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Actress KATE WINSLET has credited LEONARDO DiCAPRIO with helping her get over her weight issues - after he confronted her 10 years ago on the set of their film TITANIC.
The pair teamed up for the first time since the 1997 blockbuster for new movie Revolutionary Road.
Winslet is adamant DiCaprio’s pep talk on the set of the disaster movie helped her come to terms with her body issues.
But she admits she still struggles to deal with superstardom, more than a decade after the pair first teamed up.
Winslet says, "I’m still coming to terms with (fame) to be honest. I knew from when I was very, very young I wanted to be an actress. I certainly didn’t think it meant making films because to me that was something Judy Garland did.
"As a child, I was overweight and I was very chubby and I was always the wrong kid at the audition because my hair was wrong and the shoes didn’t fit. I did loose weight very sensibility when I was younger but those says are very much behind me." Turning to DiCaprio, she adds, "I remember you saying to me one day, ‘You’ve really got to let the whole fat girl thing go’. And that’s the truth, you’re right."

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SIR PAUL McCARTNEY’S ex-wife HEATHER MILLS is facing a court battle with her former nanny - following allegations she was made to go far beyond her duties as their daughter’s caretaker.
Sara Trumble resigned from her post as nanny to Beatrice - Mills’ daughter with McCartney - in September (08).
According to British tabloid the Sunday Mirror, Trumble claims Mills made her work as late as midnight, blow dry the ex-model’s hair at 7:30am and even give her naked spray tans.
The pair have 28 days to settle their differences or risk thrashing out the dispute in court since Trumble lodged a constructive dismissal claim with an employment tribunal last week (begs15Dec08).
A source tells the publication, "Sara and Heather started out as friends but it all went wrong after Heather’s divorce.
"Heather is concerned what Sara will say - she was in the heart of the family during the last days of her marriage to Sir Paul right up until after the divorce was finalised." Mills is worth an estimated $35 million (£24 million) following her lengthy divorce from ex-Beatle McCartney earlier this year (08).

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Hollywood star SCARLETT JOHANSSON hates her sex symbol status - and can’t wait to shed the image in later life for heavier roles.
The Lost In Translation beauty, 24, finds it hard to receive plaudits for her glamorous looks - preferring to concentrate on her acting credentials.
And Johansson, who recently wed Canadian heartthrob Ryan Reynolds, wants to ditch the image in favour of more substantial movie roles.
She tells British newspaper The Times, "I look forward to growing in the industry and ageing in the industry. A lot of actresses take their meatiest roles in their thirties and forties. And I’m looking forward to that.
"I’m at a little bit of a funny age where I get that ’sexiest woman’ thing, and it feels like a label for right now. But maybe when I get older, it won’t be like that."

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DUKES OF HAZZARD star JOHN SCHNEIDER is mourning the loss of his stolen puppies after an unsuccessful appeal for their safe return by Christmas.
Thieves nabbed the actor’s Cadillac Escalade SUV earlier this month (Dec08), while the Yorkiepoo and Yorkshire Terrier - which Schneider planned to give to his children for Christmas - were in the back of the vehicle.
The car was later recovered without the dogs - prompting Schneider, who played heartthrob Bo Duke in the 1980s show, to plead for the dogs’ return on a Los Angeles radio show.
But in a holiday card sent to friends this week (begs22Dec08), the star lamented the loss, and declared he has no plans to buy replacements.
He wrote: "Sadly… no puppies came home. We all appreciate your letters of concern and good wishes."

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LAW & ORDER star S. EPATHA MERKERSON is the subject of a $220,000 (£150,000) lawsuit for allegedly failing to hand over a cut of her earnings on the hit show.
Bosses at The Gersh Agency insist the crime drama’s 15-year veteran broke an agreement to pay them 10 per cent of the $2,229,084 (£1,528,605.50) she has pulled in from the show.
And they have filed a $229,908.40 (£157,095.50) suit in Los Angeles Supreme Court, according to TMZ.com.
Merkerson has also starred on Broadway, and appeared in big screen hits Jersey Girl and Black Snake Moan.

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Brazilian soccer star RONALDO LUIS NAZARIO DE LIMA has welcomed his first baby daughter with fiancee MARIA BEATRIZ ANTHONY.
Little Maria Sofia was born on Wednesday (24Dec08) in Rio de Janeiro, weighing six pounds and six ounces (2.99 kilograms), according to local media reports.
The 32-year-old footballer reportedly cut the umbilical cord himself and was joined by Anthony’s father, who sat in during the delivery.
Ronaldo shares an eight-year-old son with his ex-wife, model Milene Domingues.

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Veteran pop crooner JIMMY OSMOND has called for U.K. TV talent show the THE X FACTOR to set up a helpline to support distressed young hopefuls who don’t succeed in winning the show.
The singer, who shot to fame aged nine as part of family pop band The Osmonds, urges bosses on the hit TV show to look after vulnerable wannabes insisting they may not be able to cope with reality of losing.
He tells Britain’s The People newspaper, "It’s really hard when you don’t make it. It’s dangerous to their lives.
"We need a support group for all the kids that made it so far and then are no longer." But the 45-year-old admits the show is a good idea - because it gives younger performers a better chance of breaking into the industry.
He adds, "(Reality shows are) great because kids who would never have an opportunity, get exposure."

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A concertgoer is in a critical condition and four others are injured after a show by rapper E-40 ended in gunfire.
Five people were injured on Saturday (27Dec08) morning in the shooting after the star’s sold-out Denver, Colorado show on Friday (26Dec08).
Police report that a group of gunmen opened fire outside the Vinyl nightclub in the city’s downtown district at 2am as fans began to exit the venue.
One unnamed victim was reportedly rushed to Denver Health Medical and remains in a critical condition. The remaining four were reportedly released after treatment.
Local security guard Kendall Davis tells the Denver Post, "There was a guy down here who was bleeding like crazy. They need to do something about that club with innocent people being shot." No suspects were named as WENN went to press.

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THE X FACTOR winner ALEXANDRA BURKE has kept her place at the top of the U.K.
singles chart with her cover of LEONARD COHEN’s HALLELUJAH.
The 2008 British TV talent show winner beat her 2006 counterpart Leona Lewis, who occupies second place with her cover of Snow Patrol’s Run, while R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles took third with If I Were A Boy.
James Morrison and Nelly Furtado’s collaboration Broken Strings climbed two places to fourth, and American rockers Kings of Leon round out the top five with their tune Use Somebody.

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Hip-hop mogul SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS has vowed to give $1 million (£686,000) to charity in exchange for the chance to redesign New York City’s famed New Year’s Eve ball.
The rapper wants to alter the iconic Waterford Crystal - which drops annually in Times Square to signal the start of the New Year - to resemble the blue stone of Ciroc, the brand of vodka he co-owns.
And the star promises the full donation will go to deserving charities around the city.
He tells AllHipHop.com, "As the Official Vodka of New Year’s Eve, it’s only fitting that we (Ciroc) take over New York, the most iconic New Year’s city in the world.
"I’m going to give every adult in America a taste of what it’s like to enjoy a sophisticated celebration with Diddy, and what better time than while ringing in the New Year? "Having this iconic blue stone sit atop the New York skyline on New Year’s Eve is my way of wishing New York a fruitful New Year."

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Troubled singer AMY WINEHOUSE is terrified she will join the "27 Club" - the tragic group of rock stars who died in their prime.
The Rehab hitmaker has fought a public battle against drink and drug addictions and last month (Nov08) spent time in hospital after suffering an adverse reaction to medication.
Now a former aide to the 25-year-old has lifted the lid on her fears insisting the singer is obsessed with her own mortality.
Alex Haines, Winehouse’s former personal assistant, also estimates the star spent up to $5,000 (£3,500) a week feeding her drug habit.
He tells Britain’s News of the World, "It was my job to look after her. But it was impossible. I thought she wouldn’t survive the year with all the drugs and self-harming. Cutting herself was her favourite pastime… She’d keep taking drugs until she passed out. I reckon she spent £3,500 a week on them." And Haines is adamant Winehouse has a fear she will die at the age of 27, joining other legendary rock stars including The Doors frontman Jim Morrison, the Rolling Stones star Brian Jones, and Nirvana rocker Kurt Cobain.
He adds: "She reckoned she would join the 27 Club of rock stars who died at that age. She told me, ‘I have a feeling I’m gonna die young’."

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PRIVATE PRACTICE star KATE WALSH has counterfiled for divorce - two weeks after her husband ALEX YOUNG submitted paperwork for a split.
The couple’s troubled relationship was made public earlier this month (Dec08) when 20th Century Fox executive Young began legal proceedings for a divorce, after just 15 months of marriage.
But the star has now filed her own suit, alleging the relationship broke down due to irreconcilable differences on 17 November (08) - five days earlier than the date Young listed.
The pair married in September 2007 in front of more than 100 guests, including several of Walsh’s former Grey’s Anatomy co-stars.

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Soccer superstar DAVID BECKHAM has stepped down from his role as the face of soft drink giant Pepsi - after ten years of starring in the global brand’s advertising campaigns.
The 33-year-old announced he has walked away from his big money deal with Pepsi - which reportedly earned the star $3.5 million (£2 million) a year.
Beckham has appeared alongside Britney Spears, Beyonce Knowles and Pink, as well as a host of international soccer stars, in the drinks company’s TV, magazine and billboard promotions.
And he is adamant the arrangement came to an end amicably - insisting he wants to focus on other commitments.
In a statement, Beckham says, "I have nothing but good memories of my association with Pepsi.
"I’ve played a gladiator, a cowboy, a surfer, and worked alongside Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez as well as some of the biggest names in world football.
"I hope everyone who has seen the work enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed making it." And the drinks giant’s bosses, who have long used famous faces to help sell their products, are adamant Beckham will be welcome back to promote their products in the future.
A spokesperson for the company says, "Pepsi is proud to have worked with David Beckham for 10 years, during which time he has been among the most successful and inspiring international footballers of all time.
"Our partnership has been one of the most enduring in global brand history and David will always be part of our Pepsi family." The star, who along with former Spice Girls wife Victoria, has created ‘Brand Beckham’ - lending his name to multi-national companies including Gillette, Adidas, Vodafone and Armani.

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Pop superstar MADONNA and her estranged husband GUY RITCHIE set aside their differences to spend the holiday season with their children.
The family enjoyed a ’split’ Christmas day (25Dec08) in Britain - film director Ritchie stayed at the family’s country estate in Wiltshire, England with sons David, three, and Rocco, eight, while Madonna spent the day with daughter Lourdes, 12, at the couple’s $22 million (£15 million) London mansion.
The following day (26Dec08) Ritchie drove to London so the whole family could be together - and they were later seen heading out for a walk.
An onlooker told British newspaper The People, "They all looked really at ease with each other. Madonna and Lourdes had partnered up while Guy walked with the boys but there was an overall sense of togetherness.
"It was as if they wanted everyone to see that they have made peace with each other. It was so lovely after all the tales of rows and bickering. Let’s hope it lasts for the childrens’ sakes." The source adds, "Everyone hopes their feelings of togetherness aren’t just for Christmas but will continue well beyond." The couple announced its split in October (08) and was granted a preliminary divorce on 21 November (08). The union will be officially dissolved in the New Year (09).

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PARIS HILTON’s philanthropist uncle STEVEN HILTON is grateful for his safety after he confronted two intruders at his Malibu Hills home earlier this week (begs22Dec08).
Initial reports suggested Hilton was attacked during a break-in at the property.
But a spokesperson for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed the hotel heir placed an emergency call on Monday after spotting two intruders at his home - but they fled before cops arrived.
Sgt. Janice Benning says, "Two people entered his home. He (Hilton) got away and he called 911, and while he was calling 911, they got away." Authorities have confirmed intruders didn’t steal anything, but a full investigation is ongoing.
The incident occurred just days after Hilton’s celebrity niece, Paris Hilton, was burgled, losing an estimated $2 million (£1.3 million) worth of irreplaceable gems.

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LINDSAY LOHAN’s dad MICHAEL has threatened to release a plethora of evidence in a bid to prove SAMANTHA RONSON is a bad influence on his famous daughter.
The Mean Girls star took to her MySpace blog earlier this week (begs22Dec08) to share her shock at finding out Michael had allegedly fathered a lovechild during his marriage to her mother.
She wrote: "I have gone through a lot in my past, and to be completely honest, I am still going through a lot right now. My father just let my family and I know that he had another child after my little sister Aliana, or maybe he had it before Aliana?? Either way, he cheated on my mother and that really sucks." But the elder Lohan is convinced the post was actually written by his daughter’s girlfriend Ronson - and he is now blaming the DJ for the actress’ stalled Hollywood career.
Michael tells TMZ.com, "What real work has Lindsay done since Sam? Maybe she should follow Britney (Spears) or Drew (Barrymore)’s paths and get rid of the darkness and come into the light." The star’s enraged father has even warned Ronson he will spark a media war if another inflammatory post is made about him on his daughter’s webpage.
He adds, "If one more blog or statement is made people will know the entire truth. I will release e-mails, texts, depositions and audio tapes that will prove everything I have been saying all along. If Sam wants to play, I am ready. But she better be ready too!"

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Supermodel GISELE BUNDCHEN is not preparing to wed her boyfriend TOM BRADY, according to the sport star’s father.
The Brazilian beauty reportedly got engaged to Brady following his proposal on a private jet that took off from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey and landed in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday (24Dec08).
Brady packed the plane with four dozen white roses and champagne for the joyous event, reportedly witnessed by Bundchen’s parents who were also onboard, according to TMZ.com.
But Brady’s father, also called Tom, has blasted the report - insisting he hasn’t been told of any engagement.
He tells America’s The Boston Globe newspaper, "(Engagement story is) rumour, rumour, rumour… We don’t know a thing about it. Nobody told me. We talked to him and there’s nothing to say." Bundchen’s twin sister also dismissed the report, telling journalists the story is "not true".
A representative for Brady’s football team, the New England Patriots, tells People.com, "I heard the report that he (proposed) on a plane, but I don’t think it’s true.
"Tom keeps his private life private." The couple has been dating since Brady split from actress Bridget Moynahan in 2006, with whom he shares a 16-month-old son.

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Classical singer KATHERINE JENKINS came under fire from animal rights activists as she opened the winter sale at luxury London department store Harrods because the retailer sells fur.
The Welsh star, 28, was booed as she arrived at the famous store in London’s Knightsbridge on Saturday (27Dec08) to officially open the post-Christmas sales.
Anti-animal cruelty advocates took to the street outside and hurled abuse at Jenkins as she stepped down from a horse-drawn carriage to be met by the store’s owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
Campaigners picketed the roadside and shouted "Shame on Katherine" as the star was quickly ushered inside.
John Wilson, from the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade, told the BBC, "We are gathered here today because of our disgust at Ms. Jenkins who professes to be against animal cruelty and the fur trade." However, Jenkins - who posed with puppies at the event - insists she sticks by her anti-cruelty views: "Personally I do not eat meat or wear fur, but people are entitled to their opinions." Harrods is a well-known target of animal rights groups as it is reportedly the only remaining U.K. department store to sell goods made from fur.
Earlier this year (08), singer Leona Lewis turned down $1.5 million (£1 million) from the luxury London retailer to open its summer sale, insisting she didn’t want to be associated with stores which continued to stock fur.
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