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JUSTIN BIEBER’s mother has dismissed rumours the teenage pop star has fired his manager, branding the reports "absurd".
The Baby hitmaker was said to have dismissed his longtime representative Scooter Braun, but Bieber’s mum Pattie Mallette is adamant stories of a falling out aren’t true.
She has now taken to her Twitter.com page to insist the young star still enjoys a good relationship with his manager.
She writes, "How absurd. Heard the ‘news’ today. Just rumours. Don’t believe everything you hear. Not looking to change any of the Bieber team. Scooter Braun & the rest of the team we love you!" The singer previously defended Braun when he was questioned by police over Bieber’s chaotic appearance at a shopping mall in New York last November (09), which the manager allegedly refused to cancel amid security fears.
The star was pictured wearing a ‘Free Scooter’ t-shirt to show his support.

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TAYLOR SWIFT is planning to celebrate her upcoming 21st birthday with a wintry Christmas-themed party.
The country star will reach the milestone on 13 December (10) and admits she is already making arrangements for the big day.
Swift reveals she wants the bash to be full of Christmas cheer to celebrate her love of all things festive.
She tells MTV.com, "The plans for the 21st birthday probably are going to be winter-themed. I love winter. I love Christmas, and my birthday is December 13… When I was a little kid and I was growing up, they’d always have a Santa Claus guy show up and take everybody’s wishes or what they wanted for Christmas. I’m not gonna do that, but there’ll definitely be lots of Christmas-themed things." But Swift is adamant she won’t get drunk at the party when she is legally allowed to try booze.
She adds, "Maybe I’ll have a glass of wine - but nothing too hard-core for me. I’ve never had the burning desire to drink. I need to be in control of what I say, and if I drank, I’d stress out about saying the wrong thing at the wrong time."

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Britain’s prestigious Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards on Wednesday night (20Oct10) were marred by violence as police shut down the show’s official afterparty.
Stars including British rapper Professor Green and N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos, who both picked up prizes at the MOBO ceremony, were both reportedly guests at the post-awards bash at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool, England.
But the festivities are said to have descended into chaos as brawls broke out at the venue, with partygoers taking shelter as bottles and glasses were hurled around the room, according to Britain’s The Sun.
Six police vans and several ambulances were stationed outside the hotel and cops took the decision to close down the party before the ugly scenes spiralled out of control.

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GLEE actor JONATHAN GROFF has former Broadway stars to thank for his career - he spent his teenage years waiting outside theatres for acting tips.
Groff was so obsessed with making it on stage or screen, he frequently travelled to New York’s famed theatre district to watch a show - and would then loiter at the stage door afterwards.
He would approach his favourite actors and ask for an autograph before quizzing them for advice on how to succeed in the industry.
Groff tells British TV show This Morning, "When I was in high school I would come up to New York all the time and would always go to the stage door after the play and meet the actors and get autographs. It was a very, very important part of the thing for me.
"I would come with a list of questions for actors about what it’s like to be an actor, how do you keep it fresh every day? I asked all sorts of questions and I would write about it in my journal.
"I loved talking to people at the stage door afterwards. I was a teenager wanting to know what it was like to be a working actor, and so I learned a lot from them."

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RUSSELL BRAND is convinced he’ll enjoy a close relationship with his future father-in-law - because they share a love of ELVIS PRESLEY.
The British funnyman is due to wed pop star Katy Perry in India on Saturday (23Oct10), but he insists he isn’t nervous about marrying a woman whose parents are both Evangelical pastors.
And Brand is adamant Perry’s father Keith Hudson is not disgusted by his wildman past - because Hudson took mindbending hallucinogenic drugs himself in the 1960s and is an Elvis fan.
Brand tells U.K. TV show This Morning, "As it turned out, her dad is really, really lovely. He is more on the rocker/biker side of preaching. He likes Elvis. He used to take acid. There are all sorts of things I can connect to him on - acid and Elvis!"

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Martial arts master and actor BILLY BLANKS is taking his former money managers to court over allegations they conned him out of more than $1 million (£666,700).
The Tae Bo creator, who has appeared in movies such as Morgan Freeman’s Kiss the Girls and Bruce Willis’ The Last Boy Scout, filed legal papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday (20Oct10), accusing Rhenee Foster and Demetria Gutierrez of making more than 70 unauthorised wire transfers and cheque withdrawals from his account between 2007 and 2010.
The pair is said to have used the money to fund their own luxury lifestyles, including vacations, spa treatments and college tuition for one of their kids, reports TMZ.com.
Blanks, 55, is demanding compensation for the missing cash.

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Scottish actor GRAHAM CROWDEN has died at the age of 87.
The star, best known for his role as a sprightly retiree in beloved British sitcom Waiting for God, passed away on Tuesday (19Oct10) after suffering a short illness. No more details were available as WENN went to press.
His actress daughter Sarah has paid tribute to her father, saying, "His legacy lives on. He did so much work that there’s something of his on almost all the time somewhere in the world." Crowden, who was married to actress Phyllida Hewat, began his career on the stage, but made his way into TV in the 1950s with roles in David Copperfield and The Adventures of Robin Hood.
He famously turned down the title role in cult U.K. sci-fi show Doctor Who in 1974, which eventually went to Tom Baker.
Crowden later became a household name in the U.K. starring in TV shows such as A Very Peculiar Practice and Waiting for God.
He appeared in more than 30 films throughout his long-running career and was last seen on the big screen in 2003’s Calendar Girls.
Crowden is survived by his wife and four children.

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British golf legend COLIN MONTGOMERIE cheated death in a four-car pile-up on Thursday (21Oct10).
The sportsman, who captained Europe to Ryder Cup victory earlier this month (Oct10), was driving along a road in Glasgow, Scotland on Thursday morning when his BMW was involved in a collision with three other vehicles.
Montgomerie was treated at the scene for minor injuries, and several motorists involved in the accident had to be freed from the wreckage by emergency crews. No one was seriously injured.

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GLEE star DIANNA AGRON has apologised for any offence caused by her sexy photoshoot with co-stars LEA MICHELE and CORY MONTEITH - insisting she is "sorry" if the photos made fans "uncomfortable".
The actress is pictured scantily-clad in the latest issue of men’s magazine GQ, along with Michele, who poses in her underwear in the saucy shots.
The cover also features the trio in a provocative pose in which Monteith is seen with his hand on Michele’s butt.
The pictures sparked a swathe of criticism from a parents’ group, who labelled the images borderline "paedophilia" and slammed the stars for the "hyper-sexualised" magazine spread.
Agron has now taken to her internet blog to calm the furore by posting an apology online.
She writes, "In the land of Madonna, Britney, Miley, Gossip Girl, other public figures and shows that have pushed the envelope and challenged the levels of comfort in their viewers and fans… we are not the first… I am sorry. If you are hurt or these photos make you uncomfortable, it was never our intention. And if your eight-year-old has a copy of our GQ cover in hand, again I am sorry. But I would have to ask, how on earth did it get there?" But Agron insists parents should take more control over what their kids look at online.
She adds, "I understand that in today’s world of advanced technology, the internet, our kids can be subject to very adult material at the click of a button. But there are parental locks, and ways to get around this…"

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Hollywood tough guy BRUCE WILLIS wants to reunite with his former FRIENDS co-star JENNIFER ANISTON for a big-screen romantic comedy.
The Die Hard hero flexed his comedy muscles with a recurring guest spot in the hit sitcom, playing Aniston’s onscreen boyfriend in a role which won him an Emmy Award in 2000.
Willis now admits he is eyeing a return to comedy and he’s hoping to revive his successful partnership with Aniston.
He says, "I want to do more comedy. I’d love to work with Jennifer Aniston again."

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EVA LONGORIA PARKER has escaped unscathed following a nasty car crash in Los Angeles.
The Desperate Housewives star was driving along the city’s famous Hollywood Boulevard, close to her Beso restaurant, on Wednesday night (20Oct10) when her car collided with another vehicle.
The actress and the unnamed other driver are said to have suffered minor injuries in the smash but did not require hospital treatment.
The accident is now under investigation, according to TMZ.com.

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KINGS OF LEON bassist JARED FOLLOWILL became addicted to cough syrup during the recording of their hit album ONLY BY THE NIGHT.
The rocker was prescribed a powerful medicine after he fell sick during their studio sessions, and admits he over-indulged in the drug.
Followill reveals he became so dependent on the mixture he had to wean himself off it.
He tells Britain’s The Sun, "I had a cough and got some liquid hydrocodone. It was so good. It is very 1800s of us to get addicted to cough syrup. Some trends just keep coming back." Frontman Caleb admits he was also lost in the mist of addiction during the recording of the 2008 album, after becoming hooked on "pain pills" following shoulder surgery.
He adds, "Only By The Night was the most f**ked up (of our albums). That was the party record. I don’t remember a lot of it. I had surgery on my shoulder so they gave me pain pills which I kind of got hooked on."

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KATY PERRY will wear traditional Indian jewellery when she weds RUSSELL BRAND this weekend (23-24Oct10) - she’s been snapped with a nose ring and gold chain adorning her face.
The pop star hid under a coat as she arrived with her fiance at Mumbai Airport on Wednesday (20Oct10) ahead of their nuptials, but a photo later emerged showing the singer wearing a Nath nose ring.
A gold chain linking the traditional trinket to her right earring completed the look - and friends of the couple also claim they have asked a Hindu priest to bless them "in true Indian style", according to Britain’s The Sun.
I Kissed a Girl hitmaker Perry and funnyman Brand are due to wed on Saturday (23Oct10) at the luxury Aman-I-Khas resort in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

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Rapper JAY-Z is sending fans on an international scavenger hunt to find pages of his upcoming autobiography which have been hidden in cities across the world.
The hip-hop star is preparing to launch his new book, Decoded, next month (Nov10) and to celebrate the release, he’s giving devotees the chance to read extracts early.
But Jay-Z’s followers will have to work for their prize - the pages have been cleverly hidden all over New York, London, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles and fans have to answer questions based on his lyrics to win clues to their location.
The competition is being run in association with search engine Bing and winners will also be treated to trips to Las Vegas to see the Big Pimpin’ star perform with Coldplay on New Year’s Eve (31Dec10).
Bing boss Eric Hadley says, "The campaign provides insight into Jay-Z’s life in a unique way that strikes a chord with Jay-Z fans and music enthusiasts alike. This campaign gives us a great opportunity to introduce Bing to the millions of Jay-Z fans by bringing a meaningful experience that magnifies their connection to him."

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CALEB FOLLOWILL once left his model fiancee LILY ALDRIDGE reeling by spending more than $25,000 (£16,667) on a romantic dinner for two.
The Kings of Leon frontman decided to treat his partner to a special meal at the exclusive Michelin-starred El Bulli restaurant in Catalonia, Spain.
But the singer cringed when the bill arrived and Aldridge offered to pay for the tip - because she was left aghast when she realised the service charge alone came to $5,000 (£3,333).
He tells Britain’s The Sun, "My lady said, ‘I’ll get the tip’ and that alone was $5,000. She immediately looked at me and said: ‘What the f**k did I just say I would do?’ I was like, ‘Sorry, we are getting the meal, you are getting the tip’. The meal was $25,000.
"You don’t order, they just bring you a 20-course meal. It was gastronomical. You eat something and you think you know what it is but it’s something else."

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RONNIE WOOD’s London art gallery is struggling to survive after falling nearly $750,000 (£500,000) into debt.
The Rolling Stones rocker, who is also a successful painter, launched the Scream gallery to further his interest in art, and the business is run by his two sons, Jamie and Tyrone.
But Scream is said to be suffering in the ongoing recession, losing almost $750,000 in the last year.
A source tells Britain’s The Sun, "This is no surprise in the current art climate. Ronnie remains optimistic, especially as he plans new directions."

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MICHAEL BUBLE and CEE LO GREEN are set to see their CDs disappear from one of the U.K.’s largest music retailers after their record label became embroiled in a financial dispute with store owners.
The stars are among a number of artists who will suffer after executives at Warner Music Group cut ties with bosses at British supermarket chain Tesco.
Warner officials are said to have refused to sign a new contract to have their artists’ music stocked in the stores after failing to agree terms of the deal.
A representative for Tesco has branded the move "surprising" and the furore means customers will be unable to purchase some of the most-high profile chart music.

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Late opera legend DAME JOAN SUTHERLAND will be honoured with a state memorial service in her native Australia next month (Nov10).
The 83-year-old soprano passed away at her home in Switzerland earlier this month (Oct10), and officials Down Under are planning to mark her life with a grand tribute at the famous Sydney Opera House.
The country’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced plans for the service, which will commemorate Sutherland’s life, as well as her "remarkable contribution to opera and the arts, both on the national and international stages".
She adds, "Dame Joan has a special place in the heart of Australians. It is fitting that we honour such an extraordinary Australian who brought so much joy to her admirers." The ceremony will be held at the Opera House on 9 November (10).

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