Hey, did you know it's Friday? That means it's time for a probably apocryphal (but nonetheless enjoyable) gossip-crumpet from the dirt-dishing troublemakers from 'cross the pond:

Backstage at Live8 Ricky Gervais was at the side of the stage. Paris Hilton walked up to him and said how much she liked his stuff.

Ricky: "Have we met before?"
Paris "Yes. I'm Paris Hilton"
Ricky "Oh, sorry Paris, I didn't recognise you without a cock in your mouth."

Exit Paris in a huff.

Don't be scandalized. When a Brit says "cock," it really does sound charming.

• Popbitch

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