Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Isaac Hanson becomes a father for third time


Isaac Hanson has become a father for the third time.
The eldest Hanson brother and his wife Nikki welcomed a daughter called Nina Odette on March 11 and are delighted to finally have a girl in the family.
The 33-year-old musician told People magazine: "After more than five years of not having a baby in the house, having our first little girl is going to be fun. I know that Everett and Monroe are excited about being big brothers."
Nina, who weighed a healthy 7lbs. 15 oz., is no doubt going to be spoiled by her older brothers, Clark Everett, six, and five-year-old James Monroe.
Hanson are best known for their smash hit 'MMMBop', which catapulted the long-haired brothers into the limelight in the late 90s.
The group - also formed of Taylor and Zac - are still going strong and recently wrapped a world tour supporting their ninth studio album, 'Anthem'.
Middle brother Taylor, 31, and his wife Natalie have five children - Ezra, 11, Penelope, eight, River, seven, Viggo, five, and 17 month old Wilhelmina - while youngest brother Zac, 28, and his wife Kate have three kids - Shepherd, five, Junia, three, and Abraham, five months.

Doutzen Kroes is expecting a girl


Doutzen Kroes is expecting a baby girl.
The Victoria's Secret model has revealed that she and her husband Sunnery James are set to welcome a daughter in late July.
The blonde beauty shared a fresh-faced snapshot on her Instagram account, which showed her posing with a big smile on her make-up free face.
She captioned the image: "Almost 6 months pregnant with a girl #happy".
The couple are already parents to a three-year-old son, Phyllon. They have been dating since 2009 and tied the knot in Amsterdam four and a half years ago.
The 29-year-old model's fans were overjoyed by the news and quickly congratulated her, gushing, "you are so perfect and so beautiful! Best wishes!!" and, "Congrats beautiful!"
Dutch-born Doutzen announced she was pregnant back in February by posting a tasteful nude photograph on the social media site.
She wrote alongside the black-and-white image: "This is not a #throwbackthursday this is now! So happy to share with you that we are expecting".
DJ and producer Sunnery said at the time: "Super happy to announce that we're expecting new love in our life! My beautiful wifey is pregnant."

James Franco and Seth Rogen spoof Kim Kardashian VOGUE cover


James Franco and Seth Rogen have spoofed Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's VOGUE cover.
The actors poked fun of the US magazine's controversial new cover, which was unveiled yesterday (21.03.14) to mass uproar from the fashion world, by photoshopping their heads onto the couple's body in a mock-up version of the April issue's defining image.
The fashion bible's cover - which was shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz - shows reality star Kim looking demure in a strapless Lanvin wedding gown as Kanye wraps his arms around his bride-to-be, the concept a nod to their upcoming nuptials in Paris this May.
James posted his digitally-altered handiwork on Instagram, jokingly adding: "Seth! Love you, dog!"
His fans' response was overwhelmingly positive, with one enthusing, "Omg what a beautiful couple!!!", and another noting, "A much better cover photo".
This isn't the first time renowned jokers Seth and James have mocked Kanye and Kim. Last November, they filmed a spoof of Kanye's 'Bound 2' video, which sees the comedians imitating the cringe-inducing video by smooching shirtless on the back of a motorbike.
Meanwhile, the Muppets have also joined in on the act, with puppet power couple Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy recreating Kimye's VOGUE cover.
Sharing the image on Facebook, Miss Piggy said: "Kermie and Moi are honored to be featured on the cover of Vague as the #UniversesMostTalkedAboutCouple!! (Are you surprised, though?)"
VOGUE Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour - who previously declared Kim would appear in the magazine "over her dead body" - has defended her cover star choice in the Editor's letter of April's Shape issue, explaining that she admires Kim's "strength of character."
She added that the magazines prides itself on "being able to feature those who define the culture at any given moment, who stir things up, whose presence in the world shapes the way it looks and influences the way we see it."

L’Wren Scott’s funeral to be held in Los Angeles


L'Wren Scott's funeral will be held in Los Angeles.
The decision to hold the late fashion designer's wake on the West Coast instead of in New York City was made by her older brother Randall Bambrough and her long-term partner Sir Mick Jagger, The New York Post's Page Six reports.
Randall was in the Big Apple on Friday (21.03.13) for the sad task of identifying his adoptive sister's body after the Medical Examiner's office confirmed L'Wren's cause of death was suicide.
The model-turned-designer was tragically found hanging by her assistant in her Manhattan apartment on Monday morning (17.03.14).
Mick is being comforted by his children in LA after flying in on Thursday (20.03.13) and the rock legend was alleged to feel "too raw" to return to New York, where he had recently purchased a home with L'Wren.
The Rolling Stones singer has only just returned from Perth, cancelling the 'Brown Sugar' hitmakers' tour of Australia and New Zealand as soon as he heard the shocking news.
L'Wren's body is reportedly still at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan's Upper East Side, but will be flown to Los Angeles this weekend.
It also now appears L'Wren's brother Randall has barred their sister Jan Shane from attending the service.
Ron Shane, Jan's husband told The New York Post: "Randy is trying to keep Jan from being able to attend any services."
The designer's family had previously expressed their desire for the 49-year-old star to be laid to rest in her hometown of Utah.

Theo James joked on set


Theo James "pulled down Shailene Woodley's pants mid-scene" in 'Divergent'.
The hunky British actor has a number of kissing scenes with his co-star in the eagerly-awaited fantasy novel adaptation, and says by the time they came toward the end of filming they were both very comfortable in each other's presence.
He said: "It's helpful to joke [on set] and remember you're not solving world hunger. I pulled down Shai's pants mid-scene. Luckily, I don't think the cameras were rolling!"
Theo - who is dating Irish actress Ruth Kearney - also joked he kept making Shailene "practise" their kisses.
He added: "I made her practise the kissing scene as much as possible. I'd say, 'Listen, tonight after dinner, can we just go over it again?' "
Theo, 29, also said there are some characteristics he shares with his character, the mysterious Four.
He added in an interview with Us Weekly magazine: "We share certain qualities. He's the type of guy who walks into a room and doesn't need to be the loudest voice, but you feel his presence. And he's a good, noble person."

Example lines up pop collaborations


Example is in talks to work with Olly Murs and One Direction.
The singer-and-rapper has exchanged conversations with both Olly and 'Little Things' hitmakers Harry Styles and Liam Payne about working on new music together.
He said: "I'm up for working with Olly Murs. I've spoken to him about writing for him.
"One Direction, I had a good chat with Liam and Harry at the BRITs. I'd love to do something with them."
As well as working with pop stars, Example, 31, is eager to try his hand at collaborating with dance acts such as BRIT Award winners Rudimental.
He added: "On the flip side, I love underground dance acts Disclosure, Rudimental, Klaxons..."
The 'Kids Again' star also feels he has grown up since tying the knot with Australian model-and-actress Erin McNaught in May 2013.
He explained to Britain's Star magazine: "I'm not too bothered trying to be cool any more.
"Rock bands, when they're younger, are like, 'F**k him, f**k them, they're not cool, they're too mainstream.' Then, as you get older, they lighten up, they get married, and have kids, and they're just hugging and smiling at everyone. I think I'm doing the same."

David Beckham helps Sport Relief to £55m mark


David Beckham helped Sport Relief raise over £55 million for charity last night (21.03.14).
The retired soccer legend appeared in a sketch alongside 'Only Fools And Horses' stars Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst as the popular sitcom returned for a one-off special.
The trio were part of the biannual telethon, which raises money to help vulnerable people in the UK and Africa.
David Jason - who was back in his role as Del Boy in the sketch - had revealed the reunion came from David Beckham making the suggestion.
He explained: "He said he had always loved 'Only Fools and Horses' and that it would be great to do something with me and Nick. So then the grapevine started to work as these things do."
Hosts for the huge event included Gary Lineker, David Walliams, Fearne Cotton, Jack Whitehall, Claudia Winkleman and Davina McCall.
Celebrities and sports personalities underwent a series of challenges to help encourage people to donate to the cause, including TV presenter Alex Jones, who raised £1.3 million when she climbed up a 1,300 foot crock in Utah.
She said: "I'd bitten off more than i could chew. I was petrified."

The Voice’s Will.i.am wants feisty contestants


Will.i.am wants 'The Voice' contestants to fight for their "passion".
The star is a coach on the TV talent show, and he suggested his three starstruck contestants - Sophie May Williams, Jermain Jackman and Iesher Haughton - have to be ready to "argue" if they think they know best.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper's TV Magazine, he said: "None of them would argue with a seasoned professional. It's as if they haven't been out in the world yet.
"There's something beautiful about that greenness but, at the same time, there's something fragile about it too.
"When I was their age, I would argue. I was like, 'This is what I want to do. There's nothing you can tell me about my passion. I'm gonna get there.' "
The Black Eyed Peas singer cares about the hopefuls on his team, and Sophie May insisted he is "super intelligent" when it comes to giving advice.
She added: "He's super intelligent. When he talks to me I'm like: 'I wonder what's going on in your brain?'
"He said to me: 'You know what you're doing, I'll just guide you.' "

Will.i.am says Justin Bieber doesn’t have to be a ‘role model’


Will.i.am doesn't think Justin Bieber has to be a "role model".
The superstar producer has suggested both the 'Beauty and a Beat' singer and Miley Cyrus are under a lot of pressure as they struggle with "growing up" in front of the world, and doesn't blame them for their controversial behaviour.
He told The Sun newspaper's TV Magazine: "Those particular pop stars are just graduating into adulthood.
"Part of the reason that I feel Justin Bieber has had a hard time growing up is because the spotlight and magnifying glass is on him.
"It's really not important that pop stars are role models. There are no rules on how a pop star should act."
The Black Eyed Peas singer has managed to stay grounded because he doesn't want to embarrass his mother with crazy behaviour, and they still have a close relationship.
He said: "I talk to my mom every other day. At the age I am now, my mom already had three kids - all by herself.
"She's most proud of what I choose to use my success for. To aim it in areas that are beneficial to others."

Ellie Goulding: ‘I need to sort my life out’


Ellie Goulding "needs" to sort herself out.
The 'Burn' hitmaker has admitted she has to figure her life out before she risks being "forever on the road" focusing purely on her career as a musician.
She told Billboard magazine: "I need to sort my life out. And if I don't do it soon, I may as well just be forever on the road, because that's what it feels like."
The 27-year-old singer explained while she still loves her career and her art, she is being "pulled home" and feels like she needs to have some time to herself.
She added: "As much as I love what I do, and music is obviously everything to me, I'm being pulled home, and I've got to do that soon, I think."
Ellie recently revealed it took her a while to learn "to trust people" after her father abandoned her as a youngster.
She previously said: "I did find it hard to trust people when my dad left. Particularly men.
"I have got over that now but I thought if I had a boyfriend I would wonder why they were being so nice to me."

Justin Bieber paying mum’s $8,000-a-month rent


Justin Bieber has been paying rent on his mother's secret Los Angeles mansion.
The 20-year-old singer is said to have helped mum Pattie Mallette with a home in California, with one his companies providing the money she needs to pay for the property.
According to gossip website TMZ, the huge mansion costs $8,000 a month, and Justin is doing what he can to help his mother.
However, Pattie has reportedly got into trouble over the home after getting home improvement work done without asking her landlord's permission.
She is said to have installed a mirror in her gym without paying the bill, leading the company that did the work to file a lien against the property amounting to $3,414.
Justin's mum thought she was being overcharged, and they recently settled for $2,600 - although the landlord wasn't told.
It seems the star is looking to invest in another home soon, with recent reports claiming he was looking at a property in the UK.
An insider said: "Justin wants somewhere quiet to escape to when it all gets too much.
"England has always appealed to him, and he wants somewhere that feels like it's cut of from the rest of the world - which is why he has his heart set on the Isle of Wight."

Simon Cowell will let Eric be a star


Simon Cowell is preparing his son for a future in showbiz.
The media mogul - whose partner Lauren Silverman gave birth to Eric five weeks ago - would be happy to encourage his baby's talents from the age of three.
Speaking on US radio, he said: "I would say: 'Do what I do and go behind the scenes'.
"But if he can sing, Lauren and I have agreed that we wouldn't do anything with him until he is at least three years old.
"Lauren is already teaching him how to sing and dance ... Funnily enough the only time I have heard him really cry is when she started to sing!"
Despite recently becoming a father for the first time, the 'X Factor' boss has insisted he has no intention of retiring from his TV career because he is achieving his childhood dreams.
Asked how long he wants to remain in the spotlight, he responded: "Probably another 50 of 60 years ... I really do love my job.
"It is what I wanted to do as a kid. The fact I can do it, I do pinch myself on a daily basis.
"I'm having fun doing it and the people I work with have become good friends of mine ... There is nothing really much to be miserable about, to be honest with you."