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Mickey Rooney burial place revealed


Mickey Rooney will be laid to rest in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
The body of the Hollywood legend - who passed away on Sunday (06.04.14) aged 93 from natural causes and complications due to diabetes - had been at the centre of a dispute between his attorney Mike Augustine and his wife Janice Rooney, but they have now reached an agreement and the actor's final wish will be granted.
Mr. Augustine, Trustee of Mickey's estate, told People: "I just signed the settlement papers."
Janice had wanted the burial to take place in Westlake, where the couple lived together until 2012, but has now agreed the 'Night at the Museum star' can be buried alongside Hollywood icons including Douglas Fairbanks, Jayne Mansfield, and Charlie Chaplin,
She and the lawyer will now make plans for a small family funeral over the next few days, and are hoping to arrange a larger memorial service over the coming weeks.
It was recently revealed Janice - who was married to Mickey for 35 years - and his eight children were disinherited in the 'Andy Hardy' star's will, with his modest $18,000 estate going to his stepson and full-time carer Mark Aber and his wife Charlene.
Mickey argued that Jan receiving his Social Security benefits and some of his pension earnings would be adequate compensation, and said that his children were in a better financial position than himself.

Mariah Carey never wanted kids


Mariah Carey never wanted to have children.
The 44-year-old singer was "convinced" she would never be a mother from a young age, but says having twins Moroccan and Monroe, now three, with husband Nick Cannon brought a new purpose to her life.
She told 'Entertainment Tonight Canada': "I never thought I was going to have kids. I remember being a little girl and going 'I don't think I'm going to have babies when I grow up'.
"For a while I was probably convinced of that and I just realised things change and that's what happens...
"[The twins] give me a reason to live."
Mariah has penned a track for her children - who are nicknamed Dem Babies - which appears on her forthcoming new album, and the tots even sing on the song.
She explained: "It's called 'Supernatural'. Dem babies are on the song. And they were singing this one when they were just two years old.
"Mainly it's Miss Monroe singing but Rocco is on there."
The 'Hero' hitmaker's main priority when writing new music is for it to make her happy, so she is happy to mix up genres to suit her moods.
She said: "I still want to be able to do things that make me happy. If a mid-tempo record makes me happy and it's a bit of an old school, hip hop beat, then cool."

Andrew Garfield: I was bullied at school


Andrew Garfield is "thankful" he was bullied at school.
'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' actor had a tough time growing up and started to read comic books when he was picked on as a schoolboy in Surrey, South East England.
He told the Daily Mail newspaper: "I like to say I was thankful to my school bully, because without him, I wouldn't be in this position now.
"I thought that [being sensitive] was a weakness, but I realise now those sensitivities can be real strength. Today I celebrate my sensitivities."
The 30-year-old star, who is dating co-star Emma Stone, claims he was a "skinny, sensitive kid" at school and he will never forget the experience of being bullied.
He said: "[It was] a defining experience you never forget. I have not forgotten who bullied me, but I'm not going to name and shame them.
"I know now that it goes on everywhere, and I also have more understanding of what makes a bully. They've been bullied before."
Andrew realises today's school children also have to deal with cyber-bullying and he "hopes parents realise what their children have access to" on the internet.
Despite his success with the comic films, the actor also revealed he's still not often spotted by people.
He added: "I'm not recognised much in life, which I appreciate in this age where we're so fame-obsessed. It's gone bonkers."

Ricky Gervais doesn’t want kids


Ricky Gervais doesn't want to have children.
'The Office' funnyman has recently written his will and bequeathed his entire fortune to his girlfriend Jane Fallon, who he has been with for 30 years, because the pair decided long ago not to have kids.
He told The Sun newspaper: "You worry about dependents and wills and things and that everything goes to my girlfriend. I've worked out who will get it.
"We chose not to have kids. I still don't think about that. It doesn't bother me at all. I don't know if that is a legacy, really. It's biological. I don't think of things like that."
Ricky insists his legacy isn't something he ever thinks about and the only thing that worries him is the possibility of succumbing to a horrible disease.
He said: "I don't even think about who people will think of me when I die. It's meaningless. And I don't worry about death, I only worry about how you die. My mum died of lung cancer and that's just about the worst thing you can have. It's a horrible way to go."
However, the 52-year-old star is determined to be the best he can be at his job and wants to go down in history as one of the best British comics, like his idol John Cleese.
Ricky added: "But I do worry about my legacy when I'm alive. I want to keep doing this for as long as I can. I want to be like John Cleese and be able to look back when I'm 70 and go, 'Oh my god, 'Fawlty Towers' is still voted one the greatest comedies of all time.' I want to think like that. My legacy after I die isn't so important to me because it really doesn't make sense."

Lily Allen ‘tones down’ performances for family


Lily Allen's husband has asked her to "tone down" her performances.
The 'Air Balloon' singer has agreed to omit some more risqué gestures from her stage shows as Sam Cooper doesn't think they are appropriate for their children, Ethel, two, and Marnie, 15 months, to see.
She said: "He's told me to tone it down now I'm a mum. On my last tour, when I sang 'Not Fair', I used to act out fellatio using my microphone.
"Recently I have been rehearsing for this new tour and Sam said, 'You're not doing that thing again are you?' I said not if he didn't want me to. And he said no as he didn't think it's good for the kids.' "
However, the 28-year-old star insists she won't censor her lyrics, even though her building firm boss husband is "embarrassed" by one new track, 'L8 Cmmr', which is inspired by their sex life.
She admitted: "He was embarrassed. But I think people know me for being candid about everything.
"So I can't just suddenly get married and not talk about those things anymore, because I think my fans would be like, 'Er, why doesn't she talk about sex stuff?'
"I said sorry [to Sam] but he knew what he was getting into when he got with me."
Lily announced she was retiring from pop music in 2009 and she admits now she never intended to go away for good but knew she needed to take some time out from her career for the sake of her relationship.
She explained in an interview with The Sun newspaper: "It's just that my husband's got a job and he couldn't just pack up his bags and follow me around the world on tour. He wouldn't be happy doing that and I just knew I wanted to give my husband and I a chance...
"I had every intention of being a stay-at-home mum but it just didn't work for me like that."

Peaches Geldof’s nanny pays tribute to her ‘beautiful girl’


Peaches Geldof's former nanny Anita Debney has paid tribute to her "brave beautiful girl".
The late 25-year-old star's ex-childminder, who was employed by Bob Geldof and Paula Yates when Peaches was a toddler, has spoken for the first time since the TV personality was found dead at her family home in Wrotham, Kent, South East England on Monday (07.04.14).
Anita wrote on Instagram: "She has been the greatest joy, the greatest blessing, the most tender part of my heart and soul. I loved her through the good times and the bad. We struggled and survived the darkest of times.
"I never lost faith in her spirit and strength. Always held out my hand to help her when she struggled and fell. She overcame so much and my love and appreciation of her indomitable spirit never wavered."
Peaches - who had children Astala, 23 months, and 11-month-old Phaedra with her husband Thomas Cohen - remained close friends with Anita, visiting her just two weeks ago.
The nanny, who is godmother to Phaedra, shared a special bond with Peaches' children and flew back from the US on Tuesday (08.04.14) upon hearing the tragic news and is now expected to play a part in their upbringing.
She added in her moving online tribute: "The joy we shared in her beautiful babies was so deep and meaningful and filled both of our hearts with love and devotion.
"She blossomed in motherhood and excelled at raising the sweetest, happiest babies in the world. She was passionate in her zeal to speak up for the needs of babies everywhere and lives have been changed because of that.
"What a wonderful legacy she has left to the world. My darling girl. You almost made it."
Peaches' body has now been released by coroners so plans for her funeral can be made, but her cause of death remains unexplained after a postmortem examination on Wednesday (09.04.14) proved inconclusive.

Courtney Love hit with tax bill


Courtney Love has been hit with a tax bill of over $300,000.
The 49-year-old star was a handed a $319,749 lien last month for the tax period ending in 2012, according to IRS filings seen by the New York Post newspaper.
The blonde rocker - who has admitted to having financial difficulties in the past - last year received a tax bill for $266,861, which included unpaid taxes from 2009 and 2011 and she also had a lien filed against her in 2009 for money she owed in 2007 but is reported to have paid it off.
And on Tuesday (08.04.14) Courtney was also ordered by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to pay fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir, who claims she was defamed by the 'Malibu' hitmaker on Twitter, $96,000 as after originally being ordered to pay her $450,000 she only paid approximately $350,000.
The 'Celebrity Skin' hitmaker - who was married to the late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain - earns the majority of her money through royalties and other revenue's from Kurt's estate, as well as from her acting career and touring with her band Hole.
In a previous interview, Courtney - who claims she's been sober since 2007 - admitted that her and Kurt has struggled with money issues before his suicide in 1994.
She said: "We could never find our money ... Do you think Kurt would have killed himself if he had known he had $54 million?"
Courtney and Kurt's daughter Frances Bean Cobain took control of End of Music LLC, which earns money from Kurt's publicity rights, in 2012.

Steven Tyler celebrates daughter’s engagement


Steven Tyler is thrilled with his daughter's recent engagement.
The Aerosmith legend couldn't be happier for Chelsea - his 25-year-old daughter with ex-wife Teresa Barrick - who is to tie the knot with actor-and-musician Jon Foster, 29.
Steven gushed in a statement to People: "I fell in love with Jon the minute I met him, and Chelsea loves him over the moon. Jon is a great fellow musician and actor. I couldn't be happier."
Jon - who is the younger brother of 'Lone Survivor' star Ben Foster - was incredibly respectful of the 'I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing' rocker, asking his permission for his daughter's hand in marriage at her birthday party in March.
Steven added: "It was beautifully old-fashioned. And it meant the world to me when he came to me and asked for her hand in marriage."
The 66-year-old star also expressed his joy on Twitter, writing: "MY BABY GIRL @CHELSEATTYLER IS ENGAGED TO @INTHEJON!!! I'M OVER THE MOON...LOVE THEM BOTH SO MUCH (sic)"
Jon's engagement follows in the footsteps of his older brother, Ben, 33, who got engaged to 'House of Cards' actress Robin Wright in November.
Chelsea has a brother, Taj, and two half-sisters, A-list actress Liv and model Mia.

Peaches Geldof’s son was with her


Peaches Geldof's youngest son was with her when she died.
The 25-year-old star's husband Thomas Cohen - who had spent a night away with eldest child Astala, 23 months - asked a friend to check on her at their home in Wrotham, Kent, South East England, when his wife failed to answer her phone on Monday (07.04.14), and her body was found with 11-month-old Phaedra playing nearby.
A source said: "The hope is that Phaedra is so young he wasn't aware of what was going on. The most important thing is that he's OK.
"It is devastating for Tom that he wasn't there but it couldn't have been avoided."
Peaches was an advocate of attachment parenting, meaning she was rarely without her young son by her side, and insiders hope her family will take "comfort" from the fact she didn't die alone.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: "Phaedra was by her side most of the time, even when she was sleeping. At the very least, there can be some comfort that she wasn't by herself when she died."
When Peaches' own mother Paula Yates was found dead at her London home in 2000, her baby daughter Tiger Lily, now 17, was found playing near her mum's body.
Yesterday (10.04.14), the presenter's father Bob Geldof was seen visiting her home, where he was greeted by Tom's parents Keith and Susan. The two men spent 20 minutes talking in the garden before the rocker entered the house, leaving two hours later with some of his daughter's belongings.
Peaches' body has now been released by coroners so plans for her funeral can be made.
Her cause of death remains unexplained.

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