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LATEST: ROBIN WRIGHT has dismissed reports she served her husband SEAN PENN with divorce papers after finding the actor in bed with two other women as "laughable".
Wright, who filed for divorce in California on 21 December (07) citing irreconcilable differences, is fed up with wayward speculation in the tabloid media as to the reason for the split.
And the Forrest Gump star was left particularly unimpressed by reports that claimed she caught Penn in the act of being unfaithful.
She says, "This is laughable; it didn’t happen." The couple wed in 1996 and has two children.

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MORGAN FREEMAN escaped death in a horse-riding accident, just weeks after CHRISTOPHER REEVE was left paralysed falling from a horse.
The Oscar winner, who co-starred with Reeve in 1987’s Street Smart, owns seven horses that he rides on his ranch in Mississippi.
He says, "I grew up watching the movies. I always wanted to be a cowboy." But Freeman was almost put off the sport forever following his accident, shortly after Reeve’s own tragic fall in 1995.
He says, "I was riding my favourite horse Sable. His bridle snapped and he bolted.
"We’re in the wilderness, but we’re heading for a country highway at 35 miles per hour and the traffic is going 75, 85 miles an hour - and my horse isn’t going to check to see if a log truck is coming. I thought, ‘I’ve bought the farm.’ "But he turned and headed for this stump. He stopped before jumping. I made the jump first. He came afterwards. These things happen.
"And this was just two weeks after Christopher Reeve made his jump."

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EVA MENDES planned to become a nun - until she discovered they don’t get paid.
The sexy Latina was brought up in Los Angeles to Cuban and American parents, embraced the Catholic church and romanticised joining the sisterhood.
But in the end, Mendes chose her love of money over religion.
She reveals, "I did - until my sister told me, ‘You know, Eva, nuns don’t get paid.’ And I said, ‘Forget it!’ I’ve always wanted a better life, financially."

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Late Crocodile Hunter STEVE IRWIN has reached out to his family through celebrity psychic JOHN EDWARD.
Irwin died in September 2006 when he was stabbed in the heart with a stingray barb.
His grieving widow Terri and father Bob asked Edward to travel to Australia for a seance - and they believe he contacted Irwin.
Bob says, "There’s no doubt that Steve was with us. There was a definite Steve energy that’s unmistakable." Terri adds, "John doesn’t have all the answers but he gives beautiful glimpses that loved ones we’ve lost are doing well.
"I know Steve’s gone but in some way he’s still here. I feel him. I sense him. That’s very nice and comforting." The couple’s children Bindi, nine, and four-year-old Robert were banned from the seance ceremony because Terri feared they would be traumatised by it.

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Cancer sufferer FARRAH FAWCETT will die in the next six months if her latest course of chemotherapy fails, according to reports.
The 60-year-old actress is currently travelling between hospitals in Los Angeles and Germany, seeking treatment to tackle her cancerous anal polyps.
But the National Enquirer claims the cancer has spread to her lymph nodes.
A source tells the tabloid, "She’s gaunt and starting to lose weight. She’s miserable. But she’s not giving up. For her it’s always: ‘Never say die.’"

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Actor RYAN O’NEAL punched his 22-year-old son REDMOND, knocking him out, during a violent row in the Los Angeles gym the Oscar nominee owns.
O’Neil, a former amateur boxer, lashed out because he suspected recovering addict Redmond was using drugs again, reports the National Enquirer.
A source tells the tabloid of the 26 December (07) bust-up, "It happened in Pro Gym, the workout facility that Ryan owns, in front of 30 witnesses." The Enquirer reports that Redmond, who had just ended his 12th stint in rehab, had stolen and forged a $500 (£250) cheque from his father, and attempted to cash it.
In February last year (07), O’Neil was accused of attacking Redmond’s half-brother Griffin and his then-pregnant girlfriend with a fireplace poker.

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Singer FERGIE has compared herself to the late DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES insisting she’s a celebrity of the people.
The Black Eyed Peas star likes to think of herself as a "people’s artist" in the same way Diana was labelled the "people’s princess".
She tells American magazine Blender, "People but celebrities on a pedestal and act like they’re perfect. But I’m more like the people’s artist - the same way Diana was the people’s princess.
"I’m a little more human than other artists. I’m not afraid to show my flaws and have a laugh about it."

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THE BLACK CROWES guitarist RICH ROBINSON has asked fans to stop blaming KATE HUDSON for frontman CHRIS ROBINSON’s decision to place the band on hiatus in early 2002.
The Wiser Time rockers reformed following a three-year break in 2005, during which time both Robinson brothers released solo albums.
And Rich insists that it doesn’t matter whether Chris’ then-wife Hudson encouraged him to leave The Black Crowes or not - as it was ultimately his decision.
Rich tells the February/March (08) issue of U.S. magazine Relix, "At the end of the day, Chris made his own decision. Whatever influence Kate had or didn’t have, it was his decision to stop.
"You can’t blame her for that. I don’t know what she did or said - or if she did anything. It was something he brought to us." The Black Crowes release their first album in seven years, Warpaint, in March (08).

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Celebrity doctors DREW PINSKY and PHIL McGRAW are sparring over the treatment of troubled superstar BRITNEY SPEARS.
Pinsky, who recently treated American Idol singer Jessica Sierra, has attacked the advice McGraw gave Spears when he visited her in hospital following her recent stand-off with police - and challenged the TV talk show host’s right to call himself a doctor.
The addiction specialist claims by getting involved, McGraw has made the situation worse.
He says, "It’s never good for an addict when there are multiple sources getting involved. You have to have a unified front. Addicts love a split. it helps them maintain the chaos.
"He’s not a physician. I’m a MD. I went to medical school. He’s a psychologist and I don’t think he has a license in California."

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Teenage rapper SOULJA BOY has become the first artist to sell more than three million downloads of a digital song online.
The 17-year-old star - real name DeAndre Ramone Way - broke the record earlier this week (begs07Jan08) with his Grammy-nominated international hit song Crank That (Soulja Boy).
He says, "I can’t thank my fans enough, without them all of this wouldn’t have been possible. The support they give me is beyond incredible."

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Rocker SLASH has dismissed claims his new autobiography glamourises hard drugs - insisting he heard far worse stories about drug abuse but still became an addict.
The former Guns ‘N Roses star, who now plays in Velvet Revolver, details his battles with heroin and alcohol in his book Slash.
But the now-sober 42-year-old isn’t worried his book will encourage younger fans to start taking drugs.
He says, "I’ve been told more explicit, negative stuff about drugs (than is in my book) and I still did them. If you’re smart, you’ll see where it (the book) starts and where it ends up and you’ll go, ‘It seems like a pain in the ass.’ "At the same time, there was a lot of fun. I don’t have any regrets about it."

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Rapper KANYE WEST’s mother DONDA died of heart disease and "multiple post-operative factors", according to a coroner’s report.
The 58-year-old passed away on 10 November (07), one day after she underwent cosmetic breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction procedures.
A statement released by the Los Angeles coroner on Thursday (10Jan08) reveals an autopsy failed to pinpoint the exact cause of death, but confirms West did not die as a result of "surgical or anaesthetic misadventure".
The report reads: "The final manner of death could not be determined.
Multiple post-operative factors could have played a role in the death. The exact contribution of each factor could not be determined. There was no evidence of a surgical or anaesthetic misadventure."

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Rocker JOEL MADDEN and girlfriend NICOLE RICHIE will be parents by next week, according to the GOOD CHARLOTTE star’s older brother, JOSH.
The heavily pregnant Simple Life star, 26, is expected to give birth "sometime in the next week", and DJ Josh cannot wait.
He tells People.com, "That’s all we know. We don’t know what (gender) it is.
We don’t know any names. I’m being completely honest, I swear!" And Josh reveals that there was a double celebration over Christmas when his younger sister Sarah gave birth on 20 December (07).
He says, "Christmas was awesome. Nicole couldn’t fly, but we were all there." And he has already picked out his present for his new niece or nephew: "I got them some (baby) clothes, that’s what I’m into. We’re very excited." The baby will be

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Actress MISCHA BARTON has dismissed her recent driving under the influence arrest as a "stupid" mistake.
The former The O.C. star, 21, was taken into police custody on 27 December (07) after West Hollywood cops pulled her car over for driving erratically. She was arrested on suspicion of DUI, but was also booked for possession of narcotics and driving on a suspended license.
And Barton insists she is full of regret for her actions.
Speaking on U.S. radio host Ryan Seacrest’s show on Thursday morning (10Jan08), she said: "I was pulled over and obviously, I’m 100 per cent responsible for my actions in this case. I’m really disappointed in myself. I’m not perfect and I don’t intend to do anything this stupid again." The star is currently free on $10,000 (£5,000) bail.

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Argentinian soccer legend DIEGO MARADONA has filed charges against businessman ERNESTO TEXO, accusing him of stealing 600 pieces of sporting memorabilia from the star.
Maradona claims that the items, including the 1995 Golden Ball and gifts from Cuban President Fidel Castro, have not been returned since they were shown around the world in the Itinerant M10 Museum.
The items went on exhibition in 2003, but are in storage in customs in several countries due to the "organiser’s failure to meet his obligations", according to a post on Maradona’s official website.
And legal papers recently filed against Texo add, "Texo and his associates improperly took possession of these objects after being tasked with organising the Itinerant M10 Museum that visited Argentina, Italy and Mexico, among other countries." The memorabilia also includes several international trophies and numerous soccer shirts that were exchanged with the sportsman after international matches with other famous soccer stars during Maradona’s 17 years playing for his country.

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Rapper SNOOP DOGG is eager to collaborate with rock icons BONO and SIR MICK JAGGER - because his hip-hop peers no longer inspire him.
The Beautiful star - real name Calvin Broadus - admits his next album could be influenced by rock ‘n’ roll - and Snoop plans to call on classic some musical legends to help him achieve an edgier sound.
The 36-year-old tells MTV.com, "I want to work with Madonna, Bono or Mick Jagger. I’m on some rock s**t, man. Snoop Dogg, man! "Rappers don’t really move me too much. They can’t do what I did. I’m trying to get down with something that’s outta the box and bigger than me." (PAW/WNWCM/MT) WENN - FIFTH - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 10 JANUARY 2008

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AVRIL LAVIGNE has shot down rumours she is expecting her first child with husband DERYCK WHIBLEY.
Gossip sites claimed the 23-year-old Canadian singer was a month-and-a-half pregnant with the Sum 41 rocker.
But her representative has told PageSix.com, "It’s not true."

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A farmer neighbour of PIERCE BROSNAN is suing the former JAMES BOND star for stealing her water.
Kauai, Hawaii farmer Cathy Ham Young claims the previous owner of Brosnan’s estate on the island diverted water from the farm she owns - and the star has failed to replace a ditch, despite a judge’s order to do so.
Young, 77, claims her vegetable crop has been ruined by draught and she is taking the 54-year-old star to the Hawaiian Supreme Court.
She says, "Pierce Brosnan stole my water. Because he’s a millionaire movie star, he thought he could just move in and steal my water.
"He’s even ignored a court ruling for him to put in a new ditch to restore the water supply to my farm. His lawyer told my lawyer: ‘Pierce doesn’t want to look at a ditch.’" But Brosnan’s lawyer insists he isn’t in the wrong: "Pierce has not been ordered to restore a ditch. A judge found that water goes through five different properties between Pierce’s property and Cathy Young’s property and that it’s not Pierce’s problem."

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