LATEST NEWS…PARIS HILTON'S STAR ATTRACTION: Star Casino's Marquee Club launch attracted celebrities galore from all around the world including Ashley Simpson, Slash, Aussie's Jodi Gordon and Sharni Vinson and her Twilight boyfriend Kellan Lutz and LMFAO members to name a few. However it was serial socialite Paris Hilton who stole the show, mingling with party goers and hitting headlines for various reasons. Hilton was also spotted frolicking around Bondi Beach and shopping in Sydney over the weekend. Almost 1000 celebrity and VIP guests attended the launch while DJ Afrojack and LMFAO's RedFoo performed live at the event. The launch comes on the back of recent troubles within Star Casino over the sacking of former boss Sid Vaikunta. Sydney may be far away from the bright lights and glitzy lifestyle of Hollywood, but that didn't stop the celebs from gathering in their droves. Here's hoping the Club does well…ONE DIRECTION GO GLOBAL: UK and Irish boy band One Direction have gone global with their debut album making American music history by going to number one in the Billboard top 200 chart. The five-piece, who came third in The X Factor UK in 2010, have long tasted success in Europe but the teen heart-throbs have now taken the world by storm. Their debut single "What Makes You Beautiful" was released in November 2011 and peaked at number one in the UK and their debut album followed in November selling 138,631 copies making it the fastest selling debut album on the UK Charts in 2011. The lads will make their Australian debut with a performance at the 2012 Logie Awards in Melbourne on April during their sold out Australian tour. It just goes to show you don't need to win these big talent shows to have success, and I wish the boys every success in the future…RIP JIM STYNES: Jim Stynes has passed away following a three year battle with cancer. The former Melbourne football legend passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by family and friends. A State funeral was held in St Pauls Cathedral in Melbourne for the footie legend and a massive crowd gathered at Federation Square to bid a fond farewell to the icon. Stynes was remembered as a generous, loving, and caring man who was a constant inspiration to his family, friends and the public. Debuting in the Australian Football League in 1987, he played a league record of 244 consecutive games between 1987 and 1998. He served as President of the Melbourne Football from 2008, and despite being diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in 2009, he continued to work during his treatment for brain metastasis. RIP a True Football great…BEN COUSINS ON DRUG CHARGES: Former AFL star Ben Cousins is back in Perth after being released on bail following his arrest in Esperance Airport for drug charges. Cousins is best known for his 270 game career with West Coast and Richmond in the Australian Football League. During his eleven years with West Coast, earning him several of the league's highest individual awards including a Brownlow Medal and Most Valuable Player, Cousins has also been listed as one the top 50 players of all time by journalist Mike Sheahan. His football career has been marred by highly publicised incidents involving recreational drug use, traffic convictions and association with criminal elements. Cousins stated that he "has nothing to say at this time" to the waiting media at Perth Airport. He was arrested at Esperance Airport after being charged with possession of methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply…EXTRA PROTECTION FOR COWELL: Simon Cowell has added more bodyguards to his already 24-7 protection team following a break-in to his London home. British newspaper 'The Sun' states that the X Factor boss was confronted by a female intruder wielding a brick when he went to investigate a noise in his home. It is believed that Leanne Zaloumis, 29, of Catford, South East London, was found by armed police hiding on a seven foot shelf in Cowell's wardrobe. Zaloumis appeared in court charged with aggravated burglary with intent of GBH. Luckily no one was harmed in the incident…HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAGA: Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Lady Gaga has recently announced that she will no longer speak to the media during an interview with Oprah Winfrey. The pop star who turned 26 during the week told Winfrey that she plans to go on a media blackout during the coming months. "Other than this interview Oprah, I do not intend on speaking to anyone for a very long time.. No press, no television." Gaga has one of the most loyal fan bases in the music industry but despite her roaring success she has never been devoured by the fame monster. Gaga has created some of the most crazed and bizarre media explosions in recent years, be it from outrageous meat dresses or hatching from an egg on the red carpet, the world is going to be a quiet place if she succeeds in her media blackout. Nevertheless the world will watch in anticipation…MEGAN FOX PREGNANT?: According to reports in the USA, actress Megan Fox is expecting her first baby with husband Brian Austin Green. The couple are reportedly thrilled, a source told America's Star magazine "They just found out and are incredibly excited." The source added "It's still early, so they are only telling family members and close friends." The Transformers actress already has some parenting skills as she is stepmother to husband Brian's nine year old son Kassius. Fox and Green married in a private ceremony in Hawaii in June 2010. The insider also added that Fox is thrilled to be expecting a child of her own. "Megan used to only be concerned with her career, but now her family comes first." If the reports are true, a huge congratulations to you both…VICTORIA BECKHAM LIKE YOU AND ME: Victoria Beckham has claimed that her super slim figure matches that of the general public. The average British female sports size is a sixteen but despite this, the former Spice Girl (whose diet consists of steamed fish and raw vegetables and easily fits into a size six dress) claims she represents the general public. It's fairly evident that the star may used to fit that physique during her Spice Girl days sporting a healthy ten to twelve dress size. But in recent years her dieting and weight has made her one of the leanest women in Hollywood. The star who gave birth to her fourth child in July, last showed off her toned body in a recent Harpers Bazaar Magazine shoot for swim wear. The fashion designer is so convinced that she represents the norm that she has started basing her designs on her own measurements and has replaced models with her own body when it comes to fitting dresses for her clothing line…HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMA: The name Pattie Mallette may not ring a bell with most people, but the twitter world has exploded with "Happy Birthday Pattie" trending worldwide. Mallette is Justin Bieber's mother and the millions of Beliebers around the world have taken to social networking sites to wish her well on her birthday. Raising Bieber as a single mother, she has stood by her son through his whole career and is a driving force behind all his success. Justin's fans seem very grateful with the woman responsible for him with messages like "Happy Birthday Pattie. Thanks for giving birth to the sexiest creature on earth," and more genuine messages like "Happy Birthday Pattie. You've created and raised a beautiful son. He has turned from a boy to a young man. You did a good job." So I'll jump on the bandwagon here Happy Birthday Pattie Mallette…
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CARL BARRON COLLECTION ALL THE STUFF I'VE DONE SO FAR

Carl Barron has been dubbed one of Australia's hottest comic talents. He has appeared on shows such as The Footy Show, Rove [live], Hey Hey and Standing Up. His non-threatening observational style appeals to all sorts. In this very special collection, Carl Barron has the audience in stitches from the moment he walks out and says... "How's it goin?" Carl Barron's topics jump from one to the other and back again, until you find yourself helpless with laughter. What a collection this is; a mixture of stand up, musical attempts and crazy facial expressions. Barron captured his audience from the word "go". People were laughing so hard they were either crying or nearly falling out of their chairs. As a first class comedian who plays off audience reactions with ease, Carl Barron's comedy brings out the funny side of everyday life. His show is worth watching just to hear his new spin on fart jokes. Australian comedy, so achingly funny you may be in danger of wetting your pants. No fuss, just a really good belly laugh! 4 disc deluxe package out now.

WAYNE BRADY: LIVE

Emmy award winning Wayne Brady is one of the most versatile performers in show business today. He has been entertaining audiences with his acting, improv, singing and dancing on television, film and the stage. In television, Brady recently provided a voice for the upcoming animated feature, Food Fight! For Lions Gate. He starred in the Screen Gems feature, Crossover, and the independent feature The List, a romantic comedy with Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Illeana Douglas. Brady was also featured in Fox Searchlight's Roll Bounce. In September 2008 Brady's debut R & B album A Long Time Coming was released by Peak Records and his cover of A Change is Gonna Come earned him a Grammy nomination.
Wayne is still selling out shows at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas four nights a week, nearly a year after the season began.

JIMEOIN: OVER THE TOP

Jimeoin: Over The Top is an 8-part series which follows the star's antics on the road and on stage while touring across the northern-most parts of Australia, his adoptive home. This funny warts-and-all series is part travelogue, part fishing trip and part stand-up show which sees Jimeoin travel all over Australia - from Broome via Darwin to Byron Bay and beyond! Included in this series is footage of his performances at the iconic Sydney Opera House, world famous Spiegeltent, and the highly popular Jimeoin's Cooking Show filmed in Adelaide. After a hugely successful run in 2008 on BBC Northern Ireland with Jimeoin Down Under, this series featured on The Comedy Channel in May and June and replays in December 2010. Jimeoin not only delivers some brilliant stand-up, but also takes us on the most extraordinary fun road trip across Australia.

JIMEOIN ON ICE: LIVE

From the magical world of Jimeoin comes this smash hit show Jimeoin on Ice. See Jimeoin gracefully skate through brilliantly funny observations on the absurdities of everyday life… so don't just stand there reading the back, get your skates on and head home to watch this Comic Masterpiece. Features Clips from Jimeoin and Bob's Cooking Show, All Over The Shop, and Across The Top.

ARJ BARKER: FOREVER

Forever is a long time, practically an eternity when you think about. Don't. It will do your head in. Watch this DVD instead. Arj Barker is Australia's adopted son of comedy. Having frequented our shores for the past 7 years he has built up a fan base of loyal followers who will no doubt we waiting for his first new release DVD in 2 years. He is a regular occurrence on Australia's TV screens; on panel shows such as Good News Week, Spicks and Specks and 7pm Project and as Dave on hit show Flight of the Concords. Constantly selling out his stand-up tours within Australia, Arj Barker's new DVD release Forever is sure to be a favourite this Father's Day. Taped in front of a capacity crowd at Sydney's beautiful State Theatre, Arj Barker delivers some of his strongest material ever in this hilarious, one hour performance. So grab a cuppa, sit back and prepare to laugh - because life may be short, but Arj Barker is FOREVER....

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