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Selena Gomez has thanked her fans for their support.
The 21-year-old singer has spoken out for the first time since it was revealed she spent two weeks in rehab last month, and she has praised her supporters for "inspiring" her.
She wrote in an Instagram post: "I've done everything I could to the best of my ability. Thank you for the unconditional love and cyber hugs. You inspire me."
It has been claimed the 'Come & Get It' hitmaker sought help as she was "burnt out", while it has also been suggested her partying was getting out of control.
Selena - whose on/off relationship with Justin Bieber is said to have contributed to her problems - reportedly left rehab four weeks early as she felt two weeks at The Meadows clinic in Arizona was enough to get her back on track.
Following her treatment, the 'Spring Breakers' star - who cancelled a planned tour of Australia this month - is said to be doing "so well" and is now focused on returning to work and has been reading lots of scripts and attending casting calls in a bid to move forward.
Selena Gomez thanks fans for support
Selena Gomez has thanked her fans for their support.
The 21-year-old singer has spoken out for the first time since it was revealed she spent two weeks in rehab last month, and she has praised her supporters for "inspiring" her.
She wrote in an Instagram post: "I've done everything I could to the best of my ability. Thank you for the unconditional love and cyber hugs. You inspire me."
It has been claimed the 'Come & Get It' hitmaker sought help as she was "burnt out", while it has also been suggested her partying was getting out of control.
Selena - whose on/off relationship with Justin Bieber is said to have contributed to her problems - reportedly left rehab four weeks early as she felt two weeks at The Meadows clinic in Arizona was enough to get her back on track.
Following her treatment, the 'Spring Breakers' star - who cancelled a planned tour of Australia this month - is said to be doing "so well" and is now focused on returning to work and has been reading lots of scripts and attending casting calls in a bid to move forward.
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One Direction are set for their own reality show, according to Simon Cowell.
The 'Midnight Memories' group - consisting of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson - are set to meet with the music-and-TV mogul in the near future to discuss their own TV show, which could follow a fly-on-the-wall format.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the latest round of 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions at London's Hammersmith Apollo today, Simon revealed: "I think there's something in the works, a possible TV show ... we're going to talk about that in the next couple of weeks. They're always busy these guys."
The 54-year-old music manager also confirmed One Direction will release their fourth studio album this year, following the success of last year's 'Midnight Memories', which spawned the hit song 'Best Song Ever'.
He added: "The important thing is they've got a new album out this year."
The teen heartthrobs are nominated for four accolades at next week's prestigious BRIT Awards - the British equivalent to the Grammys - but Simon insists he isn't concerned about his acts being snubbed by the BRITs voting body, who in the past haven't recognised his best-selling artists such as Leona Lewis and Little Mix.
He explained: "It means more to them than it does to me, but I hope they pick up a few.
"Honest to God, all I'm interested in is record sales. It's nice to get an award but if you don't, you don't. I don't lose any sleep over it."
Simon Cowell: One Direction TV show in the works
One Direction are set for their own reality show, according to Simon Cowell.
The 'Midnight Memories' group - consisting of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson - are set to meet with the music-and-TV mogul in the near future to discuss their own TV show, which could follow a fly-on-the-wall format.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the latest round of 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions at London's Hammersmith Apollo today, Simon revealed: "I think there's something in the works, a possible TV show ... we're going to talk about that in the next couple of weeks. They're always busy these guys."
The 54-year-old music manager also confirmed One Direction will release their fourth studio album this year, following the success of last year's 'Midnight Memories', which spawned the hit song 'Best Song Ever'.
He added: "The important thing is they've got a new album out this year."
The teen heartthrobs are nominated for four accolades at next week's prestigious BRIT Awards - the British equivalent to the Grammys - but Simon insists he isn't concerned about his acts being snubbed by the BRITs voting body, who in the past haven't recognised his best-selling artists such as Leona Lewis and Little Mix.
He explained: "It means more to them than it does to me, but I hope they pick up a few.
"Honest to God, all I'm interested in is record sales. It's nice to get an award but if you don't, you don't. I don't lose any sleep over it."
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Rosie O'Donnell credits her and wife Michelle Rounds' health problems for bringing them closer.
The 51-year-old talk show host suffered a heart attack in August 2012, just months after her partner was diagnosed with Desmoid tumours, a rare cancer-like disease, and she says their struggles have only strengthened their relationship.
She said: "It totally brought us closer...
"Although we've only been together for three years, it's felt like 30 because so much has happened. It's brought us so much closer."
Michelle's illness prompted the couple - who have 13-month-old daughter Dakota together - to scrap their lavish wedding plans in favour of an intimate ceremony in their home.
Speaking on 'Mondays With Marlo', Rosie - who married Michelle in June 2012 - told host Marlo Thomas: "We were scheduled to have a really big wedding on August 17 out in Long Island, right near where I grew up. We had a lot of people invited and she got sick on Mother's Day in May...
"We got married in our apartment on our own, just the two of us with the justice of the peace."
Rosie O’Donnell: Health scares helped relationship
Rosie O'Donnell credits her and wife Michelle Rounds' health problems for bringing them closer.
The 51-year-old talk show host suffered a heart attack in August 2012, just months after her partner was diagnosed with Desmoid tumours, a rare cancer-like disease, and she says their struggles have only strengthened their relationship.
She said: "It totally brought us closer...
"Although we've only been together for three years, it's felt like 30 because so much has happened. It's brought us so much closer."
Michelle's illness prompted the couple - who have 13-month-old daughter Dakota together - to scrap their lavish wedding plans in favour of an intimate ceremony in their home.
Speaking on 'Mondays With Marlo', Rosie - who married Michelle in June 2012 - told host Marlo Thomas: "We were scheduled to have a really big wedding on August 17 out in Long Island, right near where I grew up. We had a lot of people invited and she got sick on Mother's Day in May...
"We got married in our apartment on our own, just the two of us with the justice of the peace."
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Leonard Nimoy felt it was "unfair" when he was diagnosed with chronic lung disease.
The 82-year-old actor recently revealed he has developed obstructive pulmonary disease, despite quitting smoking 30 years ago, and he admits he has learned a "lesson" about his former deadly habit.
Discussing his diagnosis last May, he said: "I thought, 'This is unfair. I quit a long time ago. Why is this happening to me?'
"But it's a lesson that I had to learn. I damaged the lung cells many years ago and then as age begins the damage of lung cells as well you begin to feel it. So, it's something that can stick up on you later."
The 'Star Trek' star has to carry a special machine around with him to help when he struggles to breathe.
Speaking on 'Piers Morgan Live', he said: "This is an oxygenator. I don't carry a tank of oxygen. This machine gives me oxygen by it extracts oxygen out of the atmosphere and I get it up my nose when I need it.
"I'm still using it sporadically but a couple of years ago I didn't need it at all. Now, there are days when I needed it several times a day.
"I get short of a breath and suddenly feel like I can't get a full breath, I can't catch my breath. So, I have to go to the machine."
Although he gave up cigarettes several decades ago, Leonard admits he was an "Olympic championship smoker" at the height of his addiction.
He said: "Look, I tell people that I was an Olympic championship smoker. If there have been a championship in the addiction, I could have qualified. I could smoke in the shower. I can smoke any place.
"And it was something that you - it was part of my culture. It was part of my gang, my guys, the people I hang out with. It was cool to be able to light a cigarette."
Leonard Nimoy: Diagnosis felt unfair
Leonard Nimoy felt it was "unfair" when he was diagnosed with chronic lung disease.
The 82-year-old actor recently revealed he has developed obstructive pulmonary disease, despite quitting smoking 30 years ago, and he admits he has learned a "lesson" about his former deadly habit.
Discussing his diagnosis last May, he said: "I thought, 'This is unfair. I quit a long time ago. Why is this happening to me?'
"But it's a lesson that I had to learn. I damaged the lung cells many years ago and then as age begins the damage of lung cells as well you begin to feel it. So, it's something that can stick up on you later."
The 'Star Trek' star has to carry a special machine around with him to help when he struggles to breathe.
Speaking on 'Piers Morgan Live', he said: "This is an oxygenator. I don't carry a tank of oxygen. This machine gives me oxygen by it extracts oxygen out of the atmosphere and I get it up my nose when I need it.
"I'm still using it sporadically but a couple of years ago I didn't need it at all. Now, there are days when I needed it several times a day.
"I get short of a breath and suddenly feel like I can't get a full breath, I can't catch my breath. So, I have to go to the machine."
Although he gave up cigarettes several decades ago, Leonard admits he was an "Olympic championship smoker" at the height of his addiction.
He said: "Look, I tell people that I was an Olympic championship smoker. If there have been a championship in the addiction, I could have qualified. I could smoke in the shower. I can smoke any place.
"And it was something that you - it was part of my culture. It was part of my gang, my guys, the people I hang out with. It was cool to be able to light a cigarette."
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Mariah Carey wants to help Bobbi Kristina Brown launch a pop career.
The 'Hero' hitmaker and fellow former 'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson were close friends of Whitney Houston - who died in February 2012 - and have now vowed to do all they can to help her daughter achieve her musical ambitions.
A source said: "Mariah and Randy were close friends of Whitney's and were heartbroken after she died suddenly in 2012. They kept in touch.
"Now Randy has decided he wants to make a full court press to help Bobbi Kristina become a star- and Mariah told him she wanted in, too.
"Mariah would love to step in and provide mentoring to BK because she and Randy have been so close and even worked together on last season's 'American Idol'. They have years of music experience between them and will share all their knowledge with Bobbi Kristina.
"Randy wants to move quickly and is presenting a plan for the potential star that gets her on the pop charts in under 12 months."
While 20-year-old Bobbi Kristina - whose father is singer Bobby Brown - is said to be very talented, she is cautious about venturing into the music world.
The source added to RadarOnline.com: "For her part, Bobbi Kristina is being extremely careful about her first steps into the pop singing world.
"She wants to be a singing star just like her mom, but she wants to be really careful about how she does it. Bobbi Kristina understands how important first impressions are when you release music."
Mariah Carey to help Bobbi Kristins
Mariah Carey wants to help Bobbi Kristina Brown launch a pop career.
The 'Hero' hitmaker and fellow former 'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson were close friends of Whitney Houston - who died in February 2012 - and have now vowed to do all they can to help her daughter achieve her musical ambitions.
A source said: "Mariah and Randy were close friends of Whitney's and were heartbroken after she died suddenly in 2012. They kept in touch.
"Now Randy has decided he wants to make a full court press to help Bobbi Kristina become a star- and Mariah told him she wanted in, too.
"Mariah would love to step in and provide mentoring to BK because she and Randy have been so close and even worked together on last season's 'American Idol'. They have years of music experience between them and will share all their knowledge with Bobbi Kristina.
"Randy wants to move quickly and is presenting a plan for the potential star that gets her on the pop charts in under 12 months."
While 20-year-old Bobbi Kristina - whose father is singer Bobby Brown - is said to be very talented, she is cautious about venturing into the music world.
The source added to RadarOnline.com: "For her part, Bobbi Kristina is being extremely careful about her first steps into the pop singing world.
"She wants to be a singing star just like her mom, but she wants to be really careful about how she does it. Bobbi Kristina understands how important first impressions are when you release music."
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David Beckham crowned dream Valentine’s Day date
David Beckham has been named the ultimate Valentine's Day (14.02.14) date.
The retired soccer star topped a new poll from toptable to find British women's dream dinner companion on the most romantic day of the year, scoring 18 per cent of the vote.
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Jared Leto's mother taught him to "dream".
The 'Dallas Buyers Club' actor - whose parents divorced when he was young, with his father dying while he was still a child - credits his mom Constance for his success because she always encouraged him to do whatever he could to reach his goals.
And Jared - whose performance in 'Dallas Buyers Club' as transgender AIDS victim Rayon has seen him win a string of awards - has been accompanied to many ceremonies this year by his mother as a way of thanking her for her support.
Speaking at the Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills yesterday (10.02.14), Jared - who is nominated for Best Supporting Actor - said: "We were born very poor and into pretty humble surroundings. My mother always wanted to do something better with her life and for her children.
"She was a dreamer and a worker. The biggest lesson she taught me was to dream and then to do the work that it takes to make dreams a reality. It has been fun to bring her around.
"The best part of these opportunities to stand up and say something is to be able to thank the people who have believed in you for so long. I could spend every single one of these events thanking my mother. She's the best."
The 42-year-old star donned an eye-catching gold jacket for the occasion and admitted he likes to have "fun" with his wardrobe at formal events so he still feels like himself.
The 30 Seconds to Mars frontman added: "I don't dress up very much. I don't wear a lot of suits or sports jackets, but you have to have a little fun with it and you want to feel like yourself. Not like your agent."
Jared Leto inspired by mother
Jared Leto's mother taught him to "dream".
The 'Dallas Buyers Club' actor - whose parents divorced when he was young, with his father dying while he was still a child - credits his mom Constance for his success because she always encouraged him to do whatever he could to reach his goals.
And Jared - whose performance in 'Dallas Buyers Club' as transgender AIDS victim Rayon has seen him win a string of awards - has been accompanied to many ceremonies this year by his mother as a way of thanking her for her support.
Speaking at the Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills yesterday (10.02.14), Jared - who is nominated for Best Supporting Actor - said: "We were born very poor and into pretty humble surroundings. My mother always wanted to do something better with her life and for her children.
"She was a dreamer and a worker. The biggest lesson she taught me was to dream and then to do the work that it takes to make dreams a reality. It has been fun to bring her around.
"The best part of these opportunities to stand up and say something is to be able to thank the people who have believed in you for so long. I could spend every single one of these events thanking my mother. She's the best."
The 42-year-old star donned an eye-catching gold jacket for the occasion and admitted he likes to have "fun" with his wardrobe at formal events so he still feels like himself.
The 30 Seconds to Mars frontman added: "I don't dress up very much. I don't wear a lot of suits or sports jackets, but you have to have a little fun with it and you want to feel like yourself. Not like your agent."
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Kanye West feels "honoured and humbled" by his fans.
The 'Bound 2' rapper released his debut album 'The College Dropout' 10 years ago yesterday (10.02.14) and he admits he's overwhelmed by the dedication of his supporters over the decade.
Taking to Twitter to mark the 10th anniversary, he said: "I am honored and humbled by my fans, for the unwavering support and love over the past ten years.
"I wake up every day trying to give something back to you that you can rock to and be proud of.
"Ten years later I am still the same kid from Chicago, still dreaming out loud, still banging on the door.
"The doors may be heavier, but I promise you WE WILL BREAK THEM. (sic)"
The 36-year-old star- who has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards - recognised the struggle he'd been through over the years to prove himself as a serious rapper and credits the team behind him for helping him become a success.
He wrote: "Ten years ago today we finally released what had been my life's work up to that point: The College Dropout.
"I say "finally" because it was a long road, a constant struggle, and a true labor of love to not only convince my peers and the public that I could be an artist, but to actually get that art out for the world to hear.
"I am extremely grateful to each and every person along that road who helped, lent an ear, lent their voice,
"gave of their heart to that project, and to all the projects that followed, and are to come. (sic)"
Kanye's fiancée Kim Kardashian - with who he has eight-month-old daughter North - also took to her Instagram account to praise the "best producer and artist over the past decade".
Kanye West ‘honoured and humbled’ by fans
Kanye West feels "honoured and humbled" by his fans.
The 'Bound 2' rapper released his debut album 'The College Dropout' 10 years ago yesterday (10.02.14) and he admits he's overwhelmed by the dedication of his supporters over the decade.
Taking to Twitter to mark the 10th anniversary, he said: "I am honored and humbled by my fans, for the unwavering support and love over the past ten years.
"I wake up every day trying to give something back to you that you can rock to and be proud of.
"Ten years later I am still the same kid from Chicago, still dreaming out loud, still banging on the door.
"The doors may be heavier, but I promise you WE WILL BREAK THEM. (sic)"
The 36-year-old star- who has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards - recognised the struggle he'd been through over the years to prove himself as a serious rapper and credits the team behind him for helping him become a success.
He wrote: "Ten years ago today we finally released what had been my life's work up to that point: The College Dropout.
"I say "finally" because it was a long road, a constant struggle, and a true labor of love to not only convince my peers and the public that I could be an artist, but to actually get that art out for the world to hear.
"I am extremely grateful to each and every person along that road who helped, lent an ear, lent their voice,
"gave of their heart to that project, and to all the projects that followed, and are to come. (sic)"
Kanye's fiancée Kim Kardashian - with who he has eight-month-old daughter North - also took to her Instagram account to praise the "best producer and artist over the past decade".
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Bill Murray learnt Japanese by practising his chat-up lines in a sushi bar.
The 63-year-old actor decided to get into character during filming of Sofia Coppola's 2003 movie 'Lost In Translation' in Tokyo by buying a cheeky phrase book and testing his flirting skills on the local chef.
Speaking in a fan Q&A on Reddit, he said: "I would go to sushi bars with a book I had called 'Making out in Japanese'. It was a small paperback book, with questions like, 'Can we get into the back seat?' 'Do your parents know about me?' 'Do you have a curfew?'
"And I would say to the sushi chef, 'Do you have a curfew? Do your parents know about us? And can we get into the back seat?'
"And I would always have a lot of fun with that, but that one particular day, he said, 'Would you like some fresh eel?' and I said, 'Yes I would'. So he came back with a fresh eel, a live eel, and then he walked back behind a screen and came back in 10 seconds with a no-longer-alive eel."
The star also recalled the "real fiesta" he had filming 2009 stop-motion animation 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' with the likes of George Clooney and Meryl Streep, claiming the all-star cast once got so drunk they couldn't stay upright.
Bill said: "It was great fun, because it just dragged on and on and on. And it was this fun bunch of people. First we went to our friend's farm, and we all stayed at her place for a handful of days while we recorded during the day and then at night we would have these magnificent meals and we would all tell stories.
"We had a lot of great food, a lot of great wine and great stories. It went on until people started literally falling from their chairs and being taken away.
"And then we had to go to another place and do it again, we went to George's place, but then something happen[ed] and the whole party broke up, and George said, 'You don't have to go, do ya'and I didn't, so we just kicked around Northern Italy for a while. It was a real fiesta."
Bill Murray practised Japanese chat-up lines in sushi bar
Bill Murray learnt Japanese by practising his chat-up lines in a sushi bar.
The 63-year-old actor decided to get into character during filming of Sofia Coppola's 2003 movie 'Lost In Translation' in Tokyo by buying a cheeky phrase book and testing his flirting skills on the local chef.
Speaking in a fan Q&A on Reddit, he said: "I would go to sushi bars with a book I had called 'Making out in Japanese'. It was a small paperback book, with questions like, 'Can we get into the back seat?' 'Do your parents know about me?' 'Do you have a curfew?'
"And I would say to the sushi chef, 'Do you have a curfew? Do your parents know about us? And can we get into the back seat?'
"And I would always have a lot of fun with that, but that one particular day, he said, 'Would you like some fresh eel?' and I said, 'Yes I would'. So he came back with a fresh eel, a live eel, and then he walked back behind a screen and came back in 10 seconds with a no-longer-alive eel."
The star also recalled the "real fiesta" he had filming 2009 stop-motion animation 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' with the likes of George Clooney and Meryl Streep, claiming the all-star cast once got so drunk they couldn't stay upright.
Bill said: "It was great fun, because it just dragged on and on and on. And it was this fun bunch of people. First we went to our friend's farm, and we all stayed at her place for a handful of days while we recorded during the day and then at night we would have these magnificent meals and we would all tell stories.
"We had a lot of great food, a lot of great wine and great stories. It went on until people started literally falling from their chairs and being taken away.
"And then we had to go to another place and do it again, we went to George's place, but then something happen[ed] and the whole party broke up, and George said, 'You don't have to go, do ya'and I didn't, so we just kicked around Northern Italy for a while. It was a real fiesta."
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