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Justin Bieber has been cleared of allegedly "hotboxing" a private plane with marijuana smoke.
The 20-year-old star, his father Jeremy Bieber and an entourage of 10 flew were accused of forcing pilots to have to wear oxygen masks to prevent them from inhaling the drug and compromising their abilities while flying from his native Canada to New Jersey in January, but following an investigation the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially closed the case.
Despite the decision, Justin, who was detained by security for several hours at LAX airport in Los Angeles in April as a result of the incident, is still very likely to be treated with suspicion by US Customs in the future due to his other brushes with the law, according to gossip website TMZ.com.
Meanwhile, the 'Heartbreaker' hitmaker will reportedly settle his driving under the influence (DUI) case with a plea bargain in court in Miami on Monday (07.05.14)
A source previously indicated he is preparing to plead guilty to reckless driving after he was arrested in January for allegedly drag racing through the streets of the city in the early hours of the morning.
Justin was also charged with resisting arrested and driving without a valid licence, but it is believed those charges will be dropped if he pleads guilty, pays a fine and attends anger management classes.
Justin Bieber cleared of smoking on plane
Justin Bieber has been cleared of allegedly "hotboxing" a private plane with marijuana smoke.
The 20-year-old star, his father Jeremy Bieber and an entourage of 10 flew were accused of forcing pilots to have to wear oxygen masks to prevent them from inhaling the drug and compromising their abilities while flying from his native Canada to New Jersey in January, but following an investigation the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially closed the case.
Despite the decision, Justin, who was detained by security for several hours at LAX airport in Los Angeles in April as a result of the incident, is still very likely to be treated with suspicion by US Customs in the future due to his other brushes with the law, according to gossip website TMZ.com.
Meanwhile, the 'Heartbreaker' hitmaker will reportedly settle his driving under the influence (DUI) case with a plea bargain in court in Miami on Monday (07.05.14)
A source previously indicated he is preparing to plead guilty to reckless driving after he was arrested in January for allegedly drag racing through the streets of the city in the early hours of the morning.
Justin was also charged with resisting arrested and driving without a valid licence, but it is believed those charges will be dropped if he pleads guilty, pays a fine and attends anger management classes.
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Nicolas Cage has become a grandfather for the first time.
The 50-year-old actor's eldest son Weston Cage, 23, and his wife, Danielle Cage, welcomed a "happy, healthy little boy" into the world on Tuesday (01.07.14).
A spokesperson for the 'Gone in Sixty Seconds' star told UsMagazine.com: "Weston and Danielle are thrilled! The family is home and baby Cage is taking very well to his new environment. Lucian Augustus Coppola Cage was born on July 1, 2014 at 3:14 p.m."
Nicolas also has an eight-year-old son, Kal-El, with his third wife Alice Kim.
The 'Con Air' actor was previously married to Lisa Marie Presley and Patricia Arquette.
Weston, whose mother is Christina Fulton, got married last year and previously admitted his father was "ecstatic" at the prospect of having a grandchild.
The musician added: "He was elated immediately when he met Danielle."
The couple revealed their newborn baby's name before his birth and explained their unusual choice.
Danielle said: "Lucian is of Romanian descent, which is what I am. And Augustus is taken from Weston's grandfather."
Weston added: "His name is August. We honour him very much. He was of extreme brilliance. He was a genius."
Nicolas previously admitted he loves being a father and said the experience had "changed" him.
He said: "Any fatherhood is a gift. I've been blessed with both my sons, and they're both wonderful, rewarding experiences in different ways. I'm not the same person I was 15 years ago, but I wouldn't trade any of it for anything. It's been a blessing each and every time it has happened."
Nicolas Cage welcomes first grandchild
Nicolas Cage has become a grandfather for the first time.
The 50-year-old actor's eldest son Weston Cage, 23, and his wife, Danielle Cage, welcomed a "happy, healthy little boy" into the world on Tuesday (01.07.14).
A spokesperson for the 'Gone in Sixty Seconds' star told UsMagazine.com: "Weston and Danielle are thrilled! The family is home and baby Cage is taking very well to his new environment. Lucian Augustus Coppola Cage was born on July 1, 2014 at 3:14 p.m."
Nicolas also has an eight-year-old son, Kal-El, with his third wife Alice Kim.
The 'Con Air' actor was previously married to Lisa Marie Presley and Patricia Arquette.
Weston, whose mother is Christina Fulton, got married last year and previously admitted his father was "ecstatic" at the prospect of having a grandchild.
The musician added: "He was elated immediately when he met Danielle."
The couple revealed their newborn baby's name before his birth and explained their unusual choice.
Danielle said: "Lucian is of Romanian descent, which is what I am. And Augustus is taken from Weston's grandfather."
Weston added: "His name is August. We honour him very much. He was of extreme brilliance. He was a genius."
Nicolas previously admitted he loves being a father and said the experience had "changed" him.
He said: "Any fatherhood is a gift. I've been blessed with both my sons, and they're both wonderful, rewarding experiences in different ways. I'm not the same person I was 15 years ago, but I wouldn't trade any of it for anything. It's been a blessing each and every time it has happened."
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Khloé Kardashian was almost forced to cancel her 30th birthday bash in Las Vegas tonight (04.07.14).
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star, who officially celebrated the milestone last Friday (27.06.14), claimed she had to endure "the worst travel day" to get to Nevada in time for the event after her flight was cancelled out of New York City because of Hurricane Arthur.
But the brunette beauty assured her fans via Twitter that she would be ready to party after inking a lucrative deal to make a public appearance at Tao nightclub.
She tweeted: "Almost there... Worst travel day ever! Still travelling. Planes, trains and automobiles"
Khloé, who split from estranged husband Lamar Odom in December following months of rumours he cheated on her and was addicted to cocaine, had some company for the gruelling journey, as her boyfriend French Montana was spotted at the airport with her.
The couple waited in his car for several hours after their flight was cancelled, as they desperately tried to rearrange their travel plans, and were seen kissing in public for the first time.
Khloé's younger brother Rob Kardashian, 27, attempted to cheer her up by tweeting: "Alright soul sister just don't forget in 'HOCUS POCUS' that they use brooms to fly"
The reality TV star also enjoyed a lavish birthday bash in New York City last week, where her boyfriend of two months presented her with $100,000 worth of gifts, including a diamond ring and a white Jeep.
Khloé Kardashian forced to cancel birthday bash?
Khloé Kardashian was almost forced to cancel her 30th birthday bash in Las Vegas tonight (04.07.14).
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star, who officially celebrated the milestone last Friday (27.06.14), claimed she had to endure "the worst travel day" to get to Nevada in time for the event after her flight was cancelled out of New York City because of Hurricane Arthur.
But the brunette beauty assured her fans via Twitter that she would be ready to party after inking a lucrative deal to make a public appearance at Tao nightclub.
She tweeted: "Almost there... Worst travel day ever! Still travelling. Planes, trains and automobiles"
Khloé, who split from estranged husband Lamar Odom in December following months of rumours he cheated on her and was addicted to cocaine, had some company for the gruelling journey, as her boyfriend French Montana was spotted at the airport with her.
The couple waited in his car for several hours after their flight was cancelled, as they desperately tried to rearrange their travel plans, and were seen kissing in public for the first time.
Khloé's younger brother Rob Kardashian, 27, attempted to cheer her up by tweeting: "Alright soul sister just don't forget in 'HOCUS POCUS' that they use brooms to fly"
The reality TV star also enjoyed a lavish birthday bash in New York City last week, where her boyfriend of two months presented her with $100,000 worth of gifts, including a diamond ring and a white Jeep.
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Jessica Simpson's fiancé celebrated his last days as a bachelor on a golf course.
The 33-year-old star is reportedly set to marry Eric Johnson, with whom she has daughter Maxwell, two, and son Ace, 12 months, near Santa Barbara, California at 4pm tomorrow (05.07.14), and the former NFL star enjoyed a fun-filled final outing with 20 friends and his future father-in-law, Joe Simpson, at Sandpiper Golf Course in the beachside city on Thursday (03.07.14).
An eyewitness told UsMagazine.com: "They were a really attractive group! They played 18 holes and drank lots of Bud Lights!"
Another insider said: "There were definitely a lot of Southern accents. The guys were all super hot!
"When they all arrived, they were really boisterous, greeting and hugging each other. They had a really good time."
The couple, who announced their engagement in November 2010 after seven months of dating and postponed their wedding twice due to Jessica's pregnancies, will tie the knot in a "very rustic-chic" ceremony.
A source previously claimed that Jessica, who was previously married to Nick Lachey, would wear a custom-made pink dress by Marchesa for her second nuptials.
The duo were originally expected to tie the knot at the lavish Bacara Resort & Spa this weekend, but trucks carrying party supplies, furniture and shrubbery were spotted arriving at the San Ysidro Ranch in nearby Montecito on Thursday morning, just hours before Jessica's sister and bridesmaid, Ashlee Simpson, 29, arrived at the luxurious hotel with her fiancé Evan Ross, 25.
This will also be Eric's second marriage, as the 34-year-old Yale graduate was previously married to Keri D'Angelo for five years before their divorce was finalised in October 2010.
Jessica Simpson’s fiancé relaxes before wedding
Jessica Simpson's fiancé celebrated his last days as a bachelor on a golf course.
The 33-year-old star is reportedly set to marry Eric Johnson, with whom she has daughter Maxwell, two, and son Ace, 12 months, near Santa Barbara, California at 4pm tomorrow (05.07.14), and the former NFL star enjoyed a fun-filled final outing with 20 friends and his future father-in-law, Joe Simpson, at Sandpiper Golf Course in the beachside city on Thursday (03.07.14).
An eyewitness told UsMagazine.com: "They were a really attractive group! They played 18 holes and drank lots of Bud Lights!"
Another insider said: "There were definitely a lot of Southern accents. The guys were all super hot!
"When they all arrived, they were really boisterous, greeting and hugging each other. They had a really good time."
The couple, who announced their engagement in November 2010 after seven months of dating and postponed their wedding twice due to Jessica's pregnancies, will tie the knot in a "very rustic-chic" ceremony.
A source previously claimed that Jessica, who was previously married to Nick Lachey, would wear a custom-made pink dress by Marchesa for her second nuptials.
The duo were originally expected to tie the knot at the lavish Bacara Resort & Spa this weekend, but trucks carrying party supplies, furniture and shrubbery were spotted arriving at the San Ysidro Ranch in nearby Montecito on Thursday morning, just hours before Jessica's sister and bridesmaid, Ashlee Simpson, 29, arrived at the luxurious hotel with her fiancé Evan Ross, 25.
This will also be Eric's second marriage, as the 34-year-old Yale graduate was previously married to Keri D'Angelo for five years before their divorce was finalised in October 2010.
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Fearne Cotton has got married to Jesse Wood.
The BBC radio presenter, 32, and the 37-year-old rocker, son of Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood, tied the knot in a low key ceremony at a registry office in London today (04.07.14).
The duo exchanged vows in front of a small number of guests, including Ronnie, 67.
The blonde beauty, whose mother Krissy Findlay died of an accidental overdose in 2005, walked down the aisle with her father, Mick Cotton, in a heavily embellished, white Pucci wedding gown, trimmed with sparkly silver beads, after getting ready for her special day at The Ritz London hotel.
The couple, who have a 17-moth-old son Rex together, announced their engagement last Christmas and have been together since meeting on holiday in Ibiza in 2011.
Fearne recently admitted she couldn't wait to marry Jesse, who has daughter Lola, eight, and son Arthur, 12, from his first marriage to Tilly Wood.
She told the August issue of Red magazine: "I can't wait to be a wife. It just feels really solid. I want to have the same surname. I want to feel like we've done it properly."
Fearne was previously engaged to skateboarder Jesse Jenkins, but the couple called off their engagement and split nine months later in 2011.
Fearne Cotton marries Jesse Wood
Fearne Cotton has got married to Jesse Wood.
The BBC radio presenter, 32, and the 37-year-old rocker, son of Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood, tied the knot in a low key ceremony at a registry office in London today (04.07.14).
The duo exchanged vows in front of a small number of guests, including Ronnie, 67.
The blonde beauty, whose mother Krissy Findlay died of an accidental overdose in 2005, walked down the aisle with her father, Mick Cotton, in a heavily embellished, white Pucci wedding gown, trimmed with sparkly silver beads, after getting ready for her special day at The Ritz London hotel.
The couple, who have a 17-moth-old son Rex together, announced their engagement last Christmas and have been together since meeting on holiday in Ibiza in 2011.
Fearne recently admitted she couldn't wait to marry Jesse, who has daughter Lola, eight, and son Arthur, 12, from his first marriage to Tilly Wood.
She told the August issue of Red magazine: "I can't wait to be a wife. It just feels really solid. I want to have the same surname. I want to feel like we've done it properly."
Fearne was previously engaged to skateboarder Jesse Jenkins, but the couple called off their engagement and split nine months later in 2011.
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Katie Price is bringing out a collection of wigs.
The former glamour model, who is the global ambassador of hair dye removal brand Colour B4, is planning on launching her own range of hair covering.
When asked during a Colour B4 Twitter Q&A if she'd ever bring out a collection of wigs, Katie replied: "I will be bringing out wigs, clip ins and extensions!"
The 36-year-old star also admits she prefers her long locks natural, but doesn't have a preferred hair colour on men as long as they've got a good style.
She tweeted: "I'm not fussy, as long as they have a good hair cut."
Meanwhile, Katie has thrown herself into work after she was left heartbroken last month when she discovered her husband Kieran Hayler had cheated on her with her best friend Jane Pountney and a mystery other woman.
The brunette beauty - who has son Jett, 10 months, with Kieran, and kids Harvey, 12, Junior, nine, and Princess Tiaamii, six, from previous relationships - is also keen to put all of her energy into her pregnancy after revealing two months ago that she is expecting her fifth child.
She said previously: "My bump - or the third boob as Harvey likes to call it - is developing very well.
"Both Princess and Junior can't wait for their new sister to arrive and are already whispering their hellos and sending kisses. As for Jett, well, he's just dribbling with anticipation at the moment."
Katie Price to bring out wig collection
Katie Price is bringing out a collection of wigs.
The former glamour model, who is the global ambassador of hair dye removal brand Colour B4, is planning on launching her own range of hair covering.
When asked during a Colour B4 Twitter Q&A if she'd ever bring out a collection of wigs, Katie replied: "I will be bringing out wigs, clip ins and extensions!"
The 36-year-old star also admits she prefers her long locks natural, but doesn't have a preferred hair colour on men as long as they've got a good style.
She tweeted: "I'm not fussy, as long as they have a good hair cut."
Meanwhile, Katie has thrown herself into work after she was left heartbroken last month when she discovered her husband Kieran Hayler had cheated on her with her best friend Jane Pountney and a mystery other woman.
The brunette beauty - who has son Jett, 10 months, with Kieran, and kids Harvey, 12, Junior, nine, and Princess Tiaamii, six, from previous relationships - is also keen to put all of her energy into her pregnancy after revealing two months ago that she is expecting her fifth child.
She said previously: "My bump - or the third boob as Harvey likes to call it - is developing very well.
"Both Princess and Junior can't wait for their new sister to arrive and are already whispering their hellos and sending kisses. As for Jett, well, he's just dribbling with anticipation at the moment."
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Victoria Beckham has shared a never-seen-before photograph from her and David's wedding in celebration of their 15th anniversary today (04.07.14).
The 40-year-old beauty posted a cute snap of she and her spouse, 39, sharing their first dance on their big day to mark the 15 years they have been married.
She tweeted the image, which sees the couple wearing their famous wedding attire, along with the caption: "15 beautiful years. We feel so blessed and thankful for your love and support over the years. Such a special day x (sic)."
The fashion designer was overwhelmed by the amount of congratulatory messages she received from her adoring fans, and just an hour later shared another photograph from her wedding, which took place at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland on July 4, 1999.
The snap shows the couple cutting their four-tier cake with a sword while wearing their matching purple outfits.
She tweeted: "Thank you for your beautiful messages.Its such a special day for us both.Your love and support means so much x vb (sic)."
The loved-up pair, who first got together in 1997, now have children Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 11, Cruz, nine, and two-year-old daughter Harper together and have homes in both Los Angeles and London.
Victoria Beckham shares unseen wedding photograph
Victoria Beckham has shared a never-seen-before photograph from her and David's wedding in celebration of their 15th anniversary today (04.07.14).
The 40-year-old beauty posted a cute snap of she and her spouse, 39, sharing their first dance on their big day to mark the 15 years they have been married.
She tweeted the image, which sees the couple wearing their famous wedding attire, along with the caption: "15 beautiful years. We feel so blessed and thankful for your love and support over the years. Such a special day x (sic)."
The fashion designer was overwhelmed by the amount of congratulatory messages she received from her adoring fans, and just an hour later shared another photograph from her wedding, which took place at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland on July 4, 1999.
The snap shows the couple cutting their four-tier cake with a sword while wearing their matching purple outfits.
She tweeted: "Thank you for your beautiful messages.Its such a special day for us both.Your love and support means so much x vb (sic)."
The loved-up pair, who first got together in 1997, now have children Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 11, Cruz, nine, and two-year-old daughter Harper together and have homes in both Los Angeles and London.
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Ice-T thinks there's been a "p***yfication of the male sex".
The 56-year-old rapper, who raps that "manhood's dead" on his album 'Manslaughter', believes men have become too soft and this has allowed women to step up as the dominant gender.
He told The Guardian newspaper: "I think right now you're dealing with the p***yfication of the male sex. Men are just being so passive, very politically correct.
"This has nothing to do with the gay male - I have no problem with that.
"Men are just soft. It's OK to say you want to be a woman, but try to be a man and there's something wrong with that."
Ice - who is married to the curvaceous Coco Austin - thinks "women want power" and have become more assertive than the opposite sex.
He explained: "One of my buddies told me, 'For you to be a man, a bitch has definitely taken a position.' If you're with your girl and you're like, 'Where should we park? I don't know...', she'll be like, 'Park here!'
"Women want power. But at the same time they've made men feel uncomfortable about speaking their feelings."
The rapper also revealed that he's never felt it was necessary to hide his larger-than-life hip-hop lifestyle from his children when they were growing up.
He said: "My son grew up with people smoking weed and drinking, right in his face. All I could do was say, 'There's an adult world and a kid world. You live in a kid world. Adults can say that, you can't. You can say other s**t once you can drive.' "
Ice-T: Men have become too soft
Ice-T thinks there's been a "p***yfication of the male sex".
The 56-year-old rapper, who raps that "manhood's dead" on his album 'Manslaughter', believes men have become too soft and this has allowed women to step up as the dominant gender.
He told The Guardian newspaper: "I think right now you're dealing with the p***yfication of the male sex. Men are just being so passive, very politically correct.
"This has nothing to do with the gay male - I have no problem with that.
"Men are just soft. It's OK to say you want to be a woman, but try to be a man and there's something wrong with that."
Ice - who is married to the curvaceous Coco Austin - thinks "women want power" and have become more assertive than the opposite sex.
He explained: "One of my buddies told me, 'For you to be a man, a bitch has definitely taken a position.' If you're with your girl and you're like, 'Where should we park? I don't know...', she'll be like, 'Park here!'
"Women want power. But at the same time they've made men feel uncomfortable about speaking their feelings."
The rapper also revealed that he's never felt it was necessary to hide his larger-than-life hip-hop lifestyle from his children when they were growing up.
He said: "My son grew up with people smoking weed and drinking, right in his face. All I could do was say, 'There's an adult world and a kid world. You live in a kid world. Adults can say that, you can't. You can say other s**t once you can drive.' "
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Dolly Parton believes Miley Cyrus will make "the right choices" for her career.
The '9 to 5' hitmaker has defended the '21-year-old singer's controversial behaviour over the past year and insists it's all part of her plan to "prove a point".
Speaking to Nick Grimshaw on the BBC Radio 1's 'Breakfast Show' today (04.07.14), Dolly - who is Miley's godmother - said: "I believe she's gonna make the right choices, she's had to go a little drastic now and then just to prove her point, but I've got a lot of faith in her and I'm hoping she does great 'cos she is gifted and special.
"You know her comedic timing is very good, so she's got all the goods - I'm just hoping she uses all of it well."
The 68-year-old country thinks the 'Wrecking Ball' hitmaker - who has become sexual to destroy her squeaky clean 'Hannah Montana' image - will snap out of her new attitude when the time is right.
She explained: "She's a great talent, Miley, who I've known ever since she was a tiny little baby.
"She's always been smart and quick and she is so gifted and I really, really hope she does great in this world of show business, and I believe she will."
Dolly Parton: Miley will make ‘the right choices’
Dolly Parton believes Miley Cyrus will make "the right choices" for her career.
The '9 to 5' hitmaker has defended the '21-year-old singer's controversial behaviour over the past year and insists it's all part of her plan to "prove a point".
Speaking to Nick Grimshaw on the BBC Radio 1's 'Breakfast Show' today (04.07.14), Dolly - who is Miley's godmother - said: "I believe she's gonna make the right choices, she's had to go a little drastic now and then just to prove her point, but I've got a lot of faith in her and I'm hoping she does great 'cos she is gifted and special.
"You know her comedic timing is very good, so she's got all the goods - I'm just hoping she uses all of it well."
The 68-year-old country thinks the 'Wrecking Ball' hitmaker - who has become sexual to destroy her squeaky clean 'Hannah Montana' image - will snap out of her new attitude when the time is right.
She explained: "She's a great talent, Miley, who I've known ever since she was a tiny little baby.
"She's always been smart and quick and she is so gifted and I really, really hope she does great in this world of show business, and I believe she will."
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Kendra Wilkinson is "inconsolable" over rumours Hank Baskett cheated on her with a transsexual model.
The 'Kendra On Top' star, who has son, Hank Jr., four, and six-week-old daughter Alijah with her husband, has moved three of her friends into her mansion in Los Angeles to help her cope with her heartbreak.
A source said told In Touch Weekly magazine: "She's inconsolable. She's not eating, not showering, not sleeping and she's sobbing all the time.
"She has three girlfriends at the house taking care of her and helping with the kids."
The insider added: "She will never get over this. They are 100 per cent done."
Another friend said: "At this point, she feels like she doesn't even know who she was married to all this time.
"She's just so embarrassed."
Meanwhile, former NFL star Hank is said to be deeply ashamed by his actions and has retreated to Colorado to be with his ailing father.
A source said: "He was already battling so many demons before the news came out. This is a life-ruiner for him."
The couple's marital woes came last week after Ava Sabrina London claimed that Hank had promised to "take care" of her and visited her just two weeks after Alijah was born to give her cash in exchange for keeping their encounter secret.
Ava - who passed a voluntary lie detector test before coming forward to tell her story of a sexual experience with Hank - also confirmed he agreed to pay her $2,000 to deny she ever met with him and he further offered her $5,000 to not talk publicly about their encounter.
Kendra Wilkinson is ‘inconsolable’ over husband’s affair
Kendra Wilkinson is "inconsolable" over rumours Hank Baskett cheated on her with a transsexual model.
The 'Kendra On Top' star, who has son, Hank Jr., four, and six-week-old daughter Alijah with her husband, has moved three of her friends into her mansion in Los Angeles to help her cope with her heartbreak.
A source said told In Touch Weekly magazine: "She's inconsolable. She's not eating, not showering, not sleeping and she's sobbing all the time.
"She has three girlfriends at the house taking care of her and helping with the kids."
The insider added: "She will never get over this. They are 100 per cent done."
Another friend said: "At this point, she feels like she doesn't even know who she was married to all this time.
"She's just so embarrassed."
Meanwhile, former NFL star Hank is said to be deeply ashamed by his actions and has retreated to Colorado to be with his ailing father.
A source said: "He was already battling so many demons before the news came out. This is a life-ruiner for him."
The couple's marital woes came last week after Ava Sabrina London claimed that Hank had promised to "take care" of her and visited her just two weeks after Alijah was born to give her cash in exchange for keeping their encounter secret.
Ava - who passed a voluntary lie detector test before coming forward to tell her story of a sexual experience with Hank - also confirmed he agreed to pay her $2,000 to deny she ever met with him and he further offered her $5,000 to not talk publicly about their encounter.
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Jimmy Page was honoured with the Silver Clef Award today (04.07.14).
The legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist was presented with the prestigious accolade at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards this afternoon and admitted he had a good "vibe" about his prize when arrived at the London Hilton hotel.
Speaking at the event, Jimmy told BANG Showbiz: "I'm thrilled about winning this award, I'm actually getting more of a vibe about it since I walked through the door and got more of an understanding of just how weighty the whole occasion is."
Nordoff Robbins is a charity that provides therapy for thousands of people across the UK, helping adults and children who suffer from autism and dementia and who have had strokes open up and connect to their surroundings with music.
Jimmy, 70, was pleased to discover the original Silver Clef concert he played with Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant in 1976 was the start of the awards and the charity's work.
He said: "I played on the original Silver Clef show that was way back at Knebworth which had Cliff Richard and Pink Floyd and I played with Robert Plant there.
"I went to the Nordoff Robbins centre the other day and they told me that the centre was established from that charity concert so that was really nice to find out. When I was at the centre I met someone who was a recipient of the work the charity is doing and it was quite a moving experience I have to say. When you see the results that they get you can see it's what you always believed music could do. Music is a great communicator and something that really elates the spirit or it can take you another way, but it's something that communicates with you. Music has a power."
Other winners at the event included Giorgio Moroder, who was presented with the American Express Innovation Award, Black Sabbath - who won the AEG Live Ambassadors of Rock Award - and Pharrell Williams, who took home the Raymond Weil International Award.
Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clefs Awards winners:
Pharrell Williams - Raymond Weil International Award
Paloma Faith - Royal Albert Hall Best British Act Award
Giorgio Moroder - American Express Innovation Award
Gareth Malone - PPL Classical Award
Laura Mvula - Jack Daniel's Best Newcomer Award
Sir Tom Jones - Sony Mobile Lifetime Achievement Award
Chas & Dave - Investec Icon Award
Black Sabbath - AEG Live Ambassadors of Rock Award
Jimmy Page - Silver Clef Award
Jimmy Page wins Silver Clef Award
Jimmy Page was honoured with the Silver Clef Award today (04.07.14).
The legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist was presented with the prestigious accolade at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards this afternoon and admitted he had a good "vibe" about his prize when arrived at the London Hilton hotel.
Speaking at the event, Jimmy told BANG Showbiz: "I'm thrilled about winning this award, I'm actually getting more of a vibe about it since I walked through the door and got more of an understanding of just how weighty the whole occasion is."
Nordoff Robbins is a charity that provides therapy for thousands of people across the UK, helping adults and children who suffer from autism and dementia and who have had strokes open up and connect to their surroundings with music.
Jimmy, 70, was pleased to discover the original Silver Clef concert he played with Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant in 1976 was the start of the awards and the charity's work.
He said: "I played on the original Silver Clef show that was way back at Knebworth which had Cliff Richard and Pink Floyd and I played with Robert Plant there.
"I went to the Nordoff Robbins centre the other day and they told me that the centre was established from that charity concert so that was really nice to find out. When I was at the centre I met someone who was a recipient of the work the charity is doing and it was quite a moving experience I have to say. When you see the results that they get you can see it's what you always believed music could do. Music is a great communicator and something that really elates the spirit or it can take you another way, but it's something that communicates with you. Music has a power."
Other winners at the event included Giorgio Moroder, who was presented with the American Express Innovation Award, Black Sabbath - who won the AEG Live Ambassadors of Rock Award - and Pharrell Williams, who took home the Raymond Weil International Award.
Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clefs Awards winners:
Pharrell Williams - Raymond Weil International Award
Paloma Faith - Royal Albert Hall Best British Act Award
Giorgio Moroder - American Express Innovation Award
Gareth Malone - PPL Classical Award
Laura Mvula - Jack Daniel's Best Newcomer Award
Sir Tom Jones - Sony Mobile Lifetime Achievement Award
Chas & Dave - Investec Icon Award
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Pharrell Williams is "thankful" to his English fans for supporting him at the beginning of his career.
The 'Happy' hitmaker is in the UK this weekend to accept an accolade at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clefs Awards and perform at the Wireless Festival and he admits he has a "soft spot" in his heart for the country because of the way people got behind his hip-hop band N.E.R.D in the late 90s.
Speaking before accepting the Raymond Weil International Award at the ceremony at the London Hilton hotel today (04.07.14), he told BANG Showbiz: "I have to bring the energy when I'm dealing with the English, you guys are some of the most real fans. The people in England were among the first supporters when it comes to N.E.R.D so I have a really soft spot in my heart when it comes to England. N.E.R.D worked in the UK before we worked in the States so I'm very thankful to England."
Pharrell walked the special blue carpet at the event with his new artist Maxine Ashley and he claims Maxine has the power to touch people with her voice, something he claims proves the therapeutic work Nordoff Robbins does with people works.
He said: "What these awards represent is the more medicinal side of music, the more therapeutic side of music, which is the way I see it.
"This is Maxine Ashley my artist, she's an incredible and phenomenal talent - I know everyone says that about their artists but she really is something different and something special and I've personally witnessed her singing and watched her change the mood of a crowd and bring people together and that is special - it embodies what the perfect artist is to me and it also parallels with today's awards which are all about reaching people through the means of music."
Nordoff Robbins provides music therapy for thousands of people across the UK, helping sufferers of autism, strokes and dementia open up and connect to their surroundings, increase communication skills, self-esteem and confidence.
Other stars at the awards included Jimmy Page, Sir Tom Jones, Mica Paris, Laura Mvula and Giorgio Moroder.
Pharrell Williams: England is special to me
Pharrell Williams is "thankful" to his English fans for supporting him at the beginning of his career.
The 'Happy' hitmaker is in the UK this weekend to accept an accolade at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clefs Awards and perform at the Wireless Festival and he admits he has a "soft spot" in his heart for the country because of the way people got behind his hip-hop band N.E.R.D in the late 90s.
Speaking before accepting the Raymond Weil International Award at the ceremony at the London Hilton hotel today (04.07.14), he told BANG Showbiz: "I have to bring the energy when I'm dealing with the English, you guys are some of the most real fans. The people in England were among the first supporters when it comes to N.E.R.D so I have a really soft spot in my heart when it comes to England. N.E.R.D worked in the UK before we worked in the States so I'm very thankful to England."
Pharrell walked the special blue carpet at the event with his new artist Maxine Ashley and he claims Maxine has the power to touch people with her voice, something he claims proves the therapeutic work Nordoff Robbins does with people works.
He said: "What these awards represent is the more medicinal side of music, the more therapeutic side of music, which is the way I see it.
"This is Maxine Ashley my artist, she's an incredible and phenomenal talent - I know everyone says that about their artists but she really is something different and something special and I've personally witnessed her singing and watched her change the mood of a crowd and bring people together and that is special - it embodies what the perfect artist is to me and it also parallels with today's awards which are all about reaching people through the means of music."
Nordoff Robbins provides music therapy for thousands of people across the UK, helping sufferers of autism, strokes and dementia open up and connect to their surroundings, increase communication skills, self-esteem and confidence.
Other stars at the awards included Jimmy Page, Sir Tom Jones, Mica Paris, Laura Mvula and Giorgio Moroder.