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Philip Seymour Hoffman was still attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings days before he died.
The 'Capote' actor - who was found dead of an apparent heroin overdose at his New York apartment on Sunday (02.02.14) - had been attending the support meetings for over two decades, and recently confided to one group member he was struggling with "little situations" in life.
Jose Torres, who saw Philip at a meeting in Greenwich Village on January 24, recalled: "I told him to keep coming back, and he said, 'Yeah, I will'.
"I remember asking, 'How are you doing?' And he said, 'OK. There are the little situations in life. Life still shows up.'
"He went to a lot of different places, but he came here mostly."
Philip - who had been sober for 20 years before checking into rehab last May - was highly regarded by the other attendees at the meetings.
Jose added to the New York Post newspaper: "Everybody loved him, and he loved everybody no matter who you were."
And despite police finding 50 packets of heroin when they searched his home, Philip - who had children Cooper, 10, Tallulah, seven, and Willa, five, with long-term partner Mimi O'Donnell - was desperately trying to get sober.
Edward Donohue, who last saw the actor at a meeting two months ago, said:
"He was trying to get sober. He would speak sometimes . . . He might raise his hands and say something about what he was going through that day."
Philip Seymour Hoffman went to AA meetings
Philip Seymour Hoffman was still attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings days before he died.
The 'Capote' actor - who was found dead of an apparent heroin overdose at his New York apartment on Sunday (02.02.14) - had been attending the support meetings for over two decades, and recently confided to one group member he was struggling with "little situations" in life.
Jose Torres, who saw Philip at a meeting in Greenwich Village on January 24, recalled: "I told him to keep coming back, and he said, 'Yeah, I will'.
"I remember asking, 'How are you doing?' And he said, 'OK. There are the little situations in life. Life still shows up.'
"He went to a lot of different places, but he came here mostly."
Philip - who had been sober for 20 years before checking into rehab last May - was highly regarded by the other attendees at the meetings.
Jose added to the New York Post newspaper: "Everybody loved him, and he loved everybody no matter who you were."
And despite police finding 50 packets of heroin when they searched his home, Philip - who had children Cooper, 10, Tallulah, seven, and Willa, five, with long-term partner Mimi O'Donnell - was desperately trying to get sober.
Edward Donohue, who last saw the actor at a meeting two months ago, said:
"He was trying to get sober. He would speak sometimes . . . He might raise his hands and say something about what he was going through that day."
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Justin Timberlake's marriage is "hard going", says his grandma.
The singer-and-actor and wife Jessica Biel - who he wed in October 2012 - spend a lot of time apart because of their respective careers and his grandmother Sadie Bomar is worried the distance is going to damage their relationship.
She said: "They are married but they are so busy, both of them, it's hard going.
"I'm sure when it's right to have children they will, but not now.
"They do love each other dearly but they are apart so much it's going to be hard going for them."
Sadie says Jessica finds the distance particularly "tough", but she is hopeful the couple can overcome their problems - so long as they make more time for one another.
She added to The Sun newspaper: "I think Jessica finds that really tough. She's on her own a good deal.
"If he's not coming back at night that puts a strain on things, of course it does.
"It's hard to keep it all going but you have to have faith to keep it all going.
"I have faith in them and I believe they love each other dearly but I know they need time together."
Justin Timberlake’s gran worries about marriage
Justin Timberlake's marriage is "hard going", says his grandma.
The singer-and-actor and wife Jessica Biel - who he wed in October 2012 - spend a lot of time apart because of their respective careers and his grandmother Sadie Bomar is worried the distance is going to damage their relationship.
She said: "They are married but they are so busy, both of them, it's hard going.
"I'm sure when it's right to have children they will, but not now.
"They do love each other dearly but they are apart so much it's going to be hard going for them."
Sadie says Jessica finds the distance particularly "tough", but she is hopeful the couple can overcome their problems - so long as they make more time for one another.
She added to The Sun newspaper: "I think Jessica finds that really tough. She's on her own a good deal.
"If he's not coming back at night that puts a strain on things, of course it does.
"It's hard to keep it all going but you have to have faith to keep it all going.
"I have faith in them and I believe they love each other dearly but I know they need time together."
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Sean Penn and Charlize Theron want to get married.
The couple - who made their first public appearance together three weeks ago - have only been dating a few months, but now the 'Milk' star has moved in with his girlfriend and her adopted son Jackson, two, they are talking about taking their relationship further.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Sean is head over heels in love with Charlize, and her son Jackson.
"He is a totally different person around Charlize, she brings out the gentle and fun side that not many people have seen of Sean. To see this previously surly grown man, romping around Charlize's backyard with Jackson, with a smile on his face would amaze Sean's detractors. Charlize is getting Sean to not take himself to seriously.
"The two began talking about marriage in the last few weeks, after Sean moved into Charlize's house. She has never wanted to get married, but seeing how Sean interacts with Jackson, she is having a change of heart.
"For the longest time, Charlize thought it was just going to be her and Jackson, and she was OK with that. For her to now be talking about getting married is a huge departure for Charlize."
While it may seem like their relationship is moving quickly, friends of 53-year-old Sean - who divorced second wife Robin Wright in 2010 after 14 years of marriage - and Charlize, 38, say it is to be expected.
The insider said: "They've known each other for over a decade, and have always been friends, so it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that things are getting serious so fast."
And the actor - who has children Dylan, 23, and Hopper, 20, with Robin - is even talking about adopting Charlize's son if they marry.
The source said: "Sean is in a very good place right now. He has been single for awhile after his divorce with Robin Wright. People didn't realise how hard he took that divorce.
"He felt like a really big failure, he never wanted to be divorced. Charlize is truly the light in his life. He is even talking about adopting Jackson if they get married!"
Sean Penn and Charlize Theron set to wed
Sean Penn and Charlize Theron want to get married.
The couple - who made their first public appearance together three weeks ago - have only been dating a few months, but now the 'Milk' star has moved in with his girlfriend and her adopted son Jackson, two, they are talking about taking their relationship further.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Sean is head over heels in love with Charlize, and her son Jackson.
"He is a totally different person around Charlize, she brings out the gentle and fun side that not many people have seen of Sean. To see this previously surly grown man, romping around Charlize's backyard with Jackson, with a smile on his face would amaze Sean's detractors. Charlize is getting Sean to not take himself to seriously.
"The two began talking about marriage in the last few weeks, after Sean moved into Charlize's house. She has never wanted to get married, but seeing how Sean interacts with Jackson, she is having a change of heart.
"For the longest time, Charlize thought it was just going to be her and Jackson, and she was OK with that. For her to now be talking about getting married is a huge departure for Charlize."
While it may seem like their relationship is moving quickly, friends of 53-year-old Sean - who divorced second wife Robin Wright in 2010 after 14 years of marriage - and Charlize, 38, say it is to be expected.
The insider said: "They've known each other for over a decade, and have always been friends, so it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that things are getting serious so fast."
And the actor - who has children Dylan, 23, and Hopper, 20, with Robin - is even talking about adopting Charlize's son if they marry.
The source said: "Sean is in a very good place right now. He has been single for awhile after his divorce with Robin Wright. People didn't realise how hard he took that divorce.
"He felt like a really big failure, he never wanted to be divorced. Charlize is truly the light in his life. He is even talking about adopting Jackson if they get married!"
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Ciara is still deciding on her wedding dress designer.
The 'Goodies' singer got engaged to rapper Future last October and is planning to tie the knot later this year, but she's still choosing between her friends Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci and Riccardo Tisci as to who should make her gown for her big day.
The 28-year-old beauty - who is known for her edgy look - already has her heart set on a "classic and simple" frock, but is also keen on a "very American" style.
A friend told the New York Post newspaper: "She doesn't want overpowered craziness."
Ciara is due to give birth to her first child in the Spring but she's adamant she'll shed her baby weight in time for her wedding.
The friend added: "By summer she'll be bikini-body ready."
The brunette beauty is heavily involved in planning the nuptials as she wants to make sure every little detail is "perfect".
She said previously: "I think I'll be part bridezilla, I'm not going to lie. But I want to be a happy one. I still want it to be a fun process, but I want the dress to be perfect, I want the cake to be perfect, I want the food to be perfect. We're both looking forward to it."
Ciara still deciding on wedding dress designer
Ciara is still deciding on her wedding dress designer.
The 'Goodies' singer got engaged to rapper Future last October and is planning to tie the knot later this year, but she's still choosing between her friends Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci and Riccardo Tisci as to who should make her gown for her big day.
The 28-year-old beauty - who is known for her edgy look - already has her heart set on a "classic and simple" frock, but is also keen on a "very American" style.
A friend told the New York Post newspaper: "She doesn't want overpowered craziness."
Ciara is due to give birth to her first child in the Spring but she's adamant she'll shed her baby weight in time for her wedding.
The friend added: "By summer she'll be bikini-body ready."
The brunette beauty is heavily involved in planning the nuptials as she wants to make sure every little detail is "perfect".
She said previously: "I think I'll be part bridezilla, I'm not going to lie. But I want to be a happy one. I still want it to be a fun process, but I want the dress to be perfect, I want the cake to be perfect, I want the food to be perfect. We're both looking forward to it."
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Niall Horan hung out with Taylor Swift at her London gig.
The One Direction star - whose dating Victoria's Secret model Barbara Palvin - caught up with the blonde beauty whose on the London leg of her 'RED' Tour on Sunday night (02.02.14) before she took to the stage at the 02 Arena.
An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Taylor was happy to sort Niall some Access All Areas passes and even had drinks with him before the show.
"They met through mutual friend Ed Sheeran. Niall seemed like a genuine fan of Taylor's music."
Niall's 1D bandmate Harry Styles dated Taylor - whose previously been with Jake Gyllenhaal, Taylor Lautner and John Mayer - for two months but it ended during a Caribbean holiday in January 2013.
Following their split Taylor penned the track 'I Knew You Were Trouble' which she has admitted was about the curly-haired hunk and Niall "smirked" when she performed the song to her fans.
The source added: "However, he smirked when she performed 'I Knew You Were Trouble' which was rumoured to be about Harry."
Meanwhile, Harry who is reportedly dating model Kendall Jenner was in California where he celebrated his 20th birthday which fell on February 1.
Niall Horan hangs out with Taylor Swift
Niall Horan hung out with Taylor Swift at her London gig.
The One Direction star - whose dating Victoria's Secret model Barbara Palvin - caught up with the blonde beauty whose on the London leg of her 'RED' Tour on Sunday night (02.02.14) before she took to the stage at the 02 Arena.
An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Taylor was happy to sort Niall some Access All Areas passes and even had drinks with him before the show.
"They met through mutual friend Ed Sheeran. Niall seemed like a genuine fan of Taylor's music."
Niall's 1D bandmate Harry Styles dated Taylor - whose previously been with Jake Gyllenhaal, Taylor Lautner and John Mayer - for two months but it ended during a Caribbean holiday in January 2013.
Following their split Taylor penned the track 'I Knew You Were Trouble' which she has admitted was about the curly-haired hunk and Niall "smirked" when she performed the song to her fans.
The source added: "However, he smirked when she performed 'I Knew You Were Trouble' which was rumoured to be about Harry."
Meanwhile, Harry who is reportedly dating model Kendall Jenner was in California where he celebrated his 20th birthday which fell on February 1.
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Kendall Jenner has invited Harry Styles to Kim Kardashian's wedding.
The 18-year-old model who is rumoured to be dating the One Direction hunk wants him to attend her famous half-sister's wedding to rapper Kanye West which is scheduled to be held this summer in France.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: "The wedding is set for early summer and Kendall has asked Harry if he fancies going along.
"Harry will be on the 'Where We Are' tour with One Direction but will only be a plane ride away."
Harry and Kendall have been spotted out on numerous occasions in recent months and the 1D hunk is said to have celebrated his 20th birthday on February 1 with the brunette beauty.
The pair spent "quality time together" at her father Bruce Jenner's £5 million clifftop mansion in California.
A source previously said: "Kendall was really keen to make Harry's birthday a memorable one.
"Her dad Bruce owns an incredible clifftop holiday home in California which has amazing views.
"The secluded house is perfect for them to spend some quality time together. It's also ideal for a party with Kendall's sisters."
Harry Styles invited to Kim Kardashian’s wedding?
Kendall Jenner has invited Harry Styles to Kim Kardashian's wedding.
The 18-year-old model who is rumoured to be dating the One Direction hunk wants him to attend her famous half-sister's wedding to rapper Kanye West which is scheduled to be held this summer in France.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: "The wedding is set for early summer and Kendall has asked Harry if he fancies going along.
"Harry will be on the 'Where We Are' tour with One Direction but will only be a plane ride away."
Harry and Kendall have been spotted out on numerous occasions in recent months and the 1D hunk is said to have celebrated his 20th birthday on February 1 with the brunette beauty.
The pair spent "quality time together" at her father Bruce Jenner's £5 million clifftop mansion in California.
A source previously said: "Kendall was really keen to make Harry's birthday a memorable one.
"Her dad Bruce owns an incredible clifftop holiday home in California which has amazing views.
"The secluded house is perfect for them to spend some quality time together. It's also ideal for a party with Kendall's sisters."
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Jennifer Garner says her children take priority over her career.
The 'Dallas Buyers Club' actress says she and her husband Ben Affleck always try to put their kids Violet, eight, Seraphina, five, and 23-month-old Samuel ahead of any big movie offers, and make sure to plan their schedules around their needs.
Asked whether she wanted Ben to take on the time-consuming role of Batman in the upcoming 'Man of Steel' sequel, she said: "Of course I was in favour of him doing the part. But the kids don't really get it. They don't really know those films. They'll understand soon enough but right now that's a bit of a fog for them. Thankfully we don't look at the year ahead and go, 'OK I'll work these two months, you stay at home.'
"It's more like, 'This has come up.' So before we panic and say we can't do it, let's sit down together and see if we can make it happen. Maybe Brad [Pitt] and Angelina [Jolie] can plan their lives like that, but it doesn't work like that for us."
The 41-year-old brunette admits compromise is what makes her marriage work and she is happy to sacrifice roles for the sake of Ben, and vice versa.
In an interview with Radio Times magazine, Jennifer said: "After I did 'Dallas Buyers Club' I took another break because I wanted to be around for Ben when he was travelling with 'Argo'. I felt like I needed to be there with him, which wasn't a decision I took lightly. But Ben had been home while I was working and, really, we just try and make it work."
Jennifer Garner my children are my priority
Jennifer Garner says her children take priority over her career.
The 'Dallas Buyers Club' actress says she and her husband Ben Affleck always try to put their kids Violet, eight, Seraphina, five, and 23-month-old Samuel ahead of any big movie offers, and make sure to plan their schedules around their needs.
Asked whether she wanted Ben to take on the time-consuming role of Batman in the upcoming 'Man of Steel' sequel, she said: "Of course I was in favour of him doing the part. But the kids don't really get it. They don't really know those films. They'll understand soon enough but right now that's a bit of a fog for them. Thankfully we don't look at the year ahead and go, 'OK I'll work these two months, you stay at home.'
"It's more like, 'This has come up.' So before we panic and say we can't do it, let's sit down together and see if we can make it happen. Maybe Brad [Pitt] and Angelina [Jolie] can plan their lives like that, but it doesn't work like that for us."
The 41-year-old brunette admits compromise is what makes her marriage work and she is happy to sacrifice roles for the sake of Ben, and vice versa.
In an interview with Radio Times magazine, Jennifer said: "After I did 'Dallas Buyers Club' I took another break because I wanted to be around for Ben when he was travelling with 'Argo'. I felt like I needed to be there with him, which wasn't a decision I took lightly. But Ben had been home while I was working and, really, we just try and make it work."
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Johnny Depp wants The Rolling Stones to play at his wedding, it has been claimed.
The 50-year-old actor proposed to girlfriend Amber Heard - who he met on the set of their film 'The Rum Diary' in 2011 - on Christmas Eve (24.12.13) and though they haven't set a date for their nuptials yet, he has asked his friend and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' co-star Keith Richards if he and his band will provide some music.
A source told Now magazine: "The wedding plans are at an early stage. But the one thing Johnny does know is he wants Keith and the guys there He might even ask to join them on a track or two."
Johnny is known to be an excellent guitar player and previously teamed up with Marilyn Manson for a version of Carly Simon's 1972 hit 'You're So Vain' for Manson's album 'Born Villain'.
The actor also provided slide guitar on the Oasis track 'Fade In-Out' on their 1997 album 'Be Here Now' after being invited to play on the LP by Noel Gallagher, who he was close friends with at the time due to their respective relationships with Kate Moss and Meg Mathews.
It was recently claimed Johnny and Amber, 27, are planning on having an intimate wedding on the Hollywood star's private beach in the Bahamas.
A source said recently: "They're having a small intimate ceremony barefoot on the beach in Little Hall's Pond Cay.
"Afterwards they'll have a barbecue where some of Johnny's musician pals are going to perform, followed by limbo dancing.
"Neither Johnny nor Amber want a big, glitzy Hollywood bash. They are both very private."
Johnny Depp wants Stones to be his wedding band
Johnny Depp wants The Rolling Stones to play at his wedding, it has been claimed.
The 50-year-old actor proposed to girlfriend Amber Heard - who he met on the set of their film 'The Rum Diary' in 2011 - on Christmas Eve (24.12.13) and though they haven't set a date for their nuptials yet, he has asked his friend and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' co-star Keith Richards if he and his band will provide some music.
A source told Now magazine: "The wedding plans are at an early stage. But the one thing Johnny does know is he wants Keith and the guys there He might even ask to join them on a track or two."
Johnny is known to be an excellent guitar player and previously teamed up with Marilyn Manson for a version of Carly Simon's 1972 hit 'You're So Vain' for Manson's album 'Born Villain'.
The actor also provided slide guitar on the Oasis track 'Fade In-Out' on their 1997 album 'Be Here Now' after being invited to play on the LP by Noel Gallagher, who he was close friends with at the time due to their respective relationships with Kate Moss and Meg Mathews.
It was recently claimed Johnny and Amber, 27, are planning on having an intimate wedding on the Hollywood star's private beach in the Bahamas.
A source said recently: "They're having a small intimate ceremony barefoot on the beach in Little Hall's Pond Cay.
"Afterwards they'll have a barbecue where some of Johnny's musician pals are going to perform, followed by limbo dancing.
"Neither Johnny nor Amber want a big, glitzy Hollywood bash. They are both very private."
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Lauren Conrad has chosen her wedding dress.
The former 'The Hills' star recently claimed she was in no rush to marry her fiancé, William Tell, but has now hinted their wedding plans are well underway in Los Angeles.
Just one day after sharing a few romantic photographs from her recent engagement photo-shoot, the 28-year-old star wrote on Twitter on Tuesday (04.02.14): "Just had a pretty exciting meeting regarding a white dress."
Last month the blonde beauty, who is believed to be working closely with her chosen designer on her custom-made wedding gown, claimed she was in no hurry to tie the knot.
She said: "You have the rest of your life to be married. Enjoy falling in love. When girls get caught up in the timeline, it becomes more about the wedding than the marriage. You should be with someone with whom you could elope this weekend and be happy."
The fashion designer also admitted she was completely caught off guard when student Will, 33, proposed to her with the perfect ring in October after less than two years of dating.
She said: "I had no idea it was coming. I thought he would wait until he finished law school."
Discussing the ring, she added: "He didn't even ask my friends, which was a bold move. He said, 'I know you, and I know what you like.' And I love it. It's perfect."
Lauren Conrad has chosen wedding dress
Lauren Conrad has chosen her wedding dress.
The former 'The Hills' star recently claimed she was in no rush to marry her fiancé, William Tell, but has now hinted their wedding plans are well underway in Los Angeles.
Just one day after sharing a few romantic photographs from her recent engagement photo-shoot, the 28-year-old star wrote on Twitter on Tuesday (04.02.14): "Just had a pretty exciting meeting regarding a white dress."
Last month the blonde beauty, who is believed to be working closely with her chosen designer on her custom-made wedding gown, claimed she was in no hurry to tie the knot.
She said: "You have the rest of your life to be married. Enjoy falling in love. When girls get caught up in the timeline, it becomes more about the wedding than the marriage. You should be with someone with whom you could elope this weekend and be happy."
The fashion designer also admitted she was completely caught off guard when student Will, 33, proposed to her with the perfect ring in October after less than two years of dating.
She said: "I had no idea it was coming. I thought he would wait until he finished law school."
Discussing the ring, she added: "He didn't even ask my friends, which was a bold move. He said, 'I know you, and I know what you like.' And I love it. It's perfect."