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Scorned woman Heather Mills is planning to represent herself in her upcoming divorce battle, after her lawyers unceremoniously dumped her last week.
Mucca is on a crusade to clear her name and get her hands on the 50 million pound payoff her husband has allegedly already offered her - and she thinks a DIY approach could swing things in her favour.
A source tells The Sun newspaper: "Heather reckons she can go for the sympathy vote by painting herself as an impoverished young woman fighting a rich old man."
Mucca's latest plans come to light hours after she made a second appearance on UK morning TV show GMTV in a bid to win public support.
Law firm Mishcon de Reya severed its ties with Mucca last week after she defied a gag ordering her not to talk about her marriage and her daughter in public.
The source added: "She was warned against going on TV and talking about Paul, their marriage and anything about her daughter. But she just refused to listen. She was told time and again to keep quiet because she might hand Sir Paul's lawyers an easy victory.
Now Mucca stands accused of possibly ruining her own case when it goes to court early next year.
And to make matters worse, Mills will have to face the notoriously ruthless Fiona Shackleton - the legal mind appointed by Macca.
Shackleton famously handled divorce prodeedings between Prince Charles and Diana.
Another insider close to Mills says: "Heather will make it out to be a David and Goliath battle.
"But how she thinks she can fight one of the best legal minds in the country is beyond belief."
Mucca continues to blame Sir Paul, 65, for their marriage breakdown and for failing to help her when she was feeling suicidal.
What a mess. The Macca-Mills saga is compelling, if somewhat predictable: It's the same script all over - with the all too familiar first act.
Just remember that loose lips sink ships, Mucca.
And as far as Paul's concerned, I'm sure he'll give you two choices when it comes to a generous divorce settlement: take it, or leave it.
Cruise blues
Veteran actors Robert Redford and Meryl Streep were a no-show at the American Museum of Moving Image's tribute to Tom Cruise last week - why? Because they can't stand the sight of him.
Well, that's the truth according to FoxNews, anyway.
A source said, "Meryl and Bob can't stand Tom. In London, Tom kept trying to push himself into interviews. Bob said, 'No.' Tom wouldn't listen. Meryl has done almost nothing for the movie. She wants nothing to do with him."
A spokesman said Redford had always had a Sundance Institute dinner scheduled for that night. But usually in those cases, the absentees send video testimonials. Neither Streep nor Redford was involved in that kind of gesture.
Conversely, a supporter of the film said, "That's mean. They're great friends. Just look at their interview on 'Good Morning America.'"
Tiny Tom's probably crying in his Corn Flakes as we speak.
Once you pop...
Bradley Pitt's past is coming back to haunt him...in the form of a Pringles advert he starred in years ago.
Take a peek at the stud muffin here.
Iggy's comeback
The dog that Ellen DeGeneres so famously palmed off to her hairdresser/assistant/whatever is back in the spotlight. Insider promises to give us a full update on the pooch's whereabouts on Monday.
Talking of Ellen...
Roseanne Barr has hit out at Ellen for not supporting the Writers Guild strike, and for crossing the picket line.
The straight-talking comedian says on her official website: "hey ellen, you're a writer, you should strike. everyone has a contract not just you, that's the point hun! Support every pro union thing in this country while we still can! This bush shit makes me long for the good old days of the mafia!!! IMPEACH TO PREVENT FURTHER RIPPING OFF OF YOUR MONEY!!!!!"
The Writers Guild members have been striking for days over pay disputes.
Nice to see that DeGeneres can cry a river over a dog, but when it comes to helping her comrades, she's very much "I'm alright Jack".
Fast gossip
Prince William and Kate Middleton engaged?: Right celebrity
Lindsay Lohan forgets to cover herself up: Celebrity idiot
Amy Winehouse 'too exhausted' to shoot new video: Femalefirst
Brangelina to buy Jackson's pad?: Socialitelife
Courtney Love likes Jordan: Dlisted
David Bowie's arrest mug shot: Dlisted
O.J. Simpson has a short memory: IDLYITW
Is Paul McCartney in Danger?: Celebitchy
Hallmark tells Hilton to suck it: IDLYITW
Pink hates men, turns to women: HBW
