Paris Hits Back At Cocaine Rumours

Paris Hilton has hit back at reports a suspicious white substance that appeared in her nose, when she was photographed in New York City this week, was cocaine. The New York Post printed a photo of the socialite and suggested that there was a suspicion of white powder in one nostril. The shot was taken after Hilton and friend Brandon Davis had enjoyed a lunch together and were leaving in her car.

Hilton's representative Elliot Mintz slams the rumors saying, "They asked me if Paris was using cocaine. I explained that she does not use narcotics. They asked what the substance could have been. I explained that I was not there... so I offered some possible explanations." Mintz insists Hilton won't be asking the newspaper for a retraction at this point, but added she might consider suing them in the future. He adds, "They did not make a specific charge. So, I am inclined to let it be for the moment. Of course, Paris shall reserve all of her legal options."

Hilton Defends Spears' Parenting

Paris Hilton has hit out at critics of Britney Spears, insisting she can party and still be a good mother. The pair have rapidly become bosom buddies, and are regularly spotted out on the town together in Los Angeles and Las Vegas - prompting some to question the time Spears dedicates to her one-year-old son Sean Preston and three month old Jayden James.

But Hilton writes on her MySpace.com page, "Lately, you've been seeing pics of me and Britney partying (blah blah) and she knows that some of her fans are very upset about what they call her 'behavior' and sadly they're blaming the issue on her being friends with me. For people to call out her parenting skills on behalf of her partying ethics is appalling. Britney loves her kids to death, and I know for a fact that it truly hurts her when she sees these cruel things being written about her. She goes home every night to her babies and partying has not come in the way of her parenting. Anyone who has called her out on this should really be ashamed. There are thousands of mothers out there who like to go out and have a good time. But, you do not see people out there calling them 'bad parents.' She's young, and if she wants to go out and have some fun, let her. Just because she does these things does not mean she doesn't care about her children. For the sake of Britney and her kids, be kind. Love, Paris."

Knowles Treats Jay-z To $3 Million Birthday Bash

Beyonce Knowles reportedly splashed out on a $3 million three-day birthday party for her rapper boyfriend Jay-z earlier this week. Following the New York premiere of her new movie Dreamgirls, Knowles whisked Jay-Z - who turned 37 on Monday - to an airport where she had chartered two planes to fly 20 of their closest friends to the island of St Martin in the Caribbean.

According to the New York Daily News, the guests, who included Knowles' former Destiny's Child colleague Kelly Rowland, spent the next two days aboard a 270 foot long yacht consuming lobster and champagne. They also reportedly had two helicopters at their disposal. An insider tells the publication, "The party must have cost $1 million a day." On Thursday, Jay-Z - real name Shawn Carter - was in Miami, Florida and he is expected to be back in New York this weekend, and not getting married to Knowles on the Caribbean island of Anguilla as widely reported.

Spears Defends Partying

Pop superstar Britney Spears has defended her constant partying - claiming she has been virtually housebound for the past two years. Spears, who turned 25 last Saturday, has twice been photographed without panties while out with new pals Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan, among others. The singer split with husband Kevin Federline, with whom she has two children, Sean Preston, 15 months, and three-month-old Jayden James. But Spears insists she's earned her right to party.

She writes on her website: "It's been so long since I've been out on the town with friends. It's also been two years since I've even celebrated my birthday. Every move I make at this point has been magnified more than I expected, and I probably did take my new found freedom a bit too far. Anyway, thank God for Victoria Secrets' new underwear line! I look forward to a new year, new music and a new me. I'm just getting started... Happy Holidays everyone!"

Paglia Slams Overtly Sexy Celebrities

Renowned feminist author Camille Paglia has slammed young stars such as Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan for their recent pantyless antics with the paparazzi. Paglia insists their behavior is destroying the strides the feminist movement has made, along with their own reputations.

She tells American publication Us Weekly, "These girls are lowering themselves to the level of backstreet floozies. It angers me because I fought a bitter fight to get feminism back on track and be pro-sex at the same time. This is degrading the entire pro-sex wing of feminism. I am completely appalled by what these young women are doing because I think that they are cheapening their own image and obliterating all sexual mystery and glamour." Paglia singles out Spears for her recent hard-partying ways, insisting is ruining her career.

She adds, "A great promise was contained in the moment when Madonna kissed Britney at the MTV Awards. She in a sense was saying, 'I'm passing the torch to you.' It was a fabulous moment. Britney looked toned, in control of her career and it was up to her to take the next step. Literally, from that kiss, from that moment onward, Britney has spiraled out of control. It's like Madonna gave her the kiss of death! Britney is throwing it away!"

Spears Is Most Searched on Yahoo!

Britney Spears has been named the most searched name on internet search engine Yahoo! in 2006 - the fifth time she's topped the annual list in the last six years. Female celebrities feature heavily in Yahoo!'s top ten - Shakira takes third spot, beating out competition from Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton, who place fourth and fifth respectively.

American wrestling TV network WWE is the second most searched for item on Yahoo!. Yahoo! spokesperson Cathi Early says, "Why she keeps ranking top... is beyond me." The tragic death of Steve Irwin in September was the most searched for new item.

Knowles & Jay-Z Set To Wed This Weekend?

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z are reportedly planning a secret wedding this weekend in Caribbean holiday retreat Anguilla, according to US reports. Dreamgirls star Knowles is reportedly planning a four-day birthday party for her man on a yacht harbored off the coast of St. Bart's, but the bash is just a cover for a wedding ceremony at Anguilla's Cap Juluca resort, according to New York Post's gossip column Page Six.

A source tells the publication that guests have been told to have their passports ready by Friday for a party on a yacht in St. Bart's - but everyone knows a surprise wedding is planned. The news comes a day after Jay-Z debuted his new video "Lost One" on MTV's Total Request Live show, in which he raps about possibly splitting from Knowles. He rhymes, "I don't think it's meant to be, B/For she loves the work more than she does me/And, honestly, at 23, I would probably love my work more than I did she/So we ain't we, it's me and her/That's what she prefers."

Hilton Cancels Billboard Appearance

Socialite Paris Hilton has pulled out of an appearance at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday after objecting to jokes in her script which allegedly poke fun at her celebrity friends. The hotel heiress was set to co-host the ceremony with new best pal Britney Spears, but the singing star backed out of her role on Thursday - just hours after the announcement was made.

Hilton has now followed in Spears' footsteps, after representatives claimed the show's bosses could not reach an agreement with the 25-year-old over the content of the script, which Hilton found "objectionable." Her spokesman Elliot Mintz says, "It is my understanding that some satirical references ridiculed some of her peers. Paris did not want to say anything that could appear hurtful or embarrassing about people she knows.

Spears and Hilton Form Close Bond

Britney Spears and Paris Hilton have become so close since the pop superstar filed for divorce from Kevin Federline the two are now like sisters, according to Hilton's representative. The party pair have frequently been spotted out on the town over the past several weeks and according to Hilton's spokesman Elliot Mintz it's more than just a passing fancy. He tells entertainment website Tmz.com the two are "really forming a bond" and that they're "becoming like sisters." Mintz claims 24-year-old Spears "looks up" to 25-year-old Hilton and that she's "extremely grateful" the socialite has taken her under her wing.

Mintz says Spears' sexy new style, which consists of wearing barely-there skirts and cleavage-baring tops, has been "inspired" by Hilton. Downplaying reports of a fight between Hilton and Lindsay Lohan over the weekend, Mintz claims the three women have, in fact, created an alliance. He adds, "What I've observed is that we have three extraordinarily powerful women who generate a tremendous amount of attention, money and adulation and they're tired of other people trying to ride on their coattails and creating false drama."

Biel Dating Baseball Star?

Blade: Trinity actress Jessica Biel is reportedly dating baseball star Derek Jeter after the pair were spotted in a Los Angeles club. The 24-year-old beauty spent the evening with Jeter at Hyde, a favorite haunt of Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, and they were seen leaving together, according to the New York Post.

Halfway through the night, Biel visited the restroom and a gaggle of girls approached the New York Yankees shortstop, but he immediately dismissed them, suggesting he only has eyes for Biel. Jeter is no stranger to famous females - he has previously been romantically linked to Mariah Carey, Scarlett Johansson and MTV presenter Vanessa Minnillo.

Moakler Slams Hilton's "Media Stunts"

Shanna Moakler has blasted rival Paris Hilton for alleging she was attacked by the former Miss USA, claiming the socialite "makes a lot of money pulling these stunts in the media". Hilton filed a police report against Moakler last week, claiming the reality TV star had "shouted obscenities" and punched her in the face at Los Angeles hotspot Hyde. Sources claim Moakler is unhappy Hilton has been photographed kissing her estranged husband, former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker. Meanwhile, Moakler has contacted police regarding the behavior of Hilton's on/off boyfriend Stavros Niarchos III, who she claims, pushed her down a flight of stairs and threw a drink over her. Moakler insists she didn't touch Hilton, and pointed out Hilton's recent drink driving arrest as evidence of her questionable behavior.

She tells gossip site PageSix.com, "I don't think she's a good person. She makes a lot of money pulling these stunts in the media, and I want nothing to do with it. I'm not the one getting Duis. I'm not the one in police stations. It's all juvenile and stupid." Hilton's ex-boyfriend Nick Carter has also claimed Hilton creates media stunts for her own amusement, after she was pictured with 'bruises' just days after splitting from the Backstreet Boys.

Hilton Seeks Restraining Order Against Moakler

Paris Hilton is so distraught following a recent encounter with Shanna Moakler at a Los Angeles nightclub, she is taking out a restraining order against the former beauty queen. The Simple Life is seeking the order in response to an incident early last Wednesday at the Hyde night spot, during which Moakler allegedly punched her in the face. Hilton tells US publication Star, "I'm scared of her. I feel like I have to do something to protect myself." The hotel heiress was talking to her former flame Stavros Niarchos Iii when Moakler apparently approached her screaming expletives. Hilton says, "She threw a punch in my left jaw so hard." She then says Niarchos threw his drink in Moakler's face, but adds, "He never touched her. She was never touched by anyone."

Both women filed police reports regarding the incident, with Moakler claiming Niarchos pushed her down some stairs. Moakler was reportedly unhappy about reports suggesting Hilton is romantically linked with her estranged husband Travis Barker.

Hilton and Moakler File Charges Against Each Other After Club Fight

Singer/actress Paris Hilton claims she was punched in the face by former beauty queen Shanna Moakler at Hollywood nightclub Hyde in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Hilton alleges the estranged wife of rocker Travis Barker walked up to her at around 1am, "used the most vile of language" and then hit her in the jaw, according to her publicist Elliot Mintz. However, Moakler claims Hilton's boyfriend Stavros Niarchos bent her wrist back, before pouring a drink over her and pushing her down some stairs.

Both women have filed police reports alleging battery. Hilton's publicist Mintz tells ABCNews.com, "(Moakler) shouted a barrage of obscenities and attacked her. She called me right afterwards and told me that she did not need to go to the hospital, but that she would file a police report. I can't say for certain why this happened, but Moakler is known to be upset by rumors that Paris is dating Travis Barker. Those rumors are not true. They are not dating."

Hilton was recently linked to Barker in media reports. Barker and Moakler filed for divorce in August.

Hilton Charged with Drunk Driving

Paris Hilton has been charged with drunk driving stemming from her September 7 arrest. The socialite was caught driving with a blood-alcohol level of .08 per cent - the minimum to warrant an arrest under California law. The Simple Life star was booked and released.

An arraignment is set for tomorrow in Los Angeles Superior Court. Hilton is not required to appear. If convicted, Hilton could be jailed for six months and fined $1,000.