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Tom Selleck Accused Of Stealing Water For His Ranch During California Drought

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Tom Selleck has been accused of stealing water for his ranch,during a drought in California.

A complaint filed by the Calleguas Municipal Water District claims that, on over a dozen occasions during the past two years, a tanker truck has been pulling up to a water hydrant and taking water to a ranch, later discovered to be owned by the ‘Magnum P.I.’ actor.

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Tom Selleck


It’s thought the water he stands accused of taking was used to help water the avocados grown on his California ranch, despite the fact that residents had been urged to reduce their water usage by 25%, due to the drought, which has damaged the state’s agricultural industries.

What’s more, the hydrant in question is in a different water district to where his ranch is situated, meaning it shouldn’t even be used in the first place.

In a bit of life imitating art (or, at least, life imitating 'Magnum P.I.'), Tom’s ranch was discovered to be the alleged destination for the stolen water after the Water District hired a private investigator, to help find the culprit.

The district are now seeking a court injunction, which they hope will stop the actor from taking any more water from the hydrant in the future.

He was previously issued with a cease-and-desist in 2013, which warned that they would be taking legal action if he continued to take the water.

Both Tom and his wife, who is also named in the complaint, are yet to respond to the accusations against them.



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Madonna Computer Hacker Given 14-Month Prison Sentence

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A man responsible for hacking the computers of several singers, including Madonna, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison.

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Under a plea bargain, Adi Lederman pleaded guilty to computer trespassing, infringement of privacy and property rights this week, and has now been given a prison sentence, as well as a fine of 15,000 shekels (£2600).

Back in December, 13 demos from Madonna's latest album 'Rebel Heart' were leaked online, causing Madonna to rush-release six of the completed tracks, including lead singles ‘Living For Love’ and follow-ups ‘Ghost Town’ and ‘Bitch I’m Madonna’.

However, it was not said in the court case whether Lederman was responsible for the album leak.

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Madonna


The court said on Thursday: “The ease with which crimes such as this can be committed by those who have skills in the field, such as the accused, require an appropriate punitive response that has a deterrent and uncompromising message.”

It was also confirmed that Lederman’s sentence had been mitigated, due to a prior medical condition.

Back in December, Madonna caused controversy when she compared the leak of her album to “a form of terrorism”, and branded it “artistic rape”, adding: “I have been violated as a human and an artist.”

A month later, Lederman was arrested, when the FBI and Israeli police teamed up to find out who was responsible for hacking her computer.

Following the arrest, Madonna said: “Like any citizen, I have the right to privacy. This invasion into my life - creatively, professionally, and personally remains a deeply devastating and hurtful experience, as it must be for all artists who are victims of this type of crime.”



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'Doctor Who' Series 9 Trailer Revealed, With Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman And... 'Game Of Thrones' Maisie Williams!

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'Game of Thrones' fans are whooping with delight at the first trailer for Series 9 of 'Doctor Who', which includes a surprise appearance from... Maisie Williams!

Maisie, who plays Arya Stark in the HBO hit show, turns up to surprise the Timelord, who sounds astonished to see her... "You???!!!" he bellows, after she greets him with, "What took you so long, old man?"

The internet is already abuzz with speculation over the identity of Maisie's character - is she the Doctor's daughter? Susan? Jenny? We'll have to wait until mid-September to find out, with a release date for the new series also released - 19 September.

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Maisie Williams has turned up in the new 'Doctor Who' trailer, and 'Game of Thrones' fans are buzzing


In other news, Jenna Coleman is firmly back in action, good to see after she nearly left the series last year - but stayed on because, as she admitted at the time, she realised she'd miss being in the show too much.

Peter Capaldi said of his regular co-star, "Jenna continues to deliver a complex and funny performance that marks her out as one of the best companions ever. Will these be her last shows? I hope not."

He added on the debut of the new trailer that this series would see "a new hunger for adventure".

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Peter Capaldi's back, with new bouffant hairstyle


He shared: "Soaring through all of time and space, series nine sees the Doctor throw himself into life with a new hunger for adventure.

"The Cosmos is there for the taking, thrilling, epic and enticing, and his to play in.

"But he's almost reckless in his abandon. It's almost like he's running from something, something that if it ever catches him will turn his life upside down."

All this speculation should not divert attention from the real surprise of this first series trailer... Peter Capaldi's stunning bouffant hairstyle, a million miles from the stern crop of his first appearance as the Doctor, and more luxurious than he's appeared in screen in a long while, possibly since 'Local Hero' in 1983.

Series 9 of Doctor Who will make its debut on 19 September.



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Jennifer Lawrence Meets Bill Murray At Comic-Con, And The Photos Are A Real Treat (PICS)

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Let’s face it, you can always rely on Jennifer Lawrence to give good photo, and her latest fan-girl moment, with film veteran Bill Murray, is no exception.

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The Oscar-winning actress was given the chance to meet Bill, backstage at Comic-Con on Thursday night, where she was promoting her latest outing as Katniss Everdeen in the last instalment of the ‘Hunger Games’ franchise.

Never one to let a little thing like decorum stand in the way of a fabulous photo, Jennifer was seen posing for a photo with Bill, unable to control her excitement at having met him, as she pointed with a massive open-mouthed grin on her face.

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*applauds*


She also posed for a slightly less lol-worthy photo, standing side-by-side with the ‘Lost In Translation’ star.

We have a feeling that’s the one her mum will be getting framed, rather than the slightly less serene alternative…

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Bill Murray and Jennifer Lawrence


J-Law’s run-ins with Hollywood legends are, frankly, the main reason we’re glad video cameras were ever invented - who could forget the time she was greeted by Jack Nicholson, at the Academy Awards, in 2013?

And even when she’s just out for dinner with friends, the ensuing photos are totally joyous.

Last week, she put on a show for paparazzi photographers, who were waiting for her outside a restaurant, turning her walk to her taxi into a strut on the catwalk, swishing her hair and even performing a walrus impression with two trusty chopsticks she happened to have to hand.

Amazing.



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Jennifer Lawrence Sings Cher's 'Believe' On Conan O'Brien's Show

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'Hunger Games' star Jennifer Lawrence is just like many of us - she doesn't like singing in front of people. Unless it's a totally over-the-top rendition of a Cher tune.

Her co-stars got her to belt out 'Believe' Conan O'Brien's show, and it was wonderful.

And this isn't J-Law's first time letting it all out on Conan - back in 2013 she revealed a pretty hilarious sex toy story which left her red faced.

Jennifer said she hid a stash of sex toys under her hotel bed, after being given them by a friend as "a joke", only for them to be found by the hotel maid.

The maid then proceeded to neatly arrange them for the 23-year-old on her bedside table. Awks. Watch her tell the whole story here.

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Harry Styles Suffers Epic On-Stage Fall During One Direction Live Show In San Diego (VIDEO)

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Listen, we know this isn’t exactly going to bring us bucket-loads of good karma, but there’s no denying that someone falling over is always going to elicit a hearty chuckle, and Harry Styles is the latest celeb to take an unfortunate trip on stage.

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He and the rest of One Direction kicked off the North American leg of their ‘On The Road Again’ world tour on Thursday, which marked their first US show since the departure of Zayn Malik, back in March.

Unfortunately for Harry, though, the gig will do down in the history books not for being their first show without Zayn, but for being the show he hit the deck in front of thousands of people.



Stunning stuff, we’re sure you agree.

We’re still at a bit of a loss as to exactly what caused the fall - one minute Harry is dragging his mic stand behind him and giving it his all, and the next minute, well, he isn’t.

Luckily, though, he managed to bounce back up and finish the performance, all with his trademark big grin on his face.

He’s alright, folks!

We know this isn’t much comfort now, Harry, but at least you weren’t performing on live TV in front of millions of viewers when you had an impromptu meeting with the floor, like certain popstars we could mention.

And just think, at least you’re in good company. Look at all these famous faces who have suffered embarrassing falls on stage at some point or another in their careers...



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Katie Hopkins Skinny Shames Cheryl Fernandez-Versini In Sun Column: 'She Needs A Good Roast Dinner And Some Thermals'

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Katie Hopkins is famed for her dislike of overweight people, but now the infamous motor-mouth has launched an attack at Cheryl Fernandez-Versini for being too thin.

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The ‘X Factor’ judge’s appearance at the Manchester auditions earlier this week became a topic of discussion when she wore a crop top, revealing her slender frame.

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Katie Hopkins and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini


And now, Katie has used her column in The Sun to body shame Cheryl.

“Little Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is so tinky-tiny I feel cold when I look at her,” she wrote.

“Cheryl, love, you need a good roast dinner and some thermals.

“A long john teamed with a tucked-in vest is a look I am very familiar with and one I think you could pull off with some aplomb,”
she added.

Sadly, Katie is not the first one to attack Cheryl’s weight, as yesterday (9 July), the ‘Loose Women’ were slammed by Twitter users for doing so on the ITV daytime show.

Panellist Nadia Sawalha even likened the star’s physique to “anorexic chic”, adding that she had a responsibility to her young fans to cover up her slender frame.










Cheryl recently spoke out about her body, after being branded a “bag of bones” by a fan on Instagram.

Chezza explained that she had recently been through some personal troubles, after losing her father-in-law, and launched a furious rant at the body shamer.

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Cheryl has recently discussed her slimmer frame


“I am so sick and tired of it being ok to call somebody too thin or a ‘bag of bones’,” she wrote.

“I would never dream of calling somebody too fat and that they should maybe cut down on their food intake? What is the difference?

“You have no idea what I have been through. Just losing my father in law v recently and everything that comes with that.

“Not that I am or should justify myself to anyone.”

She added: “I’m so sick of people thinking it’s ok to be mean or body shame anyone. And it’s woman on woman. Have some respect and maybe think there may be reasons why before opening your mouth please.”



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Katie Hopkins Could Not Be Happier About George Osborne's Budget

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George Osborne’s Budget may have gone down like the proverbial lead balloon for many this week – but there is one person Gideon can count on the strongest and most passionate support from.

True-blue Tory Katie Hopkins was positively brimming with praise for Osborne’s “masterstroke” in her column for The Sun on Friday.

Amid dismay at Osborne’s slashing of affordable homes and axing of tax credits, Hopkins credited the Chancellor with “banging my patriotic drum” as she fawned: “Left to his own devices with a calculator and a sharp pencil, the man is transformational.

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'A masterstroke that really bangs my patriotic drum': It's safe to say Katie Hopkins is a fan of George Osborne's Budget


“He has given welfare recipients a good kick up the bum and workers more pay in their pockets.”

Using prose worthy of a love letter, Hopkins declared of the introduction of a new national living wage as evidence that: “George is on our side.”


Key Budget policies:

  • No automatic entitlement to housing benefit for those aged 18 to 21

  • Higher rate of threshold for income tax to rise to £43,000 next year

  • Student maintenance grants to be abolished in 2016-17 and will be paid back once people earn more than £21,000.

  • Over 25's will benefit from a pay rise which will stand at £7.20 an hour

  • Corporation tax to be cut 19% in 2017

  • Public spending pay rises capped at 1% a year for the next four years

  • £8billion will be committed to the NHS

  • Benefits reduced to £23,000 in London, and to £20,000 outside of capital



Of the changes to Child Tax Credits which will see support limited to just two children, she crowed: “You can mate like rabbits if you really can’t find anything to watch on telly. But don’t expect taxpayers to fund your decision to spawn like frogs.”

The changes mean any family which has a third or subsequent child born after April 2017 will not qualify for Child Tax Credit for that child, (which amounts to up to £2,780 a year per child).

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He's got a friend in her: George Osborne holds aloft his red Budget box


This will also apply to families claiming Universal Credit for the first time after April 2017.

Anna Feuchtwang, Chief Executive of the National Children’s Bureau said it appeared the Chancellor had chosen to make children pay the price for welfare cuts [that’s £12bn of welfare cuts.]

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Respected economic think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies has described Osborne’s Budget as “regressive” and said that it will cause the poor to lose out more than the rich.


And anti-poverty charity Oxfam has warned: “In practical terms it means [low income] families forced to choose between paying the bills or missing meals.”

In spite of this, Hopkins, who famously threatened to leave the UK if the Labour government won the General Election, insisted: “George’s Budget is much more than a group of numbers or maths. It is a very English lesson that Great Britain cares about our family, your work and your safety.”

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Miley Cyrus Teases Instagram Fans With Topless 'Break The Internet' Photo-Shoot (PICS)

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‘Breaking the Internet’ might seem like Kim Kardashian’s territory, but Miley Cyrus has teased that she’s going to have a go too, with a string of new photos on her Instagram page.

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This next sentence will shock you to your core, so do make sure you’re sitting down, possibly with smelling salts to hand if need be.

Miley has STRIPPED OFF FOR A NEW PHOTO-SHOOT (no, we can’t believe it either talk about an unexpected turn of events), which she has unveiled to her Instagram followers.

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A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on





In the new psychedelic photos, Miley seen topless, with stars over her nipples, while sporting a white-blonde wig and a colourful eye-patch, while posing with a friend, as well as a couple of animals.

While it’s not known what the new photo is in aid of, she’s teased that “good $hit” (her words, not ours), is “coming soon”, while captioning the picture: “Break the Internet.”





The caption is a nod to Kim K’s infamous bare-bum cover shoot with Paper magazine, which made headlines the world over when it was revealed last year.

A behind-the-scenes image also shows Miley sporting a pink cowboy hat, with stars on her face.

We assume it’s from the same photo-shoot, although that pink hat suggests she could just as easily be on her way to a hen night.

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We’ll be on the look-out for pictures of Miley stumbling out of a Yates’s and into a Chicken Cottage to see whether or not this was actually the case.

Miley was recently spotted looking seriously loved-up with her rumoured new girlfriend, Stella Maxwell, after the pair were caught locking lips (and rather a lot more) in Hollywood.



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Sheridan Smith Launches Twitter Tirade After She's Hurt By 'Idiot Boy', But Insists It's Not Boyfriend Greg Wood

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Sheridan Smith is always one to wear her heart on her sleeve, and the actress got fans worried on Twitter on Friday (10 July) when she launched a tirade about “an idiot boy” who had hurt her.

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Speculation mounted that she had split from boyfriend Greg Wood, as she took to the social media site to vent her woes.

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Sheridan Smith


“It’s a good job I’m biting my tongue today!” she wrote.

“Just been hurt by an idiot boy again but not gonna lower myself to his standards :) love & light”

She added: “Onwards & upwards! Homeward bound! can't wait to see me dogs, loyal as anything :) x.”

However, when one fans tweeted her about her boyfriend, she hit back: “Who said it was Greg?”

Sheridan later posted another cryptic message, tweeting: "When 2 married people cheat it's disgusting... those poor partners... but some people don't even care... even if kids are involved."




She has since deleted some of her original tweets.

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Sheridan with boyfriend Greg Wood


Sheridan is thought to have been with ‘Hollyoaks’ actor Greg since late last year, and has previously dated ‘Gavin and Stacey’ co-star James Corden, and Amy Winehouse’s ex Reg Traviss.

Greg was married for 10 years, until he split from the mother of his three children, Catherine, last year.

While the pair were initially coy about their romance, they confirmed they were dating, when they had matching tattooed inked on their bodies back in March.

Greg had ‘My Sheri Amour’ etched on his shoulder, while Sheridan had ‘Gregory's Girl’ inked on her lower rib cage.



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‘EastEnders': Stacey Slater Discovers Pregnancy - What Will She Do Next? (PICS)

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Stacey Slater got a shock in last night’s ‘EastEnders’ (Thursday 9 July), when she discovered that she’s pregnant.

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The troubled mother-of-one finds herself in a tough situation, as while she’s dating Martin Fowler, viewers know she’s still harbouring a huge crush on Kush.

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Shabnam is delighted. Stacey? Not so much...


Things are even more complicated, as Shabnam - Kush’s fiancée and Stacey’s best pal - is also expecting a baby, and when she discovers her friend’s pregnancy, Shabnam is delighted.

Sadly, Stacey is not so pleased, and during the coming weeks, fans will see her deliberate over whether to go through with the pregnancy or not.

Stacey has other concerns too, as the case of the mystery key has stepped up a notch, following Jean’s outburst upon seeing it.

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Can Stacey and Martin make it work?


There’s been plenty of speculation over what the key could unlock, and subsequently reveal, and one theory is that it will somehow prove that Sean Slater is Kat’s son.

What will Stacey do next? Watch ‘EastEnders’ tonight (Friday 10 July) to find out...



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'Married At First Sight' TV Review - Three Couples Put Together By Experts Make For Sensationalist TV

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Just when you thought reality TV had delved into all the foibles of human behaviour, Channel 4 came up with this… or rather imported it from Denmark, via the US and Australia.

'Married at First Sight' has been heralded by Channel 4 as a unique social experiment to see if technology, expert psychology, genetic mapping, a token priest and a whopping great TV camera could succeed where all other mating methods had failed - and put a happy couple instantly together… FOR LIFE, with a marriage certificate to prove it, after meeting for the first time at their own wedding.

ON THE BLOG: What Reality Show 'Married At First Sight' Tells Us About Modern Dating

A jaw-dropping 1,500 applied to take part in the show, and what was striking at first was just how normal all the successful six candidates were. Twitter collectively squealed in disbelief at this – “Who’s that desperate??!!” – but it made sense with the statistics quoted, more than 15 million adults living as singles in the UK, dating websites more popular than ever, but 42% of marriages ending in divorce. We’re still hungry for romance, it seems, just not so good at making it stick.

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1,500 people applied to be part of the show, which marries strangers in 'a unique social experiment'


In the blurb for the show, filmmakers kept trumpeting the need for this kind of experiment, in a nation where latest stats claim 42% of marriages end in divorce. And, yes, we know that certain nations see this kind of set-up as completely the norm, with happy long marriages and big family outcomes to show for it.

And, as the programme followed the rituals of preparing for a wedding - shedding pretty tears over the dress, admitting to nerves - you could be forgiven for thinking this was all the usual harmless stuff of which reality TV is increasingly made.

But, as the show went on, the lie became more and more disturbing. Certainly, a study of contemporary courtship and marriage is warranted, but it is precisely because of this type of sensationalist 'factual' entertainment that such aspects of our culture have been diluted in their significance, and marriage just one more thing that has become disposable… replace-don’t-repair… #next.

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42% of all marriages end in divorce in the UK


Why would anyone watching think a wedding filmed for TV is anything more than an excuse for a big party, a big kiss, a big selfie and a big promise that nobody actually has to keep, right? It's only telly, after all.

We will wait to see in two more episodes whether any of the couples make it through… a whole TV series, that is, not the winding path of life. Marriage is more important than three jolly capers through these quasi-couples' knicker-drawers can ever make it. Channel 4 can't have it both ways. Make a show like this by all means, but don't call it a unique social experiment, just serve it up with Honey Boo Boo and the rest, claim the ratings, the advertising revenue and be done.

'Married At First Sight' continues next week. Episode 1 is available on 4onDemand.

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Ariana Grande Posts ANOTHER Apology For 'Doughnut Fiasco': 'Sorry Babes' (VIDEO)

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Ariana Grande’s doughnut drama isn’t showing any signs of going away, and she’s now posted an emotional apology video for her behaviour in a leaked video.

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Earlier this week, Ariana faced a huge backlash when a clip of her and her new dancer boyfriend in a doughnut shop surfaced online, showing the pair licking confectionary treats that were on sale, without paying for them.

As if tarnishing a perfectly good doughnut wasn’t bad enough, she was also heard swearing at a staff member, before adding: “I hate America. I hate Americans.”

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And there's us thinking Miley Cyrus had the most troublesome popstar tongue


She later tried to clear the whole thing up on Twitter, putting the whole thing down to her “frustration” over the rise in obesity, adding: “We need to do more to educate ourselves and our children about the dangers of overeating and the poison that we put into our bodies.”

We’re not exactly sure how any of that is relevant to her swearing at a staff member or licking a doughnut, but let’s move on, because she’s now shared a video online, in which she does her best to explain things a little better.

Her video, entitled ‘Sorry Babes’, uses a black and white filter, proving she really means business. (Sidenote: A similar trick was used by Steps in their unforgettable ‘When I Said Goodbye’ music video. We’ll be adding this to our ‘Things Ariana Grande And Lisa Scott-Lee Have In Common’ spreadsheet.)

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Ariana puts on her serious face


Kicking off with a hairflip, a “puffy-cheeked” Ariana tells her fans: “I’m making this video from wisdom teeth recovery hell.

“I just wanted to make a video to apologise again for the whole… doughnut fiasco. I feel like the apology that I posted… I kind of missed my opportunity to sincerely apologise and express how I was feeling, because I was too busy preaching about my issues with the food industry. Which is not… I feel… relative.”

Well… yeah, you kind of did.

She continues: “I was trying to get you to understand where I was coming from when I said what I said. But that’s not important, I’d rather just apologise, and I feel like now’s my chance, before the whole thing blows over.”

Police in Lake Elsinore, California recently stated that they are investigating the video - which they say appears to show two people “maliciously licking” baked goods - with public health officials.



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'Coronation Street' Spoiler: Deirdre Barlow's Funeral Trailer Revealed (VIDEO)

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‘Coronation Street’ bosses have released a trailer for next week’s episodes (beginning Monday 13 July onwards), in which Weatherfield will say a fond farewell to Deirdre Barlow.

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The emotional storyline has been planned with the help of Anne Kirkbride’s family, and by the looks of things, viewers will need the tissues at the ready.

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A tearful Ken says goodbye


The preview clip shows Anne’s on-screen family gathering to say goodbye, and Ken (Bill Roache) reads an emotional speech at the funeral.

It also reveals how the Barlows will struggle to cope with Deidre’s death, as Ken questions why his wife spent so long staying with Bev Unwin.

The truth looks set to divide the family, as Bev reveals that Deirdre was ashamed of Tracy, following her affair with Liz’s man Tony.

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The residents raise a glass of Deirdre's favourite tipple


At the funeral, Ken turns to the troublesome Tracy, and tells her: “You caused her more pain and worry than anything else in her life.”

Earlier this month, spoiler pictures revealed that Tracy will turn to an old flame, as she struggles to cope with her mother’s death - could this be the final straw for Ken?

Watch ‘Coronation Street’ from Monday 13 July to see the emotional scenes unfold.



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Remember When... 30 Years Ago, Boris Becker Won Wimbledon And These Songs Topped The Chart!

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We've been wallowing in nostalgia this week at Huffington Post, spurred on by the shocking realisation that it was 30 years ago this week that Boris Becker first batted his blonde eyelashes on Centre Court, and boom-boomed his way to victory as the tournament's youngest ever male champion at 17.

A couple of days ago, we shocked ourselves by looking at the best films that came out that year - WHY did so many timeless classics appear in one 12-month period? - and today we thought we'd turn our gaze on the charts.

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Was there ever anybody as cool as Madonna in 1985?


Can you remember what the biggest hits of the day were - at a time when Radio 1 still wielded formidable chart influence, and the idea of downloading was a mere glint in Napster's eye? To help, we've polished off our TDK 90s compilation tapes, and bring you... the countdown of the UK's top 10 of 1985. Prepare to start some tapping of the toe... what's your favourite??




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'This Morning': Lisa Faulkner's Controversial Dress Attracts Criticism On Twitter

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This Morning’ viewers have criticised guest host Lisa Faulkner for her "poor taste" in dress, after some have claimed that an outfit she was wearing resembled a bullet wound.

The former ‘Holby City’ actress was standing in for regular hosts Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes alongside Ben Shephard on Friday’s (10 July) show, when some viewers called out her wardrobe choice, given that she was presenting a segment about the Tunisian beach attacks, in which 38 people were shot dead.

Many took to Twitter to question why no one had stepped in, to advise her against the poor fashion decision:













However, other viewers took the matter less seriously, making jokes about the dress, which actually featured a big poppy above Lisa’s chest:













Before the show, Lisa had taken to Twitter herself to say how excited she was to be presenting it:




During the programme, Lisa and Ben discussed the news that the Foreign Office is advising British tourists not to travel to Tunisia, warning that a "further terrorist attack is highly likely".

The government department said that officials have been working closely with Tunisian authorities to investigate the beach massacre in Sousse, which was carried out by 23-year-old student Seifeddine Rezgui.



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‘Sherlock' Christmas Special Teaser Revealed: Benedict Cumberbatch And Martin Freeman Star In New Preview Clip (VIDEO)

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‘Sherlock’ fans have been treated to a sneak peek at the upcoming (though still very far off) Christmas special, with a new teaser clip.

The video shows Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the Victorian garbs from the show’s two promo pictures, and the setting confirms that the episode will be a standalone special, set in the late 1800s.

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He's ba-ack!


Sadly, the video doesn’t give any hints at the plot, and fans will have to wait until the festive season to see which mystery the duo will be solving.

The trailer was revealed at Comic-Con, where Steven Moffat also opened up about the fourth series of ‘Sherlock’, which is slated for a 2016 release.

The show’s two stars are currently busy filming different projects, and neither of them were present at the annual San Diego event.

Steven made up for it though, unveiling the Christmas special clip and confirming that the next full series will be “darker”, though he was as secretive as ever when it came to discussing storylines.

Watch the newly-released ‘Sherlock’ clip above…



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Amanda Holden, Holly Willoughby And Myleene Klass Lead Stars At ITV Summer Garden Party (PICTURES)

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Amanda Holden lead a whole host of ITV’s biggest names at the broadcaster’s annual Summer Garden Party on Thursday night.

The ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judge and ‘This Morning’ stand-in host looked radiant in a floor-length, nude gown which also featured a thigh-high split, as she arrived at a private address in London’s Notting Hill for the bash.

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Amanda Holden


She was joined at the party by Holly Willoughby, who arrived hand-in-hand with pregnant best friend and ‘Celebrity Juice’ co-star, Fearne Cotton.

Holly and Amanda probably had plenty to talk about, as Amanda's been covering for Holly while she's been on maternity leave from ‘This Morning’. Holly is doe to return to the show in September.



Other attendees included Amanda’s fellow ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judge Alesha Dixon, who looked summery in an embellished yellow and white frock, and Myleene Klass, who glowed in a strapless orange dress.

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Myleene Klass


TOWIE’ stars Gemma Collins, Chloe Sims, Bobby Norris, Lydia Bright and James Argent were also in attendance, as was former star Mark Wright, who was flying solo without new wife Michelle Keegan.

The ‘Loose Women’ and ‘Good Morning Britain’ teams also put in appearances, despite having to be up early the next day for their respective daytime shows.

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The 'Loose Women'


We're sure there were plenty of sore heads when those early morning alarms went off today...

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Win An Amazing Tech Bundle With 'Focus' – Out Now On Digital HD, Blu-ray™ & DVD (COMPETITION)

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To celebrate the release of the stylish heist thriller, 'FOCUS', starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie, out now on Blu-ray™ and DVD, we are giving you the chance to win an amazing tech bundle!

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Will Smith stars as Nicky, a seasoned master of misdirection who becomes romantically involved with novice con artist Jess (Margot Robbie). As he’s teaching her the tricks of the trade, she gets too close for comfort and he abruptly breaks it off. Three years later, the former flame—now an accomplished femme fatale—shows up in Buenos Aires in the middle of the high stakes racecar circuit. In the midst of Nicky’s latest, very dangerous scheme, she throws his plans for a loop…and the consummate con man off his game. See the trailer here:



In 'Focus', the extremely charming Will Smith teams up with the gorgeous Margot Robbie to create the most stylish con duo you’ve ever seen. In the lead up to the release of Focus on Blu-ray™ and DVD on July 6, we’re taking a look at some of the greatest crime films.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Steve Martin and Michael Caine play two rival con artists, who make a bet on who can swindle a young American heiress out of $50,000 first. Lawrence Jamieson (Caine) is smooth and charming, preferring to con the corrupt and wealthy, whilst the arrogant Freddy Benson (Martin) is a chancer, conning anyone he can.

American Hustle (2013)
The Golden Globe-winning film follows the story of con-man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and his seductive partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams). The pair is forced to work for a wild FBI agent, Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) who pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia.

Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the film based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr. (DiCaprio). Frank conned his way into earning millions of dollars acting as a doctor, lawyer and Pan Am co-pilot; all before his 19th birthday. The film also stars Tom Hanks as FBI agent Carl Hanratty, who followed Frank around 26 countries, making it his sole mission to bring him to justice.

I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)
Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor star in the improbable but true story of a spectacularly charismatic conman Steven Russell (Carrey) who goes from small-town businessman to flamboyant white-collar criminal. Steven repeatedly finds himself in trouble with the law and brilliantly escapes from the Texas prison system on four separate occasions.

Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his eleven accomplices, played by the likes of Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Bernie Mac, plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously in the iconic comedy heist film based on the 1960s Rat Pack film of the same name.

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Nick Grimshaw And Cheryl Fernandez-Versini Pictured Together In Embarrassing Photo, Taken Over 10 Years Before Working On 'The X Factor'

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Nick Grimshaw and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini may have just become colleagues on ‘The X Factor’, but it seems the pair have a ‘Whole Lotta History’ together, as this unearthed picture proves.

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It turns out Grimmy and Chezza actually go back over 10 years, as Girls Aloud were once guests on his student radio show when he was just 18.

The vintage snap of the ‘X Factor’ judges has circulated online, and we have a feeling that Grimmy will not be best pleased to see it again.

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Nick Grimshaw and Cheryl back in the day


It shows the Radio 1 DJ looking far from the skinny-jeaned hipster we know and love today, with his rosy cheeks, dodgy specs and camouflage jacket.

The Girls stopped by Grimmy’s uni in Liverpool shortly after they won ‘Popstars: The Rivals’ in December 2002 for a chat.

Since then, Cheryl has appeared on his Radio 1 Breakfast Show numerous times, before it was announced he would be sitting alongside her on the new series of ‘The X Factor’ last month.

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The 2015 'X Factor' panel


They joined Rita Ora and Simon Cowell at the first day of auditions in Manchester earlier this week, and it seems Grimmy has taken to his new role like a duck to water.

He tweeted: “We saw some amazing talent in Manchester tonight. Can't wait for you to see it on telly.”

‘The X Factor’ returns to ITV in the autumn.



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