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Winehouse to appeal over drug charges in Norway court

Winehouse to appeal over drug charges in Norway courtLondon, Jan 1 : Troubled singer Amy Winehouse will appear in the Norway court on January 12 to appeal against a fine for possessing cannabis.

The 25-year-old star along with hubby Blake Fielder-Civil was arrested in the western city of Bergen in October 2007 for possessing marijuana.

However, they were freed after paying the fine of 284 pounds, reports the Sun.

But lawyers acting for the Rehab singer, say the fine is like a guilty plea - with "serious consequences" if the singer wants to visit the US.

Now, Queen Latifah robbed of pricey jewelry

Queen LatifahWashington, Jan 1: Just days after Paris Hilton's pad was ransacked, Queen Latifah has now fallen victims to thieves.

Over 10,000 dollars worth of sentimental jewelry was stolen from Queen Latifah ''s luxury villa in Tobago, according to the Caribbean island''s local newspaper.

Two gold rings, a gold chain and a silver ring were allegedly taken from singer's 1,000dollars-a-night villa, reports Us Magazine.

Tobago police told the paper they believe a staff member committed the theft.

Local police have also reportedly questioned several employees of Stone Haven Villas.

Amy Winehouse’s New Year’s resolution – to eat healthily

Amy Winehouse’s New Year’s resolution – to eat healthilyWashington, Jan 1 : Amy Winehouse, who is a big fan of junk food, has vowed to make a fresh start for 2009 and give up her unhealthy habits.

The troubled star is often snapped indulging in sweet treats and takeaways in the street.

However, the `Rehab' hitmaker has decided to give up fried stuff and opt for fruits and veggies, reports Contactmusic.

Beyonce hates going to parties

Washington, Jan 1: Beyonce Knowles, who is married to Jay-Z, has said that she hates partying in public.

The 27-year-old singer admits that she loathes attending social gatherings because she always feels like the other guests are spying on her.

However, the beauty has fond memories of certain showbiz bashes - especially when she received an invite from her idol Whitney Houston when her former group Destiny''s Child was first starting out, reports Contactmusic.

Knowles says: "I don''t really go out much. If I wasn''t a celebrity then I don''t know how I would feel, but it''s not that much fun for me - it feels like I''m in a cage and everyone is watching.

Britney’s brother weds tonight in New Orleans

Britney’s brother weds tonight in New OrleansNew York, J

Steven Soderbergh plans rock n'roll 3D musical about Cleopatra

Steven Soderbergh plans rock n'roll 3D musical about CleopatraNew York, January 1 : Oscar-winning American director Steven Soderbergh is planning a rock ''''n'''' roll 3D musical about Cleopatra.

He is teaming up with Hugh Jackman and Catherine Zeta-Jones for the musical.

"Our version (of the Cleopatra story) will be like an Elvis musical in 3D. It''''s a total rock ''''n'''' roll, 1966 aesthetic - like ''''Viva Las Vegas'''' meets ''''Tommy''''," the New York Post quoted Soderbergh as telling Britain''''s Independent.

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