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Actress SHERILYN FENN is in trouble with U.S. tax officials after allegedly failing to hand over more than $196,000 (£130,660).
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) chiefs have filed two separate liens in Los Angeles against the Twin Peaks star for allegedly unpaid income taxes; one in August (10) for $161,122 (£107,414) and another the following month (Sep10) for $10,864 (£7,242).
Officials in the state of California have previously filed two demands for tax payments from Fenn - for $19,619 (£13,079) and $4,607 (£3,071) - taking the total payment to $196,212 (£130,808), according to The Detroit News.

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GORDON RAMSAY has explained away rumours he recently underwent a hair transplant, putting his swollen face and scalp down to an infection and an allergic reaction.
The British chef was recently photographed wearing a medical-looking cap on his head and pictures of him with a puffy face, a common side effect of a hair transplant, fuelled rumours he had undergone the procedure.
Ramsay has now opened up about the shocking images, revealing a recent encounter with robbers in Costa Rica, who poured gas all over him, led to a nasty scalp infection.
He told reporters at a press conference, "I had petrol doused, gasoline poured all over my hair and I had a horrific infection. It certainly didn’t cause my hair to be falling out." And he admits a Christmas (10) holiday with his family in California made his medical problems worse, adding, "I was in Napa for Christmas literally two weeks after the shoot and went horseback riding with the kids and had a horrendous allergic reaction to the horses, combined with the problems I had with my scalp, so it was just a hair nightmare…" But the TV star is now on the road to recovery: "That all got sorted out. I can now say that I am almost 60-70 per cent recovered."

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KIM KARDASHIAN has credited KANYE WEST with kickstarting her new-found music career - because the rapper encouraged the socialite to step into the recording studio.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star teamed up with R&B producer The-Dream last year (10) to work on her debut album, but admits she wouldn’t have considered the studio sessions without West’s words of wisdom.
She tells MTV.com, "OK, I’m not a singer, this isn’t what I do. I have too much other stuff going on. (I thought) ‘Is this really something safe for me to do?’ "Kanye was actually one of the people who really talked me into doing it and telling me, like, ‘Hey, look, what do you guys do for fun? You guys go shopping, you go to the movies. Kind of step into our world for a second and have fun, and we go to the studio.’ "I’m just doing it for fun." Kardashian also thanks singer Ciara for putting her in touch with her collaborator, adding, "The-Dream wrote and produced the song (Turn It Up), and Ciara talked me into doing it and said I should meet with him."

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DENISE RICHARDS is attempting to keep her ex-husband CHARLIE SHEEN’s personal problems a secret from the former couple’s two daughters, and admits she is "learning to deal with" the actor’s upsets.
The actress and her two girls were staying in the same hotel as the Two And A Half Men star during a trip to New York in October (10), when police were called to his suite.
Sheen is said to have trashed the room after flying into a rage during a night of passion with an adult actress, and he was subsequently hospitalised to treat an "adverse allergic reaction" to medication.
Richards supported her former partner after the incident, and even accompanied him to the hospital.
The Wild Things star has now spoken out about her concerns for the actor, and admits she’s struggling to keep his troubles a secret from their children.
She tells Access Hollywood, "I think a lot of people are concerned about Charlie and my concern is obviously - what becomes difficult is things become so public. I try my best to keep that quiet from our daughters because, you know, this is something I’ve never dealt with in my life until this situation. I’m learning how to deal with it and just keeping a lid on it for our kids has been my main priority and it does become difficult." Richards is adamant her turbulent relationship with Sheen has calmed down over the last few years, and she was saddened when their family trip to New York last year (10) unravelled in such spectacular fashion. She adds, "Thankfully, the last - I would say two years, Charlie and I have been in such a much better place and it makes it so much easier for our daughters. When we went to New York, that was our intention - to have a nice time with the girls and I thought it was great that we could all travel together and go out to dinner and do things even though we’re not together anymore.
“The events that took place after that, you know, it was… difficult."

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OPRAH WINFREY has renewed calls for donations to help the victims of Australia’s devastating floods, and sent her "thoughts and prayers" to those who have been affected by the disaster.
The TV titan headed Down Under last month (Dec10) to film a number of special episodes of her talk show in the country to mark her final season on air.
The first installment of Oprah Winfrey’s Ultimate Australian Adventure aired in the U.S. this week (beg17Jan11) and the star added a message to all those who were caught up in the Queensland floods this month (Jan11).
She told viewers, "(I’m sending my) thoughts and prayers to our Aussie friends in southern Queensland… It is the worst flooding they have experienced in over a century… Our hearts continue to go out to the victims and their families…. We know Aussies are strong and resilient and are already starting to recover." Thousands of residents have been forced to leave their homes, while more than 25 people have lost their lives in the floods. Stars including Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia and Mandy Moore have led calls for donations to the flood relief efforts to help fund the massive clean-up operation.

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ROBERT DOWNEY, JR. has dropped out of upcoming Disney movie OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL and movie bosses are reportedly in talks with JOHNNY DEPP to replace him as the wonderful wizard.
The Iron Man star had signed up to take on the lead role in the upcoming Wizard Of Oz prequel, which is based on L. Frank Baum’s classic books and will be set before Judy Garland’s original 1939 movie.
The film, which will be directed by Spider-Man’s Sam Raimi, focuses on an illusionist who flees a travelling circus in a hot air balloon, which is caught up in a tornado and swept to the land of Oz.
The actor has now walked away from the project, and Disney bosses are reportedly keen to sign up Depp to take his place in the Emerald City, according to Reuters.
Downey, Jr. recently quit another major film role, dropping out of sci-fi movie Gravity with Sandra Bullock. George Clooney will be stepping into his role in the space-based picture.

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TORI SPELLING rushed her son, LIAM, to hospital on Wednesday (19Jan11) after he fell off her kitchen table and started vomiting.
The reality TV star took him to a medical facility in Los Angeles for an examination as soon as she noticed he was unwell.
Spelling was then allowed to take the three year old home, but was ordered to "watch him" as he recovers.
In a post on Twitter.com, she writes, "Scary morning. Liam fell off kitchen table rt (right) on back of his head (sic). Started throwing up. Just got back from ER. He’s better. Just have 2watch (sic) him." Several hours later Spelling told fans her son is on the mend, adding, "Liam is feeling better. Thanks for all your well wishes!" Spelling and her husband, actor Dean McDermott, are also parents to a two-year-old daughter, Stella.

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The newly-reunited members of boyband O-TOWN were "really hurt" when ASHLEY PARKER ANGEL refused to sign up for their pop comeback, according to singer ERIK-MICHAEL ESTRADA.
The All Or Nothing hitmakers, who formed on the first season of MTV reality show Making The Band in 2000, announced earlier this week (begs17Jan11) they are reforming as a four-piece, without Parker Angel.
The star, who has gone on to perform on Broadway and land acting roles in TV and film, called the decision "difficult" but "necessary" to move on with his career.
Estrada has now spoken out about the snub, insisting he thought Parker Angel "would want to be a part" of the reunion.
He tells TMZ.com, "He said he’s not gonna do it, man. You know, he’s doing his own thing. I guess he can’t multi-task. He wants to be an actor and you know, that’s cool.
"At first we were really hurt by it to be honest with you… We did something real special… We weren’t the best group in the world, we weren’t ‘N Sync or Backstreet Boys, but we had a lot of fun doing what we did and we made a lot of people feel good… There’s something to be said about that. The times we’re experiencing right now I would just think he’d wanna jump on board and I thought he would want to be a part of that. But he doesn’t and that’s cool… to each their own. We just want to go on and sing."

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Rapper YO GOTTI has been cleared of allegations he started a fight outside a nightclub in Memphis, Tennessee which led to a mass shoot out.
The hip-hop star, real name Mario Mims, was left facing a felony charge of aggravated riot over accusations an argument with his friend OG Boo Dirt in November (10) sparked a brawl which escalated to a shooting and left six people injured.
Mims appeared at Memphis’ Criminal Justice Center on Wednesday (19Jan11) and a judge dismissed the charge against him.
After the hearing, he spoke of his relief, telling Memphis’ Fox 13, "Case dismissed, it’s over. It’s false allegations…
"For them to put it out there and run with it, of course it’s a little damaging but like I said, I knew it was all going to come to this…
"I’m a entertainer (sic), I’m in entertainment. I understand it, I know it’s like it’s a protocol of going through it, going through the courts and getting to this point where it gets dismissed… and we’re back to where we were at in the beginning."

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Lesbian country singer CHELY WRIGHT has been tipped to take the top music prize at the upcoming Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Awards.
The singer rocked the world of country music in May (10) by becoming the genre’s first openly gay star, and now GLAAD bosses have recognised her with a nomination in the Outstanding Music Artist category for her album Lifted Off the Ground.
She’ll go up against Scissor Sisters (Night Work), Antony and the Johnsons (Swanlights), Big Freedia (Big Freedia Hitz Vol. 1) and Kele Okereke (The Boxer).
Cher and Christina Aguilera’s movie Burlesque will face Easy A, The Kids Are All Right, The Girl Who Played with Fire and Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World in the Outstanding Film - Wide Release category, while Howl, I Love You Phillip Morris, La Mission, Undertow and Patrik Age 1.5 feature in the Limited Release section.
In the TV categories, Glee is pitted against Greek, Modern Family, Nurse Jackie and United States of Tara for the Outstanding Comedy Series prize. For Outstanding Drama Series, the contenders are Brothers & Sisters, Degrassi, Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars and True Blood.
The 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards will take place in New York in March (11), with additional ceremonies in San Francisco and Los Angeles later this year (11).

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RICKY MARTIN plans to expand his family because he’s desperate to add a little girl to his brood of boys.
The Livin’ La Vida Loca hitmaker is father to twin sons, Matteo and Valentino, who were born via a surrogate mother in 2008.
Martin recently admitted he wants more children, and will consider adoption in the future, and now he’s revealed he longs for a daughter.
He tells E! Online, "I want more (children). This is only the beginning of our family… I don’t know (how many). Maybe one, two more. But yeah, definitely. I need daddy’s girl."

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GLEE star DIANNA AGRON has lifted the lid on her relationship with actor ALEX PETTYFER - revealing their I AM NUMBER FOUR director arranged their first date.
The actress met the Brit on the set of the upcoming sci-fi movie last year (10), but they kept their love largely out of the spotlight and refused to confirm the romance.
Agron has now opened up about their relationship, branding Pettyfer "very sweet" and admitting moviemaker D.J. Caruso helped them become a couple.
She tells Britain’s Sugar magazine, "The film’s director basically set us up. He was like, ‘Maybe you should meet this guy before you’re forced together in front of the cameras’.
"So Alex and I met for dinner, and I was really worried that it was going to be awkward, so I brought along my dog to break the ice. Within minutes this huge German Shepherd was up in Alex’s lap, licking his face. It was so funny! "Alex might see himself as a bad boy, but he’s actually very sweet in real life. And I think it’s important to have your differences in any relationship. I wouldn’t want to be dating a carbon copy of myself. That would just be boring."

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SELENA GOMEZ’s family is taking action against an online "offender" for allegedly posting a fake topless photograph of the Disney star on the internet.
A picture purportedly showing the Wizards of Waverly Place star posing without her shirt began circulating on the web this week (begs17Jan10), but her representative has moved swiftly to dismiss the snap as doctored.
The spokesperson has also revealed the 18 year old’s relatives are taking action against the perpetrator.
Gomez’s rep tells GossipCop.com, "Selena’s family is pursuing all available remedies to deal with the offender."

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Singing legend BARBRA STREISAND and action star JACKIE CHAN added a touch of Hollywood glamour to a U.S. state dinner at the White House on Wednesday (19Jan11) in honour of China’s President HU JINTAO.
U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle laid on a lavish bash to celebrate a day of tough talks with the Chinese leader about the country’s stance on human rights and the future relationship between the two superpowers.
Streisand and Chan, China’s biggest movie star, were invited to the party, as were Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
After a traditional American meal of lobster, ribs and apple pie, the guests were treated to a performance by cellist Yo Yo Ma.

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LILY ALLEN has turned her attentions from performing to picking new talent - she has launched her own record label and found her first new act, according to U.K. reports.
The singer took a hiatus from pop last year (10) as she prepared to become a mum. Tragically she lost her child six months in to her pregnancy in October (10).
Allen has been concentrating on other ventures during her time off, she set up a clothes shop in London last year (10) and has now thrown herself into launching her own label, called In The Name Of, which has been backed by music giant Sony.
According to Britain’s The Sun, bosses at the firm have handed Allen a $225,000 (£100,000) salary and money to set up her own office and staff.
The publication reports the Smile hitmaker has signed up New York boy/girl duo Cults as her first act.

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RICKY MARTIN has offered new dads SIR ELTON JOHN and his partner DAVID FURNISH some parental advice - telling them to not expect to "sleep ever again".
The Livin’ La Vida Loca hitmaker is father to twin boys, Matteo and Valentino, who were born via a surrogate mother in 2008.
The Rocket Man and Furnish went down a similar route to welcome baby Zachary at Christmas (25Dec10), and Martin has warned the couple about the trials of parenthood.
He says, "Life changes! You have to sleep because you are not going to sleep ever again! Babies wake up every two hours. At 7 o’clock you are awake. For me, I was a night owl in the past, but now, I’m up, I’m working, I’m already dealing with the kids." But Martin is adamant the restless nights are all worth it, adding, "Fatherhood is incredible! Every day is something different. Matteo and Valentino, two boys, they’re constantly ganging up on me but I can take it! They’re amazing…"

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MERYL STREEP caused a stir at Britain’s Houses of Parliament on Wednesday (19Jan11), after she turned up to watch the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions session as part of her research for the upcoming MARGARET THATCHER biopic.
The Hollywood legend is taking on the role of the U.K.’s first female prime minister in The Iron Lady, and she attended the weekly debate at London’s House of Commons between the country’s leader and his opposition to get a taste of British politics.
Streep sat in the public gallery to see Prime Minister David Cameron argue with his left-wing counterpart Ed Miliband, and the actress caused a buzz as politicians began to realise she was watching.
According to reports, her visit was facilitated by the prime minister’s office, although she left before having the chance to meet Cameron.

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Soul star LIONEL RICHIE is recording a duets album with the biggest names in country music.
The Easy singer has re-recorded his biggest hits with stars like Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffet and longtime pal Kenny Rogers.
Little Big Town and the Zac Brown Band are also featured on the as-yet-untitled album.

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