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Celebrity gossip sites have a wave of enthusiastic readers all over the world. They have dedicated readers who check up on updates, no matter what the constraints are. What we do not really notice sometimes is what effect do celeb gossip sites have on the kids of these celebrities? It must surely be taxing to have tons of entertainment news sections talking about their parents. The situation is really difficult for kids whose parents have broken up. They must be feeling a mind-numbing experience of all that is written about people who are close to them. Being of an impressionable mind and age, kids are more likely to believe whatever they read.

Celeb kids don’t always know that many celebrity gossip sites publishes half-baked stories to meet certain deadlines and sometimes, just because they do not have anything better to report. This trend among celeb gossip writers is the most damaging. This is detrimental to the credibility of the celeb gossip sites. The kids of the celebrities they tear apart in their entertainment news sections are the ones who bear the brunt. It is really sad that kids have to read a lot of drivel about their parents, the hook-ups and linkages that these writers cook up where they are non-existent. It is not a very enviable situation to be in.

The celeb kids themselves are not out of harm’s reach. They have the paparazzi glaring down their throats each time they make a move out. They can’t hang around with their friends or head for the video-game parlor. They miss out on a normal childhood because they happen to be celeb kids. They have celebrity gossip reporters hounding them for a snap as they go about their lives like any other kid would like to. They are denied the full freedom that childhood brings with it. They may be growing up in the lap of luxury but they are missing out on a lot, things which money can’t buy.

Celeb kids have been known to have problems in schools because of what is being written about their parents on celebrity gossip magazines. A recent example would be the presence of the paparazzi in front of the school where Tiger Woods’ daughter studies. The posse of reporters positioned at the gate of the school was waiting for Tiger or his wife Elin to show up. It was a crisis situation for the entertainment news sections because both of them were not making a public appearance. A snap of either would cost millions. In the rush of economics and profit, they laid siege to a school, making things inconvenient for the kids as well as for guardians.

This is one aspect that we must all look at with some consideration. It is okay to look for updates and you can’t really expect people to forego their habit of reading entertainment news columns. But maybe we need to be responsible when it comes to talking about celebrities who have kids. After all, they are not part of this celebrity circus!

Even if everything here is complete bunk, we can’t keep our eyes off of the veritable train wreck that our favorite celebrities treat us to on a daily basis. So, we scoured the rumor mills and gossip columns to bring to you the latest in who is doing what, who is doing who, who is going to jail and everything in between. So sit back, grab your box of bon bons and enjoy the latest from the music celebrity rumor mills.

Busta Rhymes, are you getting a fair shot? TMZ.com reports that he was stopped by police and admitted to having a shot of Hennessy before hopping behind the wheel of his Denali. The arrest report that TMZ obtained stated that Rhymes failed the sobriety test, but only blew a 0.067 later at the police station, which is below the legal limit of 0.08. He was reportedly charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle while impaired.

Even though Paris Hilton really isn’t much of a music celebrity, she made the celebrity gossip hit list by getting sentenced to 45 days in jail for driving with a suspended license. She had the nerve to show up to court 20 minutes late powdering her nose. The judge put the clueless blonde in her place by sending her to the clinker.

Here’s some stuff from the world according to PerezHilton.com.

Pete Wentz reportedly left a little gift for Marilyn Manson at the rehearsal space that they share – a vial of his blood. What the?

It seems that American Idol sweetheart, Kelly Clarkson is slipping in the ranks. Her comeback isn’t going so great while fellow Idol veteran, Carrie Underwood in consistently outperforming Kelly on internet download charts.

A lot of hoo ha for a lip synched performance. Britney Spears (a.k.a. the rehab boomerang queen) recently “performed” at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney, Anaheim. And we use the word “perform” loosely. The sign outside said: NO cell phones, NO cameras, NO video. Hmmm, didn’t say anywhere on there “NO LIVE SINGING!”

OK, am I like the only one who says ENOUGH ABOUT BRITNEY?!!! She just isn’t that interesting.

The longest retirement in music history. Barbara Streisand, in perpetual “retire” mode, will be touring in Europe. And then that’s the very last one – again!

More American Idol dish. Jessica Sierra who was a former AI top ten finalist, apparently hit a guy with a glass, had cocaine on her person and, now this is interesting, is being charged with “the introduction of contraband into a detention facility.” Good grief! We don’t want to go there!

Looks like Courtney Love is planning on selling her late husband’s things. What better way to memorialize her hubby? She plans to pair up with Christie’s auction to put Kurt Cobain’s stuff up for sale. She plans to “make a lot of money and give a bunch of it to charity.” Uh, OK.

Ah, Boy George, did you really want to hurt him? Rumor has it that Boy George hired an escort, grabbed the poor guy and chained him to a wall. He handcuffed the poor little escort guy to the bed and produced a box of BDSM whips and sex toys, telling the terrified escort guy, “Now you’ll get what you deserve.” Nobody died, escort guy got away and Boy George was charged with assault and false imprisonment. The ’80s were a tough time.

PopDirt.com is dishing it big time! It seems that Paula Abdul doesn’t do so well when you put her on national TV without a script. Seems she gave a bizarre performance on QVC where she was promoting her jewelry line. Strange, strange girl, cute as a bug, though, and always seems so sweet on Idol – is that scripted??? Not her first bizarre public unscripted appearance, though.

Send that girl to driver’s ed! TMZ is reporting that they have recently acquired a lawsuit that was filed by the husband of the woman who was killed in a car accident that involved former pop princess Brandy. This is her second lawsuit on that accident. The suit claims that Brandy was traveling too fast for conditions, driving recklessly and carelessly and following too closely. The suit is for an “undisclosed amount,” but the woman’s parents are suing Brandy for $50 million. If this is any indication of what the husband is seeking, that girl needs to hire a chauffeur or stay off of the road.

Well, this is definitely a “hmmmm” moment and conjures up some interesting (if not disturbing) mental pictures. PerezHilton.com has some juicy info. It seems that passionate sister kissing James Haven, brother to multiple foreign kids adopting, blood vial wearing Angelina Jolie, is seeing Rebecca St. James. Now, if you are not moving in “those” circles you may not realize that St. James is a Christian pop singer. You also may not realize that she is a huge advocate for saving yourself until marriage and abstinence. Well, well, what is ol’ Jimmy thinking about that? Maybe Angie will adopt her and then it will be OK.

Now, we want to leave you with this warm, fuzzy mother and son moment.

TMZ says that Rush & Malloy says that Usher is preparing to fire his own mother, the woman who GAVE HIM LIFE, raised him and has been his manager from the very start. They reportedly do not get along, but it is said that Usher’s stylist and (surprise) fiance, Tameka Foster is egging it on. Usher’s rep is denying the rumor, but let’s face it, this seems like it happens more than we’d care to admit.

There is an endless stream of gossip flowing out of the lives of everyone, it’s just that the famous peeople’s are the best!

Out In London Last Night…

Last night London certainly had its fair share of celebrities out on the town.

First we caught up with X Factor judge Louis Walsh who was all smiles when we spotted him doing some Christmas shopping with a mystery male companion on Kensington High Street.

After that we headed over to the Mayfair Hotel where we bumped into Kelly Brook, Freddie Ljungberg, James Nesbitt, Ronan Keating, Elton John and last but not least David Furnish. Oh and Louis was there as well, he certainly gets around doesn’t he?!

Oh Dear, Only In China….

We know this story isn’t really celeb related but we couldn’t resist showing you these pictures of China’s take on Christmas and Santa is sort of a celebrity right?

Staff at a zoo in Wuhan ditched the traditional reindeer in favour of an ostrich to entertain the public. Well, now we’ve seen everything!

Nicole Richie Has A New B.F.F…

Nicole Richie was all smiles as she took her daughter Harlow to paint some pottery at Color Me Mine in Los Angeles on Saturday.

The former Simple Life star recently admitted she loves parenthood claiming, “It’s the best thing in the world” and “Harlow and I are best friends.”

So that explains why Paris made her recent reality TV show. Aw, shame, relegated by a teeny tot.

Nurse Winehouse Is Ready For Duty…

Amy Winehouse has been helping to look after patients at the private clinic she’s staying at in London.

The Back To Black singer has been staying at the rehabilitation centre for almost three weeks, but she nearly got chucked out recently after a visit from Blake sent her back to her old binging ways. So in a desperate bid to stay in their good books, Amy has been helping the nurses to look after patients by serving them meals. A hospital insider revealed:

“She has been charming the nurses by helping them with their tasks. She’s been mucking in.”

Never mind looking after other people Amy, you should worry about looking after yourself…

Lindsay Lohan Makes A Fool Of Herself…

Whenever we see photos of Lindsay Lohan she’s always got a mobile phone glued to the side of her head. So it was no surprise to us when we found out that her constant obsession with chatting on the phone got her into a bit of trouble yesterday.

Whilst Lindsay was yapping away on the blower during a shopping trip in West Hollywood, she passed a group of waiting paparazzi. As she wasn’t paying attention to what she was doing the Mean Girls actress accidentally got into the back seat of a photographer’s car, instead of her own chauffeur driven ride. Realising her mistake, the red faced star quickly got out of the pap’s motor and hopped into her car alongside her assistant. That’ll teach her…

Russell Brand Goes Home With Three Women

Russell Brand is back in London, and he’s up to his old tricks. After going to the Bedtime Stories premiere in Kensington last night, where he snubbed journalists on the red carpet, the comedian headed to Vendome in Mayfair.

Sitting in the VIP area of the club, Russell selected a bevy of beauties to come and sit with him. An onlooker revealed:

“His booth was crowded with attractive girls, but Russell spent most of his time chatting to a striking brunette. They were huddled up close and he was whispering in her ear.”

Though Russell made a big show of walking past photographers by himself at 2am, the cheeky star managed to smuggle a whole group of girls home with him. A source revealed:

“Russell called it a night just before 2am. He made of point of appearing to leave alone, but his security team had already bundled three girls, including the brunette, into his car.”

You can run Russell, but you can’t hide!