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Mark Wright

The TOWIE star got off with Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan at a New Year's Eve party in Dubai. It's too early to say the pair are dating, but 'you could certainly call it a holiday romance,' says a witness to the snogging scenes.
Lindsay Lohan

Spotted on a date with on/off boyfriend Josh Chunn at the Nozomi restaurant in Knightsbridge last night (02.01.13). If the rumours are to be believed, it could be La Lohan's last proper meal before entering the Big Brother house.
Stephen Hawking

Stars in the latest ad for the Go Compare price comparison site, in which he uses a black hole to deal with the ad's opera singer, Gio. 'I confess I am a fan of the Go Compare adverts,' said Hawking. 'I am also an opera fan so I was delighted to be given the opportunity to help save the nation and silence Gio.'
The Shard

Starting at 4.00pm, The Shard will be lit up in anticipation of the New Year, with big light changes planned around the 10.30pm mark. That's on top of the usual major fireworks display on the South Bank.
Kate Winslet

Married Ned RocknRoll over Christmas in a secret ceremony attended by only six guests. RocknRoll - original name Abel Smith - is the nephew of Virgin supremo Sir Richard Branson, for whom he works.
Adele

Her 2011 song, Someone Like You, is the most popular karaoke song in Britain according to a survey by the Lucky Voice karaoke bar chain. Carly Rae Jepsen's Call Me Maybe came second, with What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction in third.
Danny Boyle

The opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, directed by Boyle, has been voted the second most inspiring TV event of all time, behind only Neil Armstrong's 'giant leap' on the Moon in 1969.
Katie Price

Despite the attentions of Gavin Henson, Price is now dating stripper-to-the-stars Kieran Hayler, who has performed his act on Eastenders.
Jessie J

The singer has cited 'art' as the reason for the postponement of her UK tour. 'Music and art cannot be rushed,' tweeted J, who has moved next year's road-trip from February to October so she can finish her new album.
Santa Claus

Thousands of Santas turned up at Trafalgar Square and the Tate Modern yesterday as part of the world wide SantaCon 2012. Watch some of the nutters on this video.
Hugh Grant

He's been banned from one of America's biggest talk shows - John Stewart's Daily Show - for being 'a big pain in the ass'. 'He's giving everyone s*** the whole time,' said Stewart, adding that Grant was his all-time worst guest, worse even than the dictators he's interviewed.

Russell Brand

Gave £1,500 to homeless people in Los Angeles before heading to Australia and then 'asked pals to make sure these guys are okay while he's away'. 'They've been taking them food and making sure they've got warm clothing and a few dollars in their pocket until he gets back,' a source told The Sun.
Pippa Middleton

After the bad reception given to her party planning book, Pippa now seems to have worked out her unique selling point. 'Maybe I should write a sequel and call it Bottoms Up,' said Duchess Kate's figure-hugging bridesmaid-dress-wearing sister.
Harry Potter

A ninth boy-wizard movie is being made at the Potter studios in Hertfordshire, with Helena Bonham-Carter and other stars spotted in familiar costume. Apparently it's a mini-film, to be screened at the various Harry Potter theme parks soon to open around the world. 'The cast have really enjoyed getting back together,' said a source. 'They are so tight-knit.'
London Underground

To celebrate 150 years of Tube travel, today they've brought out a commemorative Oyster Card that features designs of old logos. Normal prices apply.