Channel 4 Fined

CHANNEL 4 was yesterday hit with a £1MILLION fine for the You Say We Pay rip-off on Richard and Judy.
And telly watchdog Ofcom slapped an extra £500,000 fine on the channel for misleading viewers on Noel Edmonds’s hit Deal Or No Deal.
TV chiefs last night announced they will hand over £600,000 to charity — meaning they will pay out a whopping £2.1million.
Channel 4 was also ordered to broadcast the watchdog’s rulings three times.
Ofcom blasted the channel for “widespread and systematic deception” on the premium-rate quizzes — axed in August.
It said the dodgy contests pulled in £25.24million for Channel 4.
On the You Say We Pay quiz, phone lines — which cost around £1 — closed just after 5.35pm.
But a shortlist of finalists was drawn up at around 5.20pm while viewers were still being asked to ring in.
Ofcom said: “Viewers who called on the basis that they had a fair and equal chance of winning in fact had no chance.”
It said the con stretched over 975 episodes, going back to November 26, 2001.
The watchdog accepted Channel 4 did not mean to mislead — but said the case showed a “substantial breakdown in the fundamental relationship of trust” with viewers


X Factor Probe

ITV bosses were rocked last night after Ofcom demanded all their information on the disputed X Factor final voting.
Thousands of complaints were made about the phone vote system after hot favourite Rhydian Roberts was beaten by outsider Leon Jackson on Saturday.
Viewers and many Sun readers claim the phone poll was a fix. More than 2,400 angry fans complained to the TV watchdog about the vote and demanded an inquiry.

They claim that when they tried to vote for Rhydian they constantly got an engaged tone.
The Sun’s own poll showed Rhydian, 25, was the runaway winner with 14,982 votes while Leon, 18, scooped only 5,535.
Yesterday gutted Rhydian broke his silence and blamed his defeat on a technical fault.
He said: “It’s obvious there was a technical fault on the night, and it might have affected all three competitors. I was disappointed. I shed a tear.” ITV say Scot Leon won fair and square.
Ofcom’s demand for information was revealed in a letter to Culture Secretary James Purnell.
It said it had also asked ITV for the full findings of its Deloitte report into problems with participation-TV on programmes such as Saturday Night Takeaway.
Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards wrote: “The Deloitte review publicly identified seven programmes or series where failures occurred (Soapstar Superstar, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Ant and Dec’s Gameshow Marathon, I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, X Factor, Dancing On Ice and The British Comedy Awards).

In Other News

Bryan Adams has invite troubled singer Amy Winehouse to his Caribbean villa for Christmas, in order to help her clean up her act.

It now seems that not only is Lily Allen pregnant with Chemical Brother’s Ed Simons baby, but the pair have also decided to get engaged.

Stand up comedian Jimmy Carr has been signed up to feature on Channel 4’s Big Brother Hijacked next month.

Apparently myths of reading in dim light damaging your eyesight have been rubbished by doctors, along with the myth that fingernails and hair still grow after death.

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Wacko Jacko!!

MICHAEL JACKSON goes Christmas shopping looking as if his face is held together with Post-it notes.
The one-time King of Pop resembled a horror movie extra - prompting fresh speculation he’s gone under the knife AGAIN.
Beat It singer Jacko, 49, tried his best to hide his thin white face with dark glasses, a fishing hat and a scarf while out in Las Vegas.
But the former global sex symbol couldn’t conceal the strips of sticky paper plastered around his mouth.
A spokesman for Jackson could not explain the singer’s bizarre appearance while late-night shopping with his three kids, but denied he’d had surgery.
Top UK plastic surgeon Alex Karidis, 45, said: “He looks extremely strange, almost as if he’s cut himself shaving.
“The plasters look really haphazard. It’s very, very odd.
“The only plastic surgery that might remotely require dressings around the lips is laser treatment to get rid of lines and creases.
“But that is really for people over 55 and he’s not old enough. I can’t imagine what other procedure would require plasters like this.”

Please Do Not Feed the Animals

THIS is the horrific moment two tigers savaged a man to death after he stuck his hand into their cage to take a photo.
Jayaprakesh Bezbarauh, 50, had his arm ripped off as keepers battled for 30 minutes to beat the Bengal Tigers back.
He died later of blood loss.
He was visiting with his wife and two kids.
Warden Narayan Mahanta of Gauhati Zoo, northeast India, said the man ignored safety warnings.
He said: “It was shocking.”

In Other News

Man Utd star Johnny Evans has denied claims that he raped a girl at the team’s Christmas bash, the defender is said to be in bits after the allegations.

I’m a Celebrity contestant David Guest will spend Christmas in hospital after a suspected heart attack.

A woman who has made millions by divorcing three husbands is now looking at her biggest pay out from husband number four, as she files for divorce after just 14 months of marriage.

Three British terror suspects held at Guantanamo bay have been released after five years imprisonment and are heading straight back to Britain, despite still being labelled a serious threat.

A woman of 21 is being hailed as a super mum after giving birth to her fifth child, without claiming any benefits from the government.

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Lily Allen is having a lil' Allen

POP star LILY ALLEN is all smiles after discovering she is pregnant with her first child, The Sun can reveal.
The 22-year-old singer found she was expecting last month, but has only revealed the news to close family.
She and CHEMICAL BROTHER boyfriend ED SIMONS, 37, are delighted.
A source close to the singer said: “Lily is thrilled to be pregnant and can’t wait to become a mum. She’s a real family person.
“Ed’s very happy. He is really looking after her.”
The Smile singer has been dating Ed - who is 15 years her senior - since September.

They now plan to set up home together.
Lily, whose debut album Alright, Still was the huge hit of last summer, has made no secret of her desire to start a family.
Our source said: “Lily could not be happier.
“It’s the icing on the cake for what has been an incredible 18 months for her. She is looking forward to finishing her new album early next year and releasing it before the birth of her first child.”
Lily - daughter of actor KEITH ALLEN - is expected to follow in the footsteps of CHARLOTTE CHURCH and branch out into TV in between releasing albums.

Jamie Spears Pregant!
BRITNEY SPEARS' 16-year-old sister is pregnant.
JAMIE-LYNN, who stars in Nickelodeon TV show Zoey 101, revealed the shocking news in a six-page interview with US magazine OK! and she's kept her older sister in the dark.
Britney is said to be "frantic" at hearing the news.
Jamie-Lynn told the magazine that long-term partner CASEY ALDRIDGE is the father.
She said she was shocked after finding out from a home pregnancy test: "As soon as I found out for sure from the doctor, I took two weeks to myself where I didn't tell anybody.
"Only one of my friends knew because I needed to work out what I would do for myself before I let anyone's opinion affect my decision. Then I told my parents and my friends. I was scared, but I had to do what was right for me."
Jamie-Lynn told her mother LYNNE, who was understandably upset, before Thanksgiving. Lynne reportedly did the magazine interview with her youngest daughter.
Lynne said: "I didn't believe it because Jamie Lynn's always been so conscientious. She's never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby."

Manchester Utd Star Held Over Rape Claims
REELING Manchester United stars were said to be “in shock” last night after a team-mate was arrested on suspicion of rape.
Defender Jonny Evans, 19, was being held in custody in the city.
He presented himself to police after jetting back into Manchester Airport following a day-trip to Monaco, thought to be pre-arranged and with a relative.
A police spokesman said last night: “Detectives investigating a report of rape at a Manchester city centre hotel have arrested a 19-year-old. He was arrested on suspicion of rape this evening after presenting himself to police. He remains in custody.”
Police began an investigation after a 26-year-old woman claimed she had been attacked at the Red Devils’ Christmas party.

She was yesterday taken to a hospital’s sexual assault referral centre, where she was examined by medics.
She gave a brief statement to cops before being allowed home and will be more thoroughly interviewed today.
Some United aces headed to the Christmas do at Manchester’s Great John Street Hotel after a marathon drinking session

In Other News

The Sun has reported that Kate Middleton has secretly been living with her boyfriend Prince William at his pad, sparking further rumours of a Royal wedding.

Amy has been quizzed by police about her involvement in hubby Blake’s perverting the course of justice charges. The 24 year old has reportedly been released on bail.

Ofcom has been bombarded with complaints over the X Factor final, complaining that they couldn’t register their votes for pre-show favourite Rhydian.

F1 ace Lewis Hamilton has lost his license after being caught speeding at over 120mph in France, he was caught by a speed trap whilst travelling at 42mph over the speed limit in his sporty Mercedes.

According to the Express one in three school children regularly carry a knife

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Amy's Christmas Bender

TROUBLED Amy Winehouse will check in to rehab — after a Christmas blow-out.
The singer, 24, who has a history of cocaine and heroin use, has vowed to get her life back on track in the New Year.
Her team are going ahead with plans to send her on a one-week rehab and detox treatment course in Israel, as revealed in The Sun last week. But the Back To Black star wants a festive season binge first — including a party at her new flat in Bow, East London.
A pal said Amy — nominated for six Grammies — is desperate to shine at the glittering Los Angeles awards ceremony on February 10.
He revealed: “Amy has agreed she will sort her life out in the New Year.
“She wants to give the performance of her life in LA. But she’s going to throw a party over Christmas — which will probably be a messy affair.” Amy — whose husband Blake, 25, is in jail awaiting trial for assault — suffered a drug overdose in August and briefly attended a rehab centre in Essex.

Baby Spice on Crutches

CROCKED EMMA BUNTON is in a race against time to be fit for the Spice Girls’ homecoming gigs.
Baby Spice, 31, hobbled into Britain on crutches yesterday after spraining her ankle on stage in Las Vegas.
Asked if she would be okay for tomorrow’s opening show at London’s O2, Emma said: “I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

“I actually fell over the other night on stage which was so embarrassing. I’m seeing David Beckham’s doctor and praying I’ll be fine.”

The Spice Girls flew from Los Angeles after finishing the US leg of their tour.
Emma’s injury was so bad she had round-the-clock medical care and used a wheelchair at LA Airport to avoid putting weight on the injured joint.
Emma, GERI HALLIWELL, MEL B, MEL C and VICTORIA BECKHAM were met at Heathrow airport by 200 winners of a Virgin Atlantic contest.

In Other News

A handwritten book by Harry Potter author JK Rowling has reached £1.95 million at an auction, it was bought by online retail website Amazon.

Fabio Capello has accepted the position of England football manager.

Viewers in Germany will be the first in the world to watch a “This Was Your Life” series, about their deceased relatives and family, on a channel devoted to old age, death and dying.

England’s defeat in the rugby world cup final was the most watch programme of 2007, beating Coronation Street to the top spot.

The adaptation of Ian McEwan’s novel Atonement was nominated in seven categories for the 2008 Golden Globes.

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A bit of christmas cheer!!

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He's a Biter!

Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies bit into a homeless man's EAR after going on a massive booze bender.
Paul McElfatrick howled in agony and was bleeding after curly-haired Davies sank his teeth in for 13 seconds.
Jobless Geordie Paul, 40, said he called out to Davies by the name of his sleuth character in the BBC1 series.
He recalled: "I thought he was going to whisper something but his face darkened and he almost spat the words, 'My name's Alan. You know my name - Alan. What's my name? It's Alan'.

"Then he suddenly went for my left ear. It was incredibly painful. I shrieked and my eyes were watering. He hung on and drew blood. I still can't sleep on that side of my head nearly a week later."
Other revellers broke up the 2am fracas outside the posh Groucho Club in London's West End.
"Luckily a big guy came from behind and helped to free me," said Paul. "It seemed like Alan was up for another bout so I got myself out of there as soon as I could."

Old But Gold

MOST modern number one hits could fit into one of their guitar solos.
LED ZEPPELIN returned to the stage last night with their first full set in 19 years — and younger members of the crowd had heard nothing like it.
Manufactured pop is ruling the charts and young music fans are an impatient sort.
Maybe that’s why the bars at the O2 Arena in Greenwich filled during some of the band’s winding rock epics.
But their classics proved music doesn’t rock like it used to.
Tracks like Whole Lotta Love and Stairway to Heaven had every one of the fans — who included LIAM GALLAGHER and SIR PAUL McCARTNEY — on their feet and shaking their fists.
Check out our slideshow, below.

Original members JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT and JOHN PAUL JONES were joined by dead drummer JOHN BONHAM’s son, JASON, 41.
The trio — with a combined age of 183 — burst on stage and opened with Good Times Bad Times, the first track of their debut album.
Robert Plant — wearing jeans not quite as tight as they were in his heyday — still had the energy to strut his 59-year-old body across the stage.

In Other News

Former media tycoon and Telegraph owner Conrad Black has been sentence to six and half years in jail for abusing shareholders trust, in a plot to embezzle $6.1m from them.

Jose Mourinho has ruled himself out of the England management job, which has now turned attentions to Italian Fabio Capello.

All secondary school students will be assigned a member of the schooling staff to act as a behaviour mentor in a new initiative launched by the government. The mentor will support the student throughout their schooling and be the first point of contact for their parents.

Online spending hit a high yesterday at 1.09pm, as shoppers spent £767, 500 in a single minute over the internet.

Rumours have started circulating that a chance meeting between former lovers Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz have caused concern for current girlfriend Jessica Biel about keeping her man.

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Take That's Stalker Trouble and Robbie Rumours

First time around the Take That lads would have loved to bed a groupie. But that was then.
Now, 10 years older and with five kids between them, the four 30-somethings are more interested in getting their beauty sleep.
So, when a besotted fan made a move on the boys it was time to call security.
The scary stalker, who was in her 20s, had spent the evening downing strong lager before turning her attention to the lads.
She was eyeing them up as they relaxed in the bar of the five-star Chelsea Harbour hotel after a sell-out gig at London's O2 Arena.
A source close to the band said: "There were around a dozens fans, almost all girls, in the bar and it was very good natured. But it became more worrying when one girl tried to get upstairs into the boys' rooms.

Rumours have also spread that Robbie William is set rejoin the boy band according to his mum.



In Other News
Rihanna’s Umbrella has been voted best single of 2007, with The Good, The Bad & The Queen getting best album in a poll printed in the Observer.

A new book called ‘Prude: How The Sex-Obsessed Culture Damages girls’ argues that girls these days prefer to look sexy rather than be clever. It argues popular culture is undermining girls in their most vulnerable, formative years and glorifying destructive behaviour.

People called Ben from Huddersfield are the most accident prone drivers, with girls called Laura from Dudley also being pretty shocking, according to a poll in the NOTW.

Eastenders are bringing back Ricky and Bianca in an attempt to boost viewer ratings.

Boxer Joe Calzaghe was crowned BBC sports personality of the year last night, with F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton coming second.






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Where it went wrong for Ricky
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Missing Canoeist Found After 5 Years

A man who has been missing for 5 years, presumed dead, handed himself into police yesterday simply stating that he believed he was a missing person. John Darwin, 57, disappeared in March 2002 as he took his kayak out for a paddle in the North Sea. After a 16-hour search for him was called off after no trace was found, only for his waterproof jacket, a paddle, and eventually the kayak, broken into three pieces, washed up to shore. These discoveries led both the police and John’s family to believe that he had suffered a fatal accident at sea.

Police are desperately trying to contact his wife, who has apparently recently moved to Panama having left no forwarding address, as her husband has absolutely no idea where he has been for the last five years.

Spice Girls are Back!

THEY may be nine years older — but they’ve never been bolder.
The SPICE GIRLS are back on stage, belting out hits and quick-changing from one girdle-tight costume to another.
Scary wore her trademark leopard prints, Sporty pulled on a tracksuit, Baby was in bubble-gum pink, Posh pouted in a black dress and Ginger sparkled in a sequined Union Flag dress.

The last time they were on stage as a five-piece was in May 1998 in Birmingham. But watching the first date of their reunion tour was as if they had never been away.
MELANIE BROWN, 32, MELANIE CHISHOLM, 33, EMMA BUNTON, 31, VICTORIA BECKHAM, 33, and GERI HALLIWELL, 35, took to the stage in Canada and unleashed a new wave of Girl Power.

The 15,000-strong crowd at Vancouver’s General Motors Place — including eager original fans and excited teenagers — united in a deafening scream as the house lights went down shortly after 8pm on Sunday.


In Other News

A COP looks up at a car which smashed into the first floor of a house – killing the driver.
The 31-year-old man’s son, aged nine, was unharmed.
Homeowner Laura Stevens also escaped – she left the room as the Volvo flew off a roundabout in Peterborough, Cambs.

Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse are reportedly working on a collaboration with each other. The pair who have been rehearsing late into the night are dedicating the track called “You Hurt The Ones You Love” to Amy’s incarcerated husband.

Apparently Stand-up comedian Russell Brand boasted to the Queen that he had been voted shagger of the year by The Sun’s Bizarre pages. He then went on to tell her that he fancies her granddaughter Zara Phillips.

Kate Moss has been named in the latest edition of society bible Who’s Who after a year of rarely being out of the headlines.

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Britney's Pregnant

The New of the Wold has exclusively revealed that Britney Spears is expecting her third child, despite her furious denial to reports in the US that she was expecting after a fling with a dancer called chuck. However, apparently a close source to the troubled singer has revealed that the rumours are true, as the star confided in close friends after a scan revealed she was indeed expecting. Britney who lost custody of her two boys Sean Preston and Jayden James, is said to be furious of how the news has been leaked.

Shocking Child Facts

TWO out of five girls aged six to 12 want to change how they look, a shocking poll found.
More than one in four wanted to be thinner or change their body shape.
A quarter said they would like different hair – and 15 per cent wanted to change their face or to be taller.
Kids dreaded being bullied, with 13 per cent naming it their worst fear in the poll of 1,000 six to 12-year-olds.

One in ten was scared of being shot or stabbed, and 11 per cent said falling out with pals was what they fear most.
Children said crime was the biggest problem facing Britain – with one in ten feeling unsafe on the streets.
But only four per cent said global warming was Britain’s biggest problem, and six per cent named terrorism.
More than a quarter did not count their dad as a member of their immediate family – compared to 96 per cent who included their mum.
Two out of three kids lived with both parents, revealed the poll for BBC kids’ show Newsround’s 35th birthday.
Most of the rest lived with mum – and just one child in 33 lived with only their dad.
Almost two thirds said parents worry too much about safety. Untidy rooms caused the most rows at home followed by arguing with a brother or sister and bedtime.
But almost 80 per cent said they were happy – and 91 per cent said they felt “OK with the way they were”.

In Other News

Amy Winehouse has been papped wondering the streets, mumbling to herself in just her bra and jeans at 5.40am. This latest outburst just adds to fears about the singers state of mind.

Stuntman legend Evel Knievel has died at the age of 69, the motorcycle stuntman who throughout his career suffered more than 40 broken bones passed away in Friday night.


The ‘Tween’ Generation

63% of 7 to 11-year-olds wear lipstick, more than two in five wear eye shadow or eyeliner, and almost one in four wears mascara.

75% of 11 to 14-year-olds wear eye shadow, and a similar proportion wear mascara

80% of 11 to 14-year-olds wear lip gloss or lipstick

50% of 11 to 14-year-olds wear blusher, with 14% using it at least once a day

58% of girls wear perfume by the age of 14

Kelly Brook has left Strictly Come Dancing after struggling to cope with the death of her father to a long term battle with cancer. The firm favourite to win the show announced her departure on Friday.

Dannii Minogue stormed out of the X factor studio after a row with fellow judge Louis Walsh, who was responding to Dannii’s comments about his finalist singing out of tune, implying that Dannii would know all about singing out of tune.

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