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Taylor Swift and Lena Dunham bonded over their love of cosy evenings in.
The 'Shake It Off' hitmaker has formed a tight bond with the 'Girls' creator and star in recent years and also feels lucky to count Lorde and actress Jaime King among her close friends, as none of them enjoy going to bars or nightclubs.
She said: "We relate on different levels, but the one common thread between all of my friends is I can trust them. They aren't really much for going out to bars or clubs or anything. They're not really as interested in that and I'm not either, so it works out pretty well.
"It's really wonderful to have someone like Lena Dunham in my life. We have the same responsibility and the same pressure that's on you when you write every single word you end up performing.
"Ella - Lorde - and I geek out over music. She plays new songs she's heard, and we play each other new music we've written. Jaime King and I will sit around and talk and cook or just order in Chinese food.
"My group of friends are the most important thing to me right now. they are so fun and know me and like me for who I actually am."
The blonde beauty claims being single has helped her to get to know herself better.
She added to PEOPLE magazine: "I made the decision to spend time on my own and figure out who I am. When you're in love you tend to prioritise that other person's opinion and almost value it as much, if not more, than your own opinion. When you take the other person out of the scenario and you're walking through life on your own, you end up figuring out what you actually like without anyone else's input.
"I'm just happy to discover life's surprises as they come. I didn't used to be like that."
Taylor Swift and Lena Dunham’s cosy nights in
Taylor Swift and Lena Dunham bonded over their love of cosy evenings in.
The 'Shake It Off' hitmaker has formed a tight bond with the 'Girls' creator and star in recent years and also feels lucky to count Lorde and actress Jaime King among her close friends, as none of them enjoy going to bars or nightclubs.
She said: "We relate on different levels, but the one common thread between all of my friends is I can trust them. They aren't really much for going out to bars or clubs or anything. They're not really as interested in that and I'm not either, so it works out pretty well.
"It's really wonderful to have someone like Lena Dunham in my life. We have the same responsibility and the same pressure that's on you when you write every single word you end up performing.
"Ella - Lorde - and I geek out over music. She plays new songs she's heard, and we play each other new music we've written. Jaime King and I will sit around and talk and cook or just order in Chinese food.
"My group of friends are the most important thing to me right now. they are so fun and know me and like me for who I actually am."
The blonde beauty claims being single has helped her to get to know herself better.
She added to PEOPLE magazine: "I made the decision to spend time on my own and figure out who I am. When you're in love you tend to prioritise that other person's opinion and almost value it as much, if not more, than your own opinion. When you take the other person out of the scenario and you're walking through life on your own, you end up figuring out what you actually like without anyone else's input.
"I'm just happy to discover life's surprises as they come. I didn't used to be like that."
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Tamara Ecclestone has threatened to "kill" internet trolls who are mean to her daughter.
The Formula 1 heiress has hit back at the internet bullies who have posted cruel messages aimed at her six-month-old daughter Sophia.
Talking about a particular incident in The Sun, Tamara said: "I posted a picture of Sophia on Instagram when she was three months old and someone wrote a really mean comment saying that she was overweight.
"She is purely breastfed and was just thriving. I went mental. Do not f*** with my child, or I will kill you!"
The 30-year-old brunette beauty also denied claims that she always looks glamorous as she explained that she doesn't use a nanny to help care for her daughter.
She told the newspaper: "People always think I'm glammed up because they see pictures of me at parties, but once I'm home, I'm straight into my tracksuit and putting on spot cream.
"I don't have a nanny either - I'm a completely hands-on mum. Sophia is my proudest achievement."
The millionairess admitted that she'd made her husband Jay Rutland sign a pre-nuptial agreement before they got married, but added that she thinks she would be happy without her big bank account.
She said: "As long as I have my husband, baby and family, I'm happy. Money can't buy you that."
Tamara Ecclestone threatens to ‘kill’ internet trolls
Tamara Ecclestone has threatened to "kill" internet trolls who are mean to her daughter.
The Formula 1 heiress has hit back at the internet bullies who have posted cruel messages aimed at her six-month-old daughter Sophia.
Talking about a particular incident in The Sun, Tamara said: "I posted a picture of Sophia on Instagram when she was three months old and someone wrote a really mean comment saying that she was overweight.
"She is purely breastfed and was just thriving. I went mental. Do not f*** with my child, or I will kill you!"
The 30-year-old brunette beauty also denied claims that she always looks glamorous as she explained that she doesn't use a nanny to help care for her daughter.
She told the newspaper: "People always think I'm glammed up because they see pictures of me at parties, but once I'm home, I'm straight into my tracksuit and putting on spot cream.
"I don't have a nanny either - I'm a completely hands-on mum. Sophia is my proudest achievement."
The millionairess admitted that she'd made her husband Jay Rutland sign a pre-nuptial agreement before they got married, but added that she thinks she would be happy without her big bank account.
She said: "As long as I have my husband, baby and family, I'm happy. Money can't buy you that."
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Ricky Whittle was "too busy" for his ex-girlfriend Rumer Willis.
The former 'Hollyoaks' actor reportedly broke up with Rumer after his work schedule started to fill up after he landed a regular role on the US television show, 'The 100'.
According to The Sun newspaper, a source said: "Ricky and Rumer's relationship cooled recently.
"Amazingly, it was Ricky who was getting too busy with work and didn't have the time to spend with her any more. He'd often be filming 12 to 15 hours a day on 'The 100' in Canada, while she was in LA."
The insider then revealed that the 26-year-old actress has been fine with the split and is even reigniting things with a former flame.
The source told the newspaper: "Rumer's been fine about it and has barely mentioned him to friends.
"She is talking a lot to another ex, Jayson and going out with pals."
Ricky was rumoured to be close to Rumer's showbiz parents, although the source added that he while he'd got on famously with his girlfriend's mum, Demi Moore, he had been "terrified" to meet Rumer's dad, 'Die Hard' actor, Bruce Willis.
The insider shared: "It's a shame because he met Demi, who loved him. He was terrified of meeting Bruce."
Ricky had sparked speculation that he had split up with his 'House Bunny' beau after he tweeted a cryptic message in September.
He wrote: "It's better to have your heart broken by walking away than to have it break daily waiting for things to get better. (sic)"
Ricky Whittle is ‘too busy’ for Rumer Willis
Ricky Whittle was "too busy" for his ex-girlfriend Rumer Willis.
The former 'Hollyoaks' actor reportedly broke up with Rumer after his work schedule started to fill up after he landed a regular role on the US television show, 'The 100'.
According to The Sun newspaper, a source said: "Ricky and Rumer's relationship cooled recently.
"Amazingly, it was Ricky who was getting too busy with work and didn't have the time to spend with her any more. He'd often be filming 12 to 15 hours a day on 'The 100' in Canada, while she was in LA."
The insider then revealed that the 26-year-old actress has been fine with the split and is even reigniting things with a former flame.
The source told the newspaper: "Rumer's been fine about it and has barely mentioned him to friends.
"She is talking a lot to another ex, Jayson and going out with pals."
Ricky was rumoured to be close to Rumer's showbiz parents, although the source added that he while he'd got on famously with his girlfriend's mum, Demi Moore, he had been "terrified" to meet Rumer's dad, 'Die Hard' actor, Bruce Willis.
The insider shared: "It's a shame because he met Demi, who loved him. He was terrified of meeting Bruce."
Ricky had sparked speculation that he had split up with his 'House Bunny' beau after he tweeted a cryptic message in September.
He wrote: "It's better to have your heart broken by walking away than to have it break daily waiting for things to get better. (sic)"
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Gwyneth Paltrow "could hardly speak" in front of the "handsome" Barack Obama.
The 'Glee' actress admitted to the President of the United States that she was completely awestruck by his good looks, as she attempted to hand him a microphone at a Democratic Fundraiser on Thursday (09.10.14).
According to the Daily Mail, the 42-year-old blonde beauty told President Barack Obama: "You're so handsome I can hardly speak properly.
"I am one of your biggest fans, if not the biggest."
Gwyneth was flirting with the President in front of a 200-strong audience who had paid a reported $25,000 to attend the event, which took place in the actress' L.A. mansion.
Barack later thanked Gwyneth and her two young children - Apple, 10, and Moses, eight - for their hospitality as he joked: "[Thanks] for letting us crash your house."
The President spoke at great length about the ebola crisis, as he told the crowd: "I want to assure everybody that the likelihood of an epidemic here in the United States is extraordinarily small.
"But there's a humanitarian crisis that's happening right now in West Africa where children, not much older, and in some cases younger than Apple and Moses, are dying on the streets alone."
Gwyneth Paltrow flirts with Barack Obama
Gwyneth Paltrow "could hardly speak" in front of the "handsome" Barack Obama.
The 'Glee' actress admitted to the President of the United States that she was completely awestruck by his good looks, as she attempted to hand him a microphone at a Democratic Fundraiser on Thursday (09.10.14).
According to the Daily Mail, the 42-year-old blonde beauty told President Barack Obama: "You're so handsome I can hardly speak properly.
"I am one of your biggest fans, if not the biggest."
Gwyneth was flirting with the President in front of a 200-strong audience who had paid a reported $25,000 to attend the event, which took place in the actress' L.A. mansion.
Barack later thanked Gwyneth and her two young children - Apple, 10, and Moses, eight - for their hospitality as he joked: "[Thanks] for letting us crash your house."
The President spoke at great length about the ebola crisis, as he told the crowd: "I want to assure everybody that the likelihood of an epidemic here in the United States is extraordinarily small.
"But there's a humanitarian crisis that's happening right now in West Africa where children, not much older, and in some cases younger than Apple and Moses, are dying on the streets alone."
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Ben Affleck thinks Jennifer Garner has a "great a*s".
The 'Gone Girl' actor admires the fact his wife - with who he has children Violet, eight, Seraphina, five, and Samuel, two - chooses "thoughtful" movie roles rather than accepting light material where her looks are important.
He said: "I like that she picks smart, interesting movies to make, not goofy rom-coms where she shakes her a*s and stuff.
"Don't get me wrong, she's got a great a*s but I prefer that she's choosing to do more thoughtful films than that."
And the 42-year-old star feels "grateful" that his wife takes on the bulk of childcare in their household but is still able to find the time for her own career.
He added to Britain's Hello! magazine: "If a woman's at home she goes, 'Why aren't I out in the world working?' and if she's at work she's going, 'Why aren't I at home with the kids?' If she does half and half she doesn't feel she's properly serving either master.
"It's a very difficult choice that has to be made and Jen handles it frankly as well as anybody I know. I'm really grateful to her.
"She says, 'I'm going to have the primary responsibility for the kids, but I'm also going to find a way to do movies at the same time.' I like the way she does this."
Ben Affleck: Jennifer’s got a great butt
Ben Affleck thinks Jennifer Garner has a "great a*s".
The 'Gone Girl' actor admires the fact his wife - with who he has children Violet, eight, Seraphina, five, and Samuel, two - chooses "thoughtful" movie roles rather than accepting light material where her looks are important.
He said: "I like that she picks smart, interesting movies to make, not goofy rom-coms where she shakes her a*s and stuff.
"Don't get me wrong, she's got a great a*s but I prefer that she's choosing to do more thoughtful films than that."
And the 42-year-old star feels "grateful" that his wife takes on the bulk of childcare in their household but is still able to find the time for her own career.
He added to Britain's Hello! magazine: "If a woman's at home she goes, 'Why aren't I out in the world working?' and if she's at work she's going, 'Why aren't I at home with the kids?' If she does half and half she doesn't feel she's properly serving either master.
"It's a very difficult choice that has to be made and Jen handles it frankly as well as anybody I know. I'm really grateful to her.
"She says, 'I'm going to have the primary responsibility for the kids, but I'm also going to find a way to do movies at the same time.' I like the way she does this."
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Megan Fox will let her sons have sex with their girlfriends in her house when they are older.
The 28-year-old actress - who has kids Noah, two, and Bodhi, seven months, with husband Brian Austin Green - insists she isn't a strict mother and prefers to take a "liberal" approach to parenting.
She said: "In terms of being strict, I'm not at all. Like I'm going to be really liberal and lenient.
"If they want to have girlfriends they should bring them right on over because kids are going to do what kids do and I would rather they do it where they're safe at my house."
The 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' actress may not be very strict, but she won't let the youngsters use electronic devices or watch television as she thinks they are damaging to kids' health.
She said: "Sometimes I'm like a hippy granola parent in that I'm not giving them television or computers or cell phones because I think we live in an ADHD culture that's spurred on by constant use of electronics."
And Megan admits her laid-back attitude to parenting isn't shared with her husband.
She told Loaded magazine: "Brian's a little more uptight than I am with regards to cleanliness so we butt heads over things like I let the babies eat and throw food and drop stuff and splash in the bath because I feel I can clear it up and just let them be kids while they're kids and he's pulling his hair out.
"I won't let him correct it and it makes him crazy. He walks behind me, dusting after me wherever we go. We're opposites that way."
Liberal mother Megan Fox
Megan Fox will let her sons have sex with their girlfriends in her house when they are older.
The 28-year-old actress - who has kids Noah, two, and Bodhi, seven months, with husband Brian Austin Green - insists she isn't a strict mother and prefers to take a "liberal" approach to parenting.
She said: "In terms of being strict, I'm not at all. Like I'm going to be really liberal and lenient.
"If they want to have girlfriends they should bring them right on over because kids are going to do what kids do and I would rather they do it where they're safe at my house."
The 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' actress may not be very strict, but she won't let the youngsters use electronic devices or watch television as she thinks they are damaging to kids' health.
She said: "Sometimes I'm like a hippy granola parent in that I'm not giving them television or computers or cell phones because I think we live in an ADHD culture that's spurred on by constant use of electronics."
And Megan admits her laid-back attitude to parenting isn't shared with her husband.
She told Loaded magazine: "Brian's a little more uptight than I am with regards to cleanliness so we butt heads over things like I let the babies eat and throw food and drop stuff and splash in the bath because I feel I can clear it up and just let them be kids while they're kids and he's pulling his hair out.
"I won't let him correct it and it makes him crazy. He walks behind me, dusting after me wherever we go. We're opposites that way."
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Peter Andre and Emily MacDonagh slept in separate rooms for a year after they started dating.
The couple - who have nine-month-old daughter Amelia together - were friends before embarking on a romantic relationship so didn't want to confuse the singer's children, Junior, nine, and Princess, seven, who he has with ex-wife Katie Price.
Peter said: "I remember going round for dinner and thinking she's beautiful, but she had her life and partner at the time.
"We were friends and two years later I thought, the person I should be with is right in front of me. I didn't know if she'd want to go out with me but I asked her dad if I could ask her out and it was instant.
"But we slept in separate rooms for a year - i didn't want the kids to get confused because they knew her as friends."
Despite their attempts to conceal the romance from Junior and Princess - who is nicknamed Bista - the kids weren't shocked when the pair revealed all.
Peter added: "I sat them down and said, 'Right kids, we need to have a talk. Me and Emily love each other. We've known each other for three years, I love her and I'll marry her one day.
"Bista rolled her eyes and Junior said, 'Dad we're not stupid'."
Despite being open about their relationship, the couple - who got engaged earlier this year - try not to be overly affectionate in front of the kids.
Peter said: "We still don't kiss in front of them now."
Emily added to Britain's OK! magazine: "We cuddle and we are more affectionate now though. They're the ones always saying, 'Dad give Emily a kiss.' "
Peter Andre and Emily had separate rooms
Peter Andre and Emily MacDonagh slept in separate rooms for a year after they started dating.
The couple - who have nine-month-old daughter Amelia together - were friends before embarking on a romantic relationship so didn't want to confuse the singer's children, Junior, nine, and Princess, seven, who he has with ex-wife Katie Price.
Peter said: "I remember going round for dinner and thinking she's beautiful, but she had her life and partner at the time.
"We were friends and two years later I thought, the person I should be with is right in front of me. I didn't know if she'd want to go out with me but I asked her dad if I could ask her out and it was instant.
"But we slept in separate rooms for a year - i didn't want the kids to get confused because they knew her as friends."
Despite their attempts to conceal the romance from Junior and Princess - who is nicknamed Bista - the kids weren't shocked when the pair revealed all.
Peter added: "I sat them down and said, 'Right kids, we need to have a talk. Me and Emily love each other. We've known each other for three years, I love her and I'll marry her one day.
"Bista rolled her eyes and Junior said, 'Dad we're not stupid'."
Despite being open about their relationship, the couple - who got engaged earlier this year - try not to be overly affectionate in front of the kids.
Peter said: "We still don't kiss in front of them now."
Emily added to Britain's OK! magazine: "We cuddle and we are more affectionate now though. They're the ones always saying, 'Dad give Emily a kiss.' "
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Jeremy Renner jokingly claimed his daughter has "ruined" his life.
The 43-year-old actor, who recently revealed he secretly married model Sonni Pacheco earlier this year, no longer cares as much about his career because he is completely besotted with their 18-month-old toddler, Ava Berlin.
Asked about parenthood, the 'Avengers' star told the 'TODAY' show: "It's the best. It's the best thing ever."
He joked: "She's kind of ruined my life. We were talking about how much I love my job and all these wonderful things -- that means nothing any more."
He added: "Now I know what real love is, what real existence is. Best thing that I've experienced in my life."
The 'Kill the Messenger' actor previously admitted he feels "miserable" when he's away from his daughter.
He said: "The only thing I think about when I'm not with my baby is, 'How do I get to my baby?' I need to get to her, and I'm very miserable when I don't see her. I really love being a father."
He added: "The only that has changed is my perspective on things. I still work, probably even more. It used to be all for myself so I'm not old and broke. All these things I still do, but I do it now for the future of my baby, and if it gets in the way of her well-being, then I stop."
Jeremy Renner’s daughter has ‘ruined’ his ambition
Jeremy Renner jokingly claimed his daughter has "ruined" his life.
The 43-year-old actor, who recently revealed he secretly married model Sonni Pacheco earlier this year, no longer cares as much about his career because he is completely besotted with their 18-month-old toddler, Ava Berlin.
Asked about parenthood, the 'Avengers' star told the 'TODAY' show: "It's the best. It's the best thing ever."
He joked: "She's kind of ruined my life. We were talking about how much I love my job and all these wonderful things -- that means nothing any more."
He added: "Now I know what real love is, what real existence is. Best thing that I've experienced in my life."
The 'Kill the Messenger' actor previously admitted he feels "miserable" when he's away from his daughter.
He said: "The only thing I think about when I'm not with my baby is, 'How do I get to my baby?' I need to get to her, and I'm very miserable when I don't see her. I really love being a father."
He added: "The only that has changed is my perspective on things. I still work, probably even more. It used to be all for myself so I'm not old and broke. All these things I still do, but I do it now for the future of my baby, and if it gets in the way of her well-being, then I stop."
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Katy Perry is "in control" of her relationship with Diplo.
The 'Dark Horse' hitmaker, who started dating the DJ and music producer, 35, in April, is reportedly smitten with him, but is desperate to keep their romance "undercover" following her very public split from John Mayer earlier this year.
A source close to the 29-year-old beauty told E! News: "She's keeping this one undercover because she's learned her lesson. She's in control, but he likes that.
"He knows she's in charge and respects her. She keeps tabs on him...but she trusts him and that's the most important thing to her."
Katy's family and close friends are also on good terms with her latest man.
The insider said: "Her family likes him a lot.
"You can see how comfortable she feels with him already because the whole crew hangs with him already and they approve. It's important that everyone gets along with him because makes her crazy life easier."
Katy recently admitted she has changed a lot since splitting from John and divorcing ex-husband Russell Brand in 2011.
She said: "Now I know--first and foremost, self-love, and then give love away. Back then it was mostly just me giving love away with no self-love. I went through my 'return of Saturn,' is what they call it."
Katy Perry is ‘in control’ of Diplo
Katy Perry is "in control" of her relationship with Diplo.
The 'Dark Horse' hitmaker, who started dating the DJ and music producer, 35, in April, is reportedly smitten with him, but is desperate to keep their romance "undercover" following her very public split from John Mayer earlier this year.
A source close to the 29-year-old beauty told E! News: "She's keeping this one undercover because she's learned her lesson. She's in control, but he likes that.
"He knows she's in charge and respects her. She keeps tabs on him...but she trusts him and that's the most important thing to her."
Katy's family and close friends are also on good terms with her latest man.
The insider said: "Her family likes him a lot.
"You can see how comfortable she feels with him already because the whole crew hangs with him already and they approve. It's important that everyone gets along with him because makes her crazy life easier."
Katy recently admitted she has changed a lot since splitting from John and divorcing ex-husband Russell Brand in 2011.
She said: "Now I know--first and foremost, self-love, and then give love away. Back then it was mostly just me giving love away with no self-love. I went through my 'return of Saturn,' is what they call it."