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Harry Styles doesn’t think date gender ‘is important’


Harry Styles insists the gender of his partners doesn't matter to him.
The One Direction heartthrob was being interviewed along with bandmate Liam Payne when he made the revelation, insisting personality is the most important aspect.
When asked what traits the pair look for in a girlfriend, Liam told On Demand Entertainment: "Female. That's an important trait."
However, the 20-year-old superstar laughed and retorted: "[It's] not that important!"
Instead, the 'Steal My Girl' crooner explained that he thought a "sense of humour" and "being nice to him" were qualities which he deemed to be special.
Harry - who has most recently been romantically linked to 32-year-old comedy writer Erin Foster - has been a supporter of gay rights for several years, but has long been considered a ladies man due to his numerous flings with high-profile females including Taylor Swift and supermodel Cara Delevingne.
Rumours about the singer's sexuality have circulated since the band first rose to prominence in 2010, although he has previously denied that he is bisexual.
In an interview in 2013, Harry said: "Bisexual? Me? I don't think so. I'm pretty sure I'm not,"

Benedict Cumberbatch engaged


Benedict Cumberbatch has got engaged.
The 'Imitation Game' actor is to tie the knot with girlfriend Sophie Hunter after popping the question, but it is not yet known when the pair will head down the aisle.
News of the engagement was revealed in the Births, Marriages and Deaths section of The Times newspaper.
The notice read: "The engagement is announced between Benedict, son of Wanda and Timothy Cumberbatch of London, and Sophie, daughter of Katharine Hunter of Edinburgh and Charles Hunter of London."
Benedict, 38, was first romantically linked with the 36-year-old theatre director in June when they were seen watching tennis together.
When asked about their romance in the summer, Sophie's mother Katharine said: "Watch this space."
The pair were last seen together at London restaurant Quaglino's, but they arrived separately and were keen not to be pictured together.
They first met when starring opposite one another in 2009's 'Burlesque Fairytales'.
Just a year ago the 'Sherlock' star insisted he wasn't in a hurry to get married.
He said: "It's a wonderful thing to get married young and become a father.
"I used to think that I'd get married by my mid-thirties and have children.
"But now I think I can wait. I'm no longer in a hurry to get married."

Mel B doesn’t need to buy husband presents


Mel B doesn't need to buy her husband presents because he already has her.
The 'X Factor' judge revealed earlier this week that her husband of seven years, Stephen Belafonte had treated her to a brand new £20,000 wedding ring, but she claims she won't be getting him anything in return.
Quizzed on whether she was planning to get him a gift to say thank you, she told BANG Showbiz at the SeriousFun Children's Network Gala at London's Roundhouse: "He has this! [Points to her enviable figure in a stunning black gown]."
The 39-year-old beauty - who has daughter Madison with Stephen and is also stepmother to his daughter Giselle - did joke, however, that to thank him for her diamond ring, she won't kiss anyone else.
When asked who she'd "snog, marry or avoid" out of her fellow 'X Factor' judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Louis Walsh, she said: "Well, I just got a new blinger [points to ring] so I won't be snogging anybody apart from my husband. I think at least I owe him that."
Mel - who also has daughters Angel and Phoenix Chi from previous relationships - went on to say that while she's enjoying her time on 'The X Factor', she doesn't feel the need to monitor what people are saying about her on Twitter.
She explained: "I've got better things to do like look after my four kids and cater to my husband."
Quizzed on how she manages to juggle her busy career with family life the former Spice Girls star added: "I just do. I just fed my kids mac 'n' cheese and a bit of chicken and sausages and then I came down here smelling of mac 'n' cheese!"

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Robert Downey Jr welcomes baby girl


Robert Downey Jr.'s wife Susan has given birth to a baby girl.
The newborn - who is yet to be named - adds to the couple's brood of two-a-half-year-old son Exton, as well as Robert's son Indio, 21, from a previous marriage to Deborah Falconer, reports People.com.
Last week, the actor made a heartfelt tribute to Susan and his soon-to-be-born daughter at the BAFTA Los Angeles Jaguar Britannia Awards, where he took home the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film.
Robert said: "It's just the uncertainty of how nowadays you have all these things where you think you have much more of an understanding of what you're going to get. And then this little soul lets herself be known to you, and it's just like, You don't know anything. It's great!
He added of his expectant wife: "How is she still so darn pretty and functional and mood-stable?"
Robert - who married Susan in 2005 - previously admitted he was really excited about becoming a father for the third time and having a sister for Exton, but the 49-year-old star admitted he was nervous about raising his first daughter.
He said: "I've never had a daughter before, so I don't know what really prepares a dad. I'm asking around. But I did my part and now I'm just going to show up and do what I'm told."

Ed Sheeran trapped in tour bus


Ed Sheeran got trapped in his tour bus.
The 23-year-old singer took to Twitter to reveal his plight after being caught short when he tore the handle off his door when he was busting to go to the toilet, but the star managed to look on the bright side because he had plenty of episodes of 'The Simpsons' to watch.
He tweeted: "Definitely broke the door handle off of the back lounge of the bus and now trapped in. I have the Simpsons but I also need to pee (sic)"
Shortly before Ed's unfortunate incident he told his supporters - who are nicknamed Sheerios - he was making his way through the back catalogue of the adult animated sitcom, which has more than 550 episodes after first airing in December 1989.
He wrote: "Started watching every simpson episode from the beginning. The first season has some dark themes looking back at it, but still awesome (sic)"
While Ed was unfortunate to get locked in the mode of transport, the 'Don't' hitmaker should count himself lucky he hasn't had to resort to the lengths his friends One Direction had to last year when they hired a member of staff to protect their clothing from getting stolen from their tour bus.
It came after some keen supporters were said to have broken into band member Louis Tomlinson's Palm Beach, Florida, apartment and stole his red Calvin Klein underwear.

Kelly Rowland gives birth to baby boy


Kelly Rowland has given birth to a baby boy.
The 33-year-old star welcomed her first child with husband Tim Witherspoon into the world yesterday (04.11.14) afternoon, her representative has confirmed to PEOPLE magazine.
Following the birth of son Titan Jewell, who weighed in at 7.5lbs, Kelly said: "We are thrilled to announce that today we are the proud parents of our first son.
"We are blessed to report everyone is healthy and happy!"
The former Destiny's Child singer - who confirmed she and Tim were expecting a boy earlier this year - has shown much excitement about the arrival of her first child throughout much of her pregnancy.
Speaking about naming her son, who she's already bought a pair of mini Air Jordan trainers for, she said previously: "The dad picked out the name. It had to do with family."
And just last month the raven hair beauty posed for a number of nude photos, in which her growing baby bump was at its biggest.
She said of the imminent arrival of baby Titan: "When the baby gets here, it's not just one baby. I have two babies now. My husband and the baby - you have to take care of both."
Kelly first announced she and Tim were pregnant in June, just one month after they tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Costa Rica.

Claire Danes’ awards double dates


Claire Danes uses awards season to have "double dates" with her friends.
The 'Homeland' actress - who has 23-month-old son Cyrus with husband Hugh Dancy - insists there is no rivalry between herself and fellow TV stars, and they love attending glitzy occasions like the Emmy Awards in a group.
She said: "There is no rivalry. If anything, [awards nights] are an occasion to catch up.
"We're good friends with Ty Burrell from 'Modern Family' and his wife Holly, and it's become a joke that the Emmys are like a vehicle for a double date - a very well-catered, black-tie version of a dinner party we keep meaning to have in our normal lives."
One friend Claire sees a lot less of these days is Damian Lewis, who was killed off in the last series of 'Homeland' and she admits she misses his presence on set.
She added to Glamour magazine: "I miss acting with Damian, first and foremost. He is an extraordinarily gifted performer.
"I also miss his friendship, he's a very bright, funny chap who adores his wife and kids. It's rare to find someone equally as talented as he is kind and sane."

Jennifer Lopez’s apple pie penchant


Jennifer Lopez is insisting on freshly-baked apple pie and brand-new toilets in her Las Vegas accommodation.
The 'On the Floor' hitmaker has agreed a $350,000-a-show 72-date residency in the gambling capital but also issued a string of terms which had to be met before she signed the contract, including being given three adjoining penthouse suites at Planet Hollywood and an all-white dressing room.
She also required separate laundry facilities away from other guests, three white-suited butlers to serve each penthouse around-the-clock and a "team" of housekeepers.
Additionally, a playground is required in the suite which will be used by her six-year-old twins Max and Emme so they can exercise without venturing outside.
While whoever staffs the kitchen will have to make apple pie every day, Jennifer, 45, may not eat it as she just "loves the smell" of the sweet treat.
A source told heat magazine: "She's not picking up the tab, so she's going above and beyond what she'd spend. It's like a shopping spree."
All of the staff hired to serve the 'American Idol' star's accommodation will be required to sign non-disclosure agreements to protect her privacy.

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