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Jorgie Porter fuming at Dancing On Ice appearance


Jorgie Porter is fuming at being flown back from the US to watch the 'Dancing On Ice' final.
The 'Hollyoaks' star was voted out of the show in the first round, but bosses have insisted she is in the audience to cheer on finalists Ray Quinn, Beth Tweddle and Hayley Tamaddon tonight (09.03.14) - which she sees as a waste of time.
An insider told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "She was complaining that she had to fly back for 'this stupid 'Dancing On Ice' thing'.
"There's no way she wants to be there. It does seem ridiculous, given she will barely be on screen. She just had to deal with it."
Meanwhile, Ray has admitted his new found physique has made him a hit with pensioners and he loves the attention.
Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday newspaper, he said: "I've had a lot of nans messaging me about my body. It's been great.
I've had a mixed response from everyone else. I'm like Marmite - people either love me or hate me. Some people love it and some just think it's awkward."

Simon Cowell’s son to have X Factor creche


Simon Cowell's son will have his own dressing room for 'The X Factor'.
The talent show boss and his partner Lauren Silverman welcomed baby Eric into the world last month, and producers are pulling out all the stops to make his family comfortable.
Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, an insider said: "The design will mimic a children's creche and will be totally sound-proofed.
"Eric will be able to go to the studio with Simon while he is working and not miss out on any sleep."
The nursery will have a £1,500 Intellicot cot, which features a cooling system, automatic rocking and a memory-foam mattress - while Simon will be able to keep an eye on his son with a remote video system.
Despite being delighted by the new arrival, it is said the media mogul is struggling with the pressures of being a father and his filming commitments - and he has reportedly hired a private doctor to help him deal with the stress.
A source added: "Simon's doctor has been hanging around his office waiting for him. Simon insisted that he sees him every day."

Matthew McConaughey ‘drove’ Dallas Buyers Club


Matthew McConaughey was the "engine" that made 'Dallas Buyers Club' possible.
The star won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance as an AIDS patient in the movie, and director Jean-Marc Vallée claims when he got on board he became the driving force behind getting it made - a process which had taken almost 20 years.
He told People magazine: "He became the engine that pulls the train out of the station and brings it to its destination."
And behind the 44-year-old star - who lost 47lbs for his role in the movie - is his family, and Jean-Marc says his wife, Camila Alves, is a huge influence on him.
He added: "[She was there] helping him with his diet and just being there for him."
Director Richard Linklater - who cast Matthew in his breakout role in 'Dazed and Confused' in the 90s - added: "[In Hollywood] you'll have people around you who want other things for you, but [Camila] will approach it as, 'What does Matthew want?' "
The actor's mother, Kay, 82, says she always knew he would be a star.
She said: "Matthew was always so driven."

Pharrell Williams been in ‘training’ for new album


Pharrell Williams believes he's been in "training" for his new album for five years.
The 'Happy' singer - whose new album 'G I R L' goes on sale next week - tried to emulate rappers like P. Diddy and Jay Z on his first album 'In My Mind' in 2006, and feels it has taken him time and growth to discover the kind of music he should be making.
Pharrell pinpoints one particular song on his first offering, 'How Does It Feel?', which brags about "cuties" wanting to sleep with him.
He said: "What was I talking about? That wasn't joy. That was just bragging. I wanted to be like Jay. I wanted to be like Puff. Those are their paths. I got my own path. But I didn't know what my path was.
"I knew that I was meant to do something different. I knew that I needed to inject purpose in my music. And I thought that was my path. I didn't realise that like, from '08 up until now was like, training. Like, keep putting purpose in everything you do. Don't worry about it, just put purpose in there."
Following lacklustre sales of his first album, the 40-year-old star was reluctant to release another solo record, but was convinced to get into the studio by Columbia Records following his success working with Daft Punk last year.
He said to GQ magazine: "They're like, 'Look, we know that you're not interested in doing another solo album. But we know that you're going to change your mind. Even if you're not ready now, we know you're going to change your mind. And since we know that, we'd like to get ahead of it and change your mind and tell you, 'Look, here's a deal. Go make whatever album you want to make'."

Stacy Keibler marries Jared Pobre


Stacy Keibler has married Jared Pobre.
The couple - who started dating late last year - were wed in an intimate beach ceremony in Mexico yesterday (08.03.14), and the former wrestler said she sees her husband as her "soul mate".
She told PEOPLE magazine: "My happiness is indescribable!. Marriage is the ultimate bond of love and friendship.
"It means putting all your faith and trust into a person that you can't help but believe is your soul mate.
"Someone who has all of your best interests at heart; someone handpicked for you, to help you grow and be the best person that you can be. Jared is all of this for me."
Although the pair's romance has been relatively brief, they have known each other for five years and Stacy - who previously dated George Clooney - was delighted with the surprise ceremony in front of their families.
In a statement, the couple said: "We both felt strongly that our 'love day' should be intimately special, and that's exactly what it was.
"It was a blend of romance, tranquility, natural beauty, bonding and overwhelming love."

Drew Barrymore craves noodles


Drew Barrymore is craving noodles.
The 'Whip It' actress - who is seven months pregnant with her second daughter with husband Will Kopelman - can't stop eating Chinese treats, even though the cuisine doesn't always agree with her.
When asked about her cravings, she replied: "I mean, other than everything? Chinese food, All I want is pan fried noodles with that gelatinous sauce. You swell up like a puffer fish afterward, but they're so good!"
Drew says her 17-month-old daughter, Olive, is also excited about meeting her sister.
She said in an interview with Us Weekly magazine: "She points at my stomach and she goes, 'baby'. She's really smart."
Drew grew up in the spotlight and has learned much about fame and the pressures of Hollywood, and she's determined to instill self-confidence in her daughters after accepting herself "changed her life".
She added: "I want to teach them how insecurity is not an option. One day, I just decided I am what I am and that's enough. It changed my life."


Mark Wahlberg changes diet


Mark Wahlberg has given up wine, bread and pasta.
The 42-year-old star bulked up for his role in 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' but wanted to slim down again after for his next role in 'The Gambler', and initially cut out food completely.
He said: "I began with a liquid diet. Then I completely changed my training programme and gave up wine, bread and pasta. Now I'm eating small portions of protein throughout the day and jumping rope a lot. Everyone is trying to get me to stay thin now."
Mark - who has children Ella, 10, Michael, seven, Brendan, five, and Grace, four, with wife Rhea Durham - is a disciplined person, which he believes is one of the reasons for his phenomenal success.
He told People magazine: "I'm just disciplined. I have an appreciation for the fact that I'm in a unique situation to be able to do all the things I want to do. I don't take it for granted, and I don't know how long it will last, so I've got to be on my A game. Today we had a 4.40am call time, so I got up at 1am."

Lena Dunham eyeing Kendrick Lamar for Girls


Lena Dunham wants Kendrick Lamar to appear on 'Girls'.
The actress and writer is desperate for the 'Swimming Pools' rapper to appear on her show and she's already got an idea of an "inappropriate" storyline he could be involved in.
She said: "If I could ever get any rapper, right now I'm going to go with Kendrick Lamar. I would want him for something inappropriate. I'd say to him, 'I'm in a relationship, but I want you to know that I connect with you on a visual level.'
"He would make a nice addition to our cast. He's really busy though."
Lena, 27, is dating Fun. Guitarist Jack Antonoff in real life, but doesn't have any plans for him to appear on the show.
She told America's OK! magazine: "He's pretty comfortable. He knows he's too well behaved to be very interesting on the show."
Lena also had advice she'd like to give to her younger self.
She said: "Relax and stop trying so hard, because it's gonna be OK. You can't force other people to like you. You have to ride the wave, and chill."

Sarah Harding: Cheryl needs ‘thick skin’ for X Factor


Sarah Harding thinks Cheryl Cole needs to be "thick-skinned" if she returns to 'The X Factor'.
The 32-year-old star would like to see her former Girls Aloud bandmate back on the talent show's judging panel but says the judges need to be able to withstand criticism and public interest as the show is so popular.
She said: "I just think everyone's gearing up for the show and drumming up publicity. You never know what to believe. It just goes to show that anyone who does that show has to be thick-skinned. They really do. You get a lot of stick. You've got to be ready for it."
And despite rumours of in-fighting among the 'Call the Shots' girl group, Sarah insists she and her bandmates - also including Nadine Coyle, Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts - are still incredibly close.
She told new! magazine: "People forget Girls Aloud spent 12 years together. Of course there's going to be arguments, but they're part of life. And it doesn't matter how long I haven't seen some of my best friends, true friends don't hold it against you if you haven't spoken in a while."

Marc Anthony fights child support rise


Marc Anthony is refusing to give his ex-wife a rise in child support.
The 45-year-old singer is fighting against Dayanara Torres after she demanded he increases his monthly payments from $13,000 to $113,000 for his sons Cristian, 13, and Ryan, 10.
Dayanara, who divorced Marc in 2004, claims her children have a lavish lifestyle when they're with their father, but live in relative poverty when they're with her.
The 39-year-old actress allegedly wants the extra cash to pay for house staff and the opportunity to take her boys on a vacation.
However, Marc believes the increase in funds would "spoil them rotten" and claims too much money could turn them into drug addicts.
According to TMZ.com, Marc reportedly hired a psychologist to write a letter to the judge highlighting all the problems that could arise from children living in Los Angeles, whose parents have large amounts of money in the entertainment industry.
In the legal documents, which leaked to the website, the psychologist argued that children who grow up with unlimited funds "become high-risk for illicit drugs, alcohol and a fast-paced lifestyle that they are not emotionally capable of handling".
After splitting from Dayanara, Marc went on to marry Jennifer Lopez, whom he has six-year-old twins Emme and Maximillian with, before he filed for divorce in April 2012.
He then went on to date Topshop heiress Chloe Green, but the pair reportedly split up last month after their hectic schedules put a strain on their relationship.

Ellie Goulding couldn’t trust men


Ellie Goulding never used to be able to trust her boyfriends.
The 'Burn' hitmaker admits she had insecurities when it came to dating the opposite sex because she feared they would abandon her, like her father did when she was a youngster.
She is quoted by the Daily Mirror as saying: "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."
The 27-year-old singer, who grew up on a council estate in Hertfordshire with her brother and two sisters, could never understand why her dad walked out on her, but insists she isn't interested in finding out any more.
She explained: "We used to see each other every other weekend and then once a month, and then never.
"When I first stopped seeing him I can't remember why and it has been too long now. I don't know what he's like now."
The blonde beauty recorded her heartbreak and anger in a diary when she was younger, which she then translated into lyrics when she developed a passion for music.
She said: "I used to be angry and bitter. I did not think he cared.
"But I became peaceful with it. If I spent the rest of my life being bitter I would never get on with anything.
"Song writing is a form of therapy, I think."

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber have dance lesson


Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber reportedly had a private dance lesson yesterday (07.03.14).
The 'Baby' hitmaker and the 21-year-old singer, who have dated on/off since 2010, were spotted enjoying a two-hour session with a choreographer at the Action Dance Studio in Texas.
According to TMZ.com, the owner of the studio claimed the couple seemed "really close and into each other".
The pair sparked rumours they had rekindled their romance after they were seen having breakfast at local restaurant Don Pepe's yesterday morning, before heading off for a shopping spree.
Meanwhile, earlier this week Justin, 20, raised eyebrows when he posted a picture on Instagram of his former love in an elegant Emilio Pucci dress at the Vanity Fair party after The Oscars.
He accompanied the snap with the caption: "The most elegant princess in the world."
Justin has recently found himself in a number of legal troubles due to his behaviour in the US and his native Canada, and his uncle, Brad Bieber, thinks his actions were down to him missing Selena.
He said previously: "How would you feel if your first love didn't work out? How would you feel if that relationship went sour and then it became public and you had no chance to heal or sort out your own emotions and feelings? He is just a brokenhearted, lost little boy."