Tumbling Tara: Socialite falls into a taxi after drunken dash

Socialite Tara Palmer Tomkinson was in a rush to get home last night after she sprinted in heels from a London club and fell into a taxi.

The some-time TV presenter, 36, joined a host of celebrities to celebrate her business partner and rumoured love interest Duncan James's 30th birthday party.

After partying with stars such as Jamie Oliver and Myleene Klass at the bash, it appeared the stumbling society girl couldn't wait to leave The Pigalle cabaret club in Piccadilly.

Legging it: After partying with pal Duncan James last night, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson leaves in a hurry

Earlier that evening, a sleek Tara showed off her new bobbed hair-style and flashed her slender legs in a 1920s-style fringed mini-skirt and sky-high stiletto heels as she entered the club.

However, after a few hours partying, Tara was desperate to get home and impressed onlookers as she ran in four-inch heels to hail a passing black cab.

Take me home: Tara sees the funny side after spilling into the cab

Looking slightly worse for wear and tired from her running jaunt, Tara flopped into the taxi and spread herself along the back seat.

Tara has been friends with former Blue singer Duncan for several years and the pair recently holidayed together in Klosters, Switzerland, where the socialite owns a ski chalet.

Despite frequent reports of a romance between the pair, they have always insisted they are just friends, with Tara once describing the Dancing On Ice star as her "spa partner".

The pair also co-own a television production company Meltdown TV together.

Joining Tara at Duncan's bash were Bonnie Langford, Caprice Bourret, Ruthie Henshall, Gareth Gates, Dani Behr, Michelle Heaton, Kyran Bracken, Clare Buckfield and Duncan's ex-Blue bandmates Simon Webbe and Antony Costa.

Flat out: A worse for wear Tara stumbles into the back of a taxi

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Lisa Marie and Angelina: The Gothic mums-to-be wear it black

Lisa Marie Presley and Angelina Jolie appeared to have taken inspiration from the dark side of fashion for their maternity wardrobe.

The pair debuted matching floor-grazing maxi-dresses in sombre black which was reminiscent of the 'Goth' fashion tribe, who dress head to toe in the mournful colour.

Angelina's satin dress, which she wore for a meeting in Washington on behalf of Iraqi children held by the Council on Foreign Affairs, was softer in tone, with its plunging neckline and flowing skirt.

Gothic mums: Lisa Marie Presley and Angelina Jolie embrace their dark side, as they step out in black Gothic style maxi-dresses which show off their growing bumps

While Lisa Marie's dark period style frock was gathered at the bustline, with tight sleeves and a wealth of fabric which flowed over her bump.

And in another coincidence, both mothers-to-be are reported to be expecting twins.

Busy Angelina hasn't let her pregnancy affect her packed schedule. Recently she took part in a ground-breaking ceremony alongside actor partner Brad Pitt to build homes for Hurricane Katrina refugees.

And yesterday while in Washington to she urged the international community to make educating Iraqi children a greater priority.

Campaigning mum-to-be: Angelina was in Washington to campaign on behalf of Iraqi children

The Jolie-Pitt brood currently numbers four: Maddox, six; Pax, four; Zahara, three; and Shiloh, who turns two next month.

Meanwhile Lisa Marie was seen after she enjoyed a romantic night out in Los Angeles with husband Michael Lockwood on Tuesday.

The daughter of rock 'n' roll king Elvis Presley, who is rumoured to be expecting twins, wore the dramatic full-length medieval style gown for dinner at Italian restaurant Madeo.

But comfort was clearly a priority for the heavily pregnant singer, who was spotted leaving the venue in a pair of black flip flops.

Date night: Lisa Marie was accompanied by her husband, music producer Michael Lockwood

Lisa Marie, who is expecting her third child with husband number four, says she has been struck by cravings, albeit healthy ones.

"Fruit — it's boring but that's what I want," she said recently. "Any fruit: fruit smoothie, fruit juice — it's good!"

Lisa Marie also revealed music producer Lockwood, whom she wed in Japan in 2006, has been experiencing sympathy pains during her pregnancy.

She told the American edition of OK! magazine: "He has all my symptoms. He feels like his belly is getting big, and he has the same appetite I have. He's having reflux and was nauseous the other day. It's funny."

Lisa Marie added that her with her teenage children still at home - Riley, 18, and Ben, 15, from her first marriage to Danny Keough - there will be no shortage of helping hands after she gives birth.

She said: "Oh yeah, they will. I'll be at the bar, and they'll be home baby-sitting. Just kidding!"

She is reported to be due at the end of August.

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Mum-to-be Jessica Alba dresses 'Britney style' for doctor's visit

With her oversized sunglasses, scrapped back hair and thrown together outfit, Jessica Alba could easily be mistaken for Britney Spears.

The pregnant actress, 26, ditched her usual designer wardrobe for a low-key combination of jeans, sundress and flip-flops - a familiar staple of Spears' wardrobe - for a busy day in Los Angeles.

Alba, who is expecting her first child in June, opted for laid-back comfort as she shopped in West Hollywood, before visiting her doctor.

Britney-style: The usually stylish Jessica Alba is opting for the Britney Spears 'thrown together' look as she shops in LA

The Sin City star and interior designer Kari Whitman visited several furniture shops together in preparation for decorating her baby's nursery.

After looking for inspiration for her home, Alba visited a medical centre for a pre-natal check-up.

On Sunday, Alba invited celebrity friends Jaime King, Rashida Jones and Kim Kardashian to her baby shower party at the Ever After Teahouse in LA.

During the lunchtime party, a blooming Alba told friends she is expecting a baby girl, People magazine reported.

Alba's fiancé Cash Warren, arrived late at the party to help the actress carry her many gifts to the car.

Among the presents Alba received were prams, cradles and a giant white toy rabbit.

Alba and Warren started dating in autumn 2004 after meeting on the set of the Fantastic Four, where Warren was working as a director's assistant.

The couple were reported to have briefly split last July, but reunited the following month.

They announced Alba's pregnancy and their engagement in December.

Parents-to-be: Jessica Alba and fiance Cash Warren, pictured in New York last month, can't wait to be parents

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Natalie Cassidy admits: 'I have to work out for two hours a day to keep my Size 8 figure

Former EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy has admitted that keeping her newly trim physique is proving to be nightmare - and she has to work out for two hours daily to keep her Size 8 figure.

The 24 year-old lost 4 stone last year after dropping from a size 12 to an 8 in eight months.

She told Closer magazine: "Maintaining the weight is the toughest bit.

In shape: Former EastEnder Natalie Cassidy is in great shape after dropping four dress sizes - but she revealed staying slim is a nightmare

It's bloody hard work. I'm in the gym every day at 7am doing spinning classes or with my personal trainer, Dee Thresher, who did the work-out DVD with me.

"It can be a nightmare - I'm there for up to two hours a day."

Beach babe: Despite having her own best-selling fitness DVD, Natalie said that maintaining the weight was the hardest part

Like many women Miss Cassidy admitted to having tried lots of diets, but once she had achieved her target weight, would pile the pounds back on by returning to her previous bad habits.

Miss Cassidy who is 5ft 4 and weighs 8 stone 1 lb - down from 12 stone - has also been forced to radically alter her eating habits.

She said: "It's all about moderation, but I do love a glass of white wine.

"If I go out and drink a lot one night, I won't drink for the rest of the week as alcohol is full of calories."

She added: "I'm a perfectionist and now I've got the hourglass figure I've always wanted. When I say I'm going to do something I do it.

Miss Cassidy recently told The Mirror: "I'm comfortable with my weight between 8st 8lb and 8st 1lb - it's important to have that extra half-stone leeway, so you don't panic if you put on a few pounds."

She had breast implants three years ago to boost her curves from a 36B to a 36D.

And she admitted: "I love my boob job and wouldn't rule out having more surgery - never say never."

Trim: Natalie works out with her personal trainer for two hours a day - but admits she likes a glass of wine

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Beyoncé weds rapper Jay-Z in star-studded New York ceremony

Beyoncé Knowles has married rapper Jay-Z in a private ceremony in New York.

The couple's parents joined a group of close celebrity pals, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, as well as Beyoncé's bandmates in Destiny's Child Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, and her sister Solange.

Jay-Z – real name Shawn Carter – and 26-year-old Beyoncé applied for a marriage licence last Tuesday and married on Friday night.

They then threw a lavish party at Jay's apartment in the fashionable New York district of TriBeCa.

Newlyweds?: Beyonce and Jay-Z, pictured on the French Riviera last summer, are reported to have married on Friday

A large white marquee was erected on the top of the building and audio-visual equipment, large flower arrangements and a 5ft tall candelabra were also brought in.

Celebrity florist Amy's Orchids was hired to provide more than 50,000 white orchids from Thailand.

Guests – all the women wore white – were banned from bringing mobile phones inside and had to leave them with their chauffeurs.

A friend told People magazine late on Friday night: "It happened earlier this evening. Jay wanted it to be a really private affair – close friends and family."

Earlier, Rowland and Williams had posted a video of themselves on YouTube from their room at the Four Seasons hotel in which they teased viewers that they were at an 'undisclosed location' and refused to say why they were making the flying visit to New York.

Destiny's reunion: Beyonce's former Destiny's Child bandmate Michelle Williams arrives for the nuptials on Friday night

Sister of the bride: Beyonce's 21-year-old sister Solange, following the white dress code, on the way to the couple's wedding in Manhattan on Friday night

Beyoncé and Jay-Z, 37, have been together for six years after teaming up for the rapper's single 03 Bonnie & Clyde.

They also collaborated on her hit singles Crazy In Love and Déjà Vu.

They are the most successful couple in the R&B and hip-hop world.

They are the most successful couple in R&B music. Jay-Z, a seven-times Grammy winner, is reportedly poised to sign a £75million touring deal with Live Nation, while Beyoncé is worth about £15million.

Award winning couple: Beyonce and Jay-Z are two of the biggest names in the urban music industry

Famous friends: Gwyneth Paltrow, pictured with Beyonce at a 2006 party, was among the famous guests

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Mum's the word for Corrie babe Tina as star reveals pregnancy

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien and television boyfriend Ryan Thomas are expecting their first child, it has been revealed.

The sexy soap star, who left the ITV show in December, is reportedly 12 weeks pregnant.

The pregnancy was unexpected but the couple are said to be "thrilled and excited" at the prospect of starting a family.

Sexy Corontion Street star Tina O'Brien, pictured at last year's National Television Awards, is expecting her first child

She had previously admitted her role as Corrie mum Sarah-Louise Platt had made her broody and that she was looking forward to having a family.

She said: "It makes me broody. One day I'd love to have a family."

The 24-year-old had planned to move to London to pursue other acting projects, while Thomas, who plays the Street's Jason Grimshaw, remained in Manchester.

But sources reveal that Tina has decided to stay in the north-west and plans to fit her acting career around motherhood.

The couple’s on-screen relationship has not always run smoothly, with Ryan's character Jason Grimshaw ditching Sarah Platt, played by Tina, at the altar

Tina has had to turn down certain jobs as they involved action shots and she was concerned about risking her pregnancy.

"It may not be the best timing in terms of her career, but she loves Ryan and they know they can make it work," a friend told the Sun.

"Tina has a flat in Manchester but has bought a big house in Cheshire as she wants a quieter home better suited to having children."

An ITV spokeswoman said: "Ryan and Tina can confirm they are expecting a baby and absolutely delighted at the happy news."

The couple looked very much in love as they played around on a jetski while on holiday in Antigua in 2006

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Minnie Driver reveals her budding bulge... but still no word on Daddy

Pregnant actress Minnie Driver looked just swell as she revealed her growing baby bump at a film premiere in Los Angeles last night.

Dressed in a cleavage-revealing baby-doll blouse, and matching black trousers, Minnie, 38, cut a sleek figure, even with her swelling bump at the premiere of film Street Kings at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

Revealed: Minnie Driver unveiled her growing baby bump on the red carpet in Los Angeles last night, but she is still reluctant to reveal who's the daddy

The British actress, 38, revealed her pregnancy in a blaze of publicity including an interview on US chat show Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

And last month on talk show Ellen, she revealed she was hoping for a girl.

However, the Good Will Hunting star has remained tight-lipped regarding the identity of the baby's father. Despite being asked by Leno who the father was, Driver declined to reveal his name.

But she appears to have embraced going solo while pregnant declaring she'll spend the summer "fat and happy".

But she admitted that there is one part of the process she could do without.

"I don't know why they call it morning sickness. I am sick morning, noon and night...but it's a fair trade off", she joked.

The 38-year-old has a busy couple of months coming up - she has released an album, Seastories in the UK and is touring Europe, Hawaii and LA.

But after that, Driver said, she'll be getting in plenty of pre-baby rest and relaxation.

"I'm just going to have the summer to be fat and happy," she said.

Fat and happy: Minnie has declared that she intends to spend her summer getting 'fat and happy'

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Amy Winehouse's all-night bender as she parties with pals from dusk 'til dawn

Amy Winehouse showed she had plenty of stamina despite her slight frame as she partied with pals Mark Ronson, singer Remi Nicole and others from the early evening until the wee hours.

Amy's revolving door was opened to the Grammy award-winning producer Ronson, who arrived with his trusty guitar at around 9pm.

And a forlorn-looking Amy opened her door dressed in her favourite leopard-print camisole, bra and denim shorts, looking quite pale and drawn.

Party hard: Amy showed great stamina as she played host to producer and friend Mark Ronson among other friends at her Camden home last night before heading to a party - at 4am

Worse for wear: Amy looks somewhat worse for wear as she emerged from her home in the wee hours - to go to a party in Soho

Nocturnal Amy, who is often seen trawling around Camden in the small hours later emerged from her home at 4am with friends to head to a party in London's Soho.

Dressed in a cream polo shirt and shorts, she looked somewhat worse for wear, not surprising considering the late hour. However, clearly the night was far from over for the singer.

It's been a busy week for Amy, who earlier this week played host to Z-list Big Brother star Aisleyne, and yesterday was seen playing host to the paparazzi - providing them with tea and biscuits as they staked out her home.

Amy wasn't seen again until 7am, when she was seen with fellow singer Remi Nicole, when she visited some shops to buy her favourite ice lollies, cookies and crisps, with money the Grammy award-winning photographer had borrowed from the ever-present photographers.

When she returned home, a source said the chaotic singer wandered around outside until a friend delivered a door key so she could get in.

Meanwhile, Amy has gained support from up-and-coming singer (Aimee) Duffy, who recently had a number one hit with song Mercy.

7am girl: Amy and singer friend Remi Nicole fool around after returning to her house after partying in Soho

The Welsh singer said fans identify with stars like Amy, Britney Spears and Pete Doherty who reveal their frailties – even if it means seeing them break down in public.

Duffy said: "In a really weird way, I think those kind of people show others it's all right to be human – for all their faults.

The 23-year-old whose record 'Rockferry' is currently at number one in the UK album charts explained: "I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, so don't say I'm some kind of clean-slate, virginal angel.

"But I've not got any issues right now, which is good."

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