Sporting dark brown hair and eyeglasses, Britney Spears breezed through some shopping in an upscale Atlanta mall over the weekend.

“Unless you actually spoke to her for a minute, you wouldn’t have recognized her,” Juicy Couture assistant manager Jake Barnaby told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Monday. Spears, 25, reportedly told Barnaby that she was in Atlanta to escape stress and the paparazzi and to relax.

“She was very well put together and she was really quiet,” Barnaby told the paper. “The people with her were actually causing more commotion. After a while, it was like, ‘Oh, please. You’re nobody. Stop.’ ”

One saleswoman told PEOPLE, “She seemed in good spirits and was very sweet and complimentary to everyone.”

“She was looking for something to wear that night and spent way less than $1,000,” the woman added. “Really, she was just in a rush, trying to get in and out. She was done in about 20 minutes.”

Spears ended up purchasing a purple dog carrier, a brown eyelet bikini from the sale rack and a shirt or two, the saleswoman said.

Before heading to Georgia, Spears was charged Friday with hit-and-run causing property damage and driving without a valid license, said the Los Angeles City Attorney.

Source: People

Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Tuesday morning in Hollywood, Los Angeles police department officials confirm.

Around 1 a.m., Sutherland, 40, made an illegal U-turn. Officers pulled him over, and the 24 actor subsequently failed a field sobriety test.

He was booked at the LAPD Hollywood station and was released at 5:42 a.m. on $25,000 bail.

A court date of Oct. 16 was set.

Because the actor was previously convicted of DUI in 2004, he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of four days in jail if convicted for this latest arrest.

Before being stopped by police, Sutherland attended the FOX Fall Eco-Casino party at Area nightclub where he was photographed on the red carpet. At the event, he was also spotted signing autographs for young fans.

Source: People

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline’s custody battle was back in court again Monday afternoon.

Federline’s attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan, and Spears’ attorney Sorrell Trope, met behind closed doors in an L.A. court to “refine certain areas” of the judge’s order last week that requires Spears to submit to random, twice-weekly drug and alcohol testing and to undergo parenting classes, the Associated Press reports.

Trope confirms to Usmagazine.com that judge Scott Gordon has signed the order putting the new custody-related restrictions in place. Trope did not say when the testing would go into effect.

Today’s hearing comes on the heels of Friday’s filing of misdemeanor hit-and-run charges against Spears by the L.A. city attorney.

Kaplan told the AP that he does not expect the filing of the misdemeanor charges last week to impact the scheduled November 26 hearing on Federline’s request to increase his custody time with the former couple’s two young sons. They currently split fifty-fifty custody of sons Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1.

Source: US Magazine

There’s a new chapter in the ongoing drama in the aftermath of Anna Nicole Smith’s death.

Attorney Debra Opri, who had represented former Smith lover Larry Birkhead until they parted ways last March, filed a defamation lawsuit against Birkhead Monday in an L.A. court.

“After I chose to terminate our legal relationship, Larry Birkhead began a malicious and relentless media campaign to discredit me and to destroy my reputation,” Opri said in a statement announcing the lawsuit.

Birkhead, 34, the father of Smith’s daughter, Dannielynn, has been locked in a legal battle with Opri over $620,000 in legal fees she says he owes her. Their feud heated up recently after claims in journalist Rita Cosby’s book Blonde Ambition quoted sources saying Opri had been concerned that Birkhead didn’t even know how to childhood proof his home prior to winning custody of his daughter.

Responding to the allegations last month, Birkhead told Us: “Every source that says something negative about me in that book is either in a fight with me or going to court with me.”

Opri’s statement Monday addressed the controversy over the Cosby book, stating, “It is clear now that Mr. Birkhead’s attempts to discredit me concerned what I knew and what might be exposed publicly…and not a legal bill. With the recent release of the Rita Cosby book: ‘Blonde Ambition,’ Mr. Birkhead’s attacks have escalated to include false and malicious allegations that I was a source for the book.

“My message today to Larry Birkhead is… I have had enough.”

Birkhead couldn’t be reached for comment.

Source: US Magazine

Looks like Paris Hilton has a new fall accessory — and instead of some high-end boutique on Robertson Blvd., she might as well have picked this one up at Ikea!

His name is Alex Vaggo, and despite the aristocratic good looks, the 22-year-old is no Mr. Moneybags. In fact, according to a report in the New York Post’s Page Six, Alex was staying at a low-rent Hollywood hostel when he met the Simple Life starlet, who has taken such a shine to the stud that she brought him along with her to the Big Apple, where Ms. Hilton attended the AmFar Rocks at charity event at the historic Puck Building.

And while Paris walked the red carpet alone, OK! spied Alex slinking in minutes later to spend the night by her side in the VIP area. Afterward, the twosome popped into nightclub Butter before finishing the evening at Runway. The new couple enjoyed the sounds of DJ Chachi, staying at Runway until well after closing time.

“They spent the entire night dancing,” one clubgoing witness reveals to OK!. “When the DJ played Paris’ song, she jumped on the banquette and started dancing.”

Let’s see if this could-be-a-model ends up a keeper for Paris.

Source: OK!

It was confirmed this morning by British officials that UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband was to take a meeting later this week with one of America’s most influential political figures — No, not some senator or cabinet member; but Angelina Jolie, star of such films as Hackers and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

While the details are still to be determined, the content of this meeting of the minds (Miliband prides himself on being the first high-ranking Brit official to blog. Neat!) will likely revolve around Angie’s current work as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador to the High Commissioner for Refugees.

That, or maybe Miliband just wants an autograph.

Regardless, this confab, sure to dwarf the Camp David Accords or the Yalta Conference in
its place in history, will take place this Friday in New York City. Perhaps between trips to FAO Schwartz with her kids.

Source: OK!

A British heiress from a family worth $1.4 billion has started divorce proceedings after reports surfaced that her husband, Dead Stays Alive frontman Tony Allen, had sex with Lindsay Lohan while staying at the Cirque Lodge rehab clinic.

According to the Daily Mail, Stephanie Allen, 28, the packaging heiress whose family makes boxes for McDonald’s, filed 52 pages worth of divorce papers last week in in Savannah, Georgia’s Chatham County Court, identifying Lohan as one of the precipitators of the divorce.

In the claim, Stephanie, who is filing for custody of the couple’s 8-month-old twins, states that her marriage is “irretrievably broken” and points to Tony’s “adultery” and “cruel treatment” as grounds for the split. The papers also accuse the musician of being “guilty of habitual drug addiction.”

The lawyers do not name Lohan in the actual complaint but they refer to Tony’s “conduct and relationship with another woman,” and Exhibit ‘A’, which is attached to the divorce papers, includes articles claiming Lohan, 21, started a relationship with Tony Allen while they were both being treated at the Utah rehab clinic.

Lohan’s rep insists these allegations are untrue. “It’s unfortunate Stephanie Allen is blaming the demise of her marriage on Lindsay,” the rep tells Us exclusively. “Stephanie needs to look at her marriage to determine the reason why things went wrong because it has nothing to do with Lindsay. Lindsay and Tony are friends and that’s all. They are supporting one another through a similar experience. This is a friendship based on trust and mutual support and nothing else.”

The couple have been married since December 18, 2004, and started “living in a bona fide state of separation” about a month ago, according to the documents.

A large amount of money could be at stake in the divorce. In 2002, Stephanie’s father and four sisters sold their packaging business Linpac, for $1.4 billion, while maintaining a $197 million stake in the company.

In the affidavit, Stephanie states: “My husband entered a drug rehabilitation centre in Utah…on or about July 11, 2007. After my husband’s return from said rehabilitation I was bombarded by telephone call alerting me to the fact that my husband’s conduct with another woman was on the internet and in gossip magazines.”

Tony has also denied the rumors, saying: “We’re great friends. We share a common affliction, and we just talk about life sometimes.”

However, another report claims that Tony was overheard in a bar bragging to friends about sleeping with the actress: “C’mon, it’s Lindsay Lohan. Hell, yes! Wouldn’t you?”

Source: US Magazine

A new ad features burlesque queen Dita Von Teese as the teacher of every schoolboy’s dreams: She’s cinched in by a powder-pink corset, wearing stilettos and fishnet stockings — and well aware of the effect she’s having on the apt pupil sitting at her feet.

Yep, that’s right, PETA is at it again.

Fresh off a campaign that made the media sit up last week and take notice when it unveiled a new public service announcement featuring a nude Alicia Silverstone, the animal-rights group is holding a noon press conference Sept. 24 (Monday) at PETA’s Los Angeles office to pull back the curtain on the new ad featuring Von Teese as she teaches her ABCs — which stands for Animal Birth Control.

The ad quotes Von Teese as saying: “Nearly 4 million dogs and cats are put to death in the U.S. every year because there are not enough good homes. You can help prevent this — always spay or neuter your animals, and if you’re considering adding a dog or cat to your family, please adopt from your local animal shelter.”

PETA has perfected the art of using celebrity — and racy or offbeat images — to deliver animal-rights messages that might otherwise be rebuffed. Among the A-list stars and bold-faced names it has partnered up with over the years: Oscar winners Forest Whitaker, Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger; Pamela Anderson; Paul McCartney; the Go-Go’s; supermodel Christy Turlington; former NBA rebel Dennis Rodman; “The Sopranos’” Edie Falco; and Alyssa Milano. Last week, Silverstone’s ad was deemed too much for Houston, where it was blocked from cable TV.

Source: LA Times

In a statement released to OK!, Charlie Sheen defends himself against allegations made by ex-wife Denise Richards, who is attempting to gain full custody of their children.

“I will not dignify the majority of these allegations set forth by Denise Richards with any measure of response. On its best day it remains laughable and inane.
For the record, as well as for the scales of morality, the following must be clarified:

Two years ago, when this circus first arrived, I chose a high road position and remained quiet and dignified. Yet, based on the resurfacing of certain specific claims, made in a severe and grievous manner, illustrating Ms. Richards poor judgment on every possible front, I must counter with these FACTS.

The FBI was aware of these issues. I provided them with every computer I owned. The computers were returned two weeks later. Haven’t heard from them since. Period. The end.

During the 18 months before my request to select my own child care provider, not a single complaint was made or received regarding the welfare of the children while under the care of myself and/or Brooke. I repeat — NOT A SINGLE COMPLAINT by either Ms. Richards herself, or her representatives and nanny.

All of this, keep in mind, is because I asked the court to grant me the legal and God-given freedom of choice to hire my own child care provider. I have asked that the Court eliminate Ms. Richards ability to abuse and harass us any longer. One can only imagine what we’ve withstood thus far.

Brooke and I remain committed to the task at hand. These unlawful and diabolical accusations will not distract us from the focus of our resolve. Shortly before unleashing her attack Ms. Richards asked for another baby via a sperm donation, after her divisive attempts at a reconciliation behind Brooke’s back failed. She was flat out rejected.

I am making every possible effort to assure that the courts focus on my children and their welfare. My refusal to dignify garbage needs to be understood in the context of the history of this case and Denise’s need and desire to make it about issues that do not involve anything other than her emotions.”

Source: OK!

Looks like Hayden Panettiere ’s ex Stephen Colletti isn’t shedding any more tears over their recent break-up. The former reality stud was spotted out on the town with former love Lauren Conrad. The couple attended a party together for Hornitos Tequila at Hollywood hotspot Opera Thursday night, September 20.

“Stephen and Lauren definitely looked like an item, ” a source tells Star. “They hung out together the entire time and at one point, Stephen grabbed Lauren and took her out to the dance floor, where they danced to the song ‘One More Time. ‘ They were laughing and flirting. They looked really happy and cute together.”

Stephen and Lauren dated while on the hit show Laguna Beach. After the couple graduated in 2005, they moved to San Francisco, where they both attended college. LC studied fashion at The Academy of Art University, while Stephen majored in communications at San Francisco State University.

After one semester, Lauren returned to Southern California and six months later, Stephen followed her.

Stephen completed one year at San Francisco State and then decided to return to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.

Lauren whose birthday is just 6 days before Stephen’s (both turned 21 in February, Lauren February 1 and Stephen Feb 7 ) admitted in August that she was having boy troubles. “Dating is not that easy. The type of guy I want to date is not the type of guy who wants to be on a reality show,” said the reality star.

Now that Stephen is no longer on a reality show, he might just be the perfect match for LC!

Source: Star