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Tara Reid back with ex?
The 'American Pie' actress split from German internet entrepreneur Michael Axtmann in April - just a month before they were due to get married - but the pair have now been seen at a yacht party puckering up to one another.
Tara was spotted sitting on Michael's lap looking lovingly into his eyes as he pursed his lips together for a kiss during the boat bash which was held by heiress Denise Rich in St Tropez, in the South of France, last night (28.07.10).
Other guests included Jackie Collins, Ivana Trump and 80-year-old American astronaut Buzz Aldrin and his wife Lois Driggs Cannon.
A source said: ’Tara and Michael seemed to be having a great time. Anyone who saw them would have thought they were a couple in love.’
Later in the evening, Tara cuddled up to Buzz, posed for pictures with Ivana and took to the dancefloor to shake her body.
In the wake of Tara and Michael's split, the businessman's father Siegfried Axtmann claimed the wedding was called off because the 34-year-old actress didn't want to sign a pre-nuptial agreement.
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Michael Jackson doctors cleared
Officials in California decided yesterday (28.07.10) not to press charges as part of investigations into his death from acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009.
However, Dr. Conrad Murray - who has pleaded not guilty to felony involuntary manslaughter charges - was not among the seven cleared.
Brian Oxman, a lawyer for Michael's father Joe Jackson, said he was ’disappointed’ the Drug Enforcement Agency would not be investigating any other doctors.
He said: ’I am very disappointed. The misuse of medications by Michael Jackson in the last years of his life was excessive and to fail to bring that to the public eye is ignoring reality.’
Christine Gasparac, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, revealed one of the seven doctors was being referred to the California Medical Board for prescribing drugs to an alias used by Michael, but the board refused to confirm any further details.
Despite being involved in ongoing investigations into Michael's death, Dr. Murray is still allowed to practice medicine after a Los Angeles judge decided in June he should be able to continue.
Randy Jackson, one of the late singer's brothers, said: ’The recent court proceedings have been difficult for us as a family.
’However, it is a necessary process that we are well prepared to endure in our fight for justice for Michael.’
© BANG Media International Showbiz 2010-07-29 13:00:00 |
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Katie Price fears fan attack
The British star increasingly vulnerable when making public appearances and has stopped being as accessible to her admirers.
Speaking at the signing of her new novel 'Paradise' at a HMV store in London yesterday (28.07.10), she said: ’I always used to do pictures for fans in front of the signing table but I don't do that any more. I have changed everything. I feel safer sitting behind the table now.
’It ruins it because it now means you can't do pictures with the fans. But you never know if they've got a knife or something. I don't want to get hurt. I've got the best security, I just have to be more careful these days.’
In the past two weeks, Katie was booed by the crowd when she performed her single 'Free To Love Again' at a nightclub in Southend, Essex, and was also jeered when she accompanied husband Alex Reid to a cage fight in Portsmouth.
Katie fears she could suffer the same fate as 'Bleeding Love' singer Leona Lewis, who was attacked by a fan last year while promoting her autobiography 'Dreams'.
The 32-year-old star - whose ex-husband is Peter Andre - said: ’It's a shame when something like the Leona Lewis incident happens.’
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Kate Hudson musing over love nest
The 'Fool's Gold' actress and the British rock star are looking for a property in New York after dating for just four months.
The couple have been inseparable since meeting at the Coachella Festival in California earlier this year and believe the time is right to set up home.
A source told The Sun newspaper: ’They're very loved-up, they just click.
’Kate's had a place in the city for five years but she wants somewhere bigger, so Matt's suggested pooling their resources.’
Kate wants the home to have a playroom for her six-year-old son Ryder - her child from her marriage to Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson -while Matt needs a studio to make music.
The source added: ’Kate wants a studio for Matt and playroom for Ryder.’
Despite being snapped in public at the start of this year at a New York eatery, Kate and Matt decided to make their first official public appearance at the Glastonbury music festival in June - at which Muse was headlining.
The 31-year-old actress watched her man perform from the side of the stage and the loved-up pair spent the rest of their time at the famous event partying with pals.
Matt, 32, also met Kate's mother, actress Goldie Hawn, earlier this month and admitted he was ’quite nervous’ beforehand.
And he also revealed marriage wasn't out of the question.
He said: ’We just have fun together and are seeing how it goes. Kate is great.
’It's a little bit too soon to talk about weddings and stuff. Ask me in a few months though. I'll let you know how it goes with Goldie - and then who knows?’
© BANG Media International Showbiz 2010-07-29 13:00:00 |
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Mel Gibson mediation deal being investigated
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the matter in relation to both Mel's extortion claim against the Russian singer and Oksana's domestic violence claims against the actor, according to gossip website TMZ.
It is believed Oksana- who has a nine-month-old daughter Lucia with Mel - promised not to release explosive audio tapes documenting their vicious arguments and alleged attacks made by the Hollywood star as part of the mediation agreement.
The $15 million deal - which Oksana ultimately rejected - included child support, a house and other assets in return for keeping all ’evidence’ associated with the case confidential.
A source connected with the mediation said: ’Oksana and her lawyer pulled out all the ammo they had that would embarrass Mel, and now things are surfacing after the fact that call her credibility into question.’
Oksana claims to have photographic evidence of a black eye following a January 6 fight with the 54-year-old actor.
The close-up shot allegedly shows the 40-year-old beauty with deep bruises around her left eye.
Sources involved in the mediation say Oksana never mentioned a black eye or the photos during discussions.
Sheriff's investigators are looking at all the claims and evidence to evaluate Oksana's credibility and to determine if there is proof of extortion.
Meanwhile, Oksana Grigorieva has appointed a new public relations manager Howard Bragman after her last publicist Steve Jaffe quit on Wednesday (28.07.10).
© BANG Media International Showbiz 2010-07-29 13:00:00 |
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Leona Lewis goes on zoo date
The 'Bleeding Love' singer - who split from her boyfriend of 10 years Lou Al-Chamaa last month - was spotted feeding the world's largest rodent, a capybara, during a romantic day out with the dark-haired hunk at the Tierpark Hagenbeck zoo in Stellingen.
A source said: ’Leona and her new friend looked like they were having a great time at the zoo. They seemed very relaxed together and couldn't stop smiling as they wondered around looking at different animals - the perfect date for an animal lover like Leona.’
The pop star looked keen to impress the muscular hunk, as she wore a navy summer dress, wedge heels and aviator sunglasses.
Leona - who rose to fame after winning Simon Cowell's pop star search show 'The X Factor' - is known for her love of animals and has thrown herself into charity work to help her get over her split from Lou.
Two weeks ago the beauty distracted herself with a weekend away at a bear sanctuary in Romania on behalf of the World Society for the Protection of Animals after finishing her first UK tour dates.
She tweeted: ’Heading back after my trip to the bear sanctuary! Its sooo amazing, the bears are magnificent. After a life of abuse they r finally happy! X (sic).’
However, Leona's mystery date is not the only thing keeping her mind off her heartache at the moment.
The 25-year-old star is reportedly scrapping plans to tour Australia, Europe and Asia, instead choosing to head back into the recording studio instead to write new material about her split.
© BANG Media International Showbiz 2010-07-29 08:00:00 |
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Zac Efron's sailing dream
The 22-year-old actor had to learn how to handle a boat for his role in new movie 'Charlie St. Cloud' and though he found it difficult, he would love to pursue it further and is now planning an epic trip with his father.
He said: ’Sailing is sort of hard. You can't just say 'I'm going sailing this weekend'. There is a lot of preparation that goes into it. You need to get a boat and a crew.
’It's not like surfing where you just grab your board and go. But, I'd love to do it in the future. I'd like to go some long-distance sailing. I think that would be really fun. Me and my dad want to do that.’
Zac's dream sailing trip would be to the islands of Hawaii - but he is unsure if he would make the return journey.
He added to TeenHollywood.com: ’I don't know where I would go but the sail to Hawaii is supposed to be really fun. It takes about ten days to get there. That would be a big commitment. You'd need a pretty devoted crew.
’That would take weeks and then we wouldn't want to leave the island for the big sail back. But somewhere with clear blue water would be really fun to sail.’
© BANG Media International Showbiz 2010-07-29 08:00:00 |
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Zac Efron's sailing dream
The 22-year-old actor had to learn how to handle a boat for his role in new movie 'Charlie St. Cloud' and though he found it difficult, he would love to pursue it further and is now planning an epic trip with his father.
He said: ’Sailing is sort of hard. You can't just say 'I'm going sailing this weekend'. There is a lot of preparation that goes into it. You need to get a boat and a crew.
’It's not like surfing where you just grab your board and go. But, I'd love to do it in the future. I'd like to go some long-distance sailing. I think that would be really fun. Me and my dad want to do that.’
Zac's dream sailing trip would be to the islands of Hawaii - but he is unsure if he would make the return journey.
He added to TeenHollywood.com: ’I don't know where I would go but the sail to Hawaii is supposed to be really fun. It takes about ten days to get there. That would be a big commitment. You'd need a pretty devoted crew.
’That would take weeks and then we wouldn't want to leave the island for the big sail back. But somewhere with clear blue water would be really fun to sail.’
© BANG Media International Showbiz 2010-07-29 08:00:00 |
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Lindsay Lohan for holistic rehab
The 24-year-old actress is due to enter a treatment facility when she is released from prison as part of her sentence for breaching probation and her advisors are said to believe the Malibu Beach Recovery Center in California will be the perfect place for her to receive help for her alleged problem with prescription drugs.
Addiction specialist Marty Brenner - who is not connected to Lindsay - explained the centre's treatment plans to FoxNews.com.
He said: ’It's based on holistic types of treatment - things like yoga, meditation and focus on a healthy nutritious diet.
’It isn't a 12-step program, but it is a place that will probably be very good for Lindsay. Right now, any place that's going to help her detox and get off the prescription medications will be good for her.’
According to the facility's website, Lindsay's treatment would include a special diet ’based on the finest traditions of French cuisine’ that bands white rice, white bread, potatoes, sugar and caffeine, and she would also be asked to take a series of ’bio-active supplements’ to complement an exercise program.
Although Lindsay is expected to serve less than two weeks of her 90-day jail sentence, experts believe she is unlikely to have her 90-day rehab stint cut short.
Marty added: ’In Lindsay's case, a 30-day program just isn't enough for her. The judge knows that, and won't be letting her off a day early.’
The actress' legal representative did not respond for comment.
Lindsay was sentenced to 90 days in prison followed by a 90-day stint in rehab for violating the terms of probation set following her 2007 conviction for driving under the influence (DUI).
© BANG Media International Showbiz 2010-07-29 08:00:00 |
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Julia Roberts proud of 'interesting' kids
The 'Eat, Pray, Love' actress - who has five-year-old twins Hazel and Phinnaeus and son Henry, three, with her cameraman husband Daniel Moder - is delighted at the type of people her kids are becoming and believes the fun they have as a family has played a big part in shaping their personalities
She said: ’They love books. I don't act for them per se, but we certainly play a lot. I'm very impressed with my kids. I think they're really interesting human beings. I have a good time with them.’
The 42-year-old actress admits she sometimes just sits and watches the tots wake up in the morning, because she finds their behavior ’fascinating’.
She explained: ’It's just so fascinating to me - they're so great and sweet and present. I'm amazed by their innocence.’
As well as being a hands-on mother, Julia has also learnt how to sew to make homemade gifts for her loved-ones.
She added: ’This is my new skill to keep my brain firm. I made some big pillows for the kids and some really simple pants for Danny.’
© BANG Media International Showbiz 2010-07-29 08:00:00 |
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Liam Neeson's confused family
The actor - whose wife Natasha Richardson died in a skiing accident 16 months ago - took his late spouse's mother Vanessa Redgrave and his sons Michael, 15, and 14-year-old Daniel to see a screening of his latest movie, and admits he is unsure whether they were impressed.
Liam - who plays John 'Hannibal' Smith in the big screen reimagining of the cult 80s TV show - told BANG Showbiz: ’I went to go see the film with my boys and my mother-in-law, Vanessa Redgrave.
’About a quarter of the way through I turned to her and she looked confused. I said, 'Vanessa, are you following this?' She said, 'I'm a little bit confused but I'm loving every second of it.'
’I think I got away with it with my boys.’
The 58-year-old star's family may get the chance to catch him in 'A-Team' action again after the Irish-born actor - who is joined in the film by Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson and Jessica Biel - admitted he would love to make a sequel to the movie.
He said recently: ’Oh I'd love to do a sequel with the guys. They're a great bunch.’
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