According to the News of the World Robbie has built up a friendship with Michelle Trachtenberg (21), who played Buffy's sister, Dawn Summers in the cult series(Buffy The Vampire Slayer) which finished in 2003.

According to the NOW source close to the pair: "Robbie really likes Michelle — he especially loves her sense of humour. They're having a great time just hanging out."

The photo caught them doing just that as they stepped out for some shopping at Fred Segal—a posh cosmetics store in the US.

The source added: "As we all know, Robbie doesn't have a high celebrity profile in the States despite many attempts to launch his career over there.

"So as far as Michelle is concerned, she's just spending time with a normal bloke from a place called Stoke. That's just how Rob likes it."

A good article for a change from the News of the World, only to be spoilt by a couple of snide remarks at the end.

Photo and complete article here

Meanwhile the Sun (sister paper to the News of the World) is glad to see Robbie dressed as a man again, after the She's Madonna video.

But here he is in a smart black suit as he went for dinner with pals in Beverly Hills before going clubbing.

Robbie, up for Best Live Act at this year’s Brits, is taking time off after a year that included his Close Encounters world tour, Soccer Aid and new album Rudebox.

She’s Madonna, co-written by the Pet Shop Boys, is out on March 19. (Watch it here)

Source: The Sun