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Brandy Norwood has split from her fiance.
The 35-year-old singer has parted ways with music executive Ryan Press - who she got engaged to in December 2012 after taking the time to "reevaluate" their relationship.
Her spokesperson told Us Weekly magazine: "They are no longer together. The engagement is off, but the friendship is still on.
"They decided to take a step back and reevaluate the relationship. Brandy is 35 now - that's what her whole #35 on Twitter is about, becoming her own woman.
"They haven't ended things on a bad note and they still speak all the time."
The 'Boy is Mine' hitmaker - who has daughter Sy'rai, 12, with former boyfriend Robert Smith - is too busy to settle down to family commitments now.
Her representative added: "Brandy has a daughter and she still wants to be married and have more kids but she is working on so many other things right now."
The former 'Moesha' actress previously admitted Ryan had restored her faith in relationships.
She has said: "I had given up on love a long time ago. It just didn't seem to work for me, so I was single for a very long time. I stopped looking for love and then I ran into my boyfriend.
"He just loves me for who I am."
Brandy splits from fiance
Brandy Norwood has split from her fiance.
The 35-year-old singer has parted ways with music executive Ryan Press - who she got engaged to in December 2012 after taking the time to "reevaluate" their relationship.
Her spokesperson told Us Weekly magazine: "They are no longer together. The engagement is off, but the friendship is still on.
"They decided to take a step back and reevaluate the relationship. Brandy is 35 now - that's what her whole #35 on Twitter is about, becoming her own woman.
"They haven't ended things on a bad note and they still speak all the time."
The 'Boy is Mine' hitmaker - who has daughter Sy'rai, 12, with former boyfriend Robert Smith - is too busy to settle down to family commitments now.
Her representative added: "Brandy has a daughter and she still wants to be married and have more kids but she is working on so many other things right now."
The former 'Moesha' actress previously admitted Ryan had restored her faith in relationships.
She has said: "I had given up on love a long time ago. It just didn't seem to work for me, so I was single for a very long time. I stopped looking for love and then I ran into my boyfriend.
"He just loves me for who I am."
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Oscar Pistorius read out a Valentine's Card he was given by Reeva Steenkamp hours before she died in court today (14.04.14).
The paralympian - who is on trial for murdering his girlfriend in February 2013 - sobbed as he read out the brief note on the final day of cross-examination in Pretoria.
He read: "Roses are red, violets are blue. I think today is a good day to tell you that I love you."
Earlier in the trial, Pistorius - who claims to have shot the model in the mistaken belief she was an intruder - had admitted he could not face opening the card or Reeva's gift of a framed selection of pictures, for many months after she died, but finally did so on her birthday last August.
Given another chance to address Judge Thokozile Masipa today, Pistorius said he was "terrified," "scared" and fearful for his life in the incident, thinking there were intruders in his home, adding he fired off his gun "before [he] could think".
He added: "I was thinking about what could happen to me, to Reeva. I was just extremely fearful."
Legal teams on both side how now asked for a two-week adjournment to the case, beginning on Friday (18.04.14), and the judge has promised to consider the request and make a ruling tomorrow (16.04.14).
The defence is then expected to conclude its case by mid-May, but another postponement is likely before concluding arguments.
Oscar Pistorius weeps over card
Oscar Pistorius read out a Valentine's Card he was given by Reeva Steenkamp hours before she died in court today (14.04.14).
The paralympian - who is on trial for murdering his girlfriend in February 2013 - sobbed as he read out the brief note on the final day of cross-examination in Pretoria.
He read: "Roses are red, violets are blue. I think today is a good day to tell you that I love you."
Earlier in the trial, Pistorius - who claims to have shot the model in the mistaken belief she was an intruder - had admitted he could not face opening the card or Reeva's gift of a framed selection of pictures, for many months after she died, but finally did so on her birthday last August.
Given another chance to address Judge Thokozile Masipa today, Pistorius said he was "terrified," "scared" and fearful for his life in the incident, thinking there were intruders in his home, adding he fired off his gun "before [he] could think".
He added: "I was thinking about what could happen to me, to Reeva. I was just extremely fearful."
Legal teams on both side how now asked for a two-week adjournment to the case, beginning on Friday (18.04.14), and the judge has promised to consider the request and make a ruling tomorrow (16.04.14).
The defence is then expected to conclude its case by mid-May, but another postponement is likely before concluding arguments.
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Photographer ‘attacked’ on Lana Del Rey video set
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In a lawsuit that will be filed later this week, Karl Larsen - a well-known concert photographer who regularly works for Rolling Stone ...
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Ronnie Wood's stepson claims there is still a "question mark" over the death of L'Wren Scott.
Jamie Wood - who Rolling Stones' guitarist Ronnie brought up as his own child after he got together with his ex-wife Jo Wood - thinks Sir Mick Jagger will eventually be able to get over the suicide of his girlfriend of 13 years L'Wren, who took her own life last month.
Jamie believes there will always be mystery surrounding the events that happened with the fashion designer in her New York apartment on the day of her death and insists he and everyone connected to The Rolling Stones and L'Wren are in shock.
In an interview with The Times newspaper, he said: "I think there's still a bit of a question mark over that [her suicide].
"No one knows what happened. It's always such a shock when someone does that. We've known her a long time. We're all very sorry for him; we've all sent messages."
Asked if he thinks Mick can overcome the tragic loss, he replied: "Yeah, course. He's been through plenty of things. But you never know how things may affect people, you just wish them luck and hope that they get through okay at a terrible time. Things like that are difficult because they're so unexpected."
Meanwhile, The Rolling Stones have rescheduled their tour dates in Australia and New Zealand, following L'Wren's death.
The 'Brown Sugar' hitmakers were due to kick off their world tour in Perth on March 19 but were forced to postpone it until October and November this year.
Jamie Wood: ‘Question mark’ over L’Wren Scott’s death
Ronnie Wood's stepson claims there is still a "question mark" over the death of L'Wren Scott.
Jamie Wood - who Rolling Stones' guitarist Ronnie brought up as his own child after he got together with his ex-wife Jo Wood - thinks Sir Mick Jagger will eventually be able to get over the suicide of his girlfriend of 13 years L'Wren, who took her own life last month.
Jamie believes there will always be mystery surrounding the events that happened with the fashion designer in her New York apartment on the day of her death and insists he and everyone connected to The Rolling Stones and L'Wren are in shock.
In an interview with The Times newspaper, he said: "I think there's still a bit of a question mark over that [her suicide].
"No one knows what happened. It's always such a shock when someone does that. We've known her a long time. We're all very sorry for him; we've all sent messages."
Asked if he thinks Mick can overcome the tragic loss, he replied: "Yeah, course. He's been through plenty of things. But you never know how things may affect people, you just wish them luck and hope that they get through okay at a terrible time. Things like that are difficult because they're so unexpected."
Meanwhile, The Rolling Stones have rescheduled their tour dates in Australia and New Zealand, following L'Wren's death.
The 'Brown Sugar' hitmakers were due to kick off their world tour in Perth on March 19 but were forced to postpone it until October and November this year.
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Gwyneth Paltrow went "all out" to celebrate her son's birthday at their Los Angeles home.
The 'Iron Man 3' actress - who announced last month she had split from Chris Martin after 10 years of marriage - hosted a fun-filled party on Saturday (12.04.14), four days after Moses turned eight, which included a magician and a pirate ship-style bouncy castle for her little boy's friends to enjoy.
A source told Us Weekly magazine: "Everything took place in the backyard.
"Colourful tables were set up everywhere, and hula hoops and balls for the kids to play with."
The guests - 20 of Moses' friends, plus a number of his nine-year-old sister Apple's pals - were greeted by big blue ombre faded balloons spelling out the birthday boy's name, plus another in the shape of a number eight.
The children also got the chance to design their own t-shirts, with the airbrushed creations including each guest's name and an image of their choice.
Gwyneth spared no expense when it came to food either, with a number of trucks, including gourmet hot dog vendor Dogtown Dogs and Los Angeles' favourite India Jones serving up dishes including hot dogs topped with Fritos and street food like samosas, curry and tacos.
It is unclear whether Coldplay frontman Chris was at the party.
Gwyneth Paltrow throws party for son
Gwyneth Paltrow went "all out" to celebrate her son's birthday at their Los Angeles home.
The 'Iron Man 3' actress - who announced last month she had split from Chris Martin after 10 years of marriage - hosted a fun-filled party on Saturday (12.04.14), four days after Moses turned eight, which included a magician and a pirate ship-style bouncy castle for her little boy's friends to enjoy.
A source told Us Weekly magazine: "Everything took place in the backyard.
"Colourful tables were set up everywhere, and hula hoops and balls for the kids to play with."
The guests - 20 of Moses' friends, plus a number of his nine-year-old sister Apple's pals - were greeted by big blue ombre faded balloons spelling out the birthday boy's name, plus another in the shape of a number eight.
The children also got the chance to design their own t-shirts, with the airbrushed creations including each guest's name and an image of their choice.
Gwyneth spared no expense when it came to food either, with a number of trucks, including gourmet hot dog vendor Dogtown Dogs and Los Angeles' favourite India Jones serving up dishes including hot dogs topped with Fritos and street food like samosas, curry and tacos.
It is unclear whether Coldplay frontman Chris was at the party.
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Eva Longoria's mother was more excited about meeting Jim Carrey than the Dalai Lama.
The 39-year-old actress took her mother Ella with her to meet the head of the Buddhist faith, but when they got home, instead Ella gushed about meeting the 'Ace Ventura' star.
Speaking on 'The Ellen Degeneres Show' yesterday (14.04.14), Eva said: "After the night, we were Skyping with my dad and I was like, 'Mom, mom come here, tell dad who you met today.' And she goes, 'Jim Carrey.' And I said, 'Mom, the Dalai Lama?' And she says, 'Yeah but Jim Carrey was there.'
Ella is a devout Catholic and when Eva tried to explain to her mother who the Dalai Lama was, she knew the only way to make her point was compare him to the Catholic equivalent.
The 'Crazy Kind of Love' star said: "If it's not Catholic, [my mom] doesn't really know. So I was like, 'Mom, he's like the Pope of Buddhism.' "
Eva met the Dalai Lama in February at a Q&A panel hosted by The Lourdes Foundation at The California Science Center and she described the experience as "pure joy".
Other celebrities in attendance at the event included Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Stone, Naomi Watts, Anna Kendrick, Lupita Nyong'o, Amber Heard, Nikki Reed, Joshua Jackson, Christina Hendricks and Rosario Dawson.
Eva Longoria’s mother wasn’t impressed by Dalai Lama
Eva Longoria's mother was more excited about meeting Jim Carrey than the Dalai Lama.
The 39-year-old actress took her mother Ella with her to meet the head of the Buddhist faith, but when they got home, instead Ella gushed about meeting the 'Ace Ventura' star.
Speaking on 'The Ellen Degeneres Show' yesterday (14.04.14), Eva said: "After the night, we were Skyping with my dad and I was like, 'Mom, mom come here, tell dad who you met today.' And she goes, 'Jim Carrey.' And I said, 'Mom, the Dalai Lama?' And she says, 'Yeah but Jim Carrey was there.'
Ella is a devout Catholic and when Eva tried to explain to her mother who the Dalai Lama was, she knew the only way to make her point was compare him to the Catholic equivalent.
The 'Crazy Kind of Love' star said: "If it's not Catholic, [my mom] doesn't really know. So I was like, 'Mom, he's like the Pope of Buddhism.' "
Eva met the Dalai Lama in February at a Q&A panel hosted by The Lourdes Foundation at The California Science Center and she described the experience as "pure joy".
Other celebrities in attendance at the event included Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Stone, Naomi Watts, Anna Kendrick, Lupita Nyong'o, Amber Heard, Nikki Reed, Joshua Jackson, Christina Hendricks and Rosario Dawson.
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Stacey Solomon has split from her fiance.
The 24-year-old singer-and-presenter - who shot to fame after finishing third on 'The X Factor' in 2009 - and Aaron Barnham have called time on their four-year relationship, her spokesperson has confirmed.
The representative said: "It's with regret that I can confirm that Stacey's relationship with Aaron has unfortunately come to an end."
Stacey is now focusing her attention on her two sons, Zachary, six, from a previous relationship, and Leighton, 23 months, who she has with Aaron.
The spokesperson added: "Her priority is her two children. She thanks her fans for their support at this time."
The pair - who began dating in 2009 and got engaged in December 2011 - haven't spoken out about the split, but friends say Stacey is "upset" by the break-up.
One source told Closer magazine: "Stacey is being tight-lipped about why she split from Aaron but, like many couples, they had their problems and she's understandably upset."
After welcoming Leighton into the world in May 2012, Stacey gushed she had everything she had ever wanted.
She said: "I couldn't be happier. I've got a lovely family, a wonderful fiance, my own home and a brilliant job.
''As much as this is a big deal because it's Aaron's first baby, we're all part of the same family. Aaron looks at Zach the same way he looks at Leighton.''
Stacey Solomon splits from fiance
Stacey Solomon has split from her fiance.
The 24-year-old singer-and-presenter - who shot to fame after finishing third on 'The X Factor' in 2009 - and Aaron Barnham have called time on their four-year relationship, her spokesperson has confirmed.
The representative said: "It's with regret that I can confirm that Stacey's relationship with Aaron has unfortunately come to an end."
Stacey is now focusing her attention on her two sons, Zachary, six, from a previous relationship, and Leighton, 23 months, who she has with Aaron.
The spokesperson added: "Her priority is her two children. She thanks her fans for their support at this time."
The pair - who began dating in 2009 and got engaged in December 2011 - haven't spoken out about the split, but friends say Stacey is "upset" by the break-up.
One source told Closer magazine: "Stacey is being tight-lipped about why she split from Aaron but, like many couples, they had their problems and she's understandably upset."
After welcoming Leighton into the world in May 2012, Stacey gushed she had everything she had ever wanted.
She said: "I couldn't be happier. I've got a lovely family, a wonderful fiance, my own home and a brilliant job.
''As much as this is a big deal because it's Aaron's first baby, we're all part of the same family. Aaron looks at Zach the same way he looks at Leighton.''
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Arnold Schwarzenegger needs to take naps in the afternoons.
The 66-year-old actor spends two hours in the gym every day and insisted on doing his own fight scenes in new action film 'Sabotage', but has to take it easy when the cameras stopped rolling.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Yeah, I sometimes take a nap in the afternoon.
"I sometimes take them when I feel sleepy and I am at home, then I have the luxury of lying down for an hour."
But the former Governor of California, who will start filming 'Terminator 5' in coming weeks, doesn't get chance to snooze on set because of his busy schedule.
He explained: "You get an hour lunch break and then you work until seven at night, so there's not like, 'OK guys, why don't you continue, I am going to take a little nap... There's not time for that."
Although the 'Expendables 2' star still gets "trashed around" during scenes, his body doesn't recover as quickly as it did when he was a young actor - but he insists he is still up to the demands of physical roles.
He added: "If you don't like that then you are in the wrong business.
"It's like if you do something unusual and you are tired, the next day your body doesn't come back as quickly as when you were 30 years old. But, other than that, I can still do all the running, the jumping and the fight scenes."
Arnold Schwarzenegger: I like to take naps
Arnold Schwarzenegger needs to take naps in the afternoons.
The 66-year-old actor spends two hours in the gym every day and insisted on doing his own fight scenes in new action film 'Sabotage', but has to take it easy when the cameras stopped rolling.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Yeah, I sometimes take a nap in the afternoon.
"I sometimes take them when I feel sleepy and I am at home, then I have the luxury of lying down for an hour."
But the former Governor of California, who will start filming 'Terminator 5' in coming weeks, doesn't get chance to snooze on set because of his busy schedule.
He explained: "You get an hour lunch break and then you work until seven at night, so there's not like, 'OK guys, why don't you continue, I am going to take a little nap... There's not time for that."
Although the 'Expendables 2' star still gets "trashed around" during scenes, his body doesn't recover as quickly as it did when he was a young actor - but he insists he is still up to the demands of physical roles.
He added: "If you don't like that then you are in the wrong business.
"It's like if you do something unusual and you are tired, the next day your body doesn't come back as quickly as when you were 30 years old. But, other than that, I can still do all the running, the jumping and the fight scenes."
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Katie Price has defended Simon Cowell's affair with Lauren Silverman.
The former glamour model says the media mogul shouldn't have any "regrets" after he embarked on a relationship with the New York socialite - with who he now has two-month-old son Eric - while she was still married to his friend Andrew Silverman, with who she has son Adam, eight.
In her column for Now magazine, Katie, 35, wrote: " People have affairs for all sorts of reasons - because they're bored, crave taking a risk or want to inject some spice into their life.
"Some can be short lived, some are secrets taken to the grave and others become the beginnings of a new relationship. These things can and do happen and they'll continue to happen."
The comments come after Simon recently spoke out to say his affair with Lauren is not something he's "proud of", but Katie claims the birth of their son Eric was a positive outcome in the situation.
Katie - who has eight-month-old son Jett with husband, Kieran Hayler and three kids, Princess, six, Junior, eight, and Harvey, 11, from previous relationships - added: "So don't have any regrets, Simon. Live life with your family and don't worry about what others think."
Katie Price defends Simon Cowell’s affair
Katie Price has defended Simon Cowell's affair with Lauren Silverman.
The former glamour model says the media mogul shouldn't have any "regrets" after he embarked on a relationship with the New York socialite - with who he now has two-month-old son Eric - while she was still married to his friend Andrew Silverman, with who she has son Adam, eight.
In her column for Now magazine, Katie, 35, wrote: " People have affairs for all sorts of reasons - because they're bored, crave taking a risk or want to inject some spice into their life.
"Some can be short lived, some are secrets taken to the grave and others become the beginnings of a new relationship. These things can and do happen and they'll continue to happen."
The comments come after Simon recently spoke out to say his affair with Lauren is not something he's "proud of", but Katie claims the birth of their son Eric was a positive outcome in the situation.
Katie - who has eight-month-old son Jett with husband, Kieran Hayler and three kids, Princess, six, Junior, eight, and Harvey, 11, from previous relationships - added: "So don't have any regrets, Simon. Live life with your family and don't worry about what others think."
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