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August 17, 2016

Iman shares rare photo of her and David Bowie’s daughter Lexi Jones for 16th birthday

She looks so much like her mother.

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Supermodel Iman hasn’t had a lot to smile about this year after losing her husband, music legend David Bowie in January.

But on Monday the beauty took a moment to share a happy milestone as her and David’s daughter Lexi celebrated her 16th birthday.

Taking to Instagram Iman, 61, posted a stunning black and white snap of her daughter and penned a loving tribute nearly seven months after the teenager lost her dad.

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“Happy sweet 16th birthday to my baby girl Lexi! Stay sweet “Classy with a hint of sassy” #selfportrait #LexiLove,” the catwalk queen mused.

In the snap, Lexi looks to be her mother’s carbon copy with striking eyes and a captivating pout.

While the resemblance between the mother and daughter is easy to spot, many fans also pointed out her likeness to her late father.

“She’s beautiful, I see a lot of David Bowie,” one user commented.

Since welcoming Lexi in 2000, David and Iman lived a quiet life in their luxurious apartment in New York, keeping their daughter out of the spotlight.

“I am not married to David Bowie – I am married to David Jones [his real name]. They are two totally different people. We never have photographs taken in our apartment, we never do fashion shoots together,” Iman once mused of their approach to separating show business and family.

Friends close to the late singer say the birth of Lexi changed wild child David for the better.

“He missed out on much of Zowie’s [Duncan] young life, and wanted to spend as much time as possible with Lexi,” David’s biographer David Buckley once explained.

Lexi is Iman and David’s only child together and the half-sibling to David’s son Duncan, 44, from his first marriage to Mary Angela Barnett.

Story via: Woman’s Day.

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August 17, 2016

5 takeaways from Kendall Jenner’s 73 Questions with Vogue

The 20-year-old supermodel held nothing back in a candid, tell-all interview with the fashion bible.

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Kendall Jenner shines on the cover of Vogue’s September issue, but it’s her snappy 73 Questions interview with the covered glossy that has everyone talking.

The 7 minute clip takes us on a tour of a familiar abode, Kris Jenner’s lavish Hidden Hills mansion which features heavily on Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

While we can barely tear our eyes away from the lavish house, Kendall reveals an array of secrets, from the wildest rumours, raiding sister Kim’s closet and her Hollywood crush.

After getting lost in the magic of the entire interview, we’ve rounded up the top 5 takeaways, just for you.

Kenny spilled the beans on her high-profile family, including her younger sister Kylie who even makes a special appearance in the September issue.

1. Kendall’s favourite sister might surprise you

While the 20-year-old deems her top sibling to be Khloe, she admits that Kylie is the most hilarious. “I think Kylie, because she’s super sarcastic,” she says.

The brunette beauty also admitted, that out of all the closets that belong to her sisters, Kim’s is the one she would like to raid the most.

2. Kendall and best friend Gigi Hadid are kind of related… But she can’t figure out how

When asked to reveal her complicated family connection to her best gal pal, Kendall quipped, “So, her stepdad is my half-brother’s ex-stepdad… Does that make sense?”

In other words, Gigi’s stepfather David Foster, who split from her mother Yolanda, was previously married to Linda Thompson, who is the mother to Kendall’s older half-brothers Brody and Brandon Jenner.

KenGi the epitome of twin styling!

3. Like most of us, Kendall would be star-struck by Angelina Jolie

She dabbles with the world’s biggest stars on a daily basis, but if she came face-to-face with the one and only Angelina Jolie, she would have a hard time playing it cool.

The star also admitted that her crush growing up was Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez from the film The Sandlot, played by actor Mike Vitar.

4. The model wishes people paid more attention to her derriere

Her high-profile sisters Khloe, Kylie and Kim are all famous for their curves, but Kendall admits that she thinks her backside is left out.

When asked “What’s something about you that you wish more people focused on?” the cover star simply replied, “my ass.”

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5. She’d never do a spin-off, but she’s love to make cameo on a very popular dating show

When asked which TV show she’d love to appear in besides *Keeping up with the Kardashians”, the brunette beauty revealed that she could get used to the idea of having 25 boyfriends. “The Bachelorette,” she said.

But don’t expect a Keeping Up With Kendall series anytime soon. “No, I like working with my family too much.”

The starlet wants people to pay more attention to her toned derriere.

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August 16, 2016

Bride-to-be strangled and set alight by stalker while fiancé was on his buck’s

Amanda Strous was penning thank you notes to guests who attended her bridal shower when her killer entered her home, taped her mouth shut and violently killed her.

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Amanda Strous was penning thank you notes to guests who attended her bridal shower when her killer entered her home, taped her mouth shut and violently killed her, autopsy reveals.

The 27-year-old was alone in her Charlotte, North Carolina, apartment while her partner Cory McCleaf was away on his buck’s celebrations when she was strangled and her murderer tried to cover up their tracks by starting a fire, the report detailed.

Strous was reportedly found alive, gagged and only wearing bikini bottoms, in her burning residence but later died in hospital.

The autopsy, performed by the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office, states the victim suffered significant burns and blunt force injuries in her June 18 death.

Her neighbour, Matthew Thomas Benner, 28 has been charged with first-degree arson and murder in her death. Authorities believe Benner, who lived in the same building as Strous, had been stalking her, reports Fox News.

Strous, a counsellor at Central Piedmont Community College, was due to marry her long-time partner Cory in a ceremony in September.

Benner reportedly fled North Carolina after the death. Authorities say he confessed to the killing after being arrested two days later near Las Vegas.

A rape kit was also performed and turned over to detectives.

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Aussie Survivor contestant tells: “I beat postnatal depression to go on Survivor”

Determined El is devoted to her son Darcy.

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Four years ago, after the birth of her son Darcy, army corporal El’s life was turned upside down by postnatal depression.

“It was life-changing. I went to a really, really dark place and was having silent panic attacks,” recalls the Australian Survivor contestant.

“I got put on antidepressants and everything got worse before it got better. I felt completely stripped of my identity.”

Admitting she was struggling was the first step to recovery.

“Straightaway I knew there was something wrong,” she says.

El couldn’t be more proud of her son Darcy.

“I had to move in with my mum because my husband at the time was going through a bit of stuff as well. But I wanted to get better and I knew happiness was on the other side. It was during those moments I said if I ever get out of this I’m going to commit my life to helping others in need.”

Since then El, 33, who has split from her husband, kept her promise to help those in need.

To read more about this season of the Aussie Survivor cast, pick up this week’s issue of the magazine and tune in to Channel Ten on Sundays and Mondays at 7:30pm to watch the new season!

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August 16, 2016

Ellen responds to ‘racist’ backlash over Usain Bolt meme

I am highly aware of the racism that exists in our country.

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Ellen Degeneres has defended herself against racism allegations after she posted a meme of herself getting a piggy back from Jamaican sprinter and Olympic champion Usain Bolt.

This is how I’m running errands from now on. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/gYPtG9T1ao
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) August 15, 2016

After she posted the snap on Tuesday people took to Twitter to say the edited picture was racially insensitive and one user lamented that the image had “ugly connotations comin [sic] from a rich white lady”.

But the 58-year-old host has hit back on twitter with a follow up post that reads:

“I am highly aware of the racism that exists in our country. It is the furthest thing from who I am.”

I am highly aware of the racism that exists in our country. It is the furthest thing from who I am.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) August 16, 2016

She has not deleted the earlier picture.

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August 16, 2016

Justin Bieber deletes his Instagram after fan backlash

The singer reportedly made the move following comments from “haters” – including his ex Selena Gomez - about his new girlfriend Sofia Richie.

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Justin Bieber, one of the most followed celebrities in the world, has deleted his Instagram account.

The singer had reportedly previously threatened to get rid of his accounts if fans didn’t stop saying nasty things about his new girlfriend, Sofia Richie.

And it looks like Justin has followed through, with his account previously showing 77.8 million followers having completely disappeared from the social media platform.

According to the Daily Mail, the pop sensation initially changed his account settings to private, before making them public again, and then changing his mind and deleting it altogether.

Justin Bieber is not happy with fans.

The backlash from fans apparently started the second he switched his account to private.

“In the moment you went private you lost many fans,” one follower complained.

“And now we are leaving you,” another disgruntled fan added.

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Fans smashed the singer for posting photos, including this one, of his new girl Sofia.

Initially, the What Do You Mean singer had posted a message to fans to lay off his girl.

“I’m gonna make my Instagram private if you guys don’t stop the hate this is getting out of hand,” he wrote.

“If you guys are really fans you wouldn’t be so mean to people that I like.”

Even his ex, Selena, weighed in on the PDA.

Meanwhile, Justin’s ex Selena Gomez has apologised since the account’s deletion, seemingly for the part she played in the drama.

“What I said was selfish and pointless,” the brunette pop star confessed on Snapchat.

The 24-year-old had previously taken a swipe at her ex on the social media platform.

Is it too late now to say sorry?

“If you can’t handle the hate then stop posting pictures of your girlfriend lol – it should be special between you two only. Don’t be mad at your fans. They love you,” she’d said.

Their online war of words quickly spiraled out of control, with both the singers seeming to hint at the other one having cheated during their relationship.

Justin was quick to respond. “It’s funny to see people that used me for attention and still try to point the finger this way,” he wrote. “Sad. All Love. I’m not one for receiving hate.”

Meanwhile fans are already betting that he will reinstate his account by the weekend.

Justin wants an end to this hating madness. See his important message in the video below.

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August 16, 2016

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard reach divorce settlement

The pair released a joint statement describing their marriage as "passionate" and "volatile".

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After several months of intense media attention Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have settled their divorce, with both parties releasing a joint statement describing their marriage as “passionate” and “volatile”.

Amber, 30, had previously accused 53-year-old Depp of domestic violence and was granted a temporary restraining order in May after she alleged he threw a phone at her face and physically attacked her.

The news of the settlement comes just days before a hearing regarding a restraining order was due to begin.

The couple, who were married for just under 18 months, also came to a financial agreement as part of their official split – Amber will reportedly receive $7 million, which she will donate to charity.

Here is the whole statement, as obtained by BuzzFeed News:

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have agreed to resolve their divorce proceeding privately. They are issuing this joint statement:

“Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love. Neither party has made false accusations for financial gain. There was never any intent of physical or emotional harm.

Amber wishes the best for Johnny in the future. Amber will be donating financial proceeds from the divorce to a charity. There will be no further public statements about this matter.”

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August 16, 2016

Justin Timberlake just crashed one lucky couple’s wedding

The newlyweds were in the middle of taking photos when the star appeared out of nowhere to surprise them!

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He may not have RSVPd, but we’re sure Justin Timberlake was one welcome addition at this couple’s wedding!

The Suit and Tie singer, ironically not wearing a suit at all, decided to crash the couple’s big day in New Hampshire in the US, according to the Daily Mail.

Justin snuck up on Chelsey Gaudet and Ryan Parks as they were taking photos at the Mount Washington Hotel.

Both Chelsey and Ryan appeared super surprised, with one guest even saying “Who’s this guy?” as he walked up and interrupted the photo session.

Surprise! JT makes a grand entrance.

The 35-year-old Grammy winner then took the time to shake the groom’s hand, offer his congratulations to the happy couple, and pose for a few snaps.

Bride Chelsea gushed about the event to Entertainment Tonight.

We’d love JT to come to our weddings please! Get all the details of Justin’s surprise in the clip below, then post continues.

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Chelsey was thrilled with her wedding day surprise.

“So we were taking the first-look photo and all of a sudden Justin Timberlake appears out of nowhere, shakes my husband’s hand and congratulates us and takes a photo!” she said.

“We thought it was so awesome of him to do that,” she said.

“But we had no idea that it would go viral.”

He may not have had his suit and tie on for the big event, but Justin being there was pretty amazing for the happy couple.

The bride explained that her dad and then husband to be had spotted JT in a diner and asked for a photo, and he’d shown up to their big day not long after as a special surprise.

Apparently an eagle-eyed onlooker videoed the whole event, too.

In the clip acquired by the Daily Mail, Justin poses for the snap before saying “I have another wedding I actually have to make! Congratulations!”

Justin’s not the only celebrity wedding crasher in town. Watch the moment Taylor Swift showed up at a fan’s wedding and surprised them with a song in the clip below.

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August 16, 2016

Johnny Depp & Amber Heard reach divorce settlement

The model has also dropped her restraining order against her ex "without prejudice."

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Is it really finally over?

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard appear to have reached a divorce settlement in what has been one of the most acrimonious splits in Hollywood history.

According to TMZ, this means that Amber has also dropped her restraining order against her former husband.

The report says the 30-year-old chose to dismiss the case without prejudice, which means she can never refile the order either.

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Amber waived her right to ever file a restraining order against Johnny again.

Sources revealed to TMZ that the 53-year-old actor has agreed to pay his former spouse $7 million ($AU9.09 million ), which is inclusive of lawyers’ fees to completely drop the case and move on.

She reportedly had been asking for $1 million more than that.

No doubt Johnny will be pleased that everything is now said and done.

The pair then released a joint statement that read: “Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love.”

“Neither party has made false accusations for financial gain. There was never any intent of physical or emotional harm.”

The couple say their actions were always “bound by love” during their marriage.

It continued: “Amber wishes the best for Johnny in the future. Amber will be donating financial proceeds from the divorce to a charity.

“There will be no further public statements about this matter.”

The blonde actress does not state how much of the settlement will go to charity.

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News of the settlement comes just days after a video allegedly showing Johnny smashing glasses in a fit of rage was leaked to the media, as well as a claim by Amber that Johnny left her a message in blood after he sliced off the tip of his finger in anger.

Meanwhile, Billy Bob Thornton has broken his silence and denied Johnny’s alleged claims Amber had an affair with him.

“Amber never cheated on Johnny with Billy Bob,” a rep for Billy Bob told E! News.

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August 16, 2016

Heartbroken parents identify their kidnapped daughters taken by Boko Haram

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It has been two years since the shocking kidnapping of hundreds of school girls by armed Boko Haram militants.

Two years since the girls were stolen from their families.

Two years of waiting.

Two years of heartbreak.

Two years of silence.

But today CNN has released a chilling video, showing some of the captives who have survived and the lifeless bodies of many others following an air strike by Nigerian armed forces.

Heartbreakingly, some parents have been able to identify their daughters from the grainy footage.

Mrs Esther Yakubu and her husband, Kawo Yakubu told reporters that their daughter, Dorcas Yakubu, was one of the girls in the new video.

“Seeing my baby standing with a terror[ist] with … ammunition around his neck is not easy for a mother,” Mrs Yakubu told CNN.

“But I also give thanks to God almighty. They say most of the girls are dead but mine is alive.”

At a Bring Back Our Girls meeting following the video’s release organisers critisised the lack of action by the African government in rescuing the girls.

There have also been calls from African church leaders and terrorism experts for the West to pay more attention to the attacks amid warnings that Boko Haram may expand into Europe and elsewhere.

According to The Guardian, the lack of attention to previous Boko Haram massacres is likely down to a few factors.

Firstly, the nearest journalists are hundreds of kilometres away and media have been targeted by the terror group. There are also very poor and sometimes non-existent internet connections and communication in the region.

But perhaps the most uncomfortable suggestion is that racism plays a part: that African lives and news are less important. As Simon Allison, of the Daily Maverick, puts it, “it may be the 21st century, but African lives are still deemed less newsworthy – and, by implication, less valuable – than western lives”.

Boko Haram, which often flies the same or a similar flag to Daesh (also known as ISIS, ISIL or IS), blames Western education for Nigeria’s corruption, immorality and poverty.

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