Ancient Tomb Art Found in Path of Irish Highway

The engravings have been removed to allow construction of the highway to proceed.
The new find follows the discovery last spring of a prehistoric open-air temple nearby, causing construction of the 37-mile-long (60-kilometer-long) M3 highway northwest of Dublin to be temporarily suspended (see map).

The timber temple enclosure was found just 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) from the Hill of Tara, once the seat of power of ancient Celtic kings.The latest excavations at Lismullin revealed part of a huge stone monument, or megalith, decorated with engravings dating to the Late Stone Age, according to archaeologists from Ireland's National Roads Authority (NRA).Tomb engravings dating back 6,000 years are among the latest discoveries unearthed on the route of a controversial highway under construction in Ireland.

The historic site, at Lismullin in County Meath, was handed over to road builders last month, just weeks after the Stone Age art was found inside a medieval bunker.
Discovered some 165 feet (50 meters) from the temple's enclosure, the stone features a series of zigzags, concentric circles, and arcs."It's classic megalithic art," said Mary Deevy, NRA's chief archaeologist.

The engravings are similar to those that decorate other burial chambers in the region known as passage tombs, Deevy noted."We've only got half a boulder, but we think originally it was probably a curbstone from a passage tomb," she said.The stone would have formed a wall that kept the burial mound together, with the artwork displayed on the outer surface, Deevy said.What the motifs symbolized remains a mystery, the archaeologist added.
Viking Attacks

The stone was discovered within an early medieval souterrain, an underground structure that may have been used by local inhabitants to defend themselves against Viking raiders, the excavation team reported.Dating to around the 10th century A.D., the souterrain was probably constructed using the broken megalith as building material."The souterrain builders robbed or quarried the stone from a Neolithic [Late Stone Age] monument," Deevy said."Souterrains are common in Ireland, and it's not unusual to have stones from earlier monuments reused on them," she added.

The rock art will eventually go on public display, according to Deevy, who describes the Lismullin site as "100 percent excavated."The site was handed over to road builders on December 18, with construction work expected to start soon.Campaigners who want the highway re-routed away from the Hill of Tara area have attacked the decision."Significant damage has already been done," said Vincent Salafia of Dublin-based protest group TaraWatch."But until the road is built on top of the site, I suppose there is still hope."

One of the "Top Discoveries"

Irish citizens opposed to the road project are currently fielding legal advice with a view to obtaining a court injunction to halt construction, the campaigner said.The European Commission has criticized the Irish government for failing to properly reassess the impact of the road project after the ruins of the open-air temple were uncovered last year.Under European law, the discovery should have triggered a so-called environmental impact assessment, Salafia said.
While the Lismullin site was declared a national monument, "this has made no difference whatsoever," he added.Upward of 40 archaeological sites have been uncovered along the route of the highway, Salafia said.

"The bigger argument that's at stake is that Lismullin is connected to all these other 40 sites, and that they are all part and parcel of one single large national monument, which is the Hill of Tara complex," he said."If a new environment impact assessment were done, that's what would be shown, and that the motorway should go outside that complex rather than straight through it."Lismullin's timber enclosure site was recently named one of the top ten discoveries of 2007 by the magazine Archaeology, published by the Archaeological Institute of America.
"Construction of the new M3 highway, meant to ease traffic congestion around Dublin, threatens not only the Hill of Tara's timeless quality, but also newly discovered archaeological sites in the surrounding valley," the magazine said.

Surf's up: Kim Cattrall solves the problem of her cellulite by covering up in a sexy full-body wetsuit

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Kim Cattrall's dimpled thighs were on show for all to see as she filmed scenes in a 50s style bikini for the new Sex And The City movie in Malibu yesterday.

But the actress appears to have solved that particular thorny problem by slipping into something a bit more forgiving – a sexy full body wetsuit.


Although her fans may be a little disappointed that there is less of her still-enviable figure to enjoy, Kim looked every inch a beachside pin-up in the figure-hugging outfit for the rolling in the surf scenes.

Kim was reunited with her hunky onscreen boyfriend Smith Jerrod, played by handsome actor Jason Lewis.

Kim has often stripped off for her role as the racy Samantha - but in new scenes for the highly-anticipated big screen version she appears to have revealed rather more than she would have liked.

The actress was pictures in a pair of massive bikini bottoms which failed to hide the dimpled truth, as her cellulite was revealed while she filmed scenes on the Malibu beach.

The blonde star strode along the beach, gold stilettos in hand. And despite retaining a still enviable figure, her thighs showed the tell-tale signs of the dreaded skin condition which defeats many women.

Kim wore a 50s style black halternecked bikini to film scenes on the deserted beach. And the large tummy-covering pants had more than a hint of the Bridget Jones' about them.

But unlike Bridget's control pants, unfortunately for Kim, they did little to enhance the Sex and the City star's still svelte figure.

But, dreaded cellulite aside, the 51-year-old actress is clearly still in pretty fine fettle.

And fans of the film are expecting plenty of the raunchy scenes that are now associated with her outrageous character, PR woman Samantha.


The film has been dogged by rumours of on-set rows, mainly involving Cattrall and actress Sarah Jessica-Parker.

And in new reports from the US, an insider is set to blow the lid with a behind the scenes memoir.

According to the New York Post, Clifford Streit, the former manager of author Candace Bushnell, is touting a book proposal of the series' early days titled "Unbecoming Stanford."

The book is named after Stanford Blatch, the character who was Carrie Bradshaw's flamboyant gay best friend played by Willie Garson, as it was intended as a caricature of Streit.


Recently, Bushnell and Streit amicably settled a financial dispute over payment from the show.

The book suggests tensions on set began because Kim Cattrall was "a natural comedienne, and a scene-stealer in the best possible sense - the camera went right to her."

Streit also claims two of the show's on-screen lovers had an affair off-screen too.

And that executive producer Darren Star passed on Ashton Kutcher for the show because, he privately confided after a dinner meeting: "I don't see this kid going anywhere."

Lockin lips with Brad and Angelina

Last night, I watched Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie make out.Not in my dreams, mind you. I was at the live VH1 telecast of the Critics' Choice Awards from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. The Dolce & Gabbana-garbed Jolie and her scruffy-sexy man were two of the last celebs to arrive, so they had to wait in the back for a commercial break to take their seats. So, what did they do while they waited? The lovebirds whispered, laughed and then, like a couple of teenagers, they began kissing. And I'm not talking about a sweet peck or two between parents. It was a full-on make-out session! As one of my coworkers said, "I want to make out with them!" Another thing you didn't see? Whenever the cameras stopped rolling for a commercial break, the pair's table was immediately swarmed with boldfaced names and Industry executives. Queen Latifah was one of the first to stop by to say hello. I also caught Hairspray director Adam Shankman chatting them up, as did Julian Schnabel, director of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.Elsewhere during the evening, other big names found their way together. Sean Penn caught up with George Clooney and Don Cheadle backstage. Clooney took a gulp from Penn’s cocktail. And then there was Katie Holmes presenting Best Comedy to Juno. Not sure how she came off on television, but in person she looked stunning. I mean, everything was perfectly in place: the hair, the makeup, the shoes and the one-shoulder Lanvin dress. Holmes didn’t stick around too long, though. She quickly skedaddled after chatting backstage with Juno's Allison Janney.I’ll be seeing more of Holmes tomorrow night at the premiere of Mad Money, her new comedy costarring Diane Keaton and Queen Latifah. After the awards, the party under an adjoining tent was pretty low-key. Most of the stars headed home, but I did catch Schnabel, Casey Affleck, Emile Hirsch and Cuba Gooding Jr. enjoying the festivities.

Angelina Jolie shows she still has curves in the right places

In recent months fans have been concerned for Angelina Jolie's increasing weight loss. Since the death of her mother last year, the beautiful actress has appeared gaunt and frail.

However they need worry no more, as Jolie, 32, showed she still has curves in the right places.

Jolie looked glamorous in a tight-clinging black dress as she attended the 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in California with partner Brad Pitt.
The event went ahead despite the Hollywood writers' strike which has forced organisers to cancel next weekend's Golden Globes show after stars including Keira Knightley vowed to boycott the event.

At last night's awards, Jolie looked radiant, spending the night either smiling broadly or gazing adoringly into Pitt's eyes.

It is a stark contrast to her glum turn at last year's Golden Globes, where she looked uncomfortable in what was her first public appearance with Pitt as a couple.
Pitt, however, was looking his age of 44, his beard boasting a few grey whiskers and the stress of being a father-of-four young children clearly taking its' toll.

While Jolie may have won in the style stakes, she failed to take home the Best Actress prize for her turn in A Mighty Heart.

Instead that gong went to veteran British actress Julie Christie for Away From Her.
However Jolie can console herself that she is a sure-fire contender for this year's Oscars with her turn as Mariane Pearl in the real-life account of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl's life and death.

It is the first time since winning the Best Supporting Actress in 1999 for Girl Interrupted, that Jolie has been in the running for an acting accolade.

In recent years she has become better known for her private life which has included adopting three children and her humanitarian work, as opposed to the day job.

Amy enjoys the sun with her ex-boyfriend as husband Blake sits behind bars

As her husband remains behind bars, troubled singer Amy Winehouse has been enjoying herself in the Caribbean with an ex-lover, I can reveal.The 24-year-old has been relishing the sand and surf with her former flame, music manager George Roberts, during her winter holiday in the sun-drenched paradise.The news is likely to come as something of a surprise to Amy's husband Blake Fielder-Civil. Blake, 25, who is on remand in Pentonville prison for alleged assault and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, is already said to be jealous of Amy's close relationship with George."Blake will go mad that Amy has been out with George as he feels quite threatened by their close friendship," a source close to Blake tells me."He won't like it at all that George has been away with Amy." Friends said that George, who lives with his girlfriend in East London, was with Amy for the first part of her holiday. She is now staying at singer Bryan Adams's house in Mustique."Amy loved having George on holiday with her," a source close to the drug addicted singer said last night."She absolutely adores him and they had a great time larking around in the sun."She has been speaking to Blake when she can and making out that she has not been having a great time."She doesn't want to rub it in that she's having fun while Blake's in a cell. "The truth is Amy and George have been having a blast. They used to date and had a very passionate love affair. They are still very close, Amy wouldn't have invited him otherwise."Amy and George, who works for a music-management company in Central London, were briefly linked two years ago. They were photographed kissing passionately in the back seat of a car at an after-party following the Brits."George has been a rock for Amy over the past few months," adds the source."They speak all the time and are incredibly close."A spokesman for Amy last night confirmed: "They're old friends and they met up on holiday."

Rumor Has It ... Jennifer Aniston is Hot!

Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel get all the ass attention, but will their backsides look this good when they're 38 like Jennifer Aniston?

Now that is picture perfect!

Fergie and Josh Duhamel Go Boho In Cabo San Lucas

Who knew that hottie Josh Duhamel had an artistic side? Maybe that’s why Fergie Ferg loves her man. It is a bit suprising to see these two taking such a boho approach to their first vacation as an engaged couple.These pictures, of what we’ve always thought was a mismatched couple, chilling bohemian in Cabo San Lucas brings about a sense of laid back cool that we didn’t expect from this L.A. couple. That said, someone please tell Fergie to lose that unfortunate headband!

Lindsay Lohan gets up close and personal on her hotel balcony with her THIRD man in 24 hours

Wild child actress Lindsay Lohan showed off her ample pulling skills when she kissed THREE men in one busy 24-hour spell while visiting Capri for a film festival last weekend.But it is not every man who manages to get lucky enough to make it back to Li-Lo's pad. Only actor Dario Faiella, the son of Italian music legend Peppino Di Capri, headed back to her hotel. But Li-Lo was clearly smitten with her choice, as she showed an undressed Faiella her appreciation with a loving hand on his derriére out on her room balcony.The Hollywood actress, whose star has been on the wane since a series of embarrassing drunken incidents and spell in rehab, had just finished clocking up three passionate encounters during her trip.The Mean Girls actress, 21, first met waiter Alessandro Di Nunzio shortly after arriving on the Italian island of Capri for a film festival.The pair exchanged phone numbers at a film showing which the actress attended with Heroes star and friend Hayden Panettiere, 18.But she dumped her friend shortly afterwards to meet up with, and lock lips with, Di Nunzio. The pair enjoyed a meal together before getting cosy on a hotel sofa together.But it seems Lohan has a short memory when it comes to romance - the following day she was being whisked away by another Italian hunk, older actor Eduardo Costa.Li-Lo, dressed provocatively in a silver foil mini-dress, listened attentively to Costa's jokes, but it was not long before she was snogging again. The older man looked like the cat who got the cream after his passionate embrace with the young star who recently reconciled with her father and is said to be leading a 'healthy' lifestyle.Her love life is certainly buoyant, as the third of her trio of kisses, local actor Dario Faiella, made it back to her room.She had been all over him earlier in the evening at a nightclub, snogging him before launching herself on top of him as they got physical on the nightclub sofa.Lohan is also said to be dating the ex-love of troubled pop star Britney Spears — 28-year-old music producer JR Rotem. Her romantic exploits come after a particularly difficult year for Lindsay Lohan.She spent weeks in rehab during her second stint in which she gave up drinking alcohol after her arrest for drink-driving in Los Angeles.After a very promising start to her Hollywood career with producers knocking at her door to sign her up, Lohan won a reputation for being difficult and late on set and has struggled to secure further roles.

Curvy Martine McCutcheon takes a dip with her new mystery man

When her dream of conquering Hollywood failed to materialise, Martine McCutcheon was forced to look a little closer to home for her next big break. Topping up her tan in the Caribbean sun - ahead of her British television comeback - the 31-year-old actress proves she is once again riding on the crest of a wave.The former EastEnders star, who is appearing in ITV1's new surf-based soap Echo Beach, happily slipped into character - and a bikini - during her latest holiday in Barbados.Accompanied by her new boyfriend it was most definitely a case of life imitating art as the actress, wearing her hair loose and dark designer sunglasses, frolicked on the island's exclusive west coast before stopping off for an al fresco lunch."Martine looked in fine fettle and was having a very energetic beach-side morning," said a fellow holiday maker."She showed off a curvy but toned physique and certainly didn't receive any complaints from her boyfriend who could hardly keep his eyes off her."The two of them spent much of the day kissing and cuddling in the sea, and seemed oblivious to everyone else on the beach." Miss McCutcheon, who moved to LA shortly after her popular EastEnders character Tiffany was killed off eight years ago, famously claimed she had been described by casting agents as 'England's answer to Jennifer Lopez'.However, aside from an appearance in the hit movie Love Actually, her Tinseltown career failed to take off and she recently returned to live back in the UK full-time.But early reviews for her latest TV project, in which she stars alongside ex-Neighbours actor Jason Donovan, have been positive and the post-watershed soap, set in a fictional town in Cornwall, is expected to be one of ITV1's biggest hits of the year.The 12-part drama is being accompanied by a behind-the-scenes comedy show, Moving Wallpaper, which follows the show's fantasy production team's trials and tribulations in getting the series made.It promises to mark a career revival for Miss McCutcheon, whose most notable work last year was the release of a fitness DVD.Speaking about her health, she recently said: "There's been an awful lot of pressure on me to look thin and sometimes that hasn't been how my body's meant to be naturally."I'm a typical hourglass shape and I have to keep my curves in check. I don't want someone talking about my weight, I want someone talking about my performance."I know these women in the industry who say, 'I have a fast metabolism' and 'I do eat'. It's rubbish!
"Most of them don't eat very much, work out like you wouldn't believe and are paranoid as hell. I think the most beautiful thing about a woman is when she's naturally gorgeous and doesn't look like she's trying too hard."I hate that skinny look."

Jolie Feared Being A Bad Mother.

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie nearly opted out of adopting her first child because she feared she wouldn't be a good mother.The star adopted her son Maddox, six, from Cambodia in 2002, but admits it wasn't until she held him that she realised she was ready for the challenge of motherhood.She says, "They put him (Maddox) in my arms and I stared at him and I started crying and he smiled."I hadn't held children before in my life. I was always considered so dark and I thought maybe I shouldn't be someone's mom because I'm not so sure about myself - am I going to be the best mom?"The fact that this little kid seemed so at ease gave me the courage to feel I could make him happy and so we became a family".Jolie has two other adopted children with her partner Brad Pitt - Pax, three, from Vietnam; and Zahara, two, from Ethiopia - as well as their own biological daughter, 19-month-old Shiloh.

Jennifer Aniston Sexy Weekend With Mystery Man?

Who is Jennifer Aniston spending the weekend with? One thing is known, she is with her BFF Courteney Cox and her husband David Arquette. But there is a mystery man involved and that has gossips' tongues wagging. Who is the guy? No one has yet been able to get a positive ID on him.The story hit early on Saturday and Jennifer is now in Mexico. Flynet has video and even more photos from the group of A-list stars and the mystery guy as it appears they will ring in the New Year in Cabo together.There are two very clear photos of the man. He is wearing a Fedora and appears to be a pretty good-sized guy so this could be much ado about nothing as he could be nothing more than a bodyguard. He looks like a large Ben Affleck. The pictures and even a video are here at Flynet.There has been a ton of speculation of late about Jen's love life and the rumors have placed her back with old flame Vince Vaughn and with Sex and the City star Jason Lewis. The man in the photo is certainly neither one of them unless it is the best disguise ever.Several reports claim that the entire group made their way south of the border on Saturday and the speculation is that they will spend the rest of the weekend there and likely celebrate New Year's Eve together in Cabo.

Island Nuptual's for Murphy and Edmonds?

Are Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds planning to wed by the end of the year? It sure sounds like it. I’m told the Hollywood power couple will wed any minute now in the South Pacific.A source tells us guests and members of the wedding party are expected to arrive in Tahiti sometime yesterday. "It’s a small, private affair," the source says.Last-minute preparations took place earlier this week. "The bridesmaid dresses are all custom from somewhere in Beverly Hills," my source reports. "They just had their final fittings."Edmonds, 40, hinted at the holiday-season nuptials back in the fall. "I’ll say it’ll be before the end of the year," she told People magazine in October. "And someplace far away and fun."This is the second marriage for both. Edmonds and music impresario Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds divorced after 13 years of marriage. They have two sons.Murphy, 46, has five children with his ex-wife, Nicole, and one with former girlfriend Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown.Shortly after Murphy popped the question in July, Babyface insisted he and Tracey were "really good.""It’s as good as it could get," he said on Aug. 28 at a private concert at L.A.’s House of Blues. "We’re still very good friends."

'I'm pregnant' says delighted Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman and her husband of 18 months are expecting their first baby, the Daily Mail can reveal.The Oscar-winning actress and Keith Urban, the country and western singer she calls the "love of my life", broke the news to their families over the Christmas holiday.The 40-year-old Australian star had already spoken of "winding down" her film-making activities as much as possible next year.The baby, whose expected arrival date has not yet been revealed, will be the actress's first natural child.She adopted Isabella, 14, and twelve-year-old Conor during her first marriage to Tom Cruise.Miss Kidman was stunned when he filed for divorce in 2001.Shortly after they split, she revealed that she had suffered an ectopic pregnanacy and a miscarriage during the marriage.Miss Kidman spent her Christmas holiday in Syndey, after finshing work on Baz Lurhmann's epic romantic adventure film "Australia" on December 21.She is due to film The Reader with Ralph Fiennes and British director Stephen Daldry in Berlin next month, but has no more cinema work planned after that."I just want to spend as much time as possible with my husband," she told the Daily Mail.Earlier this month the actress also dismissed the idea of returning to the stage next year."It wouldn't fit in with the logistics and dynamics of my family", she said - a remark given extra meaning by the news of her pregnancy.Her most recently-released film is the extravagant fantasy The Golden Compass.Although the film was attacked by some critics, the actress's performance as the glamorous villain Mrs Coulter won wide praise.

Addiction Specialist: Britney May Kill Herself

Marty Brenner is a little concerned about Britney Spears after her crazy weekend of driving around, visiting numerous gas station restrooms, and possibly even sleeping with one of the paparazzi that follow her around almost daily.Brenner, who has two decades of experience and practices in posh Beverly Hills says, “Britney appears to be crazy. She is disconnected from life. She’s losing it now, and she’s going to eventually lose it altogether if she doesn’t get the help she needs. She’s exhibiting bipolar signs and she’s clearly fighting depression.Britney also doesn’t listen to anybody. Her mum is out of the picture, her kids are gone and everyone surrounding her is enabling her world of illusion.”He adds that Britney may be creating a circus atmosphere in order to steal the attention away from her little sister’s pregnancy.“Britney now needs to cry out for even more attention. She’s really going for it… No one stops to pee that many times. She has a major problem.” Well duh! It doesn’t take an addiction specialist to figure that one out. But I do agree that Britney is trying to get the attention from Jamie-Lynn back to herself. I also agree that she may be bi-polar. Combined with cocaine psychosis, and mental illness, suicide could definitely happen here. And if it does, everyone will be left wondering - why didn’t anyone do anything?

Christina Aguilera wants pregnant nude snaps for wall

Singer said to have approached mag for images from photoshoot Pregnant Christina Aguilera is hoping to get hold of nude photos of herself to hang on her wall.The singer, 26, recently posed naked for a glossy magazine cover, showing off her baby bump.Now she's requested enlarged versions of the images to decorate her home.'Christina loved those pictures, and wants to put them up in her house so everyone can see them,' a source tells The Sun.'She also wants them to be up when the baby is born so she can show him or her what their mum looked like while she was pregnant.'In her interview with Marie Claire, Christina revealed how she conceived within weeks of trying for a baby.'I had gone off the contraceptive pill to prepare my body, because I didn't know how much time it would take,' she explained.'I just can't believe it happened so quickly!'Christina is due to give birth in the New Year.

Jolie enjoys sex scenes

Angelina Jolie says she loves filming sex scenes. The 32-year-old mother of four says during sex scenes you can “just enjoy each other” with no strings attached.“A physical thing is, for some people, like me, very easy. You find something about that person that you love and you enjoy, that you truly embrace and have fun with, and you just enjoy each other,” said Jolie. “You’re two adults and you enjoy each other and you know that doesn’t mean anything – whatever it was is left there.”Jolie and her partner Brad Pitt filmed a sex scene in Mr and Mrs Smith and soon after began a relationship and a family. The couple now have a biological daughter and three adopted children.Earlier this year Jolie had to film a sex scene for The Good Shepherd with one of Pitt’s best friends, Matt Damon. Jolie still insisted the scene wasn’t awkward saying, “In reality both people we’re involved with couldn’t have cared less about that because they know us. It’s one of those things where it’s like the least threatening person. You know, ‘Good luck to you guys, I hope it’s not too awkward.”“The difference between kissing Matt and kissing Brad is simple,” added Jolie. “One’s a friend and the other is my lover.”Jolie to celebrate a multi-cultural xmas
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt will ensure their children celebrate a variety of different cultures this Christmas. The couple, who have three adopted children as well as their own biological daughter, hope to educate their family about customs from their native cultures — but they’re planning Christian celebrations too.Jolie says, “We haven’t decided what we’re doing for Christmas (but) we try to celebrate as many cultures as possible. We celebrate the Moon Festival for my boys, who are from Asia.”

Jordan Gets Breast Reduction for Christmas

Britain's most busty model Katie Price aka: Jordan has gone under the knife again. Katie accepted a boob job gift from hubby Peter Andre to get her famous ta-tas reduced.

Apparently Katie had the procedure done here in LA because photogs caught her at the airport departing for London's Heathrow with her new rack. I wonder how much she'll auction off the old ones on eBay?

Britney Spears takes late night trip to buy stuffed horse

Troubled star decided to go shopping in the dark Britney Spears was spotted driving down LA's Sunset Boulevard late on Friday night in a white car with the boot flapping open.

If she was hoping not to attract attention, that's certainly not the way to do it.

The troubled singer, 26, was heading to the Rite-Aid drugstore to buy 'stuff for her babies' and, after parking in a disabled bay - she obviously couldn't see the sign in those dark sunglasses - she picked out a stuffed horse.

By then, the paparazzi had gathered and she had to negotiate her way of the car park to continue her shopping trip.

Alesha Dixon: Dancing makes me feel sexy

Singer says she feels aroused Alesha Dixon has revealed her stint on Strictly Come Dancing has made her feel very aroused.The talented finalist, 29, has been training 7 days a week for the dancing competition with partner Matthew Cutler, 34.'When you're dancing with somebody all day and spending that much time up close together, it makes you feel very sexual,' she admits. 'I'm more toned and I feel fit.'The former Mis-Teeq singer - who split with husband MC Harvey in November 2006 - says being in the competition has realy helped lift her spirits.'This year has ended better than I ever could have imagined,' Alesha tells the Sunday Mirror.'Why should you spend your life depressed over somebody else? Life is too short.'Well said, girl.

'The Hottie and the Nottie' Poster Dares to Call Paris Hilton 'Hot'

As sad as it is that they had to turn the "nottie" into a lanky Garbage Pail Kid for Paris Hilton to look comparatively hot, and that Hilton is so desperate for roles that she's resorted to playing a less-caricaturized version of herself, it's even sadder to learn that the plot of this is exactly what you think it would be. A guy in love with Paris Hilton hates having to deal with her hideous best friend, but eventually learns the friend has something called personality that might make up for her deformities. At least once she gets that inevitable 11th-hour makeover.After pondering why an ugly person's legs would age so prematurely, try to figure out exactly what point the filmmakers decided the ugly makeup was "too much." I'm guessing they got somewhere between an extra limb and full-on leprosy before deciding to reel it in.