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Usher sits in an ice tub after performing live.
The 36-year-old singer has a strict regime when he's on tour which includes taking chilly dips and doing lots of exercise in an attempt to remain in peak physical condition.
He explained: "I'm a go-hard type. It's in my DNA.
"I physically prepare my body as if I'm a trained athlete. After the shows I sit in an ice tub and do a hot dip, cold dip, and sometimes I sit in a hyperbaric chamber to rejuvenate my energy."
The 'Climax' singer is currently touring across the US, and insists it is vital he sticks to his routine so he doesn't appear "lazy" on stage when singing and performing his energetic dances.
He said: "I have a workout regimen that I do, just to keep my body going. If you get lazy when you're onstage, it shows."
The hunk - who has sons Usher V, six, and Navyid Ely Raymond, five, with his ex-wife, stylist Tameka Foster - also revealed he has now ditched the vegan diet which he adhered to for several years, and likes to have a drink as long as he can work off the calories afterwards.
He told The Guardian newspaper: "Milk stout is a problem for me, man. But if I do decide to have a pint, as you would say, I have to work a little bit harder; I have to get out and run."
Usher takes ice baths after shows
Usher sits in an ice tub after performing live.
The 36-year-old singer has a strict regime when he's on tour which includes taking chilly dips and doing lots of exercise in an attempt to remain in peak physical condition.
He explained: "I'm a go-hard type. It's in my DNA.
"I physically prepare my body as if I'm a trained athlete. After the shows I sit in an ice tub and do a hot dip, cold dip, and sometimes I sit in a hyperbaric chamber to rejuvenate my energy."
The 'Climax' singer is currently touring across the US, and insists it is vital he sticks to his routine so he doesn't appear "lazy" on stage when singing and performing his energetic dances.
He said: "I have a workout regimen that I do, just to keep my body going. If you get lazy when you're onstage, it shows."
The hunk - who has sons Usher V, six, and Navyid Ely Raymond, five, with his ex-wife, stylist Tameka Foster - also revealed he has now ditched the vegan diet which he adhered to for several years, and likes to have a drink as long as he can work off the calories afterwards.
He told The Guardian newspaper: "Milk stout is a problem for me, man. But if I do decide to have a pint, as you would say, I have to work a little bit harder; I have to get out and run."
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Fergie has admitted wetting herself on stage was the "most unattractive moment" of her life.
The Black Eyed Peas singer was infamously caught short on stage in San Diego in 2005 because she didn't have time to go to the toilet as the group were so late for their gig, but the 39-year-old wishes she had stopped off to use the facilities before jumping straight on stage.
Speaking on the 'Ebro in the Morning' show on radio station Hot 97, she said: "It does not just happen all the time.
"We were late for stage, driving down the freeway, it's Friday traffic ... get to the stage, we have to start right the show.
"I'm running on and we jump and do 'Let's Get It Started', and I get crazy and I jump and I run across the stage and my adrenaline was going and gosh.
"I wish it didn't happen ... It was so embarrassing!"
Fergie - who has 14-month-old son Axl with husband Josh Duhamel - was left with a sizeable wet patch following the awkward incident and despite her best efforts to pass the obvious puddle off as sweat, she eventually had to come clean.
However, the blonde beauty is not the only star to have suffered a stage mishap as in 2012 Christina Aguilera performed at Etta James' funeral and was left embarrassed when a mysterious liquid started trickling down her leg. Her representatives later insisted it was an excess of her spray tan.
In 2008, Wu Tang Clan's Method Man performed a stage dive which went wrong when everyone in the crowd moved out of the way and he hit the concrete, while Drake also suffered an unfortunate injury in 2009 when he had to be carried off stage after hurting his leg due to his over-eager jumping.
In 2012, Madonna infamously fell down some stairs while performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, and at the same event in 2004 Janet Jackson suffered a wardrobe malfunction when her nipple was exposed.
What's more, Kings of Leon were forced to abandon their St Louis gig in 2010 mid-show when a group of pigeons wouldn't stop pooping on them, but bassist Jared Followill certainly came off the worst when one of the birds dropped its load into the 27-year-old star's mouth.
Fergie recalls ‘unattractive’ on-stage incident
Fergie has admitted wetting herself on stage was the "most unattractive moment" of her life.
The Black Eyed Peas singer was infamously caught short on stage in San Diego in 2005 because she didn't have time to go to the toilet as the group were so late for their gig, but the 39-year-old wishes she had stopped off to use the facilities before jumping straight on stage.
Speaking on the 'Ebro in the Morning' show on radio station Hot 97, she said: "It does not just happen all the time.
"We were late for stage, driving down the freeway, it's Friday traffic ... get to the stage, we have to start right the show.
"I'm running on and we jump and do 'Let's Get It Started', and I get crazy and I jump and I run across the stage and my adrenaline was going and gosh.
"I wish it didn't happen ... It was so embarrassing!"
Fergie - who has 14-month-old son Axl with husband Josh Duhamel - was left with a sizeable wet patch following the awkward incident and despite her best efforts to pass the obvious puddle off as sweat, she eventually had to come clean.
However, the blonde beauty is not the only star to have suffered a stage mishap as in 2012 Christina Aguilera performed at Etta James' funeral and was left embarrassed when a mysterious liquid started trickling down her leg. Her representatives later insisted it was an excess of her spray tan.
In 2008, Wu Tang Clan's Method Man performed a stage dive which went wrong when everyone in the crowd moved out of the way and he hit the concrete, while Drake also suffered an unfortunate injury in 2009 when he had to be carried off stage after hurting his leg due to his over-eager jumping.
In 2012, Madonna infamously fell down some stairs while performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, and at the same event in 2004 Janet Jackson suffered a wardrobe malfunction when her nipple was exposed.
What's more, Kings of Leon were forced to abandon their St Louis gig in 2010 mid-show when a group of pigeons wouldn't stop pooping on them, but bassist Jared Followill certainly came off the worst when one of the birds dropped its load into the 27-year-old star's mouth.
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Azealia Banks claims lots of "gay men are way more misogynistic than straight men".
The 'ATM Jam' rapper got embroiled in a war of words on Twitter with celebrity blogger Perez Hilton in January 2013 during which she branded him a "messy faggot".
Azealia was heavily criticised for using the homophobic slur, but she doesn't regret using the word because she defines the term faggot as being an insult for misogynists - and a hatred of women is something she believes many gay guys have.
When asked if she regretted the feud with Perez in an interview with The Guardian newspaper, she said: "I don't regret doing it, but I'll never do it again, because I don't care enough about the person to have the battle again and defend my use of the word faggot.
"A lot of gay men are way more misogynistic than straight men. The s**t they say about women behind their backs, it's like, 'Wow, oh my God!' You can be a straight faggot, you can be a gay faggot. A faggot is anybody that hates women."
Azealia, 23, doesn't think all gay men are misogynistic, and knows plenty of heterosexual men who have negative attitudes about women.
But the American musician - who has just released her debut album 'Broke with Expensive Taste' - thinks it is ironic that she got so much criticism for using the term faggot, when people happily sing-along to the 'n-word' and offensive swear words at her shows.
She said: "It's like, y'all sing along to my words when I'm saying n***a and ****, but as soon as I call this one white man a faggot the whole world exploded. Listen, I didn't say all gay men are faggots; I said Perez Hilton is a faggot, so don't try and bring the rest of the gays down with your faggotry."
Azealia Banks: Lots of gay men are misogynistic
Azealia Banks claims lots of "gay men are way more misogynistic than straight men".
The 'ATM Jam' rapper got embroiled in a war of words on Twitter with celebrity blogger Perez Hilton in January 2013 during which she branded him a "messy faggot".
Azealia was heavily criticised for using the homophobic slur, but she doesn't regret using the word because she defines the term faggot as being an insult for misogynists - and a hatred of women is something she believes many gay guys have.
When asked if she regretted the feud with Perez in an interview with The Guardian newspaper, she said: "I don't regret doing it, but I'll never do it again, because I don't care enough about the person to have the battle again and defend my use of the word faggot.
"A lot of gay men are way more misogynistic than straight men. The s**t they say about women behind their backs, it's like, 'Wow, oh my God!' You can be a straight faggot, you can be a gay faggot. A faggot is anybody that hates women."
Azealia, 23, doesn't think all gay men are misogynistic, and knows plenty of heterosexual men who have negative attitudes about women.
But the American musician - who has just released her debut album 'Broke with Expensive Taste' - thinks it is ironic that she got so much criticism for using the term faggot, when people happily sing-along to the 'n-word' and offensive swear words at her shows.
She said: "It's like, y'all sing along to my words when I'm saying n***a and ****, but as soon as I call this one white man a faggot the whole world exploded. Listen, I didn't say all gay men are faggots; I said Perez Hilton is a faggot, so don't try and bring the rest of the gays down with your faggotry."
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Jennifer Lawrence is growing close to her ex-boyfriend, Nicholas Hoult.
The 'American Hustle' actress broke up with the 24-year-old star over the summer, but following a short-lived romance with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 37, the star has got back in touch with her former flame.
A source revealed: "He still adores Jennifer and so do his family.
"He's been calling her and they've been speaking regularly on Skype."
Jennifer was in the UK earlier this week to promote 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1', and is rumoured to have spent her free time visiting the 'X-Men' star's parents at their family home in Berkshire, south east England, who are keen for the couple to reunite.
The source added to the Daily Star newspaper: "Their relationship is getting closer and his family would love for them to get back together."
Last month, it was reported the actor - who shot to fame as a child star in 'About A Boy' - had been cosying up to Robert Pattinson's ex, 'Twilight' actress Kristen Stewart, but it seems romance could be back on the cards for Nicholas and Jennifer with the pair set to appear alongside each other when they begin filming 'X-Men: Apocalypse' next year.
The source said: "They fell in love making 'X-Men' so it has a lot of significance for them.
"Both Jen and Nick are looking forward to spending time together again."
The revelation follows a scary moment for the blonde beauty after an appearance on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' in New York on Wednesday (12.11.14). The star was signing autographs for fans when an eager bunch trampled barriers protecting her. Thankfully, security was on hand to whisk her to safety before any harm could be done.
Jennifer Lawrence growing close to Nicholas Hoult
Jennifer Lawrence is growing close to her ex-boyfriend, Nicholas Hoult.
The 'American Hustle' actress broke up with the 24-year-old star over the summer, but following a short-lived romance with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 37, the star has got back in touch with her former flame.
A source revealed: "He still adores Jennifer and so do his family.
"He's been calling her and they've been speaking regularly on Skype."
Jennifer was in the UK earlier this week to promote 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1', and is rumoured to have spent her free time visiting the 'X-Men' star's parents at their family home in Berkshire, south east England, who are keen for the couple to reunite.
The source added to the Daily Star newspaper: "Their relationship is getting closer and his family would love for them to get back together."
Last month, it was reported the actor - who shot to fame as a child star in 'About A Boy' - had been cosying up to Robert Pattinson's ex, 'Twilight' actress Kristen Stewart, but it seems romance could be back on the cards for Nicholas and Jennifer with the pair set to appear alongside each other when they begin filming 'X-Men: Apocalypse' next year.
The source said: "They fell in love making 'X-Men' so it has a lot of significance for them.
"Both Jen and Nick are looking forward to spending time together again."
The revelation follows a scary moment for the blonde beauty after an appearance on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' in New York on Wednesday (12.11.14). The star was signing autographs for fans when an eager bunch trampled barriers protecting her. Thankfully, security was on hand to whisk her to safety before any harm could be done.
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Justin Bieber has been ordered to appear in an Argentine court.
The 20-year-old pop star is accused of sending bodyguards to attack a photographer outside a nightclub in Buenos Aires, Argentina last year - and has been warned that if he does not return, he could be arrested or extradited.
On Thursday (13.11.14), judge Facundo Cubas asked Interpol to use all "necessary means" to inform the 'Boyfriend' hitmaker that he has 60 days to appear before the court in Argentina, the New York Post newspaper reports.
Justin is accused by Argentine photographer Diego Pesoa of having him chased down and beaten on November 9, 2013, by his bodyguards outside the INK nightclub.
Speaking at the time of the incident, Diego said: "I was waiting for Justin Bieber to leave so I could take a picture of him when a bodyguard tried to take my camera off me.
"He began to run after me and half a block away he punched me in the head before kicking me in the stomach as I was lying on the ground.
"When I tried to get away, I realised that instead of just one there were seven or eight bodyguards behind me.
"I've got cuts all the way up my arm and bruises on my stomach and my head hurts."
If he is found guilty of causing minor injuries, Justin could face up to one year in prison.
Justin Bieber ordered to appear in Argentine court
Justin Bieber has been ordered to appear in an Argentine court.
The 20-year-old pop star is accused of sending bodyguards to attack a photographer outside a nightclub in Buenos Aires, Argentina last year - and has been warned that if he does not return, he could be arrested or extradited.
On Thursday (13.11.14), judge Facundo Cubas asked Interpol to use all "necessary means" to inform the 'Boyfriend' hitmaker that he has 60 days to appear before the court in Argentina, the New York Post newspaper reports.
Justin is accused by Argentine photographer Diego Pesoa of having him chased down and beaten on November 9, 2013, by his bodyguards outside the INK nightclub.
Speaking at the time of the incident, Diego said: "I was waiting for Justin Bieber to leave so I could take a picture of him when a bodyguard tried to take my camera off me.
"He began to run after me and half a block away he punched me in the head before kicking me in the stomach as I was lying on the ground.
"When I tried to get away, I realised that instead of just one there were seven or eight bodyguards behind me.
"I've got cuts all the way up my arm and bruises on my stomach and my head hurts."
If he is found guilty of causing minor injuries, Justin could face up to one year in prison.
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Liam Gallagher has been handing out £50 notes to homeless people.
The 42-year-old star is said to have been enjoying a night out with girlfriend Debbie Gwyther, 31, when the couple stopped to have a chat with three homeless men in London's Hampstead at 6am.
A source said: "Liam was in really high spirits and had been out partying all night.
"He gave each of the three homeless men £100 and told them it was his pleasure."
The former Oasis and Beady Eye rocker also promised the men that he would return with some beers and clean clothes, as part of his charitable annual ritual.
The source added to the Daily Star newspaper: "Liam said he always starts to collect a stash of items around Christmas to give to people on the street."
Liam was recently said to be "struggling to secure funds" for a support settlement with Liza Ghorbani - the mother of his 18-month-old child Gemma - because he was having trouble finalising his divorce from Nicole Appleton.
The couple split amid revelations he'd fathered the child with US journalist Liza while married to Nicole.
Meanwhile, Liam's brother and former bandmate Noel Gallagher has branded him "crazy guy" for his lack of organisational skills.
He said previously: "As we know, you can't plan 20 seconds of your life with him as it can go t*ts up at any time ... I have been at gigs and he's said, 'I'm not singing any of that s**t'. And we've been rehearsing for four months. He is a crazy guy."
Liam Gallagher gives £300 to homeless men
Liam Gallagher has been handing out £50 notes to homeless people.
The 42-year-old star is said to have been enjoying a night out with girlfriend Debbie Gwyther, 31, when the couple stopped to have a chat with three homeless men in London's Hampstead at 6am.
A source said: "Liam was in really high spirits and had been out partying all night.
"He gave each of the three homeless men £100 and told them it was his pleasure."
The former Oasis and Beady Eye rocker also promised the men that he would return with some beers and clean clothes, as part of his charitable annual ritual.
The source added to the Daily Star newspaper: "Liam said he always starts to collect a stash of items around Christmas to give to people on the street."
Liam was recently said to be "struggling to secure funds" for a support settlement with Liza Ghorbani - the mother of his 18-month-old child Gemma - because he was having trouble finalising his divorce from Nicole Appleton.
The couple split amid revelations he'd fathered the child with US journalist Liza while married to Nicole.
Meanwhile, Liam's brother and former bandmate Noel Gallagher has branded him "crazy guy" for his lack of organisational skills.
He said previously: "As we know, you can't plan 20 seconds of your life with him as it can go t*ts up at any time ... I have been at gigs and he's said, 'I'm not singing any of that s**t'. And we've been rehearsing for four months. He is a crazy guy."
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Ricky Hil has vowed to "never work" with Rita Ora after her bad break up with Calvin Harris.
The 24-year-old rapper - who has been dating Rita since July - revealed that while he likes to be involved in certain aspects of his girlfriend's artistry, he won't ever join her in the recording studio because of the way things ended between the 'Black Widow' singer and her ex-boyfriend Calvin.
Ricky explained: "Rita and I listen to each other's music and tell each other what we think, but I'd never work with her.
"I think that always ends relationship. It's the same with designing, you've got to do your own thing and support each other when you can."
Rita, 23, dated the 'We Found Love' DJ for just over a year before they split in June 2014.
Following their split, the 30-year-old DJ banned his former love from performing the track 'I Will Never Let You Down' - which they worked on together - at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards in August.
At the time, he cryptically tweeted: "You'll only know 1 side... but just know I had a damn good reason (sic)"
However, chatting at the Charlotte Simone and Kyle De'volle bag launch at Steam & Rye in London on Tuesday (11.11.14), Ricky - who is the son of the American designer Tommy Hilfiger - revealed that he and his pop star girlfriend are getting along really well, despite the long distance.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I'm not living in London, but I visit all the time. I love it, especially the weather. It makes me appreciate how lucky we are in LA."
Ricky Hil: I’ll never work with Rita Ora after Calvin Harris split
Ricky Hil has vowed to "never work" with Rita Ora after her bad break up with Calvin Harris.
The 24-year-old rapper - who has been dating Rita since July - revealed that while he likes to be involved in certain aspects of his girlfriend's artistry, he won't ever join her in the recording studio because of the way things ended between the 'Black Widow' singer and her ex-boyfriend Calvin.
Ricky explained: "Rita and I listen to each other's music and tell each other what we think, but I'd never work with her.
"I think that always ends relationship. It's the same with designing, you've got to do your own thing and support each other when you can."
Rita, 23, dated the 'We Found Love' DJ for just over a year before they split in June 2014.
Following their split, the 30-year-old DJ banned his former love from performing the track 'I Will Never Let You Down' - which they worked on together - at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards in August.
At the time, he cryptically tweeted: "You'll only know 1 side... but just know I had a damn good reason (sic)"
However, chatting at the Charlotte Simone and Kyle De'volle bag launch at Steam & Rye in London on Tuesday (11.11.14), Ricky - who is the son of the American designer Tommy Hilfiger - revealed that he and his pop star girlfriend are getting along really well, despite the long distance.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I'm not living in London, but I visit all the time. I love it, especially the weather. It makes me appreciate how lucky we are in LA."
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Kim Kardashian West's make-up artist had to spray her bottom with baby oil for her naked photo shoot.
Mario Dedivanovic has admitted that he was the person behind Kim's shiny bottom during her naked photo shoot for Paper magazine.
The 32-year-old make-up artist revealed that the secret to the reality star's slick appearance was down to a generic baby product.
He shared: "I don't have a name for the oil. It's just a baby oil product from Europe. I just sprayed it all over her body from a pump bottle.
"Everyone keeps asking me about it. It's so crazy. It's just a basic baby oil product."
Mario also revealed that the 34-year-old brunette beauty kept her face looking "dewy" after he sprayed "some Evian [water] on her face".
The photos - which were shot by the renowned photographer Jean-Paul Goude - included a full-frontal naked shot of Kim, but Mario has insisted that there were only three people on set during those snaps.
He told New York Daily News: "When they did the nude shots, it was a closed set - just myself, Kim and the photographer. He sketched out what he wanted to do and we did it.
"The shoot was very fun. It's always a great experience when working with such an iconic legendary photographer."
Despite having plenty of experience, Mario - who has worked with Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera and Michelle Williams - explained that his role was relatively simple.
He added: "The make-up [was] very quick. It took about 20 minutes. The hair was more detailed, more artistic. The make-up was very simple."
Kim Kardashian’s bottom was sprayed with baby oil
Kim Kardashian West's make-up artist had to spray her bottom with baby oil for her naked photo shoot.
Mario Dedivanovic has admitted that he was the person behind Kim's shiny bottom during her naked photo shoot for Paper magazine.
The 32-year-old make-up artist revealed that the secret to the reality star's slick appearance was down to a generic baby product.
He shared: "I don't have a name for the oil. It's just a baby oil product from Europe. I just sprayed it all over her body from a pump bottle.
"Everyone keeps asking me about it. It's so crazy. It's just a basic baby oil product."
Mario also revealed that the 34-year-old brunette beauty kept her face looking "dewy" after he sprayed "some Evian [water] on her face".
The photos - which were shot by the renowned photographer Jean-Paul Goude - included a full-frontal naked shot of Kim, but Mario has insisted that there were only three people on set during those snaps.
He told New York Daily News: "When they did the nude shots, it was a closed set - just myself, Kim and the photographer. He sketched out what he wanted to do and we did it.
"The shoot was very fun. It's always a great experience when working with such an iconic legendary photographer."
Despite having plenty of experience, Mario - who has worked with Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera and Michelle Williams - explained that his role was relatively simple.
He added: "The make-up [was] very quick. It took about 20 minutes. The hair was more detailed, more artistic. The make-up was very simple."
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Lorde is expecting an angry message from Diplo in response to her mocking his manhood.
The 18-year-old singer/songwriter took to Twitter to suggest he was packing an underwhelming package after the DJ posted a link to a fundraising account on the social media site asking for fans to donate money to raise enough funds to boost Taylor's butt.
She said: "I feel like I'm going to get an angry text message now. Basically he had made some sort of joke kick-starter about getting Taylor Swift a booty and I said we should probably look at him getting that sorted out too."
Lorde insists she is apologetic about her tiny todger tweet, and hopes Diplo - who has been romantically linked to Katy Perry - doesn't get too mad.
Speaking during a BBC Radio 1 interview, she added: "I'm sorry, I love you!"
The 'Royals' singer has become friends with Taylor, 24, since they first met and credits the 'Shake It Off' hitmaker for her new obsession with craft hobbies.
Lorde also describes her pop peer as her role model in the music business.
She revealed: "I'm super into crafts now, which I think she is guilty for! "Stuff like sewing and paper-doll books! When I was on my US tour I was cutting out paper dolls thinking, 'What has come over me?' But she is very inspiring in the way she conducts herself and how she runs her business. We are both quite young 'girl bosses' and it's an unusual position that we are both in, it's cool to have someone who's in the same position that I'm in and to have her to look up to. She is so together."
Lorde expecting angry message from Diplo
Lorde is expecting an angry message from Diplo in response to her mocking his manhood.
The 18-year-old singer/songwriter took to Twitter to suggest he was packing an underwhelming package after the DJ posted a link to a fundraising account on the social media site asking for fans to donate money to raise enough funds to boost Taylor's butt.
She said: "I feel like I'm going to get an angry text message now. Basically he had made some sort of joke kick-starter about getting Taylor Swift a booty and I said we should probably look at him getting that sorted out too."
Lorde insists she is apologetic about her tiny todger tweet, and hopes Diplo - who has been romantically linked to Katy Perry - doesn't get too mad.
Speaking during a BBC Radio 1 interview, she added: "I'm sorry, I love you!"
The 'Royals' singer has become friends with Taylor, 24, since they first met and credits the 'Shake It Off' hitmaker for her new obsession with craft hobbies.
Lorde also describes her pop peer as her role model in the music business.
She revealed: "I'm super into crafts now, which I think she is guilty for! "Stuff like sewing and paper-doll books! When I was on my US tour I was cutting out paper dolls thinking, 'What has come over me?' But she is very inspiring in the way she conducts herself and how she runs her business. We are both quite young 'girl bosses' and it's an unusual position that we are both in, it's cool to have someone who's in the same position that I'm in and to have her to look up to. She is so together."
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