Charlie Simpson thinks The X Factor is irrelevant

Former Busted star Charlie “Eye-brows” Simpson doesn’t think that The X Factor is relevant to the music industry. Clearly he's not a man who bases he's weekends around watching the show then,

“It's irrelevant. It is its own monster, so I don't think it affects the music industry really,” Charlie told Digital Spy.
"There is always a song that comes out at Christmas; some of the artists last, some don't, and it goes on - it's a machine."

Charlie also shared his thoughts on the state of the music industry, saying, "I came into the music industry at the last moment before all the major changes. It had been pretty much the same for 50 years, until downloads were introduced. Pop music is in a weird place at the moment, and no one knows which way it's going. I think we're in a transition period - in ten years there will be a system that works."

Do you share Charlie’s opinion about The X Factor, or do you think he’s talking a load of codswollop?

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Andy Dick in court on 2 felony sex abuse charges

 

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia judge ordered actor-comedian Andy Dick on Friday to stand trial on felony sexual abuse charges stemming from a nightclub incident last year.

Cabell County Circuit Judge Paul Farrell set trial for Jan. 17 and ordered the entertainer to submit to a urine test. The judge said the test was standard to determine if defendants are positive for drugs, but he also told Dick, "I suspect you may be." Farrell told Dick he would be jailed if he returned to court for a pre-trial hearing in September under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
"I understand. I've been sober," the blond-haired, bespectacled actor, wearing a dark suit and black tie, told the judge.
Prosecutor Sean Hammers said he had no objection to Dick remaining free on bail.
Dick, 45, was not asked to enter a plea. He quickly left the courtroom after the brief hearing and got into an elevator with attorney Marc Williams without speaking to reporters, who peppered Dick with questions.
The comedian is accused of grabbing a bouncer's crotch and groping and kissing a male patron earlier at a Huntington bar in January 2010. He was in town for a performance at the Funny Bone Comedy Club.
Dick has been in trouble with the law several times before.
He's been arrested in California on drug and battery charges, to which he pleaded guilty in 2008, and on charges of being drunk and disorderly in a restaurant in May of this year. A Texas man sued Dick earlier this year, claiming the comedian exposed his genitals at a Dallas performance.
Dick had a long-running stint in the 1990s on NBC's "NewsRadio." He briefly had his own program, "The Andy Dick Show," on MTV. He also has had roles in several movies, including "Dude, Where's My Car?" and "Old School."

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Bieber wanted as teen's prom date

Teen pop star Selena Gomez is facing some competition for her boyfriend Justin Bieber's attention after a high school student invited the Baby hitmaker to her prom.

Cady Eimer from Poquoson, Virginia has taken her lead from a number of U.S. Marines, who have been posting video invitations on YouTube.com asking their dream Hollywood dates to accompany them to the upcoming U.S. Marine Corps Ball.

Friends With Benefits co-stars Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis have both agreed to attend the November event and 17-year-old Eimer is hoping Bieber will be just as gracious.

The hopeful teenager posted a video clip online of her and her friend Holly rapping the invite over Bieber's Never Say Never song.

Eimer says, "I'm a fly looking lady. I like you for you, so your mum would approve."

She later adds, "Why don’t you go to prom with somebody who’s not going to be drooling over you all night long, and I’ll treat you like a normal person. It will be really fun, 'cause I'm awesome."

Bieber has yet to respond to the invitation.

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Will Young is back! Let's rejoice and watch his new single, Jealousy

IT'S been so long since we've heard from Will Young, we were worried he'd fallen down a rabbit hole or something.

But lo and behold, Will Young is back with a nice new video - walking around in a funky high collared coat and looking a tad glum (must have missed us).

Will then strips to a vest top and hoodie - looking very good - and jealously watches a couple rehearse.

We are pretty pleased Will is back, especially as he has brought tight clothes, hot guys and good music with him.

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Amy Winehouse: Parents thank mourners

LONDON -- Amy Winehouse’s devastated parents formally identified her body on Monday and visited mourners outside her north London home to thank them for their support, as examiners conducted an autopsy to determine the cause of the troubled singer’s death at the age of 27.
Her father, Mitch Winehouse, thanked people for coming to lay bouquets, candles and handwritten notes, which lay in growing mounds across the road from the Victorian house where the soul diva died.
"I can’t tell you what this means to us -- it really is making this a lot easier for us," he said.
The singer’s mother, Janis, was in tears as she examined the flowers, candles, vodka bottles, flags, drawings and handwritten cards left by neighbors, fans and well-wishers. Many of the offerings expressed the same sentiment: "What a waste."
The singer died Saturday after publicly struggling with drug and alcohol abuse for years. Her body was discovered at home by a member of her security team, who called an ambulance. It arrived too late to save her.
Police have said her death is being treated as "unexplained" but not suspicious, and have said speculation that she might have suffered an overdose was inappropriate.
The singer had battled addiction to drugs and alcohol for years, too often making headlines for erratic behavior, destructive relationships and abortive performances.

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Michael Jackson's family announce plans for a tribute concert for late singer

Thousands of Michael Jackson fans will descend on the Millennium Stadium for a tribute concert to the star who died two years ago.
The singer's mother Katherine Jackson announced details of the Cardiff concert during a press conference yesterday.

She said: 'Michael gave his entire life to the world through his love, his music and his devotion to healing the planet.'

Plans: Michael Jackson's mother Katherine and siblings (from left), LaToya, Tito, Jackie and Marlon, have announced plans for a tribute concert for the late singer

Mrs Jackson added that 'as many members of my family that are available' will be at the concert in Wales on October 8.

Tribute: Thriller singer Jackson died two years ago

She said: 'I am positive that this event will be an event great enough in scale, talent and imagination to form a worthy celebration of Michael's life.
'If my son was here today, he would feel the same way, and so I'd like to say thank you very much for helping to keep my son's legacy alive.'
No acts have been announced for the concert yet but a notice on the event's website promises 'the world's greatest performing artists' will appear.
There are plans for the concert to be broadcast around the world to 30 countries in 2D and 3D. 


It will raise money for three charities including the Los Angeles-based Aids Project.
Roger Lewis, group chief executive of the Welsh Rugby Union, which owns and operates the stadium, said: 'This extra special concert, paying tribute to one of the world's greatest pop icons of all time and benefiting US and UK charities, is fantastic news for music fans all over the world and it is a huge boost for Wales to host this spectacular one-off show.'

Michael Jackson, who rose to fame in his family of singers then embarked on a solo career that included smash hits such as Thriller and Billie Jean, died in June 2009, of an overdose of the surgical anesthetic Propofol he used as a sleep aid.

Celebration: The acts have yet to be announced for the concert, which will take place on October 8th

His physician at the time, Dr. Conrad Murray, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death. He has pleaded not guilty and a trial will start in September.


Jackson's brother, Jermaine Jackson, tried in vain to mount a tribute concert in Vienna in 2009, but plans were scrapped after he struggled to get big-name acts and the event's organizer went out of business.


Jermaine, Randy and Michael Jackson's father Joe, were not on hand at Monday's announcement. Instead, Katherine was joined by family members Tito, Jackie, Marlon and La Toya.

However, Jermaine and Randy issued a statement explaining exactly why they weren't supporting the tribute concert.
It read: 'While we wholeheartedly support the spirit of a tribute that honours our brother, we find it impossible to support an event that is due to take place during the criminal trial surrounding Michael's death.

'As everyone knows, those proceedings commence September 20th, and this Michael Forever concert takes place in Cardiff, Wales, on October 8th. In light of this, we feel it is inappropriate to be involved with such an ill-timed event and its promoter, Global Live. 


'There will come a time and place for an amazing and deserving tribute to Michael. But we feel that the most important tribute we can give to our brother at this time is to seek justice in his name.'

'I know that this tribute will be something spectacular,' LaToya told reporters.

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The blame starts over Amy Winehouse's death

  Row flares as distraught Mitch weeps at shrine

A dispute has broken out between Amy Winehouse's management and her record label as friends and family prepare for the 27-year-old singer's funeral today.

The row broke out hours after Winehouse's grief-stricken parents made an emotional visit to see the tributes left outside the home where she died.

Mitch and Janis Winehouse sobbed as they looked at the flowers, candles, cuddly toys and even cigarette boxes and alcoholic drinks left at the edge of police cordons surrounding the singer's house in Camden, north London.

Mr Winehouse, who flew back from New York after hearing the news of his daughter's death, told a crowd gathered outside that they were "devastated", adding: "You people in the street, I can't tell you what this means to us - it really is making this a lot easier for us."

He added: "Amy was about one thing and that was love, her whole life was devoted to her family and her friends and to you guys as well. We're devastated and I'm speechless but thanks for coming."

A spokesman for the family said Ms Winehouse's funeral will take place today and will be "a family and close friends affair".

He would not reveal details about the location or time of the funeral, which Jewish law states has to take place as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, the singer's management angrily has rejected criticism from her label over the decision to send the troubled singer on a European tour days before she was found dead from a drug overdose.

Darcus Beese, co-president of Island Records, her label, is understood to have said it was "mad" to sign up Winehouse for the 12-date tour that was aborted after she gave a shambolic performance in Belgrade. He is believed to have recommended that Winehouse part company with Metropolis, the live-music promotion company that began looking after the singer in 2006.

Raye Cosbert, the singer's manager, is angry about the allegations and is now compiling a dossier of the personal support and counselling assistance Metropolis provided for the singer.

A friend said: "It's very hurtful. Raye is currently cataloguing all the help she did receive. Amy always made the decision to play any show, arrangements were always made in discussions with her doctors and really no one could have done more to support her."

Mr Cosbert became Winehouse's manager after the singer split from Spice Girl svengali Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment company.

Mr Cosbert was regarded within the music industry as a stabilising influence on the singer; he worked with her family to persuade her to get help. Metropolis provided Winehouse with security and a housemate-cum-minder, renting homes for her to live in and ensuring she attended rehab clinics. Mr Cosbert was travelling to New York with Amy's father, Mitch, who had launched a singing career with Metropolis, when her body was found.

Jazz Summers, a veteran manager of acts from Wham! to The Verve, who has worked with Mr Cosbert, said: "It's easy for record companies to point the finger, but managers today will always put their artists' welfare first. Raye will be hurt by people who criticise him because Amy hadn't really been on a worldwide tour for three years and he had tried to get her straight.

"I've dealt with artists who are addicts. You are dealing with the addiction, not the person. Often it's the artist who wants to go out and perform and they get abusive if you try to stop them. They can appear fine until they get to the dressing room but they can relapse very quickly."

Meanwhile, Winehouse's friends and family may have to wait a month to find out the cause of the singer-songwriter's death, after a post-mortem examination was unable to establish a formal cause.

Amy Winehouse battled drink and drug problems throughout her career and news of her death was quickly followed by suggestions that it could be related to one or the other. The troubled artist had cancelled all tour dates last month after a series of erratic appearances. She was booed at a shambolic gig in Serbia

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Amy Winehouse - Amy Winehouse Death Stuns Kelly Osbourne And Co

Amy Winehouse, the acclaimed British jazz and soul singer, has been found dead at her North London apartment - she was 27-years-old. Winehouse allegedly died of a suspected drug overdose, although this is yet to be be confirmed, reports the UK's Daily Telegraph. The passing has resulted in an outpouring of tribute messages on Twitter, most notably from the singer's close friend Kelly Osbourne.

The reality television star tweeted, "I can't even breath right now I'm crying so hard, I just lost one of my best friends. I love you forever Amy and will never forget the real you!". The GRAMMY AWARD winner was pronounced dead after paramedics arrived at her flat in Camden at 4.30pm on Saturday (23rd July 2011). The death follows years of widely-publicised drug and alcohol addiction, and Amy cancelled her recent European tour after several disastrous concerts in which she was unable to perform. Numerous other stars of the stage and screen have been tweeting about the tragic passing, including country singer Leann Rimes who told followers, "RIP Amy Winehouse. So sad to see such a talent gone and her life end in tragedy". Winehouse, whose second studio album 'Back To Black' made her one of the most successful British artists in recent memory, often documented her battle with drugs in her song writing.
Amy Winehouse's father was reportedly travelling on a flight between the USA and England when he was alerted to his daughter's death.

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Linda Christian, The First Bond Girl, Dies

 

 FILE - In this 1948 file photo, actress Linda Christian appears with Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan in "Tarzan And The Mermaids." Christian, the Hollywood starlet of the 1940s and went on to become the first Bond girl, has died. Her daughter, Romina Power, says Christian died Friday, July 22, 2011, in Palm Desert, Calif. after battling colon cancer. She was 87. (AP Photo)

Hollywood said goodbye to an archetype Friday.

Linda Christian, the first woman to play what would later be known as the ubiquitous "bond girl,"passed away at the age of 87 after a battle with colon cancer, her daughter told media outlets. Christian was born in Mexico in 1923 but moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting.

Born Blanca Rose Welter, she was a child of prominence and wealth and followed her oil-tycoonn father around the world. She eventually was able to speak seven different languages. She won beauty contests and later would be known in Hollywood as the "anatomic bomb" because of her curves.

Christian played the first love interest of James Bond, in the first James Bond film ever, an adaptation of the first James Bond book ever, Casino Royale in 1954. She starred as Valerie Mathis, a combination of two characters from the book: Vesper Lynd and Rene Mathis. Her counterpart was Barry Nelson, the only American to portray Bond - this was also the only Bond film to not include a consummated affair.

It was her marriage to Hollywood's a-lister Tyrone Power in 1949 that helped to launch her career. They had two daughters, Taryn and Romina Power, both actresses.

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Fans and friends shocked over Amy Winehouse death

LONDON (AFP) – Fans and friends paid tribute to troubled British singer Amy Winehouse, as police refused to comment on the death of the singer amid reports of a drug overdose.
Police said it was inappropriate to speculate on the circumstances of the 27-year-old soul singer's death, which is being treated as unexplained.
Winehouse was found dead at her home in Camden, north London, on Saturday. Fans soon began to gather and lay flowers candles and teddy bears at the police cordon outside, while friends and fellow stars voiced their shock and sadness.
"On arrival, officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been informed, and I can confirm that the deceased is Amy Winehouse," Superintendent Raj Kohli told reporters at the cordon.
"Enquiries continue into the circumstances of her death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained and there have been no arrests in connection with the incident.
"I am aware of reports suggesting this death is the result of a suspected drugs overdose, but I would like to re-emphasise that no post-mortem examination has yet taken place and it would be inappropriate to speculate on the cause of death."
US singer Carole King told BBC television the star's death was "really tragic".
She said she was "very grateful" Winehouse had put her "wonderful talent" into recording a version of "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", a song co-written by King and Gerry Goffin.
"She did such a beautiful performance on it. I'm just grateful she gave that gift to Gerry and me and to the world. I just really hope that she's found peace now wherever she is," she said.
Her stage school principal said Winehouse was a "wild spirit" who followed her own path in life.
Winehouse attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, earning a half-scholarship before leaving at the age of 15.
"She was a wild spirit, she was her own person, she would follow what she wanted to do, there was no question about that," Young told BBC television.
"She was extremely bright and wrote brilliantly and that is why her lyrics are so clever and meaningful, apart from the fabulous voice."
Young said that everyone at the school was "devastated".
A London Ambulance Service (LAS) spokeswoman told AFP they were called to her home at 3:54 pm (1454 GMT) Saturday and sent two ambulance crews which arrived within five minutes.
"Sadly the patient had died," the spokeswoman said.
Forensic officers were seen going in and out of her home before a black private ambulance pulled up outside. Two officials in black suits then brought out a body bag on a stretcher.
The LAS called the police within minutes of reaching her house.
One neighbour reported hearing screaming coming from the house in the early hours of Saturday.
The singer had a 12-date European comeback tour scheduled but pulled out following a disastrous opening performance in Serbia on June 18.
In the run-up to her live return, Winehouse spent a week at an addiction treatment clinic in London, reportedly at the suggestion of her father, Mitch, over concerns that she was drinking too much.
A spokesman for the late singer said her father was aware of her death and making his way back from New York.
"Everyone involved with Amy is shocked and devastated. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. The family will issue a statement when ready," he said.
Her record label Universal said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer. Our prayers go out to Amy's family, friends and fans at this difficult time."
Winehouse rocketed to fame after winning five Grammy awards off the back of her 2006 second album "Back to Black" and the hit single "Rehab".
Her comeback tour lasted one performance last month when she was booed at the opening performance in Belgrade, apparently too drunk to sing. She stumbled her way through the 90-minute gig, mumbling the lyrics and failing to follow her band.
In cancelling the rest of the tour, her representatives said: "Everyone involved wishes to do everything they can to help her return to her best and she will be given as long as it takes for this to happen."
She made her final public appearance at The Roundhouse venue in Camden on Wednesday, joining her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield on stage. She briefly danced and encouraged the audience to buy the 15-year-old's album.
Producer Mark Ronson, who worked closely with Winehouse, said: "She was my musical soulmate and like a sister to me. This is one of the saddest days of my life."
Known for her distinctive, smoky voice, Winehouse's debut album "Frank" was released in 2003 and brought her wide acclaim. It went triple platinum in Britain.
The follow-up, "Back to Black", was a worldwide smash hit, reaching number one in Britain and number two in the US charts. It went six times platinum in Britain and double platinum in the United States.
She married Blake Fielder-Civil in Miami in May 2007 but they had a tempestuous relationship. He spent part of their marriage behind bars for a vicious attack on a pub landlord and a subsequent attempt to cover it up.
They divorced in July 2009.

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Winehouse joins notorious '27 Club'

Singer Amy Winehouse, who died in London on Saturday, has joined a tragic group of famous rock stars who passed away at the age of 27 - the notorious "27 Club".
Rolling Stones founding member Brian Jones, guitarist Jimi Hendrix, singer Janis Joplin, The Doors singer Jim Morrison and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain are the other major "members" of the ill-fated club.
The first to die was Jones, who left the Stones after disagreements with other members. He had problems with drugs and alcohol.
Jones drowned in the swimming pool of his estate in Sussex, southern England, in July 1969, and his body was found by his girlfriend. An inquest recorded a verdict of death by misadventure but speculation has continued that he was murdered.
Hendrix, the pioneering US guitar wizard whose whose hits included Purple Haze and Hey Joe, followed one year later.
Hendrix choked on his own vomit in a hotel in London on September 18, 1970 after swallowing sleeping pills and drinking red wine.
Less than a month later, on October 4, 1970, Joplin was dead at the same age.
Known for her bluesy vocal style, the US singer died of a suspected heroin overdose. Her album Pearl was released posthumously and became her biggest seller.
In 1971 Morrison became the next to perish. The US singer of the hits Light My Fire and the brooding masterpiece The End died in his bathtub in his Paris flat on July 3, 1971, alcoholic and obese.
The cause of The Lizard King's death was a suspected heart attack - but there was never an autopsy, giving rise to multiple conspiracy theories.
Meanwhile Cobain, who died in early April 1994, had his own well-documented struggles with heroin during his brief career with US grunge rockers Nirvana.
But it was not drugs that claimed his life, but his own hand.
Just weeks after taking an overdose of tranquilisers in Rome, Cobain, who was married to troubled rocker Courtney Love and best known for the hit Smells Like Teen Spirit, killed himself with a shotgun at his house in Seattle.
Afterwards his mother Wendy was quoted as saying: "Now he's gone and joined that stupid club, I told him not to join that stupid club."
Outside Winehouse's home in Camden, north London, neighbour Jann Meyer, 33, said: "It's not really a shock, it was to be expected sooner or later. She was 27, and all good rock stars go at 27. She was very talented, she was amazing."
Meanwhile British folk singer Billy Bragg had a sober take on membership of the "27 Club".
The Londoner said on Twitter: "It's not age that Hendrix, Jones, Joplin, Morrison, Cobain and Amy have in common - it's drug abuse, sadly."
A host of other, lesser known musicians also died at the same age.
The keyboardist for legendary rockers the Grateful Dead, Roger "Pigpen" McKernan died of a haemorrhage brought on by alcoholism in March 1973.
And Richey Edwards, the guitarist and lyricist of the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, disappeared in February 1995 after spiralling into depression.
His car was found abandoned near a notorious suicide spot and he was officially pronounced dead in 2008.

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Singer Amy Winehouse found dead aged 27

LONDON: Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse, whose drink and drug addictions overshadowed her exceptional sultry voice, was found dead at her London home at the age of 27.

The Grammy award-winning soul singer, with her trademark beehive hairstyle, had laid bare her demons in her music, notably her biggest hit single "Rehab".

Reports suggested that the soul singer died of a drug overdose, but police said it was inappropriate to speculate on the circumstances of her death, which is being treated as unexplained.

Winehouse was found dead at her home in Camden, north London, on Saturday. Fans soon began to gather and lay flowers candles and teddy bears at the police cordon outside, while friends and fellow stars voiced their shock and sadness.

A London Ambulance Service (LAS) spokeswoman told AFP they were called to her home at 3:54 pm (1454 GMT) Saturday and sent two ambulance crews which arrived within five minutes.

"Sadly the patient had died," the spokeswoman said.

Forensic officers were seen going in and out of her home before a black private ambulance pulled up outside. Two officials in black suits then brought out a body bag on a stretcher.

The LAS called the police within minutes of reaching her house.

"On arrival, officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been informed, and I can confirm that the deceased is Amy Winehouse," Superintendent Raj Kohli told reporters at the cordon.

"Enquiries continue into the circumstances of her death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained and there have been no arrests in connection with the incident.

"I am aware of reports suggesting this death is the result of a suspected drugs overdose, but I would like to re-emphasise that no post-mortem examination has yet taken place and it would be inappropriate to speculate on the cause of death."

One neighbour reported hearing screaming coming from the house in the early hours of Saturday.

The singer had a 12-date European comeback tour scheduled but pulled out following a disastrous opening performance in Serbia on June 18.

In the run-up to her live return, Winehouse spent a week at an addiction treatment clinic in London, reportedly at the suggestion of her father, Mitch, over concerns that she was drinking too much.

A spokesman for the late singer said her father was aware of her death and making his way back from New York.

"Everyone involved with Amy is shocked and devastated. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. The family will issue a statement when ready," he said.

Her record label Universal said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer. Our prayers go out to Amy's family, friends and fans at this difficult time."

Winehouse rocketed to fame after winning five Grammy awards off the back of her 2006 second album "Back to Black" and the hit single "Rehab".

Her comeback tour lasted one performance last month when she was booed at the opening performance in Belgrade, apparently too drunk to sing. She stumbled her way through the 90-minute gig, mumbling the lyrics and failing to follow her band.

In cancelling the rest of the tour, her representatives said: "Everyone involved wishes to do everything they can to help her return to her best and she will be given as long as it takes for this to happen."

She made her final public appearance at The Roundhouse venue in Camden on Wednesday, joining her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield on stage. She briefly danced and encouraged the audience to buy the 15-year-old's album.

Producer Mark Ronson, who worked closely with Winehouse, said: "She was my musical soulmate and like a sister to me. This is one of the saddest days of my life."

Known for her distinctive, smoky voice, Winehouse's debut album "Frank" was released in 2003 and brought her wide acclaim. It went triple platinum in Britain.

The follow-up, "Back to Black", was a worldwide smash hit, reaching number one in Britain and number two in the US charts. It went six times platinum in Britain and double platinum in the United States.

She married Blake Fielder-Civil in Miami in May 2007 but they had a tempestuous relationship. He spent part of their marriage behind bars for a vicious attack on a pub landlord and a subsequent attempt to cover it up.

They divorced in July 2009.

She joins the notorious "27 Club" -- the tragic group of famous rock stars who passed away at the age of 27.

Rolling Stones founding member Brian Jones, guitarist Jimi Hendrix, singer Janis Joplin, The Doors singer Jim Morrison, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and blues king Robert Johnson are the other major "members" of the ill-fated club.

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James Franco 'Everybody thinks I'm gay!

 

It seems that James Franco just can’t shake these gay rumours, but frankly he doesn’t seem to care. James has just split from girlfriend of 5 years Ahna O’Rielly, the recently single actor spoke out in an interview with Playboy where he stated that the rumours regarding his sexuality date back to his school years:
“I had a close friend in school, and there were rumours that we were guy.” However he insists that the rumours are not true, but he “likes it” when people speculate. That’s what we like to hear, a man comfortable with his sexuality...and open to offers.
James claims that he isn't sure where the rumours are coming from but either way he says he finds it pretty cool, going on to say:
“Those rumours were started by - who knows? - people who were jealous, people who had been picked on, girls who had been picked on…So they started these rumours. I like it now that people said I was gay. It’s kind of cool.”
“I have a film coming up that I directed about the poet Hart Crane, and I give a b**wjob in that movie.”
Franco also starred alongside Sean Penn in the critically acclaimed Milk, in which he played Penn’s lover. Franco states he doesn’t expect the rumours to settle down anytime soon, we know plenty of guys and gals who would be interested James.
If you find yourself wanting to know more about the life of James Franco, then why not consider enrolling in the soon to be James Franco course, where you can learn documentary film making and receive skype tutorials from the man himself. Where do we sign up?

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Cbs - Actor Tom Aldredge Dies

 

Veteran actor Tom Aldredge has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 83.
The star died from lymphoma at a hospice in Tampa, Florida on Friday (22Jul11).
Aldredge was a regular on stage and screen, appearing in films like Cold Mountain in 2003 and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford in 2007.
He appeared on hit TV series The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire and co-starred with Glenn Close on two seasons of legal drama Damages.
He also earned a Daytime Emmy Award in 1978 for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Children's Programming for his role on Henry Winkler Meets Shakespeare; an episode aired as part of The Cbs Festival of Lively Arts for Young People.
A celebrated Broadway star, Aldredge also starred in more than 28 stage productions including The Crucible, Twelve Angry Men and Tom Sawyer.
He landed a total of five Tony Award nominations throughout his stage career for performances in shows such as Sticks and Bones (1972), Stephen Sondheim musical Passion (1994), and Twentieth Century (2004).
He also starred opposite the late Dame Elizabeth Taylor in The Little Foxes in 1981.

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RIHANNA LOOKING A BIT RASH

RIHANNA’S not leaving much to the imagination with this skimpy number in New York City.

The Bajan, 23, has said she couldn’t wear “a dress made of ham” like Lady GaGa, 25.

Not to judge you, Ri, but we reckon this outfit needs some rashers of bacon – just to make sure your nipples don’t slip out

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Celine Dion Adds New Scent to $850 Million Fragrance Empire

The singer's new perfume, Signature, will be released in Sept. by Coty Beauty.

Grammy winning singer Celine Dion just announced the launch of her new fragrance Signature, which will be available worldwide in Sept. Print advertising for the line, shot by Peter Lindbergh, is slated to break in Oct. fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines. The scent will also be showcased in Dion's Las Vegas boutique.

The new fragrance contains top notes of mimosa blossom, pink lady apple and juicy guava; a heart of Indian jasmine, rose essence and magnolia blossom, and a drydown of sensual musk, amberwood and sandalwood. Dion has said that Mimosa and wood are in nearly every one of her fragrances because they remind the star of her Canadian childhood.
The singer's career breakthrough was in 1990, when her duet with Peabo Byrson for the Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" won the Academy Award for best song, and the Grammy Award for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal.
Since her first fragrance launched in 2003, Dion's sales have topped $850 million, a fact not lost upon her sponsors at Coty Beauty.
Marsha Brooks, vice president of global marketing and fragrances, says that generally "celebrity fragrance franchises don’t last as long as fashion brands, but Celine has proven that she has incredible longevity in a category where there is always something new. We see our collaboration with her as a very long-term project, and our sales remain very solid."

Brooks also provides praise for Dion's ability to connect to a global market : "The fragrance category is all about dreams, and Celine Dion has shown repeatedly that she is an icon who touches people." With fragrances in stores in over thirty-five countries, Dion's global reach will certainly continue to extend with the release of her new "Signature" scent.
The Eaux de toilette comes in three sizes: 0.5 oz. for $16, 1 oz. for $27 and 1.7 oz. for $34.

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You won't BELIEVE what Britney Spears' ex-bodyguard has said about her...

 

BRITNEY Spears' former bodyguard has made some VERY horrid claims about the singer.

Former policeman Fernando Flores has claimed Britney Spears took drugs and has bad hygiene - accusing her of often not showering for days.

In the documents it is believed that Fernando says Brit was often under the influence of illegal prescription and non-prescription drugs, as well as stating she broke wind or picked her nose in front of him and others.

Apparently she was loud and rude when she spoke, and often didn't bathe for days on end, brush her teeth or her hair - as well as not wearing any shoes or socks.

Flores, who was employed by Brit from February to July 2010, is seeking $10 million in damages from the star, claiming he suffered psychological damage, anxiety attacks, depression and insomnia as a result of her behaviour.

However sources close to the Til The World Ends singer have already branded her former bodyguard "a liar," following the reports.

It's not the first time Flores has filed a lawsuit against Brit either, he accused her of sexual harassment last year.

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Amy Winehouse gets back on stage for Dionne Bromfield gig after shambolic Serbia set

  

AMY Winehouse made her return to the stage last night but avoided flexing the amazing vocal chords that made her famous in the first place.

Amy Winehouse received a rapturous applause at the Roundhouse in London when goddaughter Dionne Bromfield introduced her as a surprise guest.

But to the audience’s disappointment, the Camden resident refused to join in for Mama Said, instead choosing to replace Dionne’s backing dancers and bust a few moves of her own.

Although she looked rather bored during the tune, the star was over the moon about supporting her label artist and urged everyone to buy Dionne’s new album Good For The Soul.

The 14-year-old singer was The Wanted’s support act at their iTunes Festival show and welcomed Amy’s first professional appearance since ‘slurgate’ to her set.

The Rehab singer was forced to cancel her European tour last month following a gig in Serbia where she struggled to sing her words properly or even move around on the stage.

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Lindsay Lohan 'Facing Lawsuit' Over Rehab Incident

Lindsay Lohan is facing a million dollar lawsuit from a rehab worker who alleges the actress assaulted her last year, according to a U.S. report.

The Mean Girls star was accused of lashing out at Dawn Holland - who now uses the name Dawn Bradley - in December during her stint at the Betty Ford clinic in California, where she was serving three months of court-ordered treatment.

Holland was fired for talking to the media about the alleged incident and took her complaint to police, but later dropped her claims, insisting she no longer wanted to co-operate with the investigation, and Lohan did not face any criminal charges.

The former rehab worker has now set out a lawsuit against the actress, alleging Lohan was violent towards her when she tried to administer a breathalyzer test, grabbing her wrist and "twisting and pulling it for 8-10 seconds", according to TMZ.com.

The website reports the lawsuit seeks at least $1 million and will be filed on Thursday.

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Westlife : Weekend Wogan show!

On June 12th Westlife were special guests on Sir Terry Wogan’s ‘Weekend Wogan’ show on BBC Radio 2.

The band chatted with Wogan about their latest album ‘Gravity’ as well as what we can expect from Westlife in the near future.

One special announcement was made by Westlife during their Radio 2 interview. The boys announced that they will be headlining the BBC Proms this summer.

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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 YOUR verdict

After what seems like months and months of build-up, hype and excitement, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 finally arrived in cinemas over the weekend.
 The final film in the wizarding franchise has already broken box-office records, and it looks set to be one of the biggest film releases ever - which is hardly that surprising.

You’ve heard what the critics have to say about the film – generally everyone is raving about it – but now you’ve had the chance to see it, we want to know what you think about <Deathly Hallows: Part 2>.
Did it live up to expectation? Did it make you cry? What about Ron and Hermione’s big kiss? What did you think of Neville’s big moment? And how do you feel now that it’s all over? Love or loathe it, we want YOUR verdict on the film event of the year.

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David Beckham back on the football pitch

 

David Beckham played with the Los Angeles Galaxy team on Saturday in a friendly against Real Madrid.  The proud dad of little baby Harper wore football boots with pink laces, with the names of his children stitched on the side in celebration of the newest edition to the family.

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Westlife reach 3 million Facebook fans!

Westlife have now reached a huge 3 million fans on Facebook! To celebrate this achievement the boys have recorded a ‘Thank you’ message for their fans.Check out the video below.

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Westlife : Greatest Hits Album

Westlife are excited to announce the release of their new Greatest Hits album which is due for release later this year.

To date, 25 Westlife songs have reached the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart, 14 of them reaching the Number 1 spot.

In addition to their chart hits, Westlife have announced that there will also be some brand new songs featuring on the album.

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Wayne Rooney prostitute Helen Wood 'offered £35,000 for I'm A Celebrity gig

Helen Wood, the prostitute that bedded Wayne Rooney, has reportedly been offered £35,000 to appear on I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!

The former escort – who once bedded England footballer Wayne Rooney, who is married to Coleen Rooney, with friend Jenny Thompson – is said to be 'raring to go' to star in the ITV1 reality show, which Imogen Thomas, Jedward and Aaron Carter have all recently been linked with.

An insider revealed to the Daily Star newspaper: 'She knows Coleen won't be happy but why should she apologise for her husband's bad behaviour? She's raring to go and will definitely be spilling a few more secrets too.'

Helen's agent Max Clifford is believed to be holding out for at least £50,000 for his client to appear on the Australian jungle-based programme, on which it is hoped she will reveal details of the affair with Wayne.

The source added: 'Helen knows she'll make great viewing and she's holding out for a really good fee. And it will open up a lot of doors for her.'

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STONE ORDERED TO PAY £145,000 TO FALL VICTIM

SHARON STONE has been ordered to pay £145,000 to a man who was injured on her property in 2006.

Peter Krause sued the Basic Instinct star in 2008, two years after he sustained a knee injury by falling through latticework and into a neighbour's yard while working on her house.
Stone took to the stand this week (beg11Jul11) to testify that there was a fence in the spot where the plaintiff alleged the accident happened.
But a jury ruled that the Hollywood beauty was negligent for failing to have a fence sturdy enough to prevent Krause's fall.
Stone's lawyer told reporters outside court, "We're disappointed they did not take her testimony at face value."

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Nicola Roberts has a busy week ahead

Now, as you probably know, heatworld absolutely LOVES Nicola Roberts. From her ginger hair right down to her fancy shoes – she’s the Queen Of Ginge and we’d do a curtsey if she ever walked past us. Or throw our coat over a puddle so her feet wouldn’t get wet… that sort of thing. We love her so much, we even made a Nicola Roberts T-shirt the other week.

But enough of our love – Nicola’s just revealed her exciting plans for her second single, Lucky Day. She’s off to New York next week to film the video, and if the Beat Of My Drum video is anything to go by, it’ll be a bit ace (and fingers crossed there’s a dance routine too). But what’s it all about?

“The song is about a boy not playing along, but in the end you win him over and it's your lucky day,” says Nic. “You can take it however you want, though, maybe you won on the scratch cards and so you had a lucky day, that kind of thing.”

Nicola also spoke about her performance on Paul O’Grady's show earlier this month – and revealed it was filmed in the exact same studio as Popstars:The Rivals, the very same place where she first got into Girls Aloud back in 2002. “What was weird is that he films his show in the exact same studio as we filmed Popstars: The Rivals nine years ago, so I felt like I was stood on the same stage on my own again singing,” she says.

*sobs* You’ve come a long way, Nic. Thank you for making the pop world a better place. Now, can someone pass us a hankie?

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Kevin Bacon NOT involved in fatal car crash

There’s nothing quite like the Internet for spreading false rumours fast. Did you hear the one about Kevin Bacon dying in a car crash in Ipswich, Queensland?

There have been whispers all over the web, and particularly on Twitter, that the X-Men: First Class actor had been killed in a car crash while on holiday in Australia, but thankfully the rumours are 100 per cent NOT true.

Putting an end to the speculation, the Queensland police media unit took to their Twitter page to inform everyone that Kev hasn’t been involved in a car accident. Phew!

“We can happily confirm that Kevin Bacon was NOT killed in a car crash in Qld overnight. We did enjoy talking to every entertainment writer on the planet (or it seemed that way) though.”
An official police spokesperson also said,
“We have no idea how the rumour started, but my colleague had lots of calls overnight. We checked and thankfully there were no Kevin Bacons injured or deceased overnight."

Just to make this rumour even more preposterous Kevin isn’t even on holiday in Queensland, he’s actually on a film set in Atlanta. We just want to know one thing: who’s the sicko that starts up these false celebrity death rumours?

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Cheryl Cole to fly back from the US for romantic anniversary night with Ashley?

 

Ashley Cole's desperate to spend time with Cheryl before he flies off on a tour of the Far East with Chelsea.

Cheryl, 28, is reportedly planning to fly home from LA so she can spend tomorrow night with Ashley.
The date is important to both of them as it would've been their 5th wedding anniversary.
'He wants romantic time to cuddle up with her,' a source tells the Daily Star.
'It's all very tight. She's intending to fly back at the last minute.'
Committed Cheryl has also been working to ensure she looks her best for Ashley, 30, by following the Dukan diet plan and losing 8lb as a result.
On top of this, the Girls Aloud singer spent 7 days at a luxury UK fitness retreat 2 weeks ago.
'Cheryl's been exercising like a demon because she's determined to look her best for Ashley,' says our source.
'He tells her he likes her looking "fit" and that was motivation enough.

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Broody Kate Middleton: I want babies

Future Queen Catherine let slip to a fan 
in Canada that she's ready to produce an heir and now she's been invited to meet the Beckhams' new daughter Harper Seven, she'll no doubt become even broodier.
‘Of course Kate wants a family 
and she and Wills see no reason why they should delay having children,' a Royal insider tells Now.
‘Obviously they're both still on a huge high from their successful tour of Canada and 
the US - both of 
them had an amazing time.
'If anything, it's brought them closer than ever because they worked so well as 
a team.
'Kate plans on being a hands-on mum like Diana was to Wills and having a baby will be the icing on the cake for them - they're so in love.'
When they announced their engagement 
in November, Kate, 29, said: ‘I hope we'll be able to have a happy family ourselves,' and William, 29, added: ‘We want a family.
'We'll have to start thinking about that.'
They're wasting no time.
Last week, a newspaper claimed the couple had already consulted 
a gynaecologist and Kate was looking into a fertility diet rich 
in folic acid.
While Clarence House declined to comment, there's no doubt the couple couldn't be more in love.

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Danielle Lloyd - Danielle Lloyd Recreates Demi Moore Baby-Bump Cover'

 

 Danielle Lloyd, the British model and former Celebrity Big Brother star, has recreated Demi Moore's iconic Vanity Fair 'pregnant' cover. Lloyd, who is around two months from giving birth, posed nude for Closer Magazine.
The model, who is expecting her second child with Wolves footballer Jamie O'Hara, told the magazine, "I couldn't wait to recreate Demi Moore's naked pregnancy pose. It makes me feel so sexy. I don't think your baby bump should be hidden under baggy clothes - it's beautiful and I'm proud of it!" Danielle gained 3-stone in weight while having first son Archie, but says she is far more confident the second time around, saying, "When I was expecting Archie, I'd gorge on chocolate and crisps, but I've been healthier this time. I haven't been exercising because running around after Archie keeps me fit". Despite her healthy pregnancy, Lloyd doubts she'll lose her baby weight as rapidly as Peter Crouch's wife Abbey Clancy, who reportedly slimmed back down to her normal size just seven weeks after giving birth to daughter Sophia, saying, "Abbey looked stunning at her wedding. But she's naturally skinny and, being a curvy girl, I can't lose weight that quickly".
Danielle Lloyd has openly admitted she wants cosmetic surgery after the birth, saying, "My boobs get so big during pregnancy, I've got stretch marks and saggy skin. I want that removed and then a lift". She also signalled her intention to get a "chemical peel" to even out her skin pigmentation.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger still starring in ‘Last Stand’; Halle Berry ‘stalker’ arrested

Arnold Schwarzenegger announced this April that he was planning on making his acting comeback in the film “The Last Stand.” And then that whole secret-child-with-the-maid thing happened and he put movie-making on hold. But no more! The former governor will start filming “The Last Stand” in September. (Vulture)

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Halle Berry 'stalker' arrested near actress's home

A man accused of stalking Halle Berry was arrested on Monday night while trying to trespass onto her property.

Berry had alerted authorities last weekend after spotting a man "lurking around" her front garden. The man escaped arrest at the time.

Police were able to take the alleged stalker into custody late on Monday when Berry's neighbours spotted him in the neighbourhood once again.

Authorities transported the suspect to their local precinct, where he was identified as 27-year-old Richard Franco, law enforcement sources told Entertainment Tonight.

Franco currently remains in police custody and is being booked on two felony stalking charges.

A police rep said that a bail fee is still to be determined, but will likely be substantial.

Berry was previously forced to hire extra security in 2007 when another apparent stalker threatened the life of her then-unborn daughter Nahla.

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Katie Holmes Doesn’t Make Suri Cruise Wear a Coat to Avoid a Fight

Katie Holmes is finally explaining why we always see her daughter Suri Cruise walking around in the middle of winter without a coat — she doesn’t want to fight with her!
OK! GALLERY: KATIE HOLMES GOES FROM SIMPLE MOM TO RUNWAY GLAM
Katie is opening up about the great coat debate in the August issue of InStyle and admits she’s not proud of her daughter not dressing appropriately for cold weather.
“Recently, Suri and I were taking a walk and a fight got started because it was cold outside and she didn’t want to wear her coat,” Katie explains to InStyle (via E! News). “My philosophy is, well, fine, because after a block of walking you’re going to ask me for your coat.”
“So the pictures of her [without a coat in cold weather] are sort of embarrassing, but I said, ‘Suri, I’ll take the hit. Just put it on when you get cold.’ ”
OK! GALLERY: KATIE HOLMES & SURI CRUISE FLY PRIVATE IN MIAMI
So apparently the photos we see of Suri coat-less are just in that brief time she’s walking before realizing she actually wants to wear it.
And for now, it sounds like Katie and her hubby Tom Cruise have their hands full just with Suri and aren’t looking to make her a big sister.
“I don’t feel pressure to do that,” she said of having another baby. “We already have a very big family: a full household with cousins who are over a lot, and she has her friends. My biggest thing is making sure she’s fully taken care of and doing well.”

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Celebrity Big Brother 2011: Kerry Katona signs £250,000 deal to go into BB house!

 

The People today reports that reality TV star Kerry Katona has signed a contract worth a staggering £250,000 to go into this year’s new Celebrity Big Brother house.
The paper reports that following a lunch date with Channel 5 executives, Kerry signed up on condition they would offer her enough money to clear her debts, and they have done.
Insiders say Channel 5 bosses are hoping Kerry will talk about her battles with booze and drugs, as well as her two “car-crash marriages” during the four-week show.
A friend of Kerry’s told The People, “She is totally up for Big Brother, she can’t believe her luck.
“This has come at the right time as the money will get her out of a deep hole.
“She’s so skint she cant even get a contract for a mobile phone.”


Kerry recently claimed that she was down to her last £400 and that she owed her ex-management company Can Associates £350,000.
Back in 2009, Kerry was signed up to go into the BB house, but she failed the show’s stringent psychiatric tests.
The friend added, “She’s sorted her life out now. She might be broke, but she’s got her head straight. The tests should be no problem.”
And the paper’s show insider added, “She’ll be great fun in the BB house, but you suspect bosses secretly hope she’ll have a meltdown.”

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Cheryl Cole's ex factor intensifies

 

Cheryl Cole is rumoured to be giving her marriage to Ashley Cole another chance. So her ex-husband may be surprised that the singer shared an intimate dinner with an ex-boyfriend in Los Angeles on Friday night.
The 28-year-old is on her first trip to the States since her humiliating sacking from the X Factor USA judging panel two months ago. And while footballer Ashley, 30, remained in Britain for pre-season training with Chelsea, Cole met up with former boyfriend Derek Hough, the man she described as her "rock" during her divorce.
She was laughing as she arrived at the Sushi Roku restaurant in Hollywood at around 10pm. With her for moral support was Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh, 29.
Professional dancer Hough, who dated Cole for over a year, arrived 10 minutes later and the group spent more than an hour at a corner table talking intimately.

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Onlookers described Cole, who is on a six-month break from showbusiness, as looking "very cosy" with Hough — who became close with her after she split from her former husband in February 2010.
"They were locked in conversation," a source said.
"It is a romantic restaurant and they were having an intimate chat by candlelight. She was smiling and laughing and they looked very cosy.
"Everyone has been speculating about her getting back together with Ashley, but you wouldn't think so if you saw how she was with Derek."
The source continued: "Derek looked like the cat who got the cream when he was sitting with her.
"Of course, they could just be good friends, but if I was Ashley Cole I'd be worried."

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Cheryl Cole taking time out in LA, will visit Beckham baby

 

What’s a girl to do when her life’s a bit complicated? Go on holiday with a girlie mate of course.

After all the drama in her work and personal life, Cheryl Cole has jetted off to Los Angeles her official rep has confirmed, saying in a statement, “Cheryl is taking some time out as she said on her website last month.”

Cheryl has been joined by her Girls Aloud BFF Kimberley Walsh, and the two have been seen walking through LAX airport holding hands.

So what will Cheryl get up to during her LA trip?As well as shopping and gossiping with Kimberley, sources say that Cheryl will visit her old WAG pal Victoria Beckham once she has given birth to her daughter (which is of course supposed to be happening today!).  “Victoria has been a fantastic support for Cheryl over the past few months,” a source has told The Mirror,” “[she] let her know she was there if she ever needed a shoulder to cry on. Now Cheryl has been invited to the Beckhams' place to meet the new arrival and to have a good old gossip.”

Of course Cheryl is reportedly feeling broody at the moment, and is desperate to start a family with her ex-husband (although they won’t be exes for long!), we imagine a trip to see Posh’s new baby will make the Girls Aloud star’s biological clock tick even faster.

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Rupert Grint says he'd take a date with the Queen over a date with Miley Cyrus

Crikey, here’s something we never thought we’d hear. He has all the pretty ladies of the acting world at his feet but Rupert Grint says he’d choose a date with the Queen over any other girls. Seriously.
When asked about his dating preferences when it comes to famous women, the Harry Potter star admitted, “I think it would have to be the queen. She is [pretty foxy]. I sat in front of her at her 80th birthday, where we were asked to perform in a play, so that was pretty cool.”
Rupert also added that actress Juliette Lewis would be his second choice, but he insists he’s never fancied the likes of Miley Cyrus or Vanessa Hudgens (yeah, we’re pretty shocked too – surely everyone fancies Vanessa?). He commented, “I’ve never really gone for those Disney girls.”

Talking about being in relationships, Rupert also confessed he’s only ever had short-term flings with girls and has never been in anything long-term. He said, “I haven’t had any very serious relationships. The longest was probably less than a month. I’ve never had a one-night stand. I’m not really looking for anything at the moment.”
Bless him – playing Ron for as long as he did couldn’t have helped, but we must say,  after seeing the final part of The Deathly Hallows, we’re more than willing to help Rupert out on that front. In fact, weedy Ron is more in Part 2 of the film – and he even gets a bit sexy at times. No word a lie, we fancy you more than a bit right now, Rupert.

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LaBeouf and Hardy clashed on set of new film

 

Actor SHIA LABEOUF clashed with TOM HARDY on the set of their new movie THE WETTEST COUNTY IN THE WORLD after a bad joke ended in a physical fight.

The Transformers star admits he struggled to bond with Inception actor Hardy while shooting the upcoming Depression-era crime drama and tensions came to a head one day when they became embroiled in a backstage brawl.
LaBeouf claims the tussle was a one-off and Hardy "never did that roughhouse stuff with me again".
But that wasn't the only issue LaBeouf had with his co-star - he despised hearing Hardy and their fellow colleague Jason Clarke boast about their expensive sports cars.
LaBeouf, who frequently banks £9.4 million pay cheques for his roles in box office blockbusters, like Michael Bay's Transformers and Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, insists he has "no interest" in spending his money on expensive toys and gadgets and claims he feels "real shame" over his growing wealth.
So he found himself gritting his teeth as Hardy and Clarke chatted about their pricey rides.
In a candid interview with Details magazine, he says, "At this point I have enough money to live 25 lifetimes. You couldn't spend the money I've accrued now. (But) I have no interest in the materialistic bulls**t money can buy.
"They're talking about Ferraris and s**t, like it's a cool car. If Clarke pulled up in a Ferrari right now, my idea wouldn't be, 'What a cool f**king guy!' It would be, 'Look at this clown.' I think the fact that I despise that stuff keeps me safe. I hang on to my dirt. I like my dirt."

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Megan Fox has raw food diet

 

Stunning actress Megan Fox insists she doesn't follow a strict diet but ''mostly'' eats raw foods.

Megan Fox "mostly" eats raw foods.
The brunette beauty - who is married to Brian Austin Green - has a strict healthy eating regime, and makes sure she sits down for a meal five times a day alongside vitamin and mineral supplements.
She said: "I eat five times a day and don't diet, but I do eat healthily - mostly raw and vegan food with no dairy.

"I also take supplements like silica and fish oil religiously."

"It's not always possible with travel and filming, but I try.
"I also take supplements like silica and fish oil religiously."
Megan believes femininity is an "attitude" and thinks beauty comes from "simplicity and elegance".
She told Marie Claire magazine: "My definition of beauty is simplicity, elegance and sensuality.
"I think that when a woman is in harmony with herself and remains true to her values, she will glow naturally. Femininity doesn't depend on what you wear or how you look. It's an attitude."

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JOHN TERRY’S ON A PARTY PROMISE

JOHN TERRY can’t wait for his newly engaged Chelsea teammate Frank Lampard, 33, to have his stag do.

Chatting to Sonja at the Harry Potter premiere, footie ace John Terry, 30, said: “There’s no way that’s going to be a quiet affair.

“Frank will get a night to remember.”

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SLASH IN PARADISE

GUITAR hero Slash has promised to take Scottish fans to  Paradise City when he plays his first T In The Park today.

The mop-haired Guns N’ Roses icon may be a festival veteran but has never rocked Balado’s historic airfield.

Slash, 45, told me: “It’s the first time here.

“Everybody in Scotland is gassed about it and really excited so I know it’s a pretty good festival.”

The LA hero loves playing gigs in the UK because we still embody the true spirit of rock ’n’ roll. He explained: “The last vestige of rock ’n’ roll has to be alive and well at UK rock festivals.

“Sometimes you think that rock ’n’ roll is dying a miserable death, espec­ially if you listen to the radio.

“But then you go to these festivals and the spirit and energy of the whole thing is overwhelming. It’s the industry killing it, not the public.”

The British-born guitarist joins an astounding line-up that includesColdplay, Arctic Monkeys and Foo Fighters.

Then he embarks on a UK tour this month that takes in his childhood home of Stoke-on-Trent and London’s High Voltage festival.

Despite endless questions about Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, Slash is focused on his solo career.

He revealed: “I’m recording new material for myself. and I’m working with the band that I’m touring with because they are so hot.

“We’re no nearer to getting a new Velvet Revolver vocalist.”

Glad somebody is keeping rock alive and kicking.

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David Beckham welcomes Kate Middleton and Prince William to LA without pregnant Victoria by his side

 

Kate Middleton and Prince William will keep their trip low-key



Kate Middleton and Prince William attended a special reception in Hollywood last night.
David Beckham was there to chat to the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, but Victoria  - about to give birth to their first daughter - was missing from the glamorous bash for 200 guests.
Drinks and canapés were served in the garden of the Consul General's residence in Los Angeles and David gave Wills some signed LA Galaxy shirts to auction for charity.
'Victoria really wanted to come but she is just so tired at the moment,' Becks, 36, told the Royal couple.
'She sent you both lots of love. How was Canada? It looked amazing.'
Prince William, 29, was delighted to see the footballer, who flew to London for the Royal Wedding on 29 April, and sent his best wishes to Posh, 37.
'Don't be silly, send her all our love and tell her good luck with it all,' he replied, reports the Daily Mail.
'It's been an amazing few days - we've been so lucky with all the incredible places we've been able to see and we've met so many fascinating people. It's been amazing, amazing.'
Kate, 29, wore an emerald green Maja dress by Diane von Furstenberg for the party and teamed it with nude platform heels and a leopard print clutch.
She and Wills are expected to demonstrate they're not irresponsibly extravagant by flying home on a British Airways flight instead of a private jet after their successful trip.

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We've seen Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2! OMG!

 

It’s all anyone’s talking about (if you don’t count that big newspaper scandal going on at the moment) – and last night, heatworld finally got to see the exciting last part of the Harry Potter series. We went in expecting big things – and we’ll tell you now, we didn’t come out disappointed.

Having followed, reviewed, interviewed the stars and generally loved Harry Potter and his adventures for the last ten years – we were very sad to be walking into the cinema for the final time (almost as sad as poor Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were on Thursday - just look at the picture above!). But by goodness within just a few minutes we’d forgotten everything in the outside world and was utterly gripped by what was going on on-screen.
Now obviously we won’t spoil it for you – you have to see it for yourselves. But we will say, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint absolutely shine in this film. And if you don't come out fancying Rupert (Ron) a little, we'll be very surprised.
But even more excitingly, it’s Matthew Lewis (who plays geeky Neville Longbottom) who actually steals the show. Coming into his own with his lovable character Neville, Matthew most certainly leaves his mark (and has probably opened some amazing career doors for himself with his performance) – and he told us at the premiere just how excited he is to be given the chance to show off his talents with such force. Matthew said, “This is for anyone who was the weak one at school. For anyone who felt like they couldn't achieve what they wanted to. I feel honoured that JK Rowling thought I was good enough to play the part of such a strong character like Neville. I'm so proud to play him." Aw, bless him!

Our favourite Harry Potter behind-the-scenes story of the week though came from Ralph Fiennes who plays the mighty Voldermort. The actor joked at the cast's official press conference about wearing tights as a part of his costume. He revealed, “The gusset kept dropping down between my thighs and this made it very difficult to walk with any kind of dignity. Eventually I said to my dresser, 'You're going to have to cut these tights and I'm going to have garters at the top'. So I enjoyed having this garter belt on each leg. After that, if the props team got too macho, I would just show them my inner thigh.” Amazing, we can just see it now, the handsome Ralph strutting about flashing some inner thigh at the crew!
So, tell us, are you excited about seeing The Deathly Hallows Part 2? And have you already booked your tickets for opening night? Make sure you check out our full review of the film in Tuesday’s issue of heat magazine. Actually we might just go see it again… it’s that good!

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