Lil’ Kim is all smiles on Thursday afternoon after the foul mouthed rapstress was pulled over by police in New York City when she was seen driving a brand new black Lamborghini sans license plates.

Police said the rapper told them the car was a gift from someone in California which was delivered today on a flatbed truck. The car allegedly already had a summons in California for also being driven around without plates, perhaps by the previous owner.

Police were checking Lil’ Kim’s records when her lawyer came and drove the car away. Police were satisfied with the check on the vehicle which was legally registered.

The rapper was not issued a summons for not having plates nor a driver’s license with her, police said.

Led by Princes William and Harry, a memorial service marking the 10-year anniversary of the death of their mother, Diana, princess of Wales, got under way in London today with a reading by William, the future king.

Members of the public were not invited, but hundreds of people gathered outside the chapel and cheered William and Harry as they arrived to greet guests.

While most of the royal bunch was on hand to represent, the wife of Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, pulled out of attending the service, saying she did not want to be a distraction. So, where was she? Picking mushrooms in the countryside.

When it rains, it pours for soccer ace David Beckham.

First came news that he would not start the new season with his LA Galaxy teammates due to a Achilles tendon injury.

Then Becks blew his knee, forcing the aged athlete to postpone upcoming exhibition games.

And now it appears that the endless stress of his problem-ridden soccer career is beginning to taking its toll.

During an outing to an LA sports clinic with son Brooklyn yesterday, Beckham’s once prized and revered head of golden locks appeared thinned out.

With wife Victoria Beckham’s plans going pear shaped as well, it’s not looking like their move to LA was the best of ideas.

Is it too late to ask for an exchange? I think I still have the receipt around here somewhere…..

Looks like Britney Spears’ much hyped performance at the upcoming MTV ‘Video Music Awards’ is going to be all about great escapes.

According to the NYDN, the ‘Gimme More’ songstress be guided in and out of a series of mirrors and then will vanish — and then reappear — “several times” during her highly anticipated performance at the upcoming show. And with the help of Vegas magic-freak Criss Angel, her army of dancers will be harnessed for “simulated flight.”

Admit it — it sounds sorta hot. And if you add Brit’s hot hot hot new single as the soundtrack, it just may be her best performance yet.

Now let’s just hope Criss doesn’t make Britney disappear for good…

A glowing Nicole Richie stops by Jamba Juice on Thursday afternooon for a quick drink with a pal.

Dressed in a printed strapless frock and gladiator style sandals, the expectant celebutante effortlessly maintained her status as Hollywood’s chicest mum-to-be.

Mrs. Richie has also stayed true to the promise she made to ABC’s Diane Sawyer. The pregant star has chosen to forego the infamous Vicodin and marijuana cocktail she’s so famous for, opting instead to down a nutritional Acai Super-Antioxidant smootie to attain a natural high.

Uh-oh, y’all, this is gonna get ugly — and I’m not talking about Britney Spears’ comeback track.

According to newly released legal papers regarding her no-holds-barred custody battle with ex-hubby Kevin Federline, lawyers for the wannabe actor assert that Miss Spears has a monthly income of — get this — $737 868!!

K-Fed’s army of blood-thirsty lawyers note that their client’s spousal support payment from Britney (of $20 000 per month) will run out on November 15. As a result, they’ve launched a premptive strike by requesting that Britney give tens of thousands to Fed-Ex for legal expenses while litigation is pending.

Meanwhile, Britney’s attorney, Laura Wasser, claims she doesn’t have enough time to prepare for upcoming discovery deadlines and court hearings, because she was scheduled to be on vacation until September 3 and therefore couldn’t be present for depositions that would have occurred while she would have been away. But K-Fed’s attorneys aren’t buying it — they said “there are ten attorneys” who work in Wasser’s office who could have substituted for her.

In the papers, an endless list of people are listed as having been scheduled for depositions by Camp Kevin, including Ally Sims (her former assistant), Dr. Betty Wyman (her “sober companion”), Damion Shippen (her former bodyguard), Shannon Funk (another former assistant), Christine Hallet (her former nanny) and most recently Larry Rudolph (her former manager.)

The only person who appears to have been left out of the illustrious list is Britney’s bikini waxer, but the case is still young. Give it time.

The timeless Susan Sarandon offers adoring fans and photogs alike a warm smile before entering the Chelsea West Cinemas in New York City on Thursday to catch the premiere of John Turturro’s ‘Romance and Cigarettes.’

The 60-year-old Oscar-winning actress stars in this romantic-comedy dealing the life of a husband’s (James Gandolfini) journey into infidelity and redemption when he must choose between his seductive mistress (Kate Winslet) and his beleaguered wife (Sarandon.)

Interestingly, the film initially had a scheduled release date for August 2005, but it was postponed, partly so it could premiere at the Venice Film Festival, partly – some speculate – so that it could be better prepared for Academy Award nomination. But when you have an all-star cast such as this, strategic timing should be the least of your worries.

Looks like celebrity super couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are doing just fine when it comes to balancing their roles as parents.

While Angie was away in Iraq earlier this week doing the humanitarian thing, Brad took on the role of both mom and dad to their pack of four. Now it appears mum is returning the favour to her babydaddy.

While Brad was busy on the set of his latest flick ‘Burn After Reading’ today, family matriarch Angelina treated 6-year-old Maddox, three-year-old Pax, 2½-year-old Zahara and 1-year-old Shiloh to an afternoon at the Children’s Petting Zoo in Central Park.

Jolie and Co. were actually able to keep a low profile as they walked along the knoll and fed the goats, You see, the beauty of staying in the Big Apple is that even someone like Angelina can blend in. Well, almost.

Birthday girl Cameron Diaz flashes her million dollar smile on Thursday as she’s greeted with an impromptu surprise birthday party on the New York City set of her upcoming romantic comedy ‘What Happens In Vegas.’

The leggy blonde actress celebrated her 35th birthday and the subsequent entrance to Hollywood’s elite Cougar Club.

While age may slow down some actresses, Cameron is as active (shall we say) as ever. She is currently macking both John Mayer and Bradley Cooper.

Play on, playa!

Can’t wait for Justin Timberlake’s HBO concert special?

Then check out this sneak peek at part of his FutureSex/LoveShow that will appear on the cable network Monday.