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Kim and Kanye send guests on Versailles tour


Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are treating their wedding guests to a private tour of the Palace of Versailles.
The couple - who were refused permission to marry at the Paris landmark - will be joined by friends and family members to visit such sights as the Hall of Mirrors, the King's Grand Apartments and formal gardens with fountains and water attractions on Friday (23.05.14), the day before they tie the knot.
An official statement from the couple and officials at the palace said: "Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have decided to let their guests discover the Château of Versailles during a private surprise tour on Friday, May 23, the eve of their wedding."
Before the tour, fashion designer Valentino Garavani will host a brunch for the couple and a few friends and family members at his 17th-century Château de Wideville, which is situated just outside Paris.
According to the New York Post newspaper, the wedding guests will then be flown via private jet to Florence, Italy, for the big day on Saturday (24.05.14), which will take place at Fort Belvedere.
Everyone attending the nuptials will receive special mobile phones, as their regular handsets will be taken away, and personal security.
Meanwhile, 'Video Games' hitmaker Lana Del Rey - who turned down a request to perform at Kanye's lavish proposal last October - has reportedly agreed a six-figure pay deal to perform Kim's favourite song ' Young and Beautiful' at the wedding.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Kanye knew how much Kim loved Lana's music, which is why he tried to get her to perform at the proposal.
"So he upped the offer to perform at the wedding and told Lana that it's his and Kim's special song and it would mean so much to have her perform it. She couldn't say no."
The wedding is not being filmed for Kim's reality show 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians', and though the Friday brunch is expected to be covered on Vogue's website, the magazine will not carry any of the wedding pictures.

Ciara gives birth


Ciara has given birth to a baby boy.
The 'Goodies' hitmaker and her fiancé Future welcomed a son into the world "very early" on Monday (19.05.14) morning in Los Angeles, the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column reports.
The baby is Ciara's first child, and Future's fourth.
While the tot's name has not yet been revealed, the 28-year-old singer recently admitted she and her fiancé had already selected a moniker for their son.
She explained: "I went with what felt right in my soul and my gut. I didn't second guess it."
The 'Body Party' star also admitted her pregnancy has been "very easy".
She said: "I didn't even know what to expect [with the pregnancy], but it's been a very easy process. And it's been so much fun. Honestly, it's been the coolest experience in my life.
"Being able to know that I can do that is such a blessing. I'm literally obsessed with kids, so I'm excited about being able to have my own to obsess over."
The blonde beauty has been getting mothering tips from her friend Kim Kardashian, who gave birth to her daughter North last June, and she's found their conversations useful.
She said: "We [go] over really personal stuff from the woman's side of things. We've had great conversations and it's been really cool."

Cheryl Cole meets film bosses at Cannes


Cheryl Cole is meeting with film bosses in Cannes.
The 'Promise This' singer - who recently agreed a deal to return as a judge on the UK version of 'The X Factor' - wants to break into Hollywood so has been trying her luck at the Cannes Film Festival in the south of France, where she hopes to impress big shot producers with her natural charm.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Cheryl is meeting with studio bosses in Cannes. The festival is the perfect place to meet properly and talk about some of the offers on the table.
"She's considering a career on the big screen, of course, but only if the part is right. She wouldn't go into anything lightly and would make sure she was fully trained and prepped for the job.
"The problem is now that she has another record ready for release and is back on 'The X Factor' as a judge, any film work would have to be after that."
Cheryl is apparently eyeing up a role in an independent film so she can "challenge" herself.
The 30-year-old beauty has been dressing to impress on the red carpet at the star-studded film festival. She donned thousands of pounds worth of jewellery from De Grisogono with a strapless Monique Lhuillier dress to the red carpet of 'Foxcatcher'.
The 'Fight For This Love' star posed for photo opportunities with fellow L'OREAL spokesmodel Eva Longoria.

Naomi Campbell and Jeremy Piven getting close?


Naomi Campbell and Jeremy Piven were "inseparable" at a BAFTA afterparty on Sunday (18.05.14).
The supermodel, who was also recently linked to actor Michael Fassbender, spent the night chatting to the 'Mr Selfridge' star, 48, at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
Witnesses told The Sun newspaper the actor was making eyes at Naomi, 43, and the pair were "inseparable" throughout the night and were seen sneaking off to the VIP smoking area on a number of occasions.
American star Jeremy was in good spirits and later said: "It's been a fun night enjoying the best that Britain has to offer."
The actor has been romantically linked to a number of beauties recently, including model Kelly Brook and singer Alexandra Burke, and he was also spotted flirting with model Nina Agdal last month.
Meanwhile, Naomi - who split from longterm boyfriend Vladimir Doronin a year ago - and '12 Years A Slave' actor Michael were rumoured to have been spotted kissing on a date recently.
Earlier on in the night, the supermodel presented a BAFTA at the ceremony at London's Theatre Royal and strutted up the red carpet in a stunning grey floor-sweeping gown.
The brunette beauty wore her long hair down and straight and impressed in the flesh-baring cut-out number by designer Roberto Cavalli.

George Clooney gives Matt Damon best man job


George Clooney has asked Matt Damon to be his best man.
The 53-year-old star proposed to his girlfriend Amal Alamuddin last month and although rumours had suggested he was planning to ask Brad Pitt to be his best man, it's now been revealed that he's chosen his 'The Monuments Men' co-star instead.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "A lot of people thought Brad was a certainty to be George's best man as they have been such good friends for years. But he is probably even closer to Matt.
"Besides many years ago, during one drunken night together, George made a promise to Matt that he would make him his best man if he ever got married - so Matt called to claim his prize."
However, as 50-year-old Brad worked with Matt, 43, and George on 'Ocean's Eleven' and it's sequels, it's thought that the hunk will be there to support both of his pals.
The source added: "Brad took the news with good grace - but he did say he'd heckle Matt during his speech."
Meanwhile, George is reportedly planning to throw his British lawyer fiancée the wedding of her dreams either at his home in Lake Como, Italy or Cabo San Lucas in Mexico, before relocating to London so that she can continue her work as a barrister at the Doughty Street Chambers.

Zayn Malik buys fiancée’s mum a new house


Zayn Malik has bought his fiancée's mother a new house.
The One Direction star is engaged to Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, 20, and reportedly decided to foot the bill for his future mother-in-law Debbie's new home in Dorset, south west England when he heard she was planning the move.
A source revealed: "Debbie has been saying how she's got a new house.
"Perrie was going to get the mortgage for her and then Zayn offered to buy it outright.
"She is just moving stuff in now. It costs more than £200,000 and is a new build."
Zayn has been dating his fellow pop star for two years and popped the question last summer, and her family are said to be thrilled with his latest act of kindness.
The source told The Sun newspaper: "He's a really nice chap for buying the house.
"It's a lovely gesture ahead of their wedding.
"He gets on really well with her family."
The 21-year-old singer, along with his bandmates - 20-year-olds Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson, 22 - have become the richest boyband in British music history as they reportedly have a combined fortune of £70 million.

Rita Ora ‘suspicious’ of Calvin Harris


Rita Ora gets "suspicious" of Calvin Harris when they're apart.
The 23-year-old singer has been dating the 30-year-old DJ for the past year and when they have to spend long period of time away from one another, she admits she feels insecure.
She explained: "I don't get jealous, I get suspicious. Any girl would, though. It's only because you miss that person, that's really the reason."
The blonde beauty has cut down on her partying since she's been in a relationship and enjoys going out for a romantic meal with Calvin.
She explained: "Instead of going out to party with friends, I go to dinner with my boyfriend. I'm only 23 and he's 30 so there are a lot of things I'm
learning along the way that he's very patient with. It's just great to have someone there who cares about me."
Although their relationship is going strong, the 'I Will Never Let You Down' singer still hasn't thought about marriage or having children.
Asked if she is ready for marriage and babies, she told Britain's HELLO! magazine: "Oh, wow, I guess not. But I'm in a happy place right now. I'm just enjoying myself."

Marion Cotillard doesn’t want actor son


Marion Cotillard would be 'torn apart' by the thought of her son going into acting.
The French actress , who has two-year-old son Marcel with director Guillaume Canet, insists she would support his decision to go into the industry but doesn't like the idea because of the pressure he would be under.
She told French magazine Ciné Télé Obs: "To see him manifest an interest in acting in the future would tear me apart. To be a good actor, you have to have big, big flaws that may never be fixed.
"On the one hand, I would hope he would become a great actor. On the other, I would know his desire would be followed by something very painful."
The 'Inception' actress insisted she doesn't worry about her son growing up surrounded by the showbiz world, but does her best with his upbringing to ensure he never "resents" her.
When asked if she worries about her son growing up in the showbiz world, she also told the French version of Marie Claire magazine: "No, because he's going to grow up in this world, regardless. I do everything I can to make sure he doesn't one day resent me for not doing everything I could possibly have done for him."

Janet Jackson pays tribute to holographic Michael


Janet Jackson has paid tribute to her late brother Michael after he appeared via hologram at the Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 'All For You' singer was impressed by the way technology made Michael - who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 - so convincing as he performed to 'Slave to Rhythm' at last night's (18.05.14) Billboard Music Awards.
She wrote on Twitter: "My brother, Michael, was, is and always will be a genius. I love you, Mike. Janet."
It was originally rumoured Janet was set to join the hologram version of her brother on stage for the performance of the song - which Michael originally recorded with L.A. Reid and Babyface during sessions for his 'Dangerous' album in 1991, but which has only just been released on the posthumous 'XSCAPE' record - but she wasn't able.
Another tweet, posted by her team, said: "Janet wishes rumors she'd be at the #BillboardAwards were right. She never confirmed as her schedule would not permit. She sends wishes for a great event."
Michael's brother and former Jackson 5 co-star, Jackie, said he was moved to tears by the emotional holographic performance.
He said: "When he started walking and dancing, I was teary-eyed.
"It's hard to please Michael's fans and Michael... I'm telling you it's amazing."
There had been a huge demand for a hologram performance - which saw the image of Michael joined by 16 dancers - from the star, but John Branca, the executor of the late singer's estate, felt the music awards was the perfect setting.
He said: "It's so important to experience Michael Jackson in a live setting. This is something where we wanted a live performance in front of a live audience and nothing speaks to that more than an awards show."

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