Showbiz
Showbiz
Mickey Rooney's children are reportedly contesting his will.
It was revealed last week that the late actor - who died aged 93 earlier this month - had left his entire modest $18,000 estate to his stepson and carer Mark Aber, but his wife Janice and eight children are said to be unhappy with the arrangement and are seeking legal advice.
Janice - who was married to the former child star for 35 years - is claiming the will is invalid as it was made just a month before the 'Night at the Museum' star passed away, when he wasn't in a fit frame of mind to compose such a document.
And Mickey's children, headed by his daughters Kimmy Sue and Kelly Ann, have asked for the will to be examined by legal experts.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Kimmy Sue especially feels hard done by. She was the only biological child that Mickey was close to, so she's furious to be cut out for a stepson who's only been on the scene a few years.
"There's little love lost between the kids and Jan, and her son Chris, but they all agree that it shouldn't be going to Mark. That's the last person it should be going to."
Though Mickey had just $18,000 in the bank when he died, he is worth more through residuals and royalties.
He disinherited Janice because she will receive Social Security and some of his pension benefits, which total about $8,400 a month.
Mickey Rooney’s kids to contest will
Mickey Rooney's children are reportedly contesting his will.
It was revealed last week that the late actor - who died aged 93 earlier this month - had left his entire modest $18,000 estate to his stepson and carer Mark Aber, but his wife Janice and eight children are said to be unhappy with the arrangement and are seeking legal advice.
Janice - who was married to the former child star for 35 years - is claiming the will is invalid as it was made just a month before the 'Night at the Museum' star passed away, when he wasn't in a fit frame of mind to compose such a document.
And Mickey's children, headed by his daughters Kimmy Sue and Kelly Ann, have asked for the will to be examined by legal experts.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Kimmy Sue especially feels hard done by. She was the only biological child that Mickey was close to, so she's furious to be cut out for a stepson who's only been on the scene a few years.
"There's little love lost between the kids and Jan, and her son Chris, but they all agree that it shouldn't be going to Mark. That's the last person it should be going to."
Though Mickey had just $18,000 in the bank when he died, he is worth more through residuals and royalties.
He disinherited Janice because she will receive Social Security and some of his pension benefits, which total about $8,400 a month.
Showbiz
Selena Gomez' parents didn't realise they had been fired as her managers.
The 21-year-old singer's mother Mandy Teefey and her step-father Brian have controlled her affairs since she shot to fame in 2007, but the brunette beauty decided last month to recruit someone else, and it is only since the news became public last week that the pair realised the decision was final.
Mandy told TMZ she thought their conversation in March was "just talk" and they sat down again with their daughter after the news broke to ensure she was "absolutely sure" she wanted to seek new guidance, and the former Disney star said yes.
The showbiz matriarch insists she respects her daughter's decision and plans to continue producing several projects with her, including the upcoming movie 'The Sky Is Everywhere'.
It was claimed that the 'Spring Breakers' star decided to end their professional relationship as she felt she had "outgrown" her parents.
The 'Come & Get It' hitmaker has argued with Mandy and Brian on many occasions over the direction of her career and her on/off relationship with troubled star Justin Bieber, but it is believed family friction wasn't to blame for their split.
Mandy and Brian made it clear last month that they were unhappy about Selena spending time with Justin, who has had a number of run-ins with the law, as they believe he's responsible for driving her to rehab in January.
A source said previously: "They're doing their best to supervise them. They're tolerating it as long as they know that there is someone who has eyes on them all the time."
Selena Gomez’ parents shocked by split
Selena Gomez' parents didn't realise they had been fired as her managers.
The 21-year-old singer's mother Mandy Teefey and her step-father Brian have controlled her affairs since she shot to fame in 2007, but the brunette beauty decided last month to recruit someone else, and it is only since the news became public last week that the pair realised the decision was final.
Mandy told TMZ she thought their conversation in March was "just talk" and they sat down again with their daughter after the news broke to ensure she was "absolutely sure" she wanted to seek new guidance, and the former Disney star said yes.
The showbiz matriarch insists she respects her daughter's decision and plans to continue producing several projects with her, including the upcoming movie 'The Sky Is Everywhere'.
It was claimed that the 'Spring Breakers' star decided to end their professional relationship as she felt she had "outgrown" her parents.
The 'Come & Get It' hitmaker has argued with Mandy and Brian on many occasions over the direction of her career and her on/off relationship with troubled star Justin Bieber, but it is believed family friction wasn't to blame for their split.
Mandy and Brian made it clear last month that they were unhappy about Selena spending time with Justin, who has had a number of run-ins with the law, as they believe he's responsible for driving her to rehab in January.
A source said previously: "They're doing their best to supervise them. They're tolerating it as long as they know that there is someone who has eyes on them all the time."
Showbiz
Simon Cowell's perspective in life has been altered after becoming a father.
The media mogul became a dad for the first time earlier this year to two-month-old baby Eric - who he had with girlfriend Lauren Silverman - and his former flame Sinitta, who is the tot's godmother, insists the 'X Factor' boss is "more grounded" now.
She said: "He seems so much more calmer and more grounded. It's stressful being an international star, but Eric has given him something bigger. It has altered his perspective on life, give him a new identity. But no, I don't think he's changed any nappies yet."
Sinitta - who has children Magdalena, eight, and seven-year-old Zac - and Lauren bonded while they stayed with Simon on his yacht and she gushed about how the pair are perfect for one another.
She added in an interview with Britain's HELLO! magazine: "Lauren is perfect for him. She's sociable and a lot of fun and he's nurturing and protective. I first met her on holiday in Barbados and we bonded straight away. We were always playing tricks on Simon when we were on his yacht , waking him up early and stealing his breakfast - we called ourselves the naughty little sisters.
"Lauren is a devoted mum and all our children love being together so nothing will change, just get better."
Simon Cowell has changed with fatherhood
Simon Cowell's perspective in life has been altered after becoming a father.
The media mogul became a dad for the first time earlier this year to two-month-old baby Eric - who he had with girlfriend Lauren Silverman - and his former flame Sinitta, who is the tot's godmother, insists the 'X Factor' boss is "more grounded" now.
She said: "He seems so much more calmer and more grounded. It's stressful being an international star, but Eric has given him something bigger. It has altered his perspective on life, give him a new identity. But no, I don't think he's changed any nappies yet."
Sinitta - who has children Magdalena, eight, and seven-year-old Zac - and Lauren bonded while they stayed with Simon on his yacht and she gushed about how the pair are perfect for one another.
She added in an interview with Britain's HELLO! magazine: "Lauren is perfect for him. She's sociable and a lot of fun and he's nurturing and protective. I first met her on holiday in Barbados and we bonded straight away. We were always playing tricks on Simon when we were on his yacht , waking him up early and stealing his breakfast - we called ourselves the naughty little sisters.
"Lauren is a devoted mum and all our children love being together so nothing will change, just get better."
Showbiz
Taylor Swift surprised a fan at her bridal shower at the weekend.
The 'Red' hitmaker promised Gena she would attend the party since she will not be able to make it to her wedding in May, and shocked the bride-to-be when she kept her word and arrived for the bash in Ohio.
She wrote on Twitter: "Taylor left! But today was amazing! Thank you for making today even more special. (sic)"
She added an image of the pair of them hugging, while Gena wore a white dress Taylor opted for a green dress and bright red lips.
Gushing about the blonde beauty in a string of message which she posted online, it was clear Gena was thrilled with the way the bash had turned out.
Gena added: "I had no idea Taylor was coming it was a complete surprise. She's an incredible person and amazing friend (sic)"
Taylor gifted her with a number of kitchen utensils, as well as other items including a hand-painted piece of art.
Gena wrote: "@taylorswift13 thank you so much for everything . You went above & bring my wildest dreams. I can't thank you enough (sic)", and she attached an image including kitchen appliances and a cook book.
And added: "You can tell we don't cook- we all thought Taylor got me a lid- they are pots", with an image of a red pan.
Taylor Swift surprises bride-to-be at party
Taylor Swift surprised a fan at her bridal shower at the weekend.
The 'Red' hitmaker promised Gena she would attend the party since she will not be able to make it to her wedding in May, and shocked the bride-to-be when she kept her word and arrived for the bash in Ohio.
She wrote on Twitter: "Taylor left! But today was amazing! Thank you for making today even more special. (sic)"
She added an image of the pair of them hugging, while Gena wore a white dress Taylor opted for a green dress and bright red lips.
Gushing about the blonde beauty in a string of message which she posted online, it was clear Gena was thrilled with the way the bash had turned out.
Gena added: "I had no idea Taylor was coming it was a complete surprise. She's an incredible person and amazing friend (sic)"
Taylor gifted her with a number of kitchen utensils, as well as other items including a hand-painted piece of art.
Gena wrote: "@taylorswift13 thank you so much for everything . You went above & bring my wildest dreams. I can't thank you enough (sic)", and she attached an image including kitchen appliances and a cook book.
And added: "You can tell we don't cook- we all thought Taylor got me a lid- they are pots", with an image of a red pan.
Showbiz
Rebecca Ferguson is pregnant.
The 'Nothing's Real But Love' hitmaker - who shot to fame after competing on 'The X Factor' in 2010 - announced on twitter that she is expecting a sibling for her kids Lillie May, nine, and Karl, seven.
Alongside a picture of two swans making a heart with their necks and the message "There's a little heart beating next to mine", she wrote:
"Yes I am having a new lovely baby children are such a blessing and I'm grateful to god for my new little gift xx"
The 27-year-old singer also tweeted a scan photo of her impending new arrival.
It is not known who the father of her baby is, but Rebecca - who previously dated One Direction singer Zayn Malik - has said she is dating someone she has known for years.
She said in December: "We've been together a year now. He's lovely and he looks after the kids. He goes fishing with my son."
In February, the singer passed out on live TV show 'Loose Women' at the end of her performance of new single 'All That I've Got'.
She tweeted at the time: "I am feeling much better will rest today so sorry to worry everybody I fought through that song but at the end had nothing left love yas xxx (sic)"
Rebecca Ferguson is pregnant
Rebecca Ferguson is pregnant.
The 'Nothing's Real But Love' hitmaker - who shot to fame after competing on 'The X Factor' in 2010 - announced on twitter that she is expecting a sibling for her kids Lillie May, nine, and Karl, seven.
Alongside a picture of two swans making a heart with their necks and the message "There's a little heart beating next to mine", she wrote:
"Yes I am having a new lovely baby children are such a blessing and I'm grateful to god for my new little gift xx"
The 27-year-old singer also tweeted a scan photo of her impending new arrival.
It is not known who the father of her baby is, but Rebecca - who previously dated One Direction singer Zayn Malik - has said she is dating someone she has known for years.
She said in December: "We've been together a year now. He's lovely and he looks after the kids. He goes fishing with my son."
In February, the singer passed out on live TV show 'Loose Women' at the end of her performance of new single 'All That I've Got'.
She tweeted at the time: "I am feeling much better will rest today so sorry to worry everybody I fought through that song but at the end had nothing left love yas xxx (sic)"
Showbiz
Bono and his family hold impromptu prayer sessions in their bed.
The U2 singer gathers with wife Ali Hewson and their children Jordan, 24, Eve, 21, Elijah, 14, and John, 12, to ask for help for sick family members or those struggling in life, and the 'One' hitmaker also prays to learn to understand the "will of God" better.
In an interview with Ireland's RTE One, he said: "I pray to get to know the will of God, because then the prayers have more chance of coming true, I mean, that's the thing about prayer.
"We don't do it in a very lofty way in our family. It's just a bunch of us on the bed, usually, we've a very big bed in our house. We pray with all our kids, we read the Scriptures, we pray."
The 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' hitmaker sometimes goes to church, but doesn't sit through a full service.
He added: "We read the scriptures and sometimes we just slip into church as it's ending and find some peace and quiet and say our own prayers."
The 53-year-old rocker also spoke of his belief in Jesus as the Son of God, insisting too many people have been "touched" by their Christian faith for him to have been a "nutter".
He said: "[Jesus] went around saying he was the Messiah. That's why he was crucified. He was crucified because he said he was the Son of God.
"So, he either, in my view, was the Son of God or he was nuts... And I find it hard to accept that whole millions and millions of lives, half the Earth, for 2,000 years have been touched, have felt their lives touched and inspired by some nutter. I just, I don't believe it."
Bono has family prayers in bed
Bono and his family hold impromptu prayer sessions in their bed.
The U2 singer gathers with wife Ali Hewson and their children Jordan, 24, Eve, 21, Elijah, 14, and John, 12, to ask for help for sick family members or those struggling in life, and the 'One' hitmaker also prays to learn to understand the "will of God" better.
In an interview with Ireland's RTE One, he said: "I pray to get to know the will of God, because then the prayers have more chance of coming true, I mean, that's the thing about prayer.
"We don't do it in a very lofty way in our family. It's just a bunch of us on the bed, usually, we've a very big bed in our house. We pray with all our kids, we read the Scriptures, we pray."
The 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' hitmaker sometimes goes to church, but doesn't sit through a full service.
He added: "We read the scriptures and sometimes we just slip into church as it's ending and find some peace and quiet and say our own prayers."
The 53-year-old rocker also spoke of his belief in Jesus as the Son of God, insisting too many people have been "touched" by their Christian faith for him to have been a "nutter".
He said: "[Jesus] went around saying he was the Messiah. That's why he was crucified. He was crucified because he said he was the Son of God.
"So, he either, in my view, was the Son of God or he was nuts... And I find it hard to accept that whole millions and millions of lives, half the Earth, for 2,000 years have been touched, have felt their lives touched and inspired by some nutter. I just, I don't believe it."
Showbiz
Keith Urban's kids "love" being on tour.
The 'American Idol' judge - who has daughters Sunday, five, and Faith, three, with wife Nicole Kidman - and his actress spouse try to stay together as much as possible, despite their hectic schedules, and their little girls are already used to life on the road.
Discussing balancing work and family life, he said: "We're only gone days at a time, not weeks and weeks... And when I'm touring, Nic and the girls come out and join me... The girls love the tour bus!"
The couple are currently in Australia while Nicole films independent movie 'Strangerland' and Keith - who flies back to Los Angeles every week for 'American Idol' filming - admires his spouse's "fearless" career choices.
Speaking on Australia's 'Today' show, he said: "I love that she's so fearless with those choices, that she goes from something like 'Grace' [a biopic about Grace Kelly] straight into this role.
"It's always admirable, the fearlessness she has as an artist. She's always got cool things happening. They're always eclectic."
And the 46-year-old singer also gushed about his 46-year-old spouse's role as a wife and mother.
He added: "The thing I marvel at the most is how she does that and takes care of our family. She's an amazing wife and mother.
"People ask me, 'How do you do it?' I say, 'It's Nic!'... She's got all of us so incredibly taken care of. She's amazing."
Keith Urban’s kids love touring
Keith Urban's kids "love" being on tour.
The 'American Idol' judge - who has daughters Sunday, five, and Faith, three, with wife Nicole Kidman - and his actress spouse try to stay together as much as possible, despite their hectic schedules, and their little girls are already used to life on the road.
Discussing balancing work and family life, he said: "We're only gone days at a time, not weeks and weeks... And when I'm touring, Nic and the girls come out and join me... The girls love the tour bus!"
The couple are currently in Australia while Nicole films independent movie 'Strangerland' and Keith - who flies back to Los Angeles every week for 'American Idol' filming - admires his spouse's "fearless" career choices.
Speaking on Australia's 'Today' show, he said: "I love that she's so fearless with those choices, that she goes from something like 'Grace' [a biopic about Grace Kelly] straight into this role.
"It's always admirable, the fearlessness she has as an artist. She's always got cool things happening. They're always eclectic."
And the 46-year-old singer also gushed about his 46-year-old spouse's role as a wife and mother.
He added: "The thing I marvel at the most is how she does that and takes care of our family. She's an amazing wife and mother.
"People ask me, 'How do you do it?' I say, 'It's Nic!'... She's got all of us so incredibly taken care of. She's amazing."
Showbiz
Katy Perry thinks selfies are a disease.
The 'Roar' hitmaker was enjoying her weekend at Coachella music festival in California when she was asked by a fan to take part in the
recent craze - which has people posing for their own pictures while taking the photo themselves - but refused until her admirer also agreed to appear in the photograph with her.
The star later wrote on Twitter: "Dear festival friends remember, selfing is a disease. (sic) "
Katy was joined by stylist Johnny Wujek at Harper Bazaar's private Shop Bazaar pool party at The Parker Palm Springs on Friday (11.04.14) and though she was looking forward to taking in some music, she planned to just "go with the flow" as she didn't have anything definite lined up for the weekend.
She told Pret-a-Reporter: "I'm just going with the flow
"I don't have a schedule."
On Saturday (12.04.14) Katy - who recently split from John Mayer - was seen hanging out with 'Twilight' hunk Robert Pattinson at the H&M Loves Music party.
A source told Celebuzz: "They arrived separately 10 minutes apart from one another around 1:30am.
"The two met up at the VIP section during Major Lazer's set and shared a friendly hug."
Katy Perry: ‘Selfies are a disease’
Katy Perry thinks selfies are a disease.
The 'Roar' hitmaker was enjoying her weekend at Coachella music festival in California when she was asked by a fan to take part in the
recent craze - which has people posing for their own pictures while taking the photo themselves - but refused until her admirer also agreed to appear in the photograph with her.
The star later wrote on Twitter: "Dear festival friends remember, selfing is a disease. (sic) "
Katy was joined by stylist Johnny Wujek at Harper Bazaar's private Shop Bazaar pool party at The Parker Palm Springs on Friday (11.04.14) and though she was looking forward to taking in some music, she planned to just "go with the flow" as she didn't have anything definite lined up for the weekend.
She told Pret-a-Reporter: "I'm just going with the flow
"I don't have a schedule."
On Saturday (12.04.14) Katy - who recently split from John Mayer - was seen hanging out with 'Twilight' hunk Robert Pattinson at the H&M Loves Music party.
A source told Celebuzz: "They arrived separately 10 minutes apart from one another around 1:30am.
"The two met up at the VIP section during Major Lazer's set and shared a friendly hug."
Showbiz
Mark Wahlberg joked he was given the "You're-too-f***ing-old-to-come-back award" at the MTV Movie Awards last night (13.04.14).
The 42-year-old actor had the audience at Los Angeles' Nokia theatre in fits of laughter as he gave a foul-mouthed acceptance speech when he picked up the honourary MTV Generation Award from 'Entourage' stars Adrien Grenier, Kevin Dillon and Jerry Ferrara.
He said: "I know what this really means...this is the 'You're-too-f***ing-old-to-come-back' award.
"This is not the Channing-Tatum-you're-dancing-around-chicks-want-you award. This is the you're-f***ing-done award. But look, it was a great run."
Mark - who was jailed for assault as a teenager following a string of arrests - went on to thank people he had worked with in the past and and noted he had gone from "literally being incarcerated to having a one-hit rap career to having an underwear model career."
The 'Broken City' star - who has children Ella, 10, Michael, seven, Brendan, five. and Grace, four, with model wife Rhea Durham - then jokingly confronted an audience member.
He said: "Hey, shut the f**k up, I've gotta make 'Ted 2' and get my money right."
And Mark said he felt "lucky" in both his personal and professional life, with the Entourage' movie scheduled for release next year, a role in 'Transformers: Age Of Distinction' and to be be "married to this former supermodel, Victoria's Secret model..."
He added: "I don't know how the f**k that happened."
Mark Wahlberg’s foul-mouthed speech
Mark Wahlberg joked he was given the "You're-too-f***ing-old-to-come-back award" at the MTV Movie Awards last night (13.04.14).
The 42-year-old actor had the audience at Los Angeles' Nokia theatre in fits of laughter as he gave a foul-mouthed acceptance speech when he picked up the honourary MTV Generation Award from 'Entourage' stars Adrien Grenier, Kevin Dillon and Jerry Ferrara.
He said: "I know what this really means...this is the 'You're-too-f***ing-old-to-come-back' award.
"This is not the Channing-Tatum-you're-dancing-around-chicks-want-you award. This is the you're-f***ing-done award. But look, it was a great run."
Mark - who was jailed for assault as a teenager following a string of arrests - went on to thank people he had worked with in the past and and noted he had gone from "literally being incarcerated to having a one-hit rap career to having an underwear model career."
The 'Broken City' star - who has children Ella, 10, Michael, seven, Brendan, five. and Grace, four, with model wife Rhea Durham - then jokingly confronted an audience member.
He said: "Hey, shut the f**k up, I've gotta make 'Ted 2' and get my money right."
And Mark said he felt "lucky" in both his personal and professional life, with the Entourage' movie scheduled for release next year, a role in 'Transformers: Age Of Distinction' and to be be "married to this former supermodel, Victoria's Secret model..."
He added: "I don't know how the f**k that happened."