Spilling cleavage and micro mini skirts galore as Big Brother has-beens grasp for attention

Their 15 seconds has long ticked over, but Big Brother contestants Imogen Thomas, Chanelle Hayes and Chantelle Houghton proved last night they are more desperate than ever to get attention.

The former Miss Wales Imogen Thomas, who made a rather unmemorable appearance on the reality show in 2006, resorted to a low-cut neckline that plunged past her belly button in an desperate effort to turn heads.

Busting out: Imogen Thomas bares almost all after partying at Movida last night

The 23-year-old was spotted leaving Movida nightclub in London's Soho with Nery Castillo, the Mexican footballer who has just joined Manchester City.

Her efforts were matched by Chanelle and Chantelle, who both opted for micro mini skirts as they arrived Collection across town.

The both turned out for the Miss Great Britain reunion party - despite the fact neither have ever entered the competition.

Clinging to fame: Imogen leads the charge in Soho, while across town Chanelle and Chantelle attending the Miss Britain reunion party last night

No doubt the siren call of free champagne - and inevitable presence of photographers - was enough to get them slipping on their teeny frocks.

Posh look alike and apparent optimist Chanelle is still holding out hope of using her appearance on the show last year to launch a successful pop career.

Talking about her upcoming debut single, she has said: "The song actually sounds a bit like recent Britney.

"To be able to go on iTunes and download my own song is a massive achievement for me. But I'm taking it slowly."

Desperate for attention: Chanelle and Chantelle skipped the Mensa convention for free champagne and photographers

She continued: "I've been putting everything into my music. I've been working 15-hour days and then going home and playing with my gorgeous Pomeranian pup Crumpet and going to bed.

"I've even had to put my plans for a boob job on hold because I can't afford to take three weeks off."

Chantelle, who won Celebrity Big Brother in 2006, had no such trouble clearing her schedule.

She had her bust boosted to Jordan-esque proportions after splitting from her husband, Ordinary Boys frontman Preston, last year.

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Victoria Beckham squeezes into her tightest trousers ever

But for the wrinkles at the knee and ankle, you would swear they had been painted on.

Victoria Beckham stepped out yesterday in one of the tightest pairs of trousers ever seen on the streets of London.

Woman in black: Victoria revealed her extremely skinny legs in a pair of PVC leggings in London's Mayfair today

She has jetted in to London from Los Angeles to support husband David as he wins his 100th England cap in the friendly match against France.

Dressed all in black, with her customary outsize sunglasses and Christian Louboutin shoes, the 33-year-old indulged in a little retail therapy at designer store Balenciaga before popping into trendy Mayfair fish restaurant Scott's for a bite to eat.

Her leather leggings, however, can surely not have left room for much food. And judging by her slender thighs, any weight she gained during the Spice Girls' recent world tour has been rapidly shed.

The Spice girl burns more calories as she indulges in some retail therapy

It was reported that Posh, who hates taking exercise, was forced to raise her calorie intake to perform the choreographed dance routines on stage.

Before that her favoured food was said to be steamed fish and edamame beans.

Her latest weight-loss diet, however, is claimed to consist of prawns and strawberries.

Posh could be feeling the pressure to remain a size zero after launching her new range of denim, dVb Style, in the U.S. last month.

Her LA chums Eva Longoria and Kate Beckinsale are similarly proportioned.

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Now Danielle Lloyd is caught up in nightclub 'catfight' over ex Jermain Defoe

Big Brother contestant and serial Wag Danielle Lloyd was unceremoniously chucked out of a Mayfair nightclub last night for scrapping with a fellow reveller.

The 24-year-old was evicted from Funky Buddha with her new boyfriend after getting involved in a catfight with a rival girl over her ex-lover, Portsmouth footballer Jermain Defoe - who was also at the club.

You're out: Danielle Lloyd is escorted out of London's Funky Buddha nightclub after a pal threw a drink over Lloyd's ex, football star Jermaine Defoe

Dani's new beau, businessman William Foster, made the chivalrous but fatal mistake of getting involved in a row between two angry women and was dragged out of the venue by security and not allowed back in.

Dani and a female friend were asked to leave shortly after.

A source said: "The night started well for Dani and William, who were kissing and having a great time in their own VIP area.

"As the night went on, she was getting more and more tipsy. She looked like she was in an aggressive mood, and started arguing with her friend and boyfriend."

Banned: Danielle and her businessman boyfriend Will Foster, along with her blonde pal who threw the drink, were uncermoniously booted out of the club and banned from returning

At this point, when she was asked if she was bothered that Jermain was in the cosy club, she replied: " Jermain who? F*** Jermain. I couldn't care less if he's here or not."

But it appears she wasn't quite telling the truth, because she then started arguing with a girl in the club - who she said had been sleeping with Jermain when he and Dani were still together.

The source added: "Dani confronted this girl, who had been minding her own business, and threw her drink over her.

"Things kicked off, and only got messier when William stepped in to try and calm the situation.

Leaving: Danielle hopped in a cab to drive fifty yards down the road to her boyfriend's car

Rowdy: Danielle's anger continues outside as she sits in boyfriend Will's Bentley

The Celebrity Big Brother star appears to be following in pal Jade Goody's footsteps. She was also involved in a nightclub row on the weekend

"There was a bit of a fracas, and William ended up getting dragged out by the bouncers."

Outside, William confirmed that Jermain was the cause of the problem.

Earlier in the night Jermain, 25, was spotted standing just outside Dani's VIP area, but the source said: "He looked too nervous to go in."

Upset: An angry-looking Jermain Defoe leaves the club by a rear exit with the shaken-looking brunette who clearly doesn't want to be recognised

Shaken not stirred: The brunette who was attacked by Danielle's pal and her stained top

After being booted out, Dani and her friend hopped into a black cab and took it just a few hundred yards up the street before getting out and climbing into William's car.

First it was BB memory Nikki Grahame, then this week it was the turn of Jade Goody. Dani's former Big Brother pal Jade Goody got involved in a vicious row with a female partygoer at an Essex nightclub.

Goody later claimed she was the victim of an unprovoked attack.

Then last night Danielle was thrown out of a nightclub. Is this the latest Z-list craze or just three sad attempts to get publicity by fading reality TV stars?

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Sadie Frost spotted holidaying in the same bikini she wore three years ago (shame the body's not lasted as well)

Sadie Frost has shown her thrifty side during a luxury beach holiday. Jude Law's ex was spotted taking a dip in a rather familiar-looking bikini.

The 42-year-old was first pictured wearing the frilly red and pink polka dot swim-suit in Ibiza in 2005.

Three years on and the former actress has dug out the exact same cossie for an Easter break to Mauritius.

Now you see it, after you saw it before: Sadie Frost shows she knows how to count the pennies when it comes to swimwear, appearing in the same bikini three years after she first wore it in Ibiza

As one of half of fashion design duo FrostFrench and the so-called "Queen of the Primrose Hill set" in fashionable north London, you might have thought that Sadie's wardrobe would contain something a little newer.

But Frost clearly loves this one to death since it has been seen on a number of previous occasions.

While the bikini hasn't changed, the same couldn't be said for the mother-of-four's body.

Tight fit: Sadie's bikini top appears to be under a little pressure as she takes a dip during her Mauritius beach holiday

In 2005, yoga devotee Sadie looked slim and cellulite-free as she frolicked in the sea.

But this year, it looks as though Sadie might have missed out on a few classes and has let herself go a little.

Her bikini top also appeared to be under some strain as it struggled to contain her ample bosom.

Apparently the fashion designer fled to Mauritius for a luxury break with sisters Holly and Jade to "get over" ex-boyfriend, Towers of London bassist Kristian Marr, 23, following their split earlier this month.

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Britney Spears clocks up eight costume changes in less than four minutes for TV return

She was on screen for less than four minutes, but Britney Spears managed an impressive eight costume changes during her highly anticipated television return.

The troubled pop star polished up her act for her guest spot on sitcom How I Met Your Mother, which aired in the US last night.

The show's stylists banished her personal wardrobe of scuffed knee-high boots, ripped fishnet stockings, cut-off denim hotpants and see-though tops, in favour of a more demure, feminine look.

Quick change: Britney Spears wore eight outfits during her brief appearance in How I Met Your Mother, including this Nanette Lepore dress

And now six items worn by the star during the show are going under the hammer for charity on auction site seenon.com, with her crème Nanette Lepore cardigan with blue beaded flowers leading the bidding at US$3,001.00 with still five days to go.

More than 10 million viewers tuned in to watch the star, drawing the show's highest-ever ratings.

She played a love-struck receptionist in a tattoo-removal clinic who falls for the main character Ted.

TV comeback: Britney's performance has received good reviews from most quarters

The role marked a return to the small screen for Britney, who last made an appearance with a guest role in the hit US sitcom Will & Grace in 2006.

It was billed as the first step of a possible road to recovery for the 26-year-old and US TV critics agreed.

In the New York Post, Linda Stasi wrote: "You'd never know that pop tart Britney Spears had ever had a bad day in her life.

Frock star: Britney in another Nanette Lepore number for a scene with Josh Radnor, who plays Ted

Now clean and sober and under her dad's thumb once again, Britney looked as adorable last night as she did waaay back when.

"On the show, which she filmed in the last few weeks, Brit looked slim, (OK she was behind a desk), trim and gorgeous.

"And, more importantly, her acting was nothing short of adorably believable. Good for her."

Working girl: Britney played a flirty receptionist in the sitcom for an episode which aired in the US last night

Referring to her role in the show, Ms Stasi said: "She's not that innocent - but she still looks it. Welcome back."

David Hinckley, writing in the New York Daily News, added Britney showed "she can act".

"For those who hang on every one of Britney's career moves, this bold casting decision worked out," he wrote.

"The startling part about all this, of course, was seeing Spears on a television screen when she wasn't forgetting the words to one of her own songs or being chased by paparazzi.

On sale: Britney's blue Juicy Couture puff sleeve cardigan is up for auction for charity, along with her crème Nanette Lepore, which is currently fetching the highest bid

But television has been the antidote to career suicide before, so perhaps Spears has been watching the 'Rob Lowe West Wing 10 Easy Episodes Back to Respectability Self-Help Video'."

Spears spent two days filming the scenes in which her character Abby falls for Ted in the show.

The move was a light-hearted departure from the months of erratic behaviour, child custody disputes and police stand-offs which have blighted the young star's life in recent months.

Producers said there were "no diva moments" and Josh Radnor, who plays Ted, told USA Today the cast tried to provide "a nice safe place" for Spears.

"It's a cute, funny role, and she ended up being great in it," he said.

"She's actually very vulnerable and sweet."

He went on: "We both screwed up our lines [during taping] and made fun of ourselves.

"She definitely has comedic instincts. She made funny line readings [during script read-throughs]. That's the sign of a good comedic actor."

Previously the singer starred in the teen road movie Crossroads in 2002, which was described as "mindless drivel" by USA Today.

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Pregnant Kerry Katona admitted to hospital over fears she has 'dangerous illness'

Kerry Katona is recovering in hospital after a pregnancy scare, it has been revealed.

The former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here winner was admitted on Tuesday after a midwife became concerned that she had contracted the potentially fatal condition of pre-enclampsia.

But medics discovered that the 27-year-old was suffering from water retention. Katona is due to give birth to her her fourth child in May.

She left rehab just two days ago after being treated for bipolar disorder. The former Atomic Kitten singer has denied allegations that she has continued to use drugs during her pregnancy, but she was pictured smoking.

Precaution: Kerry, pictured with husband Mark Croft, has been admitted to hospital

Katona's spokesman Max Clifford said the star had been troubled by swollen feet and legs.

He added: "She's been in a lot of pain, particularly in the last few days.

"It could be water retention. She's still in hospital at the moment.

"She has been in increasing pain and can hardly walk. Kerry has had a pretty rough time and it's got worse and worse. We're hoping that everything will settle down."

Filming of Katona's MTV reality series Crazy In Love was suspended when the mother-of-three went back to rehab.

It has been alleged that her husband Mark Croft, 37, slept with a barmaid he met in a nightclub in July.

Mr Clifford, who gave Katona away when she married, insisted she was being treated for her ongoing bipolar disorder.

Ciggy Stardust: Pregnant Kerry Katona puffs away as she makes a telephone call during an episode of reality TV series Crazy In Love

Katona left the Priory last Friday. She checked into the the institution in south-west London three times previously - the first time after separating from first husband Brian McFadden in 2004.

Mr Clifford said that Mr Croft had taken her to hospital and has been by her side.

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Mariah Carey is airbrushed into her very own fantasy woman for album cover

Mariah Carey appears to be telling porkie pies again - via a heavily retouched promotional photo.

The singer would have the public believe she is a bronzed, model-thin goddess - rather than the paler, curvier woman she really is.

A heavily-retouched Mariah, 37, appears to have transformed herself into her very own fantasy woman for the cover shot of new album E=MC2.

On the cover, Mariah is seen wearing a short gold dress, and looks lithe, extremely long-limbed and heavily tanned.

Bronzed imitation: Mariah Carey has transformed herself into a bronzed, lithe-limbed version of herself for the cover of her new album. But seen last night in New York, the reality is somewhat different

She looks so flawless, that her usually recognisable features disappear, making her resemble an oil painting.

But in reality, although the star looks in great shape, she looks shorter, more muscular, and a lot paler than the dipped in bronzer look she's sporting on the album cover.

It's becoming something of a habit, as last month the singer was unveiled as the unrecognisable cover star of US women's magazine Allure, due to heavy re-touching.

The real thing: Mariah looks paler, curvier and more muscular than the long-legged creature on the cover of her new album, as she stepped out in New York last night

The singer is currently in excellent shape having showed off her newly-sculpted body in the video for her new single.

Mariah's latest music video for song 'Touch My Body', shot by X-Men director Brett Ratner, sees her cavorting scantily-clad in a nerd's fantasy.

Mariah said recently: "One of the rumours I just heard about was that I spent $150,000 in plastic surgery. What in the ham sandwich do they think I did? It's very annoying."

The singer - who is currently dating record executive Mark Sudack - said she definitely wants to start a family in the future, but only when she is in a position to devote herself entirely to a child.

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Miss Geri Halliwell goes to Washington

It may not be as memorable as her trademark Spice Girl Union Jack outfit, but Geri Halliwell took a more classic approach to her role as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

Dressed in a demure Jackie 'O' style dress, with her wild Titian locks tamed, Geri showed off a decidedly First Lady style of dress - and behaviour - as she posed for photographs outside some of the US state capital's memorable landmarks.

The Spice Lady brought to mind the film Legally Blonde as she struck a presidential pose outside the imposing US Congress, overlooking the Washington Monument at Capitol Hill, and inside the building.

Strike a first lady pose: Geri Halliwell reveals her presidential style as she poses at the US Congress overlooking Washington DC's historic Capitol Hill last month

Goodwill: Geri poses outside Congress in a Jackie O style little white dress to commemorate her visit on behalf of the United Nations

In 2003's Legally Blonde sequel, a ditzy blonde turned lawyer Reese Witherspoon postpones her wedding to head to Capitol Hill to fight an anti-animal testing Bill.

Geri, 35, appeared to have a slightly more relaxing time, however, smiling broadly for the promotional shots as she takes in her historic surroundings.

But there was a serious side to the Spice Girl's presidential poise.

Geri, whose reunion tour with her Spice pals ended recently, was in Washington last month to advocate for maternal healthcare while the group were in the capital as part of the tour.

Advocate: Geri got down to the serious business of discussing the serious health issues that face women and mothers worldwide with Congressmen Jim Moran and Jim McGovern

Reese Witherspoon, complete with Geri Halliwell type curls, in a Washington courtroom in Legally Blonde 2

She attended a meeting with Congressmen Jim Moran and Jim McGovern to discuss the serious health issues facing women and mothers worldwide as part of her mission on behalf of the development agency.

Regarding her position as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, Geri has said: "Like many women, I take my right to reproductive and sexual health care for granted, but for women in the developing world, getting pregnant can mean the difference between life and death."

Clearly, it's a subject close to the heart of mother of one's heart.

And there's no harm in looking the part either.

Stylish: The UN Goodwill Ambassador is prepared for action - although her outfit is not as memorable as her trademark Union Jack outfit

Look at me: Geri chose a simple dress and tamed she Titian locks for the mission to congress

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