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French Montana to propose to Khloe Kardashian?


French Montana is planning to propose to Khloe Kardashian.
The 30-year-old rapper - who began dating Khloe earlier this year - has reportedly been shopping for engagement rings and is hoping to pop the question to the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star once her divorce from her estranged husband Lamar Odom is finalised.
A source told Hollywood Life: "He wants to propose to her after she and Lamar [Odom] are done.
"He's been looking at rings."
The news follows reports that the 30-year-old beauty's family are urging her to end her relationship with the 'Don't Panic' hitmaker, in spite of her "really strong feelings" for him and have even accused him of cheating on her during a recent trip to Dubai with Khloe's sister Kim.
According to TMZ, the Kardashians - including her mum Kris Jenner - believe French was unfaithful to Khloe and used Kim as a cover for his infidelity by bumping into long enough to have his picture taken with her in order to trick Khloe into thinking he was simply hanging out with her sister and other pals.
French also recently claimed he would refuse to sign a prenuptial agreement if he were to marry Khloe after it took him two years and $2 million to finalise his divorce from ex-wife Nadeen Kharpouch.
He said: "I just settled a divorce and gave somebody money."
He added that there would be "no prenups" if he and Khloe decide to tie the knot.

Kathy Griffin replaces Joan Rivers on Fashion Police


Kathy Griffin is replacing Joan Rivers on 'Fashion Police'.
The 54-year-old comedienne will take the place of the late star - who died from complications while undergoing a minor operation on her vocal cords in September - on the E! series alongside Giuliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne and fellow newcomer Brad Goreski, reports US Weekly.
She will make her debut on the show when the series returns in 2015 in a brand new format which will see the formerly weekly programme air over 17 episodes, focussing on A-list events including the Emmys, Grammys and Oscars.
Kathy said in a statement: "I get it! These are some big shoes I'm going to fill.
"Joan was truly one of a kind. Now I hope you will accept me for me. I'm just Kathy. Did I say I'm just Kathy? I meant I'm Kathy f**king Griffin and you celebrities better strap yourself in, as I am taking no prisoners. I am not holding back so dammit let's have some fun!"
Kathy has also received the blessing of the late star's daughter, Melissa Rivers, to take over the role.
Melissa, who is the Executive Producer of the series, said: "Kathy just feels right, and Brad brings a fun, new voice to join Giuliana and Kelly in this ensemble.
"I'm excited to see where this panel takes this series my mother so adored in this next incarnation."
Kathy has been tipped for the role ever since it was revealed Joan had "always given her blessing" to the flame-haired beauty taking over the position.
An insider said: "Joan has always given her blessing to Kathy. They talked about it many times. They have such a similar sense of humour and were the best of friends. Joan would have loved seeing Kathy on Fashion Police and she would have definitely approved."

Bob Dylan lyrics auctioned for $60k


Lyrics by Bob Dylan are being auctioned off for $60,000.
The words of the two unrecorded songs, which were penned by the 73-year-old musician during his early career, will go under the hammer at Christie's auction house on Thursday (04.12.14) and are expected to achieve between $30,000 and $60,000.
The lyrics to his 1962 track 'Go Away You Bomb - which he originally gifted to Izzy Young, the founder of the Folklore Centre in Greenwich Village, New York - were penned for Young's unpublished book of anti-nuclear records and is expected to bring in between $30,000 and $50,000.
The 'Hurricane' singer - whose first iconic New York gig was produced by Young - also presented him with the lyrics to 'Talkin' after he requested Bob write a song dedicated to the Folklore Centre, with the words tipped to make between $40,000 and $60,000.
Meanwhile, the legendary singer took to the stage at Philadelphia's Academy of Music with his touring band last month to play a gig for just one person.
The star sang Buddy Holly's 'Heartbeat', Fats Domino's 'Blueberry Hill', 'It's Too Late (She's Gone)' by Chuck Willis and an unidentified blues jam for 41-year-old Fredrik Wikingsson, who sat alone in the second row.
The fan said: "I was smiling so much it was like I was on ecstasy. My jaw hurt for hours afterwards because I couldn't stop smiling."
The special show was part of a Swedish film series, 'Experiment Ensam' ('Experiment Alone'), where people experience things alone which are usually undertaken by large crowds, such as karaoke bars or comedy clubs and Dylan was paid an undisclosed sum for taking part.

Kim Kardashian West ‘jealous’ of Kendall Jenner


Kim Kardashian West is "jealous as hell" of her sister Kendall Jenner.
The 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star is said to be becoming increasingly annoyed by the amount of attention the 19-year-old model is receiving after she was unveiled as the face of cosmetics label Estee Lauder last month, causing a "lot of tensions" between the pair.
A source close to the siblings told OK! Magazine: "Kim is particularly jealous of Kendall and has it in her head that she's taking a ton of business away from her, so the knives are really out.
"They've had a lot of tensions recently, but the money-spinning Estee Lauder deal really pushed Kim's buttons and she's jealous as hell."
Kendall also hit out at her older sister - who recently posed in a controversial nude photo shoot for Paper magazine - slamming her "over-sexed antics" and branding the photographs "cheap and nasty."
Kim, 34, isn't the only member of the famous family who is unhappy with the brunette beauty's recent behaviour.
The source added: "It's very ugly between these two right now, and Kendall's alienating most of the family with her self-entitled, Queen Bee attitude."
However, Kim - who has a 17-month-old daughter, North, with her husband, rapper Kanye West - has vowed to do whatever it takes to steal the spotlight away from her younger sister.
The insider said of her decision to pose naked: "She wanted people to be in awe of her body, not slamming her for being an irresponsible mom.
"But Kim will do whatever she has to do to stay relevant."

Rosie O’Donnell axed from The View?


Rosie O'Donnell is being axed from 'The View'.
The 52-year-old TV personality is reportedly being fired from the US talk show after producers were forced to take action against her "impossibly rude" behaviour.
According to TMZ, Rosie - who previously left the show in 2007 amid rumours of a spat between herself and her then co-star Barbara Walters before returning earlier this year - is now said to have been ruled out of all future plans for the programme and may not even finish filming the current series.
The ABC show's bosses re-hired the comedienne along with Rosie Perez and Nicolle Wallace to join actress Whoopi Goldberg in hosting the series in a bid to improve ratings.
Since then, Rosie is said to have become a "malcontent" and refuses to speak to crew and cast members off-camera.
Although sources have confirmed to the gossip website that Rosie returning next season is "out of the question", a show rep recently slammed the claims as "fabricated stories".
They told the New York Post newspaper's Page Six: "This is yet another in a long line of fabricated stories. Reports of Rosie leaving are false."

Sam Claflin’s pals bring him down to earth


Sam Claflin relies on his friends and family to bring him "back down to earth" if his life gets "crazy".
The 28-year-old actor - who is married to actress Laura Haddock - has admitted he loves to share his showbiz experiences with his pals and family members because he doesn't want to get too wrapped up in the industry and forget his loved ones.
Speaking in a video for the new 'CIROC On Arrival' campaign, for which he was captured by celebrity photographer Mario Testino, he said: "As much as I don't think I'm necessarily 'in the spotlight', I have experienced flashes of craziness and also seen attention forced upon my peers.
"I consider myself hugely fortunate - not only do I have the opportunity to maintain a level of privacy, but know if things ever did get out of hand I have an incredible support network of friends and family who'd immediately bring me straight back down to earth.
"I share as many of these crazy experiences with my loved ones as possible. They make it all worth it."
The star's latest achievement has seen him team up with premium vodka CIROC and Mario for the brand's latest campaign, and Sam admits to even be asked to be photographed by the snapper is a huge "privilege".
He added: "The campaign references Slim Aarons' iconic intimate style of photography, he was known for documenting the private celebration moments of the rich and famous in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. I love this inspiration reference for the campaign, much like Mario's work today - catching those intimate moments others tend to miss."
"Having the opportunity to work with the best in the business is understandably one of the many reasons I continually feel so lucky. Mario Testino is undoubtedly one the world's greatest photographers, and so to have him and CIROC choose me for this campaign is such a privilege."

Robbie Williams getting tattoo for son


Robbie Williams is having a tribute to his son tattooed on his neck.
The 'Angels' hitmaker and wife Ayda Field welcomed son Charlton Valentine into the world in October and the singer is planning some new artwork to mark the little boy's birth.
Asked if he is planning a new tattoo for his son, Robbie - who has a number of inkings, including a bear on his left arm in tribute to two-year-old daughter Teddy - said: "Will have one very soon. It's going on my neck. Not looking forward to the pain though."
The 40-year-old singer is smitten with his new son and says he's doing very well.
Speaking in a Facebook Q&A with fans, he said: "He rocks!"
Robbie is now looking ahead to the festive season and enjoys Christmas more than ever now he is a married man.
He said: "I'll be spending Christmas with my family in Los Angeles.
"I didn't used to like Christmas, but now my wife has made me love it."
And while it may only be the beginning of December, the 'Millenium' star has already finished his Christmas shopping - but had a lot of help.
He said: "All I have to do is buy for Ayda. Ayda takes care of everything else. I'm very lucky...And yes, I've got Ayda's present."

Reese Witherspoon fears films


Reese Witherspoon never looks forward to her films.
The 38-year-old actress - who landed her first feature film role as the female lead in 1991 drama 'The Man in the Moon' - frequently considers pulling out of movies because she knows they will be difficult to shoot.
She confessed: "I think about backing out of everything. I get to the beginning and I'm like, 'I do not want to make this movie.' I've never had an experience where I was like, 'I can't wait to start.' "
The blonde beauty - who is married to talent agent Jim Toth - prefers filming comedy movies to dramas because she knows they will be easier to star in as they do not require the same degree of emotional involvement.
She added: "I don't know why. It's always going to require something that doesn't feel good, some sort of challenge or emotional gutting. It's not a fun space to live in a lot of the time. It's why I enjoy doing comedies. It's much easier, thinking of what rhymes with truck."
Despite admitting she tends to shy away from serious productions, her upcoming film 'Wild' - which she has co-produced and stars in as a drug addict - forced her to confront her fears by filming daunting drug and sex scenes.
She told the January issue of Harper's Bazaar UK: "I've never done drugs, so I was really confused. I didn't know what I was doing. It just required being in a really raw emotional place that didn't feel good. [The sex scenes were], like, three per cent of the movie, but it took up a tremendous amount of fear in my mind because it's daunting."
Reese - who stars in 'Legally Blonde' and 'Water for Elephants' - admitted she only coped during the making of the film by never thinking about what scenes she would be doing next in an attempt to prevent her anxiety building up.
She added: "I never looked ahead at the schedule. I would wake up in the morning and say, 'What are we doing today?' And I'd prepare on the way to work. Sometimes I was just terrified. Like a cat on a raft ... 'You can't make me do it.' "

Snooki refused pre-nup


Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and Jionni LaValle didn't have a pre-nuptial agreement.
The couple - who have children Lorenzo, two, and Giovanna, two months, together - tied the knot in New Jersey at the weekend and it has now been revealed the 27-year-old reality TV star shunned advice to sign a legal document stating how their assets will be divided if they split up, TMZ reports.
Though Jionni has a number of business ventures - including a T-shirt line, ATM owner and a wrestling coach - Snooki is their main bread winner, with a personal fortune of several million dollars.
Under local law in New Jersey, a divorce court judge will rule on a "fair" split of assets, though this doesn't necessarily mean an equal division.
The couple celebrated their marriage with 500 guests at the Venetian banqueting hall in New Jersey on Saturday (29.11.14), and it seems they overdid it at the 'Great Gatsby'-themed bash as Snooki revealed yesterday (30.11.14) she was spending the day watching TV and eating junk food with her new husband.
She tweeted: "Hungover with my husband. (That will not get old) getting mcdonalds and being slobs together. Waiting for walking dead tonight (sic)"

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