Paris Hilton Says She Never Expected to Do Jail Time

Paris Hilton says she never expected to do jail time for driving with what she thought was a valid license.

Speaking June 27 on CNN's Larry King TV interview show, the 26-year-old celebrity heiress said that while jail was grueling, fan mail helped her get through her 23-day confinement. "I've been through a lot," she said. "And it was a pretty traumatic experience, something that I really have grown from."

She added that she was expecting to do community service when Superior Court Judge Michael T. Sauer ordered her to his court in May for violating probation in a reckless-driving case.

Asked whether she got a "raw deal," Hilton said yes, but also vowed to never again drink and drive. Hilton, who said she supports herself and takes no money from her parents, admitted it may be time to cut back on the partying which thrust her into the spotlight. "I'm frankly sick of it," she said. "I've been going out for a long time now, and yeah, it's fun, but it's not going to be the mainstay of my life anymore."

She added she eventually plans to marry and have children. "When I have a daughter," she said, "I have a lot of good advice for her."

Britney Spears to Sing and Dance Live on Cindy Lauper Tour

Britney Spears is set to "surprise" fans with a one-off appearance on Cyndi Lauper's True Colors tour when it stops in Los Angeles on Saturday. The singer will perform one song at the Greek Theatre gig, which will also feature Lauper, Erasure, Debbie Harry, The Dresden Dolls and The MisShapes with Jeffree Star.

Spears will take to the stage with two female background dancers, her choreographer Misha Gabriel tells website www.People.com. She last appeared live in May, when she lip-synched her way though a series of brief 15 minute concerts at the House of Blues.

Britney Spears 2007: Personal struggles and career activities:

In January, Spears lost her aunt Sandra Bridges Covington, with whom she was very close, after a long battle with breast cancer. On February 16, 2007, Spears entered an off-shore drug rehabilitation facility in Antigua. She stayed, however, for less than twenty-four hours. . . The following night, Spears went to a haircutting studio in Tarzana, California and subsequently shaved her own hair off with clippers. A few days later, on February 20, 2007, Spears admitted herself to a treatment facility in Malibu, California.

A statement by her manager read, "We ask that the media respect her privacy as well as those of her family and friends at this time." She left the facility briefly but returned on February 22, 2007. The previous day Kevin Federline had requested an emergency hearing regarding the custody of his children with Spears but his attorney announced that his client asked to cancel the court appearance. No further explanation was given. Spears left rehab on March 20 according to her manager who said she was released after "successfully completing their program". Spears has been recording a new album with producers Sean Garrett and Jonathan Rotem among others.

During May 2007, Spears produced a mini-tour for the House of Blues which included 4 live performances across California locations, San Diego, Anaheim, Los Angeles, and one in Las Vegas. Those in attendance reported that she did not actually perform the songs live in the 15 minute show, but danced and lip-synched to recorded accompaniment of 5 previous hit songs. On May 19, Britney performed the House of Blues concert in Orlando, Florida as part of her "comeback plan" under the name of The M and M's. Even though she suffered brief audio problems while performing Do Somethin', where her vocals began skipping, Spears went on with the show as planned. On May 20, Spears did another show in Miami at club Mansion.

On June 22nd 2007, Spears' representative Leslie Sloane announced that plans for her fifth studio album have been put back until 2008, due to Britney taking a hiatus, however many industry insiders believe that Jive just don't know how to market the album and fear that her career may already be over and beyond repair.

LINDSAY LOHAN CANCELS BASH

After Lindsay Lohan's recent spate of bad luck which included crashing her Mercedes in a very public way just in front of LA hot eatery The Ivy and an equally public breakup with Calum Best, Lohan has now been forced to call off her 21st birthday party at Pure nightclub in Las Vegas, The Sun reports. The folks at Promises rehab center in Malibu, where the young party hardy starlet currently makes her home, may want to start thinking about transferring Lindsay to a suicide watch facility.

Her spokesperson released a statement saying, "The party was cancelled officially over two weeks ago. We were confused why Pure was even still promoting it.

"But Lindsay will not be having the birthday party at Pure and is focusing on her recovery 100 per cent."
A Pure representative responded with, "We wish her the best as she is taking care of personal matters at this time."

Lindsay has previously talked up plans for her big bash on the Ellen DeGeneres. She said, " It's a big birthday and I'm going to milk it."

Well Lindsay, that was very clairvoyant of you? Since you're not allowed within 50 feet of an alcoholic beverage these days, shot glasses of milk may be the only thing you're allowed to toss back on your big day.