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Singer/actress JENNIFER LOPEZ credits BARRY MANILOW with saving her strained relationship with her mother.
The American Idol judge admits her decision to pursue a career in the entertainment industry caused a rift between her and her mum, but the veteran crooner helped bring the two together again.
She says, "I wanted to go into showbusiness and she wanted me to be a lawyer. And I was dropping out of school. We butt heads for a while… I left the house and we had a big fight, it was like a big Lopez family drama. I didn’t talk to her for a while.
"She loves Barry Manilow… and there was a big Barry Manilow concert. He was performing for Mother’s Day. So I was like, ‘You know what I’m going to do? I haven’t spoken to my mother for, like, eight months…’ I went and bought tickets. I had no money but I somehow got money to get these tickets and then I went home and I was like, ‘I have Barry Manilow tickets for Mother’s Day!’ And that’s when we started talking again."

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Actress KEIRA KNIGHTLEY was the bridesmaid from hell at her brother’s April (11) wedding - everything that could have gone wrong for her on the big day did.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star watched her older brother Caleb marry his designer fiancee Kerry Nixon in Glasgow, Scotland, but admits the celebration was not without a few mishaps.
She explains, "I don’t know what happened. Normally I’m fine wearing clothes and I don’t spill things down me. But, with that dress, every single drink I had… or, we had a curry buffet at the wedding, the curry went all the way down the dress.
"And I went to the toilet and I got it (dress) stuck in the toilet door and the whole thing ripped down the back. So I was the worst bridesmaid in the entire world."

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Actress TERI HATCHER has teamed up with the Grains Food Foundation to help put an end to childhood hunger.
The Desperate Housewives star is urging fans to get creative by designing a piece of artwork on a digital slice of bread in the name of charity.
During an appearance on U.S. talk show The View on Tuesday (10May11), she said, "You can go to this website, BreadArtProject.com, and you can create a piece of toast. And for every person that creates a piece of toast, Grains Food Foundation donates $1 (£0.65) to Share Our Strength, which is a charity dedicated to ending childhood hunger by 2015.
"One in four children still, in America, go hungry. It is outrageous. They are getting the message out that breads and grains are nutritious and full of fortifying minerals that people need, so it’s a really great thing."

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CHER’s son CHAZ BONO has reached out to BRAD PITT and ANGELINA JOLIE, offering to give them tips about how to parent a tomboy.
Bono was born Chastity, the daughter of Cher and Sonny Bono, but he recently underwent gender reassignment surgery to fulfil his dream of becoming a man.
And, after speaking out about his physical and emotional transformation, Bono admits he’d like to talk to the superstar couple about their four-year-old biological daughter Shiloh, who has captured the media’s attention by donning a short haircut and clothes more commonly found on a boy.
Even Jolie has admitted her daughter is quite the tomboy.
Bono tells E! News, "I would love to talk to them (Brad and Angelina) at some point, to at least let them know we have this resource for them if they ever need it. I relate to these kids. The difference between them and myself is that I didn’t articulate it and fight for it and say, ‘No, no, no! I’m a boy!’ "I have so much respect for these kids that do… People get too freaked out about kids and what to do with kids. If you just let kids do what they need to do they usually have the right idea."

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DAVY JONES is taking his dancer wife on THE MONKEES’ upcoming reunion tour so she can thrill the crowds with her flamenco moves.
Jones is teaming up with bandmates Peter Tork and Mickey Dolenz to hit the road again for the first time in 10 years, kicking off their trek on Thursday (12May11) in Liverpool, England.
Fans are set for an extra treat during the shows as Jones’ 33-year-old wife Jessica Pacheco will grace the stage to perform two routines.
But the Daydream Believer hitmaker admits there is another reason why he is bringing his partner along with him - he can’t fall sleep without her.
Jones tells Britain’s HELLO! magazine, "She’s not only coming on the tour, she’s doing her flamenco dancing in two of the numbers.
"We’re never happier than when we’re together. I can’t sleep anymore if she’s not with me. If I go (away) alone… I find myself texting her in the middle of the night."

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Six men suspected of shooting at rapper WAKA FLOCKA FLAME’s tour bus during an attempted robbery in February (11) have had all charges against them dropped.
The hip-hop star’s vehicle was sprayed with bullets by assailants in two passing cars outside a store in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Flame’s security guards opened fire in retaliation, injuring one man in the shoulder, and police subsequently arrested six men in connection to the incident.
They were hit with charges of armed robbery, conspiracy and two counts of shooting into an occupied property, but witnesses were unable to positively identify the shooters, prompting prosecutors to drop the case against the six men, who all have criminal histories.
District Attorney Andrew Murray admits he had no choice but to have the charges dismissed this week (begs09May11) and release them from custody.
Flame was detained at the time of the shooting but was immediately released without charge.

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JUSTIN BIEBER is giving fans the chance to meet him backstage at his upcoming concert in Tokyo, Japan as part of a charity auction.
The teenage pop star recently announced plans to press ahead with his dates in the country despite fears of increased radiation levels following the March (11) earthquake and tsunami disaster, which caused severe damage to a nuclear reactor in Fukushima.
He is now using his trip to the Far East to raise money for the Pencils of Promise organisation, which helps fund schools in the poorest parts of the world, by auctioning off a meet-and-greet session with four fans at his show at The Budakan venue in Tokyo on 19 May (11).
The Charitybuzz.com auction ends on 12 May (11).

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BRIAN WILSON has dashed fans’ hopes of a future BEACH BOYS reunion tour after announcing retirement plans.
The legendary singer/songwriter, who co-founded the band 50 years ago (61), confesses he’s getting too old to keep up with the pressures of life on the road and he has warned his British devotees that his upcoming live shows in London may be his last in the country.
The 68 year old tells Britain’s Evening Standard newspaper, "As I get older it (touring) gets harder for me. But when I’m sitting down at the keyboard and my band’s behind me, I can do it…
"Another year (before he quits touring), maybe. This could be the last time I play (in London). I’m going to miss it, but I’m getting a little bit old for touring." Wilson is scheduled to perform three concerts at London’s Royal Festival Hall in September (11).
Earlier this year (11), the surviving members of the Beach Boys dismissed reports they were planning a big reunion gig to mark their anniversary, but the bandmates have come together to record a charity single to raise cash for the relief effort in Japan.
Founding member Al Jardine approached the rest of the band to revamp the track Don’t Fight the Sea, which originally appeared on his 2010 solo album A Postcard From California.
All proceeds from the charity single, which was released last month (Apr11), will benefit the Red Cross’ Japanese relief efforts following the nation’s devastating earthquake and tsunami in March (11).

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Embattled rapper THE GAME has blasted TV network bosses in the U.S. after learning the video for his new single RED NATION has been banned from broadcast for its portrayal of gang culture.
The Dreams hitmaker, real name Jayceon Taylor, was forced to cancel a tour of Canada last month (Apr11) after immigration officials refused him entry into the country due to his alleged affiliation with notorious Los Angeles gang The Bloods. And now the street links are causing The Game more problems.
He claims his Red Nation promo, which features collaborator Lil Wayne, has been deemed inappropriate for airing on cable networks MTV and BET.
In a post on his Twitter.com blog on Tuesday (10May11), he writes, "So BET ‘BANNED’ the REDNation video !!!!! Said me & (Wayne) were too gang affiliated in it. Thoughts?" Shortly afterwards, the rapper added, "This just in: the video so HARD it just got ‘BANNED’ from MtV too ha ha ha…." But The Game is refusing to let the snub derail his plans for promotion - he has vowed to release the video online so fans can form their own opinions about the controversy for themselves.
He tweets, "F**K IT !!!! I’m premering (sic) it on Thursday online MYSELF!!!"

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RUPERT EVERETT’s new-found love for cooking has left him with chronic back pain because he spends so much time hunched over his stove.
The British actor rarely used his kitchen in the past because he spent more time dining out, but earlier this year (11) he decided to cut back on his restaurant bills by learning to cook.
But the My Best Friend’s Wedding star, who stands at 6′ 4" (1.9 metres) tall, now has to see an osteopath because his culinary efforts have hurt his back.
He tells Live magazine, "I had never used a kitchen until this year. I have eaten out at lunches and dinners all my life, but we are in austerity times, so I’m learning to cook.
"The problem is I’ve done my back in because of it - all that crouching over roasting chickens put it out and I’m spending a lot of time with an osteopath. A sign of disintegrating times."

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Fashion designer and photographer KARL LAGERFELD has added director to his list of accomplishments after writing and directing his first short film.
The style guru has created The Tale of a Fairy as a tribute to his affluent customers in a 25-minute film.
He tells the Associated Press, "In the movie, they wear dresses from the (annual Chanel Cruise) collection, so it’s kind of a narrative around the kind of women who buy these clothes." The primarily black and white film chronicles the rich and powerful in Monte Carlo. It first screened at Chanel’s 2011-2012 Cruise show on Monday (09May11).
Lagerfeld’s muses actresses Blake Lively and Rachel Bilson were both on hand to show their support.
His film will be available for viewing online on Tuesday (10May11).

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YOKO ONO is giving one lucky fan the chance to accompany her on a walk through Strawberry Fields, the section of New York’s Central Park named in honour of her late husband JOHN LENNON.
The landscaped garden is just yards from where the musician was gunned down outside his home at the Dakota building in 1980. It was subsequently turned into a memorial to Lennon and named after the Beatles’ hit Strawberry Fields Forever.
Fans can now bid on the chance to spend time at the site with Ono, who still owns an apartment in the Dakota building, as part of a charity auction.
The singer/artist has offered up the prize to raise money for Literacy Partners, a New York-based adult education charity. The auction takes place on Charitybuzz.com and ends on Wednesday (11May11).

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COLIN FIRTH, HUGH JACKMAN, SIR IAN MCKELLEN and GEOFFREY RUSH are raising money for two schools badly damaged in New Zealand’s devastating earthquake in February (11).
More than 160 people died in the 6.3-magnitude tremor, which hit the city on 22 February (11), causing considerable damage to Christchurch schools Shirley Primary and Avonside Girls’ High.
Now stars including Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue, Michael Buble and Donald Trump will help raise funds to rebuild the facilities by auctioning off one-of-a-kind collectibles and gifts for the Stars 4 Kids campaign.
The King’s Speech co-stars Firth and Rush have contributed autographed DVDs, while Australian pop star Minogue has offered up signed memorabilia. Jackman is giving away a storyboard used for X-Men Origins: Wolverine and fans can also bid on a South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby cap from Crowe.
The Stars 4 Kids auctions will begin on New Zealand website Trade Me on 16 and 23 May (11).

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DAVID HASSELHOFF has confirmed he is heading back to acting after an extended stint in reality TV with plans to star in a new detective show and a film project.
The Baywatch star has turned his attentions to light entertainment shows in recent years, with failed family fly-on-the-wall series The Hasselhoffs, which was cancelled after two episodes, an appearance on Dancing with the Stars last year (10) and judging roles on Simon Cowell’s America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent.
He has briefly returned to his acting roots with a small guest appearance in the rebooted Knight Rider TV movie in 2008, Easter-themed comedy film Hop, as well as reprising his former role in soap opera The Young and the Restless - but he is now set to make acting his priority once again.
Hasselhoff reveals he is working on a new cop show in the style of Edward Woodward’s famous 1980s detective series The Equalizer, and a secret film production, as well as another reality TV project.
He tells Britain’s The Sun, "I’m developing some TV shows right now, more along the lines of The Equalizer. You know, like a cool, undercover cop. I like that stuff… I can’t say too much about the film, but it’s funny. The reality show’s called Same Name. I switched places with another David Hasselhoff and lived in Texas with his family while he went on tour for me and lived with my family in L.A."

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JOHNNY DEPP’s music ambitions have been given a huge boost after hitting the studio with AEROSMITH frontman STEVEN TYLER, calling the collaboration "a dream come true".
The Hollywood star began his career as a musician before turning to acting, although he has returned to his rock roots in recent years by recording with British band Babybird and directing one of their videos.
Depp is now writing tracks with rock icon Tyler, telling U.S. news show Extra, "We’ve been hanging out here and there. He’s someone I’ve admired greatly for such a long time. The idea of writing songs with him is a dream come true." Tyler recently pinpointed Depp as the ideal actor play him in a film adaptation of his life, and the movie star admits he would happily take on the role if asked, adding, "I would give it a shot, why not?"

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PRINCE WILLIAM and his new bride CATHERINE, DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE have jetted off for their honeymoon 10 days after their lavish wedding in London.
The couple wed in a spectacular ceremony in the British capital on 29 April (11), but delayed their vacation so the prince could resume his duties as a helicopter search and rescue pilot.
They finally set off on their honeymoon on Monday night (09May11).
Royal officials refused to disclose the couple’s destination, but it has since been revealed as the Seychelles. A spokeswoman for the Indian Ocean country’s department of tourism reportedly confirmed the newlyweds’ arrival to Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper. They are said to be staying on a private island.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge previously enjoyed a week-long break in the Seychelles in 2007.

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"When I was in school, I used to look out the window and see the big red double-deck buses driving by. It just looked so free. Then you’d hear, ‘Johnson, pay attention when you’re in school!’ ‘Oh, sorry, sorry, mate!’" AC/DC star BRIAN JOHNSON dreamed of growing up to be a bus driver.

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CARLA BRUNI has pulled out of plans to attend the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in France due to "personal reasons".
France’s first lady, who is married to President Nicolas Sarkozy, was due to make an appearance at the event to promote her new movie, Midnight in Paris, with director Woody Allen.
The romantic comedy will open the festival on Wednesday (11May11), but Bruni has now confirmed she won’t be able to attend the glitzy premiere, telling RTL radio, "I was dreaming of going (to Cannes)… I regret it but I cannot go for personal reasons and for professional reasons, unfortunately." The news comes amid rumours Bruni and Sarkozy are expecting their first child together, but when asked about the stories, the former model refused to comment, adding, "(My) lips are, in a sense, sealed."

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