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Celebrity Travel News, January 22, 2006

Newlyweds in Paris

Newlyweds Laura Dern and Ben Harper, who celebrated their long-tem love with a Christmas-themed wedding in late December, enjoyed their first few weeks of wedded bliss in Paris, where the couple, along with their children, stayed at The Ritz.

Viggo's Work in Santa Monica

Renaissance man Viggo Mortensen premiered his latest photographic works at Track 16 Gallery in Santa Monica, California on January 14 for a star-studded crowd which included Academy Award winner Renee Zellweger and funnyman Will Ferrell. On display through February 18, 2006, the Giclee prints offer insight into both the countries the thespian has traveled to as well as the landscape of the actor's imagination.

Jessica Simpson Shops for Art in Monterey

Two Tinseltown temptresses have been shopping for artwork in recent days. Newly single Jessica Simpson bought a cartoon lithograph from Jack Gallery in Monterey, California to cheer up the walls of her newly purchased Beverly Hills abode, while over on the East coast Lindsay Lohan, no doubt intrigued by the genius of John Lennon now that she is filming a drama based on the events of his tragic death at The Dakota, bought a photographic portrait of the former Beatle at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in New York City.

Stars in Austin

The stars at night were big and bright deep in the heart of Texas in mid-January as several cast members of the UPN hit "Veronica Mars," including lead actress Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Michael Muhney, and director Rob Thomas stopped by the Alamo Draft House in downtown Austin for a fan fest. The creator of the cult TV show is a familiar face to the residents of The Live Music Capital of The World, as Mr. Thomas was once a member of one of Austin's favorite party bands, Hey Zeus.

Brittany Murphy in Milan

As practice for her walk down the aisle, newly engaged "Sin City" star Brittany Murphy worked the runway during Fashion Week in Milan. Victoria Beckham also took a turn on the catwalk in the fashion capital of Italy, promoting the latest collection of her Rock and Republic clothing line.

Daniel Radcliffe Leaves Australia

Production has wrapped on the Daniel Radcliffe feature "December Boys," which shot in such Australian locales as Victoria and Adelaide. The "Harry Potter" star is left with fond memories of his time in the land down under, including his trek of the land in a four wheel drive with De Luxe Safaris, which offers adventures into the rain forest, wetlands and Australian outback.

Mariah Carey in the Caribbean

Mariah Carey got along swimmingly with her new aquatic friends at the Dolphin Discovery Centre as the queen of the music scene began the new year with a Caribbean vacation to the islands of St. Barts and Anguilla.

Penelope in Paris

Toulouse Lautrec may have been surrounded by a bevy of beauties for his artistic inspiration whenever the artist attended the Moulin Rouge, but none could equal the grace of Penelope Cruz, who recently visited the legendary dance hall with her sister during her stay in the City of Light.

Love in Liverpool

The birthplace of The Beatles is also the home to one of England's most unique dining experiences, and soon-to-wed former Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton and her fiancé Fran Cosgrave were recently spotted enjoying the sinfully delicious dishes served at Alma de Cuba, a Liverpool restaurant with a Caribbean concept housed within the walls of the former St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Leonardo DiCaprio in South Africa

During his time away from the set of "The Blood Diamond," Leonardo DiCaprio will be able to enjoy the golden beaches of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, the South African home of the Zulu people. The 2007 release, which has just commenced production, also stars Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou.

Robbie Williams in Cannes

Brit pop sensation Robbie Williams was able to take one of France's top musical achievements, an NRJ Award for best international male performer, back to his suite at The Ritz-Carlton, where the singer stayed during his stay in Cannes.

Royal Ramblings

In royal news, Sarah Ferguson The Duchess of York, who will soon launch a line of signature jewelry crafted by K&G Creations, enjoyed a mid-winter break at Casa Casuarina, a palatial mansion on Miami Beach built at the dawn of the 1930's which is remembered as the residence of the late fashion designer Gianni Versace..... Nothing evokes the magic of fairytales quite like a royal wedding, and through May 21, 2006 visitors to the Philadelphia Museum of Art can learn more about the love story between a prince and a Hollywood star as "Fit For A Princess: Grace Kelly's Wedding Dress" showcases the movie queen's bridal attire, including her veil and the shoes she wore to walk down the aisle.....Although duty has parted them temporarily as the future king of England begins his stay at Sandhurst Military Academy, Kate Middleton has the memory of her first public kiss from Prince William on the snowy slopes of Klosters in Switzerland to keep her warm.

Hayden Heads to Thailand

Hayden Christensen will soon be packing his suitcases for a trip to Thailand as production on his latest film, "Crash Bandits," begins in February. Scenes for the adventure flick will be shot at the plush Andaman Sea Resort in Phuket, as well as in Chiang Mai, a city graced with over 300 temples.

Angelina and Brad in the Dominican Republic

Production on "The Good Shepherd" has just concluded in the Dominican Republic. During their stay, newlyweds Matt Damon and Luciana Bozan lodged at the Sofitel Nicolas de Ovando hotel in Santo Domingo, while Hollywood's hottest couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie (who plays Damon's wife in the upcoming drama) booked a suite at the Hilton.

Sylvester Stallone Returns to Philly

The City of Brotherly Love has embraced Sylvester Stallone as the actor once again steps into the shoes of his most beloved character for the sixth film in the "Rocky" franchise. The Italian Stallion will return to his old Philly haunts in the upcoming drama, including the house of worship where Rocky and Adrian were wed, St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

Tim Roth in Romania

Revered actor Tim Roth is currently in Piatra Neamt, a Romanian town with the distinction of having more monasteries per kilometer than any other spot on the earth, as filming continues on the Francis Ford Coppola epic "Youth Without Youth."