Avril Lavigne recently had an interview with OK! magazine in which she talks about having kids. She says “Oh God! I don’t want to have kids for like 10 years. I still have a lot to do. I don’t even know if I could handle a dog right now. I’m so not ready. Someday I’ll be a mom but not until I’m in my 30s.” Here’s a thought: don’t have kids at all. I don’t think the world can handle some little Avrils running around, acting like douches and ruining everyone’s day. Do the world a favor Avril and don’t procreate. In fact, it would be even better if you stop existing too.

Britney Spears spent the weekend with her mother Lynne in California. The troubled 26 year-old singer - who is reportedly set to regain joint custody of sons Sean Preston and Jayden James in a new arrangement with ex-husband Kevin Federline - enjoyed a shopping trip with her mother before going out to dinner at the nearby Bond St. restaurant.

A source at the eatery said: “They had a girls’ dinner of salad, sushi rolls, and fish with two of Britney’s friends. Britney walked in with a big smile and introduced her mom to the staff. She looked gorgeous, and I have never seen her in a better mood. She was laughing the whole time she was here. Britney seemed to have the best time hanging out with her mom and friends.”

Lynn arrived in California on Wednesday, after spending time with Britney’s sister Jamie Lynn, who recently gave birth to daughter Maddie Briann, her first child with fiance Casey Aldridge.

Meanwhile, Britney is reportedly “excited” about getting her career back on track, and has filmed a video segment for Madonna’s upcoming ‘Sticky and Sweet’ tour.

A source said: “Britney is excited, but in a grown-up way. She has come a long way in the last year. Working with Madonna is a dream, but I think Britney feels like it’s one she has earned.”

Britney and Madonna reportedly appear together in the video wearing bandages which they will remove to reveal tiny bondage pants and knee-high boots.

Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Chris Martin are very happy together, says the actress’ mother.

Blythe Danner has dismissed reports the couple are going through a bad patch, and says they are still very much in love.

Blythe said: “I’ve never seen two happier parents and people. Happy, happy people. I don’t get it.”

Blythe also quashed rumours Gwyneth is planning to quit Hollywood and focus on raising the couple’s two children, three-year-old daughter Apple and one-year-old son Moses.

The ‘Meet the Parents’ star said: “People are saying Gwyneth isn’t going to go back to work, which is a lot of BS too. She very much wants to go back to work. She’s a great, wonderful actress. But motherhood is very important to her, as it was to me, and she’s finding the balance. And it’s hard to find that balance.”

The couple have been spending a lot of time apart recently as Chris has been holed up in different recording studios working on the new Coldplay album ‘Viva La Vida’, while Gwyneth was busy filming new movie ‘Iron Man’.

With a newborn baby, I’d have thought Nicole Richie would enough on her plate right now.

But the wee socialite - daughter of legend Lionel - has revealed she’s coming to the rescue of mum’s-to-be by launching a range of maternity clothing.

Nicole, who gave birth to daughter Harlow in January, dished out the goss on her new venture at a recent Balenciaga party in L.A.

She said: “It’s about showing your best self, not your tired, worn-down self. Guys don’t go through that, they just don’t understand.”

Staff at the UCLA Medical Centre are reportedly facing the sack for attempting to access Britney Spears’ medical files.

The troubled singer spent seven days in the hospital at the end of January to be given treatment for her Bipolar disorder.

But a US newspaper believes 13 employers are in the process of being fired and 12 others, including doctors, will be disciplined for looking at Britney’s confidential records.

This is not the first time the hospital has axed employers for peeking at her files.

In 2005, when the singer gave birth to son Sean Preston, several members of staff were caught looking at her computerized records.

Jeri Simpson, the hospital’s director of human resources, said: “It’s not only surprising, it’s very frustrating and it’s very disappointing,” Before adding she felt “horrible” that it happened again.

UCLA confirmed that officials had informed staff on the morning Britney was hospitalised warning them not to look.

Michelle Williams finally speaks out about the death of ex Heath Ledger. They became a couple in 2005, eventually having a daughter Matilda together.

Michelle issued a statement saying, “Please respect our need to grieve privately. My heart is broken.”

She goes on to address their daughter, “I am the mother of the most tender-hearted, high-spirited, beautiful little girl wo is the spitting image of her father. All that I can cling to is his presence inside her that reveals itself every day.”

Reuters’ had a celebrity do-gooder poll for 2007 which saw Angelina Jolie win for both her work as a UN goodwill ambassador and raising awareness of suffering in Africa. On the bottom of the list is the Queen of Pop Madonna. She was voted the least respected celebrity altruist because of claims she used her fame and wealth to circumvent Malawian adoption rules.

Director of the Feinstein International Famine Center at Tufts University explains this saying “People aren’t stupid. They can really sense when it’s just an endorsement and when somebody really means it. Someone like Angelina Jolie comes across as having more integrity than some celebrities and a greater sense that she doesn’t just do this for the publicity.”

Britney Spears celebrated her birthday into the wee hours of the night at The Scandinavian Style Mansion event at a private residence on Sunday in the exclusive area of Bel Air, California. She wore a slinky black mini dress, purple panties, a white fur-trimmed jacket and YSL Tribute platform shoes. The party was attended by Alli Sims, Diamond Entertainment owner Claus Hjelmbak, Sam Lufti and Paris Hilton among others.

She turned 26 this past weekend. While she aged in years, I doubt she aged in mentality. After the party ended and by the time that most normal people are alive and kicking, the pop wreck mama spent her special day with her two sons.

With two superstar parents, it’s only natural that the children of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith would catch the acting bug. 9 year old Jaden has already made his Hollywood debut in The Pursuit of Happyness. Now, it’s 7 year old Willow’s turn. See her December 14 in I am Legend.

Smith says of his children, “Jaden is Johnny Depp. He just wants to do good work…He loves acting, he just wants to make good movies. And Willow is Paris Hilton. Willow wants to be on tv!”

He goes on to clarify, “You don’t work with Willow. You work FOR Willow.”

Kudos to Will and Jada for making their children be professional by auditioning for their films instead of just requesting favors. At least they are doing what they can to keep them somewhat grounded.

Can you help but think these kids are adorable?

Paris Hilton spent her Thanksgiving in a quite un-American way, touring Shanghai, China, for the MTV Style Awards.

She spent a great deal of time shopping along the Bund waterfront, even taking a break to try on several dresses by Chinese designer Lu Kun, who is one of Shanghai’s hottest fashion designers.

At one point, Paris stopped for a press conference in front of the Hyatt on the waterfront, one of Shanghai’s newest landmarks. She said, “Shanghai looks like the future!”

Another highlight of her trip was a stop at Yu Yuan Garden where she sampled Shanghai’s steam buns and flower tea.

Today was part of a two day tour planned for Paris. On Friday, the heiress turned reality star turned author turned singer turned perfume deigned heads to the awards celebration for Chinese style and fashion.

Forget the turkey - pass the duck a la Shanghai!