Peaches Geldof is one of those, poor, underprivileged celebrity kids that, despite having very famous parents, loads of cash and a high-partying lifestyle, isn’t actually that famous. She’s tried plenty of nifty tricks in the past to elevate her level of celebrity status: the numerous drug incidences, her shot-gun marriage to a fledgling rocker, etc, etc.

Now, however, Peaches has found the perfect way to ensure she spends the rest of her young life partying it up with New York’s “It” club – she’s going to convert to Scientology.

Yes, according to a pal of Peaches, the daughter of Sir Bob Geldof is planning to begin the necessary training to become a Scientologist like her idol, Katie Holmes, who she hopes to be bosom buddies with once she’s completed the indoctrination.

Ms. Geldof’s friend explained that Peaches became “totally smitten” with Holmes after interviewing the actress earlier in the year, and has since decided that Scientology is what she needs to make it in the world of the rich and famous.

“Peaches was very impressed by Katie, she loved interviewing her and really wanted to become friends with her,” said the pal. “She thought that taking up Scientology would be the perfect springboard to work her way into that New York clique.”

The friend added: “She knows her dad won’t be happy about it, but she feels it will help her move into bigger and better celeb circles, so she is willing to keep up with her studies to become a fully fledged Scientologist.”

Apparently Peaches Geldof is that shallow. Who knew??

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If ever there was a movie hyped to the max, Australia is it.

Heck, I live in the country, and even I’m sick to death of hearing “Australia” this and “Australia” that for the past six months. The movie might be fantastic, but I’m pretty “Australia-ed” out right now.

Speaking of which, those crazy folk behind the blockbuster – Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman – brought Australia to New York City, in all its sunburnt glory.

They even wore matching outfits in a fitting nod to our rugged landscape.

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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has begun preparations for his upcoming Broadway debut, which will see him reprise the role of Alan in Peter Shaffer’s psychological stage drama Equus.

The 18-year-old boy wizard will drop his pants in front of a New York audience when the production goes on show in the States this fall.

Previews will begin on September 5 at the Broadhurst Theatre, with an official opening night scheduled for September 25.

Though Radcliffe is excited about starring on Broadway, he’s a little anxious that his 10-minute nude scene won’t go down as well in the Big Apple as it did in London.

“It will be amazing,” Radcliffe said, “but I will be terrified because I was talking to [costar] Richard Griffiths about playing New York, and he said the most stupid thing you can do is underestimate New York audiences.”

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In addition to the details I posted earlier, the New York wedding of singers Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z is rumoured to be a small one, with the tables beneath the tent set up for about 30 guests.

According to The E-Biz, Jay-Z’s gym room has been set up for Beyonce to use as her dressing room, with a vanity and flowers moved in for the big day.

The ceremony is said to have started at 4 p.m., with guests being asked to wear ivory only on their invitations.

And perhaps the biggest update of all… Beyonce and Jay-Z plan on having not one, but two weddings! An insider has just revealed that a second, possibly larger wedding is already being planned to take place in France in a month’s time.

“It’s going to be May 4 in France,” the source said.

The pictures (above and below) are of Jay-Z’s New York residence as it was in the process of being set-up for the surprise wedding.

Stay tuned for more updates and pictures!

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It’s happening today!!

The surprise nuptials of musos Beyonce & Jay-Z look to be on despite the poor weather, as floral arrangements, candelabras, and a big white tent have just been delivered to Jay-Z’s Tribeca apartment building.

A source said: “It’s [happening] tonight! A lot of their friends are booking hotel rooms.”

Earlier in the day, workers “erected” the white tent on the top of Jay-Z’s apartment block. As soon as the tent was up, an SUV arrived carrying AV equipment, as well as numerous deliveries of party rentals and flowers.

Another source told People.com today: “Amy’s Orchids was hired to provide 50,000 to 60,000 white orchid blooms from Thailand for a ‘big party.’”

As if that wasn’t enough proof that a wedding is taking place today, waiters outside the building were seen practicing their service for the event to come, and a source hanging around the proceedings revealed that Jay-Z’s spinner pal, DJ Cassidy, would be in charge of the entertainment at the reception.

“Cassidy mentioned a week ago that he was really excited for the Jay-Z and Beyonce wedding party to happen,” the source added.

Other close friends of the couple have been arriving in New York in droves over the past few days. Producer Rodney Jerkins, who is a friend to both Beyonce and Jay-Z, and also worked with Beyonce in the studio, arrived two days ago, as well as former Destiny’s Child bandmates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.

“It’s about time,” producer pal Dallas Austin said. “I think it’s great that they’re getting married.”

We first heard news of a possible wedding between the long-time couple on Tuesday, when they were seen purchasing a marriage license in Scarsdale, New York.

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