Celebrity Gossip

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Heidi Klum and Seal haven't made any final decisions on the future of their relationship, a friend has allegedly revealed.

It was reported yesterday (January 21) that the supermodel is likely to file divorce papers as early as next week, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the break-up of their six-year marriage.

However, according to Us Weekly, a source close to the couple has said that they are still currently together, adding: "Nothing is finalised or for sure. Seal flew back from the UK yesterday and he and Heidi are in the house together now. They've had a very rough road lately. They're either madly in love or having crazy fights."

The insider went on to say that Klum and Seal's recent trip to Aspen was "very hard" and that the pair fought a lot during the vacation, but that they will consider the future of their marriage carefully because of their children.

"It's been very hard. but there is a lot of love there, and any decision that will be made is a tough one because they have beautiful children who they both love very deeply," they added.

The couple have sons Henry, 6, Johan, 5, and 2-year-old daughter Lou together, with Leni, Klum's 7-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, adopted by the 'Kiss from a Rose' singer in 2009. They married in May 2005.

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Etta Jams has died at the age of 73.

The singer passed away in a hospital in Riverside, California after being diagnosed with leukaemia in 2010, according to her longtime friend and manager Lupe De Leon.

James was with her husband Artis Mills and her sons when she died from complications with leukaemia, and would have turned 74 on Wednesday (January 25).

"This is a tremendous loss for the family, her friends and fans around the world," De Leon said in statement.

"She was a true original who could sing it all - her music defied category. I worked with Etta for over 30 years. She was my friend and I will miss her always."

James first appeared on the music scene in 1955, but didn't release her debut album - titled At Last! - until 1961.

Throughout her career, she opened concerts for The Rolling Stones, won six Grammy Awards and was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame back in 1993.


RIP Etta

RIP Etta James

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Actor James Farentino, who appeared in dozens of movies and television shows, died Tuesday in a Los Angeles hospital, according to a family spokesman. He was 73.

Farentino died of heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Hospital after a long illness, said the spokesman, Bob Palmer.

Farentino starred alongside Kirk Douglas and Martin Sheen in the 1980 science fiction film "The Final Countdown." The movie featured a modern aircraft carrier that travels back in time to Pearl Harbor hours before the Japanese attack.

Farentino also starred opposite Patty Duke in 1969's "Me, Natalie."

In 1967, he won a "Most Promising Newcomer" Golden Globe for his performance in the comedy "The Pad and How to Use It."

He also had recurring roles on "Dynasty," ''Melrose Place," ''The Bold Ones: The Lawyers" and "ER," playing the estranged father to George Clooney's character.

In 1978, he was nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of Saint Peter in the television mini-series "Jesus of Nazareth."

A four-time divorcee, Farentino's tumultuous personal life made headlines, too.

In March 1994, he pleaded no contest to stalking his ex-girlfriend Tina Sinatra, daughter of Frank Sinatra.

In 2010, the actor was arrested at his Hollywood home on suspicion of battery when he tried to physically remove a man from his home.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1938, Farentino is survived by two sons, David and Saverio.

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RIP James

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Amanda Holden has given birth to a baby girl, it has been announced.

The Britain's Got Talent judge welcomed Hollie Rose Hughes on January 23.

The news comes after Holden pulled out of auditions in Blackpool, having admitted herself to a London hospital. A spokesperson for Holden and husband Chris Hughes confirmed that the actress had been in a "critical" condition, but is now "stable".

"Hollie Rose Hughes was born on 23 January 2012. She is healthy and weighed in at 6.1lbs but Amanda has been in a critical condition for the past three days," Alison Griffin said.

"She is now stable and we expect her to make a full recovery very soon. We thank you for respecting their privacy at this time."

A spokesperson for Britain's Got Talent added: "We extend our congratulations to Amanda and Chris on the birth of Hollie and wish Amanda a speedy recovery. We look forward to her returning to Britain's Got Talent very soon."

The former Shrek: The Musical star, who suffered a stillbirth last year, said that she had "burst into tears" upon discovering her pregnancy.

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Seinfeld star Ian Abercrombie has died at the age of 77.

The actor, who played the boss of Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) in Jerry Seinfeld's NBC sitcom, passed away in Hollywood on Thursday (January 26).

Abercrombie's acting career spanned 57 years, and he was last seen playing 800-year-old wizard Professor Crumbs in Disney sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place.

He appeared on TV shows such as Columbo, Birds of Prey, L.A. Law and Desperate Housewives.

Abercrombie also took roles in the films They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Young Frankenstein.

He is believed to have completed voice work on animated Cartoon Network series Green Lantern prior to his death.

Abercrombie is survived by three brothers.


RIP Ian

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Irish actor David Kelly has died at the age of 82.

The Dublin-born star is best recognised for his starring role in 1998 comedy film Waking Ned, for which he won a Screen Actors' Guild nomination.

Kelly is also well known for playing Grandpa Joe in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, one of his last screen appearances in 2005.

For his 50-year-long career, he will also be remembered for his parts as the vicar in The Italian Job and Mr O'Reilly in classic sitcom Fawlty Towers.

Friend and former Ballykissangel co-star Niall Toibin released a statement saying: "He was a hilarious man. He had an outlook on life that was slightly skewed and made you laugh all the time."

Passing away in hospital after a short illness, Kelly is survived by his long-time wife Laurie Morton.

RIP David

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Irish actor David Kelly has died at the age of 82.

The Dublin-born star is best recognised for his starring role in 1998 comedy film Waking Ned, for which he won a Screen Actors' Guild nomination.

Kelly is also well known for playing Grandpa Joe in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, one of his last screen appearances in 2005.

For his 50-year-long career, he will also be remembered for his parts as the vicar in The Italian Job and Mr O'Reilly in classic sitcom Fawlty Towers.

Friend and former Ballykissangel co-star Niall Toibin released a statement saying: "He was a hilarious man. He had an outlook on life that was slightly skewed and made you laugh all the time."

Passing away in hospital after a short illness, Kelly is survived by his long-time wife Laurie Morton.

RIP David

RIP David Kelly aka Rasher from Strumpet City

Waking Ned is a fav film of mine

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Gary Barlow has announced that he is to become a father for a fourth time.

The Take That star and X Factor judge revealed on Twitter on February 19 that his wife Dawn is pregnant.

The couple, who married in 2000, are already parents to Daniel, 11, Emily, 9, and 3-year-old Daisy.

Barlow teased followers prior to his announcement, writing on the social networking site: "Gorgeous day in the Capital.I'm announcing some news on here tonight! (sic)"

He later tweeted: "I feel like I've built this news up to much.Hope you're not disappointed," before confirming: "My wife and I are expecting our 4th child #Anotherowngoal."

Barlow recently confirmed that he is in talks to return as a judge on The X Factor, though he has suggested in the past that his children take priority over the show.

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Uma Healy and Ben Foden have become parents to a baby girl named Aoife Belle Foden.

The couple, who have been dating since late 2008, revealed that they were expecting a child in September last year. Aoife, a traditional Irish name meaning 'beauty', weighed 7lbs 13oz.

England rugby star Foden confirmed the news on Twitter, writing: "I am officially a Dad!!!!!! Una an baby are both amazing and healthy!!!! So proud of them both! #babybenuna (sic)."

The Saturdays' official Twitter account added: "HUGE congrats to @unahealy & @ben_foden on the birth of their baby girl! Your aunties Frankie, Mollie, Roch & Ness CAN'T wait to meet u."

Meanwhile, Healy's bandmate Rochelle Wiseman congratulated the new father, tweeting: "A beautiful girl has entered the world today and, I'm her aunty #blessed I'm so proud of @unahealy @ben_foden BIG love! Xx"

Frankie Sandford said: "Congrats. So excited!!! Big hug... Don't forget Una on mothers day Sunday! How cool. Ur mum and dad! X."

Vanessa White said that she was "so happy" to hear the news, while Mollie King commented: "Congratulations to my beautiful @unahealy and @ben_foden! I couldn't be more proud! What gorgeous parents u will make! I want to seeee her!"

The Irish singer confirmed that she and Foden had become engaged during The Saturdays' gig at Wembley Arena in December.

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Barry Humphries has announced that he is retiring his famous comic alter ego Dame Edna Everage.

The 78-year-old performer will no longer appear on stage as the rampant purple-haired housewife, who has become iconic for her boisterous greeting of "Hello Possums!".

Dame Edna will bow out with a special farewell tour, the details of which Humphries has not yet disclosed.


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Humphries told Australia's Sunday Telegraph: "Edna will crop up on television I guess, but not in a live show. The fact of the matter is that I'm beginning to feel a bit senior."

Of the character's physical demands, 'It's the best aerobics you could do, leaping around on stage, but it's gruelling when there are other things to do."

Her commercial peak came in the late 1980s when she hosted The Dame Edna Experience on London Weekend Television.

Humphries also revealed that he is also retiring the boorish Sir Les Patterson, his second most popular creation.

Explaining his decision, the legend recalled his parents taking him to see stand-ups who had "outlived their shelf life".

"It was commented that, 'You should have seen him when he was funny'. I want to avoid that being said about me and know that I can't keep doing it," he added.

Sad to see Dame Edna go, great character