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Lauren Conrad storms out of restaurant


Lauren Conrad stormed out of a restaurant in Mexico in support of same sex couples.
The former 'The Hills' star - who is celebrating her bachelorette party in Cabo San Lucas this weekend ahead of her upcoming nuptials to William Tell - lashed out at beachside eatery The Office on Twitter, accusing it of enforcing homophobic policies, but the manager insists it was "a huge misunderstanding."
After a night out on Thursday (19.06.14), the 28-year-old beauty tweeted: "The Office in Cabo does not allow same sex couples to participate in couple games. Had to walk out. #equality #StopTheHate (sic)."
Her best pal and former co-star Lo Bosworth also tweeted: "If you support #equalityforall don't eat at The Office in Cabo San Lucas (sic)."
But the restaurant's manager Carmen Alucano told PEOPLE.com that the incident was "a huge misunderstanding" and apologised for a "joke" the DJ made while the girls were playing a game in which couples squeeze against each other to burst balloons.
She said: "We'd like to make a public apology. Obviously [the emcee, from an outside company,] didn't mean it to be offensive. It's a huge misunderstanding."
She added: "We have an emcee that comes in on Thursday nights, and we invite all diners to participate in the game.
"We don't care what sexuality [they are]. The only thing we don't allow in the restaurant is smoking. That's the only rule we have."

Maggie Gyllenhaal gushes about husband


Maggie Gyllenhaal says she wouldn't be able to juggle motherhood and her career without Peter Sarsgaard.
The 36-year-old actress - who has daughters Ramona, seven, and Gloria, two, with her 43-year-old husband - admits he often turns down roles to care for their children so she can work, and he also made her relocate to the UK to film 'The Honourable Woman,' after she turned down a role in the West End last year because she was worried about disrupting their family's life.
She said: "Peter was encouraging me to do this, but I said I can only do it if he didn't work and could guarantee being with the kids. He made it possible for me to be an actress."
Maggie isn't worried about turning 40 in a few years, as she believes there are a lot more opportunities for older actresses these days.
She explained: "I saw Amy Adams recently... She is very slightly older than me, I think, and we were saying that now there are roles which are capturing a vibrant moment in an older woman's life. There was a time when those interesting roles stopped at 28. A few years ago we would have been finished by our age."
The brunette beauty loves spending time in London now, but it was initially "a culture shock" for her.
She told The Telegraph newspaper: "I love working here and I have worked here enough that I have friends and I know where to do grocery shopping."

North West too young to enjoy birthday bash


Kim Kardashian's daughter was reportedly too young to enjoy her first birthday party.
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star and husband Kanye West threw a lavish Coachella-inspired bash, "Kidchella," on Saturday (21.06.14) to celebrate North's recent milestone, but the little girl spent most of the time in the reality TV star's arms because she was unable to participate in many of the activities.
An eye-witness told UsMagazine.com: "Kim was holding North a lot of the time, and the party seemed to be geared towards a little bit older kids."
The insider insisted: "But it was a family party with all ages, and no matter what age they were, they were having a great time. There was so much to do."
Guests at the mock music festival in Kim's sister Kourtney Kardashian's backyard in Calabasas, California were greeted with tie-dyed wristbands.
Some of the activities on offer included hair braiding, face painting, tie-dying T-shirts and a huge Ferris wheel.
There were also small stalls, picnic benches, performance stages and a bouncy castle at the party.
The couple spared no expense for the celebration, which took place almost one week after North's actual birthday last Sunday (15.06.14).
The famous family spent that day at the Children's Museum of Manhattan in New York City, exploring five floors of literature, science, media and art, and decided to hold a big party a week later in Los Angeles so both of their families could be present.
A source previously said: "They are throwing her a big party next weekend and Kourtney [Kardashian], Khloé Kardashian and [Kourtney's] kids are coming home for it."

Sting spends most of his money


Sting spends almost all of his money.
The 62-year-old rocker, who has an estimated fortune of £180 million, insists his six children won't inherit "much money" after he dies because he and wife Trudie Styler enjoy a very lavish lifestyle and don't save their hard-earned cash.
The 'Last Ship' hitmaker told the UK's Mail on Sunday's Event magazine: "I told them there won't be much money left because we are spending it. We have a lot of commitments. What comes in we spend, and there isn't much left."
The British star has two children, Joseph, 37, and Fuchsia, 32, with ex-wife Frances Tomelty, and four children, Brigitte, 30, Jake, 29, Elliot, 23, and 18-year-old Giacomo, with Trudie, and does not want "to leave them trust funds that are albatrosses round their necks".
He added: "They have to work. All my kids know that and they rarely ask me for anything, which I appreciate. Obviously, if they were in trouble I would help them, but I've never really had to do that. They have this work ethic that makes them want to succeed on their own merit."
Sting performed in pubs for £10 a night before finding fame, but he believes the experience added "a resilience and a toughness" to his work ethic.
He said: "If it had all been handed to me on a plate, I'm not sure I would appreciate it or have survived."

Jennifer Lopez ‘very flirty’ with Maksim Chmerkovskiy


Jennifer Lopez and Maksim Chmerkovskiy enjoyed a "very flirty" night out on Saturday (21.06.14).
The 'Dancing With the Stars' performer was spotted celebrating with the 'Booty' hitmaker - who recently ended her relationship with 27-year-old dancer Casper Smart after two-and-a-half-years of dating - at Shrine nightclub in Ledyard, Connecticut after her concert at the Foxwoods Resort Casino.
An eyewitness told UsMagazine.com: "Maks was whispering into her ear and hugging her. They looked very flirty with each other...She had a huge smile on her face and looked like she was having a great time."
The duo recently denied they're dating, but the 34-year-old dancer remained by the 44-year-old beauty's side for most of the night.
The source said they held hands, talked and shared a long hug at the end of the night and before they left separately with different friends.
The 'First Love' singer danced with Maksim - who previously dated Kate Upton - at the American Music Awards last November and they were "inseparable" at his brother Val's birthday party in Los Angeles in March.
But a source close to Jennifer - who has six-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony - insisted she and Maksim are still just friends for the moment.
The insider said: "They are friends. She doesn't have a second to date anyone right now, and it is definitely not romantic with Maksim."

The Saturdays work harder for partners


The Saturdays "sex up" their dance routines when their partners attend shows.
Mollie King has revealed her loved-up bandmates - including Rochelle Humes, Frankie Sandford, Una Foden and Vanessa White - will be going all out to impress their boyfriends and husbands when they embark on their greatest hits tour in September.
She said: "It's funny when everyone's husbands and boyfriends are in, everyone tries to sex it up. So if Wayne [Bridge, Frankie's soccer star fiance] comes down I'll look over at Frankie and she's giving it extra large and I'm like, 'I saw you.' "
The 'What About Us' hitmakers will also be travelling with a full entourage as Frankie and Rochelle will bring their children on tour with them.
Rochelle, who has 12-month-old daughter Alaia-Mai with husband Marvin Humes, said: "There will be a lot of juggling. I'm not being without Alaia-Mai."
However, Una will leave her two-year-old daughter Aoife Belle - whom she has with rugby player husband Ben Foden - at home as she is due to start pre-school.
The red-haired star told Britain's OK magazine: "Aoife will be starting nursery so I'll pop back to see her."

Michael Douglas’ second Oscar was important to him


Michael Douglas felt like he was living in his father Kurt Douglas' shadow before winning his second Oscar.
The 69-year-old actor - who won his first Academy Award as a producer of the Best Picture winner 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' in 1975 - admits it wasn't until he was crowned Best Actor for 1987's 'Wall Street' that he felt like he'd become his own star.
He said: "My Best Actor Oscar was extremely important to me because it was the first time I felt that I had stepped out of my father's shadow."
However, Michael insists there are some positives to have a famous parent as he believes his dad has helped him stay grounded.
He explained: "The biggest benefit of being a second-generation actor is being able to watch your father and his friends - i.e. Tony Curtis, Frank Sinatra, Burt Lancaster - as people and seeing their foibles and insecurities. You realise they're like anybody else. They've got their issues. So it keeps you kind of grounded."
The actor still has a close relationship with Kurt and tries to see his parents as much as possible, but admits it can be difficult.
He told People magazine: "We live cross-country and it can be hard to get out here, but I'm conscious of touching bases as much as I can. They're not demanding."

Lana Del Rey’s tattoos cure her lonliness


Lana Del Rey's tattoos help her feel less lonely.
The 'Born To Die' singer has revealed she recently got 'Nina & Billie' inked across her chest because having the names of her jazz influences and favourite authors on her body makes her feel connected to people during the loneliest times of her life.
She said: "I've been touring for the last three years and it gets lonely. That's the reason I really only have script on my body; I've got Nabokov and Whitman and things like that. I just like the idea of carrying someone with me on the road.
"So I'm bringing Nina [Simone] and Billie [Holiday] on the road. I like doing good luck scripture stuff every year that stays with me. Because you're alone a lot."
The sultry star's videos 'West Coast' and 'Shades Of Cool' even feature her tattoo artist Mark Mahoney, and Lana, 27, admits she owes everything to him and thinks of him as the ideal man.
She said while appearing on France Inter radio station's 'Laura Leishman Project' show: "He's the biggest inspiration in my life. He's my tattoo artist, he did Biggie and Tupac in the 90s. For me, moving to LA and not knowing anyone, just knowing he worked up the street on Sunset Boulevard made me feel a lot less lonely.
"When I met him he was very cool, giving, and serene and kind. And that's definitely the quality of person I'm looking for."

Jessica Alba is a strict mum


Jessica Alba is a strict mother.
The 'Sin City' star thinks it's important her daughters Honor, six, and Haven, three, whom she has with her husband Cash Warren, know the importance of acting like ladies in public.
She said: "I talk about what's appropriate and what's now. Like, if you're going to wear a skirt - even with bloomers - you've got to sit like a lady, you know?"
The 33-year-old actress is also determined her children grow up feeling confident about themselves and doesn't want them to feel under pressure to look a certain way from society.
She told Us Weekly magazine: "My mother is a confident woman. The emphasis was always about inner beauty when I was growing up. I tell my girls how beautiful they are and just how much I love them. They have phenomenal tummies. I squeeze and kiss them all the time."
Meanwhile, the blonde beauty, who has her own eco-friendly brand The Honest Company, admits she hates being away from her girls when she's got work commitments.
She previously: "It sucks. I want to just be home. I just try to do the best I can and try to surround them with love and support when I can't be there. It's tough because you obviously want to be home with them, but it's also important that we're here at the company."

Adele finished recording third album


Adele has finished work on her third album.
The 'Skyfall' singer has been busy in the studio, and fans won't have to wait long for her much-anticipated new record with reports it has been completed and is ready for release.
A source told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: "The album is written, recorded and finished. Theoretically it could be released tomorrow if she wanted."
It is said Adele and her label are considering bringing out the album with little fanfare and no "publicity campaign", in a similar way to how Beyonce released her self-titled record earlier this year.
The insider added: "The plan is to release internationally on iTunes as a complete surprise without any previous promotion or build-up publicity campaign.
"The shock tactics worked amazingly well for Beyonce and the feeling is Adele's new album is so widely anticipated it doesn't need a long promotional build-up."
The project is still being kept a closely-guarded secret, with no release date set for the album - which will be the follow-up to '21', which sold almost 30 million copies worldwide.

Blackadder star Patsy Byrne dies aged 80


'Blackadder' actress Patsy Byrne has died aged 80.
The veteran star - who played Nursie in the second series of the iconic comedy - passed away on June 17 at Denville Hall retirement home in London.
The official 'Blackadder' Facebook page is among those who have paid tribute to the late actress - who died less than a month after her co-star Rik Mayall - describing her as an "amazing" talent.
The page said: "Very saddened to hear that Blackadder has lost another amazing actor.
"RIP Patsy Byrne AKA Nursie AKA Bernard. You and Flashheart can flirt for an eternity now."
Although most famous for her role in 'Blackadder II', Patsy had a varied career both on stage and television.
As well as roles in Liverpool-based show 'Watching', and 'David Copperfield', she also appeared on children's programme 'Playdays', and her last credit was 'Holby City' in 2006.
However, it is her performances as clueless but loyal Nursie - whose real name was Bernard - which will be best remembered by fans.
She grew up in Ashford, Kent, attending Ashford School for Girls and then drama school before joining the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Vernon Kay to sign new ITV deal


Vernon Kay is close to signing a new deal to become the face of daytime television for ITV.
The presenter was rumoured to be in line to replace Sir Bruce Forsyth on BBC's 'Strictly Come Dancing', but bosses have done all they can to keep him on the channel.
An insider told the Sunday People newspaper: "Vernon is one of the key stars on the channel and they want him to have more airtime.
"He is adored by viewers and is fast establishing himself as one of a handful of top entertainment presenters.
"It will be a quiz show and he will be extending his current job within ITV so it will be more work for him - and a nice sum of money too."
His latest game show has already had a pilot filmed, and bosses expect it to turn him into the "king of the daytime".
The source added: "The pilot went really well and now everyone is looking forward to the new series.
"He will undoubtedly become the king of the daytime television."
However, Vernon has admitted in the past he would have loved the opportunity to replace Bruce on 'Strictly'.
He previously said: "That question always makes me laugh. When someone says, 'Would you like to co-host the most successful show on British TV at the moment', who is going to say no?
"What idiot is going to say, 'I do not want to host a Saturday night prime-time show on the BBC that averages 11.5million viewers a week?' "