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Lady Gaga admits bankruptcy during early career


Lady Gaga has revealed she was bankrupt during her 'Monster's Ball' tour.
The 'Applause' singer admits she suffered financial difficulty after she invested her entire $3 million dollar fortune into staging at her concerts in a bid to launch her pop career back in 2009.
Gaga revealed: "I had $3 million dollars in the bank to my name and I threw it all in to make my stage. So I was bankrupt during the show. So I was bankrupt during the show."
The comments come as part of a trailer for documentary, 'Who The F**k Is Arthur Fogel?', a film which follows the Live Nation executive who Gaga was keen to help take her career to the next level.
She added: "I said, 'Just let me do this'. 'Let me just put it on the stage because I think if I can do this I can get Arthur Fogel's attention'. And I did. I remember he called me and he said, 'We want to do this', And he got Live Nation to write me a $40 million check. It changed my life and the life of my whole family."
Meanwhile, Gaga came under fire for questionable spending through her Born This Way Foundation after accusations $1.85 million were used on expenses while only $5,000 was reportedly donated as a grant.
The star's mother, Cynthia Germanotta, was forced to defend the charity of which she is president.
In a statement she said: Every dollar spent, directly serves Born This Way Foundation's core mission of empowering youth."

Cara Delevingne wants to marry Michelle Rodriguez


Cara Delevingne wants to marry Michelle Rodriguez and is planning their wedding.
The British model is reportedly "deadly serious" about making her relationship with the 'Machete Kills' actress official and she is hoping to tie the knot in a secret wedding at the Niagra Falls, Canada.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "It's typical of Cara to want to do something crazy and impulsive. But she seems deadly serious.
"They've talked about what kind of big day they'd have. Cara says she wants them to wed in their own element with no priest or anyone with a religious background."
It's thought Cara, 21, is keen to do something out of the ordinary and is eyeing up a helicopter ride for the nuptials.
The source added: "She thinks flying above Niagara falls would be perfect - like a no man's land."
The move towards an official declaration of love follows the couple's commitment ceremony during a trip to Thailand earlier this month, and although the proceedings weren't legally binding, they celebrated their blossoming relationship with a religious Baci ceremony known to locals as the kwan.
A source explained: "It can symbolise anything precious like a bond or an achievement, and shows how much they want to make a commitment to each other."

Rihanna and Drake are dating exclusively


Rihanna and Drake have become exclusive.
The 'Hold On, We're Going Home' rapper is reportedly the "happiest" he's ever been since rekindling his short-lived romance with the 'Pour It Up' singer and the couple are so smitten with each other they have decided to stop dating other people.
A source revealed to TMZ.com: "[Drake's] in the best mood he's been in a long time."
Insiders claim Rihanna, 26, is serious about committing to Drake, 27, because he treats her so well in comparison to her on-off ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who left her bloodied and bruised when he physically assaulted her during an altercation in 2009.
The next step in the couple's relationship follows a series of outings together in recent weeks as Rihanna accompanied Drake in a number of locations including London , Paris and Amsterdam throughout the European leg of his 'Would You Like A Tour?' world tour.
Meanwhile, sources close to the couple claim Rihanna and Drake have been headed towards a relationship for a long while following their brief fling in 2009.
An insider told Hollywoodlife.com: "Rihanna and Drake really have this chemistry and vibe with one another and that's something they can't explain. They're both kind of infatuated with each other."

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard host engagement party


Johnny Depp and Amber Heard hosted an engagement party.
The couple reportedly celebrated their impending nuptials by throwing an intimate bash with their closest family and friends at The Carondelet House in Los Angeles last Friday (14.03.14).
According to US Weekly, Amber wore a white silk spaghetti strap dress which onlookers described as "vintage dressy", while Johnny sported a casual black suit and matching top hat.
Once inside the venue the happy couple indulged on a variety of foods, whilst guests danced to old rock songs such as 'Wild Thing' by The Troggs, 'Tutti Fruti' by Little Richard and 'Jailhouse Rock' by Elvis.
Johnny - who also has 14-year-old daughter Lily-Rose - was supported by his 11-year-old son Jack who attended with the actor's ex partner Vanessa Paradis.
Meanwhile, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler revealed the couple looked loved up during the party which was attended by the likes of Marilyn Manson, Mandy Moore and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
Upon leaving the bash Steve told TMZ.com: "I love that [Johnny's] in love... we were all dancing and it was beautiful... Johnny's mum [Betty] is the most beautiful woman."
Johnny reportedly popped the question to Amber back in January after nearly two years of dating.

Beckingham Palace sold to insurance tycoon for £11.5m


David and Victoria Beckham's Hertfordshire mansion has been sold to a disgraced insurance tycoon.
The mystery buyer of the sprawling 12-acre estate - nicknamed 'Beckingham Palace' - has been revealed as Neil Utley, the chairman of Hastings Direct, who moved into the couple's former home last month after paying £11.5 million.
According to the Sunday People newspaper, the staggering sum also included the couple's Aston Martin and two Jaguars as part of the deal.
Last year Utley was ordered to pay £130,000 in tribunal costs and banned from working in the Lloyds market for two years after admitting 'detrimental' conduct during his time at motor insurance company, Equity Red Star.
Utley - who stepped down as chief executive of IAG UK, Equity's parent company in 2010 - had allegedly failed to take appropriate measures to ensure there were sufficient financial systems and controls over personal injury claims.
Victoria and David are believed to have used the money from the sale of their former Hertfordshire home to invest in their new £45 million mansion in central London, where they live with their four children, Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 11, Cruz, eight, and two-year-old Harper.
The Beckhams reportedly earned £9 million in profit from the sale after buying 'Beckingham Palace' in 1999 just three months after their wedding.

Lady Gaga defends vomiting on stage


Lady Gaga has defended her South By South West Festival performance against bulimia claims.
The 27-year-old singer sparked outrage when performance artist Millie Brown vomited on her during her rendition of 'Swine' at the festival in Texas on Thursday night (13.03.14), but she insists the "strange" act is helping to change the art world.
During an hour-long keynote speech at the event, Gaga explained: "Sometimes things that are really strange and feel really wrong can change the world.
"I'm not saying vomit is going to change the world. What I'm saying is it's the idea of a moment where it's truly just what we wanted to create and us just respecting each other as artists was enough for the performance to be worth it."
Demi Lovato - who struggled with bulimia - had accused Gaga of "glamorizing" the eating disorder after Millie drank bottles of coloured milk before sticking her fingers down her throat and regurgitating onto the 'Applause' singer.
However Gaga brushed off the accusations, insisting she's a long-time fan of Millie's work and loves collaborating with her.
Gaga added: "I've known Millie for I think like five years now and we've actually collaborated before, she was just in town and so we thought we would collaborate again."

Britney Spears describes Jamie Lynn’s wedding as ‘magical’


Britney Spears has congratulated Jamie Lynn Spears on her wedding day.
The 'Toxic' singer described the nuptials as "magical" when she took to Twitter to express her excitement after her younger sister tied the knot with fiance, Jamie Watson, in New Orleans on Friday (14.03.14).
Britney tweeted: "Yesterday was magical. So happy I could be a part of my little sister's big day. Congrats @jamielynnspears!!(sic)".
The congratulatory message comes after reports there had been "lots of tears" from guests at the " very emotional" ceremony which took place at Audobon Tea Room Garden.
Jamie Lynn was accompanied down the aisle by her father, Jamie while her five-year-old daughter Maddie - whom she had with ex-boyfriend Casey Aldridge - led the proceedings as flower girl.
According to US Weekly, Britney's sons Sean, 8 and Jayden, 7, also played a role and were both dressed in black tuxedos and white bowties.
A source revealed to the magazine: "It was a beautiful ceremony and very emotional. Jamie Lynn was crying during the vows and Jamie looked like the happiest guy I've ever seen get married."
The duo sparked speculation they were getting hitched after it emerged they obtained a marriage licence from Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Courts earlier this month.

RIhanna obsessed with Wotsits


Rihanna is completely obsessed with Wotsits.
The 26-year-old singer is said to adore the cheesy-flavoured snack, which she ordered when she was staying at London's luxury Cafe Royal hotel - with boxes being paced in the limo she was travelling in so she could still enjoy them whilst on the move.
A source told the Sunday People newspaper: "Rihanna's love for Wotsits has caused much laughter among the staff. They find it very funny that the star would be so hooked on them.
"We're not just talking the odd packet here and there. She wants boxes of them on hand for whenever she fancies them. It is utterly bizarre but she just can't get enough of them.
"She is constantly asking for them to be delivered to her hotel suite ad her car also has to be fully stocked with them."
This comes after a film was revealed of the 'Pour It Up' singer pushing a man out of the men's toilet so that she could use it.
She was spotted entering the restroom and grabbing an unknown male by the arm before shoving him out and closing the door behind her, during her recent trip to Zouk Restaurant, Manchester.

Shakira inspired by Gerard Pique


Shakira says Gerard Pique deserves "a million love songs".
The 37-year-old singer has heaped praise on her partner, insisting while she's written many tracks for him over the years, she never feels like it's been "enough".
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday newspaper, she said: "I've written many love songs for Gerard. But it's never enough. I feel that he deserves a million love songs written for him."
Together, the couple welcomed son Milan into the world in January 2013 and Shakira has admitted Gerard's career as a soccer star for Barcelona means they have to be mainly rooted in the Spanish city.
She explained: "I have to live in Barcelona because Gerard is anchored here.
"Footballers are like soldiers, he can't really travel and go away with me. I'm trying to work out how I'm going to do my next tour.
"I miss him when I'm away and the baby is so little. I sometimes feel guilty."
However, the star also admitted she'd learned a lot from Gerard about being selfless and thinking "about being a team player".
She said: "He has a totally different mindset to me. He always thinks about how everything he does will impact on his team. That's very different to megalomaniac artists!
"I'm my own boss, I don't have a band and don't have to report to anyone. I was also an only child.
"I've flown solo my whole life and he has taught me so much about being a team player."

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