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Scott Disick splurges $205 on Chicken Fries


Scott Disick has splashed out $205 on Chicken Fries.
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star forked out a fortune on 45 packets - each containing nine pieces - of the calorific treats from fast-food eatery Burger King after the chain brought the meatysnacks back in the US, and a clearly-excited Scott took to his Instagram page to share a picture of his big bill.
He captioned the image: "Thank the Lord @BurgerKing #ChickenFriesareBack #bkpdpartner (sic)"
Scott paid $206 in cash for his impressive $205.28 purchase which he has clearly been craving for a number of days.
On Friday (08.08.14), he took to the social networking site to post a picture of himself driving a car with a thought bubble coming out of his head that featured a picture of a packet of Chicken Fries.
In a message attached to the image, he wrote: "I love convertibles, choppers and @BurgerKingChicken Fries #bringbackchickenfries #tbt #bkpdpartner (sic)"
Scott's pricey purchase comes just days after it was revealed he and pregnant wife Kourtney Kardashian - who is expecting their third child - had more than $4,000 in cash stolen from the bedroom of their Hamptons property last month.
The 31-year-old hunk - who has children Mason, four, and Penelope, two, with Kourtney - made a complaint to Southampton Town Police on the afternoon of July 8 and alleged that between July 1-4, an "unknown person did unlawfully remove" the money "from an attaché case that was stored in a bedroom".

Daniel Radcliffe writes bad poems


Daniel Radcliffe writes "terrible" poetry for his girlfriends.
The 25-year-old actor - who is dating 'Kill Your Darlings' co-star Erin Darke - claims the greatest gift he has been given is not being told the harsh truth about his verses.
Asked the best present he has given a girl, he said: "Some of my terrible poetry. [What's the best present a girl has given me?] Not telling me my poetry was terrible."
The 'What If' actor also admitted he likes girls who make him laugh, but doesn't like women who say "stupid" things.
In a rapid-fire 73-question video interview for Vogue, he said: "[I like] someone who makes me laugh. [What's a turn off?] Someone who says stupid things."
Daniel - who shot to fame in the 'Harry Potter' movie franchise - also confessed to having his butt waxed for a role.
Asked the strangest thing he has done for his career, he said: "Waxed my a**e".
And the British actor admitted to being crippled with nerves when he saw Al Pacino shortly before a performance at the Tony awards.
He recalled: "At the Tony awards one year, I was dancing there and just before I started I saw Al Pacino staring at me from the audience and I nearly lost my mind."
Among the other revelations Daniel made in the interview was the fact he lets his parents choose his clothes.
Asked if he wears things bought by his family, he said: "Yes they have better taste than me."
He also confessed to wanting a cameo role in 'South Park', wearing boxer shorts, loving New York because he can "order pancakes at any time of the day or night" and that his spirit animal is a "wolf with a crossbow."
Closing the interview, Daniel was asked a secret only he would know about Harry Potter.
He joked: "He really didn't need glasses. That was just a fashion statement."

Courtney Stodden realised Doug Hutchinson was right for her


Courtney Stodden realised Doug Hutchinson was still the man for her after dating other guys.
The 19-year-old starlet split from the 54-year-old actor last November following two years of marriage, but the pair recently reconciled because the blonde beauty could see what a "great husband" she had.
Her mother and manager Krista Keller told Us Weekly magazine:
"It was probably hard for Doug at times, [Courtney] still working with him, knowing that she's dating other people and that type of thing. And just recently they just both really realised that they want each other, they want to be together.
"She kind of was exploring being 19 and being alone and exploring the life of a 19 year old.
"It was a legal separation, and she started dating and started going out with different guys, and then she had someone to compare Doug to. She really realised that she has a really great husband ...her first choice was her choice!"
Krista went on to praise Doug for the "gracious" way he handled the separation.
She added: "Doug was so gracious and just said 'I'm going to be a man here, and I'm going to let her explore and see if this is what she wants.' "
The reunited couple are now looking forward to renewing their wedding vows and Krista - who had to sign documents permitting the then-51-year-old star to marry her daughter because she was only 16 at the time - joked she doesn't need to give permission this time around.
She said: "This time she doesn't need my signature!"

Paris Hilton thrilled about sister’s engagement


Paris Hilton has congratulated her sister on her engagement.
The 33-year-old heiress is delighted her younger sibling Nicky, 30, is to tie the knot with banker James Rothschild and can't wait to see her walk down the aisle as a "beautiful bride".
She wrote on Instagram: "Congratulations @NickyHilton on your engagement!.
"I'm so happy for you! You will be the most beautiful bride! Such a lovely couple! Love you both so much!"
James - who has been dating the fashion designer for three years - proposed to Nicky while on holiday in Italy.
A source recently revealed: "They went on a romantic anniversary trip over the weekend. He took her out on a boat into the middle of Lake Como and he proposed, got down on one knee and everything. It was incredibly romantic and beautiful.
"They are both really excited and incredibly happy.
"They are going on a road trip now throughout Europe and celebrating,"
James, who is based in the UK, started planning the special moment earlier this summer.
The source explained: "Last month, he actually flew from England to the States to ask her parents for her hand in marriage!"
Nicky previously married her childhood friend and businessman Todd Andrew Meister at the Las Vegas Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas in 2004, but they were granted an annulment three months later and she admitted they had tied the knot "on a whim."

Idris Elba slams ‘rubbish film’ offers


Idris Elba has hit out at being offered parts in "rubbish films" after 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'.
The 41-year-old star played the iconic role of late former South African president Nelson Mandela in the biopic last year, but admits he was left "disappointed" with some of the offers he received afterwards because he didn't want to portray characters "anyone can play".
He said: "You know, I'd just played this iconic human being, and the scripts I got afterward were sort of ... disappointing ... Look, I know that I work a lot, but I'd prefer to wait sometimes because I don't want to just do rubbish films anymore or characters that anyone can play."
Idris - whose stock grew during his two years in drama series 'The Wire' from 2002 to 2004 - insists he rarely used to get recognised when he was out and about but that is slowly starting to change.
He added to Details magazine: "I've been that guy for a while, where people recognise me but they're not sure why, I'd done a lot of popcorn films, but the reinvention came when I decided to do more of the character-driven stuff that won't be seen by as many people.
"But it makes people start to realise, 'Wait a second, this guy is that guy.' "

Robin Williams’ funeral to be in San Francisco


Robin Williams will be laid to rest in San Francisco.
Susan Schneider, the third wife of the 63-year-old actor - who committed suicide on Monday (11.08.14) - is reportedly planning a "very private" funeral in the Bay Area, and family members, including his 31-year-old son Zak, have begun flying into town ahead of the service.
According to a source, the memorial will be intimate and for close friends and family - including his younger children Zelda, 25, and Cody, 22 - only.
The source told E! News: "It's not official yet, but that's the plan. It will be small. They were both very private people."
In addition to the private service, the source claims a comedy benefit night will be held for the public in honour of the 'Hook' actor.
The tribute will take place at the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, California, some time in the next few weeks, but nothing has yet been finalised.
The venue cancelled their planned show on Tuesday (12.08.14) out of respect for the popular local star.
Announcing their decision, the theatre said: "We are in deep mourning for our dear friend and incredible human being, Robin Williams. Tomorrow's 'Mark Pitta & Friends show has been cancelled. We ask for your understanding at this time."
Following Robin's shock death, Susan - who married the 'Aladdin' star in 2001 - said she was "utterly heartbroken" by the loss of her "best friend".
She said in a statement: "This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."



Jennifer Lopez thrown surprise party


Jennifer Lopez enjoyed a surprise belated birthday party at the weekend.
The 'Dance Again' hitmaker - who split from boyfriend Casper Smart after three years together in June - was close to tears when she arrived at a private estate in Calabasas, California, on Saturday (09.08.14) to be greeted by 150 friends.
A source said: "She looked ecstatic and surprised and really happy.
"You could tell she was touched. She was almost crying.
"You would have never thought she had just recently had a split. She was out having fun with her good friends."
As well as cake and dancing, the 'American Idol' judge was also treated to a short film called 'A.K.A. The Movie (No More Worries)', a personal video of memories from the singer's most recent tour.
The source added to E! News: "When she watched the film, she was laughing, very giddy and screaming about it with her friends.
"She looked fabulous. She spent the night hanging out and enjoyed seeing her friends."
Jennifer turned 45 on July 24, and celebrated with a group of friends including rumoured new love interest Maksim Chmerkovskiy, manager Benny Medina, Khloé Kardashian and boyfriend French Montana, Scott Disick, Leah Remini, Kelly Ripa and Andy Cohen.
A source said at the time: "No one danced more than Jennifer. She barely sat down all night! She was really tearing it up, dancing until the very end."

Simon Cowell and son wear matching glasses


Simon Cowell has posted a picture of himself and his son wearing matching sunglasses.
The music mogul took to his Twitter account yesterday (13.08.14) to show that six-month-old Eric is already following in his fashion footsteps by wearing aviator-style shades.
Alongside the snap of him holding baby Eric as they both pose in their Ray Bans while soaking up the sun on what appears to be a luxury yacht, Simon wrote: "Taking after daddy (sic)."
The 54-year-old star welcomed his first child with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 37, into the world on Valentine's Day (14.02.14) and has been posting a number of images of the adorable tot on the social networking site ever since.
Another photo - which was posted last month - saw the doting father bathing his son in an adult-sized bath while a picture taken in May saw Eric sat in his baby seat clutching a magazine and appearing to read it intently.
Simon wittily captioned the image: "Eric has already learnt to read!"
In addition to being a proud father, 'The X Factor' judge also uses his Twitter account to show off pictures of his beloved dogs, Squiddly and Diddly, with their most recent photo shoot taking place on a sandy beach in Miami, Florida.

Robin Williams ‘relapsed on show’


Robin Williams reportedly fell off the wagon while making 'The Crazy Ones'.
The late 63-year-old actor - who got sober in 1983 before relapsing briefly in 2003 - stunned cast and crew members on the CBS show when he insisted on drinking real alcohol when filming a scene at Beverly Hills restaurant Spago last May.
A source told the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column: "Robin insisted on a real drink. No one had seen him drinking before this. One drink led to another, but it seemed to calm him down."
According to the insider, Robin - who checked into rehab in June to "maintain his sobriety" - was said to frequently infuriate his co-stars on the show because he often went off script, forcing the likes of Sarah Michelle Gellar to have to improvise their responses.
He also complained he "had a bad feeling" about the lack of chemistry on the set of the show, which was cancelled after just one season, and spent most of his downtime with his beloved Pug Leonard.
The source said: "He brought it everywhere with him. When he wasn't filming a scene, he was holding and petting and fawning over the dog."
It was recently revealed that Robin - who was found hanged at his California home on Monday (11.08.14) - had attended an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting shortly before he died.
Comedian and fellow AA member Argus Hamilton said: "He was at a meeting on Saturday. He had got out of rehab and was sober at the meeting."

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