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Police interview Kate Moss about alleged cocaine use

London – Kate Moss was interviewed by detectives in London about her alleged cocaine use.

The Metropolitan Police doesn’t identify suspects being interviewed by name, but said Tuesday that a 32-year-old woman “has voluntarily attended a London police office in relation to a Met investigation into allegations of possible drug abuse, as reported in newspaper reports.”

Stuart Higgins, a spokesman for Moss, has said that she had agreed to be interviewed by police.

The 32-year-old supermodel lost valuable contracts after the Daily Mirror tabloid in September published pictures of her allegedly using cocaine in a west London music studio.

Singer says New Orleans air needs to clear before his return

Detroit – Aaron Neville, whose New Orleans home was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina, says he isn’t returning to his hometown just yet.

“I have asthma and can’t inhale that stuff that they have in the air down there,” said Neville, who is now living in Tennessee.

The Grammy-winning singer will perform the national anthem at Sunday’s Super Bowl with Aretha Franklin and keyboardist Dr. John.

Hayworth’s jewels to once again walk the red carpet

New York – Forget ogling the most beautiful gowns at this year’s Oscars. Some lucky actress will hit the red carpet wearing shoes adorned with Rita Hayworth’s jewelry.

“This is true Hollywood glamour!” shoe designer Stuart Weitzman said in a statement Monday. “I am taking personal jewels from a screen legend and creating a one-of-a-kind pair of shoes.”

Weitzman said Hayworth’s daughter, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, had given him permission to use the jewels.

The Oscar shoes and the actress who will wear them will be unveiled by Weitzman on March 2.

Report: Lohan in stitches after accident on stairs

New York – Lindsay Lohan was treated at a London hospital last week after she cut her leg in an accident at Bryan Adams’ home, according to published reports.

The 19-year-old had 10 stitches to close a gash on her shin after she slipped on a set of stairs Friday. Lohan was released from the hospital later that day, the reports said.

Lohan’s publicist, Leslie Sloane Zelnick, said Lohan was doing fine and was filming on schedule.