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Michelle Keegan: Mark Wright can win Strictly Come Dancing


Michelle Keegan thinks Mark Wright can win 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The former 'Coronation Street' actress is "excited" about watching her fiancé compete on the celebrity dance contest, but admits she also shares his feelings of nervousness.
She said: "When I'm watching him I feel really proud, but because I know he's a little nervous, I then start to get nervous for him.
"I'm such a 'Strictly' fan, so to get to watch it live - and to watch Mark - is really exciting.
"I'll try to watch him every Saturday if I can. Do I think he can win? I think he's got a good chance."
The 27-year-old beauty is completely smitten with the former 'The Only Way is Essex' star and says he is her "best friend" first and foremost.
She told Closer magazine: "Mark doesn;t buy me presents for the sake of it, but he is just perfect. He is my best friend - we're like best mates."
At the start of this month, the couple marked the one-year anniversary of their engagement with a date day in London - but Michelle admits it was an accidental celebration.
She said: "We've been so busy and haven't had much time so we just spent a whole day together. We went shopping in Harrods, then for a nice meal that night and we sat there and realised we had been engaged for a year that day."

White Dee to star in a movie?


'Benefits Street' star White Dee could be set to star in a movie.
The reality TV star - whose real name is Dee Kelly - rose to fame in the documentary series about an impoverished street in Birmingham, where the majority of residents rely on state handouts, but she's now hoping to become a star in the US after appearing on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
Having met movie legend Gary Busey on the show, Dee is now said to be keen to try her hand at acting, with a team of hairstylists and beauticians set to give her a "Hollywood makeover" in an attempt to secure her a role in upcoming British flick 'Ray and Liz'.
Dee's manager Barry Tomes told the Daily Star newspaper: "I can confirm we are hoping for Dee to star in the film.
"A casting director has promised her all of the support she needs for the role. She's been labelled a 'benefit scrounger' by internet trolls, but she's just trying to change her life."
The mother-of-two could also be the focus of a new documentary for Channel 5 while Barry is also in negotiations for a new television deal which would see his client travel across Asian slums to take a look at how people in poorer communities survive without the help of a benefits system.
The controversial star - who is also said to be planning a stand up comedy routine for an upcoming slot at The Laughing Factory in the US - does have a back up plan, however.
Her manager added: "She's been approached about becoming a politician. I think if she stood she could probably win. She is very interested in politics."

Stephanie Leonidas wants to be first female Doctor Who


Stephanie Leonidas wants to be the first female Doctor Who.
The 30-year-old actress has revealed that if she was to take on a role in the BBC sci-fi series, it would have to be that of the titular Time Lord himself.
Quizzed on whether she'd like to play the Doctor's companion or whether she thinks they should have a female Doctor, she exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Yeah I'd like to be a female Doctor, yeah! Not the assistant. If you're working on 'Doctor Who' you've got to be the Doctor.
"So yeah, I think they need a woman Doctor and that's who I'd like to be."
Despite being a fan of the show, Stephanie - who was born and raised in London but is currently working on US sci-fi series 'Defiance' - confessed she hasn't seen any of the new Doctor, Peter Capaldi's episodes as of yet.
She added: I haven't seen it and I really want to see it because I've heard some great things about the new episodes. Matt was a great Doctor Who and I can't wait to see the new episodes.
"I think they've done well with every Doctor to be honest, I think they've all brought something new and something interesting.
"I'm definitely going to catch up with the latest ones and see how Peter's doing but it looks like he'll be a great Doctor. He's such a great actor."
Stephanie reprises her role as alien Irisa in the new season of 'Defiance', which starts on Thursday September 18 at 9pm on Syfy.

Elliott Wright: ‘No way’ Mark Wright will win Strictly Come Dancing


Elliott Wright says there is "no way" Mark Wright will win 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 'TOWIE' star believes his cousin and former cast mate Mark, 27, is already out of the running to be crowned king of the BBC One competition as he is a terrible dancer.
He told Star magazine: "He's nervous. He openly admits he can't dance, but he does love dressing up in sequins, so hopefully that will be enough to pull him through! I'm not a betting man, but I wouldn't put money on him right now. He's got no moves! There's no way he can win."
However, Elliott, 33, is pleased the reality TV star has been paired with "hot" professional dancer Karen Hauer for the series, although he is unsure if the 'curse of Strictly' - which sees couples break-up after one partner appears on the show - will affect Mark's relationship with his stunning fiancé, ex 'Coronation Street' star Michelle Keegan.
When asked if the couple could succumb to the 'curse', Elliott said: "We'll have to wait and see. Mark and Michelle, are getting married next year, so they're in a pretty strong position. If Strictly does break them, I'll never go on the show, that's for sure.
"Michelle is fine about it, but let's be fair, Karen's hot!"

Sir Bruce Forsyth’s final Strictly Come Dancing felt ‘very weird’


Sir Bruce Forsyth says his final appearance on 'Strictly Come Dancing' felt "very weird".
The legendary entertainer - who has hosted the BBC One celebrity dance contest alongside Tess Daly for ten years - handed over the reigns to Tess and Claudia Winkleman in the launch show of this years' series and he's now revealed how it felt to say goodbye.
He told HELLO! magazine: "It felt very weird.
"I have very mixed emotions about it. Part of me has to be sad because, when you work on something in television for ten years, you become a family and when you say goodbye to that family there is always a tear in the eye.
"I'm so lucky, let's face it, to be 86 and still be on the top show on television - so it's hard to say goodbye, of course it is. But I'm leaving because, although I could hang on, I felt it was right not only for me but for the show."
The much-loved comedian - who is married to former Miss World Wilnelia Merced - insists he wanted to leave before the show exhausted him to the point that he no longer enjoyed it.
He added: "Now, I have the relief that I don't have to do it anymore. I would have hated to have carried on and then had to stop because I wasn't feeling well enough. It's a live show, which I prefer to recorded, but it's stressful and it's long."

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s divorce to be finalised


Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver's divorce is set to be finalised in December.
The couple - who tied the knot in 1986 - split three years ago and she filed for divorce in July 2011 following revelations he had fathered a son, who is now 16, with their housekeeper Mildred Baena.
A source told MailOnline: "It's been a long road, for a long time it wasn't a priority for either of them, but the divorce is almost complete. The lawyers are just ironing out the final details.
"If everything goes to plan it should be tied up by Christmas."
Arnold, 67, and Maria, 58 - who have four children together, Katherine, 25, Christina, 23, Patrick, 21 and Christopher, 17 - have come to an "amicable" agreement over their $400 million fortune, although it hasn't been an easy process.
The source added: "It has been a long legal process and not an easy one by any means, but Maria and Arnold are now amicable and have reached an agreement.
"When you have large fortunes to divide and legacies for the children to agree on, things aren't always as clearly defined as you'd imagine.
"But Maria and Arnold have resolved their differences and are on speaking terms, they have four kids together after all.
"They are both in a good place and ready to move on."
Hollywood star Arnold is said to be worth $300 million while NBC News anchor Maria - who is the niece of former US President John F. Kennedy - is estimated to be worth $100 million.
In Californian law, she is entitled to half of his earnings throughout their marriage.
In May 2011, Arnold admitted sleeping with their housekeeper and fathering her son, saying at the time: "There are no excuses, and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused."
Maria has since moved on with boyfriend Matthew Dowd, who she was spotted out in public with for the first time at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines' wedding last month.
This comes after it was reported last week that former Governor of California Arnold had an artist paint over the image of Maria's face on his official political portrait.

Chad Kroeger and Avril Lavigne have trust issues


Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger reportedly have major trust issues.
The couple, whose 14-month marriage is allegedly on the rocks, are said to have been "fighting a lot" in recent months because they are both very jealous.
A source close to the pair told E! News: "They're having a lot of issues. There's jealousy on both sides. She flirts, he flirts. She's very insecure to begin with."
The insider also revealed that the 29-year-old beauty is desperate to start a family with the Nickelback frontman, 39, but added: "I don't know what's going to happen. She really wants to have a baby. She was hoping, after this album, to take time off and start a family."
It seems cracks first started to show in the couple's relationship shortly after the release of the 'Let Me Go' hitmaker's latest self-titled album in November, which Chad produced.
The source said: "The main issue is this: When they met, they were in work mode. They were doing a collaboration and that's where the attraction stemmed from. She was in the studio and he was producing her. She was also coming off some bad relationships where she didn't really feel appreciated as an artist. She felt she and Chad connected on that level.
"The album didn't do as well as they had hoped...they're finding that they're not seeing eye to eye on a lot of things."
But Chad and Avril are still hoping to work things out and will only file for divorce as a last resort.
The source said: "I think for now they're going to try to work it out."

Kristen Wigg is dating Scott Speedman


Kristen Wiig is rumoured to be dating Scott Speedman.
The 'Bridesmaids' star, who split from The Strokes rocker Fabrizio Moretti last year after 18-months together, and the former 'Felicity' actor have reportedly been "hooking up lately."
The 41-year-old actress was spotted holding hands with the 39-year-old actor at an after-party for the comedy 'St Vincent' at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month.
A source told InTouch Weekly magazine: "They spent the entire night laughing and talking.
"She's totally into Scott!"
The duo also left the event together, but another source told E! News they are just friends.
The insider insisted: "[They] have been friends for a long time."
'October Gale' hunk Scott previously dated his 'The Last Resort' co-star Camille De Pazzis, but split from her earlier this year.
He was also linked to his former co-star Keri Russell in the past.
'Saturday Night Live' star Kristen, who was previously married to actor Hayes Hargrove between 2005 and 2009, sparked rumours she had reunited with Fabrizio last November when they were spotted cosying up to one another at a New York Knicks basketball game, after splitting in July 2013.
She previously gushed about the musician in 2012, saying he had brightened up her life.
She said at the time: "I will say that I'm happier than I've ever been, and I feel very lucky."
Pressed about the source of happiness, Kristen added: 'Where I am now. Who he is. Those are the two big ones."

Whitney Port is relaxed about wedding


Whitney Port says she never dreamed of having a "fairytale wedding."
The former 'The Hills' star, who is engaged to Tim Rosenman, insists she isn't stressed out about their upcoming nuptials and only recently started planning the special event.
The 29-year-old beauty told E! News: "I really wasn't always one of those girls that pictured what my wedding would be like or pictured having this fairy-tale wedding. So I think that's why I'm so easy-going about it--I know it's going to be a reflection of us and I know just like a special weekend to share with all of our loved ones."
She added: "I'm definitely not nervous. I'm really excited. I'm at the beginning of the planning stages. I've taken my time with it. I don't really feel a lot of pressure, you know, I feel like it's something super-exciting to plan and why put so much pressure on yourself about something like that?"
Whitney, who previously claimed she won't buy her wedding dress until the "last minute," as she is worried she'll change her mind about it before her big day, was forced to skip her former co-star Lauren Conrad's wedding to William Tell at a small winery in Santa Ynez, California last Sunday (14.09.14), but says there is no bad blood between them.
The fashion designer said: "I emailed Lauren this weekend, I wasn't able to go to the wedding unfortunately. I really wanted to go, but I couldn't and I'm so so thrilled and happy for her."

George Clooney to toast marriage with tequila


George Clooney plans to toast his upcoming nuptials with his own tequila.
The 53-year-old actor's close friend and rumoured best man Rande Gerber, who is married to supermodel Cindy Crawford, was spotted loading 100 cases of their award-winning Casamigos Tequila onto a private jet from California to Italy, ahead of his wedding to Amal Alamuddin in Venice on September 27.
Sources told PEOPLE.com that the restauranteur, who cofounded the beverage brand with the Oscar winner, brought dozens of bottles of Blanco, Reposado and Anejo tequila to Europe for the couple's big day.
It was recently revealed the 'Monuments Men' star's future parents-in-law, Ramzi and Baria Alamuddin, are footing the bill for the wedding, as they have insisted on sticking to the tradition of the bride's family paying for the event.
An insider said: "Crazy enough, her family is paying for most of it!"
The couple are expected to wed in front of just 60 guests, including Matt Damon.
Earlier this month, George admitted he can't wait to get married.
He said: "I would just like to say to my bride-to-be, Amal, that I love you very much. And I can't wait to be your husband."

Ben Affleck admits to counting cards


Ben Affleck admits he was caught counting cards in Las Vegas in April.
The 'Argo' star, who has three children, Violet, eight, Seraphina, five, and two-year-old Samuel, with wife Jennifer Garner, says he has been punished for "being good" at blackjack, but insists he wasn't kicked out of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino because he used the gambling strategy, which involves counting card values to decrease betting risk during a major game.
Asked about the incident, the 41-year-old Oscar winner said: "That is a true story. I mean, that took place. I took some time to learn the game and became a decent blackjack player. And once I became decent, the casinos asked me not to play blackjack. I mean, the fact that being good at the game is against the rules at the casinos should tell you something about casinos."
The 'Batman v. Supreme: Dawn of Justice' star added: "I had always liked blackjack. I don't play any other games of chance. I don't bet on football games, and I don't gamble at all, really, outside of that. But I knew with blackjack that there's a way you can improve your odds. And so I started trying to learn. And then I just got to a point in my life where I'm like, 'If I'm going to do something, I'm going to try and do it really well.' "
But Ben says he wasn't escorted out of the casino by security.
He said: "No, I wish! That would be awesome. [Like,] 'Get him outta here! He's a magician!' Unfortunately, they just came up and said, 'We can't let you play blackjack. But we have other table games! We have Chinese poker!' "
The 'Good Will Hunting' star was also allegedly kicked out of the Caesar Windsor Hotel and Casino in Ontario, Canada in May for counting cards.

Iggy Azalea is suing her ex-boyfriend


Iggy Azalea is suing her ex-boyfriend, who claims to have a sex tape featuring the star.
The Australian rapper has filed a lawsuit against Hefe Wine, accusing him of illegally downloading the entire contents of her personal computer while they were living together in Atlanta, Georgia in 2009.
The 'Fancy' hitmaker made no mention of the alleged sex tape in court documents, obtained by gossip website TMZ.com, but says the data included unreleased master recordings and she believes Wine is trying to take advantage of her success.
She is also accusing him of directly using or converting the data to create a new EP, which he announced in July will "shock the world" upon it's release.
The blonde beauty - who is dating NBA star Nick Young - insists that Wine forged her signature on a legal document, giving him exclusive rights to her music and music videos.
She claims the contract was pasted together from a legit document she once signed.
Wine recently claimed Iggy indirectly gave him permission to release and market their alleged sex tape, by signing the contract and giving him the exclusive rights to "manufacture, sell, distribute and advertise 'any' recording embodying visual images."
But the 'Black Widow' hitmaker - real name Amethyst Amelia Kelly - previously insisted on Twitter that the tape doesn't even exist.
Last Thursday (11.09.14), she tweeted: "Obviously I've seen the news feed today and I just want to say I don't have a sex tape."
Iggy added: "We should want to protect our women and I really hope that America will follow Europe and their laws to better protect peoples privacy and fundamental rights [sic].
"And on that note, I'm off to get a manicure peaaaaaaceeeeeee outttttt *drops the mic* (sic)."