Reindeer roll call: A Look at the Celebrity Year in Review

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(Free-Press-Release.com) December 25, 2006 -- Those high-flying star pairings. The trivial details of their lives, tap-tap-tapping on the attic rooftop of our brains. ... Maybe it's just the Christmas spirit, but we can't help but think of Santa's most important helpers. So join us, won't you, for a roll call of celebrity reindeer?

Dasher: John Mayer

Now, we're not saying singer/songwriter John Mayer is a wuss. We'll be generous and call him "skittish." He seemed to have a sweet, budding romance with Jessica Simpson -- until reports of their "love" wound up on the cover of People magazine. That's when every ounce of his being screamed, "Retreat!"
A "source close to Mayer" told Us Weekly, "The thing between Jessica and John was a two that her camp spun into an 11. John thinks it's a desperate attempt to stay in the spotlight."
For shame, John! A gentleman always lets the lady's publicist spin the story.

Vixen: Paris Hilton

If you've got a man, beware: Paris is interested in him. The "mourning period" observed by most women after the demise of a relationship means nothing to this man-eater. Leave the guy unwatched for a few minutes and Paris will get him burning. She's gotten in knockdown public tiffs with Lindsay Lohan and Shanna Moakler (right circle) over their exes and yours may be next.

Comet: Aaron Carter
The scorching passion that Aaron, 18, felt for actress Kari Anne Peniche, 22, was brief. He surprised her with a marriage proposal onstage in Las Vegas; the engagement lasted for nine days. It's not clear at what point Aaron learned she had already dated his brother, Backstreet Boy Nick.
So here's to the kind of love that flashes brilliantly in the sky and then disappears forever. May the same thing happen to Aaron's career.

Donner: Kate Bosworth

We're not sure why this reindeer was named Donner, but he brings to mind the cannibalistic Donner Party. And that brings to mind ingenue Kate Bosworth ("Superman Returns"), whose body seems to be devouring itself.
FLUFF understands that a breakup with dreamboat Orlando Bloom can be rough. But come on, we're talking about Legolas here! Trust us, Kate: No man is worth this. Eat a sandwich. Now.

Dancer: Emmitt Smith

The NFL's all-time rushing leader earned a new title this year: Twinkle Toes. The unlikely hoofer brought home the disco-ball trophy on the second season of "Dancing With the Stars." He triumphed over Mario Lopez, who always seemed a little smooth for FLUFF'S taste. Even worse, Lopez mixed business and pleasure with his dance partner -- which seems like bad form.

Source: http://www.msn.com