Friday, December 19, 2025

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Addison Rae says she doesn’t “really care about being a pop star” — she just wants to be a “star”.

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Jade Jagger expecting third child


Jade Jagger has announced she is six months pregnant.
The 42-year-old model, whose 21-year-old daughter, Assisi Jackson, is also pregnant, has revealed she is expecting her third child, as she awaits the arrival of her first grandchild.
The British jewellery designer, who also has a 17-year-old daughter, Amba Jackson, with her ex-boyfriend Piers Jackson, proudly showed off her growing baby bump in a photograph on Instagram on Tuesday (11.02.14), and wrote: "Happy to announce this granny is going to become a mummy I'm 6 months pregnant xx double whammy this year."
The new baby will be Jade's first with her DJ and art designer husband Adrian Fillary.
The couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at the luxurious Aynhoe Park hotel in the Cotswolds, England in July 2012.
Jade's eldest daughter Assisi announced last year that she was expecting her first child with her chef boyfriend Alex sometime this year and told Hello! Magazine that giving birth at a young age ran in the family.
She said: "The women in our family just tend to have children young, it runs in the genes."
She added: "I don't drink, I don't smoke and I'm very settled."
She also insisted her grandfather Mick Jagger was delighted by the news.
She said: "He said, 'Well done,' and I said, 'I didn't have to try too hard.' "

Justin Bieber wants video sealed by court


Justin Bieber has allegedly begged police not to release video footage of him urinating in jail.
The 19-year-old star - who is set to appear in court in Miami on March 3 after being charged with driving under the influence, resisting arrest and driving with an invalid licence on January 23 - was furious that footage of him being patted down while in custody was leaked online last week.
The Canadian singer's lawyers have now asked the court to block the release of any more footage of his arrest without showing it to them first, according to gossip website TMZ.com.
His legal team claim that the footage paints Justin in a negative light and additional video from the jail shows the teenager in "various states of undress, which show intimate personal parts" of his body.
A law enforcement source confirmed that the 'Heartbreaker' hitmaker's "personal parts" are clearly visible in footage that shows him urinating in his holding cell.
The insider said: "Justin is seen several times stumbling around while he was taking his tests. As if he had a problem with his balance ... [the video] also shows Justin taking his various tests and eventually taking a p**s.
"The stumbling and going to the bathroom is obviously reason enough for his attorneys to request it be sealed ... If I was trying to paint a picture that my client was innocent ... I wouldn't want a video of him stumbling around and looking out of it to go public either."

Keith Urban writes love letters


Keith Urban showers Nicole Kidman with love letters when they apart.
The 'Railway Man' star, who has daughters Sunday Rose, five, and Faith Margaret, three, with the 'Put You in a Song' singer, says he is extremely romantic, especially when their hectic work schedules force them to be away from each other.
The 46-year-old actress told the US March issue of InStyle magazine: "For every single night he's away, he leaves me a love letter. Every single night of our relationship. It keeps us close."
When Nicole isn't filming, she enjoys accompanying the 'American Idol' judge on tour with their daughters, because she gets to indulge on fast food.
She said: "Keith and I eat at Wendy's. You've got to remember, I'm with a musician on a tour bus. We do drive-throughs!"
The 'Grace of Monaco' star also credits her children for helping her embrace a more relaxed approach to things, including her hair.
She explained: "I almost never straighten it anymore. It's taken me 40-something years, but I embrace the curl. My littlest daughter has the same hair. She likes it when my hair is curly, so I wear it for her."

Khloe Kardashian twerks for The Game


Khloe Kardashian twerked against The Game while partying in Los Angeles.
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star, who filed for divorce from her husband of four years, Lamar Odom, in December following rumours he was addicted to cocaine and cheated on her multiple times, was spotted dirty dancing with the rapper at Tru Hollywood on Monday night (10.02.14).
Wearing skintight white jeans, the 29-year-old beauty, who previously denied she was dating the 34-year-old star, twerked against him with her arm on his shoulder in front of her mother, Kris Jenner, and best pal Malika Haqq, in the middle of the packed club, according to gossip website TMZ.com.
Scott Disick, who is dating Khloe's older sister Kourtney Kardashian, also joined her for the night out, which was captured by cameras for their E! reality series.
Clearly eager to let her hair down, Khloe was also spotted smoking on the dance floor.
But her spokesperson told the MailOnline website: "She doesn't smoke pot or cigarettes. It's a Hookah stick, which is tobacco free. It's called Phantom Smoke."
The group left the club together and The Game - real name Jayceon Terrell Taylor - held Kris' hand, as a bodyguard escorted them to their cars.
The 'How We Do' hitmaker has been spotted at the gym with Khloe several times in recent months but he recently insisted: "Khloe is my friend. She is like a sister. We have never and will never be sleeping together."

Emilia Clarke is world’s most desirable


Emilia Clarke has been voted the world's most desirable woman.
The 'Game of Thrones' star, who plays the mother of dragons on the HBO series, has been awarded the title in a new international poll by online men's magazine AskMen.com, after winning over the majority of one million voters, who were asked to select stars based on sex appeal, shared values, talent, overall desirability, and potential in the upcoming year.
Explaining the result, the website said: "Emilia Clarke may be known mostly for her role as Daenerys Targaryen, but to viewers the other worldly beauty is everything. This will be her year."
The 26-year-old British actress, who previously dated 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane and flirted with Jared Leto at the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) Awards in Los Angeles last month, was followed in the top five by 'Community' star Alison Brie, model Emily Ratajkowski, who starred in Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' video, last year's winner Jennifer Lawrence and 'Harry Potter' star, Emma Watson.
'Drunk in Love' hitmaker Beyoncé, model Kate Moss, 'American Hustle' star Amy Adams and Sports Illustrated cover girl Kate Upton were among the other well known names to make the list, which was rounded out by 'Wrecking Ball' singer Miley Cyrus, 21, in 99th place.
Kristen Stewart, Megan Fox, Jennifer Lopez, Gisele Bundchen and Blake Lively failed to make the list despite featuring on it last year.

Simon Cowell confirms Cheryl Cole X Factor talks


Simon Cowell has confirmed Cheryl Cole is in talks to return to 'The X Factor'.
The 54-year-old music mogul will return to the ITV singing competition's judging panel this year after a three-year absence and for the first time he has acknowledged that former judge Cheryl could join him.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions today (11.02.14) at London's Hammersmith Apollo, Simon said of his negotiations with Cheryl: "To be fair to Cheryl, it hasn't been about the money with her. It's about whether she wants to do it and whether she can handle the pressure, so I'm not quite sure yet [if she will come back]."
However, it seems the 'X Factor' creator has some work to do if he is to convince the 30-year-old beauty to return to the panel alongside him.
He added: "She had her poker face on."
Simon went on to compliment the songstress, with whom he has had a contentious relationship after she was axed from the US version of 'The X Factor' in 2011.
He said of his meeting with Cheryl: "I thought she looked and sounded the best I've seen her in years."
'The X Factor' USA was cancelled by FOX last week amid low ratings and Simon - who produced and judged the show for three years - has blamed the show's failure on the US TV market being too "competitive".
He explained: "I don't know why any show would want to be in America right now - anyone - because it's too tough of a market. I mean, there's going to be, this year, something like 14 talent shows on American TV. I've got one of them with 'America's Got Talent', which, luckily, is just as good as everybody else's. It's become a joke."
However, the Syco boss has no regrets about taking the show Stateside in 2011.
He said: "I think the artists we found last year, Alex and Sierra, are really, really good winners. That's what it's all about. What I didn't know was that it was going to be as competitive as it was. Having said that, it was good to take a break here and then come back again."
And Simon is excited by the prospect of returning to 'The X Factor' UK after the success of his last series in 2010, in which he discovered One Direction.
He enthused: "'The X Factor' UK, I've always said it's kind of like my baby. I love doing the show. It has found some amazing people. I want to go back to where we left off in 2010 ... if we do another year like that it'll be amazing. "

Boy George has never been in love


Boy George has never "truly" been in love.
The 'Karma Chameleon' singer still has feelings for his ex-partners and cares about what happens to them, but doesn't think he has ever fallen properly in love with anyone.
He said: "I would say at this point, I don't think I've ever really truly been in love which is quite of shocking thing to say.
"I mean, I think over the years, I probably felt that I was kind of madly in love with quite few people. There are a couple of ex-partners that I love now which is different, like I love them as friends. I kind of love them in a way that I could never love them when I was going out with them. And I actually care about what happens to them."
The 52-year-old singer - who is openly gay - still hopes to find love one day after realising his previous ideas that relationships need "drama" were "naive".
Asked on 'Piers Morgan Live' if he hopes to find true love, he said: "I think, yeah. It would be nice.
"When you are young, you have such unrealistic expectations of other people and your idea of what love is, is kind of a little bit naive.
"I used to think it was a big drum and I needed fireworks because I grow up with that scene. My parents were like that.
"I kind of, for years, thought of all those kind of very dramatic relationships were really the real thing. So, I'm waiting."

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian want mirrored room


Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's new home is inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
The couple toured the royal chateau - where they have been denied permission to marry - during a visit to Paris, France, last month and were so stricken by the famous Hall of Mirrors, they have decided to have a similar room installed into the Californian mansion they are currently having renovated.
A source said: "Kim and Kanye just loved the Hall of Mirrors when they visited Versailles.
"They both took a lot of pictures and decided they wanted a similar look in their new house.
"Their contractors have been put through their paces with constant redesign and new ideas. It's actually Kanye who keeps changing his mind on the design and decor of the house, but they both agree on one thing -- the mirrors."
The couple - who have eight-month-old daughter North together - have now asked their team to scour Europe for the perfect fittings for the room.
The source added to RadarOnline.com:
"The hunt is on to find antique mirrors.
"Kanye's decorators are scouring archives in antique shops all over the world, focusing on the Venice, Italy area, which is renowned for mirrors."
The Hall of Mirrors features 17 mirror-clad arches - each containing 21 mirrors - that reflect the 17 arcaded windows which overlook the garden of the 17th century palace.

Sharon Osbourne blasts Justin Bieber


Sharon Osbourne has slammed Justin Bieber.
The outspoken 'Talk' star insists the 19-year-old singer needs reprimanding for his recent behaviour - which has included being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), driving with a suspended license and resisting arrest, and allegedly being abusive to flight staff who asked him to stop smoking marijuana - and says his conduct can't be excused because his music isn't very good either.
She said: "[If I managed him] he would have to go to a hospital to get my foot out of his ass.
"And after they pried my foot from his ass, it's all about the music. If you make great music, I'll accept anything. If you're a great artist, I'm not so judgmental. But when you do floppy, poppy, disposable music, I don't care.
"For me, he doesn't do anything that's going to stand the test of time."
Sharon - who has managed several musicians, including her husband Ozzy Osbourne - says her main priority if she looked after the 'Believe' star's career would be to get him to work harder on his music.
Speaking on 'Chelsea Lately', she said: "If I seriously managed him, I would put him in the studio until he came out with a great album and then, it gives you a license to misbehave."
And the 61-year-old star also admitted she refuses to sit in on interviews on 'The Talk' if she isn't a fan of the guest.
She said: "If it's something I really have a thing against. I'll ask to be removed from the segment."

Selena Gomez thanks fans for support


Selena Gomez has thanked her fans for their support.
The 21-year-old singer has spoken out for the first time since it was revealed she spent two weeks in rehab last month, and she has praised her supporters for "inspiring" her.
She wrote in an Instagram post: "I've done everything I could to the best of my ability. Thank you for the unconditional love and cyber hugs. You inspire me."
It has been claimed the 'Come & Get It' hitmaker sought help as she was "burnt out", while it has also been suggested her partying was getting out of control.
Selena - whose on/off relationship with Justin Bieber is said to have contributed to her problems - reportedly left rehab four weeks early as she felt two weeks at The Meadows clinic in Arizona was enough to get her back on track.
Following her treatment, the 'Spring Breakers' star - who cancelled a planned tour of Australia this month - is said to be doing "so well" and is now focused on returning to work and has been reading lots of scripts and attending casting calls in a bid to move forward.

Simon Cowell: One Direction TV show in the works


One Direction are set for their own reality show, according to Simon Cowell.
The 'Midnight Memories' group - consisting of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson - are set to meet with the music-and-TV mogul in the near future to discuss their own TV show, which could follow a fly-on-the-wall format.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the latest round of 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions at London's Hammersmith Apollo today, Simon revealed: "I think there's something in the works, a possible TV show ... we're going to talk about that in the next couple of weeks. They're always busy these guys."
The 54-year-old music manager also confirmed One Direction will release their fourth studio album this year, following the success of last year's 'Midnight Memories', which spawned the hit song 'Best Song Ever'.
He added: "The important thing is they've got a new album out this year."
The teen heartthrobs are nominated for four accolades at next week's prestigious BRIT Awards - the British equivalent to the Grammys - but Simon insists he isn't concerned about his acts being snubbed by the BRITs voting body, who in the past haven't recognised his best-selling artists such as Leona Lewis and Little Mix.
He explained: "It means more to them than it does to me, but I hope they pick up a few.
"Honest to God, all I'm interested in is record sales. It's nice to get an award but if you don't, you don't. I don't lose any sleep over it."

Prince Charles meets Tom Odel


Britain's Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla met Fearne Cotton and Tom Odell today (11.02.14).
The royal couple - who married in 2005 - paid a visit to BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra this morning, where they were given a tour of the studio and introduced to the blonde DJ and the British singer-songwriter.
The pair stopped by Radio 1's Live Lounge and watched Tom - who has been nominated for a BRIT award this year - rehearsing for his performance, which took place earlier today on the show.
Tom said: "It was a really bizarre morning. He [Prince Charles] was really nice and interested in what we were doing. I performed a bit of 'Another Love' for him and he said, 'Give it some welly!'.
"He was really cool. It was nerve-wracking enough to come and do the famous Radio 1 Live Lounge and then meeting royalty. Amazing!"
The Prince and the Duchess also got to have a go at filming Tom on a PSR4 standard definition camera during his performance, and the footage is set to feature on the BBC website.
Fearne said: "An amazing morning! Something that doesn't happen every day and Camilla was great on the camera in the Live Lounge!"