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by Kat Giantis
MSN Entertainment
October 4,
2004
While there's no doubt that Jude Law and Sienna Miller make a stunning couple, is the pretty
pair ready to settle into a domestic routine? The London Sunday Mirror claims
the actor, 31, "went down on bended knee" to ask Miller, 22, to be his wife.
The proposal allegedly took place last week in the oh-so-romantic city of Venice, Italy, where Sienna is filming the appropriately titled "Casanova" with Heath Ledger.
"Yes, yes, yes!" the paper quotes Miller as exclaiming as she "jumped for joy." It says she later "breathlessly" called friends and gushed, "I'm the happiest girl in the world. I'm going to be Mrs. Law."
Despite that vividly painted scene (and hey, who wouldn't be darned excited to be Mrs. Law?), Jude's spokesman tells MSN Entertainment that there is no aisle walk in the star's immediate future.
"As usual, the British tabs have it wrong," Simon Halls tells us. "They are absolutely, categorically not engaged." Further proof: Sienna's all-important finger was bare of any telltale jewelry when the couple was snapped out and about a few days ago.
Law divorced Sadie Frost, with whom he has three children, last October after six years of marriage. Details of their financial settlement are reportedly still being hammered out.
"We're really happy," Law recently said of Miller, whom he met on the set of "Alfie" (out October 22). "She's a very talented girl, beautiful."
Bloom To Be a Groom?
Hear that sound? It's a
million young hearts breaking simultaneously. Just two weeks after Orlando Bloom was reportedly spied at an L.A. club
with a "Malibu Barbie blonde," prompting rumors that his nearly two-year
relationship with Kate Bosworth had hit the skids, London's News of the
World insists the couple is ready to stay together until the cold, clammy hand
of death parts them.
The tabloid, under the catchy headline, "In Sickness and in Elf," claims "Lord of the Rings" eye candy, 27, has slipped a "dazzling" $300,000, 5-carat platinum-and-diamond sparkler on the 21-year-old blonde stunner's finger.
"All you see is diamonds," Bosworth is quoted as raving to a pal. "It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen."
The paper alleges Bloom, who topped People mag's 2004 list of "Hottest
Bachelors," has been advised to keep the engagement on the down-low so as not to
send rabid Legolas fans over the edge. It also says Bosworth won't wear her
purported cornea-searing ring until they officially announce the
betrothal.
But take heart, people. A rep for the genetically gifted
duo has silenced the wedding bells, telling MSN Entertainment, "I can confirm
that Kate Bosworth and Orlando Bloom are not engaged." Phew!
Cause Celeb
If we had to share a meal with Ricky Martin, we'd probably be tapped out on small talk after
discussing the proper care and maintenance of leather pants and asking whether
he is, indeed, livin' la vida loca. But we've apparently grossly underestimated
the pop star's conversational skills.
A fan has paid a whopping $47,200 on eBay for the privilege of breaking bread
in Miami with the pop star. The auction, sponsored by Godiva, was all for a good
cause, with proceeds earmarked for the Ricky Martin Foundation.
Four other altruistic celebrities willing to spend a few awkward
hours chatting with a spendthrift fan also earned some bucks for their favorite
charities. Sarah Jessica Parker sold for $35,100 (the money will
go to the New York Restoration Project), Ben Affleck topped out at $28,300
(Ataxia-Telangiectasia Children's Project), Leonardo DiCaprio went for $27,300 (Leonardo DiCaprio
Foundation), and poor Benjamin Bratt was snagged for the bargain basement
price of $6,550 (Operation Rainbow Orthopedics).
Has Renee Walked Away?
Is Renee Zellweger back on the market? Based on comments
the actress recently made to the London Sun, her on-again, off-again
relationship with White Stripes rocker/pugilist Jack White seems to be off --
again.
"There's nobody else in my life right now," Zellweger tells the paper. "I'm just not interested at the moment. You know, I'm always on a set or on a plane but we'll see."
The Oscar winner does cop to a crush, but don't expect a hook-up. "I really like Paul McCartney," she says of the very married ex-Beatle, tongue firmly in cheek. "I haven't told him yet but I think some friends of mine have."
Renee, who is out stumping for "Shark Tale" and the upcoming "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," is looking forward to some time off. "I just want to find myself again and just be," she explains. "Be a grown-up woman with other pleasures than just working all the time. I need to find out what makes me happy again, like time spent with my friends, my dog, and my family."
Diaz a 'Voting Party' Pooper
Cameron Diaz wants people to get out and vote, but
her sales pitch needs a wee bit of work. During the "Voting Party" on Oprah Winfrey's talk show last Wednesday, the blonde
bombshell gave a squirm-inducing explanation as to why women need to exercise
their constitutional right. "We have a voice now, and we're not using it, and
women have so much to lose. I mean, we could lose the right to our bodies," said
Diaz. OK, not bad so far. But then came this: "If you think that rape should be
legal, then don't vote." Oy. Cameron did manage to recover, concluding, "But if
you think that you have a right to your body, and you have a right to say what
happens to you and fight off that danger of losing that, then you should
vote ... " Our advice: Do your own research and don't rely on the political
expertise of a celebrity, no matter how cute and bubbly. Oh, and vote.
Britney and Kevin: Happiness Is a Warm Gun?
If ever
there was a reason to rethink that whole pesky second amendment issue, this
might be it. Kevin Federline, who may or may not legally be Mr. Britney Spears, has been learning how to shoot a gun, says
the New York Post. The stubbly, baseball-hatted, short-pant-wearing "backup
dancer" has reportedly received training from one of the Britster's bodyguards
while the "newlyweds" honeymoon in the pop tartlet's hometown of Kentwood,
Louisiana. "It's in case anything should happen to Britney," a source tells the
paper. We're not sure which is scarier: Kevin bearing arms, or perpetually
baring his arms in those loathsome white tank-tops he lives in.
In related news, the Cheeto-loving duo has acquired a Malibu love nest. The Los Angeles Times reports they have coughed up (and by "they," we mean Britney) just shy of $6.9 million for an 8-bedroom, 8-bath, 9,000-square-foot traditional home in a gated, secluded setting away from the beach. Amenities include a pool, tennis court, spa, gym, and outdoor kitchen. According to Us, Federline stands to pocket half the house should the marriage fizzle.
Wilson's Racket
Owen Wilson is back on the prowl. The New York Post
reports the laid-back actor has split from "sexy burlesque dancer" Carolina
Cerisola. Wilson's pals are said to be crushed to see the nearly year-long
relationship end, mostly because Cerisola would treat them to spontaneous
performances. And in news completely unrelated to his newfound single status (we
hope), Owen attempted to meet Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Wednesday night at New York's Bungalow
8, only to be blocked by their bodyguard, reports the paper. Mary-Kate was said
to be "dancing and snuggling" with new friend Ali Fatourechi, 26, who owns a
clothing company. Fatourechi is apparently friends with club promoter Scott
Sartiano, who has been spending time with Ashley.
Sir Elton: The Bitch Is Back
And finally, Elton John sure is a crankypants these days. Just weeks after
the entertainer called a group of Taiwanese reporters "rude, vile pigs," he's
turned his critical eye on Madonna. While accepting a songwriting prize at the Q Awards
in London on Monday, Sir Elton was irate to discover the Big M was nominated for
Best Live Act.
"Madonna -- best [bleeping] live act? [Bleep] off," the nap-needing celebrity said on stage. "Since when has lip-synching been live? Anyone who lip-synchs in public on stage when you pay £75 ($134) to see them should be shot."
John wrapped up his rant by conceding, "That's me off her [bleeping] Christmas card list but do I give a toss? No."
"Madonna does not lip-synch nor does she spend her time trashing other artists," her rep, Liz Rosenberg, said in a statement to the AP. "She sang every note of her 'Re-Invention' tour live and is not ashamed that she was well-paid for her hard work."
And Elton shouldn't worry about being cut from the Kabbalah-loving icon's holiday list. Adds Rosenberg, "Elton John remains on her Christmas card list whether he is nice ... or naughty."
