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Jimmy Kimmel welcomes baby daughter


Jimmy Kimmel has become a father again.
The chat show host has announced he and his wife Molly McNearney welcomed a baby girl - their first child together - into the world this morning (10.07.14).
Taking to his Twitter account to share the happy news with his fans, he tweeted: "Congratulations to my beautiful and very tough wife @mollymcnearney on delivering our baby girl this morning (sic)."
The funnyman, who tied the knot with his long-time love last July, announced in February he and Molly, a writer on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', were expecting a baby together.
Revealing the exciting news on an episode of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', he said: "I'm having a baby . . . wait I want to finish . . . with Ellen. No, I decided to have the first one with my wife. We got married in July and, you know, it's interesting. It's disgusting the way babies are made."
Jimmy already has children Katie and Kevin with his ex-wife Gina, who he split from in 2002, but he admitted earlier this year that he was worried that he would be out of practice when it comes to looking after babies.
He explained: "I have a 20-year-old son and a 22-year-old daughter, and I've really forgotten everything. It's funny because I was just with some friends who just had a baby, I was like, 'Oh yeah.'
"And there's new ways to do things. You hold them by the front of the neck now it seems."

Rosie O’Donnell is returning to The View


Rosie O'Donnell is returning to 'The View'.
The 52-year-old comedian, who left the programme seven years ago, has been confirmed as the co-host on the ABC chat show alongside Whoopi Goldberg.
The network announced the news on Twitter today (10.07.14), tweeting: "It's official! ABC confirms Rosie O'Donnell returns as co-host of #TheView w/ moderator Whoopi Goldberg for Season 18 (sic)."
ABC had been "auditioning loads of people" - including Bill Rancic, Bevy Smith, Ross Matthews and Mario Cantone - in recent months in bid to get the right chemistry on the panel following Jenny McCarthy and Sherri Shepherd's exit from the show last month.
The former Playboy model, 41, was reportedly axed from the talk show after less than a year on the panel because she "played it too safe".
A source said previously: "It's not a shock that Jenny was let go. [She] restrained herself and didn't say what she really thought. She played it too safe."
Jenny took to Twitter at the end of last month to break the news to her fans and insisted she'd had a great time on the show and was grateful for what it had given her.
She tweeted: "My View will be changing too. As will with many hard working folks.
"Thanks to everyone at the show for your dedication and an amazing year (sic)."

Brandi Glanville is struggling to find love


Brandi Glanville is struggling to find love.
The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star - who split from her husband Eddie Cibrian, with whom she has two sons, following his affair with singer LeAnn Rimes in 2009 - admitted she hasn't managed to find love again since the break-up of her marriage.
She told In Touch Weekly: "I only go on dates when the boys are at their dad's house.
"The truth is over the past five years I haven't introduced them to anyone as a boyfriend. It hasn't been love yet and I don't want to confuse them... When it's true love. It hasn't been yet... "
However, the former model - who finalised her divorce from the actor in 2010 - believes her boys, Mason, 11, and Jake, seven, are keen for her to meet someone new.
She explained: "They both now would love for me to have a boyfriend so they could wrestle with somebody because they are getting too big and too strong to be wrestling with me anymore!"
In spite of the breakdown of her marriage, Brandi, 41, is still hoping to find "Mr Right" and though she has ruled out walking down the aisle again, she is hopeful of meeting someone who can make her change her mind.
She said: "I do believe Mr. Right exists, 100 percent.
"I don't plan on getting married again, but I do welcome meeting the man that will make me change my mind about that."

Matthew McConaughey ‘honoured’ by nomination


Matthew McConaughey is "honoured" to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.
The 44-year-old actor - who has picked up a string of prizes this year, including an Oscar and a Golden Globe - will contend for the dramatic actor prize at next month's ceremony and is flattered to be included in a category which also includes his 'True Detective' co-star Woody Harrelson, 'Breaking Bad' actor Bryan Cranston, Jeff Daniels ('The Newsroom'), Kevin Spacey ('House of Cards'), and Jon Hamm ('Mad Men').
He said in a statement: "I am honoured to be nominated with such a talented field of actors. This is a tremendous category filled with some riveting performances. Thank you for this recognition."
Jimmy Fallon is up for two awards, Outstanding Variety Series and Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, for 'The Tonight Show' and 'Saturday Night Live' respectively, and joked the nominations had given him an excuse to celebrate.
He said: "So happy to be nominated for an Emmy this morning. And even happier to have an excuse for the champagne I was already drinking at 9am."
'Mad Men' star Christina Hendricks wasn't only grateful for her own nomination, for supporting actress in a drama, but for the other nods the show received.
She said: "I am so grateful to the Academy for the incredible amount of support shown for 'Mad Men'. To be nominated is a huge honour and I am thrilled that the show itself has been highlighted in so many other areas as well. I am so thankful."
And Lena Dunham paid tribute to her fellow nominees in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category, which includes 'Veep' star Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Edie Falco from 'Nurse Jackie', 'Mike & Molly' actress Melissa McCarthy, Amy Poehler from 'Parks and Recreation' and 'Orange Is the New Black's Taylor Schilling.
She said: "It's an honour to be recognised with this incredible group of fierce and funny women. This list of nominees would also be the list for the best dinner party in history. Many thanks to the academy and to HBO."

Ellen DeGeneres congratulates Ryan Gosling


Ellen DeGeneres thinks Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes will have the "most beautiful" baby ever.
The talk show host has congratulated the couple - who will reportedly welcome their first child into the world in two months time - on the actress' pregnancy and is looking forward to seeing their offspring.
She tweeted: "'Congrats to @RyanGosling and @EvaMendes! That's going to be the most beautiful, bilingual, part-superhero, well-dressed, romantic baby ever. (sic)"
Though the couple haven't confirmed the pregnancy, they are said to be thrilled, particularly 40-year-old Eva who has wanted a child for some time.
A source said: "She's been ready for motherhood for a while now and to be sharing this experience with Ryan is a dream come true for her!"
While the 33-year-old actor - who has been dating his 'Place Beyond the Pines' co-star for three years - is said to be fully committed to the relationship, he doesn't share his girlfriend's desire to settle down and get married.
A source said: "Ryan grew up without a dad, so he always said when he had kids, he'd be there no matter what.
"This is it for him."
Another source added: "Ryan doesn't think they need to marry just because they are having a baby but Eva believes it's important to have their lives fully intertwined."

Demi Lovato backs marriage equality campaign


Demi Lovato is backing a campaign to support equal marriage rights.
The 21-year-old singer-and-actress - who is an avid supporter of equality for the LGBT community - has asked Americans to "stand up for what's right" and end discrimination of same-sex couples.
In an e-mail sent out by the 'Americans for Marriage Equality' campaign, Demi wrote: "My generation knows that it's wrong to tell two people in love they can't get married, simply because of who they love.
"We've got to stand up for what's right and let our voices be heard if we want to put an end to marriage discrimination. The America I know and love values everyone, and that includes the LGBT community."
The 'Warrior' singer also recorded a video to support the campaign, in which she said allowing same sex couples to marry would "strengthen the institution of marriage".
Demi said: "I believe that love comes in all different shapes, sizes and colours. So whether you're LGBT or straight, your love is valid, beautiful and an incredible gift.
"So let's protect them and strengthen the institution of marriage by allowing loving, caring and committed same sex couples to legally marry."
In America, 31 states still do not allow couples of the same sex to marry.
Demi - whose new track 'Really Don't Care' was filmed at Los Angeles Pride - asked the public to back the campaign via an online petition.

Queen Elizabeth given knitwear for baby George


Britain's Queen Elizabeth was given a selection of knitwear for Prince George today (10.07.14).
The monarch and her husband Prince Philip were presented with tiny woolly clothing for their baby grandson as they arrived at the historic John Smedley factory in Lea Mills, Derbyshire.
Designer Jacqueline Turner gave the Queen several Rhino polo shirts and Aardvark sweaters as a present for the 11-month-old tot, as well as a gift for herself and Philip upon their visit to the brand's HQ, which is celebrating its 230th anniversary this year.
Jacqueline said: "I feel very honoured. I explained that the gifts were for Prince George. The Queen looked very happy when I told her the items were named after animals.
"The Queen was presented with an item which she regularly purchases from us while the Duke looked very pleased with his gift."
The royal couple were given a history of John Smedley and shown how the clothing is made, and the queen appeared to be fascinated with some of the machinery used.
They were then treated to a catwalk event showcasing the brand's spring/summer 2015 collection.

Keith Urban hologram performs in Australia


A Keith Urban hologram has been unveiled in Sydney.
The computer-generated likeness of the singer performed in the city's Pitt Street Mall today (10.07.14), and fans were able to interact with it and even have their own jam session with the 46-year-old star.
The hologram - which was created using the same technology that saw a virtual Michael Jackson perform at the Grammy awards earlier this year - kicked off the day by addressing the crowd.
Virtual Keith said: "Thank you, thank you. Alright I'm going to play for you first, and then a little bit later we'll try something very cool.
" ... Alright this first one is called 'Somewhere In My Car'."
He then performed his new single, before fans were given the chance to "chill or rock" with him, with the audience given a choice of instruments including guitar, harmonica, tambourine or drums.
Sammy Vincent, 33, from Hurstville, was one of the first to perform with the hologram.
He told Australia's Daily Telegraph newspaper: "It's always exciting, it was nerve-racking. It's a great way to interact.
"I'm a massive fan of him."
Sammy - who could only see the hologram on screens - said it was a "weird and wacky way" to interact with the 'American Idol' judge.
He added: "But its most enjoyable really."
The Keith Urban experience was part of a partnership between the musician and ANZ bank to promote their latest app Grow by ANZ.

The Libertines to release new album in 2015


The Libertines will release a new album next year.
The 'I Get Along' rockers insist there must be more to their reunion than performing gigs as they worry that will result in arguments, but need to find the time to write new music.
Carl Barat told NME magazine: "Next year. It has to be. I don't wanna just go on the road because then you'll get cabin fever and have an epic fallout.
"So yeah, I want to keep something fresh coming in. We just need to find the time [to write and record]. But yeah, it's always been the plan."
Co-frontman Pete Doherty hopes he and Carl can retreat to Europe in a similar manner to how they worked on ideas for their second self-titled album in 2004.
He said: "For some reason in my head, I'm thinking October, November time. That's what will have to happen.
"Basically it'll have to be like Paris, but in Hamburg and for a bit longer. I'm well up for it."
The band briefly reunited in 2010 for a handful of shows, but Carl felt there was more "pressure" and too many people around that time to really feel settled.
He said: "The thing with 2010 was that we had a f***ing film crew there - everything had to be done for a purpose.
"When it was the two of us [Pete and I] in Barcelona, we could literally walk and talk, take in the sights and be calm.
"And suddenly we remembered where it all came from and what it was about. We tapped back into the same place.
"We didn't to that so much last time. There was more pressure, people playing up to the cameras, but this time it was really important. I wanted to make an effort to go and see Peter."

Haim’s parents set up A$AP Ferg collaboration


Haim's parents set up their collaboration with A$AP Ferg.
The trio - made up of sisters Este, Alana and Danielle Haim - have teamed up with the rapper on a rework of their track 'My Song 5', and it came about after he met their mother and father at Coachella Festival in California.
Alana told the Daily Star newspaper: "Our parents met him at Coachella Festival. We played the same stage and shared a dressing room.
"Now it's a total love affair. I think Ferg loves our parents more than us."
The family trio have spoken about their parents in the past, with Alana crediting them with inspiring them to get into music when they were younger.
She previously said: "We owe our parents everything, they introduced us to music, gave us our first instruments and wanted us to become a band.
"So I always call my parents to let us know I'm still alive and OK on the road. I miss them lots, I do - it's so dorky to say it but I really do. There's times when you just miss your mom."

Hollyoaks to unveil killer on Snapchat


'Hollyoaks' will unmask Fraser Black's killer on Snapchat.
The Chester soap is set to finally reveal who murdered the gangster - who was played by Jesse Birdsall - but hours before their identity is unveiled on screen, followers of the HelloHollyoaks profile will be given a series of clues, messages, pictures and spoilers as to whodunnit.
Victoria Lutas, senior content producer for producers Lime Pictures told Broadcast: "We wanted to build a buzz ahead of the episode and, among the younger demographic who follow us on Snapchat, it is really important to be the first to know."
Soap bosses believe unmasking the killer in this way is a good reward for loyal fans.
Victoria added: "You must have a reason to launch on these platforms and then talk to the audience in an appropriate voice.
"There is so much choice for people that it is important to instil loyalty in fans of the show and make them feel valued."
Since its launch in February, the HelloHollyoaks Snapchat profile has amassed over 100,000 followers.
In the frame for Fraser's murder are his daughter Grace Black (Tamara Wall), former protegee Trevor Royle (Greg Wood), stepsons Freddie Roscoe (Charlie Clapham) and Joe Roscoe (Ayden Callaghan) and ex-employee Ste Hay (Kieran Richardson).

Emmerdale’s Donna Windsor to get ‘really deep’ into crime


Verity Rushworth says Donna Windsor's crime involvement "gets really deep".
The 'Emmerdale' actress is currently embroiled in an emotional storyline after her character - suffering from cancer - has been seen teaming up with Ross Barton (Michael Parr) for various schemes, but this is only the beginning.
Speaking on 'Lorraine' today (10.07.14), she said: "It's action-packed and the stakes get really high, and this is the tip of the iceberg for her.
"The crime gets really deep and we get into sticky waters. The cancer is one element, and then there is a whole load of other things on top of that. It's going to be good."
Donna is due to tell her ex-husband Marlon Dingle (played by Mark Charnock) about her illness tonight, and Verity admitted the situation must be "absolutely horrific" for those having to go through it in real life.
She added: "he doesn't want to be seen as a victim and as soon as everybody knows, it's going to break Marlon's heart.
"How do you tell a 5-year old girl that her mum is going to die of cancer? I just can't imagine the people that have to go through that. It's absolutely horrific.
"I think she wants to grasp onto happiness for as long as she can, while she can."