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AMY WINEHOUSE is back in hospital - the singer has checked into a private medical facility in London after feeling "a bit ill", according to her publicist.
The Rehab singer has been admitted to a clinic on London’s Harley Street after falling ill with a bout of influenza. It is the same facility where she had a breast augmentation in 2009. She returned to the clinic several times during 2010 due to complications following the procedure, as well as checking in after injuring herself in a drunken fall.
Now Winehouse is back under doctors’ care after picking up a bug following her recent gigs in Brazil.
Her spokesman says, "It’s nothing serious - she’s just got a virus."

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CHRIS BROWN’s representative has dismissed reports the star’s lawyer asked a judge to relax a restraining order against him so he can attend the upcoming Grammy Awards at the same time as his ex-girlfriend RIHANNA.
Brown has been working on rebuilding his reputation since a violent 2009 bust up with the Bajan beauty, his then-girlfriend, following a pre-Grammys party.
The altercation left him with an assault conviction and he was handed five years probation, six months of community service and ordered to take a series of domestic violence counselling classes. He was also told to stay away from Rihanna.
He has now completed the 52-week domestic violence programme and no longer has to undergo progress reports every three months.
On Friday (28Jan11), Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg congratulated Brown on his progress, and took into consideration his lawyer’s request to have the rules of a protective order to stay away from Rihanna relaxed. A decision was not made as a legal representative for the Umbrella beauty could not be reached in time, according to TMZ.com.
But Brown’s publicist has moved swiftly to deny claims the singer wanted the ban relaxed so he can go to the Grammys in February (11) without running the risk of breaking the restraining order.
The spokesperson tells TMZ.com, "This court date and the lifting of the restraining order is part of the planned ongoing legal proceedings. The date was scheduled months ago. Chris Brown is very thankful for his Grammy nominations, but due to scheduling conflicts, he will not be attending the Grammys." Brown is up for three awards at the annual prizegiving.

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Drumming legend PHIL COLLINS has lived to enjoy Another Day In Paradise - the superstar sticksman is 60! The former Genesis star, who went on to become a best-selling solo artist, celebrates his big day on Sunday (30Jan11).
The Brit is able to look back at a career which sees him as only one of a handful of stars to sell 100 million albums both as an individual and as part of a group.
To honour his stellar life, we have looked back and found 10 fascinating facts about the man who made it Against All Odds.
Happy birthday Phil! - Collins first started drumming after getting a kit for Christmas when he was just five years old.
- His mantel is groaning under the weight of his awards, which include an Academy Award, two Golden Globes and seven Grammys.
- Collins isn’t only a real-life superstar, he appeared as his avatar self in 2006 PlayStation video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
- He continues to live in Switzerland despite divorcing his Swiss third wife Orianne Cevey, so he can be close to their two sons.
- He is the 22nd most successful artist ever on the The Billboard Hot 100 Top All-Time Artists.
- Collins is a huge hit with the black community - the world’s biggest urban stars clamoured to perform renditions of his tracks on 2001’s Urban Renewal, including Brandy, Lil’ Kim and Kelis.
- He was an extra in The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night - one of hundreds of screaming teenagers during the TV concert.
- Collins wrote a song for the late son of his rocker pal Eric Clapton called Since I Lost You.
- He has royal connections - he was one of the guests at Charles, Prince of Wales’ wedding to Camilla Parker Bowles.
- Collins can only play the drums now if he tapes his sticks to his hands - because years of playing have damaged the nerves in his spine.

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The Hollywood Hills home where BRITTANY MURPHY and her husband SIMON MONJACK died within months of each other is set to be sold at auction on Monday morning (31Jan11).
The Clueless star died suddenly in December, 2009 after suffering a cardiac arrest at her California residence.
Murphy’s devastated mother Sharon, who lived with the couple at the mansion, put the house on the market in March 2010 - only to remove it from sale a month later (Apr10).
The family was hit with another tragedy when Murphy’s husband Monjack passed away weeks later in May (10). Bizarrely, both husband and wife died of pneumonia combined with anaemia.
Now Sharon Murphy has decided to move away from the bad memories and is set to put the house under the hammer in an auction at a courthouse in Pomona, California.
According to TMZ.com, court documents show there is still over $4 million (£2.6 million) owed on the house, which fetched an asking price of $7.25 million (£4.8 million) last year (10).

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BOND bosses have been left disappointed after SIR SEAN CONNERY reportedly declined an invitation to take part in the 50th anniversary celebrations of the superspy series next year (12).
The Scottish veteran was the first ever actor to portray the suave British secret agent in 1962’s Dr No, and went on to play James Bond seven times.
The series is set to return to the big screen with Daniel Craig slipping on his tuxedo for his third outing as the spy next year (12) to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the franchise.
Bosses at MGM - the studio behind the movies - are planning to mark the milestone with a special event in which all former Bonds talk about their dealings with the character.
According to Britain’s News of the World, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, George Lazenby and Roger Moore are all in talks to be part of the celebrations, but Connery has snubbed the opportunity.
A source tells the publication, "Not having Sean would be a sad thing for these celebrations. We hope he will change his mind."

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MADONNA is planning to hit the road for a new tour this year (11) - and she’s taking the cast of U.S. TV hit GLEE with her, according to U.K. reports.
The pop superstar has performed for fans tirelessly over the last decade, staging four huge global tours since 2001.
Her last trek, the Sticky + Sweet Tour in 2008 and 2009, became the highest grossing roadshow by a solo artist in history, pulling in $408 million (£320 million).
The Material Girl is preparing to take a new show on the road later this year (11) - and she wants the stars of musical phenomenon Glee to perform with her, according to Britain’s News of the World.
The publication reports Madonna is eager to use segments of last year’s (10) Glee tribute episode, which featured her biggest hits, in her new concerts.
A source tells the newspaper, "Madonna wants to break records and make her career bigger than ever. And because the Glee episode featuring her music was such a hit, there are plans for the cast to appear.
"She is in amazing shape for her age but this could be her last big world tour she does for a while as she wants to concentrate on business ventures."

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Celebrated opera star DAME MARGARET PRICE has passed away at the age of 69.
The Welsh singer, who was considered one of the world’s best sopranos, died from heart failure at her home in Ceredigion, Wales on Friday (28Jan11).
After winning a scholarship to study with conductor Charles Kennedy Scott at just 15, she made her operatic debut with the Welsh National Opera as Cherubino in Mozart’s Marriage Of Figaro in 1962.
She went on to enjoy overnight fame and success when she stood in for Teresa Beganza at the Royal Opera House. Dame Margaret soon became one of opera’s most in-demand stars and performed around the world.
She was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1982 and was made a Dame in 1993.

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American comedian DAVID FRYE has died. He was 77.
The funnyman, best known for his impressions of U.S. presidents Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson, passed away last Monday (24Jan11) after suffering a cardiopulmonary arrest at his Las Vegas home.
Starting his career in clubs and at colleges across the U.S., he went on to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson during the 1960s and 70s.
As well as his beloved impersonation of Nixon, the New Yorker was known for his satirical takes on Hubert Humphrey, George Wallace, William F. Buckley, Walter Cronkite, Kirk Douglas and Howard Cosell.
His sister Ruth Welch says, "He was a generous person and a very good brother in time of need. He was very much loved by the whole family, and he’ll be terribly missed."

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Troubled U.S. oil heir JASON DAVIS has slammed his relatives in a bitter statement following his recent drugs bust, suggesting a member of his own family planted narcotics in his home.
The grandson of billionaire businessman Marvin Davis was arrested in Newport Beach, California on Thursday night (27Jan11). He is now facing a charge of possession of a controlled substance and has been released on $20,000 (£13,330) bail, reports TMZ.com.
According to the website, Davis fired off a statement after his release in which he accuses his family of calling cops and releasing details of his arrest to the press in a bid to boost their own public image.
Davis says, "I am shocked that my family would once again alert the police, and media, about a personal family matter simply to promote their own public image. You don’t see Charlie Sheen’s family calling the cops on him." And he believes the drugs found by cops may have been part of a cruel set up, adding, "Authorities are investigating whether a certain family member planted the drugs in my home." Davis’ arrest came a day after he appeared on a live reunion episode of Celebrity Rehab, on which he starred last year (10) in a bid to get professional help for his addictions. On the show, which aired in the U.S. on Wednesday (26Jan11), he insisted he had been clean since completing treatment.

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THE KING’S SPEECH continues to reign supreme over awards season - filmmaker TOM HOOPER was honoured with the top prize at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) awards on Saturday (29Jan11).
Hooper was presented with the outstanding directorial achievement by his peers for his story of stuttering British monarch King George VI.
The DGA prizegiving is thought to be the best indicator for the Oscars, with all but six recipients going on to pick up the Best Director honour at the Academy Awards since 1948.
Accepting the accolade, Hooper paid tribute to his mother, who sparked his interest in the king.
He told the audience, "She came home and she rang me up and she said, ‘I think I found your next movie’. The moral of the story is, listen to your mother." Hooper beat out competition from The Social Network’s David Fincher, Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan), Christopher Nolan (Inception), and David O. Russell (The Fighter).
The King’s Speech is nominated for a staggering 12 trophies at the Oscars in February (11), including Best Picture.

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Actress JAIME PRESSLY has filed for divorce to officially end her marriage to entertainment lawyer SIMRAN SINGH.
Reports earlier this week (begs24Jan11) claimed the My Name Is Earl star had split from Singh and it’s now emerged she filed for divorce on 21 January (11).
In the legal documents, Pressly cites irreconcilable differences for the break-up, and claims the union ended on 27 December (10), days before she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
She is seeking to deny Singh spousal support.
The couple wed in September, 2009 after just months of dating. They have no children together, although the actress is mother to three-year-old son Dezi, from her relationship with former fiance Eric Cubiche.
It’s been a tough few weeks for Pressly - in addition to her arrest earlier this month (Jan11), she is also dealing with America’s Internal Revenue Service over allegations she owes a total of $637,149 (£424,766) in unpaid taxes.

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HELENA BONHAM CARTER cheated as she researched her role as QUEEN ELIZABETH in THE KING’S SPEECH - she "sped-read" through history books because there was so much material on the royal.
The Planet of the Apes star portrays King George VI’s wife Elizabeth in the Oscar-nominated drama, opposite Colin Firth as the stammering monarch.
But Bonham Carter confesses she took a short cut through Elizabeth’s early years up until 1939 because she didn’t have enough time to properly learn all about Queen Elizabeth II’s mother, who died in 2002 at the grand old age of 101.
She says, "I just pretended to research. No, the thing is, I’m actually a swot (geek). But the thing about playing the Queen mum is, she did last for a hell of a long time… All the books are really, really thick, and I only had three weeks to prepare.
"At least I only got up to 1939, so I just sped read. I did not play her in her mid-60s." But the star’s lack of research didn’t harm her performance - she’s earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for next month’s (Feb11) ceremony.

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KATE HUDSON has been brushing up on her speaking skills since dating MATT BELLAMY - after the British rocker wowed her with his perfect grammar.
The Hollywood actress, who is pregnant with Bellamy’s baby, admits the Muse star is the first Englishman she’s dated, and she is quickly learning there are several differences between British men and their American counterparts - including their polite use of language.
She tells British talk show host Graham Norton, "I never thought I would notice the difference but there’s a lot of differences! It’s just a different type of way. He’s very polite and kind and so sweet. He’s lovely! "I do notice that I do get corrected sometimes. I say ‘can’ - you know, ‘Can I have a…’ and (with) Matthew, it’s ‘Could I have? Would it be possible if I could, ma’am?’ I’ve been corrected, yeah! And then (the word) ‘like’. I have a girlfriend who lives here (in the U.K.), she likes to mimic me all the time, ‘Like, like.’ I say guys, and she always thinks that’s weird: ‘Why do Americans say guys all the time?’"

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Canadian crooner MICHAEL BUBLE is putting down roots in Britain after purchasing a mansion for himself and his fiancee in England, according to new reports.
The Home hitmaker is believed to have paid $4.5 million (£3 million) for the sprawling Webb Estate in Purley, Surrey, where he hopes to spend part of the year with his partner, Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato.
A source tells Britain’s The Sun, "Michael’s bought a really smart house. He’s getting married this year… and hopes to spend six months a year here. He wants it to be a proper home."

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Soul singer ADELE forces herself to think about furniture when she performs live, insisting it’s too "emotionally draining" to sing about love every night.
The British star admits she struggled to relive the painful experiences that inspired her ballads while promoting her last album, 19, on the road.
So the Chasing Pavements hitmaker focuses on mundane topics onstage to ease her mind.
She tells Billboard, "That’s really f**king hard. Toward the end of touring on 19 there were a couple of shows where I’d be singing Make You Feel My Love and I’d just have to start thinking of (Swedish home furnishings store) Ikea or something. You have to switch off sometimes - otherwise it’s completely emotionally draining." But Adele, who is preparing to tour once again for her latest offering 21, loves when crowds are moved by her music.
She adds, "Anything I find difficult, though, is completely thrown in the bin when I see how people respond to my music. I love it when a wife drags her husband to a show and he’s standing there like a lemon. You spend the whole night trying to win him over, and by the end he’s kissing his wife. That’s amazing."

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Beleaguered songwriter JOSEPH BROOKS is facing more legal woe - prosecutors are set to seek testimony from another 12 women accusing him of sexual assault.
The 72-year-old Oscar winner was arrested in 2009 over allegations he took advantage of 11 wannabe actresses, while another two women came forward last year (10) claiming they were molested by the You Light Up My Life composer.
Now prosecutors have found at least 12 more women they want to testify against Brooks, according to the Associated Press.
However, their cases will not be added to his indictment due to various legal reasons.
Brooks, who has pleaded not guilty to predatory sexual assault, allegedly invited the women to his New York City apartment after they answered his online advertisements for acting auditions.
A trial date has not yet been set.
Meanwhile, Brooks’ son Nicholas has also been embroiled in scandal, pleading not guilty to a second-degree murder charge following the death of his fashion designer girlfriend at a New York hotel.

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A lawyer has ended a dispute with LEONARD COHEN after agreeing to sell off footage of the legendary folk singer shot in the 1970s.
Showbiz attorney Steven Machat is handing over 294 film reels, which follow the Hallelujah singer on stage and behind-the-scenes of his 1972 European tour.
The tapes had been missing since 1980, but Machat rediscovered them in 2009 and they were used to create a documentary about the Canadian rocker, entitled Bird on a Wire.
Now Machat, who once represented Cohen, has settled his feud with the star by offering up the reels to fans for $1,500 (£1,000).
Machat tells London’s Hackney Gazette, "These reels are historical, and since Cohen himself didn’t put them into a museum, I feel the rightful place is with his fans who so adore his message.
"I am selling this for money. I am selling this so those who worship and adore the artist can have something to hold and own as their own." The reels are available to purchase on Machat’s website, www.leonardcohencafe.co.uk.

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK star JONATHAN KNIGHT has spoken out following reports he was recently ‘outed’ as gay, insisting he has never hidden his sexuality.
The singer hit the headlines earlier this week (24Jan11) after 1980s pop star Tiffany revealed he was gay in a live U.S. TV interview, shocking fans who had no idea he was homosexual.
But Knight is adamant he wasn’t hurt by Tiffany’s ‘announcement’ - because he ‘came out’ to friends and family years ago.
In a post on the band’s official website, he writes, "To all my fans who have expressed concern: I have never been outed by anyone but myself. I did so almost twenty years ago. I never knew that I would have to do it all over again publicly just because I reunited with NKOTB! I have lived my life very openly and have never hidden the fact that I am gay. Apparently the prerequisite to being a gay public figure is to appear on the cover of a magazine with the caption, ‘I am gay’.
"I love living my life being open and honest, but at this time I choose not to discuss my private life any further! My fellow band members don’t discuss their private lives with their loved ones and I don’t feel that just because I am gay, I should have to discuss mine!"

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