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Russell Brand to become a father

From ladies’ man, to doting dad. The infamous casanova is reportedly about to become a parent for the first time.
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Rusty says he has been reading up in preparation for fatherhood!

Is the UK’s most notorious womaniser finally settling down?

The comedian and his on-again off-again girlfriend, Laura Gallacher, are reportedly expecting their first child

According to sources close to the British actor and his 27-year-old girlfriend, the couple are absolutely “thrilled” with their impending arrival, who is already five months along.

“He and Laura are thrilled to bits at the prospect of becoming parents,” the insider told The Sun.

“It feels like a new chapter in their lives and the couple are enjoying every moment.”

The blonde beauty is the younger sister to famous British TV presenter, Kirsty Gallacher.

“Russell might have bedded many of the world’s most stunning women but now it’s all about Laura and becoming a dad,” the insider told The Sun.

The source was, of course, referring to the comic’s extensive dating history, which includes everyone from supermodels to superstars, including Kate Moss, Zooey Deschanel, Geri Halliwell, Playboy’s Holly Madison, Courtney Love and former wife Katy Perry.

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The recovering sex addict was allegedly “desperate to start a family” with his wife of two years, Katy Perry, but according to the publications insider, the California Girls hitmaker deemed herself too young.

Now, four years on from their heartbreaking divorce, Russell is “blissfully happy” with his new leading lady.

The couple, who have dated on and off for over a decade, split for the first time in 2007. Two years later they rekindled their romance, but failed to make their relationship go the distance.

But it seems that third times a charm for these parents-to-be, who now share a $1.9 million Oxfordhsire home on the riverside after getting back together on a romantic weekend Rome last year.

The former sex-addict, who openly admitted to sleeping with over 1000 women, allegedly broke up with Katy via text message.

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The Logies brawl no one saw coming! Malcolm Kennard knocks out Bo Phillips at the Logies

The Logies is supposed to be a night filled with glitz and glamour but this year included ruffles of the non-fashion variety.
Lauren Phillips and Malcolm Kennard

It appears Catching Milat actor, Malcolm Kennard, was still going method, after allegedly being involved in a punch-up with Channel Nine presenter Lauren Phillips’ brother Bo at a Logies after-party on Sunday evning.

The Herald Sun claims the 49-year-old allegedly knocked Bo Phillips unconscious at Shane Warne’s Club 23 in Crown Towers around 3.30am on Monday morning.

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Just hours later Bo tweeted, “Was it something I said?”

He later went into detail about the events that transpired.

Taking to Facebook, he penned, “Thank you for everyone’s concern. A disappointing conclusion to an otherwise terrific night.”

“Crown, and Club 23 staff are to be commended, and thanks also to all that assisted. I am unsure what prompted the incident.”

Bo with his sister Lauren at the beginning of the night.

“Fortunately, I am fine,” he confirmed after it was reported Bo received medical attention following the altercation.

“However, as we are all sadly aware these situations have the potential to turn out far worse – so, I urge everyone to stop and think before carrying out such reckless and dangerous actions.”

While no complaint has been lodged with the police, a Nine spokeswoman commented on the biff, explaining the actor was not an invited guest to the after party.

Malcolm was not invited to the Nine party.

“We are disgusted that someone who was uninvited would attend our private party and behave in such a repulsive manner. Nine is investigating the matter.”

“We are supporting Lauren, and will not comment further at this stage.”

An eye witness at the party, told the Herald Sun their account of the fight.

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“Bo suddenly hit the deck. He hit the ground pretty hard. Dr Chris Brown was first to the scene, rolling him on his side and checking him over,” they recalled.

“Bo’s girlfriend was there. She was distraught and crying. He was unconscious for a long time.”

The witness added that Malcolm seemed unfazed, “He (Kennard) just walked back inside and ordered a drink or two at the bar before leaving himself.”

The actor, who has not commented on the fight, was nominated as Most Outstanding Actor for his role as Australia’s worst serial killer, Ivan Milat, but lost out to Alex Dimitriades.

Dr Chris Brown was said to have helped Bo out.

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Prince Harry: I still think of mum every day

The royal has revealed his plans to mark the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death.

The 20th anniversary of his mum Princess Diana’s death is coming up next year, and Prince Harry is determined to mark it by creating something that will ‘last forever’.

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The 31-year-old royal is in Orlando, Florida, at the moment for the Invictus Games, a tournament for injured servicemen and servicewomen around the world.

Telling Hello!, he said of himself and brother William: “We want to make sure that there’s something that she’s remembered by and there’s certainly not enough on the right scale in London or anywhere in the UK, that she’s remembered for.”

“Something needs to be put in stone or in place as a memory. Every single day we still think about her, so it would be very fitting on the 20th anniversary to have something that is going to last forever and is a proper recognition of what she did when she was alive,” he continued.

The prince also revealed how he got the Queen on board for the hilarious video where he dismisses Barack and Michelle Obama in a mock threat over the Invictus Games. In the video, his grandmother says “Oh really? Please.”

“She had great fun,” he said. “And I think it was almost as though you could see that look in her face, at the age of 90, thinking, ‘Why the hell does nobody ask me to do these things more often?’”

“We did one take from two angles. She’s the Queen, she’s busy!,” he added. “You don’t have more than 90 seconds to get that right. Also, she’s so incredibly skilled, she only needs one take.”

“Meanwhile, I was like a gibbering wreck. I was more nervous than anyone else. I was like, ‘We’ve got to get this right.’ And she just dropped the mic! It was great fun and I hope everyone enjoyed it.”

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Ozzy Osbourne breaks his silence after divorce reports

Sharon skips work as her rock star husband addresses divorce rumours.
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Ozzy Osbourne has broken his silence after reports surfaced that he and his wife Sharon were splitting up.

Several stories out the US reported the breakup, citing both Ozzy’s alleged affair with hairstylist Michelle Pugh and a possible relapse into drugs and alcohol.

But the rock star has spoken out in an attempt to set the record straight.

“I have been sober for three and a quarter years,” he told E! News. “I have not touched drugs or alcohol in that time. Any reports that I am not sober are completely inaccurate.”

Ozzy was spotted for the first time since the split in Los Angeles on Monday, carrying a dog and still wearing his wedding ring (above).

While the 67-year-old seems set on making things a little clearer following the breakup, his wife Sharon has been very conspicuous in her silence.

Following news of the split breaking, the TV personality failed to show up for her hosting gig on The Talk, leaving co-host Julie Chen to explain her absence.

“As we get started, Sharon is not here today,” Julie said.

“There were many tabloid headlines of her and Ozzy, rumors and speculations that they have split up after nearly 34 years of marriage,” she explained.

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“Sharon understandably took today off and we are sending all of our love to her and to her family. And we ask that you do the same.”

Sharon is usually known for her outspoken and open nature and has previously had no trouble discussing the pair’s marital problems.

Her lack of willingness to talk could indeed show that she’s finally had enough.

Initial reports of the separation indicated that Sharon had confronted Ozzy with evidence of alleged infidelity and asked him to move out of the house.

If the couple has split for good this time, it will be the end of more than three decades of marriage.

The pair are the proud parents to Aimee, 32, Kelly, 31, and Jack, 30.

The couple in happier times.

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I’m A Celebrity star Jo Beth Taylor engaged

And the proposal was as romantic as ever.

Jo Beth Taylor and Matt Bennell have revealed they’re engaged!

After a year of dating, Matt popped the question to Jo on the Noosa River at sunset.

Jo, 44, told New Idea magazine: “Matt told me we were going out to dinner, so the gondola was a complete surprise.”

Talk about romantic!

“We’ve had this private joke in our relationship where, if we found ourselves in a beautiful place or enjoying a moment, we’d wish we had a ring.”

Well, this was one of those moments! Matt, 46, got down on one knee and pulled out a beautiful tanzanite and diamond ring and of course, Jo said yes.

Jo appeared on the last season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and was a former Hey Hey It’s Saturday presenter.

The two met at their son’s sports eight years ago and remained friends until they started dating.

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Steve Carell’s mother dies one day before Mother’s Day

Heartbreaking news on the day the actor was supposed to be celebrating his mum.
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The world just got a whole lot sadder for Steve Carell, with his mother passing away aged 90, just one day before Mother’s Day.

The actor announced the news on Twitter with a simple, touching message: “Love you, Mum.”

He followed it up by re-tweeting kind words from a fan. “This is sad. So sorry to hear about this. Rest in peace, Mrs Carell”.

Alongside the quote, the 53-year-old posted a touching image of himself and his mother, embracing and smiling from ear-to-ear.

According to Associated Press reports, Harriet was surrounded by her family when she passed in her home in Massachusetts. She is survived by her sister and brother, her four sons including Steve, and her six grandchildren.

Steve Carell posted this image of his loving mum on Twitter after she passed.

An obituary was placed online for the devoted mother, poking fun at Harriet’s love of footballer Tom Brady.

“Harriet loved flea markets, making preserves, spending time with her family, and was a great fan of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, whom she referred to as her ‘boyfriend.'”

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The Big Short star spoke fondly of his parents in an interview with The Guardian in 2013, calling them “ very down to earth, kind, smart, generous people. They both grew up during the great depression and had a true sense of value: for possessions, for family, for each other.”

“My family can’t believe what I do for a living,” he continued.

“I think they give a signed headshot of me to anyone who asks … or anyone who doesn’t ask. They go to a doctor and they’ll say: ‘Would you like a picture of my son?’ They’re so proud and they’re really sweet.”

Our thoughts are with Steve during this difficult time.

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Grandmother’s incredible glamorous makeover

It’s the amazing transformation taking the internet by storm!

An 80-year-old grandmother has become an overnight internet superstar after images of her incredible makeover were published in social media.

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Livia, who lives in a nursing home in Pula, Croatia, has always loved makeup so her granddaughter Tea Flego decided to treat her to full cosmetic overhaul.

Tea posted the before and after images on Instagram, alongside her grandmother’s beauty motto: “There are no ugly women, only lazy ones.”

The images went viral and Tea has been inundated with messages from around the world, which has thrilled Livia.

“Being in a nursing home and getting information about reactions all over the world, means a lot for her,” Tea wrote. “In her 80s she [has] become a star.”

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Hunt for woman who run over boy, 7, outside Sydney school

Police are searching for a woman hit and run driver who struck a seven-year-old boy outside his primary school yesterday.

The boy was struck by a car outside Campbelltown East Public School at 3pm on Monday.

Witnesses say the driver of the car – a red Mitsubishi Mirage – stopped briefly before fleeing the scene.

The boy was taken to Campbelltown Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries, which are not life threatening.

Police are now hunting for the driver of the car, described as being of Caucasian appearance with long brown hair and an olive complexion.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the driver is urged to call Campbelltown Police Station on 02 4620 1199.

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No charges over mum left to bleed to death after violent sex

She died after rough sex that left her with injuries worse than those sustained in childbirth, but no one will be charged.

A 33-year-old mother-of-seven bled to death in the back of her boyfriend’s car after sex so violent it left her with injuries worse than those commonly seen in childbirth.

Lynette Daley died of blunt force genital tract trauma at Ten Mile Beach on the north coast of NSW in January 2011.

Nine News reports her alleged boyfriend Adrian Attwater, 42, and friend Paul Maris, 46, both admitted to having sex with her in the car on the beach, but insisted it was consensual.

Tests later proved Daley was very intoxicated at the time of her death, with a BAC of .35, leaving her unable to consent to sex.

They then burned the blood soaked mattress Daley died on and some of her clothes before police arrived.

They were both initially charged with her death, but the charges were subsequently dropped and Daley’s family told no one would face justice over what happened to her, despite the NSW coroner saying the men’s versions of what had happened were “inconceivable and dishonest”.

Daley’s family are still struggling with the decision to drop the cases against the men, with her sister saying their life was empty since her death.

“We don’t celebrate birthdays, Christmas anymore. Life is not the same. It’s never going to be the same,” she told Four Corners.

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Johnny Depp mocks Australia over apology video

The actor has made it clear how he now feels about the land Down Under.
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It seems Johnny Depp has well and truly fallen out of love with Australia.

The Alice Through The Looking Glass star took time out of his press tour for the film to mock the apology video he and his wife Amber Heard made after they were caught smuggling their two dogs into the US.

The 52-year-old finally made it known how he felt about recording the message to a room of reporters at a press conference.

“I’m going to do this everywhere I go,” the actor confessed.

“I would really like to apologise for NOT smuggling my dogs into England, because it would have been a bad thing to do.”

The comment was met with an erruption of laughter from the crowd. Johnny, feeling bolstered by the response, added, “Because the Australians, they’re chipper.”

And it seems Tim Burton has also jumped on the bandwagon, with the director chiming in with, “I forgot to tell you. They’re dead. I sat on them upstairs by accident.”

“I tried to kill them after Australia,” the Pirates of the Caribbean star replied.

Amber and Johnny left court in Australia amid a flurry of media.

Johnny’s 30-year-old wife, Amber, narrowly avoided a possible jail sentence and $100,000 fine after she was caught not declaring she flew their Yorkshire terriers Pistol and Boo into Australia on a private jet.

Her husband had been in town filming a new Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

At the time, Australian politician Barnaby Joyce called for the pet pooches to either leave the country immediately or be euthanased.

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No stranger to making fun of Australia, Johnny later said, “I killed my dogs, and a I ate them, under orders from some sweaty, big-gutted man from Australia.”

He was said to be referring to Barnaby.

The long and drawn out saga was referred to as Australia’s “War on Terrier”.

Instead of imposing jail time or a fine, the judge presiding over the case decided the movie stars should issue the bizarre apology video, as it would “offer more deterrence” for the Australian Department of Agriculture.

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