• Britney Spears was held on a “lockdown” after concern for her mental state following a “family custody dispute” over her son Jayden. The previous day, her lawyer Sorrell Trope asked to be released from representing her after a “breakdown in communication”.
• Lindsay Lohan was snapped snogging multiple men in Italy - then the reportedly broke actress rung in the New Year with a glug of champagne.
• Heather Mills was reportedly “on the brink” after a stressful Christmas - and news broke that her estranged husband Paul McCartney had heart surgery in the autumn.
• Eddie Murphy & Tracey Edmonds married in a private beach ceremony in French Polynesia…
• ..and Billie Piper married Laurence Fox in a church ceremony near her family’s home in Sussex.

Top five stories of the week

• Britney Spears looked like the sensible, responsible sibling for once after 16 year old younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears announced she was (at least) three months pregnant.
• And Lily Allen revealed that she was up the stick too.
• Pamela Anderson filed divorce papers after just two months of marriage.
• Victoria Beckham was said to have annoyed her fellow Spice Girls at their first London comeback show at the weekend.
• And Amy Winehouse submitted herself for arrest and questioning about her involvement in husband Blake Fielder-Civil’s trial-fixing case.

Photos not to miss

• Nicole Kidman’s god-awful silver suit.
• The family Jolie-Pitt out for a bike ride together on Brad Pitt’s 44th birthday.
• And Ashlee Simpson & Pete Wentz looking cute together courtside.

Top five stories of the week

• Britney Spears stole a $1.39 disposable lighter from a petrol station then skipped a scheduled deposition because of last minute anxiety.
• Eva Longoria and Tony Parker denied rumours that he’d had an affair with a French model after meeting her at their Paris wedding.
• David and Victoria Beckham spent three hours at a Las Vegas strip club after claiming they’re behaving like rock stars on the Spice Girls tour.
• Paris Hilton was spotted snogging her ex Stavros Niarchos in a Miami club.
• And given how many celebrity pregnancy are known about for MONTHS before they’re officially confirmed, Jessica Alba surprised us all by suddenly announcing she’s three months pregnant.

Photos not to miss

• Britney’s post-theft displaying of the infamous blue lighter.
• Paris Hilton kissing a bear (and we don’t mean a big hairy guy … for a change).
• And Will Smith being over the moon during his hand and footprint ceremony at Graumann’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Top five stories of the week

• The Spice Girls launched their comeback tour in Vancouver and revealed updated versions of their nickname-inspired outfits
• Britney Spears turned the big 2-6 and celebrated with former partying BFF Paris Hilton - but Britney reportedly got p.o-ed with how Paris treated her and her friends, and is said to be blackmailing her to be nicer in the future.
• Amy Winehouse got up to some crazy early morning adventures - including 5am semi-naked walks in the street and 4am visits from Pete Doherty.
• High School Musical’s Ashley Tisdale had a nose job.
• And Kiefer Sutherland started his 48-day jail sentence in Los Angeles.

Photos not to miss

• Britney Spears‘ birthday party pictures - Britney looking her best in ages (if you don’t look to closely at her hair extensions).
• Lindsay Lohan hanging out with superheroes.
• Keira Knightley’s strange new heavy fringe.

Top five stories of the week

• With the Spice Girls reunion tour kicking off tomorrow, they’re reportedly bickering, not up to the performance challenge - and could get the pox
• Britney Spears continues to be at the centre of the rumour whirlwind: she might be sex obsessed and pregnant and she might have stolen a a wig from a Hustler store - but at least she’s going to get to see her sons at Christmas.
• Just six weeks after leaving rehab, Lindsay Lohan was reportedly spotted drinking alcohol in New York - but also spends a day in group therapy with her family.
• Amy Winehouse cancelled her remaining tour dates due to her husband’s imprisonment.
• And Lily Allen revealed finding out she has a heart murmur inspired her to lose weight.

Photos not to miss

• Paris Hilton went out for lunch, then shopping, then on a date in her underwear.
• Katie Holmes showed off a very strange haircut/wig.
• Christina Aguilera stripped down to her baby bump for a Marie Claire photoshoot.

Comments of the week

• Penny on Paul McCartney being romantically linked to Rosanna Arquette.
• Kerry on Cheryl Cole’s comments about sorting out Britney Spears.
• And Sherry’s short but honest comment on Kimberly Stewart saying she’d like to wake up between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Top five stories of the week

• Lindsay Lohan started her DUI-related hard time in jail - and finished it 84 minutes later.
• Amy Winehouse’s husband Blake Fielder-Civil was refused bail - and Amy was booed by the audience during the first show of her UK tour.
• Chelsy Davy dumped Prince Harry over his constant partying - and rumoured womanising.
• Britney Spears cried after being dubbed “unsexy” by a magazine - and is rumoured to be planning to spend $100,000 on cosmetic surgery.
• And Kanye West’s mum Donda West died after complications during surgery.

Photos not to miss

• The Spice Girls‘ comeback performance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in LA on Thursday.
• Paris Hilton’s only mini-comeback since she’s not been around (at least not pole-dancing) for a while.
• And Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt in London for the premiere of Beowulf.