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Rihanna 20/20 Full Interview

Duncan Riley — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:27 +0000

As we reported yesterday, Rihanna has finally spoken out about the beating she took at the hands of her former boyfriend Chris Brown.

“I felt ashamed to have been involved with Chris Brown in the first place.” Rihanna told Diane Sawyer. “I was so far in love, so unconditional that I went back. It’s humiliating to say this happened. To accept that? It’s a traumatizing experience.”

“But again … I’m a human being, and people put me on a very unrealistic pedestal. And all these expectations, I’m not perfect. Also it’s pretty natural for that to be the first reaction. … It’s completely normal to go back. You start lying to yourself. The minute the physical wounds go away you want this thing to go away. This is a memory you don’t want to have ever again.”

In case you missed it, the Rihanna 20/20 full interview video as follows:

Fergie’s Exciting Weight Gain

Bang — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:00:44 +0000

Fergie’s husband Josh Duhamel loved having “extra meat” to grab hold of when she put on weight.

The Black Eyed Peas star put on 13lbs for her role in new musical movie ‘Nine’ but says her actor spouse never made her feel body-conscious.

She said, “When I came home from filming he was excited. He enjoys having both: the extra meat to grab when it’s there and the tight stomach when that’s there…he’s never been critical.”

Fergie also said she is the perfect partner because she can be both a good girl and bad girl.

She told America’s Cosmopolitan magazine, “You know, in Italy, Catholic boys are raised to believe that there are two types of women: the Madonna and the whore. And me? I’m both.”

The couple’s marriage was recently rocked by allegations the ‘Transformers’ star had cheated on his wife with a stripper.

However, both Fergie and Josh, who married in January, have branded the claims of infidelity as “ridiculous” and have since put on a show of togetherness.

Jim Carrey’s Transformed Life

Bang — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:58:54 +0000

Jim Carrey says his latest film, ‘A Christmas Carol’, mirrors his own journey out of depression.

The ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’ actor, who has suffered from the mood disorder since 1994 and admitted to taking prescription drugs – said starring in the heartwarming traditional festive tale helped him to find perspective on his own life.

He said, “Everybody loves a good transformational story – somebody who sees the light and finds out what’s important in life. It was wonderful to get to the bottom of a character I’ve seen done a hundred different ways.”

Speaking of turning his own life around, Jim, 47, said there is now “more light” since he has banished prescription drugs, switched to a healthy diet and became step-father to his partner Jenny McCarthy’s autistic six year old son Evan.

He explained, “I created tools to help my treatment and I went down a path with some amazing scientific minds who are using supplemental treatments for depression.”

Jim, who plays the role of Scrooge as well as the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future in the film, also said he enjoyed showing Evan the film and sitting with him through it for the first time.

He added to Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper, “I’m so happy to have a beautiful family and to be able to sit there with Evan showing him clips of the movie.

“I took him through the scary parts and told him the ghost was coming and he loved it.”

Jim has previously been married twice, to waitress Melissa Wormer for eight years and ten months to actress Lauren Holly.

Victoria Beckham Helps Kate Moss Find a Home

Bang — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:40:51 +0000

Kate Moss has asked Victoria Beckham to find her a home.

The supermodel is househunting in Los Angeles and enlisted her new friend, who lives in the American city with husband David Beckham and their sons Brooklyn, 10, Romeo, seven, and Cruz, four, to help look for a new property.

A source told Britain’s Daily Star newspaper, “Kate has asked her people to contact Victoria’s management.

“She wanted to know which real estate agents Victoria used and wants to go with the same people.

“She’s getting tired of flying in and out of LA and thinks that getting a permanent base in Beverly Hills would be a good idea.”

Meanwhile, Victoria’s husband David has spoken about how much he hates being apart from his family, saying it will “kill” him to move to Italy in January.

The soccer star, who will leave his current team Los Angeles Galaxy for a six-month loan spell with AC Milan in the new year said, “The biggest thing for me is I go away and leave my family for six months.

“They come over and see me for a week every eight weeks. Anyone who knows me knows how I feel about my children, about my wife and my family and I hate being away from them. Being away from my family and my children kills me.”

Miss England gives up crown after nightclub brawl

Kim LaCapria — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:25:57 +0000

Miss England, Rachel Christie, has forfeited her crown after a nightclub incident involving Miss Manchester, Sara Beverley Jones.

Christie, 21, allegedly punched Jones, 24, in the face and police were called to the nightclub around 1AM Monday. The dispute allegedly took place over a man- David McIntosh, Tornado from Sky1’s Gladiators. The BBC reports that Jones used to date him, and he is currently seeing Christie, which may have lead to the confrontation.

Organizers of the Miss England pageant released a statement about the incident:

“Due to the media attention following the allegations against her, Rachel Christie has now decided to withdraw from the Miss World competition and relinquish her Miss England crown.

“Rachel will concentrate on clearing her name and focus on training for the 2012 Olympics until this case is resolved.”

In addition to being the first black Miss England, Christie is also a heptathlete training for the 2012 Olympics. Christie is free on bail until January 2010, and police are currently seeking witnesses to the incident.

Katie Price and Peter Andre United by Son, Harvey

Bang — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:06:09 +0000

Katie Price and Peter Andre have bonded at the bedside of their sick son.

The recently-divorced couple put their differences behind them to hold vigil for seven-year-old Harvey, the glamour model’s son from a previous relationship, who was rushed to the hospital with breathing difficulties on Wednesday November 4, and pals believe their meeting could trigger the end of tensions between the pair.

Katie is quoted by Britain’s Daily Star newspaper as saying, “This has brought everything back to reality and put all the petty fighting into perspective.”

Friends of Peter also believe relations will now improve between him and his former spouse, with who he has son Junior, four, and daughter Princess Tiaamii, two.

A source said, “When it comes to his children nothing would stop him and although Harvey is not biologically his son, he is in every other way. This meeting certainly thawed the ice.”

Doctors have ruled out potentially-fatal swine flu in the youngster, but there are fears over his condition because of his other medical problems, including septo-optic dysplasia and autism and Harvey is expected to stay in hospital for at least 48 hours.

A spokesperson for Katie said, “Harvey woke up on Wednesday with a very high temperature and flu-like symptoms so he was taken to hospital, as he always would be with such symptoms because of his disabilities.

“Doctors decided to keep him in hospital overnight for observation as a precautionary measure because of his underlying health problems.

“Katie was in touch with Peter from the moment it was decided to take Harvey to hospital and Peter visited Harvey in hospital.

“Katie also informed Harvey’s biological father Dwight Yorke of the situation.”

Is Lindsay Lohan sporting a Baby Bump?

Paul Short — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:42:52 +0000

Is Lindsay Lohan pregnant? Is that a celebrity baby bump we’re seeing in this photo?

Celebitchy has photos up of Lindsay Lohan taken on Nov. 5th ‘09 (yesterday as I write this) and they appear to show an unusually plump tummy. Yeah, Lindsay could be experiencing a little (ok, a lot!) bit of bloating, but still, after her partying and rumored meetups with a number of men lately, you never know. Here’s the big picture:

Inquisitr readers, does Lindsay Lohan look pregnant in the photo above? Weigh in with your comments below. We’d love your input.

Photo credit: Pacific Coast News, via Celebitchy.com

Madonna to Relaunch Movie Career

Bang — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:32:37 +0000

Madonna wants to relaunch her movie career.

The ‘4 Minutes’ singer, who has starred in a string of cinematic flops, including 2002’s ‘Swept Away’ which saw her and then-husband Guy Ritchie lose half the $10 million the movie cost to make and ‘The Next Best Thing’, which failed to recoup its $24.90 million budget in 2000, is working on a script for a new film, but doesn’t plan to star in it.

She is quoted by gossip website Absolute Now as saying, “I just finished writing a script and I am trying to get funding and casting for it, believe it or not.

“It’s called ‘We’ and it’s a love story. It is two parallel love stories told from a woman’s point of view, obviously. One is a historical story that took place with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. And the other is one I made up about a couple in New York.”

Lindsay Lohan: Dad ‘Threatened to Kill’ Mom

Bang — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:08 +0000

Lindsay Lohan claims her father threatened to kill her mother.

The ‘Mean Girls’ actress, who is seeking a restraining order from dad Michael Lohan, is furious with him for leaking old phone calls between herself and him to the press and has hit back with some new claims.

She wrote on her Twitter page, “He’s a deadbeat dad. He’s disgusting to do this, he needs help.”

Speaking about his relationship with ex-wife Dina Lohan, Lindsay claims she didn’t leave him, despite an abusive relationship, because she was terrified he would take her life.

She said, “She blames herself for staying w/him for so long. She didn’t leave because he always threatened to kill her if she did. (sic)”

In one of the phone call tapes released by Michael, his eldest daughter can be heard sobbing, “No one cares about me . . . It’s about how they feel, not how I feel. It’s not about me. It’s never been about me, unless I fight for it.”

Although she is furious about the leaked calls, Lindsay has vowed to move on with her life and doesn’t want Michael to be a part of it.

She wrote, “that I even have to share this w/everyone, but I haven’t had a real relationship w/Michael Sr. In years . . . I just hope I can show others how to be strong through times and to be able to stand up for yourself and loved ones no matter what! (sic)”

Michael has previously claimed he is only speaking out about his daughter because he is concerned she is addicted to prescription drugs and wants her to go to rehab.

He said, “I want my daughter off prescription medication. She never needed it in her life… I’m not going to watch my daughter die. Hate me now, but you love me more later because I’m gonna turn her life around.”

Hilary Swank Still Friends With Ex

Bang — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:30:27 +0000

Hilary Swank’s ex-husband is still her “best friend”.

The 35-year-old actress, who married actor Chad Lowe in 1997 and divorced in 2006 following a 14-year romance, remains close to her former spouse despite embarking on a new relationship with John Campisi just weeks after her split, and admits Chad will be in her heart forever.

She said, “Our marriage is really such a part of the past, it’s over now. So there’s no sense in diving back. He’ll always be one of my best friends. You know you can’t spend 14 years with someone and not carry them in your heart forever.”

Hilary has also praised her ‘Amelia’ co-star, Scottish hunk Ewan McGregor, but admits she was disappointed he didn’t have any nude scenes in the film.

She told Britain’s Marie Claire magazine, “I didn’t ever feel like hitting Ewan McGregor. Why would I? He’s an incredible talent, sings all the time and all the girls just swoon. And no he didn’t expose his penis on set. Much to the women on set’s chagrin.”

Victoria Beckham’s Stylish Son

Bang — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:13 +0000

Victoria Beckham’s seven-year-old son gives her advice on her fashion range.

The singer-turned-designer, who has three sons, Brooklyn, 10, Romeo, seven, and four-year-old Cruz with soccer star husband David Beckham, says her middle child has a huge interest in fashion and loves coming to work with her.

She said, “We had dinner last night and Romeo wore a suit with a little shirt and tie. That’s what he would wear every single day, he’s so into fashion. The other boys are all about going to the beach; he’s not interested. He’s like, ‘I want to go to work with mummy,’ and he sits there going through the collection, feeling the fabrics, giving his opinion. He loves it.”

Victoria also says she now feels equal in her marriage to David since moving to America from Spain in July 2007.

She told Britain’s Harper’s Bazaar magazine, “I found Spain a little tricky. But from the minute we landed at the airport, we were equal. America is equal, it doesn’t matter whether you are a man or a woman. In Spain it’s more difficult for women.”

The Beckham family moved to the US when David signed a $250 million contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy, after playing for Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Victoria has previously admitted that she lets her children influence her decisions on what to wear.

She said, “My kids are my best style advisors because they are so honest. I remember one time I was wearing a Chanel cape and skinny jeans and I walked down the stairs to see my sons and they said, ‘Oh my God, mummy, you’re Batman!’ “

Rihanna Admits Mistake Returning to Chris Brown

Bang — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:26:02 +0000

Rihanna admits she was “wrong” to go back to Chris Brown after he assaulted her.

The ‘Umbrella’ singer, who was left battered and bruised after her ex-boyfriend attacked her in February at a pre-Grammys party, says she had convinced herself it wouldn’t happen again and wanted to give their relationship another go.

She told US TV show ‘Good Morning America’, “I was so far in love, so unconditional that I went back. It’s humiliating to say this happened. To accept that? It’s a traumatizing experience.

“I stayed. I even went back after he beat me, which was wrong. But again … I’m a human being, and people put me on a very unrealistic pedestal. And all these expectations, I’m not perfect. Also it’s pretty natural for that to be the first reaction. … It’s completely normal to go back. You start lying to yourself. The minute the physical wounds go away you want this thing to go away. This is a memory you don’t want to have ever again.”

Meanwhile, Chris blames his lack of anger management on the attack but still couldn’t believe he had assaulted her.

He said, “My thoughts are like, ‘Why did it happen?’ Like, ‘What was I thinking? What is wrong with you?’ That’s what I’m thinking with myself.

“That’s what my thoughts are, basically, now.”

Chris attacked Rihanna in his car as they left a pre-Grammy Awards party in February, repeatedly punching her in the face and biting her arms.

He pleaded guilty to assault and in August was sentenced to six months of community service, 12 months of domestic violence counseling and five years probation.

The judge also issued a restraining order which requires him to stay at least 100 yards from Rihanna for five years.

Adam Lambert’s Debut Album “For Your Entertainment” Hits Stores November 23

AHN — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:31:58 +0000

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) – “American Idol’s” runner-up glam rocker Adam Lambert will be releasing his debut album this month. “For Your Entertainment” hits stores on Monday, November 23.

The album has contributions from artists such as Lady Gaga, Pink, Muse, Justin Hawkins formerly of The Darkness and River Cuomo of Weezer.

The first single of the same name was introduced on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on October 30. “For Your Entertainment” was written by Claude Kelly and Dr. Luke and produced by Dr. Luke. Adam also co-wrote four of the songs on the album.

Adam will also be performing the debut single at “The American Music Awards” on ABC on Sunday, November 22 with performances on “Good Morning America” and “Late Show With David Letterman” to follow.

Kim Kardashian Injured in Fight

Bang — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:30:54 +0000

Kim Kardashian is nursing a black eye after a charity boxing match got out of hand.

The reality TV star was punched in the face during the bout, one of several scheduled between members of the public and the socialite’s family, on Tuesday October 3, while a match involving her brother Rob Kardashian saw him hospitalized with concussion.

Kim said, “My girl was a good sport, but she was tough! I knew I had to do it for charity, since that’s what it was all about, but man, my girl could throw a punch!”

While the ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star was satisfied with her opponent, something went wrong when someone who appeared to be “a trained fighter” got into the ring with her brother.

Kim said, “At one point Rob’s mask fell off and when he put his hands down he got hit in the face and ended up in hospital with a concussion.

“Rob’s a strong guy and can definitely hold his own, but he wasn’t expecting to get hit after his mask had fallen off! This guy just got really down and dirty!”

Members of the public who’d bid to fight the family were supposed to be screened to be similar weights to their opponents.

Khloe Kardashian and her sister Kourtney’s boyfriend, Scott Disick, then backed out of their fights.

‘Lesbian’ Kristen Stewart

Bang — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:26 +0000

Kristen Stewart has claimed she is a lesbian.

The 19-year-old actress refused to be drawn on rumors that have repeatedly said she is dating her ‘Twilight’ co-star Robert Pattinson, 23, and says she is going to come up with different ways of avoiding the question.

When quizzed on the rumors, she told Entertainment Weekly, “I’ve thought about this a lot. There’s no answer that’s not going to tip you one way or the other. Think about every hypothetical situation, OK, we are. We aren’t. I’m a lesbian. I’m just trying to keep something.

“If people started asking me if I was dating my other co-star Taylor Lautner, I’d be like, ‘f**k off!’ I would answer the exact same way.”

The actress also insisted she would have answered the question honestly if it hadn’t been turned into such a “big deal”.

She added, “I probably would’ve answered it if people hadn’t made such a big deal about it. But I’m not going to give the finding an answer.

“I know that people are really funny about ‘Well, you chose to be an actor, why don’t you just give your whole life away?!”

Kristen admitted she and the British actor are “close” but just friends.

She said, “I understand why you would assume that, when we lean on each other for support, there must be something more.”

Sandra Bullock’s Naked Success

Bang — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:36:30 +0000

Sandra Bullock thinks baring her bottom made her last film a hit.

‘The Proposal’ star said she is glad she stripped off for the romantic comedy, in which she starred opposite Ryan Reynolds, because the nude scenes were what helped make it a success.

Speaking about why the movie did well at the box office, Sandra, 45, said, “We had all the right people, the right elements in the right place. But to be honest I think nudity had a great deal to do with it. People liked it.”

Meanwhile, Sandra is locked in a custody battle with a porn star for custody of her five-year-old child.

Sandra and her husband Jesse James are fighting his ex-wife, adult star Janine Lindemulder, for sole custody of the former couple’s daughter, Sunny.

Sandra and Jesse accuse Janine of being an unfair mom and have also brought to light a recent stint she served in jail over tax charges in their case.

In their application for custody they also state, “While in Janine’s care, sometimes Sunny is left alone during the day, while her mother is asleep from drug use.”

Star of over 100 adult movies Janine, now remarried to Jeremy Aikman has, however, hit back at the couple for trying to take her daughter.

She said, “I am the best mother I can be. Yes, I have absolutely made horrific choices in the past. I’ve had my share of drugs.

“But then there’s a huge portion of my life, a 10-year span, where there’s nothing, I didn’t need it.”

The custody case continues.

Katy Perry ‘Naughtier’ Because of Russell Brand

Bang — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:30:28 +0000

Russell Brand has made Katy Perry “naughtier”.

The ‘I Kissed A Girl’ singer has promised to flash her flesh while presenting tonight’s November 5, MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) after her British boyfriend persuaded her to let down her guard.

She said, “I will be especially naughty under Russell’s influence. I’ve worn things recently that aren’t appropriate for this – sorry mom, sorry dad.”

Katy, who is returning as presenter of the awards after impressing bosses last year, also admitted she won’t be concerned if she exposes her breasts in any of her revealing outfits in Berlin tonight.

She added, “MTV asked me back because I have this no fear attitude. I don’t care if I do fall over or if a boob does fall out.

“I’ve gone for less costume changes this year but less clothing too. It’s all a bit naughtier, with lace, crystals and lots of boobie things. It’s sexy. I’m highlighting what God gave me – what mama made.”

While Katy, 25, insists it is the ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ star who has brought out her naughty side, friends of the 34-year-old comic insist they are equally daring and provocative, which is why their relationship works so well.

British comedian David Walliams, a close friend of the star said, “Normally Russell’s girlfriends are following him around totally in awe of him, but he is following her around totally in awe.

“But I can understand that because Katy is absolutely knockout gorgeous and really funny, really provocative and naughty. He has met his match.”

Katy and Russell, 34, were first romantically linked after the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) two months ago when they were seen kissing at Lady Gaga’s after-party at New York nightspot Avenue.

They have enjoyed a romantic holiday to Thailand and have been inseparable ever since.

Comedian Russell has admitted he has never felt “more settled” in his life and pals believe the pair will marry in a matter of months.

Chris Brown Says Some Want to See Him in Jail

Bang — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:59 +0000

Chris Brown knows a lot of people want to see him jailed.

The ‘Run It’ singer, who was convicted of assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna and sentenced to five years probation, 12 months of domestic violence counseling and 180 days of community labor, admits many members of the public think he got off lightly and think he should have been handed a tougher sentence.

He said, “I know my love me and support me. But there are people that don’t want to see me do anything … they wanna see me kind of, basically, in jail.”

Chris, 20, recently revealed he is still learning from his mistakes and is trying his best to make amends.

He said, “I’m human. If people feel a certain way, I’m not going to say they’re wrong. But it’s not right to judge somebody when people make mistakes all the time.

“I’ve learned from my mistakes and I’m learning from them. And I regret every moment, every second of it.”

Chris has also admitted he is still not over 21-year-old Rihanna, and still has strong feelings for her.

He added, “We’ve been friends since I was like 15, we got serious when I was like 17.

“Feelings are feelings and they don’t go away overnight, especially if you sit down and are like, ‘Look, I’m going to really be in this relationship with you, whatever the case, past our busy schedules, past us being two of the biggest artists.’ I really care about her.”

Mariah Carey Reveals She Was Emotionally Abused

Bang — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:28:04 +0000

Mariah Carey has been abused.

The ‘Obsessed’ singer, who married actor-and-rapper Nick Cannon in 2008, has spoken out about how she has been affected by the struggle she faced in previous relationships and hinted her ex-husband Tommy Mottola was responsible for her ordeal.

She said, “Abuse has several categories. Emotionally, mentally, in other ways. I just think you get into a situation and you feel locked in. If your situation is similar to one of the situations I’ve been in, which I won’t harp on. For me, to really get out, it was difficult because there was a connection that was not only a marriage but a business thing where the person was in control of my life.”

Mariah wed music executive Tommy in 1993 after he signed her to the music label CBS Records. They separated just three years later and divorced in 1998.

The 40-year-old beauty also spoke out in support of ‘Rehab’ singer Rihanna, who was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown earlier this year following a pre-Grammy’s party.

Mariah admitted she can empathize with the 21-year-old starlet’s experience of domestic abuse.

She told US TV talk show host Larry King, “I was very sequestered, as you know, when I first started out and if I were just allowed to be young and with a young boyfriend who’s also a star and you know, you’re working and you’re both, I don’t know what goes on. You know what I mean? So it’s like, I wasn’t really allowed out of the house, so I can’t imagine what she went through.”

Meanwhile, the singer-turned-actress says she is desperate to have children with Nick, but is waiting for a gap in her career.

She explained, “Being pregnant would be the happiest thing in my life, but what I’m saying is right now with this movie ‘Precious’ coming out, with the next few singles from the album and those things that I’m doing, I need to focus on that because I cannot do the having-a-child thing halfway.”

Russell Brand’s Movie Makeover

Bang — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:32 +0000

Russell Brand is getting a haircut to save his career.

The British funnyman, who is known for his long, dark, backcombed locks, has vowed to have his curls chopped off so he can work on a wider range of movies.

He said, “I can’t keep always playing long-haired, scruffy men, otherwise my career would be limited.”

The 34-year-old actor, whose movie roles have previously included outspoken rocker Aldous Snow in ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ and drug producer Flash Harry in ‘St Trinian’s’ has decided to have a style change to help him fulfill his dream role, as France’s post-revolutionary military dictator Napoleon Bonaparte.

He quipped, ”I was hoping one day to play Napoleon, but I can’t play Napoleon as this shaggy-haired, bearded raconteur.

”But I did also want to play Rasputin, the monk, so that’ll be good, I can look like this.”

Russell recently admitted he would be paying his hairdresser a visit ahead for his new movie ‘Arthur’, a remake of the famous Dudley Moore movie, and says he is “ready” for a different look.

He said, Arthur is still an alcoholic billionaire playboy and I’ll be getting a bit of a haircut for that. You have to move on. I have dreams of my hair being short and I wake up in a Samson-like panic, but I think I’m ready for transformation.”