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Posted by Jane Murphy

Oooh! I'd never envisaged Gwyneth Paltrow's super-wholesome Goop lifestyle website as a source of gossip and intrigue – but that's what it's inadvertently become, thanks to some harsh words about a former "frenemy" in Gwyn's latest newsletter.

"Back in the day, I had a 'frenemy' who, as it turned out, was pretty hell-bent on taking me down," the actress writes.

"This person really did what they could to hurt me. I was deeply upset, I was angry, I was all of those things you feel when you find out that someone you thought you liked was venomous and dangerous. I restrained myself from fighting back. I tried to take the high road.

"But one day I heard that something unfortunate and humiliating had happened to this person. My reaction was deep relief and… happiness. There went the high road."

Naturally, US gossips have decided the person in question must be someone we know. Perez Hilton seems to think Gwyn's referring to Winona Ryder. The evidence? Wino was reportedly jealous when Gwyneth bagged her Oscar-winning role in Shakespeare in Love.

However, People magazine puts a few more high-profile names in the frame: Jennifer Aniston (Gwyn used to date Brad Pitt); Jennifer Lopez (Gwyn also used to date J.Lo's ex-fiancé Ben Affleck); and Spongebob Squarepants (Gwyn was once engaged to Spongebob's brother Malcolm.*)

Still, whoever it was, Gwyneth's well and truly over it now – honestly! Having pondered over her feelings towards her former friend, she interviews a bunch of experts about why we like hearing bad things about people.

Oh, and next week, she's going to tell us all how to make a light and delicious meal of small plates for stress-free entertaining… I can't wait!

*Not necessarily true.

Picture: PA

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Posted by Jane Murphy

Blimey – I can almost smell the hairspray from here!

Here's Drew Barrymore at last night's Los Angeles premiere of her new movie, Grey Gardens. As you can see, the actress scrubbed up rather nicely in an Andrew Gn gown teamed with an embroidered necklace and big, big hair.

Drew was joined by her co-star Jessica Lange, who – I couldn't help noticing – is looking a little different around the eyes…

It's funny how so many Hollywood actresses seem to suffer from this condition when they hit their forties and fifties, isn't it?

Anyway, back to Drew… Last night marked yet another triumphant appearance in what's been a very fashion-tastic week.

First, she indulged her inner flapper girl at Tuesday's Grey Gardens premiere in New York…

And the following night, she embraced the '80s revival for an appearance on The Tonight Show with David Letterman…

So which of Drew's looks do you prefer? Tell us here.

Pictures: Wenn

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Posted by Jane Murphy

Heavens to Betsy! Dot Branning – sorry, I mean June Brown – scrubs up rather nicely, doesn't she? Especially when you consider this is what she normally looks like during her working day…

The soap star was attending yesterday's British Academy Television Awards nominations ceremony at London's Mandarin Oriental Hotel. As ardent EastEnders fans will already know, our June's up for a Best Actress gong at the ripe old age of 82.

Other attendees of note? Well, everyone pales into insignificance compared to June. However, you may like to see former Atomic Kitten and Celebrity Masterchef winner Liz McClarnon in a white-frock-and-black-shoes combo…

And if that doesn't tickle your fancy, how about Blake Harrison – aka The Thick One Out Of The Inbetweeners – looking rather dapper in a black shirt and tie?

The awards ceremony itself takes place on Sunday 26 April at London's Royal Festival Hall – so get ready for some vaguely amusing pics of TV stars falling out of cars and trying to upstage one another in see-through frocks the following morning. Marvellous!

Pictures: PA, Wenn, Big Pictures, BBC

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Posted by Jane Murphy

There I was, thinking Hugh Jackman was an absolute berk, following last week's Twittergate scandal – but now he's well and truly making amends by putting his Twitter page to very good use.

The actor – who's just arrived in London to promote his new movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine – has pledged $100,000 of his own hard-earned dosh to charity. It's not clear whether he's talking about US or Australian dollars – but either way, it's a pretty impressive gesture.

And which charity is it for? Well, it all depends who can Tweet the strongest argument for their favourite good cause – in 140 characters or less, of course.

So if you know a non-profit organisation who could do with some extra funds, tell Hugh all about it here.

Picture: Wenn

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