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Hip-hop star WAKA FLOCKA FLAME joined SLIM DUNKIN’s family at a memorial service in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday (22Dec11) to pay his respects to the late rapper.
Slim Dunkin, real name Mario Hamilton, was murdered in a recording studio in the city last week (16Dec11).
Waka Flocka Flame and his pal Gucci Mane subsequently offered to foot the bill for the star’s funeral on Friday (23Dec11), a day after a public service.
Family members and friends attended the service at the Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home on Thursday, and an emotional Waka Flocka Flame joined them to pay his respects, according to MTV News.

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The sister of late THE KNACK drummer BRUCE GARY is suing chiefs at Capitol Records over allegations of unpaid royalties.
Felice Catena inherited the rights to her sibling’s music after he passed away in 2006, but she is convinced she is being underpaid for several of the band’s hits, which include My Sharona and Good Girls Don’t.
Catena has filed papers at Los Angeles County Superior Court claiming Capitol Records executives are only handing over a fraction of the download proceeds she is due from songs, according to TMZ.com.
Gary’s sister alleges she is owed 50 per cent of net receipts from sales of his music on various digital sites, including iTunes and Amazon.

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Actor DANNY DEVITO is set to make his West End debut next year (12) after landing a new theatre role.
The Twins star will appear alongside Richard Griffiths in Neil Simon’s comedy The Sunshine Boys, about a retired vaudeville double act.
Producer Sonia Friedman tells Britain’s Daily Mail, "I think these two - Richard and Danny - and the play will be just what we need to give us all a lift." The production will debut at an as-yet-undisclosed London theatre in April (12).

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Socialite-turned-designer IVANKA TRUMP is facing legal action from fashion mogul DEREK LAM over allegations she copied one of his creations.
Donald Trump’s daughter received a cease-and-desist letter from Lam demanding she withdraw her $150 (£93.75) Cadie wedge shoe from the Ivanka Trump Footwear Collection.
The document suggests the shoe is a copy of Lam’s $780 (£487.50) Ayami design, and Jan-Hendrik Schlottmann, chief executive officer of Derek Lam, tells Women’s Wear Daily, "We have seen very similar copies before but we have never seen a shoe that perfectly copied." However, officials at the distribution company behind Trump’s collection, Marc Fisher Footwear, have refuted the claims.
A statement from the firm reads, "The Lam wedge sandals are of a popular design type that has been used by numerous manufacturers for many decades. There is nothing iconic about the appearance of the Lam sandal. The Ivanka Trump sandals prominently display the Ivanka Trump name, and there can be no confusion as to the source of the Ivanka Trump sandals."

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The finale of America’s THE X FACTOR on Thursday (23Dec11) was marred by backstage drama after three crew workers were injured in a freak accident.
The Simon Cowell reality TV show wrapped up its first U.S. series with a live final featuring performances from star names including 50 Cent, Justin Bieber and Leona Lewis.
However, just before the In Da Club hitmaker took to the stage, a stair riser came unhinged and two workers were hit in the head, with a third taking a knock to the elbow, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Paramedics were called to the Los Angeles studio and the three stagehands were treated for their injuries backstage, while 50 Cent was performing. They were later taken to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for further assessment.
However, the medical drama did not stop the live show - Melanie Amaro, who was mentored by Cowell, fought off competition from Josh Krajcik and Chris Rene to be crowned the winner of the series.

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CHARLIZE THERON is to be honoured for her independent movie work at the upcoming Palm Springs Film Festival in California.
The Oscar-winning actress will receive the Variety Indie Impact Award at a star-studded gala event in January (12) in recognition of her longtime support of independent film.
Theron, who has appeared in low-budget pictures such as North Country, In the Valley of Elah and The Burning Plain, follows in the footsteps of previous honourees Philip Seymour Hoffman and Mark Wahlberg.
She will be presented with the award on 8 January (12).

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Actor ALEC BALDWIN has given up his plans to run for the post of New York Mayor in 2013 after losing his "appetite" for the role.
The actor revealed earlier this year (11) that he was considering swapping acting for politics and wanted to run in the 2013 election as a Democrat in a bid to succeed current mayor Michael Bloomberg.
But now Baldwin has decided against the idea, revealing on his weekly WNYC radio podcast, "I’ve lost my appetite." The actor is blaming other candidates for putting him off with their eagerness to land the position.
He adds, "They’re like a guy on a date that you can tell he just can’t wait to get his hand up your blouse before even the lights go out in the theatre. They’re all just so horny for it." Baldwin is also keen to keep his role on hit U.S. sitcom 30 Rock, because he no longer believes it would be worth quitting his career to attempt to make a change in society.
He adds, "Give this up (the show) for what? I give up money and fame and position and success; I give up this wonderful life I have now in exchange for the chance to ‘really change things’? "Yeah, I’m not quite sure you can anymore. I’ve got a good job. Am I doing To Kill a Mockingbird? No. I’m doing a sitcom. But we have fun, and it’s a family."

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KIRSTEN DUNST has won an extension of a restraining order to keep a French fan away from her until the new year (12).
The Spider-Man star was granted a court order against Jean Christophe Prudhon, 51, this month (Dec11) amid allegations he sent her more than 50 love letters and flew to the U.S. in a bid to meet her, even confronting the actress’ mother on the doorstep of her home.
The temporary restraining order was due to expire on Wednesday (21Dec11), but Los Angeles Judge Carol Boas Goodson has now extended it until January (12).
Prudhon must stay at least 100 yards (91 metres) away from Dunst and stop trying to contact her.
The case will go back to court on 9 January (12) and the star’s lawyers will argue in favour of having the restraining order put in place for three years, according to E! Online.

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GEORGE MICHAEL has been discharged from a hospital in Austria and is on his way home for Christmas, according to local reports.
The former Wham! star has been receiving treatment in Vienna since November (11) after falling ill with a severe bout of pneumonia and it was feared he’d have to spend the festive season at the facility.
But he left the hospital on Thursday morning (22Dec11) and was whisked to a local airport by chauffeur-driven limousine, according to the Oesterreich newspaper.
A hospital source tells the publication, "He will be able to celebrate Christmas at home in London." A spokesperson for the Vienna General Hospital declined to confirm the reports.
No further information was available as WENN went to press.

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SCARLETT JOHANSSON was left disappointed after losing a bidding war for HUGH JACKMAN’s T-shirt following a performance of his Broadway show on Tuesday night (20Dec11).
The X-Men star is currently performing his one-man musical in New York and he has been staging regular post-show auctions to raise money for charity.
Johansson was in the audience on Tuesday, along with fellow Hollywood star Uma Thurman, and she joined in the bidding when Jackman offered up his T-shirt.
The Lost In Translation star climbed onstage with the actor and put down $3,000 (£1,875) in a bid to claim the garment, according to the New York Post’s Page Six column.
However, the actress lost out as the shirt sold for $30,000 (£18,750).

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Single singer LENNY KRAVITZ is struggling to find a girlfriend because his touring schedule keeps him so busy.
The Fly Away hitmaker was married to actress Lisa Bonet for six years and they had a daughter, Zoe, before their 1993 divorce.
He went on to date a string of stars including Nicole Kidman and Vanessa Paradis, but has failed to find lasting love - and Kravitz is keen to put single life behind him.
The singer tells CNN talk show host Piers Morgan, "I would like it to change - I think it’s a good time for that to change now. I just love women, they’re incredible. I think they are God’s most amazing creation.
"I wouldn’t say I’m the easiest person to be with… my life is a bit crazy - moving around, different country every day, long tours - it’s not easy to build something. (It’s) extremely (hard) - it’s an occupational hazard." Kravitz also reveals his father Sy, who walked out on his mother in 1985, told him "you’ll do it too" and the rocker is determined to break free from the prophecy of bad relationships.
He adds, "It’s something that I have fought and that I consciously continue to fight. I don’t think I realised what that moment did until so many years later. It put something in me, it was just bizarre. I did let him know that it was really detrimental."

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British rapper TINCHY STRYDER gave a boost to young cancer patients in London on Wednesday (21Dec11) by paying them a surprise visit.
The Number 1 hitmaker showed up at London’s University College Hospital to bring a little festive cheer to sick youngsters.
He chatted with the poorly children and posed for pictures during the morale-boosting visit.
In a post on his Twitter.com page, he writes, "Big thank you… for having me."

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JUSTIN BIEBER thrilled a group of volunteers at a food bank in Canada on Wednesday (21Dec11) by dropping in for a surprise visit.
The pop star performed a charity gig at Toronto’s Massey Hall that night and before the show, he took time out to meet schoolkids working at the city’s Daily Bread Food Bank.
Bieber, who has spoken openly about his own family’s reliance on food banks during his childhood, took a donation to the organisation and spent time with the young volunteers.
He subsequently opened up about his charity visit in a series of posts on Twitter.com. He writes, "Great day so far. All about giving back today… Met some great volunteers doing great things here at food banks in Toronto."

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MORRISSEY has spoken out to explain why he cut short the final gig on his recent North American tour, alleging fans who tried to shake his hand were "unashamedly assaulted" and "choked to death" by the venue’s security staff.
The former The Smiths frontman walked offstage midway through an encore in Royal Oak, Michigan on Sunday night (18Dec11), the final gig on his 22-date trek.
Now he has told fans he abandoned the show as he was disgusted at the behaviour of some security staff, and he’s urged them to complain to venue bosses about the incident.
In a statement, the singer writes, "I stopped the show at the Royal Oak Theater in Michigan in consideration of the audience - who were being unashamedly assaulted by the in-house security. It is difficult to watch this happen, especially when our friends… are being forcibly choked to death simply for being there.
"If such attacks happened at the opera or in a night-club, the victims would rightfully sue. Strangely, in-house security sense that they have freedom to manhandle patrons of ‘rock’ shows. I wonder why? You all know how to contact the Royal Oak Theater."

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A judge in California has ruled ETTA JAMES’ husband will remain the conservator of her estate following a legal challenge from her son.
The veteran singer is terminally ill and was admitted to hospital this week (beg19Dec11) as she continues her fight with leukaemia.
James’ health crisis came to light earlier this year (11) after her husband of 41 years, Artis Mills, filed legal documents asking a judge to grant him control of $1 million (£666,666) of the star’s finances.
He claimed the 73 year old had become too ill to oversee her own affairs, but the request was challenged by James’ son, Donto, who alleged that in 2008, his mother asked for him to be handed power of attorney if she becomes incapacitated.
A judge in Riverside County, California has now ruled Mills can remain the conservator of his wife’s estate so he can continue making financial and health decisions for his partner, and released $350,000 (£218,750) of her money to cover medical costs.
James has been receiving round-the-clock care at home, but Donto has revealed he asked for his mother to be admitted to a local hospital for a thorough check-up.
He tells the Los Angeles Times, "The only issue is my mother going into the hospital. I begged the doctors to do it this one time to make sure everything is OK… Mr. Mills’ aim is to keep her alive as long as possible. That’s my aim too."

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Australian music mogul MOLLY MELDRUM has undergone successful surgery to treat injuries he sustained in a fall at his home.
The 65 year old was admitted to hospital in Melbourne last week (ends18Dec11) and placed in an induced coma after falling from a ladder while putting up Christmas decorations.
Meldrum’s condition was downgraded from critical to stable and he was deemed well enough to undergo a series of operations on Thursday (22Dec11).
His brother Brian has now confirmed the four-and-a-half-hour surgery was a success, but the star is now back in intensive care as he recuperates.
Brian tells the Herald Sun, "Surgeons were successful in repairing a broken collarbone, and extensive breaks and fractures he suffered to his left ribcage. A metal plate was screwed into place to reconnect his clavicle bone, and soluble screws and plates were used to repair the damage to his ribs.
"The operation on his ribcage will make it easier for Molly to breathe, and will bring forward the time when he can be taken off the ventilator.
"Molly’s condition is still considered to be serious, and he was returned to intensive care after the operation. However, the success of today’s operation will assist greatly in his overall recovery."

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Singer ADAM LAMBERT has been arrested in Finland amid allegations of a bust-up with his boyfriend, according to U.S. reports.
The former American Idol star is currently on vacation in the country with his Finnish-born partner Sauli Koskinen.
The pair was enjoying a night out at Helsinki gay club Don’t Tell Mama when they were allegedly involved in a scuffle.
Police were reportedly called to the venue to break up the brawl, and officers then took Lambert and Koskinen to separate cells, according to GossipCop.com.
No further details were available as WENN went to press.

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Actor MEL GIBSON is set to host a special event in Hollywood honouring his MAD MAX movies.
All three of the futuristic films will be screened at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles next month (Jan12) as part of the American Cinematheque tribute.
The veteran star, whose personal life has dominated headlines over the years, will appear onstage and take part in a question and answer session with audience members, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The event will take place on 21 January (11).

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