Forget that Britney Spears popped out to go to the Virgin Megastore to buy music (seriously, record labels don't give her this crap for free? Or has she never heard of iTunes?) and concentrate on her driving. With her oversized sunglasses and the way she's hunched over the wheel like that, she reminds me of an 85-year-old grandmother. If you're shopping at a farmer's market in Los Angeles just thank God she's not driving a big ol' Cadillac or Buick. Video by Hot Shots Worldwide

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It’s New Year’s Eve and what better way to see in 2008 than with a loved one and that was exactly what was on the cards for lovebirds Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson. The grungy looking couple were spotted arriving at Miami International airport yesterday looked really happy with one another, well at least Pete was, Ashlee tried her damndest to look mean and moody, but with someone like Pete around, you can’t help but to crack a smile. Fall Out Boy’s main man recently told press that 2007 has been a great year for him on all levels: “On a personal level, this year I’ve allowed myself to find happiness. In some bizarre way, I’ve always felt guilty about being happy before. But now, to me, it’s a big deal, and I’m letting myself be OK with being happy—happy in an honest, genuine way, not a medicated way, which is good.” Although happy with Fall Out Boy, Pete expressed a desire to branch out from the umbrella of boy band, “I don’t want to be ‘the dude in the band’ forever. I’m thinking of maybe doing dark, small roles in independent movies. I’m not thinking of getting a million dollars a picture on a big budget movie, just low-key things just for myself. I’ve never really had a chance to play a character outside myself or the heartthrob guy. I probably have a desire to be someone besides who I am, kind of. We’ll see how that goes, but don’t expect me to be trying to get an Oscar.” Anything’s possible! Happy New Year! Pictures: Ralph Notaro / Splash News

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Can someone please explain why after three children and a fourth on the way Brooke Burke, 36, still manages to look some damn hot! The mom to three girls looked absolutely stunning whilst leaving a Malibu restaurant with fiancé David Charvet and 11-month daughter Heaven Rain. In a recent interview with Mom Logic, Brooke said that although she is happy being a mom, baby number 4 will be the last one.

"I feel like I've been pregnant my whole life. I'm perfectly happy with three, and I'm excited about the fourth, but I think this is it!

Baby number four is due next March and will join siblings Neriah, 7, Sierra, 5, and 11-month Heaven Rain. Hmm I wonder what she’s going to call this one? Picture: Dexter Troy / Splash News

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There was no holiday break for David Hyde Pierce as the actor was spotted leaving “Curtains” on Broadway yesterday. The actor, who won a Tony Award for his portrayal of a musical-loving detective in the show, will appear in "Curtains" through Aug. 31.

"I just can't say goodbye yet — to this company, to this part, to this great show," 
Pierce said. The musical concerns an investigation into the death of a talentless leading lady, whose musical is in trouble during its out-of-town tryout.” Hmmm, sounds like a bit like Paris Hilton, well the talentless leading lady bit ;) Pictures: Demis Maryannakis / Splash News

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Actor Tom “Clarke Kent” Welling enjoys a peaceful weekend stroll with just the company of his four legged friend and our trusty Splash photographers. Fortunately for Tom he’s not been media fodder like some of his LA neighbours, let’s hope we see a little bit more of the Smallville actor in 2008. Picture: JLM / Splash News

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Splash caught up with Californication actor David Duchovny and his wife Tea Leoni enjoying some lunch with their two children Madelaine and Kyd in Malibu yesterday. There's not really much I can say about these photos, however... Here in good ol’ Blighty, Californication is coming to the end of season 1 and I for one am on tenderhooks…will Bill punch Hank’s lights out for sleeping with Karen, kill him for bedding his teenage daughter, Mia or will Hank somehow manage to hump his way out of this situation just like he always does…

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