insidious a whirl.Why, you ask? Just check out the TV spot below and gain some understanding.

"The scariest movie in decades" critics say. Wow! And boy does it look it. I like me my ghost stories and this looks to deliver the good. Hopefully we won't be as sucker punched by the trailers for Insidious as the wife and I were sucker punched by the trailer for Sucker Punch!

The film, which was written by Wan's Saw collaborator Leigh Whannell, hits theatres tomorrow. It stars Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne in a story about a mother and father fighting to protect their child from a supernatural force.

Michael Buble marries his girlfriend Luisana Lopilato in a civil wedding ceremony in Buenos Aires

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Mr and Mrs: Canadian singer Michael Buble married his girlfriend Luisana Lopilato in a civil wedding ceremony in Buenos Aires today


Canadian singer Michael Buble has married his girlfriend Luisana Lopilato in a civil wedding ceremony in Buenos Aires today.

The Grammy-winning singer and his Argentine wife posed for a mob of fans following the nuptials.

Wearing a purple pleated mini dress with sheer tulle trim, the the 23-year-old was stunning on the hand of her 35-year-old husband.


Affection: Michael couldn't keep his hands or lips of his gorgeous bride


Michael looked equally dapper in a dark grey suit which he paired with a silver tie.
For the simple ceremony the bride carried a small bunch of orchids which accentuated the colour tones of her frock.

She later tossed her bouquet in the air to the waiting fans as Michael adoringly looked on.

As they posed for pictures, the groom could not keep his hands or lips of his gorgeous bride.

The couple are planning a full ceremony with 300 guests next month at a mansion outside Buenos Aires, followed by another wedding in Vancouver in April.

They confirmed that they are having two weddings so both their families can attend.


Stunning: The beautiful blonde was beaming throughout the day

'We are doing one in Argentina and that's for her close family, and then we are doing one in Vancouver,' Michael has said.

Michael also revealed that he will be giving his vocal cords a rest on the big day, as his fiancée has asked him not to sing at their wedding, instead preferring the musical stylings of Argentine-Venezuelan singer Ricardo Montaner.

In an interview with Ross King on Daybreak in December, Michael said: 'I asked my fiancée if she wanted me to sing and she said no.'

She said, "I want Ricardo Montaner". So now I’ve got Ricardo Montaner coming!'
Michael said at the time that he was starting to feel nervous about the nuptials.

'It’s only four months away and now I’m starting to get a little nervous!

'The truth is I know that for a lot of women, this is what they dream of - that day - and I know that that’s a big deal for them in their life and they want it to be perfect.'

'I’m a boy, I didn’t grow up thinking about my wedding day, so for me, I just want it to be good for her.

'Really, I just want her to feel like she’s had the perfect day.'


Casamiento Luisana Lopilato y Michael Buble


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Danger Zone & My Biggest Fan

Do Not,

under any circumstances,

make these cupcakes.

Salted Caramel Cupcakes

They're evil.

Every few weeks I make a batch of cupcakes and take them to my husband's office for everyone to share.  Everyone there is on a diet so they all hate me.

I'm okay with that.

I found the recipe on one of my favorite blogs.

Lemonade Makin' Mama

Holy Smokes and shoot me dead if these aren't delicious.

I ate one.

Just one.

Really.

On another note, apparently, my father is bored with my blog.  You remember my Dad don't you?  I did an interview with him here.

He's ever so helpful.

Oh yes he is.

Here is an email that he sent me today:

Hi Kid: 

Read your bog for the last few days.  Actually, I'm impressed that your life is rather mundane.  Nothing about drugs, probation, drive bys or Toby Kieth.  To add some excitement you need to interact with your neighbors in an unexpected way.

Bake a 3 layer cake and knock on the door of the lady down the street that waters her flowers in a mu-mu.  "Just been thinking about you and admiring your front yard, enjoy the cake."   Her response would give you blog material for a week. 

Consider exchanging your trash container with the folks across the street just before the truck comes. It may take a week or two before they notice but their reaction would certainly merit an entire blog-maybe two.   In the meantime I will continue to read your blog even if it is about Melba toast. 

love ya   

dad

I do have to wonder how exciting his life is if he's sitting around coming up with ways for me to boost my blog material. 

Holly

xxx-ooo

Hooded Beyonce tries to go incognito days after dumping father as her manager

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

We can see you: Beyonce shades her face under her hooded jacket as she heads to her car in New York today


Beyonce attempts to keep a low profile just days after announcing she is no longer being managed by her father.

The 30-year-old singer was spotted in New York City today, hiding under a hooded jacket as she headed to her car with a security guard in tow.

On Monday the singer confirmed she had parted way on a 'professional level' with father Matthew Knowles, who has masterminded her career since her Destiny's Child days.


New era: It is the first time the singer has been seen since she dumped her father as her manager on Monday


In the statement, Beyonce stressed her devotion to her father on a personal level.
'He is my father for life and I love my dad dearly. I am grateful for everything he has taught me,' Beyonce said.

However their relationship is said to have become strained after it was confirmed a year ago that he had fathered a love child with Alexsandra Wright.


Beyonce and her father Mathew Knowles, pictured in 2004

The little boy called Nixon was born after Wright claims she had an 18-month affair with Knowles.

This led to the unravelling of Beyonce's parents marriage and her mother Tina filed for divorce in late 2009 after 29 years of marriage.

Tina Knowles worked as a stylist for Destiny's Child and continues to style her daughter. Together they launched a clothing line, House of Dereon.

Matthew was also said to initially be resistant to Beyonce's union with her now-husband rapper Jay-Z.

There have been rumours over the past couple of years that Beyonce was going to fire Knowles as her manager and instead partner with her husband's company Roc Nation.

In an interview with The Associated Press, he also said his daughter's decision to part ways with him as her manager is all part of her growing up.

He acknowledged Beyonce is a 'very, very smart businesswoman', and says as she turns 30, it is natural that she wants to have more control over her affairs.

Beyonce is currently working on her fourth studio album, a follow-up to 2008 disc I Am... Sasha Fierce.

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At last, embattled Sandra Bullock manages to raise a smile

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Perky: Sandra Bullock looked cheerful as she left her New York apartment today for a trip to the gym


Sandra Bullock took the bull by the horns today, so to speak, and made a concerted effort to cheer herself up with a trip to the gym.

The actress has been spotted looking a little down in the dumps in recent days in the wake of her ex-husband Jesse James planing to release a tell-all-book on their marriage.

But as she left her New York apartment this morning, the 46-year-old Oscar-winning actress had managed to raise a smile.


Grin and bare it: The actress played it casual and was carrying a pair of running trainers as she made her bright and breezy exit


Sandra played it casual in three-quarter length trousers and a black top as she headed to for a workout to release some endorphins.

Yesterday she was pictured looking glum as she went out for a stroll with her adopted son Louis.

Her downcast day out came immediately after her ex-husband Jesse James revealed the book cover of his memoir.

In the book James recalls parts of his life spanning 41 years.

He writes about everything from his tough upbringing, and struggles with addiction to success and fame.

He also touches on his failed marriages, which will no doubt refer to his ex-wife, Sandra.

Speaking to U.S magazine People, he describes what the tome will entail.


Mother and son: Sandra seen here on Tuesday with son Louis, cutting a rather glum figure


'I've lived a pretty crazy life,' he said.

'My life has been defined by many things and not just the events of the last year.
'I just wanted [the memoir] to be a good story, a page-turner and hopefully people will see it as that.'

For the the cover, the 41-year-old is seen posing in the theme of the famous American outlaw with whom he shares the same namesake.


'Pretty crazy life': Jesse James's new book cover


Holding a.44 Magnum revolver, he wears a Western Style suit and bowler hat.

He said he settled on the look rather than, 'some variation of a bad prom photo, serious Thinker pose like most book jackets show.'

James, the former head of now redundant West Coast Choppers, appeared in the reality TV reality series Monster Garage and also featured in the documentary Motorcycle Mania.

But the tattoo-clad star is of course most famous for his marriage Bullock - and their bitter split.

Their relationship imploded last year just days after her Oscar win for The Blind Side when she discovered he had been having an affair with a tattoo model.

Sandra then divorced James in April 2010 after more women claimed that they had affairs with Jesse during their marriage.

The split came days before Sandra announced in April that she had proceeded with plans to adopt a baby boy born in New Orleans.

Sandra and Jesse had started the initial adoption process four years earlier.

Louis was already united the former couple in January 2010, but they did not announce the news until the Oscars in March 2010.

After the couple's split, Sandra continued the adoption of the baby as a single parent.

Jesse is now engaged to tattoo artist and reality TV star Kat Von D.


Dishing the dirt: Sandra's ex-husband Jesse James revealed the cover of his tell-all book, American Outlaw, earlier this week


Sandra is currently in New York to film the drama film Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.

The story follows a nine-year-old amateur inventor and astrophysicist who scours New York city for a lock that matches a mysterious key left by his father after he was killed in the September 11 attacks.

Sandra stars alongside Tom Hanks, John Goodman and James Gandolfini n the film which will be released in 201

Sandra was recently listed at the 22nd highest earner in Hollywood for 2010, taking home over $22 million and this year is set to be as good professionally for the star with four films in production and five in development.

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That's a wrap! Vanessa Hudgens celebrates Sucker Punch premiere but remains tight lipped about relationship with co-star Josh

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Keeping things under wraps: Vanessa Hudgens left the Sucker Punch after party with her hair covered up but that wasn't the only thing the actress was keeping under wraps as she refused to talk about her relationship with co-star Josh Hutcherson


As she left Cafe de Paris, the Sucker Punch premiere after-party venue, Vanessa Hudgens covered her hair with a pearl-coloured pashmina – and that isn’t the only thing she is keeping under wraps.

Vanessa is remaining tight-lipped about her relationship with her Journey 2 co-star Josh Hutcherson, who she has been spending increasing amounts of time with in recent months.

In fact as the actress took to the red carpet last night she refused to give anything away about her feelings for the 18-year-old actor-but she did let out a telling giggle.



Lady in white: Vanessa had attended the London premiere of Sucker Punch in a pearl floor-length Alberta Ferretti gown before heading to Cafe de Paris for the after-party


Dressed in a flowing backless pearl floor-length gown by Alberta Ferretti, the actress had her hair in an elegant up style showing off her butterfly tattoo on her neck.

And while the actress was happy to talk about her upcoming projects she remained tight-lipped about Josh and simply laughed back in reply.

The actress may not have wanted to speak about her male co-stars but she did speak about working with Kristen Davies and said revealed that she would consider a role in a possible Sex and The City prequel film.



Getting close: Vanessa and Josh Hutcherson looked cosy at a basketball game recently


Vanessa told MailOnline: 'Kristen is awesome although we only have one scene together in the film.’

She added that she would be keen to work on a SATC prequel: Yes totally I love the Sex And The City films they are so fun.’

The actress who plays Blondie in the film explained the girls underwent a vigorous training regime over three months working out for five hours a day in order to be able to shoot the Sucker Punch action scenes.

She said: 'Working with the navy seals they don't go easy on you. I had to push myself mentally and physically.'


Party girls: Jena Malone, Emily Browning, Vanessa and Abbie Cornish braved the chilly London cold to enjoy a dinner at Bam Bou before heading to Cafe de Paris


Vanessa joined her co-stars on the red carpet at Leicester Square’s Vue cinema to premiere the Zack Snyder film in the U.K. which opens in cinemas across the country tomorrow.

The film crew then enjoyed dinner at Bam Bou restaurant before heading to Cafe de Paris to finish off the evening's celebration.

Earlier in the evening it wasn't just Vanessa who was eager to talk about upcoming projects 300 director Zack Snyder was quick to gush about Amy Adams who has been named to take on the role of Lois Lane playing alongside British actor Henry Cavill in his latest project Superman: Man of Steel.


Girl Power: Sucker Punch stars (L-R) Jamie Chung, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Carla Cugino, Emily Browning and Vanessa Hudgens pose together on the red carpet


The Sucker Punch director told MailOnline: ‘We are really excited about Amy and I am excited about the message is sends. It took a little while to cast her and we had to fly Henry over to see how they looked together but it’s great.’

Also dazzling on the red carpet Abbie Cornish, 28, was dressed in Alberta Ferretti in a coffee-coloured long dress with lace overlay and dazzled in £175,000 worth of Cartier jewels.

The Australian actress has been working with her Sucker Punch co-star Oscar Issac on Madonna’s latest project W.E.

Oscar, 31, spoke to MailOnline about working with Madonna and said: 'Was she a diva? No I hoped so but she is actually self-deprecating and really very funny she is actually very open.’


We like to boogie: The stars of Sucker Punch broke into an impromptu dance on the red carpet at the London premiere of their film tonight


Upcoming projects: Oscar Issac and Abbie Cornish are working together again on Madonna's film W.E. The 31-year-old actor said he hoped the singer was a diva but she is actually funny and self-deprecating


Girlfriends: Jamie Chung does some solo moves before cuddling up to Jena Malone


Sucker Punch opens in UK cinemas on April 1.



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Is Cameron Diaz going too far? Actress displays bulging biceps as she collects an award at CinemaCon

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Musclebound: Cameron Diaz showed off her biceps as she collected her Female Star of the Year Award from Drew Barrymore


She's well known for showing off her fabulously toned body - but it looks as though Cameron Diaz may be trying to impress her boyfriend A-Rod just a little too much.

The actress was looking more muscular than ever as she picked up an award at the annual CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Cameron, who accepted the prize for Female Star Of The Year from Drew Barrymore, was wearing a strappy, fitted white dress for the occasion - which showed off her recently acquired biceps.


Pumped up: The actress showed off her muscular look in a strappy white dress at the event in Las Vegas


And while she has always been toned, her muscles suggest that perhaps she might have been hitting the gym a little too heavily of late.

But the muscular look appears to be popular with her current beau.

A-Rod's ex-wife Cynthia also had well-toned biceps - while it is a look also favoured by another one of his exes, Madonna.


Best of friends: Cameron shared a friendly moment with Drew Barrymore, who had presented her with the prize


Cameron not only accepted the award at the annual convention - in which U.S cinema chain owners gather for a preview of forthcoming films - but she also promoted her new movie Bad Teacher.

She stars in the film as a foul-mouthed, money-hungry teacher who goes to extreme lengths to try win the affections of a new teacher - whom her colleague is already dating.

The film - which co-stars her ex Justin Timberlake - is due for release later this year.


Under wraps: Cameron kept her biceps hidden while she promoted her new film Bad Teacher at the convention


Actress & AROD's girlfriend Cameron Diaz visits Las Vegas for Cinemacon 2011


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What's your number? Gavin Rossdales's fatherly pride as Kingston gets his first phone number from a girl

By SOPHIE FORBES

Like father like son: Kingston Rossdale makes friends with an older girl at the Coldwater Canyon Park in Beverly Hills yesterday while on a day out with his father Gavin Rossdale


Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdales eldest son Kingston has always appeared to be a confident little boy.

And yesterday the four-year-old showed he had inherited his parents' charm as he sat chatting with a girl he met in the park.

The youngster even appeared to swap phone numbers with her while on a boys day out at the park with his father, Bush front man Rossdale.

At first, a nervous-looking Kingston needed some encouragement from his father who reassured him before he sat for a while and chatted with the young lady.

Initially the fashion forward tot, wearing jeans and a white vest, tried to hide behind his father who grinned and helped his son by talking to the girl himself.


First time: The little one came over all shy at first and had to get some encouragement from his father


Eventually Kingston built up the confidence to sit down on the wall next to her and begin talking.

In an adorable and touching moment in the young boy's life, the little girl and Kingston then appeared to swap phone numbers on their matching iPhones.


This is how you do it: Gavin, who has been married to Gwen Stefani for eight years, encouraged his son to chat to the young girl


After spending some time being pushed on the swings the father and son duo then headed back to their car to head home.

'That was a big moment...It was like watching him tie his shoes for the first time,' Gavin was over heard saying as he walked to the car.

Gavin, 44, has been married to No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani for eight years and the pair have another son, Zuma, who is two-and-a-half.


Boys time: Later the Bush front man pushed his son on the swings


Kingston's compassionate mother Gwen recently donated $1million to Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Emergency Fund to help in the relief and recovery effort.

Stefani said: ‘I’ve been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and their culture.

‘The disaster in Japan is beyond heartbreaking and I want to do anything I can to help.

‘I would never be able to make a gesture like this without the love and support of all the fans over all these years.'


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'I thought they were Swedish Fish,' jokes Katie Holmes as she explains why she bought Penis Gummies for Suri

By JODY THOMPSON

Awkward: Katie Holmes explained that she initially hadn't realise what Suri had picked up in the restaurant's gift shop


It was the picture that caused consternation, amusement and not a little shock the world over over - and now Katie Holmes has explained why her three-year-old daughter Suri Cruise came to be carrying some rather X-rated sweets earlier this month.

Katie had taken Suri and some friends to a New York restaurant specialising in desserts when the little girl was spotted holding a box of 'penis gummies.'

But in an interview for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which airs tomorrow, the 32-year-old explained she thought they were 'Swedish Fish' - fish-shaped jellies as she laughed off the incident.


Laughing it off: Katie explained what had happened to Ellen DeGeneres on her chat show in an interview which screens tomorrow


Katie explained: 'Recently, I took her to get ice cream in New York at this place called Serendipity that we go to all the time. It’s for kids.

'We go in and we are waiting for a table and she grabs some gummies that are boy part gummies. I was horrified.'

Katie was clearly still so embarrassed by the episode, she couldn't bring herself to actually say what the sweets were.


Mummy, what are these? Suri picked up the sweets in New York restaurant Serendipity 3


So the former Dawson's Creek star spelled it out to show host Ellen, saying: 'P-e-n-i-s gummies. I said, oh wow those aren’t Swedish Fish.'

Ellen, 53, interjected and joked: 'Even I know that, I know the difference there!'
Katie laughed and continued: 'They are called p-e-n-i-s gummies and they look like it. She was holding the box and I was like okay, wow we don’t need that right now.

'Because I thought if I said "put that back!" and then she’s going to say, "what is this?" And I really didn’t want to have that conversation.

'I was like, why are selling these here? This is for kids. And then it was on the cover of a magazine that I’m giving her those gummies.'

To the uninitiated, Swedish Fish are a type of chewy fruit-flavoured fish-shaped candy sold in the U.S. made for decades by Swedish candy producer Malaco, until Cadbury bought the brand from Leaf in 2006.

In the UK, they are sold in Ikea, including the more hardcore 'salmiak' flavour, or salted liquorice flavour.


Candy confusion: Katie joked that the Penis Gummies weren't exactly the same as Swedish Fish


Katie was on Ellen to promote her new TV mini-series The Kennedys, which premieres on Sunday in the U.S.

The ReelzChannel plans to show the mini-series between April 3 to April 10.
The show has also been picked up in the UK and will also be screened by both BBC2 and HISTORY next month.

The eight-parter sees Katie as Jackie Kennedy and Greg Kinnear as John F Kennedy.

However, the real-life Kennedy family and associates are said to be unhappy about the Jon Cassar-directed series, claiming its scripts were inaccurate and overly critical.


The Kennedys Premiere



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My Latest Obsession

Trying to eat healthy has taken it's toll on me.

Oh, how I miss those days of snacking on potato chips and Skittles.

I have found something, however, that I wanted to share with you.

It's been a lifesaver at 10:00 am, when I'm hungry and it's too early for lunch.

Roasted Garlic Melba Snacks

4 pieces =

1.5 g fat

10 g carbs

60 Calories

and

Trader Joes Fresh Bruschetta Sauce

2 TBSP =

2 g fat

1 g carbs

20 Calories

Total-

3.5 g fat

11 carbs

80 Calories

Worth every bite!

Sidenote:  I ate 4 Starbursts yesterday and they were worth it too.

Tourists left stranded as severe flooding strikes Thailand, leaving Koh Samui cut off

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Drenched: Torrential rains have left many parts of southern Thailand flooded


British holidaymakers are today caught up in heavy flooding in Thailand, after torrential rains swept across the south of the country, killing up to 11 people, displacing over 700,000 others, and causing wide-spread damage.

The rain, which has been falling for five days, has hit eight provinces, including the tourist zones of Krabi, Surat Thani and Phang Nga, as well as Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Trang, Chumphon and Songkhla.


Fighting the tide: Hundreds of British tourists have been caught up in the deluge

The popular tourist island of Koh Samui has been particularly affected.

Flights to the island - Thailand's third largest - have been suspended, while boat and ferry services to the mainland have also been placed on hold, leaving thousands stranded.

Many foreign travellers spent last night at the airport after flights were suspended indefinitely because of the rising waters. The runway is reportedly, while the terminal building is using a back-up generator for power.


Soldiering on: A tourist braves the outdoors in Koh Samui. All flights to the island have been suspended


Over 50 flights, both domestic and international, have already been cancelled - although two flights reportedly managed to take off for Bangkok earlier this morning, rescuing 376 passengers.

Some households on the island have reported food shortages.

The Thai National Disaster Warning Center has forecast heavy rain until Thursday.


Struggling to stay afloat: Thousands of holidaymakers are stranded on Koh Samui


Other affected areas include the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, also popular with holidaymakers.

The situation is proving sufficiently serious for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to update its travel advice for Thailand, warning of a continued risk of flash flooding and mudslides.

The downpour has been so unrelenting that residents in Krabi have been forced to take refuge in temples.

'It has rained severely in the last couple of days,' says Sombat Morakot, a local official in the west-coast town. "I have never seen something like this before. And when it rained, it flushed soil and logs down to villages.'


Captured: A crocodile, which escaped from a zoo, has had to be restrained in Nakhon Si Thammarat province


British photographer Marco Ryan is among those stranded. Writing on Twitter, he has commented: 'Stuck in Koh Samui. Storms creating havoc. Water to 6ft in hotels.

Streets disappeared. No electricity, water, web or flights. Extraordinary.'
Virgin Holidays has revealed that about a dozen of its travellers are caught up in the floods.

A spokeswoman says: 'Virgin Holidays has been proactively contacting its customers via our team in Thailand currently either already in Koh Samui, or due to travel there today, to ensure their wellbeing.

'Where customers have not left us their contact details, we are liaising with their hotels.

'We will continue to monitor the situation and will update them accordingly.'

The extreme weather has even had unfortunate consequences for local wildlife.

The high waters saw a crocodile escape from a zoo in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat.

The 8ft creature had to be restrained with a cloth over its eyes and a rope around its head after venturing into a residential area.


source: dailymail