DJ Samantha Ronson is the sister of famed music producer Mark Ronson, 32. Mark Ronson dates British model Daisy Lowe, 19, who told The Mirror that she had the chance to meet Samantha and her girlfriend, Lindsay Lohan, recently. She called them “a lovely couple,” and said that they’re “genuine” and “so sweet together.”

“I met Lindsay and Sam for the first time during the weekend before the Coachella festival.

“Sam is an amazing girl. The four of us had a brilliant time - a real laugh.”

And it seems that Daisy is also really taken with legendary party girl, Linds, 22. “Lindsay is really down to earth. Her and Sam make a lovely couple - they seem really happy.

“Their relationship is totally genuine. And they’re just so sweet together.

“Mark totally approves. But we’re not going to double-date again - I mean, would you go on a date with your brother? It’s just a bit weird and anyway they live in LA, so it’s kinda difficult.

“But I’d definitely love to see them again.”

[From The Mirror via The Huffington Post]

Last month Mark Ronson told The Mirror that Sam and Lindsay “make a cute couple,” so I think we have confirmation from Samantha’s family. Her brother and his girlfriend sound supportive, and it’s nice to hear someone close to the couple say kind things about them.

Lindsay’s family hasn’t been so gracious in their public comments about her relationship with Sam and have never acknowledged it. Her dad once sent an e-mail to US Weekly which dismissively said their relationship “is evident to anyone with half a brain,” but then tried to take it back and claimed that he never saw photos of his daughter holding hands or kissing Samantha. Lindsay’s mom denied that her daughter was anything more than friends with Sam. In an interview in mid May she said “They’re best friends. They’re just friends. It’s pathetic what people say.” She went on to call the rumors “Silly.”

Lindsay and Sam do make a cute couple, and by most accounts Sam is a great influence on Lindsay. It’s a shame Lindsay’s mom calls the rumors that her daughter is in a healthy and supportive relationship “pathetic,” but then that adjective has also been frequently applied to Dina herself. It’s also possible Lindsay hasn’t come out to her family because she assumes they’ll have a problem with it. Dina can justify her daughter’s partying and flitting around, including multiple DUI arrests, but when it comes to acknowledging that Lindsay has settled down into a relationship with a woman she just can’t wrap her tiny mind around it. You know that if Dina was ok with it she would have made some kind of statement, because she never hesitates to talk about her daughter to the press if it means she’ll get some attention too.

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson are shown on 7/16/08 on the set of Labor Pains. Credit: JC / WENN. Mark Ronson and Daisy Lowe are shown at the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards on 6/3/08. Credit: WENN

Mark Ronson, in what may prove to be career suicide, has turned down the opportunity to work with David Hasselhoff. His excuse? He’s too busy.

He said: “He came up and was like, ‘Hey, I really love your stuff,’ and I was just taken aback. He stayed and watched our show and said that he’s got some new TV show and wanted me to produce a song with him. But I’m a bit busy right now!”

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Too busy for the Hoff? Too busy to work with the man who has given us classic covers of ‘Jump in my Car’ and ‘Hooked on a Feeling’?

Mark was at Glastonbury where Lily Allen performed a guest spot during his set. This was following the news that her Nana had died, as she told the crowd. It’s been a rotten year for Lily Allen, who has suffered a miscarriage and subsequently spilt up with boyfriend Ed Simons. Ed was also on hand to comfort her, I hope it means they are on good terms. Her television show wasn’t as successful as she or the network hoped, and she’s feuding with Perez Hilton. Hopefully her second album, which she has just finished, will put the focus back on her music instead of her personal troubles.

Mark Ronson is shown at the Glastonbury Festival on 6/29/08. David Hasselhoff is shown leaving an Irish bar on 5/27/08. Lily Allen is seen looking beat at Glastonbury on 6/27/08. That’s Kate Moss behind her. Thanks to WENN for these photos.

I don’t know why, but I find Lindsay Lohan’s relationship with Samantha Ronson absolutely fascinating. I think anytime you assume someone is one thing, and then find out they might be another, it’s kind of interesting. But what really intrigues me is that we just don’t know what’s going on there. Lohan was all kinds of a skank with men. Has she turned to women permanently? Is she bi? Is she just going through that “I experimented in college” phase, without bothering with actually going to college?

Well no matter why she’s in to Samantha, Sam’s brother, producer Mark Ronson, seems to have confirmed that the pair are indeed a couple.

Mark Ronson has fuelled rumors that his younger sister Samantha is dating Lindsay Lohan. The pair were spotted kissing and cuddling at the Cannes Film Festival in France last month.

And Mark, 32, reckons they’re a great pairing. ‘My sister and Lindsay make a cute couple, don’t they?’ he tells the Sunday Mirror.

Neither Lindsay, 21, or Sam, 30, have confirmed they’re an item. Earlier this week they were spotted partying with singer Lily Allen in LA.

[From NOW Magazine]

There were rumors floating around that Lohan, Ronson, and Lily Allen were engaged in some kind of lesbian three-way… but that’s obviously complete speculation. The Enquirer also has a story about Pink flirting with Ronson at a party on June 4th. Supposedly Lindsay bugged Samantha in her DJ booth until Pink eventually gave up and walked away.

The story doesn’t sound all that true – simply because Lohan is known more for freaking out and screaming at the top of her lungs when someone tries to even talk to Samantha. Pestering her for attention doesn’t seem like Lohan’s style. At least she’s still got some drama – the most important ingredient for a Lohan relationship.

Here’s Lindsay and Samantha on the set of her new movie “Labor Pains” on Tuesday. Images thanks to Splash.

Amy Winehouse’s longtime friend and producer, Mark Ronson, told reporters that she was in no shape to record the soundtrack for the upcoming James Bond film Quantum of Solace. However Winehouse is claiming that she’s got enough material – good material – to fill up the entire soundtrack. But 007 film bosses still aren’t sure if they want her tunes.

Fiery Amy Winehouse last night told James Bond film bosses to “put up or shut up”. She has been shaken and stirred by claims she has abandoned plans to record the theme tune for new 007 blockbuster Quantum Of Solace. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star Sunday, the troubled singer said she was delighted with the result of her recording efforts – believed to be without top producer Mark Ronson. And, barely disguising her annoyance at 007’s movie bosses, she said it was now “up to them” if they want the sure-fire hit songs or not.

It is also believed Bond bosses fear using her music in case it detracts from the movie, even though star Daniel Craig recently said: “It would be amazing if she could.” Amy, 24, whose family say is now on the road to recovery, said: “I’ve done loads of Bond songs, there are loads of good ones I’m really happy with. I don’t know what is wrong with them or what the problem is, to be honest. It’s there, ready and done, and it’s up to them if they want it or not.”

Pals say the main track up for consideration is a big Shirley Bassey 60s-type number. Record company bosses are pleased with the “surefire hit”. But Bond chiefs are still dithering. And a source said: “It’s at a delicate stage. Amy is still seen as damaged goods – she will have to prove she’s on the road to recovery before she’s signed up.”

[From the Daily Star]

Several media outlets are reporting that Beyonce has already been tapped to replace Winehouse as the film’s songstress. Though frankly I think her music could detract from the film much more than Amy’s.

I find it curious that the “Bond chiefs” are saying Amy would have to “prove she’s on the road to recovery” to sing the film’s songs. It’d be one thing if they had yet to be recorded, and thus studio bosses were afraid she couldn’t follow through. But Winehouse is claiming they’re already done. So unless the studio doesn’t like the music, I can’t see what the problem is.

I guess it’s possible the studio might want Winehouse to perform a few songs from the soundtrack to promote the film. That could be problematic. Either way, it could only help Amy to be on the “road to recovery” as they put it. She sounds pretty annoyed with them, and it sounds like it’s quite likely her songs will never see the light of day… or the darkness of a movie theater.

Here’s Amy, answering her door to sign autographs barefoot and wearing only a bra on Friday. Images thanks to WENN.

Amy Winehouse’s life has spun so completely out of control that she’s no longer able to work on her music anymore. At least if you ask her longtime producer and friend Mark Ronson. He worked on her Grammy-winning album “Back to Black,” and the pair had been in the studio off and on for the last month or so, trying to record the theme to the upcoming James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. However Mark had to scrap the plans, saying that Amy isn’t able to record music anymore.

Mark, 32, said: “We did work on it but we never finished it. I don’t think it will happen unless by some miracle it gets recorded and someone sings on it. I’m not sure Amy is ready to work on music yet.” The pair began collaborating on the track at Mark’s studio in Henley, Oxfordshire, last month but their sessions soon deteriorated.

Amy is upset that Mark, a key figure in her career who masterminded her second album Back To Black, has spoken publicly about their problems. And pals fear the rift will have long-term consequences for the troubled 24-year-old. One said: “Mark has always had a really good influence on Amy. He brought out the best in her and cared for her on a personal level.

“On a professional level he seems to be the only person who can get her into the studio. Without him encouraging her we’re worried.”

Amy’s spokesman said: “Mark presented a track to Amy, but she had other ideas about the direction it should take. We’re sure they will continue to make great music together.”

[From the Sun]

Everything else in Amy’s life has fallen apart. Until this most recent development, the only thing you could say Amy had going for herself was that at least she still had her music. Now that that’s no longer true… how much further does she have to fall before she officially reaches “rock bottom?” I’m not sure what’s left to get her to that point, except for more of the same.

When you list the things that normally bring a person to some sort of realization that things need to change, you normally think of things like overdoses, hospitalizations, fights, arrests, losing connections with family – all things Amy has gone through multiple times. Aside from the very worst, what else is left to happen here?

Here’s Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse performing at the Brit Awards on February 20th in London. Images thanks to WENN.