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Duchess Catherine borrows gold brooch for St Patrick’s parade

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Cressida Bonas’ step-father died from drug overdose


Cressida Bonas' step-father died of a drug overdose.
Christopher Shaw was found dead at his rented home in Wiltshire in January and toxicology tests have now revealed the former banker's death was caused by an overdose on prescription pills.
Friends and family of Christopher, 76, were left devastated by his passing and faced several agonising weeks to find out how he died.
An inquest in Salisbury, Wiltshire, was told a post mortem examination had shown his death was not natural and he was found dead at the scene by his housekeeper Nicola Smith.
Christopher - who was once known for his millionaire lifestyle - was reportedly struggling with financial problems, but appeared to be in good spirits in the days leading up to his death as he had just returned from a holiday in Cuba.
He began dating Cressida's mother Lady Mary Gaye Curzon in 1994 and the pair were together for six years - four years as a married couple - before they divorced in 2000.
A friend said previously: "Cressida was five when they got together and 11 when it all went wrong so Christopher would have been a strong presence in her childhood life."

Kate Winslet receives Walk of Fame star


Kate Winslet received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday (17.03.14).
The 38-year-old actress was honoured with the accolade hours after an earthquake shook the Los Angeles area, and admitted it had "frightened her quite a lot".
She added: "I had no idea that this was going to be such a well attended event."
Kate - whose husband Ned Rocknroll or three children Bear, three months, Mia, 13, and Joe, 10, were not in attendance for the ceremony - said being given a star was a "wonderful" moment she would always remember.
She told the assembled crowd - which included her 'Divergent' co-star Shailene Woodley and fellow 'Titanic' actress Kathy Bates - at the Hollywood Boulevard: "Here I am this morning at the infamous corner of Hollywood and vine.
"I believe that so many great young aspiring actors first stepped off the bus with the hope of embarking on a film career from this very spot we all stand in today.
"I feel very honoured 20 years into my own career to be standing in such a poignant place and being celebrated in such a spectacular fashion.
"It's really, really wonderful to be here and to be given this award, this accolade, this wonderful moment in my life that I know I will never forget."
Meanwhile, Kathy, 65, made a joke about the 'Reader' actress' star getting "dirty with poo".
She said:"You deserve to have stars strewn at your feet.
"Even though stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame sometimes get a little dirty with a little poo or whatever, what will last is your wonderful beautiful films, characters that you've played that have stolen our hearts.
"Nobody can ever poo on those."

Aaron Paul ‘doesn’t deserve’ wife


Aaron Paul doesn't "deserve' his wife.
The 'Breaking Bad' actor insists he is a "good guy" who would never do anything to hurt spouse Lauren Parsekian - who he married last May - and is completely devoted to her.
Speaking at the Cinema Society's 'Need for Speed' screening in New York last week, asked if he is "breaking bad" in real life, he told the New York Post newspaper: "You mean, cheating and living a loose life? No. I'm a good guy. I wish more people knew me.
"I'm in love. Happily married. My wonderful lady's Lauren Parsekian. I don't deserve her. We were friends before. We've been together five years. I'll be faithful. I'm happy to be here and with her."
The 34-year-old actor loved working on 'Need For Speed' and was happy to get stuck into all the action scenes, as he found doing his own stunts exciting, rather than scary.
He said: "This film's big with car racing. I did 3 ¹/₂ months training. Sunrise to sunset. In racetracks north of LA. I tore up tires. Drank car oil. I wasn't scared. I was excited. Did it all myself. No doubles. Nothing added post-filming. No fake stuff or green screen filled in with computer graphics. Me in the car with nerves jangling at triple-digit speeds.
"Just for one big upturn action jumping over traffic, they put in a stuntman."

Simon Cowell buys rare car


Simon Cowell has splashed out £650,000 on "the most beautiful car in the world.
The music mogul ordered the super-rare Eagle Speedster Jaguar after seeing it on UK TV show 'Top Gear' and is looking forward to having it shipped to the US so he can get behind the wheel.
Tweeting a picture of his new black vehicle, Simon wrote: "I think this may be the most beautiful car in the world. It's made by Eagle. Thank you Henry, Paul and the team."
The car - which is one of just three in the world - was a 1965 Jaguar E-Type but restoration company Eagle brought in expert engineers to improve the brakes, suspension and interior, as well as rebuilding the engine and giving it an aluminium body.
Paul Brace, technical director at Eagle, said: "Simon got in touch after seeing it on 'Top Gear'.
"It is one of three, is hand built and we're delighted Simon has the car.
"He was over the moon when he saw it and we're looking forward to delivering it to him in the US where he can enjoy it in the sunshine."
Simon - who became a father for the first time last month when girlfriend Lauren Silverman gave birth to their son Eric - is an avid car enthusiast, and recently splashed out on a Caterham sportscar.
However, to make way for the vehicle, he told his Bugatti Veyron, which he admitted to driving just a handful of times in the three years he owned it.

Katie Price ‘weed in a lunch box’


Katie Price 'weed in a lunch box' and threw it out of a car window, a friend has claimed.
The former glamour model - who has children Harvey, 11, Junior, eight, and Princess, six, from previous relationships, and son Jett, seven months, with current spouse Kieran Hayler - has been described as "vile" by pal Jemma Henley, who claims the 35-year-old star used to relieve herself in her car and often "squatted" on the ground in public.
Speaking in the new issue of Heat magazine, Jemma said: "Katie's got no boundaries - I've seen her squat and wee on the ground. It's all just for attention - she's vile.
"Even when she's sober, she'll wee in a lunch box in the car and just chuck it out of the window."
Jemma, who lived with the star at her West Sussex home for four months in 2011 after losing her London flat, also described her as "insecure" and revealed Katie loves the "chase" when it comes to men.
The brunette beauty has previously spoken out about her adventurous sex life with second husband Alex Reid - who she wed in February 2011 and split from less than a year later - and Jemma claims she even showed friends films of their bedroom antics.
She said: "Katie said all this disgusting stuff about what happened in the bedroom with Alex, and you'd think it wasn't true. But she's got videos - and whenever she's drunk, she'll show them to everyone. It's gross."
Katie married third spouse Kieran in January last year - just two months after they met - and Jemma said they used to have sex "everywhere" but thinks the relationship won't last.
She added: "I doubt it will last - she gets bored. He'll get fed up, but I think he'll put up with a lot first.
"I think her getting bored could be an insecurity thing - if you get bored with the way you look, you just change it.
"It's an addiction and adrenaline. It's the same with guys, as well, I guess."

Alan Titchmarsh quits chat show


Alan Titchmarsh has quit his chat show.
The 64-year-old star insists the time has come for him to "move on" from 'The Alan Titchmarsh Show' after seven years on the popular programme, and consequently he has terminated his £5.5 million-a-year deal.
He said: "I've thoroughly enjoyed my years at the helm of 'The [Alan] Titchmarsh Show' but I feel the time has now come to move on.
"With some exciting new projects ahead, I'm looking forward to continuing to work with ITV."
Alan will continue to front ITV's lifestyle gardening programme 'Love Your Garden' and the search for 'Britain's Best Garden'.
'The Alan Titchmarsh Show' had a loyal following of around a million viewers and many fans will be devastated to hear the news.
A source on the afternoon chat show told The Sun newspaper: "It's a blow as his show still does really well. He's had some great guests, including Prime Minister David Cameron. But he's had enough so it's game over."
Although the programme is primarily presented by Alan, other stars including Myleene Klass and Claire Richards have presented segments on the show, which is broadcast on weekdays.

Les Dennis to use burglary memory for Corrie role


Les Dennis will use his experience of being burgled for his role as a thief on 'Coronation Street'.
The comedian claims he felt "violated" after his former North London home was broken into while his family were sleeping, and plans to use it as inspiration for his new role.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I know what it feels like, that violation when somebody's in your house. These people had come in, found the keys and taken the car. So we'd given the camera and all the stuff in the boot. But that was the least of our worries - it was the idea that someone had been in the house."
Les will appear on the ITV soap on Monday (24.03.14) as Michael Rodwell, who robs the Platt household, before coming face-to-face with Gail (Helen Worth) a few months later in a government-backed restorative scheme, in which criminals are allowed to meet their victims or make amends through remedial work.
However, the 60-year-old actor admits he would have been less than forgiving if given the opportunity to meet his burglars.
He mused: "You find yourself feeling angry. I would have liked to see them face-to-face but I don't know how sympathetic I would have been personally."

Jamie Oliver pays tribute to Clarissa Dickson Wright


Jamie Oliver has led tributes to the late Clarissa Dickson Wright.
The TV chef has paid homage to the 'Two Fat Ladies' star, who passed away at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary in Scotland on Saturday (15.03.14) at the age of 66.
Jamie wrote on Twitter: "Very saddened to hear about Clarissa Dickson Wright. She was always entertaining to watch and was of course a passionate foodie x (sic)"
'The Great British Bake Off' winner Edd Kimber also honoured the former TV cook, who starred in 'Two Fat Ladies' with Jennifer Paterson from 1996 to 1999.
He wrote: "Sad to hear that Clarissa Dickson Wright has died, loved watching Two Fat Ladies when I was younger."
'Daybreak' presenter Aled Jones tweeted: "Sad to hear of the passing of Clarissa Dickson Wright - interviewed her a few times - she was lovely. (sic)"
Former 'EastEnders' actor Martin Kemp added: "RIP two fat ladies Clarissa Dickson Wright ! (sic)"
TV star Kate Thornton also paid tribute to Clarissa, hailing her as a "joy" to be around.
She wrote: "Just read the sad news that Clarissa Dickson Wright has passed away. It was always a joy to be in her company. I hope she sleeps well x (sic)"
Clarissa's agent confirmed her passing on Monday (17.03.14), saying: "Loved dearly by her friends and many fans all over the world, Clarissa was utterly non-PC and fought for what she believed in, always, with no thought to her own personal cost.
"Her fun and laughter, extraordinary learning and intelligence, will be missed always, by so many of us."

I Can’t Sing ends mid-show due to electrical fault


'I Can't Sing' abruptly ended mid-show due to technical issues last night (17.03.14).
'The X Factor' musical, held at the London Palladium theatre, was plagued by a "major electrical fault" and the entire second act was abandoned, reports Digital Spy.
The audience - including 'Britain's Got Talent' judge Amanda Holden - faced a 45-minute delay after the interval before director Sean Foley came onstage to inform the audience the show wouldn't go on.
Producers offered a refund for any tickets purchased, or alternatively, an exchange to see the musical on a different night.
Last month, the opening night of 'I Can't Sing' - which was written by comedian Harry Hill and is produced by 'X Factor' creator Simon Cowell - was delayed twice due to technical problems.
The musical pokes fun at the ITV singing competition and features caricatures of the show's famous faces, including Nigel Harman portraying judge Simon Cowell.
Louis Walsh, returning judge Cheryl Cole and host Dermot O'Leary are also spoofed in the theatre show.
Producers recently cut a line mocking theatre mogul Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's recent musical, 'Stephen Webber', so as not to offend him as he owns the London Palladium.
A source said: "They didn't want to run the risk of upsetting him. After all, he does own the Palladium. Lloyd Webber is blissfully unaware."

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster praise Arthur Darvill


Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster have praised Arthur Darvill.
The superstar couple were blown away by the former 'Doctor Who' star, who took over the lead role of Guy in the 'Once' musical at London's Phoenix Theatre last night (17.03.14).
Penny described the show as "incredible" and hailed the show's cast, which includes Arthur, 31, and leading lady Zrinka Cvitešić.
The 43-year-old model exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "The leading lady is just so believable you forget she's acting up there. And the talent - being able to act and be musicians at the same time, that's a real talent."
Rod, 69, and his wife - who have two sons, Alastair, eight, and three-year-old Aidan - were eager to support the 'Once' gala performance because it was held in association with non-profit organisation Oxfam, which is close to Penny's heart.
She added: "We spend most of the time in Los Angeles, we're only here for two weeks, and we heard 'Once' was in theatres - we'd seen the movie - and then we heard tonight was connected to Oxfam. We just recently donated some of our children's clothes to Oxfam, so it's very special."
Other stars who attended the 'Once' Oxfam gala performance included Jennifer Saunders, Eliza Doolittle and Michael Ball.
'Once' is booking now at the Phoenix Theatre in London. For tickets visit www.oncemusical.co.uk.

Steve Carell to star in The Priority List

Steve Carell is set to star in and produce 'The Priority List'. The drama, which is based on the memoir of David Menasche, tells the story of a Miami high school teacher who is diagnosed with cancer and told he has just months to live. Menasche was d...