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Liam Payne mocks ‘fat’ jibes


Liam Payne has mocked jibes about his weight.
The One Direction hunk claimed he was planning to gorge on calorific fast food before checking into "fat camp" following online barbs that he is "getting fat".
He tweeted: "Lol just seen on twitter people think I'm fat?now I've never been called that before nice, on my way to mcdonalds then I'm off to fat camp (sic)"
And referring to 'Wrecking Ball' singer Miley Cyrus' famous butt-shaking 'twerking' dance moves, he then added: "Lol just seen on twitter people think I'm fat?now I've never been called that before nice, on my way to mcdonalds then I'm off to fat camp (sic)"
Earlier this year, Liam, 20, threatened to quit twitter because he was tired of being constantly scrutinised.
He tweeted: "Sick of all this bull il be back again when the freedom of speech law is back and people don't believe to much into the bulls#!t they read (sic)''
The 'Little Things' hitmaker lashed out after receiving a barrage of criticism for revealing he is a fan of controversial TV show 'Duck Dynasty', which had been under fire after programme patriarch patriarch Phil Robertson was revealed to have used homophobic slurs.
Liam tweeted: ''Oh my god can someone literally not be a fan if a show without bring labeled WTf I bought dinner the other day it made a news story
''What I gotta do to please you b******ds I'm a 20 year old just living life as you did when u where twenty but in extraordinary circumstances
''I can't do anything without being judged u try that and write about it (sic)''

Eva Longoria slams Khloe Kardashian for privacy right


Eva Longoria has hit out at Khloe Kardashian for refusing to speak about her life.
The 39-year-old actress can't understand why the 29-year-old reality star was reluctant to discuss anything personal during a live interview last week, when she airs her every aspect of her life on her show 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians'.
Speaking to the Confidential on Nova radio programme, Eva said: "There's definitely things that are off-limits and shouldn't be asked (but) I think it is different for a reality star than it is for an actor.
"An actor goes out and acts and does work, certain things are left to be private.
"Reality stars are kind of living out their lives, that's why they are famous, because of the reality of their lives."
Khloe, who has attempted to maintain her privacy following the breakdown of her marriage to Lamar Odom last year, cut short her interview on Australian TV show 'Sunrise' after refusing to answer questions about her sister Kim's nine-month-old daughter North.
However, despite her representative confirming the interview was terminated due to discussion based around North, Khloe denied it in a series of posts on Twitter last week.
She tweeted: "Why would I cut an interview short because of North? Get over yourself Sunrise... The call dropped... stop reaching for a story.
"You are so f***ing desperate!"

Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise and Hugh Jackman in hotel standoff


Johnny Depp, Hugh Jackman and Tom Cruise are in a standoff over a hotel suite.
The trio of A-list actors are all used to enjoying the luxury of an unspecified London hotel, but two of the stars are to miss out on occupying their favourite suite when they all film in the British capital later this year.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "None of these guys are used to being told they can't have something so it's a bit of a standoff at the moment.
"Hotel staff are finding it a bit awkward because they have to keep telling them it's still a problem. They're all loaded, so it's not a case of who can throw the most money around."
The Hollywood stars will all be in London at the same time to work on separate movies.
Tom, 51, will begin work in on 'Mission: Impossible 5', Johnny, 50, will film Disney's blockbuster 'Alice in Wonderland' sequel, and Hugh, 45, will play the villain in new Peter Pan adaptation 'Pan'.
Johnny recently hosted a lavish engagement party with his fiancée Amber Heard, 27, in Los Angeles.
Guests, including Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, Mandy Moore, top Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Marilyn Manson.

Mila Kunis is pregnant


Mila Kunis is pregnant.
The 30-year-old actress is expecting her first child with 'That '70s Show' co-star Ashton Kutcher, to whom she recently got engaged.
A source told People.com: "They are both very, very happy. It's still early."
The couple sparked engagement speculation after Mila was spotted with a huge diamond ring last month, but the loved-up stars aren't expected to rush down the aisle in light of their baby news.
The insider added: "It won't necessarily be a short engagement. They haven't begun planning the wedding yet."
Meanwhile, E! News reports that Mila was recently seen at a prenatal class in Los Angeles.
The couple began dating in 2012 following Ashton's split from ex-wife Demi Moore, but they have known each other for years after playing the lead roles in hit 1990s sitcom 'That '70s Show'.
Ashton, 36, is thought to have had a crush on his gorgeous co-star when they worked together, but their romance didn't blossom until years later.
A source previously said: "He was so in love with [Mila] for a while when they worked together. He thought she was a goddess, was always talking about how beautiful she is."
'Jupiter Ascending' star Mila recently opened up about her low-key date nights with Ashton, revealing they enjoy "white T-shirt nights".
She explained: "We have a thing called white T-shirt night and it's when you wear jeans and a white T-shirt and you go on a date. Nothing fancy, it's just something that you love to do - whether that's bowling or dinner or going to a cheese shop and have some wine or walking around. I think that's just the best thing to do, and sometimes it's just nice to stay home."

James Arthur asks fans to run Twitter account


James Arthur blasts "HQ" for their handling of his Twitter account and offers a fan "the job".
The 'Impossible' singer has hit out at whoever is responsible for publicising his music on the microblogging site, insisting their tweets are "embarrassing" and suggesting his fans would be better suited to the role.
He wrote: "HQ please stop writing things like "we think you would #LOVE This and that" or "everybody #GETDOWN and buy this.." It's embarrassing.
"Stick to promoting Paul Potts please. Thanks. #LOVE The job is now going to an actual fan. Who wants the HQ job? #LOVE (sic)"
The star also offered his followers the chance to design the cover for his upcoming "hip hop mixtape", which he will be releasing for free.
He tweeted: "Love you guys! Your support is phenomenal! The hip hop mixtape "All The Worlds A Stage" is now being mixed and will be available very soon!
"Announcements to come! Seeing as though I'm doing this for the fans and I'm not charging for it I would like you to design the front cover.
"I would like the front cover to be a drawing of the killer whale/ Orca from sea world who features in the documentary "Blackfish" TILIKUM.
"Ideally I'd like him to be attacking a crowd of people, lashing out after being exploited. Include my name and the title of the mixtape. You have a few days before a choose one of them 🙂 and I would like to meet the artist I choose. #LOVE #AllTheWorldsAStage (sic)"

Boy George ‘boring’ in the bedroom


Boy George is boring in bed.
The 'Karma Chameleon' star acknowledges sexuality is a complex issue, and maintains he was "born gay" but says he's not into any weird sexual practices.
He explained to Details magazine: "Human beings are sexual, and we try to simplify it, but it's so complex: This one likes sniffing shoes, that one is 'straight' --but likes women with penises.
"I don't go around stressing about straight people. I love them! It takes two of them to make one of me.
"So why are they wondering what I do in bed? If you knew, you'd think it's boring! My gayness takes up only about two hours a month, and that might be pushing it."
The singer's family have known about his sexuality since he was a teenager, but in the 80s he was ambiguous about it on advice of his managers.
He added: "I thought, 'Maybe it's not a good idea to be so gay.' People started saying, 'Could you wear a bit less makeup?' I reined it in, much to my own horror. But I don't think I was very convincing! You know the old cliché: 'Oh, I'm bisexual: I like boys and boys.' "

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis caught on Kiss Cam


Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis locked lips for the Kiss Cam at an LA Clippers game.
The newly engaged couple put on a rare public display of affection during a basketball match on Saturday (22.03.14) when their image was projected up on the big screen for the whole crowd to see.
Mila, 30, looked mortified and covered her face in her hands when she realised the Kiss Cam was lingering on them, but Ashton took the incident in his stride.
The 'Jobs' actor jokingly played up to the cameras, twisting his baseball cap around to one side before leaning over and confidently planting a smooch on his fiancée's lips.
The lovebirds' kiss drew appreciative cheers from the crowd as a blushing Mila pulled away, giggling.
The former 'That 70s Show' co-stars have been together since April 2012 and sparked speculation they were engaged earlier this month after the brunette beauty was pictured with a diamond sparkler on her ring finger.
Mila and Ashton are famously low-key about their romance and avoid talking about it in the press, spending most of their time at sporting events or family gatherings.
However, they have been more open in expressing their love since Ashton's divorce from Demi Moore was finalised.

Courteney Cox’s daughter loves singing


Courteney Cox's daughter Coco loves to sing.
The 'Friends' actress' nine-year-old daughter - who she has with her ex-husband David Arquette - could reportedly follow in her famous parents' footsteps and carve out a showbiz career as a pop star.
The New York Post's Page Six claims that Courtney was discussing Coco's new-found talent at a Tribeca Film Festival reception in Los Angeles last week.
A guest at the Stardust Penthouse at the Beverly Hilton told the paper: "She was saying that Coco is interested in singing and has a good voice."
And musically-inclined Coco will no doubt be getting tips from her mother's boyfriend, Snow Patrol rocker Johnny McDaid.
Courteney, 49, has reportedly moved in with her new beau and is said to be delighted with how well the Irish musician gets on with her daughter.
A source recently said: "What has really impressed Courteney is how good Johnny is with Coco ... Also, David approves of him - they've met a few times and are even planning a dinner with David and his partner Christina.
"They're all comfortable around each other. Johnny doesn't feel at all awkward about it."

Aretha Franklin celebrates 72nd birthday with star-studded bash


Aretha Franklin celebrated her 72nd birthday with Denzel Washington.
The soul legend threw a private party in New York City on Saturday night (22.03.14) ahead of her birthday this coming Tuesday, and was joined by some of Hollywood's finest to mark the occasion.
'Flight' actor Denzel was one of the guests of honour and attempted to slip through the entrance of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel incognito, dressed down in a baseball cap.
According to the Huffington Post, Aretha had been to see the star in a Broadway performance of 'A Raisin In the Sun' earlier in the day, and personally thanked him for coming.
The 'Respect' singer's famed musical collaborator, Clive Davis, was also a guest at the party as well as Andre 3000 and Babyface, who are working on new music for the superstar.
Meanwhile, Aretha was quizzed by a TMZ photographer about her ideal birthday present as she left the venue and confessed she wants her talented family members to land record deals of their own.
She told the gossip site: "It was a good birthday present! I love Denzel. [But] I'm looking for a record deal for my granddaughter Victorie and my son Kecalf and Jordan, who is going to school for the arts at the end of the year, so he's on the way."
The glamorous diva added: "[I feel like the] Queen of the night, it's my birthday, I had a wonderful time, I'm thrilled to be in new York with all of these fabulous people!"

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