On the Grapevine – and this week’s column! Featuring Robert Pattinson, Kate Moss, Leona Lewis and Victoria Beckham

March 28th, 2010 by Dean Piper

*Leona Lewis has taken a cool pill lately. She’s been spotted out with Mel B partying in Vegas and now she’s taken another step into the A-List – by picking up a big fat cheque to host a bash at Pure Nightclub in Vegas to celebrate her birthday. The night will feature a performance by [...]

Dannii Minogue talks about those engagement rumours

October 20th, 2009 by Dean Piper

First thing’s first – Happy Birthday to Dannii Minogue! She’s 21 again today!
I’ve been wondering lately whether or not Dannii will get a big fat rock on THAT finger from her hunky boy Kris Smith sometime soon. Hell, they’ve been rumoured to be engaged five or so times this year alone. But the X Factor [...]

Dannii Minogue is ready to sign for X Factor – and Simon will look after her this year!

May 24th, 2009 by Dean Piper

I’ve some good news for Simon Cowell. After stalling for more than two months, Dannii Minogue is finally going to sign up to this year’s X Factor.
My pal Dannii has given Simon and co sleepless nights by refusing to commit to the new series, but after frantic 11th-hour negotiations I’m told she will sign on [...]

Dannii Minogue to sign within days to return to X Factor…..Hoorah!

March 3rd, 2009 by Dean Piper

My favourite Australian pop diva, Dannii Minogue, is due to sign any day now to return as a judge for the 2009 edition of The X Factor. My mole reveals: “Contracts are being signed and negotiated within the next few days. Dannii’s over the moon to be returning!”
There’s been all sorts of rumours boundering around [...]

Dannii Minogue starts blogging…….

February 12th, 2009 by Dean Piper

For the last few months I’ve been thrilled to work with Dannii Minogue on her Closer Magazine column in the UK. In fact, I’ve known the Aussie star for eight years or so now. We’ve partied in Ibiza, walked down many a red carpet and sipped lychee martinis in LA!
Not only is she smart and [...]

Pam Ann comes to town…..

December 3rd, 2008 by Dean Piper

What a treat it was to be taken out by Dannii Minogue last week to see her favourite Aussie comedienne Pam Ann live at the Hammersmith Apollo. Denise Van Outen sat nattering with X Factor winner Leon Jackson just behind me, H from Steps made an appearance to watch the show and Same Difference hung [...]

Dannii Minogue on her “split” from Kris Smith

December 1st, 2008 by Dean Piper

Oh dear. The papers got it sooooo wrong this weekend saying Dannii Minogue was said to have split from her hunky man Kris Smith. They are fine! A source tells me: “It’s complete balls – as per usual.”
The X-Factor judge even stepped out for the first time with her man at last night’s Children’s Bafta [...]