Kim Kardashian can’t stop working

The 30-year-old reality TV star – who recently got engaged to sportsman Kris Humphries – struggles to switch off and can’t resist checking on her various endeavours even when she is on holiday.

She said: “I’m always travelling. Having so many business ventures gets hectic.

“Even when I take days off, I find myself sneaking off to approve shoes for my website or photos for my perfume campaign. I’m a workaholic.”

Despite her hectic schedule, Kim – who has an online shoe company, clothing line, jewellery collection, two perfumes and co-owns three boutiques – insists she doesn’t mind putting in the work because she wants to do well.

She said: “If I’m doing something, then I’m 100 per cent involved. That’s what it takes to be super-successful.

“From ad campaigns to pictures to wording, I want it all to be perfect. I don’t want to be just a face.”

However, the brunette beauty admits she often runs into difficulties with her work.

She told Britain’s Glamour magazine: “There are always challenges. Getting a name trademarked and hiring people you can trust are hard.

“Opening Dash New York was a risk because the rent was four times as much as we were used to and we weren’t familiar with the city.”

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Duchess Catherine is “loving” every minute of married life

The brunette beauty – who wed Prince William in April – told guests at a recent gala dinner how she was incredibly happy since tying the knot in April even though she sometimes finds her new royal role “surreal”.

One guest at the exclusive bash at London’s Kensington Palace told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “Kate said she was ‘loving it’ when asked what married life was like. She added that it was surreal sometimes but that’s to be expected.

“She said she was totally and blissfully happy and her eyes lit up whenever William’s name was mentioned. The pair are clearly so in love.”

Catherine was making her first official public appearance with William at the 10th annual Absolute Return for Kids (ARK) Gala Dinner on Thursday (09.06.11) and while the bash was completely over-the-top, onlookers say the couple didn’t seem to mind.

The onlooker added: “It was the most extravagant, ostentatious, over-the-top bash you can ever imagine with bankers splashing their cash like there’s no tomorrow. It was not the sort of occasion you would normally associate with royalty. But Kate and Wills took it in their stride like true professionals.”

Earlier in the evening, William addressed the crowd to announce his wife had joined the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry as a patron.

He said: “My brother, Catherine and I hope to use our philanthropy as a long-term catalyst for meaningful change.”

Britney Spears is to marry for a third time

The 29-year-old singer – who has two sons, Sean Preston, five, and Jayden James, four, with second husband Kevin Federline – got secretly engaged to long-term boyfriend Jason Trawick when the 39-year-old talent manager popped the question by writing the pop star a romantic poem.

After filling the ground floor of the couple’s Los Angeles mansion with roses and candles, Jason reportedly presented Britney with a flower-shaped diamond ring, according to The Sun newspaper.

An insider said: “She’s on cloud nine.”

The ‘Toxic’ hitmaker is also said to be keen to have another child, her first with Jason, but only wanted to do it once she had tied the knot again.

The source added: “Britney is desperate to settle down again and have more children. But she is very traditional and didn’t want to start a family with Jason until they’d tie the knot.

Britney – whose first marriage to childhood friend Jason Alexander was annulled just 55 hours after they said, ‘I do’ in Las Vegas in 2004 – is now said to be planning a “low-key” ceremony in Hawaii once she has completed her upcoming world tour.

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Victoria Beckham admits being a working mother is “hard”

The singer-turned-fashion designer – who is expecting her fourth child with husband David Beckham – will always put her family first, but wants to give her work as much attention as she can and is pleased she enjoys it so much.

She told Britain’s Glamour magazine: “Maternity leave – what’s that? I’ve been working incredibly hard so I’m prepared for next season.

“Being a working mum is hard – I think women can relate to me when I say it’s like juggling glass balls.

“My husband and children will always be my priority. But for me, what I do professionally doesn’t feel like a job – it’s my passion.”

While Victoria has been busy working hard, she recently took time out to enjoy a baby shower thrown in her honour by close friend Eva Longoria.

The ‘Desperate Housewives’ actress held the party at the Petit L’Ermitage hotel in West Hollywood, and invited guests including Nicole Richie, Demi Moore and Selma Blair – herself expecting a baby.

The theme of the party was pink, to celebrate the impending girl, with pink tablecloths, pink flowers and pink chairs.

In addition to the girly colour scheme, there was also an English garden party feel, with guests treated to cups of tea and a Princess cake covered in marzipan.

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Chris Bosh Begs Judge — Let My Kid Go to NBA Finals

Miami Heat superstar Chris Bosh desperately wants his 2-year-old daughter to watch him play in the NBA Finals — but his baby mama won’t let her go to the games — so he’s going to court to try to force her hand.

Bosh and his ex-girlfriend, Allison Mathis, are locked in a bitter custody war — and while they hash out a permanent solution, they are currently abiding by a temporary court-ordered arrangement in which they share custody … and right now, their daughter is with Mathis.

TMZ obtained an emergency motion Bosh filed with a Maryland court last week — asking the judge to temporarily alter their agreement so “[Bosh's daughter] is able to share in what, to date, is the pinnacle of Bosh’s professional career, and possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

In the docs, Bosh also includes an email he sent to Mathis last month in the hopes of striking a deal outside the courtroom. In the letter, Chris states, “I am embarking on a new chapter of my life by making it into the finals for the first time in my professional career and it’s very important to me to have the people closest and dear to my heart to be able to share these moments with me.”

Bosh continues, “If we can make this happen please respond asap and I will set up the arrangements for pick up/drop off without you even having to lift a finger.”

According to the legal docs, Bosh never heard back from Mathis. So far, the judge has yet to rule on the matter … but a source close to Allison tells us she does not want to change the arrangement.

But there’s a silver lining in this story for Bosh — according to the original arrangement, he’s due to get custody of the kid back on June 11 … one day before Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

And since the Heat lost to the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night — evening the series at 2 games a piece — it seems Bosh will get to play in front of his daughter after all.

News Source: TMZ

Cheryl Cole wants to take a break from the showbiz world

The 27-year-old singer – who was sensationally sacked from the US version of ‘The X Factor’ after working on the show for just two weeks – is now keen to take some time off as she does not intend to return to the UK version of the musical talent programme.

A source said: “Cheryl has admitted she’s not thinking straight right now and everything is a blur.

“She hasn’t stopped working for the past nine years – ever since Girls Aloud started. She’s now looking at this as the perfect opportunity to just stop for a bit and take time out.

“She’s going to sit back, take stock of her career and decide what to do next.”

Cheryl – who is thought to have been replaced on the judging panel, also containing Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid and Paula Abdul, by Nicole Scherzinger – reportedly did not want to return to the UK version of ‘The X Factor’ because she is feeling “fragile” about the sacking.

A source added to The Sun newspaper: “She just isn’t in the right state of mind at the moment to go headfirst into a new show.

“She’s all over the place, emotionally she’s very fragile. Starting filming on Wednesday would be far too soon.”

She has also become “un-contactable” after the event, with TV executives left in the dark about whether or not she wanted a job in the UK.

An insider told the Daily Mail newspaper: “Cheryl will not be returning to the British ‘X Factor’. People have been trying to speak to her and persuade her this would be a good idea, but she’s been un-contactable.

“She hasn’t returned phone calls. And you can’t exactly negotiate with someone who won’t even speak to you.”

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Sean Kingston’s Savior — He Was Puking Blood

The guy who heroically jumped into the water to save Sean Kingston says the singer was spitting up blood after his jet ski accident last night — but that Sean was responsive and even spoke during the rescue.

Jonathan Rivera, a member of the Coast Guard, says he was driving his boat around Star Island on his day off … when he was called over to the accident scene by a man and a woman on a jet ski. Rivera says he noticed an empty jet ski, a woman in the water floating (she was wearing a vest and complaining her head hurt) and Kingston.

Rivera says the two people on the jet ski were trying to hold Kingston up, but they were struggling to keep his head above water. Rivera says Kingston’s size was a problem for them, as his life vest had come off.

So Rivera says he jumped in the water and noticed Kingston was “puking up blood out of his mouth.”

Rivera says he wrapped his arms around Kingston and held on to the jet ski to help keep Kingston’s head above water. Rivera said Kingston was “convulsing and throwing up blood all over me” — but said he didn’t notice any head trauma.

Rivera tells us he held onto Kingston for about 15 minutes, until a police boat finally arrived. Rivera says he doesn’t think he could have held on much longer than he did.

Rivera says when helped arrived, he told Sean he was going to be okay. He says Kingston repeated back to him, “I’m going to be okay.”

When it came time to get Kingston into the boat, Rivera says Kingston was able to follow directions, though he did need some assistance getting in.

From there, paramedics quickly came and cleaned Kingston up and rushed him to an ambulance that was waiting nearby.

Rivera, who says he didn’t recognize Kingston until well into the rescue, tells us, “I mean regardless of whether I was in the Coast Guard, I would have still jumped off to help him. He needed help.”

Jimmy Vega, who was with Rivera at the time and assisted in rescuing Kingston, talked to a local reporter (see below) and explained, “We were about to turn back around [and go home] when we noticed him. I truly believe if we did turn around, he would not be with us today.”

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Lady Gaga is “obsessed” with cooking shows

The eccentric singer loves experimenting with new recipes and confessed she takes inspiration from watching programmes about food.

She told heat magazine: “When I get time off, I like to watch cooking shows, I’m really obsessed with them. I’m a really good cook now, just from watching those shows. My speciality is Italian.”

Despite her hectic lifestyle, the ‘Judas’ singer revealed she loves to catch up with her childhood friends over good food and wine.

She explained: “I went to an all-girls’ school, so the few of my friends that I’ve kept since high school, we’ll all just get together and cook and drink six or seven bottles of red wine and just talk about life and chill out.”

Despite her passion for cooking, Gaga recently claimed she is on a “drunk diet” as consuming alcohol helps her creativity.

She said: “I am on the drunk diet. I live my life as I want to, creatively. I like to drink whiskey and stuff while I am working. But the deal is I’ve got to work out every day, and I work out hung over if I am hung over. And it’s about the cross-training and keeping yourself inspired. I have to say, I do a ton of yoga.”

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Bruce Willis plays the “lamest hitman in the world” in ‘Looper’

The ‘Die Hard’ star plays a contract killer, or Looper, in the new time-travel thriller – in which his character executes people before they technically exist – but director Rian Johnson warns that doesn’t mean it’s a glamorous role.

He said: “In truth, a Looper is more of a garbage man. They have the lamest hitman job in the world. Calling a Looper a hitman makes it romantic.” Explaining the film’s time-travel theme a little further, the director – whose previous credits include ‘Brick’ and ‘The Brothers Bloom’ – explained the concept will be “very illegal” in the movie, but only in the future.

He added: “In the film time travel won’t have been invented yet, but 30 years down the line from that it definitely will be – and when it is it’s going to be very illegal. “It will also be difficult to dispose of a body, so criminals will have to go back in time and assemble a team of assassins, called Loopers.

“They kidnap the guy, zap him back 30 years and the Looper shoots them dead. Its’ the perfect crime! The Looper kills someone who doesn’t technical exist yet, so that person vanishes from the future.” The film will also see Bruce and Joseph Gordon Levitt playing the same character in different times. ‘Looper’ is set for release in 2012.

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Lady Gaga can no longer watch the video for ‘Telephone’

The ‘Born This Way’ hitmaker – who collaborated with Beyonce Knowles on the track in 2010 – admitted while she and the ‘Halo’ singer are “great together”, she wishes she had been able to put her own stamp on the video.

She said: “I can’t even watch the ‘Telephone’ video, I hate it so much. Beyonce and I are great together. But there are so many f***ing idea in that video and all I see in that video is my brain throbbing with ideas and I wish I had edited it myself a little bit more.”

However, the 25-year-old singer – real name Stefani Germanotta – explained while she is “terrified” of the chaos in her brain, her fans seem to love it. Gaga added to Britain’s Time Out magazine: “It’s funny because I know a lot of kids didn’t like the ‘Alejandro’ video, but that was my favourite of all my videos.”

“Alejandro’ isn’t a busy video. But maybe that’s my own monster. People love the chaos in my brain, but I’m terrified of it.”

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‘Smallville’ Star — Having a Ruff Week Before Prison

“Smallville” star Sam Jones is less than a month away from being sentenced in his major drug case and he’s spending one of his few remaining weeks of freedom in Holland … looking for dogs.

Jones goes in front of a judge on June 22 to be sentenced for conspiring to illegally sell THOUSANDS of oxycodone pills and he could get as much as 70 months in the pokey.

But before that happens, Jones is going to spend the first week of June in Holland, where he will handpick dogs for a canine-protection business he owns called Platinum K9. PK9 sells personal protection dogs to high-end and celebrity clients … as well as to police K9 units. Ironic, no?

Jones got permission from Uncle Sam to head overseas, according to court docs filed this week, and will have his passport returned to him for the trip. The docs say Jones has to submit his itinerary to court officials before the trip and report back to them within 24 hours of his return … or else.

News Source: TMZ

Jeff Conaway Autopsy Taking Place Today

The LA County Coroner is conducting an autopsy on “Grease” star Jeff Conaway this afternoon … TMZ has learned.

According to our sources, the coroner is expecting the results to be inconclusive and a cause of death will not be able to determined until toxicology results are in … which take about 4-6 weeks.

Conaway passed away yesterday at the age of 60 after he had reportedly fallen into a coma earlier this month.

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Take That kicked off their Progress Live 2011 tour in spectacular fashion last night (27.05.11)

The ‘Never Forget’ group opened their European tour at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, Northern England, with a huge stage set including an 18 metre tall bionic man prop, acrobats and stage performers climbing a towering wall of water.

The band initially appearing as a quartet with Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald performing ‘Rule The World’, ‘Greatest Day’, ‘Hold Up A Light’, ‘Patience’ and ‘Shine’. Returning member of the group Robbie Williams then appeared to perform a selection of his solo hits including ‘Let Me Entertain You’, ‘Rock DJ’, and ‘Angels’.

The full five piece group were then reunited onstage to play their first full set in 15 years. Robbie told the crowd: “20 years in the making, 15 years in the waiting, five years deliberating. Ladies and gentlemen, the That That show. I’m very proud to be a part of it all again.”

The band then performed a selection of classic tracks from their 90s period including ‘Million Love Songs’, ‘Babe’, ‘Everything Changes’
and ‘Back For Good’. The stage production reportedly cost £15 million to produce and featured 31 performers and nine costume changes for the band.

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Cheryl Cole will receive her full £1.2 million fee for appearing on the US version of ‘The X Factor’

Despite being sacked earlier this week after just four days on the show’s judging panel, Cheryl will take home full pay for the series, even though she is unlikely to appear in the final version of the show.

Cheryl was said to be “shocked and stunned” at the news she was being let go by the Fox network which makes the show, who reportedly cited a “lack of chemistry” with fellow judge Paula Abdul as their reason. ‘The X Factor’ boss Simon Cowell – who brought the 27-year-old singer to the US for the show – has broken his silence on the matter, saying, “I feel guilty.”

He also insisted his “hands were tied” by network executives at Fox. A source close to the TV mogul told The Sun newspaper: “He loves
Cheryl and did everything in his power to get her on US TV. “But channel chiefs just weren’t happy. It was a necessary evil and he feels terribly guilty about it.”

Cheryl is believed to have been replaced by Nicole Scherzinger on the judging panel of the talent show, which also includes Simon and L.A. Reid. Cheryl is now locked in negotiations about a possible return to the UK version of the show, although sources say she is asking for a much higher fee.

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Lindsay Lohan — Trapped In PARADISE

With an electronic monitoring bracelet strapped around her ankle, Lindsay Lohan served her second day under house arrest suffering on her roof … in the warm California sun.

Lohan is currently shacked up at her swanky townhouse in Venice, CA — where, from her roof, she can totally see the ocean.

Lindsay — who’s being punished for allegedly stealing a necklace — is only expected to serve around 35 total days of hard time … glorious, relaxing, court-ordered hard time.

News Source: TMZ

Former ‘Idol’ Contestant — My Ex Threatened to Kill Me

Season 7 “American Idol” contestant Asia’h Epperson claims her ex-boyfriend beat the crap out of her on multiple occasions … and then threatened her with death … this according to court docs.

Epperson — who placed in the Top 16 on “A.I.” in 2008 — filed a request for a restraining order against her 27-year-old ex BF … claiming the guy has a history of “choking me and slamming me on the ground, fighting and wrestling me.”

According to the docs filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Epperson claims the abuse got so bad, the ex began making “threats about killing me and then himself.”

She claims he also, “called people out of my phone and threatened them as well … threatened to shoot my friends.”

Fortunately for Asia’h … her request was granted and the ex-BF was ordered to stay 100 yards away from her at all times.

Both sides are due back in court on June 10.

News Source: TMZ

Spencer BLASTS Virgin Mobile — ‘Sparah’ Is a Rip-Off!

Spencer Pratt is furious at Virgin Mobile — telling TMZ, the cell company’s new celeb couple spoof “Sparah” is blatantly copying Speidi … and now he wants Virgin to start paying up for using his likeness.

If you haven’t seen the commercials … Virgin Mobile’s new ad campaign is built entirely around a fake Hollywood couple called “Sparah” — a mashup of the names Spencer and Sarah — and Pratt is pissed he and Heidi have become the target of a national joke … with no paycheck to show for it.

According to Spencer, Speidi’s getting ripped off — telling us, “They should being paying for using our likeness. It’s obvious they are trying to be us.”

Pratt doesn’t stop there — adding, he and Heidi “hate” Sparah … “It’s nuts how much [Virgin is] promoting them, when they are obviously copying us.”

Attempts to reach Virgin’s celeb couple were unsuccessful — but we’re guessing … “Sparah has no comment.”

News Source: TMZ

Fergie & Josh — Our Bodyguard Saved a Life!

Fergie and Josh Duhamel’s cross-country flight had to be diverted for a passenger’s medical emergency — and it was the couple’s bodyguard who sprang into action to help save the man’s life!

Sources on the late night flight from NY to LA tell us a passenger began vomiting, then had a seizure. We’re told Fergie and Josh’s bodyguard, Pascal — a mountain of a man — jumped up to help flight attendants move the passenger into the aisle.

We’re told a doctor, who happened to be on board, performed CPR — then Pascal moved the man to the back of the plane, where flight attendants attached him to a heart monitor.

The flight was diverted to Las Vegas … and the passenger received treatment at a nearby hospital.

In true hero fashion, Pascal was mum about the incident when they got to LAX — but Josh was quick to sing his praises.

News Source: TMZ

Sandra Bullock has splashed out $22.9 million on a new home

The Oscar-winning actress purchased the luxurious seven-bedroom Beverly Hills property for her and 17-month-old adopted son Louis to live in.

The Tudor-style property is set on 4.1 acres and comes with eight bathrooms, a detached four-car garage, a library, office, eat-in kitchen, work out room, staff quarters, swimming pool and stunning 270-degree views from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean.

Until she bought the new property Sandra was living in New Orleans with Louis, as that is where the tot is from.

Sandra – who started the adoption process of Louis with ex-husband Jesse James but eventually applied as a single parent after they separated following revelations he cheated on her with a string of women – has said of New Orleans: “Without the spirit of the people who live there and take care of the city and honour its traditions, its love for music, its love for life, take those people out and you don’t have why I love New Orleans so much.”

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Paris Hilton — My SUV Wrecked My Bentley!!

It was like bumper cars at Paris Hilton’s place recently … when someone tried to take her black SUV out for a spin … and accidentally crashed into one of Paris’ Bentleys instead.

Sources close to Hilton tell us — the unnamed driver was trying to back the SUV out of Paris’ Hollywood Hills mansion … when they hit P’s pink Bentley, which was parked in front of the home.

Total cost for repairs — $5,000. Checking your rear view mirror — priceless.

News Source: TMZ

Kim K’s Engagement Ring — The Secret Inscription

There are hidden messages inscribed underneath the 16.5 carat diamond on Kim Kardashian’s MASSIVE engagement ring … TMZ has learned.

Sources very close to the couple tell us Kris Humphries had two bible passage etched into the $2 million stunner … and they each have a special meaning for both Kim and Kris.

So far, we’re told, the couple isn’t revealing which passages are on the ring.

News Source: TMZ

Lindsay Lohan — The Happiest Prisoner EVER!!!

You are looking at Lindsay Lohan serving HARD TIME under house arrest at her swanky townhouse by the beach … OH, THE HUMANITY!!!

During her first day in confinement, Lohan entertained a mystery guest … with a big, fat smile on her face.

As we previously reported, Lohan is expected to be under arrest for roughly 35 days. How will she survive?!!?!?

News Source: TMZ

Children’s Services Visits Mariah Carey

Social workers from the LA County Department of Children and Family Services will arrive at Mariah Carey’s house any moment to conduct a formal interview with the singer — after receiving an anonymous complaint that she drank a beer while breast feeding … TMZ has learned.

DCFS launched the investigation after someone complained Mariah drank a Guinness in the hospital after giving birth to her twins. We’re told DCFS social workers will ask Mariah about the incident and interview others in the house as well.

The investigation is curious because hospital workers were closely monitoring Mariah and fully saw what was going on in her room. Sources tell us someone from the hospital told Mariah it would be beneficial to drink a dark beer — like a Guinness — to assist her in lactating.

We’re told Mariah took the advice and drank a Guinness and in no way hid what she was doing from hospital staff — assuming it was fine to do.

Several people connected with DCFS are privately critical of the agency for honing in on anonymous tips against celebrities … and devoting “extensive resources” when the agency should be looking at serious cases of abuse.

News Source: TMZ

Maria Shriver — Divorce On!

Maria Shriver met with her divorce lawyer today in Beverly Hills and all systems are go to end her marriage to Arnold Schwarzenegger … TMZ has learned.

Shriver met with attorney Laura Wasser at the swanky Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills — where Shriver is staying — for a morning meeting.

Meanwhile, we’re told Schwarzenegger has met with another high-powered Bev Hills diviorce lawyer of his own, Bob Kaufman. Although we do not know if Arnold has formally retained Kaufman.

As TMZ first reported, Shriver has been meeting with her financial person for several months now trying to sort out money issues before filing the divorce petition.

It’s a little tricky, because the money guy works for both Maria and Arnold and is very close to both of them.

A Wasser/Kaufman combo is significant, because both have worked on other high profile cases and have figured out how to handle these situations in a discreet, semi-private manner.

Although no divorce petition has been filed — were told it’s just a matter of time.

News Source: TMZ

George Clinton Hospitalized — My Leg Is Funk’d Up

Legendary funkmaster George Clinton — leader of the Parliament-Funkadelic — is being hospitalized for an infection in his leg … TMZ has learned.

Clinton’s rep tells us … 69-year-old George went to see his doctor for a routine check-up when the decision was made to keep him in the facility so Clinton could receive proper treatment for an infection in one of his legs.

The rep adds, “He will be just Fine. Thank You for all your prayers and concern.”

News Source: TMZ