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Charlie Sheen’s fiancee is married


Charlie Sheen's new fianceé is already married.
The 'Anger Management' star got engaged to Brett Rossi earlier this month but he won't be able to make her his fourth wife for some time as she is in the process of divorcing her spouse Jonathan Ross.
Jonathan - who is representing himself in the proceedings - filed for divorce from the porn star on July 18 2013, but she didn't file a response until January 30 2014, two weeks before she got engaged to Charlie.
Brett - who had been married to Jonathan for a year - is being represented in the case by Charlie's lawyer Mark Gross, and insiders expect the proceedings to be resolved quite soon.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "The divorce between Brett and Jonathan is going to be finalised in the next few months, if not sooner. There isn't anything that is being contested."
Charlie - who already has grown-up daughter Cassandra with former girlfriend Paula Profitt, daughters Sam, nine, and Lola, eight, with second wife Denise Richards and twin sons Bob and Max, four, with former spouse Brooke Mueller - recently admitted he is "open" to having kids with his 24-year-old fiancee, but says they don't plan to do so just yet.
He said: "I'm having way too much fun with her right now. So much fun it should be illegal."
Charlie married for the first time in 1995, to Donna Peele, but they split a year later.

Katy Perry hosted private BRITs party


Katy Perry held a private party after the BRIT Awards last night (19.02.14).
The 'Roar' hitmaker - who had performed at the ceremony at London's The O2 earlier in the evening - was joined at the bash at The Box nightspot by stars including BBC Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw, Lorde, Jessie J and Pixie Lott,
Katy dashed to the club from Universal Music and Soho House's after party at One Embankment in central London, where she played a 30-minute DJ set with BRIT winners Lorde and Ellie Goulding.
Nick, 29, was partying at Warner Music's bash at The Savoy Hotel, sponsored by Belvedere Vodka, before he announced he was heading to party with Katy.
He tried to drag pal Douglas Booth along before jumping into a taxi with a group of friends, which included comedian Jack Whitehall and Peaches Geldof.
Nick, who also hung out with Disclosure and Kate Moss while party-jumping during the night, later posted a photograph with Katy on his Instagram, along with the caption: "Mom & Dad are out for the night."
The presenter is rumoured to be in the running to replace James Corden as the host of the BRIT Awards next year.

Robbie Williams inspired by his dad


Robbie Williams' dad is his "hero".
The 40-year-old star - who was catapulted to the spotlight in 90s boy band Take That alongside Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen - insists his "charismatic" club singer father Peter Williams is a talented artist, but never got the same lucky break he did when he was younger.
Speaking on Australia's 'Today' show, he said: "My dad is incredibly charismatic and charming and a very good singer, he just didn't get the lucky break I got.
"When I was growing up he was my hero in many ways and the inspiration for the act that I do."
Robbie also gushed about being a father to 17-month-old daughter Theodora 'Teddy' Rose, and insists she is everything he needs.
He said:"I have all the love in the world now when I look at her [Teddy]."
And the 'Candy' hitmaker admitted his actress wife Ayda Field - who he married in August 2010 after four years together - has changed his life.
He said: "Life became gentler, easier and more beautiful after meeting her."

Arctic Monkeys feel awards prove their talent


Arctic Monkeys don't feel their BRIT awards prove how talented they are.
The 'R U Mine?' hitmakers picked up the coveted Best Album and Best Group awards for the third time at the ceremony at London's O2 Arena last night (19.02.14), but think their trophies don't show how good they are as musicians.
Frontman Alex Turner said: "We're really delighted to be here tonight and it was wonderful to perform and have our name on fire, it's something I've been really looking forward to.
"But as wonderful as it is to be acknowledged for something you've created, I don't necessarily think the talent or how good a group of musicians is, is directly shown by the size of their trophy cabinet, but that's not meant to be like a downer on it.
"It's a pleasure to be mentioned alongside great people, but for us, any victory comes closer to the conception of the song or the record in the first place."
The band - also made up of Jamie Cook, Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders - won Best Album for their record 'AM', which conquered the charts last year, and were up against One Direction in the Best Group category.
Alex, 28, said it has been a "big year" for the group and they are now looking forward to the summer, as they prepare to headline Reading and Leeds Festivals and play two special outdoor shows at Finsbury Park in London.
He added: "We can't wait for the summer, it's going to be great."

Nile Rodgers preparing upcoming Chic album


Nile Rodgers is working on a new Chic album.
The legendary music producer attended the BRIT awards in London last night (19.02.14) and revealed that he's recently found a collection of lost material that the disco group recorded nearly 30 years ago.
He told Digital Spy: "I'm doing a new Chic album now. When I was working on my solo album and David Bowie's solo album back in 1883, I was cutting demos with my old band.
"I like to affectionately call it the 'Lost Chic Tapes' because they just disappeared until recently. I've already written hooks to five of the songs. They're so amazing."
The 61-year-old 'Le Freak' hitmaker was sat with his fellow music producer Pharrell Williams at the ceremony at the O2 Arena and they both took to the stage to perform a surprise medley of Pharrell's hit singles 'Happy' and 'Get Lucky'.
Rodgers - who also accepted the International Group Award on behalf of Pharrell's 'Get Lucky' collaborators Daft Punk - will soon be celebrating his own success when he reaches the landmark of 20 years without drinking alcohol or taking drugs.
He told the Metro newspaper: "As of Madonna's next birthday if I'm lucky, it will be 20 years since I've had a drink or drug in my body, which is the most remarkable, incredible thing.
"I remember reading an article by Keith Richards saying he could live without drugs but he couldn't live without music and I feel exactly the same way."

Matthew McConaughey read Ron Woodroof’s diary


Matthew McConaughey couldn't find Ron Woodroof's voice in 'Dallas Buyers Club' until he read his diary.
The 44-year-old actor plays the AIDS patient in the biographical drama directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, but he admits he struggled to show the true side of Woodroof to start with until he started digging into his past and found the "secret weapon".
He told the Belfast Telegraph newspaper: "His [Woodroof's] family gave me his fairy and it was the diary he kept before he got HIV. That gave me his monologue, this dialogue he was having with himself. Because the tapes were from after he had the Dallas Buyers Club.
"The diary was: 'I got nothing to do. I got up again this morning, six o'clock. I had my coffee. I tucked my shirt in, pressed my pants, waited for my pager to go off, to get a call, get a little job done and nobody called. So damn it - I got to get high.'
"Seeing who he was before he got HIV really informed me because here is a guy who turned 30 days of life, as he was told, to seven more years. That was the first time when he had purpose in his life, ironic because he was having to fight for his life."
The hunky star also credits a friend, who he has chosen to keep anonymous but has since died, for helping him get into role because he watched him battle against cancer until he had nothing left to give.
He added: "He was going through a battle with cancer and, as the cancer starting eating his body away, I saw his fight coming out more ferociously, not receding."

Kate Winslet initially refused Labor Day role


Kate Winslet initially turned down her role in 'Labor Day'.
The 38-year-old actress was nominated for a Best Actress Golden Globe for her portrayal of depressed single mother Adele Wheeler - whose character was written by director Jason Reitman with Kate in mind - in the film, and admits she turned down the role at first only to be persuaded by filmmaker Reitman to reconsider.
She said: "I had just finished working in Paris with Roman Polanski [on 'Carnage'] and it was March of 2010 and Jason wanted to start filming in June and I knew that was quite quick for me. I wouldn't normally do things so close together.
"I loved the script, but said 'Sadly I can't do it' and he said, 'Why not?' Which I thought was incredibly bold, and I was enamoured by that response."
Despite Winslet - who is mother to three children from three different marriages - turning down the role, Reitman even changed the films production schedule to suit her.
She told Total Film magazine: "I'd made a commitment to myself in my life that I wasn't going to work until the following year. And he said, 'When would you do it?' And I said, 'A year from now,' and he said 'Ok.'
"And that has never happened to me before - someone's actually waited a whole year. And I felt very, very fortunate that he was prepared to do that."

Princess Beatrice meets Ronan Keating

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Lily Allen binges on kebab after BRITs


Lily Allen gorged on a kebab after the BRIT Awards.
The 28-year-old singer attended the bash at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday night (19.02.14), followed by the Warner after party at Soho nightclub The Box, and after the "fun" evening she grabbed some grub on the way home.
She wrote on Twitter: "Night guys, that was fun, had a kebab on my way home. #BRITs2014 (sic)"
Lily presented the Best British Group Award earlier in the evening but stumbled her words as she took to the stage.
The singer - who recently made her pop comeback following a four-year hiatus - started by saying: "It's nice to be back ... Do I just go straight into it? What? Announce it? No ... the nominees for Best British Group are..."
The award went to the Arctic Monkeys, who beat off stiff competition from Bastille, Disclosure, One Direction and Rudimental.
Upon receiving the award Alex Turner said: "That 15 quid we put on One Direction has gone down the drain. There's a lot of people we need to thank, but they need to hear their names read out as much as you need to hear of people you don't know."
The band - which also includes Jamie Cook, Matt Helders and Nick O'Malley - also scooped the British Album of the Year for their LP 'AM'.

Simon Cowell congratulates One Direction


Simon Cowell has congratulated One Direction on their BRIT Award wins.
The 'Little Things' hitmakers picked up the Global Success Award for the second year in a row, as well as the Best Video prize for 'Best Song Ever' at last night's (19.02.14) ceremony, and their 'X Factor' mentor - who signed the act to his label Syco following their stint on the show - couldn't be happier about their success.
He wrote: "Congratulations One D! Global success of the year. So happy for you."
Simon - who became a father for the first time, to son Eric, earlier this month - went on to thank the group's loyal fans for their support.
He added: "A huge thank you to everyone who helped them achieve this. The greatest fans.
"Thank you everyone for voting for best video. It is a brilliant video. Congrats to the boys and Ben who made it."
The group - which comprises Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne - also used social media to thank their fans before heading to the Sony afterparty, where they celebrated with BRITs host James Cordon.
Harry Styles wrote: "Thank you to everyone who voted.. Brits are ace."
Niall Horan couldn't contain his excitement as he thanked his supporters, writing: "Thank you for all the votes! U guys are incredible ! #BRITs2014 #BRITsOneDirection. (sic)
"What a night! You guys are f****n' incredible ! love you so much! (sic)"

Kym Marsh dating toyboy gym instructor?


Kym Marsh is reportedly dating a toyboy gym instructor.
The 37-year-old star was reportedly whisked off to Paris, France, by Matt Baker, 24, on Valentine's Day (14.02.14) after they met at their local gym in Worsley, Greater Manchester.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "It's very early days. Kym has known Matt a long time but everything has only happened recently."
The pair initially struck up a friendship and have been exchanging flirty messages for the past few months.
However, Kym - who was married to Jamie Lomas until October - had her Twitter followers guessing about her new man by asking indirectly what they were doing for the romantic day of the year.
She wrote: "So... Valentines day tomorrow!! What ya getting me!? (sic)".
However, Matt - who has helped Kym lose 14lbs in weight - let the cat out of the bag when he replied, 'Le Weekend', which was accompanied with a love heart symbol next to it.
Meanwhile, the 'Coronation Street' star's ex-husband Jamie, 33, has also jumped into a relationship with model Chloe Peers, who is also 13 years younger than him.
Kym - who has two-year-old daughter Poppy with Jamie, as well as David, 18, and Emily, 16, from a previous relationship - was granted a divorce from the 'EastEnders' star last month after she called the police when he allegedly flew into a drunken rage.


Julianne Hough feels lucky


Julianne Hough feels "very lucky" to have met Brooks Laich.
The 25-year-old actress - who had been single since splitting from Ryan Seacrest in March 2013 - was recently seen kissing the hockey player and says he is a "wonderful" man.
Asked about her new romance, she said: "You know I'm not going to talk about that!
"He's a wonderful guy... I'm very lucky that my friend I shot 'Curve' with, the movie I just did, introduced us."
The former 'Dancing With the Stars' professional - who recently admitted she had planned to stay single for a year - also admitted she finds staying in shape a "challenge" but does her best to fit in the time to work out even when she is having a hectic day.
She told E! News: "It's been a challenge and I'm not going to lie. I went through through ups and downs and fluctuating.
"This last year has been about moderation and not killing my body and sleeping. Honestly, doing workouts throughout the day. I'll just be sitting there [on the set]...doing my tricep dips or something. Just anywhere."