Zhang and then-boyfriend, Israeli multimillionaire Aviv "Vivi" Nevo in St Barth in January, 2009 (Spread Pictures)

Zhang Ziyi's legal team will appear in court on Friday for a hearing in her defamation lawsuit against China Free Press and a journalist for publishing claims that she is a high-paid prostitute who had sexual relations with high-ranking Chinese government officials.

The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon starlet is looking to force Weican Null Meng to give up the sources that led to his reports (published in Chinese dissident news website Boxun) that Ziyi had earned $100 million as an escort. Ziyi's subsequent libel lawsuit said the prostitution story was not true and when the publication was contacted about the falsity of the allegations, they refused to issue a retraction.

Zhang says that the scandal has hurt her financially and she added that it has ruined potential endorsement deals with Michael Kors and French automaker Citroen, among others.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Meng testified that there were three sources that formed the basis of his reports, but Ziyi's attorneys at the Glaser Weil Fink law firm describe the information as "nothing more than rumors, innuendo and hearsay -- several if not many times removed."

Zhang and then-boyfriend, Israeli multimillionaire Aviv "Vivi" Nevo in St Barth in January, 2009 (Spread Pictures)

Zhang Ziyi's legal team will appear in court on Friday for a hearing in her defamation lawsuit against China Free Press and a journalist for publishing claims that she is a high-paid prostitute who had sexual relations with high-ranking Chinese government officials.

The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon starlet is looking to force Weican Null Meng to give up the sources that led to his reports (published in Chinese dissident news website Boxun) that Ziyi had earned $100 million as an escort. Ziyi's subsequent libel lawsuit said the prostitution story was not true and when the publication was contacted about the falsity of the allegations, they refused to issue a retraction.

Zhang says that the scandal has hurt her financially and she added that it has ruined potential endorsement deals with Michael Kors and French automaker Citroen, among others.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Meng testified that there were three sources that formed the basis of his reports, but Ziyi's attorneys at the Glaser Weil Fink law firm describe the information as "nothing more than rumors, innuendo and hearsay -- several if not many times removed."

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Lookin' good sir!

Simon Cowell stopped by Britain's Got Talent in London today, and the X-Factor judge wore his go-to outfit of a cashmere sweater and jeans. We couldn't help but notice that the super rich Brit has lost some weight recently. Maybe all that canoodling with bikini babes in St. Bart's over Christmas left no time for snacking?

The U.K. singing competition's other judge David Walliams apparently noticed the change in Simon's appearance too, because apparently the two got into quite a war of words during auditions. Walliams teased the music producer about having "a lot of work done" to make himself look younger, which wasn't warmly received!

Meow!

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Lookin' good sir!

Simon Cowell stopped by Britain's Got Talent in London today, and the X-Factor judge wore his go-to outfit of a cashmere sweater and jeans. We couldn't help but notice that the super rich Brit has lost some weight recently. Maybe all that canoodling with bikini babes in St. Bart's over Christmas left no time for snacking?

The U.K. singing competition's other judge David Walliams apparently noticed the change in Simon's appearance too, because apparently the two got into quite a war of words during auditions. Walliams teased the music producer about having "a lot of work done" to make himself look younger, which wasn't warmly received!

Meow!

Janice Dickinson resembles the legendary lead singer of Aerosmith, right? Maybe it's just the lips.

The 57-year-old former supermodel rocked a purple fuzzy jacket while making her way back to the car after a day out running errands.

Oh, Janice ... a cigarette hanging out of your mouth is a bit much, but then again, we wouldn't expect anything else! Meow.

Janice Dickinson resembles the legendary lead singer of Aerosmith, right? Maybe it's just the lips.

The 57-year-old former supermodel rocked a purple fuzzy jacket while making her way back to the car after a day out running errands.

Oh, Janice ... a cigarette hanging out of your mouth is a bit much, but then again, we wouldn't expect anything else! Meow.

Pesky rumors!

In new clips from Beyonce's GQ interview, the Grammy winner finally addresses those conspiracy theories that claim she faked her pregnancy and didn't actually give birth to daughter Blue Ivy.

"I felt like I kind of had to protect my mother, because when people made up the silliest rumor about me not really being pregnant, she was there when I went through all of those things. And my sister. They were very, very defensive. It's not personal to me, and it comes along with the job, but the lack of respect - people will go too far sometimes," she explained.

Not only did Bey give birth, but she claims that the experience changed her whole outlook on life!

"When I gave birth, that was the first time I truly let go and surrendered. And it taught me how amazing that feels... giving birth made me realize the power of being a woman. I have so much more substance in my life. And expressing that excitement and that sensuality and the connection I have with my husband - I'm a lot more comfortable with that now. I actually feel like my child introduced me to myself," she gushed.

Take that haters!

Pesky rumors!

In new clips from Beyonce's GQ interview, the Grammy winner finally addresses those conspiracy theories that claim she faked her pregnancy and didn't actually give birth to daughter Blue Ivy.

"I felt like I kind of had to protect my mother, because when people made up the silliest rumor about me not really being pregnant, she was there when I went through all of those things. And my sister. They were very, very defensive. It's not personal to me, and it comes along with the job, but the lack of respect - people will go too far sometimes," she explained.

Not only did Bey give birth, but she claims that the experience changed her whole outlook on life!

"When I gave birth, that was the first time I truly let go and surrendered. And it taught me how amazing that feels... giving birth made me realize the power of being a woman. I have so much more substance in my life. And expressing that excitement and that sensuality and the connection I have with my husband - I'm a lot more comfortable with that now. I actually feel like my child introduced me to myself," she gushed.

Take that haters!