Angelina Jolie's acting U-turn

Angelina Jolie planned to give up acting. The actress, who recently gave birth to twins Knox and Vivienne, revealed partner Brad Pitt persuaded her to return to work rather than caring full-time for their six children.

Actress Angelina Jolie arrives for the New York Film Festival premiere of "Changeling" in New York, Oct. 4, 2008.

She said: "We had a big discussion about whether I should go back to work at all, but Brad said it was a part of me as well and it would be alright, so we're trying to balance it out."

Despite admitting she wants to expand her family further, 33-year-old Angelina admitted having such a large family does cause problems - because she and Brad, 44, struggle to get time alone.

She explained: "Even if we lock our door the children come knocking. "We often try to have a bath alone together at the end of the night and sit and talk, but they hear the water and want to jump in.

Angelina Jolie takes three of her children, Shilo, 2, Zahara (L-2), 3, and Pax(L), 5, for a walk in the French Quarter and stopped at Verdi Mart for some snacks.

"But it's fun and lovely - the thing about having six is once you get past three or four, it's just so crazy anyway that it's just more chaos and that's OK."

The actress - who says her daily routine starts at 4.30 a.m. - also spoke of her delight at how well the couple's other children have welcomed the twins into the family.

She added to Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "It's so much fun but it's very hard work. The kids are forming beautiful friendships. They're teammates and they're very loving to the babies."

Meanwhile, Angelina revealed her latest tattoos at the premiere of her new movie, "The Changeling," in New York this weekend.

The actress already had the latitude and longitude of where each of her children - adopted trio Maddox, seven, Pax, four, and Zahara three, and biological daughter Shiloh, two - were born and has had the coordinates of her twins' French birthplace added.

Angelina Jolie takes three of her children, Shilo, 2, Zahara (not seen in the photo), 3, and Pax (not seen in the photo), 5, for a walk in the French Quarter and stopped at Verdi Mart for some snacks.

Hilton continues online "presidential campaign"

Watch out world: Paris Hilton is continuing her bid for the White House.

In this Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008 file photo, Paris Hilton arrives at the launch party of new MTV series "Paris Hilton's My New BFF" in Los Angeles.

The paparazzi darling and reality TV star touted her candidacy in a video on FunnyOrDie.com Wednesday — her second appearance in a political spoof on the site.

"Running for fake president is a little daunting," a heavily made-up Hilton tells Martin Sheen, whom she calls "one of our greatest fake presidents."

"Being a fake president is a lot harder today than it was when I was a fake president," says Sheen, who has often played American presidents, most notably on TV's "The West Wing."

Hilton talks with Sheen about "Fo Po" — "Foreign policy, silly" — and shares what could be her real views on the economy and the war in Iraq.

"Iraq has a Democratic government that is asking for us to leave," she says. "It seems that we've done our job and we should bring our troops home safely."

Economically, "this is the biggest depression since 'The Notebook,'" Hilton says, adding that the government should "lower inflated interest rates so it's not impossible for (people) to pay their mortgage."

As Sheen tells Hilton she's "going to make a great fake president," his son, Charlie Sheen, pops in with a promise to "fake vote" for her.

Hilton bids the elder Sheen farewell with a kitten-voiced, "Bye, sexy," then tells the camera: "See you at the fake inauguration."

The 27-year-old heiress said in a statement that she hopes the video inspires people to consider the issues and vote in the real presidential election.

"I hope that my political opponents take in consideration the points that I have addressed because I feel that they are important and, as well as, that my generation and the new young voters should become more involved with our current issues and speak their voice through voting," Hilton said.

"This is the most important presidential election in decades and voting is the only way that you have a voice for change," Hilton added.

"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" scores big at weekend box office in N America

Actresses Piper Perabo (L) and Jamie Lee Curtis (R), along with a Chihuahua named Chloe, star in the new film "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" in this undated publicity handout photograph. The film opens in theaters Fall 2008.

Disney's animal comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" opened at the top of box office in North America, with its 29 million dollars of ticket sales marking the studio's best October debut ever, preliminary figures showed Sunday.

The film tells a story about a spoiled Beverly Hills female Chihuahua dog, who accidentally finds herself lost in Mexico and must rely on some new friends, including a street-hardened German Shepherd and an amorous pup, on her incredible journey back home.

Cast member Jamie Lee Curtis waves at the world premiere of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California September 18, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 3.

Dreamworks/Paramount's thriller "Eagle Eye" had minimum drop-off in its second week of release, and was in second place with 17.7 million dollars over the weekend, according to Los Angeles-based box office tracking firm Media By Numbers.

"Nick And Norah's Infinite Playlist," a comedy drama from Sony Pictures about two teenagers ends up their first date while going on an all-night quest to find their favorite rock band's secret show, enjoyed the next-best opening after "Chihuahua," was on track to take in 13 million dollars, good enough to open in third place.

Warner Bros.' middle-age love story "Nights in Rodanthe" was in fourth place, taking in 7.4 million dollars over the three-day period in its second weekend of release, followed by western "Appaloosa" from the same studio with 5 million dollars.

Comedian George Lopez, who gives voice to Papi, poses as he signs autographs at the world premiere of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California September 18, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 3.

Comedian George Lopez, who gives voice to Papi, poses as he signs autographs at the world premiere of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California September 18, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 3.

Actress Alyssa Milano smiles next to Rusco (L) and Chihuahuas Angel, respectively Papi and Chloe in the movie, at the party following the world premiere of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" in Hollywood, California September 18, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 3.

Tenor Placido Domingo (L), who gives voice to Monte, poses with actor Andy Garcia, who gives voice to Delgado, at the party following the world premiere of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" in Hollywood, California September 18, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 3.

Ashlee Simpson throws "trashy" party

Ashlee Simpson threw a "white-trash" themed birthday party.

Singers Ashlee Simpson (L) and Pete Wentz attend the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party in Beverly Hills, California February 9, 2008.

The pregnant singer, who is married to "Fall Out Boy" rocker Pete Wentz, celebrated turning 24 with a fancy dress bash at her parents' Los Angeles home last weekend.

One guest revealed: "It had a white-trash theme. Ashlee wore Daisy Duke hot-pants and platform flip-flops with a bathing suit and a fake tattoo around her belly."

Ashlee's sister Jessica and her father Joe also got into the party spirit by dressing up in "crazy" outfits.

Another guest told People magazine: "Joe wore a cut-off muscle T-shirt and a mullet wig. It was funny. Jessica was wearing a crazy leopard-print dress that showed off a lot of cleavage."

Revellers included Christina Aguilera, Nicole Richie and her Good Charlotte rocker fiance Joel Madden.

Guests were treated to chicken fingers, French fries, corn dogs and macaroni cheese.

This isn't the first time Ashlee - who is reportedly due to give birth at the end of the month - has thrown a fancy dress birthday party.

Last year, Ashlee asked guests to don prom dresses, fingerless gloves and vintage tuxedos for her 80s prom-themed bash.

One friend said: "Ashlee loves throwing themed parties and wearing costumes."

Eva Longoria at 8th Annual "El Sueno De Esperanza"

Actress Eva Longoria Parker arrives at the Padres Contra El Cancer's 8th Annual "El Sueno De Esperanza" at the Hollywood & Highland Center Grand Ballroom on October 7, 2008 in Hollywood, California.

Actress Eva Longoria Parker arrives at the Padres Contra El Cancer's 8th Annual "El Sueno De Esperanza" at the Hollywood & Highland Center Grand Ballroom on October 7, 2008 in Hollywood, California.

Eva Mendes Defends Nudity

I'm too sexy for TV?

Sexy star Eva Mendes has slammed Americans for glorifying violence while remaining prudish about nudity on-screen. Eva was at the centre of controversy in August when an ad she filmed for Calvin Klein was deemed too sexy for U.S. TV and banned by several of the major networks. Eva has since insisted that she is proud of the promo, which saw her writhing semi-naked on a bed. And now she has hit out at American censors for allowing gory shows to appear on TV, yet being too heavy-handed when it comes to naked scenes. She tells People.com, “I love my country, but I believe that we are too quick to censor nudity. We seem OK with violence, but nudity we race to criticise and censor. I’m not at all ashamed or frightened about showing my body.”

And isn’t it the same in Malaysia too. We are too coy about sex or nudity even when it is crucial to the story, yet violence, however brutal it may be, gets past the censors just fine. I guess, anything is fine, as long as the actors keep their clothes on!

Sex or violence, which should the censors be more relaxed about? So, which camp are you on?

Britney Spears gets fit

Britney Spears smiles at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles September 7, 2008.

Britney Spears is set to release a series of workout DVDs. The 'Womanizer' singer, who proudly showed off her newly toned figure at the MTV Video Music Awards last month, has been inspired by fitness guru Jane Fonda to don a Lycra leotard and help her fans get in shape.

A source said: "Britney wants to put out a series of workout videos. The idea was inspired by Britney's love of dance and how it helped her get back into shape. It seems Britney found her mom's old Fonda tapes, popped them into an old VCR machine and got a big kick out of watching them."

Although the 26-year-old star is yet to confirm her DVD venture, her record label has fuelled the rumours. A Jive/Zomba representative said: "The idea makes perfect sense, given Britney is a singer who uses dance so much in her act."

Britney is currently preparing to release her new album 'Circus' on December 2 and is hoping it will be a huge success.

A source said: "Britney is telling everyone she doesn't just want to debut at number one, but she wants it to break all kinds of records for a new release."