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tammyy2j
14-09-2010, 12:55
Spanish starlet Penelope Cruz is four and a half months pregnant with her first baby with new hubby Javier Bardem, her spokesperson has confirmed.
The private pair married back in July, in an intimate ceremony in the Bahamas, but kept things under the radar, with a rep speaking only to confirm the ceremony, and to reveal the bride wore a dress by Galliano.
Since the nuptials, Javier and Penelope have fought off persistent pregnancy rumours, and the Hollywood rumour mill went into overdrive with talk that the secretive star is expecting, after pictures of Pen sporting a rather round tummy emerged.
Following the publication of the shots, her spokesperson issued a statement confirming the couple were expecting their first baby.
Penelope has made no secret of wanting a family, and in the past spoken out about her wish to have children. 'When I [have babies], I want to do it really well. I want it to be my best project in life. I don’t know if I believe in marriage. I believe in family, love and children,' she revealed in August last year.
George Michael has been jailed for eight weeks for crashing his car while under the influence of cannabis.
The 'Freedom' singer was arrested in July after smashing his Range Rover into a shop in Hampstead, north London.
Michael will serve four weeks in prison, BBC News reports. The rest of his eight-week sentence will be spent under the supervision of the probation service.
He was also banned from driving for five years and given a £1,250 fine at the hearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in London.
Last month, Michael, 47, pleaded guilty at the same court to possessing marijuana and driving under the influence of drugs and was given a six-month interim driving ban.
Michael claimed to have checked himself into a rehabilitation clinic after the incident and admitted that his "pride" has prevented him from seeking help earlier.
Abbey Clancy and fiancé Peter Crouch are said to be expecting their first child.
The couple recently reunited following rumours that the footballer had cheated on Clancy while on a friend's stag weekend in Madrid.
The 24-year-old model reportedly underwent her 12-week scan at a London clinic yesterday and celebrated the news by going to lunch with Great British Hairdresser co-host James Brown.
A fellow diner at Italian eatery Strada told The Sun: "Abbey said she asked if a nurse could see a willy and she said she thought she could. Abbey also said she liked the name Johnny."
It is thought that Clancy phoned Crouch at the restaurant to reveal that they are having a baby boy.
Another customer added: "[Clancy] said, 'She's the expert. She said she could see what it is now which means it must be a boy. I reckon it's probably a boy. She said it's so perfect'."
Jamie Oliver and wife Jools have welcomed a baby boy.
The chef - who originally revealed the pregnancy in April - announced the arrival on his Twitter page on Wednesday.
“It’s a baby boy guys!!! I’m shock[ed], we’re all very happy, mum was amazing and both are well and happy x4 kids!! (sic)" he wrote.
"What a great day!! Now I have to pretend to know about football!! All tips on boys [ac]cepted.”
The baby is currently being called Buddy, but Oliver explained that the "full name [is] to come from mum".
The couple are already parents to 8-year-old Poppy Honey Rosie, 6-year-old Daisy Boo Pamela and 18-month-old Petal Blossom Rainbow.
Congratulations to them :cheer:
Jamie Oliver and wife Jools have welcomed a baby boy.
The chef - who originally revealed the pregnancy in April - announced the arrival on his Twitter page on Wednesday.
“It’s a baby boy guys!!! I’m shock[ed], we’re all very happy, mum was amazing and both are well and happy x4 kids!! (sic)" he wrote.
"What a great day!! Now I have to pretend to know about football!! All tips on boys [ac]cepted.”
The baby is currently being called Buddy, but Oliver explained that the "full name [is] to come from mum".
The couple are already parents to 8-year-old Poppy Honey Rosie, 6-year-old Daisy Boo Pamela and 18-month-old Petal Blossom Rainbow.
Congratulations to them :cheer:
He is to be called Buddy congrats to them both
Ashton Kutcher's lawyer has spoken out concerning further cheating allegations surrounding the actor and his wife, Demi Moore. A second woman is quoted in a US tabloid as saying the pair: "made love on his living room couch while Demi was out of town."
In a statement, Ashton's lawyer, Marty Singer says the publication: "continuously publishes lies about Ashton Kutcher and many other celebrities. This is not the first, nor will it be the last time they engage in reckless conduct."
This is the second time in weeks that the tabloid have run a story alleging that Ashton had cheating on his Hollywood wife. Another earlier article claimed the star had a fling with "a sexy twenty-something."
Twitter-holics Ashton and Demi quickly took the social networking site to rubbish the claims, with Ashton saying the "magazine calling me a 'cheater' qualifies as defamation of character. I hope my lawyer agrees…you don't get to stand behind 'freedom of the press' when you are writing fiction." Demi then Twittered back with: "Excellent point my love!" before adding a picture of the couple cuddling on holiday.
Ashton and Demi will celebrate their five-year wedding anniversary next week.
TELLY babe Myleene Klass is pregnant with her second child.
The sexy host broke the news yesterday, telling her fans on Twitter: “Woo hoo! I’m pregnant! So happy! X”
Myleene, 32, who designs clothes for Mothercare, has a three-year-old daughter with fiancé Graham Quinn, 35.
:cheer: Congratulations to them
Kiefer Sutherland may be engaged to longtime girlfriend Siobhan Bonnouvrier.
Bonnouvrier, a style director for Allure magazine, was first seen with a ring on her left hand at dinner during an Italian vacation in August. Bonnouvrier was seen again with the ring on Thursday while celebrating the Calvin Klein show at New York Fashion Week, The Huffington Post reports.
An insider told Celebrity Gossip: "Kiefer believes in his heart that Siobhan is his soulmate. Even though he’s been married twice before, he says that he’s never felt so strongly about a woman. He even persuaded producers to move the set of 24 from the West Coast to New York because he can’t stand to be away from her."
Sutherland and Bonnouvrier have been dating since 2008.
Oh dear, Kath won't like this :lol:
Kiefer Sutherland may be engaged to longtime girlfriend Siobhan Bonnouvrier.
An insider told Celebrity Gossip: "Kiefer believes in his heart that Siobhan is his soulmate. Even though he’s been married twice before, he says that he’s never felt so strongly about a woman. ."
Sutherland and Bonnouvrier have been dating since 2008.
Oh dear, Kath won't like this :lol:
I swear Kath it is not me!! Although, I could be his soul mate!!
Chloe O'brien
20-09-2010, 17:49
Kiefer Sutherland may be engaged to longtime girlfriend Siobhan Bonnouvrier.
Bonnouvrier, a style director for Allure magazine, was first seen with a ring on her left hand at dinner during an Italian vacation in August. Bonnouvrier was seen again with the ring on Thursday while celebrating the Calvin Klein show at New York Fashion Week, The Huffington Post reports.
An insider told Celebrity Gossip: "Kiefer believes in his heart that Siobhan is his soulmate. Even though he’s been married twice before, he says that he’s never felt so strongly about a woman. He even persuaded producers to move the set of 24 from the West Coast to New York because he can’t stand to be away from her."
Sutherland and Bonnouvrier have been dating since 2008.
Oh dear, Kath won't like this :lol:
My life is over. :crying: Shiv how could you. you know how I feel about Kieefie. Who am I going to lust after now.
My life is over. :crying: Shiv how could you. you know how I feel about Kieefie. Who am I going to lust after now.
You even think about touching my Josh and there will be murder.. I am only using him until he introduces me to Josh.. then you can have him back.. Ok?
Chloe O'brien
21-09-2010, 11:21
Not only am I going to touch Josh, I'm Going to have my wicked way with him and Schumey too. Then I'm going to get some of that poison whisky that Harry Pierce had on Spooks last night and murder you. I'm gonna get you girl.
Not only am I going to touch Josh, I'm Going to have my wicked way with him and Schumey too. Then I'm going to get some of that poison whisky that Harry Pierce had on Spooks last night and murder you. I'm gonna get you girl.
Oh now it is on girlie... was trying to play fair but before you murder me.. I will murder Keifer.. then you will have nobody ha!
Chloe O'brien
21-09-2010, 11:55
I don't care I got Poision Whisky. I don't need anything else YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rotfl:
:eek::eek::eek:
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I don't care I got Poision Whisky. I don't need anything else YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rotfl:
You should know I don't drink whisky (not one that drops an E, it is not really stuff like our WhiskEy)...
Chloe O'brien
21-09-2010, 14:24
So your picking on me cause I can't spell. It's the after affects of last night. I've gone looney.
So your picking on me cause I can't spell. It's the after affects of last night. I've gone looney.
no cause you like the Scottish stuff and not the better tasting and flavoured Irish one (not sure if you are aware but scottish whisky is without an E, Irish is with an E)
Chloe O'brien
21-09-2010, 15:21
Really well you learn something new. Ithought I had made a typo error. I don't know if Harry's Whisky had E's in it or not I just want some. :D
tammyy2j
24-09-2010, 11:20
Eddie Fisher has died. He was 82. The singer and entertainer and TV star of his own show and co-star of films Bundle Of Joy and Butterfield 8 had his heyday in the 1950s. In 1953 Fisher was given his own 15-minute TV show called Coke Time, sponsored by the Coca-Cola company; it was so popular that Coke then offered Eddie an unprecedented $1 million contract to be their national spokesperson. But Fisher is best known for having been married to Debbie Reynolds, Elizabeth Taylor, and Connie Stevens and for fathering multitalent Carrie Fisher and TV actress Joely Fisher. He created quite the worldwide scandal when he dumped his first wife, America's sweetheart Reynolds, to marry his best friend's widow, America's sex symbol Taylor, who then dumped him for Richard Burton. Fisher became reviled and his career never recovered.
tammyy2j
24-09-2010, 11:22
Director Cameron Crowe and his musician wife, Nancy Wilson, are pulling the plug on their 22-year marriage. Wilson, a singer and songwriter from the rock band Heart, filed divorce papers Thursday in L.A. County Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences. She lists June 15, 2008, as the date of their separation. Crowe, who directed Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous, married Wilson July 23, 1986. The couple have 10-year-old twin boys, William and Curtis. Wilson is seeking joint physical and legal custody of the children and has also asked the court for spousal support.
US singer Eddie Fisher, who sold millions of records in the 50s and was married to Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds, has died at the age of 82.
Fisher was a teen idol in the 1950s with dozens of Top 40 hits and his own TV show.
His marriage to Debbie Reynolds produced two children, including Carrie Fisher, who starred as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy.
Fisher was married five times in all, including also to Connie Stevens.
He had four children.
Fisher's top songs included Thinking of You, Any Time and Oh, My Pa-pa.
His divorce from Debbie Reynolds to marry Elizabeth Taylor caused sensational headlines.
His daughter, Tricia Leigh Fisher, told Associated Press that Fisher had died on Wednesday night of complications from hip surgery at a hospital in Berkeley, California.
"Late last evening the world lost a true America icon," Fisher's family said in a statement. "One of the greatest voices of the century passed away. He was an extraordinary talent."
Edwin Jack Fisher was born in August 1928 in Philadelphia.
He married Debbie Reynolds in 1955 and the pair were dubbed "America's favourite couple".
But he sensationally divorced her after Elizabeth Taylor's husband, and Fisher's best friend, Mike Todd, was killed in a 1958 plane crash.
Fisher and Taylor married in 1959 but it lasted only five years. She then married Richard Burton.
Fisher then had two daughters with Connie Stevens and he married twice more.
RIP Eddie
James Corden is to become a father for the first time, it has been revealed.
The Gavin & Stacey star confirmed that girlfriend Julia Carey is three months pregnant, according to The Sun.
Corden said: "It's true. We're both absolutely over the moon. We really couldn't be any happier."
A friend revealed that Corden was ecstatic when Carey told him the good news.
"He was a bit of a ladies' man in the past but those days are well behind him," the source said. "He's at the right age to settle down, and has met the girl of his dreams.
"He can't wait to be a dad. Having a baby is a proud moment for James."
Former TV producer Carey - who now campaigns for Save The Children - was introduced to Corden by his ex-flatmate at a party a year ago.
tammyy2j
29-09-2010, 11:45
Actress Gloria Stuart, a leading lady in Hollywood in the 1930s who found modern-day fame playing a shipwreck survivor in 1997 movie "Titanic," has died, age 100.
Her daughter, Sylvia Thompson, told the Los Angeles Times that Stuart died Sunday night in her home in Los Angeles. She was diagnosed with breast cancer some five years ago, but had survived the disease.
"She just paid no attention to illness. She was a very strong woman and had other fish to fry," Thompson said.
Stuart was born July 4, 1910 in Santa Monica, California, and she studied drama and philosophy in college before starting her career in theater and later Hollywood movies.
She was a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild, the trade union that represents actors and actresses, and was under contract for Universal Studios and 20th Century in the 1930s.
Her early movie roles ranged widely from star turns in horror flicks such as "The Invisible Man" to playing opposite Shirley Temple in "Poor Little Rich Girl" and working in director Busby Berkeley's "Gold Diggers of 1935."
When her contract expired in the 1940s, she began to work less and less in films and later took up painting. Stuart retired from movies in 1946, then roughly 30 years later returned in TV movies and continued working into the 1980s.
It was director James Cameron's blockbuster "Titanic," which until 2009's "Avatar" was the highest-grossing movie of all time, that returned Stuart to stardom and earned her an Academy Award nomination at age 87 -- the oldest actress ever nominated for an Oscar.
She played Old Rose, the counterpart of youthful passenger Rose (Kate Winslet) on the doomed ocean liner. Stuart's work helped frame the shipboard romance between the upper-class young Rose and working man Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio).
In her 1999 autobiography, "Gloria Stuart: I Just Kept Hoping," she wrote about the part that, "I knew the role I had wanted and waited for all these many years had arrived!"
After "Titanic," Stuart would work in a few more films and on television, but nothing would bring her a similar level of fame. She was married twice, to Blair Gordon Newell, from whom she was divorced in 1934, and to Arthur Sheekman, to whom she stayed married until he died in 1978.
tammyy2j
30-09-2010, 11:00
Tony Curtis has died at the age of 85.
A representative for his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis confirmed the news of her father's death to ET today.
Born Bernard Schwartz on June 3, 1925, Curtis was best known for his roles in 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot and the following year's Spartacus.
Curtis was hospitalised in July after suffering an asthma attack but reportedly went home after a few days.
Curtis is survived by his sixth wife, Jill Vandenberg Curtis, whom he married in 1998. He was married to fellow screen star Janet Leigh for 11 years from 1951 to 1962
moonstorm
30-09-2010, 11:14
How sad, he was a ledgend.
Martina Navratilova has announced that she is "cancer-free" after undergoing surgery and six weeks of radiation treatment.
Speaking to People, Navratilova confirmed that she has now successfully completed her course of treatment.
"I am cancer-free," she stated. "Technically I was cancer-free after the lumpectomy in March… But then I had radiation to make sure that it killed any cancer cells that were still hovering about."
The former professional tennis player admitted that her radiation sessions proved to be more daunting than she had originally imagined.
"Surgery was easy, but the radiation was trickier. It was six weeks of really low energy. Radiation just sucks your energy like a vampire, day by day."
She continued: "Even when it was over, it took it a long time to get my energy back up… But now I feel as good as new. I have an excellent prognosis, and I'm really doing well."
Beating cancer has inspired the athlete to make some changes in her everyday life, she added.
"I stopped drinking coffee. It has already made me feel better. But other than that, I've always been very healthy."
Good news :cheer:
Hollywood writer Stephen Cannell, the producer of TV shows like "The A-Team" and "The Rockford Files", has died at the age of 69, his family said on Friday.
"Stephen J. Cannell passed away at his home in Pasadena on Thursday evening due to complications associated with melanoma. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones," the producer's family said in a statement.
Cannell, who struggled with dyslexia at school, wrote hundreds of episodes for television shows in the 1970s and 1980s and created the character of private investigator Jim Rockford.
"The Rockford Files", starring James Garner, ran for six years until 1980 and won an Emmy for best drama series.
Cannell also created or co-created almost 40 TV series including "Baretta," "The Greatest American Hero,", "Hardcastle and McCormick," "21 Jump Street," "The A-Team" and "Wiseguy."
"Stephen was the pillar of strength within his family and he touched everyone he met. He will be most deeply missed," the family said.
Cannell is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marcia, their three children and three grandchildren. His family asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the International Dyslexia Association or the American Cancer Society.
Oasis star Noel Gallagher has become a father for the third time.
According to The Sun, the 35-year-old musician and long-term girlfriend Sarah MacDonald welcomed Sonny Patrick into the world on Friday.
The couple already have 3-year-old son Donovan Rory, while Gallagher has a 10-year-old daughter named Anais from his previous marriage to Meg Matthews, who he separated from in 2001 after allegedly embarking on an affair with MacDonald.
Gallagher recently claimed that he would be too busy with parenting to make music for the next year.
Chloe O'brien
04-10-2010, 10:12
Sutherland, Holloway for 'Dallas' reboot?
Kiefer Sutherland and Josh Holloway are reportedly being lined up to star in the upcoming reboot of Dallas.
TNT announced plans last month to bring back the classic soap opera based around a Texan oil family, and Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy are believed to be on board to reprise their roles as JR and Bobby Ewing.
The new version will apparently focus on John Ross, JR's son, and Christopher, Bobby and Pam Ewing's adopted son.
24 star Sutherland and Lost actor Holloway have been linked to the roles of the two brothers, while Ghost Whisperer's Jennifer Love Hewitt and Heroes' Ali Larter are wanted to play their respective partners, reports the Daily Mail.
TNT's Michael Wright said: "This is not a remake as much as a continuation. It takes the next generation of Ewings and continues the battle."
A pilot episode will be shot in the New Year.
I'm on my way to audition for the part of Sue Ellen. :lol:
Are you serious Kathy??? how cool would that be for the both of us.. I think we would be the biggest Dallas remake fans ever!!!!
You can be Sue Ellen, I will play Pam!!
Chloe O'brien
04-10-2010, 10:27
I always thought that Ncholas Cage would make a good J.R. but I'll settle for Kiefer playing him. Wonder if he will call Sue Ellen dumbass :D Better start on the vodka I need to practice that doe eyed plastered look.
Representatives for Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Love-Hewitt and Josh Holloway have dismissed rumours that the trio will star in the forthcoming Dallas reboot.
All three were previously rumoured to be in talks to appear in the series.
Gossip Cop now reports that a spokesperson for 24 star Sutherland has announced that there is "no truth" to the story.
A representative for Hewitt also claimed that the rumours were "not true" and a source for Holloway confirmed that the casting was "not happening".
Former Lost actor Holloway was previously linked to NBC's remake of The Rockford Files.
:(
Lies lies.. don't listen to this kath.. we will have our own remake with Keifer and Josh and me and you!!
Chloe O'brien
06-10-2010, 00:14
Yeah who needs them. Our SB Dallas remake wil be a million times better than anything they can turn out. You and Josh as Bobby and Pam, Me and Kiefer as J.R and Sue Ellen. What a blockbuster it will be. We need to get a hold of Bryan to sharpen his pencil and get writting.
Les Dennis is to be a dad for the third time as he revealed his wife Claire is three months' pregnant.
The stage star and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant, 56, is said to be "thrilled" about having another child.
Les and 39-year-old Claire - who have been together five years and married last year - already have a daughter together, Eleanor, who is two-and-a-half.
The three-times married TV star was divorced from second wife, actress and Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, in 2003.
A spokeswoman for the couple said: "Les and Claire are thrilled that Eleanor is going to have a sibling."
Les - currently touring in the musical Hairspray, and soon to star in panto with former Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson - has a son Philip, 31, from his first marriage.
Rod Stewart's secret love child has spoken of her joy at being welcomed back into the rocker's life.
46-year-old Sarah Streeter, whom the 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy' singer fathered at the age of 18, told the Daily Mail of her gratitude at being invited to meet other members of his extended family for the first time.
"At the moment it’s all baby steps, but whatever issues were there have all been forgotten, for both of us," Streeter said. "It’s all water under the bridge now. It’s nerve-racking, too, but just as much so for him as it is for me.
"There’s no anger there. I never was angry about what happened really, just sad. But now I’m older I see things differently and realise that it has been as difficult for him over the years as it has been for me. Now we’re at the start of a new chapter, and that’s wonderful."
Streeter, who was put up for adoption as a baby after Stewart ended a teenage relationship with her birth mother Susannah, explained that her famous father had upped his attempts to reach out to her after the death of her adoptive mother in 2007.
She continued: "We did have quite a lot of contact at first in the middle-to-late *Eighties. I even went to stay at his house in Epping. But then it fizzled out, on both our parts, really. I got on with my life and he got on with his.
"Now I’m getting to know him more I think I understand what went on. Rod has actually come into my life in a big way since mother’s gone, and I don’t think that’s a coincidence.
"At the end of the day, I’d been adopted, I was their child, and he didn’t want to step on their toes. But at the time, of course, I couldn’t see it like that.
"I was in a very bad place for a long time after Mum’s passing and not ready for anything else, but he showed me he was there for me and that was very important."
Streeter, who has yet to meet Alastair, Stewart's first son with wife Penny Lancaster, stated that she didn't mind the relative distance of their relationship, as she is just happy to be acknowledged as part of his family.
"For a while, he didn’t really talk about me but, now, he talks about his seven children and an eighth on the way, not the six, and that's lovely," she said. "Finally, it’s all turned out the way I wanted it to, and it couldn’t be better."
Mika's sister is reportedly in a critical state in hospital after falling 50ft from a third floor window and becoming impaled on the railings below.
Paloma Penniman is believed to have been sitting on the ledge of her apartment in Kensington, London at 5am yesterday when she slipped and fell onto the bars outside her front door.
A railing spike entered her abdomen and she impaled both her legs, according to The Sun.
Mika - who was at the house at the time after the pair had gone out for dinner together - immediately called for help. Firefighters cut out a section of the railings and Penniman was taken to hospital with the bars still in her.
The 28-year-old stylist underwent surgery at Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, where an "utterly inconsolable" Mika is said to be keeping a vigil with his family.
A source said: "To say he's traumatised by this doesn't even come close. Mika is out of his mind with worry. Paloma had surgery today on her abdomen and legs - but she is critically ill
"No-one really knows what happened. One minute Paloma was sitting on the window-ledge, the next she had fallen onto the railings. It's the stuff of nightmares."
Mika's spokesman confirmed: "Paloma had a serious accident. She is in a critical but stable state. The family have asked for privacy at this time."
Penniman recorded backing vocals on Mika's last album The Boy Who Knew Too Much.
:eek:
US soul singer Solomon Burke, who wrote the classic song Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, has died at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport aged 70.
The former preacher turned singer had been due to perform at a well-known club in the city on Tuesday.
The self-proclaimed King of Rock & Soul was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and won a Grammy in 2003.
Burke leaves behind 21 children and 90 grandchildren. :eek:
Dutch national broadcaster NOS said he died on a plane early on Sunday after arriving on a flight from Los Angeles.
The cause of death has not yet been announced.
Dirty Dancing
Born in Philadelphia, he began his adult career as a preacher and hosted a gospel radio show.
In the 1960s, he signed with Ahmet Ertegun's Atlantic Records - home to Ray Charles. His first hit record was a cover version of the country song Just Out Of Reach.
In 1962, he had another hit with the single Cry To Me, famously used 25 years later in the film Dirty Dancing.
Two years later in 1964, Burke wrote and recorded arguably his most influential song Everybody Needs Somebody to Love. It went on to be covered by artists including The Rolling Stones and Wilson Pickett.
Burke performed at Glastonbury in 2008 It was also performed by Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers.
Burke was inducted into the the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, the same year as Michael Jackson, Aerosmith and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell.
His career had something of a revival the following year with his record Don't Give Up On Me, where he sang songs written by artists including Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson and Van Morrison.
It was named best contemporary blues album at the 45th Grammy Awards in 2003.
Burke, dubbed by legendary Atlantic Records producer Jerry Wexler as "the best soul singer of all time", continued to perform and played Glastonbury's Jazz World stage in 2008.
Earlier this year, he performed in Gateshead, Exeter and London's Jazz Cafe, spending all of the gigs seated in his specially made throne.
In an interview with The Telegraph, Burke said: "As long as I have breath to do it, I'll sing, with God's help."
BBC News
RIP Solomon :(
Courteney Cox and David Arquette have split after 11 years of marriage.
According to TMZ, the couple separated "several months" ago, but continue to maintain a professional relationship and friendship.
In a statement, they said: "The reason for this separation is to better understand ourselves and the qualities we need in a partner and for our marriage. We remain best friends and responsible parents to our daughter and we still love each other deeply.
"As we go though this process we are determined to use kindness and understanding to get through this together."
They added: "We are comfortable with the boundaries that we have established for each other during this separation and we hope that our friends, family, fans and the media also show us respect, dignity, understanding and love at this time as well."
The pair met while filming Wes Craven horror film Scream in 1995 and married four years later.
Their daughter Coco Riley was born in 2004.
Cox and Arquette are currently reprising their roles for the fourth film in the Scream franchise, which is expected to be released next year.
Agony aunt Claire Rayner has died at the age of 79.
She worked for the Sunday Mirror during the 1980s and was named medical journalist of the year in 1987. She has also wrote a string of novels and appeared on countless TV shows.
A former nurse and midwife, for many years she was the president of the Patients' Association.
She had been suffering from cancer for several years and in 2006 wrote about her illness on the BBC News website.
I remember her well, RIP Claire :(
moonstorm
12-10-2010, 09:18
Poor Claire, she had a very down to earth, no nonsense approach to answering her readers problems. I really liked reading her columns. RIP Claire.
Christina Aguilera and her husband of five years have reportedly split up.
The popstar and music executive Jordan Bratman have apparently been separated for a few months.
A source told US Weekly that the pair have not yet decided to divorce, but explained that "they are now living apart, and they will see how that goes".
The insider continued: "They were very much in love. But over the last six months, it became clear they were more like friends than husband and wife."
Aguilera and Bratman met in 2002 and married in 2005. They have 2-year-old son Max together.
The source added that the former couple remain committed to raising Max, saying: "He is their main concern."
A representative for the pair is yet to comment.
Kate Moss has reportedly been married to boyfriend Jamie Hince since August.
According to The Mirror, the couple tied the knot in an "intimate" ceremony attended by close family and friends in Sicily, Italy on August 7.
"Kate's had a fairly turbulent love life. But she's a romantic at heart. The plans were kept very quiet as Kate wanted the day to be low-key and purely a celebration of their love. She's never been one for convention or tradition, but Jamie's been there for her through thick and thin, and she simply felt the time was right," a source said.
"They planned the day for weeks and were so excited. Kate didn't want a stuffy, formal do, but something spiritual. Minutes after tying the knot, the giggling newlyweds were outside the church, dancing under trees. It was an incredibly happy day."
Moss and Hince have been dating on and off since 2007.
Alicia Keys has given birth for the first time, as husband Swizz Beatz celebrated the arrival of their baby boy on Twitter.
The baby was reportedly not due until next month, but the singer went into labour on Thursday before giving birth in a New York hospital.
Beatz, real name Kasseem Dean, wrote on his Twitter page: "I'm so thankful for everything I been blessed with in my life wowwwwww (sic)."
Fellow singer Mary J. Blige replied: "'m So excited 2 Congratulate my brother @therealswizzz and @Aliciakeys on there. New, baby, boy!!!!!!!."
The baby is Keys's first, while Beatz has three children from previous relationships.
Lance Armstrong has become a father for the fifth time.
The Tour de France star took to his Twitter account this morning to announce that girlfriend Anna Hansen had given birth to a daughter called Olivia Marie.
He later added: "Good morning! Thanks to you all for the support and well wishes. Momma and Olivia (@Cincoarmstrong!) are doing great. She's a beauty! (sic)"
The new arrival had her own Twitter account set up earlier this year, with her first tweet reading: "I got 2 arms, 2 legs, a nickname, and i'm 2 inches long. See y'all in October." It was updated yesterday to read: "I'm 'bout ready to get outta here!"
Armstrong and Hansen are already parents to son Max, who was born last year. Armstrong also has three children - Luke, Isabelle and Grace - from his marriage to ex-wife Kristin Richard.
Celine Dion has reportedly been admitted to hospital in preparation for the birth of her twin boys.
It is claimed that Dion was admitted early as a preventative measure to ensure that there are no issues with the pregnancy.
"Ms Celine Dion has been admitted to St Mary's Medical Centre in West Palm Beach, Florida for observation at the recommendation of her doctors," a statement from Dion's representative said. "She has been admitted to prevent the early delivery of her babies which is the standard of care for any patient with twin pregnancy in this clinical setting."
Dion's husband Rene Angelil recently denied that the singer was planning to deliver her babies via C-section.
St Mary's Medical Centre also released a statement which refuted rumours that the star had made a number of demands to the hospital.
People says that security at St Mary's has been increased in the wake of Dion's admission.
Pop star Mika has thanked London's emergency services for rushing to his sister's aid after she was impaled on a metal rail following a freak fall from a window earlier this month.
The Grace Kelly hitmaker's sibling, Paloma Penniman, fell 50 feet from a window at her home in Kensington, West London and landed on a metal rail last week.
Her legs were impaled on the rail's spikes, with one entering her abdomen. Firefighters quickly cut the section of the railing and a helicopter response team flew her to hospital.
Mika has revealed his sister is now in a stable condition after a series of operations, and has expressed his gratitude to all those who were involved in helping her.
In a post on his website, he writes, "Paloma is in a stable condition at the Royal London Hospital. She has undergone extensive surgery to her legs and surgery to her abdomen. Although she is in a lot of pain, things are looking remarkably good considering what happened.
"Over the coming weeks, Paloma will undergo more surgery and start her rehabilitation programme. Her recovery will be a long and difficult one but at this point in time there is no reason to believe that it won’t be a successful one.
"Paloma and the whole family feel extremely lucky and we are eternally grateful to the helicopter response unit, doctors and nurses of the Royal London for saving her life."
Happy Days star Tom Bosley has passed away at the age of 83.
According to TMZ, the sitcom actor was battling a staph infection before dying on October 1 at his home in Palm Springs, CA.
Bosley played the father of Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard) on the 1970s comedy.
"I saw him before I ever got to Hollywood on Broadway, and he was great," former Happy Days star Henry Winkler said about Bosley.
Winkler added to KNX-1070 News Radio: "I'm in shock, I really am. I spoke to him just a few weeks ago and he seemed to be getting his strength back."
The actor won a Tony award for his performance as New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia in the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1959 musical Fiorello!.
He also starred in the TV series Father Dowling Mysteries and appeared in the recent film The Back-up Plan.
Aww, loved him in Happy Days :( RIP Tom
tammyy2j
20-10-2010, 11:43
Actress Kim Novak has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Novak, best known for her starring role in the 1958 classic Vertigo, is undergoing cancer treatment and is expected to make a full recovery, according to her manager, Sue Cameron.
Cameron tells The Hollywood Reporter: "It was caught early by a routine yearly mammogram and is undergoing treatment. All her doctors say she is in fantastic physical shape and should recover very well."
Novak, 77, has also featured in notable films including Picnic, Pal Joey and Bell, Book and Candle.
Beyoncé is pregnant with her first child, it has been claimed.
A source told Us Weekly that the singer is expecting a child with her husband Jay-Z.
"B was shocked. She loves kids, but she wasn't ready to be a mother just yet," the insider said.
Another source told the publication that Beyoncé, who is said to be in the first three months of pregnancy, believes "this is a gift from God and she's so happy".
Kevin Liles, a record executive and friend of Jay-Z, added: "Jay has been all about family since I met him, and he's always going to be. I wish them the best."
The singer's sister Solange reportedly said of her older sibling: "She's got the most beautiful heart. She'll be a great mum."
Beyoncé was forced to deny being pregnant earlier this year after previous reports that she was expecting her first child.
^ A mini Beyonce or JayZ - well done to them
Ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne has been arrested in a drugs bust on a house in North Tyneside.
According to Sky News, the former England star was taken into custody last night and is still being questioned by police on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "At shortly after 5.30pm yesterday, police attended a property in North Tyneside. A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug.
"A second man, aged 43, was later arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs. Both men are still in custody and enquiries are ongoing."
Earlier this month, Gascoigne was warned that he could face jail after being caught drink-driving.
Waiting for God star Graham Crowden dies aged 87
Crowden played a sprightly retirement home resident in Waiting For God
Scottish actor Graham Crowden, known for his work on British radio, film and TV has died at the age of 87, his agent has confirmed.
The actor is perhaps best known for his roles in BBC serials A Very Peculiar Practice and Waiting for God.
Crowden turned down the role of Doctor Who after the departure of Jon Pertwee, eventually playing a villain opposite Tom Baker in The Horns of Nimon.
Crowden's agent Sue Grantley said he was "a lovely, lovely man".
"We will all miss him enormously," she added.
Born in Edinburgh, Crowden's career began on the stage and he took the role of The Player King in the original performance of Tom Stoppard's play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.
He also played the mad scientist Doctor Millar in Lindsay Anderson's Mick Travis film trilogy.
In 1974, Crowden refused the lead role in Doctor Who because he did not want to commit himself to one part, and Tom Baker was cast as the Timelord instead.
Five years later, Crowden appeared as the villainous Soldeed in four episodes, opposite Baker.
Between 1990 and 1994, he starred with Stephanie Cole in the BBC comedy series Waiting for God, as a sprightly resident of a retirement home.
His TV work continued and in 2001, he had a guest role in Midsomer Murders.
In 2005, Crowden starred in the BBC Radio 4 sci-fi comedy Nebulous as Sir Ronald Rolands and he made his final TV appearance in 2008 as Sir John Sackville in Foyle's War.
Crowden is survived by Phyllida, his wife of 58 years, and four children.
RIP Graham
Chloe O'brien
22-10-2010, 16:49
What will it take for paul Gascoigne to sort himself out. He's is going to end up in a wooden box if he doesn't get help.
MICHAEL DOUGLAS has been diagnosed with cancer, it was revealed last night.
Docs broke the news after finding a lump in the actor's throat.
The Hollywood veteran, 65, is now starting eight weeks of gruelling radiation and chemotherapy.
But medics say he is expected to make a full recovery, according to the star's spokesman.
And in a statement last night Michael declared: \"I am very optimistic.\"
The Oscar winner used to smoke heavily, but four years ago vowed to kick the habit.
He has two young kids with actress wife CATHERINE ZETA JONES, 40.
Michael - son of film legend KIRK, 93 - also has a son CAMERON, 31, from his first marriage.
Cameron was jailed in June on drugs charges. At the time Michael said: \"I've had a rough year on the personal front.\"
His latest film, a sequel to 1987 classic Wall Street, opens next month.
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Michael Douglas has reportedly finished his prescribed course of treatment for throat cancer.
The Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps actor was pictured looking "frail and gaunt" as he walked his daughter Carys to school in New York following significant weight loss as a result of the chemotherapy sessions, The Mirror reports.
Earlier this month, Douglas's spokesperson said that doctors, who have previously given Douglas an 80% chance of surviving the disease, were 'very pleased' with how the 66-year-old had responded to medication.
They added that Douglas was unlikely to face further treatment sessions based on his current progress.
Recent rumours that Douglas had changed his will following his illness were denied last week.
Leonard Nimoy is recovering from a 'minor benign abdominal surgery', California's Carpenter Performing Arts Centre has said.
The Star Trek veteran was to host an event at the theatre on Saturday called 'An Evening With Leonard Nimoy'.
The statement on behalf of Nimoy added that the actor is "recovering beautifully" and that "wife Susan Bay Nimoy extends her thanks to everyone for their get-well wishes".
Nimoy was spotted earlier in the week at the premiere of Angels in America in New York, which stars the new Dr Spock, Zachary Quinto.
No additional details on Nimoy's surgery were reported.
Russell Brand and Katy Perry have reportedly wed today in India.
E! claims that the couple were married in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Jaipur, India.
Perry's best friend Rihanna was present at the nuptials and is believed to have been her maid of honour.
Although details about the event are scarce, the couple set up a wide variety of entertainment in the days leading up to the ceremony, including a large bazaar outside the Rambagh Palace and a cocktail party ahead of the wedding.
No media were allowed inside the event, aside from a previously arranged deal with one British magazine.
Brand and Perry announced their engagement in December 2009 after meeting during filming for Brand's film Get Him To The Greek.
Comedian Russell Brand has married US singer Katy Perry in a private ceremony in India.
The wedding was conducted by a Christian minister and both Brand, 35, and Perry, 25, wore traditional Indian clothes, with the bride in a sari.
The couple met at the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2009, where Brand was host.
The ceremony took place at the Aman-e-Khas luxury resort outside the Ranthambhore tiger sanctuary.
Brand proposed to Perry in India outside the Taj Mahal last December.
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A spokesman for the couple said the wedding service was carried out by a friend of the Perry family.
"The very private and spiritual ceremony, attended by the couple's closest family and friends, was performed by a Christian minister and long time friend of the Hudson [Perry] Family.
"The backdrop was the inspirational and majestic countryside of northern India," the spokesman said.
According to the news agency, Press Trust of India, 21 camels, elephants and horses formed part of Brand's wedding procession from a nearby resort. He was also accompanied by traditional dancers and musicians.
Perry appealed for privacy on the social networking site Twitter while the couple got married.
She tweeted on Tuesday evening: "TWIT BREAK: Greatest gift you can give us is respect and love during this private time. No use wasting our time with STOLEN or FALSE info. Thank you for this."
The National Park, which provided the backdrop for the wedding, is one of northern India's largest sanctuaries.
In addition to stand-up comedy, Brand has established a Hollywood acting career after he appeared in the 2007 St Trinian's film and Judd Apatow's comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
His autobiography, My Booky Wook, was a best-seller and his second instalment has just recently be published.
Perry's first hit was I Kissed A Girl in 2008, and her latest album is Teenage Dream.
Celine Dion has given birth to twins, it has been confirmed.
People reports that the singer, married to manager René Angélil, gave birth to twin boys on Saturday at St. Mary's Medical Center in Florida.
A representative for the star said: "Celine, René and their son René-Charles are thrilled. Celine is resting now and they plan to discuss what to name the boys when she wakes up.
"René-Charles has been to the hospital to visit his brothers and is just so excited they are here."
The rep added that the baby boys are healthy but will spend the next few days in an incubator because they were born premature. The twins weighed 5 lbs., 4 oz. and 5 lbs., 10 oz. respectively.
Reggae star Gregory Isaacs has died at the age of 59 following a long illness, his manager confirmed today.
The Jamaican singer, who was best known in the UK for his 1982 album Night Nurse, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday morning, BBC News reports.
Isaacs was diagnosed with lung cancer last year, and had travelled around Jamaica before returning to London to spend time with his family and wife Linda.
Linda said in a statement: "Gregory was well-loved by everyone, his fans and his family, and he worked really hard to make sure he delivered the music they loved and enjoyed.
"He will be greatly missed by his family and friends."
Madness frontman Suggs, who Isaacs had supported on tour, paid tribute to the performer at this afternoon's Q Awards in London.
He told the audience: "He was a great reggae artist and also one of the most sartorially elegant stars on the world stage."
Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife Tish, the parents of teenage pop star Miley Cyrus, have filed for divorce in Tennessee after 17 years of marriage, the pair told People magazine on Wednesday.
"As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our family," Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus said in a joint statement to the celebrity magazine. "We are trying to work through some personal matters. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers."
The couple have five children including Miley, who became a teen sensation on her "Hannah Montana" Disney Channel television series and has built on that success with a singing career. Billy Ray Cyrus has long enjoyed popularity in country music, and also appears on the "Hannah Montana" TV show.
Mariah Carey has announced that she is expecting a baby with husband Nick Cannon.
The singer's pregnancy has been widely rumoured since she pulled out of filming a Tyler Perry movie in June.
"Yes, we are pregnant, this is true!" she told Access Hollywood. "It's been a long journey. It's been tough because I've been trying to hold on to a shred of privacy."
The 40-year-old admitted that speculation had reached the point where she had to confirm the news.
tammyy2j
28-10-2010, 14:54
Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife Tish, the parents of teenage pop star Miley Cyrus, have filed for divorce in Tennessee after 17 years of marriage, the pair told People magazine on Wednesday.
"As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our family," Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus said in a joint statement to the celebrity magazine. "We are trying to work through some personal matters. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers."
The couple have five children including Miley, who became a teen sensation on her "Hannah Montana" Disney Channel television series and has built on that success with a singing career. Billy Ray Cyrus has long enjoyed popularity in country music, and also appears on the "Hannah Montana" TV show.
Has he now an achy breaky heart :lol:
Oscar-winning actress and producer Lisa Blount has died at the age of 53.
She was discovered by her mother at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas on Wednesday. According to the local coroner, it was likely that she died on Monday. Foul play has been ruled out.
Blount was perhaps most well known for her supporting role in An Officer and a Gentleman as Lynette Pomeroy, the best friend to Debra Winger's character Paula Pokrifki. She also starred in Prince of Darkness and Great Balls of Fire!
She won an Academy Award in 2002, along with her husband Roy McKinnon, for the movie The Accountant. It won the award for best live action short film.
RIP Lisa
Gerard Kelly has died at the age of 51.
The Glasgow-born actor collapsed at his London home on Wednesday and died "peacefully" at West Middlesex University Hospital at 9.35pm on Thursday night, a spokesman for his family.
"Gerard will be deeply missed by his friends and family and indeed his huge fan base across his beloved Scotland and further afield," the spokesman said.
"He was a private and gentle man and his family and friends would appreciate privacy during this sad and difficult time."
Kelly is believed to have died of a brain aneurysm, PA reports.
The actor was famous for a number of TV roles, including parts in City Lights, EastEnders, Brookside, Extras, Rab C Nesbitt and Hamish Macbeth.
He was due to appear on stage in Glasgow next month in The Rocky Horror Show.
RIP Gerard :(
Chloe O'brien
29-10-2010, 14:40
R.I.P Gerard. I remember him years in City Lights he was mad as a brush in it.
New mum Celine Dion has revealed she was initially expecting triplets, but lost one of the babies at the beginning of her pregnancy.
The singer and her husband Rene Angelil welcomed twin boys, Nelson and Eddy, at a hospital in Florida on Saturday after months of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments.
In an emotional interview with French-Canadian TV channel Canoe, recorded before the birth, the 42-year-old star tearfully recalls how she was initially pregnant with three babies.
But just five days after doctors told her the happy news, the third baby's heart stopped beating.
She says, "He chose to let go to give space to his brothers to grow."
:(
Television actress Denise Borino-Quinn has died at the age of 46.
Borino-Quinn died on Wednesday after a long battle with liver cancer.
She was best known for her supporting role on the HBO series The Sopranos, in which she played mafia boss Johnny Sack's wife Ginny Sacrimoni, who suffered with weight issues throughout the course of the series.
Borino-Quinn, who had previously worked as a legal secretary, won the role in an open casting call of over 14,000 other actresses.
Her death comes only seven months after her husband Luke Quinn Jr. passed away.
RIP
Chloe O'brien
01-11-2010, 12:03
Lily Allen loses second
LILY ALLEN has suffered renewed heartbreak after losing a second baby.
The star, who was six months pregnant, was rushed to hospital on Thursday morning after complaining of stomach pain.
But efforts to save the unborn child, over the weekend, tragically failed.
In August the chart-topper announced she was expecting with builder boyfriend SAM COOPER after she had completed a successful three-month scan.
Two years ago the singer suffered a similarly tragic set of circumstances when she miscarried a child.
In December 2007 she revealed she was pregnant by then boyfriend ED SIMMONS of the CHEMICAL BROTHERS. However, she lost the baby the following month.
Lily has been dating Sam, who runs a posh decorating firm, since July 2009.
She has referred to him as "the love of my life".
Holly Willoughby is pregnant with her second baby, she announced on This Morning, her baby is due in May 2011 :)
tammyy2j
01-11-2010, 12:17
Lily Allen loses second
LILY ALLEN has suffered renewed heartbreak after losing a second baby.
The star, who was six months pregnant, was rushed to hospital on Thursday morning after complaining of stomach pain.
But efforts to save the unborn child, over the weekend, tragically failed.
In August the chart-topper announced she was expecting with builder boyfriend SAM COOPER after she had completed a successful three-month scan.
Two years ago the singer suffered a similarly tragic set of circumstances when she miscarried a child.
In December 2007 she revealed she was pregnant by then boyfriend ED SIMMONS of the CHEMICAL BROTHERS. However, she lost the baby the following month.
Lily has been dating Sam, who runs a posh decorating firm, since July 2009.
She has referred to him as "the love of my life".
Poor Lily
Danny Baker has revealed that he has cancer and is to undergo chemotherapy.
The Radio 5 Live host - who has presented shows for Radio 1 and Radio 2 - told fans and listeners in a statement online, explaining why he has been absent from his regular Saturday show.
Danny, who is also well-known as a scriptwriter for his friend Chris Evans, remained upbeat and said he had been "watching Tommy Steele box sets".
"Once the quacks have soundly thrashed this thing I shall return like a rare gas and as if out of a trap," he said.
Danny, 53, apologised to his listeners for keeping his illness under wraps over the past few weeks.
He said: "As it appears this is going to continue for the foreseeable, I really ought to offer up some sort of breadcrumbs trail as to what's going on - as you know I am queasy about introducing vulgar real life on to the vaudeville stage so let's keep this crisp.
"After a pretty mouldy diagnosis about a month back, I finally begin chemotherapy on Monday with further radiotherapy from January. Yes, radiotherapy; can you beat it?"
He continued: "This being so, the old treehouse baggy pants will be donned but sparingly. Once the quacks have soundly thrashed this thing I shall return like a rare gas and as if out of a trap."
He urged his listeners to "keep yakking up a storm and laugh extra loud" at the guest presenters for his shows.
He thanked listeners for their concerns and added: "So. Manly handshake. Walk right on. In the words of King George 'What what and there it is...'."
Ricky Tomlinson has said he will not be commenting publicly about the donation.
Ronald McDonald House provides overnight accommodation for families of patients staying at Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
The donation has helped fund a new £1.5m unit for 15 families who need to stay for more than six months.
The Royle Family star declined to comment on the donation. However, the charity confirmed the gift.
'Such a difference'
Jan Thomas, director of Ronald McDonald House, said: "We are absolutely overwhelmed at Ricky's modesty and generosity.
"He has made such a difference to the families who need to stay at Ronald McDonald House (RMH)."
The charity currently provides accommodation for 69 parents and families.
The new flats will include a bedroom, kitchen, dining and lounge facilities and bathroom.
Ms Thomas said Mr Tomlinson had made the donation two years ago after visiting the charity and they had kept the secret ever since.
"His accountant rang us and said Eric Tomlinson wants to make a donation," she said.
"We didn't know who Eric Tomlinson was. Then we realised it was Ricky."
She added: "I asked him why he wanted to give the donation and he said, 'it's for the kids - they are the future'."
'Vital lifeline'
The remaining £500,000 was raised by family and friends of children who had stayed at RMH.
Mr Tomlinson laid a time capsule within the foundations of the 15 new apartments, on Monday.
Speaking then, he said: "I'm delighted to be here today to support Ronald McDonald House at Alder Hey.
"The house provides a vital lifeline to parents and families who come to hospital with their critically ill children and these new apartments will be able to give them some much needed support during an incredibly difficult time.
"I'm looking forward to seeing them completed in June 2011."
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Lily Allen loses second
LILY ALLEN has suffered renewed heartbreak after losing a second baby.
The star, who was six months pregnant, was rushed to hospital on Thursday morning after complaining of stomach pain.
But efforts to save the unborn child, over the weekend, tragically failed.
In August the chart-topper announced she was expecting with builder boyfriend SAM COOPER after she had completed a successful three-month scan.
Two years ago the singer suffered a similarly tragic set of circumstances when she miscarried a child.
In December 2007 she revealed she was pregnant by then boyfriend ED SIMMONS of the CHEMICAL BROTHERS. However, she lost the baby the following month.
Lily has been dating Sam, who runs a posh decorating firm, since July 2009.
She has referred to him as "the love of my life".
Lily Allen has returned to hospital with blood poisoning only days after her second miscarriage.
Her spokesman confirmed this afternoon that the 25-year-old singer, who lost her baby six months into pregnancy on Monday, is responding well to septicaemia.
The statement reads: "Lily Allen is back in hospital, where she is being treated for septicaemia. She is responding well to treatment and her condition continues to improve.
"Lily thanks everyone for their messages of support and again asks that she and partner Sam Cooper be left alone while she recovers."
Allen had already indicated that she was feeling unwell, tweeting last night: "I'm still very sick but the messages are helping me to be stronger. Thank you xx. (sic)"
Hollywood, TV and Broadway actress Jill Clayburgh has died aged 66.
She was nominated for an Oscar for her role in An Unmarried Woman in 1978 and for Starting Over, opposite Burt Reynolds the following year.
Her husband, playwright David Rabe, said she died from leukaemia at home in Connecticut. She had lived with the illness for more than 20 years.
Her TV appearances included playing the mother in the Ally McBeal series.
In An Unmarried Woman, Clayburgh played Erica, a wife and mother whose husband leaves her for a younger woman and who then starts a relationship with an artist, played by Alan Bates.
Cannes best actress
"There was practically nothing for women to do on the screen in the 1950s and 1960s," Clayburgh said in an interview with AP news agency when promoting An Unmarried Woman in 1978.
"Sure, Marilyn Monroe was great, but she had to play a one-sided character, a vulnerable sex object. It was a real fantasy."
In another interview, with the New York Times in 1982, she commented on her roles playing women facing up to life's challenges: "I guess people look at me and they think I'm a ladylike character," she said. "But it's not what I do best. I do best with characters who are coming apart at the seams."
Clayburgh won best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in An Unmarried Woman.
She also received Emmy nominations for her role playing a prostitute in the 1975 TV movie Hustling and in 2005 for her role in Nip/Tuck. She also appeared in the TV series Dirty Sexy Money.
Her final film, Bridesmaids, has not yet been released.
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RIP Jill
Rachel Weisz and her director beau, Darren Aronofsky, have split.
Despite being together since 2001, engaged since 2005 and having a 4-year-old son, Henry, Weisz had long admitted to being shy about pulling the trigger on marriage.
"Funnily enough, just recently I suddenly felt like I really would like to get married," Weisz said during an appearance on The View last January. "It's just a feeling. I know it's a funny thing."
Weisz had also gushed to Redbook last year that she and the Wrestler filmmaker were committed "until death do us part" although no official vows had been exchanged.
Somewhere along the line things changed.
Notably, there have been rumors about Weisz and Daniel Craig. She and the 007 star allegedly did some serious Bond-ing while working on the film Dream House earlier this year, though neither has confirmed any romance.
As for Aronofsky and Weisz, the couple had been planning to reteam (they previously worked together on 2005's sci-fi flick The Fountain) on a biopic of Jackie Kennedy, but that project no longer is listed on either's IMDb credits.
The couple plan to share custody of Henry and continue to raise him in New York.
Singer Pink and husband Carey Hart are reportedly expecting their first child.
According to US Weekly, a source said: "She's 12 weeks along. She wanted to do it between tours, when she has some time off."
Pink, real name Alecia Moore, and Hart began dating in 2001, got engaged in 2005 and married a few months later.
However in 2008, their separation was announced, with reconciliation following this February.
The source added: "Pink was determined to make the relationship solid. Now she's really happy, and she's excited she got pregnant so fast! She'll be a brilliant mother."
However Pink's representatives have yet to confirm the news.
Legendary producer Dino De Laurentiis has died at the age of 91.
De Laurentiis, whose career in cinema spanned more than 70 years and 160 movies, passed away in Los Angeles, according to Italian media reports.
De Laurentiis established himself as one of Italy's leading post-war producers, working on neorealist films and collaborating with Federico Fellini on La Strada (1954), for which he shared a 'Best Foreign Language' film Oscar with Carlo Ponti, and Nights of Cabiria (1956).
He produced the Jane Fonda cult classic Barbarella in 1968 before relocating to the US in the 1970s.
His Hollywood credits include Al Pacino's Serpico, Three Days Of The Condor, the 1976 King Kong remake, Flash Gordon, Dune and Body Of Evidence.
De Laurentiis's biggest success came with his big screen adaptations of Thomas Harris's Hannibal Lector character. He produced Manhunter, Hannibal, Red Dragon and Hannibal Rising, but passed on the opportunity to make 1991's Oscar-winning The Silence Of The Lambs.
De Laurentiis is survived by wife Martha De Laurentiis, their two children, and four children from his first marriage to Silvana Mangano.
Pink has announced that she is pregnant with her first child.
The popstar went on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to confirm reports that she is expecting a baby with husband Carey Hart.
The 31-year-old also revealed that the doctor "kind of" told her that the child will be a girl.
"I'm eating for two these days," Pink told DeGeneres. "I didn't want to talk about it because I was just really nervous and I have had a miscarriage before, but if I was going to talk about it with anyone, it was going to be with you.
"I'm terrified because [the doctor] thinks it's a girl. My mum has always wished me a daughter just like me. I'm terrified one of us will go to jail!"
When asked whether the pregnancy was planned, Pink added: "I worked for it. It was not an 'oops'."
Pink's edition of The Ellen DeGeneres Show will air on Wednesday.
Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria has filed for divorce to end her three-year marriage to basketball player Tony Parker, following revelations of his text messaging with another woman.
Longoria, Parker - Married three years ago
Longoria, 35, filed divorce papers in Los Angeles Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences.
"It is with great sadness that after seven years together, Tony and I have decided to divorce," Longoria said in a statement posted on her official Facebook page. "We love each other deeply and pray for each other's happiness."
Her spokeswoman had no further comment beyond the posting.
Celebrity TV show Extra said its host Mario Lopez had spoken to Longoria, and she told Lopez she had found 100s of text messages from another woman on Parker's phone. She also told Lopez that Parker had cheated on her before.
"She is devastated, she wants us all to know that," Lopez said in a statement. "But she's strong."
Longoria and Parker, 27, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs, dated for years before being married in a lavish ceremony at a French chateau in 2007.
Their wedding was picture perfect, and they seemed to be living a happily married life -- she, the Hollywood star and he, the handsome athlete. They have no children.
The marriage was Parker's first and Longoria's second. Her marriage to 'General Hospital' TV actor Tyler Christopher ended in 2004 after two years.
tammyy2j
19-11-2010, 14:46
Ryan Reynolds has been named the sexiest man alive by People Magazine.
The star of next year's superhero epic 'Green Lantern' has become the winner of the popular magazine award, which is in its 25th year. Previous winners include Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Johnny Deep - who have each received the title twice.
Canadian actor Reynolds joked, "My body naturally wants to look like Dick Van Dyke. When I stop training, I turn into a skin-coloured whisper.
"This gives my family (ammunition) for teasing me for the rest of my life.
"Now it's going to be, 'Sexiest man, take out the garbage. 'That does sound better,' The most difficult part is going to be working this title into a conversation with random strangers."
It's a double celebration for the Reynolds household. His movie star wife Scarlett Johansson was recently named Babe of the Year by GQ Magazine.
Reynolds saw off a host of Hollywood hunks to land the title, beating 'Mad Men's John Hamm, 'Twilight' star Kellan Lutz, Robert Downey Jr. and Jake Gyllenhaal.
tammyy2j
24-11-2010, 14:13
John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston are parents to son Benjamin, who was born Tuesday in a Florida hospital. The baby weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. "John, Kelly and their daughter Ella Bleu are ecstatic and very happy about the newest member of the family," they say in a statement. "Both mother and baby are healthy and doing beautifully." Preston, 48, told People recently that the entire family was in major preparation mode for their new addition as her pregnancy neared its end. "I've been cleaning out everything in the house," Preston said in September. "Ella has been helping too. She's looking forward to being a big sister.
Norfolk turkey tycoon Bernard Matthews has died at the age of 80, his company has confirmed.
He began his business more than 60 years ago - with 20 eggs and a second-hand incubator.
Mr Matthews, famous for his "bootiful" catchphrase, stepped down from the company's main board of directors in January on his 80th birthday.
The company had suffered some difficult years recently which had included jobs cuts and an outbreak of bird flu.
Leslie Nielsen has died at the age of 84.
The comic actor, best known for his roles in Airplane! and The Naked Gun, passed away at a hospital near his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he was being treated for pneumonia.
Nielsen's nephew Doug announced the news on Canadian radio station CJOB, saying: "Just in this last 48 hours, the infection has gotten too much and today at 5.30am, with his friends and his wife by his side, he just fell asleep and passed away."
Nielsen's agent John S. Kelly later confirmed the news.
The actor, born in Saskatchewan, served in the Royal Canadian Air Force before making his debut on US television in the late '50s, and eventually appearing in a string of hit comedy films in the '80s and '90s.
RIP Leslie
moonstorm
29-11-2010, 12:36
Don't call me Shirley! RIP Leslie, one of the true greats.
Mariah Carey has been reported to be pregnant.
According to Media Takeout, the 40-year-old singer is expecting her first child with husband Nick Cannon.
Carey was recently photographed performing at a concert with a black leather jacket and a long white tank top which emphasised what appeared to be a baby bump.
Meanwhile, in June, Carey revealed a fuller figure while performing in Arkansas.
Mariah Carey has possibly suggested that she and husband Nick Cannon are expecting twins.
However, it is not clear if Carey simply used the word "they" during a radio interview to avoid assiging a gender to her unborn child.
Carey confirmed her pregnancy last month and suggested that the birth will take place in the spring.
According to several media reports, the singer seemed to imply that she is pregnant with more than one child while talking to Radio Disney DJ Ernie D to promote her latest LP Merry Christmas II You.
After revealing that she sings Christmas carols around the house to introduce her baby to holiday traditions, Carey added: "I just hope that they don't turn out hating Christmas!"
The singer previously vowed that she is to be a "hands-on" mother.
Leslie Nielsen is best known for playing bumbling cop Frank Drebin in the Naked Gun series and the doctor in Airplane! who hated being called Shirley.
Yet the Canadian actor spent nearly 30 years playing it straight in hundreds of film and television productions before he became a cult comedy figure.
Born in 1926 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Nielsen grew up 200 miles south of the Arctic Circle at Fort Norman, where his father was an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Upon graduating high school at 17, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served as an aerial gunner, despite being legally deaf.
After World War II, Nielsen worked as a DJ at a Calgary radio station and studied at the Academy of Radio Arts in Toronto.
Moving to New York on a theatre scholarship, he got his first acting break in 1950 on Studio One - a series of hour-long dramas.
He went on to make more than 100 appearances in numerous TV dramas, among them Rawhide, Dr Kildare and Peyton Place.
In 1956 he went to Hollywood to make a film, The Vagabond King, with Casablanca director Michael Curtiz.
The movie, which he dubbed "The Vagabond Turkey", flopped. But MGM still signed him to a seven-year contract which saw him appear in sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet.
Tall and prematurely white-haired, Nielsen began a long career playing villains, cowboys, doctors and officials in films like Beau Geste, Gunfight in Abilene and The Poseidon Adventure.
"I played a lot of leaders, autocratic sorts," he once said. "Perhaps it was my Canadian accent."
Meanwhile he remained active in television, taking starring roles in The New Breed, The Protectors and Bracken's World. Yet all were short-lived.
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Leslie Nielsen in Airplane! Courtesy Paramount Home Entertainment
In 1980, the star was cast as the doctor in Airplane!, a spoof disaster film that launched him into comedy.
His role as Dr Rumack saw him deliver inane non-sequiturs with a straight face, as well as utter his most famous phrase.
That came in response to the line "Surely you can't be serious?" - to which he replied; "I am serious, and don't call me Shirley."
Critics argued he was being cast against type. Yet Nielsen disagreed, saying comedy was what he intended to do all along.
"I've always been cast against type before," he said of his early years in Hollywood.
The film's success led to Nielsen being cast as Frank Drebin in the 1982 TV series Police Squad.
Double entendres
Though cancelled after only six episodes, it spawned a big-screen success in 1988 when it was made into The Naked Gun.
The film, in which Nielsen appeared with George Kennedy, Priscilla Presley and OJ Simpson was a huge hit and led to two sequels.
Filled with slapstick action and double entendres, the films saw his character beat up the Ayatollah Khomeini, grapple with the Queen of England and scrub a birthmark from Mikhail Gorbachev's head.
Drebin had a close encounter with 'The Queen' in The Naked Gun
Between the first two Naked Guns, Nielsen started making TV commercials in Britain that capitalised on his Drebin character.
His later movies, mostly parodies of well-known films, included Dracula: Dead and Loving It, Spy Hard, Stan Helsing and Superhero Movie.
Nielsen also had a serious side, touring in the late 1990s with his one-man show on the life of attorney Clarence Darrow.
In a 2000 BBC interview, however, he said he was unlikely to play more serious roles on screen.
"This play gives me a certain liberty," he said. "But if I were to do something similar on screen the public would, I'm sure, stay away in their droves.
"I have already gone down in history as the man in Naked Gun and I will always be remembered for raising a laugh."
Stella McCartney has given birth to her fourth child with husband Alasdhair Willis.
E! Online reports that the fashion designer, who is daughter of Paul McCartney and his late wife Linda, gave birth to a girl last week.
The baby has been named Reiley and joins older siblings Miller Alasdhair James, 5, Bailey Linda Olwyn, 4, and Beckett Robert Lee, 2.
Reiley weighed in at 8lbs when she was born in London on November 23.
Stella is reportedly planning on cutting short her maternity leave as a result of her current workload and new collection.
The new addition to the family is the seventh grandchild for former Beatle Paul.
Leslie Nielsen has died at the age of 84.
The comic actor, best known for his roles in Airplane! and The Naked Gun, passed away at a hospital near his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he was being treated for pneumonia.
Nielsen's nephew Doug announced the news on Canadian radio station CJOB, saying: "Just in this last 48 hours, the infection has gotten too much and today at 5.30am, with his friends and his wife by his side, he just fell asleep and passed away."
Nielsen's agent John S. Kelly later confirmed the news.
The actor, born in Saskatchewan, served in the Royal Canadian Air Force before making his debut on US television in the late '50s, and eventually appearing in a string of hit comedy films in the '80s and '90s.
RIP Leslie
LEGENDARY comic LESLIE NIELSEN was laid to rest yesterday.
Family and friends flocked to the funeral of the late actor near his Fort Lauderdale home in Florida.
Wife Barbaree was accompanied by the Canadian Mounted Police as The Naked Gun theme tune was played.
The silver-haired funnyman, 84, died in his sleep last month from complications after battling pneumonia.
He'll Shirley be missed.
Jennifer Lopez has been unveiled as the newest global brand ambassador for L'Oreal Paris.
In a statement, the new American Idol judge said that she had been using L'Oreal products throughout her life and was "excited" to be working with the company.
"I've always loved their sophisticated ad campaigns and am thrilled to represent a brand that embraces a woman's worth," she said.
The company's global brand president Cyril Chapuy described Lopez as "sublime, iconic and multi-talented" and said L'Oreal was "honoured" to welcome her to the family.
"Women everywhere admire not only Jennifer's beauty but also her charisma and her commitment. We are honoured to welcome her to our amazing roster of spokespeople that represents, in all its diversity, the beauty of today's woman."
Lopez was unveiled as an American Idol panelist back in September and is currently filming the Hollywood Week stage of the competition, which premieres January 19 on Fox.
Elizabeth Hurley has confirmed her split from husband Arun Nayar following allegations of an affair with cricketer Shane Warne.
The Austin Powers actress took to Twitter this afternoon to clarify her marital status after The News of the World exposed her secret meetings with the Australian sportsman and their two-day break in a luxury London hotel.
She wrote: "Not a great day. For the record, my husband Arun & I separated a few months ago. Our close family & friends were aware of this."
Hurley began dating Nayar back in 2002 and married the Indian tycoon in 2007.
Nicole Richie has married Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden at her famous father's Hollywood home.
The Simple Life star exchanged vows with Madden at Lionel Richie's Beverley Hills estate on Saturday after four years together.
Their two children, 14-month-old Sparrow and two-year-old Harlow, played their part in the nuptials as page boy and flower girl.
Madden's identical twin brother Benji, who is also a member of Good Charlotte, was best man.
Their winter-themed wedding was reportedly an intimate affair attended by the likes of Gwen Stefani, Samantha Ronson and Richie's godfather Quincy Jones.
An elephant named Tai is also reported to have made an appearance.
Richie rose to fame after starring in The Simple Life with Paris Hilton.
In the past few years she has branched into the fashion industry with her own accessories line, the House of Harlow, and clothing collection, Winter Kate.
Richie has also written two novels, the semi-autobiographical book The Truth About Diamonds and Priceless which was released in September.
HOLLYWOOD sweethearts ZAC EFRON and VANESSA HUDGENS have split up, it emerged yesterday.
High School Musical lovers Hudgens, 22 today, and Efron, 23, have been together for more than four years and were one of Hollywood's golden couples.
Pals of the pair insisted there was no third party involved and they were "still good friends". A source said yesterday: "It just ran its course."
The couple met on the set of the hit Disney movie and were seen kissing in Hawaii just two weeks ago.
In a recent interview, Vanessa spoke of their bond. And Zac said the pair's love was "exactly how it should be".
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Chloe O'brien
14-12-2010, 10:24
Well that put's the USA X factor job in doubt as both were tipped to be given presenting jobs. Dermot may be in with a chance after all
After just two years of marriage, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson have decided to go their separate ways, People reports. “After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we’ve decided to end our marriage,” the pair said in a joint statement. “We entered our relationship with love and it’s with love and kindness we leave it. While privacy isn’t expected, it’s certainly appreciated.” A source told People that Reynolds and Johansson separated six months ago; they wed in Vancouver in September 2008.
He is free for me now
Blake Edwards, the prolific film director, producer and screenwriter who made his name with Breakfast at Tiffany's before managing, via the Pink Panther films, to create a hugely lucrative comedy franchise which jollified Hollywood for almost four decades, has died at the age of 88.
A publicist, Gene Schwam, announced yesterday that Edwards, who had been in a wheelchair for the final year and a half of his life, had died overnight due to complications of pneumonia. His wife, the actress Julie Andrews, was at his side, along with other family members.
Though he was responsible for more than 100 films and television shows – including the box office smash 10, Dudley Moore's 1979 romantic comedy with Bo Derek – Edwards will be chiefly remembered as the man responsible for perfecting the modern screwball comedy in collaboration with his friend Peter Sellers, who played Inspector Clouseau in the five original Pink Panther films of the sixties and seventies. Like many of his more commercial hits, the films were acclaimed for their brilliant dialogue and perfectly-pitched use of slapstick. Yet despite their influence, and enduring popular following, they met with a mixed critical reception and were occasionally derided by the Hollywood establishment.
Edwards was nominated just once for an Oscar, getting a nod for Best Screenplay for his 1982 film Victor Victoria. The only time he actually walked away with a gold statuette, however, was in 2004, when (as if to correct their previous oversights) the academy presented him with an honourary gong.
When he collected the award, he jokingly referred to Julie Andrews, who became his second wife in 1969: "My mother thanks you, my father thanks you, and the beautiful English broad with the incomparable soprano and promiscuous vocabulary thanks you."
Throughout his career, Edwards frequently clashed with his paymasters at the major studios, even devoting a dark comedy, 1981's S.O.B., which starred Andrews, to express his disdain for their efforts (as he saw it) to *******ise the cinematic art form.
"I was certainly getting back at some of the producers of my life," he once remarked, of the film. "Although I was a good deal less scathing than I could have been." The only reason he was able to finance S.O.B., he added, was that it followed hot on the heels of the huge commercial hit 10. "Even then [the studio] tried to sabotage it."
Not even Breakfast at Tiffany's, the 1961 cult hit, could escape being almost ruined by studio interference, he once revealed. After attending an early screening, a Paramount executive instructed him to "get rid of that ****ing song" from the film.
The piece of music was "Moon River." It was kept in after the film's star, Audrey Hepburn, informed the executive that the track would be cut "over her dead body." It went on to win an Oscar and become one of the most famous pieces of film music of all time.
A third generation film-maker, who was born in Oklahoma, Edwards began his career as a playwright and bit-part actor. At the time of his death, he was working on two Broadway musicals. One was based on the Pink Panther franchise; the other, Big Rosemary, was to be an original comedy set during Prohibition.
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Suzanne Shaw has revealed that she has committed to Emmerdale by moving closer to filming with her family in tow.
The actress, who plays Eve Jenson in the ITV soap, told Loose Women that she and husband Jason King had bought a farm and moved in last weekend.
"We've moved up north now," she said when discussing balancing work and family life. "Obviously committing to Emmerdale so much that we've moved to a farm! We get wake-up calls from the cows."
She quipped: "I'm just hoping that work will come to me now!"
Shaw will take centre stage during the soap's Christmas Day episode as Chas Dingle and Carl King prepare to get married.
moonstorm
23-12-2010, 10:50
James May hospitalised after 'Top Gear' stunt
BBCJames May was rushed to hospital after suffering severe concussion during filming on an episode of Top Gear, it has been revealed.
May fell over and hit his head on a rock while trying to pull fellow host Jeremy Clarkson's car out of a ditch as part of the show's upcoming Christmas special in Syria.
"I stood in the line of where the tow rope went taut. I told the driver to move off and became part of a giant catapult," May told The Sun.
Clarkson described the incident as "very worrying", particularly since there was "a lot of blood". May required stitches for his head wound and was put on a drip at a local hospital.
"They gave me a brain scan but to be honest I think the Syrians were just excited to be able to use their new scanner," May quipped.
The 47-year-old was quick to downplay comparisons between his injury and the dragster crash that caused brain damage to co-host Richard Hammond in 2006.
"I don't want to pretend I had an accident as bad as Hammond," May said. "He bashed his head on the whole of Yorkshire, I just hit mine on a stone."
The Top Gear Middle East special airs on December 26 at 8pm on BBC2.
Elton John and David Furnish have welcomed their first child, it has been revealed.
The couple became parents to a baby boy named Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, born via surrogacy, on Christmas Day, reports Us Weekly.
"We are overwhelmed with happiness and joy at this very special moment," they said in a statement.
"Zachary is healthy and doing really well, and we are very proud and happy parents."
John and Furnish - who married in 2005 - insisted that they will not discuss details surrounding the surrogacy.
Elton John and David Furnish have welcomed their first child, it has been revealed.
The couple became parents to a baby boy named Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, born via surrogacy, on Christmas Day, reports Us Weekly.
"We are overwhelmed with happiness and joy at this very special moment," they said in a statement.
"Zachary is healthy and doing really well, and we are very proud and happy parents."
John and Furnish - who married in 2005 - insisted that they will not discuss details surrounding the surrogacy.
I see a case of deja-vu here.
Natalie Portman has confirmed that she is engaged to Benjamin Millepied and are expecting their first child together.
Earlier today, it was reported that the low-key couple were due to marry, and that Portman was pregnant.
The actress confirmed the news, telling Entertainment Tonight: "I have always kept my private life private but I will say that I am indescribably happy and feel very grateful to have this experience."
Millepied, a choreographer, met Portman while the pair were working on her latest film Black Swan.
Bobby Farrell, front man of the 1970s disco group Boney M, has died at the age of 61, his agent has announced.
The singer was found dead in a hotel room in St Petersburg, Russia, where he had been performing, John Seine said.
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RIP Bobby
Bobby Farrell, front man of the 1970s disco group Boney M, has died at the age of 61, his agent has announced.
The singer was found dead in a hotel room in St Petersburg, Russia, where he had been performing, John Seine said.
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Chloe O'brien
02-01-2011, 21:24
Amanda Holden has announced that she is six months pregnant.The Britain's Got Talent judge confirmed the news on Twitter, saying that she is expecting a baby boy with husband Chris Hughes.She wrote: "Just to let you know. I am 6 months pregnant with a baby boy!! Have had to keep it quiet until now! I'm still doing BGT and Shrek The Musical!!!"Speaking of the news, her former Britain's Got Talent co-star Piers Morgan said: "OK - Amanda Holden's pregnant. She's 6 months pregnant too - how the hell did someone so indiscreet keep that a secret so long? Very excited for her and Chris."The couple already have one child together, 4-year-old Lexi
tammyy2j
04-01-2011, 12:31
David Tennant has reportedly become engaged to his girlfriend Georgia Moffett.
The former Doctor Who star met the actress when she played his artificially-generated biological daughter in series four episode 'The Doctor's Daughter'. Moffett is the real-life daughter of Fifth Doctor Peter Davison.
A source told The Sun: "They are besotted with each other and can't wait to tie the knot."
The couple are reportedly planning to wed on New Year's Day in 2012.
moonstorm
06-01-2011, 10:48
Jade Goody's Widower Arrested Again
Jade Goody’s widower Jack Tweed has been arrested following a nightclub brawl.
The 23-year-old was questioned yesterday on suspicion of affray after attending a police station in Ilford, east London.
It followed an altercation at a nightclub in Chigwell, Essex, earlier this week which reportedly left one man with a black eye and a swollen face.
Reportedly, Tweed arrived with his solicitor at Ilford police station yesterday afternoon and spent several hours inside.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: “A 23-year-old man attended an east London police station by appointment and was arrested on suspicion of affray.”
Tweed was released on bail until later this month.
He married Big Brother star Goody, 27, shortly before she lost her battle against cervical cancer in March 2009.
Last year he was cleared of raping a 19-year-old student.
He also has convictions for attacking a 16-year-old boy and assaulting a taxi driver.
Chloe O'brien
08-01-2011, 01:18
He really is an ar$e. I hope they lock him up this time, he's a waste of space.
Victoria and David Beckham will become parents for the fourth time later this year.
A spokesperson has confirmed that Victoria is expecting another baby and revealed that the family is "naturally delighted" by the news, according to the BBC.
Despite confirming the news, the spokesperson declined to elaborate on how long Beckham has been pregnant or when the expected due date is.
The fashion designer recently admitted to the press that she is still open to the idea of having another child.
The couple have been married since 1999 and are already parents to 11 year-old Brooklyn, 8-year-old Romeo and 5 year-old Cruz, who are said to be very excited about the arrival of a new sibling.
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Victoria and David Beckham will become parents for the fourth time later this year.
A spokesperson has confirmed that Victoria is expecting another baby and revealed that the family is "naturally delighted" by the news, according to the BBC.
Despite confirming the news, the spokesperson declined to elaborate on how long Beckham has been pregnant or when the expected due date is.
The fashion designer recently admitted to the press that she is still open to the idea of having another child.
The couple have been married since 1999 and are already parents to 11 year-old Brooklyn, 8-year-old Romeo and 5 year-old Cruz, who are said to be very excited about the arrival of a new sibling.
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Apparently she is not pregnant. She only swallowed a grape
Michael Douglas has revealed that he is currently cancer-free.
People reports that during an appearance on NBC's Today Show, the actor - who was diagnosed with a cancerous throat tumour in August 2010 - insisted that he has been given a clean bill of health by his doctors.
"I feel good, relieved. The tumour is gone," he said.
"But, you know, I have to check out on a monthly basis now to maintain. I think the odds are with the tumour gone and what I know about this particular type of cancer [is] that I've got it beat."
Douglas, 66, added that he has learned from the experience and plans to "take a couple of months of getting checked out. But it's been a wild six-month ride."
Selma Blair and her fashion designer boyfriend, Jason Bleick, are expecting their first child, her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.
Blair, 38, and Bleick, founder and creative director for EVER fashion line, met while collaborating for the brand and have been dating about a year, according to a friend.
"They are ecstatic," says the friend. "They couldn't be happier."
The actress was recently nominated for a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for the audio book Anne Frank: The Diary Of A Young Girl: The Definitive Edition. She'll next be seen in the drama Dark Horse costarring Christopher Walken.
Chloe O'brien
14-01-2011, 23:25
Alicia Silverstone expecting first child
Alicia Silverstone has announced that she is pregnant with her first child.
The actress will welcome the baby with husband Christopher Jarecki later this year, reports People.
She told the magazine in April that she was looking forward to starting a family, explaining: "I've been wanting to have a baby since I was 2 years old – I'm destined to be a mother."
Silverstone and Jareki married in 2005.
Must be all drinking from the same water fountain.
US blues legend Etta James has been diagnosed with dementia and is undergoing treatment for leukaemia.
The 72-year-old's health problems came to light in court documents filed by her husband, Artis Mills, who is seeking control of her finances.
Mr Mills claims the singer, known for her hit ballad At Last, has become too sick to manage her own money.
A doctor has also stated the star needs help with eating, dressing and cannot sign her own name.
Mr Mills is seeking a court order for control of more than $1 million (£630,000).
He is also challenging the power of attorney James gave to sons Donto James and Sametto James, and Donto's wife Christy, in February 2008.
Donto wrote in his court declaration he does not object to money being released for his mother's medical care.
But he requests it to be overseen by a third party "to avoid present and future family conflict and discrepancies".
James has been out of the public eye since January last year when she was admitted to hospital after suffering from various ailments, including a blood infection.
She became ill while in a detox clinic for treatment to an addiction to painkillers and other medicines.
James is the winner of four Grammy awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
In the 2008 film Cadillac Records she was portrayed on screen by the singer Beyonce Knowles.
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David Tennant and partner Georgia Moffett are reportedly expecting their first child together.
The pair, who are said to be engaged, have been keeping the news a secret and will welcome the new arrival in the spring, The Sun reports.
The former Doctor Who star met Moffett - real-life daughter of Fifth Doctor Peter Davison - when she made an appearance on the show in 2008. The actress already has an 8-year-old son, Tyler.
A source said: "David is thrilled, though slightly worried having a baby with Georgia will break the space time continuum because of their Doctor Who connections. David gets along brilliantly with Tyler and can't wait for the baby."
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aww congratulations to them.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have become parents for the second time.
TMZ reports that the couple, who are already parents to 2-year-old Sunday Rose, welcomed a daughter via a surrogate last week.
"Our family is truly blessed, and just so thankful, to have been given the gift of baby Faith Margaret," the family said in a statement.
"No words can adequately convey the incredible gratitude that we feel for everyone who was so supportive throughout this process, in particular our gestational carrier."
The baby is thought to have been born at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, where the pair secretly visited the baby and birth mother.
According to reports, Faith is now at home with Kidman and Urban.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have become parents for the second time.
TMZ reports that the couple, who are already parents to 2-year-old Sunday Rose, welcomed a daughter via a surrogate last week.
"Our family is truly blessed, and just so thankful, to have been given the gift of baby Faith Margaret," the family said in a statement.
"No words can adequately convey the incredible gratitude that we feel for everyone who was so supportive throughout this process, in particular our gestational carrier."
The baby is thought to have been born at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, where the pair secretly visited the baby and birth mother.
According to reports, Faith is now at home with Kidman and Urban.
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Wow that was kept very quite but well done to them
George Clooney has reportedly contracted malaria after a trip to Sudan.
According to People, Clooney's representative Stan Rosenfield said the actor caught the disease in the first week of January after a trip to Sudan.
He was reportedly working in the country with Google and the UN to install security in the region to help prevent another civil war.
Rosenfield confirmed that Clooney is now "completely over" the condition: "This was his second bout with it.
"This illustrates how with proper medication, the most lethal condition in Africa, can be reduced to a bad ten days instead of a death sentence."
The 'Syriana' actor recently filmed an appearance on Piers Morgan's new CNN chatshow, prompting Morgan to tweet: "George Clooney has contracted malaria following recent trip to Sudan."
He later added: "More Clooney - it's his 2nd bout of malaria. Taking medication but feeling rough."
I will be his nurse
I will be his nurse
I think he will need 2.. I am willing to help out.. as a sense of responsibility to my fellow man!
Said on the news earlier that he has made a full recovery .... you are a little too late :lol:
Said on the news earlier that he has made a full recovery .... you are a little too late :lol:
Damn - is it wrong to wish he catches something else preferably me :love:
moonstorm
21-01-2011, 15:40
I think he will need a bank of nurses on 24 hour basis, so put me down for the first shift!
Said on the news earlier that he has made a full recovery .... you are a little too late :lol:
Never too late Perdy.. just incase he has a relaspe or something.. he needs his nurses
Never too late Perdy.. just incase he has a relaspe or something.. he needs his nurses
I could just pictur you giving him a bed bath
I could just pictur you giving him a bed bath
I was picturing me given him a bed bath.. best 10 mins of my life!!! :lol:
tammyy2j
21-01-2011, 16:52
I think he will need a bank of nurses on 24 hour basis, so put me down for the first shift!
Me too I will be his nurse Carol :D
moonstorm
21-01-2011, 17:43
Ok Tams, you are on the second shift, mind you I don't think he will be the same after his bed bath lol!!!
Chloe O'brien
21-01-2011, 22:24
I was picturing me given him a bed bath.. best 10 mins of my life!!! :lol:
Yeah I bet you find orifices to wash he never knew he had :lol:
Yeah I bet you find orifices to wash he never knew he had :lol:
:eek: :eek: :eek: :D
tammyy2j
26-01-2011, 12:38
Penelope Cruz is rumoured to have given birth to her first baby. The actress and her husband Javier Bardem are thought to have become parents yesterday, on the same day that he was nominated for an Oscar for the Spanish film, Biutiful. According to Spanish newspaper, El Pais, the baby (whose sex is still unknown) was born in LA at the Cedars Sinai hospital. The notoriously private pair have also not revealed the baby's name. Speaking in September about the impending birth, Javier said: "It is true. I am very happy."
tammyy2j
26-01-2011, 12:38
Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy are apparently engaged.
According to reports, the rock 'n' roll couple, who recently announced that they were expecting their first child together, held a family party in London to celebrate the news.
The actress and Muse frontman apparently flew from LA to attend the festivities.
A source told reporters: "It was an intimate party. They kept their engagement secret as they wanted to celebrate with their nearest and dearest before it became public knowledge."
Mike Tyson has become a father for the eighth time, according to reports.
A representative for the boxer has confirmed to People that he and wife Lakiha Spicer Tyson welcomed son Morocco Elijah Tyson on Tuesday.
Tyson tied the knot with Spicer, his third wife, at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel's La Bella Wedding Chapel back in June 2009, and the couple are already parents to daughter Milan, who celebrated her second birthday last month.
Tyson is also father to a further five children from different relationships: Amir, D'Mato, Miguel, Mikey and Rayna. His daughter Exodus, 4, died following an accident at home in 2009, and he later credited his family with helping him cope with the tragedy.
He is currently preparing for the launch of his new show Taking On Tyson, which premieres March 6 on Animal Planet.
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Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are the proud parents of a baby boy.
A spokeswoman for the actress confirmed from New York that the actress gave birth to a son last week. She said "both parents and baby are doing great", but provided no other details.
The notoriously private couple, who first worked together on the set of Jamon Jamon, began dating after starring in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
They tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in the Bahamas last July and Penelope was spotted with a baby bump on the set of Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
Javier, 41, who is up for best actor following his performance in Biutiful, has previously said he feels "very happy" to become a first-time dad.
Oscar-winner Penelope, 36, had spoken about her desire for motherhood, saying: "I think I would be a perfect mother. I love babies."
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Andrew Sachs has apparently patched things up with his granddaughter Georgina Baillie thanks to the intervention of Baillie's new boyfriend Adam Ant.
Sachs is said to have fallen out with Baillie after the infamous Manuelgate scandal, in which Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross left a series of messages on Sachs's answering machine revealing that Brand had slept with Baillie.
However, '80s popstar Ant - who has been dating Baillie for just over a month - wrote a letter to the former Fawlty Towers actor pleading with him to see his granddaughter again, and Sachs has now reportedly agreed to a meeting.
A source told The Mirror: "Georgina is elated her grandfather wants to see her again and hopes they can begin to put the past behind them and move on.
"It's all down to Adam. He was desperate to help and wrote a letter off his own back. He has a way with words. It was very personal and explained how much Georgina loved him and was sorry for any upset she had caused."
Baillie is also apparently planning to invite her grandfather to one of Ant's future gigs, which will see her perform with the 'Prince Charming' singer.
Last year, Baillie told DS that she still cannot stand the sight of Brand.
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"Samantha Who?" star and breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate is the mother of a baby girl, her spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
Applegate, 39, gave birth to daughter Sadie Grace LeNoble on January 27 in Los Angeles, said the actress' representative, Ame Van Iden.
"Mother and daughter are doing great," Van Iden said.
The comedic actress is engaged to musician Martyn LeNoble, and this is her first child.
Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and had a double mastectomy, followed by reconstructive surgery.
She starred in the television comedy "Samantha Who?" from 2007 to 2009, and first gained fame as the ditsy daughter of Al Bundy in the hit sitcom "Married With Children."
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Actress and Hollywood celebrity Zsa Zsa Gabor returned to hospital on Tuesday after she began vomiting blood, her spokesman said.
The star of 1950s films "Moulin Rouge" and "Lili" was in the hospital last month to have her leg amputated because of a gangrene infection. She had hip replacement surgery in July.
Gabor, 93, began spitting up blood in the morning, and her husband, Frederic Prinz von Anhalt, called for an ambulance to take her to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Centre in Los Angeles, said John Blanchette, a spokesman for Gabor.
The actress, who has been a fixture on Hollywood's social scene for decades, is due to turn 94 on Sunday.
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Chloe O'brien
02-02-2011, 09:45
Poor Zsa Zsa I hope she is going to be okay.
rench actress Maria Schneider has died at the age of 58 after a battle with a cancer, it has been reported.
According to People, Schneider was living in Paris at the time of her death.
She is most widely known for starring with Marlon Brando in director Bernardo Bertolucci's 1972 erotic drama Last Tango In Paris.
Despite the fame that the movie afforded her, Schneider later told the Daily Mail that she "felt a little raped" by Bertolucci's insistence that she film a graphic sex scene with Brando. However, she also added that she and Brando "stayed friends until the end" and that "undoubtedly, my best experience about making the film was my encounter with Marlon".
After spending much of the 1970s battling a drug problem, Schneider later revived her career by appearing in a series of acclaimed films including director Mehdi Charef's In the Country of Juliets and the 1996 adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre.
Schneider last appeared on-screen in the French romantic drama Cliente in 2008.
A lot of the younger ones on here probably won't remember her but I recall that the film was considered quite scandalous when it first showed :eek:
RIP Maria
Terrence Howard and wife Michelle Ghent are divorcing after one year of marriage, People reports.
Ghent filed divorce papers on Jan. 27 in Los Angeles Superior Court citing "irreconcilable differences."
Howard, 41, and Ghent have no children together, and she is seeking spousal support. They wed in January 2010 in a secret ceremony.
The Oscar-nominated actor was previously married to Lori McCommas, with whom he has three children.
Howard currently stars on Law & Order: Los Angeles.
David and Victoria Beckham have reportedly been informed that their fourth child will be a girl.
The couple, who announced the Spice Girl's pregnancy last month, apparently learned the news during a 16-week ultrasound scan at Rivers Hospital near their Hertfordshire home. They were told that the baby is healthy and "developing perfectly", The Sun reports.
A family friend said : "David and Victoria are over the moon. This will be their last child and to be told they are having a girl is the icing on the cake for the Beckham clan.
"Victoria is 36 and David is thinking about life after retirement. For them, with a sister for their boys - who are growing up fast - this is the perfect family. All their dreams have come true. They couldn't have wished for more."
Victoria, who has expressed her desire for a daughter in the past, is due to give birth in the summer.
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tammyy2j
09-02-2011, 11:22
Sienna Miller and Jude Law have split up, the actor's rep has confirmed. "I can confirm that Jude Law and Sienna Miller are no longer in a relationship," the spokesperson said this evening, just two weeks after it was reported they bought a £8m love nest in North London. According to a friend, the pair separated weeks ago: "It was an entirely and end-of-the relationship decision. It had run its course," they said.
The couple have broken up before in 2006 when Jude admitted he had had an affair with his children's nanny, Daisy Wright. Sienna revealed the heartache that she went through at the time, saying: "That was a very pivotal time in my life, and I'm happy saying that.... It's a private moment when you get your heart broken for the first time, and that was the absolute antithesis of private. It couldn't have been more public!"
The couple put aside their differences and reconciled in late 2009, appearing in public together at the Met Ball. the following spring. No more information has been released about the split.
Singer and actress Ashlee Simpson filed for divorce on Wednesday from her rock star husband Pete Wentz after less than three years of marriage, according to court documents.
Simpson, 26, the younger sister of Jessica Simpson and a former actress on TV show "Melrose Place", cited irreconcilable differences for the split with Wentz, 31, a musician in the U.S. band Fall Out Boy.
The couple married in May 2008 and have a two year-old son Bronx Mowgli. No date of their separation was given in documents filed with Los Angeles Superior Court and first obtained by celebrity website TMZ.com.
Simpson had hits in 2004 with "Pieces of Me" and her debut album "Autobiography" and appeared in the Broadway musical "Chicago" in 2010.
Wentz and his Fall Out Boy band members put the band on hiatus in 2009 and Wentz has since formed a new project called Black Cards.
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Actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital to treat symptoms of congestive heart failure, her spokesperson said.
The 78-year-old was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for the "ongoing health problem", spokesperson Sally Morrison said.
It is not clear how long she will be in hospital, Ms Morrison added.
Dame Elizabeth has a long history of medical problems and underwent heart surgery in 2009.
"Her family and close friends are appreciative of the warm support and interest of her loyal fans but have asked that people respect her privacy and allow her medical team the time and space to focus on restoring her back to health," a statement issued on Friday said.
The actress had been scheduled to attend an award at a benefit gala for HIV/Aids charity amfAR on Wednesday in New York, but missed the event.
An award given in recognition of her support to HIV/Aids work was accepted by Sir Elton John on her behalf.
Dame Elizabeth won best actress Oscars for Butterfield 8 in 1961 and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in 1967.
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tammyy2j
17-02-2011, 10:31
Jessica Alba has announced that she and her husband, Cash Warren, are expecting their second child. “It’s been a while since I’ve been on FB & I thought I’d drop by to let you all in on some exciting news,” Alba wrote on her Facebook page. “Honor is going to be a Big Sister! Cash and I are thrilled and wanted to share the news directly with you so you didn’t hear about it somewhere else. I appreciated all of the love and support you all gave me during my first pregnancy and will definitely appreciate it again this time around. Have a great day!”
Alba and Warren have a two-year-old daughter, Honor.
Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster have welcomed their second child together.
Lancaster gave birth on Wednesday to a baby boy named Aiden, weighing 7lb 12oz.
"Mother and baby are healthy and blissfully happy," a rep told E! News.
The couple are already parents to 5-year-old Alistair. Aiden is Stewart's eighth child.
Actress Stephanie Beacham has told of her terror after doctors revealed her skin cancer has returned.
The Dynasty star had a brush with the disease in 2008 but assumed she was back to full health after a course of cryotherapy to freeze and remove the growth on her nose.
But she was plunged into "horror" last month when medics revealed the cancerous cells have returned. The star is currently undergoing photodynamic therapy for basal cell carcinoma in a bid to kill off the illness.
Beacham tells Hello! magazine, "The news that it had returned gave me such a fright. The first time I was told I had skin cancer, I can still remember the horror I felt, so to be told it had come back was terrifying.
"I was also terribly disappointed as I thought I was clear and that was the end of it. I now know otherwise and this has served as a warning... I didn't want cryotherapy again and surgery would have involved cutting away a chunk of skin from my nose, leaving me with a permanent scar.
"The treatment took less than half an hour and didn't involve a scalpel... It was slightly uncomfortable, but not painful. I have one more treatment next month to make sure all the cancerous cells are cleared."
And the actress admits she's determined to help other sufferers of the disease: "This second scare has proved a very valuable lesson. But skin cancer is nothing to be ashamed of and if my story makes more people aware of the dangers and the treatments available then good has come of this."
:( Hope she makes a full recovery
Cristiano Ronaldo could be a father again, following reports that his fiancée Irina Shayk is pregnant.
Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha claims that Shayk has been spotted with a small bump.
A friend of the footballer told the paper: "Cristiano loves being a father.
"Although they weren't planning on having a baby so soon, the truth is that nothing makes him happier than his son. And the birth of the boy awakened Irina's desire to become a mother."
The friend continued: "They had been talking about marriage. Cristiano wanted something very special and romantic, and on Valentine's Day he travelled to New York to surprise Irina. He asked her to marry him."
The friend said Ronaldo's mum Dolores wants the couple to marry in the footballer's home town of Funchal, on the Portuguese island of Madeira.
They added: "At the moment there are lots of options open, but if it were down to Ronaldo's mother the wedding would be in Madeira."
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Actress Jane Russell has died of respiratory failure at the age of 89.
Born in Minnesota in 1921 to Roy William Russell and Geraldine Jacobi, Russell was discovered by movie mogul Howard Hughes in 1940. Her first film, The Outlaw, catapulted her to fame three years later. Its poster, showing the actress posing provocatively with a gun in a bale of hay, sparked controversy at the time.
She worked with many of the industry's stars in the '40s and '50s, appearing alongside Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1953. She also worked with Frank Sinatra, Groucho Marx and Vincent Price during the '50s.
In a statement to Reuters, her son Buck Waterfield said: "Jane Russell passed away peacefully today (Monday) at home surrounded by her children at her bedside."
She is survived by three children.
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RIP Jane
Claudia Winkleman has confirmed that she and husband Kris Thykier are expecting their third child.
The couple, who have been married for 11 years, are already parents to Jake, 7, and Matilda, 4.
Writing on Twitter, the Film 2011 host told followers: "Thank you very much for your messages. It's true I'm having a baby. Although to be frank, on the scan it looked more like a goat."
The 39-year-old is now four months into the pregnancy, according to reports.
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Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl have announced the arrival of their first child together.
The celebrity couple released a statement to the media today confirming that model Dahl had actually given birth to a daughter earlier this week.
A representative for the stars stated: "Musician Jamie Cullum and his wife, the author and presenter Sophie Dahl, have become parents.
"Their daughter Lyra was born on March the second. They are over the moon."
The spokesperson added that Cullum and Dahl will not be releasing any further details about their daughter, including her weight and where she was born.
The pair tied the knot in secret last year and first revealed news of Dahl's pregnancy back in September.
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Guy Ritchie's model girlfriend Jacqui Ainsley is pregnant, it has been reported.
The couple, who have been dating for a year after meeting at a party, are expecting their first child together in September, the News of the World reports.
A source said: "They have been keen to start a family for a while now. They're absolutely made up. We expect to hear wedding bells next year. Jacqui was crying with joy when she found out she's pregnant.
"They went on holiday because Guy is desperate she takes it easy. He won't let her do anything more strenuous than argue over baby names."
The film director already has two sons with ex-wife Madonna - ten-year-old Rocco and adopted David, six. He was allegedly paid a £60m settlement when they divorced in 2008.
A spokesperson for Ritchie and Ainsley declined to comment.
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GEORGE MICHAEL's partner KENNY GOSS has walked out on him after 15 years, The Sun can reveal.
Pals said Texan businessman Kenny had finally had enough of the wayward pop star's lifestyle.
Worried friends of the former Wham! singer – whose hits include Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – had been warning him he risked losing Kenny.
But problems with cannabis, such as last year's drug-driving conviction, forced them apart.
A source close to the couple said: "The writing has been on the wall for some time. There are only so many second chances Kenny was prepared to give.
"He's been loyal to George from day one, but that hasn't always been reciprocated."
They added: "Kenny runs an incredibly successful gallery. With Kenny in the US, they spend so much time apart – and that's got worse over the last couple of years.
"It's really sad, but hopefully this could be the wake-up call George needs."
Kenny, 51, was in court in September when George was sentenced to eight weeks for crashing into a branch of Snappy Snaps near his North London home.
It was his second drug-driving conviction. In 2007 he was found slumped at the wheel of the same vehicle, and was ordered to do community service.
George, 47, left jail in October vowing to mend his ways. He admitted to CHRIS EVANS on Radio 2 that he had become "a poster boy for cannabis".
He said: "I felt like I had a bill to pay. I went to prison, I paid my bill."
His new single, a cover of NEW ORDER's True Faith, is released next week for Comic Relief.
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Charlie Sheen has called the executives of Two and a Half Men "deplorable" for the way they handled his dismissal.
The actor was fired from the CBS sitcom on Monday following a letter to his lawyer from Warner Bros, who produce the show.
Sheen has now claimed that he initially found out about his sacking via text message, slamming the programme's bosses for their handling of the situation.
He told Access Hollywood: "These guys are such yellow cockroaches that they didn't even have the decency to call me.
"I put five [billion] in their cheap suit pockets and another half a [billion] in what's-his-cheese's pockets and this is the… respect I get? It's just deplorable and they should be ashamed of themselves.
"They exercised such a cheap move and [this is] so silly and so transparent and… it's so juvenile. It is the work of infants. It is the work of silly infants."
Sheen went on to confirm that he intends to pursue legal action against the show's executives but stressed that it is not the most important thing in his life.
He added: "I guess if you can't process a guy, or realise his value, you must terminate him. That's real high-brow thinking, really evolved thinking. I don't know. It is what it is. I'm more worried about my children right now than any of this nonsense."
[B] It said on Sky News this morning that he got $2m per episode and demanded $3m per episode :eek:
Zara Phillips and rugby player Mike Tindall are to be married in Edinburgh on 30 July, Buckingham Palace has said.
The wedding will take place at the Canongate Kirk on the Royal Mile.
The couple announced their engagement in December, just weeks after Prince William and Kate Middleton said they planned to marry on 29 April.
The Queen's oldest granddaughter, Miss Phillips, 29, and Mr Tindall, 32, met during England's Rugby World Cup-winning campaign in Australia in 2003.
Miss Phillips, who is not a working member of the royal family but is 12th in line to the throne, was educated at Gordonstoun boarding school in Morayshire.
She has achieved sporting success in her own right, winning individual gold in three-day eventing at the World Equestrian Games in Germany in 2006.
The title helped her become BBC Sports Personality of the Year later that year, following in the footsteps of her mother, Princess Anne, who won the award in 1971.
Private event
The service at the Canongate Kirk will be followed by a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Miss Phillips has missed two Olympic Games after her horse, Toytown, suffered injuries, but is hoping to compete in the London 2012 Games.
Mr Tindall currently plays for and captains Gloucester, and remains in the England team - which he has also skippered during this year's Six Nations championship.
Iain Balshaw, who was also part of England's victorious World Cup squad, is reported to be Tindall's best man.
Palace sources say the wedding will be private, with costs covered by the families. Royal officials said the couple will hold their reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the Queen's official home in Scotland.
Canongate Kirk, which serves a Church of Scotland congregation, was completed in 1691.
It is the parish church of Edinburgh Castle and where the Queen worships when at residence at Holyroodhouse.
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Chloe O'brien
09-03-2011, 20:50
That's my neice's birthday. I will be on holiday from work then, the town willl be a bloody nightmare as it's full of tourist for the festival.
tammyy2j
10-03-2011, 15:50
Ant McPartlin has been the victim of an alleged unprovoked attack in his local pub.
The television presenter – and one half of duo Ant and Dec - was watching a Champions League football game on Tuesday when he was punched in the face.
His attacker, thought to be aged around 18, had apparently been directing jibes at Ant throughout the evening.
"Ant didn't react and this bloke launched himself at him and punched him in the face," a source told The Sun.
"It was all totally unprovoked."
A spokesman for Ant confirmed the ITV star had been hit but wouldn't be taking the matter further.
tammyy2j
11-03-2011, 10:15
Justin Timberlake, 30, and Jessica Biel, 29, have ended their relationship after four years of dating. Reps for the former couple issued this joint statement today: “Addressing the media speculation regarding Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake’s relationship, we are confirming that they mutually have decided to part ways. The two remain friends and continue to hold the highest level of love and respect for each other.”
The man who punched Ant McPartlin in the face has said that he is "not sorry" for his actions.
Speaking to the Sun, attacker Ross Hamilton said that he was just "having a joke".
Describing Tuesday's incident, Hamilton said: "I put my arm round Ant and said, 'Where's your girlfriend?'
"I thought he must be used to that. He didn't think it was funny so I pinched his cheek and said, 'You're cute when you get angry.' He didn't like that, then I just gave him a little slap."
Hamilton said that the pair "exchanged verbals" as McPartlin left, adding: "I'm not sorry. He deserved it."
The attack happened while McPartlin was at a pub in Chiswick watching the Arsenal versus Barcelona football match.
The presenter reportedly said that he was "fine" yesterday while filming for Push The Button.
Former Pop Idol contestant and stage star Darius Campbell has secretly tied the knot to a Hollywood star in a hush-hush ceremony.
The singer - who found fame when he boastfully scolded talent show bosses for axing him - has found love with Natasha Henstridge, whose films include sci-fi hit Species.
He told Hello! magazine: "No-one knew we were there and that sense of it just being for us was very exciting - it felt a little bit naughty and secretive."
The couple were accompanied by only Henstridge's sons Tristan, 12 and Asher, nine, as they married at the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. The couple's wedding photos are published by the magazine.
"It was a very hard secret to keep," said the 36-year-old actress, who wore a short white Monique Lhullier dress. "It was really spontaneous."
Campbell was known as Darius Danesh when he made his first bid for TV fame in ITV show Popstars. After he failed to make it into the line-up of Hear'Say, who were assembled by the show, he then went on to take part in the first Pop Idol, which was won by Will Young. He has since become a stage star and moved to the US.
The couple - who became engaged in 2007, toyed with marrying in Scottish castle, or in Henstridge's native Canada but they went for the low-key approach at the US ranch.
"It's where the Kennedys honeymooned, and where Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier said their vows, so it has a real sense of history," said Campbell.
They met seven years ago on a pedestrian crossing in LA. They briefly split last year but went on to rekindle their relationship.
"The universe conspired and I saw a lot of things much more clearly," Henstridge said. And Campbell added: "I've always known the grass is not greener. Wanting to spend your life with someone is a realisation that can take seven years or happens instantly."
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ABBEY CLANCY and PETER CROUCH were celebrating last night after she gave birth to a baby girl.
The blonde model's first child weighed 7lb 9oz and was born in London.
Love-rat Spurs striker Crouch, 30 – who cheated on Abbey, 25, on a stag-do in Madrid last year – was at the birth.
A spokesman for the couple said: "They're thrilled. Mother and baby are doing fine."
The pair hope their first child will heal the wounds inflicted by Crouch's romp with hooker Monica Mint.
We revealed Abbey's pregnancy shortly after he was rumbled.
A pal said: "They hope the baby will help them move on. Peter knows he was an idiot, but they're a very solid couple now."
It has been a joyful few days for Crouch, whose side qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals last week.
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Kelly Brook has announced that she is pregnant.
Brook and boyfriend Thom Evans are expecting a baby girl, the model confirmed on Twitter. The baby will mark the couple's first child.
"Thom and I are happy to announce we are expecting a baby girl. We are delighted XXX (sic),' the 31-year-old tweeted on Wednesday.
According to a source for the Daily Mail, Brook recently received the results of her three-month scan, and she and the baby appear to be healthy.
Brook and Evans started dating last November.
Brook reportedly posed fully nude for Exhibition magazine earlier this year.
The model-actress said last month that she has no interest in starring in a soap opera despite rumoured offers.
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Jet Harris, original bass player of the British pop band The Shadows, has died at the age of 71.
Harris's agent Peter Stockton confirmed that the musician passed away at his partner's home in Winchester, after battling an undisclosed form of cancer.
Upon hearing news of his former bandmate's death, Sir Cliff Richard paid tribute to the musician who he described as having been the core of the band.
"Jet was exactly what The Shadows and I needed - a backbone holding our sound together," Richard told BBC News. "Jet, the bass player, will always be an integral part of British rock 'n' roll history.
"Losing him is sad, but the great memories will stay with me," Richard added.
Concerns about Harris's health were raised after he was forced to cancel a number of public appearances earlier this month.
He was awarded with an MBE for services to music in 2010.
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RIP Jet :(
Mel B has announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Stephen Belafonte.
The Spice Girl already has two daughters, Phoenix, 12, and Angel Irish, 3, while Belafonte has one child from a previous marriage.
"It was planned, obviously," she told Hello magazine. "When you're 35 years old, you have to do your check-ups beforehand. So I'd done all the precautions around Christmas time, then we started trying."
She continued: "We both really wanted things to happen. The power of wanting a baby, I think, can sometimes just work for your advantage. I didn't think that I would get pregnant that quickly. Usually it takes at least a month or two.
"We're really excited. We wouldn't have planned and waited for four years to have a baby if we weren't really excited about it and ready for it - even though you can never really be truly ready."
However, the singer - real name Melanie Brown - admitted that she does not know if she will find out the sex of the baby.
"I haven't fully decided if I want to know or not," she said. "I'm over the first trimester, so I'm past the shady three months and on to safe territory. The first three months, I was pretty sick and tired, to be honest, which I've never been before."
Mel B is the third Spice Girl to confirm pregnancy this year, with both Victoria Beckham and Emma Bunton expecting new arrivals.
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The Gavin & Stacey funnyman's fiancee Julia Carey gave birth to a baby boy at London's Portland Hospital on Tuesday morning, according to The Sun.
The couple has yet to decide on a name for the tot.
Corden has been dating Carey since 2009 and cemented their relationship with a romantic Christmas Day proposal.
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Myleene Klass has given birth to her second daughter.
The TV personality and husband Graham Quinn have named the girl Hero Harper Quinn, having known the sex of the child for some time.
A statement on Klass's official website confirmed that the baby was born at 5.02pm on Friday afternoon and weighed 6lb, 2oz.
Klass and Graham already have 3-year-old daughter Ava together. Klass recently revealed that Ava has warmed to the idea of having a little sister.
The former Hear'Say singer, who revealed the news of her pregnancy via Twitter in September, previously admitted to fighting with her other half over the name of their new daughter.
Ava was born three and a half weeks early in 2007.
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Do these celebs not understand giving these children stupid names. Can cause trouble when going to school. I do feel sorry for them having to carry these names for the rest of there lives. Zowie Bowie changed his in later live.
Would not be so bad if it was a boy.
Chloe O'brien
26-03-2011, 20:01
You can get some lovely unique names but others can be plain stupid. I agree why call a child Hero, poor girl.
MUM-TO-BE Victoria Beckham wants to call her unborn baby girl Luna.
Fashionista Victoria Beckham has a shortlist of names and loves the name, which is Spanish for “moon”.
Bookies are now convinced it is the only viable moniker on the table.
Paddy Power yesterday made Luna the firm favourite, giving odds of just 3-1.
A survey of British parents by children’s retailing website BabyChild yesterday also backed Luna as the preferred choice. It was miles ahead of other names, including Angel, London, Princess and Paris.
Victoria, 36, was about to give the name Luna to third son Cruz before she knew the sex of the baby.
She picked it in 2004, months before giving birth, and favoured a girl’s name because she was so desperate for a little daughter. At the time, she said: “I love the word Luna. I know it’s a girl’s name. So maybe for the next baby.”
David’s England pal Frank Lampard, 32, and his ex Elen Rivas, 36, gave the name to their eldest daughter, who was born a few months after Cruz.
The Beckhams are no strangers to unusual names. The pair called their first son Brooklyn after the area where he was conceived in New York.
And they named their next son Romeo because: “It’s just a name we love.”
Their use of Spanish words is also apparent in youngest son Cruz’s name.
It is Spanish for “cross” and pronounced like the surname of pal Tom Cruise, 48.
Dad-to-be David, 35, said Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, six, are looking forward to meeting their baby sister.
He said: “Having a girl is something we obviously hoped for.
“But when you have a baby, the biggest concern is it’s healthy and everything’s good with the mum.
“We’re very excited. It’s an exciting time for the family.”
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David Tennant has become a father for the first time, it has been revealed.
The former Doctor Who star's fiancée Georgia Moffett is said to have recently given birth to a baby girl.
According to the Daily Mail, the couple are thought to have named the child Olivia.
"Georgia and David could not be happier," a source said. "Olivia is beautiful and their families are over the moon.
"They did very well in keeping everything very nearly private and keeping things under wraps. Georgia was a lot more pregnant than people thought when the news first broke."
It was revealed as recently as January that Tennant and Moffett were expecting a child, not long after it was reported that the pair had got engaged.
The couple met on the set of an episode of Doctor Who, in which Moffett - the real-life daughter of former Time Lord Peter Davison - played the Tenth Doctor's own child, Jenny.
Moffett already has a son, named Ty, although she has never publicly revealed the father's identity.
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Congratulations to them
Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden have announced the end of their relationship.
The couple, who began dating when they met in late 2004, became engaged in November 2007 while on holiday in Bali.
An official statement read: "Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden regretfully announce that they are no longer engaged, and after much consideration, have mutually decided to end their relationship.
"This decision has been made with a lot of soul searching from both parties with the realisation that they have grown apart. They leave the partnership with respect for one and other, wishing each other success and happiness for the future."
It concluded: "Delta and Brian appreciate there will be interest regarding this announcement but request that their time together is respected and they are given privacy during this time of transition."
Writing on Twitter, McFadden added: "I love delta and always will. She is one of gods living angels. I thank her for giving me the best years of my life. Please give us time (sic)."
In 2005, the pair scored a UK top three hit with their duet 'Almost Here'.
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Canadian pop star Michael Buble has married Argentine TV actress Luisana Lopilato in a civil ceremony.
The Grammy-winning singer of Crazy Love and his sweetheart posed for a mob of fans after tying the knot at a civil registry in Buenos Aires.
She wore a lilac chiffon dress with silver high heels and Michael wore a sharp grey suit as he leaned down for a kiss.
Then Luisana, 23, tossed a bouquet of purple orchids into the crowd as some fans threw rice and red rose petals and a young woman shouted: "I love you Michael!"
Singer Michael, 35, won his Grammy last month for traditional pop vocal album, and is one of North America's top-grossing concert entertainers. Luisana made her name as a model and in Argentine sitcoms and soap operas, including Rebel Way, Little Girls, Married With Children and Pirate Soul.
The couple plan a full ceremony with 300 guests next month at a mansion outside Buenos Aires, and another wedding in Vancouver in April. They have homes in Canada, Los Angeles and Buenos Aires province.
Michael dated British actress Emily Blunt for several years before he met Luisana in 2009 during a South American concert tour. Luisana was romantically involved before with tennis player Juan Monaco.
With more than 500,000 fans and followers on Facebook and Twitter, she sent messages throughout the day, thanking her family and the media. "How beautiful it all was!" she wrote.
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TRUCKING legend Edward Stobart, whose lorry empire is so famous it has a 25,000-strong fan club, has died aged 56.
The haulage magnate, who built up the Eddie Stobart lorry business and ran it for more than 30 years, was taken ill with heart problems at his Warwickshire mansion.
Doctors battled to save him but he died in hospital in Coventry yesterday from a suspected heart attack, with his wife Mandy and two of their children at his bedside.
The Cumbria-based *business was started by his father named Eddie.
But it was Edward who saw it grow from a *fertiliser delivery firm into one of the biggest haulage companies in the country, employing more than 5,000 workers and running 2,250 distinctive trucks.
The firm revels in its *popularity and its fan club promotes the game of ‘‘Eddie Spotting’’, and also sells toy lorries, T-shirts and even Eddie Teddies.
Every lorry in the Stobart fleet has a female name, such as Twiggy, Tammy, Dolly and Suzi.
A spokesman for the Eddie Stobart fan club said: “It is a real shock and it is very raw because it’s just happened.”
Mr Stobart sold the company to his brother William and his business partner Andrew Tinkler in 2004 and had since dabbled in other *business ventures.
His brother broke the news to the Eddie Stobart *workforce in a statement, saying: “Edward, although not directly involved in today’s company, was the person who built the firm up.
“He was the one who built the Eddie Stobart brand and business and we have so much to thank him for.”
A statement from the Stobart Group said: “It is with great sadness and regret that Stobart Group shares the news that Edward has passed away. Our thoughts are with his wife Mandy, his *children and family.”
A close friend said: “It is terribly sad. His dad, who started it all, is still alive in his 80s living in Cumbria. The family is very private and they won’t be talking about this.”
In recent years Mr Stobart had suffered a number of personal setbacks.
In 2008 his adopted son, also called Edward Stobart, was wrongly accused of raping a teenage girl and was beaten up in a number of revenge attacks. In May last year Mr Stobart was banned from driving for 20 months after he admitted drink-driving in his Mercedes. Last July he was also declared bankrupt at Warwick county court.
Last night Theo de Pencier, chief of the Freight Transport Association, said: “The haulage industry owes him a debt of gratitude for the way he brought a personal and human touch to the sector and helped earn the public’s respect.
“Our condolences go to his family and friends.”
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/04/01/trucker-legend-eddie-stobart-dies-115875-23029341/#ixzz1ITc7up5C
Leslie Phillips' wife Angela Scoular has died at the age of 65.
Angela - an actress who appeared in two Bond films - had been suffering from bowel cancer.
She was taken to hospital from an address in Maida Vale, west London, after police were called at about 1.50pm.
A police spokesman said: "Ambulance services attended and the woman was taken to a central London hospital where she was pronounced dead at 17.28.
"Next of kin are aware. A post-mortem will be held in due course. Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and officers from Westminster are investigating."
Angela married Carry On star Leslie in 1982. She played Lady Agatha Shawcross in the TV series You Rang, M'Lord? and Cathy in a 1967 production of Wuthering Heights.
Other credits include The Avengers, Penmarric and in 1996 in As Time Goes By.
She appeared in two Bond films - as Buttercup in Casino Royale in 1966 and as Ruby Bartlett in On Her Majesty's Secret Service in 1969. Other film roles included A Countess From Hong Kong (1967), featuring Marlon Brando and Sophia Loren, Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (1968) and British comedy Doctor In Trouble, in which Phillips also starred, in 1970.
A representative for the actor said: "It is with great sadness that we must confirm Leslie Phillips' wife Angela Phillips (nee Scoular) passed away yesterday.
"The family have requested that their privacy is respected at this difficult time."
RIP Angela
Are You Being Served? star Trevor Bannister has died aged 76.
The actor, who played ladies' man Mr Lucas in the popular department store sitcom, died yesterday (Thursday).
He had a lengthy career including appearances in the long-running police drama, Z Cars, and more recently a stint in Last Of The Summer Wine.
He also made regular appearances in the theatre and in pantomime.
In 2009, he gave a reading at the funeral of his co-star Wendy Richard, who played Miss Brahms in Are You Being Served?
His agent was unable to confirm the cause of death.
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RIP Trevor :(
My goodness. I never realised he was 76
TV star Les Dennis has become a father for the third time.
Thomas Christopher, who was born weighing 9lb 3oz, is the 57-year-old comedian's second child with wife Claire, 40.
A spokeswoman said: "Les Dennis and wife Claire are thrilled and delighted at the birth of their baby son, born at a London hospital on Thursday 14th April at 2.03pm."
The former Family Fortunes host has a daughter, Eleanor, who turns three on Easter Sunday, with his wife, a life coach, who lost a child after an ectopic pregnancy last year.
Les also has a son, Philip, now 31, from his first marriage to Lynne Webster.
He has said of being an older parent: "Now, I have the time and energy - well, sometimes - to enjoy Eleanor to the full. She has brought such joy into my life.
"When Claire and I knew we wanted to be together, I wasn't sure about starting a family. But I loved her enough that I'd be happy with it.
"Then, when she got pregnant, I was over the moon and released somehow from any worry about being a dad again in my mid-50s."
PA
Congratulations to them :)
Elisabeth Sladen has passed away at the age of 63.
The actress is best known for portraying Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures. The cause of death is not yet clear.
Doctor Who Magazine tweeted: "With great sadness, DWM must report the loss of our beloved Sarah Jane, actress Elisabeth Sladen. The best of best friends. Too, too sad."
Doctor Who writer Paul Cornell said: "Very sorry to hear about Elisabeth Sladen, a great actor, special to everyone of my generation and a whole new one."
:( RIP Elisabeth
Mariah Carey has welcomed twins earlier today with husband Nick Cannon.
Cindi Berger, a representative for the couple, confirmed to The AP that Carey gave birth today at 12.07pm EDT at an unknown hospital in Los Angeles.
The singer's daughter was born first, weighing 5lb 3oz, followed closely by a boy, weighing 5lb 6oz.
"My wife just gave me the most incredible anniversary gift ever in life!" Cannon tweeted earlier today. "I won't ever be able to top this!"
The comedian sat down for an interview with Ellen DeGeneres earlier this week, in which he revealed Carey was likely to give birth "at any minute".
The statement also revealed that the pair listened to Carey's 2005 single 'We Belong Together' shortly after the births.
Although the couple have yet to name the new arrivals, they are expected to renew their wedding vows tomorrow, having celebrated three years of marriage today.
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Former US child star Jackie Cooper, who went on to work as a TV producer, film director and feature in four Superman movies, has died at the age of 88.
Cooper died in Santa Monica, California, on Tuesday of complications related to old age, his lawyer said.
Aged nine he became the youngest player to be nominated for an Oscar for best actor, for the 1931 film Skippy.
Late in his career he appeared as Daily Planet editor Perry White in the four Christopher Reeve Superman films.
As a child, Cooper became a familiar face to many in Hal Roach's Our Gang series of short comedy films.
He went on to star in Skippy, an adaptation of a popular comic strip.
In one scene where he was required to cry, the director, his uncle Norman Taurog, pretended to have his dog shot off-set in order to bring on the tears - a ploy that worked.
Although the young Cooper did not win the Academy Award for best actor, his uncle did take best director for that film.
Fifty years later, Cooper entitled his 1981 autobiography Please Don't Shoot My Dog.
He followed his success in Skippy with roles in films including The Champ, The Bowery and Treasure Island, and continued acting through his adolescence.
He served in the US Navy during World War II and returned to find his film career had waned. So he took to the stage in New York in a number of Broadway shows.
He went on to star in TV sit-oms and dramas, before turning his hand to directing and production.
His appearances as gruff Daily Planet editor Perry White in the Superman films brought him back to the big screen in the twilight of his career.
Born John Cooper in Los Angeles in 1922, he was married three times and had four children. Two sons survive him.
RIP Jackie
Bryan Adams and personal assistant Alicia Grimaldi have reportedly welcomed their first child.
A rep for the singer - who first announced the pregnancy in March - announced last month's birth of daughter Mirabella on Thursday.
People quotes a statement from the 'Cuts Like A Knife' star which reads: "I'm really proud to announce on 22 April, Mirabella Bunny was born.
"She arrived like all good Easter bunnies on Easter Friday. Mother and baby are both well and happy. Thanks in advance for your kind thoughts and wishes."
The musician was recently honoured with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He will tour mainland Europe in June and July and returns to the UK in December for a 20th anniversary tour of his sixth studio album Walking Up The Neighbours. The record includes his breakthrough hit '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You.'
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Emma Bunton and Jade Jones have announced the birth of their son.
The former Spice Girls confirmed on Twitter that she had given birth to her second child, Tate.
Bunton confirmed that she and fiancé Jones were expecting their new arrival last November. She confirmed the sex of the unborn child in February.
Writing on Twitter, Bunton and Jones both said: "Our beautiful son Tate has arrived safe and sound! We are all so happy and excited. Thanks and love to you all."
Tate is a brother to the couple's 3-year-old son Beau.
The 35-year-old's former bandmates Victoria Beckham and Mel B are also both expecting new children.
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Chloe O'brien
06-05-2011, 22:26
Seve Ballesteros condition is deteriorating, say family
Seve Ballesteros's condition is worsening, according to the family of the Spanish golf legend.
Ballesteros, 54, has had health problems since being diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2008 after losing consciousness at Madrid Airport.
He had four operations to remove the tumour and reduce swelling in his skull as well as undergoing chemotherapy.
The five-time major winner is being cared for at home in the northern Spanish town of Pedrena.
A statement on his website said: "The family will provide information on his state of health when more news becomes available."
They also expressed their thanks for the support they had received and added that any updates would be published on the website.
Ballesteros, who claimed 87 titles over his career, won the Open in 1979, 1984 and 1988 and became the first European to win the Augusta Masters in 1980, repeating the feat in 1983.
He also enjoyed a successful Ryder Cup career as both player and captain - playing in eight Ryder Cups and winning 20 points from 37 matches before guiding Europe to victory over the United States at Valderrama in 1997.
He appeared in public for the first time following the surgery in May 2009 when he went to watch his local football team Racing Santander and was given a standing ovation.
He has called his battle against the tumour the "hardest challenge of my life."
SEVERIANO Ballesteros, who died aged 54, was one of golf's all-time greats, a charismatic figure who lifted five majors, led the European challenge to the decades-long US supremacy and turned a new generation onto the sport.
For two decades, from the mid-1970s to the 1990s, 'Seve' was one of the sport's most celebrated personalities.
He collected 87 career titles and was a crucial ingredient in Europe's rediscovered love affair with the Ryder Cup, before retiring in 2007 with back problems.
Known for his flamboyant and imaginative style of play, he famously won one of his three British Open titles by playing a shot from a temporary parking lot.
Ballesteros was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour after losing consciousness at Madrid airport on October 6, 2008.
He underwent four operations to remove the tumour and reduce swelling in his skull, as well as chemotherapy. He called his battle against the tumour the "hardest challenge of my life".
"During my career I was one of the best at getting around obstacles on golf courses. Now I want to be the best at confronting the most difficult match of my life with all my strength," he had said in a statement when he revealed his illness.
Born in the village of Pedrena near the northern port of Santander on April 9, 1957, he rose from humble beginnings (his father was a greenkeeper) in Spain, a country with little or no track record for golf.
But his three older brothers were all golf pros as well as his uncle, who was Spanish professional champion four times and was sixth in the 1965 Augusta Masters.
His brother Manuel gave him a 3-iron as a present, and he sharpened his skills on the beach near his home on moonlit nights. At the age of 12, he won a caddies tournament with a score of 79.
Ballesteros announced his presence as a teenager in 1976 when he finished second at the British Open, just two years after turning pro aged 16.
He could have won. He led at the midway point but a final round of 74 left him six shots behind eventual champion Johnny Miller at Royal Birkdale.
Topping the European Tour Order of Merit that year - he would go on to do so on another five occasions - was a measure of compensation.
In 1979, aged 21, he became the youngest winner of the British Open.
A year later, he was the first European to make the breakthrough at the Augusta Masters, opening the floodgates for the likes of Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, Ian Woosnam, Sandy Lyle and his Spanish compatriot Jose Maria Olazabal.
That first of two Masters titles made him, at 23, the youngest winner before Tiger Woods reduced the bar in 1997.
Across the 1980s Ballesteros bestrode the green like a sporting behemoth, adding further British Open titles in 1984 and 1988 and also winning five World Match Play Championships.
His Ryder Cup exploits were equally impressive, spearheading the landmark 1985 win over the Americans, the first since 1957.
Two years later the Ballesteros-inspired Europeans won on American soil for the first time and what had been a one-way contest had been changed for ever.
His Ryder Cup partnership with compatriot Olazabal proved the most successful in the history of the event - the pair notched 11 wins with two further matches halved out of 15 pairs.
He also skippered the 1997 Ryder Cup winning team on home ground in Valderrama.
Back problems though started to trouble him in the late 1990s and his form and confidence gradually ebbed away. On July 16, 2007, he announced his retirement, although having turned 50 he was eligible for the Champions Tour and European Seniors Tour.
"I no longer have the desire and I am no longer willing to give away the things I did before," an emotional Ballesteros said at the time.
"I gave away all my teenage years and fought day and night to give my all and focus 100 percent on my golf game. I have a number of good years ahead of me and want to spend some time with my three children and friends and family."
He had already been limiting his schedule in the preceding years - a 2005 Madrid Open showing marked a brief comeback which saw him also enter the 2006 British Open Championship.
In 1988, he married Carmen Botin, the daughter of Emilio Botin, head of Santander bank and one of Spain's richest men. The couple had three children and divorced in 2004.
Ballesteros was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1999, where he joined the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.
Golf Digest magazine in 2000 ranked him as the greatest golfer Europe has produced.
Herald Sun
RIP :(
Chloe O'brien
08-05-2011, 17:21
I'm not a golf fan to be honest I think it's one of the most boring sports but Seve was a great character for the sport and a true gent. He will be greatly missed. R.I.P
John Walker of '60s pop group The Walker Brothers has died.
The musician passed away following a battle with liver cancer.
An official statement on Walker's website read: "It is with our deepest sadness to report that Mr John Walker passed away in his Los Angeles area home on May 7, 2011.
"He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend and artiste."
Born John Maus in New York City, Walker first started acting and appearing on talent shows as a child.
He formed The Walker Brothers in 1964 alongside Scott Engel and Gary Leeds, who also took the surname Walker professionally.
The group topped the UK charts twice in the 1960s with 'Make It Easy On Yourself' and 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore'.
Writing on his official website, Gary Walker said: "It's a very sad fay for John's family, myself and all of our many fans.
"John was the founder member of the group and lead singer in the early days... He was a compassionate songwriter and a gentleman with lots of style."
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RIP John :(
tammyy2j
09-05-2011, 13:50
Jemima Khan has criticised internet users for sending her "vile hate tweets" after she vehemently denied taking out a super-injunction to prevent the publication of intimate pictures of her and Jeremy Clarkson.
The socialite was named on Twitter alongside a host of other celebrities who, it was claimed, had taken out draconian gagging orders to prevent details of their private lives emerging.
This morning she tweeted: “I hope the people who made this story up realise that my sons will be bullied at school because of it. Plus I'm getting vile hate tweets.”
The socialite said she was particularly concerned about her elder son, adding: “My 14 year old would never talk to me again. He's painfully shy and hates any fuss.”
Des O'Connor wants to become a father again - at the age of 80.
The veteran TV presenter - who already has five children - reaches the milestone birthday in January and has admitted he would love for his youngest son, six-year-old Adam, to have a brother or sister.
Speaking about his decision to have another baby with his 41-year-old wife Jodie, Des said: "It hurt when people said I was selfish to become a dad at my age. I don't feel my age and I'm not planning on leaving this earth anytime soon.
"When he's 19 and I'm 90, I'll still be cheering him on at football games. You'd have to ask the wife if we'd have another. She told me she's late at the moment."
Des - who has been divorced three times - says he felt he owed it to Jodie to let her have a baby because she wanted it so much.
He told Piers Morgan on his 'Life Stories' series: "I think it would have been selfish not to give my wife a child when that's what she wanted."
As well as planning more offspring, Des also revealed how he wants to get back on TV, as he still thinks there's a place for him on the nation's screens.
He added: "There is life in the old dog yet. I have a couple of really string ideas in the pipeline and I'm writing a lot of comedy poetry, like Pam Ayres."#
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This is just wrong, I am sorry
Kelly Brook has lost the unborn baby she was expecting with partner Thom Evans.
According to The Mirror, Brook, who was over five months pregnant, suffered the loss last week.
Her spokesman Jonathan Hackford said: "Kelly Brook and Thom Evans have sadly lost their baby.
"They request that everyone please respect their privacy at this very painful time and there will be no further comment."
The 31-year-old model and actress is reported to be recovering at home.
Brook and Evans have been together since they met at a London nightclub last November.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, announced on Monday that they were separating.
"This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us," Schwarzenegger and Shriver said in the statement, which was issued jointly.
"After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion, and prayer, we came to this decision together."
The couple, who married in 1986, did not indicate whether they would seek a divorce, but said they were living separately "while we work on the future of our relationship."
"We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and the centre of both of our lives," they said in the statement.
"We consider this a private matter, and neither we nor any of our friends or family will have further comment. We ask for compassion and respect from the media and the public."
The surprise statement comes four months after Schwarzenegger, the Austrian-born former bodybuilder turned Hollywood action star, left office in January after serving two terms as governor.
Schwarzenegger said in February that he was ready to make movies again and announced recently that he is developing a television show and comic book based on his political nickname "The Governator."
An industry source told Reuters last month that Schwarzenegger was likely to star in a new "Terminator" movie that would reprise his most famous screen role as the virtually indestructible cyborg from the future.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted that he fathered a child with a long-term member of his household staff.
The former governor of the state of California made the admission just a week after he and wife Maria Shriver announced their separation after 25 years of marriage. According to reports, Shriver decided to move out of their Brentwood mansion earlier this year after discovering the news.
"After leaving the governor's office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago," Schwarzenegger told the Los Angeles Times in a statement.
"I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologised to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry."
He continued: "I ask that the media respect my wife and children through this extremely difficult time. While I deserve your attention and criticism, my family does not."
Representatives for Schwarzenegger and Shriver declined to make any further comments.
The child's mother is alleged to have worked for the family for 20 years before her retirement in January. Prior to his confirmation, the unidentified female had insisted that the father was another man. When informed of Schwarzenegger's decision to release the statement, she is said to have declined to comment.
Schwarzenegger has said that he and former wife Shriver, who have four children together, still "love each other very much".
Why refer to the child as a love child? Sounds to me rather more an affair with consequences that the wife found out about. :angry:
tammyy2j
23-05-2011, 12:04
Presenter Gail Porter has left hospital after a reported attempted suicide.
London's Evening Standard reported that Porter was taken to hospital on Wednesday after being found locked in her Belsize Park bathroom with cuts to her arms and chest.
Porter, 40, has admitted self-harming in the past and has spoken frankly about her battle with depression.
She left hospital after an overnight stay and said: "I'm fine, thank you very much."
The family of Jeff Conaway have decided to turn off his life support machine, but the decision has been blocked by the Grease star's ex-girlfriend, according to reports.
Vicki Lizzi claims to be a guarantor of a living trust from 2007, which would grant her power of attorney over the 60-year-old star. If true this means that she has the legal right to decide on healthcare matters when he is unable to issue instructions himself, usurping the rights his family would otherwise assume.
Conaway's ventilator remains on while the hospital investigates the matter.
Conaway has been in a deep coma since taking an overdose of painkiller earlier this month. His family have maintained a bedside vigil after the former 'Taxi' actor was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital on May 11, but doctors have told them there are no longer any signs of brain functions.
“Doctors advised the family that Jeff has had no brain function since he was brought into the hospital,” a source tell website Radar Online. “The feeding tube has already been removed.”
Conaway is best known for the role of Kenickie in 'Grease' and a stint on TV series 'Taxi'. In recent years however he was seen on 'Celebrity Rehab', the US TV show that focussed on his addiction to drink and drugs. His manager, Kathryn Boole, told MailOnline that his struggles with substance abuse date back to the 70's, following injuries sustained on the stage while performing in Grease.
In 1980 Conaway married Grease star Olivia Newton John's sister, Rona, but the couple divorced five years later.
Chloe O'brien
27-05-2011, 19:34
That is so sad. He needs to die in peace.
moonstorm
27-05-2011, 21:16
Dear god, let the poor man die in peace.
Chloe O'brien
27-05-2011, 23:09
Grease' star Jeff Conaway dies, aged 60
Grease actor Jeff Conaway has died at the age of 60.
Conaway was rushed to hospital almost two weeks ago when he was found unconscious due to a suspected overdose, and later fell into a coma.
According to E! News, Conaway's family made the decision to turn off his life support machine after doctors admitted that there was nothing they could do to revive him.
Earlier this week, a spokesperson for Conaway confirmed that the actor was still showing no signs of improvement, and that he was "still unconscious, ventilated, and intubated".
Conaway was best known for his role as John Travolta's wingman Kenickie in the 1978 musical Grease, but also received acclaim for starring on the '8os sitcom Taxi.
Travolta paid tribute to his co-star by saying: "Jeff Conaway was a wonderful and decent man, and we will miss him. My heartfelt thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this very difficult time."
The actor suffered from substance abuse problems for much of his life, and Conaway's attempts to treat his addictions were charted on the VH1 reality series Celebrity Rehab.
tammyy2j
28-05-2011, 20:08
grease' star jeff conaway dies, aged 60
grease actor jeff conaway has died at the age of 60.
Conaway was rushed to hospital almost two weeks ago when he was found unconscious due to a suspected overdose, and later fell into a coma.
According to e! News, conaway's family made the decision to turn off his life support machine after doctors admitted that there was nothing they could do to revive him.
Earlier this week, a spokesperson for conaway confirmed that the actor was still showing no signs of improvement, and that he was "still unconscious, ventilated, and intubated".
Conaway was best known for his role as john travolta's wingman kenickie in the 1978 musical grease, but also received acclaim for starring on the '8os sitcom taxi.
Travolta paid tribute to his co-star by saying: "jeff conaway was a wonderful and decent man, and we will miss him. My heartfelt thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this very difficult time."
the actor suffered from substance abuse problems for much of his life, and conaway's attempts to treat his addictions were charted on the vh1 reality series celebrity rehab.
rest in peace
moonstorm
28-05-2011, 22:43
I hope he is in peace now xxx
Pink has confirmed the birth of her daughter on social networking site Twitter.
The musician was photographed entering a Los Angeles hospital with husband Carey Hart on Thursday afternoon.
A post on her official Twitter account read: "We are ecstatic to welcome our new beautiful healthy happy baby girl, Willow Sage Hart. She's gorgeous, just like her daddy. #beyondblessed"
No further details about the birth have yet been released.
Pink had earlier fuelled speculation that her child was on the way with a mysterious tweet speaking of "a good time to start something new".
The 'So What' singer revealed that she was expecting a girl when she broke news of her pregnancy on The Ellen DeGeneres show late last year. She joked that her mother had "wished me a daughter just like me... I'm terrified one of us will go to jail!"
Pink married motocross racer Hart in January 2006. The couple separated in 2008, but reunited early the following year.
Miriam Karlin has died at the age of 85.
The actress, best known for her roles as Paddy in sitcom The Rag Trade and the cat lady in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, passed away in St John's Hospital, London today after a battle with cancer.
Born Miriam Samuels in 1925, Karlin also featured in The Entertainer and Room at the Top, and more recently appeared in Flashbacks of a Fool and Children of Men. She was also known for her active membership of the Equity union.
Equity spokesman Martin Brown told The Stage: "She was a wonderful actress, an absolutely indefatigable campaigner and a marvellous friend. We will miss her enormously."
Karlin also starred as Golde in the original West End run of Fiddler on the Roof and played roles in episodes of Doctors, The Bill, Casualty and So Haunt Me.
RIP Miriam :(
Actor James Arness, who personified the tall, rugged lawman of the American frontier as Marshal Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke," U.S. television's longest-running prime-time drama, died on Friday at age 88.
Arness died of natural causes at his Los Angeles home, said his business manager, Ginny Fazer.
The actor was in relatively good health but had "just been fading" in recent years, Fazer told Reuters. "No disease, nothing untoward, he just got tired, I guess," she said.
Arness was best known for his 20 years on TV playing Matt Dillon, the U.S. marshal in the dusty wild-west town of Dodge City, Kansas, a role for which he was recommended by his showbiz mentor and friend, the film star John Wayne.
When "Gunsmoke" left the CBS airwaves in 1975, Arness had set the record for the longest-running role played by a single actor in prime time. The feat that went unmatched until Kelsey Grammer tied the record after 20 years of playing psychiatrist Frasier Crane on two NBC comedies -- "Cheers" and "Frasier."
"James Arness will always be remembered as one of the biggest stars in the history of television, playing an iconic role on the medium's longest-running prime-time drama ever," CBS said in a statement.
"Gunsmoke," which originated on CBS radio in 1952 with William Conrad as the voice of Matt Dillon, debuted on TV as one of the first in a wave of "adult westerns" that sought to portray gunslingers and cowboys in a way that appealed to grown-up viewers, rather than youngsters.
Although not an immediate hit, "Gunsmoke" climbed up the ratings chart to No. 8 in its second season and went on to become the top-rated show on U.S. television from 1957 to 1961.
The show's success helped generate a lot of competition, with network television's prime-time lineup including more than 30 westerns at one point, but "Gunsmoke" outlasted them all.
MEMORABLE ENSEMBLE CAST
The cast comprised one of television's most memorable ensembles of supporting characters -- the good-natured but gullible deputy with a limp, Chester Goode, played by Dennis Weaver; the red-haired, whiskey-voiced saloon keeper Miss Kitty Russell; crusty old "Doc" Adams, and Louie, the town drunk.
Chester, who spoke with a pronounced twang -- "Meester Deellon!" -- left the series in 1964 and was replaced by scruffy deputy Festus Haggen. Miss Hannah took over the Long Branch Saloon after Kitty's exit.
Arness, who stood 6-feet-7-inches tall, earned three Emmy nominations for the program over the years.
Born James Aurness in Minneapolis to a family of Norwegian heritage, Arness dropped the "u" at the outset of his film career. He attributed his acting success to luck.
He was severely wounded in the leg in World War Two, which left him with a life-long limp.
While recuperating, his younger brother Peter -- who gained fame as the actor Peter Graves in TV's "Mission: Impossible" -- encouraged him to take a radio course. Arness got an announcing job, but then headed to Hollywood in hopes of a movie career.
He made his film debut in "The Farmer's Daughter" in 1947 as Loretta Young's brother, and appeared four years later in the title part as a space alien in "The Thing from Another World."
An agent who represented John Wayne later introduced him to Arness, and Wayne took the actor under his wing, giving him roles in several of his movies. Wayne ultimately suggested Arness for the lead part in "Gunsmoke," and even introduced the first episode for CBS.
Arness returned as Matt Dillon in five "Gunsmoke" reunion specials, the last of which aired in 1994 when he was 71. He also starred in the 1977 TV mini-series "How the West Was Won," the modern police drama "McClain's Law" in 1981, and reprised John Wayne's role in a TV remake of "Red River" in 1988.
Arness is survived by his second wife, Janet, two sons and six grandchildren.
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Britney Spears is to marry for a third time.
The 29-year-old singer - who has two sons, Sean Preston, five, and Jayden James, four, with second husband Kevin Federline - got secretly engaged to long-term boyfriend Jason Trawick when the 39-year-old talent manager popped the question by writing the pop star a romantic poem.
After filling the ground floor of the couple's Los Angeles mansion with roses and candles, Jason reportedly presented Britney with a flower-shaped diamond ring, according to The Sun newspaper.
An insider said: "She's on cloud nine."
The 'Toxic' hitmaker is also said to be keen to have another child, her first with Jason, but only wanted to do it once she had tied the knot again.
The source added: "Britney is desperate to settle down again and have more children. But she is very traditional and didn't want to start a family with Jason until they'd tie the knot."
Britney - whose first marriage to childhood friend Jason Alexander was annulled just 55 hours after they said, 'I do' in Las Vegas in 2004 - is now said to be planning a "low-key" ceremony in Hawaii once she has completed her upcoming world tour.
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^ I hope it goes better than the other two they were toxic
Lily Allen has married boyfriend Sam Cooper in a ceremony at St James church in Cranham.
The 'Not Fair' singer greeted waiting fans and well-wishers as she entered the Gloucestershire village church. She wore a white Chanel wedding dress, and was accompanied by father Keith.
Other guests at the wedding included presenter Angus Deayton and Lily's sister Sarah, with whom she runs fashion store Lucy In Disguise. Former T4 host Miquita Oliver served as one of the bridesmaids.
"She is very generously going to use the village choir," a local resident of Cranham told the Daily Mail prior to the event.
"She wants to have a typical village wedding. She is very sweet. She has come to the village and is asking for help where she needs it. We hope it goes well."
The star is thought to be throwing a wedding reception for 300 guests in the garden of her home in nearby Stroud. She is rumoured to be honeymooning at Glastonbury festival next weekend.
Two men have reportedly been arrested for allegedly conspiring to rob and murder singer Joss Stone.
The men, aged 33 and 30, were apprehended near the singer's home in east Devon, according to reports. They were initially arrested on Monday on suspicion of planning a burglary and having an offensive weapon.
The authorities were alerted when neighbours spotted two men acting suspiciously in the area. Police were said to have found a body bag, rope and swords when the pair were caught, in addition to maps and aerial photos of Stone's home.
Investigation leader Detective Inspector Steve Parker said: "The two men in custody had in their possession information relating to an individual in the Cullompton area and items which lead us to suspect that they may have intended to commit a criminal offence.
"Police enquiries continue and the men remain in custody. We're unable to say any more at this time but I would like to thank the local residents for reporting the suspicious car."
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tammyy2j
15-06-2011, 15:38
Lily Allen has married boyfriend Sam Cooper in a ceremony at St James church in Cranham.
The 'Not Fair' singer greeted waiting fans and well-wishers as she entered the Gloucestershire village church. She wore a white Chanel wedding dress, and was accompanied by father Keith.
Other guests at the wedding included presenter Angus Deayton and Lily's sister Sarah, with whom she runs fashion store Lucy In Disguise. Former T4 host Miquita Oliver served as one of the bridesmaids.
"She is very generously going to use the village choir," a local resident of Cranham told the Daily Mail prior to the event.
"She wants to have a typical village wedding. She is very sweet. She has come to the village and is asking for help where she needs it. We hope it goes well."
The star is thought to be throwing a wedding reception for 300 guests in the garden of her home in nearby Stroud. She is rumoured to be honeymooning at Glastonbury festival next weekend.
She is pregnant as well hope it all goes well this time for her
Chloe O'brien
16-06-2011, 23:37
Yeah I hope everything works out well for Lily this time.
Jackass star Ryan Dunn has died in a car crash, aged 34.
Bam Margera's mother April confirmed the news to TMZ.
Dunn and an unidentified person are believed to have died when his Porsche crashed at 3am local time at Route 322 and New Street in West Goshen Township, PA.
"We're deeply saddened by the passing of a member of the MTV family, Ryan Dunn," a post read on the official MTV Twitter page. "Our hearts and thoughts are with his friends and family."
A source from a fire company in the West Chester, PA area told 96.1 Kiss that both bodies were badly burned in the incident and that Dunn was identified by his tattoos and patches of facial hair.
The TV star posted a photograph on his Tumblr page hours before the accident showing him and two friends drinking in a bar.
Born on June 11, 1977 in Medina, OH, Dunn starred in all of the Jackass films, the last being Jackass 3D and its DVD spinoff Jackass 3.5. He was also a member of the CKY Crew with Margera.
His most recent show was Proving Ground, which launched earlier this month on G4.
In addition to his TV work and the Jackass series, Dunn also appeared in a number of feature films, including 2007 Jessica Simpson romantic comedy Blonde Ambition and Margera's 2003 independent movie Haggard.
Peter Falk has died at the age of 83.
The Columbo star passed away last night at his home in Beverly Hills, CBS News reports. The family declined to reveal any details pertaining to the legendary actor's death.
According to his adopted daughter, Falk had been suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease for a long time.
Falk was best known for his portrayal of Lieutenant Columbo on the television series Columbo. The starring role earned him four Emmy Awards. The actor was also nominated for two Academy Awards for the films Murder, Inc. and Pocketful of Miracles.
Falk was most recently seen in the films Next alongside Nicolas Cage and in American Cowslip with Val Kilmer.
The actor reportedly developed dementia in 2007 in the wake a series of dental operations. The condition apparently progressed so far that Falk was ultimately unable to remember the character of Columbo.
RIP Peter :(
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz got married in New York on Wednesday, it has been announced.
The couple began dating in November and were reported to have moved in together earlier this year.
They wed in a private ceremony at a friend's house with just four guests in attendance - Craig's 18-year-old daughter Ella, Weisz's son Henry, four, plus two family friends who acted as witnesses.
"Daniel and Rachel insisted on having a small, quiet wedding. They are madly in love and couldn't wait to be husband and wife - but they wanted minimum fuss," a source told the News of the World.
"They had a couple of friends as witnesses and their children from previous relationships and that was it."
The newlyweds play husband and wife in the forthcoming thriller Dream House.
tammyy2j
01-07-2011, 15:35
David Duchovny and wife Tea Leoni have separated.
The X Files star and the 45-year-old Bad Boys actress have been married 14 years - though they separated briefly in 2008 - and have two children, daughter Madelaine West, 12, and a nine-year-old son, Kyd.
David and Tea's representatives have confirmed to People.com that they're separated, but no divorce papers have been filed.
The couple separated in 2008 for several months at the same time that Californication star David, 50, entered a rehab clinic to be treated for sex addiction.
The couple first met early in their careers when they were being interviewed for the same guest spot on the Tonight Show.
David said in an interview last year: "I still feel like I haven't grown up. But I can judge from my work that I'm a lot more of a man than I was five years ago."
Anna Massey has died at the age of 73.
The actress's agent confirmed the news of her passing today.
Her agent said: "She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, a cherished grandmother, a generous colleague and, always, a consummate professional. She will be greatly missed."
Massey featured in a number of TV and film roles, including Alfred Hitchcock's 1972 film Frenzy, a 1986 TV adaptation of Hotel du Lac and Possession with Gwyneth Paltrow.
She also appeared in Michael Powell's controversial 1960 movie Peeping Tom, Oliver Parker's 2002 take on The Importance of Being Earnest and the 2008 BBC adaptation of Tess of the D'Urbervilles.
Last November, Massey starred in 'Sauce for the Goose', the opening episode of the second series of Jimmy McGovern's Moving On dramas.
Massey was given a CBE in 2004 for her services to acting.
Rob Brydon has confirmed that wife Claire Holland gave birth to the couple's second child in June.
The Welsh actor took to his official Twitter page to tell followers that his two-week absence from the social networking site was due to the arrival of a baby son.
He addressed questions of the child's birth, writing: "Ok, answers... He's my 5th child (!!!!!!!!) Home birth, in a pool in the kitchen. And no, I didn't try to pass him like a rugby ball : ). (sic)"
Brydon went on to reveal that he and wife Claire have yet to pick out a name for the boy, but added: "I like Elvis."
The Trip star and wife Holland's eldest son Tom was born in 2008. Brydon has three other children from a prior marriage.
Director Michael Winterbottom's The Trip, which has been edited from a BBC Two series, is currently playing in US cinemas.
Claudia Winkleman has given birth to a baby boy.
The television presenter and husband Kris Thykier have yet to name the new arrival, their third child together. Winkleman gave birth yesterday evening, the Daily Mail reports.
Winkleman and Thykier, who married in 2000, are already parents to Jake, 8, and Matilda, 5.
"We can confirm that Claudia has had a baby boy," her spokesperson said.
When announcing the pregnancy in March, the 39-year-old thanked fans for their messages, while joking: "It's true I'm having a baby. Although to be frank, on the scan it looked more like a goat."
Winkleman recently stepped down from her hosting role on Strictly Come Dancing spinoff It Takes Two, admitting: "I can't believe it. I will miss it so much."
Yesterday, it was confirmed that Zoe Ball will take over the weekday show.
Chloe O'brien
08-07-2011, 17:21
Congratulations to both families on the birth of their boys
Betty Ford, the former US first lady and founder of the revered rehabilitation centre bearing her name, has died at the age of 93.
The widow of 38th President Gerald Ford passed away peacefully on Friday at Rancho Mirage, California, with loved ones by her side.
"She was a powerful advocate for women's health and women's rights," President Barack Obama stated yesterday. "After leaving the White House, Mrs Ford helped reduce the social stigma surrounding addiction and inspired thousands to seek much-needed treatment."
During her lifetime, Ford was praised for raising awareness of breast cancer following her mastectomy in 1974 and was a passionate supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment.
She remained popular with the American public during her time in the White House between 1974 and 1977, despite her liberal views on controversial issues such as feminism, abortion and gun control.
Upon leaving office, Ford was inspired to establish the Betty Ford Clinic for substance abuse and addiction following her own battle with alcoholism and a chemical dependency. The centre was founded in 1982 and Ford remained chairwoman of its board of directors until 2005.
"No one confronted life's struggles with more fortitude or honesty, and as a result, we all learned from the challenges she faced," said former President George H.W. Bush. "The Betty Ford Centre, which already has helped change the lives of thousands of people, will be her lasting legacy of care and concern."
Also paying tribute to Ford was former first lady Nancy Reagan, who said in a statement: "She has been an inspiration to so many through her efforts to educate women about breast cancer and her wonderful work at the Betty Ford Centre.
"She was Jerry Ford's strength through some very difficult days in our country's history, and I admired her courage in facing and sharing her personal struggles with all of us."
Former California first lady Maria Shriver told People: "America fought her struggles with her and learned alongside her. She was brave, outspoken and kind."
RIP Betty
For years their house has been dominated by boys but Victoria and David Beckham have finally got the little girl they have been hoping for.
The couple announced their fourth child was born at 7.55am today and weighed 7lbs and 10oz.
A spokesman said: ‘David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter.
Happy and healthy she arrived at 7.55 am this morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles.
‘Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family.
The Beckhams, who have been married for almost 12 years, have yet to release a name for their baby girl.
The child was born by elected Caesarean, in the same way as her older children.
Victoria has remained active throughout her pregnancy – working on her fashion line and travelling up until last month.
Just days ago the LA Galaxy star, 36, posted a portrait of his heavily pregnant wife that put her form on show in all its glory.
He wrote on his Facebook page: 'Took this pic of Victoria while she wasn't looking. She looks amazing, so close now to the baby being born!'
The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, 37, has often hinted at her desire for a daughter, saying in one interview that should could imagine “painting her nails, putting on make-up, and choosing clothes” with her.
Last year she said: ‘Everyone keeps asking me if I would like to have a little girl and I think, at some point, if I am lucky enough to have another baby that would be great. If I am blessed enough.’
The couple’s main home is a £14million mansion in Beverly Hills but the couple have yet to decide where they will live once his contract with LA Galaxy expires in November.
Speculation had mounted that they would return to the UK after they put on hold plans to sell their £18 million home - ‘Beckingham Palace’ Hertfordshire.
Victoria recently gave a frank appraisal of how she and her husband differ in their view of life in Los Angeles.
She said: ‘He misses European football. But America really works with my personality.’
The couple first met in 1997 and became engaged a year later before having first son Brooklyn - famously named after the place where he was conceived – in 1999.
Four months later, the Beckhams enjoyed a sumptuous wedding at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland, with the couple much ridiculed for opting to sit on golden thrones.
The couple have become one of the biggest brands in the planet with an array of endorsement deals and are now worth an estimated £150 million.
Second son Romeo was born in 2002 and Beckham left the UK in July 2003 when Real Madrid paid £25million to sign him from Manchester United.
His wife chose not to move to Spain until the following year choosing instead to focus on a solo career after the demise of the Spice Girls.
She joined him in Spain after the alleged liaison with Miss Loos and the couple had third son Cruz in February 2005.
David he was transferred in July 2007 to LA Galaxy and they moved to Beverly Hills where the boys have been attending a prestigious private school ever since.
Victoria has carved out a successful design career and her dresses are now a favourite with Hollywood stars.
A close friend said: ‘There is no name as yet. They are going to spend a little time getting to know her before choosing the name.’
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2013201/Victoria-Beckham-gives-birth-7lbs-10oz-baby-girl.html#ixzz1Rj2dxtms
Congratulations to them :cheer:
Wonder if they will name it like Brooklyn by naming it after the place where it was conceived. Somehow I don't think Backseatofthecar Beckham has the same ring to it
David and Victoria Beckham have announced the birth of their daughter.
The baby girl, who weighed in at 7lbs 10oz, was born this morning at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
A post on David Beckham's official Facebook page read: "I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham.
"She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister."
LA Galaxy midfielder David did not provide any further detail about the choice of name or the birth.
Simon Oliveira, David's PR representative, had earlier confirmed on Twitter: "David & Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter.
"Happy and healthy she arrived at 7.55 am this morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles and weighed 7lbs 10oz. Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family."
The footballer and former Spice Girl already have three sons together - Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 8, and 6-year-old Cruz.
Fashion designer Victoria had denied reports in April that the new baby will be called Santa.
Victoria has also previously said that she didn't take maternity leave prior to the birth of her daughter.
Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy welcomed a son last night.
A representative for the Hollywood actress confirmed to People that Hudson gave birth to a "healthy baby boy" yesterday in Los Angeles.
Hudson is already mother to 7-year-old Ryder, from her first marriage to Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, but the new arrival is Bellamy's first child.
The Muse frontman and Bride Wars star announced the unexpected pregnancy in January, having been in a relationship since early 2010.
The couple confirmed in April that they were now engaged, following several weeks of speculation.
Hudson and Bellamy have yet to announce a name for their newborn son.
tammyy2j
11-07-2011, 14:02
Wonder if they will name it like Brooklyn by naming it after the place where it was conceived. Somehow I don't think Backseatofthecar Beckham has the same ring to it
Harper Seven Beckham
GUITAR legend Wurzel of the band Motorhead has died, it was announced last night.
Wurzel, real name Michael Burston, suffered a heart attack "while pouring a Guinness and cracking a smile".
The 61-year-old, originally from Cheltenham, Gloucs, joined Motorhead in 1984 after playing in other bands.
He had previously served in the Army, where he got his nickname because of his West Country accent and likeness to Worzel Gummidge the scarecrow.
He played on nine studio and live albums until his departure in 1995.
And he was a favourite with fans for his jester-like antics in contrast to the sterner image of the band's lead singer Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister.
Lemmy said last night: "Wurzel was my friend and my brother and he's never going to laugh with me again or bitch me out or do anything.
"And that truly and cosmically sucks. RIP Wurz. God speed. Good man."
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/music/3692147/Motorhead-rocker-Wurzel-dies-at-61.html#ixzz1RxRHxMUO
Jamie Oliver is ending his association with supermarket giant Sainsbury's after 11 years.
The food guru - whose deal with the firm is thought to be worth more than £1 million each year - has been the face of the company for numerous campaigns and starred in more than 100 TV ads.
Jamie and the company - who will part company later this year - are said to have felt it was "the right time to move on".
The split is said to be "amicable" and the star is also seeking to spend more time working on various projects through his Jamie Oliver Foundation.
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly getting married.
Three separate sources have confirmed that the couple will exchange vows within the next few months, according to Us Weekly.
However, the magazine writes that the nuptials will not be an extravagant affair.
"[The wedding] would be intimate and informal," said an insider.
One potential location for the ceremony is the couple's newly-renovated Chateau Miraval in Correns, France, which features a 16th-century chapel.
In May, Pitt revealed that he is considering marrying Jolie as the pair's six children have said that they would like them to wed.
The two actors have said in the past that they would not wed until everyone, whether gay or straight, could marry.
Pitt recently praised the decision to pass New York's Marriage Equality Act, saying that he hopes the rest of the US chooses to follow suit in the future.
Neither Pitt nor Jolie's reps have responded to comment on the marriage claims.
Kelly Osbourne spots mum Sharon's stolen wedding ring on 'Crimewatch'
Sharon Osbourne has been reunited with her stolen wedding ring.
The America's Got Talent judge got the £200,000 ($323,000) ring back when daughter Kelly spotted it on an episode of Crimewatch, The Mirror reports.
Kelly wrote on Twitter: "Thank you crime watch my mum is over the moon thats here wedding ring she cried with joy because she can get it back! Thank you! (sic)"
The ring was among £1 million ($1.62 million) of stolen designer jewellery and watches recovered in Doncaster during August 2010 by South Yorkshire police.
Sharon's Tiffany ring, which features a ten-carat diamond, was stolen from the family home in 2004 by masked burglars. Her husband Ozzy had bought the ring in 2002 when the couple renewed their vows.
Kelly had described her area of London as "like f**king Crimewatch" on Twitter earlier in the week.
:cheer::thumbsup:
She recalled how she had prevented both a car robbery and a 'car tipping' on Monday night.
Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy welcomed a son last night.
A representative for the Hollywood actress confirmed to People that Hudson gave birth to a "healthy baby boy" yesterday in Los Angeles.
Hudson is already mother to 7-year-old Ryder, from her first marriage to Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, but the new arrival is Bellamy's first child.
The Muse frontman and Bride Wars star announced the unexpected pregnancy in January, having been in a relationship since early 2010.
The couple confirmed in April that they were now engaged, following several weeks of speculation.
Hudson and Bellamy have yet to announce a name for their newborn son.
Matthew Bellamy has revealed the name of his newborn son.
The Muse singer tweeted the news on Wednesday after his fiancée Kate Hudson gave birth to the couple's first child on Saturday night.
"So happy! Just had a baby boy, Bingham 'Bing' Hawn Bellamy," he wrote.
Bellamy went on to say that both Hudson and the baby are doing well.
"Mum and baby are strong and healthy. Mum was a warrior, Bing popped out after 4.5 hours of intense pushing!" he added.
The couple, who confirmed in April that they were now engaged, reportedly only settled on the name yesterday, according to Us Weekly.
This is the second child for the Bride Wars star, who already has a 7-year-old son named Ryder with ex-husband Chris Robinson.
The boy's middle name 'Hawn' is in honour of Hudson's mother, actress Goldie Hawn.
Earlier this week, the pair encouraged their friends and family to donate "celebration trees" instead of giving baby gifts.
Pink Floyd star's son Charlie Gilmour jailed for student protest violence
Charlie Gilmour has been jailed for 16 months for his part in the student fee protests in London last year.
The son of Pink Floyd's David Gilmour was arrested soon after the December 9 clashes on suspicion of violent disorder and attempted criminal damage, before being released on bail.
He was photographed hanging from a Union Flag on the Cenotaph during the protests, and was later accused of throwing a bin at a convoy of cars containing Prince Charles and smashing a window.
Gilmour told Kingston Crown Court that he had taken LSD and valium before the incident, after reportedly being rejected by his biological father, the writer Heathcote Williams.
The judge watched various clips of Gilmour's action during the day of protests, including him shouting: "Let them eat cake, let them eat cake, they say. We won't eat cake, we will eat fire, ice and destruction, because we are angry, very f**king angry."
The Cambridge University student had entered a non-specific guilty plea in May
tammyy2j
15-07-2011, 14:17
Matthew Bellamy has revealed the name of his newborn son.
The Muse singer tweeted the news on Wednesday after his fiancée Kate Hudson gave birth to the couple's first child on Saturday night.
"So happy! Just had a baby boy, Bingham 'Bing' Hawn Bellamy," he wrote.
Bellamy went on to say that both Hudson and the baby are doing well.
"Mum and baby are strong and healthy. Mum was a warrior, Bing popped out after 4.5 hours of intense pushing!" he added.
The couple, who confirmed in April that they were now engaged, reportedly only settled on the name yesterday, according to Us Weekly.
This is the second child for the Bride Wars star, who already has a 7-year-old son named Ryder with ex-husband Chris Robinson.
The boy's middle name 'Hawn' is in honour of Hudson's mother, actress Goldie Hawn.
Earlier this week, the pair encouraged their friends and family to donate "celebration trees" instead of giving baby gifts.
God help that kid in school
Carla Bruni and France President Nicolas Sarkozy are expecting their first child together.
Speculation over Bruni's pregnancy erupted in May when she cancelled a scheduled appearance to promote Midnight in Paris at the Cannes Film Festival.
Her father-in-law Pal fueled the rumours a week later when he told a German newspaper that he was "looking forward to [meeting his] grandkid".
Former model Bruni finally confirmed reports that she and Sarkozy are expecting an addition to their family in an interview with Nice-Matin, wherein she described the pregnancy as an "unexpected and unhoped for happiness".
When questioned about the sex of the child, the French First Lady replied: "That I do not know myself."
No due date has yet been confirmed, but many French publications have suggested the child will be born in October.
Bruni also revealed that she'd chosen to hide the news from the public for so long out of a desire to protect her family's privacy.
Sarkozy and Bruni met in 2007 and married several months later in a ceremony held at Élysée Palace in Paris.
Bruni is already the mother to a young son Aurélien, whom she had during her relationship with philosophy professor Raphäel Enthoven.
David Beckham reveals meaning behind Harper Seven name
David Beckham has revealed that he is learning to be a more "delicate" father to his newborn daughter Harper Seven.
The footballer - who already has three sons, Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 8 and 6-year-old Cruz with wife Victoria - insisted that he's "so lucky" to have a little girl.
In a video on his Facebook page, he said: "To have another girl in the family is really incredible. We've got three beautiful, healthy boys already and we're so lucky to have that and now to have a beautiful little girl, it's amazing.
"Having a daughter is a whole new thing. Having pink in the house and lilac in the house. And you have to be a lot more delicate with girls than with boys, and I'm not used to that, so it's a whole new experience but it's an amazing experience. To have that little bundle of joy and your hands and her making her little noises and opening her eyes - it really is an incredible moment for us."
Beckham - who wore the number seven on the back of his shirt while playing for Manchester United and England - also explained the reasons behind Harper's name.
He commented: "A lot of thought goes into our children's names and Harper was a name we've loved for a long time for a couple of reasons.
"One is them was because Harper is an old English name which we loved and one of the other reasons is because Victoria's favourite book is To Kill a Mockingbird and the author was Harper Lee. And it's a very strong passionate book so that's where Harper came from.
"And Seven is partly because of the shirt number I wore for many years because I had so much luck around wearing that number and it was such an influential number throughout my career and a lucky number but that wasn't the main reason. The reason behind Seven is that it symbolises spiritual perfection and is a lucky number around the world. We love the name. We love Harper Seven and we're very proud of having her in our family."
Victoria recently tweeted that Harper Seven is "the most beautiful baby girl" she has ever seen.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have announced that they are to divorce.
The American Idol judge and her husband of seven years confirmed their separation in a joint statement released tonight.
"We have decided to end our marriage," they told People. "This was a very difficult decision. We have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters.
"It is a painful time for all involved and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time."
The couple married in a secret ceremony at Lopez's Beverly Hills home back in June 2004. They renewed their wedding vows on their sixth anniversary last year.
The 'On The Floor' singer and Anthony are parents to 3-year-old twins Max and Emme.
Lopez was previously married to Ojani Noa for 11 months between 1997 and 1998, before tying the knot with backing dancer Cris Judd in September 2001. Their relationship ended in June 2002 and the pair were officially divorced the following January.
Actress Googie Withers, best known for appearing in Alfred Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes and TV's Within These Walls, has died in Australia aged 94.
She was born Georgette Lizette Withers in what was then British India. She died at her home on Friday.
She was the first non-Australian to be awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia and was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Her last role was in the Oscar-nominated 1996 Australian movie Shine.
Withers's family moved back to Britain from India and she began acting at age 12.
She had been given her nickname Googie by her Indian nanny.
She was working as a dancer in a West End production in London when she was offered work in 1935 as a film extra in The Girl in the Crowd.
Withers, who had three children, appeared in dozens of films in the 1930s and 40s.
She played Blanche in 1938's The Lady Vanishes, opposite Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave.
Later in her career she appeared in several television productions, including prison drama Within These Walls on ITV and the BBC's Hotel du Lac and Northanger Abbey.
In 1958, Withers moved to Australia with her husband, Australian actor John McCallum - he helped create the classic television series, Skippy the Bush Kangaroo.
The couple co-starred in 10 films, and they lived together in Sydney until McCallum died last year at the age of 91.
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RIP Googie
Chloe O'brien
18-07-2011, 21:38
You know I thought she died years ago. I remember watching "Within these walls" years ago.
R.I.P Googie
Police Academy actor Bubba Smith has been found dead at his home in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter said Smith, 66, was found at his Baldwin Hills property.
Mr Winter says he did not know the circumstances nor the cause of death.
Police spokesman Richard French said the death did not appear to be suspicious.
Smith, a former American football star spent five seasons with the Baltimore Colts and two seasons each with Oakland and Houston.
But the 6ft 7in player found a second career as an actor and was best known for his role as softly-spoken police officer Moses Hightower in the Police Academy films.
RIP Bubba
Annette Charles has died in Los Angeles at the age of 63.
The Grease actress, who played Cha Cha in the classic 1978 film, passed away at her home on Tuesday night due to complications from cancer, reports TMZ.
"Annette had recently started having difficulty breathing... and when she went to the doctor she learned that she had a cancerous tumour in one of her lungs," a member of the Charles family told the website.
A full statement regarding Charles's death will be released within the next 24 hours.
In addition to her role in Grease, Charles made appearances in several TV shows including The Flying Nun, Gunsmoke, Mod Squad, Bonanza and The Bionic Woman.
She also received a degree from New York University's School of Social Work in 2001 and taught classes in speech at California State University, Northridge.
Grease star Jeff Conway, who played the role of Kenickie, died in May at the age of 60.
RIP Annette
tammyy2j
09-08-2011, 10:47
Gavin DeGraw is being treated at a New York City hospital after an assault on Sunday night, according to a statement by his publicist. The 34-year-old singer, whose hits include “I Don’t Want to Be” and “Chariot,” was taken to the hospital by ambulance and remains “under observation,” the publicist said. DeGraw has been touring with Maroon 5 and Train.
Ashton Kutcher has joined Hugh Laurie as the highest paid actor on TV in America, according to a new magazine study.
Both stars will earn $700,000-per-episode for Two And A Half Men and House, respectively, when the two high-rated shows return to TV next month, but Kutcher also reportedly has a deal in place, where he'll profit further if his sitcom is a hit.
Kutcher is replacing fired Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men.
However, both actors' 2011/2012 TV salaries won't match Simon Cowell's package when he kicks off his new X Factor show - the study, carried out by TV Guide magazine, suggests he's on a whopping $75 million-per-year.
And the music mogul's replacement on American Idol, Jennifer Lopez, has signed a new deal to return to the talent show reportedly worth $20 million for the second season.
Also among the big U.S. TV earners: chat show hosts David Letterman and Jay Leno bring in $28 million and $25 million annually, NCIS star Mark Harmon ($500,000-per-episode), and Kutcher's Two And A Half Men sidekick Jon Cryer ($600,000-per-show).
I need to get on US tv :p
tammyy2j
15-08-2011, 11:39
Tara Reid has got married in Greece, just hours after getting engaged.
The American Pie star announced via Twitter on Saturday that she had got engaged to Danish businessman Michael Lilleund. Later that evening, she tweeted that the pair had got married.
"I just got engaged!" the socialite wrote, before revealing a few hours later: "Greece married (sic)!"
Reid added: "Thank you for all of your support! I love you guys. Love in Greece... I am now a wife:)"
The Big Lebowski actress then posted on Sunday: "Just got married in greece I love being a wife!"
Reid was previously engaged to internet entrepreneur Michael Axtmann, but called off the engagement a month before the wedding in 2010.
She has signed up to reprise her role as Vicky Lathum in American Reunion, the latest film in the American Pie franchise.
Reid is also widely rumoured to be taking part in this year's UK Celebrity Big Brother.
tammyy2j
23-08-2011, 15:24
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's family is growing — representatives for the actors say the couple are expecting their third child.
A one-sentence statement released Monday says the actors are "thrilled" to have another baby on the way. The couple has two daughters, 5-year-old Violet and 2-year-old Seraphina Elizabeth Rose Affleck.
No other details were released.
Affleck and Garner, both 39, were married in 2005.
Garner, who rose to fame after starring in the television series "Alias," appeared over the weekend at a Disney expo to promote her upcoming film, "The Odd Life of Timothy Green."
Affleck won an Oscar for co-writing the screenplay to "Good Will Hunting" and recently wrote, directed and starred in the thriller "The Town."
tammyy2j
23-08-2011, 17:05
Will Smith and his wife of 13 years Jada Pinkett Smith have decided to split, according to reports.
The claim is made by In Touch magazine who say they will reveal all the details in their upcoming issue.
Will and Jada have two children together, Jaden Smith who starred in The Karate Kid and Willow Smith who had a hit with Whip My Hair.
The pair met when Pinkett auditioned for The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and they married on December 31st, 1997.
In 2008, Smith spoke with Ellen DeGeneres about their marriage, which he implied would last forever.
He said: "What I found is divorce just can't be an option. It's really that simple. And I think that's the problem with LA - there are so many options. So a huge part of the success for [Jada] and I is that we just removed the other options."
Speaking to Uptown Magazine in June, Pinkett said, "People think that Will and I don't spend a lot of time together. Too much time, actually, if you ask me. It's always nice to have a little time apart. Sometimes you need that."
Both of their representatives have declined to comment
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are not separating, according to a family friend.
Earlier today, reports surfaced that the couple have split after 13 years of marriage. However, a friend of the pair has denied the claims, saying that they are completely unfounded.
"100% not true... It's total bulls**t," the insider told Us Weekly of the separation.
In June, Jada said that spending time apart from her husband makes their relationship stronger, insisting that every couple needs to be alone every so often.
The 39-year-old previously laughed off claims that the two were separating in 2009.
"I've heard all the things - their marriage is not real, he's gay, she's gay, they swing," Jada said. "But at the end of the day, people have to believe what they have to believe. I'll tell you what, it's too hard to be in a pretend marriage. Life's too short for that one."
Will is currently being considered for the sci-fi remake Fantastic Voyage from producer James Cameron.
Amanda Holden has revealed that she burst into tears upon finding out that she is expecting a baby girl.
The Britain's Got Talent judge, who is currently starring in a West End production of Shrek: The Musical, revealed in an interview with The Daily Telegraph that she tried not to think about the fact that she was expecting until she was three months pregnant.
Holden said: "When I found out this time that I was pregnant, I burst into tears. I never dreamt it would happen so quickly.
"We both decided we'd try not to think about it until I reached the 12-week mark. Now we have and I know that everything's fine - you have no idea how many scans I've had - I feel like we can really enjoy it."
Holden continued by saying that she and husband Chris Hughes always intended to make the news public when they were confident enough.
She also opened up about losing a baby boy to a stillbirth at seven months earlier this year, adding: "I don't know if it was an instinct or mother nature protecting me in some way, but I think, even though this is a bit spiritual for me, that I was chosen to carry him for those seven months and that he'd completed his life span.
"So wherever he needed to be, he is now. And I feel honoured to have carried him and looked after him as long as I did - I really do."
Holden intends to continue in the role of Princess Fiona on Shrek The Musical until October 3. Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh will take over from October 5.
Good luck to her, hope all goes well for her this time
EASTENDER Jessie Wallace's wedding today is hanging by a thread after her hubby-to-be sent sex emails to his ex-fiancée.
Pals said the actress went "berserk" after learning of Vince Morse's betrayal, and called off the bash.
When the catering boss, 50, begged her to rethink, Jess said she will tell him this morning if she has changed her mind.
As well as saucy emails to Karen Short, 47, he also sent her one a month ago saying it was OVER with Jessie.
It read: "As of a week ago it's really been off but I'm only just admitting it to myself."
A close family friend of Jess, 39 – who plays Kat Moon in the BBC1 soap – said: "To say Vince is in the doghouse is a huge understatement.
"She went absolutely berserk and launched at him, then called it all off.
"She desperately loves him but just feels very, very let down and humiliated.
"She has told him that she will decide this morning whether to go ahead."
Posh venue Pembroke Lodge in Richmond, South West London, remains on standby.
Chloe O'brien
29-08-2011, 11:29
She'd be better getting shot of him now before they get married. If he's been planning on cheating on her before they wed he won't stop once they are.
EASTENDERS star Jessie Wallace dramatically called off her wedding with just hours to spare yesterday following a massive bust-up with her fiancé.
Jessie, 39, telly's Kat Moon, dumped 50-year-old catering boss Vince Morse after he admitted sending an explicit picture of the actress to his ex.
Jessie is pictured at her Surrey home during her meltdown weekend.
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Eroteme Raging Jessie yelled at her fiancé: "I'll never forgive you".
The EastEnders favourite was left heartbroken on Sunday after husband-to-be Vince Morse confessed he had sent a photo of her in a sexy pose to his ex-lover within the past two weeks.
He told former fiancee Karen Short he had doubts over his planned marriage and even suggested they run away together.
Jessie confronted Vince on Sunday morning and he admitted everything.
Guests then heard the seething 39-year-old screaming, wailing and GROWLING in her hotel on the eve of her planned wedding.
And by yesterday morning Jessie's hurt had turned to rage.
Cancelling the service with just hours to spare, she ordered Vince, 50, out of the home she rents in Claygate, Surrey – giving him ten days to remove his belongings.
She also made him change his name on their honeymoon tickets to that of her six-year-old daughter Tallulah Lilac.
At hotel ... Jessie Wallace, right, before she called off service to Vince Morse
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She and the little girl will jet off to Greece today while sorry Vince packs.
In a drama to rival any EastEnders episode, the distraught actress was left sobbing into her pillow on the night before what should have been the biggest day of her life.
One hotel guest said: "I've never heard anything like it. She was wailing in grief then growling in rage. She kept screaming, 'How could he humiliate me like this? How could he do it'?
"Her friends were calling him a w***** and telling her to be strong. But she was a woman in pieces.
Engaged ... Jessie Wallace and Vince Morse
Splash News "It must be one of the worst things that can happen to a bride – on the eve of her wedding, too. EastEnders couldn't have written a better script."
Cancelled ... Jessie Wallace's wedding listSad Jessie's decision to call off the wedding – her third failed engagement – came with guests already en route to the wedding venue, posh Pembroke Lodge in Richmond, South West London.
Vince had arrived at her hotel yesterday in a bid to beg forgiveness, but was turned away by his fiancee's protective pals.
He instead spent the day drowning his sorrows with would-be best man Tony Truman at a series of pubs nearby.
Vince, who runs a firm which feeds cast and crew on TV and film sets, was snapped wearing shades on the overcast Bank Holiday – sparking speculation he might have been clobbered.
A family friend said: "Vince can't stop crying. Jessie told him she'll never forgive him and he accepts he's betrayed her trust.
"He feels an idiot and just wishes he could turn back the clock.
"Vince had called Karen and begged her not to do anything with the picture he sent in a moment of madness. I think he knew deep down he was done for."
Venue ... Lodge
Dan Charity / The Sun Baffled Pembroke Lodge staff learned of the cancellation just after 9am.
They packed away £18,000 worth of champagne and removed £3,500 worth of flowers.
A Singing Elvis was cancelled, while pop legend David Essex, now an EastEnders co-star, had also been rumoured to perform.
Knot needed ... unused rows of chairs
Dan Charity / The Sun A call was made to a fencing firm who were due to erect 100 metres of security shields to protect a £400,000 magazine deal.
The lorry was turned around on the motorway.
As many of the 350 guests were called as possible, but by 3pm many were left standing around at the site.
Among those to arrive was ex-EastEnder Lacey Turner, who smiled as she walked towards the venue with a male pal – only to look stunned when told of the last-ditch cancellation.
The wedding was called off at such short notice that the seats lined up for the ceremony could still be seen standing in neat rows yesterday afternoon.
A source at the venue said: "We've had to turn quite a few people away. Many of the guests did not know."
Shock in store ... Lacey Turner and pal arrive for service
Dan Charity / The Sun Vince's three-year relationship with Karen ended in 2005.
But she claims he repeatedly emailed her saying he had doubts over his pending nuptials.
He reportedly sent her a picture of Jessie in a black basque with her breasts exposed. An accompanying message read: "This is what you will get x".
Fuming Jessie stormed back into her home last night, launching a four-letter blast at reporters who asked her how she felt.
She stayed inside as friends and family came and went.
At one point, pals appeared to carry indoors a batch of cakes that were meant for the wedding.
Other food – including scores of canapes, salmon, sausage and mash and desserts – was binned.
Enraged Jessie, also supported by her parents and brother, later screamed at a male visitor who turned up to speak with her.
He approached the front door to the sound of a crash from inside the house.
The mystery man, silver-haired and in his 40s, was greeted with a tirade of abuse and a wagging finger, apparently from Jessie.
He walked quickly away, climbed into his vehicle and reversed out of the actress's driveway
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