Simon Cowell’s officially hilarious. He turned up to Elton’s Oscar viewing party and told me: “I don’t really care about the Oscars – it’s not my bag. I come to the party for Elton and to raise money for a great cause – his Aids Foundation. The Oscars really are not my thing. I don’t know who’s nominated or what films!”
And from the sounds of it his co-host on American Idol, Paula Abdul, has done something right for once. He said: “I was disappointed with Paula’s new video – it’s actually quite good. I really didn’t want to like it.”
Anyway, what films does Simon like to relax watching? “I love the old Disney films,” he admitted. “That’s what I love watching when I’m at home. Anything Disney – I find it really relaxing.”
But naturally there was one thing niggling him on the night – the fact Leona Lewis lost out at the Brit Awards last week. He said: “Don’t even get me started about the Brits winners. I despair about that show. I think it’s elitist and I don’t think it’s based on popularity. It’s awards show like this that show what a poor state the music industry is really in. It’s elitist and that’s why I don’t ever bother going. Leona was robbed. That’s all I’ll say.” I couldn’t agree more!

The 16th Annual Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar Party really was mind blowing! It was one of those events where I was among BIG stars and completely able to talk to them on the red carpet and briefly afterwards at the after show drinks.

So I took advantage of this big style.

First on my hit list was Indiana Jones himself, Harrison Ford, and his skinny girlfriend Calista Flockhart. I thought she’d actually started to look better weight wise recently. WRONG. She is stick thin. Tinier than any other star I’ve ever seen face to face. I was shocked. I congratulated Harrison on reprising his role in Indiana Jones again and shook his hand. He has old man’s turkey neck – you know what I mean, when you get old and your neck gets loose skin flapping around. Proper legend though! He clearly likes to party. Patricia Clarkson and Bungalow 8’s Amy Sacco were trying to persuade the pair to go to a party but Harrison squealed: “But Madonna hasn’t invited me so how can I go?” It must be hard in the A-List.

I also met an even bigger legend! Stevie Wonder!!!! We chatted about his music and it was absolutely immense meeting him. I even manhandled him into posing for a picture with me – see!!!

The talk of the party was Petra Nemcova and Sean Penn. They are dating. The pair arrived together and Sean refused to talk on the red carpet – but waited for Petra to finish the carpet and saw her at the end. They were very careful to not be seen looking like a couple all night but I caught Petra stroking Sean’s back and whispering into his ear at the after party. They looked like a hot couple actually. This is Sean’s first fling since his marriage to Robin Penn Wright dissolved a few months ago…..

I caught up with Simon Cowell at the bash and he told me he hoped Sharon Osbourne won’t leave the X-Factor (as it’s rumoured). He genuinely wants her to stay. He also revealed he wasn’t enjoying the current season of American Idol that much – he said it reminded him of this years X-factor and described it as ‘just a bit flat’.

Eva Herzigova told me all about her post baby weight loss, Elton John talked to me on the red carpet about wanting to help out Britney Spears but said until she’s ready to help herself there was nothing he could really do, Nadine Coyle was cagey as hell when I asked if she’d found her passport yet after failing to turn up to the Brit Awards after claiming she’d lost it (she couldn’t run away from me quicker if she had tried! And was hanging out with Roberto Cavalli throughout the evening!) and Sharon Stone told me the secret to looking so good was “family and a lot of love”. Hmmmm. Don’t you mean a good surgeon and a tonne of make-up?

Needless to say the performances were incredible after the auction (which raised $5.1 million). Elton performed 12 or so songs in the end and invited some extra special guests up onto the stage to sing with him. Jake Shears from the Scissor Sisters performed and then soul diva Mary J Blige got up and sang Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues. Her voice is sensational but it made me laugh that she kept looking down to read the words throughout the performance. She killed it whether she was reading or not….

I spent my time throughout the performance hanging out with Natasha Henstridge of Species fame. She’s soon to be seen in the hottest new TV show – which she describes as ‘a bit of a spiritual Ally McBeal type show’ – over here where she stars opposite Johnny Lee Miller and George Michael. We danced to Tiny Dancer and Rocket Man. I guess I was filling in for her boy toy Darius Danesh who’s currently rehearsing in London for Trevor Nunn’s new musical production of Gone with the Wind.

Minnie Driver was there looking fabulously pregnant but refusing to discuss it when I pinned her down about it – she was wearing comfortable wedges underneath her back dress and left early.

I also met……..Jason Lewis and Chris Noth (Smith and Big) from Sex and the City. They wouldn’t talk about the new movie before you ask….US news legend Larry King….rock goddess Courtney Love who told me she was finishing her new album….Seal and Heidi Klum who look totally besotted in really life….Faye Dunaway – who’s face is actually melting right off nowadays thanks to all her surgery….Ellen DeGeneres and her lover Portia De Rossi – I asked Ellen if she would be ’shaking it’ inside for the performance and she replied: “I’m shaking it right now inside.” Whatever Trevor!

The only disappointing thing was that Prince was due to be the big surprise guest on stage at the party with Elton. He turned up. Eight security guards. Stood there backstage. But didn’t end up going on. G-u-t-t-e-d.

Once again it was an incredible event for an incredible cause and the highlight of my Oscar weekend! Thanks to Christina Lee of Rogers and Cowan for all of her help on the night.

So yesterday I popped over the see my friend Fraser at my favourite store – Kitson on Robertson Boulevard. It’s the place where all the big names shop in LA. Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Courtney Cox Arquette and Britney have all been seen there recently.

But when I popped in there was a British star shopping there – skinny Trinny of Trinny and Susannah fame! She picked up some wide legged Castle jeans. They are apparently all set to be the big brand in the jean world this year. Take not people.

Fraser recently had to open up the store for the Britney Spears to have a shopping spree at 2am. He described it as utter madness at the store – with ample paparazzi following the start watch her shop. She bought over $10,000 worth of swag within minutes  – including two LAMB bags to carry her dogs in…..

And just because I’m out here shopping at Kitson doesn’t mean you guys can’t shop here too – log onto www.shopkitson.com.

Yesterday was a big day for celebrity news too – Angelina Jolie stepped out at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica and showed off a visibly pregnant body! Just like she did last time around, the actress has clearly kept her pregnancy under wraps for months and finally showed off a big bump on the red carpet with Brad Pitt on her arm. Check out the bump shot here. She must be over four months…..

My first night in Los Angeles was great. Official. I popped out for a quiet dinner at Cafe Med on Sunset and was pleasantly surprised when Semi-Pro star Woody Harrelson arrived for dinner with three mates. “Can we get some vino,” the voice said. I knew it was Woody straight away.

But it got better…..

Minutes later Owen Wilson arrived at the restaurant dressed in jeans and a slightly odd green jacket! He was on his best behaviour you’ll be pleased to know and there was no drinking going on. Good to see after his spell in rehab following his suicide attempt a few months back.

After dinner I headed over to the swish make shift Soho House that’s been set up for the Oscars. It’s set in an office building on the penthouse floor overlooking the whole of downtown LA. It’s stunning – and packed full of beautiful people! The night before Madonna, Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore had all been in the house.

Elton John and David Furnish arrived just after me with shoe designer Patrick Cox. Elton stayed for approximately five minutes after working the room quickly. He was sporting a blonder than usual wig….

Hilariously Piers Morgan (who considers himself a ‘bigger’ star than most Hollwood faces nowadays) was standing next to me when Elton walked in. Elton came and said hello to him. He was ecstatic everybody in the room had seen the greeting. He said to me after: “You did clock that right? Elton said hello to me. It’s hard being more famous than him.” Indeed, in your own head it must be Mr Morgan. He makes me laugh….

Once again I’m out in LA for the biggest night in the showbiz calendar – the Oscars! I cannot wait. I’ve just landed and checked into the Grafton Hotel on Sunset.

Firstly, lots of thanks to the team at Virgin Atlantic for allowing me to swan around in their fabulous Virgin Clubhouse – and for an upgrade! It was pure bliss chilling in the lounge before the flight! They have a full on restaurant, a spa and even a hairdressers at the clubhouse. Stunning. It’s easy to see why all the celebrity world visits the lounge before they fly…..

Tonight I’m heading into the night for a cocktail party at Chateau Marmont and then I’m off to a few cocktail parties. I’m still sorting it all out. But keep checking in for the full inside knowledge on who’s where and what’s going down!

Last night the likes of Madonna, Demi Moore and Cameron Diaz were hanging out at Soho House here. I hear Drew Barrymore got a tad tipsy celebrating her birthday with the celebrity crowd…..

So the Brit Awards 2008 were last night. Hoorah, I hear you cry.
Well, they were OK I guess – not mind blowing though. Here are my thoughts on the show itself firstly….

Kylie – bad move on the outfit. She looked podgy. My mum rang me and asked: “is Kylie pregnant?” Never a good sign. We all know she’s got a ‘new’ figure since her illness but why wear such annoyingly ill-fitting outfits? William Baker should be slapped….

Kaiser Chiefs – big bore.

Macca – Not bad – but starting with such a dull song in his set killed the show’s momentum. He’s a legend but it’s always the same when he performs. The crowd sings and you can barely hear his croaky failing voice.
I did hear last night that Sir Paul rehearsed with the Kaiser’s to see if they could get together for a special performance. My music mole says: “They tried it out to see what would happen. But let’s just say that Paul didn’t think they gelled or worked well together.” Ouch!

The Osbournes – Kelly was great and held the show together. Sharon was fabulous obviously. Jack looked like he didn’t want to be there and Ozzy was barely on screen. Weird.

Leona Lewis – Performed amazingly yet lost out on an award. The talented lady has plenty of years to win a Brit! And she will…..

Favourite Moment – Sharon Osbourne telling Vic Reeves to “piss off you old bastard” when the ‘comedian’ thought he was funny presenting the last award. He’s not funny. He’s actually a moody twat. He hasn’t been funny for years.

Amy Winehouse – The saviour of the Brits. Without her the show would have been a tad dry.

Will Young – His address to the crowd to present Adele with her well deserved gong was painful. Either the autocue was too far away and he needs glasses or he was bored to death being up there.

After the Awards I headed over to the Sony BMG bash at Galvin the Hilton Hotel. The bar’s nicknamed Windows of the World because it’s set on the 28th floor and the view across London is sensational.

As I walked in I failed to recognise TV star Amanda Holden with her new fringe. Hilariously she was slightly tipsy and yelled: “Dean, you didn’t recognize me with my new fringe and all this fucking botox.” OK then! I do like her and her fiancé Chris Hughes though – they are a funny couple and seem very in love.

She had a few choice comments to say about a few of her co-stars over the years – including Jessie Wallace. Bless her. I had better not mention what she came out with! She was excited to see Cheryl Cole out on the red carpet but told me: “Why has she taken that twit of a loser husband back? She’s absolutely stunning and could do so much better.” I agree!

She also told me, as she spilled her fruity martini all over the shop, that she knows the secret to Simon Cowell’s amazing torso. “He does 200 or so sit ups every day,” she said. “But he probably had his tits done to get those pecs.” Funny lady!

Loads of stars were at the bash in the end. I spied Natasha Bedingfield, Will Young (who disappeared to chat privately to a young man for much of the night in a quiet corner), Holly Willoughby and Dermot O’Leary danced for much of the night and were pretty wasted by the end of the evening and Davina McCall tore up the dancefloor with Leigh Francis and I often spotted the pair raising their hands up in the air.

I had a nice chit chat with Kelly Rowland from Destiny’s Child (pictured). Yes she’s a poor man’s Beyonce in many eyes – but she’s sweet and has a great new song out called Work. She told me she doesn’t have a make-up girl at the minute and she’s doing her own ‘face’ before events like the Brits. She also revealed she adored Kylie Minogue. “The way she shakes her heiny is so brilliant,” said Kelly. “I mean giiiiirrrll’s got some moves there.” She also said she loved Rihanna and Sir Paul McCartney’s performances.

The highlight for me was meeting the talented Best British Male himself – Mark Ronson! He’s a dish and all the girls were checking him out. His girlfriend must have a fight on her hands to keep fans away from his, er, heiny.

Anyway let’s look at the outfits!

WAG Alex Curran wears her disco bin bag inspired number with a dodgy clutch!

Shayne Ward looks almost slippery in his smart suit….

Miss Leona Lewis left empty handed but she looked hotter than hot in her two Cavalli dresses.

Rihanna was ecstatic to meet her idol Sir Paul – and she also spent time talking with McCartney’s daughter Stella in his dressing room. Thanks to Outside Organisation for this little snap from backstage.

Just check out one of Roberto Cavalli’s detailed sketches for Leona’s on stage outfit for the Brits. Sensational. Is that how thin he thinks women should be? Girls, you don’t stand a chance….

Pictures courtesy of SYCO!

Anyway, I had better get off to pack my suitcase! I’m now getting set to fly off to the Oscars in Los Angeles. Sunshine here I come!

Another day, another fun party for little old me. This time it was a funny dress up party to launch the brand new Virgin One TV show Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles – the spin off show based on the Terminator films of yester year!

After viewing the first episode and sinking a few raspberry vodka cocktails we were invited to head to the back of the venue, 24 on Kingly Street, where the organizers had set up a Laser Quest style game for everyone to try out. It took me back to my days of visiting Laser Quest in Staines with my swimming club friends. It was definitely a trip down memory lane!

They even had make-up girls dotted around the venue painting on Terminator style war wounds. I didn’t partake I’m glad to say!

Sarah Harding’s DJ boyfriend Tom Crane was on the decks to spin some mechanical style tunes. But it didn’t sound like he had the best night in the world. My mole at the bash reveals: “Tom was on his mobile arguing with Sarah. She had been at home cleaning their flat all day and she wanted to him home earlier than what he was scheduled. Sarah told him not to bother coming back apparently so he crashed on a mate’s couch.”

Other guests at the swanky bash included former Busted hunk Charlie Simpson and his band Fightstar. He’s lost his boyish cuteness and nowadays he just looks like a greasy twenty something rocker. Shame! Eastenders actor Rob Kazinski was also there – not as hot in real life may I add….

Bo Selecta genius Leigh Francis turned out as well – in character as Keith Lemon. I caught Keith describing in a TV interview how he was harder than Rambo and the Terminator put together. He said: “I am hard as mate. And I will always be back.” Indeed.
Organisers had to literally carry a drunken Francis out of the bash towards the end of the night. Eeeek.

Tune in to Virgin 1, Thursday 21st at 10pm to see the first episode. If you love Terminator (like we all secretly do) then you’ll love this new series. It’s a corker.