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Karrueche Tran living with Chris Brown


Karrueche Tran is living at boyfriend Chris Brown's home.
The couple got back together in August shortly after they ended their three-year relationship, and now things appear to have escalated between the pair with the 26-year-old beauty said to be splitting her time between her own abode and the 25-year-old singer's.
A source said: "When she's not travelling and working overseas, she's with Chris at his house most of the time.
"She's between her apartment in the valley and his house these days and for now, it's working out for them."
While things look to be on the up for the couple, they are said to be keen to keep their relationship unofficial because they are not clear what "direction" they are going in.
The source added to HollywoodLife: "They're still chilling and doing what they do but no, it's still not exactly clear on what the direction the relationship is going in."
Earlier this month, Karrueche was in attendance at a Washington DC superior court to support Chris, who pleaded guilty to assault.
The star, who was charged with misdemeanour assault for allegedly punching Parker Adams outside the W Hotel in October, managed to escape jail time as he was sentenced to time already served by the judge.
Chris - who was previously placed on probation for five years and sentenced to six months community service for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 - was released from jail on June 2 after spending 108 days behind bars for violating his probation.
But since coming out of prison, he recently said the experience has made him more mature.

Pharrell Williams reunited with N.E.R.D bandmate on stage


Pharrell Williams was joined on stage by N.E.R.D bandmate Shay Haley at his iTunes Festival concert on Wednesday night (10.09.14).
The singer-and-producer thrilled the packed Roundhouse venue in Camden, London, when he announced during his show that he was "taking it back to the beginning" but he couldn't do it "by myself" prompting Shay to step on stage to massive cheers.
The pair then performed 'Rockstar', 'Lapdance' and 'She Wants To Move' and afterwards Shay hinted there is going to be a new N.E.R.D album, saying: "It feels good to be back in London. When we released our first album back in 2001 and first crossed the Atlantic, this was the first place to embrace us. You're going to like this s**t we're going to release."
Pharrell then added: "There will always be an N.E.R.D, I'm happy to be a nerd; the bullies lost, the nerds win."
Before the N.E.R.D section of the show, Pharrell had opened his hits-laden set with 'Lose Yourself To Dance' - one of the tracks he recorded with Daft Punk for their 'Random Access Memories' album - and was joined by six backing dancers wearing white dressing robes and sunglasses for 'Hunter', from his most recent solo LP.
Before his rendition of 'Marilyn Monroe', he told the women in the audience: "Marilyn Monroe was a very beautiful woman both on the inside and outside but there's only one Marilyn and only one you so if you think your beautiful I want to hear you."
Pharrell also performed several tracks that he co-wrote or produced for other artists, including a medley of Justin Timberlake's 'Like I Love You' and Ed Sheeran's 'Sing', Snoop Dogg songs 'Beautiful' and 'Drop it Like It's Hot', Major Lazer's 'Aerosol Can' and Gwen Stefani single 'Hollaback Girl'.
The 41-year-old musician also thanked Apple for putting on the concert - which was free for fans who won tickets in an online lottery - saying: "Apple brought us together, they have you guys and they let us come to the party and the whole world is watching. Let's talk about devices. There's been a lot of things going across your screens that have caused you to be fearful, so let's party for love not for fear."
He closed his concert with 'Blurred Lines' - his hit single with Robin Thicke and T.I - his worldwide smash 'Get Lucky' with Daft Punk and his solo song 'Happy', during which confetti exploded from the ceiling showering his adoring fans.

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Andrew Garfield addresses Spider-Man critics


Andrew Garfield has responded to 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' critics.
The 31-year-old actor has hit back at the critics who were disappointed by the superhero sequel, as he revealed that many "deep scenes" were cut by the producers in post-production.
Talking to The Daily Beast, Andrew explained: "It's interesting. I read a lot of the reactions from people and I had to stop because I could feel I was getting away from how I actually felt about it.
"For me, I read the script that Alex [Kurtzman] and Bob [Orci] wrote, and I genuinely loved it. There was a thread running through it.
"I think what happened was, through the pre-production and post-production, when you have something that works as a whole, and then you start removing portions of it - because there was even more of it than was in the final cut, and everything was related - once you start removing things and saying, 'No, that doesn't work', then the thread is broken, and it's hard to go with the flow of the story.
"Certain people at the studio had problems with certain parts of it, and ultimately the studio is the final say in those movies because they're the tent-poles, so you have to answer to those people."
The handsome actor - who is currently dating his 'Amazing Spider-Man' co-star Emma Stone - then added that he had concerns that fans could be tired of the 'Spider-Man' franchise .
He mused: "We have to ask ourselves, 'What do we believe to be true?' Is it that this is the fifth 'Spider-Man' movie in however many years and there's a bit of fatigue?"

Mark Ruffalo wants Star Wars role


Mark Ruffalo wants a role in 'Star Wars: Episode VIII'.
'The Avengers' actor has revealed that he'd love to star in the science fiction series, as he admitted to begging the director of the eighth film, Rian Johnson for a part.
Talking to Collider, Mark - who worked with Rian on the 2008 comedy 'The Bloom Brothers' - explained that he'd got in contact with the director shortly after it was announced that he would be involved with the making of 'Star Wars: Episode VIII'.
He shared: "My email to Rian after all these years was, 'Rian, congratulations on everything you've been doing. And by the way, if there's a part in 'Star Wars', please, anything, please consider considering me to join you."
Despite the joking, the 46-year-old actor admitted that if he could work something out with the director, he would love to get involved.
When asked if he would be able to fit it into his busy schedule, Mark told the site: "Possibly. Depending on timing. I love hanging out with Rian, so that's interesting to me but I would like a role.
"It would be nice to have something. And honestly, even a CGI role."

Lauren Goodger slams James Jordan


Lauren Goodger says James Jordan is the "fakest", "weakest" and most "two-faced" man she's ever met.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star - who was eliminated from 'Celebrity Big Brother' in last night's (10.09.14) eviction - has spoken out about the ex-'Strictly Come Dancing' professional to reveal she thinks he's playing a "massive game".
Quizzed on who she'd found it most difficult living with during her time in the house, she told BANG Showbiz: "I'll tell you who was the biggest person, who was the complete fakest person I've ever met in my life, is James.
"Absolutely terrible person ... He doesn't know who he is and he's very lost and he's very immature and he wants to be a bad man because he thinks it's going to keep him in the house but deep down he's not got the strength inside to pursue it."
The 27-year-old beauty admitted that while James was trying to come across as a strong character, she thinks he's actually very "sensitive and insecure" and is just acting up for the cameras.
She said: "I've watched him and I can observe people and I'm a good judge of character and I've watched the way he acts ... Everything he says that he's trying to slag off other people for, he ends up doing. It's like he's talking about himself."
Lauren also confessed she hopes professional boxer Audley Harrison will win the Channel 5 competition as she doesn't think James deserves it.
She added: "Audley is the most amazing man I've ever met and he's f**king brilliant and he needs to win that show.
"The rivalry is between him and James but Audley was so strong minded and grown up ... James is the weakest man I've ever met and for a man to act and go on that way and be so spiteful and still be in that house, he's the wrong one to be in there and the only reason he's still there is because he's playing a massive game."


James Argent: Cleaned told me I was missing


James 'Arg' Argent was told by a hotel cleaner that he'd been reported missing by the police.
'The Only Way Is Essex' star sparked a police search last month when he failed to meet his agent because he'd travelled to the wrong airport and couldn't get in touch with anyone because his phone battery had died, and he's now revealed he had no idea people were frantically looking for him until a hotel cleaner informed him of the search.
He explained: "Well basically, I went to the airport and I missed the flight and so I checked into a hotel nearby and my phone ran out of battery. So I basically just chilled out in the hotel with no battery.
"Then I woke up and asked the cleaner for a charger and she knocked on the door and she said, 'You're missing', and I said, 'What do you mean I'm missing?' And she said, 'It's all over the news'."
The 26-year-old funnyman - who is believed to have accidentally travelled to Stansted airport in Essex instead of Gatwick airport in West Sussex - admitted he didn't realise how much worry he'd caused until he spoke to his mum.
Speaking on tonight's (11.09.14) episode of 'Celebrity Juice', he continued: "So I went and put my phone on charge and went on Twitter, and all I saw was, 'Pray for Arg'. I was thinking, why are they praying for me.
"And then I phoned my mum and that was it. It was a bit embarrassing."
Arg added: "It was a bit embarrassing but yeah, it's nice to know people care about me."
'Celebrity Juice' is on ITV2 at 10pm tonight (11.09.14).

Michelle Dockery: Lady Mary Crawley ‘enjoying single life’


Michelle Dockery says her 'Downton Abbey' character will be "enjoying single life" in the new series.
The 32-year-old actress stars as Lady Mary Crawley in the ITV period drama and she's confessed that following the death of her on-screen husband and her period of mourning in the fourth series, she's now back to her rebellious best.
She explained: "The old Mary is coming back. She's embracing her independence, moving forwards and enjoying her single life."
Before tying the know to Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens) in the third series, Mary was a fun-loving girl determined to break the rules handed down to her by her elders and the upcoming fifth series will reportedly see a return to this behaviour.
Viewers will see Mary ask her new suitor Lord Gillingham (Tom Cullen) to join her for a dirty weekend before they've announced their engagement.
Michelle told The Sun newspaper: "Mary's wit and cutting remarks are coming back. It shows she's got her mojo back."
She added: "She's toying with the idea of having a relationship with a man not in marriage. It's bold."
However, Mary's engagement to Lord Gillingham could hit a rocky patch if his jilted fiancée Mabel Lane Fox (Catherine Steadman) has anything to do with it.
The brunette beauty explained: "Mabel will cause problems for Mary.
"She's a fantastic character because she's this young socialite.
"Four years ago, Mary was at the top of the social ladder and when Mabel comes in, Mary kind of meets her match."

Channing Tatum’s doll phobia


Channing Tatum has a phobia of porcelain dolls.
The 'GI Joe' actor thinks the items have "freaky eyes" and admitted his unusual fear started after he saw a TV programme based on a possessed doll when he was younger.
Speaking on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', he explained: "I'm terrified of porcelain dolls. I just think they're freaky. They have, like, real eyes. I just imagine when I walk by them, their heads turn with you the whole time."
Despite his pleas to the contrary, the host then whipped out a doll from behind her chair and began taunting the 34-year-old hunk with the toy.
Channing then started to yell: "Stop! You are literally ruining my entire life."
However, Ellen decided to take credit for beating Channing's fear of dolls as she quipped: "See, it wasn't that bad."
The 'Step Up' star also confessed that he would hate to sing in a film, as he isn't comfortable with his voice.
He told the audience: "Singing would be a huge fear in a movie. No, no, no. I'm not doing that I'm way too afraid."

Khloe Kardashian addresses French Montana split


Khloe Kardashian has addressed her split from French Montana for the first time.
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star posted some cryptic tweets on her Twitter account, one of which appeared to be directed at the 29-year-old rapper - who she has been dating for eight months - as she discussed someone causing happiness "whenever they go".
She wrote: "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go."
The 30-year-old reality star also posted an inspirational quote on the social networking site which appeared to be related to her romance.
She tweeted: "Be grateful for what you have and stop complaining - it bores everybody else, does you no good, and doesn't solve any problems." Amen (sic)"
But she did hit out at one fan who said she is "better than that" for posting the quotes.
While the quotes she posted didn't appear to be that comical, she clearly found the funny side and wrote back to the Twitter user: "stop reading into things. It's a quote not towards a soul. Made me laugh. Hush up (sic)"
Earlier in the day, Khloe felt the need to inform her 11.1 million followers that she was disappointed she had woken up before sunrise.
She wrote: "Been up for an hour. I hate having 2 start my day before the sun. But oh well, I'm up... Shake it off sister (yes I'm talking to myself) (sic)"
Khloe's tweets come after it was reported yesterday (10.09.14) that she and French had gone on a break because the musician was said to be too "dependent" on her and "needy".
A source told Us Weekly: "They are on a break. The relationship got too heavy and Khloe needed to take a step back."
Another insider added: "It grated on her that he became so dependent on her."

Nick Loeb: Sofia Vergara ‘deserves all the best’


Nick Loeb says Sofia Vergara is a "very special woman" who "deserves all the best".
The 39-year-old businessman - who was with the 'Modern Family' actress for four years before she called off their engagement earlier this year - admits they are still friends, despite her having already moved on.
Speaking to Mexican TV show 'El Gordo y la Flaca' about their break-up, he said: "The relationship didn't work, but we both went ahead. People should not believe every rumour, we are still good friends.
"She is a very special woman and she deserves all the best."
Since splitting from Nick, Sofia, 42, has started dating 'Magic Mike' star Joe Manganiello and her former fiance has confessed he can certainly see the attraction.
He added: "They are a great couple. Joe is a very attractive guy and I think they are fantastic people."
Nick's comments come after he revealed earlier this week that if he was a woman he would want to date the 37-year-old hunk himself.
He told the New York Post: "He's a great-looking guy. I guess if I was a girl, I'd be dating him, too."
He did, however, appear to make a dig at Sofia - who has 21-year-old son Manolo from her marriage to Joe Gonzalez - by speaking about what kind of woman he's now looking for.
He said: "I'm sort of conservative, so I like a girl to dress a little classier."

Oscar Pistorius not guilty of murder


Oscar Pistorius has been found not guilty of murder - but he still faces a charge of culpable homicide.
The Paralympian's murder case was adjourned today (11.09.14) in Pretoria, South Africa, after judge Thokozile Masipa ruled that he did not murder his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, 29, in his home in February last year when he shot her dead.
Pistorius, 27, does still face a charge of culpable homicide, which is akin to manslaughter in British law, and while there is no prescribed sentence for the charge in South African law, it is being reported he would face anything from a fine to a lengthy prison sentence if he is found guilty.
Speaking about the culpable homicide charge in court, judge Masipa said: "He acted too hastily and used excessive force. In the circumstance it is clear that his conduct was negligent."
Earlier in the summing up, the judge rejected the charge of premeditated and second degree murder against the sportsman.
She said: "In the present case the accused is the only person who can say what his state of mind was when he fired the shots that killed the deceased.
"How could the accused have reasonably foreseen the shot he fired would have killed the deceased? Clearly he did not subjectively foresee this, that he would have killed the person behind the door, let alone the deceased."
But she did say he acted "unlawfully", explaining: "There is no doubt that when the accused fired shots at the door he acted unlawfully."
During her summing up, the judge also said "most witnesses got their facts wrong" and added: "It would be unwise to rely on any evidence from the witnesses."
Instead of relying on the evidence of the 37 witnesses called during the length case, the judge told the court that technological evidence, such as phone messages from the pair's devices and calls to security, was relied on.
Pistorius - who is known as 'Blade Runner' - was seen looking down and crying during part of the summing up and as the judge rejected the charge of premeditated murder he was seen sobbing quietly.
The athlete has always insisted he was innocent, pleading not guilty to murder and three separate firearm charges, and claiming he had accidentally fired the gun at the model as he acted in self-defence in the mistaken belief she was an intruder.
The prosecution had previously claimed Pistorius had killed the blonde beauty following a huge argument.
Chief prosecutor Gerrie Nel previously urged judge Thokozile to dismiss Pistorius' account of events as they were "devoid of any truth" and to convict him of pre-meditated murder.
In June, Pistorius was declared fit to stand trial after his case was put on hold from May while he underwent a medical evaluation.
Four appointed psychiatrists had to decide whether he was "capable of appreciating the wrongfulness of his act" or "criminally responsible" for his behaviour at the time of the shooting.
Both prosecution and defence lawyers accepted the findings and the trial resumed.
The paralympian shot to fame in South Africa after winning a gold medal in the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games in the 200 metres. He also went on to add five other gold medals to his collection in the 2008 Games in Beijing and at London 2012.
The trial continues tomorrow (12.09.14).