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Lea Michele: ‘Don’t strive for fame’


Lea Michele doesn't think people should "strive for fame".
The 27-year-old star - who recently released her first solo album 'Louder' - thinks too many young people aspire to be a star rather than looking to do something they are really passionate about.
She told Bliss magazine: "A lot of people strive for fame and don't focus on finding something they're passionate about.
"There becomes this idea of a system where someone is better than you because they're famous, so you want to strive to be where they are, when the most important thing is to be the best you, and be your own personal motivator."
The 'Glee' actress has always been interested in singing and acting and says being famous is just an unfortunate part of the job rather than something she's always aspired to.
When asked if the intrusions into her personal life are worth it for being able to do the job that you love, she said: "That is a very weird part of this business. It's very strange that men sit outside my house in cars and wait to take a photo of me at the grocery store.
"Some days it's harder to deal with than others, but I try not to let it get the best of me."

Joe Jackson fathered love child, not Michael?


Joe Jackson may be the father of Brandon Howard - not Michael Jackson.
A DNA test released yesterday (06.03.14) allegedly proved the late King of Pop fathered a secret love child with gospel singer Miki Howard, however, in a sensational twist, it's now claimed the 31-year-old aspiring singer is in fact the love child of Michael's father.
Miki was represented by Joe, 85, in the 1980s and toured with Michael and his music manager dad.
A source told the New York Daily News newspaper: "I've been hearing for years that Brandon is Joe's son."
A press conference was held by Beverly Hills dental surgeon Dr. Joseph Goodman yesterday in which he claimed there was a "99 per cent" probability Brandon is Michael's son, having acquired the late 'Thriller' singer's DNA by buying one of his used dental devices at auction.
Brandon admitted he did supply some DNA for the test but insisted he is not looking to stake a claim in the fortune left behind by Michael upon his death in June 2009.
He said: "Number one, I did not call [website] TMZ or anything like that. Didn't put out a story, nothing. Number two, I've never 'self-proclaimed' to be Michael Jackson's son.
"Number three, I'm definitely not suing the estate. I've been taken care of very well. Number four, it is true I did do a DNA test but it had nothing to do with any of this."
The news has prompted speculation Brandon is the child Michael is singing about in his 1982 hit song 'Billie Jean'.
Michael was father to three children, Prince Michael, 16, Paris, 15, and Blanket, 11, until his death in 2009.

Ireland Baldwin splits from boyfriend


Ireland Baldwin has split up from her boyfriend.
The 18-year-old model - the daughter of actor Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger - has called time on her relationship with Slater Trout in order to focus on her career and her schooling.
She told People magazine: "I love him more than anything but I need to focus on myself right now."
The couple were introduced to each other in 2012 and by May 2013, Ireland was gushes about how close she had become to the surfer.
She said at the time: "I would say he is my best friend. We have our moments but that's rare. We can act stupid in public, private or wherever and we are always laughing."
The pair even sparked engagement rumours last year after Ireland was spotted wearing a silver band on her ring finger.
Ireland isn't only making changes in her love life at the moment as she ditched her platinum locks on Wednesday (05.03.14) and dyed her hair lilac.
She told E! News: "I just really wanted to go lavender and it's going to fade out. I wanted change! I love my platinum hair and that's who I am, but this is fun. Why not? It's temporary and fun."

Harry Styles romance with Alison Mosshart


Harry Styles reportedly had a secret romance with Alison Mosshart.
The One Direction hunk, 20, who has split from model Kendall Jenner, was seen getting cosy with The Kills frontwoman, 35, at The Box nightclub in London's Soho during London Fashion Week.
An eyewitness told The Sun newspaper: "They were very touchy-feely in a booth and both pretty drunk.
"But they were having a great time together, laughing and joking with a lot of PDA.
"It was Harry who made the move as he was looking after her."
The source added: "At one point he was stroking her hair as she lay her head on the table. Harry's knack with women of any age is pretty amazing."
It's not the first time the singer has dated an older woman after he previously hooked up with TV presenter Caroline Flack after meeting her on 'The Xtra Factor' when he was just 18 and she was 32.
He was also linked to radio presenter Lucy Horobin, 32, when he was 17, and more recently he dated reality star Kendall, 18, for three months before they broke up in February due to work commitments.
After being spotted at The Box, Harry and Alison went on a second date to watch the Burberry show together for London Fashion Week.
They had previously hung out after meeting through Alison's band mate Jamie Hince and his wife Kate Moss.
Meanwhile, Harry has been on a break with band mates - Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan - as the group prepare for their 'Where We Are' stadium tour which kicks off next month.

Russell Brand’s mother has breast cancer


Russell Brand's mother has breast cancer.
The comedian has revealed his beloved mum Barbara is battling the disease after surviving a number of bouts during his childhood, including uterus cancer when Russell was eight and breast cancer a year later.
According to The Daily Star newspaper, the funnyman, who is an only child, has cancelled his sold-out show at Derby's Assembly Rooms tonight (07.03.14) to spend time with Barbara, who he is incredibly close to.
He also pulled out of a show in Glasgow recently citing "family reasons" and told a fan on Twitter soon afterwards: "Me Mum ain't well (sic)."
Russell later spoke about her illness on his The Trews video blog, saying: "My mother has currently got breast cancer."
The 38-year-old star, who is seeking comfort from girlfriend Jemima Khan, also slammed the CoppaFeel! charity campaign, which encourages women to check their breasts for lumps.
He said he cannot see how using topless models to raise awareness is helping victims like his mother.
Russell said: "I don't feel that this is helping. The NHS, which is slowly being destroyed, that's quite useful.
"The support groups she's attended that the NHS encouraged (are useful), but this, I don't know if it's doing my mum a lot of good (sic)."
Russell's mother brought him up on her own at their family home in Essex after his dad Ron left when he was six months old.
Speaking about when she was first diagnosed, he said he was "too young, in fact, to properly comprehend what was happening, only old enough to sense the tingling presence of fear."
He also wrote about Barbara's battle with cancer in his first autobiography 'My Booky Wook' and has spoken out about the disease on a number of occasions.

John Carter Cash says new Johnny Cash film could be made


Johnny Cash's son says another film about his father's life could be made.
The 2005 movie 'Walk the Line' focused on the late country musician's early life and career and earned Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Johnny, while Reese Witherspoon won the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance as the singer's second wife June Carter Cash.
John Carter Cash believes there could be another movie made about his legendary dad - who died in 2003 at the age of 71 - and he would like to see a biopic made that focused on his father's latter years.
Speaking at a launch event for the new Johnny Cash album 'Out Among The Stars', John told BANG Showbiz: "It's just got to be the right kind of film. The one that makes the most sense would be the end of his life, you know, but it's got to be the right kind of film, we'll see."
However, the songwriter-and-author - who was Johnny and June's only child - isn't sure if Joaquin and Reese would want to reprise their roles in a new film.
John, 44, said: "I don't know if they'd do it or not ... I'd just have to approach it if the project ever came up."
John - who has four half-sisters from Johnny's first marriage to Vivian Liberto - admits he misses his dad all the time and wishes he could have just one more day with him.
He said: "I'd like him to be brought back to life so I could go fishing with him again."
'Out Among The Stars' has been recovered by John from the lost 1980s recording sessions Johnny did with producer Billy Sherrill, which were axed by his record company Columbia and will be released on March 31.

Mark Wahlberg’s mother rules with ‘iron fist’


Mark Wahlberg claims his mother tries to rule her family "with an iron fist".
'The Gambler' actor stars alongside his parent, Alma, and his brothers Donnie and Paul in new reality show 'Wahlburgers', and says they all make for an interesting dynamic on camera.
He explained: "My mother tries to rule with an iron fist. We're all supportive of one another, yet competitive. We all bust each other's chops, but if anybody else tries to, you'll be ganged up on by all of us."
Mark was one of nine children, but says he and wife Rhea Dunham are happy to stop after the four they have: Michael, seven, Brendan, five, Ella, 10, and Grace, four.
He added to People magazine: "I didn't necessarily want to have nine kids like my mom had, but I certainly wanted a couple of boys and a couple of girls. I think we're at the perfect balance right now."

Jennifer Connelly found working with husband ‘strange’


Jennifer Connelly found it "strange" going to work with her husband every morning for 'Shelter'.
The actress was directed by Paul Bettany in the new movie - in which she stars as a homeless person - and even though they've been married for more than a decade, it was weird for them to be on the same set together.
She told DuJour magazine: "It was kind of strange, going to work in the morning with the director.
"But it really seemed to come quite naturally to him - phew - and it was an amazing experience to have had together."
The 43-year-old star added she didn't even get preferential treatment and had to wait to speak to Paul like everybody else.
She added: "I had this fantasy that we'd talk about scenes all day. In reality, if the man sat down, there was a line of people wanting to talk to him. Since we moved so quickly, I think he felt his wife was the least of his worries."
Jennifer and Paul have children Kai, 16, Stellan, 10, and Agnes, two, together and while they have been on most of her film sets she says they don't realise she is famous.
She added: "I think they're interested in the same way all kids are interested in what their parents do, but [fame] doesn't come up. It affords them some fun experiences. They've seen hardly any of my movies, but they've been on almost every set."

DNA test proves Michael Jackson fathered love child?


Michael Jackson allegedly fathered a love child.
A DNA test claims to prove the late 'Beat It' singer is the biological father of Brandon Howard, a 31-year-old aspiring singer, prompting speculation he was the boy Michael was singing about in his 1982 hit 'Billie Jean'.
Brandon is the son of Miki Howard, a gospel singer who toured with Michael and was represented by his father, Joe Jackson, in the 80s.
Beverly Hills dental surgeon Dr. Joseph Goodman claims he procured a sample of the star's DNA from a dental device bought at auction.
At a press conference to announce the results today (06.03.14), Dr. Goodman opened the results envelope and declared it said there was a "99.9 percent probability" Michael is the father.
The doctor said: "I think we have the proof."
Brandon - who goes by the name B. Howard - has addressed both the test results and rumours he was to go Michael's estate for money in a video posted on his Facebook page.
He said: "Number one, I did not call [website] TMZ or anything like that. Didn't put out a story, nothing. Number two, I've never 'self-proclaimed' to be Michael Jackson's son.
"Number three, I'm definitely not suing the estate. I've been taken care of very well. Number four, it is true I did do a DNA test but it had nothing to do with any of this."
Michael was father to three children, Prince Michael, 16, Paris, 15, and Blanket, 11 until his untimely death in 2009.
A lawyer for Michael's estate, Howard Weitzman, told TMZ.com: "We've never even heard from him ... Any deadline for claiming to be Michael's child has long since passed."
Another man, Augie Johnson, has also claimed he is the biological father of Brandon and agreed to a DNA test.

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