Thursday 31 January 2008



Jeremy Beadle dies of Pneumonia
JEREMY Beadle was the man behind a million pranks.
And last night he was hailed as telly’s “ultimate joker”.

The tribute came from ITV’s entertainment chief Paul Jackson soon after the Beadle’s About and You’ve Been Framed favourite died of pneumonia, aged 59.
Mr Jackson said: “We are incredibly saddened and our sympathy goes out to Jeremy’s family.
“He entertained a whole generation of viewers – he was the ultimate joker and consummate prankster.”
Away from the screen bearded Jeremy, who earlier fought kidney cancer and leukaemia, was a tireless charity fund-raiser.



He is believed to have raked in more than £100MILLION for Children With Leukaemia and a host of other good causes. And he was made an MBE seven years ago.
Jeremy, who shot to fame as co-host of 1980s hidden camera show Game For A Laugh, was admitted to a North London hospital last week.



He slipped into a coma – and died with wife Sue, 60, and close friends at his bedside. He also leaves daughters Cassie, 21, and Bonnie, 19, and stepchildren Leo, 34, and Claire, 32.
The quick-witted star – a former taxi driver, tour guide and journalist – hosted Beadle’s About from 1987-96. He became the original presenter of video clip show You’ve Been Framed in 1990 before handing over to Lisa Riley seven years later.
Both shows regularly pulled bumper audiences of 15million on Saturday evenings. And Beadle’s About, in which members of the public fell victim to hilarious practical jokes, threw up many classic scenes that have gone down in TV comedy history

Cheryl Hasn’t Eaten for a Week

HEARTBROKEN CHERYL COLE has not eaten for a WEEK since The Sun revealed her husband ASHLEY cheated on her.

Friends and family were last night deeply concerned for the health of the Girls Aloud star, who was said to be “close to collapse” and suffering dizzy spells.
Cheryl, 24, discovered last Thursday night that Chelsea and England defender Ashley, 27, had played away from home with hairdresser AIMEE WALTON, 22.
The trauma of her marriage meltdown has left Cheryl unable to eat a thing, and she is now losing weight because she can only stomach fluids.
A source close to the Geordie singer said last night: “Everyone is really worried about Cheryl.

“She didn’t eat for a couple of days and everyone close to her understood because she was so upset.
“But time has dragged on and she has now gone the best part of a week without a proper meal.
“She was already incredibly thin because she had been working out for the Girls Aloud video.
“But she just doesn’t have the frame to cope with losing any more weight.
“She can’t force food down because she is still in shock. She’s been having dizzy spells and is close to collapse. It’s really worrying.”

Cheryl moved out of the marital home in Oxshott, Surrey, on Tuesday to spend time at a secret location thinking about her future.

In Other News

Argentine football star Maradona sensationally apologised for his infamous ‘hand of God’ goal, which booted England out of the 1986 World Cup, last night. The star that up until now has never apologised for the controversial goal.

A 22 year old banker drank himself to death after he and a friend copied a scene out of American Pie 5. The contest which was a last man standing competition where they drink until they fall over proved fatal for David Reid, who died when his brain stopped working from alcohol poisoning.

Poor old Britney who has been suffering a public breakdown of late was snapped yesterday in a blouse without a bra on which left nothing for the imagination. With further reports suggesting that she is addicted to Crystal Meths.

Wednesday 30 January 2008

Gladiators is Back!!

Time to stock up on the protein shakes - Gladiators is back.
Members of the public are being challenged to battle a new team of TV warriors as the hit combat show is re-launched on Sky.
It comes eight years after the original was axed by ITV bosses.
Footie legend Ian Wright is tipped to host the revamped new version, which will get a prime-time Saturday night slot.
Referee John Anderson - the man behind the legendary “Gladiators ready” shout - is in talks to return.



And producers are on the hunt for 12 new Gladiators to replace old favourites including Amazon, Cobra and Wolf.
Last night an insider said: “Gladiators always got stick for being naff but the reality is people liked it. Obviously, some of the challenges they used to do were a bit tame, so it will be given a 21st Century makeover.



“A new batch of Gladiators is being sought, and hopefully, they will be every bit as colourful as the original bunch. The contests will also be much more exciting and dangerous.”
The new obstacle course-style challenges will include water and fire-based contests, and will run alongside old favourites such as the Eliminator.



Auditions for competitors to take on the Gladiators will be held across the country from next month. The show will be filmed in a new London studio.
Sky boss Richard Woolfe said: “Just like the revival of Take That and the Spice Girls, the return of this David-and-Goliath contest will be unmissable.” The re-launch


Hulk's Divorce turns Nasty

IT'S something no wrestling programme or reality TV show could come up with.
Hulk Hogan's divorce from wife Linda has taken a very bitter turn, as she has asked a judge to freeze his bank accounts and accused him of fooling her.
US gossip website Perez Hilton reported: "Linda doesn't want the former wrestler spending any of the money they got from the $10 million (£5 million) sale of their home.
"But that's just the tip of the iceberg!
"Linda is accusing Hulk of trying to trick her into signing a post-nuptial agreement and other 'legal shenanigans'."
Linda filed for divorce in November and wants half of wrestling legend Hulk's assets.
The couple married in 1985, and have two children Brooke and Nick. Their reality TV show Hogan Knows Best was a huge hit in the US and UK.


In Other News

Cheryl Tweedy has reportedly moved out of the marital home she shares with Ashley Cole, as she is finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the allegations of his infidelity. It was reported the Girls aloud singer broke down during the filming of the bands latest video

The doubled of drink related deaths amongst teens has doubled over the last fifteen years, sparking fears that the binge drinking culture is killing our teens.

Holby City star Jeremy Edwards, was arrested and spent a weekend in the cells whilst holidaying in Barbados. He was arrested in a notorious area for drugs and hookers for possessing cocaine.

Russell Brand outraged technicians on his Radio 2 show, whilst mid broadcast was so desperate for a wee, stood up and relieved himself into a cup. – Only the important news makes this blog!

Tuesday 29 January 2008

5 Convicted of Biggest Cash Heist

Five men face long prison terms when they are sentenced today for staging Britain’s biggest robbery, but almost £32 million of their haul is now beyond the reach of the law in northern Cyprus.
Much of the cash is believed to have been smuggled to the fugitive’s paradise where Sean Lupton — who slipped through the fingers of police investigating the raid — is also thought to be in hiding.
The five were convicted of kidnap, robbery and firearms offences at the Old Bailey yesterday in connection with the 2006 robbery of £53 million from the Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent. The gang kidnapped the depot manager, his wife and their young child and used them to gain entry. Only £21 million has so far been recovered.
Key figures involved in the heist are thought to have escaped to the Mediterranean, North Africa and the West Indies. The “Mr Bigs” behind the raid — two men heavily involved in martial arts — have been traced to Morocco.
A 33 year old woman is now living in hiding after providing evidence which was instrumental in the conviction of the 5 suspects. Michelle Hogg, who created the disguises for the heist, is hauled up in a secret location amid fears that there is a price on her head to silence her.

Britney Sees a Psychiatrist

BRITNEY SPEARS is being treated by a psychiatrist for “mental issues”.
The singer’s friend and self-proclaimed manager SAM LUTFI asked top US telly host BARBARA WALTERS to break the news yesterday.
The 78-year-old presenter said: “Britney, I assume, is starting some kind of treatment.
“Sam got in touch with us. I can't vouch for this. He said that Britney is suffering from what he described as mental issues which are treatable.”
However Sam’s intervention doesn’t seem to have gone down to well, after the two were spotted having a huge row outside her home last night.
On arriving back to Britney’s LA house together, the singer broke down in tears on the kerb with Sam only briefly consoling her.
The star – already distraught at having access to her two sons to ex-husband limited to telephone access only – continued crying outside until being comforted by her dad, pregnant 16-year-old sister JAMIE LYNN and boyfriend ADNAN GHALIB.
In a further twist Adnan was banned from entering Britney’s house by security, on orders from Sam who also sent the snapper a text saying: “You’re a manic trigger. If you continue to have any contact, you’ll kill her. It’s your decision.”
Later, desperate to see her partner, Britney jumped into the car of a waiting paparazzo who gave her a lift to a meeting point where they then sped off together

In Other News

Politician John Loughton was crowned winner of Celebrity Hijacked after getting the viewers vote over circus performer Emilia. The flame haired Scot was reduced to a whimper as Dermot told him the news.

Victoria Beckham has appeared naked on a t-shirt to promote a skin cancer charity, the top has a picture of VB covering her breasts with her hands and a well positioned ‘Y’ protecting the other sensitive area.

A report in the Sun suggests that there ate thousands of women in Britain who are getting into debt, after trying to imitate the expensive lifestyles of celebs.

Glamour Model Danielle Lloyd and football star Jermain Defoe are in crisis talks over their relationships over claims the Spurs and England striker has been having a secret love affair. Although the pair have announced they do not plan to split.

Monday 28 January 2008



Ashley Cole in Pregnancy Fear



PANICKING Ashley Cole was reduced to a quivering wreck when blonde Aimee Walton revealed she might be pregnant with his child.
The £90,000-a-week Chelsea and England ace said: “S**t! I’m shaking. I’m sorry.”
Cheating Cole, 27, has told his loyal pop star wife Cheryl that he cannot remember having sex with hairdresser Aimee, 22.
But The Sun’s evidence destroys those claims – and reveals the lengths Cole was prepared to go to in order to hide his sordid secret.

Cole’s representative offered Aimee cash to have an abortion, and the player himself called her from his mobile to apologise.
Believing Aimee to be pregnant, Cole said: “F****** hell! I’m shaking. I’m sorry. S**t!”
When it was suggested that he should have worn a condom during his THREE romps with Aimee, Cole replied: “I don’t do that s**t.”
Aimee last night told how she was offered cash to have an abortion after she said she might be pregnant from her one-night stand.
As soon as Cole’s people heard about the scare, a representative went to meet Aimee at a Harvester pub.

The representative told her: “The best thing for Ashley is to terminate the baby.” He then offered her private medical care and “financial support to make the termination easy”.
Tearful Aimee was told Cole was “a happily married man” and would have nothing to do with the child.
The representative told Aimee that Cole’s people would do “whatever it takes” to keep her happy – as long as she kept quiet.
But Aimee – who took along a friend and taped both the meeting and the phone call for her own protection – rejected the offers.



Twins fo Angelina
Reports in the Sun over the weekend have suggested that Angelina Jolie is pregnant with twins. The tomb Raider star who already has three adopted children and one of her own with husband Brad Pitt is said to be ecstatic with the news, after rumours of her pregnancy started circulated after her appearance at the Critics Choice Awards., where she steered clear of the complimentary alcohol in favour of mineral water.

The couple had previously planned to move to the south of France in attempt to try for another baby, with the latest arrivals brining the Jolie – Pitt brood to a total of six children.





In Other News
Mcfly are looking to start up on their own once they have released their latest album later on this year. The boys, who have only one more album release left on their contract with record label Island, feel it would more beneficial to fly solo.

Simon Cowell has threatened to sack both Sharon Osbourne and Danni Minogue from hit TV show X Factor if they don’t stop their squabbling. ITV bosses are in the process of finalising contract for the new series in the summer.


It may soon be possible to gain qualifications equivalent to GCSE’s and A Levels by working at McDonalds. The fast food chain may start dishing out its own qualifications for things like fast food restaurant management, in a new initiative announce by the government today.

Friday 25 January 2008



Bebo Teen Suicide Strikes Again!


Yet another Teenager was found close to death after attempting to commit suicide in the Welsh town of Bridgend. If it wasn’t for her step father giving her the kiss of life, Leah Phillips (15) would have been the 8th teen to have died in the town within the last year, after a series of copycat killings. All the victims are all friends on the social networking site Bebo, sparking fears that there is some form of suicide pact among the youngsters. Leah’s classmates haves sort help from teachers and councillors after the news of her attempted suicide claiming to be in shock by their friends actions.

There has been 13 suicides in the Welsh town in the last year, but only seven have been identified in the suicide past fear, as the others weren’t known to each other. The recent fatalities are giving Bridgend one of the highest suicide rates in Britain, and all parents are being asked to monitor their children.


Ashley Cheats on Cheryl - Idiot!!
PRETTY blonde Aimee Walton (Pictured) told last night of her “wild” sex romp with Ashley Cole — then admitted: “It was a big mistake, I feel so sorry for Cheryl.”
Aimee, 22, revealed the Chelsea and England defender cheated on pop star wife Cheryl after a night out drinking with pals.
In revelations that shatter Cole’s image as a happily married man who rarely drinks, mum-of-one Aimee told how he:
CHATTED up girls as he downed vodka cocktails;
SLAPPED her bottom so hard his platinum wedding ring left a mark;
VOMITED in a girl’s car — then said she should feel “privileged”;
MADE absurd claims that Girls Aloud singer Cheryl “didn’t mind” him cheating as long as he kept it secret, and
INTERRUPTED their sex session to be sick again.
Aimee said: “He’s wild — really rude in bed. He knew exactly what he was doing and was pretty good, despite not being very big.
“But it was a big mistake and I regret it. I feel so sorry for Cheryl. I’d drunk too much and went along with what he wanted. Now I feel really guilty. She should know what he’s really like.”
The sex session took place at a posh flat belonging to one of Cole’s pals in the Princess Park Manor complex in Friern Barnet, North London


In Other News
A brilliant young French Trader, who spun an elaborate web of fake transactions from his desk, has cost France’s second-biggest bank £3.7bn, in what seems to be the largest ever fraud by a single trader.

Research carried out by Oxford University has revealed that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, and continue to protect the female for 30 years after they stop taking it.

The BBC is planning to screen a drama based on the events in the run up to the Iraq war to mark the fifth anniversary of the start of the conflict. The controversial drama will be broadcast over 10 days in March.

Forensic reports suggest that Heath Ledger popped so many pills that he knew he would die. Dr Michael Baden deemed it “highly unlikely” that the Aussie actor took an accidental overdose, stating it was a serious abuse of prescription pills which proved to be fatal.
Just a quickie:

Thursday 24 January 2008

The BBC to Launch Child's Facebook

The BBC is launching a “Facebook for kids” – a safe social networking site that aims to push its public service credentials on the web harder than ever.
MyCBBC is targeting the gap left by other front running social network sites like Facebook, Myspace and Bebo who all aim their sites at teens above the age of 13, as they don’t want the responsibility of younger users. Which is something, the BBC argues, only a public broadcaster can cater for.
The site is costing the Beeb hundreds of thousands of pounds and is due to be piloted amongst 1,000 children next month, with the final product being available via the BBC website in April.

Users will be able to design online “dens” to reflect their own personality and interests, and will only be able to send messages via a pallet of pre-determined symbols and phrases, the only way of sending private messages to one another will be if they have already exchanged emails address in real life. This makes it impossible for children to make unscripted contact with strangers, preventing them from inadvertently revealing details which could be picked up by online predators.
Ledger's Cocaine Binges
HOLLYWOOD star HEATH LEDGER went on cocaine and ecstasy binges with model NAOMI CAMPBELL, it emerged last night.

The 28-year-old was found dead in his New York apartment on Tuesday. He was naked, face down and surrounded by bottles of anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills.
At least three of drugs were prescribed in Europe. And it is believed Ledger picked them up in London where he was filming last weekend.
Police revealed a rolled up $20 bill found in the apartment was to be taken to a lab for testing. However, they said that no visible drug residue was found on it.
Sources close to the actor said Ledger’s hard partying ruined his relationship with MICHELLE WILLIAMS, his girlfriend until September last year, with whom he had daughter Matilda, now two.
Last night the New York medical examiner said toxicology reports to determine what drugs the Aussie actor had in his body when he died would take at least ten days.
Ledger’s close friend Shekhar Kapur probably heard his last words. In a phone call with the movie director he asked him: “Wake me up.”
Kapur explained: “I last spoke to him the night before he died. He said he could not see me that night but really wanted to meet me the next day. He made me promise I would call him in the morning and wake him. I tried but didn’t get any response.”


In Other News
BBC 2 has won Broadcaster channel of the year at this years Broadcast Awards, with shows like Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Top Gear receiving special mention.

A new Government incentive means that fat people may receive funding to lose wait. As part of a national strategy to combat obesity, over weight people could receive an allowance to spend on healthy foods in the supermarket.

Amy Winehouse is now apparently under 24 hour guard as a last ditch attempt by her family to save the troubled singer, who many fear is on the brink of a break down or even a drug overdose.

E17 comeback single has been deemed as nothing more than a joke by critics. The track titled F*** That has no less then 35 uses of the F word, which have left most to regard it as nothingmore than a foul mouth rant.

Wednesday 23 January 2008

Heath Ledger Dies at 28

Aussie actor and star of Brokeback Mountain Heath Ledger was found dead at his New York Apartment yesterday. Ledger, 28 was discovered by his house keeper lying naked face down on the bed surrounded by pills. The star, who was nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars for his role in the gay cowboy flick, was pronounced dead at around 3.26pm after a suspected drug overdose.

Ledger who leaves behind a daughter is due to be hitting the big screens shortly in his role as the Joker in the latest Batman sequel ‘The Dark Knight’, and was in London last week to film Terry Gilliam’s adventure fantasy ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’. His parents are said to be devastated with the news of their son’s death, which they were informed about via the news.


Crack Video will do Amy Good
AMY WINEHOUSE’s heartbroken dad last night claimed that The Sun’s shocking video could convince the singer to quit drugs for GOOD.

Emotional Mitch, 57, said the harrowing footage we obtained of his daughter smoking crack may prove to be the wake-up call her family has longed for.
He said: “Your video of Amy taking drugs may well be the best thing that has ever happened to her.
“Of course it kills me to see my daughter on the front page of your newspaper like that.
“It’s nothing short of devastating - thinking she wants to destroy herself. She’ll be heartbroken about it all.
“But for all the hurt and pain, it may finally be the thing to focus her mind and convince her to get the help she needs to quit for good.”
Last night cops were examining the film to see whether Amy, 24, can be charged with a criminal offence.
The footage, revealed in The Sun yesterday, shows the Back to Black star smoking hit upon hit of crack after a 19-minute binge in which she snorted powdered ecstasy and cocaine.
Further reports have suggested that the singer has been rushed to rehab to deal with her drug addiction and mental issues.

In Other News
Parents are on Death watch in Bridgend South Wales as police believe a web cult is to blame for the 7th teen suicide in a year, along with numerous attempted suicides. The victims have all been found hanged, the most recent was in hours of her friends attempted suicide.

Kiera Knightly has been sensationally snubbed by the Oscars for her role in Atonement, her performance which was deemed good enough to get the nod for a BAFTA nomination was not shared by the Academy.

David Beckham is currently on tour in Africa as a Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations, he was said to be choked with emotion after visiting poverty stricken children in the West African state of Sierra Leone.

Research released in the Independent has found that the more successful you are, the more you drink, with Chief executives of big companies coping with stressful situations by drinking the equivalent of 3 bottles of wine a week. Something tells me the researchers weren’t focusing on the media sector!

Tuesday 22 January 2008



Amy's a Crack Head: Official!

WILD AMY WINEHOUSE was filmed blitzed out of her skull and struggling to talk after sucking in crack fumes from a glass pipe.
The tormented singing sensation took hit after hit of the deadly drug after a 19-minute binge in which she snorted powdered ECSTASY and COCAINE.

And she admitted she had just popped six VALIUM pills to “bring myself down”.
Amy’s spiral of self-destruction was revealed in a harrowing video filmed at her East London home and seen by The Sun.
It will horrify relatives and friends who fear she could soon end up dead.

The footage also laid bare the Back To Black singer’s squalid lifestyle as she stumbled around in a grubby vest surrounded by junkies and parasitic hangers-on.
At one point, lank-haired Amy is warned to watch out for smashed glass on the floor as she scours a bedroom for her kitten barefoot.
The dazed and confused star accuses a guest of taking the pet from a quiet room into the drug-fuelled hubbub of her house party.
She mumbles wearily: “If I was that cat I’d leave on my own accord — I’d call a cab. It ain’t right. This ain’t Toys R Us. They took my cat.”


Cowell is Mr Nice Guy

MR Nasty Simon Cowell has shown his nice side — by revealing he is to leave £90million to charity.
The 48-year-old star, thought to be worth £100million, will donate to a mix of children’s and animal causes.
He started thinking about his cash after a chat with mum Julie on holiday in Barbados over Christmas.

He said: “Mum asked, ‘Have you ever made a will?’ I said, ‘Thanks a lot!’. But it got me thinking.”
Cowell, who set up a dog sanctuary on Barbados with a £10,000 donation, does not think his family or girlfriend Terri Seymour will be offended.
He added: “Hopefully I’ll be a lot older when it happens, so it won’t affect them much!”
And he WON’T be leaving any cash to fellow X Factor judges Sharon Osbourne, Dannii Minogue or Louis Walsh — because they all “hate each other”.

In Other News

Wayne Rooney has been voted the ugliest football player in the world by some 2,500 women who vote on the http://www.thepeoplesclub.com/.

Ex Page 3 Glamour model Jo Guest has been struck down by a mystery illness, which she fears may be killing her. The undiagnosed bug has got doctors baffled, and has left the model with dramatically changed looks.

Around £77 Billion was wiped off the FTSE -100 index yesterday – equivalent to £1,266 lost for every man, woman and children in the country, in the worst one-day share collapse since 9/11.

There are rumours that the Arctic Monkeys are going to snub the Brits to avoid being embarrassed by Take That winning all the awards, the Sheffield foursome have slated Gary Barlow and the boys in the past.

According to reports in Heat and OK Kerry Katona’s unborn child is a boy and she intends to call it Maxwell, after Max Clifford.
Britney's British accent

Monday 21 January 2008



The Show Must Go On.
POP star LILY ALLEN is pressing on with the pilot for her new TV show — just days after her devastating miscarriage.
The singer, 22, will record BBC3’s Lily Allen And Friends on Wednesday.
Pals from her MySpace page will make up the audience — and the show will have celeb pals and new bands featured on the social networking website.
Lily — whose boyfriend is CHEMICAL BROTHER ED SIMONS, 37 — lost their baby last week.
A TV insider said: “She’s incredibly low at the moment, but doesn’t want to let her fans down. It will be a very upbeat night so in a way it’s the tonic she needs.”
The show will be screened next month.


Brad & Angelina to Adopt Again.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are adopting another girl from Africa, we can reveal.
Angie's brother has publicly spoken of the couple's plans to add to their brood this year.
James Haven said: "They are creating one big family and will keep adopting as long as they are able to."
It's understood that the two of them are looking for a little girl. They have already adopted Maddox, six, Pax, four, and Ethiopianborn Zahara, two, and have a biological daughter, Shiloh, who is one.
The couple will start looking at orphanages over Easter.
James said: "Angie and Brad talk about how much they have been taught by their kids. In many respects Angie saved Zahara's life and there are so many more children whose lives she could save and she talks about that constantly."

In Other News

Britney Spears is believed to have dumped paparazzi boyfriend Adnan Ghalib after she believed he was trying to make money out of her. I thought that was obvious from the start.

Reports in the NOTW have suggested that (ex?) junkie rocker Pete Doherty, has got a 20 year old virgin pregnant after a weekend of passion, not only that, the girl is Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson’s God Daughter.

Crazed Amy Winehouse shrieked across the courtroom at husband Blake Fielder-Civil, in a bid to save her marriage. Amy wailed “Love you handsome, gorgeous one. Love you” after hearing reports that he was contemplating a divorce.

Snoop Dogg is turning into more of a pussycat by the day after whisking his wife off for a surprise evening culminating in them renewing their wedding vows.


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Friday 18 January 2008

Distraught Lily Loses Baby

POP star LILY ALLEN was “distraught” last night after losing her baby.
The singer, 22, had a miscarriage after returning from a romantic holiday with boyfriend ED SIMONS, 37. A source said: “They are in a state of shock.”
The heartbroken singer was eagerly looking forward to her first child - and turned her back on her party lifestyle in order to be the perfect mum.
Singer Lily, 22, and boyfriend Ed Simons, 37, were last night being comforted by family and friends after she had a miscarriage.
Lily and the Chemical Brothers star had just returned home after a romantic holiday in the Maldives when she tragically lost her baby.
A source said: “Lily and Ed are in a state of shock.
“The bad news has been really difficult for them to take and they are absolutely heartbroken.
“Lily’s entire outlook on life changed after she found out she was pregnant. She was looking forward to being a mum and starting a family with Ed.
“She had turned her back on her party girl image and had turned over a new leaf.
“They are surrounded by friends and family are offering support. It is a really difficult time for them.”
The couple have enjoyed a whirlwind romance since they began dating a few months ago

Plane Crash Drama at Heathrow
A ONE-in-a-million computer glitch was last night being blamed for the terrifying jet-crash drama at Heathrow.
The pilot of the British Airways flight - Peter Burkill, 44 - was hailed a hero after his Boeing 777 lost all power as it hurtled towards a runway at 160mph.

The stricken aircraft, flight BA038 from Beijing, China, belly-flopped on a grassy airport strip - 600 yards short of the tarmac and only 100 yards inside the perimeter fence.
Onlookers said the undercarriage was ripped off as the captain wrestled the plane down - passing just feet above nearby houses and scaring drivers on the busy A4 below.
All 136 passengers and 16 crew escaped. But experts last night said it was a “miracle” that not many had been killed

Insiders said inquiries were focusing on an unexplained “involuntary flight control command” initiated by the jet’s computer.
The on-board system is thought to have pulled the plane’s nose skywards as it began its descent.
At the same time, it is said to have throttled BACK the engines.
Only one other similar fault has ever been recorded - and resulted in a multiple-death crash 15 years ago.
A crash probe source said last night: “The pilot was taken totally by surprise when the plane’s nose suddenly lifted as it came in to land.
“He managed to send out a Mayday just three seconds before the impact and was still wrestling with the controls when it hit the deck.


In Other News
Police were called to the auditions of Britain’s got talent as bugging device was found underneath the judges table. Suspicions were aroused when the device started interfering with the sound and filming equipment for the show.

With the writers strikes crippling the film industry in America at the moment, leading to events like the Golden Globes being far less glamorous then we are used to, people are starting to suggest that the British Baftas is going to be the glitzfest ceremony of the year, out shining the Oscars.

The Weakest Link is set to replace Neighbours on BBC1 when it moves to its new home on Channel Five next month. The Aussie soap which has aired on the BBC since 1986 is moving to Five after BBC bosses pulled out of the bidding for the show. The vacant spot left on BBC 2 by Anne Robinson’s hit quiz show will give the channel opportunity to develop new show ideas.
Reports have suggest that Amy Winehouse’s banged up husband Blake Fielder-Civil is considering divorcing her after coming under increasing pressure from his own

Thursday 17 January 2008

Atonement Set for Bafta Glory
AFTER its success at America’s Golden Globes, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY'S Atonement is also leading the way in the Bafta nominations.
The drama got nods in 14 categories including Best Film, Best British Film, Best Director and Adapted Screenplay.
Keira and fellow lead JAMES McAVOY are favourites for Best Actress and Best Actor, while their co-star SAOIRSE RONAN is in the running for Best Supporting Actress.
The COEN BROTHERS were also celebrating after this morning’s announcement, when their movie No Country For Old Men scooped nine nominations including Best Film.
PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON'S There Will Be Blood also received nine nods including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor for DANIEL DAY-LEWIS.
CATE BLANCHETT could do a double after being nominated in the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories for Elizabeth: The Golden Age and I'm Not There.
Ratatouille, Shrek The Third and The Simpsons Movie will battle it out for the Best Animated Movie trophy.
Other films hoping for Bafta glory include The Bourne Ultimatum, American Gangster, The Lives Of Others, This Is England and La Vie En Rose.
Unlike the Globes the Baftas will be handed out at a star-studded ceremony, taking place at London's Royal Opera House on February 10.

£5m Compensation for Leslie Ash
TELLY actress Leslie Ash was “delighted” last night after winning a massive £5million compensation for catching MRSA in hospital.
Her claim had been due to go to trial in April, and lawyers said the former Men Behaving Badly star was thankful to have avoided a gruelling court case.
The record payout is also set to open the floodgates to a wave of claims against the NHS by other MRSA victims.
Leslie’s solicitor Janice Gardner, of Russell-Cooke, said the payout would arrive in a month. Ms Gardner added: “She is delighted that we could reach an amicable settlement.
“Nobody really wants to go to court. It would have been hard going for her.
“In a case when you have got serious injuries you have to be reasonably satisfied that the injuries have settled before you can settle the claim.”

The settlement was based on the highly-paid star’s loss of earnings, and legal experts warned that other patients could expect much smaller payouts – even if they win their cases.
Leslie, 47, was left in permanent pain and has to walk with a stick after catching MSSA – a variant of the better known MRSA – at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in central London.
She was taken to the hospital in April 2004 for treatment to a punctured lung and two cracked ribs after falling on to a table during a sex session with her husband, ex-footballer Lee Chapman
In Other News
Eddie Murphy has split from his wife after only 3 weeks of marriage. Funny man and father of Mel B’s child has decided to call it a day after wedding Tracey Edmonds on New Years Day.

Matthew McConaughey announced yesterday he and his Brazilian model girlfriend are to have baby. Camilia Alves is three months pregnant, and there was I thinking Matt was in love with Lance Armstrong.

The 90’s rivalry between Blur and Oasis is set for a dramatic comeback in a one off celebrity TV special, as the bands battle it out against each other on the hit quiz show The Weakest Link.

Pete Doherty is said to be suffering from severe jogger’s nipple as he undergoes his gruelling trainging regime for this year’s London Marathon, so much so the Babyshambles front man has borrowed underwear from his girlfriend to combat the problem.

Wednesday 16 January 2008

Brit's Suicide Note

TROUBLED BRITNEY SPEARS wrote a suicide note saying: “Perhaps it would be better if I was dead,” The Sun can reveal.

The heart-rending letter laid bare the 26-year-old singer’s dark feelings of loneliness - and despair at being unable to live up to family and fans’ expectations.
A friend found it just before Britney’s meltdown earlier this month.
Doctors and friends of the tormented star believe she needs urgent help - because she is suffering fits of terror and is mentally ill.
The chart-topping singer has had mental health problems “for years,” sources close to her family revealed.
Her conditions, which include manic depression and possible multiple personality disorder, seem to be worsening.
And American TV doctor PHIL MCGRAW, who has seen her recently, said she is “in dire need of both medical and psychological intervention”.
He added: “I am very concerned for her.”
The medics and family sources spoke out as it was revealed 26-year-old Britney penned a suicide note telling of her loneliness and fear of not living up to the expectations of fans and relatives.
Pals say the Toxic star is like a child, constantly needing care, approval and support from them.

Second Girl Taken in Maddie Style Kidnap

GERRY and Kate McCann told of their “extreme concern” last night after a Spanish girl vanished in circumstances similar to their daughter Maddie.
Mari Luz Cortes, five, disappeared on Sunday after going out to buy crisps at a local shop.
She lives in Huelva, Spain – just a 90-minute drive from Portugal’s Praia da Luz where Maddie went missing.
Cops in both countries are to discuss similarities between the cases.
Both girls – almost the same age – vanished with no witnesses. And both their parents had left them unattended.
Last night dad Gerry, 39, said: “We are extremely concerned another young girl has gone missing in the region.
“We both hope Mari is found quickly and safe.”
Gerry and Kate, of Rothley, Leics, visited Huelva last August during the hunt for Maddie.

The city is 120 miles from where their daughter vanished on May 3. Investigators from detective agency Metodo 3, hired by the couple, are probing possible links in the cases. Mari’s parents have followed the example of the McCanns by launching a huge media campaign to trace their little girl.

Thousands of leaflets have been handed out and TV appeals issued.
Family members have gone to Portugal, fearing she was taken there by a paedophile network. Yesterday tearful dad Juan Jose Cortes Ramirez, 34, admitted his family feared the worst. Asked about the possible link with the Maddie case, he said: “It’s not something we want to contemplate right now.”
Cops are investigating reports Mari was seen on a bus with a gipsy woman.








In Other News
  • A video of Tom Cruise ranting on about Scientology has been leaked on the internet, talking about how great the religion is. Check out the link below – he’s mental.
  • People in certain areas of Britain are preparing to be evacuated from their homes for the second time in six months as the recent storms have seen flood water rise at a worrying rate.
  • Cerys Matthew it appears has fallen off the wagon and is heading back to alcohol addiction hell after binges with new love and fellow I’m a Celebrity star Marc Bannerman.
  • Big Brother bosses are facing a mini crisis as attendance figures to the auditions for the summer show have hit an all time low, fuelling fears that people are getting bored of the show.
  • The major record label EMI has announced a massive shake up in order to save it’s self from oblivion after a plummet in CD sells, and some of it’s biggest acts. Bosses intend to axe 1,500 staff.

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What is he on about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTKvNwyOx4E

Tuesday 15 January 2008

Katie Addicted to Surgery?

An article in Closer magazine has suggested that Jordan, real name Katie Price, recent string of plastic surgery has caused friction in her marriage; with hubby Peter Andre concerned that is wife may be addicted to surgery. The ex glamour model and now TV star, has undergone a breast reduction and a nose job in recent weeks, in an attempt to make her image more suitable for the image conscious LA scene. However, the magazine claims that Peter feels the nose job in particular was completely unnecessary, and that she is taking her quest for perfection too far. Their fly on the wall reality TV show is being aired on American TV as the couple have begun house hunting in LA with the idea of spending at least 3 months a year State side.


Jamie Spears in Love Split

Heat Magazine has run an article to suggest that Britney Spears’s younger sister Jamie Lynn has split from teenage lover Casey Aldridge, only a matter of weeks after announcing that she was pregnant with his child. The couple have not been seen together since the shock announcement in December, combined with claims from a ‘source close to the family’ saying “Jamie Lynn and Casey are not together” has lead people to believe the two year romance is over.

This may also explain why reports in the Daily star suggest that Jamie Lynn has asked Beyonce Knowles’s younger sister Solange to be her birthing partner when it comes to the big day. The two have become close and share experiences, as Solange now 21 was 17 when she gave birth to her child, the same age Jamie will be when it comes to drop a sprog.

In Other News
80’s Page 3 model Sam Fox and Comic Freddie Star are to take part in a celebrity special wife swap, with Freddie moving in with Sam’s lesbian lover and manager Myra Stratton for the Channel 4 programme.

Grazia reports that the claims that Tom Cruise did not father his child Suri with Katie Holmes have left the Dawson’s Creek actress sickened about the ‘false claims about her husband’. Reports in a book had suggested that Suri was conceived using the frozen sperm of Scientology founder L Ron Hubbard.

Britney Spears failed to attend a court hearing about the custody of her two boys yesterday after being mobbed by a herd of paparazzi waiting outside the courtroom. The troubled singer turned up 4 and ½ hours late for the hearing only to jump straight back into her car after spying the photographers.

The Brits are shaping up to be a pop show down with Take That, Leona Lewis and Mika all up for the top honours, with troubled singer Amy Winehouse failing to get a single nomination.
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Monday 14 January 2008


Brits Storm the Golden Globes
ATONEMENT led the way on a good night for Britain at a toned-down Golden Globes ceremony in Los Angeles.
The film, based on Ian McEwan's novel and starring Brits Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, picked up the Best Motion Picture gong.
But the Hollywood glitz was missing as the usually-lavish awards ceremony was replaced with a televised news conference because of the continued writers' strike.
Brit Julie Christie won Best Actress in a Dramatic Role for Away From Her, while Jim Broadbent also won for his performance as human rights campaigner Lord Longford, in Longford.
Daniel Day Lewis won Best Actor for There Will Be Blood.

Samantha Morton took Best Supporting TV Actress for her role in Longford.
Also among the winners was Ricky Gervais for Extras, which was named Best Comedy.
Aussie Cate Blanchett took Best Supporting Actress in a Film for her role in I'm Not There and Jeremy Piven landed Best Supporting TV Actor for Entourage.
Sweeney Todd scooped Best Motion Picture with the talented Johnny Depp picking up the gong for Best Performance by an Actor

Britney on the Brink

SAD druggie BRITNEY SPEARS sang her own songs to herself in an empty bar, The Sun can reveal.
Staff at the Rosarito Beach Hotel in Mexico said Britney, 26, appeared to be “high” during her stay with British lover ADNAN GHALIB.
Reception manager Gustavo Lopez, 38, said: “One of our waitresses spotted Britney singing to herself in the bar.
“She heard her mumbling the words to Toxic in a very low voice. It was a strange thing to do and my waitress said she looked out of it.

“The hotel is virtually deserted at this time of year and Britney was all alone in the bar singing to herself. I don’t think she knew where she was.
“My barman said she looked like she was on drugs and was slurring her words. When I first saw her check in, she looked like she was drunk.”


The singer was also accused of trashing her room at the hotel, despite only staying for seven hours.
Manager Gustavo said: “The maid told me she’d never seen anything like it. There was rubbish everywhere — it looked like a bomb hit it.”
Later troubled Britney was seen back in Los Angeles buying Brummie photographer Ghalib, 35, a new car — in the dress she wore for her wedding to ex KEVIN FEDERLINE.


In Other News
Ex Blue Peter presenter Sarah Greene was the first contestant to be booted off ITV’s Dancing On Ice last night, with pop star Samantha Mumba avoiding the boot.

Rumours are rife that Pete Doherty is dating posh, clean living girl Portia Freeman. The 19 year old model, which has been compared to Pete’s ex Kate Moss, has reportedly seeing the Babyshambles star since December.

A couple have had their marriage annulled after finding out that they were in fact twins who had been separated at birth. They had no idea they were related till after their wedding day, and have vowed not to continue with their relationship.

There are reports that ex Destiny’s Child singer Beyonce Knowles may be pregnant by rapper boyfriend Jay Z, there has also been rumours that the pair have secretly wed recently as well.

Friday 11 January 2008


CBB Axed!
According to a report in the Daily Star Big Brother bosses are not going to be making another celebrity big brother. The decision has come after the recent Celebrity Big Brother Hijacked has proved to be a ratings flop, throwing the whole show format into crisis. The bosses have decided to concentrate on the non celeb summer version of the show in order to make it bigger and better than ever. The CBB format was seriously damaged by the racism row of the previous series, and bosses have been increasingly disappointed by viewing figures of the new spin off Hijacked. The shows bosses believe it would be difficult to attract celebs after everything that has happened on the show in the past, and so are adopting a back to basics approach by concentrating on their summer show.


Britney Moving to Brum
Again the highly reliable Daily Star has reported that there are rumours Britney Spears might be quitting America to live in Birmingham with new paparazzi boyfriend Adnan Ghalib. The singer, ho family members want put on suicide watch, has told pals that she would like to check Birmingham out and if she likes it she will make it her home and start a fresh “getting away from all this bullshit”

The constant dramas of Britney’s life seem to be doing her career absolutely no harm at all, as her new single Pieces of Me looks set to chart highly when it is released on Monday.




In Other News

Peaches Geldof, daughter of Bob, is said to be dating front man of band to watch for 2008 Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong. They have been referred to as a young Kate Moss and Pete Doherty.

Amy Winehouse is in danger of missing out on a big performance at the Grammies, for which is nominated for 6, after American officials demand she takes a drug test to prove she is clean.

Radio One DJ Chris Moyles yesterday vowed to drink as much as he likes, despite being warned by doctors that he was turning his liver into a gherkin. He responded in normal Moyles fashion by stating “…you can shove that gherkin up your arse!”

Sugarbabe Amelle Berrabah was arrested yesterday after reportedly launching a frenzied attack on a woman’s car, after a feud with a neighbour boiled over.

Sir Trev will be back on the news of ten next week as it returns to its original slot for the first time since 1999, with a brand new hi tech look.
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Thursday 10 January 2008

Amy's Gone Blonde


THINGS looked brighter for AMY WINEHOUSE yesterday as she revealed a new blonde hair-do — under a headscarf that made her look like soap legend HILDA OGDEN.
The junkie singer had her trademark black beehive cut off and the remaining locks dyed peroxide.
And wrapped up in a scarf, 24-year-old Amy looked uncannily like Coronation Street cleaner Hilda, who was played by JEAN ALEXANDER.

The Rehab star unveiled her drastic new look as she admitted in a magazine: “I’m a terrible drunk.”
She continued: “Drinking long-term is a lot worse than doing heroin. Alcohol’s a real poison. I’m not a nice drunk. If I go to the gym and I have a drink, I’m lovely to be around.
“But if I haven’t been training or if there’s something bothering me, I’m a terrible drunk.”
Asked if her drinking gets her in trouble, she recalled: “I went to a restaurant recently and my friend was like, ‘Do you remember the last time we were here?
‘The head waiter carried you but you were trying to punch and kick us’.


Kanye Headline Glasto

KANYE WEST has landed the biggest slot of the summer festivals — headlining Glastonbury.
Well, who else could sandal-sporting ethical type MICHAEL EAVIS mean when he said: “I’m putting on a black American headliner who’s absolutely terrific.”
There is of course the small matter of JAY-Z and 50 CENT, but I can’t see their pimp credentials sitting so comfortably with the politically correct Somerset farmer.
AMY WINEHOUSE will also perform. Eavis said: “I really, really need her.”
It is a big year for Glastonbury. Last year was a complete washout with few show-stopping performances and some disastrous technical problems.
Here’s hoping the sun will be shining on Worthy Farm, Pilton, during this year’ s bash from June 27 to 29.


In Other News

A British Caver was left dangling over a 350m chasm for 7 hours after his abseiling rope frayed to a single thread, leaving him moments away from plunging to his death before rescuers arrived.

The Police have been announced as the dirtiest band on the planet in terms of their carbon foot-print.

2 new ITV prime time dramas start tonight with ‘Moving Wallpaper’ a drama which looks at the behind the scenes of the making of a soap opera, followed by ‘Echo Beach’, which is the soap opera featuring in ‘Moving Wallpaper’

Apple are to cut the prices of their tracks and albums on iTunes, after caving into European Commission pressure to bring British prices inline with the rest of Europe.
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Wednesday 9 January 2008

TV Cop Suicide Bid

VETERAN telly cop Jeff Stewart slashed his wrists on the set of The Bill last night — minutes after being sacked.
Jeff, 52, who has played PC Reg Hollis since 1984, was rushed to hospital after security men raised the alarm at the studios in Merton, South London.
Jeff had been suspended just before Christmas after a furious outburst on the set.
Yesterday he was told his contract on the ITV1 show — in which he was the only original 1984 cast member left — was not being renewed.
Distraught Jeff returned to his dressing room at around 6.30pm and cut his wrists.
He then dialled out of the room and begged for help — sending security at the studios in Merton, South London, racing to help him and calling an ambulance.
The actor was taken to St George’s Hospital in nearby Tooting, where he remained under observation last night.

Last night a source on the ITV1 cop show said: “This was a desperate cry for help. It’s extremely sad. He is in hospital and is being cared for.”
Jeff was devastated by the suspension, but an insider said: “He was totally out of line. Directors are used to getting grief from actors but this went way too far.
“Bosses decided he should be suspended for a week to give him time to calm down.”
Jeff has struggled since suffering an emotional breakdown in 2006, when he collapsed and was taken to hospital.

Robbie to Quit Touring?
BLOATED ROBBIE WILLIAMS says he can’t face being on the road again because his last tour nearly killed him.

Lucky that, because he might struggle to find a stage that can take his new heavyweight frame.
The tubby Rudebox star has admitted he looks like fat, bushy-bearded actor BRIAN BLESSED after bingeing on mince pies over Christmas.
The singer has announced he will not be touring “any time soon” and probably won’t release a proper album this year.
He is enjoying stuffing his face in his LA mansion - and is tempted to quit for good.
Robbie told fans: “There might not be a proper album out this year and there definitely won’t be a tour any time soon. F*** that, the last one nearly killed me.

In Other News

It seems Richard and Judy star Richard Medley is preparing to swap sofa for the dance floor by taking part in the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The Parents of Madeleine McCann are toying with the idea of selling the rights of their story to Hollywood to make a film about their daughters disappearance, which they hope will help find the toddler.

Jordan Price’s little sister Sophie is set up to take over the role as the 'new Jordan' by getting some helpful tips from her older sister.

Former Eastender Tamzin Outhwaite is expecting a baby with husband Tom Ellis according to reports in the Mirror today.
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Tuesday 8 January 2008



Katona Out in the Cold




MTV favourite Kerry Katona has reportedly been dropped by Iceland as the face of their TV advertising campaign. The ex Atomic Kitten who is reaching the end of her 6 figure contract with the frozen food chain, will not be getting it renewed after bosses decided that she was continually surrounded by controversy and bad press. They decided that Kerry Katona was no longer perceived as the model mum she once was, and no longer suits the demographic of the Iceland shopper. However, hope is not lost for all those masses of Katona fans out there as MTV’s Kerry Katona: Crazy In Love airs in February. Phew!!




Federline in a Bid to Save Britney


SHOCKED KEVIN FEDERLINE yesterday launched a legal battle to “rescue” BRITNEY SPEARS from the Brummie paparazzi snapper she is shacked up with.

Lawyers for the superstar’s estranged husband were probing ADNAN GHALIB’s immigration status after she described the photographer as her “only friend” following her latest breakdown.
The Brit has been hawking his story for a million dollars - and rapper K-Fed, 29, fears troubled Britney has fallen prey to the romeo’s sweet-talk.
Last night a source close to Federline said: “Kevin and his legal team want to get Britney away from him. They are concerned she has completely lost all sense of reality.
“Dating a photographer who has tailed her for months is like sleeping with the enemy.
“Kevin’s team want him sent home if he hasn’t got his papers in order. They also plan to bring Adnan before the court to explain why he took Britney into hiding when she really needed further medical attention.
It has also believed that Spear’s latest squeeze is involved in a million dollar auction for intimate pictures of him and Britney together, it seems the pair are looking to cash in on their 5 minute relationship.

In Other News
Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has confirmed that she is pregnant with her country music husband Keith Urban.

Glamour model turned TV presenter Katy Price has gone under the knife again for a touch more plastic surgery. Only a matter of weeks after undergoing her latest boob job the TV star has now purchased her self a new nose.

Eastenders is set for one of its most controversial story lines to date as it plans to have young star Jay Brown brutally stabbed by a gang of ‘hoodies’, mirroring a string of knife attacks occurring on Britain’s streets today.

Apparently 11 out of the 12 celebs due to star in ITV’s dancing on Ice are already feeling the strain of the relentless training sessions, all suffering from various injuries. The show starts this Sunday.

A Briton who spent 21 years on death row walked free yesterday. Kenny Richie who was believed to be just hours away from the electric chair will return home to day after reaching an agreement with the authorities.
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Monday 7 January 2008

Britney Hauled up with the Paparazzi

BRITNEY SPEARS was last night being comforted by the man she regards as her ONLY true friend — a paparazzi snapper from Birmingham.
The troubled superstar was in hiding with ADNAN GHALIB and THREE of his fellow photographers after fleeing the hospital she was taken to on Friday strapped to a stretcher.

Britney, 26 — who ripped an IV drip from her arm and refused further treatment — bizarrely told loved ones the paparazzi are now the only people she trusts.
She said of new love Ghalib, whose Brummie dad used to run a clothing business: “He’s my only friend in the world.”

Last night she was holed up with her “chums” in a rented Hollywood mansion.
Family and friends begged Britney — whose latest single Piece Of Me went up from 46 to 19 in yesterday’s UK chart — to seek medical help amid renewed fears for her mental state.

A source close to a long-time pal said: “Britney is on the edge. It’s worrying — and ironic — that the only person she feels she can turn to is a paparazzo.
“It’s like the lamb going to stay with the wolfpack. Britney knows Adnan because he has followed her relentlessly for months.
“Her family are astonished a photographer is the person Britney turns to when she needs to step out of the media storm. She seems to think he’s her only friend in the world.


Cruise Head of Scientology

TOM CRUISE has become second-in-command of the alien-obsessed Scientology cult, a new book claims.
And author ANDREW MORTON says some followers have speculated that his daughter Suri may have been fathered using FROZEN SPERM from its founder L RON HUBBARD.
Mission: Impossible actor Tom has rubbished the book by Brit Morton, who wrote Princess Diana’s biography Her True Story.
Tom, 45, also denies claims that his ex NICOLE KIDMAN was told her sex secrets would be leaked if she criticised the “church”, and that he aims to convert pals DAVID and VICTORIA BECKHAM.

He is set to launch a £50million lawsuit when the unauthorised biography goes on sale in the US on January 15.
Morton interviewed high-ranking Scientologists, or Sea Orgs — led by the mysterious David Miscavige.




In Other News

St Trinian's star Gemma Arterton has been cast as a Bond girl in the latest 007 film.

Sam Riley, star of recent film Control, is one of 10 candidates in the running for the South Bank Award, in the Breakthrough category

Medway Town has toppled Ilford as the luckiest postcorde for Lottery windfalls

The Church Of England is launching an unprecedented campaign of practical and spiritual help for anyone in the grip of post Christmas financial difficulties