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Prince Harry’s staid celebrations


Britain's Prince Harry and his friends were like a "group of accountants" on a night out in Miami this week.
The 29-year-old royal and a bunch of pals celebrated Guy Pelly's bachelor party at Hakkasan at the Fontainebleau Hotel on Wednesday (30.04.14), and an insider insists the group were on their best behaviour.
Miami Herald blog Scene In the Tropics reported: "Had you not known there was a member of the British royal family sitting there with his back to the opening, you'd have thought it was possibly a convention of accountants or something similarly staid. They were definitely more Palm Beach than Miami Beach.
"Though we saw Harry happily chatting with his table-mates and one brunette female in particular, it was all innocent, friendly and, well, civilised."
Other diners were banned from taking pictures of the group, who enjoyed a lavish feast in a private dining room.
A source said: "He and his friends sat in a private dining room and had a long dinner, staying until after closing time. Among the dishes they enjoyed were duck salad, dim sum platter, stir-fried Chilean sea bass and Bahamian lobster. They were drinking cocktails, and coffee, and said they were enjoying the Miami weather."
The group left the restaurant and headed to nightclub Liv, and Harry was seen having "the best time".
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "Harry kept his plaid shirt on and danced in the comforts of his own skybox. As for pictures of this controlled debauchery, no such luck. Neither pictures nor DJ shout-outs were allowed as 'per his security detail.' Staffers were sworn to secrecy or else it was off with their heads -- and their jobs."
Guy's three-day wedding celebrations to Lizzy Wilson begin in Memphis today (02.05.14), with heir nuptials taking place tomorrow (03.05.14).

Helen Flanagan lands Holby role


Helen Flanagan has landed a role in 'Holby City'.
The former 'Coronation Street' actress will play a lazy agency nurse named Kirsty in an episode of the BBC medical drama airing in July and she is thrilled to have landed the part.
She said: "I'm really pleased to be working in a show I really enjoy."
Oliver Kent, 'Holby City's executive producer, added: "We're delighted to have Helen on the show. She's going to ruffle some feathers.
"So it's definitely an episode to watch."
The 23-year-old beauty recently admitted she struggles to be taken seriously as an actress following her stint on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' in 2012.
She said recently: "I've got a few projects coming up. Reality TV ... I trained as an actress but because I went into the jungle I think sometimes it's hard for people to take you seriously as an actress.
"I'm really open-minded but I am actually a natural born actress, it's my character. But it's because I've done reality TV, and I do enjoy my modelling work. I just like to do things I enjoy, I live for now, I don't think ahead too much."

Hilary Duff could reunite with Mike Comrie


Hilary Duff has admitted she and Mike Comrie "don't know" what the future holds for them.
The couple - who have two-year-old son Luca together - split in January after three years of marriage, but the 'So Yesterday' singer says they still love one another and suggested they could eventually reconcile.
Hilary - who has enjoyed numerous outings with the hockey player since they split - told E! News: "We're constantly seen together and people are like, 'What are they doing? Are they back together? Are they not?' We're really good friends and we have so much respect for each other and obviously Luca is our number one priority.
"I think we got to a point where we were like, we really need to honour happiness and whatever that is and however we need to sort that out or work that out, we're doing that.
"We love each other so much and we love spending time together. So when you see us out it's not just for Luca, it's because we make plans and we hang out.
"We don't know what our future looks like right now but we're both doing really good and just figuring out what makes us happy."
Hilary recently signed a new record deal, and also has TV projects in the pipeline, but says caring for her son takes up most of her time.
She said: "The busiest thing is that I have a two year old. I'm constantly on the go, it's crazy. He's so much fun."

L’Wren Scott memorial service to take place


A private memorial service for L'Wren Scott will take place today.
A host of fashion industry insiders will gather at St.Batholomew's Church in Manhattan tonight (02.05.14) to remember the late designer, who committed suicide in March, at a special service.
According to the New York Post newspaper, Andre Leon Talley will deliver a speech, while Ellen Barkin and O magazine's creative director Adam Glassman will be among those in attendance.
A spokesperson for Sir Mick Jagger - L'Wren's partner of 13 years - did not comment as to whether he will be present at the service.
The Rolling Stones frontman paid a touching tribute to the designer at her funeral service in March, which took place at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
The 70-year-old rocker told mourners including his children Karis, 43, Jade, 42, Elizabeth, 30, Georgia May, 22, James, 28, and Gabriel, 16, and L'Wren's brother Randall Bambrough stories of their relationship and spoke about his love for the designer at the "intimate" and sombre service, which was led by Revered Ed Bacon from the All Saints Church in Pasadena, California.
Eurythmics guitarist Dave Stewart later accompanied Bernard Fowler, a backup singer that has appeared on more than 30 albums with The Rolling Stones, as he performed the song 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken,' while Karis read a poem and Jade read Psalm 139.
L'Wren's brother Randall and her close friends also gave speeches during the heartbreaking ceremony.
Mick's grandchildren Mazie and Zak also read Psalms, and L'Wren's niece Hannah Bambrough read Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' during the service.

Peaches Geldof’s drug dealer being hunted


Peaches Geldof's drug dealer is being hunted by police.
The body of the 25-year-old presenter was found at her home in Wrotham, Kent, last month and officers are now questioning friends and family after tests showed her death was "likely" linked to heroin use.
A Kent Police spokesman told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We can confirm an ongoing investigation into the supply of drugs in connection with the death of Peaches Geldof."
There was no evidence of drugs at the house she shared with her husband Thomas Cohen and their sons Astala, two, and Phaedra, 12 months, although police are trying to determine whether the house was cleaned up before officers arrived at the property..
Kent Police have refused to confirm or deny if Tom or anyone linked to Peaches has been spoken to since she was discovered but say there have been no arrests and no interviews under caution.
Her £1million home was searched for two days with sniffer dogs after she was found slumped across the edge of a bed in her spare room, with one leg underneath her and the other hanging to the floor.
Meanwhile, sources have claimed Peaches was secretly visiting a rehab centre near to her home in the weeks before she died to collect prescriptions for methadone, a drug used to help addicts off heroin.

Hugh Jackman’s close shave


Hugh Jackman almost sliced his penis off with his Wolverine claws.
The 45-year-old actor got himself into a bit of a scrape while wearing his superhero costume, which includes long, metal blades extending from his hands, on the set of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' when he tried to cover up his manhood from female crew members.
He said: "There was a very intense first scene and I insisted on a closed set. I ran round the corner and all the female members of the crew were gathered there. I tried to cover myself and cut my inner thigh - it was just the inner thigh thankfully! The metal claws had to go - you can't have bits and pieces flying off."
The star made the comment during his appearance on tonight's (02.05.14) episode of 'The Graham Norton Show', where his co-star Michael Fassbender praised Hugh's commitment to his gym routine and admitted his energy was infectious.
Michael said: "His discipline is incredible - he is up and in the gym at 4.30 in the morning, every morning. When we arrived there was a 'Jackman' effect and we all started training to try and keep up."
Hugh spent 18 months in total toning up for his most recent stint as mutant Marvel Comics hero Wolverine, who possesses animal-keen senses and a capacity to heal quickly.

Rihanna wins big at awards


Rihanna took home four prizes at last night's (01.05.14) iHeart Radio Music Awards.
The 'Stay' singer picked up Hip Hop/ R 'n' B Song of the Year for 'Pour It Up' - which she was unable to collect as she was stuck in traffic on her way to the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles -, Song of the Year for 'Stay', Artist of the Year, and Best Fan Army at the first-ever ceremony.
Picking up the award for her fans, who are nicknamed Rihanna's Navy, she said: "This award is for the fans.
"It's not easy, what we do. It's very difficult at times. I never felt comfortable being anything other than myself.
"Rihanna Navy or die."
Meanwhile, Pharrell Williams received the Innovator Award and was honoured by video messages from stars including Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey, Usher, Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato and Shakira.
Beyonce said: "He was the person who made it cool to just be you."
After performing a medley of songs including 'Blurred Lines', 'Get Lucky' and 'Happy', Pharrell was given his award by Gwen Stefani and was visibly emotional as he made his acceptance speech.
He said: "You gotta believe in something bigger than yourself. I never dreamt in a million years as a producer that I would be standing here as an artist."
Other winners included Miley Cyrus, who wasn't at the ceremony so her father Billy Ray Cyrus picked up the Best Lyrics prize for her song 'Wrecking Ball' on her behalf, Lorde, and Blake Shelton.
Musical performers at the ceremony included Pitbull, Luke Bryan, Bastille, 30 Seconds to Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton, Ed Sheeran, Shakira and Arcade Fire, while the late Michael Jackson's new song 'Love Never Felt So Good' got its first airing, with Usher performing to it in tribute.

iHeart Radio Awards list of winners:

Artist of the Year:
Rihanna

Best Lyrics:
'Wrecking Ball' - Miley Cyrus

Best Collaboration:
'Timber' - Pitbull featuring Kesha

Hip Hop/R&B Song of the Year:
'Pour It Up' - Rihanna

Song of the Year:
'Stay' - Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko

Best New Artist:
Lorde

Country Song of the Year:
'Boys 'Round Here' - Blake Shelton

EDM Song of the Year:
'Wake Me Up' - Avicii

Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
'Demons' - Imagine Dragons

Best Fan Army:
Rihanna Navy - Rihanna

Innovator:
Pharrell Williams

Hailee Steinfeld joins Pitch Perfect 2

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Susanna Reid ‘fearless’ after Strictly


Susanna Reid is fearless now she's competed on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The popular breakfast TV host says she'll "never be nervous" again following her appearance on the celebrity ballroom dancing competition, because performing each week to a live audience helped her overcome any worries she had about her new role fronting 'Good Morning Britain'.
She told Radio Times magazine: "I don't dread anything. Even the early morning alarm clock. When you have done 'Strictly Come Dancing' live on a Saturday night in front of millions, I'll never be that nervous again."
Susanna also insists she is looking forward to hearing both positive and negative reviews from viewers of the new morning show, which she hosts with Ben Shephard, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher.
She added: "I want to know what people are thinking - I want them to email in, especially if they're not thinking positive things. And audiences are really keen about emailing in and telling you. You get used to that. I love it; people engaging with what you do is what you want as a broadcaster."

Steve Jones proud of ‘best’ X Factor USA season


Steve Jones thinks 'The X Factor' USA was at its best when he hosted it.
The Welsh hunk, who was famously axed from Simon Cowell's singing competition after just one season in 2011, thinks the first season of the show was better than the two subsequent ones hosted by Mario Lopez.
'The X Factor' USA saw many changes over its three years on air - before being cancelled by FOX earlier this year - but Steve thinks Simon should have stuck with the original judging line-up which consisted of himself, LA Reid, Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul.
He told Star magazine: "I would have stuck with the original cast, but the formula was changed and the American audience didn't embrace it."
Quizzed about his opinion on the show's axe, he added: "I don't really think about it. I enjoyed the first series, then we parted ways. I'm just proud to have been part of the best series."
The 37-year-old star admits he never really got to know Simon Cowell, 54, during his time on the show but has "no hard feelings" about being fired.
He said: "I didn't really hang out with him. He'd go back to his house, chill out, scheme! I've always liked him, though."
Steve, who has now returned to the UK after moving to Los Angeles for the show, says he can't see himself replacing Dermot O'Leary on the UK 'X Factor'.
He explained: "That's Dermot's show. 'The X Factor' didn't set my world alight. Those shows are entertaining but I like to use my brain a bit more."

Peaches Geldof made secret rehab visits


Peaches Geldof made secret trips to a rehab clinic in the weeks before she died.
The 25-year-old presenter - whose death last month was "likely" due to heroin - was spotted at least six times at the facility in Maidstone, Kent, but her husband Thomas Cohen reportedly didn't know she was visiting the centre to collect prescriptions for methadone, a drug used to help addicts off heroin.
A source who met her at the clinic told The Sun newspaper: "We were on first name terms but I called her 'P'. I last saw her a couple of weeks ago. She was fine, but furtive.
"She used to wear a hoodie to disguise herself. The first time I saw her I thought I recognised her and we just chatted about a few things.
"I said, 'I recognise you from somewhere' and she told me her name was Peaches. That was when it clicked -- Peaches Geldof.
"She said, 'You'd better not say anything to anybody'. She didn't want her husband finding out.
"She said he was completely straight and that her dad would go spare if he knew anything about it.
"She seemed like a really normal girl. To me she was a celebrity."
According to the unnamed insider, Peaches - who had sons Astala, two, and Phaedra, 12 months - claimed her spouse wouldn't "understand" her problem and she worried about the impact it would have on her family life.
The source added: "She said she didn't want her family or her husband to know about the drugs and it was top secret. She used to arrive on her own. She was on a script [prescription] and had to turn up weekly.
"She was most concerned about her husband. She said, 'You won't believe it he's a really straight family man. I married a really straight really nice bloke. He won't understand, it would affect my kids'."
In 2008, Peaches was reported to have stopped breathing after a drugs overdose and had to be revived.
Two years later, an American blogger posted an account of an alleged one night stand with the British star and claimed they had taken heroin together.
Her publicist later denied the allegations.

One Direction need decoys


One Direction's security team want to hire lookalikes of the band members.
The 'Little Things' hitmakers - Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles and Niall Horan - are being followed by screaming fans everywhere they go on their 'Where We Are' world tour, so their team want to hire decoys to take the pressure off.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Having 1D lookalikes on hand would be great for distracting the fans.
"At the moment it seems to be the only way forward for security and safety on this tour.
"The band already have an unbelievable amount of bodyguards and protection around them but the risks are getting extreme."
The attention they are receiving is said to be much, the group are "nervous" about stepping out in public and no longer feel safe.
The source added: "The boys can't sleep and are nervous about going out. They only feel safe in their private jet."
It was revealed yesterday (01.05.14) that the 'What Makes You Beautiful' stars were forced to change hotels in Peru after police struggled to stop 250 fans from storming their intended accommodation at the Palacio Nazarenas in Cusco.
A source said: "There were hundreds of screaming girls outside the hotel.
"Police were struggling to keep them back and keep them off the road.
"The fans with their posters nearly filled the entire square."