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Drew Barrymore drawing towards Hugh Grant?

Drew BarrymoreNew York, Feb 13 : Looks like Drew Barrymore is one single lady who's trying her luck with different men these days, one of whom happens to be her `Music and Lyrics' co-star Hugh Grant.

The 33-year-old star reportedly got very excited when the `Notting hill' actor walked into the Waverly Inn.

"She squealed and jumped in his arms," the New York Post quoted a spy as saying.

The two then "made out", according to the source, but later Barrymore showed up to the Beatrice Inn by herself to hang with Clive Owen.

TV channels seeking interview with Phelps following marijuana scandal

Michael PhelpsNew York, Feb 13 : Ace swimmer Michael Phelps is the most sought after TV celebrity these days, for producers of all chat shows trying to book interviews with the winner of 14 Olympic gold medals, who was recently involved in a cannabis smoking case.

"Everybody wants him on to explain why he was smoking marijuana," the New York Post quoted a source as saying.

"Oprah Winfrey, ABC, CBS, NBC - everyone wants him," the source added.

Usher’s wife suffered heart attack before plastic surgery

Washington, Feb 13 : Pop singer Usher's wife Tameka Foster had a heart attack before undergoing plastic surgery in Brazil.

Lily Allen begs US fans to buy her latest album

When Lily Allen ‘propositioned’ Simon CowellWashington, Feb 13 : British singer Lily Allen is urging music lovers in the US to buy her latest album, so that she can fulfil her goal of topping the Billboard chart.

The 23-year-old pop singer's latest single `It''s Not Me, It''s You' is already climbing the UK charts.

"Earlier today my record company told me It''s Not Me, It's You has a pretty good chance of going to number 1 in the U. S. charts this week," Contactmusic quoted her as writing on her MySpace. com blog.

Tara Reid claims to be ‘clean and sober’ after 60-day rehab stint

Washington, Feb 13 : American actress Tara Reid has claimed that she is "clean and sober" after her 60-day stint in rehab.

Reid had checked into Malibu, California''''s Promises clinic on December 8, where she also spent the holidays fighting an alcohol abuse problem.

She now insists that she is free from all.

"Rehab saved my life. Before, I used to think about tomorrow and I hated it. Now I can''''t wait," Contactmusic quoted her as telling In Touch Weekly magazine.

She also revealed that before she entered rehab, she refused to acknowledge the fact that she needed help.

Kate Winslet plans to throw Oscar party even if she doesn’t win

Kate WinsletWashington, Feb 13 : Even if she doesn''t scoop gold on the Oscar night, Kate Winslet is planning on marking her sixth Oscar nomination with a bash for friends and family.

The 33-year-old is nominated in the Best Actress category for her role in post-war drama `The Reader' and will fight it out with Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie, Melissa Leo and Meryl Streep.

The actress is hoping for glory at the upcoming Academy Awards - but will celebrate with a party even if she doesn''t walk away with a trophy.

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