The Butcher Boy actor Eamonn Owens tells Daragh Reddin about his new role in a play set in an Irish reformatory P12 SHOWBIZ Monday, February 8, 2010 D The stars you love to love... the stars you love to hate Mischa romance was kind of Kooky T he Kooks frontman Luke Pritchard admitted he didnt know what the f*** was going on during his romance with OC star Mischa Barton. Speaking exclusively to Guilty Pleasures about their showmance meltdown, the 24- year-old said his life was swept away by wild partying and showbiz. Personally I never thought Id be that person or be perceived in that way, he said recalling his paparazzi- hounded days. It just kind of happened. Things happen really quickly and then you are in certain situations but I enjoyed it. These days the rocker believes he is more in control of his personal life. There was a time when I didnt know what the f*** was going on at all, he said. But he doesnt point the blame at his ex. It was just the whirlwind of it all. You just end up in certain situations and its fun then, sometimes you want to just pull yourself back a bit. Following Bartons meltdown, which saw the 24-year-old in hospital last year, Pritchard said there was no chance of a reunion after their split in March. I dont see her. I did see her the last time I was in New York and we were perfectly amicable, said the rocker. By Andrei Harmsworth Alba, hubby and Lilo are good pals Jessica Alba has rubbished claims that her marriage is in trouble after hubby Cash Warren was reportedly spotted kissing Lindsay Lohan. The Fantastic Four actress was adamant the rumours were untrue and insisted she and 23-year-old Lohan were friends. Lindsays had to deal with this for so long, said Alba, 28. When people wrote lies about me before I had [my daughter] Honor, Id get upset or Id get nauseous or Id get angry or Id want revenge. Now, its like, its just so ridiculous and its not even close to being the truth. The trio are so close that Lohan and Cash may work together soon. My husband may do a TV show with Lindsay ironically, about the ridiculousness of tabloids, she tells the March issue of Cosmopolitan, out today. When its your birthday, you like having your Friends around. So Jennifer Aniston, soon to turn 41, called pals Courteney Cox, 45, and Sheryl Crow, 47, to join her in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Actor Gerard Butler, 40, was also spotted there, fuelling rumours he and Jen are more than just friends after their Golden Globes antics Hey Jen, isnt that Gerard?Ashton Kutcher turned 32 yesterday but showed no sign of growing up as he stripped off while hosting US sketch show Saturday Night Live. The Punkd presenter said: Im turning 32 and Im ready to embrace that maturity. In the past I may have come across as overly excitable. Tonight Im going to exercise some self- control. He then whipped off his trousers to reveal a pair of leopard print boxers. Jedward No.1 bid is on ice Even with the help of everyones favourite rapper from the 1990s Vanilla Ice Jedward have failed to grab the No.1 spot in the UK charts with their debut single. The 18-year-old Lucan brothers reworking of Queen hit Under Pressure with Ice (real name Robert Van Winkle) charted at No.2 behind Owl City, who held on to the top spot for a third week with Fireflies. Timbalands If We Ever Meet Again, featuring Katy Perry, rose 14 places to No. 3. Does Si have new talent? Simon Cowell may have found the X factor in a new love after dining for three hours with a pretty brunette. The music mogul was seen getting friendly with the woman at the Mr Chow restaurant in Knightsbridge, London. The couple tried to leave through the back door to avoid the paparazzi. At first the new girl tried to disguise her identity but in the end she had to give up hiding and smiled for the cameras. Last year Cowell was named the richest man in US TV, making him one of the worlds most eligible bachelors. Its all over now: Mischa Barton, left, broke up with Luke Pritchard last March index.html2.html3.html4.html5.html6.html7.html8.html9.html10.html11.html12.html13.html14.html15.html16.html17.html18.html19.html20.html21.html22.html23.html24.html25.html26.html27.html